Samsung SCH-u740 User Manual
SCH-u740 Series
PORTABLE
All Digital
Mobile Phone
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................................................................5
Turning Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................. 5
Setting Up Voicemail .................................................................................................5
Understanding this User Manual ...............................................................................6
Notes and Tips ..........................................................................................................7
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ........................................................8
Features of Your Phone .............................................................................................8
Open View of Your Phone ..........................................................................................9
Closed View of Your Phone .....................................................................................11
Command Keys ......................................................................................................12
Understanding the Display Screen ..........................................................................14
Battery ....................................................................................................................18
Section 3: Call Functions ...........................................................................23
Making a Call ..........................................................................................................23
Answering a Call .....................................................................................................24
In-Use Menu Options ..............................................................................................25
Recent Calls ..........................................................................................................25
Roaming .................................................................................................................29
TTY .........................................................................................................................30
VoiceSignal™ .........................................................................................................30
Section 4: Menu Navigation ......................................................................38
Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................38
Navigation Key Shortcuts ........................................................................................39
Menu Outline ..........................................................................................................39
Section 5: Entering Text ............................................................................44
Changing the Text Entry Mode ................................................................................44
Entering Text Using VoiceMode ............................................................................... 45
Entering Text Using Word Mode ..............................................................................46
Entering Upper and Lower Case .............................................................................. 47
Entering Symbols ....................................................................................................47
Entering Numbers ................................................................................................... 48
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ..................................................49
Opening Contacts Menu ..........................................................................................49
Contacts Icons ........................................................................................................50
Adding a Contact ....................................................................................................50
Adding Pauses ........................................................................................................ 53
Contact Groups ....................................................................................................... 53
Finding a Contacts Entry .........................................................................................56
Editing an Existing Contact Entry .............................................................................56
Deleting a Contact Entry .........................................................................................57
Storing Numbers After a Call ...................................................................................57
Speed Dialing .........................................................................................................57
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My Name Card ........................................................................................................59
Finding My Phone Number ......................................................................................59
Section 7: Messaging ............................................................................... 60
Types of Messages .................................................................................................60
Retrieving New Messages .......................................................................................61
Creating and Sending Text Messages ......................................................................61
Creating and Sending Picture-Video Messages .......................................................63
Creating and Sending Messages in Landscape Mode ..............................................64
Receiving Picture-Video Messages ..........................................................................64
New Sketch Messages ............................................................................................66
Postcard Message ..................................................................................................66
Message Folders .....................................................................................................68
Changing Message Settings ....................................................................................73
Wireless Sync Email ................................................................................................74
Voicemail ................................................................................................................74
E-Mail ....................................................................................................................74
Mobile IM ...............................................................................................................75
Chat .......................................................................................................................75
Section 8: Changing Your Settings .......................................................... 76
My Account ............................................................................................................76
Tools ......................................................................................................................76
Bluetooth Menu ......................................................................................................77
Sounds Settings ......................................................................................................79
Display Settings ......................................................................................................82
Phone Settings ........................................................................................................85
Call Settings ...........................................................................................................91
Memory ..................................................................................................................94
Phone Info ..............................................................................................................95
Section 9: Multimedia .............................................................................. 96
Get It Now ..............................................................................................................96
Music & Tones .......................................................................................................97
Picture & Video .....................................................................................................104
Games .................................................................................................................111
News & Info .........................................................................................................112
Tools on the Go ....................................................................................................112
Extras ..................................................................................................................113
Section 10: Tools ..................................................................................... 114
Voice Commands ..................................................................................................114
Calculator .............................................................................................................114
