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Motorola V186 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 V186...
  • Page 3 HELLOMOTO Introducing your new Motorola V186 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Open menus. Left Soft Key Volume Keys Make & answer calls. Navigate menus. 040262b Right Soft Key Turn on & off, hang up, exit menus. Charge up.
  • Page 4 1-800-331-6456 (United States) 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/TDD United States for hearing impaired) 1-800-461-4575 (Canada) MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 5: Feature Locator

    feature locator main menu Phonebook Ring Styles • Style • style Detail Messages • Create Message • Message Inbox • Voicemail • Browser Msgs • Info Services • Quick Notes • Outbox • Drafts • Media Templates É Office Tools •...

  • Page 6: Settings Menu

    settings menu Personalize • Home Screen • Main Menu • Color Style • Greeting • Wallpaper • Screen Saver • Quick Dial Ring Styles • Style • style Detail Call Forward • Voice Calls • Fax Calls * • Data Calls •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    contents feature locator..3 essentials ... . 7 about this guide ..7 SIM card ... . 8 battery.
  • Page 8 other features ..38 advanced calling ..38 phonebook ..40 messages ..44 AOL® Instant Messenger™. 45 chat .

  • Page 9: Essentials

    essentials CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in the gray-edged pages at the back of this guide. about this guide This guide shows how to locate a menu feature as follows: Find it: Press M >...

  • Page 10: Sim Card

    SIM card Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains personal information like your phone number and phonebook entries. Caution: Don’t bend or scratch your SIM card. Keep it away from static electricity, water, and dirt. battery battery installation essentials...

  • Page 11: Battery Charging

    Battery life depends on the network, signal strength, temperature, features, and accessories you use. • Always use Motorola Original batteries and chargers. The warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Motorola batteries and/or chargers.

  • Page 12: Removable Lens

    Your phone has a removable lens that you can replace to change its appearance. Always use Motorola Original lenses. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Motorola accessories. 1 Use your fingernail to lift the top of the lens and pull it away from the phone.

  • Page 13: Turn It On & Off

    2 Insert the tab at the bottom of the new lens into the bottom of the phone flip, then use your thumbs to press along the sides of the lens as you press it into place. turn it on & off To turn on your phone, press and hold o for 2 seconds.

  • Page 14: Your Phone Number

    To “hang up, ” close the flip or press o. your phone number From the home screen, press M # to see your number. Tip: Want to see your phone number while you’re on a call? Press M > My Tel. Numbers. To store or edit your name and number on your SIM card, press the EDIT key while displaying it.

  • Page 15: Main Attractions

    main attractions You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! multimedia messages For more message features, see page 44. send a multimedia message A Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) message contains pages with text and media objects (including photos, pictures, animations, or sounds).

  • Page 16: Receive A Multimedia Message

    To select a phonebook entry, highlight the entry and press the ADD key. Repeat to add other phonebook entries. To enter a new number, highlight [One Time Entry] and press the SELECT key. To enter and store a new number, highlight [New Phonebook Entry] and press the SELECT key.

  • Page 17: Usb Connectivity

    USB connectivity Your phone has a mini-USB port so you can connect it to a PC to make data calls (see page 50). Note: Motorola Original USB data cables and supporting software are sold separately. main attractions...

  • Page 18: Basics

    basics See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. display The home screen displays when you turn on the phone. To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys and Note: Your home screen may look different from the one below, depending on your service provider.
  • Page 19 Status indicators can display at the top of the home screen: 1. Signal Strength 2. EDGE / GPRS 3. Data 4. Roam 5. Active Line 1 Signal Strength Indicator – Vertical bars show the strength of the network connection. You can’t make or receive calls when ! or ) displays.
  • Page 20 4 Roam Indicator – Shows when your phone is seeking or using a network outside your home network. Indicators can include: : = 2G home 8 = 2.5G home 5 Active Line Indicator – Shows ? to indicate an active call, or > to indicate when call forwarding is on.

  • Page 21: Menus

    9 Ring Style Indicator – Shows the ring style setting. y = loud ring z = soft ring | = vibrate 10 Battery Level Indicator – Vertical bars show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when your phone shows Low Battery. menus From the home screen, press M to enter the main menu.
  • Page 22 The following menu icons may be available, depending on your service provider and service subscription options. menu features n Phonebook t Ring Styles e Messages É Office Tools Q Games & Apps Note: Your Instant Messaging menu icon may be different from the icon in the table, depending on your service provider.

