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• Read and answer text messages in the external display (page 62). For more information: To read feature instructions on your phone, press > Tools > Help. To see a Web tutorial and learn more about your phone and accessories, go to www.motorola.ca/U9support.
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Introducing your new MOTOROKR™ U9 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Right Soft Key Lanyard Hook (on top of phone) Voice Command Key Left Soft Key Clear/Back Key End Key Volume Keys Turn on/off, hang up, exit menus. Go online Open menu, Send Key...
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Camera Lens Lanyard Hook (on top of phone) Bluetooth® Charge Indicator Indicator Light Light Voice Command Key Volume Keys Handsfree Speaker Side Select Key/ (on back of phone) Camera Key Micro USB Port External Display...
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Home Screen Main Menu Service Provider Boutik Press S Press & hold P until the up/down/ display lights left/right to up, to turn on scroll to a 10/15/2009 your phone. menu feature. Shortcuts Internet Options Back Press s Press s to open the to select it.
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Furthermore, the the latest available information and are believed to be purchase of the Motorola products shall not be deemed to accurate at the time of printing. Motorola reserves the grant either directly or by implication, estoppel, or...
menu map main menu ™ Boutik Tools Contacts • Calendar Media • Download Manager Settings • Media Finder • File Manager • (see next page) • Camera • Memory Card * • Video Camera • My Blog * • Voice Recorder •...
Use and Care Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind dust and dirt Don’t expose your phone to water, Don’t expose your phone to dust, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or dirt, sand, food, or other other moisture.
getting started Press to scroll to Camera, and CAUTION: Before using the press to select it. phone for the first time, read the This guide uses the following symbols: Important Safety and Legal Information guide included in symbols the box. This means a feature is network, SIM card, or subscription about this guide...
insert your SIM card Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card stores your phone number and other information. Caution: Don’t bend or scratch your SIM card. Keep it away from static electricity, water, and dirt. getting started...
Your phone can use a memory card with up to 4 GB capacity (greater than 1 GB storage guaranteed only for Motorola-approved microSD cards). To remove the memory card: Lift up the flexible retainer tab, and slide the memory card out of the slot.
• Avoid leaving your phone in your can get into the phone’s circuits, car in high temperatures. leading to corrosion. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your carrier or contact Motorola, even if they appear to be working properly. getting started...
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• Do avoid dropping the battery or Motorola mobile devices are designed to phone. Dropping these items, work with Motorola batteries. If you see a especially on a hard surface, can message on your display such as Invalid Battery potentially cause damage.
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Consumers may recycle their used batteries in many retail or service provider locations. Additional information on proper disposal and recycling may be found on the Web: • www.motorola.com/recycling • www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/ (in English only) Disposal: Promptly dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Make sure the Motorola symbol on the battery charger connector is facing up, as • Motorola batteries and charging shown in the illustration. Plug the other end...
cable and supporting software may be • To turn off the screensaver in the included with your phone. These tools are internal display, press also sold separately. > Settings > Phone Settings > Display Settings > Screensaver > Off. Caution: If your computer has a USB hub with multiple USB devices attached, •...
make a call memory and on your SIM card. When you choose to store a contact to both locations, Open the flip, then enter a phone number only the contact’s name and phone number and press the send key are stored on the SIM card. Tip: To voice dial a call, see page 28.
call a stored phone your phone number number To see your phone number: Find it: To call a number stored in your contact list: > Settings > Call Settings > My SIM Number Find it: > Contacts To see your phone number while you’re on a Scroll to the contact.
basics display To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys and The home screen appears when you turn on Press the center key or the Main Menu the phone. soft key to open the main menu. Press Shortcuts in the home screen to access Feature Icons Clock...
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Status indicators appear at the top of the Bluetooth Indicator – Shows home screen: Bluetooth status: & (solid blue) = Bluetooth powered & (solid green) = Bluetooth connected & (flashing blue) = Bluetooth Signal Strength Indicator – Show the discoverable mode strength of the wireless network connection.
