Page 1 Motorola ® iDEN Digital Multi-Service Data-Capable Phone i90c Phone User’s Guide PRELIMINARY @NTN9468A@ NTN9902-A...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Phone Features ..................12 Battery ......................12 Turning Your i 90c Phone On/Off ..............15 Closed-Cover Features ..................16 Security Features of the i90c Phone..............17 Status of Your i 90c Phone ................30 My Information .....................30 Using T9 Text Input ..................31 Display Essentials ................37 Display Screens .....................37...
Page 4 Using Net Mail ....................90 Using Your Phone as a Modem..............91 Private and Group Calls ..............93 Private Calls ....................93 Call Alerts......................96 Group Calls....................100 Missed Calls ....................103 Datebook.................... 105 Datebook Icons....................106 Viewing Your Datebook ................106 About Datebook Events................108 Adding New Events..................109 www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 5 Deleting Voice Notes ..................122 Locking/Unlocking a Voice Note..............122 Voice Notes Memory ..................123 Java ....................125 Running Java Applications................125 Downloading Java Applications..............126 Installing Java Applications ................127 Java Memory ....................127 Deinstalling Java Applications..............128 Customizing the i90c Phone............. 129 Settings Menu....................129 Styles ......................143 Shortcuts......................148 PRELIMINARY...
Page 6 RF Operational Characteristics ..............171 Portable Radio Product Operation And EME Exposure ......171 Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility..........174 Medical Devices..................174 Operational Warnings..................176 Operational Cautions...................177 Accessory Safety Information ..............179 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products.......181 Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International) ..185 Patent and Trademark Information..............189 www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 7 IMPORTANT! Read “Safety and General Information” on page 171 before using your i90c phone. PRELIMINARY...
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Page 9: Introduction
For more information on these and other features of the i90c phone, review this User’s Guide. There is a Table of Contents in the front of the guide and an Index in the back of the guide to assist you in finding the specific information you want.
Page 10 NOTE: This guide describes the features of the i90c phone as they were set up by Motorola. However, your carrier or your organization may have changed or added features. For more information, check with your carrier or your organization. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 11: Driving Safety Tips
Get to know your Motorola wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call with- out taking your attention off the road.
Page 12 1. Wherever wireless phone service is available. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 13: Getting Started
Getting Started This section includes: i90c Phone Features Page 12 Battery Page 12 Turning Your i 90c Phone On/Off Page 15 Closed-Cover Features Page 16 Security Features of the i 90c Phone Page 17 Status of Your i 90c Phone...
Page 14: I90C Phone Features
Graphic not available. Battery Your i90c phone comes with a Lithium Ion battery. After attaching the battery, you must charge it before you use it for the first time. See “Charging Lithium Ion Batteries” on page 154 for the charging times for your phone’s battery. The first time you charge your phone’s battery, charge for 30 minutes more than the...
Page 15: Attaching The Battery
Battery Attaching the Battery Remove the battery cover located on the back of the phone by pressing the battery cover release button and sliding the battery cover away from the antenna. Graphic not available. Insert the top of the battery into the battery area. Press down on the bottom of the battery to secure it.
Page 16: Charging The Battery
Graphic not available. If the charger has folding electrical prongs, flip open the prongs. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Your phone’s screen backlight will remain lit while the battery is charging. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 17: Turning Your I 90C Phone On/Off
Turning Your i90c Phone On/Off Battery Charging Status The battery strength indicator icon found on your phone’s display screen shows the amount of power in the battery. When Using Phone Icon Display Battery 11% to 41% to Fully Strength Battery Charged A short, chirp-like sound indicates a low battery.
Page 18: Closed-Cover Features
Press and hold p on the keypad until you see the message Powering Off. Close the phone cover. Push down the antenna. Closed-Cover Features You can use a variety of the i90c phone’s features and functions while the phone cover is closed. With the cover closed, you can: • answer calls •...
Page 19: Security Features Of The I90C Phone
• transfer data to and from your phone Security Features of the i 90c Phone The i90c phone comes with two levels of security protection: • SIM Card • Keypad Lock...
Page 20 After three consecutive incorrect attempts, the SIM card is blocked. The phone does not allow you to attempt to enter your PIN again, even after powering the phone off and back on. If this happens, see “Unblocking the PIN” on page 20. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 21 Security Features of the i90c Phone Changing the PIN At the Ready screen, press m and then press R to scroll to Settings. Press B under SELECT. The Settings screen displays. Press R to scroll to Security. Press B under SELECT to access the Security screen.
Page 22: Unblocking The Pin
If this happens, all data will be lost. You will get a message to contact your service provider. If the SIM card is blocked, the i90c phone only C a u t i o n allows outgoing Emergency calls.
Page 23 Security Features of the i90c Phone Disabling/Enabling the PIN Requirement When the PIN requirement is enabled, you are prompted to enter your PIN each time you turn on your phone. Until a valid PIN is entered, you can use the phone only to make emergency calls.
Page 24 Do not touch the gold-colored areas of the SIM card. To avoid loss or damage, do not remove your SIM card from your phone unless absolutely necessary. C a u t i o n www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 25 Security Features of the i90c Phone Inserting SIM Card With the phone powered off, remove the battery cover and battery. See “Detaching the Battery” on page 13. With the antenna facing away from you and the back of the phone exposed and facing up, locate the SIM card holder.
