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Motorola Limited Warranty for the United States and 
Canada

Warranty

What Does this Warranty Cover?

Subject to the exclusions contained below, Motorola, Inc. warrants 
its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer and 
professional two-way radios (excluding commercial, government 
or industrial radios) that operate via Family Radio Service or 
General Mobile Radio Service, Motorola-branded or certified 
accessories sold for use with these Products (“Accessories”) and 
Motorola software contained on CD-ROMs or other tangible media 
and sold for use with these Products (“Software”) to be free from 
defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer 
usage for the period(s) outlined below. This limited warranty is a 
consumer's exclusive remedy, and applies as follows to new 
Motorola Products, Accessories and Software purchased by 
consumers in the United States or Canada, which are accompanied 
by this written warranty:

Products and Accessories

Products Covered

Length of Coverage

Products and 
Accessories 

as 

defined above, unless 
otherwise provided for 
below.

One (1) year 

from the date of 

purchase by the first consumer 
purchaser of the product unless 
otherwise provided for below.

Decorative 
Accessories and 
Cases. 

Decorative 

covers, bezels, 
PhoneWrap™ covers 
and cases.

Limited lifetime warranty 

for the 

lifetime of ownership by the first 
consumer purchaser of the product.

Monaural Headsets. 

Ear buds and boom 
headsets that transmit 
mono sound through a 
wired connection.

Limited lifetime warranty 

for the 

lifetime of ownership by the first 
consumer purchaser of the product.

Summary of Contents for V197

Page 1: ...Motorola V197 GSM ...

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Page 3: ...HELLOMOTO Introducing your new Motorola V197 GSM wireless phone Here s a quick anatomy lesson Navigate menus Open menus ...

Page 4: ...Home Screen Main Menu Press the Navigation Key up down left or 3 Press the Menu M key to open the 2 Service Provider 12 31 07 Games Apps ...

Page 5: ... 1 800 331 6456 United States 1 888 390 6456 TTY TDD United States for hearing impaired 1 800 461 4575 Canada Motorola Inc 2006 Caution Changes or modifications made in the radio phone not expressly approved by Motorola will void the user s authority to operate the equipment Manual Number 6809504A40 A ...

Page 6: ...contents menu map 6 Use and Care 8 essentials 9 about this guide 9 cable connections 23 phone updates 24 basics 25 display 25 display appearance 37 answer options 38 calls 39 turn off a call alert 39 ...

Page 7: ...other features continued handsfree 57 data fax calls 58 network 58 personal organizer 59 security 60 fun games 60 Perchlorate Label 82 Driving Safety 83 index 85 ...

Page 8: ...menu map main menu n Phonebook s Recent Calls Received Calls Dialed Calls É Tools SIM Applications Calculator Datebook Shortcuts h Multimedia Pictures Sounds Videos ...

Page 9: ...n Bluetooth Link Sync U In Call Setup In Call Timer Call Cost Setup My Caller ID Talk and Fax Answer Options Call Waiting Z Initial Setup Time and Date 1 Touch Dial J Car Settings Auto Answer Auto Handsfree Power Off Delay Charger Time j Network New Network Network Setup Available Networks My Network List ...

Page 10: ...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 ...

Page 11: ...essentials 1 Press the menu key M to open the menu 2 Press the navigation key S to scroll to CAUTION Before using the phone for the first time read the ...

Page 12: ...SIM card Caution Don t bend or scratch your SIM card This means a feature requires an optional accessory symbols 3 Note Make sure the 4 ...

Page 13: ...battery removal battery charging New batteries are not fully charged Plug the battery charger into your phone and an electrical outlet 3 ...

Page 14: ...life depends on the network signal strength temperature features and accessories you use Never expose batteries to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 45 C 113 F Always take your phone with you when you leave your vehicle It is normal for batteries to gradually wear down and require longer charging ...

Page 15: ... them on If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times before the correct code your SIM card is disabled and your display shows SIM Blocked Contact your service provider make a call Enter a phone number and press N to make a call To hang up close the flip or press O answer a call ...