Message Indicator – Shows Active Line Indicator – Shows when you receive a new text or to indicate an active call, or voice message. Indicators can include: to indicate when call forwarding is on. Indicators for dual-line-enabled SIM = text = voicemail cards can include: message...
external display • change playback volume for a song or video When your phone flip is closed, the external • set your phone’s alert profile in the display shows the time and indicates phone home screen (press the volume keys status, incoming calls, and other events.
text entry text entry modes È numeric mode (see page 27) Some features let you enter text. Ã symbol mode (see page 28) Press # to select a text entry mode. Character Counter To change your global text entry settings or languages: Create Message ÊË...
7 7 6 4 > Text Entry > Set Text Prediction > Offer Completions. For example, if you press Æ Your phone shows when text completion your display might show: is active. You can turn text Enter punctuation: In a text entry screen, Æ...
To enter text, press a keypad key repeatedly When text completion is activated, your to cycle through the letters and number on phone tries to guess the rest of the word: the key. Repeat this step to enter each letter. •...
symbol mode then prompts you to say a command or name. Press in a text entry screen until you à . The display shows the symbol Wait for the beep, then say the name of associated with each keypad key. Press an entry as it appears in your contact up/down repeatedly to see different list.
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voice activate phone voice commands functions “Check Time” “Check Date” You can use voice commands to open “Open Setup” applications and perform many basic phone “Open Recent Calls” functions. “Open Theme” Press the external voice command key “Open Camera” on the side of your phone. The phone “Open Web Access”...
talking phone call if you can’t concentrate on driving. Additionally, the use of wireless devices and You can set your phone to recite caller ID their accessories may be prohibited or information for incoming messages, read restricted in certain areas. Always obey the the names of menu features or contact list laws and regulations on the use of these entries, read messages you receive, and...
If you forget other codes: If you forget your To turn off the automatic lock feature: security code, SIM PIN code, PIN2 code, or Find it: > Settings > Security call barring password, contact your service > External Key Lock > Timer > Off provider.
personalize animated Press Select to select the highlighted screensaver. screensavers in Press Save to save your setting. external display The External Screensaver appears in the external Personalize your phone with floating display when you close the phone flip. animated screensavers in the external Note: Changing the animated screensaver display:...
profiles Shortcut: From the home screen, press and hold to quickly set the profile to You can quickly change your phone’s alert Vibrate Only. style or profile to match your activity or change alert style settings environment. Each profile uses a different set of ringtones or vibrations for incoming You can change the ringtones that a calls and other events.
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Press up/down to scroll to the alert To create additional profiles: or volume setting you want to change, Find it: > Settings > Profiles, press then press Options > Create Profile Select the setting value you want. Note: Profile alert settings also can be set Press Back to exit and save your changes.
restore alert style settings To adjust time and date, press left/right to scroll to a setting, then press To delete all user-defined profiles and down to change it. Press Set to save your restore your phone’s original alert style settings. settings: To show a 12-hour or 24-hour digital clock Find it:...
Find it: themes > Settings > Themes, press Options > Edit > Ringtone > Ringtones Use a phone theme to personalize the > Sounds & Ringtones > Preloaded Ringtones look and sound of your phone. Most Press up/down to scroll and listen themes include a wallpaper image, to each ringtone in turn.
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modify a theme Scroll to the photo you want to use, then press Select. Find it: > Settings > Themes, scroll to Note: If the photo is stored on an the theme, press Options > Edit installed memory card, select Press left/right to select the Back to Wallpaper &...
To reset the standard settings for a modified To change navigation key shortcut icons in theme: the home screen: Find it: Find it: > Settings > Themes > theme, > Settings > Home Screen press Options > Manage > Reset >...
wallpaper rearrange main menu Change the background wallpaper image in the home screen: You can change the order of the main menu Find it: > Settings > Home Screen features. > Change Wallpaper > Wallpaper & Graphics From the main menu, press Options > Reorder, >...
answer options To turn the internal display screensaver on or off: You can use different ways to answer an Find it: > Settings > Phone Settings incoming call. To turn on or turn off an > Display Settings > Screensaver > On or Off answer option: Tip: To extend battery life, turn off the...
calls turn off a call alert Press up/down to scroll to a phone number. Press the external volume keys on the side Icons indicate if the call was incoming of your phone to turn off the ringer before outgoing , or missed .
