User Manual FX-853C Dual band Wireless Local Loop Phone 1
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WELCOME Congratulations on the purchase of your Motorola FX-853C product! Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your Motorola FX-853C product, you will need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Thank you for choosing a Motorola product. Please read important safety instructions before use. Read and understand all instructions before use. Please retain this guide for future reference.
Index 1.1. PLUGGING THE AC/DC ADAPTOR ................................................... 10 1.2. SIM CARD ....................................................................................... 10 1.3. BATTERY .......................................................................................... 12 1.4. COMBINING BELT CLIP ................................................................... 13 1.5. LOCATING THE PHONE ON THE CRADLE ......................................... 14 2. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS.......
4.3. ANSWERING A CALL......................................................................... 20 4.4. SPEAKER MODE. .............................................................................. 20 4.5. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME ................................................................ 21 4.5.1. Adjusting the ringer volume ..................................................... 21 4.5.2. Adjusting earpiece volume........................................................ 21 4.6.
.7 GROUP .............................................................................................. 33 7.8. COPY ................................................................................................ 33 7.9. MY NUMBER .................................................................................... 33 7.10. MEMORY STATUS........................................................................... 34 8. SENDING AND RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES .......................... 35 8.1. WRITE MESSAGE .....
10.2.5. Caller ID.................................................................................. 46 10.3. NETWORK SETUP .......................................................................... 46 10.3.1. Network Select mode............................................................... 46 10.4. FACTORY DEFAULT ........................................................................ 47 11.1. SIM PIN ........................................................................................ 48 11.2.
15.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION .......................................................... 56 16. SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................ 57 16.1 EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ENERGY .......... 57 16.2 OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS.............................................. 57 16.3 EXTERNAL ANTENNA CARE .................................................. 57 16.4 PHONE OPERATION.................................................................. 57 16.5 DATA OPERATION ..
1. PREPARING YOUR PHONE FOR USE Before using your phone, the phone must be set up according to the following instructions. 1.1. Plugging the AC/DC adaptor • Connect the adaptor to the AC Wall outlet. • Insert the adaptor plug into the DC jack of the cradle. 1.2. SIM Card • Remove the battery door. • Insert SIM card into the SIM slot in the right direction • Replace the battery door.
Caution: • It is prohibited to use the SIM card for this Fixed Wireless Phone in other GSM phone. Once the SIM pin number is entered, the SIM pin is automatically changed so the initial PIN is no longer valid.
NOT to take out the SIM card once it is installed in this product. • DO NOT bend or scratch your SIM card, and avoid exposing it to static electricity, water, or dirt. 1.3. Battery • Remove the battery door. • Connect the battery plug into the slot of the phone • Locate the battery in the right direction • Replace the battery door.
Caution: • Be sure to carefully match the direction between plug and slot. 1.4. Combining Belt Clip • Combine belt clip into the back of the phone until it’s placed on the exact position.
1.5. Locating the phone on the cradle • Put the phone on the cradle to charge the phone battery.
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3. ABOUT THE PHONE This phone can operate in different bands (depending on the service provider). It supports dual band(900MHz / 1800MHz). 3.1. FX-903C Phone Antenna Receiver Earphone Slot Display Speaker Right soft key Left soft key End key Power on/off Send key Speaker key Mic LED Light Charging contact 3.2. Key functions 3.2.1. Menu / Selection / Name key • Press the left key Menu to perform the function indicated by the text on the screen above the key.
• Press the right key to directly access the Phone Book list. Send key 3.2.2. • Press to make a call to a name / number shown on the screen. • Press to answer a call. • Press and hold for 2 seconds to access the list of recently dialed numbers. 3.2.3. End key • Press to end a call. • Press once to exit a function and return to the start screen. 3.2.4. Numeric Keys • Used for entering numbers and letters. • Press and hold to call the voice mailbox.
