MOTOROKR E8 User’s Guide
HELLOMOTO Introducing your new MOTOROKR™ E8 GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson.
Home Screen Main Menu 1 Service Provider 10:10 10/15/2008 Shortcuts Main Menu 2 Slide down & hold the power key (on the side of your phone) until the display lights up, to turn the phone on. Press the center key s to open the Main Menu. 3 Press the navigation key S up/down/ left/right to scroll to a menu feature. 4 Press the center key s to select it. Music Options Back Note: This is the standard home screen and main menu layout. Your phone’s home screen and main menu may be different.
Motorola, Inc. Consumer Advocacy Office 1307 East Algonquin Road Schaumburg, IL 60196 www.hellomoto.com Note: Do not ship your phone to the above address. If you need to return your phone for repairs, replacement, or warranty service, please contact the Motorola Customer Support Center. Certain mobile phone features are dependent on the capabilities and settings of your service provider’s network.
contents Use and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 EU Conformance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 turn off a call alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 essentials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 recent calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 about this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
personalize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 call times & costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 personal organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 fun & games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 SAR Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use and Care Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: 6 liquids of any kind dust and dirt Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture. If it does get wet, don’t try to accelerate drying with the use of an oven or dryer, as this may damage the phone. Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt, sand, food, or other inappropriate materials. extreme heat or cold cleaning solutions Avoid temperatures below 0°C/32°F or above 45°C/113°F.
European Union Directives Conformance Statement EU Conformance 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 0168 Product Approval Number The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval 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.
essentials This guide uses the following symbols: CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information guide included in the box. symbols This means a feature is network, SIM card, or subscription dependent and may not be available about this guide in all areas. Contact your service This guide shows how to locate a menu feature This means a feature requires an as follows: optional accessory. provider for more information.
Note: You can charge your battery • Important: Motorola mobile devices by connecting a cable from your are designed to work best with phone’s micro-USB port to a USB qualified batteries. If you see a port on a computer. Both your message on your display such as phone and the computer must be turned on, Invalid Battery or Unable to Charge, take the and your computer must have the correct following steps: software drivers installed.
above 45°C (113°F) when charging. battery—particularly when placing it you when you leave your vehicle. inside a pocket, purse, or other • When storing your battery, keep it in a cool, dry place. • It is normal over time for battery life to container with metal objects.
basics display To dial a number from the home screen, press number keys and N. The home screen appears when you turn on the phone. Press the center key s or the Main Menu soft key to open the main menu. Press Shortcuts in the home screen to change Feature Icons Clock Date the alert profile, send a message, change the wallpaper, create a contact, or find a Service Provider 10:10 Bluetooth® device. Press the navigation key S up, down, left, or right in the home screen to open basic features.
Status indicators appear at the top of the home 4 screen: Message Indicator – Shows when you receive a new text or voice message. Other indicators can include: V = email message 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 location information to the network, or Q when location information is turned off. connection.
D = line 1 8 C = line 2 call forward call forward on on Battery Level Indicator – Vertical bars text entry modes Ê “word” mode (see page 14) É “abc” mode (see page 15) È numeric mode (see page 15) Ã symbol mode (see page 15) show the battery charge level. Recharge the battery when your phone shows Low Battery. To change your global text entry settings or languages: text entry Find it: s > @ Settings > Phone Settings > Some features let you enter text.
Set text completion: Set your phone to For example, if you press 7 7 6 4, your complete words based on the characters you display might show: enter. In a text entry screen, press Options > Text Entry > Set Text Prediction > Offer Completions. Your phone shows Æ when text completion is active. Press * to enter Prog & a space. Enter punctuation: In a text entry screen, You can turn text completion on (Æ) or off (Ç). Create Message press and hold * to enter punctuation or ÊÆ other characters.
abc mode Press # in a text entry screen to switch to “abc” text entry mode. Your phone shows É in the display. To enter text, 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 7 one time, your When text completion is activated, your phone tries to guess the rest of the word: • Press s to select the suggested word. • Press S right to enter the suggested word and a space.
volume side select key Press the volume keys The side select key gives to: you another way to do • turn off an incoming call alert • change earpiece or things. For example, when you scroll to a menu item, you can press the side select key to select it (instead of pressing s).
