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HELLOMOTO Introducing your new Motorola W388 wireless phone! It’s an affordable phone with a sleek design that’s sure to get attention. My Phone, My Way – It’s your phone – make it that way. Customise your home screen with personal pictures, change wallpapers, and use your favorite song as your ringtone.
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Here’s a quick anatomy lesson: Listen to music Charge phone, connect to computer Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Send Key Power/End Key Centre Key Navigation Key Microphone...
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Recent Calls Press & hold the Press the Power Key P until Navigation Key S the display lights up up/down/left/right to to turn on your highlight a menu 8:45am phone. feature. Recent Messaging Press the Centre Key Press the s to open Centre Key s the Main Menu.
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A few menu basics: Press the centre key to open the Main Menu. Press the navigation key S up, down, right or left to highlight a menu option. Press the centre key or Select to select the highlighted option. In some views such as your Message Inbox or Contacts list, the symbol shows at the bottom of the screen.
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Furthermore, the purchase of the are believed to be accurate at the time of printing. Motorola Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or...
menu map main menu É Recent Calls Extras Personalise • Received Calls • Calculator • Home Screen • Dialled Calls • MyMenu • Main Menu • Notepad • Alarm Clock • Voice Dial Setup* • Call Times • Stop Watch •...
settings menu Easy/Complete Menu Initial Setup Network • Time and Date • New Network Ring Style • 1-Touch Dial • Network Setup • Style • Display Settings • Avail. Networks • Style Detail • Backlight • My Network List • Scroll •...
Product Operation Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your mobile device human beings to RF energy.
If you have an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or least 2.5 centimeters (1 inch) from your body. defibrillator, consult your physician before using this mobile Using accessories not supplied or approved by Motorola may device. cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy exposure Persons with implantable medical devices should observe the guidelines.
Symbol Definition Responsible driving practices can be found in the “Smart Practices While Driving” section in this user’s guide and/or at the Motorola Important safety information follows. 032374o Web site: www.motorola.com/callsmart. Note: The use of wireless phones while driving may cause Do not dispose of your battery or mobile distraction.
games. These may occur even if a person has never had a previous Symbol Definition seizure or blackout. Listening at full volume to music or voice If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a through a headset may damage your hearing. family history of such occurrences, please consult with your physician before playing video games or enabling a flashing-lights Batteries and Chargers...
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. product label. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this receiver. device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the •...
Use and Care Use and Care To care for your Motorola phone, please keep it away from: liquids of any kind dust and dirt Don’t expose your phone to water, rain, Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt, sand, extreme humidity, sweat, or other moisture.
get started Scroll to Recent Calls and press the centre CAUTION: Before using the phone for the first time, read the Scroll to Received Calls and press the centre key Important Safety and Legal Tip: Press the centre key or Select to select a Information included in the gray- highlighted option.
SIM card memory card Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains You can use a removable microSD memory card (up to personal information like your phone number and 2 GB) with your phone to store and retrieve address book entries. It can also contain your multimedia objects such as pictures and music.
• It is normal for batteries to gradually wear temperature, features, and accessories you use. down and require longer charging times. If you • Always use Motorola Original notice a change in your battery life, it is batteries and chargers. The probably time to purchase a new battery.
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Your phone might take several seconds to start charging the battery. The phone shows Charge Complete when finished. Tip: Motorola batteries have circuitry that protects the battery from damage from overcharging. get started...
turn it on & off make a call Enter a phone number and press N to make a call. To turn on your phone, press and hold O for a To “hang up, ” press O. Power/End few seconds or until the Tip: Is your caller saying they can’t hear you? Make display turns on.
change ring alert To store an email address for a new contact, press s > Contacts > [New Entry] > New > Email. Enter the Find it: > Settings > Ring Style name and email address and then press Done. Available options are Loud Ring, Soft Ring, Vibrate, Vibrate &...
tips & tricks From the home screen (page 23), you can use the To... Do this... following shortcuts: speed dial a Press and hold the number key number assigned to the contact. To... Do this... play music Press the left soft key to activate the music player.
basics See page 2 for a basic phone diagram. Soft key labels show the current soft key functions. For soft key locations, see page 2. home screen Press the navigation key up, down, left, or right to select items in the home screen. When you turn on your phone, it displays the home Status indicators can appear across the top of the screen.
indicator indicator Shows during an active voice Appears when you receive a Voice Call/ call. New Text Message new text message. Incoming Call Appears when you receive a ì Shows battery charge level. New Voicemail new voicemail message. Battery Level The more bars, the greater Message the charge.
set entry modes Scroll to one of the following choices and press Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to enter names, numbers, and messages: options iTAP Let the phone predict each word as you entry mode press keys. Primary Enter text using a method that you set.
