Motorola C353 Instruction Manual

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Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless
communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the
Motorola C353 TDMA wireless phone.
Earpiece
USB Connector Port
Insert data cable.
Right Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by right
display prompt.
Menu Key
Open a menu
when you see
G in
the display.
Power/End Key
Press & hold to
power phone on
& off.
Press & release to
end phone calls,
exit menu system.
Send/Answer Key
Make and answer
calls; press in idle
mode to see recent
dialed calls.
Navigation Key
Scroll through lists,
set volume.
Left Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by left
display prompt.
Microphone
Headset Connector
Port
Power Connector Port
Insert charger.
You can change your phone’s covers and keypads (see
“Assembling Your Phone” on page 13). Your phone may not appear
exactly as the phone image above.
Note that all key locations, sequences and functions remain the
same with any of the various covers.

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Personal Communications Sector
600 North U.S. Highway 45
Libertyville, Illinois 60048
1-800-331-6456 (United States)
1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States)
1-800-461-4575 (Canada)
www.motorola.com (United States)
www.motorola.ca (Canada)
MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as
such herein are trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective
owners.
© 2003 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved.
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extent allowed by law. Furthermore, 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.
Manual number: 6809464A33-O
Cover number: 8988485L61-O

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Contents
Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
What’s in the Box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Assembling Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Taking Your Phone Apart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Battery Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Turning Your Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Making a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Viewing Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Learning to Use Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the 4-Way Navigation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Locking and Unlocking Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing a Code or Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
If You Forget a Code or Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Storing Your Name and Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting a Ring Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting Answer Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Setting a Wallpaper Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting a Screen Saver Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Zooming In and Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Setting Display Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Adjusting the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Calling Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Redialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using Talk Secure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Canceling an Incoming Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Turning Off a Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Calling an Emergency Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Viewing Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Returning an Unanswered Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using the Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Attaching a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Calling With Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Calling With One-Touch Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Calling With Voice Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Muting the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Using Call Waiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Phone Features
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Specific Absorption Rate Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Additional Health and Safety Information . . . . . . . . 65
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Export Law Assurances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
RF Energy Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Wireless Phone Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

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Safety and General Information
Safety and General Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION.
READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE.
The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety
information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.
Exposure To Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it
receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with your
phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which
your phone transmits.
Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory
requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF
energy.
Operational Precautions
To assure optimal phone performance and make sure human exposure to
RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards,
always adhere to the following procedures.
External Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or Motorola-approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the
phone.
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. In addition, use of
unauthorized antennas may result in non-compliance with the local
regulatory requirements in your country.

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Phone Operation
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone as you would a
wireline telephone.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliance with RF energy exposure guidelines, if you wear a
phone on your body when transmitting, always place the phone in a
Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness
for this phone, if available. Use of accessories not approved by Motorola
may exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the
body-worn accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not
using the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its
antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when
transmitting.
Data Operation
When using any data feature of the phone, with or without an accessory
cable, position the phone and its antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters)
from your body.
Approved Accessories
Use of accessories not approved by Motorola, including but not limited to
batteries and antenna, may cause your phone to exceed RF energy
exposure guidelines. For a list of approved Motorola accessories, visit our
website at
www.Motorola.com .
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility
Note: 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 phone may cause interference.
Facilities
Turn off your phone in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do
so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that may
be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.

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Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft.
Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations per
airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of
6 inches (15 centimeters) be maintained between a handheld wireless
phone and a pacemaker.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the phone more than 6 inches (15 centimeters) from
your pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.
• NOT carry the phone in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize 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 wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the
event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid
manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of
your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from RF energy. Your
physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the area where
you drive. Always obey them.

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When using your phone while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
Responsible driving best practices may be found in the “Wireless Phone
Safety Tips” at the end of this manual and at the Motorola website:
www.Motorola.com/callsmart .
Operational Warnings
For Vehicles With an Air Bag
Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a phone is placed in
the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the phone may be
propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the
vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your phone prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, unless it is a phone type especially qualified for use in such
areas and certified as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not remove, install, or charge
batteries in such areas. Sparks in a potentially explosive atmosphere can
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to above
include fueling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or chemical
transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or
particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Areas with potentially
explosive atmospheres are often but not always posted.
Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn OFF your
phone when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in
areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all signs and instructions.