Page 16: ...ss the center key s Note You can store a phonebook entry in your phone s memory or on your SIM card In the entry select Store To and choose Phone or SIM Entries stored on the call a stored phone number Find it M n Phonebook 1 Scroll to the phonebook entry Shortcut In the phonebook press ...

Page 17: ... edit the name and phone number stored on your SIM card From the home screen press M select an entry press the View key and press the Edit key If you don t know your phone number contact your service provider ...

Page 18: ...can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls Note Your phone s Bluetooth features and Bluetooth Class 1 power levels are not allowed for outdoor operation in France To avoid unlawful interference with radio ...

Page 19: ...e this procedure to set Bluetooth power to Off when not in use Your phone will not connect to devices until you set Bluetooth power back to Find it M w Settings Connection Bluetooth Link Handsfree Look For Devices Your phone lists the devices it finds within range 1 Scroll to a device in the list and press the center key s ...

Page 20: ...can copy a media file phonebook entry datebook event or Web shortcut 3 Select a recognized device name or Look For Devices to search for the device where you want to copy the file If your phone could not copy the file to the other device make sure the device is on and ready in discoverable mode see the user s guide for the device Also make sure the ...

Page 21: ...splay turn on your phone s Bluetooth feature by pressing M w Settings Connection Bluetooth Link Setup Power On Your phone notifies you when file transfer is complete If necessary press the Save key to save the file advanced Bluetooth features A device is recognized after you connect to it once see page 17 ...

Page 22: ...nized handsfree device M w Settings Connection Bluetooth Link Handsfree device name features move multimedia object to device Caution Moving an object deletes the original object from your phone Scroll to the object press M Move select the device name features ...

Page 23: ...M h Multimedia Videos video name The video clip plays edit device properties M w Settings Connection Bluetooth Link Device History Scroll to the device name and press the center key s features Press S up to pause or Status ...

Page 24: ...ures see page 52 send a multimedia message A Multimedia Messaging Service To insert another page in the message enter text or objects on the current page and press M Insert New Page You can enter more text and objects on the new page 2 When you finish the message press the Send To key ...

Page 25: ...ys an alert and the display shows New Message with a message indicator such as r Press the Read key to open the message scroll to the file indicator filename and press the View key image Play key sound or Open key phonebook vCard datebook vCalendar entry or unknown file type cable connections ...

Page 26: ...ld device Note Motorola Original USB data cables and supporting software are phone updates Sometimes we think of ways to make your phone s software faster or more efficient after you ve purchased your phone You can find out if your phone can be updated and register for free update notifications at http www hellomoto com support ...

Page 27: ...basics See page 1 for a basic phone diagram display Note Your home screen might look different from the one shown depending on your service provider To dial a number from the home screen press ...

Page 28: ... of the home screen 3 Data Indicator Shows connection status Service Provider 12 31 05 6 Message 7 Ring Style 8 Battery Level 3 Data 2 GPRS 1 Signal Strength 4 secure packet data transfer 7 unsecure packet data transfer 3 secure 6 unsecure ...

Page 29: ... indicate when call forwarding is on Indicators for dual line enabled SIM cards can include 7 Ring Style Indicator Shows the ring style setting line 1 active A line 1 active call forward on y loud ring Ó vibrate ring z soft ring vibrate then ring vibrate Ò silent ...

Page 30: ...or descriptions see following section Press M to open sub menu 450 ìh entry modes j or g Your Primary text entry mode can be set to any iTAP j or tap g mode p or m Your Secondary text entry mode can be set to any iTAP p or tap m mode or set to None if you don t ...

Page 31: ...er keys to enter the numbers you want Enter a space to change back to iTAP or Tap mode Press 1 to enter punctuation or other combines your keypresses into common words and predicts each word as you enter it For example if you press 7 7 6 4 your display shows Msg Prog ram 443 ín Press S up to accept Program ...

