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Battery Indicator, Using A Non-Supported Battery, Installing the Battery - batteries

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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. 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 MANUAL" 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 . 5 Note: When using a non-supported battery the handset can only be used for the duration of the life of the battery and cannot be recharged. Important!: Using a non-supported battery may cause damage to your phone. Use a Samsung supported battery only. Installing the Battery 1. Press down, and slide the battery cover back and lift up to remove it. 1 2

Section	Page
Verizon Wireless SCH-u550	1
Section 1: Getting Started 4	4
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 9	4
Section 3: Call Functions 19	4
Section 4: Menu Navigation 32	4
Section 5: Entering Text 38	4
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts 41	4
Section 7: Messaging 53	4
Section 8: Changing Your Settings 69	5
Section 9: Get It Now 88	5
Section 10: Tools 105	5
Section 11: Mobile Web 112	5
Section 12: Health and Safety Information 115	5
Section 13: Warranty Information 134	6
Section 1: Getting Started	7
Understanding this User Manual	7
Notes and Tips	7
Using the Battery	7
Battery Indicator	8
Using A Non-Supported Battery	8
Installing the Battery	8
Removing the Battery	9
Charging the Battery	10
Turning Your Phone On and Off	11
Turning Your Phone On	11
Turning Your Phone Off	11
Setting Up Voicemail*	11
Listening to Voicemail	11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	12
Features of Your Phone	12
Closed View of Your Phone	12
Features (Closed view)	13
Open View of Your Phone	14
Features	14
Command Keys	15
Left Soft Key	15
Right Soft Key	15
Clear Key	15
End Key	16
Send Key	16
Directional Keys	16
Speakerphone Key	16
Camera/Camcorder Key	16
Touch Keypad Lock	17
Understanding the Display Screen	17
Display icons	17
Bottom Display Icons	19
Dialogue boxes	20
Inserting and Removing the microSD card	20
Section 3: Call Functions	22
Making a Call	22
Answering a Call	22
Answering Call-Waiting Calls	22
Call In-Progress Options	22
Recent Calls	23
Viewing Recent Call History	23
Call History Icons	24
Making Calls Using Call History	24
Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call History	24
Deleting Call History Entries	25
Deleting All Call History Entries	25
Contacts	26
Making Calls Using Contacts	26
Roaming	26
What is Roaming?	26
Roaming Options	26
Voice Commands	27
Voice Commands Settings	27
Voice Commands	28
Call <Name or #>	28
Send <Msg Type>	30
Goto <Menu>	31
Check <Item>	32
Contacts <Name>	33
Play <Playlist name>	33
My Account	34
Help	34
Section 4: Menu Navigation	35
Menu Navigation	35
Return to the Previous Menu	35
Menu Number Accelerators	36
Directional Key Shortcuts	36
Menu Outline	37
Section 5: Entering Text	41
Changing the Text Entry Mode	41
Entering Text Using Word Mode	41
Entering Upper and Lower Case	42
Entering Symbols	42
Entering Numbers	43
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	44
Opening Contacts Menu	44
Contacts Icons	44
Adding a Contact	45
Method 1	45
Method 2	45
Method 3	47
Adding Pauses	47
Contact Groups	47
View Groups	48
Move an Entry to Another Group	48
Create a New Group	49
Send a Text Message to Members of a Group	49
Send a Picture Message to Members of a Group	50
Send a Video Message to Members of a Group	50
Finding a Contacts Entry	51
Editing an Existing Contact Entry	51
Deleting a Contact Entry	52
Speed Dialing	52
1-touch dialing	52
2-touch dialing	52
3-touch dialing	52
Assign a speed dial location	52
My Name Card	53
Finding My Phone Number	54
Emergency Contacts	54
Adding Emergency Contacts	54
Unassign an Emergency Contact	55
Section 7: Messaging	56
Types of Messages	56
Retrieving New Messages	56
Retrieving a Text Message	56
Creating and Sending Text Messages	56
Creating and Sending Picture Messages	58
Creating and Sending Video Messages	59
Receiving Picture Messages	61
Receiving Video Messages	62
Message Folders	63
Inbox	63
Sent	65
Drafts	66
Erase Options	69
Changing Message Settings	69
Voicemail	70
Receive Voicemail Messages	70
Mobile IM	70
Email	71
Chat	71
Section 8: Changing Your Settings	72
My Account	72
Tools	72
Bluetooth Menu	72
About Bluetooth	72
Bluetooth Service Profiles	72
Turning Bluetooth On or Off	73
Search	73
Bluetooth Settings	74
Transferring vCalendar events via Bluetooth	74
Sounds Settings	75
Call Sounds	75
Alert Sounds	75
Keypad Sounds	76
Keypad Volume	76
Service Alerts	76
Power On/Off	76
Display Settings	77
Banner	77
Backlight	78
Front Contrast	78
Wallpaper	78
Display Themes	79
Main Menu	79
Dial Fonts	80
Clock Format	80
Phone Settings	81
Standalone Mode	81
Set Shortcuts	81
Voice Commands	82
Language	82
Location	82
Security	82
System Select	86
NAM Select	86
Quick Search	86
Call Settings	87
Answer Options	87
Auto Retry	87
TTY	88
One Touch Dial	88
Voice Privacy	88
Data Settings	89
DTMF Tones	89
Memory	89
Phone Info	90
Section 9: Get It Now	91
Get It Now	91
Music & Tones	92
V CAST Music	92
Get New Ringtones	93
My Ringtones	94
My Music	94
My Sounds	97
Sync Music	97
Picture & Video	98
V CAST Video	98
Get New Pictures	99
My Pictures	100
Manage My Pics	100
My Videos	101
Manage My Videos	102
Take Pictures	103
Record Video	104
Online Album	105
Games	106
News & Info	106
Tools on the Go	107
Extras	107
Section 10: Tools	108
Voice Commands	108
Calculator	108
Normal	108
Tip	109
Converter	109
Calendar	110
Add a new event	110
View an event	111
Alarm Clock	111
Set An Alarm	111
Disable an alarm before it sounds	112
Snooze	113
Stop Watch	113
World Clock	113
Notepad	113
Review, Edit, and Erase Notes	114
Section 11: Mobile Web	115
Mobile Web	115
Launching Mobile Web	115
Exit Mobile Web	115
Navigate the Web	115
Mobile Web Soft Keys	116
How Mobile Web keys work	116
Links	117
Place a Call While Using Mobile Web	117
Section 12: Health and Safety Information	118
Health and Safety Information	118
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	118
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	119
UL Certified Travel Adapter	119
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	120
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	120
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	120
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	120
What are the results of the research done already?	121
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	122
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	122
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	123
What about children using wireless phones?	123
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	124
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	124
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	124
Road Safety	125
Responsible Listening	127
Operating Environment	128
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	129
Implantable Medical Devices	129
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	129
Other Medical Devices	131
Vehicles	131
Posted Facilities	131
Potentially Explosive Environments	131
Emergency Calls	131
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	132
FCC Notice and Cautions	132
FCC Notice	132
Cautions	132
Other Important Safety Information	133
Product Performance	133
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	133
Understanding the Power Save Feature	133
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	133
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	133
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	134
Battery Standby and Talk Time	134
Battery Precautions	134
Care and Maintenance	136
Section 13: Warranty Information	137
Standard Limited Warranty	137
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	140
Index	141
Numerics	141
A	141
B	141
C	141
D	141
E	142
F	142
G	142
H	142
I	142
L	143
M	143
N	143
O	143
P	143
R	144
S	144
T	144
U	145
V	145