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Motorola C550 User Manual

Motorola C550 User Manual

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UG.C550.GSM.book Page 1 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM
Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications!
We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C550 GSM
wireless phone.
Internal Antenna
Left Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by left
display prompt.
Menu Key
Open a menu when
is in the display.
G
Power/End Key
Press & hold to turn
phone
on & off.
Press & release to
end phone calls, exit
menu system.
Microphone
Headset
Connector
Earpiece
Right Soft Key
Perform functions
identified by right
display prompt.
Navigation Key
S
Scroll through lists, set
volume.
Send/Answer Key
Make & answer calls;
press in idle to list
recently dialled calls.
USB Connector
Insert data cable.
Power Connector
Insert charger.
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  • Page 1 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 1 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Welcome Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C550 GSM wireless phone. Earpiece Internal Antenna Left Soft Key Perform functions identified by left display prompt.
  • Page 2 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 2 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM www.hellomoto.com MOTOROLA and the Stylised M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2003...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 3 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Contents Safety and General Information ..... . 5 Getting Started........12 What’s in the Box?.
  • Page 4 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 4 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Reading, Locking, or Deleting a Text Message ..48 Using Chat........50 Creating a Phonebook Entry .

  • Page 5: Safety And General Information

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 5 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Safety and General Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR PHONE. The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user guides published prior to December 1, 2002.

  • Page 6: Approved Accessories

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 6 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Phone Operation When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone as you would a wireline telephone. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with RF energy exposure guidelines, if you wear a phone on your body when transmitting, always place the phone in a Motorola-supplied or approved clip, holder, holster, case, or body harness for this phone, if available.
  • Page 7 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 7 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy. Aircraft When instructed to do so, turn off your phone when on board an aircraft. Any use of a phone must be in accordance with applicable regulations per airline crew instructions.

  • Page 8: Use While Driving

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 8 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Use While Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the area where you drive. Always obey them. When using your phone while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving and to the road.
  • Page 9 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 9 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Blasting Caps and Areas To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn OFF your phone when you are near electrical blasting caps, in a blasting area, or in areas posted “Turn off electronic devices.” Obey all signs and instructions.

  • Page 10: Repetitive Motion Injuries

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 10 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM or playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blackout. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts, or if you have a...
  • Page 11 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 11 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM European Union Directives Conformance Statement Hereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with • The essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC • All other relevant EU Directives...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    About This Guide This user guide describes how to use your Motorola wireless phone. To obtain another copy of this user guide, see the Motorola Website http://hellomoto.com Optional Features This label identifies an optional network, SIM card, or subscription-dependent feature that may not be offered by all service providers in all geographical areas.

  • Page 13: Installing The Battery

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 13 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Installing the Battery You must install and charge the battery to use your phone. Your phone is designed to be used only with Motorola Original batteries and accessories. We recommend that you store batteries in their protective cases when not in use.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 14 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Action 6 Insert the bottom of the back cover. 7 Press the top of the back cover down until it hooks over the cover release button. Note: The first time you turn your phone on after installing or replacing the battery, your phone prompts you to enter the time and date (see page 92).

  • Page 15: Battery Use

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 15 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Action 2 Plug the other end of the travel charger into the appropriate electrical outlet. 3 When your phone indicates Charge Complete the travel charger. When you charge the battery, the battery level indicator in the upper right corner of the display shows how much of the charging process is complete.

  • Page 16: Changing Your Sim Card

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 16 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM The rechargeable batteries that power this product must be disposed of properly and may need to be recycled. Refer to your battery’s label for battery type. Contact your local recycling centre for proper disposal methods.
  • Page 17 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 17 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Action 4 Slide the SIM card SIM Card button forward to eject the old SIM card, if necessary. 5 Lift out the SIM card. 6 Slide the new SIM SIM Card...

