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A1260
APPLICANT MOTOROLA INC
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  • Page 1 User Guide A1260 APPLICANT MOTOROLA INC...
  • Page 2 The Motorola A1260 touch screen phone does it all. It gives you so much and, with its stand out from the crowd design, it’s sure to get attention. • Connect on many levels —Stay connected with voice, text messaging and Email.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction .............. 5 Basic ................. 6 About the Phone ............. 12 Phone calls .............. 20 Contacts..............30 Messages ..............36 Email ..............41 Personalize ............. 44 Entertainment............47 ★ Videos ..............49 Music ..............50 FM radio ..............53 Web ................
  • Page 4 Memory card ............64 Tools ............... 65 Others..............69 Secuirty..............73 Service & Repairs ............ 74 Safety, Regulatory & Legal ........75...
  • Page 5 Power & Home Key Volume down Key Back Key Camera Key CAUTION Before using your phone for the first time, please read the important Legal and Safety information at the back of this guide. More information Go to www.motorola.com/support on your computer.
  • Page 6 The phone contains the following features: Icons Description Icons Description Call log Email Calendar Browser* ★ Music Alarm FM radio ★ Camera ★ File manager Settings ★ Camcorder ★ Ebook ★ Voice recorder ★ Video player Time Calculator ★ Notes Mini map* Bluetooth Baidu*...
  • Page 7 ★ ★ Shop4apps Gallery ★ ★ Business Campage Leisure 4in1 YoudaoDict ★ Hexin Stock* SIM Toolkit ★ Features need the Tflash to be installed. Features dependent on the SIM, network, and your data service. You may be charged Note: This phone supports data-intensive apps and services.
  • Page 8 Symbols Explanation This means the feature is network, SIM card, or subscription dependent and may not be available in all areas. Contact your service provider for more information. This means the feature requires an optional accessory. Let’s find a feature! Here’s an example: Find it: >...
  • Page 9 3. The Tflash socket is under the SIM card socket. Inset the Tflash card in the Tflash slot. Note: To remove the SD card, push it in and release it. Battery install Use only Motorola original batteries and accessories for your Phone...
  • Page 10 4. Insert the contacts side of the battery first then gently push the battery into place Replace the back cover 5. To replace the back cover, make sure it is sealed to the phone. CAUTION: To protect the data in the phone, the phone should be powered off before you remove the battery.
  • Page 11 Charge up the Phone 6. Insert the charge into the phone’s sort which located in the left bottom of the phone, then insert the charger plug into the power socket. 7. After the phone has been fully charged, remove the charger. To turn on your phone, press and hold Power (below the earphone port).
  • Page 12 Here are some tips on how to navigate around your phone Touch To choose an icon or option, simply touch it. Try it to open the application main menu. Touch & hold To open special options, touch and hold an icon or other item. Try it: tap , then touch &...
  • Page 13 Tip: when you drag or flick a list, a scroll bar appears on the right. Drag the scrollbar to move the list to a letter A-Z. Flick To scroll through a list or move quickly, flick across the touch screen (drag quickly and release).

  • Page 14: Basic

    Quick access to the things you need most The home screen gives all your latest information in one place. It’s what you see when you turn on the phone or any time you press Home Key , it is basically like this: Global Navigation Bar Status Bar Widget (Baidu search)
  • Page 15 The home screen extends beyond what you see on the screen to give you more room for adding widgets. Flick the home screen left and right to see more panels or to add widgets. The global navigation bar gives you the way to easily access to your phone’s primary functions:...
  • Page 16 Icons Explanation Icons Explanation Application main Contacts menu Messages Dialer Notifications Tip: The icons show in the notifications Icons Explanation Missed call An open wireless network is available Unsettled alarm event SMS/ MMS sent failed New SMS / MMS message New Email message Upcoming event General notification for system error...

