V3 Phonebook Question

I'm interested in getting a V3, but have heard that the phonebook
requires multiple entries for a contact with more than one number.
eg:
: John Smith - Mobile
: John Smith - Home
: John Smith - Business ...

Rather than use this, I'm after the hierarchy version as per Nokia,
Sony Ericsson (and everyone else)
eg:
: John Smith
- Mobile
- Home
- Business
In this case, you select a single name from the list and then select
the number you'd like to dial.

I've emailed Motorola on the issue, and they suggested using 'Primary
Contact' (see below for instructions ) but as I haven't made the
purchase yet I can't test it.
Can anyone tell me if this actually replicates a phone book hierarchy
or just displays a single number for each name ?

TIA,

Adam


----------
>From Motorola:

You can add additional entries under one name by doing the following:

MENU => PHONEBOOK => Scroll to an entry you wish to add numbers to =>
VIEW => EDIT => MORE => ADD NEW PHONE NUMBER



To view only one primary listing, with the multiple entries filed:



MENU => PHONEBOOK => Scroll to an entry with multiple listings => VIEW
=> MENU KEY => SET PRIMARY => Select the number you wish to be the
primary one displayed in the phone book => BACK => MENU KEY => SETUP =>
VIEW => PRIMARY CONTACTS

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› See More: V3 Phonebook Question

you can enter multiple numbers and emails for each entry. the primary contact view keeps you from having to scroll through multiple entries for each person. Try the search feature it has been discussed multiple times.

you can now also search the phonebook with multiple letters instead of just the 1st letter of a name, if you know how to do software updates.

phonebook is atrocious. try searching for a name. you cannot do it.
that's right, you can only put the first letter of a name in the search,
then you need to step through name by name to find your party. not being
able to load numerous numbers per person is also soooooooooooooooo
primative. DEFINITELY test this phone first before you buy. if you cannot
test it first you may be very unhappy. also, the ear piece volume is not
loud enough to hear in many situations unless complete quiet. if you use
vibration feature, it is so light you probably will not feel it in your
pocket. the letters (not so much numerals) are difficult to read.. you need
to hold the phone on an angle and try to get a certain reflection on the
keypad to see them. in bright sunlight, the screen is almost impossible to
see. literally almost impossible. test it first. a word to the wise.


<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm interested in getting a V3, but have heard that the phonebook
> requires multiple entries for a contact with more than one number.
> eg:
> : John Smith - Mobile
> : John Smith - Home
> : John Smith - Business ...
>
> Rather than use this, I'm after the hierarchy version as per Nokia,
> Sony Ericsson (and everyone else)
> eg:
> : John Smith
> - Mobile
> - Home
> - Business
> In this case, you select a single name from the list and then select
> the number you'd like to dial.
>
> I've emailed Motorola on the issue, and they suggested using 'Primary
> Contact' (see below for instructions ) but as I haven't made the
> purchase yet I can't test it.
> Can anyone tell me if this actually replicates a phone book hierarchy
> or just displays a single number for each name ?
>
> TIA,
>
> Adam
>
>
> ----------
>>From Motorola:
>
> You can add additional entries under one name by doing the following:
>
> MENU => PHONEBOOK => Scroll to an entry you wish to add numbers to =>
> VIEW => EDIT => MORE => ADD NEW PHONE NUMBER
>
>
>
> To view only one primary listing, with the multiple entries filed:
>
>
>
> MENU => PHONEBOOK => Scroll to an entry with multiple listings => VIEW
> => MENU KEY => SET PRIMARY => Select the number you wish to be the
> primary one displayed in the phone book => BACK => MENU KEY => SETUP =>
> VIEW => PRIMARY CONTACTS
>

The ability to put multiple entries is there ... the architecture of the
menu system, however, is a bit awkward.

When you have an entry, you have to scroll down to the bottom and select
....more... to input additional phone numbers. Also, the display needs to be
set-up to "display primary", or the multiple entries will display
individually.

The software must have been done by the classic geek "mad scientist" who
generally doesn't care about user friendliness.

It does, however, work.

