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FX1900xg

Dual Band GSM Phone

USER’S GUIDE

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Page 1: ...roperty of their respective owners The information contained in Motorola s user s guides is believed to be correct at the time of printing Motorola reserves the right to change or modify any information or specifications without notice The contents of Motorola s user s guides are provided as is Except as required by applicable law no warranties of any kind either express or implied including but n...

Page 2: ...FX1900xg Dual Band GSM Phone USER SGUIDE ...

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Page 4: ...ate or other service Registration is for U S residents only and is not required for warranty coverage Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records For warranty service of your Motorola Personal Communications Product you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status Thank you for choosing a Motorola product Please read Important safety instr...

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Page 6: ... key 14 Setting ringer tone 14 Calling voicemail 14 Redialing the last dialed number s 14 In call features 16 Call hold 16 Mute 16 Place an additional call 16 Answer an additional call 17 Call swap 18 Conference calling 18 End call s 18 Advanced features 20 One touch dialing 20 Dialing from the phone book 20 Phone book search 20 International dialing 20 Alarm clock button 21 Text messaging button ...

Page 7: ...Display the phone s number 29 Call logs 31 View or dial a number from a call log 31 Delete an individual entry 31 Copy to phone book 32 View or reset totals 32 Delete call logs 33 Text messaging 34 Create and send new messages 34 Inbox 35 Draft messages 36 Sent messages 38 Alarm clock 40 Set alarm time 40 Set alarm tone 40 When alarm rings 41 Security 42 Security codes 42 Lock the phone 44 Unlock ...

Page 8: ...Date and time settings 48 Tones 50 Set auto redial 51 System dependant services 51 Restore phone default settings 53 Network settings 53 Quick reference guide 54 Menu conventions 54 Menu 54 Glossary of Terms 57 Specifications 58 Important safety instructions 59 Warranty 66 ...

Page 9: ...g icon Call forwarding enabled icon Signal strength indicator No AC power warning Low battery warning Ringer off icon Alarm set indication Network operator Call timer Multi state indicator light Voicemail message waiting Text message waiting Phone ringing Alarm Dedicated text messaging button Dedicated alarm clock button Battery backup in case of temporary AC supply failure Phone lock to prevent u...

Page 10: ... and duration for Last 20 dialed calls Last 20 received calls Last 20 missed calls Automatic number redial 25 ring tones Ability to assign ring tones to numbers Call timer and optional 1 minute warning tone Multi party conference calling up to 6 parties Voicemail Caller ID Call forwarding Call waiting Call transfer Call barring Wireless carrier dependent ...

Page 11: ...to a nearby wall socket 3 Attach the antenna to the mating connector on the base if it is not already attached 4 With the telephone upright place the antenna in a vertical position Check that there is power to the telephone if not check all connections above If there is power to the telephone continue to the next step 5 Turn the phone upside down and remove the battery cover If the phone was suppl...

Page 12: ...eady for use CAUTION NEVER attempt to remove the antenna while the phone is in use or switched on Always disconnect the AC supply and remove the batteries before disconnecting the antenna Failure to take this precaution may result in damage to the phone and void the warranty WARNING The batteries are for emergency backup only Connect the AC supply and confirm that the telephone is working normally...

Page 13: ...teries every six months to ensure proper service in the event of power failure WARNING In the event of power failure you may be disconnected from your current call Location of controls 1 Soft keys Provide access to the menu and sub menu options See Navigating the menu system on page 10 ...

Page 14: ...g on page 34 for more information 5 Volume control Used to adjust the ring and earpiece volume levels See Volume control on page 13 for more information 6 Send key Used to dial or redial a number previously entered See Send key on page 14 for more information 7 Keypad numeric keys Numeric keys 1 through 0 and and Used to enter telephone numbers program the phone etc 8 One touch voicemail key Numer...

Page 15: ...this area is used to display other information 3 Voicemail waiting icon In standby mode the display shows an icon if there is a new voicemail message s waiting If there is no message s waiting the area is blank See Calling voicemail on page 14 for more information In all other modes this area is used to display other information 4 Call forwarding icon This indicates that call forwarding is enabled...

