Welcome - 1WelcomeWelcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications! We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola C550 GSM wireless
10 - Safety and General Informationor playing video games. These seizures or blackouts may occur even if a person never had a previous seizure or blac
100 - Warranty InformationConditionsThis warranty will not apply if the type or serial numbers on the Product has been altered, deleted, duplicated, r
Warranty Information - 101What is not covered by the warrantyThis warranty is not valid if the defects are due to damage, misuse, tampering, neglect o
102 - Warranty InformationNote: The talk-time, stand-by time and total life cycle of a Motorola rechargeable battery for your Personal Communicator wi
Index - 103IndexAaccessoriesconnector ports 1optional 12standard 12alarm clock 93alertcreating 69, 88defined 73indicators 24, 73personalising
104 - Indexprefix digits, inserting 85received calls list 84receiving 22terminating 84timers 91transferring 85unanswered call 84call waiting 8
Index - 105end key 1, 27functions 22ending a call 21, 22Enter Unlock Code message 38, 39Ffax callreceive 92send 92fixed dial 90storing an entry
106 - Indexmenu 1, 22, 27navigation 1, 26right soft key 1, 27, 89send 1, 21, 22volume control 21keypadanswering calls 74volume, adjusting 88Lla
Index - 107picture 60sound 60starting 59using 94Web sessions 94microphone 1MMS, defined 41MotoMixer 69mute call 83my phone number 22my telep
108 - Indexviewing your own 22phonebookcategories 88dialling a number 57, 871-touch dial 85prefix digits, inserting 85speed dial number 55, 85sp
Index - 109shortcutscreating 89signal strength indicatordefined 24illustration 24silent alert indicator 24, 73SIM Blocked message 20, 94SIM cardd
Safety and General Information - 11European Union Directives Conformance StatementHereby, Motorola declares that this product is in compliance with• T
110 - Indextransmit indicatordefined 25travel charger, using 14Uunlockapplication 94unlock code 37, 39Vvibrate alertindicator 24, 73setting 73,
12 - Getting StartedGetting StartedWhat’s in the Box?Your digital wireless phone typically comes with a battery and a charger. Other accessory options
Getting Started - 13Installing the BatteryYou must install and charge the battery to use your phone.Your phone is designed to be used only with Motoro
14 - Getting StartedNote: The first time you turn your phone on after installing or replacing the battery, your phone prompts you to enter the time an
Getting Started - 15When you charge the battery, the battery level indicator in the upper right corner of the display shows how much of the charging p
16 - Getting StartedThe rechargeable batteries that power this product must be disposed of properly and may need to be recycled. Refer to your battery
Getting Started - 174 Slide the SIM card button forward to eject the old SIM card, if necessary. 5 Lift out the SIM card.6 Slide the new SIM card in t
18 - Getting StartedChanging Your Phone’s CoverAlways use Motorola Original™ covers. The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from using non-Mo
Getting Started - 19Installing a Cover and KeypadAlways use the keypad that matches the new cover.Action1 If your phone has an end cap, install it bef
2 - Welcomewww.hellomoto.comMOTOROLA and the Stylised M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service name
20 - Getting StartedResetting Your PhoneIf your phone freezes on a display, error message, or power up, reset it by removing and re-installing the bat
Getting Started - 21Adjusting the VolumeYou can adjust your phone’s earpiece and ring tone volume by pressing right and left on the S:Tip: At the lowe
22 - Getting StartedAnswering a CallWhen you receive a call, your phone rings and/or vibrates and displays an incoming call message.Note: If the phone
Learning to Use Your Phone - 23Learning to Use Your PhoneSee page 1 for a basic phone diagram.Using the DisplayThe idle display (shown below) is the s
24 - Learning to Use Your PhoneThe following status indicators can display:➊ Alert Style Indicator Shows the currently selected alert style. The defa
Learning to Use Your Phone - 25➌ GPRS Indicator Indicates that your phone is using a high-speed GPRS network connection ()). GPRS allows faster data
26 - Learning to Use Your PhoneAny time you enter text, an icon here indicates the entry method: Symbol (å), Numeric (á), Primary, or Secondary:To cha
Learning to Use Your Phone - 27Using MenusFrom the idle display, press M to display the main menu.Selecting a Menu FeatureFrom the idle display, selec
28 - Learning to Use Your Phonekeys to perform the functions in the bottom left and right corners of the display.Selecting a Feature OptionSome featur
Learning to Use Your Phone - 29Entering TextSome features require you to enter information.The message centre lets you compose and send text messages.
