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Welcome
Thank you for choosing Motorola—a global leader in
communications technology.
All Motorola cellular phones are designed and manufactured
to meet Motorola’s exacting specifications and world-class
quality standards. During development, our laboratory testing
team took the durable StarTAC™ phone through its paces.
They cooked it, steamed it, shook it, shocked it, dusted it, and
dropped it—and the phone still worked! We’re confident that
the StarTAC phone you purchased will meet your own exacting
standards.
Enjoy your new StarTAC wearable phone!
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Guide Overview
Okay, you’ve got a brand new phone
with a bunch of nifty features.
Now what?
Afraid you’ll press the wrong key?
Or forget a feature or two?
Don’t sweat it!
We’ve designed this User’s Guide to take you step-by-step
through each feature of your new StarTAC™ 3000 phone.
We’ll show you what key to press and what happens when
you press it. Follow along, chapter-by-chapter, and you’ll find
it’s as easy as 1-2-3.
Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll learn in each chapter:
Introduction (begins on page 6)
Let us introduce you to this miracle of miniaturization. In
the “Introduction” we’ll show you some exciting things
about your new StarTAC 3000 wearable cellular phone.
Getting Started (begins on page 16)
First things first. We’ll explain what came with your phone and
show you how to install and charge your battery so that you
can get started with “The Basics” in the next section.
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The Basics (begins on page 26)
What do all those buttons and lights mean? How do I make my
first phone call? We’ll teach you “The Basics” in this section
and get you up and running with your new StarTAC™ phone.
Using Memory (begins on page 40)
Spend a little time with “Using Memory” and we’ll show you
how to make the most of your phone’s built-in Phone Book.
Plus learn how to dial numbers with the touch of a button.
The Works (begins on page 50)
When you’re ready to get into the more advanced features
your StarTAC 3000 phone has to offer, just turn to “The
Works.” Learn about everything from navigating the Feature
Menu to viewing your Caller IDs*.
So relax! Let us show you what your
StarTAC 3000 phone can do!
* Contact your Service Provider for availability.
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Contents Introduction
What’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting Started
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing and Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charging the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Basics
Phone Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reading the Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Placing and Ending Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Redialing Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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ContentsUsing Memory
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Advanced Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Recalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
The Works
Introducing the Feature Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Using Call Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Learn how to keep track of your air-time
Lock/Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Learn how to restrict access to your phone
Phone Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Learn how to fine tune your phone’s operation
Using Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Reference Information
Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
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What’s New?
What would you say to a telephone that’s smaller than your
wallet? Hard to believe… if you hadn’t already seen it with
your own eyes. The company that brought you the world’s
first commercially available portable cellular telephone has
done it again!
Motorola is proud to present the second generation of wearable
phones. Breakthrough technologies bring you a phone so
innovative it challenges the status quo. Just look what’s in
store:
Miniaturized Batteries
StarTAC™ brand phone batteries are more portable than ever…
Get the same talk-time with less weight than previous
Motorola cellular phone batteries.
Easily carry a spare battery—or two!
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Incredible Portability
Your StarTAC™ phone is so small and light, you’ll always
want it with you.
Keep it in your purse or put it in your pocket!
Or slip it in its holster!
Messaging
Did you know that your StarTAC phone supports Caller ID*?
If you subscribe to Caller ID service, you’ll see who’s calling
before you answer. See page 34.
And if you miss a call while your phone is ON, just check your
handy Message Center to see who has called. See page 85.
* Contact your Service Provider for availability.
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HighlightsAs one of the most sophisticated cellular phones around,
your StarTAC™ phone offers exceptional features that make
life easier, more organized, and more fun! This miracle of
modern technology can help you…
• make calls in a flash with the Turbo Dial™ keys.
• remember phone numbers with the internal Phone Book.
• monitor your calls with displayed and audible call timers.
• read information with ease on the 10 character color
display.
• know when to charge with the dedicated Battery
Level Indicator.
• charge on the go with your AC Wall Charger.
• simplify automated calling systems like voice mail* with
Pause Dialing.
• reduce roaming with two-system registration.
As you explore your StarTAC 3000 phone, you will discover
many more convenient and time-saving features that help
you stay in touch with style.
* Contact your Service Provider for availability.
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Safety InformationImportant: Read this information before using your
wireless handheld phone.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signals
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is on, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, The Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C95.1 1992
• National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) Report 86 1986
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) 1996
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
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Important: To maintain compliance with the FCC’s RF
exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body use
only the Motorola supplied carrying case, holster or other
body-worn accessory for this product and ensure that the
antenna is at least 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body
when transmitting.
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate local agency regulations.
Phone Operation
Normal Operation: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone, with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation: Observe the following guidelines to operate your phone most efficiently.
• Extend your antenna fully.
• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
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Batteries
Caution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury,
or burns if a conductive material, such as jewelry, keys or
beaded chains, touches exposed terminals. The material may
complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. To pro-
tect against such unwanted current drain, exercise care in
handling any charged battery, particularly when placing it
inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal
objects. When the battery is detached from the phone, your
batteries are packed with a protective battery cover; please use
this cover for storing your batteries when not in use.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Observe the following guidelines when using your phone while driving.
• Give full attention to driving—driving safely is your first responsibility.
• Use hands-free phone operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
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Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six inches (6") be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
• should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned on
• should not carry the phone in a breast pocket
• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference
• should turn the phone off immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
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Turn your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone off in any facility where posted notices so require.
Aircraft
Airline regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.
Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio.” Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
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Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gas stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders; and any other area where you normally would be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. Do NOT place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
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Getting Started
Package Contents
Your phone comes equipped with a standard battery, an AC
Wall Charger, and a holster — everything you need to get up
and running.
on
Holster
Just slip the phone in and clip it on!
Your StarTAC™ 3000
Wearable Cellular Telephone
Standard Battery
with Cover
AC Wall Charger
Works with your phone’s built-in charging system
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dInstalling and ChargingFollow the step-by-step instructions in this chapter to install
and charge your battery so that you can get started with “The
Basics” in the next section. In just a few simple steps, you’ll
be ready to use your phone.
Turn the page when you’re ready to begin.
Once your battery is installed and
charged, you’re ready to go. Just
slip your phone into its holster
with the Power/Status Indicator
facing out and clip the holster
onto a belt, purse or briefcase.
Accessory Options
A whole new line of accessory options, now smaller and
lighter than ever, can customize your cellular package for
maximum performance and portability. See page 90.
Power/StatusIndicator
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Installing the BatteryTo get started, just slip the battery out of its cover, insert the
battery and charge the battery.
Battery Covers
Your phone’s battery is shipped uncharged and encased in a
protective cover. This handy cover keeps conductive material
from touching the battery terminals and reduces the risk of
injury or damage from a short circuit (see page 10). It’s a good
idea to keep your batteries covered when they’re not being used.
Removing the Battery Cover
1. Pull the release latch
back toward the
battery.
2. Lift the battery out.
Attaching the Battery Cover
The battery fits into its cover like a ski boot fits into a ski.
1. Place the battery’s “toe” into
the compartment as shown.
2. Press its “heel” down until
you hear it snap into place.
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dInstalling the BatteryThe battery fits into your phone like a ski boot fits into a ski.
Battery Installation
To install the battery:
1. Place the battery’s “toe” into the compartment as shown.
2. Press its “heel” down until you hear it snap into place.
Battery Removal
To remove the battery:
1. Turn your phone OFF.
2. Pull the release latch back toward the battery and lift the
battery out.
1.
2.
