Motorola C550 User Manual
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Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications!
We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C550 GSM
wireless phone.
Earpiece
Internal Antenna
Left Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by left
display prompt.
Menu Key
Open a menu when
G is in the display.
Power/End Key
Press & hold to turn
Press & release to
end phone calls, exit
phone
on & off.
menu system.
Microphone
Headset
Connector
Right Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by right
display prompt.
Navigation Key
S
Scroll through lists, set
volume.
Send/Answer Key
Make & answer calls;
press in idle to list
recently dialled calls.
USB Connector
Insert data cable.
Power Connector
Insert charger.
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Contents
Safety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
What’s in the Box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Battery Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing Your SIM Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing Your Phone’s Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning Your Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Making a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Viewing Your Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Learning to Use Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the 4-Way Navigation Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Choosing a Text Entry Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Locking and Unlocking Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing a Code or Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
If You Forget a Code or Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Locking and Unlocking the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Highlight Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Taking a Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Viewing a Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sending a Text Message, Picture, or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Receiving a Text Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Reading, Locking, or Deleting a Text Message . . . . . . . . . 48
Using Chat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Creating a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recording a Voice Name For a Phonebook Entry. . . . . . . 56
Dialling a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Assigning a Phone Theme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the Micro-Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Java Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Editing Sound with MotoMixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Storing Your Name and Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Setting an Alert Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Setting Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Setting a Wallpaper Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Selecting a Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Setting Display Colour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Setting Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Adjusting the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Zooming In or Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Conserving Battery Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Calling Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Redialling a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Calling an Emergency Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Using Voicemail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Feature Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Specific Absorption Rate Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Safety and General Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT
OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING
YOUR PHONE.
The information provided in this document supersedes the general
safety information in user guides published prior to
December 1, 2002.
Exposure To Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it
receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicate with
your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level
at which your phone transmits.
Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory
requirements in your country concerning exposure of human
beings to RF energy.
Operational Precautions
To assure optimal phone performance and make sure human
exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the
relevant standards, always adhere to the following procedures.
External Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or Motorola-approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorised antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the phone.
Do NOT hold the external antenna when the phone is IN USE.
Holding the external antenna affects call quality and may cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than needed. In addition,
use of unauthorised antennas may result in non-compliance with
the local regulatory requirements in your country.
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Phone Operation
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone as you
would a wireline telephone.
Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliance with RF energy exposure guidelines, if you
wear a phone on your body when transmitting, always place the
phone in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster,
case, or body harness for this phone, if available. Use of
accessories not approved by Motorola may exceed RF energy
exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the body-worn
accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not using
the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its
antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) from your body when
transmitting.
Data Operation
When using any data feature of the phone, with or without an
accessory cable, position the phone and its antenna at least 1 inch
(2.5 centimetres) from your body.
Approved Accessories
Use of accessories not approved by Motorola, including but not
limited to batteries and antenna, may cause your phone to exceed
RF energy exposure guidelines. For a list of approved Motorola
accessories, visit our website at www.Motorola.com.
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to RF energy
interference from external sources if inadequately shielded,
designed, or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility. In
some circumstances your phone may cause interference.
Facilities
Turn off your phone in any facility where posted notices instruct you
to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care
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facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external
RF energy.
Aircraft
When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an
aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable
regulations per airline crew instructions.
Medical Devices
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation
of 6 inches (15 centimetres) be maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker.
Persons with pacemakers should:
• ALWAYS keep the phone more than 6 inches (15 centimetres)
from your pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.
• NOT carry the phone in the breast pocket.
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise the potential
for interference.
• Turn OFF the phone immediately if you have any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.
In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from RF energy. Your GP may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.
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Use While Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the area
where you drive. Always obey them.
When using your phone while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving and to the road.
• Use hands-free operation, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
Operational Warnings
For Vehicles With an Air Bag
Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a phone is
placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the
phone may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury
to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your phone prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, unless it is a phone type especially qualified
for use in such areas and certified as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not
remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a
potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to
above include fuelling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not
always posted.
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Blasting Caps and Areas
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn OFF
your phone when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting
area, or in areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all
signs and instructions.
Batteries
Batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as
burns if a conductive material such as jewellery, keys, or beaded
chains touch exposed terminals. The conductive material may
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when
placing it inside a pocket, bag, or other container with metal
objects. Use only Motorola original batteries and chargers.
Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows:
Symbol Definition
Important safety information will follow.
Your battery or phone should not be disposed of in
a fire.
Your battery or phone may require recycling in
accordance with local laws. Contact your local
regulatory authorities for more information.
Your battery or phone should not be thrown in the
trash.
LiIon BATT
Your phone contains an internal lithium ion
battery.
