Motorola V197 User manual

MOTOMANUAL
Motorola V197
GSM
www.motorola.com

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HELLOMOTO
Introducing your new Motorola V197 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson.
Left Soft Key
Navigate menus.
Select menu items.
Read messages.
Open menus.
Volume Keys
Charge up.
Right Soft Key
Turn on & off,
hang up, exit menus.
Go handsfree.
or
Make & answer calls.
Go online.
Smart Key

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Home Screen Main Menu
Press and hold the
Power Key O for a
few seconds or until
the display lights up to
turn on your phone.
1
Press the Navigation
Key
up, down, left, or
right
( S ) to highlight
a menu feature.
3
Press the Center Key
(
s ) to select it.
4
Press the Menu M key
to open the
Main Menu .
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Recent Phonebook
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Motorola, Inc.
Consumer Advocacy Office
1307 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
www.hellomoto.com
1-800-331-6456 (United States)
1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired)
1-800-461-4575 (Canada)
Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities
and settings of your service provider’s network. Additionally,
certain features may not be activated by your service provider,
and/or the provider's network settings may limit the feature’s
functionality. Always contact your service provider about feature
availability and functionality. All features, functionality, and other
product specifications, as well as the information contained in this
user's guide are based upon the latest available information and
are believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola
reserves the right to change or modify any information or
specifications without notice or obligation.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US
Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are
the property of their respective owners. The Bluetooth trademarks
are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola, Inc. under
license. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and
other countries.
© Motorola, Inc., 2006.
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: 6809504A40-A

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contents
contents
menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . 8
essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
about this guide. . . . . . . 9
SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . 10
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
turn it on & off . . . . . . . 13
make a call. . . . . . . . . . 13
answer a call . . . . . . . . 13
store a phone number . 13
call a stored phone
number . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
your phone number . . . 14
main attractions . . . . . . 16
Bluetooth® wireless . . 16
play videos. . . . . . . . . . 21
multimedia messages . 22
cable connections . . . . 23
phone updates. . . . . . . 24
basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
text entry. . . . . . . . . . . 28
volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
navigation key . . . . . . . 32
smart key. . . . . . . . . . . 32
external display . . . . . . 32
handsfree speaker. . . . 33
codes & passwords . . . 33
lock & unlock phone . . 34
customize. . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ring style . . . . . . . . . . . 35
time & date . . . . . . . . . 36
wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . 36
screen saver . . . . . . . . 37
display appearance . . . 37
answer options . . . . . . 38
calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
turn off a call alert . . . . 39
recent calls . . . . . . . . . 39
redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
return a call . . . . . . . . . 41
caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
emergency calls . . . . . 41
voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . 42
other features . . . . . . . . 43
advanced calling . . . . . 43
phonebook. . . . . . . . . . 48
messages . . . . . . . . . . 52
personalizing . . . . . . . . 54
call times & costs . . . . 56
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contents
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other features (continued)
handsfree . . . . . . . . . . 57
data & fax calls . . . . . . 58
network . . . . . . . . . . . 58
personal organizer . . . 59
security. . . . . . . . . . . . 60
fun & games. . . . . . . . 60
service and repairs . . . . 63
SAR Data. . . . . . . . . . . . 64
EU Conformance . . . . . 66
Safety Information . . . . 68
Industry Canada Notice 73
FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . 74
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Hearing Aids . . . . . . . . . 79
WHO Information . . . . . 80
Registration . . . . . . . . . 80
Export Law . . . . . . . . . . 81
Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Perchlorate Label . . . . . 82
Driving Safety . . . . . . . . 83
index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

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menu map
menu map
main menu
n Phonebook
s Recent Calls
• Received Calls
• Dialed Calls
• Notepad
• Call Times *
• Call Cost *
•DataTimes*
•DataVolumes*
e Messages
• Create Message
• Message Inbox
• Outbox
•Drafts
• MMS Templates
•QuickNotes
• Browser Msgs
• Info Services *
•Voicemail
É To o l s
• SIM Applications *
•Calculator
• Datebook
• Shortcuts
•AlarmClock
• Dialing Services
• Fixed Dial *
•QuickDial
• Voice Dial
Q Games & Apps
á Web Access *
•Browser
• Web Shortcuts
• Stored Pages
•History
•GoToURL
•BrowserSetup
• Web Sessions *
h Multimedia
•Pictures
• Sounds
• Videos *
t Ring Styles
•Style
• style Detail
w Settings
• (see next page)
* optional features
This is the standard main
menu layout.
Your phone’s
menu may be different.