Page 26 Gently press the tab to the left of the SIM card. Hold this tab down. Graphic not available. While holding the tab down, slide the SIM card to the left by moving the ballpoint pen to the left within the slot. Graphic not available. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 27: Keypad Lock
Keypad Lock The i90c phone includes a Keypad Lock feature that enables you to quickly lock the phone’s keypad to avoid inadvertently pressing keys or placing calls. Your phone’s keypad is automatically locked when the cover is closed and automatically unlocked when the cover is opened.
Page 28 Press B under YES or press s to answer the call. When you end the call, the Recent Calls list appears. Press e to reactivate Keypad Lock and return to the Ready screen. Press A under NO or press e to send the call to Voice Mail and reactivate Keypad Lock. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 29 Security Features of the i90c Phone Cover Closed Press SMART KEY on the top of your phone. The call will be activated with speakerphone on. Press SMART KEY to end the call. Keypad Lock is automatically reactivated when you end the call.
Page 30 Ready screen and reactivate Keypad Lock. Press B under READ to read the message. Press B under SAVE or DELETE. Once you have finished, press A under EXIT to reactivate Keypad Lock return to the Ready screen. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 31 Security Features of the i90c Phone Cover Closed When . Message displays, press SMART KEY to reactivate Keypad Lock. Open the phone cover to view the full-sized New Text Message screen. Receiving New Net Mail When you receive new Net Mail (“Using Net Mail” on page 90), Keypad Lock is temporarily disabled.
Page 32: Status Of Your I 90C Phone
*. The message Keypad Unlocked displays briefly. Status of Your i 90c Phone Your i90c phone has a status light that displays around the power button. The status light indicates the status of your connection. Status Light i 90c Phone Status...
Page 33: Using T9 Text Input
To return to the Ready screen, press A under EXIT. Using T9 Text Input ® Your i90c phone has embedded software, called T9 Text Input, that makes typing on a phone keypad much like typing on a computer keyboard: it eliminates the traditional “multi-tap”...
Page 34 Alpha. Press S to highlight the T9 Text Input text entry mode you want to use. Press B under SELECT. The phone returns to the text entry screen. The text entry mode you selected is now active. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 35: Using Alpha Mode
Using T9 Text Input Using Alpha Mode To enter text while in Alpha text entry mode to enter letters, numbers, and symbols: • Press any button on the alphanumeric keypad to enter the letters, numbers, and symbols on that key. Press and hold a key to capitalize a letter, or press # to activate and •...
Page 36 Press 0 to change the inserted punctuation symbol to another of the eight basic punctuation symbols. Press R to accept the punctuation and continue typing. NOTE: Additional punctuation symbols are available in Symbols mode. Enter a Word To enter a word using Word mode: Choose Word as your text entry mode. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 37 Using T9 Text Input Type a word by using one key-press per desired letter. For example, to type “test” press 8 3 7 8. The displayed word may change as you type it. Do not try to correct the word as you go. Type to the end of the word before editing. If the word that appears is not the desired word, press 0 to change the word on the display to the next most likely word in the database.
Page 38 (Press T to view the complete row.) Press T to highlight the symbol you want to enter into the text entry field. Press B under SELECT to enter the symbol. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 39: Display Essentials
Display Essentials Your i90c phone’s two display screens tell you what you need to know as you use your phone. This section includes: Display Screens Page 37 Status Icons Page 39 Text Display Area Page 41 Line Information Icons Page 41...
Page 40 See “Line Information Icons” on page 41. • recent call icon. See “Recent Call Icons” on page 69. • message icon. See “Messages” on page 83. • missed call icon. See “Missed Calls” on page 72 or page 103. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 41: Status Icons
Status Icons The icon area on the right may display: • battery strength icon. See “Status Icons” on page 39. • Phonebook type icon for your current call or most recent call. See “Phonebook Icons” on page 48. The Ready Screen The illustrations of the full-sized display screen shows the Ready screen.
Page 42 Text Message — you have one or more Text Messages or Net Mail messages. Voice Mail — you have one or more Voice Mail messages. FaxMail — you have one or more FaxMail messages. Speaker Off — phone’s speaker is off. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 43: Text Display Area
Text Display Area Ring/Vibe icons — you have customized the way in which the phone is set to notify you when you receive calls and other types of messages. See “Ring Style and Notification Type” on page 131 for more information.
Page 44: Menu Icon
Navigating Menus and Lists The i90c phone is menu driven. By navigating menus, you access submenus which lead to all of the functions and features that are built into your phone. Use the menus to store calls, manage your Phonebook and Datebook, change your phone settings, browse the Internet, and more.
Page 45 Navigating Menus and Lists To access the items in a menu or list, scroll through using the four-way navigation key near the center of your keypad. Scroll down by pressing the lower portion of the navigation key R. Scroll up by pressing the upper portion of the navigation key Q.
Page 46: Main Menu Options
O Memo Input and store numbers to access later. z Call Timers Display the duration of phone calls, private or group calls, circuit data use, and Kilobytes sent and received. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 47 Main Menu Options j Recent Calls Access a list of the last 20 sent, received, or missed calls. Calls can be made from this list. n Shortcuts Associate a menu option with a number on the alphanumeric keypad for quick and easy access.
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Page 49: Phonebook
When you store information in your Phonebook, it is saved on your SIM card. If you move your SIM card to another i90c phone, you can access information in your Phonebook from that phone. NOTE: If you use a different SIM card in your phone, some information stored in the phone may be lost.
Page 50: Accessing Phonebook With An I2000, I2000Plus, Or Gsm Phone
You can use CompanionPro to make the Phonebook information saved to your i90c phone’s SIM card accessible in this type of phone. Phonebook Entries and Speed Dial Numbers Your Phonebook can store multiple phone numbers to a single name. For example, you can enter someone’s name into your Phonebook once and then...
