Motorola 120t Users Guide

19Getting Started
Charging the BatteryNew batteries are shipped partially charged. Before 
you can use your phone, you need to install and charge 
the battery, as indicated by the following instructions. 2If necessary, slide 
down the battery 
door release latch 
and lift the door off 
of the phone.
3Insert the battery, 
printed arrows 
first, into the top of 
the battery 
compartment and 
push down.
4Replace the battery door.Do This
Release
latch
20Getting Started
Some batteries perform best after...

21Getting Started
Turning Your Phone On
Making a CallDo This
To
1Press and hold 
P
turn on your phone
2If necessary, enter 
your four-digit 
unlock code and 
press

 (+
)unlock your phone
The unlock code is 
originally set to 1234. Your 
service provider may 
change this number 
before you receive your 
phone.
Press
To
1keypad keys dial the phone number
Tip: If you make a mistake, 
press

 (-
) to delete 
the last digit, or press and 
hold

 (-
) to clear all 
digits.
2
N
  make the call...

23About Your Phone
About Your PhoneSee page 1 for a basic phone diagram.Using the DisplayThe
idle display
 is the standard display that you see when 
you are 
not
 on a call or using the menu.
Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the 
current soft key functions. A 
M (menu) indicator at the 
bottom center of the display indicates that you can 
press
M
 to enter the main menu.

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Clock➐
Battery
Level
Indicator
➌
In Use
Indicator
➍
Roam
Indicator
➎...

25About Your Phone
➓ Ring Style IndicatorShows the ring style setting.Zooming In and OutPress and release 
M
, then press and hold 
M
 to zoom 
in and out on the display. Zoom in to increase text size, 
zoom out to display more information.
You can also zoom in and out from the menu. See 
page 55.
Adjusting
VolumePress the up and down 
volume keys to:
•increase and 
decrease earpiece 
volume during a call
•increase and decrease the ringer volume setting 
when the idle display is visibleBattery UseBattery...

27About Your Phone
The rechargeable batteries that power this 
product must be disposed of properly and may 
need to be recycled. Refer to your battery’s label 
for battery type. Contact your local recycling center for 
proper disposal methods. Never dispose of batteries in a 
fire because they may explode.
Extending Battery Life• Turn off your display backlight
The backlight uses power. To turn it off, see page 55.
• Minimize keypad-intense functions
Activities that require intensive keystroke use (such...

29Making and Answering Calls
If a high-security connection is not available, your phone 
uses a standard connection and displays 
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.
This message does not appear when caller ID or other 
information is displayed.
Returning an Unanswered 
CallYour phone keeps a record of your unanswered calls, and 
displays:
•the
T
 (missed call) indicator
•
+	
),	
 -	./
$
, where 
+ is the total 
number of missed calls and 
- is the number of missed 
calls with no caller ID information
Calling an...

31Making and Answering Calls
Calling With Speed DialEach entry you store in your phonebook is assigned a 
unique
speed dial
 number. To speed dial a phonebook 
entry:
Calling With One-Touch DialTo call phonebook entries 1 through 9, just press and hold 
the one-digit speed dial number for one second.
We recommend that you reserve phonebook entry 1 
(speed dial number 1) for storing and dialing your 
voicemail number. In many cases, your service provider 
has already done this for you. If necessary, see...

33Using Features While On a Call
Using Features While On a CallUsing Call Waiting
When you are on a call, an alert tone sounds to 
indicate that you have received a second 
call.
Making a Three-Way Call
During a call, you can call and connect a third 
party for a three-way call. You cannot do this if 
you already have a call on hold.
Press
To
1
N
  answer the new call
2
N
  switch back to the first call
Press
To
1keypad keys dial the third party’s number
2
N
  call the number
3
N
  connect the two calls...

35Using the Menu
Using the MenuNavigating to a FeatureUse these keys to move through the menu system:

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Menu KeyEnter the menu 
system, or open
a sub-menu,
when
M
appears in the
bottom center
of the display.
Right Soft KeyPerform the
function shown
in the lower
right corner of
the display
(usually


the highlighted
menu item).
Left Soft KeyPerform the
function shown
in the lower left 
corner of the
display (usually+&
 or 


).
Scroll KeysScroll up or...

37Using the Menu
Entering Feature InformationSome features require you to enter information:
•Enter numbers or text with the keypad.
•When an item has a list of possible values, press 
*
 or 
#
 to scroll through and select a value.
•When an item has a list of possible numeric values, 
press a number key to set the value.
•If you enter or edit information and do not want to save 
your changes, press 
O
 to exit without saving.
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