  • Page 17: About The Phone

    The status bar under the Global navigation bar contains icons that tell you about the phone status. Touch the icons on status bar will reveal the corresponding status panel. Wireless status Ongoing process System info These are the icons that may appear on the wireless status area of the status bar: Icons Explanation...
  • Page 18 These are the icons that may appear on the ongoing process area of the status bar: Icons Explanation Icons Explanation Call in progress Call forwarding on Call on hold USB connected Music is playing FM radio in use In recording Downloading data More notifications These are the icons that may appear on the system info area...
  • Page 19 The bottom bar provides the basic functions you can use in the active application. The bottom bar could change accoding the contextual content of application Icons on bottom bar: Icons Explanation Tap to show menu. Return to home screen. Go back to previous screen.
  • Page 20 There are 3 kinds of text input methods.  Full screen handwriting  Qwerty  Bell Try this: Tap enter Messages and compose a new message, then tap the text box, the input methods will be displayed, tap to select one of following input methods: Full screen handwriting...

  • Page 21: Typing Tips

    Qwerty keyboard input Bell input Typing tips Here are some tips for the text entering:  To choose symbols or numbers from a list, tap Go Back Chinese symbols English symbols Face symbols Web address  To hide the input method tap on the bottom bar.
  • Page 22 for Chinese.  To delete a character(hold to delete more), tap delete  To start a new line, tap Return  To enter one capital letter, press Shift  Enter only capital letter, until your tap Shift again, tap Shift twice.
  • Page 23 Quick access to the things you need most Find it: Phone You can either dial a number directly, or you can use the Smart Dial feature to search and call a contact in your contacts list. 1. Tap , enter the number. 2.

  • Page 24: Phone Calls

    the number, Tap Call Tap the phone number or contact from the list. The phone dialer’s Smart Dial feature makes it quick and easy for you to place a call. Simply enter the phone number or first few letters of the person you want to call. Smart Dial automatically searches and filters your contacts list.

  • Page 25: Contacts

    to answer the call, tap to ignore the call or tap to make the phone in busy mode. Tip: To mute the ringing sound without rejecting the call you can press the volume up or down key Call a speed dial number To call a stored speed dial number, press and hold a number button.
  • Page 26  To mute the microphone tap ,and tap to recover.  To enter extend number, tap to prompt the dial pad, tap it again to hide the dial pad. Tip: To record the call, tap Menu then tap start recording. Note: Using a mobile device or accessory while driving may cause distraction and may be illegal.
  • Page 27 The Call log record all your missed calls, dialed numbers, received calls and blocked calls. Find it: > >  Tap the call log type indicator icon to call back.  Tap the icon after the unsaved number to save it to your contacts list.
  • Page 28 Find it: > > Setup You can adjust the phone setup of your phone such as set speed dial numbers, or enable additional call services from you wireless service provider. Options Description Call waiting Set the option for the incoming call during a call Select how you want your phone to handle busy, Call forwarding unanswered, and unreachable calls.
  • Page 29 Note: 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. Emergency numbers vary by country. Your pre-programmed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues.

  • Page 30: Messages

    Contacts like you’ve never had before Find it: Contacts Contacts gives you quick and easy success to the people you want to reach. All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a scrolling list. Each contact is followed by the default phone number.