Release Latch
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Charging the BatteryUsing Your AC Wall Charger
Using the AC Wall Charger, you can plug your phone directly
into a power supply and charge the attached battery—
whether the phone is ON or OFF. It is recommended, however,
that the phone be turned OFF for optimal charging perfor-
mance. When the AC Charger is in use and the phone is ON,
you can still place and receive calls as long as the battery is
not completely drained.
1. Plug the AC Wall Charger into the accessory connector on
the bottom of your phone as shown, with the release tab
facing up.
2. Plug the charger into an electrical outlet.
What you will see when charging:
• The battery icon will flash regardless of whether your
phone is turned ON or OFF.
• The battery icon will cease flashing and become solid
when the battery is fully charged.
on
PUSHRelease Tab
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Charging Times
Your StarTAC™ phone’s Standard Battery charges in three to
four hours using the AC Wall Charger. A Lithium Ion battery
can be charged with a Rapid Charger in one to two hours.
Charging times are affected by:
• Temperature Batteries should be at or near room
temperature when charging. To prolong battery life and
charge capacity, avoid exposing your batteries to tempera-
tures below -10°C (14°F) or above 45°C (113°F). As a
good rule of thumb, always take your phone with you
when you leave your car.
• Extended Usage Over extended periods of time, batteries
gradually wear down and require longer charge-times.
This is normal. If you’ve been charging your battery regu-
larly and notice a decrease in talk-time or an increase in
charge-time, then it’s probably time to purchase a new battery.
Leaving Batteries in the Charger
Leaving Batteries in the Charger
Lithium Ion batteries are different from other batteries in that you can leave them in the charger. Nickel Metal Hydride batteries should not be left in the charger for more than 24 hours.
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Expert Performance (E•P™) Charging System
Your Motorola cellular phone implements the Motorola Expert Performance (E•P™) charging system. This system allows the charger that is built into the phone to communicate with the battery. Based on this communication, the charger can tailor the charging cycle to optimize performance. If your charging system is not communicating with the battery, your phone will beep and display an inuALid bAttErY message each time you power up the phone or replace the battery. Your phone is alerting you that you do not have charging capabilities with this battery.
There are several reasons why your battery might not be communicating. The most likely reason is that the battery you purchased is not a Motorola original battery and it does not have the appropriate communication technology built into it. All Motorola batteries are built with the appropriate communication technology. We recommend that you use Motorola original batteries and accessories and that you store your batteries in the protective battery cover that comes with the phone.
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Battery Types
Your StarTAC™ phone can use either Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) or Lithium Ion (LiIon) batteries.
Batteries are available in a variety of sizes: Slim, Standard,
and Standard Extra Capacity.
Talk-Times and Standby-Times
Slim Battery
(Lithium Ion) E•P
up to 60 minutes talk-time or 14 hours standby-time
Standard Battery
(Nickel Metal Hydride)
up to 60 minutes talk-time or 14 hours standby-time
Standard Extra Capacity Battery
(Lithium Ion) E•P
up to 110 minutes talk-time or 22 hours standby-time
Keep in mind: Talking on the phone uses more energy
than leaving it idle; the more talk-time you use, the less
standby-time you’ll have and vice versa.
Battery Disposal
To dispose of batteries, check with your local recycling
center for a battery recycler near you. Never dispose of
batteries in fire.
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Battery InformationBatteryLevels
High
Low
Battery Level Indicator
The three battery symbols in the upper left corner of the dis-
play represent the amount of charge remaining in your bat-
tery. The more symbols visible, the greater the charge.
If your battery is low:
• One or no battery symbols will be displayed.
• Lo bAt will be displayed.
• A short tone will play periodically.
To view the detailed battery level:
Press ƒ then press ›
The bar graph in the display represents the battery level. The
higher the graph, the closer the battery is to full charge.
If your battery is low during a call:Quick Change
You can change batteries without losing the call in progress.
Simply remove the exhausted battery and insert a charged
battery. There’s no need to press ¡. Once the change is
complete, resume your conversation. The phone will not go
through the normal power up cycle. A quick change must be
completed in three seconds to avoid losing the call.
b
Highest Level
b____________
Lowest Level
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Phone OverviewIllustration Reference (inside front cover)
Retractable Antenna Extend for best performance.
Earpiece Ultra-compact phone speaker.
Status Indicators
In Use—Flashes when a call is in progress.
No Service—Tells you the phone is beyond the range of a
cellular service area. When this indicator is lit, calls cannot
be placed or received.
Roam—Lets you know when your phone is accessing
cellular service outside your home system.
Signal Strength Indicator Indicates the strength of
the signal your phone is receiving. The stronger the signal,
the better your chances of placing and receiving calls
successfully.
Battery Level Indicator Tells you the amount of charge
left in your battery.
Numeric Display (10 digit)
Displays your input from the keypad, information recalled
from memory, help, and other messages. Some information
will require sequentially displayed messages.
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Illustration Reference (inside front cover)
¡ Turns the phone ON and OFF.
ƒ Acts as a “shift” key to access the secondary
functions of other keys.
‰ Recalls phone numbers from memory.
¬ Stores phone numbers into memory and turns
Feature Menu items ON.
Ç Clears characters from the screen and turns
Feature Menu items OFF.
º Ends phone calls and exits the Feature Menu.
æ Places or answers calls.
µ Adjusts the earpiece and ringer volume.
« and » can be used to scroll through memory
entries and menu features.
Accessory Connector Provides the connection for an
external power supply and vehicular and data accessories.
Microphone Positioned for convenient conversation.
Headset Jack Just plug in an optional headset for
effortless hands-free conversations.
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Using the PhoneTurning the Phone ON and OFF
Follow these steps to turn your phone ON:
1. Extend Extend the antenna completely for antenna best performance.
2. Open Open your phone to expose phone the keypad.
3. Press ¡ once to turn the phone ON.
Press ¡ again to turn the phone OFF.
What you will see:
Each time you turn ON your phone, it performs a self-test to
let you know your phone is operational. When the self-test is
finished, the display reads on and you’re ready to go.
Standby Mode
To conserve energy, your phone may turn off its lights and
most indicators when in standby mode. Don’t worry, the dis-
play will come back the next time you press a key or open the
phone.
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sUsing the Phone
Optimal Phone Position
Hold your cellular phone as shown below, with the antenna fully
extended and pointing up and over your shoulder. For best per-
formance, make sure your hand is not touching the antenna.
Wearing the Phone
To slip your StarTAC™ phone into its holster, make sure the
Power/Status Indicator is facing out so you can see it clearly.
Then just clip the holster onto a belt, purse, or briefcase and
you’ll always have it with you!
Keep in mind: The holster has been designed for your
convenience but isn’t meant to secure your phone in all
circumstances.
Power/StatusIndicator
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Reading the Indicators
High
Low
Signal Strength Indicator (1)
The Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) tells you the strength of
the connection between your phone and the local cellular
system. A strong signal increases your chances of placing and
receiving calls. You may see low signal strength if you’re in a
fringe area of the cellular system. Buildings, tunnels, and
bad weather could block or interfere with reception. If the
display goes blank to conserve energy in standby mode, the
Signal Strength Indicator’s lights flash one at a time up to
the signal level you are receiving.
In Use Indicator (2)
The In Use (IU) Indicator flashes when a call is in progress.
No Service Indicator (3)
If you travel beyond the range of a cellular system, the
No Service (NS) Indicator will flash to let you know that calls
cannot be placed or received from your location.
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sReading the IndicatorsRoam Indicator (4)
The Roam (Rm) Indicator lights up when your phone
accesses a cellular service outside your home cellular system.
When you leave your cellular service area, your phone roams
or seeks another cellular system until it finds one.
If your phone finds another cellular service of the same
system type as your home service, the Roam Indicator flashes
slowly. If it finds a different system type, the Roam Indicator
flashes quickly.