Calendar ...............................................................................................................116
Alarm Clock ..........................................................................................................118
World Clock ..........................................................................................................119
Stop Watch ...........................................................................................................120
Notepad ................................................................................................................120
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Section 11: Landscape Mode ..................................................................122
Opening Your Phone to a Landscape View ............................................................123
Open View of Your Phone - Landscape Mode ........................................................124
Making a Call - Landscape Mode ......................................................................... 125
Answering a Call - Landscape Mode ....................................................................126
VoiceSignal Commands - Landscape Mode ...........................................................126
Creating and Sending Messages - Landscape Mode ............................................127
Entering Numbers - Landscape mode ..................................................................128
Wireless Sync Email - Landscape Mode ............................................................... 128
E-Mail - Landscape Mode .................................................................................... 129
Mobile IM - Landscape Mode ...............................................................................130
Chat - Landscape Mode .......................................................................................130
My Account - Landscape Mode ............................................................................131
Multimedia - Landscape Mode ..............................................................................131
Mobile Web - Landscape Mode .............................................................................131
Section 12: Mobile Web ...........................................................................132
Mobile Web .........................................................................................................132
Launching Mobile Web ........................................................................................132
Exit Mobile Web ................................................................................................... 133
Navigate the Web ................................................................................................133
Mobile Web Soft Keys ..........................................................................................133
Links ...................................................................................................................134
Place a Call While Using Mobile Web ...................................................................134
Section 13: Health and Safety Information .............................................135
Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 135
UL Certified Travel Adaptor ...................................................................................137
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...........................................................137
Road Safety ..........................................................................................................143
Operating Environment .........................................................................................144
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................144
Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................146
Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 146
FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................147
Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................148
Product Performance ............................................................................................148
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................149
Battery Standby and Talk Time .............................................................................149
Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................149
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............................................................151
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 151
Section 14: Warranty Information ...........................................................152
Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................152
Index .........................................................................................................156
The user guide gives navigation instructions according to the default Display Settings>Display
Theme (My Desk) menu. If other themes are set, navigating the phone's menus may be different.
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Table of Contents 4
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Turning Your Phone On and Off
• Setting Up Voice Mail
• Understanding this User Manual
• Notes and Tips
This section allows you to start using your phone by 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 internal antenna as it affects call quality
and may cause the phone to operate at a hi gher power level than is necessary. The internal antenna is
located along the top on the back side of your ph one.
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 covera ge area the roaming icon appears in the top
of the display.
Tur n Your P h one O f f
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 Voicemail selection 6 (under the
Messaging menu) to view details of voice messa ges in your voicemail box.
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Voicemail Setup*
1. In idle mode, press and hold the 1 ( ) key or dial *86
( ), 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. In idle mode, press and hold the 1 ( ) key or dial *86
( ), .
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 apply to Voice Mail 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 156.
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 135.
The u740 has features and functions that can be performed only in Landscape
mode. The Landscape mode icon will be used to denote those features and
functions.
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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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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
• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on
participating networks).
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
• EVDO 1x Technology
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• Personal Organizer
• Text Messaging
• Picture Messaging
• Video Messaging
• E-mail Messaging
• Mobile IM
• V Cast
• Chat
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera
• Camcorder
• Advanced Speech Recognition
• Speakerphone
• microSD™ Memory Card Slot
• Music Player
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• QWERTY keyboard
• Bluetooth
**The SCH-u740 supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Headset, Handsfree, Serial Port, Dial Up
Networking and ***OPP (Object Push Profile). The SCH-u740 does not support all Bluetooth OBEX profiles.
Go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart to check vehicle/accessory compatibility.
Important: ***OPP (Object Push Profile) is limited to vCard functionali ty only.
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Wireless Technology **
Open View of Your Phone
The following illustration shows the main internal features of your phone:
15. Earpiece-Speaker (Right)
1. Internal LCD
14. Speaker (Left)
2. OK Key
3. Left Soft Key
4. Send Key
5. Camera-Camcorder Key
6. Voice Recognition Key
7. Special Function Keys
Soft key is not functional
in Portrait Mode.
13. Navigation Keys
12. Right Soft Key
11. End Key
10. CLR Key
9. Alpha-numeric Keypad
7. Special Function Keys
8. Microphone
Important: When opening the phone in Portrait Mode or Landscape Mode, it is important that you open the phone
straight up (90 degrees). Opening the phone partially in Landscape Mode and then trying to open the
phone in Portrait Mode may cuase damage to the hinge of the phone.
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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 available in the Left Soft key Option.
4. Send Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In idle mode, press the key
once to access the recent call log.
5. Camera/Camcorder Key: This key allows you to activate the camera.
Press and hold to activate the camcorder.
6. Voice Recognition Key: Press to activate VoiceSignal.
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. Alpha-numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
characters.
10. 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 on your phone.
11. 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 ignore the call and send
the call to voicemail.
12. Right Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and
applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Soft key Option.
