Motorola C123 User manual

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C123
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HELLOMOTO
HELLOMOTO
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless
communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the
Motorola C123 wireless phone.
Earpiece
Listen to your voice
calls & messages.
Left Soft Key
Performs functions
identified by left
display prompt.
Send/Answer Key
Make and answer
calls. Press when
idle to see the list of
recently dialed calls.
Menu Key
Open a menu when
you see
å in the
display.
Right Soft Key
Performs functions
identified by right
display prompt.
Power/End Key
Press and hold to turn
the phone on/off.
Press and release to
end phone calls, exit
menu system.
Power Connector Port
Port to insert the charger.
Navigation Key
Press S up and down
to scroll through lists,
left and right to adjust
volume.
Microphone

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check it out!
check it out!
Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as the phone
image in this picture. However all key locations, sequences,
and functions are the same.
Integrated Antenna
Embedded in the top
and on the back of
the phone.
Battery
Compartment
Lanyard Attachment
Headset Jack
Insert the headset
accessory for
handsfree use.

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Motorola, Inc.
Consumer Advocacy Office
1307 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
www.hellomoto.com
Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and
settings of your service provider’s network. Additionally, certain features
may not be activated by your service provider, and/or the provider’s
network settings may limit the feature’s functionality. Always contact your
service provider about feature availability and functionality. All features,
functionality, and other product specifications, as well as the information
contained in this user’s guide are based upon the latest available
information and are believed to be accurate at the time of printing.
Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or
specifications without notice or obligation.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor
and used by Motorola, Inc. under license. Java and all other Java-based
marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
in the U.S. and other countries. All other product or service names are the
property of their respective owners.
© Motorola, Inc., 2006.
Caution: Changes or modifications made in the radio phone,
not expressly approved by Motorola, will void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

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Software Copyright Notice
The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted
Motorola and third-party software stored in semiconductor memories
or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve
for Motorola and third-party software providers certain exclusive rights
for copyrighted software, such as the exclusive rights to distribute
or reproduce the copyrighted software. Accordingly, any copyrighted
software contained in the Motorola products may not be modified,
reverse-engineered, distributed, or reproduced in any manner to the extent
allowed by law. Futhermore, the purchase of the Motorola products shall
not be deemed to grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or
otherwise, any license under the copyrights, patents, or patent applications
of Motorola or any third-party software provider, except for the normal,
non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use that arises by operation of law in
the sale of a product.

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feature locator
feature locator
main menu
* network or subscription dependent features
The above gives an example of typical structure of main menu. Please refer
to your handset for the actual structure.
n Messages
• Create Message
•Voicemail
• Text Msgs
• Info Services*
•QuickNotes
• Outbox
•Drafts
r Phonebook
z Recent Calls
• Received Calls
• Dialed Calls
• Notepad
•CallTimes
• Call Cost
- Games
: My Menu
w Ring Styles
•Alert
• Loud Ring/Soft Ring/
Vibrate/Vibe & Ring/
Silent Detail
• My Tones
A Alarm Clock
/ Settings
•CallDivert
• Phone Status
•In-CallSetup
•Security
• Other Settings
> More
•Calculator
• Exchange Rate
• Stop watch
•FixedDial
• Service Dial
• Screen Saver
Quick Dial

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feature locator
settings menu
* network or subscription dependent features
The above gives an example of typical structure of main menu. Please refer
to your handset for the actual structure.
Call Divert
•VoiceCalls
• Cancel All
• Forward Status
Phone Status
• My Tel. Numbers
• Active Line
• Battery Meter
In-Call Setup
•In-CallTimer
• Call Cost Setup
•MyCallerID
• Answer Options
• Call Waiting
Security
• Phone Lock
• Lock Keypad
•FixedDial
• Call Barring
• SIM PIN
• New Passwords
Other Settings
• Personalize
•InitialSetup
•Network
• Headset