Page 16: ...ng See Set ring tone on page 50 for more information In all other modes this area is used to display other information 9 Date In standby mode the display shows the current date See Setting date and time on page 9 In all other modes this area is used to display other information 10 Antenna icon signal strength indicator The antenna icon represents signal available and the one to five bars indicate ...

Page 17: ... unlock code The lock code is used to prevent unauthorized use of the phone The lock code is a four digit code See Lock code on page 42 for more information Set display language 1 Press the middle soft key to enter the menu screen 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight the Menu Settings icon and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Display and press OK 4 Using the 4 way navigati...

Page 18: ...nd press OK 7 Using the 4 way navigation keys set the current date month day and year Press OK See System dependant features on page 23 See Set auto clock update on page 49 and Date and time settings on page 48 Navigating the menu system To enter the menu system From the idle screen display shows an analog or digital clock either press the middle soft key or any of the four navigation keys To exit...

Page 19: ...the phone menus unless otherwise indicated the left soft key is Back and the right soft key is OK Using the 4 way navigation key Use the 4 way navigation key to scroll up scroll down scroll left or scroll right through the menu system and to highlight menu items ...

Page 20: ...s set to silent mode see Set ring tone on page 50 the display will show the number or name if entered in the phone book of the person calling and the indicator light will flash red Here are the options 1 Answer the call by raising the handset 2 If the handset is already of the base it is possible to answer the call by pressing Answer or the send key 3 Silence the ringer by pressing Silence 4 Diver...

Page 21: ... indicator light The visual status indicator light provides additional emphasis to the existing audible ringer and visual indicators display Here is a list of the states and their meaning Status indicator light Phone state Off Normal power on Flashing green New unread message waiting voice or text Flashing red Alarm clock Fast flashing red Ringing See System dependant features on page 23 Volume co...

Page 22: ...ation key highlight Ring Tone and press OK 5 Using the 4 way navigation key select the desired ring tone and press OK See Tones on page 50 for more information Calling voicemail Voicemail is an answering machine where messages can be left if the phone is in use or there is no answer 1 To access voicemail press and hold the numeric key number 1 for 1 5 seconds or more 2 The phone will dial the voic...

Page 23: ...tions 15 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight the number to dialed select Dial and lift the handset 3 The phone will display a message Connecting and the number See Call logs on page 31 for more information ...

Page 24: ...isplay will then display the number of the caller and On Hold 4 To revert to normal operation press Unhold 5 The phone will momentarily display Call Retrieved See System dependant features on page 23 Mute 1 To mute the microphone press Mute 2 The phone will display a circle with a line through it in the lower right corner to indicate that the phone microphone is muted 3 To revert to normal operati...

Page 25: ...l timer See Call swap on page 18 for more information See System dependant features on page 23 Answer an additional call If Call Waiting is enabled it is possible to answer an additional call See Setup call waiting on page 52 for more information 1 When on a call the phone will sound an alert the status indicator light will flash red and the display will show the number or name if entered in the p...

Page 26: ...s 1 To Conference the calls press Opt 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Conference and press OK It is possible to have up to 6 parties in a conference See Place an additional call on page 16 and Answer an additional call on page 17 for more information See System dependant features on page 23 End call s To end a single call replace the handset in the base If there is more than one call th...

Page 27: ...In call features 19 End all calls 1 To end all calls press Opt 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight End All Calls and press OK ...

Page 28: ...0 numbers may be stored in the phone memory phone book It is possible to dial these numbers directly from the phone book See Dial a number from the phone book on page 26 for more information Phone book search The list of phone book entries will be displayed in alphabetical order To narrow the search enter the first letter of the name using the number keys See Dial a number from the phone book on p...

Page 29: ...saging button When there are unread text message s in the inbox the text message button will go directly to the inbox When there are no new text message s the text message button will go directly to the messaging menu From here it is possible to send a message reply to a message etc When there is a number displayed either from the phone book or a call log pressing the text messaging button will in...

Page 30: ...e than 1 5 seconds that character will hold Pressing and holding a numeric key for more than two seconds will insert the number associated with that key Refer to the table below specific to the language in use on the phone for details of the characters associated with each key When the language is set to English the phone supports these characters Numeric Key Upper Case Lower Case 1 space CRLF 1 2...

