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SAMSUNG SCH-U520 User Manual

SCH-u520 Series

PORTABLE Dual-Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
ZJ18.05_CB_u520_102406_F2rev5
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Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc.

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Table of Contents

Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc. ..........2
Section 1: Getting Started .................................9
Understanding this User Manual .....................................10
Activating Your Phone ....................................................11
Charging the Battery ......................................................13
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................14
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............17
Features of Your Phone ..................................................18
Closed View of Your Phone .............................................19
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................21
Command Keys ..............................................................23
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................26
Your Phone’s Modes ......................................................28
Section 3: Call Functions .................................33
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing ..........................34
Making a Call — Speed Dialing ......................................36
Making a Call — Voice Dialing .......................................38
Answering a Call ............................................................40
Ignoring a Call ................................................................41
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................41
Calls Log ........................................................................42
Roaming ........................................................................51
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................53
Menu Navigation ............................................................54
Menu Outline .................................................................59
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................69
Text Entry Modes ...........................................................70
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................70
Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode ..................................71
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Entering Text in T9 Word Mode .......................................71
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................73
Entering Numbers ..........................................................73
Entering Symbols ...........................................................74
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........77
Your Contacts List ..........................................................78
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Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................79
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................82
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ....................................87
Speed Dial Numbers .......................................................93
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................93
Deleting a Contacts Entry ...............................................95
Memory Info ...................................................................95
Section 7: Messaging ......................................97
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................98
Message Send Options .................................................104
Receiving New Messages .............................................106
Voicemail .....................................................................107
Message Folders ..........................................................107
Erasing Messages ........................................................114
Message Settings .........................................................115
Section 8: Axcess Shop .................................119
Finding Applications .....................................................120
Managing Applications .................................................121
Section 9: Camera-Camcorder ......................123
Taking Pictures and Videos ...........................................124
Screen Layouts ............................................................127
Saving Pictures and Videos ...........................................131
Camera Options ............................................................132
Camcorder Options .......................................................141
Zoom ............................................................................150
Brightness ....................................................................151
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The Photo Gallery .........................................................151
Point, Click, and Send Pictures and Videos ...................153
Section 10: Axcess Web ................................ 155
Axcess Web .................................................................156
Launching Axcess Web ................................................156
Using Axcess Web ........................................................157
Using Links ..................................................................157
How Axcess Web Keys Work ........................................158
Section 11: Multimedia .................................159
Accessing Multimedia ..................................................160
My Images ...................................................................161
My Videos ....................................................................162
My Ringtones ...............................................................164
My Sounds ...................................................................165
My Music .....................................................................167
Shuffle .........................................................................168
Section 12: Tools ...........................................173
Tools Menu ..................................................................174
Voice Service ...............................................................175
Bluetooth .....................................................................182
Calendar ......................................................................185
Memo Pad ...................................................................187
Alarm Clock .................................................................188
World Time ..................................................................190
Calculator ....................................................................192
Stop Watch ..................................................................193
Converter .....................................................................193
Tip Calculator ...............................................................197
Section 13: Changing Your Settings .............199
Location .......................................................................200
Display Settings ...........................................................200
Sound Settings .............................................................206
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Call Settings .................................................................209
Phone Settings .............................................................213
Memory Info .................................................................224
Software Update ...........................................................232
Section 14: Phone Info ...................................233
Phone Number .............................................................234
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Icon Glossary ................................................................234
Version .........................................................................234
Section 15: Health and Safety Information ...235
Health and Safety Information .......................................236
UL Certified Travel Adaptor ...........................................238
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................239
Road Safety ..................................................................248
Operating Environment .................................................251
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........251
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................254
Emergency Calls ...........................................................255
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................256
Other Important Safety Information ...............................257
Product Performance ....................................................257
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................259
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................259
Battery Precautions ......................................................259
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling .....................261
Care and Maintenance ..................................................262
Section 16: Warranty Information .................265
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................266
Index ............................................................... 273
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Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

• Understanding this User Manual
• Activating Your Phone
• Charging the Battery
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
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Understanding this User Manual

The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference t o most featur es be gins on page 273.
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 235.

Notes and tips

Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out
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important information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature,
menu, or sub menu.
• Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing
functions related to the subject at hand.
• Fast Facts: Are like snippets from a glossary. Fast facts
provide definitions in context and proximity to the menu or feature in question.
• Important: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance, or even damage your phone.
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Activating Your Phone

Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports.