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contents
contents
check it out! . . . . . . . . . . 2
contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety Information . . . . . 9
EU Conformance . . . . . 15
Recycling Information . 16
essentials . . . . . . . . . . . 17
about this guide . . . . . 17
SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . 17
battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
turn it on & off . . . . . . 20
make a call . . . . . . . . . 21
answer a call. . . . . . . . 21
your phone number . . 21
basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
display. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
text entry . . . . . . . . . . 26
volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
navigation key. . . . . . . 29
codes & passwords . . 29
lock & unlock phone . . 30
check battery meter . . 30
customize . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ring style. . . . . . . . . . . 31
time & date. . . . . . . . . 34
screen saver . . . . . . . . 34
display appearance . . . 35
answer options. . . . . . 35
personal greetings . . . 36
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
recent calls . . . . . . . . . 37
redial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
return a call. . . . . . . . . 38
notepad. . . . . . . . . . . . 38
hold or mute a call . . . 39
call waiting . . . . . . . . . 39
caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . 40
emergency calls . . . . . 40
international calls . . . . 41
1-touch dial . . . . . . . . . 41
voicemail. . . . . . . . . . . 41

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contents
other features . . . . . . . 43
advanced calling . . . . 43
phonebook . . . . . . . . 45
messages . . . . . . . . . 45
personalizing . . . . . . . 47
call times & costs . . . 49
network. . . . . . . . . . . 50
more features . . . . . . 50
security . . . . . . . . . . . 51
games . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
service and repairs . . . 52
check here first . . . . . 52
SAR Data . . . . . . . . . . . 57
WHO Information . . . . 59

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Safety and General Information
Safety and General Information
Safety Information
This section contains important information on the safe and
efficient operation of your mobile device. Read this information
before using your mobile device.
*
Exposure To Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Your mobile device contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON,
it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your
mobile device, the system handling your call controls the power level at
which your mobile device transmits.
* The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety
information in user’s guides published prior to September 1, 2005.
Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local
regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human
beings to RF energy.
Operational Precautions
To assure optimal mobile device performance and to be sure human
exposure to RF energy does not exceed the guidelines set forth in the
relevant standards, always follow these instructions and precautions.
External Antenna Care
If your mobile device has an external antenna, use only a Motorola-
supplied or approved replacement antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could damage the mobile device and/or may
result in your device not complying with local regulatory requirements in
your country.
Do NOT hold the external antenna when the phone is IN USE.
Holding the external antenna affects call quality and may cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than needed.

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Safety and General Information
Phone Operation
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your mobile device just like
you would a landline phone.
If you wear the mobile device on your body, always place the mobile device
in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body
harness. If you do not use a body-worn accessory supplied or approved by
Motorola, keep the mobile device and its antenna at least 2.5 centimeters
(1 inch) from your bodsy when transmitting.
When using any data feature of the mobile device, with or without an
accessory cable, position the mobile device and its antenna at least
2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body. Using accessories not supplied or
approved by Motorola may cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy
exposure guidelines. For a list of Motorola-supplied or approved
accessories, visit our website at
www.motorola.com.
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility
Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to RF energy interference
from external sources if inadequately shielded, designed, or otherwise
configured for RF energy compatibility. In some circumstances your mobile
device may cause interference with other devices.
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference
Problems
Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices instruct
you to do so. These location include hospitals or health care facilities that
may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to do so by
airline staff. If your mobile device offers an airplane mode or similar
feature, consult airline staff about using it in flight.

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Safety and General Information
Pacemakers
If you have a pacemaker, consult your physician before using this device.
Persons with pacemakers should observe the following precautions:
• ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimeters
(8 inches) from your pacemaker when the mobile device is
turned ON.
• DO NOT carry the mobile device in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise the potential
for interference.
• Turn OFF the phone immediately if you have any reason to suspect
that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital mobile devices may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer or physician to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the physician or the
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from
RF energy.
Driving Precautions
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile device in the area
where you drive. Always obey them.
When using your phone while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road. Use a mobile
device may be distracting. Discontinue a call if you can’t
concentrate on driving.
• Use handsfree operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.

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Safety and General Information
Responsible driving best practices can be found in the “Smart Practices
While Driving” at the end of this guide and/or at the Motorola website:
www.motorola.com/callsmart .
Operational Warnings
Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public areas, such as
health care facilities or blasting areas.
Automobile Air Bags
Do not place a mobile device in the air bag deployment area.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not always
posted, and can include fueling areas such as below decks on boats,
fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, or areas where the air
contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
When you are in such area, turn off your mobile device, and do not
remove, install, or charge batteries. In such areas, sparks can occur
and cause an explosion or fire.
Damaged Products
If your mobile device or battery has been submerged in water, punctured,
or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to a Motorola
Authorized Service Center. Do not attempt to dry it with an external heat
source, such as a microwave oven.
Batteries and Chargers
If jewelry, keys, beaded chains, or other conductive materials touch
exposed battery terminals, this could complete an electrical circuit
(short circuit), become very hot, and could cause damage or injury.
Be careful when handling a charged battery, particularly when placing
it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects.
Use only Motorola Original™ batteries and chargers.

