Motorola 120c Manual

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Getting Started 
Receiving a Call
To receive a call, your phone must be turned on and have a 
network connection with adequate signal strength. If your phone 
is locked, you must unlock the phone to answer the call.
When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and 
displays an incoming call message.
Displaying Your Phone Number
From the idle display:
PressTo
N or ANSWER (+)answer the call
PressTo
M #see your phone number
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About Your  Phone
See page 1 for a diagram of your phone that describes basic 
phone components.
Display
The top section of the display shows phone status indicators. The 
following illustration shows some of the common indicators that 
you may see at the top of the display when using your phone.
Messages, phone numbers, and menu options appear in the 
middle of the display. Text labels at the bottom corners of the 
display show the current soft key functions. A 
M (menu) indicator 
in the bottom center of the display indicates that you can open 
the main menu or a feature sub-menu to see more options. For 
more information about the soft key and menu key labels, see 
ÒUsing the MenuÓ on page 34.
Some of the phone functions described in this guide must be 
performed from the idle display. The term 
idle display refers to 
the standard display that you see when your phone is on and 
ready to use, when you are 
not on a call or using the menu 
system.
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About Your Phone 
Ê Signal Strength Indicator  Shows the strength of your 
phoneÕs connection with the network.
You cannot send or receive calls when the Òno signalÓ indicator 
is displayed.
Ë In Use Indicator  Appears when a call is in progress.
Ì Roam Indicator  Appears when your phone uses another 
network system outside your home network. When you leave 
your home network area, your phone
 roams or seeks another 
network.
Í Message Waiting Indicator  Appears when 
your phone receives a text message.
Î Voice Message Waiting Indicator  Appears 
when you receive a voicemail message. Strong 
5 4 3 2 1 j No signal
12:00amÐÏ
ÒËÌÍ
Î
Ñ
ÓÊ
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24Ï Battery Level Indicator  Shows the amount of charge left 
in your battery. The more segments visible, the greater the 
charge.
Recharge your battery as soon as possible when you see the 
Low Battery warning message.
Ð Clock  Shows the current time. The clock is 
available only when your phone is operating in digital 
mode.
Ñ Menu Indicator  Indicates that you can press 
M to open 
a menu. See ÒUsing the MenuÓ on page 34.
Ò Digital (
F) or Analog (I) Signal Indicator  Shows 
whether you are receiving a digital or analog signal.
Ó Alert Setting Indicator  Shows the current selected alert. 
The default alert setting is a ringer.
Changing the Zoom Setting
You can set your phoneÕs display to show either three lines or 
two lines of text plus soft key labels. Three lines of text display 
more information, while two lines increase text size.High 
E D C B Empty
w Loud ringx Soft ring
y Vibrateu Ring and vibrate
t Silent  
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About Your Phone 
To change the display view, press M once, then press and 
hold 
M again within two seconds of the Þrst press.
You can also adjust the zoom setting from the menu. See the 
ÒZoomÓ item on page 52.
Volume Keys
Use the upper and lower volume keys to adjust your phoneÕs 
earpiece and ringer volume. The volume keys are located on the 
left side of the phone.
You can also use the volume keys to scroll up or down through 
menus and lists.
To change keypad volume, see ÒSelect a Ring/Vibration for a 
SpeciÞc EventÓ on page 81.
Battery Use
Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal 
objects to contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.
To maximize your batteryÕs performance:
¥ Always use Motorola approved batteries and battery 
chargers. The phone warranty does not cover damage 
When PressTo
During a call volume keys increase or decrease 
earpiece speaker volume
From the idle 
displayvolume keys increase or decrease ringer 
volume
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26caused from using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery 
chargers.
¥ New batteries or batteries that have been stored for long 
periods of time may require a longer charge time.
¥ Maintain the battery at or near room temperature when 
charging.
¥ Do not expose batteries to temperatures below -10¡C 
(14¡F) or above 45¡C (113¡F). Always take your phone with 
you when you leave your vehicle.