Page 32: ...up to set tap mode as your primary or secondary text entry mode To enter text in Tap mode press a keypad key repeatedly to cycle through the letters and For example if you press 8 one time your display shows Msg T 449 íg After 2 seconds character is accepted and cursor moves to next Character displays at insertion point ...

Page 33: ... key to temporarily switch to numeric mode from iTAP or Tap modes Press the number keys to enter the numbers you want Enter a space to change back to iTAP mode symbol mode Msg Prog ram 445 íg Character displays at insertion point Press S right to accept Program or press to reject it and enter a space ...

Page 34: ... golden That s why you can quickly set your ringer to Vibrate or Silent by holding smart key The smart key gives you another way to do things For example when you scroll to a menu item you can press the smart key to select it instead of pressing the center key s The smart key usually does the same thing as pressing the ...

Page 35: ... volume key to see Ring Styles 2 Press the smart key repeatedly until the style you want appears Note The handsfree speaker won t work when your phone is connected to a handsfree car kit or headset codes passwords Your phone s four digit unlock code is ...

Page 36: ...If you forget other codes If you forget your security code SIM PIN code or PIN2 code contact your service provider lock unlock phone You can lock your phone to keep others from ...

Page 37: ...customize ring style Each ring style profile uses a different set of closed press a volume key to see your ring style profile press the smart key to change it then press a volume key to store the change ...

Page 38: ...ve the alert setting Tip If you want a ring that sets you apart you can use an MP3 sound file To download files see page 61 To choose an analog or digital clock for your home screen press M w Settings Personalize Home Screen Display Clock wallpaper Set a photo picture or animation as a ...

Page 39: ... no activity is detected for a specified time Tip This feature helps save your screen but display appearance To choose the colors that your phone uses for indicators highlights and soft key labels Press M w Settings Personalize Color Style To set your display brightness Press M w Settings Initial Setup Brightness ...

Page 40: ...ay turns off Press M w Settings Initial Setup Display Timeout Note Your phone has a light sensor near the key answer options You can use different ways to answer an incoming call To turn on or turn off an answer option Find it M w Settings In Call Setup Answer Options ...

Page 41: ...calls To make and answer calls see page 13 turn off a call alert Find it M s Recent Calls Received Calls or Dialed Calls Scroll to a call A next to a call means the call connected ...

Page 42: ...try Delete All Delete all entries in the list Hide ID Show ID Hide or show your caller ID for the next call Send Message Open a new text message options Talk then Fax Talk and then send a fax in the same call see page 58 options ...

Page 43: ...missed calls 1 Press the View key to see the received calls list phonebook or Incoming Call when caller ID information isn t available You can set your phone to play a different ringer ID for an entry stored in your phonebook see page 49 To show or hide your phone number from the next person you call enter the phone ...

Page 44: ...s the keypad keys to dial the emergency number 2 Press N to call the emergency number To check voicemail messages Find it R Voicemail Your phone may prompt you to store your voicemail phone number If you don t know your voicemail number contact your service provider ...

Page 45: ...other features advanced calling features set 1 touch dial list features ...

Page 46: ...e speed dial number press then press N Note To 1 touch dial phonebook entries 1 features notepad The last number you entered is stored in the notepad You can use the notepad to jot down a number during a call for later use To see the notepad features ...

Page 47: ... to insert your local international access code indicated by Then press the keypad keys to dial the country code and phone features call waiting When you re on a call you ll hear an alert if you receive a second call Press N to answer the new call To switch between calls press the features ...

Page 48: ...uring a call Dial next number press N press the Link key transfer a call features call barring Restrict outgoing or incoming calls M w Settings Security Call Barring TTY calls Set up your phone for use with an features ...

Page 49: ...ou can call only numbers stored in the fixed dial list Turn fixed dialing on or off features DTMF tones Activate DTMF tones M w Settings Initial Setup DTMF To send DTMF tones during a call just press number keys or scroll to a number in features ...

