Samsung SCH-U540MSAVZW User Manual
SCH-u540 Series
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User Manual
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Table of Contents
Getting Started .............................................................................................4
Turning Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................. 4
Setting Up Voicemail .................................................................................................4
Understanding this User Manual ...............................................................................5
Notes and Tips ..........................................................................................................5
Understanding Your Phone ..........................................................................6
Features of Your Phone .............................................................................................6
Open View of Your Phone ..........................................................................................7
Closed View of Your Phone .......................................................................................9
Command Keys ......................................................................................................10
Understanding the Display Screen ..........................................................................12
Battery ....................................................................................................................16
Call Functions ............................................................................................20
Making a Call ..........................................................................................................20
Answering a Call .....................................................................................................21
Call In-Progress Options .........................................................................................21
Recent Calls ...........................................................................................................22
Roaming .................................................................................................................25
TTY .........................................................................................................................26
VoiceSignal™ .........................................................................................................26
Menu Navigation ........................................................................................36
Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................36
Navigation Key Shortcuts ........................................................................................37
Menu Outline ..........................................................................................................37
Entering Text ..............................................................................................42
Changing the Text Entry Mode ................................................................................42
Entering Text Using Word Mode ..............................................................................42
Entering Upper and Lower Case .............................................................................. 43
Entering Symbols ....................................................................................................43
Entering Numbers ................................................................................................... 44
Understanding Your Contacts ...................................................................45
Opening Contacts Menu ..........................................................................................45
Contacts Icons ........................................................................................................46
Adding a Contact .................................................................................................... 47
Adding Pauses ........................................................................................................ 49
Contact Groups ....................................................................................................... 50
Finding a Contacts Entry .........................................................................................53
Editing an Existing Contact Entry .............................................................................53
Deleting a Contact Entry .........................................................................................53
Speed Dialing .........................................................................................................54
My Name Card ........................................................................................................55
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Finding My Phone Number ......................................................................................56
Messaging ................................................................................................ 57
Types of Messages .................................................................................................57
Retrieving New Messages .......................................................................................58
Creating and Sending Text Messages ......................................................................58
Creating and Sending Picture Messages .................................................................60
Creating and Sending Video Messages ....................................................................61
Receiving Picture Messages ....................................................................................63
Receiving Video Messages ......................................................................................64
Message Folders .....................................................................................................65
Changing Message Settings ....................................................................................72
Voicemail ................................................................................................................73
Email ......................................................................................................................74
Mobile IM ................................................................................................................74
Chat ........................................................................................................................75
Changing Your Settings ............................................................................ 76
My Account .............................................................................................................76
Tools ......................................................................................................................76
Bluetooth Menu ......................................................................................................77
Sounds Settings ......................................................................................................79
Display Settings ......................................................................................................81
Phone Settings ........................................................................................................85
Call Settings ...........................................................................................................91
Memory ..................................................................................................................93
Phone Info ..............................................................................................................94
Multimedia ............................................................................................... 95
Get It Now ...............................................................................................................95
Music & Tones ........................................................................................................96
Picture & Video .....................................................................................................103
Games ..................................................................................................................110
News & Info ..........................................................................................................111
Tools on the Go .....................................................................................................111
Extras ...................................................................................................................112
Tools ........................................................................................................ 113
Voice Commands ..................................................................................................113
Calculator .............................................................................................................113
Calendar ...............................................................................................................115
Alarm Clock ..........................................................................................................116
World Clock ..........................................................................................................118
Stop Watch ...........................................................................................................118
Notepad ................................................................................................................119
Dashboard and Mobile Web 2.0 ............................................................. 121
Dashboard and Mobile Web 2.0 ............................................................................121
Accessing Mobile Web 2.0 through Dashboard ......................................................122
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Links ....................................................................................................................122
Navigate the Web .................................................................................................122
Placing a Call While Using Mobile Web 2.0 ............................................................123
Receiving a Call While Using Mobile Web 2.0 ........................................................ 123
Mobile Web 2.0 Soft Keys and Key Functions ........................................................123
Launching Dashboard ........................................................................................... 124
Channels ..............................................................................................................124
Closing Dashboard ................................................................................................125
Options for Dashboard and Mobile Web 2.0 .......................................................... 125
Receiving a Call While Using Dashboard ...............................................................125
Health and Safety Information ................................................................127
Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 127
UL Certified Travel Adaptor ................................................................................... 129
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ........................................................... 129
Road Safety ..........................................................................................................135
Operating Environment ......................................................................................... 137
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................137
Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................139
Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 139
FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................140
Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................140
Product Performance ............................................................................................141
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................142
Battery Standby and Talk Time ............................................................................. 142
Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................142
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............................................................144
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 144
Warranty Information ..............................................................................146
Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................146
Index .........................................................................................................150
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Turning Your Phone On and Off
• Setting Up Voicemail
• Understanding this User Manual
• Notes and Tips
This section allows you to start using your phone after activating your service,
setting up your voicemail, contacting customer support, or getting an understanding
of how this manual is put together.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