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capitalisation primary secondary Press in any text entry screen to change the text Tap, all capital case. These indicators show capitalisation status: letters iTAP®, no capital capitalization status letters í no capital letters iTAP, capitalise next all capital letters letter only ì...
tap method • Press left or right to move the flashing cursor to the left or right in a text message. This is the standard method for entering text on your phone. • If you don’t want to save your text or text edits, press and Cancel Message to exit Regular Tap method cycles through the letters and...
7764 iTAP® method For example, if you press , your phone displays the corresponding letter combinations: The iTAP software combines your single key presses ì into common words, and predicts each word as you ÁÛ Press S right This is a prog enter it.
handsfree speaker symbol method In a text entry screen, press to switch entry You can use your phone’s handsfree speaker to make methods until your phone displays the (symbol) calls without holding the phone to your ear. indicator. To turn the speaker on, during a call, press SPKR ON. To Press a key one or more times to show possible turn the speaker off, during a call, press SPKR OFF.
Note: If you forget your security code, contact your To unlock your phone, enter your four-digit code and service provider. press OK. lock & unlock phone memory card You can lock your phone with a four-digit code to keep You can store multimedia content, such as songs and others from using it.
Format a memory card before using it for the first time. This essential procedure creates the “Mobile” and “Motorola” directories. If you do not format a memory card before using it for the first time, your phone may not be able to read the contents of the card.
customise change home screen options Left Soft Key Choose the feature that opens when shortcuts you press the left soft key. Note: This option might be unavailable if your service Note: This option might be unavailable provider shows scrolling headlines. depending on your service provider.
use shortcuts for lists set alerts Set alerts for different events, such as getting a To go quickly to an item in a list (such as a list of message in your inbox or receiving a call. contacts, songs, albums, or playlists), press the first Find it: letter of the item.
answer options Scroll to Tile, Centre or Fit-to-screen, and press Set your phone to either Any Key or Send Key Only answer screen saver option. Set a picture as a screen saver image.The screen Find it: > Settings > In Call Setup > Answer Options saver displays when the phone is being charged and there is no activity.
display settings Select a time period that the display light remains on. Find it: > Settings > Initial Setup > Display Settings backlight Select a time period that the display and keypad backlight remain on. Find it: > Settings > Initial Setup > Backlight customise...
calls To make and answer calls, see page 20. Scroll to an entry. Note: next to a call means the call redial a number connected. Press to call the number. From the home screen, press to see a list of recent calls.
answer options option Send Message Open a new text message with You can change how you answer a call so that you can the number in the To field. press any key to answer: Add Digits Add digits after the number. Find it: >...
speed dial Press to call the number or press Store to store the number in Contacts. Each Contacts entry you store is assigned a unique speed dial number. emergency calls Find it: > Contacts > [Entry] > View Your service provider programs emergency phone To speed dial a number, simply enter the speed dial numbers, (such as 112 or 911), that you can call under number and press...
messages receive a message You can send and receive SMS/EMS and MMS multimedia messages as well as access your When you receive a message, your phone plays an voicemail from the Messages feature. Each message alert and displays the (new message) indicator and type allows you to attach different objects.
voicemail Your network stores the voicemail messages you receive. To listen to your messages, call your voicemail number. When you receive a voicemail message, your phone shows an indicator and New Voicemail. To check voicemail messages: Find it: > Messages > Voicemail > Note: Your service provider may have assigned speed dial number 1 for calling voicemail and may provide...
• Make sure both your phone and the computer to a computer. are turned on. Note: Motorola Original™ USB data cables and supporting software may be sold separately. Check your computer to determine which cable you need.
entertainment FM radio Press and hold keypad keys to save that number as the preset. Find it: > Multimedia > FM Radio select a radio preset Note: A headset must be plugged in to activate the FM Press Options > Station Presets to view a list of all radio Radio.
select the radio output music player controls You can play the radio through a headset or a speaker. function Simply press Options > Use Speaker or Use Headset. scroll up/down Before music playback, press through song up or down. music player list Use your phone to play music files: play...
music player options function option return to last Within first two seconds of song song, press & release left. Playlist - Create a new playlist. turn off Press Back. iMelody - Create a custom ringtone. Categories Create and manage categories playlists for your music files.
other features phonebook messages features features create entry send text message > Contacts > [New Entry] > Messages > Create edit entry Press Insert to perform various actions on the message. > Contacts You can also select a contact first, press , and Scroll to the entry and press >...
