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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
Right Soft Key
Perform functions
Perform functions
identified by left
identified by right
display prompt.
display prompt.
Navigation Key
Menu Key
Open a menu when
S
G is in the display.
Scroll through lists, set
volume.
Power/End Key Send/An
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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 Software Copyright Notice The Motorola products described in this manual may include copyrighted Motorola and third party software stored in semiconductor memories or other media. Laws in the United States and other countrie
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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?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Chargi
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Recording a Voice Name For a Phonebook Entry. . . . . . . 56 Dialling a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Assigning a Phone Theme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. Exposure To Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Your phone contains a transmitter and a receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits RF energy. When you communicat
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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. Use of accessories not approved by Motorola may exceed RF
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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. Medical Devices Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 6 inches (15 centimetres) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and
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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. • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Operational Warnings For Vehicles With an Air Bag Do not place a phone in the area
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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. Batteries Batteries can cause property damage and/or bodily injury such as burns if a conductive material such as jewellery, keys, or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The condu
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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 family history of such occurrences, please consult with your doctor before playing video games on your phone or enabling a blinking- lights feature on your phone. (The blinking-light feature is not available on all products.) Parents should moni
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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 IMEI: 350034/40/394721/9 Product 0168 Approval Type: MC2-41H14 Number The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number. You can view your product's Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to Di
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UG.C550.GSM.book Page 12 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Getting Started What’s in the Box? Your digital wireless phone typically comes with a battery and a charger. Other accessory options can customise your phone for maximum performance and portability. 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 at: http://hellomoto.com Optional Features This label identifies an optional ne
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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. Action 1 Remove the battery from its protective clear plastic case, if necessary. 2 Press down on the 3 cover release button 2 at the top of your phone. Release 3 Pull the top
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UG.C550.GSM.book Page 14 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Action 6 Insert the bottom of 7 the back cover. 7 Press the top of the back cover down until it hooks over the cover release button. 6 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). Charging the Battery New batteries are partially charged. Before you can use your phone, you need to install and charge the battery. Some b
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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, remove 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. See “Battery Level Indicator” on page 24. Battery Use Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal object
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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. Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. Changing Your SIM Card Your SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/message memory. It
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UG.C550.GSM.book Page 17 Wednesday, November 12, 2003 11:06 AM Action 4 Slide the SIM card SIM Card Button button forward to eject the old SIM card, if necessary. 5 Lift out the SIM card. 6 Slide the new SIM SIM Card card in the holder with the cut corner on the upper left and the gold plate facing down. 7 Insert the battery with printed arrows and 2 tabs at the top 8 7 of the battery compartment. 8 Push down until the battery inserts at the bottom. 9 Insert the bottom of 10 the
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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. Removing a Cover and Keypad Action 1 Press down on the 2 cover release button 1 at the top of your phone. Release 2 Pull the top of the Button phone’s back cover to remove it. 3 P
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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 2 before attaching the front cover. 2 Slide the top of the phone into the top of the new front cover. 3 Press the bottom of 3 the phone into the front cover until the side tabs snap into place. Side Tabs 4 Insert the bottom of 5 the back cover. 5 Press the top of the back cover down until it
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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. 3 Turn on your phone. Turning Your Phone On Action 1 Press and hold O (End/Power key). End/Power Key 2 If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press OK (+) to unlock your SIM card. Note: If you