13. Navigation Keys: These keys allow you to scroll through the phone menu
options.
14. Speaker (Left): Music, Ringtones, and Sounds are played through the
speaker. This speaker provides stereo sound for multimedia files by acting
as a left stereo speaker.
15. Earpiece-Speaker (Right): The earpiece allows you to hear the other
caller while in Portrait mode. When the phone is in a landscape orientation,
this speaker provides stereo sound for multimedia files by acting as a right
stereo speaker.
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Closed View of Your Phone
The following illustration shows the main external features of your phone:
1. Hold Key 11. Camera Lens
2. Power/Accessory
Connector
3. Volume Keys
4. External LCD
5. Rewind Key
6. Play/Pause Key
10. Flash
9. microSD™
Card Slot
8. Speakerphone
Key
7. Fast Forward
Key
Features
1. Hold Key: Allows you to lock/unlock the music keys (i.e. Rewind,
Play/Pause, and Fast Forward) on the front of the phone
2. 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. This connector also allows you to plug in
an optional headset for safe, convenient conversations.
3. Volume Keys: Allows you to adjust the master volume in idle mode (with
the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer
during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down. When the flip is
closed, press and hold the key, and sub LCD displays.
4. External LCD: External LCD shows signal and battery strength, time, day,
and date. It also displays incoming calls or messages.
5. Rewind Key: Music rewind key.
6. Play/Pause Key: Music play or pause key.
7. Fast Forward Key: Music fast forward key.
8. Speakerphone Key: Press this key to enable/disable the speakerphone
option.
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9.
microSD™ Card Slot: This expansion slot allows you to insert a
microSD™ memory card to add additional memory and storage capacity.
10. Flash: The built-in flash has manual and automatic capabilities.
11. Camera Lens: Allows you to take photos or shoot video.
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.
• In idle mode, 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.
• In idle mode, 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 idle
mode from any menu.
• If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and
delete) the character.
• To erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold .
• To back up one menu level, briefly press .
• To return to idle mode from any menu, press and hold .
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End Key
• Press and hold the End key to turn your phone on or off.
• Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
• Press to return to idle mode 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 once to answer calls.
• Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
• Press in idle mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your
phone.
• Press twice in idle mode 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. See "Set Shortcut Key" on page
86 for more information.
Hold Key
Press the Hold key ( ) to lock/unlock the touch pad (i.e. Rewind,
Play/Pause, and Fast Forward) on the front of the u740.
Note: The music touch keys are only functional when the back light is on.
Speakerphone Key
Press 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 the speakerphone key to enable and disable
the speakerphone option.
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The following functions are only applicable in Landscape mode.
For more information on Landscape mode, refer to "Section 11: Landscape Mode"
on page 122.
NumLock Key
Press in landscape mode to lock/unlock text entry 123.
Shift Key
Press in landscape mode to cycle between upper case (ABC), lower case
(abc), or initial caps (Abc) for characters in ABC mode
Fn Key
Press in landscape mode to dial vanity numbers. For example to dial
1-800-SAMSUNG, enter the number 1-800 using the gray numeric keys. Then press
, and use the QWERTY keyboard to enter SAMSUNG and press
.
Enter Key
Press in landscape mode to move the insertion point to the next line in a
message. When in the main menu screen, press to access menus and sub-menu
items.
Spacebar Key
Press the Spacebar () in landscape mode to insert spaces between words or
characters.
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 idle screen shows icons that
indicate feature and function status. The following list
contains icons that may appear in your display.
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Display icons
Signal Strength: Always 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 Indicator: 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.
Digital: Appears when your phone is receiving digital data.
1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the CDMA 1X protocol.
EVDO: Appears when your phone is using the EVDO protocol.
EVDO/1X: The EVDO/1X protocol is capable of high-speed broadband
data (3G).
EVDO/2G: Indicates your phone is using the EVDO 2G protocol.
SSL: Indicates the secure socket layer is active transmits your
communications over the internet in an encrypted format.
Voice Privacy: Prevents eavesdropping over a CDMA traffic channel.
No service indicator: 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.
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Data Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a number, this icon
flashes until the call connects.
E911: Global Positioning Service (GPS) for 911 is set to On for
emergency calls only.
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.
Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth wireless technology is active
and connected.