Page 51: Voice Names
Voice Name Voice Names A voice name is an audio recording you make by speaking into your i90c phone that you assign to a number in your Phonebook. You can then dial the number by speaking the words you recorded into the phone. See step 6 of “Adding Phonebook Entries”...
Page 52: About Phonebook Entries
Joe Smith, the entry for Joe Smith’s home phone number would look like this: Joe Smith When the name is highlighted, press T to scroll to the icons representing each of the numbers assigned to that name. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 53: Sorting Phonebook Entries
About Phonebook Entries To view any of the phone numbers assigned to a name: From the Phonebook screen, press S to scroll to the name associated with the phone number you want to see. Press T to view the icons representing the phone numbers assigned to that name.
Page 54: Checking Phonebook Capacity
After you have entered a phone number and any other information you wish to include, you can press A under DONE to save the Phonebook entry. To cancel a Phonebook entry at any time, press e to return to the Ready screen. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 55 About Phonebook Entries To add a Phonebook entry: Access the Entry Details screen: New Phonebook screen here. From the Phonebook screen, with [New Entry] highlighted, press B under SELECT. From the Phonebook screen, press m. Then press R to scroll to New and press B under SELECT.
Page 56 Phonebook. NOTE: The number can be up to 20 characters long. When you are finished, press B under OK. The Entry Details screen returns with the Speed No. field highlighted. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 57 About Phonebook Entries The default Speed Dial number assigned to the Phonebook entry is displayed in the Speed No.: field. This is always the next available Speed Dial location. If you want to assign the phone number to a different Speed Dial location: With the Speed No.: field highlighted, press B under CHANGE.
Page 58 Ready screen and from the Recent Calls list. To store a number from the Ready screen: From the Ready screen, use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the number you want to store. Press m to access the Dialing Menu screen. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 59: Editing Phonebook Entries
About Phonebook Entries With Store Number highlighted, press B under SELECT. This displays the Entry Details screen with the No: field filled in with the number you typed. If you want to add more information to the Phonebook entry, follow the applicable instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries”...
Page 60: Pause Digit Entry
(PIN) or password. This feature is particularly useful for accessing automated services such as voice mail and banking systems from your i90c phone. Here’s how it works. Let’s say you have a company voice mail account that you frequently check while traveling.
Page 61: Plus Dialing
Plus Dialing You can use this feature not only to enter PINs and passwords but also to have the phone automatically select menu options (i.e., press 1 to hear messages). To create a three-second pause follow the steps below: Press and hold * for two seconds. The pause symbol (P) will appear on the display screen.
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Page 63: Digital Cellular
Digital Cellular The i90c phone enables you to make and receive domestic and international phone calls, make emergency calls, and be notified of a missed call. This section includes: Making Phone Calls Page 61 Emergency Calling Page 67 Receiving a Phone Call...
Page 64: Making Calls From The Phonebook
• Making Calls from the Phonebook After you have entered phone numbers into your Phonebook, you can use these numbers to make phone calls. For information on entering numbers into your Phonebook, see “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 52. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 65 Making Phone Calls To make calls from the Phonebook: From the Ready screen, if PHBK is one of your display options, press A under PHBK. From the Ready screen, press m, then press R to scroll to Phonebook. Press B under SELECT. Press R to scroll through the names in your Phonebook.
Page 66: Making Calls From The Recent Calls List
To view your most recent call, press SMART KEY on the top of your phone. To place the call, press t on the top of your phone. The call will be placed with speakerphone on. See “Hands-Free Speakerphone” on page 73. To end the call press SMART KEY again. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 67: Using Speed Dial
Making Phone Calls Using Speed Dial Each phone number stored in your Phonebook is assigned a Speed Dial number. You can use the Speed Dial number to quickly place a call. From the Ready screen, enter the Speed Dial number assigned to the phone number you want to call.
Page 68: Last Number Redial
(011 in the United States) or use Plus Dialing. You can make international calls from your Phonebook if you have stored the numbers with Plus Dialing. See “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 52 and “Plus Dialing” on page 59 for more information. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 69: Emergency Calling
Emergency Calling NOTE: Your service default is “International Calls Restricted.” Therefore, you must contact Customer Care to obtain international dialing access. To make an international call using Plus Dialing: Press and hold 0 for two seconds. A “0” appears, then changes to a “+”.
Page 70: Ending A Phone Call
With the phone cover closed, you can access your most recent call to view and call that number. The Recent Calls list displays briefly on the full-sized display screen after you end a call. The most recent call displays briefly on the one-line display screen. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 71: Recent Call Icons
Recent Calls Recent Call Icons For private calls, Talkgroup calls, and numbers stored in your Phonebook, an icon appears to the right of the name of number indicating the Phonebook type of the number used in the call. See “Phonebook Icons” on page 48 for more information about Phonebook types.
Page 72 If you want to add more information to the Phonebook entry, follow applicable the instructions in “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 52. Calling From the Recent Calls List See “Making Calls from the Recent Calls List” on page 64. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 73: Deleting Recent Calls
Recent Calls Deleting Recent Calls To delete a recent call: From the Recent Calls screen, press S to scroll to the call you want to delete. Press m to access the Rec. Calls Menu. Press R to scroll to Delete. Press B under SELECT.
Page 74: Missed Calls