1. Open the flip, then press .
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the inte rnal antenna as it affects call quality
and may cause the phone to operate at a higher pow er level than is necessary. The internal antenna
is located along the top on the back side of your p hone.
2. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day appear in the
display.
3. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
Note: If the phone is outside the Verizon Wireless coverage are a the roaming icon appears in the top
of the display.
Turn Your Phone Off
Press for two or more seconds. Your phone powers off.
Setting Up Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voicemail account has been set up, you can use the voice mail selection 7 (under the
Messaging menu) to view details of voice messages in your voicemail box.
Getting Started 4
Voicemail Setup*
1.
Press and hold or from your phone or dial your
wireless phone number from any touch-tone phone.
2. When the recorded announcement begins, press to interrupt
(if applicable).
3. An easy-to-follow setup tutorial will begin. Follow the instructions to set up
your new password and record a greeting.
Listen to Voicemail
1. Press and hold or press .
2. You are then prompted to enter your password followed by key.
3. Follow the recorded prompts to listen to messages, change administrative
options, and so on.
*Airtime and long distance charges apply. IN Calling minutes do not a pply to Voicemail setup or retrievals.
Understanding this User Manual
The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and
sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins
on page 150.
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 127.
Notes and Tips
Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart from the rest. These are
intended to point out 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.
• Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could
affect performance, or even damage your phone.
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Features of Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Battery
This section outlines key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the
icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
Features of Your Phone
• High Speed Data (EVDO 1x Technology)
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology for VZ Navigator
• V CAST, Video and Music capable
• Personal Organizer (Calculator, Calendar, Alarm Clock, World Clock, Stop Watch,
and Notepad)
• Messaging Services (Standard and Enhanced TXT Messaging, Picture Messaging,
Video Messaging, Email Messaging, Mobile Instant Messenger and Chat)
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera
• Camcorder
• Advanced Speech Recognition
• Dual Stereo Speakerphone or Speakers
• microSD™ Memory Card Slot
• Bluetooth
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Wireless Technology **
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**The SCH-u540 supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up
Networking and ***OPP (Object Push Profile). The SCH-u540 does not support all Bluetooth OBEX profiles.
Go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart to chec k vehicle/accessory compatibil ity.
Important!: ***OPP (Object Push Profile) is limited to vCard functionality only.
Understanding Your Phone 6
Open View of Your Phone
The following illustration shows the main internal features of your phone:
16. Earpiece
1. Internal LCD
3. Left Soft Key
4. Camera/Camcorder Key
5. Send Key
6. Voicemail Key
7. Special Function Key
8. Microphone
9. Power/Accessory Connector
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2. OK Key
15. Navigation Key
14. Right Soft Key
13. Voice Recognition
Key
12. End/Power Key
11. Clear Key
10. Alphanumeric Keypad
7. Special Function Key
Open View of Your Phone
Features
1. Internal LCD: Displays all the information needed to operate your phone.
2. OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted
choice in a menu.
3. Left Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications
by selecting the choice indicated on the lower left area of the display
screen.
4. Camera/Camcorder Key: This key allows you to activate the camera.
Press and hold to activate the camcorder.