  • Page 31: Email

    briefly appears to the right of the list, which you can drag up and down to scroll very quickly, while displaying the letter of the alphabet for the contacts you’re scrolling past. To view details of a contact: 1. Open your contacts 2.
  • Page 32  To add a new entry, tap the icon  To remove current entry, tap the icon  Flick up to see more details.  Tap the picture frame icon to select a picture for the contact ID. Find it: >...
  • Page 33 Note: Some information might be lost while copy the contacts from Phone to SIM because of the capability of the SIM card. Find it: > > Back-up to SD card You can back-up all of the contacts on your phone to your SD card as separated vCard file.
  • Page 34 to keep them. Restore from SD card complete. Note: the phone scanned the SD card for the contacts vCard saved, the same contacts just show once in the list. Tap the search button at the bottom. In the search bar, enter the first few letters of the first or last name of the contact looking for.
  • Page 35 Find it: > Blocked You can block a contact or a number from calling you or sending you message. When blocked, the contact removed from the contacts list and moved to the blocked list. The blocked call log will show under the Blocked tab, the blocked message will place under the folder Spam.
  • Page 36 Sometimes it’s better to say it in a message Find it: Messages Messages lets you compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia message (MMS) to other mobile phones. Messages groups all your messages with different folders, you can easily find: Inbox: all received messages SIM card: message saved in SIM card.
  • Page 37 On Messages center screen, Tap Compose, the compose screen opens. Fill in one or more recipients. You can:  Enter phone number directly in the To field. If you’re sending the message to several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma. As you enter information, any matching phone numbers from your contacts list are displayed.
  • Page 38 While compose the text message, insert subject or any other attachments will convert it to multimedia (MMS) message automatically:  Insert the subject, tap > Show > Subject.  Insert picture, tap and then tap insert picture to attach a picture from you storage card. ...
  • Page 39 If you not handle the dialog, it will auto collapse and show in the notifications panel, you can tap to open the notifications panel, and then tap the new message to open and read it. You can move the messages to the folder you created to save or protect them.
  • Page 40 Find it: > > SMS backup All SMS messages except in folder Spam and Trash can be backed-up to the storage card with folders. In messages center screen, Tap >SMS backup. Select the folders you want to backup. Tap Backup. After SMS backup complete, tap OK.
  • Page 41 Send and receive your Email everywhere Find it: Main menu> Email The Email application lets you send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP. Email application. Do one of the following:  If this is your first time to add an email account in Email, tap your provider on the Choose an Email provider screen.
  • Page 42 On the email accounts screen, tap Compose. Fill in one or more recipients. You can:  Enter email address directly in the To field. If you’re sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. As you enter information, any matching addresses from your contacts list are displayed.
  • Page 43 The new email message will show in the notifications panel, you can tap to open the notifications panel, and then tap the new email message to open and read it. Or you can find the new message in Inbox: On the email accounts screen, tap Inbox, then tap the email you want to view: Tap Reply or Reply all to reply to the email.

  • Page 44: Personalize

    Add your personal touch Make your phone look and sound just the way you want it. Personalize your phone with a different wallpaper, ringtone, and notification sound for events such as incoming text, email, calendar reminders, and more. Find an empty spot on our home screen where you want to add a widget, then tap and hold.
  • Page 45 Tap the ringer alert style you want. Tap the volume button to adjust the ringer volume of the ringer alert style. Tap OK. Note: Tap the ringer alert style icons on the home screen to setup the ringer alert style directly. Main menu>...
  • Page 46 Main menu> Settings > Wallpaper. Tap to choose from the preload wallpapers. >Select picture, select a photo from your storage card, crop it and then tap Save to set it as the wallpaper. To use the wallpaper with transparency as background for applications, Tap >Transparency.
  • Page 47 see it...take it...send it! To get the clearest pictures, wipe the lens clean with a dry cloth before you take a picture. Note: Make sure the SD card is inserted. Find it: > Camera To change camera settings, tap before you take the photo.

  • Page 48: Videos

    Following features will help to adjust the photo image Icons Features Scene select: auto, in room, outdoor, night. Brightness select. Pattern selection: camera, video, self-timer. Resolution : from 320×240 to 2048 ×1228. Find it: > Gallery> tap the picture for edit Use the photo editor to edit photos and images stored on your phone, or create new drawings or illustrations.
  • Page 49 To get the clearest videos, wipe the lens clean with a dry cloth before you record a video. > Find it: Camcorder To record the video, tap Record. To stop the video, tap Done. Then: • To save the video, tap Save. •...

  • Page 50: Music

    See ―Content Copyright‖ in your legal and safety information. Motorola Phone Tools software includes a PC modem application that makes it easy to use your phone as a modem, and to set up a USB cable connection without first...

  • Page 51: Bit Rate

    On your computer: 1. Use the ―My Computer‖ window to find ―Removable Disk‖. 2. Click on the ―Removable Disk‖ icon to access the memory card. 3. To copy music files between your computer and phone, drag and drop into the music files folder. 4.
  • Page 52 Find it > Music To play music files, tap Playlist, then tap the file you want to play. Tip: to add or delete files in the playlist. The music player displays the name, playing time, and length of the song that is playing. Tap: To play and to pause.