2 Wait for the beep, then say the name of an entry as it appears in your contact list. Your 2 Wait for the beep, then say a command from the list. phone confirms the name and makes the call. voice commands “” or “Dial Number” Say “Dial Number” . Your phone prompts “Send Message To ” you to speak the digits in the phone “Check Calendar” number. Speak the digits. Your phone “Check New Message” confirms the number and makes the call.
voice commands “Set Airplane” “Set Airplane Off” Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on driving. Additionally, the use of wireless devices and their accessories Tip: Press and hold N to see the list of voice commands. may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products.
If you forget other codes: If you forget your security code, SIM PIN code, PIN2 code, or call barring password, contact your service provider. lock & unlock phone You can lock your phone to keep others from using it. To lock or unlock your phone, you need the four-digit unlock code.
customize profiles change alert style settings You can quickly change your phone’s alert style or profile to match your activity or environment. Each profile uses a different set of ringtones or vibrations for incoming calls and other events. The alert profile indicator shows at the top of the home screen. You can change the ringtones that a standard alert style uses to notify you of incoming calls and other events.
4 Press Back to exit and save your changes. To reset the default settings for all alert styles: Note: Profile alert settings also can be set by the theme. When you apply a new theme, you can choose to apply the theme’s alert settings Find it: s > @ Settings > Profiles, press to the current profile. Selecting this option Options > Reset changes the current profile to use the theme create a new profile alert settings.
time & date Your phone can automatically update the time and date. It uses the time and date for the To set the date format in the home screen: Find it: s > @ Settings > Phone Settings > Time & Date > Date Format Calendar.
To delete a theme: Find it: s > @ Settings > Themes, press Options Find it: s > @ Settings > Themes, scroll to the > Edit theme, then press Options > Manage > Delete 1 tab $. Note: You can delete only downloaded themes or custom themes you create. Press S right to select the images 2 Press S down to scroll to Wallpaper, then press s to select it. preview ringtones 3 To preview the ringtones on your phone, and Scroll to the photo you want to use, then press Select.
Press S down to scroll to Wallpaper Layout, To reset the standard settings for a modified then press s to select it. theme: 3 Scroll to Fit-to-Screen, then press Select. Find it: s > @ Settings > Themes > theme, 4 Press Save to save the setting.
The display screensaver appears briefly when the display timeout delay interval is reached. To turn the screensaver on or off: Find it: s > @ Settings > Phone Settings > Display Settings > Screensaver > On or Off Tip: To extend battery life, turn off the screensaver. answer options You can use different ways to answer an incoming call. To turn on or turn off an answer option: Find it: s > @ Settings > Call Settings > In-Call Setup > Answer Options option Any Key Answer Answer by pressing any key.
calls turn off a call alert Press the volume keys on the side of your Find it: s > ~ Office Tools > Recent Calls 1 All Calls, Dialed Calls, Answered Calls, Missed Calls, phone to turn off the ringer before answering or Frequent Calls. a call. 2 recent calls Your phone keeps lists of incoming and outgoing calls, even for calls that didn’t connect. The most recent calls are listed first. Press S left/right to select a call list: Press S up/down to scroll to a phone number.
redial 1 2 caller ID Press N from the home screen to see Calling line identification (caller ID) the Dialed Calls list. shows the phone number for an Scroll to the number you want to call, then press N. If you hear a busy signal and see Call Failed, press N or Retry to redial the number. When the call goes through, your phone shows Connected and connects the call. incoming call.
emergency calls voicemail Your service provider programs one or more Your network stores the voicemail emergency phone numbers, such as 911 or messages you receive. To listen to your 112, that you can call at any time, even when messages, call your voicemail number. your phone is locked or the SIM card is not inserted. Note: Your service provider may include additional information about using this feature. Note: Check with your service provider, as emergency numbers vary by country.
entertainment browser Use your phone’s full HTML browser to surf to your favorite Web sites, upload videos to a video blog, and download files and applications To bookmark the current Web page, press Options > Active Page > Add Bookmark. To go to a bookmarked Web page, press Options > My Bookmarks > bookmark. to your phone. Log on to your Internet-based To change the homepage that appears when email account to check your email on the go.