Page 31: ...tional characters _ ß Display the phone s number This option will display the telephone number or numbers See Display the phone s number on page 29 System dependant features The following features are system dependant this means their functionality is controlled by your wireless carrier or network service provider Text messaging Voicemail Call waiting Caller Id Conferencing Call forwarding Call ba...

Page 32: ...ced features 24 Automatic clock update If these features do not appear to be working they may not be enabled see System dependant services on page 51 or contact your wireless carrier network service provider ...

Page 33: ...lay s Book it is possible to enter the search sub menu of phone book by pressing this soft key For information on programming the soft keys see Program left and right soft keys on page 48 Create a new phone book entry 1 Press the middle soft key to enter the menu 2 Using the 4 way navigation key select the Phone Book icon and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight New Entry and press ...

Page 34: ...assword for third party voicemail inserting the pause symbol once will tell the system to wait 2 seconds A phone book entry could be programmed to dial 408 555 1234 ppp 1234 the system would wait 6 seconds before entering the password To enter the pause press and hold the key for 1 5 seconds Dial a number from the phone book 1 Select soft key Book or a Press the middle soft key to enter the menu b...

Page 35: ...igation key highlight the number to be deleted and select Opt 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Delete Entry and select OK Edit phone book entries 1 Select soft key Book or a Press the middle soft key to enter the menu b Using the 4 way navigation key select the Phone Book icon and press OK c Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Search and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key hig...

Page 36: ...ress OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key select the entry to assign a ring tone to Press Select 3 Confirm that the correct record has been selected and press Opt Using the 4 way navigation key it is possible to scroll through the records from this screen 4 Using the 4 way navigation key select Set Ring Tone and press OK 5 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight the preferred tone and press OK Rem...

Page 37: ...s OK 5 Using the 4 way navigation key select Location and press Change 6 Enter a number 2 through 9 at the prompt and press OK 7 If the number is already in use the phone will ask for confirmation to overwrite that entry Check phone memory capacity 1 Press the middle soft key to enter the menu 2 Using the 4 way navigation key select the Phone Book icon and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key...

Page 38: ...on key select the Phone Book icon and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight My Numbers and press OK 4 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight My Phone and press View 5 The phone will display the telephone number s of the phone ...

Page 39: ...ey to enter call logs For information on programming the soft keys see Program left and right soft keys on page 48 View or dial a number from a call log 1 Enter the call log menu using the 4 way navigation key select the desired call log and press OK a To view a number press View b To dial a number press Dial lift the handset and the phone will dial the number Delete an individual entry 1 Enter th...

Page 40: ... Copy to Phone Book and press OK 5 Using the 4 way navigation key select Name Number or Location then select Change 6 Make the changes and press OK 7 Then press Done and the phone will confirm that the changes have been saved View or reset totals View or reset call timer totals 1 Enter the call log menu using the 4 way navigation key select Call Totals and press OK 2 Select Call Timer Totals and p...

Page 41: ...otal for SMS messages sent 4 To reset the total press Reset Delete call logs 1 Enter the call log menu using the 4 way navigation key select Delete All Calls and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight a call log and press OK 3 The phone will request confirmation ...

Page 42: ... to that number See Location of controls on page 5 and Text messaging button on page 21 for more information Press the middle soft key to enter the menu Select the Messaging icon and press OK In text messaging it is possible to create edit and reply to text messages sent to the phone Messages can be up to 160 characters in length For information on text entry see Text entry on page 21 Create and s...

Page 43: ... if not select Opt to re enter the number Inbox Read a new message in inbox Press the text messaging button Read a message in inbox 1 Enter the text messaging menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Inbox and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight the message to be read and press Read Reply to a message in inbox 1 Enter the text messaging menu using the 4 way navigation key high...

Page 44: ... message to call back and press Opt 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Call Back and press OK 4 Confirm the number is correct and press OK Details of message received 1 Enter the text messaging menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Inbox and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight the message and press Opt 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Details and press OK ...

Page 45: ...ght the draft message to be edited and press Opt 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Edit and press OK 4 Enter text using the numeric keys or select Opt to enter predefined messages or symbols 5 When the message is complete press OK 6 Either enter a telephone number and press Send or press Opt to select a number from the phone book 7 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Get From Phone B...

