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    motorola.com 6881041B80-A MX240a Wireless Instant Messenger User's Guide >
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    Welcome Handheld Unit Up/Down Scroll Keys 1 6 Option Keys LCD Screen Keyboard Who's On? Key 1 Q 2 w 3 E 4 R 5 T 6 Y 7 U 8 I 9 O 0 P * A _ S + D F = G \ H " J ( K ) L : ; ! Z ' X C V BNM , . / ? SEND who's on? M E CAP N U warn space B SYM Y E TALK Menu
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    in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Microsoft and Windows are Inc. 2002, 2003 Manual Number: 6881041B80-A Software Copyright Notice The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola and
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    Contents Welcome 1 Handheld Unit 1 Base Unit 1 FCC and Interference Information 5 Important Safety Information 7 Getting Started 10 Overview 10 Service Requirements 10 Computer Requirements 10 What's in the Box 11 Installing the Battery 12 Charging the Battery 12 Status Light Indicator
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    36 Main Menu Screen 37 Logoff Your IM Service 37 Invite Buddies to a Chat Session 37 Set Your Away Message 38 Register With a Base 39 Changing Handheld Setup 39 Beeps/LCD/Alerts Screen 40 To Power Down Your MX240a Unit 40 Troubleshooting 41 Warranty 42 License Agreement for AOL® Instant
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    radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that prepared a helpful booklet, "How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is 5
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    Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number 004-00000345-4 when ordering copies. The FCC requires this product to be serviced only by Motorola or its authorized service agents. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void not only the user's authority to operate the
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    disassemble this product. If service or repair work is required, contact the Motorola address found in the back of this user's guide. 7. Do not overload wall 1. Read and understand all instructions and save them for future reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3.
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    or table. This product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work to restore the product to normal operation. 7. Clean
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    Battery Charger Safety Instructions Save these Instructions 1. Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. 2. Do not operate or disassemble of this charger cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged, call Motorola Product Services at 1-800-353-2729 in the USA or 1-888-390-6456 TTY (Text Telephone). 9
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    send and receive instant messages (IMs) and participate in chat sessions over the Internet, both in and around your home, from a single PC. Service Requirements In order to use the MX240a, you must have: • A personal computer connected to the Internet (see "Computer Requirements" below). • An AOL
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    Getting Started What's in the Box? Your MX240a includes: • One handheld unit • One base unit with USB connector • Rechargeable battery and battery charger • CD-ROM You can add handheld units that will work with your single base unit (refer to following typical MX240a configuration). Base Unit
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    Getting Started Installing the Battery Action 1 Remove the battery from the packaging. 2 With the handheld unit face down, lift the battery cover up at the top and remove it. 3 Ensure proper polarity alignment between the battery and the battery compartment. 4 Insert the battery into the battery
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    Getting Started Note: The base unit does not contain a battery. It receives its power from the USB port. Action 1 Plug the charger into the charging connector at the back of the handheld unit. 2 Plug the other end of the charger into an electrical outlet. Status Light Indicator The status LED glows
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    Getting Started • When you do not intend to use the battery for a while, store it uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator. • Over extended periods of time, batteries gradually wear down and require longer charging times. This is normal. If you charge your battery regularly and
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    (see page 10). Software Installation Action 1 Insert the MX240a software CD-ROM into your PC's CD tray. 2 The Setup Wizard screen opens. Read the instructions on the screen and click Next. If the Setup Wizard screen does not open automatically, click Start on the Windows toolbar and select Run from
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    Installation and Setup Action 4 The User Information screen opens. Enter your name and organization and click Next. Note: if you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you may be asked whether you want to allow shared access to the MX240a application. Based on your selection, you can restrict access
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    Installation and Setup Hardware Installation Action 1 Plug the USB connector at the end of the base unit cable into an unused USB port on your computer. 2 Place the base unit in any convenient location away from your computer to prevent interference. When the base is connected and the PC MX240a
