Samsung SCH-U365WSAVZW User Manual

User Manual

MOBILE PHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

GH68_36603A Printed in Korea

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ..............................................4

Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Activating your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Displaying Your Telephone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ......................... 14

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Closed View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Open View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Side Views of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Navigation Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Functional Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Understanding the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Understanding the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Section 3: Entering Text ............................................... 29

Changing the Text Entry Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Entering Text Using T9 Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Entering Text using Palabra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Entering Text using Abc/ABC/abc Mode . . . . . . . . . . 31

Entering Quick Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Entering Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Entering Smileys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Entering Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Section 4: Call Functions ............................................. 34

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Fake Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Sound Alert Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts ....................42

Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Editing a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Managing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Adding Pauses or Waits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Making Calls using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Emergency Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

My Name Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Backup Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Section 6: Messaging ...................................................58

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Creating and Sending Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Creating and Sending Picture Messages . . . . . . . . . . 60

Creating and Sending Voice Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Receiving Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Message Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Mobile Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Social Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Section 7: Bluetooth .....................................................76

Bluetooth Service Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Turning Bluetooth On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Bluetooth Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Adding a New Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Section 8: Media Center ............................................... 79

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Tunes & Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

My Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Browse & Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Section 9: Tools ............................................................ 91

Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Stop Watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Phone Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

VZ Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Section 10: Web ............................................................99

Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Section 11: Settings ...................................................105

My Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Set-up Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Section 12: Health and Safety Information ...............133

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . . . . . 133

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . . . . . . .140

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . . . . . . .143

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations

for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device 153

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Section 13: Warranty Information ............................. 156

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

End User License Agreement for Software . . . . . . . 160

Index ............................................................................ 166

Section 1: Getting Started

This section allows you to quickly start using your phone by installing and charging the battery, activating your service, and setting up voicemail.

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 166.

Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 133.

This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that the phone is open, and you are starting from the Home screen.

Note:

Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your phone, depending on the software version on your phone, and any changes to the phone’s Settings.

Unless stated otherwise, instructions to perform tasks in this User Manual assume that the phone is open, and start at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.

Special Text

Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•

Notes

: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,

or sub-menu.

•

Tips

: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.

•

Important

: Points out important information about the current

feature that could affect performance.

•

Warning

: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your phone.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used:

Highlight Use the

an item on the screen.

Select Use the

item on the screen, then press the OK Key function changes according to the type of item highlighted.

➔

Arrows are used to represent the “highlight, then select” steps in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For example:

From the Home screen, press the

Key My Number

➔

Directional Key

Settings ➔ Phone Info

Getting Started 5

to move focus to

to highlight an

OK Key

Left Soft

. The

➔

Activating your Phone

If you purchased your phone at a Verizon Wireless store, it is activated and ready to use. If you received a new phone by mail, it may need to be activated before you can use it.

To activate your phone, choose from the following:

•

Visit a Verizon Wireless store.

•

Contact Verizon Wireless customer support.

•

Visit www.verizonwireless.com to manage your account online.

Displaying Your Telephone Number

My Number displays the ten-digit telephone number assigned to your phone.



From the Home screen, press the

➔

Settings

➔ Phone Info

Left Soft Key

➔ My Number

Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Charger is included with the phone, for charging the battery.

Note:

Important!

Battery Indicator

The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the display shows battery power level, with four bars indicating a full charge. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the empty battery icon will flash and a tone will sound. If you continue to operate the phone without charging, the phone will power off.

The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery can require up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the phone while charging.

Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Battery Cover

The battery cover on the back of the phone protects the battery.

Removing the battery cover

1. Hold the phone firmly and locate the Cover Release

Latch.

2. Firmly “pop” the cover off the phone.

Installing the battery cover



Align the cover and press it into place, making sure it snaps securely.

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Installing the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover (see “Removing the battery

cover” on page 7).

2. Insert the battery into the phone, aligning the gold

contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the phone.

Removing the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover (see “Removing the battery

cover” on page 7).

2. Lift the battery from the bottom end (see arrow 1) and

remove.

3. Install the battery cover (see “Installing the battery

cover” on page 7).

3. Install the battery cover (see “Installing the battery

cover” on page 7).

Charging the Battery

Your phone comes with a charging head to charge your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.

Note:

1. Insert the charger cable into the Charging/Accessory

port.

2. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power

outlet.

3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head

from the power outlet and remove the cable from the phone.

Non-Supported Batteries

Important!

Samsung handsets do not support the use of a non-approved battery. Using a non-approved battery may cause damage to your phone. Use a Samsung approved battery only.

Samsung charging accessories (such as a wall charger, and cigarette lighter adapter) will only charge a Samsung approved battery. When using a non-approved battery the handset can only be used for the duration of the life of the battery and cannot be recharged.

Getting Started 9

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On



Press and hold the phone on or off.