3.3. Display indicators and icons The display indicators and icons provide information about the operation of the phone. 3.3.1. Start screen The start screen is displayed when the phone is turned ON. Several features can be used only when the phone is at the start screen. 3.3.2. Scroll bar When you access the phone’s menu, there is a scroll bar at the far right of the screen. This bar indicates the user’s location in the menu: each “tab” on the bar represents a different menu item. 3.4.
z During the call Cannot make or receive calls Network forwarding Phone lock indicator. z : Phone lock Message indicator Text message Voice message z Alarm indicator: shows when the alarm is activated z Mute indicator : shows when the ring-tone is silent z Battery level indicator: Vertical bars show the battery charge level. (Full) z (Empty) Ringer volume indicator: When you press , the upper key once during idle, you are able to enter the ringer volume adjustment.
4. BASIC OPERATIONS 4.1. Switching the phone ON and OFF To turn on your phone, press and hold “End key” for a few seconds or until the display turns on. If prompted, enter your 4-digit PIN code. Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your SIM card is disabled and your display shows SIM Blocked. Contact your service provider. To turn off your phone, press and hold “End key” for a few seconds 4.2. Making a call 1) Enter phone number which you want to call.
• Press to turn ON the speaker phone mode. • If you hear the dial tone, press the number you want to connect to. Note: The call is automatically made without pressing , approximately 3 seconds after you dial the number. To answer a call: • When the phone rings, press to turn ON the speaker phone mode. 4.5. Adjusting the Volume (Highest) (Mute) 4.5.1. Adjusting the ringer volume You can adjust the ring tone volume by pressing the scroll keys on the phone.
1) Press for about two seconds to find the most recently dialed numbers. 2) Press volume to scroll to the number you wish to dial. 3) Press once. Note: If no recently dialed numbers are stored, you will not be able to use this function. 4.7. Caller ID Requires a subscription to a calling plan that supports this feature. Not available in all areas. Contact you telephone service provider for availability and details.
4.9. Paging the phone by the cradle You can press page button on the cradle for a while to page the phone. Paging tone will last for 15 seconds. Note: If the phone is located too far from the cradle, paging will be not available.
5. USING PHONE MENUS 5.1. Navigate menus A menu is a list of choices you can make. Your phone menu has 7 sub-menus. Each submenu contains options that allow you to use the Phone Book, change the ring tone, etc. You can use menus and sub-menus in two ways: by scrolling or by using shortcuts. 5.1.1. Scrolling through menus 1) From the Start screen, press Menu, and then scroll through the menus using the key. 2) Use the scroll and selection keys to navigate the submenus and to return to the Start screen.
2. Delete All SIM Entries 5. Group 1. Family 2. Friends 3. Office 4. Others 6. Service Dialing Number 7. Fixed Dialing Number 1. Enable FDN 2. Browse 8. Settings 1. Memory in Use 2. Copy 3. My Number 9. Memory Status 2. Message 1. Write Message 2. Inbox 3. Outbox 4. Drafts 5. Voice Mail 1. Number 2. Delete 3. Connect to Voice Mail 6. Broadcast Message 1. Receive Mode 2. Languages 7. Message Settings 1. Service Center Number 2. Expire Period 3. Massege Type 4. Status Report 5. Alert Period 8. Template 9.
2. Outgoing Call 3. Missed Call 4. Call Duration 4. Settings 1. Phone Settings 1. Clock Settings 2. Language 3. Answer Mode 2. Call Setup 1. Call Divert 2. Call Barring 3. Call Waiting 4. Auto Redial 5. Caller ID 3. Network Setup 4. Factory Default 5. Security Setup 1. SIM PIN 2. Phone Lock 3. Auto Key Lock 4. Change Password 6. Tone 1. Tone Setup 1. Incoming Call 2. Message Tone 2. Volume 1. Call 2. Ring Tone 3. Keypad Tone 7. Display 1. Idle Display 1. Clock and Date 2. Idle Text 3. Wallpaper 2.
1. Alarm 2. Calculator 3. Calendar 9.
6. ENTERING LETTERS AND NUMBERS You can enter letters, as well as numbers, when storing information in your phone by using your phone’s keypad. To enter letters, press the key associated with the letter you wish to enter until it appears on the screen (numbers will also appear). 6.1. Entering Letters When you want to add new names or when you view names in the Phone Book, your phone automatically switches to “abc” mode and displays “abc” icon.
z Press z Press Delete to correct any mistakes. z Press the left soft key OK to save changes or the right soft key to cancel. to scroll the cursor to the right. 6.1.2. Changing the case of letters and numbers You can switch the mode among uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers by pressing # key.