Page 46: ...ight Sent and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight the message to be forwarded and press Read 3 Press Opt 4 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Forward and press OK 5 Enter text using the numeric keys or select Opt to enter predefined messages or symbols 6 When the message is complete press OK 7 Either enter a telephone number and press Send or press Opt to select a number from...

Page 47: ...ess Opt 4 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Delete and press OK Details of sent message 1 Enter the text messaging menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Sent and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight the message to be viewed and press Read 3 Press Opt 4 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Details and press OK 5 The phone will display the time date and number the m...

Page 48: ...f the alarm built into your phone Set alarm time This feature allows the alarm time to be set and for the alarm to be switched on or off When the alarm is on it will repeat daily 1 Enter the alarm clock menu using the 4 way navigation keys set the alarm time hour minute and am or pm a Press Set On to turn the alarm on b Press Set Off to turn the alarm off 2 The phone will confirm the status of the...

Page 49: ...arm Tone and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight the preferred tone and press OK When alarm rings When the alarm rings there are two options Off and Snooze Select Off to turn off the alarm Select Snooze and the alarm will ring again in 5 minutes ...

Page 50: ...de Details Lock Code 4 numeric digits user changeable factory default 1234 Security Code 6 numeric digits fixed used to unlock the lock code PIN PIN1 4 8 numeric digits user changeable PIN2 4 8 numeric digits user changeable PUK PUK1 8 numeric digits fixed used to unlock PIN1 PUK2 8 numeric digits fixed used to unlock PIN2 Lock code When the phone is locked it is not possible to receive calls or t...

Page 51: ...is code is entered incorrectly 3 times consecutively the phone will lock When the phone is locked only emergency calls may be placed The PIN Unblocking Key PUK1 is required to unlock the phone Contact your network service provider PIN code PIN2 The PIN code PIN2 is required to access some advanced features This code is set by the network service provider and may or may not be supplied This code is...

Page 52: ...ompt and press OK 3 The phone will display a message that the phone is locked and then return to the standby screen A key icon will be displayed above the left soft key where it will say Unlock See Lock code on page 42 for more information Unlock the phone 1 Select the left soft key Unlock 2 Enter the 4 digit unlock code at the prompt and press OK The factory default is 1234 3 The phone will retur...

Page 53: ...ey highlight Change Codes and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Change PIN and press OK 3 Enter the four to eight digit code and press OK 4 If the code is correct the phone will request a new code press OK and again for confirmation press OK See PIN code PIN1 on page 43 for more information Change the PIN2 code 1 Enter the security menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Ch...

Page 54: ... See PIN code PIN1 on page 43 for more information Set automatic lock With automatic lock enabled the phone will automatically lock after the phone has been idle for a predetermined number of minutes The number of minutes is user selectable 1 Enter the security menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Auto Lock and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight On or Off and press OK 3 T...

Page 55: ...navigation key highlight Display and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Language and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key select the language of choice from the list and press OK Set display contrast 1 Enter the settings menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Display and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Contrast and press OK 3 Use the 4 way navigatio...

Page 56: ...navigation key highlight Shortcut Keys and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight either Left Soft Key or Right Soft Key and press OK 4 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight the preferred option and press OK Date and time settings Set clock display format 1 Enter the settings menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Time and Date and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key h...

Page 57: ...sing the 4 way navigation key highlight Time and Date and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Time Format and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight either 24 hour or am pm and press OK Set date format 1 Enter the settings menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Time and Date and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Date Format and press OK 3 Using...

Page 58: ...press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Alarm Tone and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight preferred tone and press OK Set new voicemail or text message tone 1 Enter the settings menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Ring and Alarm and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight New Message Tone and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight New...

Page 59: ... the 4 way navigation key highlight On or Off and press OK Set auto redial 1 Enter the settings menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Call Control and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Automatic Redial and press OK 3 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Off or Prompt and press OK System dependant services Setup send caller ID 1 Enter the settings menu using the 4 way ...

Page 60: ...s OK 4 Using the 4 way navigation key highlight Activate or Cancel or Check Status and press OK 5 If check status is selected the phone will return the current status 6 Otherwise the phone will request a number to Forward To Enter the number and press OK Setup call barring 1 Enter the settings menu using the 4 way navigation key highlight Call Control and press OK 2 Using the 4 way navigation key ...