Seizures/Blackouts
Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts
when exposed to blinking lights, such as when watching television
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or playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur
even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout.
If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a
family history of such occurrences, please consult with your doctor
before playing video games on your phone or enabling a blinkinglights feature on your phone. (The blinking-light feature is not
available on all products.)
Parents should monitor their children's use of video game or other
features that incorporate blinking lights on the phones. All persons
should discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the following
symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of
awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation.
To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following
safety precautions:
• Do not play or use a blinking-lights feature if you are tired or
need sleep.
• Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
• Play in a room in which all lights are on.
• Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
When you play games on your phone, you may experience
occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or
other parts of your body. Follow these instructions to avoid
problems such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other
musculoskeletal disorders:
• Take a minimum 15-minute break every hour of game playing.
• If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while
playing, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
• If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or
after play, stop playing and see a doctor.
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European Union Directives Conformance Statement
Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with
• The essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC
• All other relevant EU Directives
IMEI: 350034/40/394721/9
0168
Type: MC2-41H14
Product
Approval
Number
The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
You can view your product's Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to
Directive 1999/5/EC (the R&TTE Directive) at www.motorola.com/
rtte - to find your DoC, enter the product Approval Number from
your product's label in the "Search" bar on the Web site.
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Getting Started
What’s in the Box?
Your digital wireless phone typically comes with a battery and a
charger. Other accessory options can customise your phone for
maximum performance and portability.
About This Guide
This user guide describes how to use your Motorola wireless
phone.
To obtain another copy of this user guide, see the Motorola Website
at:
http://hellomoto.com
Optional Features
This label identifies an optional network, SIM card, or
subscription-dependent feature that may not be offered
by all service providers in all geographical areas.
Contact your service provider for more information.
Optional Accessories
This label identifies a feature that requires an optional
Motorola Original™ accessory.
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Installing the Battery
You must install and charge the battery to use your phone.
Your phone is designed to be used only with Motorola
Original batteries and accessories. We recommend that
you store batteries in their protective cases when not in
use.
Action
1 Remove the battery from its protective clear plastic
case, if necessary.
2 Press down on the
cover release button
at the top of your
phone.
3 Pull the top of the
phone’s back cover
to release it.
4 Insert the battery
with printed arrows
and 2 tabs at the top
of the battery
compartment.
5 Push down until the
battery is inserted at
the bottom.
2
Release
Button
4
3
5
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Action
6 Insert the bottom of
7
the back cover.
7 Press the top of the
back cover down
until it hooks over
the cover release
button.
6
Note: The first time you turn your phone on after installing or
replacing the battery, your phone prompts you to enter the time and
date (see page 92).
Charging the Battery
New batteries are partially charged. Before you can use your
phone, you need to install and charge the battery. Some batteries
perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.
Caution: If the battery is fully discharged, your phone may not
display
Charging for up to 1 minute after inserting the charger. During
this time, the display may glow to indicate the phone is charging.
Do not attempt to force the charger further in if you do not see an
immediate response.
Action
1 Plug the travel
charger into the
middle jack on the
bottom of your
phone.
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Action
2 Plug the other end of the travel charger into the
appropriate electrical outlet.
3 When your phone indicates
Charge Complete, remove
the travel charger.
When you charge the battery, the battery level indicator in the
upper right corner of the display shows how much of the charging
process is complete. See “Battery Level Indicator” on page 24.
Battery Use
Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to
contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.
To maximise battery performance:
• Always use Motorola Original™ batteries and battery
chargers. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused
from using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery chargers.
• New batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long
time may require a longer initial charge time.
• Maintain the battery at or near room temperature when
charging.
• Do not expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14°F)
or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you
when you leave your vehicle.
• When you do not intend to use a battery for a while, store it
uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator.
• Over time, batteries gradually wear down and require longer
charging times. This is normal. If you charge your battery
regularly and notice a decrease in talk time or an increase in
charging time, then it is probably time to purchase a new
battery.
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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 centre for proper disposal methods.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may
explode.
Changing Your SIM Card
Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone
number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. It must
be installed in your phone, and must be a 3-volt SIM card. If you
have problems with your SIM card, contact your service provider.
Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing
your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt.
Action
1 Press down on the
cover release button
at the top of your
phone.
2 Pull the top of the
phone’s back cover
to remove it.
1
Release
Button
2
3 Lift out the battery.
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Action
4 Slide the SIM card
SIM Card Button
button forward to
eject the old SIM
card, if necessary.
5 Lift out the SIM card.
6 Slide the new SIM
card in the holder
with the cut corner
on the upper left and
the gold plate facing
down.
7 Insert the battery
with printed arrows
and 2 tabs at the top
of the battery
compartment.