Find it: s > ; Mobile Internet > Browser 1 Press Options > My Bookmarks. 2 Press S to scroll to the Google bookmark, and press s to select it. 3 Press s to select the Google text entry window. 4 Enter a search topic in the text entry window. 5 Press S down to scroll to the Google Search button, and press s to select it. The browser shows the results of your search. check your email Check your personal Web-based email account (like Hotmail, Gmail, or Yahoo).
messages text messaging To insert another page, press Options > send a message objects on the new page. A message can contain text and Insert > Page. You can enter more text and 2 When you finish the message, press pictures, sounds, or other media Options > Sending Options to set message objects. You can add multiple pages to a options (such as Subject and Priority). message and put text and media objects on 3 each page. You can send a message to other compatible phones or to email addresses.
networks don’t support multimedia messages. Press Yes to send the message. more message & email features To save or cancel the message, press Options > Save to Drafts or Cancel Message. features send a prewritten quick note receive a message When you receive a message, your s > : Messaging > Messages > Templates > Text Templates > quick note, press Options > Send phone plays an alert, and the display shows New Message with the new message indicator U. To read the message, press View.
features features use a multimedia template store message objects Open a multimedia template with Go to a multimedia message page, pre-installed media: then press Options > Store. s > : Messaging > Messages > Templates > create folder Multimedia Templates Create a personal folder to store your read new message or email messages. When your display shows New Message, s > : Messaging > Messages > My Folders, press press Read.
features info services Read subscription-based information services messages: When your display shows New Message, press View.
connections sync file manager You can use several different over-theair connection methods to synchronize information between your phone and a remote server. Manage music and sound files, photos, videos, SyncML Call a SyncML Internet server and synchronize your phone’s contact list and calendar entries with the server. and other files stored on your phone, and on an optional removable microSD memory card. Find it: s > ~ Office Tools > File Manager Select a folder or Memory Card to see its contents.
format memory card You must format a new memory card in order move or copy files between the phone and memory card to use the memory card with your phone. Caution: When you move a file to a new Caution: Formatting a memory card erases all files stored on the memory card. To format an installed memory card: Find it: s > ~ Office Tools > File Manager 1 Press S to scroll to the memory card. 2 Press Options > Memory Card > Format.
cable connections To transfer data between your phone and a computer, insert the micro-USB To use Windows Media Player 11 to sync music files from a computer to your phone: Press s > @ Settings > Connections > USB Settings > Media Synchronization, then connect your phone to port connector plug from a USB cable into your the computer. For more information, see your phone’s micro-USB port. Connect the other end Quick Start Guide. of the cable to the computer.
computer to your phone. The Phone Tools On a PC running Windows XP™ or later: software automatically switches your phone to When file transfer is complete, remove the the proper connection setting required to sync USB cable from your phone and computer. the phone. See the Phone Tools user’s guide for more information.
files, connect with a printer that supports Bluetooth connections to print images, or use your phone as a Bluetooth wireless modem to connect to the Internet. use a Bluetooth headset or handsfree car kit Before you try to connect your phone to a handsfree device for the first time, make For maximum Bluetooth security, you should sure the device is on and ready in pairing or always connect Bluetooth devices in a safe, bonding mode (see the device user’s guide). private environment.
