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Summary of Contents for DEXT

Page 1: ...FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOTOROLA DEXT with MOTOBLUR ...

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Page 3: ...our messages and all the latest updates straight to your MOTOROLA DEXT Download thousands of cool apps from Android Marketplace and the Motorola app store to play and surf to your heart s content Backs it all up too So just relax Caution Before assembling charging or using your phone for the first time please read the important legal and safety information packaged with your phone Once your phone ...

Page 4: ...ress Home Help Centre On your computer Go to www motorola com mydext After you create a MOTOBLUR account you can also go to www motorola com mymotoblur log in and select Help Centre So whether you want to read watch or play we can help ...

Page 5: ... 298 minutes away from cake 15 min ago Browser Victoria McManus Ultra secret double agent party agenda London Sunny intervals 20 11 35 3G Market B Market Power Key Press to put the display to sleep or hold to turn off 3 5mm Headset Jack Home Key Back Key Microphone Menu Key Micro USB Connector Charge or connect to PC Notification LED On Charged Flashing New notification Volume Keys Ringer Off Swit...

Page 6: ...e Your phone might look a little different Delete Return Space Alternative Symbols Back Shift When you turn your phone the home screen adjusts for you Search Press for text search or hold for voice search Scroll Select ...

Page 7: ...Home screen 14 Main menu 18 Social networking 19 Calls 22 Contacts 25 Messaging 28 Tips tricks 32 Personalise 33 Photos videos 35 Music 39 Web 40 Google Maps 42 Apps for all 43 Bluetooth wireless 44 Wi Fi 45 Security 46 Troubleshooting 47 Safety Regulatory Legal 48 ...

Page 8: ...6 Let s go Let s go let s get you up and running Assemble charge Caution Please read Battery Use Safety on page 48 1 cover off 2 SIM in 3 battery in 4 microSD in already done 5 cover on 6 charge up 3H ...

Page 9: ...n 2 Select a language 3 Register or log in Tip Open your phone to type If you have not created a MOTOBLUR account you ll need to register Enter your name your current email address where MOTOBLUR can send account information and a new MOTOBLUR account password Please choose a language English Next Emergency Call To make an emergency call during setup press the Menu key MOTOBLUR ID Enter email addr...

Page 10: ...n account tap it Then enter the user name or email address and password that you set up on that account Tip For more or to add accounts any time go to Add accounts on page 20 5 Import your SIM contacts After you sign in your phone shows your home screen Tap Contacts then press Menu Settings Import from SIM card Tap OK to confirm Facebook Myspace Google Mail Twitter Last FM Picasa Photobucket ...

Page 11: ...r so you can surf in style Download new apps with Android Market on page 43 Your phone comes with a microSD memory card installed you can fill it with photos videos and music from your computer Security Your contacts are backed up on MOTOBLUR so don t worry Even if you lose your phone MOTOBLUR can help you find it or wipe it When you receive your next MOTOBLUR product your stored info makes it a b...

Page 12: ... phone Tap To choose an icon or option Tap it Try it On the home screen tap Contacts Tap hold To open special options tap and hold an icon or other item Try it On the home screen tap Contacts then tap and hold a contact to open options Contacts Alex Pico Delete contact Alex Pico View contact Call Send Text Message ...

Page 13: ...u drag or flick a list a scroll bar appears on the right Drag the scroll bar to move the list to a letter A Z Flick To scroll through a list or move quickly flick across the touchscreen drag quickly and release Tip When you flick a long list tap the screen to stop it from scrolling B Contacts Status History A Z Alex Pico Mariana Bukvic Luke Carmody Dan Smith Keith Zang Kate Shunney ...

Page 14: ...u Press Menu to open menu options or Back to go back Sleep wake up To save your battery prevent accidental taps or when you want to wipe smudges off your touchscreen put the touchscreen to sleep by pressing Power To wake up the touchscreen just press Power Menu Home or Back or open the phone To change how long your phone waits before the screen goes to sleep automatically press Menu Settings Displ...

Page 15: ...r GPS Adjust volume Press the volume keys to change the ring volume on the home screen or the earpiece volume during a call Ringer off switch To switch off your ring sound slide down the Ringer off switch Spin the screen The touchscreen can spin to stay the right way up when you rotate your phone Find it Menu Settings Display security Orientation Ringer Off Switch Volume Keys ...

