Motorola MX240A - IMfree Personal Instant Messenger User manual

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Menu Key Caps Key Symbol Key
Talk Key
Bye Key
LCD Screen
Keyboard
Base
USB Connector
USB
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Welcome
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.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Windows Me and Windows XP are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
© Motorola, Inc. 2002, 2003
Manual Number: 6881041B80-A
Software Copyright Notice
The Motorola products described in this manual may include
copyrighted Motorola and third party software stored in semiconductor
memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other
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certain exclusive rights for copyrighted software, such as the exclusive
rights to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted software. Accordingly,
any copyrighted software contained in the Motorola products may not
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manner to the extent allowed by law. Furthermore, the purchase of the
Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or by
implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the copyrights,
patents, or patent applications of Motorola or any third party software
provider, except for the normal, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to
use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product.
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Handheld Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Base Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FCC and Interference Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Service Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Computer Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
What’s in the Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Status Light Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installation and Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Handheld Power-Up and Registration . . . . . . . . . . 17
PC Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Menu Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
To set up security: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Buddy List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Using Your MX240a Handheld. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Navigating the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Handheld Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Option Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Available AOL Smileys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Power Up and Logon a Handheld Unit . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Welcome Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Who’s Online Now Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Sending and Receiving a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Sending a Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Incoming Chat Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Main Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Logoff Your IM Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Invite Buddies to a Chat Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Set Your Away Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Register With a Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Changing Handheld Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Beeps/LCD/Alerts Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
To Power Down Your MX240a Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
License Agreement for AOL® Instant Messenger™
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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FCC and Interference
Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference; and
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference with one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).
• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the
telecommunications equipment and the receiving antenna.
• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the receiving antenna is
connected.
If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please
consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How to Identify
and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is
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available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-
00345-4 when ordering copies.
The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by Motorola or
its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Motorola could void not only the user's
authority to operate the equipment, but also the limited warranty.
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Important Safety
Information
Follow these safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and injury to persons or property.
1. Keep all slits and openings of the equipment unblocked. Do
not set the equipment on a heating register or over a
radiator. Ensure that proper ventilation is provided at the
installation site.
2. Do not use while wet or while standing in water.
3. Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath
tub, kitchen sink, or swimming pool).
4. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Place the
power cord so that it will not be walked on.
5. Never insert objects of any kind into the product slits as that
may result in fire or shock.
6. Do not disassemble this product. If service or repair work is
required, contact the Motorola address found in the back of
this user’s guide.
7. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords.
8. Avoid using during an electrical storm. Use a surge protector
to protect the equipment.
Unplug this equipment immediately if:
• The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• Liquid has been spilled into the product.
• The product has been exposed to rain or water.
• The product has been dropped or damaged.
• The product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Installation Guidelines
1. Read and understand all instructions and save them for
future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Do not install this product near a bath tub, sink, or shower.
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4. Operate this product using only the power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are unsure of the power supply to
your home, consult your dealer or local power company.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
This product may fall, causing serious damage to the
product.
6. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work to
restore the product to normal operation.
7. Clean this product with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use
chemicals or cleaning agents to clean.
8. Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Using
other power supplies may damage the unit.
9. To avoid interference to nearby appliances, do not place the
base on or near a TV, microwave oven, or VCR.
Battery Safety Instructions
• Do not burn, disassemble, mutilate, or puncture the battery.
The battery contains toxic materials that could be released,
resulting in injury.
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Caution: There is a risk of explosion if you replace the battery
with an incorrect battery type. Use only the battery that came
with the product or an authorized replacement recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Remove batteries if storing over 30 days.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire, which could result in
explosion.
• The rechargeable batteries that power this product
must be disposed of properly and may need to be
recycled. Refer to your battery’s label for battery type.
Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal
methods.
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Battery Charger Safety Instructions
Save these Instructions
1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.
2. Do not operate or disassemble the charger if it has received
a sharp blow, or has been dropped or damaged in any way.