Scroll to the number you want to call, list, or Incoming Call when caller ID information then press isn’t available. If you hear a busy signal and see Note: Picture IDs aren’t available for Call Failed, press or Retry to redial the contacts stored on the SIM card.
112, that you can call at any time, even when Note: Your service provider may include your phone is locked or the SIM card is not additional information about using this inserted. feature. Note: Check with your service provider, as When you receive a voicemail message, emergency numbers vary by country.
entertainment music player which you own the copyright, or materials which you are authorized or legally permitted Copying and syncing music between your to copy. If you are uncertain about your right phone and computer has never been easier, to copy any material, please contact your with Microsoft®...
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Copy the music CD to the media player Windows Media Audio Pro format is library (also called ripping the CD). designed for use in portable devices with limited storage capacity. The format If your computer is connected to the provides improved sound quality at lower bit Internet, the media player may retrieve CD rates.
Click the Rip tab down arrow again, then Open the Import Using pop-up menu, choose Bit Rate > bit rate. then select the MP3 Encoder option. Click OK to save your settings. Tip: To maximize the number of songs you can store on your phone, set the bit Select one or more songs in your iTunes rate to 128 Kbps or lower.
USB port on your When you finish, disconnect your phone computer. A Motorola Original USB cable from the computer. and supporting software may be included with your phone. These tools are also sold separately.
3. play music Tip: For best results, use the flat part of your finger to activate the touch key controls. To play music on your phone: Find it: > Media > Media Finder Press volume keys Timer shows to change volume. % played.
flip open When a song is playing, press Options to select music player options: Use the navigation key to control song playback when the phone flip is open. options Press S up to Hide Hide the music player while pause/play, press down music plays.
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use Bluetooth® stereo options headphones Use Bluetooth/ To send the audio to a Connect your phone with optional Use Handset Bluetooth® headset, turn on Bluetooth stereo headphones to Bluetooth power, then listen to music stored on your phone. select Use Bluetooth to connect to a recognized Bluetooth To connect your phone to a set of headset or search for a new...
USB port on your computer. A Motorola Original USB cable Without using Windows Media Player 11, and supporting software may be included you can manually copy or sync music files with your phone.
Find where your phone and memory computer screen, then select Safely card appear as Removable Disk icons. Remove USB Mass Storage Device. On a Windows PC, this is the • If you are using a Mac, select and My Computer window. On a drag the Removable Disk icon to the Macintosh®...
Connect your phone to the computer options through a USB cable connection, then drag Spatial Audio Set separation level for a and drop the playlist onto the phone or stereo headset or memory card. headphones. create a playlist on your phone Bass Boost Set the bass level.
Press Add to add the selected songs to To launch the browser: the playlist. Find it: > Setting > Internet > Browser Repeat the procedure to add more Press up/down/left/right to scroll songs, or press Back to return to the through Web pages.
browser settings Web page you want to use, then press Options > Active Page > Use as Homepage. To use your phone’s browser, the browser To upload a video to a video blog site, see must be configured with the appropriate page 59.
take a photo Use the viewfinder to compose your scene, then press to take the photo. Find it: > Media > Camera • To store the photo, press Shortcut: From the home screen, press the side select key to activate the camera. •...
view a photo When the camera viewfinder is active, press Options to select the following camera options: To view a stored photo that you’ve taken: Find it: > Media > Media Finder > Pictures options > Captured Pictures > photo Capture Take a photo.
videos options Camera Customize camera settings: record a video Settings • Review Time Find it: > Media > Video Camera • Default Name • Storage Location The phone’s internal display acts as the • Picture Settings video camera viewfinder. • Resolution •...
To begin video recording, press options Press Stop to stop video recording. Go To My See, edit, and delete stored Media videos. • To store the video, press Picture Mode Switch to the photo camera. • To send the video in a message, press Send.
Scroll to Upload and press When a video is playing, press Options to select video options. Your phone uploads the video to the blog. Note: Your phone’s options may vary. Most play a video options apply only to user-recorded videos, and are not available for pre-installed videos.