  • Page 18: Changing Your Phone's Cover

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 18 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Changing Your Phone’s Cover Always use Motorola Original™ covers. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Motorola accessories. Your phone uses a convertible cover and keypad that you can replace to change its appearance.
  • Page 19 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 19 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Installing a Cover and Keypad Always use the keypad that matches the new cover. Action 1 If your phone has an end cap, install it before attaching the front cover. 2 Slide the top of the phone into the top of the new front cover.

  • Page 20: Resetting Your Phone

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 20 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Resetting Your Phone If your phone freezes on a display, error message, or power up, reset it by removing and re-installing the battery: Action 1 Turn off your phone 2 Remove and re-install your battery as described on page 13.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 21 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Adjusting the Volume You can adjust your phone’s earpiece and ring tone volume by pressing right and left on the When You Can Adjust you are in a call earpiece speaker volume...

  • Page 22: Answering A Call

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 22 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Answering a Call When you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message. Press answer the call ANSWER hang up when the call is done (end key) Note: If the phone is locked, you must unlock it to answer the call.

  • Page 23: Learning To Use Your Phone

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 23 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Learning to Use Your Phone See page 1 for a basic phone diagram. Using the Display The idle display (shown below) is the standard display when you are not on a call or using the menu.
  • Page 24 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 24 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM The following status indicators can display: ➌ GPRS ➍ In Use ➋ Signal Strength 5 | U ; ÜÄ 9 12:00 ➊ Alert Style PH.BOOK ➊ Alert Style Indicator Shows the currently selected alert style.
  • Page 25 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 25 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM ➌ GPRS Indicator Indicates that your phone is using a high-speed GPRS network connection ( allows faster data transfer speeds. The indicator does not mean that you are in a call; only that you are registered on the network with a GPRS connection.

  • Page 26: Using The 4-Way Navigation Key

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 26 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Any time you enter text, an icon here indicates the entry method: (å), (á), , or Symbol Numeric Primary Secondary Primary Secondary Tap, no capital letters ï õ Tap, next letter capital ó...

  • Page 27: Using Menus

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 27 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Using Menus From the idle display, press to display the main menu. Left Soft Key Perform functions identified by left display prompt. Menu Key Enter menu system or open a sub-menu.

  • Page 28: Selecting A Feature Option

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 28 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM keys to perform the functions in the bottom left and right corners of the display. Selecting a Feature Option Some features require you to select an item from a list: Press...

  • Page 29: Entering Text

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 29 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Entering Text Some features require you to enter information. Entry Details Press Name:_____________ scroll down to No.:_______________ additional items. CANCEL CANCEL Press ) to exit without making changes. DONE ) displays when you enter or edit information.
  • Page 30 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 30 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Using the Tap Method This is the standard method for entering text on your phone. Press 1 A number key select a letter, number, or (one or more symbol shown in the chart on times) page 31.

  • Page 31: Character Chart

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 31 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM When you enter 3 or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter Ü Msg: This is a prog DELETE If you want a different word, such as number keys to enter the remaining characters.
  • Page 32 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 32 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Note: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone. If you use the Tap English through only display the basic characters. In an email address or URL editor, shows the common characters for that editor first.

  • Page 33: Entering Words

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 33 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM 7764 For example, if you press combinations that match your key presses display : Ü Prog Prog Proh Spoi Proi DELETE SELECT DELETE Press Press ) to highlighted word. clear the last letter entered.
  • Page 34 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 34 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Press enter the highlighted combination when it spells a word A space displays after the word. If you enter a word your phone does not recognise, your phone stores it to use as one of your word options.
  • Page 35 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 35 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Symbol Chart Use this chart as a guide for entering symbols in symbol method. . ? ! , @ _ & ~ : ; " - ( ) ' ¿ ¡ % £ $ ¥ ¢ £...

  • Page 36: Choosing A Text Entry Method

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 36 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Deleting Letters and Words Place the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, and then: Do This delete one letter at a time Press DELETE delete the entire message...

  • Page 37: Locking And Unlocking Your Phone

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 37 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Setting Up a Text Entry Method To set the primary or secondary text entry methods, press > > from any text entry screen. Select Entry Method Entry Setup , and choose:...