<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm interested in getting a V3, but have heard that the phonebook
> requires multiple entries for a contact with more than one number.
> eg:
> : John Smith - Mobile
> : John Smith - Home
> : John Smith - Business ...
>
> Rather than use this, I'm after the hierarchy version as per Nokia,
> Sony Ericsson (and everyone else)
> eg:
> : John Smith
> - Mobile
> - Home
> - Business
> In this case, you select a single name from the list and then select
> the number you'd like to dial.
>
> I've emailed Motorola on the issue, and they suggested using 'Primary
> Contact' (see below for instructions ) but as I haven't made the
> purchase yet I can't test it.
> Can anyone tell me if this actually replicates a phone book hierarchy
> or just displays a single number for each name ?
>
> TIA,
>
> Adam
>
>
> ----------
> >From Motorola:
>
> You can add additional entries under one name by doing the following:
>
> MENU => PHONEBOOK => Scroll to an entry you wish to add numbers to =>
> VIEW => EDIT => MORE => ADD NEW PHONE NUMBER
>
>
>
> To view only one primary listing, with the multiple entries filed:
>
>
>
> MENU => PHONEBOOK => Scroll to an entry with multiple listings => VIEW
> => MENU KEY => SET PRIMARY => Select the number you wish to be the
> primary one displayed in the phone book => BACK => MENU KEY => SETUP =>
> VIEW => PRIMARY CONTACTS
>

phonebook is atrocious. try searching for a name. you cannot do it.

actually you can search the phone book by more than the 1st letter now. All you have to do is a software update. Mine searches by the whole name if I want just fine.


You can also add numerous numbers and emails to one phonebook entry. If you save your numbers to the phone and not the sim card. You can enter as many numbers and or emails as you want simply by using the 'more' selection at the end of the entry screen for the main number.

The earpeice volume can be adjusted by several different applications such as the p2k's, motokit or good ole seem editing the gain table. Simple stuff. Mine was just fine from the day I bought it.

Vibration is also fine.

You need to look at the numbers to know what number it is? Touch touch phone keypads have been the same for how long? you would think most folks know where the correct keys are at with there eyes closed. If your in the dark the light sensor will cutt on the backlighting so that's not a problem either.

If you can't see your screen in the sunlight you might want to try adjusting your brightness. I can see mine fine in direct sunlight.

troyboy30 wrote:

> If you can't see your screen in the sunlight you might want to try
> adjusting your brightness. I can see mine fine in direct sunlight.

Thats interesting--what setting do you have yours on; because I sure as
hell cant see zip in bright sunlight either at max or min brightness.
I agree with the original poster.

some Site 4 good Razr Modification Stuff -> http://www.motox.us/

I have mine set on 4. It seems to be much brighter snce the last software update. The sister site to the one above is www.motomodders.net

Troyboy,

With your responses below, except for the illicit software upgrade that
voids the warranty, I would think you are a Motorola employee. The letters
frequently Cannot be read unless you are in a darkened room with backlight
on. As far as tweaking software to get the volume higher; you also stand
the chance of damaging your phone and voiding warranty at the same time.
BTW, Moto claims no problem with volume, yet you felt the need to tweak it
to get more. Interesting. Vibration is fine? Simply not true. You can
feel it fine in your hand but in your pocket you don't notice it unless you
have it tucked in your crotch inside a pair of pantyhose.


"troyboy30" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>> phonebook is atrocious. try searching for a name. you cannot do it.
>
> actually you can search the phone book by more than the 1st letter now.
> All you have to do is a software update. Mine searches by the whole
> name if I want just fine.
>
>
> You can also add numerous numbers and emails to one phonebook entry.
> If you save your numbers to the phone and not the sim card. You can
> enter as many numbers and or emails as you want simply by using the
> 'more' selection at the end of the entry screen for the main number.
>
> The earpeice volume can be adjusted by several different applications
> such as the p2k's, motokit or good ole seem editing the gain table.
> Simple stuff. Mine was just fine from the day I bought it.
>
> Vibration is also fine.
>
> You need to look at the numbers to know what number it is? Touch touch
> phone keypads have been the same for how long? you would think most
> folks know where the correct keys are at with there eyes closed. If
> your in the dark the light sensor will cutt on the backlighting so
> that's not a problem either.
>
> If you can't see your screen in the sunlight you might want to try
> adjusting your brightness. I can see mine fine in direct sunlight.
>
>
> --
> troyboy30
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Cell Phone Forums: http://cellphoneforums.net
> View this thread: http://cellphoneforums.net/t180946.html
>

as far as hitting more, it does not add phone numbers to the original
record!!!! that function creates now multiple records which is so time
consuming, confusing and stupid.