High
Low
Battery Level Indicator (5)
The three bar segments on the phone’s Battery Level Indica-
tor show the amount of charge remaining in your battery.
The more segments you see, the greater the charge.
To view the detailed battery level:
Press ƒ then press ›
If your battery is low:
• One or no battery symbols will be displayed.
• Lo bAt will appear on your screen.
• A short tone will play periodically.
If you ignore these warnings, the phone will automatically
turn itself OFF when the battery charge is exhausted. Just
charge the battery to resume normal operation. See page 20.
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Reading the IndicatorsPower/Status Indicator
The Power/Status Indicator lets you know what your phone
is doing without having to open it. Just look at the chart
below to see what it’s indicating.
What’s the Power/Status Indicator doing?
Red & Green, alternating
Incoming call
Green, flashing In Service: home type system
Red, flashing No Service
Yellow, flashing Roaming: home type system
Yellow, flashing fast Roaming: non-home type system
Power/StatusIndicator
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sPlacing and Ending CallsMake sure that your phone is turned ON.
To place a call:
1. Extend Extend the antenna completely forantenna best performance.
2. Enter Enter the number you want to call.number For example: 555-1234.
Press Ç to erase one digit at a time if youmake a mistake.
Press Ç to clear the entire entry.& hold
You will see:
3. Press æ to place the call.
To end a call:
Press º or close the phone to hang up.
You can dial phone numbers with up to 16 digits, but only
the last 10 digits will appear in the display.
Press ‰ to see the entire phone number.
The phone will take you to the beginning of the phone
number, then flash the remaining digits.
diALing
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Receiving CallsYour phone is ringing.
• It must be ON to receive calls.
Caller ID* If Caller ID service is active on your phone, you will see who’s
calling before you answer! The display will flash your caller’s
phone number:
The Caller ID information for your last 20 callers will be saved in
your phone’s Message Center. Turn to “Using Messaging” on
page 84 for more information.
Note: Some calls do not include Caller ID information. If you
receive a call that does not include this information, you will see:
PriuAtE or no Id .
Answering a Call
To answer a call:
1. Extend Extend the antenna completely forantenna best performance.
2. Press æ or open the phone when thephone rings.
Ending a Call
To end a call:
Press º or close the phone to hang up.
* Contact your Service Provider for availability.
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Even with personal cellular technology, sometimes you are
not available to answer every call. If your telephone is ON
and you choose not to answer a call, your display will show:
Press Ç to erase the message, and you can begin placing calls again.
Viewing Your Own Number
Use this feature to view your cellular phone’s currently active
phone number. If you have more than one phone number,
you can change the active number with the Changing Your
Phone Number feature on page 79.
To find out your phone’s number:
Press ‰ then press »
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ScratchpadYour built-in Scratchpad lets you enter a phone number dur-
ing a conversation. If you’re on the phone and your party
gives you another number to call, simply enter it into the
Scratchpad to place the call later.
If you make a mistake, press Ç to erase the last digit
entered, or hold Ç to erase the whole entry.
Be sure to tell your party that they will hear tones as you
enter the number.
1. Enter Enter the number into the keypad.number
2. Press º to end the call you are currently in,if necessary.
3. Press æ to call the number in the Scratchpad.
You can also store numbers while you are in a call.
1. Enter Enter the number into the keypad.number
2. Press ¬ and continue storing with step 3 of Storing Numbers on page 42.
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Automatic Redial
Sometimes the cellular system is busy and cannot handle
your call. When this happens, you’ll hear a fast busy signal.
Just press æ and Automatic Redial will keep trying the
number for the next four minutes. To redial for another four
minutes, just press æ again.
You will see:
Press æ to Auto Redial.
and
When the call goes through, your phone will ring once, then
the call is live.
If you hear an ordinary busy signal:
Last NumberRedial
1. Press º to hang up.
2. Press æ to redial.
Recall Last NumberDialed
If you want to see the last number dialed:
1. Press ‰ then ‚, ‚.The display will show the last number you dialed.
2. Press æ to redial the number in your display.
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Tone ControlsAdjusting Volume
Pressing µ–either alone or with ƒ first–adjusts the ear-
piece and ringer volume. As you press µ, the new volume
level will sound through the speaker and appear as a bar graph
on your display.
To adjust earpiece and keypad volume:
Press µ to raise the volume level. & hold
Press µ again to lower the volume.
To adjust ringer volume:
Press ƒ then press & hold µ to raise the volume level.
Press µ again to lower volume.
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Muting the Microphone
If you need some privacy while a call is in progress, try muting
the microphone–you will be able to hear the person on the
other end, but he or she will not hear you.
You will see:
1. Press ƒ then press fl to mute the microphone.
2. Press ƒ then press fl again to resumeyour conversation.
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Using Memory
Do you have places to go and people to see? Too many phone
numbers to remember? Let your phone remember them for
you. Your phone’s internal Phone Book can store up to 20
numbers for easy access on the go.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• store phone numbers into the Phone Book
• recall phone numbers from the Phone Book
• dial in a flash with the Super Speed Dial and
Turbo Dial™ functions
Navigating the Feature Menu is easy using these keys
on the bottom of your keypad:
ScrollBackward
TurnFeature On
TurnFeature Off
Scroll Forward
Exit FeatureMenu
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Storing into Phone BookEach phone number is stored in a “memory location” in
your Phone Book. Memory locations are numbered 01-20
and can hold up to 16 digits.
You can arrange your Phone Book for convenient recall by
storing your nine most frequently called numbers in loca-
tions 01-09. That way you can use the Turbo Dial™ keys to
dial them in a flash. See page 47.
Your StarTAC™ phone’s memory is easy to program and
makes dialing a breeze, so give it a try!
Recalling from Phone BookPhone numbers stored in your Phone Book can be recalled
in one of three ways:
• By entering the two-digit location number
• By scrolling through your Phone Book
• By using one of the Recalling Shortcuts on page 47
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Storing NumbersTo take advantage of your phone’s internal Phone Book, you’ll
first want to store some numbers into memory. The Phone
Book can hold up to 20 numbers of up to 16 digits each.
To store a number:You will see:
1. Enter Enter the phone number number you’d like
to store.
2. Press ¬ to store the number.
and
3. Enter Enter the two-digit location memory location
you’d like to store to.Your phone will confirm your entry by displaying the location number.
Clear aLocation
Clearing a memory location is easy. Just store nothing:
1. Press ¬ when the display is clear.
2. Enter Enter the two-digit location you’dnumber like to clear.
3. Press ¬ to confirm that you want to clear the location.
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Advanced StoringPause Dialing
If you often find yourself calling voice mail, bank-by-phone
or other automated calling systems, you’ll appreciate the
convenience of Pause Dialing. Simply save the numbers as a
linked sequence, and you’ll never need to enter them again!
Here’s how it works: when you call automated phone sys-
tems, a recorded message prompts you for PIN numbers,
account numbers, etc. You can store these numbers in your
phone’s memory along with the automated system’s access
number. Just separate them with a pause (o) – a special
character that tells your phone to wait before sending addi-
tional numbers.
Placing a Call with Pause Dialing
To place a call using Pause Dialing, simply recall it as you
would any other number in your Phone Book and press æ
to place the call. When the recording prompts you for infor-
mation, just press ‰, æ and your phone will send the
next set of numbers that you stored. Press ‰, æ as
many times as necessary to transmit each set of numbers.
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Advanced StoringStoring a Pause DialingNumber
To store a Pause Dialing number, perform the following steps.
You will see:
1. Enter Enter the automated number system’s number.
2. Press ƒ then press æ to create a pause.
3. Enter Enter the next groupnumbers of numbers
(for example, a PIN number).If another group of numbers is necessary, repeat steps 2 and 3.
