Motorola MOTOMING A1600 User manual

Quick Start Guide
motorola A1600

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get started
get started
insert SIM card
insert memory card
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CAUTION: Before using the phone for the
first time, read the Important Safety and
Legal Information guide included inthe box.

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get started
insert battery
charge your battery
New batteries are not fully
charged. Plug the battery
charger into your phone and an
electrical outlet. Your phone
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get started
may take several seconds to start charging the battery.
When finished the battery icon on the status bar stops
flashing and indicates the battery is fully charged.
turn it on & off
To turn on your phone , press and
hold
O for a few seconds or until
the display lights up.
To turn off your phone , press and
hold
O for a few seconds.
make a call
To make a call , tap Ú on the upper right corner of the
screen to open the phone keypad. Tap the keypad keys
to enter the phone number, then tap
Call or press N .
Tap
End or press O to end the call.
answer a call
To answer a call when your phone rings and/or vibrates,
tap
Answer or press N . To “hang up”, tap End or
press
O .

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basics
basics
keypad
Introducing your new Motorola A1600 wireless phone.
Tip: Use the joystick s to select menu options and
navigate up, down, left, and right.
Down Volume Key
Up Volume Key
Smart Key
Earpiece
SendKey Microphone
Touchscreen Display
Camera Key
Voice Recognition Key
5-Way Navigation Joystick
Power/EndKey
Micro-USB Port

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basics
display
When you turn on your phone, the home screen appears.
Note: Your home screen might look different from the
one shown, depending on your service provider.
Tap : to
set a ring
alert profile.
Tap
G to
open the
calendar.
Global
Navigation
Bar
Status Bar
Application
Icons
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basics
global navigation bar
Icons in the top global navigation bar give you easy
access to your phone’s main functions:
application launcher
On the home screen, tap Õ to open the application
launcher screen. Tap
2 on the button bar at the bottom
of the screen to choose all applications or only a selected
category. Tap an icon to select it.
button bar
The button bar at the bottom of the application launcher
screen shows functions you can select in the active
application. Typical buttons include:
Õ Application Launcher
Ô Address Book
Ö Messages
Ú Phone
é Menu Tap to open context sensitive
menu.

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basics
status bar
The status bar is just below the global navigation bar
at the top of the screen and indicates the current status
of your phone.
The status bar indicates signal strength, network
connection type, memory card (when fitted), Bluetooth
(when on), FM radio (when on), battery charge level and
time.
emergency calls
Tap Ú on the global navigation bar to open the phone
keypad, then enter the emergency number using the
numeric keypad. Tap
Call to make the call.
Your service provider programs one or more emergency
phone numbers, such as 911 or 112, that you can call
under any circumstances, even when your phone is
locked or the SIM card is not inserted.
ó Return Tap to return to previous
screen.
â Exit Tap to exit current application.

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basics
Note: Check with your service provider, as emergency
numbers vary by country. Your phone may not work in all
locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be
placed due to network, environmental, or interference
issues. Do not solely rely on your phone for essential
communications, such as medical emergencies.

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personalize
personalize
ring style
Each ring style profile uses a different set of sounds or
vibrations for incoming calls and other events.
To personalize your profile:
Tap
Õ > u Setup > Ringer Alert Style > Edit .
Shortcut: To change your ring style profile from the
home screen , tap the Ringer Alert Style icon @ to access
the profile edit menu.
wallpaper
Choose your display background image:
Tap
Õ > u Setup > Wallpaper .
color scheme
Choose the colors that your phone uses for buttons,
highlights, and the status bar:
Tap
Õ > u Setup > Color Scheme .

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personalize
home screen shortcuts
In the home screen, you can use the application icons as
shortcuts to your favorite features. You can change the
features that these keys open.
Tap
Õ > u Setup > Home Screen Setup to select your favorite
features. Tap
Save to apply your settings to the home
screen display.
application menu
To view your application menu either as graphic icons
or a text-based list, tap
Õ > é > List View or Thumbnail View .

