Motorola ST8600 User manual

Welcome
Congratulations! As the proud owner of a state-of-the-art
Motorola cellular phone, product superiority is yours.
All Motorola cellular phones are designed and manufactured
to meet Motorola’s rigorous specifications and world-class
quality standards. During development, our laboratory testing
team took the StarTAC II™cellular phone through its paces.
They cooked it, steamed it, shook it, shocked it, dusted it and
dropped it—and the phone still worked! We are confident that
the one you purchased will meet your own exacting standards.
Thank you for choosing Motorola and, by all means, enjoy
your StarTAC II™phone!
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Introduction
What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Package Content Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Basics
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using the Smart Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Placing and Ending Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Viewing Your Own Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Reading the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Redialing Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Basic Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using Memory
Introduction to Using Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Recalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Contents
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Contents The Works
Introducing the Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
The Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Learn to store and retrieve numbers
Using Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Learn to monitor the length of your calls
Setting Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Learn to personalize your phone’s tones
Lock/Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Learn to restrict access to your phone
Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Learn to adjust your phone’s operation
Digital Message Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Learn to receive digital messages
Reference Information
Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Regulations and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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What would you say to a telephone that’s smaller than your
wallet? Hard to believe… if you hadn’t already seen it with
your own eyes. The company that brought you the world’s
first commercially available portable cellular telephone has
done it again!
Motorola is proud to present the first generation of wearable
phones. Breakthrough technologies bring you a phone so
innovative it challenges the status quo. The StarTAC II cellular
phone is 23% lighter than our previous record holder, and a
full 45% smaller! Just look what’s in store:
Miniaturized Batteries
StarTAC II phone batteries are more portable than ever.…
Get the same talk-time with less weight than previous Motorola
cellular phone batteries.
Easily carry a spare battery—or two!
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What’s New?

