Motorola ST8600 Spécifications

WelcomeCongratulations! As the proud owner of a state-of-the-artMotorola cellular phone, product superiority is yours.All Motorola cellular phones are

in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative to determine if these systems are adequatelyshielded from external RF energy. You

The Phone Options menu is your “command center” foradjusting the way your phone sends and receives calls. Youcan tweak your system for optimal perform

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Your phone can operate on two different home systems. Ifyou travel often, you can have your phone programmed withtwo cellular numbers to reduce roamin

ShortcutPress then, toswitch to yourother phonenumber.You will see:1. Press then pressto enter the menu features. 2. Press to scrol

Your cellular service provider configures this feature whenyou receive a cellular phone number. If you want to get intothe nitty-gritty of your cellul

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Want to practice your language skills? Select Languageallows you to change the language used for all the promptsin your phone.You will see:1. Press t

Shortcut 1Press thenpress the SmartButton, then,and continue with step 5.Shortcut 2Press then, ,and con-tinue with step

The Call Options sub-menu contains special features thatcontrol the way your phone places and receives calls.Your cellular carrier may require a Perso

PIN CodeThe following feature will allow you to automatically sendyour PIN code with all outbound calls.Store PIN Code in Memory Location 07You will s

Blasting AreasPotentiallyExplosiveAtmospheresTo avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your unitOFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas po

Call Options Sub-Menu 110PhoneBookPhoneOptionsChangeNumberCallOptionsThis handy feature will automatically place a call for you ata later time. If you

5. Press to enter the sub-menu.6. Press to toggle the feature ON or OFF. When you turn this feature ON, the display will prompt you for a telephone

Call Options Sub-Menu 112PhoneBookPhoneOptionsChangeNumberCallOptionsDelayCallOffDelayCall OnCallRcvOffCallRcv OnororThere are times when you can’t be

Call Options Sub-Menu 113Phone OptionsTurn this feature ON when you are using Hands-Free vehicularaccessories. To find out more about accessories for

Call Options Sub-Menu114PhoneBookPhoneOptionsChangeNumberCallOptionsDelayCallOffDelayCall OnMultKeyAnsrOffMultKeyAnsr OnororWhy fumble for the key to

Call Options Sub-Menu115Phone OptionsYour phone company may offer services like Caller LineIdentification that may make it handy to be able to see the

Easier still, turn Auto Answer ON to have your phone auto-matically answer incoming calls after two rings.You will see:1. Press then pressto enter th

VoiceOperatedTransmission(VOX)ShortcutPress thenpress the SmartButton, then,and continue with step 6.This feature is not available in most

Here’s a bonus feature for when you’re in strong signalareas. Turn the Extended Talk-time feature ON and receiveextra talk-time from your phone’s batt

DisplaySystemIdentification(SID)ShortcutPress thenpress the SmartButton, then,and continue with step 6.This feature will show you the System

The StarTAC II phone comes equipped with a standard bat-tery and an AC adapter to get you up and running. A wholenew line of accessory options, now sm

Scroll over to the Message Menu for easy access to yourVoiceNoteTMand Digital Messages. Some cellular carriers letyou subscribe to a Digital Message S

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Your new StarTAC 8600 contains a 4 minute digital voicerecording chip that allows the phone to perform three differ-ent functions with the VoiceNoteTM

4. Press to select Answer Machine5. Press to scroll to RecordAnnouncement.6. Press to select toRecordAnnouncement.7. Listen for the beep. After the

When using this feature, you can choose whether youranswering machine will pick up unanswered calls or not.You will see:1. Press then pressto enter t

Set Numberof RingsYou can determine how many rings it takes before theanswering machine picks up the call.You will see:1. Press then pressto enter th

Sometimes you may want to be able to listen in while some-one leaves a message on your answering machine. By settingthis feature ON, you can listen on

Recording aVoice MemoVoice Memo FeatureYour phone can store up to 4 minutes of messages includingvoice messages that you leave for yourself!You will s

Call Record FeatureYou can also record the other people in a phone call if youuse the VoiceNote Call Record feature. This is really handyfor rememberi

Playing NewMessagesPlaying Back VoiceNoteTMMessagesNow that you’ve recorded some answering machine, voicememo and phone call VoiceNote messages, you c

Package Content Options13Desktop Charger(AC Adapter required)Cigarette Lighter AdapterHeadsetAC AdapterHolsterNote: The detachable plug assembly inclu

8. After the last message has play-ed you have an option to delete all messages.9. Press to delete allmessages.10. Press to exit without deleting yo

7. All messages will play back beginning with the oldest message.8. Press to scroll throughthe messages.9. After the last message has play-ed you hav

If your cellular service provider offers Digital MessagingServices, you can use this feature to view your messages. The service allows your cellular p