Page 16: ...Black turtleneck and a beret and he thought I was serious 5 min ago 298 minutes away from cake 15 min ago Browser Vanessa Eskridge Ultra secret double agent party agenda London Partly Sunny 20 11 35 3G Market B Market Status Indicators Your Online Status Tap to change your status Widgets Tap to open or tap hold to move or delete Flick left or right to open more panels of widgets Shortcuts Tap to o...

Page 17: ...et s settings open it and then press Menu Settings You can find details about the settings for Happenings Add accounts on page 20 Messages Set up messaging on page 29 Music Music on page 39 Social status Update your status on page 20 or News or Weather Set up widgets on page 33 To add something or change your wallpaper tap and hold an empty spot until you see the Add to Home screen menu You can ad...

Page 18: ... it Phone status notifications At the top of the screen icons on the left notify you about new messages or events flick the bar down for details Icons on the right tell you about phone status Bluetooth active network full signal GPS active network roaming Wi Fi active GPRS fast data downloading EDGE faster data vibrate 3G fastest data silent flight mode Google Search Tap the icon then speak for a ...

Page 19: ...17 Home screen Tip To see today s date tap and hold the status indicators mute call battery charging speakerphone active battery full charge alarm set ...

Page 20: ...me To close it press Home again Note Your main menu will vary Tip To find an app in the main menu open your phone or press and hold Menu to open a display keypad then type the app name Switching apps Press and hold Home to see the last few apps you used then tap the app you want Press Home to close an app and return to the home screen ...

Page 21: ...or even locate your phone www motorola com mymotoblur What is MOTOBLUR MOTOROLA DEXT with MOTOBLUR is the first phone with social skills Only MOTOBLUR synchs contacts posts feeds messages e mails photos and much more from sources like Facebook Twitter MySpace your work e mail Picasa Photobucket and automatically serves it up just the way you want it No opening and closing apps and menus it s all f...

Page 22: ...t or right to check all panels To add a Social status widget 1 Tap and hold an empty spot on your home screen to open the Choose widget menu 2 Tap Social status The widget appears in the empty spot and will show your status the next time your phone updates from the network Add accounts Note You can add your Facebook MySpace Twitter or other accounts to your phone If you don t have accounts you can...

Page 23: ...e For email accounts see Set up messaging on page 29 Tip To download updates faster use Wi Fi on page 45 View account updates features After you add a social networking account you can see and respond to friends updates with the Happenings widget on your home screen If you don t see one set one up in Widgets on page 33 Note Your network or other factors might affect the speed of widget updates Edi...

Page 24: ...F MNO TUV PQRS WXY 4 1 2 3 6 8 7 9 0 5 JKL Call Speed Dial List Tap to open then press to add or edit Frequent Call List Tap to open then tap an entry to call Delete Tap to delete a digit you entered Recent Calls Tap to open then tap an entry to call Voice Dial OpenYour Contacts Call Enter a phone number and tap here to call it ...

Page 25: ...ervice provider programmes one or more emergency phone numbers such as 999 or 112 that you can call under any circumstances even when your Alex Pico Mobile 07555 555555 Just found a 20 note on the pavement Drinks on me tonight End call Speaker Mute Active Call 00 12 CallTimer Mute Tap to mute or unmute the call End Call Tap to hang up Speakerphone Tap to turn the speakerphone on or off Dial Pad Ta...

Page 26: ...sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network environmental or interference issues 1 Tap Dialler if your phone is locked tap Emergency Call 2 Enter the emergency number 3 Tap Call to call the emergency number Note Your mobile device can use AGPS satellite signals to help emergency services find you GPS AGPS on page 53 ...

Page 27: ...he right Drag the scroll bar to move the list faster Contacts Status History A Z Alex Pico Mariana Bukvic Luke Carmody Dan Smith Keith Zang Kate Shunney Group Press Menu to choose which group to show like All Favourites or Facebook Create Contacts Views Tap a list view or flick the display right or left to show History recently used A Z list without status Status list with status Contacts List Tap...

Page 28: ...port from SIM card Link contacts You might have two Contacts for the same person maybe a Facebook friend who is also stored on your SIM card or one friend with two email addresses To combine these two contacts Find it Contacts Tap a contact to open it then press Menu Link contact and tap the second entry Your MOTOBLUR account remembers this connection Create contacts Find it Contacts Menu Add cont...