Tip: If you are
familiar with other
Motorola cellular
phones, you can use
many of the same
key sequences with
your StarTAC II
phone. See page 15
for more details.
Incredible Portability
Your StarTAC II phone is so small and light, you’ll always
want it with you.
Keep it in your purse or slip it in your pocket!
Or clip it in its holster!
VoiceNote™Recorder
Your phone contains a built-in answering machine, memo
record feature and call record feature!
Smart Button
Storing information with the StarTAC II phone
is a breeze.…
Conveniently located for one-handed operation!
Recall numbers, place calls, end calls and more.
The Smart Button does it all!
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As one of the most sophisticated cellular phones around,
your StarTAC II phone offers exceptional features that make
life
easier, more organized and more fun! This small miracle
of modern technology can help you…
built in answering machine, memo record and call
record features with VoiceNote™function.
receive calls discreetly with the VibraCall™function.
know when to charge with the Dedicated Battery
Level Indicator.
read more information on the two line display.
make calls in a flash with the Turbo Dial™function.
charge on the go with the Internal Rapid Charger and
an AC Adapter or Cigarette Lighter Adapter.
navigate phone features with a user-friendly icon-driven
menu interface.
enjoy the convenience of Hands-Free operation with the
Headset Jack.
remember phone numbers with the internal Phone Book.
monitor your calls with Displayed and Audible Call Timers.
reduce roaming with two-system registration.
As you explore the StarTAC II phone, you will discover many
more convenient and time-saving features that help you stay
in touch with style. A number of accessory options are also
available to tailor your cellular system to your individual
needs, including special accessories for your car, travel
accessories, battery chargers that will get you going in a
Highlights
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Important
Exposure
to Radio
Frequency
Energy
Read this information before using your wearable
cellular telephone.
First introduced in 1984, the hand-held portable cellular
telephone is one of the most exciting and innovative electronic
products ever developed. With it you can stay in contact with
your office, your home, emergency services, and others.
For the safe and efficient operation of your phone,
observe these guidelines.
Your cellular telephone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency
(RF) energy. The phone operates in the frequency range of
824 MHz to 894 MHz and employs commonly used frequency
modulation (FM) techniques. When you use your phone, the
cellular system handling your call controls the power level at
which your phone transmits. The power level can range from
0.006 of a watt to 0.6 of a watt.
In 1991, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), and in 1992, the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), updated the 1982 ANSI Standard for safety
levels with respect to human exposure to RF energy. Over 120
scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, gov-
ernment health agencies and industry, after reviewing the
available body of research, developed this updated Standard.
In March, 1993, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) proposed the adoption of this updated Standard.
The design of your phone complies with this updated Standard.
Of course, if you want to limit RF exposure even further than
the updated ANSI Standard, you may choose to control the
duration of your calls and operate your phone in the most
power efficient manner.
Safety Information
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For your phone to operate at the lowest power level,
consistent with satisfactory call quality, please observe the
following guidelines:
If your phone has an extendible antenna, extend it fully.
Some models allow you to place a call with the antenna
retracted. However, your phone operates more efficiently with
the antenna fully extended. Hold the phone as you would
any other telephone. While speaking directly into the mouth-
piece, position the antenna up and over your shoulder.
Do not hold the antenna when the phone is “IN USE.”
Holding the antenna affects call quality and may cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than needed.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn
may result. Replace a damaged antenna immediately. Consult
your manual to see if you may change the antenna yourself.
If so, use only a manufacturer approved antenna. Otherwise,
take your phone to a qualified service center for repair.
Use only the supplied or approved antenna. Non-approved
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call
quality, damage the phone, and violate FCC regulations.
Efficient Phone
Operation
Antenna Care
and Replacement
Safety Information
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Batteries
Driving
Electronic
Devices
Caution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury or
burns if a conductive material, such as jewelry, keys or bead-
ed chains, touches exposed terminals. The material may
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become
quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery,
particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other
container with metal objects. To protect against a short cir-
cuit when the battery is detached from the phone, your batteries
are packed with a protective battery cover; please use this cover
for storing your batteries when not in use (see pages 16-17).
Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular telephones
in the areas where you drive. Some jurisdictions prohibit
your using a cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Even
if your jurisdiction does not have such a law, we strongly
suggest that, for safety reasons, the driver use extreme caution
when operating the cellular telephone while the vehicle is in
motion. Always obey them. Also, when using the phone while
driving, please:
give full attention to driving,
use hands-free operation, if available, and
pull off the road and park before making or answering a
call if driving conditions so require.
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF energy.
However, RF energy from cellular telephones may affect
inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
RF energy may affect improperly installed or inadequately
shielded electronic operating and entertainment systems
Safety Information
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in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
representative to determine if these systems are adequately
shielded from external RF energy. You should also check
with the manufacturer of any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle.
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices
(such as pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) to determine if they
are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any
regulations posted in the areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals
or health care facilities may be using equipment that could
be sensitive to external RF energy.
Turn your phone OFF before boarding any aircraft.
Use it on the ground only with crew permission.
Do not use it in the air.
To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require
you to have permission from a crew member to use your
phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent interfer-
ence with cellular systems, FCC regulations prohibit using
your phone while the plane is in the air.
Do not allow children to play with your phone. It is not a toy.
Children could hurt themselves or others (by poking them-
selves or others in the eye with the antenna for example).
Children also could damage the phone, or make calls that
increase your telephone bills.
Electronic
Devices
(continued)
Aircraft
Children
Safety Information
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Blasting Areas
Potentially
Explosive
Atmospheres
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your unit
OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off
two-way radio.” Construction crews often use remote control
RF devices to set off explosives.
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere. It is rare, but your phone or its
accessories could generate sparks. Sparks in such areas
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury
or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but
not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such
as gas stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer
or storage facilities; areas where the air contains chemicals
or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any
other area where you would normally be advised to turn off
your vehicle engine.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives
in the compartment of your vehicle which contains your
phone or accessories.
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or
butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection
Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,
Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.
Safety Information
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The StarTAC II phone comes equipped with a standard bat-
tery and an AC adapter to get you up and running. A whole
new line of accessory options, now smaller and lighter than
ever, can customize your cellular package for maximum per-
formance and portability.
Package Content Options
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StarTAC II Personal Cellular Telephone
Standard Main Battery
with Battery Cover
Slim Main Battery
with Battery Cover
Standard Auxiliary Battery
with Battery Cover
Slim Auxiliary Battery
with Battery Cover

Package Content Options
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Desktop Charger
(AC Adapter required)
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Headset
AC Adapter
Holster
Note: The detachable plug assembly included
with your package can only be used for this
power supply. Do not plug it into any wall
outlet without the power supply.
Your phone and accessories may not look exactly as pictured above.