3. Never alter the AC cord or plug provided with the unit. If plug
will not fit the outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. An improper condition can result in a risk of
electric shock.
4. To reduce risk of damage to cord or plug, pull the plug rather
than the cord when disconnecting charger from AC
receptacle.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from
the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
6. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Motorola
may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
7. Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
8. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in
a risk of fire and/ or electric shock. If an extension cord must
be used, make sure that:
• The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same
number, size and shape as those on the plug of the
charger.
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good
electrical condition.
• The cord size is 18 AWG for lengths up to 100 feet, and
16 AWG for lengths up to 150 feet.
9. The supply cord of this charger cannot be replaced. If the
cord is damaged, call Motorola Product Services at
1-800-353-2729 in the USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text
Telephone).
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Overview
Your MX240a Wireless Instant Messenger is a short-
range, portable device that allows you to simultaneously
send and receive instant messages (IMs) and participate
in chat sessions over the Internet, both in and around your
home, from a single PC.
Service Requirements
In order to use the MX240a, you must have:
• A personal computer connected to the Internet (see
“Computer Requirements” below).
• An AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account. You can
obtain an AIM account by visiting:
http://www.aim.com
Computer Requirements
The minimum PC requirements for proper operation are:
• Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000
Desktop, or Windows XP Home and Professional
• Pentium 266 MHz processor or equivalent
• 64 Megabytes of memory
• 20 Megabytes of available disk space
• Powered USB port (version 1.1 or later)
• Modem or broadband Internet connection
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Getting Started
What’s in the Box?
Your MX240a includes:
• One handheld unit
• One base unit with USB connector
• Rechargeable battery and battery charger
• CD-ROM
You can add handheld units that will work with your single
base unit (refer to following typical MX240a configuration).
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Getting Started
Installing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Charge the battery for 16 hours before using the MX240a
handheld for the first time. After first use, the battery will be
fully charged within 10 hours. You may use the handheld
while the battery is charging.
Action
1 Remove the battery from the packaging.
2 With the handheld unit face down, lift the battery
cover up at the top and remove it.
3 Ensure proper polarity alignment between the
battery and the battery compartment.
4 Insert the battery into the battery compartment.
5 Insert the tabs on the battery cover into the unit
slots and snap it into place.
Handheld (back view)
Battery Compartment
Battery
Plus
Polarity Battery Cover
Tab Slots
Minus
Polarity
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Getting Started
Note: The base unit does not contain a battery. It receives
its power from the USB port.
Status Light Indicator
The status LED glows red when the battery is charging.
The status LED flashes red and a low battery indicator
displays on the screen when there is approximately
10 minutes of operational use remaining in the handheld
unit.
Battery Performance
•
Always use Motorola Original batteries and battery
chargers. The warranty does not cover damage
caused from using non-Motorola batteries and/or
battery chargers.
• Some batteries perform best after several charge and
discharge cycles.
• New batteries or batteries that have been stored for
long periods of time may require a longer charge time.
• Maintain the battery at or near room temperature
when charging.
• Do not expose batteries to temperatures below –10°C
(14°F) or above 45°C (113°F).
Action
1 Plug the charger into the charging connector at
the back of the handheld unit.
2 Plug the other end of the charger into an
electrical outlet.
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• When you do not intend to use the battery for a while,
store it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a
refrigerator.
• Over extended periods of time, batteries gradually
wear down and require longer charging times. This is
normal. If you charge your battery regularly and notice
a decrease in usage time or an increase in charging
time, then it is probably time to purchase a new
battery.
The rechargeable batteries that power this product
must be disposed of properly and may need to be
recycled. Refer to your battery’s label for battery
type. Contact your local recycling center for proper
disposal methods. Never dispose of batteries in a fire
because they may explode.
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Installation and Setup
Installation and Setup
To use your MX240a unit, the software and hardware must
be properly installed on your computer. Before you begin
installation, make sure your computer meets the minimum
requirements (see page 10).