  • Page 23: Text Entry

    • In an alphabetized list, press a key repeatedly to cycle through its letters and highlight the closest matching list option. • When an option has a list of possible settings, scroll left or right to select the setting. • When an option has a list of possible numeric values, press a number key to set the value.
  • Page 24 entry mode j or g Your Primary text entry mode can be set to any iTAP® j or tap g mode. p or m Your Secondary text entry mode can be set to any iTAP p or tap m mode, or set to None if you don’t want a secondary entry mode.

  • Page 25: Tap Mode

    For example, if you press 7 7 6 4, your phone displays: Press * to enter Prog and a space. Press the DELETE key to delete last letter. • If you want a different word (such as Progress), continue pressing keypad keys to enter the remaining characters.
  • Page 26 To enter text in tap mode, press a keypad key repeatedly to cycle through the letters and number on the key. Repeat this step to enter each letter. For example, if you press 8 one time, your phone displays: Character displays at insertion point.

  • Page 27: Volume

    • The first character of every sentence is capitalized. If necessary, press S down to change the character to lowercase before the cursor moves to the next position. • Press S to move the flashing cursor to enter or edit message text.

  • Page 28: Navigation Key

    • change the ringer volume from the home screen Tip: Sometimes silence really is golden. That’s why you can quickly set your ringer to Vibrate or Silent by pressing the down volume key repeatedly in the home screen. navigation key Press the navigation key S up, down, left, or right to scroll and highlight things.

  • Page 29: Codes & Passwords

    codes & passwords Your phone’s 4-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234. The 6-digit security code is originally set to 000000. If your service provider didn’t change these codes, you should change them: Find it: Press M > Settings > Security > New Passwords You can also change your SIM PIN or call barring passwords.

  • Page 30: Customize

    customize ring style Each ring style profile uses a different set of sounds or vibrations for incoming calls and other events. Here are the profiles you can choose: y Loud z Soft The ring style profile’s indicator displays at the top of your home screen.

  • Page 31: Time & Date

    time & date You need to set your phone’s time and date to use the datebook. Find it: Press M > Settings > Initial Setup > Time and Date Note: To choose an analog or digital clock for your home screen, press M >...

  • Page 32: Themes

    option Picture Select an image for your screen saver, or None for no screen saver. Delay Select the length of inactivity before the screen saver displays. themes A phone theme is a group of image and sound files that you can apply to your phone. Most themes include a wallpaper image, screen saver image, and ring tone.

  • Page 33: Answer Options

    Press M > Settings > Initial Setup > Backlight. Note: To turn the backlight on or off for Java™ applications, press M > Settings > Java Settings > App Backlight. To save battery life, the display can turn off when you’re not using your phone.

  • Page 34: Calls

    calls To make and answer calls, see page 11. turn off a call alert You can press the volume keys to turn off a call alert before answering the call. recent calls Your phone keeps lists of incoming and outgoing calls, even for calls that didn’t connect.

  • Page 35: Redial

    option Store Delete Delete All Hide ID/Show ID Send Message Add Digits Attach Number Send Tones redial 1 Press n from the home screen to see the dialed calls list 2 Highlight the entry you want to call, then press n. If you hear a busy signal and you see Call Failed, Number Busy, press n or the RETRY key to redial the number.

  • Page 36: Return A Call

    return a call Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and displays X Missed Calls, where X is the number of missed calls. 1 Press the VIEW key to see the received calls list. 2 Highlight the call you want to return, then press n. notepad The last set of digits entered on the keypad are stored in notepad memory.

  • Page 37: Call Waiting

    call waiting When you’re on a call, you’ll hear an alert if you receive a second call. Press n to answer the new call. • To switch between calls, press the SWITCH key. • To connect the two calls, press the LINK key. •...

  • Page 38: Emergency Calls

    emergency calls Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911 or 112, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Note: Emergency numbers vary by country. Your phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference...

  • Page 39: Voicemail

    Find it: Press M > Settings > Initial Setup > 1 Touch Dial > Phone, SIM, or Fixed Dial voicemail Your network stores the voicemail messages you receive. To listen to your messages, call your voicemail number. Note: Your service provider may include additional information about using this feature.

  • Page 40: Other Features

    other features advanced calling feature conference call During a call: transfer a call attach a phone number speed dial call forwarding Set up or cancel call forwarding: call barring other features Dial next number, press n, press the LINK key. During a call: M >...
  • Page 41 feature TTY calls Set up your phone for use with an optional TTY device: M > Settings > Initial Setup > TTY Setup change phone If you have a dual-line-enabled SIM line card, you can change your line to make and receive calls from your other phone number.

