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HELLOMOTO Introducing your new Motorola C168i GSM wireless phone. Here’s a quick anatomy lesson. Menu Key Headset Jack Opens a sub-menu when M appears on the Power Connector display, or selects a highlighted feature. Insert charger. Navigation Key Press S to scroll through menus and lists.
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Furthermore, the purchase of the and settings of your service provider’s network. Additionally, Motorola products shall not be deemed to grant either directly or certain features may not be activated by your service provider, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license under the and/or the provider’s network settings may limit the feature’s...
settings menu Personalize Initial Setup Network • Home Screen • Time and Date • New Network • Color Style • Backlight • Network Setup • Wallpaper • TTY Setup • Available Networks • Quick Dial • Language • Service Tone •...
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, Don’t expose your phone to dust, dirt, rain, extreme humidity, sweat, or sand, food, or other inappropriate other moisture.
essentials Press to scroll to and highlight a menu feature. Press SELECT or to select the highlighted menu CAUTION: Before using the feature. phone for the first time, read the Important Safety and Legal Information included in the gray- edged pages at the back of this symbols guide.
• Don’t let the phone or battery come in contact with water. Water can get into the phone’s circuits, leading to corrosion. If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your carrier or contact Motorola, even if they appear to be working properly. essentials...
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• Don’t allow the battery to touch metal • Do contact your service provider or Motorola if objects. If metal objects, such as jewelry, stay your phone or battery has been damaged from in prolonged contact with the battery contact dropping or high temperatures.
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• If there is a hologram, replace the battery and • www.motorola.com/recycling retry charging it; • www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/ (in English only) • If the message remains, contact a Motorola Disposal: Promptly dispose of used batteries Authorized Service Center. in accordance with local regulations. Contact Important: Motorola’s warranty does not cover...
battery installation Plug the travel charger into your phone and an electrical outlet. The battery status indicator is lit during charging and goes off when charging is complete. Tip: You can safely leave the travel charger connected to your phone after charging is complete. This will not damage the battery.
adjust the Note: The phone unlock code can be 4 to 8 digits long. The default unlock code is 1234 (default code may be volume different in some regions – contact your service provider). Press up to increase the volume in the earpiece or down to decrease the make a call volume during a call.
main attractions You can do much more with your phone than make Press SEND to send multimedia message. and receive calls! receive a message create & send a When you receive a multimedia message, message  your phone displays the indicator and New Message, and sounds an alert.
basics See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. menu icon by mistake, press to return to the home screen. display Note: Your home screen may look different from the display shown in the previous illustration. For example, The home screen displays when you turn on the your service provider may hide the menu icons to phone or when you are on a call.
status indicators Message Indicator – Shows when you receive a new message, or when message memory is full. Status indicators may be shown at the top of the Indicators can include: home screen: Â r = new text = new message multimedia message 4.
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The following table describes other indicators your alert/indicator phone can display: > call forward alert/indicator Indicates that Call forward is enabled and all GPRS service unanswered calls will be forwarded. a holding call Shows when the GPRS-net is connected and GPRS packet messages can be sent.
menus Note: The menu icons may not be available depending on your service provider and service subscription From the home screen, press to enter the main options. menu. Press to scroll to and highlight a menu feature Menu Key Selected Menu Navigation Key icon in the main menu.
This example shows that from the home screen, you • In a numbered list, press a number key to must press , scroll to and select Recent Calls from highlight the option. the main menu, then scroll to and select Dialed Calls. •...
You can make changes to Phonebook entries in terms of text entry mode contact name, contact number, and speed dial Multiple text entry modes make it easy for you to number. enter names, numbers, and messages. The mode you > ÒD select remains active until you select another mode.
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set up a text entry mode text entry indicators To set your Primary and Secondary text entry modes, press When you select the Primary or Secondary text entry mode, OPTIONS > Input Setup in a text entry view and select Primary the following indicators identify the text entry setting: Setup or Secondary Setup.
tap mode When you enter 3 or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if Press in a text entry view to switch to TAP mode. you enter Pro you might see: If you don’t see Abc1 or Abc2, press OPTIONS >...
character chart Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone. Use this chart as a guide for entering characters. . ? ! , @ ' - _ : ; ( ) & " ~ 1 0 ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ ¤ £ tap method text entry rules + x * / \ [ ] = >...
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iTAP mode lets you enter words using one key press To enter numbers quickly, press and hold a number per letter. The iTAP software combines your key key to temporarily switch to Numeric mode. Press the presses into common words, and predicts each word number keys to enter the numbers you want.
numeric mode symbol chart Use this chart as a guide for entering characters with In a text entry screen, press to switch entry the Symbol mode. modes until the 12 (numeric) indicator displays. . ? ! , @ ' - _ : ; ( ) & " ~ 1 0 ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ ¤ £ Press keypad keys to enter the numbers you want.
Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character If you forget your unlock code: At the Enter Unlock Code 1234 set available on your phone. prompt, try entering or the last four digits of your phone number. navigation key If you forget other codes: If you forget your security code, SIM PIN code, PIN2 code, or call barring Press the navigation key...
