Motorola FX855P User manual

FX855P
Dual Band GSM Fixed Wireless Phone
USER’S GUIDE

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FX855P User Guide version 1.0 08/14/2007
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WELCOME
Congratulations on the purchase of your Motorola FX855P product!
Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records.
For warranty service of your Motorola FX855P product, you will need to provide a copy
of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status.
Thank you for choosing a Motorola product.
Please read important safety instructions before use.
Read and understand all instructions before use.
Please retain this guide for future reference.

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1. PREPARING YOUR PHONE FOR USE
Before using your phone, the phone must be setup according to the following
instructions.
1.1. Installing the coiled cord
xConnect the coiled cord to both the handset and the base.
1.2. Plugging the AC/DC adaptor
zConnect the adaptor to the AC Wall outlet.

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1.3. Backup Battery
x
Remove the battery door.
x
Insert the rechargeable battery pack into the battery compartment.
x
Replace the battery door.
Note: The battery pack is a backup for emergencies in case of a power failure. Do
not operate the phone without having the AC/DC adaptor connected.
Be sure to carefully match the positive and negative terminals as shown on the
battery.
Caution:
x
It is prohibited to use the SIM card for this Fixed Wireless Phone in other
GSM mobile phones. Once the SIM pin number is entered, the SIM pin is
automatically changed so the initial PIN is no longer valid. Therefore, it is
highly recommended NOT to take out the SIM card once it is installed in this
product.
x
DO NOT bend or scratch your SIM card, and avoid exposing it to static
electricity, water, or dirt.

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2. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
zVoice mail
zShort Message Service
zEmergency call
zCall logs
zCall restriction
zCaller ID
zClock with alarm
zCalculator
zCordless function
zBlue back light
zMultiple ring tones
zAdjustable ring tone
zProfile setting
zGraphic display
zMulti language
z100 phone book memories and 250 phone book memory additionally suppo
rted by SIM card.
zKeypad lock
zDial tone generation
zLong Message Service up to 450 characters
zAntenna bar
zBattery bar
zEar phone / microphone jack

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3. ABOUT THE PHONE
This phone can operate in different bands (depending on the service provider). It
supports dual band (850MHz / 1900MHz or 900MHz / 1800MHz).
3.1. Part of the Phone

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3.2. Identifiers
On your phone, you have two types of identifiers: indicators and icons. Icons are
graphic representations of a specific item or situation. For example, an icon appears
when you have a voice message waiting.
Indicators show the status of something. The phone uses three types of indicators:
zSignal strength indicator: This indicator shows the signal strength of the
wireless network at your current location. The higher the bar, the stronger
the signal.
zRinger volume indicator: When you press , the upper key once during
standby, you are able to enter the ringer volume adjustment. Scrolling up
and down using the key adjusts the ringer volume higher or lower.
The list below shows what each icon means.
Tells you the strength of the network signal.
Battery indicator
You have one or more unread text messages waiting.
The alarm has been set and is on.

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4. BASIC OPERATIONS
4.1. Switching the phone ON and OFF
Case 1:
zTo turn the phone ON, plug the power cable into the phone.
zTo reset the phone, press and hold the key.
4.2. Making a call
Case 1:
x
Deactivate the Key guard, if it is ON.
x
Pick up the handset, and dial tone is generated.
x
Enter the phone number, including the area code, and press .( if you don't p
ress , the phone will call the number which you had input after 6 s
econd.)
.
x
Press to end the call or to cancel the call attempt. If handset is placed in
its base, call is automatically terminated.
Case 2:
xEnter the phone number with the handset on the base.
xPress . The phone enters speaker mode.

