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Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your SCH-U450 phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together. Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 135. 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 107. Notes and Tips Throughout this guide there is text that is 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. Text Conventions This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following terms and icon appear in place of repeatedly-used procedural steps: highlight UsetheNavigationkey( )tomoveahighlighting effect onto a menu item or screen item of interest. select After "highlighting" a menu item or screen item, press the OK key ( ) to launch, access, or save a highlighted menu item or screen field of interest. ➔ Used in place of "select" in long "drill down" procedure steps. Example: "...Settings ➔ Call Settings ➔ Call Answer..." Installing the Battery Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. Important!: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. Getting Started 4

Section	Page
SCH-U450 Series	1
Table of Contents	4
Section 1: Getting Started 4	4
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 9	4
Section 3: Call Functions 18	4
Section 4: Menu Navigation 29	4
Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts 31	4
Section 6: Entering Text 42	4
Section 7: Messaging 45	4
Section 8: Alltel Shop 56	5
Section 9: Alltel Web 57	5
Section 10: Camera 59	5
Section 11: Music Player 65	5
Section 12: Multimedia 69	5
Section 13: Tools 75	5
Section 14: Changing Your Settings 91	5
Section 15: Phone Info 106	6
Section 16: Health and Safety Information 107	6
Section 17: Warranty Information 127	6
Section 1: Getting Started	7
Understanding this User Manual	7
Notes and Tips	7
Text Conventions	7
Installing the Battery	7
Remove the Battery	8
Charging the Battery	8
Use the Travel Adapter	8
Low Battery Indicator	9
Activating Your Phone	9
Turn Your Phone On	9
Turn Your Phone Off	10
Setting Up Your Voicemail	10
Listen to Voicemail	10
Memory Card (Optional)	10
Install a Memory Card	10
Remove a Memory Card	11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	12
Features of Your Phone	12
Closed View of Your Phone	12
Features	12
Open View (Front) of Your Phone	14
Features	14
Closed Rear View of Your Phone	15
Command Keys	15
Soft Keys	15
Left Soft Key	15
Right Soft Key	15
OK Key	15
Clear Key	16
End Key	16
Send Key	16
Navigation Key	16
Camera Key	16
Understanding the Display Screen	17
Display Screen Icons	17
Dialogue Boxes	17
Backlights	18
Your Phone’s Modes	18
Call Answer Mode	18
Input mode	18
Lock Mode	18
Standby Mode	18
Place Calls in Standby Mode	19
Receive Messages in Standby Mode	19
Talk Mode	19
Speakerphone Mode	19
Enter/Exit Silent Mode	19
To enter Silent Mode:	19
To exit Silent Mode:	19
Vibrate Mode	19
Adjust the Master Volume	20
Camera Mode	20
Section 3: Call Functions	21
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing	21
Dialing Emergency Numbers	21
Manual Pause Calling	21
Making a Call — Speed Dialing	22
One-Touch Dialing	22
Two-Touch Dialing	22
Three-Touch Dialing	22
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	23
Making a Call — Quick Search Dialing	23
Quick Search Dialing a Contact	23
Making a Call — Voice Dialing	23
Using Voice Dial	23
Voice Dialing Tips:	23
Dialing a Name	23
Dialing a Number	24
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	25
Answering a Call	25
Answering an Incoming Call	25
In-Call Options Menu	25
Ignoring a Call	26
Adjusting the Call Volume	26
Calls Log	26
Review the Calls Log	26
Outgoing Calls	26
Incoming Calls	27
Missed Calls	28
All Calls	29
Call Timer	29
Data Counter	30
Roaming	31
What is Roaming?	31
How Roaming Works	31
Section 4: Menu Navigation	32
Menu Navigation	32
Return to the Previous Menu	32
Menu Shortcuts	32
Navigation Key Shortcuts	32
QWERTY Keypad Shortcuts	33
Section 5: Understanding Your Contacts	34
Your Contacts List	34
Open Your Contacts List	34
Adding a New Contacts Entry	34
Using the Contacts Add Option	34
Saving a Number from a Call	35
Storing Number from a Calls Log	36
Finding a Contacts Entry	37
Voice Method	37
Keypad Methods	37
Find by Name	37
Quick Search	38
Search by Number	38
After You Find the Desired Contact	39
Editing an Existing Contact Entry	39
Adding Pauses to Contacts Numbers	39
Store Pauses in a New Contacts Entry	40
Add Pauses to an Existing Contacts Entry	40
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers	41
Add a Number or Email Address to an Existing Entry	42
Edit an Existing Email Address	42
Speed Dial Numbers	42
Renaming a Contacts Group	43
Deleting a Contacts Entry	43
Sending a Contacts Entry	43
Memory Info	44
Section 6: Entering Text	45
Built-in QWERTY Keypad	45
Changing the Text Entry Mode	45
Using T9® Mode	46
Using Abc Mode	47
Entering Numbers	47
Entering Symbols	47
Section 7: Messaging	48
Creating and Sending New Messages	48
Creating and Sending a Text Message	48
Creating and Sending a Picture Message	49
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode	50
Message Send Options	51
Receiving New Messages	52
Receive Messages While in a Call	52
Voicemail	53
Voice Mail Setup	53
Checking your Voicemail	53
Message Folders	53
Inbox	53
Messages and Lock Mode	54
Outbox	54
Drafts Folder	55
Voicemail	56
Email	57
Erasing Messages	57
Message Settings	57
General Message Settings	57