Install the Battery

Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Important: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. You can use your phone while the battery is charging, but the battery wi ll take longer to recharge.
1. Insert the top end (1) of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the top end of the battery to those inside of the phone.
2. Press the bottom end of the battery (2) down into the phone.
3. Place the battery cover over the battery and slide the cover upward into place (1).
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Turn Your Phone On

1. Open the flip on your phone.
2. Press the key.
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Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
3. The phone begins searching for a network signal.
4. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date and day
appear in the bottom of the display.
5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area ( ), the
No Service icon ( ) appears at the top of the phone’s display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.
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Turn Your Phone Off

䡲 Press and hold the key for two or more seconds.
Your phone powers off.
Note: If your phone is on and you press for less than one second, the phone will not power off. This prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally.
Remove the Battery
Important! You must unplug the Travel Adapter (if it is connected) before
removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage.
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1. Press and hold the key to turn off the phone (if on).
END
2. Press the battery cover at points (1) and slide the cover (2) toward the bottom end of the phone.
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Charging the Battery

3. Lift the battery (1) up and
away from the phone (2), bottom end first.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li­Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved char ging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Use the Travel Adapter

The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
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2. Insert the smaller end of the
Travel Adapter into the charger/accessory connector at the bottom end of your phone.
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Note: With the phone turned OFF, a discharged battery recharges fully in
approximately 200 minutes.

Low battery indicator

The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged.
• Three bars ( ) indicate a full charge.
• An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery.
• A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding
indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too
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low to operate the phone. If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery,
the phone shuts down.

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

V oice m ail allows callers to leave voice message s, which can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice Mail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your voice mail box.
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1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number to dial voice mail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your voice mail box.
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Listen to voice mail

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1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number to dial voice mail. After connecting, you will hear your voice greeting.
2. Interrupt your greeting by pressing .
3. You are then prompted to enter your password.
4. Enter your password and follow the prompts to listen to
your voice mail.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Topics Covered

• Features of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Your Phone’s Modes
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
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Features of Your Phone

• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service
(available on participating networks).
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1XEVDO Technology)
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• Personal Information Management (PIM) Functions
• Video Messaging
• MMS Messaging
• Text Messaging
• Email Messaging
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Flash and Camcorder function
• Advanced Speech Recognition
• Speakerphone
• microSD
• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology **
** The SCH-u520 supports the wireless handsfree profile, serial port profile, and dial­up networking profile for Bluetooth® wireless technology. The SCH-u520 does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles.
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Memory Card slot
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Closed View of Your Phone

1. Camera Lens
2. Volume Keys
3. Front Display
4. Media Player Keypad
5. Stereo Speakers
6. Power-Accessory Connector
Closed View of Your Phone
10. Flash
9. Headset Jack
8. Camera / Speakerphone Key
7. Memory Card Socket

Features

1. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
2. Volume Keys — With the phone closed, turns on the
external display backlight when held down. When receiving a call, mutes the ringer.
3. Front Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on. Shows time and date.
4. Media Player Keypad — Used with the phone c lo sed t o control play of music files.
5. Stereo Speakers — Used to listen to audio from your phone, such as music files, alerts, and ringtones.
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6. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the
charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone. Lets you plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
7. Memory Card Slot — Used to plug in a microSD memory card for additional multimedia file storage.
8. Camera/Speakerphone Key — Disabled when the phone is closed.
9. Headset Jack — Used to connect a hands-free headset to your phone. With a headset connected and the phone closed, you can answer calls and place calls to your Contacts without touching your phone.
10.Flash — Used with the built-in camera to take photos and videos in low light.
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Open View of Your Phone

1. Earpiece/Speaker
2. Main Display
Open View of Your Phone
3. Navigation Key
4. Left Soft Key
5. Volume Keys
6. Send Key
7. Microphone
8. Special Function Keys
17. Headset Jack
16. Right Soft Key
15. OK Key
14. End Key
13. Camera/Speakerphone Key
12. Clear Key
11. Alpha-numeric Keys
10. Voice Recognition Key
9. Power - Accessory Connector

Features

1. Earpiece/Speaker — Lets you hear the other caller.
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2. Main Display — Indicates the status of your phone,
including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so on. Shows menus, calls, and messages.
3. Navigation Key — Lets you scroll through the phone menu options.
4. Left Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to select the choice available in the Left Soft key option.
5. Volume Keys — During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.
In standby mode with the phone open, adjusts the ring volume.
When receiving a call with the phone open or closed, mutes the ringer.
6. Send Key — Lets you place or receive a call . In sta n db y mode, press the key once to access the recent call log.
7. Microphone — Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
8. Special Function Keys — Enter special characters. Performs various functions.
9. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone. Lets you plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
10.Voice Recognition Key — Launches VoiceSignal options.
11.Alpha-numeric Keys — Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters.
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Command Keys

12.Clear Key — Deletes characters from the display when
you are in text entry mode. Press this key to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone.
13.Camera/Speakerphone Key — With the phone open and in standby mode, launches the camera and enables and disables speaker phone mode.
In camera mode, switches between camera and camcorder functions.
14.End Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call to voicemail.
15.OK Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu.
16.Right Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to select the choice available in the Right Soft key option.
17.Headset Jack — Used to connect a hands-free headset to your phone. With a headset connected and the phone closed, you can answer calls and place calls to your Contacts without touching your phone.
Command Keys
Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display. There are two soft keys, the left soft key (
) and the right soft key ( ).
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Left Soft Key

Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
• In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ) to open
the main menu.
• When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft
key ( ) to edit a Contact.