4. Press ¬ to store the number.
5. Enter Enter the two-digit location memory Location location you’d like to store to.
Tip: A maximum of 16 digits can be stored in a memory
location. A pause (o) counts as one digit. If your Pause Dial-
ing number requires more than 16 digits, you can store the
automated system’s phone number in one memory location
and the remainder in another memory location.
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Recalling NumbersRecall by Memory Location
Each number you store is placed in a unique memory location,
numbered 01 to 20, in your Phone Book. Once you’ve stored
numbers, you can easily recall them by memory location.
You will see:
1. Press ‰ then the two-digit memory location of the number you’relooking for. and
then Press ‰ again to view the
complete number.
2. Press æ to place a call to the displayed number.
then
and
3. Press º or close the phone to end the call.
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Recalling NumbersRecall by Scrolling
When you are uncertain of a number’s exact memory location,
try scrolling through your Phone Book, beginning with the
location of your choice. To scroll from the first entry in your
Phone Book, press ‰, ‚, ⁄.
You will see:
1. Press ‰ then enter thetwo-digit memory location where you’dlike to begin your andreview.
2. Press « or » to scroll to the number you are looking for.
3. Press æ to place a call to the displayed number.
and
4. Press º or close the phone to end the call.
Note: You may also scroll through the Phone Book while in
a call (for instance, if you want to look up a phone number
to pass along to the other party). When finished, press º.
This will cancel scrolling, but will not end your current call.
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Recalling ShortcutsSuper Speed Dial
If you know the memory location of the number you want to
call, try the Super Speed Dial function:
You will see:
1. Enter Enter the two-digitlocation memory location (01-20).
2. Press æ to place the call.
and
Turbo DialThe Turbo Dial™ keys let you dial numbers stored in loca-
tions 01-09 with just the push of a button:
You will see:
Press a number on the & hold keypad, ⁄ - ·,
and
and your call is placed!
Keep in mind: Location 01 is usually reserved for storing an emergency number. See Emergency Call on page 64 to find out why.
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Editing a Memory LocationFollow these steps to edit any one of your Phone Book’s
memory locations:
You will see:
1. Press ‰ and the two-digit location number youwant to edit.
and
2. Press Ç to clear one digit at a time.
3. Enter Enter the new digits.changes
4. Press ¬ and enter the same two-digit location number.
and
then
5. Press ¬ to save the new number in this memory location and overwrite the old number.
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The WorksIntroducing the Feature Menu
Your StarTAC™ 3000 cellular phone is loaded with amazing
features that can help make life easier, more productive, and
just a bit more exciting. Features can be found quickly by
scrolling through the phone’s Feature Menu.
To enter the Feature Menu, just:
Press ƒ then press ⁄
Use the road map on the next page to find your way.
Navigating the Feature Menu
Navigating the menu system is easy using these keys on the
bottom of your keypad:
1. Press the star « and pound » keys to scroll to the desired feature.
2. Press ¬ to turn a feature ON and Ç to turn it OFF.
3. Press º to exit the Feature Menu.
ScrollBackward
TurnFeature On
TurnFeature Off
Scroll Forward
Exit FeatureMenu
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Call Timers
Your phone’s call timers offer a variety of options for managing
your time. You can monitor the length of individual calls, set a
timer to track monthly usage, or even set a timer to alert you
once a minute during calls.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• set a timer to beep once a minute during calls
• monitor the air-time of your individual calls
• set and view the Resettable Timer for long-term timing
• keep tabs on your phone’s total air-time
Navigating the Feature Menu is easy using these keys
on the bottom of your keypad:
ScrollBackward
TurnFeature On
TurnFeature Off
Scroll Forward
Exit FeatureMenu
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imers
One Minute Audible TimerTurn the One Minute Timer ON (OnEM<In / tM<rOn) to
hear a beep 10 seconds before the end of every minute during
a call. Don’t worry, the party on the other end will not hear the
beeps.
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to One Minute Audible Timer.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON One Minute Audible Timer.
or
Press Ç to turn OFF One Minute Audible Timer.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
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Auto Display Individual TimerWhen you turn the Individual Timer ON (indiu /
tM<rOn), your phone will automatically display the Indi-
vidual Call Timer during and after each call. See View Indi-
vidual Call Timer on page 55 for more information.
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Individual Timer.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Auto Display Individual Timer.
or
Press Ç to turn OFF Auto Display Individual Timer.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
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View Individual Call TimerThe Individual Call Timer records the elapsed air-time of indi-
vidual calls in minutes and seconds. It resets itself before you
place the next call and when you turn the phone OFF. If you
want the timer to display automatically while calls are in
progress just turn the Automatic Display feature ON; see
page 54. Follow these steps to view the timer.
You will see:
1. Press ‰ then press » twice.
2. Press º to exit.
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View Resettable Call TimerYou can record the approximate air-time you’re using during
any period of time. Reset this timer and it will record your
elapsed air-time until it is reset again just like a stopwatch.
Follow these steps to view the timer, and the steps on the bot-
tom of this page to reset it.
You will see:
1. Press ‰ then press » three times.
and
2. Press º to exit.
Reset TimerFollow these steps to reset the Resettable Call Timer.
1. Press ƒ then press ‚, ‡, Ç.
2. Press º to exit.
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View Cumulative Call TimerThis non-resettable timer records your phone’s total elapsed
air-time in minutes since the day you began using your
phone.
You will see:
1. Press ‰ then press » four times.
and
2. Press º to exit.
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Lock/Security
While you probably would not want to leave your phone
unattended, your StarTAC™ cellular phone has a number of
built-in security features to prevent unauthorized use.
Activating these features requires either your three-digit lock
code or the six-digit security code. The factory programmed
unlock code is 123 and the security code is 000000.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• lock and unlock your phone
• change and view your lock code
• restrict call placement
• place an Emergency Call
Navigating the Feature Menu is easy using these keys
on the bottom of your keypad:
ScrollBackward
TurnFeature On
TurnFeature Off
Scroll Forward
Exit FeatureMenu
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/Secu
rityElectronic LockYou can lock your phone manually at any time to help pre-
vent unwanted use. Once locked, you can leave your phone
ON or turn it OFF and the phone remains locked.
To Lock:You will see:
1. Press ƒ then press &
hold fi.
2. Press ¬ to lock your phone.
or
Press º to exit without locking your phone.
Note: You must press and hold fi until Loc/d appears
in the display. This is a safety feature to prevent you from
accidentally locking your phone.
To Unlock:
Enter Enter your three-digit lock code. code If you make an error, press Ç
and start again.
The electronic lock prevents use of the phone by disabling
both incoming and outgoing calls.
If a call is received while your phone is locked, the phone will
ring and you must enter the unlock code before the call can
be answered.
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Viewing Your Lock CodeForget your lock code or need to double check it? Help is only a
few keystrokes away.
1. Press ƒ then press ‚.
2. Enter Enter your six-digit security code.code
You will see:
3. Press ‰ The phone will display your three-digit lock code.
and
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/Secu
rityChanging Your Lock CodeIf you’re like many StarTAC™ phone users, you’ll want to
change your three-digit lock code right away. You can per-
sonalize your lock code by choosing a three letter word, or
even your initials. Then just match the letters with the corre-
sponding numbers on the keypad. For example, you would
enter “Bob” as ¤, fl, ¤.
Just follow these simple steps:
1. Press ƒ then press ‚.
2. Enter Enter your six-digit security code.code
3. Enter Enter the new desired three-digit code lock code.
You will see:
4. Press ¬ The new lock code will display to confirm the change.
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Automatic LockIf you want your phone to lock itself automatically when you
turn it OFF, just turn Automatic Lock ON (Auto
LockOn).
