Motorola V235 User manual

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HELLOMOTO
Introducing your new Motorola V235 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson.
Left Soft Key
Navigate menus.
Select menu items.
Open menus.
Volume Keys
Charge up,
go handsfree.
Voice Key
Right Soft Key
Turn on & off,
hang up, exit menus.
Make & answer calls.
Smart Key

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Motorola, Inc.
Consumer Advocacy Office
1307 East Algonquin Road
Schaumburg, IL 60196
www.hellomoto.com
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. Java and all
other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and
other countries. All other product or service names
are the property of their respective owners.
© Motorola, Inc., 2006.
Manual Number: 6809499A63-O

contents
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contents
menu map. . . . . . . . . . . . 5
essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
about this guide . . . . . . 8
SIM card. . . . . . . . . . . . 9
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
turn it on & off . . . . . . . 11
make a call . . . . . . . . . 12
answer a call. . . . . . . . 12
your phone number . . 12
main attractions . . . . . . 13
take & send a photo . . 13
send a stored photo
in a message . . . . . . . 14
record video . . . . . . . . 15
cable connections. . . . 16
basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
display . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
menus . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
text entry . . . . . . . . . . 21
volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
navigation key. . . . . . . 26
external display. . . . . . 26
handsfree speaker . . . 26
codes & passwords . . 27
lock & unlock phone . . 27
customize . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ring style. . . . . . . . . . . 29
time & date. . . . . . . . . 30
wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . 30
screen saver . . . . . . . . 30
display appearance . . . 31
answer options. . . . . . 31
calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
turn off a call alert . . . . 33
recent calls . . . . . . . . . 33
redial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
automatic redial . . . . . 35
return a call. . . . . . . . . 35
notepad . . . . . . . . . . . 35
hold or mute a call . . . 36
call waiting . . . . . . . . . 36
caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . 36
emergency calls . . . . . 37
international calls . . . . 37
1-touch dial . . . . . . . . . 37
voicemail. . . . . . . . . . . 38
other features . . . . . . . . 39
advanced calling . . . . . 39
phonebook . . . . . . . . . 42

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contents
messages . . . . . . . . . . 47
personalizing . . . . . . . . 50
call times & costs . . . . 54
handsfree . . . . . . . . . . 55
data & fax calls . . . . . . 56
network . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
personal organizer . . . . 57
security . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
fun & games . . . . . . . . 60
service and repairs . . . . 64
SAR Data . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Safety Information . . . . 69
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Hearing Aid
Compatibility. . . . . . . . . 81
WHO Information . . . . . 83
Product Registration . . . 83
Export Law
Assurances. . . . . . . . . . . 84
Wireless: The New
Recyclable . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Smart Practices While
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

menu map
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menu map
main menu
n Phonebook
s Recent Calls
• Received Calls
• Dialed Calls
• Notepad
• Call Times*
• Call Cost*
• Data Times*
• Data Volumes*
e Messages
• Create Message
• Message Inbox
• Outbox
•Drafts
• Info Services*
•Voicemail
•QuickNotes
•MMSTemplates
• Browser Msgs
É To o l s
•Calculator
• Datebook
• Shortcuts
•AlarmClock
• Dialing Services
Q Games & Apps
á Web Access
•Browser
• Web Shortcuts
• Stored Pages
•History
•GoToURL
•BrowserSetup
• Web Sessions
h Multimedia
•Pictures
• Sounds
•Camera
• Video Camera
• Videos
Ü Voice Records**
w Settings
• (see next page)
* optional features
** This feature may appear
under the
ÉTools menu,
depending on your carrier.
This is the standard main
menu layout. Your phone’s
menu may be a little different.

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menu map
settings menu
l Personalize
• Home Screen
• Main Menu
• Color Style
• Greeting
• Wallpaper
• Screen Saver
t Ring Styles
•Style
• Style Detail
L Connection
•Sync
H Call Forward *
• Voice Calls
• Fax Calls
•DataCalls
•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
• Auto Redial*
• Display Timeout*
• Backlight
•Scroll
• Language
• Contrast
•DTMF
• Master Reset
•MasterClear
m Phone Status
•MyTel.Numbers
• Active Line*
•BatteryMeter
• Software Update
• Other Information
S Headset
• Auto Answer
•VoiceDial
J Car Settings
• Auto Answer
• Auto Handsfree
j Network
•NewNetwork
•NetworkSetup
• Available Networks
• My Network List*
• Service Tone*
• Network Jingle *
• Call Drop Tone
c Java Settings
• Java System
• Delete All Apps
• App Vibration
• App Volume
• App Backlight
* optional features

menu map
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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 locate a menu
feature as follows:
Find it: Press M > sRecent Calls > Dialed Calls
This example shows that, from the home
screen, you press
M to open the menu,
highlight and select
sRecent Calls , then
highlight and select
Dialed Calls .
Press
S to scroll to and highlight a menu
feature. Press the
SELECT key to select the
highlighted menu feature.
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/subscription dependent and
may not be available in all areas.
Contact your service provider for more
information.
This means a feature requires an
optional accessory.