  • Page 38: Locking Your Phone Manually

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 38 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Locking Your Phone Manually Find the Feature > Settings > Phone Lock Press 1 keypad keys enter your 4-digit unlock code lock the phone Unlocking Your Phone At the prompt: Enter Unlock Code...

  • Page 39: Changing A Code Or Password

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 39 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Press set the phone to lock automatically Changing a Code or Password Your 4-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234, and the 6-digit security code is originally set to 000000. Your service provider may reset these numbers before you receive your phone.

  • Page 40: Locking And Unlocking The Keypad

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 40 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Locking and Unlocking the Keypad You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental key presses (for example, when carrying your phone in a purse or pocket). Press lock or unlock the keypad Note: Incoming calls and messages unlock the keypad.

  • Page 41: Highlight Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 41 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Highlight Features You can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! This chapter describes some of your phone’s highlight features. Taking a Picture You can take pictures to view and send as Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) picture messages.

  • Page 42: Viewing A Picture

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 42 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Press store the picture (see step 3) STORE delete the picture and return to DISCARD the current camera image scroll to Store Only Set As Screen Saver select the option SELECT...
  • Page 43 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 43 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM To download pictures or animations, see page 60. Your phone may also include predefined images. You cannot rename, delete, or view details about predefined images. Find the Feature > Press scroll to the picture or animation...

  • Page 44: Sending A Text Message, Picture, Or Sound

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 44 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Option Description Open a text message with the Send picture attached (see page 44). Check the space available for Free Space more pictures and animations Sending a Text Message, Picture, or Sound Note: Your message inbox must be set up before you can send and receive messages.
  • Page 45 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 45 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Press 3 keypad keys complete the message contents (see the table after this procedure) store the contents 5 keypad keys enter the recipient’s number store the number finish the message DONE...
  • Page 46 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 46 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Item Description one or more phone numbers or email addresses where you want to send the message You can press select one or more phone numbers or email addresses from the phonebook...

  • Page 47: Receiving A Text Message

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 47 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Receiving a Text Message Note: Your message inbox must be set up before you can send and receive messages. When your inbox is full, you must delete old messages before you can open new ones.

  • Page 48: Reading, Locking, Or Deleting A Text Message

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 48 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Reading, Locking, or Deleting a Text Message Messages in the inbox are sorted from newest to oldest. The following indicators show message status: j read iunread nunread with attachment lread with attachment...
  • Page 49 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 49 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM While reading a message, press Option Description Delete the message. Delete Call the number in the message Call Back header or embedded in the message. Launch the micro-browser and go Go To to a Web address (URL) embedded in the message.

  • Page 50: Using Chat

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 50 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Using Chat You can exchange text messages in real time with another wireless phone user in a chat session. The messages you send display immediately on your chat partner’s phone. Starting a Chat Session Find the Feature >...
  • Page 51 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 51 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Press send the chat message DONE Your phone displays the chat log. A < displays next to your message until the message is sent. When your chat partner replies, the reply displays below your text.
  • Page 52 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 52 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Using the Chat Log The chat log displays the messages exchanged in a chat session. Chat name Carlo>What time Press does it start? scroll and see Katy>10 AM < more text.

  • Page 53: Responding To Chat

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 53 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Option Description Create a new chat message. Send Message Responding to Chat When you receive a chat message, your phone displays chat name, and sounds an alert. Press accept the chat session...

  • Page 54: Creating A Phonebook Entry

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 54 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Your chat partner is not notified when you end a chat session. If your partner sends more chat text, your phone treats it as an incoming text message, with your chat partner’s chat name at the beginning of the message.
  • Page 55 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 55 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Entry Details Description the phone number or email Email address the type of phone number (only Type (for phone numbers for phone numbers not stored on stored to the phone) the SIM)

  • Page 56: Recording A Voice Name For A Phonebook Entry

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 56 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Completing a Phonebook Entry When you are finished entering information for a phonebook entry: Press store the entry and return to the DONE phonebook list Recording a Voice Name For a Phonebook Entry A voice name lets you call the phonebook entry using voice dial.

