Motorola I830 User Guide

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Entering TextYou can enter text into your phone using the
traditional method of pressing a key several times
for each character, or by pressing a key once for
each letter while words likely to be the one you
want are chosen from a database. You can also
enter symbols and numbers into a text field.
In screens that require you to enter text, you see
the following icons. These icons tell you which text
input mode you are using:
When you access a screen that requires you to
enter text, you start in the mode last used.
To choose a text input mode:
1At a screen that requires you to enter text, press
m.2Select the text input mode you want to use. A
checkmark appears next to the current mode.
Using Alpha ModePress any key on the keypad to enter the letters,
numbers, and symbols on that key. For example,
to enter the letter Y, press9three times.
Typealetterthenscrolluptomakethatletter
uppercase, or type a letter then scroll down to
make that letter lowercase.
See “Special Function Keys” on page 34 for
more information on adding spaces,
capitalization, and punctuation.Using Word ModeIn Word mode, T9 Text Input analyzes the letters
on the keypad button you press and arranges them
to create words. As you type, T9 Text Input
matches your keystrokes to words in its database
and displays the most commonly used matching
word. You can add you own words to this
database.Entering a Word1Select Word as your text input mode.
2Typeawordbypressingonekeyforeachletter.
For example, to type “test” press8378.
l
Alpha— Press a key several times for each
character.
j
Word— Press a key once for each letter
while words likely to be the one you want are
chosen from a database.
i
Symbols— Enter punctuation and other
symbols.
k
Numeric— Enter numbers. 
						

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The displayed word may change as you type it.
Do not try to correct the word as you go. Type to
the end of the word before editing.
3If the word that appears is not the desired word,
press0to change the word on the display to
the next most likely word in the database.
Repeat until the desired word appears.
If the desired word does not appear, you can add it
to the database.Adding Words to the Database1Select Alpha as your text input mode.
2Type the word using Alpha mode.
3Select Word as your text input mode.
4Press#.
ThewordyoutypedinAlphatextentrymodeis
now in the database.
Note:You cannot store alphanumeric
combinations, such as Y2K.Choosing a LanguageTo change the language of the database:
1At a screen that requires you to enter text, press
m.
2SelectLanguages.3Select the language you want for your database.
Special Function KeysSome of the phone’s keys assume different
functions while in Alpha or Word mode.SpacesPress#for a space.CapitalizationWhen you press and hold the#key, it acts as a
3-way toggle. Press and hold#to make the next
letter typed uppercase (shift), to make all
subsequent letters typed uppercase (caps lock), or
to go back to lowercase letters.
These icons appear in the top row of your display:
When neither of these icons appear, letters typed
are lowercase. Scrolling up after typing a letter
makes that letter uppercase.
Note:Your phone automatically makes the first
letter of a sentence uppercase.m
orX
Shift is on.
n
orW
Caps lock is on. 
						

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Using Numeric Mode
PunctuationPress1or0to insert punctuation. Continue to
press the key to view the list of symbols available
through that key. Pause to select the symbol you
want.
Note:Additional punctuation symbols are
available in Symbols mode.Using Numeric Mode1Select Numeric as your text input mode.
2Press the number buttons on your keypad to
enter numbers.Using Symbols Mode1Select Symbols as your text input mode.
A row of symbols appears along the bottom of
the phone’s display. Scroll right to view the
complete row.
2PressOto select the highlighted symbol. 
						

							36ContactsContacts stores up to 600 numbers or addresses.
Each Contacts entry can store several numbers or
addresses.
InformationstoredinContactsissavedonyour
SIM card.
A Contacts entry contains:
A name — A name is required if you are storing
more than one number or address to the entry;
otherwise, it is optional. Typically, this is the
name of the person whose contact information is
stored in the entry.
Aringtone—Youcanassignaringtoneto
each entry. This is the sound your phone makes
when you receive phone calls or call alerts from
any of the numbers stored in the entry.A Contacts type — Each number or address
stored must be assigned a Contacts type:
A number or address — Each Contacts entry
must contain a number or address. This may be
any type of phone number, Direct Connect
number, Talkgroup number, email address, or IP
address.
A
Mobilephone number
B
DCDirect Connect number
C
Work1phone number
D
Work2phone number
E
Homephone number
F
Emailemail address
G
Faxphone number
H
Pagerphone number
I
TalkgroupTalkgroup number
J
IPIP address
K
Otherphone number 
						

