Section 2 - General User Info


Before going in to the programming of the cellular phone, it is important for the user to know the normal things necessary for day to day operation. While the majority of the stuff in the users manual is intended for people that have problems programming their VCR, their are a few things that are very important and are only mentioned in the users manual.
		   Turn On or Off: Pwr
		       Place Call: Enter number, Snd
		     Receive Call: Snd or open flip fone
			 End Call: End or close flip fone
		 Automatic Redial: To retry call, press Snd before ending the
				   unsuccessful call attempt.
		     Store Number: Phone number, Sto, 2-digit location number
				   or press * to autoload.  

				   If phone is Alphanumeric, display will flash
				   "Alpha_".  Press Sto to bypass or use 
				   keypad to enter letter (up to 14).  # 
				   advances to next position, * backspaces.  
				   When finished, press Sto.
		    Recall Number: Rcl, 2-digit location number.  Entering 
				   location 01, then hitting # will allow 
				   scrolling through all stored locations.
		      Recall Name: Press Name/Menu, # or * to scroll.  
				   Rcl will display location number then name,
				   Rcl again will display corresponding phone
				   number and Snd to dial.
 Recalling Last 10 Numbers Called: Rcl, 0, 0.  Display will show "L0'" 
				   followed by the name or number of the most
				   recently placed call.  Use # or * to 
				   scroll and Snd to call displayed number.
	      Super Speed Dialing: Directory location number, Snd
		 Changing Entries: Press Rcl and the 2-digit location number 
				   so that the number to be changed is 
				   displayed.  Press and release Clr to back 
				   out each of the digits. Enter a new number 
				   and press Sto.
	    Call Number Displayed: Snd
		Microphone Muting: Press Fcn, 6.  
				   To unmute, press Fcn, 6
			Lock Unit: Fcn, 5 or LOCK
			   Unlock: Three digit unlock code.  If you make an 
				   error, Clr and enter again.
		   Automatic Lock: FCN, 6 (not all phones) 
				   "EnAbLE" will appear if compatible.  
	      Display Unlock Code: Press Fcn, 0, your six-digit security
				   code, Rcl.
	Changing Your Unlock Code: Press Fcn, 0, your six-digit security
				   code, your NEW 3-digit unlock code, Sto.
	     Review Battery Meter: Press Fcn, 4 and release.
		    Adjust Volume: Earpiece - Press and hold Vol to increase.
					      Release, press again to decrease.
				     Ringer - Fcn, then Vol as above.
	  Recall Own Phone Number: Rcl, #
	    Individual Call Timer: Rcl, #, #
	    Resettable Call Timer: Rcl, #, #, #
      Reset Resettable Call Timer: Fcn, 0, 7, Clr
	    Cumulative Call Timer: Rcl, #, #, #, #
		  Access Features: Press Fcn, 1.  To change features, press
				   * and # to scroll and Clr to change.
				   To exit feature menu, press END.
      Review/Scroll Menu Features: Press * or #
		    Status Review: Fcn, 0, 9, Rcl, # or * scrolls 
				   messages.  To end press END.
	     Changing System Type: Press Rcl, *.  Repeatedly press * 
				   until the desired system type appears.  To
				   select press Sto.
       Outgoing Call Restrictions: Press Fcn, 0, 6-digit security code, 
				   1, Sto.  Phone will place calls only
				   from memory locations 1-10.
				   To change back to unrestricted dialing
				   press Fcn, 0, 6-digit security code,
				   4, Sto.
    Switch to Second Phone Number: Rcl, #, Sto  (Press Clr to finish 
				   viewing newly activated number).
		    
		    Key     1st Press   2nd Press   3rd Press   4th Press
		     2          A           B           C
		     3          D           E           F
   Alpha             4          G           H           I
   Entry             5          J           K           L
   Mode              6          M           N           O
		     7          P           Q           R           S
		     8          T           U           V
		     9          W           X           Y           Z
Menu Features: For a more detailed description or instructions on use, consult the user manual. Not all features listed are available on all models.
   
     Message             Description
   
   1 Min Beep     One Minute Beep
   Answer M Key   Multiple Key Answer
   Auto Answer    Automatic Answer
   C Scan         System Type Selection
   Call Screen    Incoming Call Screening
   Emrcy Off      Emergency Dialing
   Home           System Type Selection
   Level 1-6      Call Restrictions (Service Levels)
   Lock Auto      Automatic Lock
   Name Pref'd    Memory Recall Preference
   Pin Active     PIN Code Activation
   Pref'd SIDs    System Type Selection
   Remind Beeps   Reminder Beep Off
   Ringer Silent  Alert Off (Silent Ringer)
   Scan A         System Type Selection
   Scan AB        System Type Selection
   Scan B         System Type Selection
   Scan BA        System Type Selection
   Scrpd Silent   Silent Scratch Pad
   Signal Off     Signal Strength Meter 
   Silent Keypad  Feedback Tones Off
   Std            Features Set as Standard
   Theft Alarm    Theft Alarm
   Timer Auto     Automatic Display Timer
   Vox Mode       Voice Operated Transmission                       
   Vibrat Mode    VibraCall
I would like to add that while I have extensively worked on finding additional test mode commands, I (nor anyone else) have ever worked with the normal operation commands as listed above. For example, above you will notice sequences with Fcn, 1 or Fcn, 0, 7. This is totally unexplored territory. Happy hacking :) See entering test mode on the new 95xx phones.