menu map
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settings menu
l Personalize
• Home Screen
• Main Menu
• Color Style
• Greeting
• Wallpaper
• Screen Saver
L Connection
• Bluetooth® Link
•Sync
H Call Forward *
• Voice Calls
• Fax Calls
• Data Calls
•CancelAll
• Forward Status
U In-Call Setup
• In-Call Timer
• Call Cost Setup *
• My Caller ID
• Talk and Fax
• Answer Options
• Call Waiting
Z Initial Setup
• Time and Date
• 1-Touch Dial
• Display Timeout
• Backlight
• TTY Setup *
•Scroll
• Language
• Contrast
• Brightness
•DTMF
• Master Reset
• Master Clear
m Phone Status
• My Tel. Numbers
• Credit Info/Available *
• Active Line *
• Battery Meter
• Software Update *
• Other Information
S Headset
• Auto Answer
•VoiceDial
* optional features
J Car Settings
• Auto Answer
• Auto Handsfree
•Power-OffDelay
• Charger Time
j Network
•NewNetwork
•NetworkSetup
• Available Networks
• My Network List *
• Service Tone *
• Call Drop Tone
u Security
• Phone Lock
• Lock Application
• Fixed Dial *
• Restrict Calls *
• Call Barring *
• SIM PIN
•NewPasswords
• Certificate Mgmt *
c Java™ Settings
• Java System
• Delete All Apps
• App Vibration
• App Volume
• App Backlight

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Use and Care
Use and Care
Use and Care
To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from:
liquids of any kind dust and dirt
Don’t expose your phone to water, rain,
extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture.
Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt, sand,
food, or other inappropriate materials.
extreme heat or cold cleaning solutions
Avoid temperatures below -10°C/14°F or
above 45°C/113°F.
To clean your phone, use only a dry soft cloth.
Don’t use alcohol or other cleaning solutions.
microwaves the ground
Don’t try to dry your phone in a microwave
oven.
Don’t drop your phone.

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essentials
essentials
about this guide
This guide shows how to open a menu
feature as follows:
Find it: M > eMessages > Create Message
This means that, from the home screen:
1 Press the menu key M to open the
menu.
2 Press the navigation key S to scroll to
eMessages , and press the center key s
to select it.
3 Press the navigation key S to scroll to
Create Message , and press the center key s
to select it.
CAUTION: Before using the
phone for the first time, read the
Important Safety and Legal
Information
included in the gray-
edged pages at the back of this
guide.
symbols
This means a feature is network,
SIM card, or subscription
dependent and may not be available
in all areas. Contact your service
provider for more information.

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SIM card
Caution: Don’t bend or scratch your SIM card.
Keep it away from static electricity, water, and
dirt.
Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card
contains personal information like your phone
number and phonebook entries.
battery
battery installation
This means a feature requires an
optional accessory.
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symbols 3
Note:
Make sure the
gold SIM card
contacts are facing
down.
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battery removal
To r e m o v e t h e
battery
, remove the
battery cover and pull
the bottom of the
battery up out of the
phone.
battery charging
New batteries are
not fully charged.
Plug the battery
charger into your
phone and an
electrical outlet.
Your phone might take several seconds to
start charging the battery. Your display shows
Charge Complete when finished.
Tip: Relax, you can’t overcharge your battery.
It will perform best after you fully charge and
discharge it a few times.
You can charge your battery by
connecting a cable from your
phone's mini-USB port to a USB
port on a computer. Both your
phone and the computer must be turned on,
and your computer must have the correct
software drivers installed. Cables and
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software drivers are available in
Motorola Original data kits, sold separately.
battery tips
Battery life depends on the network, signal
strength, temperature, features, and
accessories you use.
• Always use Motorola
Original batteries and
chargers. The warranty does
not cover damage caused by
non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers.
• New batteries or batteries stored for a
long time may take more time to
charge.
• When charging your battery, keep it
near room temperature.
When storing your battery, keep it
uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place.
• Never expose batteries to
temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or
above 45°C (113°F). Always take your
phone with you when you leave your
vehicle.
• It is normal for batteries to gradually
wear down and require longer charging
times. If you notice a change in your
battery life, it is probably time to
purchase a new battery.
Contact your local recycling center for
proper battery disposal.
Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire
because they may explode.
Before using your phone, read the battery
safety information in the “Safety and General
Information” section included in the
gray-edged pages at the back of this guide.
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turn it on & off
Caution: Some phones ask for your SIM card
PIN code when you turn them on. If you enter
an incorrect PIN code three times before the
correct code, your SIM card is disabled, and
your display shows
SIM Blocked . Contact your
service provider.
To turn on your phone,
press and hold
O for a
few seconds or until the
keypad or display lights up.
If prompted, enter your
eight-digit SIM card PIN code and/or four-digit
unlock code.
To turn off your phone, press and hold
O for
a few seconds.
make a call
Enter a phone number and press N to make
a call.
To “hang up,” close the flip or press
O .
answer a call
When your phone rings and/or vibrates, just
open the flip or press
N to answer.
To “hang up,” close the flip or press
O .
store a phone number
You can store a phone number in your
Phonebook :
1 Enter a phone number in the home
screen.
2 Press the Store key.