Page 29: ...ust log into MOTOBLUR to download your contacts You can t save new contacts on your SIM card but you can update your accounts In Contacts press Menu Settings to choose which accounts are updated with new contacts Exchange Adam Aaronson Phone number Phone First Last Phone Edit contact Exchange Google Mail Home Mobile Tap Mobile to choose a different type for this entry Tap to add another entry Tap ...

Page 30: ...y flexing Sep 25 Keith Zang Job It s only a freelance gig but it pays Sep 25 Kate Shunney I have so much energy today I have no IDEA why Universal Inbox 4 Sep 25 Seth Rementer The cinnamon bun place is right next to the store It s like 8 hours Create Message Tap to create a new message and see a list of your drafts indicated by the number Message List Tap to open a message Tap hold to move delete ...

Page 31: ...t require you to add a password lock to your phone for security To stop an account from showing the contacts you create on your phone tap Contacts press Menu Settings then uncheck the account under New contacts Email is for most personal email accounts For account details contact the account provider Note While you are using a Wi Fi network you cannot access Yahoo Mail accounts You can still use y...

Page 32: ...ng app or your browser To download and use an instant messaging app press Home Market Applications Communication then choose an app for your provider Once you download the app you ll see it in Main menu on page 18 If you don t see an app for your IM provider you can use your web browser Press Home Browser Menu Settings then enter your provider s website and tap Go Once you re there follow the link...

Page 33: ...When you have a new voicemail shows at the top of your screen To listen to the voicemail tap Dialler then tap and hold If you need to change your voicemail number on the home screen press Menu Settings Call settings Voicemail ...

Page 34: ...Recent Turn ringer on off Slide ringer switch up ringer on or down ringer off Search Press Search Voice search Press and hold Search Turn flight mode on off Press and hold Power Flight mode Turn Bluetooth on off Press and hold Power Bluetooth Turn Wi Fi on off Press and hold Power Wi Fi Turn GPS on off Press and hold Power GPS ...

Page 35: ...u see the Add to Home screen menu 3 Tap Widgets 4 Tap the type of widget If necessary enter the widget settings Set up widgets You can customise some widgets Tap a widget to open it then press Menu Happenings Update your status choose which accounts appear in this widget or manage your accounts the same as Add accounts on page 20 Messages Change the widget name or choose how long it shows new mess...

Page 36: ...m to enter a URL for a webpage or an RSS feed Weather Change temperature units or add locations To add locations tap enter a city and tap Search When you open the weather widget flick left to see other locations you added Ringtones To personalise your ringtones Find it Menu Settings Sound ringtones Phone ringtone or Notification ringtone To set your ringer and vibrate options Find it Menu Settings...

Page 37: ...that family photo and post it online for everyone to see Find it Press Camera Note Photos are stored on your microSD memory card Picture resolution is 3MP unless you change it 245 5MP New York New York 10006 United States Autofocus Box Tap the screen to show a thumbnail of your last photo ...

Page 38: ...p the viewfinder to see a thumbnail of the photo you ve just taken on the right Tap the thumbnail then To see all your photos tap Gallery To set the photo as a wallpaper contact photo or social network profile photo tap Set as To send the photo in a message or post it online tap Share To delete the photo and return to the viewfinder tap Delete ...

Page 39: ...messages Press Menu Settings Select Video Quality To record the video press Camera To stop the video recording press Camera again Tap the viewfinder to see a thumbnail of the video you ve just taken Tap the thumbnail then To see all your videos tap Gallery To play the video tap Play 0 00 Tap the screen to show a thumbnail of your last recording ...

Page 40: ...38 Photos videos To send the video in a message or post it online tap Share To delete the video tap Delete ...

Page 41: ...usic library then select what you want to play Find it Home Music Tip When a song is playing you can add it to a playlist by pressing Menu Add to playlist Music Artist Album Title Song Title 1 14 3 45 Artists Albums Songs Playlists Music Music Controls Categories Tap a category then tap a song or playlist ...

Page 42: ...ch My Location Off Turn On Images 12 00 PM 3G Local View Google in Mobile 2009 Google Classic Sign in Preferences Help News more Go Bookmarks New window Refresh Forward More Connection Over the air Mobile Network Wi Fi Links Tap to open The page is loading Web Address To go to a URL press Go Press to open a menu where you can open a webpage your bookmarks a new window and more Drag or flick to scr...