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Safety and General Information
Caution: To avoid risk of personal injury, do not dispose of
your battery in a fire.
Your battery, charger, or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows:
Choking Hazards
Your mobile device or its accessories may include detachable parts, which
may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep your mobile device
and its accessories away from small children.
Glass Parts
Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass could
break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial
impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your
mobile device until the glass is replaced by a qualified service center.
Symbol Definition
Important safety information follows.
Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device in a fire.
Your battery or phone may require recycling in
accordance with local laws. Contact your local
regulatory authorities for more information.
Do not throw your battery or mobile device in the trash.
Your mobile device contains an internal lithium ion
battery.
Do not let your battery, charger, or mobile device get
wet.
Listening at full volume to music or voice through a
headset may damage your hearing.
LiIon BATT

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Safety and General Information
Seizures/Blackouts
Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when
exposed to flashing lights, such as when playing video games. These may
occur even if a person has never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you
have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of
such occurrences, please consult with your physician before playing video
games or enabling a flashing-lights feature (if available) on your mobile
device. Discontinue use and consult a physician if any of the following
symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness,
involuntary movements, or disorientation. It is always a good idea to hold
the screen away from your eyes, leave the lights on in the room, take a
15-minute break every hour, and stop use if you are very tired.
Repetitive Motion
When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys or entering
finger-written characters, you may experience occasional discomfort
in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck or other parts of your body.
If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use, stop use and
see a physician.

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European Union Directives Conformance Statement
European Union Directives
Conformance Statement
EU Conformance
Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in
compliance with:
• The essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC
• All other relevant EU Directives
The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
You can view your product’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive
1999/5/EC (to R&TTE Directive) at
www.motorola.com/rtte . To find
your DoC, enter the product Approval Number from your product’s label in
the “Search” bar on the Web site.
IMEI: 350034/40/394721/9
0168
Type: MC2-41H14
Product
Approval
Number

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Caring for the Environment by Recycling
Caring for the Environment
by Recycling
Recycling Information
When you see this symbol on a Motorola product, do not dispose
the product with household waste.
Recycling Mobile Phones
and Accessories
Do not dispose of mobile phones or electrical accessories, such as chargers
or headsets, with your household waste. In some countries or regions,
collection systems are set up to handle electrical and electronic waste
items. Contact your regional authorities for more details. If collection
systems aren’t available, return unwanted mobile phones or electrical
accessories to any Motorola Approved Service Centre in your region.

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essentials
essentials
about this guide
This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows:
Find it : Press M > Recent Calls > Dialed Calls
This example shows that, from the home screen, you press
M to open the menu, highlight and select Recent Calls , then
highlight and select
Dialed Calls .
Press
S to scroll to and highlight a menu feature. Press the
SELECT key to select the highlighted menu feature.
SIM card
Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains personal
information such as your phone number and phonebook
entries.
Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Keep it away
from static electricity, water, and dirt.
symbols
This means a feature depends on the network or
subscription and may not be available in all areas.
Contact your service provider for more information.
This means a feature requires an optional accessory.

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essentials
battery
battery installation
Note: If you remove the battery for a long time, the phone
will ask you to reset the time and date. If you choose to
cancel or ignore, the time and date will be affected. You can
input the correct time and date by:
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essentials
Find it: Press M > Settings > Other Settings > Initial Setup
>
Time and Date
But, if you remove the battery just for a few seconds (e.g.,
quickly change SIM card), the system either won’t ask you to
reset the time and date or if prompted, you can choose
CANCEL
on the time and date screen, the clock will only be slightly
affected.
battery charging
New batteries are not fully charged.
Plug the charger into your phone
and an electrical outlet. Your phone
displays
Charge Complete when finished.
Tip: Relax, you cannot overcharge
your battery. It will perform best
after you fully charge and discharge
it a few times.
New batteries are shipped partially
charged. Before you can use your phone, install and charge
the battery as described below. Some batteries perform best
after several full charge/discharge cycles.
battery tips
Battery life depends on the network, signal strength,
temperature, features, and accessories you use.
• Always use Motorola Original™ batteries and
chargers. The warranty does not cover
damage caused by non-Motorola batteries
and/or chargers.