Dial ABC Lock: Indicates that letter entry is active in the dialing screen.
Pressing the Fn key while dialing toggles this lock. (eg. Allows dialing
the lettters "SAMSUNG" in "1-555-SAMSUNG".
Number Lock: Indicates NumLock is active. The NumLock Key changes
Text Entry Mode from Abc to 123. The NumLock icon only displays
when using the Verizon Wireless Mobile Web.
Hold - Keys Lock: 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.
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.
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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 Appointment: Your phone displays this icon when you have a
calendar appointment 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.)
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.
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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 DRAFT?”
• 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!”
Battery
Note: This phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion batter y and travel
charger.
Important: Although the phone can be used while the batter y is charging, the battery must be fully charged
before first use, otherwise you could damage the ba ttery.
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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 hand set can only be used for the duration of the l ife of the
battery and cannot be recharged.
Important: Using a non-supported battery may cause dam age to your phone. Use a Samsung supported
battery only.
Install the Battery
1. Slide the battery cover down and lift up to remove it.
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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.
Remove the Battery
1. Slide the battery cover down and lift up to remove it.
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Use your finger to lift the battery (bottom end first) up and away from the
2.
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.
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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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Section 3: Call Functions
Topics Covered
• Making a Call
• Answering a Call
• In-Use Menu 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
1. At the idle screen, enter the number you want to call using the gray
numeric keypad.
2. Press .
In Landscape mode
Note: In landscape mode, you can only make calls using the speakerphone.
• For more detailed procedures, refer to "Making a Call - Landscape Mode" on
page 125.
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. See "Adding a Contact" on
page 50 for information on creating contacts.
1. At the idle 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.
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Tip: 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.
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.
In Landscape mode
Note: In landscape mode, you can only make calls using th e speakerphone.
• For more detailed procedures, refer to "Making Calls Using Contacts - In
Landscape Mode" on page 125.
Answering a Call
When you receive an incoming call, press the key to answer the call or right
soft key Ignore to send the call to voicemail, or left soft key Quiet to
silence the ringer.
In Landscape mode
Note: To change the answer options, see "Ans wer Options" on page 92.
• For more detailed procedures, refer to "Answering a Call - Landscape Mode"
on page 126.
Answering Call-Waiting Calls
• When you receive a new call while on a call, press to answer the new
call or let the new call go to your voicemail.
• If you press and answer the incoming call, the original caller is placed
on hold. To return to your original call press .
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In-Use Menu Options
Access numerous menus and features even while in a call.
Note: If the call is disconnected while accessing the In-Use Option, the In-Use Option disappears from the
display and the phone eventually returns to idle mode.
1. While in a call, press the right soft key Options. The following menu
items appear in the display.
• Messaging: Open the Messages menu.
• Contact List: Open 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: Record a voice memo.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight a menu. Press to open the
highlighted menu or to activate the feature.
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.
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Viewing Call Information
Recent Calls retains information such as the duration, date and time, and whether
the call was received, dialed, or missed.
1. At the idle screen, press the key.
Or press MENU then press the right navigation key to highlight
Recent Calls and press . Use the navigation key to select a category
and press . Continue to step 3.
2. Press the left or right navigation key to highlight the call log that contains
the number you want to view and press .
3. Press the down navigation key to highlight the desired number.
4. Once the desired number is highlighted, press OPEN.
5. The following information appears 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.
• Time: The time of the call.
• Date: The date of the call.
• Duration: The duration of the calls made or receive.
6. Press the right soft key Options to display the following options:
• Save: Save the number to your Contacts list.
• Details: Displays details about the caller if entered in Contacts.
• Erase: Delete the call from Call History.
• Lock/Unlock: locks or unlocks the entry to prevent accidental deletion.
• Erase All: Delete all calls from Call History.
• View Timers: Select to view the call timers for your phone.
7. Press the down navigation key to highlight an option. Press to enter
the highlighted option’s sub-menu.
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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. At the idle 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 History
1. At the idle 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 Create New Contact or
Update Existing. Press .
4. If you selected Create New Contact, the following types are available.
• Mobile 1
• Mobile 2
• Home
• Work
• Fax
5. If you selected Update Existing, proceed to step 11.
6. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight the desired entry type
(mobile, home, work, etc.) 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.
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