ZTE S550 User Manual
ZTE S550
CDMA2000 Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
ZTE CORPORATION
NO. 55, Hi-tech Road South, ShenZhen, P.R.China
Postcode: 518057
Tel: (86) 755 26779999
URL: http://www.zte.com.cn
E-mail: mobile@zte.com.cn
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errors or update specifications without prior notice.
Version No. : R1.0
Edition Time : 20100725
Manual No. :
Getting Started .................................................................................................................................1
Phone Overview ...........................................................................................................................1
Keys and Parts..........................................................................................................................1
Keypad Functions.....................................................................................................................2
Starting Up ...................................................................................................................................2
Open the Back Cover ...............................................................................................................2
Installing the Battery................................................................................................................3
Inserting the Memory Card ......................................................................................................3
Power On/Off ...........................................................................................................................4
Charging Your Phone...............................................................................................................4
Basic Operation............................................................................................................................6
Touch Screen Controls.............................................................................................................6
Standby Mode ..........................................................................................................................6
Menu Screen.............................................................................................................................6
Lock/Unlock Your Phone ........................................................................................................7
Text Input .........................................................................................................................................8
Text Input Method........................................................................................................................8
Handwriting Input ........................................................................................................................8
Special Characters and SMS Message Length.............................................................................9
Contacts..........................................................................................................................................10
Adding a Contact........................................................................................................................10
Searching a Contact....................................................................................................................10
Dial.................................................................................................................................................11
Making a Call.............................................................................................................................11
Making a Speed Dial Call ..........................................................................................................11
Speed Dial Settings ................................................................................................................11
Messaging ......................................................................................................................................12
Sending a New SMS ..................................................................................................................12
Sending a New MMS .................................................................................................................12
Calls................................................................................................................................................13
Browser ..........................................................................................................................................14
File Manager and External Memory ..............................................................................................15
File Manager ..............................................................................................................................15
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................16
Connect to a Bluetooth Device ..................................................................................................16
Use Bluetooth to send files to another device............................................................................16
Multimedia .....................................................................................................................................17
Music Player...............................................................................................................................17
Video Player...............................................................................................................................17
Picture Browser..........................................................................................................................17
Voice Recorder...........................................................................................................................17
Camera .......................................................................................................................................18
FM Radio ...................................................................................................................................18
PC Software ...................................................................................................................................19
Installing PC Software ...............................................................................................................19
Uninstalling PC Software...........................................................................................................19
Running PC Software.................................................................................................................19
Settings...........................................................................................................................................20
Display Settings .........................................................................................................................20
Phone Settings............................................................................................................................20
Profiles Setting ...........................................................................................................................20
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Connect Setting ..........................................................................................................................20
Call Settings ...............................................................................................................................20
Security Setting ..........................................................................................................................21
Care and Maintenance....................................................................................................................22
General Care...............................................................................................................................22
Aircraft Safety............................................................................................................................23
Hospital Safety ...........................................................................................................................23
General Guidelines.....................................................................................................................23
Road Safety ................................................................................................................................24
Vehicles Equipped with an Airbag ............................................................................................24
Third Party Equipment...............................................................................................................24
Emergency Service.....................................................................................................................24
Declaration of Conformity .........................................................................................................25
Privacy Information ...................................................................................................................25
Copyright Notice........................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting and FAQs............................................................................................................26
Specifications .................................................................................................................................28
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .......................................................................................................29
FCC Compliance............................................................................................................................30
Disposing of Your Phone ...............................................................................................................31
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C h a p t e r 1
Getting St arted
Phone Overview
Keys and Parts
Earpiece
Display
Call Key
End Key
Microphone
Menu Key
Headset Port
On/Off Button
Charger/
USB port
Stylus
Speaker
Camera
Volume Keys
MicroSD Port
Camera Key
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Keypad Functions
Key Description
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On/Off Button
Call Key
Menu Key
End Key
Volume Keys
Camera Key
• Long press the On/Off Button to open or close the phone.
• In standby mode, press the On/Off Button to lock the key.
• Press the On/Off Button to enable/disable the sleep mode.
• Make or answer calls.
• In standby mode, press the Call Key to show calls log.
• In standby mode, press the Menu Key to open the main menu.
• Press the End Key to end or reject a call.
• Press the End Key to cancel dialing.
• Press the End Key to return to the standby mode.