5. Send Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. From the main screen,
press the key once to access the recent call log.
6. Voicemail Key: Press and hold to call Voicemail.
7. Special Function Keys: Enters special characters. Perform various
functions.
8. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly
when you are speaking to them.
9. Power/Accessory Connector: The power/accessory interface connector
is used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available
accessory cables to your phone.
10. Alphanumeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
characters.
11. Clear Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry
mode. Press to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating
features.
12. End/Power Key: Ends a call. Also press and hold the END key, to power On
or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call directly to
voicemail.
13. Voice Recognition Key: Press to activate VoiceSignal.
14. Right Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and
applications by selecting the choice indicated on the lower right area of the
display screen.
15. Navigation Keys: These keys allow you to scroll through the phone menu
options.
16. Earpiece: The earpiece allows you to hear the other caller.
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Closed View of Your Phone
The following illustration shows the main external features of your phone:
1. Camera Lens
12. External LCD
2. Volume Key
3. Lock/Unlock Key for
Touchpad Screen
4. Rewind Key
5. Speaker
6. Play/Pause Key
*The microSD™ memory card slot is located underneath the
battery cover on the lower left side of the handset.
11. Headset Connector
10. External Camera/
Camcorder Key
9. Speakerphone Key
8. Fast Forward Key
7. microSD™ Memory
Card Slot*
5. Speaker
Features
1. Camera Lens: Allows you to take photos or shoot video.
2. Volume Keys: Allows you to adjust the master volume or adjust the voice
volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the
volume key up or down. Also press and hold the key, to activate Sound Off
mode/Normal mode.
3. Lock/Unlock Key for Touchpad Screen: Allows you to lock/unlock the
music keys (i.e. Rewind, Play/Pause, and Fast Forward)
on the front of the phone.
4. Rewind Key: Music rewind key. Press and hold to rewind music. Tap to go
to a previous song.
5. Speaker: Music, Ringtones, and Sounds are played through the speaker.
These speakers provide stereo sound for multimedia files.
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Command Keys
6. Play/Pause Key: Music play or pause key.
7. microSD™ Memory Card Slot*: Allows you to insert a microSD™
memory card to add additional memory and storage capacity.
8. Fast Forward Key: Music fast forward key. Press and hold to fast forward
music. Tap to go to the next song.
9. Speakerphone Key: Press this key to enable/disable the speakerphone
option.
10. External Camera/Camcorder Key: Press this key to activate the camera
or press and hold to activate the camcorder.
11. Headset Connector: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe,
convenient conversations.
12. External LCD: External LCD shows signal and battery strength, time, day,
and date. It also displays incoming calls or messages.
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 .
Left Soft Key
Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
• Press the Message (left) soft key to open the Message menu.
• When the left soft key function is Settings, press the Settings (left) soft key
to view settings for the feature.
• When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft key to edit
a Contact or Profile setting.
Right Soft Key
Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
• Press the Contacts (right) soft key to open your Contacts list.
• When the right soft key function is Options, press the Options (right) soft key
to view more options for the current menu.
Clear Key
The CLR key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the
display. You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to the
main screen from any menu.
• If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and
delete) the character.
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•
To erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold .
• To back up one menu level, briefly press .
• Press and hold to return to the main screen.
End Key
• Press and hold the End key ( ) to turn your phone on or off.
• Press to disconnect a call.
• Press to return to the main screen from any menu, or to cancel the last
input.
Send Key
The Send key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last
number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
• Press to answer calls.
• Enter a number and press to make a call.
• Press from the main screen to display a list of all calls to and from your
phone.
• Press twice from the main screen to call the most recently dialed,
received, or missed number.
• Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to
the other call.
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. The navigation key can
be customized to launch your favorite application. For more information, refer to "Set
Shortcut Key" on page 85.
Speakerphone Key
With the flip open, press and hold the Speakerphone key ( ) to switch from using
the earpiece to the speakerphone before or during a call. Use the volume keys
(located on the left side of your phone) adjust the volume. Press and hold the
speakerphone key to enable and disable the speakerphone option.