8 Push down until the
battery inserts at the
bottom.
9 Insert the bottom of
the back cover.
10 Press the top of the
back cover down
until it hooks over
the cover release
button.
SIM Card
8
7
10
9
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Changing Your Phone’s Cover
Always use Motorola Original™ covers. The phone
warranty does not cover damage caused from using
non-Motorola accessories.
Your phone uses a convertible cover and keypad that you can
replace to change its appearance.
Removing a Cover and Keypad
Action
1 Press down on the
cover release button
at the top of your
phone.
2 Pull the top of the
phone’s back cover
to remove it.
1
Release
Button
2
3 Pull the side tabs
away from the
phone.
4 Lift up on the
lanyard loop to pull
the phone out of the
front cover.
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Lanyard Loop
5
4
Side Tabs
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Installing a Cover and Keypad
Always use the keypad that matches the new cover.
Action
1 If your phone has an
end cap, install it
before attaching the
front cover.
2 Slide the top of the
phone into the top of
the new front cover.
3 Press the bottom of
the phone into the
front cover until the
side tabs snap into
place.
4 Insert the bottom of
the back cover.
5 Press the top of the
back cover down
until it hooks over
the cover release
button.
2
3
Side Tabs
5
4
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Resetting Your Phone
If your phone freezes on a display, error message, or power up,
reset it by removing and re-installing the battery:
Action
1 Turn off your phone
2 Remove and re-install your battery as described on
page 13.
3 Turn on your phone.
Turning Your Phone On
Action
1 Press and hold
(End/Power key).
2 If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press
OK (+) to unlock your SIM card.
Note: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a
row, your SIM card is disabled and your phone
displays the message
3 If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code and press
OK (+) to unlock your phone.
Note: The unlock code is originally set to 1234. (For
more information, see page 37.)
O
End/Power
Key
SIM Blocked.
Note: The first time you turn your phone on after installing or
replacing the battery, your phone prompts you to enter the time and
date (see page 92).
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Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust your phone’s earpiece and ring tone volume by
pressing right and left on the
When You Can Adjust
you are in a call earpiece speaker volume
the display is idle ring tone volume
S:
Tip: At the lowest ring tone volume setting, press
switch to vibrate alert. Press it again to switch to silent alert. Press
S left once to
S right to cycle back to vibrate alert, then ring alert.
Making a Call
A built-in antenna is in the top of your phone.
Do not block it while you are on a call.
Press To
1 keypad keys dial the phone number
Tip: If you make a mistake,
press
DELETE (-) to delete
the last digit, or press and
hold
DELETE (-) to delete
all digits.
2
N
(Send/Answer key)
O
3
(Power/End key)
make the call
end the call and “hang up”
the phone
Built-in Antenna
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Answering a Call
When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and
displays an incoming call message.
Press To
1
N
or
ANSWER
(+)
2
O (end key)
Note: If the phone is locked, you must unlock it to answer the call.
answer the call
hang up when the call is done
Viewing Your Phone Number
To view your phone number from the idle display, press M#.
While you are on a call, press
Note: You must store your phone number on your SIM card to use
this feature. To store your phone number on your SIM card, see
page 73. If you do not know your phone number, contact your
service provider.
M > My Tel. Numbers.
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Learning to Use Your Phone
See page 1 for a basic phone diagram.
Using the Display
The idle display (shown below) is the standard display when you
are not on a call or using the menu.
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Y
Clock
PH.BOOK MESSAGE
12:00
G
Soft Key Labels
The G (menu) indicator at the bottom centre of the display indicates
you can press the menu key (
more features.
Labels at the bottom corners of the display show the current soft
key functions. Press the left soft key (
perform the function indicated by the left or right soft key label.
J
Menu
Indicator
M) to display the main menu to see
-) or right soft key (+) to
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The following status indicators can display:
➌ GPRS
➋ Signal
Strength
➊ Alert Style
➍ In Use
➎ Roam
5| U; ÜÄ 9
YJ
12:00
PH.BOOK MESSAGE
G
➏ Text Case (if
applies)
➐ Message or
Entry Method
➑
Battery Level
➒ Active Line
➊ Alert Style Indicator Shows the currently selected alert style.
The default alert style is
Y
Loud Ring X Soft Ring
W
Vibrate Z Vibe&Ring
a
Silent
Loud Ring.
➋ Signal Strength Indicator Indicates the strength of your
phone’s connection with the network.
Strong 5
4 3 2 1 0 No signal
You cannot make or answer calls when the “no signal” indicator
displays.
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➌ GPRS Indicator Indicates that your phone is using
a high-speed GPRS network connection (
allows faster data transfer speeds. The indicator does
not mean that you are in a call; only that you are
registered on the network with a GPRS connection.