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phonebook
phonebook
store a phone number
1 Tap Ô in the global navigation bar to open the
address book.
2 Tap é > New Contact .
3 Tap each field as needed to enter contact details.
Pull down the scroll bar to see additional fields.
4 When you are finished entering information, tap Done
to store the contact.
call a stored phone number
1 Tap Ô in the global navigation bar to open the
address book.
2 Tap a contact name to see the details.
3 Tap the phone number to call the contact.
Tip: During a call, tap Spkr to turn the handsfree
speakerphone on or off.

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messaging
messaging
send a text message
1 Tap Ö in the global navigation bar to go to the
message center.
2 Tap Compose .
3 Tap anywhere in the message area and then tap the
text entry drop down menu at the bottom of the
screen to select an entry method.
Shortcut: Tap é > Load > Quick Text to insert a
pre-written text selection.
4 When you have finished tap ë in the lower right
corner of the screen to hide the
text entry
keyboard
or pad .
5 Tap To to select contacts from your address book,
or tap on the line in the
To field to enter a number
or e-mail address.
Tip: Tap é to see more messaging options.
6 Tap Send to send the message.

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messaging
text entry
Text entry methods:
• Keyboard (language specific), tap to enter words
in the message area.
• Numeric pad, tap to enter numbers in the
message area.
• Handwriting, use the stylus as a pen to write
letters, numbers, and punctuation directly on
the screen.
• Symbol pad, tap t with any text entry method
to open the symbol pad, to enter a symbol.
receive a text message
Your phone shows a new message icon Ù in the global
navigation bar to notify you of a new message. Tap
Read to
read the message or tap
Ù to read the message later.

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entertainment
entertainment
play music and videos
1 Tap Õ > G to launch the RealOne media player.
2 Tap All Audio, All Video, or another media category to
show the list of files in that category.
Tip: Tap ä and enter a keyword to search for a
specific file by name.
3 Tap the checkbox e beside items you want to play.
Then tap
Play selected .
The media player displays the name, media type, and
length of the track that is playing. Tap:
•W to play and Z to pause.
•m to play previous track or l to play the
next track.
•Y to adjust or mute sound volume.

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photos & videos
photos & videos
take photos
Your camera lens is on the back of your phone. To get
the clearest pictures, wipe the lens clean with a soft,
dry cloth before you take a picture.
1 Press S to activate the camera.
Tip: Use the side bar icons to adjust resolution,
zoom, brightness, and time delay.
2 Tap Capture to take the photo. Choose Share , Save or Delete .
3 To view and edit photos, tap Õ > 9 to open the
photo editor.
record videos
1 Tap Õ > r to activate the video recorder.
2 Tap Record to capture a video, Done to end recording.
3 Choose Share , Save , or Delete .
4 To view videos, tap Õ > G to start the player.
Note: For more information on photos and videos, refer
to the User’s Guide.

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Bluetooth®
Bluetooth®
use Bluetooth
Your phone supports Bluetooth® wireless connections.
You can connect your phone with a Bluetooth headset to
make handsfree calls, connect to a phone, or computer.
Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may
cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you can't
concentrate on driving. Additionally, the use of wireless
devices and their accessories may be prohibited or
restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and
regulations on the use of these products.
use a headset or handsfree car kit
1 Tap Õ > 0 Bluetooth > é > Turn On .
2 Tap Search to search for Bluetooth devices.
3 Select the device from the list shown and tap Bond .
4 If necessary, enter the PIN code to create a secure
connection with the device.

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MotoNav GPS
MotoNav GPS
MotoNav GPS is a mobile personal navigation
system that helps you plan your route and
provides interactive guidance to your destination.
navigate to your destination
To use MotoNav to get to your destination:
1 Read the map information, then tap OK .
2 Read the MotoNav information, then tap OK .
3 Tap Í and then enter your destination using one of
these options in the main MotoNav menu:
• Tap City-street , enter an address or select from list.
• Tap Favorite , tap the group, then tap the destination.
• Tap History to select a previously navigated
address.
4 Tap Go to find a route from your current location to
your destination.
5 Follow the MotoNav visual and voice prompts.

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accessories
accessories
H12 Bluetooth®
Headset
S605 Bluetooth®
Stereo Headset
H735 Bluetooth®
Headset
H680 Bluetooth®
Headset
P513 Car Charger Car Phone Holder