Motorola FX-850P User manual

User Manual
FX-850P/FX-900P
Dual band Fixed Wireless Phone

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USER’S GUIDE
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WELCOME
Congratulations on the purchase of your Motorola FX-850P/FX-900P product!
Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records.
For warranty service of your Motorola FX-850P/FX-900P product, you will need to
provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status.
Thank you for choosing a Motorola product.
Please read important safety instructions before use.
Read and understand all instructions before use.
Please retain this guide for future reference.

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Index
1. PREPARING YOUR PHONE FOR USE............................................................7
1.1. Installing the coiled cord..........................................................................7
1.2. Plugging the AC/DC adaptor....................................................................8
1.3. SIM Card and battery ................................................................................8
2. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS...................................................................................10
3. ABOUT THE PHONE ........................................................................................11
3.1. The FX-850P/FX-900P Phone ...................................................................11
3.2. Key functions ............................................................................................11
3.2.1. Menu / Selection / Name key......................................11
3.2.2. Send key ......................................................................................12
3.2.3. End key........................................................................................12
3.2.4. Numeric Keys......................................................................................12
3.2.5. Scroll keys ......................................................................12
3.2.6. Using the selection keys....................................................................12
3.2.7. Using the scroll keys..........................................................................12
3.2.8. Speaker button...........................................................................13
3.3. Display indicators and icons ...................................................................13
3.3.1. Start screen.........................................................................................13
3.3.2. Scroll bar.............................................................................................13
3.4. Identifiers...................................................................................................13
4. BASIC OPERATIONS.......................................................................................15
4.1. Switching the phone ON and OFF...........................................................15
4.2. Making a call..............................................................................................15
4.3. Answering a call........................................................................................15
4.4. Speaker mode............................................................................................15

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4.5. Adjusting the Volume................................................................................16
4.5.1. Adjusting the ringer volume..............................................................16
4.5.2. Adjusting earpiece volume................................................................16
4.6. Redialing the last-dialed number.............................................................16
4.7. Caller ID......................................................................................................17
4.8. SMS and Voice mail...................................................................................17
5. USING PHONE MENUS....................................................................................18
5.1. Navigate menus.........................................................................................18
5.1.1. Scrolling through menus...................................................................18
5.1.2. Exiting menu levels............................................................................18
5.2. Menu Tree ..................................................................................................19
6. ENTERING LETTERS AND NUMBERS...........................................................22
6.1. Entering Letters.........................................................................................22
6.1.1. Editing name or phone number ........................................................22
6.1.2. Changing the case of letters and numbers......................................23
7. USING THE PHONEBOOK...............................................................................24
7.1. Using the Phone Book..............................................................................24
7.2. Using Phone Book menus........................................................................24
7.3. Browse (by name).....................................................................................25
7.4. Adding a new Phone Book Entry.............................................................25
7.5. Memory Status...........................................................................................26
7.6. Speed Dial..................................................................................................26
7.7. Copy ...........................................................................................................26
7.8. Delete All Entries.......................................................................................27
7.9. Group .........................................................................................................27
7.10. My Number...............................................................................................27
8. SENDING AND RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES .............................................28
8.1. Write Message...........................................................................................29

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8.2. Inbox...........................................................................................................29
8.3. Outbox........................................................................................................29
8.4.Drafts...........................................................................................................30
8.5. Using Voicemail (Network Service) .........................................................30
8.6. Broadcast Message ..................................................................................30
8.7. Message Setting........................................................................................31
8.8. Templates...................................................................................................31
8.9. Memory Status...........................................................................................32
9. CALL RECORD.................................................................................................33
9.1. Checking Incoming/Outgoing/Missed Call.............................................33
9.2. Deleting Call Log.......................................................................................34
9.3. Call Duration..............................................................................................34
10. SETTINGS.......................................................................................................35
10.1. Phone Settings........................................................................................35
10.1.1. Clock setting.....................................................................................35
10.1.2. Date Display format:.........................................................................36
10.1.3. Date Separator..................................................................................36
10.1.4 Time Display format ..........................................................................36
10. 2. Language ................................................................................................36
10.3. Answer mode...........................................................................................36
10.4. Call setup.................................................................................................37
10.4.1. Call Divert..........................................................................................37
10.4.2. Call barring (Network Service)........................................................37
10.4.3. Call waiting (Network service).........................................................38
10.4.4. Auto Redial........................................................................................39
10.4.5. Caller ID.............................................................................................39
10.5. Network Setup.........................................................................................39
10.5.1. Network Select mode .......................................................................39