While powering on, the phone connects with the home network, then displays the Home screen and active alerts.

End/Power Key

to turn the

Easy Setup

Set basic preferences, to start using your phone quickly.

1. From the Home screen, press the Menu

➔

Settings

2. Follow the prompts to set preferences for these

settings:

•Font Size Control

to control the size of fonts for your phone’s displays, while using the phone.

• Call Sounds

calls.

•Display Themes

•Menu Layout

•Main Clock

Home screen.

•Front Clock

external display.

: When enabled, you can use the Volume Key

: Choose how your phone alerts you to incoming

: Select a theme for your phone’s displays.

: Choose a layout for the Menu.

: Select a format for the clock displayed on the

: Select a format for the clock that appears on the

Left Soft Key

➔ Easy Setup

3. While setting preferences:

•

Use the Directional Key

•

Press to make a selection and go to the next setting.

•

Press the

Left Soft Key

the highlighted selection.

•

Press the

Right Soft Key

without making a selection.

to highlight an option in a list.

Preview

Skip

to move to the next setting

Play

for an example of

Easy Set-up for Sounds

Use Easy Set-up to set the sounds your phone makes, including sounds to alert you to calls and messsages.

1. From the Home screen, press the Menu

➔

Settings ➔ Sounds ➔ Easy Set-up

2. Follow the screen prompts to choose settings for

Sounds

Keypad Volume, Text Msg Alert, Multimedia Msg

, and

Alert

Voicemail Msg Alert

Left Soft Key

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Call

Easy Set-up for Displays

Use Easy-Setup to configure your phone’s displays, including the wallpaper, menu layout, and clocks.

1. From the Home screen, press the Menu

➔

Settings

2. Follow the screen prompts to choose settings for

Personal Banner, Display Backlight, Keypad Backlight Main Wallpaper, Front Wallpaper, Display Themes, Menu Layout

Dial Fonts, Font Size Control, Main Clock

Front Clock.

➔

Left Soft Key

Display

➔

Easy Set-up

, and

TTY Mode

Your phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode. For more information about TTY settings, see “TTY Mode” on page 129.

Roaming

When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks. when Roaming is active, the Roaming icon

appears in the Annunciator Line of the display.

During roaming, some services may not be available. Depending on your coverage area and service plan, extra charges may apply when making or receiving call.

You can set global roaming options. For more information, see “Global Data Roaming Access” on page 126 and “System Select” on page 127.

Note:

Contact Verizon Wireless for more information about your coverage area and service plan.

Voicemail

All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your phone.

Setting up Voicemail

1. From the Home screen, press the Voicemail Key

2. Follow the automated instructions to set up your new

password and record a greeting.

Checking Voicemail

1. From the Home screen, press the Voicemail Key

2. Enter your password, then press .

3. Follow the recorded prompts to listen to messages and

manage your voicemail.

Note:

You can also access voicemail using the pre-set speed dial, your phone number from any touch-tone phone.

➔ ➔ , then , or by dialing

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

This section outlines key features of your phone as well as screens and icons that display when the phone is in use.

Features of Your Phone

•

All Digital CDMA 1x Technology

•

Global Positioning (GPS) Technology

•

Fake Call

•

Sound Alert Mode

•

Personal Organization Tools

–

Calculator

–

Calendar

–

Alarm Clock

–

Stop Watch

–

World Clock

–

Notepad

•

Messaging Services

–

Standard and Enhanced TXT Messaging

–

Picture Messaging

–

Voice Messaging

–

Mobile Email

•

1.3 MP Camera

•

Advanced Voice Commands, using Nuance Voice Recognition technology

•

Speakerphone

•

Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

Closed View of Your Phone

Features

Camera Lens Front Screen

day, and date, plus calls or message notifications.

: The lens of the built-in camera.

: Shows signal and battery strength, time,

Understanding Your Phone 15

Open View of Your Phone

Features

Earpiece

: Allows you to hear the caller.

Main Screen

Voicemail Key

Right Soft Key

lower right area of the display screen.

Messaging Key End/Power Key

turn the phone On or Off.

Vibrate Mode Key: Press and hold to activate Vibrate Mode

Voice Commands Key

Commands

Clear Key

the display, or to return to the previous item or screen.

10.

Send Key

Home screen, press once to access the All Calls log.

11.

In Case of Emergency (ICE) Key

emergency numbers and information.

12.

Left Soft Key

left area of the display screen.

13.

Directional and OK Keys

to scroll lists or screens, or to select a highlighted item.

: Displays phone features.

: Press to access voicemail. : Press to select the command at the

: Press to access the Messaging menu. : Press to end a call. Press and hold to

: Press and hold for Voice

: Press to delete numbers or characters from

: Press to place or receive a call. From the

: Press to access stored

: Press to select the command at the lower

: Press left, right, up and down

Side Views of Your Phone

Features

Strap Attachment

included).

