Motorola V177 User manual

V177
GSM

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HELLOMOTO
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless
communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the
Motorola V177 wireless phone.
Earpiece
Listen to your calls &
messages.
Left Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by left
display prompt.
Send/Answer Key
Make & answer calls.
Press idle screen to
see recently dialed
calls.
Menu Key
Open a menu when it
appears in the display.
Right Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by right
display prompt.
Power/End Key
Press & hold to turn the
phone on/off.
Press & release to end
call or exit menu
system.
Power Connector
Insert the charger.
PTT (push to talk) Key
Navigation Key
Press up and down to
scroll through lists, left
and right to set volume.

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Note: Your phone may not appear exactly as the phone
image above.
Headset Jack
Insert the headset
accessory for
handsfree use.
Antenna
Exposed on the
top-back of the phone.
Battery
External Display
View incoming call
information and
greetings.
Lanyard Attachment
Speaker
PTT (push to talk) Key

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The information contained in Motorola’s User’s Guides is believed to be
correct at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the right to change or
modify any information or specifications without notice. The contents of
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applicable law, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied,

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including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, are made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability, or contents of this guide.
Caution: Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly
approved by Motorola, will void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Manual Number: 680XXXXAXX-O

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feature locator
main menu
n Phonebook
s Recent Calls
• Received calls
• Dialed Calls
• NotePad
• Call Times
• Call Costs
e Message
•Create
• Inbox
•Drafts
•Outbox
•QuickNotes
•Voicemail
•BrowserMsgs
• Info Services
•MMSTemplates
É Office Tools
•Calculator
• MyMenu
•AlarmClock
• Stop Watch
•Chat
• Dialing Services
•IM
• Operator Service
Q Games & Apps
á Web Access
• Start Browser
•WebShortcuts
•GotoURL
• Browser Settings
• Stored Pages
•History
• General Settings
h Multimedia
•Pictures
• Sounds
l Personalize
• Home Screen
• Main Menu
• Color Settings
•Greetings
• Wallpaper
• Screen Saver
•QuickDial
w Settings
• (see next page)

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settings menu
t Ring Style
•Style
•Details
H Call Forward
• Voice Calls
•FaxCalls
• Data Calls
• Cancel All
• Forward Status
U In Call Setup
• In-Call Timer
•CallCostSetup
• My Caller ID
• Answer Options
• Call Waiting
Z Initial Setup
• Time and Date
• 1-Touch Dial
• Display Settings
• Backlight
•Scroll
• Language
• Contrast
•DTMF
• Master Reset
• Master Clear
•TTYSetup
m Phone Status
•MyNumbers
• Active Line
•BatteryMeter
S Headset
• Auto Answer
j Network
•NewNetwork
•NetworkSetup
• Available Networks
• My Network List
• Service Tone
•CallDropTone
• Band Selection
u Security
• Phone Lock
• Lock PTT Key
• Fixed Dial
•CallBarring
• SIM PIN
•NewPasswords
v PTT Settings
• PTT Service

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contents
check it out! . . . . . . . . . . 2
contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
essentials . . . . . . . . . . . 18
about this guide . . . . . 18
SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . 19
battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
turn it on & off. . . . . . . 21
make a call . . . . . . . . . 21
answer a call . . . . . . . . 22
your phone number . . 22
main attractions . . . . . . 23
multimedia messages. 23
push to talk (PTT) calls 25
using instant messaging .
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basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
display. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
text entry . . . . . . . . . . 52
volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
navigation key . . . . . . . 58
external display . . . . . . 58
handsfree speaker . . . 58
codes & passwords . . 59
lock & unlock phone . . 59
check battery meter . . 60
fold back the phone . . 60
customize . . . . . . . . . . . 61
ring style. . . . . . . . . . . 61
time & date. . . . . . . . . 62
wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . 62
screen saver . . . . . . . . 62
display appearance . . . 63
answer options . . . . . . 63
personal greetings . . . 64
optional handsfree use
setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
recent calls . . . . . . . . . 65
redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
return a call . . . . . . . . . 66
notepad. . . . . . . . . . . . 66
hold or mute a call . . . 67
call waiting . . . . . . . . . 67
caller ID. . . . . . . . . . . . 68
emergency calls . . . . . 68
international calls . . . . 69
1-Touch Dial. . . . . . . . . 69
voicemail. . . . . . . . . . . 70
inserting special
characters into dialing
sequences . . . . . . . . . 70

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other features . . . . . . . 72
advanced calling . . . . 72
phonebook . . . . . . . . . 74
messages . . . . . . . . . 77
instant messaging . . . 79
chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
personalizing . . . . . . . 80
call times & costs . . . 82
handsfree operation . 82
network . . . . . . . . . . . 83
personal organizer . . . 83
fun & games . . . . . . . 85
service and repairs . . . 86
check here first . . . . . 86
service and repairs . . 88

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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.

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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.
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.

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Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones 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 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
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. 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.

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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.
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:
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.
032374o
032376o
032375o

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This symbol on a Motorola product means
the product should not be disposed of with
household waste.
Disposing of your Mobile Telephone and
Accessories
Please do not dispose of mobile telephones
or electrical accessories, such as chargers or
headsets, with your household waste. In
some countries or regions, collection
systems have been set up to handle electrical
and electronic waste items. Please contact
your regional authorities for more details. If
no suitable scheme exists, you may return
unwanted mobile telephones and electrical
accessories to any Motorola Approved
Service Center in your region.
Your phone contains an internal lithium ion
battery.
symbol definition
032378o
Li Ion BATT

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Seizures/Blackouts
Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when
exposed to flashing 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 flashing-lights feature on your
phone. (The flashing-light feature is not available on all products.)
Parents should monitor their children’s use of video game or other features
that incorporate flashing 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 flashing-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.

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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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European Union Directives
Conformance Statement
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.
[France Only]
0168
Product
Approval
Number

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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
M to scroll to and highlight a menu feature. Press the
SELECT key to select the highlighted menu feature.
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.