7. USING THE PHONEBOOK 7.1. Using the Phone Book New entries can be stored in the SIM card or in your handset. You can store up to 100 entries in the phone and an additional 100 in the SIM depending on the SIM limitations. Entries stored in the phone allow numbers of up to 30 digits, and names of up to 16 characters. In idle mode, you can press right Phonebook to immediately access the Phone Book list.
z FDN: Fixed Dialing Number z Settings: Copy phonebook entries and check the memory usage and my number z Delete All Entries: Delete all Phone or SIM entries z Memory Status: Memory status of phone and SIM 7.3. Browse (by name) From the Phonebook menu, select Browse and press OK or just press 1. Enter the first letters of the name you need and the cursor goes to the name you wanted directly after two seconds. Select name using to scroll and press left option to select menu.
5) Press left Option and select Accept to complete input. 6) Select ‘Number’, Press left 7) Enter Number Option and choose Edit. 8) Press left Option and select Accept to complete input. 9) Press left Option and choose Save. 7.5. Speed Dial 1) Press Menu > Phone Book. 2) Scroll to Speed Dial and press OK 3) Select one entry. If the numbers are Empty, Press OK. Select Set/Change, you can assign one phone number.
on where you want to delete all Phone Book entries. 4) Press OK to confirm the deletion of all Phone Book entries. 5) Select Yes if you want to delete. Otherwise, select No to go back to the previous menu. Caution: When complete all information stored in your Phone Book will be deleted and can no longer be restored. 7.7 Group : You can see four groups 1) Family 2) Friends 3) Office 4) Others : Select one and press left OK and you can see the sub menus : In one group, you can select three sub menus 7.
2) Scroll to My number and press OK. 7.10. Memory Status To press ‘Memory Status’ and you can see the status of phonebook memory in SIM card and phone.
8. SENDING AND RECEIVING TEXT MESSAGES You can send or receive text messages with your phone. It supports 160 characters and you can insert Use Template (already 10 sentences are recorded in your phone) to shorten the editing time. You can also send maximum 480 characters. If your message is 480 characters, the phone divides your message into three parts(160 + 160 +160) and send these in each time. This function is called SMS concatenation.
8. Template 9. Memory Status 8.1. Write Message You can send a text message to one or several recipients. You can manually enter each recipient’s phone number, or you can select numbers from the Phone Book. 1) Press Menu > Short Messages. 2) Scroll to Write Message and press OK 3) You can create the message. 4) When you press OK, you can see three submenus; z Only Send: After sending, the message is deleted z Only save: No sending. The message is saved into Drafts.
z Delete all: You can empty the Inbox. z Cut Number: It will help you find numbers in the message to save in the phonebook Note: After the SMS memory in the SIM card is full, the phone starts using the memory in the phone. 8.3. Outbox The Outbox stores messages sent and saved. 5) Press Menu > Short Messages. 6) Scroll to the Outbox and press OK. 7) From the list, highlight the one you need and press OK. 8) You can choose four options z Send: You can send a message to the number you sent.
z Delete All: You can empty the draft box. 8.5. Using Voicemail (Network Service) You can listen to your voicemail messages by calling your network voicemail phone number. Voicemail messages are stored in the network voicemail box, not in your phone. 1) Press MENU > Short Messages. 2) Scroll to Voice Mail and press OK. 3) There are three submenus. Select one and press OK z Number: Enter or modify the network service number.
convert the message to the type you have set. (Text//Fax//E-mail) 4) Status Report: If you turn On this option, you can be notified if the recipient read your message. 5) Alert Period: you can choose one time // Every 2 min // Off 8.8. Templates You can see ten (10) pre-saved texts. z I’m busy now.