2.5 mm Headset Jack

music, or for safe, convenient conversations.

Camera Key

the Camera. When using Camera, press to take a photo.

Speakerphone Key

activate the Speakerphone. With the flip closed, press and hold to activate Voice Commands, or press 4 times to initiate a Fake Call.

Cover Release Latch

remove the battery cover.

Charging/Accessory Port

and connect compatible accessory cables.

Volume Key

silence an incoming call ringtone. From the Home screen, press and hold Down to switch between Sound Off and the previous Volume level. With the phone closed, press Down 4 times to initiate a Fake Call.

: Attach an optional strap (not

: Plug in an optional headset for

: From the Home screen, press to activate

: With the flip open, press and hold to

: Pull here with your finger to

: Plug in charging accessories,

: Press to adjust Volume. Press Down to

Understanding Your Phone 17

Navigation Keys

My Verizon My Shortcuts

New Text Message

Sound Alert Mode

Directional Key

Press the

Directional Key

to browse menus and lists, or to launch applications from the Home screen.

Directional Key Shortcuts

From the Home screen, press a or

Right

to launch its corresponding application.

My Shortcuts presents a list of shortcuts that you can customize to include your favorite features.

You can customize the Directional Key shortcuts. For more information, see “My Shortcuts” on page 118.

Directional Key Up, Down, Left

Soft Keys

Soft key functions are defined by what appears above them, in the bottom line of the display. There are three soft keys: the

Left Soft Key

, the

Right Soft Key

, and the

OK Key

Right Soft Key

Left Soft Key

Some functions of the

•

From the Home screen, press the Menu.

•

When the

Left Soft Key

settings for the feature.

•

When the

Left Soft Key

field.

Left Soft Key

Right Soft Key

Some functions of the

•

From the Home screen, press the open your Contacts list.

•

When the

Right Soft Key

options for the current item.

Right Soft Key

OK Key

Some functions of the

•

From the Home screen, press the

•

Press the

OK Key

to select a highlighted option.

are:

Left Soft Key Menu

function is

Settings

Edit

, press to edit the item or

are:

Right Soft Key Contacts

function is

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OK Key

Options

are:

OK Key

to open the

, press to choose

Functional Keys

End/Power Key

Use the on or off, and to return to a previous menu. For example:

•

Press and hold the

•

Press the

•

Press the menu, or to cancel the last input.

•

Press the

Voicemail Key

Use the Voicemail Key

•

From the Home screen, press the Voicemail.

End/Power Key

End/Power Key End/Power Key End/Power Key

End/Power Key

to end calls, to turn the phone

to turn your phone on or off. to disconnect a call. to return to the home screen from any

to send an incoming call to Voicemail.

to set up and check Voicemail.

Voicemail Key

to call

Send Key

Use the recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed. For example:

•

Press the

•

Enter a number and press the

•

Press the calls to and from your phone.

•

Press and hold the last dialed, received, or missed number.

Send Key

to answer calls, dial calls, and to

Send Key

to answer incoming calls.

Send Key

to make a call.

Send Key

from the Home screen to display a list of all

Send Key

from the Home screen to call the

In Case of Emergency Key

Use the ICE Key plus personal information, that may be helpful to other using your phone in case of an emergency.

•

From the Home screen, press the Contacts and Personal Info.

Note:

For information about entering Emergency Contacts and Personal Information, see “Emergency Contacts” on page 52.

to access special emergency contacts,

ICE Key

to access Emergency

Messaging Key

The

•

Messaging Key

From the Home screen, press the

Messaging menu.

accesses the Messaging menu.

Messaging Key

to launch the

Clear Key

Use the symbols from the display, or to return to a previous menu or to the Home screen from any menu.

•

If you enter an incorrect character, press

backspace (and delete) the character.

•

To erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold

Clear Key

•

To back up one menu level, press

•

Press and hold

Clear Key

to erase or clear numbers, text, or

the

Clear Key

the

Clear Key

to return to the home screen.

the

Clear Key

the

Volume Key

Use the

•

From the Home screen, press the Volume.

•

From the Home screen, press and hold the activate Sounds Off/Normal mode.

•

During calls, press the

•

During music playback, press the volume.

•

Press the

Volume Key

•

If Fake Call is enabled, press the the flip closed to initiate a Fake Call.

Volume Key

to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.

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to adjust volume:

Volume Key

to set Master

Volume Key

to adjust voice volume.

to adjust audio

down 4 times with

down to

Speakerphone Key

Use the speakerphone or launch Voice Commands:

•

During a call with the flip open, press and hold the

Speakerphone Key

speakerphone.