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features features view sent messages drafts > Messages > Outbox View messages saved in Drafts folder: Scroll to the message and press Read. > Messages > Draft Press to perform various actions on the Scroll to the message and press Select. message.
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features features view the message memory status colour setting > Messages > > Memory Status Colour Setting options include Mot, Solar and Jade. > Personalise > Colour Setting more personalising features my pictures features > Multimedia > Pictures ring volume set screen saver >...
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features features greeting clock view Change the greeting that appears when you Display an analog clock or digital time readout in the turn on your phone: home screen: > Personalise > Greeting > Personalise > Home Screen > Clock Set change home screen soft key labels menu view >...
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features features scroll master clear Set the scroll bar to stop or wrap around in menu Reset all options except unlock code, security code, lists: and lifetime timer, and clear all user settings and entries: > Settings > Initial Setup > Scroll This option erases all user-entered information master reset stored in your phone memory, including Contacts...
call times features view call times Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider’s > Recent Calls > Call Times network to the moment you end the call by pressing Scroll to Last Call, Dialled Calls, Received Calls, All Calls, or .
headset features features auto answer network settings Automatically answer calls when connected View network information and adjust to a headset: network settings: > Settings > Headset > Auto Answer > Settings > Network change volume select a band Press S right to increase and left to >...
personal organiser features copy calendar event features Copy a datebook event to another date add calendar event and/or time: É > Extras > Calendar É > Extras > Calendar Scroll to the desired day and press Select, then scroll Scroll to the desired day and press Select , then scroll to [New] and press Select.
features features convert currency DTMF tones É > Extras > Calculator Your phone can send Dual Tone Multi Frequency (DTMF) tones for calling card calls or other Press , then scroll to Convert Currency and press automated touch-tone calls. Select. >...
fun & games features manage sounds Manage sounds and create playlists: > Multimedia > Sounds To play a sound, scroll to the sound title and press Play. To create a playlist, scroll to [New Playlist] and press Select. Enter a playlist name and select the audio files. play a game >...
If you have questions or need assistance, we’re here to help. Go to www.motorola.com/consumer/support, where you can select from a number of customer care options. You can also contact the Motorola Customer Support Centre at 1-800-331-6456 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (/TDD United States for hearing impaired), or 1-800-461-4575 (Canada).
Specific Absorption Rate Data SAR Data This model wireless phone meets the level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate government’s requirements for exposure to radio at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to waves.
Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) 2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this Web site: product.
Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new to confirm warranty status. Motorola product. Registering helps us facilitate warranty service, Thank you for choosing a Motorola product. and permits us to contact you should your product require an update or other service.
Caring for the Environment by Recycling This symbol on a Motorola product means the product devices and electrical accessories to any Motorola Approved Recycling Information should not be disposed of with household waste. Service Centre in your region. Details of Motorola approved national recycling schemes, and further information on Motorola recycling activities can be found at: www.motorola.com/recycling...
Always obey them. The use of these devices may be while driving, remember the following tips: prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Go to www.motorola.com/callsmart for more information. • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its features such as speed dial and redial. If available, Driving Safety...
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• Use your mobile device to call for help. Dial 911 or layer of convenience to your mobile device other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic with one of the many Motorola Original accident, or medical emergencies.* handsfree accessories available today.
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index digital 48 codes 29, 30 accessories 16 cables 41 contacts 37, 45 alarm clock 52 calculator 52 create entry 45 alert calendar 52 set 33 call answer a call 20, 37 answer 20, 37 datebook 52 attach a number 37 end 20 dial a phone number 20 make 20...
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sounds loud 24 sounds off (silent) 24 file types 43 make a call 20 sounds soft 24 master clear 49 speakerphone 24 master reset 49 text entry mode 26 greeting 48 menu 3, 32 uanswered call 23 icons, show or hide 48 voice call 24 language 48 iTAP text entry method 28...
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MMS template 45 sound on & vibrate on indicator music 43 received calls 36 music player 43 sounds recent calls 36 loud indicator 24 redial 36 soft indicator 24 reminders 47 navigation key 2, 16, 23 sounds off (silent) indicator 24 return a call 37 network settings 51 speaker 29...
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turn on/off 20 wallpaper 34 WHO information 58 unanswered call indicator 23 unlock code 29, 30 phone 30 USB cables 41 U.S. patent Re. 34,976 voice call indicator 24 voice command key 2 voicemail 40 voicemail message indicator 40 volume 20 keypad 47 keys 2 ring 47...