MOTOROLA MICRO T-A-C 550 Cellular Telephone 170-1996 Operation, Basic Faxback Doc. # 34065 Turn Phone On 1. Extend antenna for optimal performance. 2. Press (PWR) once. 3. Check the status indicators and display messages before placing a call. 4. The On/Lock indicator in the upper left of the display must be flashing before placing a call. (If anything other than a flashing green light is indicated, please refer to Status Indicator chart below. Start-up Self Tests Each time the telephone is turned on, it performs a series of self tests, sounds a tone, and lights all display positions and status indicators to check their operation. The signal strength meter then displays and the keypad lights momentarily, as it will any time a key is pressed, or the mouthpiece flip is opened. Message Explanation A1 If your phone is programmed for two cellular systems, one of these messages will appear in A2 the display upon power up. b1 These are reminders as to which system and phone number are currently in use. b2 Loc'd Indicates that the phone has been locked and cannot send or receive calls until unlocked. The phone will turn off after 8 seconds if the unlock code is not entered. Status Indicators Explanation Indicators On/Lock Indicator (green light) (o) In Use NoSvc Roam Slowly flashes once to indicate the unit is registered on a Cellular System and is ready to use. Lights steadily to indicate the phone is locked and will not place calls. InUse o (In Use) NoSvc Roam Flashes when call is in progress. (No Service Indicator) o In Use (NoSvc) Roam Flashes or lights steadily if phone is beyond range of a cellular service area. Calls cannot be placed or received while NoSvc is lit. Roam (Roam Indicator) o In Use NoSvc (Roam) If slow or rapid flashing, you are accessing a service area outside of your home system. Slow Flashing Roaming on a home type system. Rapid Flashing Roaming on a non-home type system. If no key is pressed within 8 seconds: The display and keypad backlight will extinguish to conserve the battery level. The green ON/LOCK indicator will continue to flash indicating that the power is still on. Placing a Call 1. With the power on, enter the number you wish to call. 2. Press (SND). 3. Begin the conversation when the called party answers. 4. To terminate the call, press (END) or flip the mouthpiece closed. To Correct an Error To clear the last digit entered, press and quickly release (CLR). To clear the entire entry, press and hold (CLR) until the entire entry is erased. If Entering More Than 7 Digits You can call a phone number with up to 16 digits but only the last 7 digits will appear in the display. When recalling a stored phone number that is longer than 7 digits, the display will flash the memory location number and the last 10 digits of the number. Press (RCL) again to view entire number. Unsuccessful Call Attempts If you hear one of the following signals, you have not successfully completed your call. Tone/Message Description Cellular System Busy Fast busy Press (SND) again before ending the unsuccessful (recorder signal) call attempt to automatically redial the call SYStEM (refer to Automatic Redialing page 18), or press busy (END) and dial the call again. Cellular System Could Not Complete the Call alternating You may have tried to place a call before the high/low tone green ON/LOCK indicator was flashing to let you (intercept) know your phone was fully operative. Either press no SErvicE (SND) again before ending the unsuccessful call attempt to automatically redial the call (refer to Automatic Redialing below), or press (END) and dial the call again. busy signal The called party's line is busy. Automatic Redialing Your telephone includes a convenient feature designed to make repetitive call attempts unnecessary when a cellular system is busy. If you receive an alternating high/low signal (intercept) or the fast busy tone (reorder signal) when attempting to place a call and wish to retry the call, press (SND) before ending the unsuccessful call attempt rEdIAL is then displayed. Your telephone will make the call attempt continuously over the next 4 minutes. Once a connection is made, the phone will ring once to alert you so that you may lift the phone to your ear and begin the conversation. If the call cannot be completed within 4 minutes, press (SND) to begin another cycle. Receiving a Call 1. Flip the mouthpiece open upon hearing the ring, or if the mouthpiece flip is already open, press (SND). (The power must be on in both cases.) NOTE: Opening the mouthpiece and pressing (SND) may activate call transfer or other optional system features. Contact your Cellular System Provider for more information. Call in Absence Indicator If your phone is on and an incoming call is unanswered, CALL is displayed for 8 seconds. The display and keypad backlight will extinguish to conserve the battery level. Pressing any