Page 50: ...red in the phonebook M n Phonebook scroll to the phonebook record voice name for a phonebook entry When creating a phonebook entry scroll to Voice Name and press the Record key Press the Record key again and say the entry s name within two seconds When prompted features ...

Page 51: ...M É Tools Dialing Services Voice Dial When prompted say the entry s voice features set ringer ID for a phonebook entry Assign a ring alert ringer ID to an entry M n Phonebook entry then press M Edit Ringer ID ringer name Note The Ringer ID option isn t available for features ...

Page 52: ...th picture caller ID photos M n Phonebook then press M Setup View by view name features set speed number for a phonebook entry Set the Speed No for an entry M n Phonebook scroll to the entry and press M Edit Speed No To speed dial an entry enter the speed dial features ...

Page 53: ...ary number for an entry with multiple numbers M n Phonebook scroll to the entry press features create group mailing list You can put several phonebook entries in a group mailing list then send a message to the list To create a list M n Phonebook then press features ...

Page 54: ...Phonebook then press M Setup Sort by sort order You can sort the phonebook list by Name features send phonebook entry to another device Send a phonebook entry to another phone computer or device M n Phonebook scroll to the entry press M Share Phonebook Entry features ...

Page 55: ...a message with preloaded animations R Create Message MMS Templates read and manage messages features store message objects Go to a multimedia message page or scroll to an object in a message then M Store store text messages on your SIM features ...

Page 56: ... subscription based information services messages R Info Services features activate ringer IDs Activate ringer IDs assigned to phonebook entries and categories M t Ring Styles style Detail Ringer IDs ring volume features ...

Page 57: ... graphic icons or as a text based list M w Settings Personalize Main Menu View features change home keys Change features for the soft keys navigation key and smart key in the home screen M w Settings Personalize Home Screen features ...

Page 58: ...ich you are billed by your service provider For billing information contact your service provider master clear Caution Master clear erases all information you have entered including phonebook and datebook entries and content you have downloaded including photos and sounds stored in your phone s features features ...

Page 59: ... t concentrate on driving Additionally the use of wireless devices and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas Always obey the auto answer car kit or headset Automatically answer calls when connected to a car kit or headset M w Settings Car Settings or Headset Auto Answer features ...

Page 60: ...data fax calls To connect your phone with a USB cable see page 23 network features send data or fax features network settings See network information and adjust network settings ...

Page 61: ...sonal organizer features set alarm M É Tools Alarm Clock turn off alarm see datebook event See or edit event details M É Tools Datebook scroll to the day press s press the View key event reminder features ...

Page 62: ...M Exchange Rate Enter exchange rate press the OK key enter amount and press M Convert Currency features lock feature M w Settings Security Lock Application manage certificates Enable or disable Internet access certificates stored on your phone features ...

Page 63: ...ictures and animations M h Multimedia Pictures view delete or manage video clips download objects from Web page Download a picture sound or other object from a Web page Press L go to the page that links to the file scroll to the link and select it features ...

Page 64: ...download game or application You can download a Java game or application the same way you download pictures or other objects Press L go to the page that links to the features ...

Page 65: ...service and repairs If you have questions or need assistance we re here to help Go to www motorola com consumer support ...

Page 66: ...less phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station the lower the power output ...

Page 67: ...unications Internet Association CTIA Web site http www phonefacts net or the Canadian Wireless TelecommunicationsAssociation CWTA Web site http www cwta ca 1 In the United States and Canada the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1 6 watts kg W kg averaged over one gram of tissue ...

Page 68: ...European Union Directives Conformance Statement EU Conformance Hereby Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with The essential requirements and other relevant provisions ...

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Page 70: ...peration of your mobile device Read this information before using your mobile device Exposure to Radio Frequency RF the relevant standards always follow these instructions and precautions External Antenna Care If your mobile device has an external antenna use only a Motorola supplied or approved replacement antenna Use of ...

Page 71: ...rgy exposure guidelines For a list of Motorola supplied or approved accessories visit our Web site at www motorola com RF Energy Interference Compatibility Pacemakers If you have a pacemaker consult your physician before using this device Persons with pacemakers should observe the following precautions ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than 20 centimeters 8 inches from your pacemaker when the mob...