Page 61: ...ng the 4 way navigation key highlight Restore All Settings and press OK 2 The phone will request the phone lock code Enter the four digit code and press OK 3 If the code is correct the phone will ask for confirmation Confirm Network settings WARNING Making changes to the network settings section may prevent the phone from functioning normally ...

Page 62: ... assumed that OK and Back will be selected as required Menu Press the middle soft key to enter the menu Phone book Create a new phone book entry 25 Ö Phone Book Ö New Entry Ö Phone Number Ö Change Dial a number from the phone book 25 Ö Phone Book Ö Search Ö Select Ö Dial Delete phone book entries 27 Ö Phone Book Ö Search Ö Opt Ö Delete Entry Edit phone book entries 27 Ö Phone Book Ö Search Ö Opt Ö...

Page 63: ...all logs View or dial a number from a call log 31 Ö Call Logs Ö Dialed Calls Received Calls or Missed Calls Ö View or Dial Copy to phone book 32 Ö Call Logs Ö View Ö Opt Ö Copy to Phone Book Ö Change Text messaging Create and send new message 34 Ö Messaging Ö Create New Message Ö New Text Message Ö Opt Ö Get From Phone Book Ö Select Ö Send Read a message in inbox 35 Ö Messaging Ö Inbox Ö Read ...

Page 64: ...e 36 Ö Messaging Ö Inbox Ö Opt Ö Delete Call back 36 Ö Messaging Ö Inbox Ö Opt Ö Call Back Alarm clock Set alarm time 40 Ö Alarm Clock Set alarm tone 40 Ö Alarm Clock Ö Opt Ö Alarm Tone Settings Set time 48 Ö Settings Ö Time and Date Ö Set Time Set date 49 Ö Settings Ö Time and Date Ö Set Date Set ring tone 50 Ö Settings Ö Ring and Alarm Ö Ring Tone ...

Page 65: ... Radio Service packet switched always on data communication protocol GSM originally stood for Groupe Speciale Mobile but now it is known as Global System for Mobile communications LCD Liquid Crystal Display LED Light Emitting Diode SIM Subscriber Identity Module PIN Personal Identification Number PUK PIN Unblocking Key ...

Page 66: ...al Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage Temperature 20 C to 85 C Antenna TNC antenna connector 50 ohms Power Voltage Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz and 10W max input Backup battery Model supplied with AAA NiMH rechargeable battery pack Supports 90 minutes min talk time 15 hours min standby Note The battery will need to charge for 15 hours before it will yield full capacity Model with support for fo...

Page 67: ...ces of heat or in a place where proper ventilation is not provided 7 Use only the power source marked on the unit If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home or office consult your dealer or local power company 8 Do not place objects on the power cord Install the unit where no one can step on or trip on the cord 9 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords This can result ...

Page 68: ...e disconnecting the antenna Failure to take this precaution may result in damage to the phone and void the warranty 15 The batteries are for emergency backup only Connect the AC supply and confirm that the telephone is working normally before installing the batteries This phone is not intended for use without the AC adapter 16 In the event of power failure the call may be disconnected 17 Replace t...

Page 69: ... health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the updated ANSI standard The design of your phone complies with these standards when used as described under Telephone Operation Operational precautions To assure optimal phone performance and make sure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards always adhere to the follo...

Page 70: ...including but not limited to antennas may cause your phone to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines For a list of approved Motorola accessories visit our website at www Motorola com RF energy interference compatibility Note Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to RF energy interference from external sources if inadequately shielded designed or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibili...

Page 71: ...r phone OFF do not remove your battery when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks from your battery in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations below de...

Page 72: ... FCC RF exposure limits and satisfy the categorical exclusion requirements for mobile transmitters the following requirements must be met 1 A minimum separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna and all persons 2 The transmitter effective radiated power must be less than 1 5 Watts ERP 2 46 Watts or 33 9 dBm EIRP This requires that the combination of antenna gain and feed lin...

Page 73: ...cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 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 ...

Page 74: ...ired or replaced at the company s option without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect s The following items are similarly warranted for a period of 90 days antenna and AC wall charger THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PROD...

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