Before you try to copy a file to another device, make sure the receiving device is on and ready in discoverable mode. Also, make sure the device is not busy with another Bluetooth connection. Your phone shows Sending while the file is transferred. When file transfer is complete, the phone shows Send Successful, and prompts you to press OK to continue. 1 On your phone, scroll to the object that you want to copy to the other device.
send a photo to a printer more Bluetooth features You can send a photo to a printer that supports Note: A device is recognized after you connect Bluetooth connections. to it once (see page 39). Note: You can print A4, US Letter, and 4x6 size pages. To print another size, copy the image to features a linked computer and print it from there.
features phone updates switch audio to Bluetooth® Sometimes, we think of ways to make your headset or Bluetooth car kit during phone’s software faster or more efficient after call you’ve purchased your phone. You can find out Press Options > Use Bluetooth. if your phone can be updated at: www.hellomoto.com/update To switch audio back to the phone, press Options > Use Handset. Note: Software updates do not affect your contact list or other personal entries or files.
other features advanced calling To use voice commands for calling, see page 16. features hold a call Press Options > Hold to put all active calls on hold. features speed dial mute a call Press Options > Mute to put all active calls on Your phone can store nine phone numbers mute. that you can call with a single keypress. To call waiting store a speed dial phone number: When you’re on a call, you’ll hear an s > ) Contacts, press Options > Setup > alert if you receive a second call.
features features conference call call barring During a call: Restrict outgoing or incoming calls: Dial next number, press N, press Options > Link Calls s > @ Settings > Call Settings > Call Barring TTY calls transfer a call Set up your phone for use with an During a call: optional TTY device: Dial next number, press N, press Options > Transfer Call s > @ Settings > Phone Settings > TTY Settings > call forwarding Set up call forwarding: TTY change phone line If you have a dual-line-enabled SIM
features contacts fixed dial When you turn on fixed dialing, you can call only numbers stored in the fixed dial list. features set contact save location Note: You must enter your SIM PIN2 code to turn fixed dialing on or off. If you forget your PIN2 code, contact your service provider. Set the default save location for new Turn fixed dialing on or off: stores a copy of the contact name and s > @ Settings > Call Settings > Fixed Dialing > On number on the SIM card.
features features save new contact to default save location copy SIM card contacts to phone memory Note: To set the default save location, Press s > ) Contacts, press Options > Setup > see the previous feature description for Default Save Location > Phone & SIM Card, press Back, set contact save location. To save a new contact to the default save press Options > Import Contacts > SIM Card, press Options > Select All, press Import.
features features add additional phone number or email set ring ID for contact address to contact s > ) Contacts, scroll to the contact, press Options > Edit, press S left/right to select the details tab w, press S up/down to scroll to an empty Number or Email field, press s to select it Note: The Email option isn’t available for contacts stored on the SIM card.
features features set category view set contact list sort order s > ) Contacts, press Options > Filter By s > ) Contacts, press Options > Setup > You can show contacts in a predefined Default Sort Order > First Name or Last Name category (Email, Family, Friends, Work), or contacts create and use private contacts in a category that you create (select Identify one or more contacts as private Create Category). contacts.
features features manage SIM card contacts delete contact(s) s > ) Contacts, press Options > Setup > Delete one or more contacts from your SIM Card Manager contact list: Delete contacts stored on your SIM card, or import contact to the SIM card from phone s > ) Contacts, scroll to the contact, press Options > Delete, press s to select the current memory, or from another location.
features features reset settings delete memory card information Reset default settings for all options except Caution: This option erases all information the unlock code, security code, and lifetime you have entered (including contacts and timer: calendar entries) and content you have s > @ Settings > Phone Settings > Reset > downloaded (including photos and sounds) Reset All Settings stored on your memory card and/or SIM card.