Page 43: ...oper android com Cached Similar More results from developer android com Open Handset Alliance Android delivers a complete set of software for mobile devices an Android is built on the open Linux Kernel Furthermore it utilizes a custom virtual www openhandsetalliance com android_overview html Cached Similar Android Community Tracking the Android Platform myTouch 3G Android phone is getting its day ...

Page 44: ... St N Park St N New St N Wabash Ave N Dearborn St N Clark St hio St E Grand Ave nd Ave nois St ubbard St Wacker Dr Randolph St E Randolph St N Micigan Ave N Micigan Ave r D s u b m u l o C N W Lake St W Lake St E Wacker Pl State Lake Grand Red Lake Randolph St Metra Randolph Wabash Washington Blue ark Lake ubway E S WaterSt Water St M M M M M E S Wa Search Directions Map mode My Location Clear map...

Page 45: ...d cool apps you want Android Market provides access to applications developed by developers worldwide so you can find the app you want If you need help or have questions about Android Market press Menu Help Browse install apps Scroll to and tap the app you want to install Then tap Install if app is free or Buy ...

Page 46: ...th wireless Find it Menu Settings Wireless controls Bluetooth settings Bluetooth devices Bluetooth settings 38 4 MHz Class 1 5 Device name Pair with this device found device name Make device discoverable Discoverable Scan for devices Bluetooth Tap to turn on scan Tap to re scan Tap to connect ...

Page 47: ...or outdoor operation in France To avoid unlawful interference with radio signals do not use the Wi Fi features in France unless you are indoors Use a wireless network for fast Internet access and to download data Wi Fi networks Wi Fi settings Notify me when an open network is available Network notification Your network Add Wi Fi network Wi Fi Tap to turn on scan Tap to connect ...

Page 48: ...a com mymotoblur and remotely locate your phone clear the data on your phone and more Security Display a screen preventing accidental touches Set the phone s background wallpaper Wallpaper settings Adjust the brightness of the screen Brightness Set up SIM card lock Screen lock Display security Passwords SIM card lock Security lock Tap to set SIM card lock and change SIM PIN Tap to set lock type co...

Page 49: ... we re here to help Crash recovery In the unlikely event that your phone stops responding to taps and key presses try a quick reset Remove the back cover and battery Assemble charge on page 6 then replace and turn on your phone as usual ...

Page 50: ...nged contact with the battery contact points the battery could become very hot Don t place your battery near a heat source Excessive heat can damage the phone or the battery High temperatures can cause the battery to swell leak or malfunction Therefore Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source such as a hair dryer or microwave oven Avoid leaving your phone in your car in hi...

Page 51: ...g Use of a non Motorola battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazard Proper and safe battery disposal and recycling Proper battery disposal is not only important for safety it also benefits the environment Consumers may recycle their used batteries in many retail or service provider locations Additional information on proper disposal and recycling may be found on...

Page 52: ... be used in other positions such as on the body as described in this guide In this case the highest tested SAR value is 0 67 W kg The tests are carried out in accordance with internationalguidelinesfor testing The SARinformation includestheMotorola testing protocol assessment procedure and measurement uncertainty range for this product As SAR is measured utilising the mobile device s highest trans...

Page 53: ...orola declares that this product is in compliance with The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC All other relevant EU Directives The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number You can view your product s Declaration of Conformity DoC to Directive 1999 5 EC to R TTE Directive at www motorola com rtte To find your DoC enter the Product Approval...

Page 54: ...of Motorolaproductsshallnot be deemed to grant either directlyor by implication or estoppel or otherwise any licence under the copyrights patents or patent applications of Motorola or any third party software provider except for the normal non exclusive royalty free licence to use that arises by operation of law in the sale of a product Content Copyright Content Copyright The unauthorised copying ...

Page 55: ...is Motorola mobile device press Menu Key Settings About Phone Legal information Open source licenses In addition this Motorola device may include self contained applications that present supplemental notices for open source packages used in those applications GPS AGPS GPS AGPS Your mobile device can use Global Positioning System GPS signals for location based applications GPS uses satellites contr...

Page 56: ...s limitations and might not work in your area Therefore Always tell the emergency responder your location to the best of your ability and Remain on the phone for as long as the emergency responder instructs you Performance Tips Go outside and away from underground locations covered vehicles structures withmetalorconcreteroofs tallbuildingsandfoliage Indoorperformancemight improve if you move close...

Page 57: ...ved by Motorola may cause your mobile device to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines For a list of Motorola supplied or approved accessories visit our Web site at www motorola com RF Energy Interference Compatibility Nearly every electronic device is subject to RF energy interference from external sources if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility In some...