Find it: M > Settings > Security > Phone Lock > Automatic Lock > On Note: You can make emergency calls on a locked phone (. A locked phone still rings or vibrates for incoming calls or messages, but you need to unlock it to answer.
customize ring style Press SELECT to select the ring style. Each ring style consists of the following style detail Your phone rings or vibrates to notify you of incoming settings: Ringing Volume, Ringing Tone, Incoming Call Alert, Message calls and other events. Alert Tone, Key Tone Volume, Key Tone Type, Reminders, Startup Music, You can select one of the five ring style profiles: and Power Off Music.
wallpaper contrast Find it: M > Settings > Initial Setup > Contrast You can set a preloaded or downloaded photo or picture as a wallpaper (background) image on your Press right to increase the contrast. Press left phone’s home screen. The wallpaper image appears to decrease the contrast.
Press up or down to scroll to a time-out setting. Press OK to select the setting. Press BACK to return to previous menu. Note: To save battery life, choose a shorter backlight display time. The display and keypad backlight will be lit when you press any key.
calls recent calls For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 13. Your phone keeps lists of the calls you recently received and dialed, even for calls that did not connect turn off a call alert or are missed.
notepad To see the call details, press OPTIONS > VIEW. The most recent set of digits entered on the keypad redial are stored in your phone’s notepad memory. These digits can be a phone number that you called, or a Press to view the dialed calls list.
call waiting caller ID When you are on a call and a second call incoming calls comes in, an alert tone sounds to indicate that you Calling Line Identification (Caller ID) displays have a call waiting. the phone number of the incoming calls in your Press to answer the new call.
emergency calls international calls Your service provider programs one or more If your phone service includes international dialing, emergency phone numbers, such as 911 or 112, that press and hold to insert your local international you can call under any circumstances, even when your access code (indicate by +).
Your service provider may include additional store your voicemail number information about using this feature. If necessary, use the following procedure to store your voicemail phone number on your phone. Usually your listen to voicemail messages service provider has already done this for you. Find it: M >...
other features advanced calling feature description fixed dial When you turn on fixed feature description dialing, you can call only conference During a call: numbers stored in the fixed dial call > Hold, dial next list. number, press , press LINK Turn fixed dialing on or off: call Set up or cancel call...
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feature description feature description transfer a call During a call press > New Call, speed dial Speed dial a phonebook entry: dial the number and press Enter the speed dial number, When connected, press > press , then press to call. Transfer.
phonebook feature description set category Set the category for a phonebook feature description for entry entry: create entry Create a new phonebook entry: > Phonebook > desired entry > > Phonebook > OPTIONS OPTIONS > Change Group > New Note: The Category option is not available for entries stored on the Shortcut: Key in number using SIM card.
messages feature description set category Set a phonebook category view: feature description view > Phonebook > OPTIONS send text Send a text message: > Categories > desired category > message > Messages > Create Message > New Short Msg sort Set the order in which phonebook send Send a multimedia...
chat feature description read message Read a new text or feature description multimedia message that start chat Start a new chat session: you have received: > Tools > Chat Press DETAIL. Edit Nickname, press store message Go to a multimedia objects message page or Enter new number or press...
personalizing feature description change home Change the layout of the home feature description screen layout screen: language Set the menu language: > Settings > Personalize > Settings > Initial Setup > Language > Home Screen > Layout change home Change the soft key labels and color style Change the color scheme of the screen keys...
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feature description feature description shortcuts Create a shortcut to a menu item: master reset Reset the phone to the default settings, except unlock code, > Tools > Shortcuts security code, and lifetime timer: > [Edit Shortcut] > Settings > Initial Setup Highlight the menu item, then >...
phone alerts feature description master clear Erase all downloaded files and feature description clear all settings and entries ring style Change the ring alert: except SIM card information, unlock code, and security code. > Settings > Ring Styles > Style >...
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feature description feature description incoming call Set the alert style for incoming reminders Turn reminders on and off: alert calls: > Settings > Ring Styles > Style Detail > Settings > Ring Styles > Style Detail > Reminders > Incoming Call Alert startup music Turn the startup music on and off: message alert...
miscellaneous call times and costs Network Connection Time is the elapsed time from feature description the moment you connect to your service provider's auto power Enable the power saving feature: network to the moment you end the call by pressing >...
handsfree network Note: The use of wireless devices and their feature description accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain network View network information areas. Always obey the laws and regulations on the settings and adjust network use of these products. settings: feature description...