features features call times call cost setup See call timers: Set a credit limit: s > ~ Office Tools > Recent Calls, press s > ~ Office Tools > Recent Calls, press Options > Options > Call Times Call Costs > Call Cost Setup in-call timer data times Show call time information during a See data call timers: call: s > ~ Office Tools > Recent Calls, press Options > s > @ Settings > Call Settings > In-Call Setup > Data Times In-Call Timer call cost See call cost trackers and credit information:
handsfree Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. Discontinue a call if you network features can’t concentrate on driving. Additionally, the network settings use of wireless devices and their accessories See network information and adjust may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. network settings: Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products.
personal organizer features add new calendar event features set alarm s > ~ Office Tools > Calendar, scroll to the day and/or start time, press s, enter event s > ~ Office Tools > Alarm Clock details turn off alarm You can set a music or sound file, voice note, When the display shows an alarm: or video as a calendar event reminder. When To turn off the alarm, press Dismiss or O. alarm type, scroll to the file (or create a new To set an eight-minute delay, press Snooze. file), press Insert.
features features send calendar event to another device notes Send a calendar event to another phone, Write and store notes on your phone: computer, or device: s > ~ Office Tools > Notes s > ~ Office Tools > Calendar > event, record voice note press Options > Share via > Bluetooth or Message manage downloaded files Record a voice note reminder to yourself, or record a phone call in progress: Manage files and applications that you’ve s > < Multimedia > Voice Recorder, press s to downloaded onto
features features calculator manage certificates s > ~ Office Tools > Calculator Enable or disable Internet access currency converter certificates stored on your phone: s > ~ Office Tools > Calculator, press Options > s > @ Settings > Security > Certificates Set Exchange Rate, enter exchange rate, press Set, Certificates are used to verify the identity enter amount, press Options > Convert Currency and security of Web sites when you download files or share information.
features airplane mode Turn off your phone’s calling features in locations where wireless phone use is prohibited. This lets you use the music player and other non-network features while you are on an airplane, without interfering with airplane communications. s > @ Settings > Phone Settings > Airplane Mode > On To reactivate your phone’s calling features, turn off airplane mode.
Specific Absorption Rate Data This model meets international guidelines for exposure to radio waves. SAR Data Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio waves recommended by international guidelines. These guidelines were developed by the independent scientific organization ICNIRP and include safety margins designed to assure the protection of all persons, regardless of age and health.
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE INFORMATION 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: OSS Information MOTOROLA, INC. OSS Management 600 North US Hwy 45 Libertyville, IL 60048 USA The Motorola website opensource.motorola.com also contains information regarding Motorola’s use of open source. Motorola has created the opensource.motorola.
index A Bluetooth indicator 12 call forward indicator 12 abc mode 15 Bluetooth indicator light 1 call forwarding 44 accessories 8, 38, 52 Bluetooth wireless 38 call timers 51 active line indicator 12 bonding.
send contact 49 send 32 I synchronize 35 setup 32 in-call indicator 12 view 48 costs, track 51 email address 46 Incoming Call message 27 emergency number 28 information services 34 Enter Unlock Code international access code 43 D message 18 data call 51 date 22 F delete data 50 file manager 35 delete text 14 filter contacts 48 dial a phone number 45 fixed dial 45 dialed calls 26 forward calls 44 display 2, 11, 24 K keypad 25 keypad volume, adjust 20, 21 L language 49 download fil
M P reminders 49 media playback 20, 21 pairing. See Bluetooth reset settings 50 media volume, adjust 20, 21 wireless return a call 27 memory card 36 passwords.
symbol entry mode 15 V sync 35 vibrate profile 20 synchronize 35 voice commands 16 voice dial 16, 52 T voice note 54 task list 54 text edit 14 voicemail 28 voicemail message text entry 13 text entry mode 15 text message 31 indicator 28 volume 16, 20, 21 volume keys 1, 16 text messaging 31 text templates 32 W theme 22 wallpaper 22 time 22 Web pages 29, 30 timers 51 word text entry mode 14 transfer a call 44 world clock 54 TTY device 44 U unlock application 55 phone 18, 19 SIM card 55 u
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