Kbytes Reset — keeps a running total of the number of Kilobytes sent and received by your phone, until you reset it. To view the Call Timers menu: From the Ready screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Call Timers. Press B under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 75: Hands-Free Speakerphone
NOTE: The values displayed by Call Timers are not intended for billing purposes. Hands-Free Speakerphone The i90c phone provides the convenience of a hands-free speakerphone for holding impromptu meetings or placing safer phone calls. NOTE: During speakerphone operation, you may either speak or listen, but you cannot do both at the same time.
Page 76: Mute
Call Waiting is always on unless you turn it off for a specific call. If you’re on a call and you receive a second call, you will: • Hear a tone; and • See a message on your display informing you of another incoming call. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 77: Accepting Calls
Call Waiting Cover Open If you have your phone cover open when you receive a second call, the message displayed look like this: Cover Closed If you have the phone closed when you receive a second call, the message display looks like this: Sample one-line screen goes here.
Page 78: Call Hold
Call Waiting is now disabled for the next call. It will automatically reset to On when you hang up. Call Hold When you are on an active call, you can place the call on hold and make a second call. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 79 Call Hold To place an active call on hold: Press m to access the Calls Menu. Press R to scroll to Hold. Press B under SELECT. If you have not placed a second call, you can resume this call by pressing B under RESUME.
Page 80: Three-Way Calling
Press m and then press R to scroll to Phonebook. Press B under SELECT. To place the call, see “Making Calls from the Phonebook” on page 62. After you reach the second individual, press A under 3-WAY. Both numbers will appear on your display. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 81: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Call Forwarding Call Forwarding forwards calls to the number you designate. The following Call Forwarding options are available: • All Calls — When this option is turned on, all calls will be sent automatically to a number you specify. •...
Page 82 Press m then press R to scroll to Call Forward. Press B under SELECT. At the Call Forward screen, the Forward field is highlighted. Press B under CHANGE. Press S to scroll to All Calls. Press B under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 83: Turning Off Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding Press R to scroll to the To field and press B under CHANGE. To enter the desired call forwarding number, you must access the Forward screen: If you have never used call forwarding before, the Forward screen appears now. To enter a call forwarding number, type the number on your phone’s keypad or press B under SEARCH to select from numbers stored in your phone.
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Page 85: Messages
Messages The main topics covered in this section are listed below: Receiving Messages Page 83 Message Center Page 87 Using Voice Mail Page 87 Using Text and Numeric Messaging Page 88 Using Net Mail Page 90 Using Your Phone as a Modem Page 91 Receiving Messages Whether your phone cover is open or closed, your phone alerts you when you...
Page 86 — the screen shows the number of messages you have that are the same types as the new message. • cover closed — the screen shows the total number of messages you have of all types. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 87 Receiving Messages Dismissing Alerts When you dismiss a message alert, the message alert display is disappears from the screen and your phone stops sounding alert tones, but the message is not deleted. You can access the message through the Message Center. See “Message Center”...
Page 88: Message Center
To access any message service: From the Message Center screen, press R to scroll to the message service you want to access. Press B under the display option on the right. This option varies depending on the message service selected. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 89: Using Voice Mail
Using Voice Mail Using Voice Mail Transferring Calls to Voice Mail Cover Open Press A under NO while your phone is ringing to transfer incoming calls directly to Voice Mail. Cover Closed Press SMART KEY while your phone is ringing to transfer incoming calls directly to Voice Mail.
Page 90: Using Text And Numeric Messaging
Store a message if you are making a Private or Group call and deliver it upon completion of the call. • Store the message if you are outside of the coverage area and deliver it as soon as you are back in a coverage area. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 91 Using Text and Numeric Messaging • Attempt continuous delivery of messages until successful, for up to 7 days. With Text and Numeric Messaging, your phone will: • Refer to text and numeric messages as Text Messages. • Stamp the message with the time and date the message was left. •...
Page 92: Using Net Mail
Press B under DELETE to delete the message. Using Net Mail With Net Mail, you can send text and numeric messages in any of three ways: • from your i90c phone • from a web site provided by your service provider •...
Page 93: Using Your Phone As A Modem
Contact your service provider for more information. You can use your i90c phone as a modem for data transfer from your laptop, handheld device, or desktop computer. This is particularly useful when there is no wired phone line (wall jack) available.
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Page 95: Private And Group Calls
Private and Group Calls The main topics covered in this section are listed below: Private Calls Page 93 Call Alerts Page 96 Group Calls Page 100 Private Calls There are several ways to reach an individual using Private calls: • Enter the person’s Private ID number from the keypad.
Page 96 Press and hold the PTT button on the side of the phone. Begin talking after the phone emits a chirping sound. Release the PTT button to listen. For more information on the Recent Calls list, see “Recent Calls” on page 68. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 97 Private Calls Most Recent Call If the number of the most recent call you received or sent is a Private ID number, you can call this number with the phone cover closed: To view your most recent call, press SMART KEY on the top of your phone.
Page 98: Call Alerts
You can send a call alert, which lets recipients know that you would like to talk with them. When you send an alert, the recipient will receive a series of beeps and your name or Private ID will appear on the display. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 99 Call Alerts Placing a Call Alert from the Keypad Enter the Private ID of the person you want to call. Press B under ALERT. The Ready to Alert screen displays. Press and hold the PTT button until Alert Successful displays. The alert sounds intermittently until the user of the phone answers, queues, or clears the alert.