• Press the Volume Keys to adjust the volume.
• In standby mode, long press the Camera Key to enter the Camera menu.
• In Camera menu, press the Camera Key to take photo.
Starting Up
Open the Back Cover
Use the thumb catch at the bottom of the handset to open the battery cover as shown below.
Caution: Do not force the battery cover into place by pressing on it. Doing so will damage the
battery cover.
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Installing the Battery
Notes:
• The phone automatically switches off if the battery power is too low.
• If you are not going to use the battery for a long time, remove it from the phone and store it in a cool dry
place.
Insert the battery as shown with the contacts located against the gold springs.
Notes:
The battery only fits one way.
Inserting the Memory Card
The external memory card gives your phone a very large memory capacity. This allows you to save
multimedia data, including images, photos, MP3 audio files, and ring tones. You can also use this memory
card to store other files.
Tips:
microSD cards up to 2GB are supported (FAT 16 format).
microSD HC (high capacity) cards up to 16GB are supported (FAT 32 format).
and are trademark of SD Card Association.
1. Open the cover of the MocroSD Port.
2. Carefully insert the card as shown below and close the cover.
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Caution:
Only use approved memory cards for this device. Any use of unapproved memory cards might cause loss
of information or damage to your phone.
Tips:
• Do not remove the memory card while reading or writing to the card. Doing so might corrupt the
information on the card or phone. If possible, insert and remove the memory card while the phone is
turned off.
• If you want to format the memory card on your PC, make sure you select the FAT Formatting type. If
this is not done the memory card might not be identified by your phone.
Power On/Off
Notes:
Do not turn your phone on in areas in which wireless phone use is not permitted, or when it could cause
interference or danger.
Press and hold the ON/OFF Key to turn on or off the phone.
Tips:
f When prompted, enter handset code and click the OK Key to confirm.
f When the handset code is accepted, the phone automatically searches for the network. After a few
seconds, your phone displays standby mode.
Charging Your Phone
Your phone uses a rechargeable battery. When you first unpack the phone, the battery is not fully charged,
but there might be enough power to turn on the phone. You should flatten the battery by using all of the
available power before charging the battery for the first time.
Insert the USB charger lead into the USB port as shown below.
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Notes:
f Make sure that the adapter’s connector is inserted correctly. Do not force the connector into the port.
f The battery will remain fully charged for 3 to 4 hours.
f Only use the charger provided by the original provider. Using an unapproved charger might be
dangerous and violate the authorization and warranty rules of the phone.
f If the phone is used too often when the battery is low or not used for a long time, the screen may not
display the charge indicator until the battery has been continuously charged for 10 to 40 minutes.
f To get the maximum performance out of your battery, it is recommended that you completely charge the
battery before using the phone for the first time. A new battery’s full performance is only reached after
three complete charge and discharge cycles have been finished.
f When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger and disconnect it from the phone.
f You can use the provided charger or the USB data cable to charge the battery.
f Charging is only possible within a temperature range of 0°C to 45°C.
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Basic Operation
Touch Screen Controls
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker
strokes. This is always in a vertical direction, such as flicking through your contacts list.
Touch or tap
Tap or touch items on the screen to run the application or make a selection. Use the stylus to select with
greater precision and see Section 9.10 to calibrate the touch screen controls.
Swipe
Swipe your finger vertically to scroll through contacts, messages, music, photos, and more.
Slide
Press and hold your finger on the screen to drag. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have
reached the target position.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quicker
strokes. This is always in a vertical direction, such as flicking through your contacts list.
Standby Mode
After powering on the phone, when the operator’s name is displayed on the screen, the phone is in the
standby mode and ready for use.
Make a call.
Enter Browser menu.
View contacts information.
Calls
Browser
Contacts
Menu Screen
Press the Menu Key to open main menu screen.
Slide left and right to switch between screens or select using the row of dots along the bottom:
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Lock/Unlock Your Phone
1. Lock the phone: Press and release the On/Off Key at the top of the handset to engage the key lock.
2. Unlock the phone: Tap and slide the lock symbol downwards to match the one at the down to unlock.
Notes:
f If a call comes in when the keypad is locked, you can press the Call Key to answer it. When the call is
ended or rejected, the keypad locks automatically.
f When the keypad lock is on, calls might still be possible to the emergency number.
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