Motorola T2688 GSM 900/GSM 1800 System User’ s Manual
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Quick Start Simply follow the steps below to make your first call: Œ Install the SIM card. Locate the SIM card socket in the back of the phone. Follow the steps below to install the SIM card. The metal contact of the SIM card can easily be damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card when you handle and install. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card socket. Make sure the metal contact faces down when you insert. Make sure the SIM card is held properly.
• Install the battery. Place the bottom end of the battery on the handset. Hold down the top side of the battery. You will hear a click when the battery is secured. Ž Charge the battery. This side up Insert the travel charger connector into the battery-charging socket at the bottom of the handset. Make sure you insert the connector in the right direction.
It takes about 160 minutes for the travel charger to fully charge the new battery. On the LCD display, the battery strength bars will flash until the battery is full. When you start charging the battery in standby mode, the battery strength bars will start to flash a few seconds after you plug in the phone, indicating that the battery charging has started. Use only genuine authorized Motorola batteries, battery charger and accessories to ensure the proper function of your phone and battery life.
Table of Contents SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................... VII YOUR HANDSET.................................................................................... 1 CHAPTER 1: BASIC OPERATION ........................................................... 9 1.1 TURN ON THE PHONE POWER ............................................................ 9 1.2 TURN OFF THE PHONE POWER .......................................................... 9 1.3 MAKE A CALL ................
* Join..............................................................................................14 * Private..........................................................................................14 * Messages .........................................................................................14 Phone Book .........................................................................................14 2.13 KEY LOCK .................................................................................
Language (2-5-3).............................................................................24 Settings (2-6) ......................................................................................24 Route Center (2-6-1)........................................................................24 Valid Period (2-6-2)..........................................................................24 Voice Mail (2-6-3) ............................................................................24 Reply Path (2-6-4) ...
Charge Unit (3-4-3-2)...................................................................32 Cost Limit (3-4-4) ...........................................................................32 Line in Use (3-5)..................................................................................32 Next Call (3-6).....................................................................................33 Voice (3-6-1) ...................................................................................33 Data (3-6-2) ......
SIM Lock (6-4) ....................................................................................39 Set Status (6-4-1) ............................................................................39 Change Code (6-4-2) .......................................................................39 User Group (6-5) .................................................................................40 Preset (6-5-1)..................................................................................40 On (6-5-2)........
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Safety Information IMPORTANT For the efficient and safe operation of your wireless handheld portable telephone, observe these guidelines. Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. European and International agencies have set standards and recommendations for the protection of public exposure to RF electromagnetic energy.
at higher power level than otherwise needed. Batteries All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touches exposed terminals. The material may complete electrical circuit and become quite hot. To protect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse or other container with metal objects.
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Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Your Handset Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola wireless communications from a global leader in communications technology! We are pleased you have chosen the Motorola ® Talkabout cellular phone to keep you connected with ease. All Motorola phones are designed and manufactured to meet Motorola’ s rigorous specifications and world-class quality standards.
Front View Antenna Earpiece Volume adjustment key LCD display Selection key Power On/Off key Send key Clear key Alphanumeric key Microphone *For a detailed description of the function of each key, please refer to page 5. Side View Volume adjustment key *Under standby mode, you can press the volume adjustment key to browse the Phone Book entries directly.
Bottom View Data transmission & car kit connector Battery charging socket *The data transmission & car kit connector can be used to connect the optional data service cable and hands-free kit.
The LCD Display There are several icons often shown on the LCD display: The table below describes the meaning of each icon: Signal Strength Roaming The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. When your phone is not used under your home network, this icon will appear. Short Message This icon will show on the screen when short message is received by the phone. When the message storage memory is full, this icon will flash. Line in use Display the current line in use.
Keys The keys on your handset can be divided into two categories: Function keys and Alphanumeric keys. There are two ways to press these keys. In the sections below, “long press” means “pressing and holding the key for about 2 seconds”, while “press”means “pressing and releasing the key immediately”. In standby mode, when you press a key on the keypad, the back light will be turned on automatically. If you want to turn off the back light, please refer to page 34 for details.