Other possible indicators:
GPRS PDP context
(
active
➍ In Use Indicator Indicates when you are on a call, and when
you have a secure (
➏ Text Case Indicator Indicates the text case when you are in a
text editor.
Ü No capital letters Ö All capital letters
Ñ Next letter capital
To change the case, press
G) or insecure (F) connection.
➎ Roam Indicator Indicates when your phone uses
another network outside your home network (;). When
you leave your home network area, your phone roams
or seeks another network.
0 (see page 36).
➐ Message or Entry Method Indicator Indicates
when you have an active Chat session, or when you
have a new voice (f) or text (Ä) message waiting.
When you enter a text message, a number here
indicates how many more characters can fit in the
message.
GPRS packet data
*
available
)). GPRS
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Any time you enter text, an icon here indicates the entry method:
Symbol (å), Numeric (á), Primary, or Secondary:
Primary Secondary
ïõTap, no capital letters
óùTap, next letter capital
ñúTap, all capital letters
ôüiTAP, no capital letters
†°iTAP, next letter capital
òûiTAP, all capital letters
To change the entry method, press
# (see page 36).
➑ Battery Level Indicator Shows the amount of charge left in
your battery. The more bars visible, the greater the charge.
High 9
8
7
6 Low
Recharge your battery as soon as possible when you see the
Low Battery warning message and hear the low battery alert.
➒ Active Line Indicator Shows J or K to indicate the currently
active phone line.
Using the 4-Way Navigation Key
Use the 4-way navigation key like
a joystick to navigate the menu
system, change feature settings,
and play games.
Tip: Down and up are the primary movements within menus. Move
left and right to change feature settings, navigate the datebook, and
edit text.
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Navigation
Key
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Using Menus
From the idle display, press M to display the main menu.
Left Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by left
display prompt.
Menu Key
Enter menu
system or open a
sub-menu.
Right Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by right
display prompt.
Navigation
Key
S
Scroll through
menus & lists, set
feature values.
Power/End Key
Press & hold to
turn phone
on & off.
Press & release to
end phone calls,
exit menus.
Send/Answer
Key
Make & answer
calls, view
recently dialled
calls.
Selecting a Menu Feature
From the idle display, select a menu feature as follows:
Find the Feature
This example shows that from the idle display, you must press
scroll to and select
Recent Calls, then scroll to and select Dialled Calls to
display the dialled calls list. Use
M > Recent Calls
> Dialled Calls
S to scroll, and the left/right soft
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keys to perform the functions in the bottom left and right corners of
the display.
Selecting a Feature Option
Some features require you to select an item from a list:
Highlighted
Item
Press
BACK (-) to
show the
previous screen.
Press
M to
open the
sub-menu.
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Dialled Calls
10) John Smith
9) Mary Smith
BACK VIEW
G
Press VIEW (+) to show details
for the highlighted item.
• Press
S up or down to highlight an item.
• In a numbered list, press a number key to highlight the item.
• In an alphabetised list, press a key repeatedly to cycle through
the letters on the key and highlight the closest matching list
item.
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Entering Text
Some features require you to enter information.
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Press S to
scroll down to
additional items.
Press
CANCEL (-) to exit without
making changes.
Entry Details
Name:_____________
No.:_______________
CANCEL CHANGE
DONE (-) displays when you enter or
edit information.
G
Press
number keys to edit the
information.
Highlighted
Item
CHANGE (+) or
The message centre lets you compose and send text messages. A
flashing cursor shows where text will display:
For indicators, see page 24
59Ü
Msg:
Flashing
Cursor
Press
CANCEL (-) to exit without
making changes.
CANCEL INSERT
450
Press INSERT
+) to view
(
and insert stored
G
Press
sub-menu.
pictures,
ringtones or text.
M to open the
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Using the Tap Method
This is the standard method for entering text on your phone.
Press To
1 A number key
(one or more
times)
2 Number keys enter remaining characters
3
OK (+)
select a letter, number, or
symbol shown in the chart on
page 31.
Tip: Press
S right to accept a
word completion, or
* to insert a space
store the text
In a text entry screen, you can press
# to switch entry
methods. An indicator tells you which method is active (see
page 24). If
Tap Method (icon ï or õ) is not available, see page 37.
When you enter text using the standard tap method, the flashing
cursor changes to a block cursor, and the soft key functions
change:
Block cursor
indicates
currently
highlighted
character.
After 2 seconds, the block
cursor reverts to a flashing
cursor and moves to the
next position.
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Msg:
T
DELETE OK
Ü
449
Press
OK (+) to
accept and
store the text.
G
Press
DELETE (-) to delete the
character to the left of the insertion
point.
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