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Auto Lock.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Auto Lock. or
Press Ç to turn OFF Auto Lock.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
Auto
LockOFF
LockOn
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rityService LevelWhen loaning your phone to others, you may want to hide
memory information and restrict call placement to only the
first ten memory locations. Most StarTAC™ phone users
choose Service Level 4 (SEruicE LEuEL 4).
1. Press ƒ then press ‚.
2. Enter Enter your six-digit security code.code
3. Enter Enter the number of number the service level (1 or 4)
you want to select.
You may select one of the two service levels listed below:
You will see:
4. Press ¬ The phone will display the service level selected.
and
Level 1: Calls can be placed from memory locations 1-10 only.• No dialing from keypad.• No memory edit or storage.• No access to Turbo Dial™ keys.
Level 4: This is the standard setting.• No Restrictions.
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Priority CallWhen Priority Call is activated on your cellular phone you
can use this feature to call an important number you have
stored in memory location 01 even if the phone is locked.
At any time if you dial 911 or an emergency number previ-
ously stored by your cellular service provider, the display will
read diALing EMErgEncY. If the unit is locked and
you press and hold the number ⁄ or enter an emergency
number, the phone will still display LOCkEd but will place
the emergency call.
If you have stored an alternate non-emergency number
in memory location 01, such as your home number, and
press and hold the number ⁄ the phone will display
PriortY CALL .
Please keep in mind:
• Your emergency or priority number must be stored in
memory location 01 to be able to place a call when the
unit is locked. Be careful not to overwrite the number
stored in this location.
• Some cellular systems have their own emergency num-
bers and do not allow access to numbers such as 911.
Check with your cellular service provider for details about
emergency calling in your area.
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1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Priority Call.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Priority Call. or
Press Ç to turn OFF Priority Call.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
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Priority CallStoring Your PriorityNumber
After you’ve turned Priority Call ON, you’ll need to store your
priority number in memory location 01:
1. Enter Enter your priority number. number
You will see:
2. Press ¬ to store your priority number.
then
3. Press ‚,⁄ to choose location 01.
To place a priority call:Placing aPriorityCall
You will see:
Press ⁄ to automatically place & hold a call to the priority
number that you stored in location 01.
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Phone Options
In this chapter you’ll learn all about fine tuning your
StarTAC™ phone. You can adjust your phone for optimal
performance, view information about the phone’s settings,
and choose from a number of convenient features.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• review your phone’s Feature Menu settings
• select one of nine different ringer styles
• change the way you answer your phone
• select a display language
• conserve battery power and much more
Navigating the Feature Menu is easy using these keys
on the bottom of your keypad:
ScrollBackward
TurnFeature On
TurnFeature Off
Scroll Forward
Exit FeatureMenu
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sFeature ReviewAfter you’ve spent some time adjusting your phone’s settings,
use this feature to review the selections you’ve made. Feature
Review will display any features that you have changed from
their original factory settings.
Keep in mind: Settings cannot be changed during Feature
Review.
1. Press ƒ ‚,·, ‰.
If all of your phone’s features are set to
their original factory settings, you will see:
2. Press «or » to scroll through any features you have changed from their original factory settings.
3. Press º to exit the Feature Review.
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Select Ringer StyleThe StarTAC™ phone offers you nine different ringer styles.
After you choose a style, the phone will give you a brief sam-
ple of your new alert sound.
To choose a ringer style:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Ringer Style. The phone will show the current ringer style. and
3. Press ¬ to select this feature.You will hear a sampleof the current ringer style. and
4. Enter Press ⁄ through · to hear thenumber different ringer styles, or you may scroll
through the ringer styles.
5. Press ¬ to select the displayed ringer style.
6. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
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sAutomatic AnswerTurn Automatic Answer ON (Auto AnSrOn) if you want
your phone to automatically answer incoming calls after two
rings.
Tip: When using the optional headset, turn Auto Answer ON
and you can answer calls without even opening the phone!
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Automatic Answer.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Automatic Answer. or
Press Ç to turn OFF Automatic Answer.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
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AnSrOFF
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Multiple Key AnswerWhy fumble for the æ key to answer calls? With Multiple
Key Answer ON (M< kEY AnSrOn), you can answer
calls by pressing any key on the upper keypad ⁄- ».
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Multiple Key Answer.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Multiple Key Answer. or
Press Ç to turn OFF Multiple Key Answer.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
M< kEY
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AnSrOn
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sOpen To AnswerIf you subscribe to Caller ID* service, you’ll want to turn
Open to Answer OFF (OPEn to AnSrOFF). That way
when your phone rings, you can open the phone to see who’s
calling without answering the phone.
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Open to Answer.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Open to Answer. or
Press Ç to turn OFF Open to Answer.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
* Contact your Service Provider for availability.
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Automatic Hands-FreeTurn Automatic Hands-Free ON (Auto hF On) when
you are using Hands-Free vehicular accessories. This feature
allows you to switch between Hands-Free and private modes
without disconnecting the call. To find out more about
accessories for your car, turn to page 91.
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to AutomaticHands-Free.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Automatic Hands-Free. or
Press Ç to turn OFF Automatic Hands-Free.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
Auto
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sExtended Talk-TimeDid you know that you can get more talk-time when you’re
in strong signal areas? Turn the Extended Talk-Time feature
ON (EHtEnd tALkOn) and receive extra talk-time
from your phone’s battery!
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Extended Talk-Time.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Extended Talk-Time. or
Press Ç to turn OFF Extended Talk-Time.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
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Select LanguageYour phone can display messages and prompts in four
different languages. Just scroll over to Select Language
(SELEct LAnguAg) to choose from English
(EngLiSh), Spanish (ESPAnoL), French (FrAnc),
or Portuguese (Portug).
To choose a display language:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Select Language.
and
3. Press ¬ to display the currentlyselected language.
4. Press « or »to scroll to the language you wish to select.
5. Press ¬ to select the language.
6. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
SELEct
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sPIN CodeYour Cellular Service Provider may require a Personal Identi-
fication Number (PIN) when placing calls. This PIN assures
the cellular system that the person placing the call is an
authorized user. If a PIN Code is required on your system,
you’ll need to activate PIN operation (Pin Actiu),
then store your PIN Code in memory location 07.
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Pin Code.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Pin Code.or
Press Ç to turn OFF Pin Code.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
Pin
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PIN CodeStoring Your PIN Code
After you’ve turned PIN Code operation ON, you’ll need to
store your PIN Code in memory location 07:
1. Enter Enter your PIN Code number PIN Code (provided by your Cellular
Service Provider).
You will see:
2. Press ¬ to store your PIN Code.
and
3. Press ‚,‡ to choose location 07.
Placing a Call with PIN Code Activated
To place a call with PIN Code activated:
1. Enter Enter number to be called, or recall number from memory.
2. Press æ and wait for theprompt (usually ”beep, beep”).
3. Press æ The phone will automatically send the PIN code you’ve stored in memory location 07.
If you see inUALid Pin , check to see if you have acti-
vated PIN operation (Pin Actiu) in the Feature Menu
without storing a PIN number in memory location 07.
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sChanging Your Phone NumberYour phone can operate on two different home systems. If
you travel often, you can have your phone programmed with
two cellular numbers to reduce roaming. This feature allows
you to change your active number to the one appropriate for
the area you’re in.
In most areas, there are two competing cellular carriers: the
“wireline” carrier and the “non-wireline” carrier. Each time
you turn your phone ON, you’ll see a message in the display
that indicates which phone number and which type of car-
rier are currently active.