Alphanumeric Keys There are a total of 12 alphanumeric keys on the keypad. If you type a wrong character, you can press key to erase. There are a total of 12 alphanumeric keys on the keypad. You can use these keys to key in numbers and letters. If you type a wrong letter, you can move the cursor to the letter by pressing key, then key to erase it. You can long press the key to display a capital letter.
For example, if you want to enter “Mary”: 1. Press key until “M”displays on the screen. 2. Long press key, then press key several times until “a”appears on the screen. 3. Long press key, then press key several times until “r”appears on the screen. 4. Long press key, then press key several times until “y”appears on key to confirm. the screen.
After a valid combination of phonetic symbols is entered, you can press key and all possible candidates will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. You can press key to select the one you want and press to input that letter. After you input a character successfully, if there are context-related characters that can appear after the character you just entered, they will appear at the key to select and key to enter. bottom of the screen.
Chapter 1: Basic Operation 1.1 Turn On the Phone Power Long press key for a few seconds to turn on the phone power and enter standby mode. 1.2 Turn Off the Phone Power Long press 1.3 key for a few seconds to turn off the phone power. Make a Call Œ Long press key for a few seconds to switch your phone on. • Enter your PIN and press Ž After the PIN is accepted, your phone will start searching for the key. designated network automatically.
1.5 Answer a Call When the phone rings or vibrates, the screen will display the name or the number of the caller (If your network service provider supports such function). The name displayed depends on the data in the Phone Book. Press key to answer a call. There are three answering mode options for you to answer your calls. Please refer to page 34 for details. 1.
Chapter 2: Basic Call Functions 2.1 One-Touch Dialing There are two ways for you to do one-touch dialing while in standby mode: ♦ You can long press key. The last number you dialed will be dialed again automatically. ♦ You can use the first 9 records saved in the Phone Book by pressing the location of the desired number. For instance, if the number is saved in the Phone Book at the location of 5, long press 5 key to initiate the call. 2.
2.6 Abbreviated Call Key in a number (1 to 99) which locates the desired phone number in the key. When the desired phone number Phone Book memory, then press appears, press key to dial it. 2.7 Phone Book Shortcut Under standby mode, you can press the volume adjustment keys to enter the key to select and press Phone Book and browse the entries. You can press key to dial. You can also find a Phone Book record by typing the first letter of its name.
♦ ♦ Press 1 and Press 2 and call. key to end the active call and connect the waiting call. key to hold on the active call and connect to the waiting 2.11 Dial Extension Number After you key in the telephone number, long press key for a second, then ”P” will display on the LCD screen. Enter the extension number and press key to make the call. 2.12 Call Options When you are on a telephone call, you can press options.
* Join This function can let you make a conference call. * Private During a conference call, you can use this function to talk privately with one participant. * Messages You can read or write messages under this function. Please refer to page 21 for details. Phone Book You can access your Phone Book by selecting this item. For details on how to use the Phone Book, please refer to page 17. 2.
Chapter 3: Menu Options Your mobile phone provides many extra options for you to select. The following sections describe the options in the menu and their function respectively. There are two ways to access the menu options: Normal Access In standby mode, press key to enter the main screen. ♦ Press ♦ press key to select and enter. Select the desired function with and press to confirm. Press key several times to return to standby mode.
Shortcut Access After you enter the main screen, key in the function codes listed behind each function item in the following sections. With this shortcut, you can reach your desired function instantly. For example, when you want to change the language setting (The function code for “Language”setting is 4-5): ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ key to enter the main screen. Press Press 4 (go to “Phone Setting”) then press key. Press 5 (go to “Language”). The options of the “Language” function item will be displayed ♦ automatically.
3.1 Phone Book (1) Phone Book menu allows you to set up your own phone book. You can add or delete the records anytime you want. In addition, you are able to choose to save the records either in SIM card memory or phone memory. You can also search the last number you dialed, the last number you received, and the last number you missed through this Phone Book function. The following is the structure and details of this directory.