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supported video formats options Before you copy video files to your phone, Use Bluetooth/ To send the audio make sure the files are in a format the Use Handset soundtrack to a Bluetooth® phone recognizes: H.263 + AMR-NB, AAC, headset, turn on Bluetooth Real Audio MPEG4 + AMR-NB, AAC, power, then select and Real Audio.
messages text messaging To answer the message, press the volume keys to scroll to Quick Reply, then press the side select key. read & reply to a message in the external display Press the volume keys to scroll to a pre-written quick note message, then When the phone flip is closed and press the side select key to select it.
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each page. You can send a message to other Press Send To to select message compatible phones or to email addresses. recipients. You can: Find it: > Messages > Messages • Select one or more entries from your > Create Message contact list (press to scroll to an entry, and press...
receive a message more message & email features When you receive a message, your phone plays an alert, and the internal features display shows New Message with the new confirm a message was sent message indicator To confirm that your message was To read the message, press View.
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features features send email read old email > Messages > MobileMail > Messages > MobileMail use a multimedia template Press Options to perform various operations on a message. Open a multimedia template with pre-installed media: store message objects > Messages > Messages > Templates Go to a multimedia message page, >...
instant messaging features browser messages Use instant messaging to share messages with your friends in real time. Read messages received by your browser: Find it: > Messages > Fido IM, scroll to your IM account, press Log In When your display shows New Message, press View.
connections file manager (see following section) or a Bluetooth® connection (see page 71). Manage music and sound files, photos, format memory card videos, and other files stored on your phone, and on an optional removable microSD To format the memory card or see memory memory card.
Scroll to the file you want to move or Note: A Motorola Original USB copy. cable and supporting software may be included with your Press Options > Manage > Move or Copy. phone. These tools are also sold Note: The Move and Copy options do not separately.
Tools accessory application on the transferred. computer. You can also use the Motorola On a PC running Windows XP™ or later: Phone Tools application to transfer and sync When file transfer is complete, remove the music files from the computer to your USB cable from your phone and computer.
On a Macintosh® computer: Select and For maximum Bluetooth security, you drag the Removable Disk icon to the Trash. should always connect Bluetooth devices in Remove the USB cable from your phone and a safe, private environment. computer turn Bluetooth power on or Bluetooth®...
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use a Bluetooth headset or copy files to another device handsfree car kit You can copy a media file, contact, calendar event, or bookmark to another phone or Before you try to connect your phone to a computer that supports Bluetooth handsfree device for the first time, make connections.
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receive files from another Select a recognized device name. device Before you try to receive a file from Select [Search For Devices] to search for new another device, make sure your phone’s devices, then select the device where Bluetooth power is on (see page 70). you want to copy the object.
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send a photo to a printer more Bluetooth features You can send a photo to a printer that Note: A device is recognized after you supports Bluetooth connections. connect to it once (see page 71). Note: You can print A4, US Letter, and 4x6 features size pages.
phone software features updates switch audio to Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth car kit Sometimes, we think of ways to make your during call phone’s software faster or more efficient Press Options > Use Bluetooth. after you’ve purchased your phone. You can find out if your phone can be updated at: To switch audio back to the phone, press www.hellomoto.com/update...
other features advanced calling features international calls To use voice commands for calling, see If your phone service includes page 28. international dialing, press and hold features to insert your local international access speed dial code (indicated by +). Then, press number keys to dial the country code and phone Your phone can store nine phone number.
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features features hearing aid make another call during a call Use your phone with a hearing aid that During a call: operates in telecoil mode: Options > New Call, press Options > Browse Contacts > Settings > Call Settings > In-Call Setup conference call >...
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features features TTY calls fixed dial Set up your phone for use with an When you turn on fixed dialing, you optional TTY device: can call only numbers stored in the fixed dial list. > Settings > Phone Settings > TTY Settings Note: You must enter your SIM PIN2 change phone line...
features features DTMF tones add new contact Activate DTMF tones: > Contacts, press Options > Create Contact > Settings > Call Settings > Dialing Setup Press left/right to select the details > DTMF < , address tab , ID tab , or notes tab .