  • Page 53: Fm Radio

    Find it: > FM Radio To go to a preset station, tap following To manually adjust the channel by 0.1MHz. , To find the last, or next channel. ，To edit and store the channel. To play the channel. To adjust the volume. To change mode between speaker and microphone.
  • Page 54 Find it: > Browser Note: If you are unable to establish a network connection with the browser, contact your service provider. Pull down the scroll bar to scroll through a text page or option list. Tap an option to select it. Tap at any time to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 55 to open the browser options: Options Go to input the web address Bookmarks Show the saved bookmarks Windows Show the opened windows To select and add bookmark bookmark History to check the browser history Find on To search items in current webpage page quickly.

  • Page 56: Connection

    You may set the connection for your phone through WLAN, Bluetooth to exchange data with other devices. 1. Tap , tap settings. 2. Tap Network. 3. Select the mode and tap to active the mode. 4. Tap To connect with a new device, you need to pair with it.
  • Page 57 a device and tap Bond. 6 If necessary, tap Yes, OK or enter the device passkey (such as 0000) to connect to the device. When the device is connected, the Bluetooth indicator appears in the home screen. Tip: For specific information about a device, check the instructions that came with it.
  • Page 58 from a paired device, simply turn the device off. To manually disconnect your phone from a paired device, to Remove Device. You can use a Bluetooth connection to send a media file, contact, datebook event, or Web shortcut from your phone to a computer or other device.
  • Page 59 Bluetooth indicator in the status bar when there is a Bluetooth connection. If you do not see the Bluetooth indicator in the status bar, turn on your phone’s Bluetooth feature. 1 Tap > Bluetooth > On (Discoverable). Place your phone near the device, and send the file from the device.
  • Page 60 legal advisor.
  • Page 61 Mass Storage for synchronization and file transfer or select Modem to use as a modem. Note: Motorola Original USB data cables and supporting software are sold separately. Check your computer or hand-held device to determine the type of cable you need.

  • Page 62: Cable Connections

    Note: Memory cards are optional. Using a cable connection, you can connect to your computer to access your phone’s memory card. Note: When your phone is connected to a computer and is being used for mass storage, it cannot be used for anything else, including making emergency calls.
  • Page 63 See your PC modem feature for details of how to use it. Note: Motorola Phone Tools software includes a PC modem that makes it easy to use your phone as a modem, and to set up a USB cable connection without...

  • Page 64: Memory Card

    Find it: > Settings > Phone storage Note: Do not remove your memory card while your phone is using it or writing files on it. To copy or move a file from your phone to your memory card, highlight it in the list and tap >...
  • Page 65 Find it: > Calendar, tap the day, tap , then tap New Event. Tap in a field to enter event details. Pull down the scroll bar to see additional fields. When you’re done, tap Done. You’ll need to create an event to use the reminder Note: alarm.
  • Page 66 Find it: > Alarm To set an alarm, tap the check box e beside an alarm to activate it. A check mark indicates that the alarm is activated. Tap the time, then to to set the alarm time. Set the desired time, then tap OK to store it. Tap Snooze to set the snooze period.
  • Page 67 • bcr – Stores your business card images that you take if you enable the option in BCR (Business Card Recognization). • Camcorder – Stores the videos that you take. • Camera– Stores pictures that you take. • Contacts backup– Stores you backup contacts if you do the backup in phonebook.
  • Page 68 This application can allow you to manage and read your ebook like TXT files. Just place your txt file in the sdcard, and then launch this application to open the ebook. You can set the background color, font size in this application.

  • Page 69: Tools

    Find it: > Calculator , Tap Advanced for scientific calculation. Find it: > Business This application is an android based business card recognization tool, which can use the camera to take the photo and auto recognize the information contains in the business card.
  • Page 70 input.  Ehnance to enhance the feature.  Trim to auto the trim of campage.  Rotate to rotate the campage direction  Camera to go to the camera mode Tap Power On key, tap to select the Set Tag, Share , Delete features for each Campage.
  • Page 71 Find it: > Hexin Stock. This is one of the best mobile stock tools which can provide you the latest and most authoritative stock information for your investment. Find it: > SHOP4APPS. The SHOP4APPS is a business service that provides Tools, Games, MOTOPICKS, Entertainments &...
  • Page 72 Find it: > Use this feature to get directions to a location. Select a city to get started.