Page 100: Receiving Call Alerts
To find out the date and time a call alert was received: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press S to scroll to the desired call alert. Press m to access Call Alert Menu. Press R to scroll to View. Press B under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 101 Call Alerts Sorting Call Alerts To sort your call alerts by the order they were received: From the Call Alert Queue screen, press m to access Call Alert Menu. Press S to scroll to Sort By. Press B under SELECT. Press S to scroll to First on Top or Last on Top.
Page 102: Group Calls
However, to receive calls from a Talkgroup, you must first join that Talkgroup (see “Joining a Talkgroup” on page 101.) Naming a Talkgroup From the Ready screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Phonebook. Press B under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 103 Group Calls Press S to scroll to New Entry. Press B under SELECT. The Entry Details screen displays. Enter the information as you would any other Phonebook entry. (See “Adding Phonebook Entries” on page 52.) When you get to Type, make sure that you select Talkgroup.
Page 104: Making Group Calls
Turning Group-Silent On or Off From the Ready screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Settings. Press B under SELECT. Press R to scroll to Tkgrp Settings. Press B under SELECT. With the Silent field highlighted, press B under CHANGE. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 105: Missed Calls
Missed Calls Press S to scroll to On or Off. Press B under SELECT. Missed Calls If you miss a Private call or Group call when your phone cover is closed, the one-line screen displays the missed call icon V and text indicating the number of calls you have missed.
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Page 107: Datebook
Datebook The Datebook is a calendar in your i90c phone that enables you to schedule and organize events, such as appointments and meetings. Schedules can be created and viewed for specific days, and reminder alarms can be set so that you never miss important events.
Page 108: Datebook Icons
You can select a day to view and display the events of that day. When the events of a day are displayed, you can select an event to view and display details of that event. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 109: Viewing A Week
Viewing Your Datebook Viewing a Week When you access your Displayed week Datebook, the current week is displayed. You can scroll to Days of week other weeks by pressing S. The dates of the displayed Events week appear at the top of the text area of your phone’s screen.
Page 110: About Datebook Events
An option to repeat the event in your Datebook. • An alarm to notify you of the event before it begins. • The style you want your phone to use when the event occurs. See “Styles” on page 143 for more information. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 111: Adding New Events
Adding New Events Adding New Events Using the following instructions, you will enter the information in the order the items appear on the Event Form screen. However, you can enter this information in any order by pressing S to scroll through the items on the Event Form screen.
Page 112 Type in the date, or press S to scroll through the months, days, and years. Press T or press B under G to move through the fields. Press A under DONE. The Event Form screen returns with the Repeat: field highlighted. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 113 Adding New Events If you want the event to recur in your Datebook, assign a repeat cycle to With the Repeat: field highlighted, press B under CHANGE. NOTE: When Repeat is set to none or yearly, it will not be possible to access the Repeat End field.
Page 114 From the Style screen, you see a list of styles you have created. Press S to scroll to the desired style. Press B under SELECT. When you have entered all the desired information about the event, press A under DONE. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 115: Editing Events
Editing Events Editing Events If you are viewing the week containing the event: Press B under EDIT. If you are viewing the day containing the event: Press m to display the Datebook Menu. Press R to scroll to Edit and press then B under SELECT. Follow the applicable instructions in “Adding New Events”...
Page 116: Datebook Event Reminders
DailyBegin — sets the beginning time of the 12-hour day your Datebook displays when you are viewing a week. • Reminder — controls the behavior of alarms you have set in Datebook: • Active Only sets Datebook to ignore alarms that occur when your phone is powered off. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 117 Customizing Datebook Set Up • Delayed If Off sets Datebook to delay alarms that occur when your phone is powered off until your phone is next powered on. • Weekday — sets the first day of the week your Datebook displays when you are viewing a week.
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Page 119: Memo
Memo The Memo application provides you with a place to store a numeric note in your i90c phone. This section includes: Adding a New Memo Page 117 Viewing a Memo Page 117 Editing a Memo Page 118 Deleting a Memo...
Page 120: Editing A Memo
A under DELETE. Press B under STORE. Deleting a Memo From the Ready screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Memo. Press B under SELECT. Press and hold A under DELETE. Press B under STORE. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 121: Voice Notes
Voice Notes The Voice Notes feature of your i90c phone enables you to record and play back personal messages or the incoming portion of phone calls on your i90c phone. This section includes: About Voice Notes Page 119 Accessing Voice Notes...
Page 122: Recording A Voice Note
Playing a Voice Note From the VoiceNotes screen, press R to scroll to the Voice Note you want to play. Press B under PLAY. To stop the Voice Note while it is playing, press A under BACK or close phone cover. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 123: Adding To A Voice Note
Adding to a Voice Note Adding to a Voice Note After you create a Voice Note, you can record more at the end of the existing Voice Note: From the VoiceNotes screen, press R to scroll to the Voice Note you want to add to.
Page 124: Deleting Voice Notes
From the VoiceNotes screen, press R to scroll to Voice Note you want to lock or unlock. Press m to view the VoiceNotes Menu. Press R to scroll to Lock or Unlock. Press B under SELECT. A confirmation screen displays. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 125: Voice Notes Memory
Voice Notes Memory Voice Notes Memory Typically, you can store 20 Voice Notes with a total time of about three minutes. To check the amount of memory available for Voice Notes: From the VoiceNotes screen, press m to view the VoiceNotes Menu. Press R to scroll to Memory.