Non-wireline type with phone number 1
Non-wireline type with phone number 2
Wireline with phone number 1
Wireline with phone number 2
A1
A2
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b2
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Changing Your Phone NumberWhen your phone has two numbers, both are designated as
your home system but only one number can be active at any
given time. Calls are placed and received by the currently
active number only.
To change your phone number:
Press ‰ then » then ¬
The display will go blank for a second to confirm the change.
Changing the System ModeYour Cellular Service Provider configures this feature when
you receive a cellular phone number. If you want to get into
the nitty-gritty of your cellular phone’s operation, read on.
System Mode allows you to select the type of cellular system
your phone will access.
1. Press ‰ then press « to display thecurrent System Mode.
2. Press « or » to scroll through the System Modes.
3. Press ¬ to select the displayed System Mode.
4. Press º to exit.
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sSystemModeSettings
Changing the System Mode
Standard Mode:Your phone first seeks a home type system, then a non-home type system.
If home system is non-wireline (type A)
If home system is wireline (type B)
Reversed Preference Mode:Your phone first seeks a non-home type system, then a home type system. (This mode may be useful in fringe areas or certain roaming situations.)
If home system is non-wireline (type A)
If home system is wireline (type B)
Home Only Mode:Phone will not operate outside its home system.
Scan A Mode:Phone will operate only within non-wireline (type A) systems.
Scan B Mode:Phone will operate only within wireline (type B) systems.
Preferred System ID Mode:Phone will scan for home or programmed preferred SIDs first. This choice requires entry of up to 60 System ID numbers for those systems in which you wish to operate. Contact your Cellular Service Provider for SID information.
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NOTE In order to program Preferred SIDS to be used in P SCAn mode, press ‡,·,‡,›,‹ (spells SYSID), then press ƒ, ƒ and enter the appropriate 5-digit SID number (from your Cellular Service Provider), then press ¬. Now press « or » to cycle through the system type choices (hOM<E, rOAM<, or inhibit). With the desired sys-tem type displayed, press ¬ to select that choice. To program another Preferred SID, press »or « and repeat the above process, or press º to exit Preferred SIDs programming.
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Using Messaging*
Your phone is messaging ready. If you subscribe to messaging
services through your Service Provider, you can receive Caller ID,
Voice Mail Notification and pager-like alphanumeric messages.
In this chapter you will learn how to:
• view your messages
• delete one or all of your messages
• set reminder tones to remind you of unread messages
Navigating the Feature Menu is easy using these keys
on the bottom of your keypad:
*Contact your Service Provider for availability.
ScrollBackward
TurnFeature On
TurnFeature Off
Scroll Forward
Exit FeatureMenu
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Messa
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gWhen You Receive a MessageIf your phone is ON and you receive a Caller ID*, Voice Mail*
Notification, or alphanumeric message:
1. Your StarTAC™ phone will beep to inform you of an
incoming message.
2. The display will show the number
of new messages you’ve received:
See Receiving Calls on page 34 for information on receiving
a Caller ID message.
The Message Center
The Message Center is like a virtual bulletin board where up
to 20 Caller ID, Voice Mail Notification or pager-like alpha-
numeric messages can be stored. If the Message Center
becomes full, it will replace the oldest messages with new
messages as they are received.
To enter the Message Center:
You will see:
Press ‰ then press & hold ‰.The display will show you how many new thenand total messages you have received.
or
* Contact your Service Provider for availability.
01 nEQW
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Viewing Your Messages
You can scroll through your messages easily using the star
« and pound » keys. Each message will be num-
bered from 01 to 20 with a label such as: 01 nEQW (any
new message) or 01 Cid (old Caller ID message). The dis-
play will cycle through the message information as shown in
the following example of an old Caller ID: 01 Cid 1847
5551212 .
1. Press ‰ then press & hold ‰ to enter the Message Center.
2. Press « or » to scroll through your mes-sages.
Storing Displayed Number
3. Press ¬ to store the displayed number in your Phone Book. See Storing Numbers on page 42 for more information.
or
Dialing Displayed Number
Press æ to dial the displayed number.
4. Press º to exit the Message Center.
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gViewing Your Messages
Deleting a Message
To delete a message:
1. Press ‰ then press & hold ‰ to enter the Message Center.
2. Press « or » to scroll to the message you want to delete.
3. Press Ç until you see: & hold
4. Press º to exit the Message Center.
dELEtEd
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Viewing Your MessagesDeleting All Messages
To delete all messages:
1. Press ‰ then press & hold ‰ to enter the Message Center.
You will see:
2. Press Ç until you see: & hold
and
3. Press Ç again to confirm.
and
4. Press º to exit the Message Center.
ErASE
ALL?
M<SgS
ErASEd
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gMessage ReminderThere’s no need to worry about missing the new message
alert. Just turn Message Reminder ON (rEM<ind M<Sg
On) and your phone will remind you of the unread message
by beeping every two minutes.
To toggle this feature ON or OFF:
1. Press ƒ then press ⁄ to enter the Feature Menu.
You will see:
2. Press « or » to scroll to Message Reminder.
and
or
3. Press ¬ to turn ON Message Reminder. or
Press Ç to turn OFF Message Reminder.
4. Press º to exit the Feature Menu, or you may scroll to other features.
rEM<ind
M<Sg On
M<SgOFF
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GlossaryA
accessory connector A socket on the bottom of the phone where you can attach accessories such as an AC Wall Charger or cigarette lighter adapter. To learn more, see page 20.
air-time The amount of time you spend using a cellular system, between the time you successfully place a call and the termination of that call.
Alkaline A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones.
CCaller ID A network/subscription dependent service that allows you to see your caller’s num-
ber before answering. See page 84.
cellular carrier One of the two competing companies in a given geographic area that owns and operates a cellular system.
Cellular Service Provider A company affiliated with a cellular carrier that provides cellular service to its customers.
cellular signal The radio waves that carry information between your cellular phone and the cellular system.
cellular system The cellular equipment in a given geographic area that relays signals to and from individual cellular telephones and the landline telephone system.
DDTMF tones Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones are the tones that your phone trans-
mits to communicate with tone activated phone systems like voice mail or bank-by-phone.
EE•P Short for “Expert Performance,” E•P designates Motorola accessories engineered
for enhanced performance.
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fringe area The outermost range of a cellular system where cellular signals are weak.
function keys The non-numeric keys on your phone used to access and navigate menu features, as well as perform memory functions. See page 27.
Hhome system The local cellular system where you obtain your cellular service.
home type system A cellular system of the same type as your local cellular system. See also non-home type system, and system type, page 77.
Llandline The telephone system used for conventional office and home phones.
Lithium Ion (LiIon) A battery technology used in personal cellular telephones. Lithium Ion batteries generally provide more energy capacity than Nickel Metal Hydride batteries of the same weight.
lock code A three-digit code used to access your phone once it has been locked. The factory programmed lock code is 123. To view or change your lock code, see page 60.
Mmemory location A space in the internal Phone Book where you can store a tele-
phone number. Each of the Phone Book’s 20 memory locations (numbered 01-20) can hold up to 16 digits.
NNickel Cadmium (NiCd) A battery technology used in personal cellular telephone
batteries.
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) A battery technology used in personal cellular tele-phone batteries.
non-home type system A system type different from your home system. See also home type system, and system type.
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GlossaryP
Pause Dialing A method of storing Phone Book entries that allows you to store multi-ple strings of numbers in one memory location; useful, for instance, in accessing automated phone systems. See page 41-42.
Personal Identification Number (PIN) A private numeric password which pro-tects personal accounts such as bank-by-phone or voice mail.
Phone Book The collection of telephone numbers you have stored into your phone’s internal memory. Each of the 20 memory locations in the Phone Book can hold up to 16 digits.