key but (CLR) or (END) redisplays CALL to inform you of the call attempt. You must press (CLR) or (END) to cancel the message and clear the display. NOTE: Phone will not display or retrieve the phone number of the calling party. Signal Strength Meter The Signal Strength Meter (SSM) represents the relative strength of the signal received by your phone. The SSM is displayed as a bar graph following the letter 5 at the left side of the display. The 5 alone represents the lowest strength with each additional bar representing a stronger signal. The SSM appears every time you turn your phone on, unless this feature is turned off through the Feature Menu (refer to Faxback Doc. # 34062). When the SSM blanks out of the display after 8 seconds, you can redisplay it at any time by pressing (CLR) or by opening or closing the mouthpiece flip. To best utilize the SSM, you should familiarize yourself with the relative Signal Strength Levels and their associated Call Placement and Call-in- Progress qualities. To deactivate the SSM, see Faxback Doc. # 34062. Displaying Battery Voltage Meter 1. Press (FCN), (4). The Battery Voltage Meter (BVM) represents the current voltage level of the battery being used. You can use this to estimate the amount of battery capacity remaining. The BVM is displayed as a bar graph following the letter b at the left side of the display. Variables such as temperature, battery age, and charging conditions may affect battery voltage. To help remember which key to use, note that G for "gas gauge" of the battery appears on the (4) key. Low battery power is indicated by a short dual tone repeated periodically, and the displayed message LobAT. If the message is ignored, the phone will automatically turn itself off as the battery approaches discharge. Adjusting Earpiece Volume 1. Open mouthpiece flip. 2. Press and hold (VDL) to raise or lower the earpiece volume level. Adjusting Ringer Volume 1. Open mouthpiece flip. 2. Press (FCN). 3. Press and hold (VDL) to raise or lower ringer volume level. Volume Meter The Volume Meter represents the current volume setting and will appear in the display whenever you adjust the earpiece or the ringer volume. The mouthpiece flip must be open. The volume level is displayed as a bar graph following the letter U at the left side of the display. The U alone represents the lowest volume setting with each additional bar representing a higher volume setting. Muting Microphone 1. While in a call, press (FCN), (6). This feature allows you to confer privately with others during a conversa- tion. If you press (FCN), (6) during a call, the phone will display MUtE. To reinstate the microphone, press (FCN), (6) again. The mute feature is canceled when you end your call. To help you remember which key to use, note that "M" for Mute appears on the (6) key. Displaying Own Phone Number 1. Press (RCL), (#). 2. The phone number that is currently active will be displayed. 3. When you have finished viewing, press (CLR). Two-System Operation Your telephone can operate over two different home systems if you have made proper arrangements with your Cellular System Operator. Both are designated as your "home system" but are accessed with separate telephonenumbers. While you may switch from one system to the other, only one of the two can be active at any given time. Calls are placed and received through the active system only. Switching to a Second Phone Number 1. Press (RCL), (#), (STO). 2. The display will blank to confirm the switch and the newly activated number will appear. 3. When you have finished viewing, press (CLR). If you have two phone numbers programmed into your phone, each time the telephone is turned on, it displays a message indicating which System Type and phone number is currently active. The message shows the System Type and phone number applied, as follows: System Type and Phone Number Display Non-wireline type with phone number 1 A1 Non-wireline type with phone number 2 A2 Wireline type with phone number 1 b1 Wireline type with phone number 2 b2 If a call is placed to the inactive phone number, the caller will receive the recorded "Not in Service" message. Illuminated Keypad Your keypad lights whenever the phone is turned on, the mouthpiece flip is operated, or a call is received. To help conserve battery power, the display and keypad lighting turn off if no key is pressed. The display and keypad backlight remain lit during menu use. Antenna System The Antenna System of your telephone is designed for optimum performance with the antenna extended. There are two parts to the antenna, one internal and one retractable. This allows you to receive calls on your telephone without having the antenna extended. If NoSvc flashes or lights steadily, you may be calling from a fringe coverage area. It will be necessary to fully extend the antenna for optimum performance. (BR/EB 7/11/96)