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Page 127: Java
Java The Java feature of your i90c phone runs programs, or applications, written in the Java programming language. The phone comes with Java applications installed and ready to run. You can download, install, and run other Java applications by loading them into your phone via the Internet.
Page 128: Downloading Java Applications
A under EXIT. Press Downloading Java Applications You can customize your phone by connecting your phone to a PC using a data cable and downloading additional Java applications. Please go to www.motorola.com/idenupdate for a selection of applications and downloading instructions. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 129: Installing Java Applications
Installing Java Applications Installing Java Applications Before running a Java application you have downloaded, you must install it. To install a Java application: From the Java screen, press S to scroll to the application that you want to install. NOTE: If an application has already been installed, SELECT appears as the right display option when the application is highlighted.
Page 130: Deinstalling Java Applications
Java applications. For more information about Voice Notes stored in your phone, see “Voice Notes” on page 119. To avoid personal injury, do not play games on your i90c phone when operating machines or driving vehicles. W A R N I N G www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 131: Customizing The I90C Phone
Customizing the i90c Phone You can customize your i90c phone to fit the way you want to use it. The phone’s Settings menu enables you to control many of the phone’s features and functions, including display properties, message handling, and security features.
Page 132 Ring/Vibe enables you to control how your phone rings and vibrates when you receive calls and messages. You can set ring volume, choose ring styles, and use ® the VibraCall Alert feature which enables you to set your phone to alert you to calls and messages by vibrating. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 133 Settings Menu Main Options Ring/Vibe provides these main options: • Ringer Vol — sets ring volume. • Keypad Vol — sets volume of sounds associated with keypad actions. • Mail Vol — sets volume of Text Message, Voice Mail, and Net Mail notifications.
Page 134 From the Ring/Vibrate screen, ensure that VibeAll is set to Off. Then press S to scroll to any of the features on the Ring/Vibrate screen after VibeAll. Press B under SELECT. With the Type: field highlight, press B under CHANGE. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 135: Phone Setup
Settings Menu Press R to scroll to the notification type you want to assign to the feature. To assign the notification type, press B under SELECT. Ring Styles When you set a ring style, you can choose from any of nine pre-set ring styles. To set a ring style: From the Ring/Vibrate screen, ensure that VibeAll is set to Off.
Page 136 Master Reset — allows your service provider to reset your service in the event of a security or provisioning problem. Using Phone Lock The Phone Lock feature enables you to prevent your phone from being used unless an Unlock code is typed into the keypad. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 137 Settings Menu The Unlock code is required to enable the phone lock feature, to unlock the phone, and to set a new Unlock code. Contact your service provider for your default Unlock code. Phone lock provides two options for locking the phone: •...
Page 138 Repeat step 2 through step 5 for all main menu items you want to move. Press A under DONE. Changing Ready Screen Options Two options from the main menu always appear on your Ready screen above the left and right option keys. Each option can be accessed by pressing the corresponding option key. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 139 Settings Menu Your phone arrives with Phonebook (PHBK) assigned to the left option key (A) and Messages (MESG) assigned to the right option key (B). You can assign any Main Menu option you want to the option keys. From the Personalize screen, press R to scroll to Keys. Press B under SELECT.
Page 140: Initial Setup
24-hour-clock format (0:00 through 23:59). It displays dates in month/ day format or day/month format. NOTE: If you turn the time and date display off, no times are associated with calls on your Recent Calls list, and the alarm feature of your Datebook is disabled. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 141 Settings Menu To set the time and date format, or turn time and date display on or off: From the Initial Setup screen with Time/Date Format highlighted, press B under SELECT to access the Time/Date Format screen. To change the time format: With Time Format: highlighted, press B under CHANGE to access Time Format screen.
Page 142 Zoom view — four lines of text, 11 characters per line. To set the text display view: From the Initial Setup screen, press R to scroll to Display:. Press B under CHANGE. Press S to scroll to the desired display option. Press B under SELECT. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 143: Changing Display Language
You can set the scrolling style from the Initial Setup screen, using the Scroll option. Changing Display Language You can customize the i90c phone to display menus in English, French, Spanish, or Portuguese. The default language is English. To change the display language: From the Initial Setup screen, press R to scroll to Language.
Page 144 Tkgrp Settings enables you to set certain Talkgroup options. See “Group Calls” on page 100 for more information. Service Status The Service Status screen shows the status of your phone’s services. This screen is for information only; no options can be set. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 145: Styles
Styles Styles The Styles feature enables you to save a group of settings for call and message notification, screen display, and call answering features. You save your selections as a “style” and access them at any time. You can store up to ten styles.
Page 146 When all the style options have the settings you want, press A under DONE. Editing a Style To change the settings of a style: From the Styles Menu screen, press R to scroll to the name of the style you want to edit. Press m to access the Styles Action menu. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 147 Styles Press R to scroll to Edit and press B under SELECT. To change any style option: Press R to highlight the option. Press B under CHANGE or SELECT. Use the screens that appear to make your changes. When all the style options have the settings you want, press A under DONE.
Page 148: Setting Call Filtering