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    Action 3 If you are prompted to enter the base ID, skip this step and proceed to step 4. If you are not prompted to enter the base ID, press Menu. When the Menu screen appears, press the option key below Regstr to register the base. 4 Enter your base ID and press Send. The ID is a 6-character code
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    Installation and Setup PC Setup After your handheld unit is registered to your base unit, configure the software options for your MX240a unit. Action 1 Click on the MX240a shortcut icon on your computer desktop to start the MX240a program if it is not already running. If you do not see the MX240a
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    Internet Connection, click Modem or Local Area Network (LAN). 3 Under Modem Connections, click "Automatically Dial Internet Connection" or "Require Manual Dialing of Internet Connection" (typically Automatically Dial is selected). 4 If your system uses a proxy server, check the appropriate box and
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    the tips in the "Common Problems" section contain valuable information. Alerts The MX240a has the following alert types: • Power On (this alert is not available for user configuration) • New Message • Contact Online • Contact Offline • Message Sent • Service Disconnected • Service Connected • Out of
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    , you first must log into AOL Instant Messenger (AIM): • Connect to the Internet through your Internet service provider. • Click the Options tab. • Click on AOL Instant Messenger in the Select a Service box. • Enter your screen name and password. To control who can send you instant messages, click
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    Installation and Setup Block Only the Users Below option. Then click the Add Name button and enter a screen name. It will then appear in the box. You can also select or deselect the following checkboxes: • Show Accept Message Dialogue for Buddies not on my Buddy List • Show Announcements when users
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    1 Make sure you are connected to the Internet, then click the Diagnostics tab. 2 Click the Start Test button. A login dialog box opens. 3 Select a service to test (in this case, AOL Instant Messenger). A login dialog box opens. 4 Enter your AOL screen name and password, then click OK. Note: Make
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    When a connection fails: Failed Internet Connection Base to Handheld Link USB Link IM Network Service Check If you are using a modem, make sure it is connected to the Internet. If and password. Try to access using the AOL Instant Messenger to test the Network Service. Installation and Setup 25
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    Installation and Setup Buddy List To manage your Buddy List: Action 1 Click the Buddy List tab. 2 Select a service to test (in this case, AOL Instant Messenger). A login display box opens. 3 Enter your AOL screen name and password, then click OK. Your screen name's
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    Using Your MX240a Handheld Make sure your computer is logged on to your Internet service provider and the battery in the MX240a handheld unit is fully charged. Navigating the Menus Up/Down Scroll Keys 1 Power Key 6 Option Keys Keyboard Who's
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    Handheld Key Functions • Power Key (ª)-press and hold longer than 1 second to turn power on or off. • Up/Down Keys ( ¢ ©)-use to scroll main text area only (see page 30). • 6 Option Keys-select various options. • Menu Key-press to access options such as login and logoff, chat, register with a base,
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    and 4 displays on the screen. Caps remain locked on until you press ® again. Option Keys When you press ® or ™, 3 or 5 displays on the screen. In addition, Smileys are displayed above each option key. To send a Smiley, press the corresponding option key. The Smiley's text equivalent appears in the
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    Available AOL Smileys Smiley a b c d e f h j k n o p Entering Text Meaning Smiling Winking Frowning Sticking-out tongue Yelling Kissing Laughing Foot-in-mouth Embarrassed Crying Lips-are-sealed Cool Using Your MX240a Handheld Main Text Area Send Text Area Status/Query Text Line Option Key Label
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    Status Icons There are 2 types of status icons that appear on your screen. • Buddy status icons: Status Icon 1 2 7 Description Buddy is online using a mobile device Buddy is idle Buddy is away • Device status icons: Status Icon 3 4 5 6 8 Description Capitals Capitals Locked Symbols Symbols
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    unit powers on. The Welcome screen displays and the Power On alert sounds. Welcome Screen Welcome! MX240a V1.0 Copyright 2002 Motorola Patents Pending Select a service AIM To logon a handheld unit: • If your handheld can see an active base that you previously registered with, you are asked to select
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    previously registered with this base and still cannot see the base, refer to "Troubleshooting" on page 39. If the base is operating and you have not previously Accept button in the dialog box. 5 If you are prompted to select a service, press the option key below AIM. 6 Enter your screen name on the
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    Who's Online Now Screen Who s Online Now 1>buddy A 2>buddy B 3>Buddy C 4>buddy D Press a number key to talk group The Who's Online Now screen shows all of your buddies from your Buddy List who are currently online. Notes: • Only buddies who are currently online are displayed on the Who's Online Now