  • Page 42: Phonebook

    feature DTMF tones phonebook feature add new entry M > PhonebookM > New > Phone Number or other features Activate DTMF tones: M > Settings > Initial Setup > DTMF Send DTMF tones during a call: Press number keys. Send stored numbers as DTMF tones during a call: Highlight a number in the phonebook or recent calls lists, then press...
  • Page 43 feature record a When creating a phonebook entry, voice name highlight Voice Name and press the RECORD key. Press the RECORD key again and say the entry’s name (within 2 seconds). When prompted, press the RECORD key and repeat the name. Note: The Voice Name option isn’t available in entries stored on the SIM card.
  • Page 44 feature set ringer ID for entry set picture ID for entry set picture ID view set category for entry other features Assign a distinctive ring alert (ringer ID) to an entry: M > Phonebook > entryM > Edit > Ringer ID >...
  • Page 45 feature M > Phonebook set category M > Categories > category view view You can display All entries, entries in a predefined category (Business, Personal, General, VIPs), or entries in a category you create. sort Set the order in which entries are listed: phonebook list M >...

  • Page 46: Messages

    feature copy phonebook entry create group mailing list messages For basic multimedia message features, see page 13. feature send text message send letter use a multimedia template read new message other features Copy an entry from the phone to the SIM card, or from the SIM card to the phone: M >...

  • Page 47: Aol Instant Messenger

    feature read old messages store message objects AOL® Instant Messenger™ feature sign on find others online start conversation open active conversation M > Messages > Message Inbox Press M to perform various operations on a message. Go to a multimedia message page, or highlight an object in a letter, then: M >...

  • Page 48: Chat

    feature conversation sign off chat feature start chat receive chat request end chat personalizing feature language scroll activate ringer other features From the conversation display: M > End Conversation Select Sign Off from the AIM Online menu. M > Office Tools > Chat M > New Chat Press the ACCEPT key or the IGNORE key.

  • Page 49: Home Screen

    feature M > Ring Styles > style Detail > Ring Volume ring volume M > Ring Styles > style Detail > Key Volume keypad volume reminders Set reminder alerts for messages that you receive: M > Ring Styles > style Detail > Reminders clock view Display an analog or digital clock in the home screen:...
  • Page 50 feature shortcuts master reset master clear other features Create a shortcut to a menu item: Highlight the menu item, then press and hold M. Use a shortcut: Press M, then press the shortcut number. Reset all options except unlock code, security code, and lifetime timer: M >...

  • Page 51: Call Times

    call times Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider's network to the moment you end the call by pressing o. This time includes busy signals and ringing. The amount of network connection time you track on your resettable timer may not equal the amount of time for which you are billed by your service provider.

  • Page 52: Data Calls

    feature auto answer (car kit or headset) voice dial (headset) auto handsfree (car kit) power-off delay (car kit) charger time (car kit) data calls To connect your phone with a USB cable, see page 15. feature send data other features Automatically answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset: M >...

  • Page 53: Network

    feature receive data network feature network settings personal organizer feature set alarm turn off alarm add new datebook event view datebook event Connect your phone to the device, then answer the call through the device application. Display network information and adjust network settings: M >...

  • Page 54: Security

    feature event reminder calculator currency converter security feature SIM PIN lock feature manage certificates other features When an event reminder displays: To see reminder details, the VIEW key. To close the reminder, press the EXIT key. M > Office Tools > Calculator M >...

  • Page 55: Fun & Games

    fun & games feature manage pictures manage sounds edit sounds with motomixer start micro-browser download objects from Web page web sessions Manage photos, pictures, and animations: M > Multimedia > My Pictures Manage ring tones and music that you have downloaded or composed: M >...
  • Page 56 feature download game or application start game or application create ring tones other features Download a Java™ game or application with the micro-browser: M > Office Tools > Web Access > Browser, highlight the application, press the SELECT key, press the DWNLOAD key Note: Normal airtime and/or carrier usage charges apply.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    If you have questions or need assistance, we're here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/consumer/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).

  • Page 58: Sar Data

    Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR data This model wireless phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

  • Page 59: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product. Specific Absorption Rate Data...

  • Page 60: Aol® License

    License Agreement for AOL® Instant Messenger™ Service The AOL Instant Messenger service (the “Service”) is provided to you by AOL® license AOL, “AS IS,” subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement (the “Agreement”). Please read this Agreement in full before using the Service.
  • Page 61 Agreement, and that you will not use the Software or the Service to violate any law, regulation or ordinance or any right of AOL or any third party, including, without limitation, any right of privacy, publicity, copyright or trademark. 4. Charges. Please consult your rate plan and agreement with your service provider to determine if the Service is included in your rate plan, or if other charges may apply.
  • Page 62 AGREEMENT, EVEN IN THE EVENT SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED AS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES OR JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, IN SUCH STATES OR JURISDICTIONS, AOL'S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
  • Page 63 AOL, AOL Instant Messenger, AIM, Buddy List, and Triangle are trademarks, registered trademarks, and service marks of America Online, Inc. Part No. AOLIM091901c SKU # (TM1029) License Agreement for AOL® Instant Messenger™...