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3 Enter a name and other details for the
phone number. To select a highlighted
item, press the center key
s .
Note: You can store a phonebook entry in
your phone’s memory or on your SIM
card. In the entry, select
Store To and
choose
Phone or SIM . Entries stored on the
SIM card can only include name and
number details.
4 Press the Done key to store the number.
To edit or delete a
Phonebook entry, see
page 48.
To store an email address from the home
screen, press
M > nPhonebook , then press
M > New > Email Address .
call a stored phone
number
Find it: M > nPhonebook
1 Scroll to the phonebook entry.
Shortcut: In the phonebook, press
keypad keys to enter the first letters of an
entry name, then press the
Search key to
jump to the entry.
2 Press N to call the entry.
your phone number
From the home screen, press M then # to
see your number.
Tip: Want to see your phone number while
you’re on a call? Press
M > My Tel. Number .

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You can edit the name and phone
number stored on your SIM card. From
the home screen, press
M# , select an
entry, press the
View key, and press the
Edit key. If you don’t know your phone number,
contact your service provider.

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main attractions
main attractions
You can do much more with your phone than
make and receive calls!
Bluetooth® wireless
Your phone supports Bluetooth wireless
connections. You can connect your phone
with a Bluetooth headset or car kit to make
handsfree calls. You can also connect your
phone with a phone or computer that
supports Bluetooth connections to exchange
files.
Your phone is a
Bluetooth Class 1 device,
which means it can connect to other
Bluetooth devices up to 320 feet away (rather
than 32 feet away, as with Bluetooth Class 2
devices).
Note: Your phone's Bluetooth features and
Bluetooth Class 1 power levels are not
allowed for outdoor operation in France. To
avoid unlawful interference with radio
signals, do not use the Bluetooth features
in France unless you are indoors.
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.
For maximum Bluetooth security , you
should always connect Bluetooth devices in a
safe, private environment.

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turn Bluetooth power on or off
Find it: M > wSettings > Connection
>
Bluetooth Link > Setup > Power > On
Note: To extend battery life, use this
procedure to set Bluetooth power to
Off when
not in use. Your phone will not connect to
devices until you set Bluetooth power back to
On and connect your phone with the device
again.
use a headset or handsfree car
kit
Before you try to connect your phone with
a handsfree device
, make sure the device is
on and ready in pairing or bonding mode
(see the user’s guide for the device). You can
connect your phone with only one device at a
time.
Find it: M > wSettings > Connection
>
Bluetooth Link > Handsfree > [Look For Devices]
Your phone lists the devices it finds within
range.
1 Scroll to a device in the list and press the
center key
s .
2 Press the Yes or OK key to connect to the
device.
3 If necessary, enter the device passkey
(such as
0000 ) and press the OK key.
When your phone is connected, the Bluetooth
indicator
O shows in the home screen.
Shortcut: When Bluetooth power is on, your
phone can automatically connect to a
handsfree device you have used before. Just
turn on the device or move it near the phone.
Tip: Want to know more about your headset
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device, refer to the instructions that came
with it. For more Bluetooth support, see:
www.motorola.com/Bluetoothsupport
copy files to another device
You can copy a media file, phonebook
entry, datebook event, or Web shortcut
from your phone to a computer or other
device.
Note: You can’t copy some copyrighted
objects.
1 On your phone, scroll to the object that
you want to copy to the other device.
2 Press M , then select:
• Manage > Copy for media files.
• Share Phonebook Entry for phonebook
entries.
• Send for datebook events.
3 Select a recognized device name, or
[Look For Devices] to search for the device
where you want to copy the file.
If your phone could not copy the file to the
other device
, make sure the device is on and
ready in discoverable mode (see the user’s
guide for the device). Also, make sure the
device is not busy with another similar
Bluetooth connection.
Note: Once you connect your phone to a
Bluetooth device, that device can start similar
Bluetooth connections with your phone. Your
display shows the Bluetooth indicator
O at
the top when there is a Bluetooth connection.
To change a device’s
Access setting, see
page 21.