Shortcut Press thenpress & holdand continue with step 5 if you havemessages.5. Press to scroll through the messages, beginning with th

When your StarTAC cellular phone receives an incoming digital message, a tone will notify you. If your phone is set to vibrate, using the VibraCall f

4. Press to scroll to Digital Message Reminder. 5. Press to toggle the feature ON or OFF.6. Press to exit the menu, or you may scroll to other featu

An exciting line of StarTAC phone accessories, now smaller and lighter than ever, canenhance and personalize your cellular experience.BatteriesLithium

Desktop Charger (AC Adapter required)The desktop charger is designed for optimal performance and compatibility withMotorola’s new generation of cellul

PCMCIA ModemsThese compact modems are made for mobility and plug directly into the bottom ofyour StarTAC phone, so you can send and receive FAXes, e-m

3-Watt Vehicular KitThe 3-Watt Vehicular Kit for the StarTAC phone delivers a full 3 watts of power. Thisbooster works behind the scenes to increase p

Retractable Antenna Extend for best performance.Earpiece Ultra-compact phone speaker.Headset Jack Provides a connection for an optional headset.Status

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission and the Canadian Department ofCommunications regulate cellular radiotelephone service in their respective c

Consumer Responsibilities Remember that landline and radio regulations withrespect to harassing calls, false distress calls, obscene language, etc. ap

A high-capacity cellular technology, known as Narrow-Band AMPS (NAMPS), is available in some markets. This technology operates on a greater number of

Q. I pressed the power button, but nothing happened. What’s wrong with my phone?A. Check that you have installed a battery and that the battery is cha

Q. I tried to place a call and received a fast busy signal.A. This sound means that the cellular system did not process your call. For example,the cel

Q. I tried to read my Voice Mail (or use a paging service, a calling card, etc.) but nothing happened.A. You have probably turned OFF the Scratchpad t

AAC adapter An accessory device that allows you to power your phone and chargeany attached batteries from a wall outlet.AMPS (Advanced Mobile Phone Sy

Dual Tone Multi-Frequency tones The tones that your telephone transmitswhen you press a key on the keypad. These tones are used to access automatedcal

Mmemory location A space in the internal Phone Book where you can store a telephone number and a name. Each of the Phone Book’s 99 memory locations(nu

Personal Identification Number (PIN) A private numeric “password” that allows you to access some cellular systems or automated systems such as telepho

IllustrationReference(inside front cover)Volume KeysThe upper and lower volume keys can adjust keypad,earpiece and ringer volume. They also scroll thr

status indicator See indicator.sub-menu A secondary level of your phone’s menu system hierarchy.System Identification A five-digit number that identif

AAC adapter 13, 24-25accessory connector 15and AC adapter 24and cigarette lighter adapter 24and data accessories 138accessory options 136-139answering

HHands-Free operation 113accessories 138headset 13, 14, 137holster 13, 29, 137Iindicators 14, 34-35internal charger 24Kkeypad tonesadjusting volume 38

SSafety 7-11, 141SID 119Scratchpad 47tones, silencing 83scrolling 15, 48-49secure options 91-99security code 91Security Features 84-99Service Level 93

Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents:Other patents pending.4124879412782441287404138681419303642543824302845431207443273194329

Your phone’s batteries are shipped in an uncharged statewith protective covers on them. Save these covers; use themto carry batteries and to store bat

BatteryCoversRemoving the Auxiliary Battery Cover1. Hold auxiliary battery securely with one hand. With yourother hand’s thumb, push up on bottom of t

Thanks to Motorola’s breakthrough technology, the StarTACphone’s batteries are smaller and weigh less than any previousMotorola cellular telephone bat

The MainBatteryTip: If you have acharged auxiliarybattery attached toyour phone, you canremove and changeyour main batteryduring a call.Main Battery I

IntroductionWhat’s New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auxiliary Battery InstallationThe auxiliary battery clips onto the back of your phone:1. Place the hook located on the narrow end of the batteryinto t

BatteryLevelsHighLowBattery Level IndicatorThe three bar segments on your phone’s Battery LevelIndicator display the amount of charge remaining in you

Battery TypesYour StarTAC phone can use either Lithium Ion (LiIon) orNickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. Batteries are availablein a variety of siz

Auxiliary BatteriesWith an auxiliary battery attached, you can get even more talk-time and standby-time, in addition to your main battery.You can use

Using the Internal ChargerBelieve it or not, there’s a battery charger built right intoyour phone! Using either the AC adapter or cigarette lighterada

Tip: When youcharge the main andan auxiliary battery,the main battery willbe charged first. Using the Desktop ChargerThe desktop charger’s front pocke

Desktop Charger and Internal Charging TimeThe phone’s batteries charge in about one to two hours,individually, depending on the battery. Allow extra t