♦ Dialed (1-1-4-1) Deletes the record of last dialed calls. After you press key to enter this item, “Delete All” will appear on the screen. Press key to delete the record. You can also press key to cancel. ♦ Received (1-1-4-2) Deletes the record of last received calls. After you press key to enter this item, “Delete All” will appear on the screen. Press key to delete the record. You can also press key to cancel. ♦ Missed (1-1-4-3) Deletes the record of last missed calls.
Find Record (1-2) You can search the saved record by entering the name of the receiver. You can also choose to dial, edit, delete or save that number in another location. After entering this item, you will be prompted to enter the name of the receiver. You can key in the name with the alphanumeric keys then press key. When completed, the corresponding location, telephone number and name will appear on the screen. You can also find a Phone Book record by typing the first letter of its name.
Delete (1-4) You can erase records that are no longer needed here. After you enter this item, you can press key to display the options below. You can press key to enter each option: By Name (1-4-1) You can delete the records in the Phone Book by name. After you enter this item, press key, and the screen will ask you to enter the name of the record. After you key in the name of the record and you wish to delete, the record will display on the screen. Press this record will be erased.
3.2 Messages (2) You have to subscribe to your network service provider before you can use the message functions described below. For details, please consult your network service provider. Inbox (2-1) If a new text message is received, icon appears on the screen. Please enter this function to read the new message. If there is no new message, “No Messages” will appear on the screen. If you have new messages, you can first press key to browse the messages and then press to read.
Use Number Display and use the phone number in the message. Press key to enter this item. If there are more than one number in a message, the phone will display all numbers captured. Choose a number with key then press key, and the following options will appear on the screen: Send: press key to dial that number. Save: press key, then enter the name for that number. Finally, press key to save the number to Phone Book. New Message (2-2) You can write short messages with this function.
Send Send the message selected. Press key to enter this item and enter the receiver’ s phone number, or press key twice to use the number in Phone Book. When completed, press key to confirm and send. Use Number Display and use the phone number in the message. Press key to enter this item. If there are more than one number in a message, the phone will display all numbers captured.
Language (2-5-3) You can choose the language used to display the broadcast message. After you press key to enter this item, the options will display on the screen. Press to confirm. key to choose the language you want and press key Settings (2-6) This menu item includes several options to adjust the message settings. Press key and the following options will display on the screen: Route Center (2-6-1) This function stores the phone number of the message center for sending your text messages.
Notification (2-6-5) If you activate this function, your network will send you a delivery report. Press press key and then use the key to confirm. key to select “On” or “Off”. Finally, Alert Beep (2-6-6) If you activate the alert beep function, it will alert you when you receive a short message. Press press key and then use the key to confirm. key to select “On” or “Off”. Finally, Format (2-6-7) You can ask the network to convert your text message into different formats.
3.3 Call Services (3) Call Services provide several options to manage your calls. The call functions below are only available if you have subscribed to your network service provider. Call Divert (3-1) You can select several call diverting modes here. When you don’ t need a certain divert mode any more, you can deactivate it individually. Divert Voice (3-1-1) You can send your voice calls to another designated phone number.
designated phone number. Press key to display the following options: Activate: after you press key to enter this function, you will be prompted to enter the number to divert to and a no reply time (in seconds). When you finish entering the data, press key to activate the function. Cancel: press key to cancel the function. Status: press key, and the status of this function will appear on the screen.
Divert Fax (3-1-7) Divert all fax calls to the number designated. Press key to display the following options: Activate: after you press key to enter this function, you will be prompted to enter the number to divert to. When you finish key to activate the function. entering the number, press Cancel: press key to cancel the function. Status: press key, and the status of this function will appear on the screen. Cancel All (3-1-8) You can cancel all call divert functions here.
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Int Exc Home (3-2-3) Bar outgoing international calls except calls that are connected to home network. Activate: after you press key to enter this function, you will be prompted to enter the password provided by your network service provider. When you finish entering the password, press key to activate the function. key to cancel the function. Cancel: press Status: press key, and the status of this function will appear on the screen. All Incoming (3-2-4) Bar all incoming calls.
