Motorola StarTac-6000 Wearable Cellular Telephone
(170-1234/35/36/37) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 51437
Phone Overview
Retractable Antenna - Extend for best performance.
Earpiece - Ultra-compact phone speaker.
Headset Jack - Provides a connection for an optional headset.
Status Indicators:
IU (In Use) - Flashes when a call is in progress.
NS (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.
RM (Roam) - Lets you know when your phone is accessing cellular
service outside your home system.
Signal Strength - Indicates the strength of the signal your phone is
Indicator receiving. The stronger the signal, the better your
chances of placing and receiving calls successfully.
Battery Level - Tells you the amount of charge left in your battery.
Indicator
Alphanumeric Display- Displays your input from the keypad, information
recalled from memory, help and other messages.
Volume Keys - The upper and lower volume keys can adjust keypad,
earpiece and ringer volume. They also scroll
through memory entries and menu features.
Smart Button - The Smart Button can recall information from memory,
place calls, end calls, select menu features and
toggle features ON and OFF. The symbol (dotted
diamond shape) in your display represents the Smart
Button.
Function Keys:
[PWR] - Turns the phone ON and OFF.
[FCN] - Acts as a "Shift" key to access the secondary
functions of other keys.
[RCL] - Recalls phone numbers from memory.
[STO] - Stores phone numbers into memory.
[CLR] - Clears characters from the screen.
[END] - Ends phone calls.
[SND] - Places or answers calls.
[< *] and [# >] - can be used to scroll through memory entries and
menu features.
Accessory Connector - Provides the connection for an external power
supply, vehicular accessories and data accessories.
Microphone - Positioned for convenient conversation.
Battery Covers
Your phone's batteries are shipped in an uncharged state with protective
covers on them. Save these covers; use them to carry batteries and to
store batteries when they are not in use. The cover prevents objects from
touching the battery terminals, thereby reducing the risk of injury or
damage from a short circuit (See Faxback Doc. # 51435).
To begin using your phone, just slip a battery out of its protective
cover, install and charge the battery.
Removing the Main Battery Cover
1. Press in release latch.
2. Continue pushing in and upwards until battery slips free from its
cover.
Attaching the Main Battery Cover
1. Lower the side, opposite the release latch, into the cover.
2. Slip the side with the release latch down until it clicks.
Removing the Auxiliary Battery Cover
1. Hold auxiliary battery securely with one hand. With your other hand's
thumb, push up on bottom of the cover.
2. Continue to push up until the cover slides free of the pins on the
bottom of the battery, then swing the cover outwards.
Attaching the Auxiliary Battery Cover
1. Slide the cover's narrow end into the small grooved hook on the top of
the auxiliary battery.
2. Push cover firmly so the base of cover slides past the pins on the
auxiliary battery, then release.
Battery Information
Thanks to Motorola's breakthrough technology, the StarTAC phone's
batteries are smaller and weigh less than any previous Motorola cellular
telephone battery. Now it's easier than ever to carry a spare or two.
Auxiliary Battery
Your StarTAC phone can use two batteries at the same time. With an
auxiliary battery attached to the back of the phone, you get even more
talk-time. This is in addition to the talk-time you receive from your
main battery.
Now you can use any single battery or battery combination to fit your
individual needs. You can even extend your talk-time by attaching an
auxiliary battery at any time, without interrupting your call.
TIP: If tow batteries are attached, the phone uses the auxiliary battery
first.
Main Battery Installation
The main battery fits into the top of your phone like a ski boot fits into
a ski.
1. Plate the battery's "toe" into the compartment at the top of the
phone.
2. Press its "heel" down until you hear it click into place.
Main Battery Removal
To remove the main battery:
1. Turn your phone OFF.
2. Pull the release latch back toward battery and lift the battery out.
TIP: If you have a charged auxiliary battery attached to your phone, you
can remove and change your main battery during a call.
Auxiliary Battery Installation
The auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone:
1. Place the hook located on the narrow end of the battery into the slot
on the back of the phone.
2. Pull the battery downward and toward the bottom of the phone.
3. Release the battery so that it clicks upward into place. Make sure
that the bottom of the battery is firmly attached.
Auxiliary Battery Removal
To remove the auxiliary battery:
1. Pull the battery down and away from the phone.
2. Lift the battery's hook out of the slot on the back of the phone.
Battery Level Indicator
The three bar segments on your phone's Battery Level Indicator display the
amount of charge remaining in your battery. The more segments visible,
the greater the charge.
For a detailed battery level reading:
Press [FCN] then press [4 GHI].
If you are using an auxiliary battery with the main battery the display
will indicate which one is in use.
Low Battery Signals
No bar segments will be highlighted.