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xPress to end the call or to cancel the call attempt. If speaker button
is pressed, the call is automatically terminated.
4.3. Answering a call.
Case 1:
xWhen the phone rings, press the Send button. The phone will be in
speaker mode.
4.4. Speaker mode.
You can make or answer a phone call by pressing when the handset is on the
base.
To make a call:
xPress to turn ON the speaker phone mode.
xIf you hear the dial tone, press the number you want to connect to.
xPress .( if you don't press , the phone will call the number whi
ch you had input after 6 second.)
To answer a call:
xWhen the phone rings, press to turn ON the speaker phone mode.
Note: You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the key.
The handset can be unmuted by pressing the .
When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you ca
n still hear them.
4.5. Adjusting the Volume
4.5.1. Adjusting the ringer volume

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You can adjust the ring tone volume.
1. Press up to enter the ring volume control screen.
2. Press right to increase the volume.
3. Press left to decrease the volume.
4.5.2. Adjusting earpiece volume
You can adjust the earpiece volume during a call.
1. Press right to increase the volume.
2. Press left to decrease the volume.
Note: You can also adjust the speaker volume with when you are in
speaker mode.
4.6. Redialing the last-dialed number
The phone stores up to 10 last dialed numbers. Stored numbers may be up to 20 digits
long.
1. Press to find the most recently dialed numbers.
2. Press to scroll to the number you wish to dial.
3. Press once.
Note: Press will also call the last phone number.
If no recently dialed numbers are stored, you will not be able to use this function.
4.7. Caller ID

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Requires a subscription to a calling plan that supports this feature. Not available in all
areas. Contact you telephone service provider for availability and details.
When Caller ID is active, your phone shows the caller’s phone number during an
incoming call, as long as this number is a part of your service provider’s wireless
network.
The wireless network lets you know if it does not recognize the caller’s phone number.
The wireless network will also let you know if the calling party has blocked the Caller
ID feature.
If you have stored the name and number of the calling party in your Phone Book and
that number is supported by the wireless network, the caller’s name will also appear.
4.8. SMS and Voice Mail
Requires a subscription to a calling plan that supports this feature. Not available in
all areas. Contact you telephone service provider for availability and details.
A new SMS or Voice mail arrives:
x
The back light of the keypad is ON and the display shows “New Message(s)” on
the screen.
x
The backlight is OFF if you lift the handset from the base.
5. USING PHONE MENUS
5.1. Navigate menus
A menu is a list of choices you can make. Your phone menu has 7 sub-menus. Each
sub-menu contains options that allow you to use the Phone Book, change the ring tone,
etc. You can use menus and sub-menus in two ways: by scrolling or by using shortcuts.
5.1.1. Scrolling through menus
x
From the Start screen, press Menu, and then scroll through the menus using
the key.

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x
Use the scroll and selection keys to navigate the submenus and to return to the
Start screen.
5.1.2. Using a shortcut
x
From the start screen, press the down arrow on the arrow key and scroll
through the shortcuts.
You can use a shortcut to get to Options directly without scrolling through lists.
To change one of the shortcuts, press the left soft key and select from a list of
different options, once you select the option desired, press the left soft key Ok to
assign the new shortcut.
5.1.3. Exiting menu levels
xTo return to the previous menu level, press Back or Cancel.
xTo return to the Start screen, press .No menu setting changes will be saved.
5.2. Menu Tree
Your phone’s menu may differ from the following list, depending on the network
services to which you have subscribed and the accessories you are using. If you have
any questions, please call your service provider.
1. Short Messages
1. Read Message
2. Write Message
3. Outbox
4. Draftbox
5. Voice Mail
1. Listen to Voice Mail messages
2. Voice mailbox number
6. Message setup
1. Service Center
2. Protocol Type
3. Validity Period

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4. Status Report
5. Reply Path
6. Storage media
7. Storage status
7. Broadcast Message
1. Topic
2. Language
3. Service Status
8. Delete all
1. Delete all messages
2. Delete inbox messages
3. Delete outbox messages
4. Delete draftbox messages
9. SMS Template
2. Phone Book
1. Browse
2. Create
1. Save to SIM
2. Save to NVM
3. SIM phonebook
4. Me phonebook
5. Storage status
6. Abbr.dial
7. Fixed dial
8. Enable FDN
9. Copy
1. From SIM card to phone
2. From phone to SIM card
4. Delete all entries
1. Delete all ME entries