Text Message Settings	58
Picture Message Settings	58
Section 8: Alltel Shop	59
Finding Applications	59
Section 9: Alltel Web	60
Alltel Web	60
Stored Web Content	60
Launching Alltel Web	60
Exit Alltel Web	60
Using Alltel Web	60
Alltel Web Soft Keys	61
Using Links	61
How Alltel Web Keys Work	61
Section 10: Camera	62
Taking Pictures	62
Taking Snap Shots (Single Pictures)	62
Camera Screen Layout	62
Camera Screen Soft Keys	63
Picture Options	63
Camera Options	63
Shot Type	63
Resolution	64
Night Shot	64
Self Timer	64
Quality	64
White Balance	65
Color Effect	65
Settings	66
Memory	66
Auto Save	66
Metering	66
Icon Display	66
Shutter Sound	67
AlltelMyPics Reminder	67
Reset Settings	67
Brightness	67
Section 11: Music Player	68
Using Your Music Player	68
Launching the Music Player	68
Using the Music Library	69
Music Player Controls	70
Loading Music Files	70
Using an Optional Card Reader	70
Using an Optional Data Cable	71
Playlists	71
Adding a New Playlist	71
Playing a Playlist	71
Section 12: Multimedia	72
Accessing Multimedia	72
My Images	72
My Ringtones	73
My Sounds	74
Voice Memo	75
Record a Voice Memo	75
Review Voice Memos	75
Erase One Voice Memo	75
Erase All Voice Memos at One Time	75
Shuffle	76
Image Shuffle	76
Melody Shuffle	76
Section 13: Tools	78
Accessing Your Phone’s Tools	78
Voice Service	78
Voice Commands	78
Voice Command Tips:	79
Voice Settings	79
Choice Lists	79
Sensitivity	79
Digit Dialing	80
Sound	81
Voice Launch	81
About	81
Bluetooth	82
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	82
Registered List	82
Add New Device	82
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device	83
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device	83
Managing Your Registered List	83
Bluetooth Settings	84
Enable/Disable	84
Discovery Mode	84
Device Name	84
Supported Profiles	84
Device Info	84
Calendar	84
Navigating the Calendar	84
Add a New Event	84
View/Change an Event	85
Memo Pad	86
Create a Memo	86
Review, Edit, and Erase Memos	86
Alarm Clock	87
Set an Alarm	87
When an Alarm Sounds	88
Turn Off an Alarm	88
World Time	88
Changing Time Zones	88
Calculator	89
Stop Watch	90
Converter	90
Using Converters	90
Currency — Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates	91
Currency — Adding Exchange Rates	91
Currency — Erasing Exchange Rates	92
Tip Calculator	92
Section 14: Changing Your Settings	94
Settings Menu	94
Location	94
Display Settings	94
Wallpaper	94
Clock	95
Banner	95
Backlight	95
Sounds Settings	96
Master Volume	96
Ringer Type	96
Alerts	97
Key Tone	97
Vibrating Alert	97
Call Settings	98
Call Answer	98
Call Alert	98
Auto Answer	98
Auto Retry	98
TTY Mode	99
Voice Privacy	99
Data Settings	99
Hearing Aid Mode	100
Phone Settings	100
Airplane Mode	100
Shortcut Key	100
Language	101
Security	101
Lock Phone	101
Change Lock	101
Emergency #	102
Reset Phone	102
Erase All Entries	103
Restrictions	103
NAM Selection	103
System Select	103
Set Time	104
Quick Search	104
Searching for a Contact	104
PC Connection	105
Auto Key Lock	105
Memory Info	105
Save Options	105
Phone Memory	106
Memory Usage	106
Freeing Memory	106
Card Memory	107
Memory Usage	107
Freeing Memory	107
Formatting a Memory Card	108
Section 15: Phone Info	109
Phone Number	109
Icon Glossary	109
Version	109
Section 16: Health and Safety Information	110
Health and Safety Information	110
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	110
Certification Information (SAR)	110
Warning Regarding Display	111
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	111
UL Certified Travel Adapter	111
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	112
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	112
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	112
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	112
What are the results of the research done already?	113
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	114
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	114
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	115
What about children using wireless phones?	116
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	116
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	117
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	117
Road Safety	118
Responsible Listening	119
Operating Environment	121
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	121
Implantable Medical Devices	121
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	122
Other Medical Devices	123
Vehicles	123
Posted Facilities	123
Potentially Explosive Environments	124
Emergency Calls	124
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	125
FCC Notice and Cautions	125
FCC Notice	125
Cautions	125
Other Important Safety Information	125
Product Performance	126
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	126
Understanding the Power Save Feature	126
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	126
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	126
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	127
Battery Standby and Talk Time	127
Battery Precautions	127
Care and Maintenance	128
Section 17: Warranty Information	130
Standard Limited Warranty	130
End User License Agreement for Software	133
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	136
Index	138
A	138
B	138
C	138
D	139
E	139
F	139
G	139
H	139
I	139
K	139
L	139
M	139
N	140
O	140
P	140
Q	140
R	140
S	140
T	141
U	141
V	142