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Viewing Contacts
Note:You can store numbers up to 64 digits
long, but every 20 digits must be
separated by a pause or wait. See
“Creating Pauses and Waits” on page 40.
A Speed Dial number — When you store a
phone number, it is assigned a Speed Dial
number. You can accept the default Speed Dial
number or change it.
A voice name — If you create a voice name for a
number, you can then dial that number by saying
the voice name into your phone. This icon
P
appears to the left of the Contacts type icon if a
voice name is assigned.Viewing ContactsTo access Contacts:
From the main menu, selectContacts.-or-
Ifyouareonacall:Pressm.SelectContacts.
To view entries:
1From the Contacts list, scroll to the entry you
want to view.
2If an entry has more than one number or
address stored,

surrounds the Contacts type
icon. Scroll left or right to view the icon for each
number stored in the entry.
3PressOto view the entry.4Scroll to view the other numbers and addresses
stored for the entry.
Tip:To view more entries, continue scrolling.
Searching for a NameTo search for a name in Contacts:
1From the Contacts list, pressAunderSearch.
-or-
IfSearchis not one of your options: Pressm.
SelectSearch.
2Enter the name you want to see. See “Entering
Text”onpage33.
3PressO.
Your phone finds the name you entered or the
nearest match.Showing Only Direct Connect
®
Numbers and TalkgroupsTo set Contacts to show only entries that contain
Direct Connect numbers and Talkgroup entries:
1From the Contacts list, pressm.
2SelectFilter.
3Set this option toShow DC. 
						

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To set Contacts to show all entries:
1From the Contacts list, pressm.
2SelectFilter.
3Set this option toShow All.Creating EntriesA number or address and a Contacts type are
required for all Contacts entries. Other information
is optional. You may enter the information in any
order by scrolling through the entry details.
After you have entered the number or address,
Contacts type, and any other information you want,
you can pressAunderDoneto save the entry to
Contacts.
To cancel a Contacts entry at any time press,eto
return to the idle screen.
To create a Contacts entry:
1To access the entry details screen:
SelectContacts > [New Contact].-or-
From the Contacts list, pressm. SelectNew.
2Ifyouwanttoassignanametotheentry:
SelectName.
Enter the name. See “Entering Text” on page
33. When you are finished, pressO.Tip:PressAunderBrowseto select a name
already in Contacts.
3Ifyouwanttoassignaringtonetothename:
SelectRinger.
Selecttheringtoneyouwanttoassign.
4ToassignaContactstypetothenumberor
address being stored:
Select the Contacts type field.
Select the Contacts type you want to assign.
5To store a number or address:
Select the#field (orIDfor an email address, or
IPfor an IP address).
Enter the number or address. For phone
numbers, use the 10-digit format. For email
addresses, see “Entering Text” on page 33.
Tip:PressAunderBrowseto select a number
or address from Contacts, the recent calls
list, or Memo.
When you are finished, pressO.
6Ifyouwanttoassignmoreoptionstothe
number, select[Options]. See “Assigning
Options” on page 39. 
						

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Storing Numbers Faster
7If you want to add more numbers or addresses
to the entry:
Scroll past the information you already entered.
Enter the additional information for the entry
using step 2 through step 6. You must assign a
name to the entry, if you have not already.
8PressAunderDone.
Assigning Options1Ifyouhavenotalready,select[Options].
2The default Speed Dial number assigned to a
phone number is displayed in theSp ee d #field.
This is always the next available Speed Dial
location.
Ifyouwanttoassignthephonenumbertoa
different Speed Dial location:
With theSpeed #field highlighted, pressO.
PressAunderDeleteto delete the current
Speed Dial number.
Enter the new Speed Dial number using the
keypad.
When you are finished, pressO.3Ifyouwanttocreateavoicenameforaphone
number, selectVo i c e N a m e.
As directed by the screen prompts, say and
repeat the name you want to assign to the
number. Speak clearly into the microphone.
4When you are finished, pressAunderBack.
Storing Numbers FasterTo store numbers to Contacts from the recent calls
list, see “Storing Recent Calls to Contacts” on page
31.
To store numbers to Contacts from Memo, see
“Memo” on page 42.
To store numbers to Contacts from the idle screen:
1Use the keypad to enter the number you want to
store.
2Pressm.
3SelectStore Number.
4To store the number as a new entry, select[New
Contact].-or-
To store the number to an existing entry, select
the entry.
5With the Contacts type field highlighted, scroll
left or right to display the Contacts type you want
to assign the number. 
						