Tip:To extend battery life, do not leave a Nickel Metal Hydride(NiMH) battery in the charger for more than 24 hours.Leaving Batteries in the ChargerLi

The next ten pages in this section will tell you everything you need to know to operate your StarTAC cellular phone.Read them once, and you may never

OptimalPhonePositionWearing the PhoneHold your cellular phone as shown below, with the antennafully extended and pointing up and over your shoulder.F

ContentsThe WorksIntroducing the Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48The Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The new Smart Button simplifies the use of the StarTAC phoneby allowing you to place calls, end calls, enter the menu system, toggle features ON and O

Place Calls1. Enter Enter the number you want to call,number for example: 555-1234. You can also use any method you choose to recall a previously dial

First check that your phone is ON. To place a call:1. Extend Extend the antenna completely forantenna best performance.2. Enter Enter the number you

Tip: To makeanswering callseven easier, try theMultiple KeyAnswer feature on page 114. Your phone must be ON to receive calls.To answer a call:1. Exte

1 2 345Signal Strength Indicator (1)The Signal Strength Indicator (SSI) tells you the strength of the connection between your phone a

HighLowPower/StatusBattery Level Indicator (5)The three bar segments on the phone’s Battery Level Indicatorshow the amount of charge remaining in your

Sometimes the cellular system is busy and you may hear afast busy signal. With Automatic Redial, your phone will callcontinuously for the next four mi

Display Last TenNumbersDialedThis feature makes it easy to call any one of the last tennumbers you’ve dialed.1. Press then press ,The display will s

The upper and lower volume keys can be used to adjust boththe earpiece and the ringer volume. As you press these keys,the phone’s speaker will demonst

Muting theMicrophoneSilentVibrationModeIf you need some privacy while a call is in progress, try mutingthe microphone—you will be able to hear the par

What would you say to a telephone that’s smaller than yourwallet? Hard to believe… if you hadn’t already seen it withyour own eyes. The company that b

Do you have places to go and people to see? Too many phonenumbers to remember? Let your phone remember them foryou. Your StarTAC phone’s internal Phon

Each phone number is stored in a “memory location”numbered 01-99. You can arrange your Phone Book for convenient recall by storing related numbers in

To take advantage of your phone’s internal Phone Book,you’ll first want to store some names and numbers intomemory. With a little practice you’ll find

When the display shows “Alpha Or ,” you can use thekeypad to produce any letter in the alphabet by pressing thenumeric keys one or more times. Just us

Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recallthem alphabetically and immediately place calls. With onepress of the Smart Button you have inst

Clear anEntryRecall byMemoryLocationHere’s an easy way to erase a memory entry:1. Recall Recall the entry by name that youwant to erase.2. Press to c

If you know the memory location of the number you want to call, try the Speed Dial function:1. Enter Enter the two-digit memorylocation location (01-

In addition to your internal Phone Book, you also have abuilt-in Scratchpad for quick notes on the fly. The Scratchpadremembers the last phone number

Introducing the Menu FeaturesThe StarTAC cellular phone is loaded with amazing featuresthat can help make life easier, more productive and just abit m

Road MapTo help you navigate through the phone’s menu system,each chapter begins with an easy-to-follow visual “roadmap.” Simply press the key shown,

Tip: If you arefamiliar with otherMotorola cellularphones, you can usemany of the samekey sequences withyour StarTAC IIphone. See page 15for more deta

In the previous chapter you learned how to store and recallphone numbers with the internal Phone Book. You canaccess the same features using the StarT

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Once you have stored names and numbers, you can recallthem alphabetically with the Phone Book menu.You will see:1. Press then pressto enter the menu

Recall byLocationEach name and number you store is placed in a memorylocation numbered 01-99. Once you have stored names andnumbers, you can recall th

You can use the phone’s menu system to store names andnumbers into the Phone Book. Whether you store numbersas described in the previous chapter or wi

Tip: If chosen location is full, press andrestart storingsequence.7. Enter Enter the two-location digit memory location where you want the s

If you often find yourself calling Voice Mail systems, bankingby phone or using other automated calling systems, you willappreciate the one-key conven

PauseDialing4. Enter Enter the next group of numbers,numbers for example, an account number or PIN number. If the automated system requires a*or #, en

Like Pause Dialing, you can store calling card access numbers, separated by pauses, for easy recall later. You canalso store a Number Character in the

StoringCalling CardInformation7. Press to insert the ‘N Character into the sequence. This special character saves a place for the phone num-ber you wi

As one of the most sophisticated cellular phones around,your StarTAC II phone offers exceptional features that makelife easier, more organized and mor

After you’ve stored your calling card information, just recallthe information, enter the number of the person you arecalling, and your phone will do t

After you have stored names and numbers into the PhoneBook, you can edit the information or erase entries at any time.You will see:1. Press then pres

