TracFone helped revolutionize the way people use cell phones. With its prepaid format, TracFone has given users the option to have cell phone service without the hassle of being locked into a long-term contract or paying for minutes they'll never use. While the per-minute cost tends to be more expensive with prepaid cell phones, the phones--including several Motorola models--are reasonably priced and offer many of the same features as their more expensive counterparts.
Purchasing Your Phone
Motorola TracFones can be purchased at a variety of retailers, including Target and WalMart as well as a variety of grocery stores and convenience stores. A TracFone starter package includes the phone, its battery, home charger, instructions and $10 of starter airtime for the initial setup of the phone.
Adding Airtime
There are multiple ways to add airtime to your Motorola TracFone. The first is to purchase airtime cards that add minutes and 90 days of service to the phone. These cards come in increments of 60, 120, 200 and 450 minutes and can be purchased at more than 70,000 retail locations across the United States, including Target, WalMart and Super America. These cards have a PIN that users enter directly into the phone via the phone's main menu. To access the menu on a Motorola W370 you press the "Menu" key, which is located in the middle of the circular navigation key. Use the navigation key to scroll to the "prepaid" option and press the select key, which is located on the top left of the phone's keypad. Scroll to "add airtime" and press the "Select" key. When prompted, enter the PIN from the airtime card and press the select key. The new minutes will be automatically added to the phone. You can also add airtime to the phone with a credit or debit card by going to TracFone's website or by calling their toll-free number.
Checking Your Minutes
By accessing the prepaid menu on the phone, users can keep track of the minutes they have remaining before it's time to add more airtime. Check the status by pressing the menu key, scroll to the prepaid menu and press the select key. Scroll "airtime info" and again press the select key. This will take you to a screen that will tell you exactly how many minutes are left on your phone.
Making a Call
There are two ways to make a call on the Motorola W370. The first is by simply dialing the number you wish to call and then pressing the "Send" key, which is located on the left side of the phone, directly above the 1 key. Just as you can with a contract phone, you can also set up a phonebook with all of your contact's numbers. To call one of these numbers press the menu key, scroll down to "Phonebook" and press the "Select" key. Scroll to the phonebook entry you want to call and press the "Send" key.
Answering and Ending Calls
To answer an incoming call, simply press the "Send" key just like you would to make a call. To end a call that you've either made or received, you press the "End" key, which is located on the right side of the phone, directly above the "3" key.
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