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10.6. Security Setup.........................................................................................40
10.6.1. Phone Lock .......................................................................................40
10.6.2. Change Password ............................................................................40
10.7. Factory Default........................................................................................40
11. TONE...............................................................................................................42
11.1. Tone setup................................................................................................42
11.2. Volume......................................................................................................42
11.3. Ring Type .................................................................................................42
12. DISPLAY..........................................................................................................43
12.1. Idle Display ..............................................................................................43
12.1.1. Clock and Date..................................................................................43
12.1.2. Idle Text .............................................................................................43
12.2. Contrast ...................................................................................................43
12.3. LCD Backlight..........................................................................................44
13. ACCESSORIES...............................................................................................45
13.1. Alarm ........................................................................................................45
13.2. Calculator.................................................................................................46
13.3. Calendar...................................................................................................47
14. TECHNICAL INFORMATION..........................................................................48
14.1. Specific Absorption Rate Data...............................................................48
14.2. Technical Specification...........................................................................48
15. SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................50
16. WARRANTY....................................................................................................54
17. REGULATORY................................................................................................58
18. FCC Notice to Users......................................................................................59
19. TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................61

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1. PREPARING YOUR PHONE FOR USE
Before using your phone, the phone must be setup according to the following
instructions.
1.1. Installing the coiled cord
Connect the coiled cord to both the handset and the base.

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1.2. Plugging the AC/DC adaptor
Connect the adaptor to the AC Wall outlet.
1.3. SIM Card and battery
Remove the battery door.
Remove battery which is already placed.
Insert SIM card into the SIM slot in the right direction
Connect the rechargeable battery pack into the battery plug
Replace the battery door.

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Note: The battery pack is a backup for emergencies in case of a power failure.
Do not operate the phone without having the AC/DC adaptor connected. Be
sure to carefully match the positive and negative terminals as shown on the
battery.
Caution:
It is prohibited to use the SIM card for this Fixed Wireless Phone in other GSM
phone. Once the SIM pin number is entered, the SIM pin is automatically
changed so the initial PIN is no longer valid. Therefore, it is highly recommended
NOT to take out the SIM card once it is installed in this product.
DO NOT bend or scratch your SIM card, and avoid exposing it to static electricity,
water, or dirt.

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2. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
Dial tone generation
Desktop Form factor
Auto Dialing
Voice mail
Short Message Service
Emergency call
Call logs
Call restriction
Caller ID
Alarm clock
Calculator
Large graphic display
Blue back light for LCD and keypad
Multi-ring tone
Speaker phone
Multi-language (English, Spanish, Portuguese, It may vary by market)
200 Phone Book memory (100 Phone Book in the phone, 100 in SIM card)
Rechargeable battery
Wall mount (Optional)

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3. ABOUT THE PHONE
This phone can operate in different bands (depending on the service provider). It
supports dual band (FX-850P 850MHz/1900MHz FX-900P 900MHz/1800MHz).
3.1. The FX-850P/FX-900P Phone
3.2. Key functions
3.2.1. Menu / Selection / Name key
Press the left key Menu to perform the function indicated by the text on
the screen above the key.
Press the right key Phonebook to directly access the phone book list.
Left soft key Right soft key Navigation key
Call key
End key
Power on/off
Calculator key
Speaker key
LED Light
Handset speaker
Cord
Handset Microphone
Speakerphone

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3.2.2. Send key
Press to make a call to a name / number shown on the screen.
Press to answer a call.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to access the list of recently dialed numbers.
3.2.3. End key
Press to end a call.
Press once to exit a function and return to the start screen.
3.2.4. Numeric Keys
Used for entering numbers and letters.
Press and hold to call the voice mailbox.
Press to toggle between upper case, lower case and numeric modes.
Press to toggle between letters and symbols.
3.2.5. Scroll keys
Press to increase the earpiece and ring volume.
Press to decrease the earpiece and ring volume.
3.2.6. Using the selection keys
The functions of the selection keys depend on the guiding text shown above the
keys. For example, when the text Menu is above the left selection key, press
, and the left key enters the menu functions. Similarly, pressing the right
selection key under the text Phonebook accesses the Phone Book functions.
3.2.7. Using the scroll keys
The phone has two scroll keys, located just below the screen. The
scroll keys have up and down arrows on them; press these to scroll through the
phone’s menus.

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3.2.8. Speaker button
Turn the speaker ON and OFF in conversation mode.
3.3. Display indicators and icons
The display indicators and icons provide information about the operation of the phone.
3.3.1. Start screen
The start screen is displayed when the phone is turned ON. Several features can
be used only when the phone is at the start screen.
3.3.2. Scroll bar
When you access the phone’s menu, there is a scroll bar at the far right of the
screen. This bar indicates the user’s location in the menu: each “tab” on the bar
represents a different menu item.
3.4. Identifiers
On your phone, you have two types of identifiers: indicators and icons. Icons are
graphic representations of a specific item or situation. For example, an icon appears
when you have a voice message waiting.
Indicators show the status of something. The phone uses three types of indicators:
Signal strength indicator: Vertical bars show the strength of the network
connection. (weak) (Strong)
Network indicator

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Cannot make or receive calls
Network forwarding
Phone lock indicator.
: Phone lock
Message indicator
Text message
Voice message
Alarm indicator: shows when the alarm is activated
Mute indicator: shows when the ring-tone is silent
Battery level indicator: Vertical bars show the battery charge level.
(Full) (Empty)
Ringer volume indicator: When you press, the upper key once during
standby, you are able to enter the ringer volume adjustment. Scrolling up
and down using the key adjusts the ringer volume higher or lower.