When answering a call, with the flip closed, press and hold the Speakerphone key
( ). To end the call press and hold the Speakerphone key( ). After the call has
ended the speakerphone function turns off automatically.
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Touch Keypad Lock
Press Lock/Unlock Key ( ) to the left of the
lock icon located on the left side of your phone to lock/
unlock the touch keypad(i.e. Rewind, Play/
Pause, and Fast Forward) on the front of the
u540.
Note: The music touch keys are only functional when the backlight is on.
Understanding the Display Screen
The top line of your phone’s display contain icons that
indicate network status, battery power, signal strength,
connection type and more.
The light blue line of the main screen shows icons that
indicate feature and function status. The following list
contains icons that may appear in your display.
Display icons
EV signal strength: Appears when your phone is using the
EVDO protocol. Appears when your phone is on and indicates
the current signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger
signal.
1X signal strength: Indicates your phone is using the CDMA 1X
protocol. Appears when your phone is on and indicates the
current signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal.
EV1X signal strength: The EVDO/1X protocol is capable of
high-speed broadband data (3G). Appears when your phone is
on and indicates the current signal strength. More bars indicate
a stronger signal.
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Understanding the Display Screen
Digital signal strength: Appears when your phone is receiving
digital data. Appears when your phone is on and indicates the
current signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal.
Standalone Mode: Appears when Standalone Mode is on.
When on, all RF functions for your phone are disabled, and you
cannot use your phone to place or receive calls.
Roaming: Your phone is outside your home area. While
roaming, another wireless provider may be handling your call.
The service rate for the call may be higher than those made
from within your home area. Please refer to Verizon Wireless for
roaming rates.
Voice Privacy: Prevents eavesdropping over a CDMA traffic
channel.
No service: Your phone cannot find a signal because you’re
outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wait
for a signal or move to an open area to find a signal. This
indicator always appears when you first turn on your phone and
disappears once service is located.
Dormant: Indicates no incoming or outgoing data.
Voice Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a number,
this icon flashes until the call connects.
Data Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a number,
this icon flashes until the call connects.
Location On: Global Positioning Service is set to On for location
and 911 calls.
Bluetooth: Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology is
active.
Bluetooth Active: Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology
is connected and receiving or pushing data.
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Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth wireless technology
is active and connected.
Hold - Keys Locked: Indicates that music player keys are
locked and are not functional. Press again to unlock the music
player keys.
Battery Level: More bars indicate a greater charge. When the
battery is low, an empty battery icon flashes and the phone
sounds an alert, which indicates your phone is about to shut
down.
TTY: Indicates that TTY is enabled.
Bottom Display Icons
All Sounds Off: The ringer is silenced for all alerts, incoming
calls, and incoming messages.
Alarm Only: Your phone will only ring when the set alarm
sounds.
Vibrate Only: Your phone vibrates upon receiving a call.
Speakerphone: Your phone switches to speakerphone instead
of earpiece.
Missed Calls: Your phone displays this icon when calls are
missed.
Message: You’ve received a new text, page or web alert
message. You’re also notified of a new message by animations
and sound.
Calendar Event: Your phone displays this icon when you have
a calendar event scheduled.
Voicemail: You’ve received a voicemail message, page or web
alert message. You have one or more unread voicemail
messages in your voicemail box. (Only applicable on the Verizon
Wireless Network.)
Understanding the Display Screen
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Alarm On: Indicates that your phone has a set alarm.
Auto Answer: Automatic answer is enabled. Your phone
automatically picks up calls after the designated time with the
stereo headset or when your Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth
hands-free car kit is connected.
SSL: Indicates the secure socket layer is active transmits your
communications over the internet in an encrypted format.
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
• Example: “SAVE MESSAGE?”
• Reconfirm
• Example: “ERASE ALL MESSAGES?”
• Performing
• Example: “SENDING...” “CONNECTING...”
• Completed
• Example: “MESSAGE SENT!”
• Information
• Example: “NEW MESSAGE”
• Error
• Example: “SYSTEM ERROR!”