Page 58: ...distraction Discontinue a callif you can t concentrate on driving Additionally the use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas Always obey the laws and regulations on the use of these products Responsible driving practices can be found in Smart Practices While Driving Operational Warnings Obey all posted signs when using mobile devices in public a...

Page 59: ... Important safety information follows Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device in a fire Your battery or mobile device may require recycling in accordance with local laws Contact your local regulatory authorities for more information Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device with normal household waste Do not let your battery charger or mobile device get wet Listening at full volume t...

Page 60: ... previous seizure or blackout If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or if you have a family history of such occurrences please consult your doctor before playing video games or enabling a flashing lights feature if available on your mobile device Discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the following symptoms occur convulsion eye or muscle twitching loss of awareness involuntary move...

Page 61: ...hearing checked For more information about hearing see our Web site at www motorola com hearingsafety in English only Repetitive Motion When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys or entering finger written characters you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands arms shoulders neck or other parts of your body If you continue to have discomfort during or after such use sto...

Page 62: ...ass B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that...

Page 63: ...the use of an oven or dryer as this may damage the phone extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F microwaves Don t try to dry your phone in a microwave oven dust and dirt Don t expose your phone to dust dirt sand food or other inappropriate materials cleaning solutions To clean your phone use only a dry soft cloth Do not use alcohol or other cleaning solutions the...

Page 64: ...se do not dispose of mobile devices or electrical accessories such as chargers headsets or batteries with your household waste Do not dispose of your battery or mobile device in a fire These items should be disposed of in accordance with the national collection and recycling schemes operated by your local or regional authority Alternatively you may return unwanted mobile devices and electrical acc...

Page 65: ... of the consumer webpage for Motorola Backup or Motorola Phone Tools Location based information Location based information includes information that can be used to determine the approximate location of a mobile device Mobile phones that are connected to a wireless network transmit location based information Devices enabled with GPS or AGPS technology also transmit location based information Additi...

Page 66: ...the road When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience to your mobile device with one of the many Motorola Original hands free accessories available today Position your mobile device within easy reach Be able to access your mobile device without removing your eyes from the road If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time if possible let your ...

Page 67: ...lp others in emergencies If you see a road accident crime inprogressor other seriousemergencywhere livesare indanger call 999 or another local emergency number wherever wireless phone service is available as you would want others to do for you Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency wireless assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a br...

Page 68: ... Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice or obligation MOTOROLA and the Stylised M Logo are registered in the US Patent Trademark Office The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Motorola Inc under licence Google YouTube Picasa Google Mail and the Google logo are trademarks of Google Inc is a Certification Mark of th...

Page 69: ...r During the Warranty term Motorola will at its discretion and without extra charge as your exclusive remedy repair or replace your Product which does not complywith this warranty or failing this to reimburse the price of the Product but reduced to take into account the use you have had of the Product since it was delivered This warranty will expire at the end of the Warranty Term This is the comp...

Page 70: ...Centres or Motorola directly appointed dealers in the country of purchase according to the terms of this warranty information document However please note that you will be referred back to the place of purchase if the Motorola Dealer has purchased the product directly from Motorola in the country of purchase or in a country where Motorola is not required to support supplementary repair service dur...

Page 71: ...bers on the Product have been altered deleted duplicated removed or made illegible Motorola reserves the right to refuse free of charge warranty service if the requested documentation can not be presented or if the information is incomplete illegible or incompatible with the factory records Repair at Motorola s option may include reflashing of software the replacement of parts or boards with funct...

Page 72: ...ack of care and in case of alterations or repair carried out by unauthorised persons The following are examples of defects or damage not covered by this product warranty 1 Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner 2 Defects or damage from misuse access to incompatible sources accident or neglect 3 Defects or damage from improper testing opera...

Page 73: ...rging of the battery ii any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering iii the battery is used in equipment or service other than the cellular telephone equipment for which it is specified Depending on operating conditions and your usage habits wear and tear might take place of components including mechanical problems related to Product housing paint assembly sub assembli...

Page 74: ...process should not affect any such material that was installed by Motorola on your Product as a standard feature OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIRS If you request Motorola to repair your Product any time after the Warranty term or where this warranty does not apply due to the nature of the defect or fault then Motorola may at its discretion carry out such repairs subject to you paying Motorola its fees for s...

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