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4. BASIC OPERATIONS
4.1. Switching the phone ON and OFF
To turn on your phone, press and hold “End key” for a few seconds or until the
display turns on. If prompted, enter your 4-digit PIN code.
Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your SIM card is
disabled and your display shows SIM Blocked. Contact your service provider.
To turn off your phone, press and hold “End key” for a few seconds
4.2 . Making a call
1) Raise your receiver and enter phone number which you want to call.
2) Enter phone number and press “Call key” to make a call.
Tip: In some menus like Phonebook, Message, Call log, etc. which have individual
phone number, Press “Call key” directly to make a call.
4.3. Answering a call.
When your phone rings, just raise your receiver to answer, or press “Call key”
or “Speaker key” to answer in speaker phone mode.
4.4. Speaker mode.
You can make or answer a phone call by pressing when the handset is on the
base.
To make a call:
Press to turn ON the speaker phone mode.
If you hear the dial tone, press the number you want to connect to.
Press .

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Note:The call is automatically made without pressing , approximately 3
seconds after you dial the number.
To answer a call:
When the phone rings, press to turn ON the speaker phone mode.
4.5. Adjusting the Volume
(Highest) (Mute)
4.5.1. Adjusting the ringer volume
You can adjust the ring tone volume by pressing the scroll keys on the phone.
1) Press up to enter the ring volume control screen.
2) Press to increase the volume.
3) Press to decrease the volume.
4.5.2. Adjusting earpiece volume
You can adjust the earpiece volume during a call by pressing the scroll keys on
the phone.
1) Press to increase the volume.
2) Press to decrease the volume.
Note: You can also adjust the speaker volume with when you
are in speaker mode.
4.6. Redialing the last-dialed number
The phone stores up to 10 last dialed numbers. Stored numbers may be up to 20
digits long.
1) Press for about two seconds to find the most recently dialed numbers.
2) Press volume to scroll to the number you wish to dial.

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3) Press once.
Note: If no recently dialed numbers are stored, you will not be able to use this
function.
4.7. Caller ID
This function requires a subscription to a calling plan that supports this feature. Not
available in all areas. Contact you telephone service provider for availability and
details.
When Caller ID is active, your phone shows the caller’s phone number during an
incoming call, as long as this number is a part of your service provider’s wireless
network.
The wireless network lets you know if it does not recognize the caller’s phone number.
The wireless network will also let you know if the calling party has blocked the Caller
ID feature.
If you have stored the name and number of the calling party in your phone book and
that number is supported by the wireless network, the caller’s name will also appear.
4.8. SMS and Voice mail
This function requires a subscription to a calling plan that supports this feature. Not
available in all areas. Contact you telephone service provider for availability and
details.
A new SMS or Voice mail arrives:
The back light of the keypad is ON and the display shows “New Message(s)”
on the screen.
The backlight is OFF if you lift the handset from the base.

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5. USING PHONE MENUS
5.1. Navigate menus
A menu is a list of choices you can make. Your phone menu has 7 sub-menus. Each
submenu contains options that allow you to use the phone book, change the ring tone,
etc.
You can use menus and sub-menus in two ways: by scrolling or by using shortcuts.
5.1.1. Scrolling through menus
1) From the start screen, press Menu, and then scroll through the menus
using the key.
2) Use the scroll and selection keys to navigate the submenus and to return
to the start screen.
5.1.2. Exiting menu levels
1) To return to the previous menu level, press Back or Cancel.
2) To return to the start screen, press . No menu setting changes will be
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5.2. Menu Tree
Your phone’s menu may differ from the following list, depending on the network
services to which you have subscribed and the accessories you are using. If you have
any questions, please call your service provider.
1. Phonebook
1. Browse
2. Create
1. Save to SIM
2. Save to phone
3. Memory Status
4.Speed dial
5. Copy
1. From SIM card to phone
2. From phone to SIM card
6. Delete all entries
1. Delete all Phone entries
2. Delete all SIM entries
7. Group
1.Family
2. Friends
3. Office
4. Others
8. My Number
2. Message
1. Write Message
2. Inbox
3. Outbox
4. Drafts
5. Voice Mail
1.Number
2. Erase
3. Connect to Voice Mail