"troyboy30" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>> phonebook is atrocious. try searching for a name. you cannot do it.
>
> actually you can search the phone book by more than the 1st letter now.
> All you have to do is a software update. Mine searches by the whole
> name if I want just fine.
>
>
> You can also add numerous numbers and emails to one phonebook entry.
> If you save your numbers to the phone and not the sim card. You can
> enter as many numbers and or emails as you want simply by using the
> 'more' selection at the end of the entry screen for the main number.
>
> The earpeice volume can be adjusted by several different applications
> such as the p2k's, motokit or good ole seem editing the gain table.
> Simple stuff. Mine was just fine from the day I bought it.
>
> Vibration is also fine.
>
> You need to look at the numbers to know what number it is? Touch touch
> phone keypads have been the same for how long? you would think most
> folks know where the correct keys are at with there eyes closed. If
> your in the dark the light sensor will cutt on the backlighting so
> that's not a problem either.
>
> If you can't see your screen in the sunlight you might want to try
> adjusting your brightness. I can see mine fine in direct sunlight.
>
>
> --
> troyboy30
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Cell Phone Forums: http://cellphoneforums.net
> View this thread: http://cellphoneforums.net/t180946.html
>

I have to agree with troyboy on this one.

I've done the volume edit as well and it was simple and easy.
AS for the comment, "you don't notice it unless you have it tucked in your
crotch inside a pair of pantyhose." Do your phones see alot of that type of
action? I can feel the vibration in my pocket just fine so I'm not sure
what your problem could be, unless you're a disgusting fatbody!!

There are two lcd types used in main displays these days (transflective and
transmissive)
Transflective screens while brighter when viewed indoors are easily washed
out by bright light outdoors. Transmissive are much easier to read outdoors.
Apparently, the RAZR is transflective, but many others are as well so even
if you had another model you'd probably run into the same problem.

DX

"Jimmy Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Troyboy,
>
> With your responses below, except for the illicit software upgrade that
> voids the warranty, I would think you are a Motorola employee. The
> letters frequently Cannot be read unless you are in a darkened room with
> backlight on. As far as tweaking software to get the volume higher; you
> also stand the chance of damaging your phone and voiding warranty at the
> same time. BTW, Moto claims no problem with volume, yet you felt the need
> to tweak it to get more. Interesting. Vibration is fine? Simply not
> true. You can feel it fine in your hand but in your pocket you don't
> notice it unless you have it tucked in your crotch inside a pair of
> pantyhose.
>
>
> "troyboy30" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> phonebook is atrocious. try searching for a name. you cannot do it.
>>
>> actually you can search the phone book by more than the 1st letter now.
>> All you have to do is a software update. Mine searches by the whole
>> name if I want just fine.
>>
>>
>> You can also add numerous numbers and emails to one phonebook entry.
>> If you save your numbers to the phone and not the sim card. You can
>> enter as many numbers and or emails as you want simply by using the
>> 'more' selection at the end of the entry screen for the main number.
>>
>> The earpeice volume can be adjusted by several different applications
>> such as the p2k's, motokit or good ole seem editing the gain table.
>> Simple stuff. Mine was just fine from the day I bought it.
>>
>> Vibration is also fine.
>>
>> You need to look at the numbers to know what number it is? Touch touch
>> phone keypads have been the same for how long? you would think most
>> folks know where the correct keys are at with there eyes closed. If
>> your in the dark the light sensor will cutt on the backlighting so
>> that's not a problem either.
>>
>> If you can't see your screen in the sunlight you might want to try
>> adjusting your brightness. I can see mine fine in direct sunlight.
>>
>>
>> --
>> troyboy30
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Cell Phone Forums: http://cellphoneforums.net
>> View this thread: http://cellphoneforums.net/t180946.html
>>
>
>

That's how it is on the current motorolas so get over it, or get a new phone
and STFU!

"Jimmy Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> as far as hitting more, it does not add phone numbers to the original
> record!!!! that function creates now multiple records which is so time
> consuming, confusing and stupid.
>
>
> "troyboy30" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> phonebook is atrocious. try searching for a name. you cannot do it.
>>
>> actually you can search the phone book by more than the 1st letter now.
>> All you have to do is a software update. Mine searches by the whole
>> name if I want just fine.
>>
>>
>> You can also add numerous numbers and emails to one phonebook entry.
>> If you save your numbers to the phone and not the sim card. You can
>> enter as many numbers and or emails as you want simply by using the
>> 'more' selection at the end of the entry screen for the main number.
>>
>> The earpeice volume can be adjusted by several different applications
>> such as the p2k's, motokit or good ole seem editing the gain table.
>> Simple stuff. Mine was just fine from the day I bought it.
>>
>> Vibration is also fine.
>>
>> You need to look at the numbers to know what number it is? Touch touch
>> phone keypads have been the same for how long? you would think most
>> folks know where the correct keys are at with there eyes closed. If
>> your in the dark the light sensor will cutt on the backlighting so
>> that's not a problem either.
>>
>> If you can't see your screen in the sunlight you might want to try
>> adjusting your brightness. I can see mine fine in direct sunlight.
>>
>>
>> --
>> troyboy30
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Cell Phone Forums: http://cellphoneforums.net
>> View this thread: http://cellphoneforums.net/t180946.html
>>
>
>

You've convinced me. Although I thought I really liked my v3 I now
realize that it's really a piece of crap and I must have been at least
temporarily insane for buying it and liking it these past 8 months. So,
tell me please, what phone do you recommend for me with the same thin
form factor?