  • Page 57: Dialling A Phonebook Entry

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 57 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Press confirm the voice name ) and RECORD release, then repeat the name store the voice name 8 Press DONE Dialling a Phonebook Entry Use one of the following procedures to call a number (or send a text message to an email address) stored in your phonebook.

  • Page 58: Assigning A Phone Theme

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 58 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Assigning a Phone Theme You can choose a single theme to set your wallpaper, screen saver, alert style, and other settings. To download a theme, see page 60. When you receive the theme,...

  • Page 59: Using The Micro-Browser

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 59 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Using the Micro-Browser The micro-browser lets you access Web pages and Web-based applications on your phone. Contact your service provider to set up access, if necessary. Note: Your phone may use a high-speed GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) network connection.
  • Page 60 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 60 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Interacting With Web Pages Press scroll through a page up or down go back to the previous page or left or right forward to the next one open the Browser Menu...
  • Page 61 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 61 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Notes: • Call charges apply during download sessions. • When your phone runs out of memory for downloaded files, new files overwrite the old ones. Downloaded files share your phone’s memory, so you can make room for a picture, for example, by deleting ring tones.
  • Page 62 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 62 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Setting Description secondary WAP port number Port 2 secondary domain name Domain 2 secondary WAP or HTTP security Service Type 2 primary domain name service (DNS) DNS 1 IP address secondary domain name service...

  • Page 63: Java Applications

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 63 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Setting Description GPRS access point name (the name GPRS APN of the WAP service provider) user name for GPRS APN connection User Name password for GPRS APN connection Password Java Applications You can install and run Java applications on your phone.
  • Page 64 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 64 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Problem Resolution The same version of this Application Already Exists application is already installed. If an older version is installed, the message Different Version Exists displays, and you can update the application.
  • Page 65 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 65 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Analyse or Delete a Java Application Find the Feature > Press scroll to the application open the application manager menu scroll to a menu option select the option to perform SELECT...
  • Page 66 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 66 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM has already entered this address for you. Contact your service provider to obtain the DNS IP address, if necessary. Find the Feature > Java Settings Press 1 keypad keys enter the DNS IP address...
  • Page 67 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 67 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM View Java Version and Available Memory To view Java version information, or the amount of phone memory available for Java applications: Find the Feature > > Press scroll through information as...

  • Page 68: Playing Games

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 68 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Playing Games Your phone comes with games preloaded and you have the opportunity to purchase and download additional games. If you get an incoming call, message, alarm, or alert while playing a game, the game pauses.

  • Page 69: Editing Sound With Motomixer

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 69 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Editing Sound with MotoMixer The MotoMixer lets you edit and save special MIDI-based sound files called Base Tracks on your phone. These sound files are made up of 4 instruments such as piano, bass, drums, and guitar.
  • Page 70 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 70 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Press 11 keypad keys edit the instruments (see following section) The track plays to the end and stops. To edit your mix, press ) again. close the base track editor BACK...
  • Page 71 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 71 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Effect Turn on/off second instrument ( Add effect to second instrument Set variant for second instrument Turn on/off third instrument ( Add effect to third instrument Set variant for third instrument...
  • Page 72 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 72 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Use, Edit, or Delete a Mix File To edit or delete a mix file, or set a mix file as a ring tone: Find the Feature > Press scroll to the file you want...

  • Page 73: Setting Up Your Phone

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 73 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Setting Up Your Phone Storing Your Name and Phone Number To store or edit your name and phone number information on your SIM card: Find the Feature > > If you do not know your phone number, contact your service provider.

  • Page 74: Setting Answer Options

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 74 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM To set an alert style: Find the Feature > Alert Styles Press scroll to the style select the style SELECT Tip: You can choose a single theme to set your wallpaper, screen saver, alert style, and other settings.