All Phonebook sets your phone to notify you only of calls from the numbers stored in your Phonebook. • Some Phonebook sets your phone to notify you only of calls from numbers you select from your Phonebook. You may choose up to five Phonebook entries. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 149 Styles To choose Phonebook entries that you want your phone to respond to calls from: From the Call Filter screen, press R to scroll Phone:. Press B under CHANGE. Press R to scroll Some Phonebook. Press B under SELECT. The entries stored in your Phonebook appear. To select a Phonebook entry as one you want to your phone to respond to calls from, press S to scroll the Phonebook entry and press B under SELECT.
Page 150: Shortcuts
A screen displays showing the assigned shortcut number. If you want to change the shortcut number: Press B under CHANGE. Press A under DELETE to erase the assigned number. Enter the desired number on your keypad and press B under OK. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 151: Using A Shortcut
Shortcuts If you want to record a voice name for that shortcut: Press R to highlight the Voice: field. Press B under RECORD. As directed by the screen prompts, say and repeat the name you want to assign to the shortcut. Speak clearly into the microphone. An ) icon appears in the Voice: field indicating that the voice name has been recorded.
Page 152 Reorder — assign existing shortcuts to a different key number. • Delete — delete any highlighted Shortcut. • Delete All — delete all stored Shortcuts. To access the Shortcut menu: From the Ready screen, press m. Press R to scroll to Shortcuts. Press B under SELECT. Press m. www.motorola.com/iden...
Page 153: Accessories
Accessories This section includes the following topics: Wearable Carrying Solutions Page 152 Batteries Page 153 Travel Chargers Page 155 Vehicle Power Adapter Page 156 Dual-Pocket Desktop Charger Page 158 Headsets Page 159 Car Kits Page 160 Data Accessories Page 162 PRELIMINARY...
Page 154: Wearable Carrying Solutions
Wearable Carrying Solutions Swivel Carry Clip The Swivel Carry Clip (NTN9687) provides a convenient means by which to carry your i90c phone with you. It consists of the Phone Clip and the Belt Clip. Phone Clip Belt Clip Graphic not available.
Page 155: Batteries
Batteries Removing the Swivel Carry Clip Hold the phone securely in your left hand. Graphic not available. Curl the right hand index finger and place the outer edge of the finger against the knob of the Phone Clip. Place the thumb of your right hand on the side of the phone, directly below the left side of the Phone Clip.
Page 156: Charging Lithium Ion Batteries
Charging Lithium Ion Batteries Table 1 provides the approximate time to fully charge a battery using a Motorola iDEN Approved Lithium Ion battery charger. Check the kit number on your battery and charger to determine the appropriate charging time. Table 1: Battery Charging Times...
Page 157: Travel Chargers
Travel Chargers Travel Chargers Using one of the Travel Chargers listed below, you can charge a battery from an AC outlet. On one end of the Travel Charger, an accessory connector attaches to the bottom of the phone. At the other (AC outlet) end of the device, there is a compact housing that contains the plug-in power supply.
Page 158: Vehicle Power Adapter
Using the Travel Charger While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector (with the Motorola logo facing you) into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. If you have either the Mid-Rate Multi-Voltage Travel Charger or the Rapid Multi-Voltage Travel Charger, flip open the prongs, and plug the Travel Charger transformer into an AC wall outlet.
Page 159 Using the Vehicle Power Adapter While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector (with the Motorola logo facing you) into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. Plug the vehicle power adapter into the cigarette lighter/power receptacle.
Page 160: Dual-Pocket Desktop Charger And Insert
Operating temperature range: -30°C to +60°C Dual-Pocket Desktop Charger The Dual-Pocket Desktop Charger (base, SPN4772; insert, NTN9686) charges Motorola authorized batteries, as listed on page 154, for the i90c phone. Figure NOTE: The Rapid Travel Charger is required when using the Dual-Pocket Desktop Charger.
Page 161: Headsets
NOTE: Please see the label on the bottom of your Dual-Pocket Desktop Charger for more information regarding battery charging status. To use the Dual-Pocket Desktop Charger with the i90c phone, you must place and insert into the charger pocket. [MORE DETAILS HERE] Headsets Headset offer complete hands-free support.
Page 162: Car Kits
Mount the Dash Mount Holder to the dash of your vehicle by securing the four self-tapping screws to the base of the holder. Or, for a semi-permanent installation, use an adhesive strip. Snap your phone securely into the holder. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 163 Car Kits Hands-Free Car Kits NOTE: The use of wireless devices and their accessories (“devices”) may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these devices. The Hands-Free Car Kits enable in-vehicle communications. The SYN8597 Hands-Free Car Kit provides the following: •...
Page 164: Data Accessories
Using the Hands-Free Car Kit While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector (with the Motorola logo facing you) into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. Plug the Hands-Free Car Kit’s Vehicle Power Adapter into the cigarette lighter/power receptacle.
Page 165 Using the USB While holding the phone with its keypad facing up, insert the accessory connector (with the Motorola logo facing you) into the bottom of the phone until you hear a click. Insert the data plug directly into your laptop or desktop computer.
Page 166 RS232 Data Cable The RS232 Data Cable (NKN6544) facilitates quick and easy data synchronization between your i90c phone and a PC. This cable accommodates both circuit and packet data applications. The cable also features a charging port. Any applicable phone charger may be used to charge the phone simultaneously.
Page 167: Dual Port Adapter Cable
Data Accessories Dual Port Adapter Cable The Dual Port Adapter Cable (NKN6540) enables in-vehicle communications and charging of the i90c phone via the Hands-Free Car kit, while being simultaneously connected for data operations. Using the Dual Port Adapter Cable Insert the flat end of the Dual Port Adapter Cable cord into the bottom connector of the i90c phone.
Page 168 The PDA (Pocket Digital Assistant) plug is a convenient way to connect your i90c phone to many types of PDA devices, both PC and Windows CE compatible. Below is the list of adapters which can be used with your i90c phone: Item Number Description...
Page 169 Data Accessories Connect other end of PDA converter to the mating connector of the PDA device. If you are using the NTN8993 PDA adapter, connect the other end of the adapter to the PDA’s supplied data synchronization cradle and place the PDA into the cradle.