9. CALL Records The Call History function keeps track of: z Incoming Call z Outgoing Call z Missed Call z Call Duration Note: Your phone can store up to 30 call numbers including missed, received and dialed calls. When you miss a call(s), the Missed Calls icon appears on your phone’s screen. You can press Read to view the Missed Calls list or press Back to ignore the message and go back to Idle. The records will be stored in Call History.
to. z Send Message To: You can send this entry the SMS message without selecting recipient. z Delete: You can delete chosen entry z Save Number: You can save chosen number to SIM or Phone. z Delete all: You can delete all entries in the category (If you select Outgoing call all the Outgoing call entries are deleted) z Show Number: You can see the number of chosen entry Note: In the idle display, the missed call icon indicates if there are unread missed call records.
10. SETTINGS Setting menu includes: z Phone Settings z Call Setup z Network Setup z Factory Default 10.1. Phone Settings 10.1.1. Clock settings 10.1.1.1 This menu guides you to set Time/Date. z Date & Time Setting the correct time and date to ensure the Alarm is working correctly. z Setting Date / Time: 1) Press Menu > Settings 2) Press Phone Settings and press OK. 3) Select Clock Settings then press OK. 4) Select Date & Time setting and press OK.
z MM/DD/YY z DD/MM/YYYY(day/month/full digits of this year) z MM/DD/YYYY 10.1.1.3 Date Separator: There are four types of separators of date digits z OO-OO-OO (Hyphen) z OO/OO/OO (Slash) z OO.OO.OO (Dot) z OO OO OO (Blank) 10.1.1.4 Time Display Format: You can choose 12h or 24 hours. For example, if the time is 1:22 pm(12h expression) , it can be shown as 13:22 (24h expression) 10.1.2. Language Three languages can be selected: English / Spanish / Portuguese.
Not available in all areas. Contact you telephone service provider for availability and details 10.2.1. Call Divert Call Divert is a network or subscription dependent service. It allows you to forward a call to another number, based on various conditions. 1) Press Menu > Settings 2) Press Call Setup and press OK 3) Press Call Divert and press OK 4) Select one of the options below, and then press OK z All Voice Calls Divert: All incoming calls to a designated number.
2) Press Call Setup and press OK 3) Press Call Barring and press OK 4) Select one of the options below, and then press OK z All Outgoing Calls: Bar all outgoing calls. z All Int’l Calls: Bar all outgoing international calls. z Int’l Except to Home: Prevent users from making any international calls other than to home z All Incoming Calls: All Calls Bar all incoming calls. z Incoming While Roaming: Bar all incoming calls when the phone is roaming.
10.2.4. Auto Redial Setting the Auto Redial to ON enable the phone to keep dialing if the called party is not available. 1) Press Menu > Settings 2) Press Call Setup and press OK 3) Press Auto Redial and press OK 4) Toggle ON or OFF, and then press OK 10.2.5. Caller ID Caller ID is a network or subscription dependent service. You can choose to send/hide your phone number to/from the calling party.
2) Press Network Setup and press OK 3) Press Network select mode and press OK 4) Select Automatic selection or Manual selection and then press OK z Manual mode: The phone starts searching available networks. Use the up and down key to browse the network list, and press OK to set the highlighted network. 10.4. Factory Default This feature resets the current settings to the factory default values.
11. Security Security menu includes: z SIM PIN z Phone Lock z Auto Key Lock z Change Password 11.1. SIM PIN You can set the lock your phone by Personal Identification Number(PIN) of your SIM card. You can also change PIN1 and PIN2 from here 1) Press Menu > Settings 2) Press Security Set Up and press OK 3) Press SIM PIN and press OK z PIN Check: Every time you must enter password when power on z Change PIN1, Change PIN2: When you change SIM card, you enter the password 11.2.
6) 7) Press Phone Lock and press OK When ‘On’ is chosen, there are two options. z Verify when Power-on: Every time you must enter password when power on z Verify with new SIM: When you change SIM card, you enter the password 11.3 Auto Key Lock This feature allows you to lock the keypad to avoid being pressing without intention. 1) Press Menu > Settings 2) Press Security Setup and press OK 3) Press Auto Key Lock and press OK z z Off : You can turn key lock function off 5 Sec./10 Sec./30 Sec.
12. Tone 12.1. Tone setup Set tones for Incoming Call and Message Tone. 12.2 Volume Eight volume levels are available for Call, ring tone and keypad tone. Adjust the volume to your preference.