  • Page 64: Index

    index accessories 7, 49 accessory connector port 1 active line indicator 18 active line, changing 39 AIM 45 AIM indicator 18 alarm clock 51 alert set 26, 28 turn off 25, 26, 32 animation 53 answer a call 11, 31 AOL Instant Messenger.
  • Page 65 dialed calls 32 display 16, 30, 47 download media objects 45, 53 drafts folder 14 DTMF tones 33, 40 earpiece volume 25 EDGE indicator 17 email 44 email address 40 emergency number 36 end a call 11, 12 end key 1, 11, 12 Enter Unlock Code message 27 external display 26...
  • Page 66 make a call 11, 41 master clear 48 master reset 48 menu 19, 46, 47 menu icons 16, 20, 47 menu indicator 16 menu key 1, 7 message 44, 45 message indicator 14, 18 message reminders 47 micro-browser 53, 54 Missed Calls message 34 MMS, defined 13 MotoMixer 53...
  • Page 67 screen saver 29 security code 27 send key 1, 11 service dial 39 shortcuts 48 signal strength indicator 17 SIM Blocked message 11, SIM card 8, 11, 27, 39, 52 smart key 1 soft keys 1, 16, 47 speakerphone 49 speed dial 38 store your number 12 symbol entry mode 25...
  • Page 68 index...
  • Page 69 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND LEGAL INFORMATION>...

  • Page 70: Software Copyright Notice

    Software Copyright Notice The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola and third party software stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola and third party software providers certain exclusive rights for copyrighted software, such as the exclusive rights to distribute or reproduce the copyrighted software.
  • Page 71 Contents Safety and General Information ....4 FDA Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ..10 Product Registration ......20 RF Energy Interference .

  • Page 72: Safety And General Information

    RF energy. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits. Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of human beings to RF energy.

  • Page 73: Phone Operation

    Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this phone, if available. Use of accessories not approved by Motorola may exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the...

  • Page 74: Medical Devices

    Facilities Turn off your phone in any facility where posted notices instruct you to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

  • Page 75: Use While Driving

    • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Responsible driving best practices may be found in the “Wireless Phone Safety Tips” at the end of this manual and at the Motorola website: www.Motorola.com/callsmart. Operational Warnings...
  • Page 76 (short circuit) and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside a pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Use only Motorola original batteries and chargers. Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows:...

  • Page 77: Repetitive Motion Injuries

    video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a family history of such occurrences, please consult with your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a flashing-lights feature on your phone.

  • Page 78: Fda Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    FDA Consumer Information on Wireless Phones The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides consumer information on wireless phones at: http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/qa.html Following are safety-related questions and answers discussed at this web site. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones.
  • Page 79 frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
  • Page 80 FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
  • Page 81 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do not know that there is--it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 82 precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks.

  • Page 83: Motorola Limited Warranty For The United States And Canada

    This limited warranty is a consumer's exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new Motorola Products, Accessories and Software purchased by consumers in the...
  • Page 84 Products or Accessories for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product or Accessory to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of Motorola, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or damage...

  • Page 85: Who Is Covered

    Unauthorized Service or Modification. Defects or damages resulting from service, testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered or obliterated;...

  • Page 86: What Will Motorola Do

    What Will Motorola Do? Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that does not conform to this warranty. We may use functionally equivalent reconditioned/refurbished/pre-owned or new Products, Accessories or parts.
  • Page 87 Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software.

  • Page 88: Product Registration

    Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, and permits us to contact you should your product require an update or other service. Registration is for U.S. residents only and is not required for warranty coverage.

  • Page 89: Wireless: The New Recyclable

    Wireless: The New Recyclable Your wireless phone can be recycled. Recycling your wireless phone reduces the amount of waste disposed in landfills and allows recycled materials to be incorporated into new products. The Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) and its members encourage consumers to recycle their phones and have taken steps to promote the collection and environmentally sound recycling of end-of-life wireless devices.

  • Page 91: Wireless Phone Safety Tips

    1 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 without taking...
  • Page 92 2 When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience to your wireless phone with one of the many Motorola Original™ hands- free accessories available today. 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road.
  • Page 93 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies.* 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.*...
  • Page 94 Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones and their accessories in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE or visit the CTIA Web site at...
  • Page 96 motorola.com...

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