6a. Enter Enter the two-digit memory loca-location tion of the phone number youwant to edit. Continue with step 7.or6b. Enter letter Enter the first

10. Press to erase the memory location andenter a new two-digit location.orPress to keep the phone number in itscurrent location. The display willsho

Use this feature to view your cellular phone’s currently activephone number. If you have more than one phone number,you can change the active number w

Shortcut Press thenpress the SmartButton, then ,and continue with step 4.This feature determines the order in which the Phone Bookdisplays i

Your phone’s Call Timer features give you a variety of optionsfor managing your time. You can monitor the length of indi-vidual calls, set a timer to

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You can view the air-time of the most recent call or the callin progress (in minutes and seconds) at any time using thisfeature. The Individual Call T

Shortcut 1 Press then threetimes for a quicklook at this timer.Shortcut 2 Press thenpress the SmartButton, then ,for a

ImportantExposure to RadioFrequencyEnergyRead this information before using your wearablecellular telephone.First introduced in 1984, the hand-held po

This is a non-resettable timer that keeps track of your phone’stotal air-time (in minutes). You will see:1. Press then pressto enter the menu feature

Shortcut 1 Press thenpress the SmartButton, then ,and continue with step 5.Shortcut 2 Press then , ,to resetthe timer.Sc

When you turn this feature ON, your phone will automaticallydisplay your air-time in minutes (XX) and seconds (YY) during and after each call.You will

Shortcut Press thenpress the SmartButton, then,and continue with step 5.Turn this feature ON to hear an audible beep 10 secondsbefore the en

You can set this timer to beep during your calls at an intervalthat you select—from 11-999 seconds. Like the One MinuteAudible Timer, you will hear th

RepeatingAudibleTimer(optional)6. Enter Enter the number seconds of seconds you would like between audible beeps.7. Press to set the timer. The phone

Like the Repeating Timer, you can set the Single Timer tobeep at a time that you select—from 11-999 seconds. It will beep once during each call, 10 se

SingleAudibleTimer(optional)6. Enter Enter the number seconds of seconds you would like before a beep.7. Press to set the timer. The phone will confi

If you’ve been reading along diligently, this may be a goodtime for a break—put your feet up and have some fun withthe Tone Controls. Use these featur

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For your phone to operate at the lowest power level, consistent with satisfactory call quality, please observe thefollowing guidelines:If your phone h

Using this innovative feature, you can choose to be alerted to incoming calls using the vibrator, ringer, both or neither.Motorola’s VibraCall option

The StarTAC phone gives you nine different ringer styles tochoose from. After you choose a style, the phone will giveyou a brief sample of your new al

Keypad tones are the sounds you hear when you press anykey on the phone. If you want to be discreet, use this featureto silence the audio feedback fro

Shortcut Press thenpress the SmartButton, then,and continue with step 5.Scratchpad tones are the tones that your phone sends toaccess autom

While you probably would not want to leave your phoneunattended, the StarTAC cellular phone has a number ofbuilt-in security features to prevent unaut

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The Theft Alarm locks your phone to help prevent unautho-rized access. To unlock it, you must enter your three-digitunlock code (see page 89 and 91).

5. Press to see the previously stored num-ber if you entered one earlier. Ifyou want this number to be called, continue with step 6.orEnter Enter th

When you turn this feature ON, your phone will automati-cally lock itself each time the phone is turned OFF.You will see:1. Press then pressto enter

Locking thePhoneUnlockingthe PhoneTip: If you have forgotten your lockcode, try pressing, ,or the last three digits of your cellularphone number.You c

BatteriesDrivingElectronicDevicesCaution: All batteries can cause property damage, injury orburns if a conductive material, such as jewelry, keys or b

With Emergency Call ON, you can use the Turbo Dial functionto dial from memory location 01 even when the phone islocked. To make good use of this feat

View LockCodeShortcut Press thenpress the SmartButton, then,and continue with step 5.The Secure Options sub-menu contains a number of secur

If you would like to change your three-digit lock code, thisfeature is for you!You will see:1. Press then pressto enter the menu features. 2. Press t

ServiceLevelShortcut Press thenpress the SmartButton, then,and continue with step 5.You may want to restrict call placement or hide memoryi

9. Press to scroll through the Service Level settings.10. Press to select the service level you want. If you select Level 7, the phone will prompt y

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Use this feature to reset all user-selectable options back to theoriginal factory setting.Keep in Mind: Once you select this feature, the resetprocess

MasterReset7. Press to scroll to Master Reset.8. Press to exit the menu if you do not want to reset your phone’s options.Press if you want to reset

If you want to start with a clean slate, use Master Clear toreset all user-selectable options, clear the resettable timer and erase all Phone Book inf

Master Clear7. Press to scroll to Master Clear.8. Press to exit the menu if you do not want to clear your phone’s memory and reset its options.Press