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essentials
SIM card
Yo u r Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card
contains personal information like your phone
number and phonebook entries.
Caution: Don’t bend or scratch your SIM card.
Keep it away from static electricity, water, and
dirt.
To install a SIM card:
To remove a SIM card:
battery
battery installation
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essentials
battery charging
New batteries are
not fully charged.
Plug the travel
charger into your
phone and an
electrical outlet.
Your phone displays
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 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.
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essentials
• 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 this guide.
turn it on & off
To turn on your phone,
press and hold
u for a
few seconds or until the
display turns on. If
prompted, enter your
6-digit SIM card PIN code and/or 4-digit unlock
code.
Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3
times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and
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essentials
your phone displays SIM Blocked . Contact your
service provider.
To turn off your phone, press and hold
u for
2 seconds.
make a call
Enter a phone number and press U to make
a call.
To “hang up,” close the flip or press
u .
answer a call
Note: Your phone cannot receive data over an
EDGE network while it is playing videos or
some sound files. The EDGE
È status
indicator appears at the top of your display
when you can receive data over an EDGE
network.
When your phone rings and/or vibrates, just
open the flip or press
U to answer.
To “hang up,” close the flip or press
u .
your phone number
From the home screen, press M# to see
your number.
Tip: Want to see your phone number while
you’re on a call? Press
M > My Tel. Numbers .
To store or edit your name and phone
number on your SIM card, press the
Edit
key while displaying it. 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!
take & send a photo
Press M > h Multimedia > Camera to see the
camera viewfinder:
Note: Adjusting the exposure will affect the
brightness of both the Photo Viewfinder
display and the captured photo.
1 Point the camera lens at the photo
subject.
You can press
M to open the Pictures Menu .
See the table after this procedure.
2 Press the Capture key to take a photo.
3 To send the photo in a multimedia
message, press
Store > Send in Message , enter
a text note, press
Send To , scroll to and
select a recipient address, press the
center key
s ,then press Send .
or
To store the photo, press Store > Store Only .
Press S
up or down to
zoom in or
out.
Remaining
photos you
can capture.
Return to previous
screen.
Press
S
left or right to
change
exposure.
Take a photo.
Press
M to open
Pictures menu.
CaptureBack
Photo Viewfinder
100 Remaining
IMAGE
AREA

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main attractions
or
To delete the photo and return to the
active viewfinder, press the
Discard key.
When the viewfinder is active, press
M to
open the
Pictures Menu :
send a stored photo in a
message
1 Press M > eMessages > Create
Message
> New Multimedia Msg .
2 Press M > Insert > Picture .
3 Scroll to the picture you want to insert and
press
Insert .
4 Enter message text and press Send To .
5 Scroll to the recipient address, press the
center key
s , and press Send To .
option
Go To Pictures View stored pictures and
photos.
Auto-Timed Capture Set a timer for the
camera to take a photo.
Pictures Setup Open the setup menu to
adjust photo settings.
View Free Space See how much memory
remains.

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main attractions
record video
Press M > hMultimedia > Video Camera to see
the video viewfinder.
Note: You can zoom only before you start
recording. The number of video clips
remaining is an estimate.
If you want to send your video in an MMS
message, the video length must be set to
MMS. To set length, from the video
viewfinder press
M > Videos Setup > Video Length .
Point the camera lens at the video subject,
then:
1 Press the Capture key to start the video
recording.
2 Press the Stop key to stop the video
recording.
3 To send the video clip in a multimedia
message, press
Store > Send in Message ,
enter a text note, press
Send To , scroll to
and select a recipient address, press the
center key
s , then press Send .
or
To store the video clip, press Store > Store
Only
.
or
Press S
up or down to
zoom in or out.
Remaining
clips you can
capture
Start video
capture.
Return to previous
screen.
Press M to
open Videos
Menu.
VIDEO
CLIP
AREA
Video Viewfinder
104 Remaining
Back Capture

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main attractions
To delete the video clip and return to the
active viewfinder, press the
Discard key.
cable connections
Your phone has
a mini-USB port
so you can connect it
to a computer to
transfer data. You
can:
• Synchronize phonebook and datebook
information between your phone and a
computer or hand-held device.
• Use your phone as a modem to
connect to the Internet.
• Use your phone to send and receive
data calls from your computer or
handheld device.
Note: Motorola Original USB data
cables and supporting software are
sold separately. Check your
computer or hand-held device to
determine the type of cable you need.
To
transfer data between your phone and
computer, you must install the software
included with the Motorola Original data kit.
See the data kit user’s guide for more
information. To make
data and fax calls
through a connected computer, see page 56.

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basics
basics
See page 1 for a basic phone diagram.
display
The home screen displays when you turn on
the phone. To dial a number from the home
screen, press number keys and then
U .
Note: Your home screen may look different
from the one below, depending on your
service provider.
The Menu Indicator
å shows that you can
press
M to open the menu. Soft Key Labels
show the current soft key functions. For soft
key locations, see page 1.
Ç
Clock
Right Soft
Key Label
Menu Indicator
Left Soft
Key Label
Service Provider
3:56pm
Setting Phonebook
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Date

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basics
Status indicators can display at the top of the
home screen:
1 Signal Strength Indicator – Vertical bars
show the strength of the network
connection. You can’t make or receive
calls when
! or ) displays.
2 EDGE/GPRS Indicator – Shows
when your phone is using a
high-speed Enhanced Data for GSM
Evolution (EDGE) or General Packet Radio
Service (GPRS) network connection.
Indicators can include:
3 Data Indicator – Indicators can
include:
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5. Active Line
6. Message
7. Ring Style
8. Battery
Level
4. Roam
3. Data
2. EDGE /
GPRS
1. Signal
Strength
Service Provider
3:56pm
Setting Phonebook
25-APR-05
* = GPRS PDP context
active
È = EDGE
+ = GPRS packet data
available
4 = secure packet
data transfer
7 = unsecure
packet data
transfer
3 = secure
application
connection
6 = unsecure
application
connection
2 = secure Circuit
Switch Data (CSD)
call
5 = unsecure
CSD call