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Page 171: Other Important Information
Other Important Information This section includes the following topics: Understanding Status Messages Page 169 Safety and General Information Page 171 Limited Warranty Information Page 181 Patent and Trademark Information Page 189 Understanding Status Messages The following table lists and describes the status messages. NOTE: When your phone cover is closed, the one-line display screen shows a shortened version the status messages displayed in the full-size screen.
Page 172 PIN Blocked consecutive times. You will be unable to place Call Your Provider or receive calls on your i90c phone. Call your service provider to have them obtain the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) code. Your SIM Card is not being detected. Please...
Page 173: Safety And General Information
PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCT OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Your Motorola radio product is designed to comply with the following national and international standards and guidelines regarding exposure of human beings to radio frequency electromagnetic energy (EME): •...
Page 174: Phone Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a radio product on your body when transmitting, always place the radio product in a Motorola approved clip, holder, holster, case or body harness for this product. Use of non-Motorola-approved accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 175: Approved Accessories
PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCT OPERATION AND EME EXPOSURE Approved Accessories For a list of approved Motorola accessories, call 1-800-453-0920, visit our website at www.mot.com/iden, or look in the accessory section of this manual. THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
Page 176: Electro Magnetic Interference/Compatibility
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. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 177: Use While Driving
Medical Devices Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of radio products in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using the radio product while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road •...
Page 178: Operational Warnings
Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio product when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 179: Operational Cautions
Operational Cautions Operational Cautions C a u t i o n Antennas Do not use any portable radio product that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn can result. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury, such as burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys, or beaded chains touches exposed terminals.
Page 180 Clean the external surfaces of the radio product with a damp cloth, using a mild solution of dishwashing detergent and water. Some household cleaners may contain chemicals that could seriously damage the radio product. Avoid the use of any petroleum-based solvent cleaners. Also, avoid applying liquids directly on the radio product. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 181: Accessory Safety Information
Accessory Safety Information Accessory Safety Information IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE ACCESSORY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Before using any battery or battery charger, read all the instructions for and cautionary markings on (1) the battery, (2) the battery charger, which may include a separate wall-mounted power supply or transformer, and (3) the radio product using the battery.
Page 182 AC receptacle. • To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug any battery charger from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. For optimum charging performance, turn off the radio product while charging it in any battery charger. www.motorola.com/iden PRELIMINARY...
Page 183: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products
80% of rated capacity, or b. the battery develops leakage. MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
Page 184 Product. MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment if expressly excluded from this warranty.
Page 185 Product item, transportation and insurance prepaid, to an authorized warranty service location. Warranty service will be provided by MOTOROLA through one of its authorized warranty service locations. If you first contact the company which sold you the Product (e.g., dealer or communication service...
Page 186 VI. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS: MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a United States patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and damages...
Page 187: Limited Warranty Motorola Communication Products (International)
80% of rated capacity, or b. the battery develops leakage. MOTOROLA, at its option, will at no charge either repair the Product (with new or reconditioned parts), replace it (with a new or reconditioned Product), or refund the purchase price of the Product during the warranty period provided it is returned in accordance with the terms of this warranty.
Page 188 Product. MOTOROLA cannot be responsible in any way for any ancillary equipment not furnished by MOTOROLA which is attached to or used in connection with the Product, or for operation of the Product with any ancillary equipment, and all such equipment if expressly excluded from this warranty.
Page 189 V. PATENT AND SOFTWARE PROVISIONS: MOTOROLA will defend, at its own expense, any suit brought against the end user purchaser to the extent that it is based on a claim that the Product or parts infringe a patent, and Motorola will pay those costs and damages finally...
Page 190 MOTOROLA software, such as the exclusive rights to reproduce in copies and distribute copies of such MOTOROLA software. MOTOROLA software may be used in only the Product in which the software was originally embodied and such software in such Product may not be replaced, copied, distributed, modified in any way, or used to produce any derivative thereof.
Page 191: Patent And Trademark Information
Patent and Trademark Information Patent and Trademark Information MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo and all other trademarks indicated as such herein are ® © trademarks of Motorola, Inc. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. 2001 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved. Manufactured under one or more of the U.S. patents listed in the User’s Guide.
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Motorola i90c User Manual

Introduction

Getting Started

Display Essentials

Phonebook

Digital Cellular

Messages

Private and Group Calls

Datebook

Memo

Voice Notes

Java

Customizing the I90C Phone

Accessories

Other Important Information

Safety and General Information

Quick Links

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