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2. Delete all SIM entries
5. SDN phonebook
6. Group
1. Family
2. Friends
3. Office
4. Others
3. Call records
1. Incoming call
2. Outgoing call
3. Missed call
4. Call Duration
4. Settings
1. Phone settings
1. Display Settings
2. Security settings
3. Clock settings
4. Own number
5. Keypad Locking Settings
6. Factory Default
2. Network settings
1. Call waiting
2. Call forwarding
3. Call barring
4. Network select mode
3. Call settings
1. CLIR
2. Auto redial
3. Any key answer
4. Shortcut Settings

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1. Left key
2. Right key
3. Up key
4. Down key
5. Profiles
1. Ringing tone
2. SMS alert tone
3. Call alert
4. Ringing volume
5. Key volume
6. Alarm tone
5. Alarm
1. Alarm 1
2. Alarm 2
3. Alarm 3
6. Tools
1. Calculator
2. Calendar
6. ENTER LETTERS AND NUMBERS
You can enter letters, as well as numbers, when storing information in your phone by
using your phone’s keypad. To enter letters, press the key associated with the letter
you wish to enter until it appears on the screen (numbers will also appear).
6.1. Entering Letters
When you want to add new names or when you view names in the Phone Book, your
phone automatically switches to the ABC mode and displays the ABC icon.

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Key Characters Key Characters
G. , ? !1 P Q R S 7
A B C 2 T U V 8
D E F 3 W X Y Z 9
G H I 4 9(space),0
J K L 5 ,.’?!”@Ƹ_NjġģěĴį^[ ] ڷęʿ&/ ( ) 
M N O 6 Change input ways
Press a key once or several times to enter the letter(s) you want. For example, press
Gthree times to enter the letter C. The selection displays.
6.1.1. Editing name or phone number
To edit a name already stored in the Phone Book:
zFrom the Phone Book list, select the name you want to edit.
zSelect the name or the phone number you want to change.
zTo edit, press the left soft key and scroll down to the edit option.
zPress the left soft key to enter edit mode.
zPress left to scroll the cursor to the left.
zPress right to scroll the cursor to the right.
zPress to correct any mistakes.
zPress the left soft key to save changes or the right soft key to cancel.
6.1.2. Changing the case of letters and numbers
You can switch the mode among uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers by
pressing .G
7. SEND AND RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES
You can send or receive text messages with your phone. Text messages that you receive

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can contain ring tones that you can store on your phone.
After complete a message’s contents, you can choose to send it out right away, or to save
it as a draft.
zRead message
zWrite message
zOut box
zDraftbox
zVoice mail
zMessage setup
zBroadcast message
zDelete all
zSMS Template
7.1 Send a Text Message
You can send a text message to one or more recipients. You can manually enter each
recipient’s phone number, or you can select the numbers from the phonebook.
Note: The maximum length of a text message differs depending on the capabilities
of the network from which it originated. Also, text messages may appear
different at different times because messages can originate in networks other
than your own.
Contact your service provider for more information about this feature.
ཛPress Menu > Short Messages.
ཛྷScroll to the Write Message and press Ok.
ཝYou can create the message.
ཞWhen you press , you can scroll to one of the following message options:
zOnly send Send message to only one number.
zOnly save Save a message as a draft.
zSend and Save Save and send message to only one number.
zInsert SMS Template Use stored message.

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- Merry Christmas!
- Happy birthday!
- Thank you!
- Good night!
- Sorry!
- Call me back please!
- Best wishes!
- Call you back later!
- Your message has arrived!
- Wait for me!
ཟInput language Input other language.
7.2 Outbox
When a message arrived, a pop-up message displays and a new message icon appears.
You can read it right away, or ignore it and later check it in Inbox.
Outbox stores messages sent and saved.
ཛPress Menu > Short Message
ཛྷScroll to the Outbox and press Ok.
ཝFrom the list, highlight the one you need and press Ok
ཞWhen you press , you can scroll to one of the following message options:
zDelete Delete the chosen message.
zForward Forward the chosen message.
zEdit Editthechosenmessage.
zDial back Call the number of the short message.
zExtract number Extract the number to SIM or phone.
7.3 Draftbox
This menu shows the preset message list.
7.4 Voice mail
You can listen to your voicemail messages by calling your network voicemail phone
number. Voicemail messages are stored on the network voicemail box, not on your
phone.