Priority Call This feature allows you to place a call from memory location 01 even if the phone is locked. See page 64.
prompt A display message requesting input.
RReversed Preference Mode When your phone is set-up in this System Mode setting
and you are beyond the range of your home cellular system, your phone will seek a non-home type system, then a home type system. See page 81.
roam To use a cellular system outside of your home system, usually when you travel beyond the range of your home system.
SScratchpad A memory feature that automatically remembers the most recent number
entered into the keypad.
scroll To move backward or forward through a list; for example, to move backward or forward through the Feature Menu or the Phone Book using the « and » keys.
security code A six-digit code used to access and change certain security features. The factory programmed security code is 000000.
Standard Mode When your phone is set-up in this System Mode setting and you are beyond the range of your home cellular system, your phone will seek a home type system, then a non-home type system. See page 81. See also system type.
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Glossarystandby-time The total time your phone is ON but not used for talking.
System ID Every cellular system has a unique number to identify itself.
System Mode A setting that determines the system type that your cellular phone will access.
system type A designation that indicates one of the two competing cellular carriers in a given geographic area.
Ttalk-time The total time that you can talk on your phone before the battery is fully
discharged.
Text messages A network/subscription dependent service that enables your phone to receive messages just like a pager. See page 85.
toggle To switch between two possible options; for example: ON vs. OFF.
Transmit Tones See DTMF tones.
Turbo Dial™ keys To use this feature, press and hold a number on the keypad, ⁄ through ·, and your call is placed. See page 47.
Uunlock code See lock code.
Wwireline See system type.
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AAC Wall Charger 20accessory connector 27Accessory Options 17, 90–91adjusting volume 38Advanced Storing 42, 49aircraft
phone use in 13antenna 10, 26Attaching the Battery Cover 18Auto Display Individual Timer 54Automatic Answer 71Automatic Hands-Free 74Automatic Lock 62Automatic Redial 37
Bbatteries
charging 20–21covers 16
attaching 18removing 18
disposal 23Expert Performance charging
system 22indicator 24, 26, 31installing 18–19Invalid Battery message 22removing 19safety considerations 11standby-times 23talk-times 23types 23, 90
Battery Level Indicator 24, 26, 31
CCall Timers
Cumulative 57Individual 55
Auto Display 54Resettable 56, 57
Caller ID 34Message Center 85
Changing the System Mode 80–81Changing Your Lock Code 61Changing Your Phone Number 79–80
chargersAC Wall 20desktop 90internal 20times 21
Charging the Battery 20–21cigarette lighter adapter 90Cumulative Call Timer 57
Ddeleting
a message 87all messages 87
desktop charger 90dialing 33
messaging numbers 86restricting 63
display 26Cumulative Call Timer 57Individual Timer 54, 55Invalid Battery message in 22Lock Code 60Resettable Call Timer 56, 57your messages 86–88your phone number 35
Eearpiece 26
adjusting volume 38Editing a Memory Location 48Electronic Lock 59Ending calls 33Expert Performance charging
system 22Extended Talk-Time 75
FFeature Menu
Introduction 50navigating 50Road Map 51
Function Keys 27
GGlossary 90–93
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Automatic 74Operation 85Vehicle Kit 91
headset 90jack 27
hearing aids 12Highlights 8holster 16Home Only System Mode 81
IIn Use Indicator 26, 30indicators
Battery Level 24, 26, 31In Use 26, 30No Service 26, 30Power/Status 32reading 30–32Roam 26, 31Signal Strength 26, 30Unanswered Call 35
Individual Call Timer 55Auto Display 54
Installing the Battery 18–19
KKey Answer, Multiple 72
LLanguage, Select 76Last Number Redial 37Lithium Ion 23, 90Lock Code
changing 61viewing 60
Lock/Security 58–60locking 59
Automatic Lock 62
Mmemory
editing 48recalling 41, 45–47Scratchpad 36storing 41, 42Super Speed Dial 47Turbo Dial™ Keys 47
Menu, Feature 50Message Reminder 89messaging
deleting 87–88dialing displayed number 86Introduction 84Message Center 85receiving 85reminder tones 89storing displayed number 86viewing 86
microphone 27muting 39
modem compatibility 90Multiple Key Answer 72muting the microphone 39
NNickel Metal Hydride 23, 90No Service Indicator 26, 30numeric display 26
OOpen to Answer 73
Ppacemakers 12Package Contents 16Pause Dialing 42–44, 49PCMCIA Modems 90Phone Book
editing 48memory 40–47recalling 41, 45–47Scratchpad 36storing 41, 42
advanced 42–44, 49Super Speed Dial 47Turbo Dial™ Keys 47
phone numberchanging 79–80viewing 35
Phone Options 68–81Phone Overview 26–27PIN Code
activating 77placing calls 78storing 78
placing calls 33
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power key 27Power/Status Indicator 32Preferred System ID Mode 81Priority Call
activating 62placing 63
RReading the Indicators 30–32recalling
by location 45by scrolling 46Super Speed Dial 47Turbo Dial™ Keys 47types 41
receiving calls 34–35redialing
automatic 37instant 37last number 37
Removing the Battery Cover 18Resettable Call Timer 56, 57retractable antenna 26Reversed Preference System Mode
81ringer
adjusting volume 38Road Map 51Roam Indicator 26, 31
Ssafety 9–14Scan A System Mode 81Scan B System Mode 81Scratchpad 36Select Language 76Service Level 63Signal Strength Indicator 26, 30Slim Battery 23Standard Battery 23Standard Extra Capacity Battery 23Standard System Mode 81standby mode 28standby-times 23status indicators 26storing 41, 42
messaging numbers 86Pause Dialing 42–44, 49PIN Code 66, 78
Super Speed Dial 47
System Mode Settings 81changing 80–81
Ttalk-times 23
extending 75telephone
efficient operation 10safety 9–14
Text messagesMessage Center 85
Three-Watt Vehicular Kit 91timers
Cumulative 57Individual 55
Auto Display 54Resettable 56, 57
tonesMessage Reminder 89
Turbo Dial™ Keys 47Turning the Phone ON/OFF 28
UUnanswered Call Indicator 35unlocking 59Using Memory 40–47Using Messaging 84–89Using the Phone 28–29
Vvehicle accessories 91View Cumulative Call Timer 57View Individual Call Timer 55View Resettable Call Timer 56, 57Viewing Your Lock Code 60Viewing Your Messages 86–88Viewing Your Own Number 35volume
adjusting 38
WWearing the Phone 29What’s New 6When You Receive a Message 85
Yyour phone number
changing 79–80viewing 35
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FDA UpdateThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile PhonesFDA has been receiving inquiries about the safety of mobile phones, including cellular phones and PCS phones. The following summarizes what is known—and what remains unknown—about whether these products can pose a hazard to health, and what can be done to minimize any potential risk. This information may be used to respond to questions.
Why the concern?Mobile phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (i.e., radiofrequency radiation) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF), considered non-significant, when in the stand-by mode. It is well known that high levels of RF can produce biological damage through heating effects (this is how your microwave oven is able to cook food). However, it is not known whether, to what extent, or through what mechanism, lower levels of RF might cause adverse health effects as well. Although some research has been done to address these questions, no clear picture of the biological effects of this type of radiation has emerged to date. Thus, the available science does not allow us to conclude that mobile phones are absolutely safe, or that they are unsafe. However, the available scientific evidence does not demonstrate any adverse health effects associated with the use of mobile phones.