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feature description feature description view or edit View or edit event details: turn off alarm Turn off the alarm: datebook > Tools > Calendar Press STOP or event Highlight the day and press Set 5-minute delay: to choose the date. Press SELECT to Press SNOOZE.
security feature description currency Convert currency: feature description converter > Tools > Calculator SIM PIN Lock or unlock the SIM card: Press OPTIONS. > Settings > Security > SIM PIN Scroll to Exchange Rate, press SELECT Caution: If you enter an incorrect and choose Foreign Unit Expression or PIN code 3 times in a row, your Domestic Unit Expression.
fun & games feature description download Download a picture, feature description objects from sound, or MMS template launch Start a micro-browser web page from a Web page: micro-browser session: > WebAccess > Browser, then go > WebAccess > Browser to the page that links to the media file.
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feature description feature description web sessions Select or create a Web manage Manage ring tones and sounds session: sounds that you have composed or downloaded: > WebAccess > Web Sessions > Multimedia > Sounds launch game Launch game: > Games Highlight the game and press SELECT.
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 Center at 1-866-395-3710 (United States), 1-888-390-6456 (TTY/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.
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The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements. 2. The SAR information includes the Motorola testing protocol, assessment procedure, and measurement uncertainty range for this product.
European Union Directives Conformance Statement You can view your product’s Declaration of Conformity EU Conformance (DoC) to Directive 1999/5/EC (to R&TTE Directive) at Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with: www.motorola.com/rtte • The essential requirements and other relevant .
RF energy exposure Your Motorola mobile device is designed to comply with local guidelines. For a list of Motorola-supplied or approved regulatory requirements in your country concerning exposure of accessories, visit our Web site at: www.motorola.com.
Follow Instructions to Avoid Interference your mobile device with your implantable medical device, consult your healthcare provider. Problems Turn off your mobile device in any location where posted notices Driving Precautions instruct you to do so. The use of wireless phones while driving may cause distraction. In an aircraft, turn off your mobile device whenever instructed to Discontinue a call if you can’t concentrate on driving.
Symbol Key a danger of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. For more information, see the “battery use & safety” section in Your battery, charger, or mobile device may contain symbols, the user’s guide. defined as follows: Keep Your Mobile Device and Its Symbol Definition Accessories Away From Small...
For more information about hearing, see our Web site at feature (if available) on your mobile device. www.motorola.com/hearingsafety (in English only). Discontinue use and consult a physician if any of the following symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of Repetitive Motion awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful Motorola has not approved any changes or modifications to this interference to radio or television reception, which can be device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? Products and Accessories Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants Products Covered Length of Coverage its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer and Products and...
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Use of Non-Motorola Products and Accessories. Defects or Products Covered Length of Coverage damage that result from the use of non-Motorola branded or Consumer and Ninety (90) days from the date of certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral Professional purchase by the first consumer equipment are excluded from coverage.
Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you must include: (a) a Motorola, at its option, will at no charge repair, replace or refund copy of your receipt, bill of sale or other comparable proof of the purchase price of any Products, Accessories or Software that purchase;...
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS copies of the Motorola software. Motorola software may only be FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE copied into, used in, and redistributed with, the Products DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OTHERWISE THE associated with such Motorola software.
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones Some Motorola phones are measured for compatibility with T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are Hearing Aids hearing aids. If the box for your particular model has “Rated for likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Hearing Aids”...
Product registration is an important step toward enjoying your new Motorola product. Registering permits us to contact you for product or software updates and allows you to subscribe to updates on new products or special promotions. Registration is not required for warranty coverage.
Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Caring for the Environment by Recycling Recycling Information This symbol on a Motorola product means the product national recycling schemes, and further information on Motorola should not be disposed of with household waste.
There is no special handling required by consumers. label: Privacy and Data Security Motorola understands that privacy and data security are important Note: For information on backing up your mobile device Privacy and Data Security to everyone. Because some features of your mobile device may data before erasing it, go to www.motorola.com and then...
• Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, • Get to know your Motorola mobile device and its place calls when your car is not moving or before features such as speed dial and redial. If available, pulling into traffic.
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• Use your mobile device to call for help. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies.* • Use your mobile device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress, or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.*...
index battery emergency number 34 charging 12 forwarding 36 alarm clock 47 extending battery life 29 hold 32 alert installing 9 international access code 34 creating 43 battery life, extend 9 making 13 defined 28 browser. See micro-browser received calls list 31 setting 28, 43 ring style 28, 43 animation...
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character chart 23 home screen 15 defined 15 chat 40 language 41 clock personalizing 41 incoming call setting 28 forwarding 36 codes emergency number 34 Incoming Call message 33 changing 26 end key 1 indicators default 26 Enter Unlock Code message 27 message waiting 14 color, setting 29 export regulations 67...
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power 1 menu MMS. See message right soft key 1, 15, 41 entering text 19 multimedia message send 1 icons, changing in home screen receiving 14 volume control 1, 13 sending 14, 39 keypad language, setting 41 multimedia messaging service. volume, setting 44 using 18 See message...
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clear stored information 43 dialing a number 38 codes 26 1-touch dial 34 received calls list 31 date, setting 28 picture ID 33 recent calls 31 language, setting 41 sorting entries 39 redial locking 26 storing an entry 38 busy number 32 network settings 46 photo right soft key...