Call Waiting (3-3) This function is only available when you have subscribed to your network provider. An incoming call number and a call-waiting message will appear when a new incoming call is directed to your phone when you are on another call. You can activate or deactivate this function by checking the status here. Activate (3-3-1) Activate call waiting function. Press key to activate this function. Cancel (3-3-2) Cancel call waiting function. Press key to deactivate this function.
screen (Network support required). ♦ Clear Cost (3-4-2-3) Press ♦ key to clear the call cost data (PIN 2 is required). Clear Time (3-4-2-4) Press key to clear the call duration data. Call Rate (3-4-3) ♦ Currency (3-4-3-1) key to enter a preferred currency base to calculate the Press cost of your calls (PIN 2 is required). ♦ Charge Unit (3-4-3-2) Press key to enter the unit price to calculate the cost (PIN 2 is required).
Next Call (3-6) Your handset can receive voice, data and fax calls. Depending on your network service provider, you may have to select among the voice, data and fax calls under this option before you can receive them correctly. This scenario only applies to one number scheme network service providers (i.e., the voice, data and fax calls are all transmitted via a single telephone number. Consult your network service provider to decide if you need to do such setting.
3.4 Phone Setting (4) Under this menu you can select to customize the way in which your phone works. Back Light (4-1) You can adjust the brightness of the LCD back light here. Press key to enter and press key to select the brightness level of the LCD back light. The more bars displayed, the lighter LCD back light becomes. Finally, press key to confirm. Auto Redial (4-2) There are two ways to redial a call. ♦ Automatic: redials the number continuously.
Language (4-5) You can choose the language used to display the information. After you press key to enter this item, press and press key to confirm. key to select the language Time Alert (4-6) Your phone will beep once a minute when you make a call after you initiate this function. Press press key to enter this function and use key to confirm. key to select “On”or “Off”, then Restore (4-7) Reset all settings to default setting.
Animation 1 (4-8-3) Press key to select this mode. If no incoming call is received and you leave the keypad untouched for about 20-30 seconds under standby status, Animation 1 will be displayed on the LCD screen. The display will be switched to the default mode if there is an incoming call received by the phone or when you touch any key on the keypad. Animation 2 (4-8-4) Press key to select this mode.
confirm. 1800MHz (5-3-2) Connect your handset to a GSM 1800 network system. After you enter this function by pressing key, press confirm. key again to Automatic (5-3-3) After you choose this item, the phone will detect the network environment and select an appropriate network system automatically. After you enter this function by pressing key, press key again to confirm. 3.6 Security (6) The security functions can help prevent your phone and SIM card from being used by an unauthorized person.
Change Code (6-2) PIN Code (6-2-1) You can change your PIN here. You need to activate the PIN function as described in 6-1-1 before changing your PIN. First, enter the original PIN and press key. Then enter the new PIN and press key. Finally, enter the new PIN again and press key to confirm. PIN2 (6-2-2) You can change PIN 2 the same way as described in 6-2-1. Phone Code (6-2-3) You can change your phone code the same way described in 6-2-1.
SIM Lock (6-4) With this function, you can help prevent unauthorized usage of the handset with unknown SIM cards. After you set this function ON, if the SIM card in your handset is not the one used to enable this function, you will be prompted to enter the unlock code when you power on your handset. If the unlock code entered is correct, the handset will recognize the SIM card automatically.
User Group (6-5) The user group function is a network service which specifies (or limits) the numbers you can call or receive from. Network and subscription dependent feature. Not available in all areas. After you enter this function by pressing appear on the screen. You can use key, the following options will key to scroll each function: Preset (6-5-1) Use the default user group specified by your network service provider. Press key to choose this function.