• Warning
• Example: “BATTERY LOW,” “MEMORY FULL!”
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Battery
Battery
Note: This phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel
charger.
Important!: Although the phone can be used while the battery is charging, the battery must be full y
charged before first use, otherwise you could damage the battery.
Using A Non-Supported Battery
Samsung handsets do not support the use of a
non-supported battery.
When using a non-supported battery you will hear a
series of beeps and you will see a warning message that
indicates “NON SUPPORTED BATTERY SEE USER
GUIDE” If you receive this warning, battery charging has
been disabled.
Samsung charging accessories (i.e. travel adapter, and
cigarette lighter adapter) will only charge a Samsung
approved battery.
To continue use of your handset press .
Note: When using a non-supported battery the handset can only be used for the duration of the life of the
battery and cannot be recharged.
Important!: Using a non-supported battery may cause damage to your phone. Use a Samsung supported
battery only.
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Install the Battery
1. Press down, and slide the battery cover back and lift up to remove it.
2. Insert the top end of the battery into the phone housing by using the
direction of the arrow printed on the battery. The gold contacts on the top
of the battery should match up with those on the phone.
3. Push the bottom end of the battery down until it snaps into place.
4. Slide the battery cover up until it snaps into place.
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Remove the Battery
1. Press down, and slide the battery cover back and lift up to remove it.
2. Use your finger to lift the battery (bottom end first) up and away from the
phone.
Charge the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-ion battery. Only use
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
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Travel Charger
The travel charger 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 charger into a standard 120/220 VAC wall
outlet.
2. Insert the smaller end of the travel charger into the charger/ accessory
connector on the left side of the phone.
Note: You can use your phone while charging, however, the battery charges faster if the phone is turned
off.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator in the upper-right corner of the display indicates battery
power level. Four bars indicate a full charge, while an empty icon indicates an
almost empty battery. Two to three minutes before the battery becomes too low to
operate, a blinking empty battery icon appears and a tone sounds. If you
continue to operate the phone without charging, it shuts down.
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Making a Call
Section 3: Call Functions
Topics Covered
• Making a Call
• Answering a Call
• Call In-Progress Options
• Recent Calls
• Roaming
• TTY
• VoiceSignal
This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features
and functionality associated with making or answering a call.
Making a Call
Making Calls Using Contacts
Contacts are entries that you create to store names, numbers, and other information
for people or groups of interest. If you’ve already entered information into your
Contacts list, you can recall and dial the contact easily. For more information, refer
to "Adding a Contact" on page 47.
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1. From the main screen, enter the number you want to call using the
numeric keypad.
2. Press .
1. From the main screen, press the right soft key Contacts.
2. Press the navigation up and down keys until the contact that you want to
call is highlighted.
Note: To quickly locate a name, press (or multi-press) any key on the keypad that corresponds to the first,
second, and/or third letters of the contact’s name.
3. When the desired contact is highlighted, press VIEW. Details for the
contact appear in the display.
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4.
If the entry contains more than one number, use the up or down navigation
key to highlight the desired number.
5. Press to call the number.
Answering a Call
When you receive an incoming call, press to answer the call or the right
soft key Ignore to send the call to voicemail, or left soft key
Quiet to silence the ringer.
Answering Call-Waiting Calls
When you receive a call while on a call:
• Press to answer the new call.
• If you press and answer the incoming call, the original caller is placed on
hold.
• Press the key again to return to your original call.
Call In-Progress Options
Access numerous menus and features even while in a call.
Note: If the call is disconnected while accessing the Call-In Progess Options, the options disappear from
the display and the phone eventually returns to the main screen.
1. While in a call, press the right soft key Options. The following
menu items appear in the display.
• Messaging: Opens the Messages menu.
• Contact List: Opens the contacts to view.
• Recent Calls: Displays your recent incoming, missed and outgoing calls.
• Bluetooth Menu: Displays the Bluetooth menu.
• Main Menu: Displays the Main menu.
• Notepad: Displays the Notepad menu.
• Voice Record: Records a voice memo.
Note: Recording a call may require consent from the person being recorded. User should determine
applicable law and take appropriate steps to comply.