  • Page 75: Setting A Wallpaper Image

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 75 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Setting a Wallpaper Image You can set a picture or an animation as a wallpaper (background) image in your phone’s idle display. Note: When you set an animation as a wallpaper image, only the first frame of the animation displays.

  • Page 76: Setting Display Colour

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 76 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Setting Description Select how long your phone must be idle Delay before the screen saver picture displays. Tip: You can choose a single theme to set your wallpaper, screen saver, alert style, and other settings. From idle, press >...

  • Page 77: Zooming In Or Out

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 77 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Zooming In or Out Press and release , then press and hold the display. Zoom in to increase text size, zoom out to display more information. You can also zoom in or out from the menu.

  • Page 78: Calling Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 78 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Calling Features For basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 21. Redialling a Number From the idle display: Press view the dialled calls list scroll to the entry you want...

  • Page 79: Using Voicemail

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 79 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Using Voicemail You can listen to your voicemail messages by calling your network voicemail phone number. Voicemail messages are stored on the network—not on your phone. Storing Your Voicemail Number Storing your voicemail number in your phone makes it easy for you to listen to new voicemail messages.

  • Page 80: Receiving A New Voicemail Message

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 80 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Receiving a New Voicemail Message When you receive a voicemail message, your phone displays f (voice message waiting) and New VoiceMail indicate when you have messages, whether they are new or not.

  • Page 81: Phone Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 81 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Phone Features Main Menu This is the standard main menu layout. Menu organisation and feature names may vary on your phone. Not all features may be available for all users. More...

  • Page 82: Settings Menu

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 82 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Settings Menu • Call Divert * • Voice Calls • Fax Calls • Data Calls • Cancel All • Divert Status • Phone Status • My Tel. Numbers • Credit Info/Available * •...

  • Page 83: Feature Quick Reference

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 83 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Feature Quick Reference You can do more with your phone than make and receive phone calls! For example, you can: • store frequently called numbers in the phonebook for easy dialling •...
  • Page 84 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 84 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Feature Description Caller ID Calling line identification (caller ID) displays the phone number for incoming calls. To hide your phone number before you make a call or send a message: >...
  • Page 85 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 85 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Feature Description Attach a While entering a phone number, press Number > Attach Number from the phonebook or recent calls list. Speed Dial Call a phonebook entry by pressing its plus Speed Dial No.

  • Page 86: Message Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 86 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Message Features Feature Description Send Send a text message: Message > > Messages Create Message To enter text, see page 29. Insert While composing a message: Pictures and > Insert Sounds...

  • Page 87: Phonebook Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 87 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Phonebook Features Feature Description Create Entry Create a new phonebook entry: > Phonebook > > Phone Number Dial Number Call a number in the phonebook: > > entry to call Phonebook...

  • Page 88: Personalising Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 88 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Feature Description Phonebook You can put phonebook entries into Categories categories. When you get a call or message from someone in a category, your phone uses the category’s special ring. To set up a category, press >...

  • Page 89: Menu Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 89 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Feature Description Themes Apply the wallpaper, screen saver, alert style, and other settings in a theme: > Media Centre Main Menu Reorder your phone’s main menu: > > Settings Other Settings >...

  • Page 90: Dialling Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 90 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Dialling Features Feature Description Fixed Dial Turn fixed dialling on or off: > > Settings Security > Fixed Dial Use the fixed dial list: > Fixed Dial Service Dial Dial service phone numbers: >...

  • Page 91: Call Monitoring Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 91 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Call Monitoring Features Network connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider's network to the moment you end the call by pressing the end key. This time includes busy signals and ringing.

  • Page 92: Network Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 92 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Data and Fax Call Features Feature Description Send Data or Connect your phone to the device, then place the call through the device application Talk Then Connect your phone to the device, enter the number, press >...
  • Page 93 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 93 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Feature Description Respond to View event when reminder displays: Event VIEW Reminder Dismiss event reminder: EXIT Set Alarm You can set alarms to make your phone Clock ring. > > Alarm Clock Alarms do not display in the datebook and do not ring if your phone is off.