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    Sending and Receiving a Message To send messages to a buddy: Action 1 Select the buddy you want to talk to from the Who's Online Now list by pressing the number associated with the name. 2 The Talk screen displays. The line below the text entry area will show you who you are talking to and their
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    To receive messages from a buddy: Action 1 When your buddy responds with a message, the New Message alert sounds and the LED flashes green if you are not in the IM session. Note: While you are in a private chat and you receive another message, the name of the buddy sending the new message appears
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    desired choice. If you do not respond to the chat invitation, it will be declined after a short time. Main Menu Screen Logoff- Logoff from the service Add- Add Buddies to a Chat Away- Set Your Away Message Regstr- Register with a Base Setup- Change Beeps/LCD/Alerts Exit- Exit this menu Choose an
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    To add buddies to a chat session: Action 1 Press Menu to display the Main Menu. 2 Press Invite. 3 Press Curren to add buddies to your current chat session, or New to add buddies to a new chat session. 4 Enter the number of each buddy you want to add to the chat session and press Send. Set Your Away
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    Action 7 Press Talk to display the Talk screen and read the message. To delete your Away message: Action 1 Press Menu to display the Main Menu. 2 Press Away. 3 Press Delete. 4 Enter the number associated with the Away message you want to delete. 5 Press Exit to return to the Main Menu. 6 Press Exit
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    Action 5 Press Light or Dark to increase or decrease the display contrast. 6 Press Exit to return to the Main Menu. 7 Press Exit again. Beeps/LCD/Alerts Screen Alert Volume Off Max Key Beeps Off LCD Contrast Light Dark Adjust Your Beeps/LCD/Alerts Vol- Vol+ Beeps Light Dark Exit To
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    Troubleshooting Your MX240a unit comes with a diagnostic program installed. However, the following sure ® or ™ is not locked on. Program will attempt to reconnect; if service is restored, you will be returned to where you were when disconnected. Try again later to reconnect. Troubleshooting 41
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    , Inc. warrants its telephones, pagers, messaging devices, and consumer two-way radios that operate via Family Radio Service or General Mobile Radio Service ("Products"), Motorola-branded or certified accessories sold for use with these Products ("Accessories") and Motorola software contained on
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    Products Covered Length of Coverage Products and Accessories One (1) year from the date of as defined above, unless purchase by the first consumer otherwise provided for purchaser of the product unless below. otherwise provided for below. Decorative Accessories and Cases. Decorative covers,
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    , testing, adjustment, installation, maintenance, alteration, or modification in any way by someone other than Motorola, or its authorized service centers, are excluded from coverage. Altered Products. Products or Accessories with (a) serial numbers or date tags that have been removed, altered
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    Software Products Covered Length of Coverage Software. Applies only Ninety (90) days from the to physical defects in the date of purchase media that embodies the copy of the software (e.g. CD-ROM, or floppy disk). Exclusions Software Embodied in Physical Media. No warranty is made that the
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    receive instructions on how to ship the Products, Accessories or Software, at your expense, to a Motorola Authorized Repair Center. To obtain service, you proof of purchase; (b) a written description of the problem; (c) the name of your service provider, if applicable; (d) the name and location of
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    DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT, ACCESSORY OR SOFTWARE, OR FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA, SOFTWARE OR APPLICATIONS OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF
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    may not create or use any software other than the Software provided by AOL to enter your screen name and password or to access the Service, without the express written authorization of AOL. You may not modify, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the Software or in any way ascertain, decipher
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    Use and privacy policy (the "AOL Policies") govern your use of this Service. You can view these policies at http://www.aol.com/copyright.html and http to terminate your license to the Software and your access to the Service without notice, if, in either AOL or the Netscape Network's sole discretion
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    , and you agree to be bound by those terms. 7. No support by AOL. You understand that you use the Software and Service at your own risk and that AOL provides no assistance or support for your use of the Software or Service. 8. Disclaimer of Warranty. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS," WITHOUT
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    10. No Trademark License. No license is granted to you in this Agreement, either expressly or implicitly, to use any trademark, service mark, names, or logos of AOL, including America Online, AOL, AOL Instant Messenger, Instant Messenger, AIM and the Running Man logo. AOL owns all intellectual
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