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6If you want to add more information to the entry,
follow the applicable instructions in “Creating
Entries” on page 38.
7PressAunderDone.Editing Entries1From the Contacts list, scroll to the entry you
want to edit.
2PressAunderEdit.-or-
IfEditis not one of your options: Pressm. Select
Edit.
The entry details screen displays.
3Follow the applicable instructions in “Creating
Entries” on page 38 to edit the various fields.Deleting EntriesDelete an Entry1From the Contacts list, scroll to the entry you
want to delete.
2Pressm.
3To delete the entire entry, selectDelete
Contact.
4PressOor pressAunderYe sto confirm.
Delete a Number or Address1From the Contacts list, scroll to the entry that
contains the number or address you want to
delete.
2Scroll left or right to display the Contacts type for
the number you want to delete.
3Pressm.
4SelectDelete Number.
5PressOor pressAunderYe sto confirm.
Note:If an entry contains only one number or
address, deleting the number or address
deletes the entry.Checking CapacityTo see how many numbers are stored in Contacts:
1From the Contacts list, pressm.
2SelectCapacity.Creating Pauses and WaitsWhen storing a number, you can program your
phone to pause or wait between digits while
dialing. A pause makes your phone pause for 3
seconds before dialing further. A wait makes your
phone wait for your response before dialing further. 
						

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International Numbers
This feature is useful when using voice mail or
other automated phone systems that require you to
dial a phone number and then enter an access
number.
To program a pause:
Press and hold*until the letter P appears. The
P represents a 3-second pause.
If you store 17035551235P1234, when you select
this number and make a call, your phone dials the
first 11 digits, pauses for 3 seconds, then dials the
last 4 digits.
If you want a pause longer than 3 seconds, press
and hold*more than once. Each P represents a
3-second pause.
To program a wait:
Press and hold*until the letter W appears.
The W means your phone waits before dialing
further.
If you store 17035551235W1234, when you select
this number and make a call, your phone dials the
first 11 digits and then waits. A message appears
asking if you want to send the rest of the digits.
PressAunderYe sto dial the last 4 digits.Tip:You can create pauses and waits while
dialing a number from the keypad. See
“Creating Pauses and Waits While Dialing”
on page 48.
International NumbersWhen storing a number that you plan to use for
international calls, use Plus Dialing:
1Press and hold0for two seconds. A “0”
appears, then changes to a “+”.
Note:The network translates the “+” into the
appropriate international access code
needed to place the call.
2Enter the country code, city code or area code,
and phone number.
For information about making international calls,
see “Making International Calls” on page 48. 
						

							42MemoMemoletsyoustoreanumber,makeacalltothat
number, and save it to Contacts.
To create a memo:
1From the main menu, selectMemo.
2Enter the number using your keypad.
3PressO.
Toviewthememolater:
1From the main menu, selectMemo.
To delete the memo:
1From the main menu, selectMemo.
2Press and holdAunderDelete.
3PressO.
To edit the memo:
1From the main menu, selectMemo.
2Enter the new number.
3PressO.
To make a call to the memo number:
1From the main menu, selectMemo.
2To make a phone call, presss.-or-
To make a Direct Connect call, press the PTT
button.To store the memo number to Contacts:
1From the main menu, selectMemo.
2Pressm.
3SelectStore to Cntcs.
4To store the number as a new entry, select[New
Contact].-or-
To store the number to an existing entry, select
the entry.
5With the Contacts type field highlighted, scroll
left or right to display the Contacts type you want
to assign the number.
6If you want to add more information to the entry,
follow the applicable instructions in “Creating
Entries” on page 38.
7PressAunderDone.