From:Jimmy Smith
[email protected]

> Troyboy,
>
> With your responses below, except for the illicit software upgrade
> that voids the warranty, I would think you are a Motorola employee.
> The letters frequently Cannot be read unless you are in a darkened
> room with backlight on. As far as tweaking software to get the
> volume higher; you also stand the chance of damaging your phone and
> voiding warranty at the same time. BTW, Moto claims no problem with
> volume, yet you felt the need to tweak it to get more. Interesting.
> Vibration is fine? Simply not true. You can feel it fine in your
> hand but in your pocket you don't notice it unless you have it tucked
> in your crotch inside a pair of pantyhose.
>
> "troyboy30" <[email protected]> wrote in
> message news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> phonebook is atrocious. try searching for a name. you cannot do it.
>>
>> actually you can search the phone book by more than the 1st letter
>> now. All you have to do is a software update. Mine searches by the
>> whole name if I want just fine.
>>
>>
>> You can also add numerous numbers and emails to one phonebook entry.
>> If you save your numbers to the phone and not the sim card. You can
>> enter as many numbers and or emails as you want simply by using the
>> 'more' selection at the end of the entry screen for the main number.
>>
>> The earpeice volume can be adjusted by several different applications
>> such as the p2k's, motokit or good ole seem editing the gain table.
>> Simple stuff. Mine was just fine from the day I bought it.
>>
>> Vibration is also fine.
>>
>> You need to look at the numbers to know what number it is? Touch
>> touch phone keypads have been the same for how long? you would
>> think most folks know where the correct keys are at with there eyes
>> closed. If your in the dark the light sensor will cutt on the
>> backlighting so that's not a problem either.
>>
>> If you can't see your screen in the sunlight you might want to try
>> adjusting your brightness. I can see mine fine in direct sunlight.
>>
>>
>> --
>> troyboy30
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Cell Phone Forums: http://cellphoneforums.net
>> View this thread: http://cellphoneforums.net/t180946.html

no i am not a moto employee. sure software updates and tweaks can void the warranty but why would you ever need to send it back. You can fix it yourself. Mine aint far from a year old anyway. if not, restore it to stock then send it back. you'd be suprised how little they care about you doing updates when replacing the phone. they include a data cable with the phone for gods sake! lol

"Destrux" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> That's how it is on the current motorolas so get over it, or get a new
> phone and STFU!

Companies (unnamed) should stop hiring college students like yourself to
publicly and rudely defend their products under the guise as "goofy user" at
all costs. You are sooooooo obvious. Are they paying you overtime to post
here?


>
> "Jimmy Smith" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> as far as hitting more, it does not add phone numbers to the original
>> record!!!! that function creates now multiple records which is so time
>> consuming, confusing and stupid.
>>
>>
>> "troyboy30" <[email protected]> wrote in
>> message news:[email protected]...
>>>
>>>> phonebook is atrocious. try searching for a name. you cannot do it.
>>>
>>> actually you can search the phone book by more than the 1st letter now.
>>> All you have to do is a software update. Mine searches by the whole
>>> name if I want just fine.
>>>
>>>
>>> You can also add numerous numbers and emails to one phonebook entry.
>>> If you save your numbers to the phone and not the sim card. You can
>>> enter as many numbers and or emails as you want simply by using the
>>> 'more' selection at the end of the entry screen for the main number.
>>>
>>> The earpeice volume can be adjusted by several different applications
>>> such as the p2k's, motokit or good ole seem editing the gain table.
>>> Simple stuff. Mine was just fine from the day I bought it.
>>>
>>> Vibration is also fine.
>>>
>>> You need to look at the numbers to know what number it is? Touch touch
>>> phone keypads have been the same for how long? you would think most
>>> folks know where the correct keys are at with there eyes closed. If
>>> your in the dark the light sensor will cutt on the backlighting so
>>> that's not a problem either.
>>>
>>> If you can't see your screen in the sunlight you might want to try
>>> adjusting your brightness. I can see mine fine in direct sunlight.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> troyboy30
>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> Cell Phone Forums: http://cellphoneforums.net
>>> View this thread: http://cellphoneforums.net/t180946.html
>>>
>>
>>
>
>