"Low Bat" will appear in the display.
A short tone will play periodically.
Check your display to confirm low battery signals.
Battery Types
Your StarTAC phone can use either Lithium Ion (Lilon) or Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Batteries are available in a variety of sizes:
Slim, Standard, and Extra Capacity.
Main Battery Talk and Standby Times:
Slim Main Battery; (Lithium Ion) E.P - up to 60 minutes talk-time or 12
hours standby-time.
Standard main Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride) - up or 60 minutes talk
time or 12 hours standby-time.
Standard Extra Capacity Main Battery (Lithium Ion) E.P - up to 110
minutes talk-time or 19 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.
Auxiliary Batteries
With an auxiliary battery attached, you can get even more talk-time and
standby-time, in addition to your main battery. You can use any auxiliary
battery with any main battery to fit the way you use your phone.
Auxiliary Battery Talk and Standby Times:
Times listed in this table reflect the capacity of the auxiliary battery
indicated. For a complete measure of talk-time or standby-time, simply
combine the time shown for your main battery to the time shown for your
auxiliary battery.
Slim Auxiliary Battery (Lithium Ion) E.P - up to 90 minutes talk-time or
19 hours standby-time*
Standard Auxiliary Battery (Nickel Metal Hydride) - up to 120 minutes
talk-time or 24 hours standby-time*
Extra Capacity Auxiliary Battery (Lithium Ion) E.P - up to 150 minutes
talk-time or 32 hours standby-time*
* = In addition to any main battery.
Using The Internal Charger
Believe it or not, there's a battery charger built right into your phone!
Using either the AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter, you can plug
your phone directly into a power supply and charge attached batteries,
whether the phone is ON or OFF. When the internal charger is in use, and
the phone is ON, you can still place and receive calls. Just remember,
talking on the phone requires energy, so charging will take more time.
1. Plug the AC adapter or cigarette lighter adapter into the accessory
connector on the bottom of your phone with the release tab facing up.
2. Plug the adapter into the appropriate power source. In some cars, the
ignition must be ON to use the cigarette lighter.
What you will see when charging:
While your phone is charging, regardless of whether your phone is turned
ON or OFF, the battery icon will flash.
When both batteries are fully charged the battery icon will cease flashing
and become solid.
Using the Desktop Charger
The desktop charger's front pocket can charge batteries while they are
attached to your phone, and the rear pocket can charge batteries
separately.
First plug the AC adapter into the back of the charger, with the release
tab facing up. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into an AC wall
socket, and you can begin charging your batteries. With battery(s)
attached, place the phone into the charger's front pocket. You can also
charge an extra auxiliary or main battery in the rear pocket.
Note: The detachable plug assembly included with your package can only be
used for this power supply. Do not plug it into any wall outlet
without the power supply.
TIP: When you charge the main and an auxiliary battery, the main battery
will be charged first.
Desktop Charger and Internal Charger Time
The phone's batteries charge in about one to two hours, individually,
depending on the battery. Allow extra time if you are charging more than
one battery.
Desktop Charger Indicator Lights
Red means the battery is charging.
Flashing yellow means the battery is waiting its turn.
Green means the battery is charged within approximately 90% of its
capacity and can be used. An additional hour of charging will bring
your battery up to 100% capacity.
Flashing red indicates that the battery is damaged and cannot be
charged.
Charging Two Batteries On The Phone
When you charge your phone with a main and auxiliary battery attached, the
main battery will be charged first.
To find out which battery is being charged:
Press [FCN] then press [4 GHI].
Leaving Batteries in the Charger
Lithium Ion batteries are different from other batteries n that you can
leave them in the charger as long as you like. Nickel Metal Hydride
batteries should not be lift in the charger for more than 24 hours.
Battery Storage and Disposal
To prolong the life of your batteries, avoid exposing them to temperatures
below -10 degrees C (14 degrees F) or above 45 degrees C (113 degrees F).
As a good rule of thumb, always take your phone with you when you leave
your car.
To dispose of batteries, check with your local recycling center for a
battery recycler near you. Never dispose of batteries in a fire.
Quick Change Power Source
The quick change feature lets you switch power sources without losing the
call in progress. If you hear a low battery warning while you are in a
call, just plug in the cigarette lighter adapter.
Quick Change Battery Replacement
You can also remove your phone's battery and replace it with a charged
spare without losing the call in progress. If you hear a low battery
warning while you are in a call, quickly switch batteries and resume your
conversation.
Be aware that a quick change must be completed in three seconds to avoid
losing the call in progress. Just give your party on the line a warning
before beginning this procedure.
CAUTION: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal object to
contact or short circuit the battery terminals (see Faxback Doc.
# 51435).
(EB 2/22/99)
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