  • Page 73: Others

    Your phone’s four-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234. The six-digit security code is originally set to 000000. If your service provider didn’t change these codes, you should change them: Find it: > Settings > Security & location > Change Phone lock code.
  • Page 74 If you have questions or need assistance, 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),...
  • Page 75 Water can get into the phone’s circuits, 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. • Don’t allow the battery to touch metal objects. If metal objects, such as jewelry, stay in prolonged contact with the battery contact points, the battery could become very hot.
  • Page 76 • Remove the battery and inspect it to confirm that it has a ―Motorola Original‖ hologram; • If there is no hologram, the battery is not a Motorola battery; • If there is a hologram, replace the battery and retry charging •...

  • Page 77: Battery Charging

    • New batteries are not fully charged. • New batteries or batteries stored for a long time may take more time to charge. • Motorola batteries and charging systems have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. Driving Precautions Responsible and safe driving is your primary responsibility when behind the wheel of a vehicle.

  • Page 78: Caution About High Volume Usage

    • End your call or other task if you cannot concentrate on driving. Remember to follow the ―Smart Practices While Driving‖ in this guide and at www.motorola.com/callsmart (in English only). Seizures/Blackouts Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when playing videos or games.

  • Page 79: Repetitive Motion

    For more information about hearing, see our Web site at direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/nss/AcousticSafety.asp English only). Repetitive Motion When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys or...

  • Page 80: Glass Parts

    Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass. This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by a qualified service center.
  • Page 81 Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device in a fire. Your battery or mobile device may require recycling in accordance with local laws. Contact your local regulatory authorities for more information. Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device with your household waste.
  • Page 82 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body when transmitting. • Using accessories not supplied or approved by Motorola may cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. For a list of Motorola-supplied or approved accessories, visit our Web site at: www.motorola.com.
  • Page 83 pacemaker or defibrillator, consult your physician before using this mobile device. Persons with implantable medical devices should observe the following precautions: • ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimeters (8 inches) from the implantable medical device when the mobile device is turned ON.
  • Page 84 0.989 W/kg. Body-worn measurements can differ, depending upon available accessories and regulatory requirements. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.

  • Page 85: Information From The World Health Organization

    Source: WHO Fact Sheet 193 http://www.who.int/peh-emf Further information: European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with: • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives...
  • Page 86 Applicable products bear the FCC logo, and/or an FCC ID in the format FCC ID:xxxxxx on the product label. Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 87 Additionally, if you use applications that require location-based information (e.g. driving directions), such applications transmit location-based information. This location-based information may be shared with third parties, including your wireless service provider, applications providers, Motorola, and other third parties providing services. Navigation...

  • Page 88: Smart Practices While Driving

    If you choose to use your mobile device while driving, remember the following tips: • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial, redial and voice dial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road.
  • Page 89 the road. If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you. • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
  • Page 90 Lock your device’s keypad where this feature is available. • Keep software up to date—If Motorola or a software/application vendor releases a patch or software fix for your mobile device that updates the device’s security, install it as soon as possible.
  • Page 91 Motorola at privacy@motorola.com, or contact your service provider. Use & Care To care for your Motorola mobile device, please observe the following: liquids Don’t expose your mobile device to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other liquids.
  • Page 92 Avoid temperatures below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/113° F. microwaves Don’t try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. dust and dirt Don’t expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, sand, food, or other inappropriate materials. cleaning solutions To clean your mobile device, use only a dry soft cloth.

  • Page 93: Software Copyright Notice

    Alternatively, you may return unwanted mobile devices and electrical accessories to any Motorola Approved Service Center in your region. Details of Motorola approved national recycling schemes, and further information on Motorola recycling activities can be found at: www.motorola.com/recycling...

  • Page 94: Content Copyright

    For instructions on how to obtain a copy of any source code being made publicly available by Motorola related to software used in this Motorola mobile device, you may send your request in writing to the address below. Please make sure that the request includes the model number and the software version number.
  • Page 95 To view additional information regarding licenses, acknowledgments and required copyright notices for open source packages used in this Motorola mobile device, please press > > Legal information. In addition, this Motorola device may include self-contained applications that present supplemental notices for open source packages...
  • Page 96 Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation.
  • Page 97 Caution: Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Motorola, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Manual Number: 68XXXXX360...

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