Page 72: ... on driving Use handsfree operation if available on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities or areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders When you are in such an area turn off your mobile device and do not remove install or charge batteries In such areas sparks can occur and cause an explosion or fire Damaged Products If your mobile device...

Page 73: ... Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device may be made of glass This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives Symbol Definition 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 032374o 032376o 0...

Page 74: ...hts on in the room take a 15 minute break every hour and stop use if you are very tired Caution About High Volume Usage Listening at full volume to music or voice through a headset may damage your hearing ...

Page 75: ...anada Notice Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device See RSS GEN 7 1 5 ...

Page 76: ...See 47 CFR Sec 15 21 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver...

Page 77: ...imited Warranty for the United States and Canada Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover Subject to the exclusions contained below Motorola Inc warrants Products and Accessories Products Covered Length of Coverage ...

Page 78: ...e alteration or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola or its authorized service centers are excluded from coverage Altered Products Products or Accessories with a serial Consumer and Professional Two Way Radio Accessories Ninety 90 days from the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser of the product Products and Accessories that are Repaired or Replaced The balance of the...

Page 79: ...the software products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected Software NOT Embodied in Physical Media Software that is not embodied in physical media e g software that is downloaded from the internet is provided as is and without warranty How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information USA Phones 1 800 331 6456 Pagers 1 800 548 9954 Tw...

Page 80: ...IDED IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN NO EVENT SHALL Laws in the United States and other countries preserve for Motorola certain exclusive rights for copyrighted Motorola software such as the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute copies of the Motorola software Motorola software may only be copied into used in and redistributed with the Products associated with such Mot...

Page 81: ...ear some hearing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more T Ratings Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device s telecoil T Switch or Telephone Switch than unrated phones T4 is the better higher of the two ratings Note that not all hearing devices have telecoi...

Page 82: ...for any special precautions for the use of mobile phones If you are concerned you may want to limit your own or your children s RF exposure by limiting the length of calls or by using handsfree devices to keep mobile phones away from your head and body Source WHO Fact Sheet 193 Further information http www who int peh emf ...

Page 83: ...ca and Canada The Governments of the United States of America and Canada may restrict the exportation or re exportation of this product to certain destinations For further information contact the U S Department of Commerce or the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Wireless The New Recyclable ...

Page 84: ...es use an internal permanent backup battery on the printed circuit board that may contain very small amounts of perchlorate In such cases California law requires the following label Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste ...

Page 85: ... them The use of these devices may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas Go to www motorola com callsmart for more eyes from the road If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time if possible let your voice mail answer it for you Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet ...

Page 86: ...l 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 Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency wireless assistance number when ...

Page 87: ...index A accessories 10 57 accessory connector port 1 battery indicator 27 battery life extending 17 37 38 Bluetooth connection call answering 13 38 barring 46 end 13 ...

Page 88: ...ll 46 copy files 18 costs tracking 56 D E earpiece volume 32 emergency number 41 end a call 13 end key 1 13 Enter Unlock Code message 33 H handsfree speaker 33 headset 57 headset jack 1 hearing aids 79 hold a call 45 home screen 2 25 55 ...

Page 89: ...onnection lock application 60 Missed Calls message 41 MMS defined 22 MP3 sound files 36 multimedia message 22 53 music 61 mute a call 45 N P pairing See Bluetooth connection passwords See codes perchlorate label 82 personalize 54 phone number 14 46 ...

Page 90: ...redial 40 reminders 54 restrict calls 46 send key 1 13 shortcuts 55 signal strength indicator 26 SIM Blocked message 13 60 SIM card 10 13 33 53 60 smart key 32 33 55 soft keys 1 25 55 timers 56 transfer a call 46 TTY device 46 turn on off 13 U unlock ...

Page 91: ...volume 31 54 W wallpaper 36 warranty 75 Web pages 61 Web sessions 61 ...

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