Software Installation
Action
1 Insert the MX240a software CD-ROM into your
PC’s CD tray.
2 The Setup Wizard screen opens. Read the
instructions on the screen and click Next. If the
Setup Wizard screen does not open
automatically, click Start on the Windows toolbar
and select Run from the menu. At the prompt,
type the drive letter of your CD-ROM followed by
setup.exe, then click OK. For example, type:
D:\setup.exe
3 The License Agreement screen opens. Read
each document, click “I Agree”, and click Next
each time to agree to the terms.
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Installation and Setup
If you selected the option for a shortcut to be created, you
will see the MX240a icon on your desktop. Double click the
icon to launch the application.
If you do not see the MX240a icon on your desktop, click
Start on the Windows taskbar and select MX240a in the
Programs list to launch the application.
4 The User Information screen opens. Enter your
name and organization and click Next.
Note: if you are using Windows 2000 or
Windows XP, you may be asked whether you
want to allow shared access to the MX240a
application. Based on your selection, you can
restrict access to the administrator only or allow
access to anyone who uses the computer.
5 The Select Installation Folder screen opens. A
location to install the software will be suggested.
If this is the location you want, click Next. If you
want to use a different location, click Browse,
navigate to the desired location, and click OK.
Then click Next.
6 The Options screen opens. Read the option
descriptions and make any changes. When
finished, click Next.
7 The Confirm Installation screen opens. Click
Next.
8 The Installation Complete screen opens. Click
Finish to complete the installation.
9 Remove the CD-ROM and restart your computer.
Action
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Installation and Setup
Hardware Installation
When the base is connected and the PC MX240a software
is running, a green icon ( ) appears in the taskbar status
area.
If the base is disconnected from your computer, a red icon
( ) appears in the taskbar status area. If neither icon
appears, launch the MX240a software.
Note: The handheld unit is portable and therefore is not
hardwired to the base unit or your computer.
Handheld Power-Up and Registration
To register the handheld unit to the base unit:
Action
1 Plug the USB connector at the end of the base
unit cable into an unused USB port on your
computer.
2 Place the base unit in any convenient location
away from your computer to prevent interference.
Action
1 Ensure the MX240a software is running on your
PC and the base is connected. To check this,
look for the green icon ( ) in the taskbar status
area of your computer screen.
2 Press and hold ª to turn on the handheld unit.
The Welcome screen displays and the power on
alert sounds.
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Installation and Setup
Note: If you are registering a handheld that was last
registered to a different base, after step 1 press Menu
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then select the Regstr option.
3 If you are prompted to enter the base ID, skip this
step and proceed to step 4.
If you are not prompted to enter the base ID,
press Menu
. When the Menu screen appears,
press the option key below Regstr to register the
base.
4 Enter your base ID and press Send. The ID is a
6-character code located on the bottom of the
base unit (see page 18).
5 When the Registration screen opens on your
computer, enter a name for your handheld unit
and click Accept.
Action
BASE ID: XXXXXX
Location of your Base
Unit’s ID
USB Connector
Base Unit
(rear view)
USB
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Installation and Setup
PC Setup
After your handheld unit is registered to your base unit,
configure the software options for your MX240a unit.
Note: To obtain help, click the Help button.
Action
1 Click on the MX240a shortcut icon on your
computer desktop to start the MX240a program
if it is not already running.
If you do not see the MX240a icon on your
desktop, click Start on the Windows taskbar and
select MX240a in the Programs list to launch the
application if it is not already running.
2 Right click the MX240a unit icon that appears in
the status area on the taskbar of your computer.
3 Select Setup from the shortcut menu.
4 From the pulldown list select either Default to set
up all your active handheld units or select the
name of the handheld unit you want to set up.
Click OK.
5 The Setup for (unit name) menu appears
containing the list of configurable areas for your
handheld.
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