Right Soft Key

Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
• In standby mode, press the Message (right) soft key ( ) to
open the Messages menu.
• When the right soft key function is Back, press the Back (right)
soft key ( ) to back up one menu level.
• When the right soft key function is Options, press the Options
(right) soft key ( ) and a pop-up menu appears.

OK Key

OK
OK
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In a menu, press the OK key ( ) to accept the highlighted
selection.
• In camera mode, press the OK key ( ) to take a photo or to
create a Pic message.
• When the OK key function is Edit, press the Edit (OK) key ( )
to edit a Draft message.

Clear Key

The CLR key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use the
CLR
key to return to a previous menu or to return to
standby mode from any menu.
1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to
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CLR
backspace (and delete) the character.
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CLR
Command Keys
2. To erase the entire sentence, press and hold .
3. To back up one menu level, briefly press .
4. To return to sta ndby mod e, press an d hold until you
CLR
CLR
CLR
return to standby mode.

End Key

1. In standby mode, press and hold the End key ( ) to
turn your phone off.
2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or
END
END
to cancel the last input.
4. With your phone turned off, press to turn your
END
phone on.
END

Send Key

SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
SEND
The Send key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
1. Press once to answer calls.
2. Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
3. Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of
recent calls to and from your phone.
4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recen t number.
5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to the other call.
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Navigation Key

Use the directional keys on the navigation key ( ) to browse menus, sub-menus, and lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications.

Camera / Speakerphone Key

In standby mode, momentarily press the Camera/ Speakerphone key ( ) — located on the right side of your phone — to activate the came ra built into your phone.
With the camera or camcorder active, the Camera/ Speakerphone key ( ) switch between the camera and camcorder functions.
In standby mode, press and hold the Camera/ Speakerphone key ( ) to switch from using the earpiece to the speakerphone (speakerphone option). Use the volume keys — located on the left side of your phone — to adjust the volume.

Understanding the Display Screen

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1. The top line of your phone’s
main display contains icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more.
2. The center portion of the main display shows information such as call progress information, messages, and photos.
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Understanding the Display Screen
3. The bottom line of the main display shows current soft
key functions. The sample screen shows that pressing the Left soft key ( ) will show the main menu. Pressing the Right soft key ( ) will show the Messages menu.

Display Screen Icons

Your SCH-U520 phone can show you definitions of the icons that appear on the top lines of the front and main displays. To access the Icon Glossary:
䡵 In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ), then
press (for Phone Info) and for Icon Glossary. A list shows of the icons that can appear on the top line of the display.

Dialogue Boxes

Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below.
• Choice
䢇 Example: “Save message?”
• Reconfirm
䢇 Example: “Erase all messages?”
• Performing
䢇 Example: “SENDING...” “Connecting...”
• Completed
䢇 Example: “Message saved in drafts”
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• Information
䢇 Example: “New Mes sage”
• Error
䢇 Example: “Card not availabl e, Insert card”
• Warning
䢇 Example: “Battery Low,” “Memory Full!”

Backlights

Backlights illuminate the internal and external displays and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlights come on. They go off when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight menu.
Note: During a phone call, the display backlights dim and turn off after ten seconds to conserve battery po wer, regardless of the Backlight setting.
See “Backlight” on page 205 for more information.

Your Phone’s Modes

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Call Answer Mode

You can select how you wish to answer a call.
1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ), then press (for Settings), (for Call Settings),
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and for Call Answer. The following call answer options appear in the display:
䢇 Any Key — Pressing any key except the key or key
answers a call.
䢇 Send Only — Only pressing answers a call.
SEND
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END
Your Phone’s Modes
䢇 Flip Open — Opening the phone’s flip or pressing
SEND
answers a call.
Tip: You can set your phone to answer calls automatically, without any input from you. (See “Auto Answer” on page 210 for more information.)
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.
3. Press the key to select the method for answering
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calls.

Input mode

Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the Abc (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode from the pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9 W ord, Abc, ABC, 123, and Symbols. (See “Section 5: Entering T ext” on page 69 for more information.)
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the key.

Lock Mode

When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume key. Unlock your phone by entering the lock code when prompted. (See “Lock Phone” on page 214 for more information.)
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Standby Mode

Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service and is idle. The phone goes into standby mode:
• After you power the phone on.
• When you press after a call or from within a menu.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all phone status icons.
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press
to place a call.
SEND
2. Press to return to standby mode.
Receive Messages in Standby Mode
You can receive messages in standby mode. An alert tone sounds and a notification message appears in the display when a new message arrives. The following options also appear in the display:
END
END
• View Now
• View Later
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Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option and press the key.
OK

Talk Mode

You can place and receive calls only when your phone is on. While in a call your phone is in talk mode. Press the Options (right) soft key ( ) to displ ay a list of menu options. See “The In-Use Options” on page 55 for more information.
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