•

When answering a call with the flip open or closed, press and hold the speakerphone. To end a call with the flip closed, press and hold

Speakerphone Key

the

•

With the flip closed, press and hold the launch Voice Commands.

Note:

You can also launch Voice Commands from the Home screen by pressing and holding the

Commands Key

Speakerphone Key

to switch between the earpiece and the

Speakerphone Key

on the phone keypad.

to enable or disable the

to answer the call with the

Speakerphone Key

Voice

Camera Key

Use the

•

From the Home screen, press and hold the the camera.

•

While in Camera mode, press the

•

With the flip closed, press and hold the camera, then press the

Camera Key

for Camera functions:

Vibrate Key

Use the

•

From the Home screen, press and hold the your phone to Vibrate Only mode.

•

Press and hold the profile.

Vibrate Key

to control Vibrate Only mode:

to return to the previous sound

Camera Key

to take a photo.

Camera Key

to take a self-portrait.

to launch the

Vibrate Key

to launch

to set

Understanding the Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone.

•

Annunciator

power, and connection details. For a list of icons, see

“Annunciator Icons”

•

Status and Settings

reminders, alarms and current settings. For a list of icons, see

“Status and Settings Icons”

: Presents icons to show network status, battery

on page 24.

: Presents icons indicating active alerts,

on page 25.

Customizing the Home screen

You can customize the Home screen to suit your preferences.

•

Wallpaper

: Select a background image for the Lock Screen and Home screen, from pre-loaded images, or your own pictures. For more information, see

•

Banners

: Create a personal banner, or enable a network status

banner, to appear on the Home screen. For more information, see

“Banner”

on page 110.

•

Clock Format

Home screen. For more information, see page 116.

•

Font Size

: Choose the size of fonts in your phone’s displays with the Fonts settings. For more information, see page 115.

•

Display Theme

your phone’s screens, including the Home screen. For more information, see

“Wallpaper”

: Choose a format and color for the clock on the

: Display themes offer coordinated looks for all

“Themes”

on page 112.

“Clock Format”

“Fonts”

on page 113.

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Home Screen Icons

Annunciator Icons

Icons display in the top line of the Home screen to show the status of the phone.

For a list of icons, see the Icon Glossary. From the Home screen, press the

Phone Info ➔ Icon Glossary

Left Soft Key

➔

Settings

Digital Signal Strength

: The number of bars show signal strength, with more bars meaning a stronger signal.

1X CDMA Signal Strength

: The number of bars show signal strength. More bars indicate stronger signal.

Airplane Mode

: When activated, you cannot send or receive calls or messages, but other features are available. appears on the Home screen. For more information, see “Airplane Mode” on page 118.

Roaming Status

: The phone is roaming outside the home service area. Consult Verizon Wireless for roaming plans and rates.

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Voice Call

: A voice call is in progress.

Data Call

: A data connection is active, and data is

being transmitted and received.

Data Dormant

data is being transmitted or received.

No Service

: A data connection is active, but no

: No coverage is available. You cannot

send or receive calls or messages.

Voice Listening

: Voice Commands is active and

listening for your command.

Voice Readout:

The Voice Commands Prompts

Mode is set to Readout, or Readout + Alerts.

E911 Only

: GPS location information is available to network during Emergency calls only. For details, see “Location Detection” on page 121.

Location On

: GPS location information is available to the network. For more information about this setting, see “Location Detection” on page 121.

SSL

: Data is encrypted by Secure Socket Layer

encryption, for increased privacy.

Voice Pri vacy

: The Voice Privacy setting is active, to increase privacy of voice calls. For more information, see “Voice Privacy” on page 129.

TTY

: TTY Mode is active. For more information, see

“TTY Mode” on page 129.

Bluetooth On

: Bluetooth service is On. For more information, see “Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on page 77.

Bluetooth Connected

: The phone is paired with another Bluetooth device. For more information, about pairing with Bluetooth, see “Adding a New Device” on page 78

Bluetooth Active

: The phone is exchanging

information with another Bluetooth device.

Battery Level

: Battery charge indicator. The number of bars show available battery power, with more bars indicating more charge.

Status and Settings Icons

Icons display in the Status and Settings area of the Home screen.

For a list of icons, see the Icon Glossary. From the Home screen, press the

Phone Info ➔ Icon Glossary

Left Soft Key

Sound Alert Mode On

➔

Settings

: All alerts are made with sound, and other information may be read out for alerts. For more information, see “Sound Alert Mode” on page 39.

All Sounds Off

: Volume set to All Sounds Off. No

sounds are played for calls or alerts.

Alarm Only

: Volume set to Alarm Only. The only

sounds played will be for alarms.

Vibrate Only

: Volume is set to Vibrate Only. The

phone will vibrate for calls and alerts.

Unread Msg

: You have new, unread text

message(s).

Unread Email

: You have new, unread email

message(s).

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