• Whisper Mode: increases the microphone to the maximum volume level.
Note: During a call turn on Whisper Mode when sp eaking softly or when the caller cannot hear your voice
clearly. This mode is useful in meetings or public places.
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2. Use the navigation key to highlight a menu. Press to open the
highlighted menu or to activate the feature.
3. Press the left soft key Mute/Unmute to mute the call. Press
again to unmute the call.
Recent Calls
When you place, miss, or receive a call, a record of the call is saved in Recent Calls,
which is a listing of the different types of calls you can either receive or make. These
types of calls are listed below.
• Missed: Displays any missed calls.
• Received: Displays any received calls that were answered.
• Dialed: Displays all outgoing calls made from your phone.
• All: Displays all missed, received, and outgoing calls made from your phone.
Viewing Call Information
Recent Calls retains information such as the duration, date and time, and whether
the call was received, dialed, or missed.
1. From the main screen, press the key.
Or press MENU then press the right navigation key to highlight
Recent Calls and press . Use the up or down navigation key to
highlight the call log that contains the number you want to view and press
. Continue to step 3.
2. Press the down navigation key to highlight the desired number.
3. Once the desired number is highlighted, press OPEN.
4. The following call information appear in the display:
• Call Type: The title bar displays if the call is a missed, dialed, or received.
•Name: If the caller is in your Contacts list, their name is listed here. This option
only appears if the caller is in your Contacts list.
• Number: Displays the telephone number as well as the appropriate icon to
indicate mobile, work, or home number if the caller is in your Contacts list.
•Time: The time of the call.
•Date: The date of the call.
•Duration: The duration of the calls made or received.
5. Press the right soft key Options to display the following options:
•Save: Save the number to your Contacts list.
Note: If save doesn't appear, that entry is already in your Contacts list.
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• Details: Displays details about the caller if entered in Contacts.
•Erase: Deletes the call from Call History.
• Lock/Unlock: Locks or unlocks the entry to prevent accidental deletion.
• View Timers: Select to view the call timers for your phone.
6. Press the down navigation key to highlight an option. Press to enter
the highlighted option’s sub-menu.
Call History Icons
When you view Recent Calls, an icon to the left of the number indicates the type of
call.
Indicates a Missed call
Indicates a Dialed call
Indicates a Received call
Making Calls Using Call History
1. From the main screen, press then press up or down navigation
key until the desired number is highlighted.
2. Press to call the highlighted number. Or, you can press
OPEN, then press to call the highlighted number.
Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call Histor y
1. From the main screen, press then press up or down navigation
key until the desired number is highlighted.
2. Press the right soft key Options. Save is highlighted. Press .
3. Use the up or down navigation keys to highlight Add New Contact or
Update Existing. Press .
4. If you selected Add New Contact, the following types are available.
• Mobile 1
• Mobile 2
• Home
• Work
• Fax
5. If you selected Update Existing, proceed to step 10.
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6. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight the desired entry type
(Mobile 1, Mobile 2, Home, Work, Or Fax) then press .
7. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad. Press the left soft key
Abc if you wish to select a different method of text entry, such as
Word, Abc, ABC, 123, or Symbols.
8. To assign a Speed Dial location, use the up/down navigation key to
highlight the number you would like to assign to a Speed Dial location and
press the right soft key
Options. Highlight Set Speed Dial and
press .
Highlight an unassigned location and press SET. A confirmation
message appears in the display, Yes is highlighted, press to add
Contact to the speed dial location.
Note: Voicemail is assigned to Speed Dial location 1.
Note: You can assign a speed di al location to each number associated with the contact (Home, Work,
Mobile 1, Mobile 2, and Fax.).
9. When you’re finished entering information for the entry, press SAVE.
The entry is saved to your Contacts.
10. An UPDATE EXISTING pop-up screen with a selection list of entry types
displays. Use the up or down navigation keys to highlight the desired type
then press . The number is added to the selected entry and saved to
your Contacts.
Delete Call History Entries
1. From the main screen, press then press up or down navigation
key until the desired number is highlighted.
