Motorola V300 Manual

 
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When you enter text with the Tap or Tap Extended method, the 
soft key functions change.
When you enter 3 or more characters in a row, your phone 
may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter 
prog you might see:
If you want a different word (such as 
progress), continue 
pressing keypad keys to enter the remaining characters.
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Character Chart
Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with the 
Tap Extended method.
Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set 
available on your phone. In an email address or URL 
editor, 
1 first shows the common characters for that 
editor.
Tap Method Text Entry Rules
Press a keypad key repeatedly to cycle through its 
characters.
Press S left or right to move the flashing cursor to 
the left or right in a text message.
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The first character of every sentence is capitalized. If 
necessary, press 
S down to force the character to 
lowercase before the cursor moves to the next 
position.
If you enter or edit information and do not want to 
save the changes, press 
O to exit without saving.
Using iTAP™ Method
iTAP™ software provides a predictive text entry 
method that lets you enter a word using 1 keypress per 
letter. This can be faster than 
Tap method, because your 
phone combines the...

 
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Entering Words
In a text entry screen, you can press # to switch entry 
methods. An indicator tells you which method is active 
(see page 30). If 
iTAP method is not available as the Primary 
or 
Secondary entry method, see page 37.
If you enter a word your phone does not recognize, the 
phone stores it to use as 1 of your word options. When you 
fill memory space for unrecognized words, your phone 
deletes the oldest words to add new words.
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Using Symbol Method
In a text entry screen, press # to switch entry methods 
until you see the 
[ (symbol) indicator.
Symbol Chart
Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with 
symbol method.
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1
Keypad keys 
(1 press per 
symbol)show possible symbol 
combinations at the bottom of 
the display
2S left or right highlight the combination you 
want
3SELECT(+)
or
* lock a highlighted 
combination
You can press keypad keys to 
add more symbols to the end 
of the...

 
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Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set 
available on your phone. In an email address or URL 
editor, 
1 first shows the common characters for that 
editor.
Using Numeric Method
In a text entry screen, press # to switch entry methods 
until you see the 
W (numeric) indicator.
Press keypad keys to enter the numbers you want. When 
you finish entering numbers, press 
# to switch to another 
entry method.
Deleting Letters and Words
Place the cursor to the...

 
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Using the 
Smart Key
The smart key gives you 
another way to perform 
many basic phone 
functions. It anticipates the next action you are likely to 
perform. For example, when you highlight a menu item, 
you can press the smart key to select it. You can use 
the smart key to make and end calls, turn features on 
and off, and open your phonebook. The smart key 
usually performs the same function as the right soft key 
(
+).
Tip: To take a self portrait: activate the camera,...

 
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Adjusting Voice Call Forwarding
Tip: You must store a forwarding number to use 
this feature (see page 70).
Return an Unanswered Call
Your phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls and 
displays 
X Missed Calls in the external display.
Note: Because the microphone and earpiece are 
unavailable when the phone is closed, you must use a 
headset or other handsfree device with this feature.
Using the Handsfree Speaker
When you activate your phone’s integrated handsfree...

 
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Press SPEAKER(+) to turn the handsfree speaker on or off 
during a call. A loud alert confirms activation/deactivation.
When you turn the handsfree speaker on, your phone 
displays 
Speaker On in the home screen. The handsfree 
speaker remains on until you press 
SPEAKER(+) again or 
turn the phone off.
Note: The handsfree speaker is disabled when you 
connect your phone to a handsfree car kit or headset 
accessory.
Changing a Code, PIN, or 
Password
Your phone’s 4-digit...

 
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Locking and Unlocking Your 
Phone
You can lock your phone manually or set the phone to lock 
automatically whenever you turn it off.
To use a locked phone, you must enter the unlock code. A 
locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or 
messages, 
but you must unlock it to answer.
You can make emergency calls on your phone even 
when it is locked (see page 59).
Locking Your Phone Manually
Unlocking Your Phone
Tip: Your phone’s unlock code is originally set to...