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Batteries
Batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if
a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touch
exposed terminals. The conductive material may complete an electrical
circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any
charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or
other container with metal objects.
Use only Motorola original batteries
and chargers.
Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows:
Seizures/Blackouts
Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when
exposed to blinking lights, such as when watching television or playing
video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person
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 doctor before
playing video games on your phone or enabling a blinking-lights feature
on your phone. (The blinking-light feature is not available on all products.)
Symbol Definition
Important safety information will follow.
Your battery or phone should not be disposed of in a
fire.
Your battery or phone may require recycling in
accordance with local laws. Contact your local
regulatory authorities for more information.
Your battery or phone should not be thrown in the
trash.
Your phone contains an internal lithium ion battery.
LiIon BATT

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Parents should monitor their children's use of video game or other
features that incorporate blinking lights on the phones. All persons should
discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms
occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary
movements, or disorientation.
To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety
precautions:
• Do not play or use a blinking-lights feature if you are tired or need
sleep.
• Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
• Play in a room in which all lights are on.
• Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
When you play games on your phone, you may experience occasional
discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your
body. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendonitis,
carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorders:
• Take a minimum 15-minute break every hour of game playing.
• If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing,
stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
• If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after
play, stop playing and see a doctor.

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Getting Started
Getting Started
What’s in the Box?
Your wireless phone typically comes equipped with a
battery and a charger. Other accessory options can
customize your phone for maximum performance and
portability.
To purchase Motorola Original™ accessories, contact the
Motorola Customer Call Center at 1-800-331-6456 in the
United States or 1-800-461-4575 in Canada.
About This Guide
This user guide introduces you to your Motorola wireless
phone.
To obtain the reference guide for your phone, or another
copy of this user guide, see the Motorola Web site at:
http://motorola.com/consumer/manuals
or contact the Motorola Customer Call Center at
1-800-331-6456 in the United States or 1-800-461-4575 in
Canada.
Note: A reference guide for your phone is
also available that describes your phone’s
features in more detail.

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Getting Started
Optional Features
This label identifies an optional network or
subscription-dependent feature that may not
be offered by all service providers in all
geographical areas. Contact your service
provider for more information.
Optional Accessories
This label identifies a feature that requires an
optional Motorola Original
TM
accessory.
Assembling Your Phone
To assemble your phone:
Action
1
Place the keypad in
the new front cover
and slide the top of the
phone into the top of
the new front cover.
2 Press the bottom of
the phone into the
front cover until the side tabs snap into place.
Note: If the cover has a removable side band,
attach it at this point.
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Getting Started
Note: Always use Motorola Original™ covers. The
phone warranty does not cover damage caused
from using non-Motorola accessories.
3 Insert the battery,
printed arrow first,
under the tabs at
the bottom of the
battery
compartment and
push down.
The gold contacts should face down.
4 Insert the bottom
of the back cover.
5 Press the top of
the back cover
down until it hooks
over the cover
release button.
6 If you installed a new battery, you need to charge
it before you can use your phone. See “Charging
the Battery” on page 15.
Action
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5

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Getting Started
Taking Your Phone Apart
To disassemble your phone:
Charging the Battery
Before you can use your phone, you must fully charge the
battery, as indicated by the following instructions. Some
Action
1
Press down on the
cover release
button at the top of
your phone.
2 Pull the top of the
phone’s back
cover to release it.
3 Remove the battery.
Note: If the cover has a removable side band,
remove it at this point.
4 Pull the side tabs
away from the
phone, then
5 Lift up on the
bottom of the
phone to pull it out
of the front cover.
Release
button
Side
band
Side tabs

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Getting Started
batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge
cycles.
When you charge the battery, the battery-level indicator in
the upper right corner of the display shows how much of
the charging process is complete. See the “Battery Level
Indicator” item on page 21.
Replacing the Battery
Your phone is designed to be used only with
Motorola Original batteries and accessories. We
recommend that you store batteries in their
protective cases when not in use.
Action
1
Plug the travel
charger into your
phone with the
release tab facing up.
2 Plug the other end of the travel charger into the
appropriate electrical outlet.
3 When your phone indicates that it is fully
charged (
Charge Complete ), remove the travel
charger.

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Getting Started
Battery Use
To maximize your battery’s performance:
• Always use Motorola Original™ batteries and battery
chargers. The phone warranty does not cover damage
Action
1
If necessary,
remove the back
cover from the
phone.
Press the tab at
the top of the
phone, then lift the
cover up and off
the phone.
2 Remove the battery.
3 Install the
replacement
battery, printed
arrow first,
under
the tabs
at the
bottom of the
battery
compartment and push down.
The gold contacts should face down.
4 Attach the bottom end of the back cover, then
push the top end downward until it latches.
Release
button
Side
band

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Getting Started
caused from using non-Motorola batteries and/or
battery chargers.
• New batteries or batteries that have been stored
for long periods of time may require a longer initial
charge time.
• Maintain the battery at or near room temperature
when charging.
• Do not expose to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or
above 45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you
when you leave your vehicle.
Extending Battery Life
• Turn off the screen saver
See page 39.
• Minimize keypad-intense functions
Activities that require intensive keystroke use (such as
playing a game or using messaging) reduce your
phone’s talk and standby time. Lock the keypad when
storing the phone in your purse or pocket to avoid
unnecessary keypad and backlight activations. See
page 36.
• Turn off the display backlight
See page 41.