Activating the PIN in PIN READY cellfones - Thanks to fringe@rndhse.chi.il.us

(You cannot use their fone without the PIN activated)

Activating the PIN Ready feature in Motorola fones:

1. Enter user menu - press FNC,1 or FNC,Menu
2. Select Pin Active in menu and press * once or until "Pin Active" appears in the fone display.
3. Enable 'Pin Active' feature - press CLR. A small square will appear before 'Pin Active' sayings its enabled.
4. Exit user menu - press END

To store the PIN into memory:

1. Enter the specific PIN code - press XXXX
2. Store four digit PIN into memory location 07 - press STO,0,7
3. Return to normal operation - press CLR

To initiate a call using the PIN Ready feature:

1. Enter the phone number you wish to call: press (XXX)XXX-XXXX, SND
2. You will hear two short rings, then press SND again. The PIN Ready feature will automatically send the PIN code you previously stored into memory location 07 and initiate your call.

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What is EE3??

EE3 is the software that Motorola has added to the cellular product line which provides feature enhancements and increased security by restricting ESN transfer...
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Why did the changes take place?
Due to the FCC Rule change, all new cellular telephones that were introduced after Jan. 1, 1995 with new FCC IDs must restrict ESN transfer. Phones introduced prior to this date are "grandfathered" or not required to be compliant with this rule.
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How ya can tell the difference between an EE3 and a non-EE3 fone.

These fones will be identified with the marking of EE3 on the FCC label (look on da back of da fone)
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How does the fone change?
Some of the changes EE3 phones have are feature differences, accessory compatibility, and service differences.
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Which fones have the PIN CODE feature?
If the phones has EE3 on the back label, then the fone has the PIN CODE feature; with the exception of the EE3 TeleTacs and the pre-AC-P300 boxed contours.
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Can a 3-watt VA be used with EE3 fones?
No, the existing 3-watt VA is not compatible with EE3 fones. The following part numbers are for the new 3-watt booster for EE3 fones and for conversion kits for existing 3-watt kits. The 3-watt booster has its own handset that comes with it.

Deluxe Booster w/Micro Car Handsfree Kit (EE3 pocket and flip)
# S-5415
Deluxe Booster w/Micro Car Handsfree Kit (EE3 Elite)
# S-5093
Deluxe Booster Conversion Kit (EE3 pocket and flip)
# S-5094
Deluxe Booster Conversion Kit (EE3 Elite)
# TBA
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Which Motorola fones have the new Lock feature?
All EE3 fones have the NEW lock feature - FCN,5 and STO to lock it

Well, it seems a lot of people have been trying to figure out the date of manufacture of Motorola cellular phones. This is easily accomplished by locating the MSN (Mechanical Serial Number) somewhere on the telephone. It can be 10 or 11 digits. If there is no 11th digit, warranty period is one year. If there is an 11th digit, the warranty period can be determined from the following charts. Without a proof of purchase, warranty date is determined by adding 3 months to the date of manufacture.

MSN Example: 194GSTxxxxW
		194 is the Accounting Product Code (APC) and has little use.
		  G is the location of manufacture
		  S is the Year Code of manufacture
		  T is the Month Code of manufacture
	       xxxx is the actual serial number (hex) of that telephone 
		  W is the Warranty Period

Year Code Year   Month Code Month                  Warranty Period Definition
    H     1983     A or B   January          A   1 yr w/ possible MCSI coverage  
    J     1984     C or D   February         B   3 yrs w/ possible MCSI coverage 
    K     1985     E or F   March            C   5 yrs w/ possible MCSI coverage 
    L     1986     G or H   April            D   2 yrs w/ possible MCSI coverage 
    M     1987     J or K   May              E   No Warranty                     
    N     1988     L or M   June             F   90 Days OEM only                
    P     1989     N or P   July             H   3 Years, Canada Only            
    Q     1990     Q or R   August           L   3 Years, OEM Only               
    R     1991     S or T   September        M   1 Year, OEM Only                
    S     1992     U or V   October          N, P, X   5 Yrs                         
    T     1993     W or X   November         Q, R, S, Y, Z   3 Yrs
    U     1994     Y or Z   December         T   OEM Telephone
    V     1995                               U   90 Days (Reconditioned Units)
    W     1996                               W   4 Yrs.
    X     1997     
    Y     1998     Location of Manufacture Code     Location
    Z     1999                   G                  Libertyville, IL.


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