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What kinds of phones are in question?Questions have been raised about hand-held mobile phones, the kind that have a built-in antenna that is positioned close to the user's head during normal telephone conversation. These types of mobile phones are of concern because of the short distance between the phone's antenna—the primary source of the RF—and the person's head. The exposure to RF from mobile phones in which the antenna is located at greater distances from the user (on the outside of a car, for example) is drastically lower than that from hand-held phones, because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with distance from the source. The safety of so-called "cordless phones," which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house and which operate at far lower power levels and frequencies, has not been questioned.
How much evidence is there that hand-held mobile phones might be harmful?Briefly, there is not enough evidence to know for sure, either way; however, research efforts are ongoing. The existing scientific evidence is conflicting and many of the studies that have been done to date have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of RF exposures characteristic of mobile phones have yielded conflicting results. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. In one study, mice genetically altered to be predisposed to developing one type of cancer developed more than twice as many such cancers when they were exposed to RF energy compared to controls. There is much
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uncertainty among scientists about whether results obtained from animal studies apply to the use of mobile phones. First, it is uncertain how to apply the results obtained in rats and mice to humans. Second, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had already been treated with cancer-causing chemicals, and other studies exposed the animals to the RF virtually continuously—up to 22 hours per day.
For the past five years in the United States, the mobile phone industry has supported research into the safety of mobile phones. This research has resulted in two findings in particular that merit additional study:
1 In a hospital-based, case-control study, researchers looked for an association between mobile phone use and either glioma (a type of brain cancer) or acoustic neuroma (a benign tumor of the nerve sheath). No statistically significant association was found between mobile phone use and acoustic neuroma. There was also no association between mobile phone use and gliomas when all types of gliomas were considered together. It should be noted that the average length of mobile phone exposure in this study was less than three years.
When 20 types of glioma were considered separately, however, an association was found between mobile phone use and one rare type of glioma, neuroepithelliomatous tumors. It is possible with multiple comparisons of the same sample that this association occurred by chance. Moreover, the risk did not increase with how often the mobile phone was used, or the length of the calls. In fact, the risk actually decreased with
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cumulative hours of mobile phone use. Most cancer causing agents increase risk with increased exposure. An ongoing study of brain cancers by the National Cancer Institute is expected to bear on the accuracy and repeatability of these results.1
2 Researchers conducted a large battery of laboratory tests to assess the effects of exposure to mobile phone RF on genetic material. These included tests for several kinds of abnormalities, including mutations, chromosomal aberrations, DNA strand breaks, and structural changes in the genetic material of blood cells called lymphocytes. None of the tests showed any effect of the RF except for the micronucleus assay, which detects structural effects on the genetic material. The cells in this assay showed changes after exposure to simulated cell phone radiation, but only after 24 hours of exposure. It is possible that exposing the test cells to radiation for this long resulted in heating. Since this assay is known to be sensitive to heating, heat alone could have caused the abnormalities to occur. The data already in the literature on the response of the micronucleus assay to RF are conflicting. Thus, follow-up research is necessary.2
FDA is currently working with government, industry, and academic groups to ensure the proper follow-up to these industry-funded research findings. Collaboration with the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) in particular is expected to lead to FDA providing research recommendations and scientific oversight of new CTIA-funded research based on such recommendations.
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Two other studies of interest have been reported recently in the literature:
1 Two groups of 18 people were exposed to simulated mobile phone signals under laboratory conditions while they performed cognitive function tests. There were no changes in the subjects' ability to recall words, numbers, or pictures, or in their spatial memory, but they were able to make choices more quickly in one visual test when they were exposed to simulated mobile phone signals. This was the only change noted among more than 20 variables compared.3
2 In a study of 209 brain tumor cases and 425 matched controls, there was no increased risk of brain tumors associated with mobile phone use. When tumors did exist in certain locations, however, they were more likely to be on the side of the head where the mobile phone was used. Because this occurred in only a small number of cases, the increased likelihood was too small to be statistically significant.4
In summary, we do not have enough information at this point to assure the public that there are, or are not, any low incident health problems associated with use of mobile phones. FDA continues to work with all parties, including other federal agencies and industry, to assure that research is undertaken to provide the necessary answers to the outstanding questions about the safety of mobile phones.
What is known about cases of human cancer that have been reported in users of hand-held mobile phones?Some people who have used mobile phones have been diagnosed with brain cancer. But it is important to understand that this type of cancer also
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occurs among people who have not used mobile phones. In fact, brain cancer occurs in the U.S. population at a rate of about 6 new cases per 100,000 people each year. At that rate, assuming 80 million users of mobile phones (a number increasing at a rate of about 1 million per month), about 4800 cases of brain cancer would be expected each year among those 80 million people, whether or not they used their phones. Thus it is not possible to tell whether any individual's cancer arose because of the phone, or whether it would have happened anyway. A key question is whether the risk of getting a particular form of cancer is greater among people who use mobile phones than among the rest of the population. One way to answer that question is to compare the usage of mobile phones among people with brain cancer with the use of mobile phones among appropriately matched people without brain cancer. This is called a case-control study. The current case-control study of brain cancers by the National Cancer Institute, as well as the follow-up research to be sponsored by industry, will begin to generate this type of information.
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of mobile phones?Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as mobile phones before marketing, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if mobile phones are shown to emit radiation at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of mobile phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
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Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions at this time, FDA has urged the mobile phone industry to take a number of steps to assure public safety. The agency has recommended that the industry:
• support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by mobile phones;
• design mobile phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and
• cooperate in providing mobile phone users with the best possible information on what is known about possible effects of mobile phone use on human health.
At the same time, FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of mobile phone safety to ensure a coordinated effort at the federal level. These agencies are:
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Federal Communications Commission
• Occupational Health and Safety Administration
• National Telecommunications and Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health also participates in this group.
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In the absence of conclusive information about any possible risk, what can concerned individuals do? If there is a risk from these products—and at this point we do not know that there is—it is probably very small. But if people are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, there are simple steps they can take to do so. For example, time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives. Those persons who spend long periods of time on their hand-held mobile phones could consider holding lengthy conversations on conventional phones and reserving the hand-held models for shorter conversations or for situations when other types of phones are not available.
People who must conduct extended conversations in their cars every day could switch to a type of mobile phone that places more distance between their bodies and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, they could switch to
• a mobile phone in which the antenna is located outside the vehicle,
• a hand-held phone with a built-in antenna connected to a different antenna mounted on the outside of the car or built into a separate package, or
• a headset with a remote antenna to a mobile phone carried at the waist.
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that mobile phones are harmful. But if people are concerned about the radiofrequency energy from these products, taking the simple precautions outlined above can reduce any possible risk.
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Where can I find additional information?For additional information, see the following websites:
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (select "Information on Human Exposure to RF Fields from Cellular and PCS Radio Transmitters"): http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
World Health Organization (WHO) International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (select Qs & As): http://www.who.int/emf
United Kingdom, National Radiological Protection Board: http://www.nrpb.org.uk
Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/
1 Muscat et al. Epidemiological Study of Cellular Telephone Use and Malignant Brain Tumors. In: State of the Science Symposium;1999 June 20; Long Beach, California.
2 Tice et al. Tests of mobile phone signals for activity in genotoxicity and other laboratory assays. In: Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagen Society; March 29, 1999, Washington, D.C.; and personal communication, unpublished results.
3 Preece, AW, Iwi, G, Davies-Smith, A, Wesnes, K, Butler, S, Lim, E, and Varey, A. Effect of a 915-MHz simulated mobile phone signal on cognitive function in man. Int. J. Radiat. Biol., April 8, 1999.
4 Hardell, L, Nasman, A, Pahlson, A, Hallquist, A and Mild, KH. Use of cellular telephones and the risk for brain tumors: a case-control study. Int. J. Oncol., 15: 113-116, 1999.
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