13. Display 13.1 Idle Display 13.1.1 Clock and Date When you choose Enable, you can see the date and clock on your idle display 13.2.2 Idle Text When you choose Enable, you input your own text which will be shown on the idle display. 13.2.3 Wallpaper You can select your favorite wallpaper which will be displayed in the idle screen. 13.2 Contrast There are 21 levels for LCD contrast. Press then the contrast goes up. then the contrast is down Press 13.
14. Accessories Accessories includes: z Alarm z Calculator z Calendar 14.1 Alarm When alarm is set, the icon appears on the idle screen. 1) Press Menu > Accessories and press OK 2) Select Alarm and press OK 3) Select Alarm 1, 2 or 3 and Press OK 4) Press Edit to select four cases. Off//One time // Mon~Fri // Everyday. Select your favorite and Press OK 5) press 6) set the time with number keys and Press OK 7) press 52 to set the time and press Edit to input time.
8) Select alarm rings and press OK 9) Press Save to save the alarm setting 14.2. Calculator You can calculate 9 digits. Key description: +, -, /, x : Use up and down arrow keys to select. Back: Press once to clear one digit.
z Enter the second value by number keys z Press left to display the result of calculation. And you can continue the next calculation from step3. Note: You can input decimal point “.” by pressing “#” key. 14.3 Calendar You can change the month by Navigation key 1) Press Menu > Accessories and press OK 2) Select Calendar and press OK 54 .
15. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 15.1. Specific Absorption Rate Data THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
SAR values may vary depending on national reporting and testing requirements and the network band. Use of device accessories and enhancements may result in different SAR values. * The SAR limit for mobile devices used by the public is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 grams of body tissue. The guidelines incorporate a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
16. SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION FOR FIXED PHONES IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE. 16.1 EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) ENERGY Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. When you communicate with your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level at which your phone transmits.
telephone. 16.5 DATA OPERATION When using any data feature of the phone, with or without an accessory cable, position the phone antenna at least 8 inches (20 centimeters) from your body. 16.6 APPROVED ACCESSORIES Use of accessories not approved by Motorola, including but not limited to batteries and antennas, may cause your phone to exceed RF energy exposure guidelines. 16.
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 RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
instruct children the proper ways of handling phone during usage. Shock circuit and breakdown may occur and cause severe danger to user due to improper usage. Always try to keep the battery between -10 ~ 55 Celsius. Use only manufacturer approved rechargeable batteries and charger designated for this devise Seizures / Blackouts Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing lights, such as when watching television or playing video games.
17. WARRANTY Limited Warranty for Personal Communication Products, Accessories and Software. What Does this Warranty Cover? Subject to the exclusions contained below, BRIGHTSTAR warrants the Motorola branded FX-903C that it manufactures (“Products”), to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer usage for the period(s) outlined below.
extreme heat, or food; (c) use of the Product for commercial purposes or subjecting the Product to abnormal usage or conditions; or (d) other acts which are not the fault of BRIGHTSTAR, are excluded from coverage. Use of Non-Motorola branded Products and Accessories. Defects or damage that results from the use of non-Motorola branded or certified Products, Accessories, Software or other peripheral equipment are excluded from coverage. Unauthorized Service or Modification.
owned or new Products, Accessories or parts. No data, software or applications added to your Product, Accessory or Software, including but not limited to personal contacts, games and ringer tones, will be reinstalled. To avoid losing such data, software and applications please create a back up prior to requesting service.
18. FCC Notice To Users We have not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. See 47 CFR Sec. 15.19(3). This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and : (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 19.
20. Trouble shooting Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages appear Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. (Try opposite direction) Phone Locked • The automatic locking function has been enabled. You must enter the phone’s password before you can use the phone.
• Have you pressed ? • Are you accessing the right cellular network? • You may have set an outgoing call barring option. Your correspondent cannot reach you • Is your phone switched on ( pressed for more than one second)? • Are you accessing the right cellular network? • You may have set an incoming call barring option.
The access codes (except for the PUK codes) can be changed using the Security Settings menu options. Phone Password The phone password can be set to avoid unauthorized use of the phone. The password generally supplied with the phone is 0000. You are advised to change it before you start using your phone. Keep the new password secret and in a safe place, separate from the phone. PIN The PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use.