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features features set picture ID for contact assign contact to category Assign a photo or picture to show in the > Contacts, scroll to the contact, display when you receive a call from a press Options > Edit, press left/right to contact: select the details tab , press...
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features features show contact photos import contacts to phone memory Show contacts with picture ID photos, or Import all contacts to phone memory, as a text list: from the SIM card or from another location: > Contacts, press Options > Setup >...
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features features send contact(s) to another device delete contact(s) Send one or more contacts to another Delete one or more contacts from your phone, computer, or device: contact list: > Contacts, scroll to the contact, > Contacts, scroll to the contact, press Options >...
personalize features delete data features Caution: This option erases all language information you have entered (including Set menu language: contacts and calendar entries) and content you have downloaded > Settings > Phone Settings > Language (including photos and sounds) stored in reminders your phone’s memory.
The amount of network connection time features you track on your resettable timer may delete memory card information not equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider. Caution: This option erases all For billing information, contact your information you have entered (including service provider.
handsfree features call cost setup Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a Set a credit limit: call if you can’t concentrate on driving. > Call History, press Options > Call Costs Additionally, the use of wireless devices and >...
network features set calendar default view features > Tools > Calendar, press Options network settings > Calendar Setup > Default View See network information and adjust add new calendar event network settings: > Tools > Calendar, scroll to the day >...
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features features calendar event reminder world clock When the display shows and sounds an Show time and date information for event reminder: multiple cities around the world: To see reminder details, select Open Event. > Tools > World Clock task list To close the reminder, press Dismiss.
features features record voice note currency converter > Media > Voice Recorder, press > Tools > Calculator, press Options start recording, press Stop to stop > Set Exchange Rate, enter exchange rate, recording press Set, enter amount, press Options > Convert Currency To save the voice note, press Save.
features features manage certificates airplane mode Enable or disable Internet access Turn off your phone’s calling features in certificates stored on your phone: locations where wireless phone use is prohibited. This lets you use the music > Settings > Security > Certificates player and other non-network features Certificates are used to verify the identity while you are on an airplane, without...
If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Center at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Specific Absorption Rate Data This model wireless phone meets the SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below SAR Data the maximum value. This is because the phone is government’s requirements for exposure designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use to radio waves.
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The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
Number. You can view your product’s Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC (to R&TTE Directive) at www.motorola.com/rtte. To find your DoC, enter the Product Approval Number from your product’s label in the “Search” bar on the Web site. EU Conformance...
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE INFORMATION For instructions on how to obtain a copy of any source OSS Information code being made publicly available by Motorola related to software used in this Motorola mobile device you may send your request in writing to: MOTOROLA, INC.
index battery indicator 23 call alert 79 battery life, extend 14, 39, call barring 30, 76 abc mode 26 40, 70 call forward indicator 23 accessories 11, 50, 70, 84 blog 59 call forwarding 76 active line indicator 23 Bluetooth indicator 22 call history 41 active line, change 77 Bluetooth indicator light 3...
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contact list picture ID 42 earpiece volume 23, 24 handsfree speaker 3, 30 search 20 EDGE indicator 22 headset 84 send contact 81 email 65 hearing aid 76 view 79 email address 19, 78 hold a call 75 costs, track 83, 84 emergency number 42 home screen 4, 21, 38 customer support 89...
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line 1 and line 2 23 message linking. See Bluetooth read 64, 65 pairing. See Bluetooth wireless send 62 wireless location indicator 23 message indicator 23, 62, 64 passwords. See codes lock message reminders 82 personalize 82 application 87 messaging. See IM phone number external keys 31, 51 micro USB port 2, 3, 17, 68...
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reminders 82 skin 36 time 35 repairs 89 smart key 24 timers 83, 84 reset settings 82 soft keys 2, 21 touch keys 24, 48 resolution 58 software update 74 transfer a call 76 return a call 42 speakerphone 84 TTY device 77 ring ID 79 speed dial 75...
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voice commands 28 voice dial 28, 84 voice note 87 voicemail 43 voicemail message indicator 43 volume 23, 33, 34 volume keys 2, 3, 23 wallpaper 36, 39 Web pages 54, 55 word text entry mode 26 world clock 86 your phone number 20 U.S.