2. Press the right soft key Options. A pop-up menu appears in the
display.
3. Press the down navigation key to highlight Erase and press . Select
Yes or No at the ERASE ENTRY? pop-up screen.
4. Press .
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Delete All Call History Entries
1. From the main screen, press .
2. Press the right soft key Options. A pop-up menu appears in the
display.
3. Press the down navigation key to highlight Erase All and press . Select
Yes or No at the ERASE ALL ENTRIES? pop-up screen.
4. Press .
Roaming
What is Roaming?
Your phone can roam on other digital networks. Roaming occurs when you travel
outside a pre-designated coverage area. The roaming icon displays when roaming is
active and extra charges may apply when making or receiving calls.
Note: Some features may be unavailable whil e roaming.
Roaming Options
The following roaming options are available:
• Home Only - Your phone is available for normal operation only in the designated
coverage area.
• Automatic: The preferred roaming list is used to acquire service.
Note: Contact Verizon Wireless for information regardi ng preferred systems.
To change your Roaming option, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, press MENU. Use the right navigation key to
highlight Settings & Tools.
2. Press Phone Settings.
3. Press System Select.
4. Use the up or down navigation keys to choose the setting you want, and
press .
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TTY
Your phone is fully TTY compatible. Connect the TTY equipment to the headset jack,
which is located on the right side of the phone. Before you can use your phone with
a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY functions in the phone.
1. From the main screen, press MENU. Use the right navigation key to
highlight Settings & Tools.
2. Press Call Settings.
3. Press TTY Mode. The TTY Mode screen displays.
4. A warning appears in the display stating “ENABLING TTY WILL DISABLE
HEADSET AUDIO. CONTINUE?”
Use the up or down navigation key to highlight Yes and press to
proceed to TTY MODE screen.
Use the up or down navigation key to highlight No and press to return
to Call Settings menu.
5. Use the up or down navigation keys to select one of the following:
• TTY Full
• TTY + Talk (VCO)
• TTY + Hear (HCO)
• TTY Off
6. Press to make your selection. The TTY MODE SET screen displays.
VoiceSignal™
VoiceSignal is advanced speech recognition software that can be used to activate a
wide variety of functions on your phone. VoiceSignal software automatically voice
activates all contacts for voice dialing and searching, no pre-recording or training
needed. Speak phone numbers naturally to dial, and use voice commands to launch
applications and navigate phone menus.
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VoiceSignal Settings
You can adjust the settings and preferences for VoiceSignal by opening Voice
Commands menu. Using this menu, you can change the following Voice Commands
features:
• Tips for adapting Digit Dial
• Digit Dial Adaptation
• Reset Digit Dial Adaptation
• Call Digit Dialing
• Call Name Dialing
• Send Text Message
• Send Video Message
• Send Picture
• Name Lookup
• Opening Apps
• Checking Phone Status
To access the VoiceSignal Settings menu, follow these steps:
1. From the main screen, press MENU. Use the right navigation key to
highlight Settings & Tools.
2. Press Tools, then Voice Commands, and Voice Settings.
3. Use the navigation keys to select the setting you want to change. The
following options are available:
• Choice Lists: If VoiceSignal is not absolutely confident that it has correctly
identified a name or number, it can display a choice list of up to three
possibilities, and prompt you to confirm the correct one. You can control when
choice lists appear by changing the Choice Lists setting to the following:
- Automatic: VoiceSignal displays a choice list when it is not confident it has
identified the correct choice from among multiple alternatives.
- Always On: When there are multiple alternatives, VoiceSignal always displays
a choice list.
- Always Off: VoiceSignal never displays a choice list. Instead, the application
picks the best from among the possible choices.
• Sensitivity: In VoiceSignal, sensitivity controls the balance between rejecting
too much, which means the phone frequently does not recognize names,
numbers, or commands, and rejecting too little, which means it frequently
recognizes something even if nothing was said. When VoiceSignal rejects an
utterance, it displays a message such as “Please repeat…” or “No match
found.” If you frequently experience these messages, you might be able to get
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