¥ When you do not intend to use a battery for a while, store it 
uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator.
¥ Over extended periods of time, batteries gradually wear 
down and require longer charging times. This is normal. If 
you charge your battery regularly and notice a decrease in 
talk time or an increase in charging time, then it is probably 
time to purchase a new battery.
¥ The more you talk on the phone or use phone features (like 
sending text messages), the less standby time your battery 
has.
The rechargeable batteries that power this product 
must be disposed of properly and may need to be 
recycled. Refer to your batteryÕs label for battery type. 
Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal methods. 
Never dispose of batteries in a Þre because they may explode.
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Sending and Receiving 
Calls
For basic instructions on how to send a call, end a call, and 
receive a call, see page 20 of the ÒGetting StartedÓ section.
Redialing a Number
If you hear an ordinary busy signal, the phone number you dialed 
is busy.
Using Automatic  Redial
If the network is busy, you hear a fast busy signal, and your 
phone displays the message 
Call Failed.
With automatic redial, your phone repeats the call attempt over 
the next four minutes.
When the call goes through, your phone rings or vibrates once, 
displays 
Redial Successful, and then connects the call 
automatically.
You must activate automatic redial in order to use the feature. 
See the ÒAuto RedialÓ item on page 52.
PressTo
1
O hang up
2N  redial the busy number
PressTo
N or RETRY (+)activate automatic redial
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Caller ID
The calling line identification (caller ID) feature lets 
you see who is calling before you answer.
¥ If the callerÕs name is stored in your phonebook, the phone 
automatically displays the name. Otherwise, the phone 
displays the callerÕs phone number.
¥ If caller ID information is not available, your phone displays 
the message 
Incoming Call.
Dialing an Emergency Number When 
the Phone is Locked
Your service provider may program one or more emergency 
phone numbers that you can call even if your phone is locked or 
restricted.
When you see 
Enter Unlock Code in the display:
Dialing With Speed Dial
The speed dial feature lets you dial any phonebook entry with a 
minimal number of keypresses.
PressTo
1
keypad keys dial the emergency number (such as 
911)
2N  call the emergency number
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Sending and Receiving Calls 
Whenever you store an entry in your phonebook, the entry is 
assigned a unique speed dial number. If you know the speed dial 
number for the phonebook entry you want to call, you can use 
the speed dial feature.
To make an entry in the phonebook or view an existing entryÕs 
speed dial number, see ÒStoring a Phonebook EntryÓ on 
page 56.
Dialing With One-Touch Dial
You can call phonebook entries 2 through 9 with the push of a 
single key. Just press and hold the one-digit speed dial number 
for one second.
It is recommended that you reserve location 1 in the phonebook 
for storing your voicemail number. In many cases, your service 
provider has already stored your voicemail number in location 1. 
PressTo
1
keypad keys enter the one-, two-, or three-digit 
speed dial number for the entry you 
want to dial
2#  submit the number
3N  call the entry
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30If your voicemail number is not accessible by pressing and 
holding the 
1 key, complete the following steps:
To store entries in locations 2 through 9 in the phonebook, see 
ÒStoring a Phonebook EntryÓ on page 56.
Additional Dialing Features
In addition to pressing numbers on your keypad, you can insert 
numbers or characters and send calls in a variety of ways.
While dialing (with digits visible in the display):  
Do ThisTo
1
Store your voicemail number in 
phonebook location number 1 
(see ÒStoring a Phonebook 
EntryÓ on page 56)enable the 1 key 
voicemail shortcut
2Complete the instructions for 
ÒStoring Your Voicemail  NumberÓ 
on page 64enable voicemail soft 
key and menu 
shortcuts
Do This To
Press M
> Attach Number
attach a number from the phonebook 
or recent calls list to the end of the 
digits you entered
Press 
M
> Send Message
create a text message addressed to 
the number entered
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