  • Page 94: Security Features

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 94 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Security Features Feature Description SIM PIN Lock or unlock the SIM card: > > Settings Security Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row, your SIM card is...
  • Page 95 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 95 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Feature Description Java When Java applications try to make Permissions network connections, call phone numbers, or send text messages, your phone prompts you for approval. To automatically approve connections, calls, or messages: >...

  • Page 96: Specific Absorption Rate Data

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 96 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Specific Absorption Rate Data This model phone meets international standards for exposure to radio waves Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy.
  • Page 97 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 97 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the governmental requirements for safe exposure. Please note that modifications to this product model could cause differences in the SAR value for later products;...

  • Page 98: Warranty Information

    [1] year from date of purchase of the Product(s) (Warranty Term). You must inform Motorola of the lack of conformity to the applicable specifications of any of the Products within a period of two (2)

  • Page 99: How To Get Warranty Service

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 99 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM In no event shall Motorola be liable for damages nor loss of data in excess of the purchase price nor for any incidental special or consequential damages* arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, to the full extent such may be disclaimed by law.
  • Page 100 Motorola. Motorola does not warrant the installation, maintenance or service of the products, accessories, batteries or parts. Motorola will not be responsible in any way for problems or damage caused by any ancillary equipment not furnished by Motorola which is attached to or used in connection with the Products, or for operation of Motorola equipment with any ancillary equipment and all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty.
  • Page 101 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 101 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM What is not covered by the warranty This warranty is not valid if the defects are due to damage, misuse, tampering, neglect or lack of care and in case of alterations or repair carried out by unauthorised persons.
  • Page 102 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 102 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Note: The talk-time, stand-by time and total life cycle of a Motorola rechargeable battery for your Personal Communicator will depend on usage conditions and network configurations. As a consumable product, the specifications indicate that you should be able to...

  • Page 103: Index

    UG.C550.GSM.book Page 103 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Index accessories connector ports 1 optional 12 standard 12 alarm clock 93 alert creating 69, 88 defined 73 indicators 24, 73 personalising 88 setting 73, 74 volume 88 animation 60 inserting in message 86...
  • Page 104 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 104 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM prefix digits, inserting 85 datebook 92 received calls list 84 default passwords 39 receiving 22 dialled calls list 84 terminating 84 dialling timers 91 transferring 85 unanswered call 84 call waiting 85...
  • Page 105 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 105 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM end key 1, 27 functions 22 ending a call 21, 22 message 38, 39 Enter Unlock Code fax call receive 92 send 92 fixed dial 90 storing an entry 54, 56...
  • Page 106 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 106 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM menu 1, 22, 27 navigation 1, 26 right soft key 1, 27, 89 send 1, 21, 22 volume control 21 menu indicator keypad answering calls 74 volume, adjusting 88 menu key 22, 27...
  • Page 107 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 107 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM picture 60 sound 60 starting 59 using 94 Web sessions 94 microphone 1 MMS, defined 41 MotoMixer 69 mute call 83 my phone number 22 my telephone number 22 my tones 88...
  • Page 108 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 108 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM viewing your own 22 phonebook receipts, text message 46 categories 88 received calls list 84 dialling a number 57, 87 receiving a call 22 1-touch dial 85 recent calls 84 prefix digits, inserting 85...
  • Page 109 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 109 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM shortcuts creating 89 signal strength indicator defined 24 illustration 24 silent alert indicator 24, 73 message 20, 94 SIM Blocked SIM card defined 16 locking 94 precautions 16 message 20, 94...
  • Page 110 UG.C550.GSM.book Page 110 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM transmit indicator defined 25 wait, storing in a number 87 travel charger, using 14 wallpaper 43, 75 Web pages 59, 60, 94 Web sessions 94 unlock application 94 unlock code 37, 39...

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