Keypad Tone (7-3) This setting determines whether keypad tones will be sounded. After you enter this item, press Finally, press key to confirm. key to choose from “On” or “Off”. Alarm Type (7-4) You can set the alarm type here. After you enter this item, press key to choose the alarm type to be key to confirm. used. Finally, press 3.8 Tools (8) This sub-menu allows you to set alarm, current time or jot down notes as a reminder for your important matters.
When a date is selected, you can press key to enter its options. View Day (8-3-1) View the notes for current selected date. After you finish reading the notes, you can press key to enter and edit, delete the note or forward the note to another date. Make Note (8-3-2) After entering this item, you can first jot down the notes, then press key to confirm. You will be prompted to enter the date for this note. When finished, “Set Alarm?” will display on the screen.
Calculator (8-4) This function allows you to use your handset as a handy calculator. Press key to enter this function and a cursor will appear on the upper left corner of the LCD screen. Enter numbers by pressing numeric keys. To enter arithmetic symbols, press key according the chart below: Key Number/Function Key Number/Function 1 Display result 2 Move the cursor 3 Pressed once + + 4 Pressed twice - 5 Pressed 3 times * 6 Pressed 4 times / 7 Pressed once .
Chapter 4: Menu Structure Map Please refer to the Menu Structure Map below to access each function item quickly and easily: Tools Audio Setting 8-1 Set Alarm 8-2 Set Time 8-3 Calendar 8-4 Calculator 7-1 Ring Volume 7-2 Ring Typel 7-3 Keypad Tone 7-4 Alarm Type Messages Security 6-1 Code Status 6-2 Change Code 6-3 Fixed Dial Phone Book 1-1 Last Number 1-2 Find Record 1-3 Add Record 1-4 Delete 1-5 Memory 1-6 Own Number Press to start 6-4 SIM Lock 6-5 User Group 2-1 In Box 2-2 New Message 2-3 Outbox
Chapter 5: Care and Maintenance Notice the following to help ensure the proper usage and the life of your mobile phone: ♦ Keep your mobile phone and its accessories out of small children’ s reach. ♦ Keep your phone set dry. Use your phone at a normal temperature. Temperature higher than 55°C or lower than -20°C (higher than 131°F or lower than -4°F) may cause damage to your handset. ♦ Do not use or store your phone in dusty or dirty areas if possible. ♦ Do not disassemble the phone.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting When you encounter problems while using your mobile phone, please refer to the following table to solve the problem. If problem persists, please contact your dealer immediately for service. Problems Possible cause Poor signal 1. You are using your mobile phone reception in a location (e.g. in the basement or building) where signal is weak. How to solve the problem Move to a location where signal can be received properly. 2.
Unable to 1. SIM card is invalid. Contact your network connect to service provider. the network 2. You are away from the GSM Check the service area service area. with your network service provider. 3. Poor signal. Move your location to another place where signal can be received properly. Unable to Your network service provider doesn’t Contact your network send support such service. service provider. message Unable to You have enabled fixed dial function. Cancel fixed dial function.
Pocket User’ s Guide Cut along the dotted line " Abbreviated call Mute Long press ”1”(~9) to dial the While talking, press key to number stored in location enter the menu and choose ”1”(~9). “Mute”. Last number redial Incoming call waiting Press and key to reject Long press key. the call. Redial the last 10 numbers and key to end Press key and choose the Press number you want with selection current call and connect to the key, then press key to dial. waiting call.
Menu Structure Map Tools Audio Setting 8-1 Set Alarm 8-2 Set Time 8-3 Calendar 8-4 Calculator 7-1 Ring Volume 7-2 Ring Typel 7-3 Keypad Tone 7-4 Alarm Type Messages Security 6-1 Code Status 6-2 Change Code 6-3 Fixed Dial 6-4 SIM Lock 6-5 User Group Phone Book 1-1 Last Number 1-2 Find Record 1-3 Add Record 1-4 Delete 1-5 Memory 1-6 Own Number Press to start 2-1 In Box 2-2 New Message 2-3 Outbox 2-4 Voice Mail 2-5 Broadcast 2-6 Settings 2-7 Delete All Network 5-1 Automatic 5-2 Manual 5-3 Band Phone