Retractable Antenna Extend for best performance.
Earpiece Ultra-compact phone speaker.
Headset Jack Provides a connection for an optional headset.
Status Indicators
•IU (In Use)—Flashes when a call is in progress.
•NS (No Service)—Tells you the phone is beyond the
range of a cellular service area. When this indicator is
lit, calls cannot be placed or received.
•RM (Roam)—Lets you know when your phone is
accessing cellular service outside your home system.
Signal Strength Indicator Indicates the strength of the
signal your phone is receiving. The stronger the signal, the
better your chances of placing and receiving calls successfully.
Battery Level Indicator Tells you the amount of charge
left in your battery.
Alphanumeric Display (Two Line)
Displays your input from the keypad, information recalled
from memory, help and other messages.
Menu Icons As you move through the menu, the icons
flash to indicate the selected feature:
Phone Book lets you store and retrieve numbers.
Call Timers can monitor the length of your calls.
Tone Controls adjust your phone’s tones.
Lock/Security features prevent unauthorized access.
Phone Options can be set to your specifications.
Digital Message provides access to digital messages
and VoiceNoteTM messages.
Illustration
Reference
(inside front cover)
Phone Overview
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Illustration
Reference
(inside front cover)
Volume Keys
The upper and lower volume keys can adjust keypad,
earpiece and ringer volume. They also scroll through
memory entries and menu features.
Smart Button
The Smart Button can recall information from
memory, place calls, end calls, select menu features
and toggle features ON and OFF. The symbol “ ” in
your display represents the Smart Button.
VoiceNoteTM Record Button
Located on the top of the phone by the antenna, this
button toggles the record function on and off.
Function Keys
Turns the phone ON and OFF.
Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary functions
of other keys.
Recalls phone numbers from memory.
Stores phone numbers into memory.
Clears characters from the screen.
Ends phone calls.
Places or answers calls.
and can be used to scroll through memory
entries and menu features.
Accessory Connector Provides the connection for an
external power supply and vehicular and data accessories.
Microphone Positioned for convenient conversation.
or
Phone Overview
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The Basics

Your phone’s batteries are shipped in an uncharged state
with protective covers on them. Save these covers; use them
to carry batteries and to store batteries when they are not
in use. The cover prevents objects from touching the battery
terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or damage
from a short circuit (see page 9).
To begin using your phone, just slip a battery out of its
protective cover, install and charge the battery.
Removing the Main Battery Cover
1. Press in release latch.
2. Continue pushing in and upwards until battery slips free
from its cover. 2.
Release Latch
1.
Attaching the Main Battery Cover
1. Lower the side, opposite the release latch, into the cover.
2. Slip the side with the release latch down until it clicks.
1.
2.
Battery
Covers
Battery Information
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Battery
Covers
Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover
1. Hold auxiliary battery securely with one hand. With your
other hand’s thumb, push up on bottom of the cover.
2. Continue to push up until the cover slides free of the pins
on the bottom of the battery, then swing the cover outwards.
2.
1.
Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover
1. Slide the cover’s narrow end into the small grooved hook
on the top of the auxiliary battery.
2. Push cover firmly so the base of cover slides past the pins
on the auxiliary battery, then release.
1.
Hook
2.
Pins
Battery Information
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The Basics

Thanks to Motorola’s breakthrough technology, the StarTAC
phone’s batteries are smaller and weigh less than any previous
Motorola cellular telephone battery. Now it’s easier than ever
to carry a spare or two.
Auxiliary Battery
Your StarTAC phone can use two batteries at the same time.
With an auxiliary battery attached to the back of the phone,
you get even more talk-time. This is in addition to the
talk-time you receive from your main battery.
Now you can use any single battery or battery combination to
fit your individual needs. You can even extend your talk-time
by attaching an auxiliary battery at any time, without
interrupting your call.
Auxiliary Battery
Tip: If two batteries
are attached, the
phone uses the aux-
iliary battery first.
Battery Information
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The Main
Battery
Tip: If you have a
charged auxiliary
battery attached to
your phone, you can
remove and change
your main battery
during a call.
Main Battery Installation
The main battery fits into the top of your phone like a ski
boot fits into a ski.
1. Place the battery’s “toe” into the compartment as shown.
1.
2. Press its “heel” down until you hear it click into place.
2.
Main Battery Removal
To remove the main battery:
1. Turn your phone OFF.
2. Pull the release latch back toward battery and lift the
battery out.
Release Latch
Battery Information
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The Basics

Auxiliary Battery Installation
The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone:
1. Place the hook located on the narrow end of the battery
into the slot on the back of the phone.
2. Pull the battery downward and toward the bottom of
the phone.
3. Release the battery so that it clicks upward into place.
Make sure that the bottom of the battery is firmly attached.
1.
2.
3.
Auxiliary Battery Removal
To remove the auxiliary battery:
1. Pull the battery down and away from the phone.
2. Lift the battery’s hook out of the slot on the back of
the phone.
2.
1.
The
Auxiliary
Battery
Tip: If you have
a charged main
battery attached to
your phone, you can
remove and change
your auxiliary battery
during a call.
Battery Information
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