Contents - 3ContentsSafety and General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30 - Learning to Use Your PhoneUsing the Tap MethodThis is the standard method for entering text on your phone.In a text entry screen, you can press #
Learning to Use Your Phone - 31When you enter 3 or more characters in a row, your phone may guess the rest of the word. For example, if you enter prog
32 - Learning to Use Your PhoneNote: This chart may not reflect the exact character set available on your phone. If you use the Tap English entry meth
Learning to Use Your Phone - 33For example, if you press 7764, letter combinations that match your key presses display :If you want a different word,
34 - Learning to Use Your PhoneIf you enter a word your phone does not recognise, your phone stores it to use as one of your word options. When you fi
Learning to Use Your Phone - 35Symbol ChartUse this chart as a guide for entering symbols in symbol method.Note: In an email address or URL editor, 1
36 - Learning to Use Your PhoneDeleting Letters and WordsPlace the cursor to the right of the text you want to delete, and then:Choosing a Text Entry
Learning to Use Your Phone - 37Setting Up a Text Entry MethodTo set the primary or secondary text entry methods, press M > Entry Method > Entry
38 - Learning to Use Your PhoneLocking Your Phone ManuallyUnlocking Your PhoneAt the Enter Unlock Code prompt:Setting Your Phone to Lock Automatically
Learning to Use Your Phone - 39Changing a Code or PasswordYour 4-digit unlock code is originally set to 1234, and the 6-digit security code is origina
4 - ContentsReading, Locking, or Deleting a Text Message . . . . . . . . . 48Using Chat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40 - Learning to Use Your PhoneLocking and Unlocking the KeypadYou can lock the keypad to prevent accidental key presses (for example, when carrying y
Highlight Features - 41Highlight FeaturesYou can do much more with your phone than make and receive calls! This chapter describes some of your phone’s
42 - Highlight FeaturesCamera Menu OptionsViewing a PictureYour phone contains pictures and animations that you can insert into text messages, and use
Highlight Features - 43To download pictures or animations, see page 60. Your phone may also include predefined images. You cannot rename, delete, or v
44 - Highlight FeaturesSending a Text Message, Picture, or SoundNote: Your message inbox must be set up before you can send and receive messages.You c
Highlight Features - 45Message ContentsYou can enter the following contents in a message:3 keypad keys complete the message contents (see the table af
46 - Highlight FeaturesToone or more phone numbers or email addresses where you want to send the messageYou can press PH.BOOK (+) to select one or mor
Highlight Features - 47Receiving a Text MessageNote: Your message inbox must be set up before you can send and receive messages.When your inbox is ful
48 - Highlight FeaturesReading, Locking, or Deleting a Text MessageMessages in the inbox are sorted from newest to oldest. The following indicators sh
Highlight Features - 49While reading a message, press M for these options:Option DescriptionDelete Delete the message. Call Back Call the number in th
Safety and General Information - 5Safety and General InformationIMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE US
50 - Highlight FeaturesUsing ChatYou can exchange text messages in real time with another wireless phone user in a chat session. The messages you send
Highlight Features - 51Notes: • If you send a chat message to a phone that only has text messaging, the chat text displays as a text message on the ot
52 - Highlight FeaturesUsing the Chat LogThe chat log displays the messages exchanged in a chat session.Using the Chat MenuDuring a chat session, you
Highlight Features - 53Responding to ChatWhen you receive a chat message, your phone displays Chat from chat name, and sounds an alert.If reminders ar
54 - Highlight FeaturesYour chat partner is not notified when you end a chat session. If your partner sends more chat text, your phone treats it as an
Highlight Features - 55No. or Email the phone number or email addressType (for phone numbers stored to the phone)the type of phone number (only for ph
56 - Highlight FeaturesCompleting a Phonebook EntryWhen you are finished entering information for a phonebook entry:Recording a Voice Name For a Phone
Highlight Features - 57Dialling a Phonebook EntryUse one of the following procedures to call a number (or send a text message to an email address) sto
58 - Highlight FeaturesAssigning a Phone ThemeYou can choose a single theme to set your wallpaper, screen saver, alert style, and other settings.To do
Highlight Features - 59Using the Micro-BrowserThe micro-browser lets you access Web pages and Web-based applications on your phone. Contact your servi
6 - Safety and General InformationPhone OperationWhen placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone as you would a wireline telephone. Body-Worn
60 - Highlight FeaturesInteracting With Web PagesDownloading Pictures, Games, and SoundsYou can download a picture, animation, sound, game upgrade, or
Highlight Features - 61Notes:• Call charges apply during download sessions. • When your phone runs out of memory for downloaded files, new files overw
62 - Highlight FeaturesPort 2 secondary WAP port numberDomain 2 secondary domain nameService Type 2 secondary WAP or HTTP securityDNS 1 primary do
Highlight Features - 63Java ApplicationsYou can install and run Java applications on your phone. These applications add new features and services to y
64 - Highlight FeaturesNote: Some games make your phone vibrate and light up. Launch a Java ApplicationUse Control KeysYour phone’s keys perform the f
Highlight Features - 65Analyse or Delete a Java ApplicationThe application manager menu includes the following options:Edit Network Connection Setting
66 - Highlight Featureshas already entered this address for you. Contact your service provider to obtain the DNS IP address, if necessary.Approving Co
Highlight Features - 67View Java Version and Available MemoryTo view Java version information, or the amount of phone memory available for Java applic
68 - Highlight FeaturesPlaying GamesYour phone comes with games preloaded and you have the opportunity to purchase and download additional games. If y
Highlight Features - 69Editing Sound with MotoMixerThe MotoMixer lets you edit and save special MIDI-based sound files called Base Tracks on your phon
Safety and General Information - 7facilities that may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.AircraftWhen instructed to do so, tur
70 - Highlight FeaturesMix File Editing Display and KeysYou can select the instruments you want to play and when you want to play them.Press MIX (+) t
Highlight Features - 71The track plays one time and then stops. Press MIX (+) again to continue mixing the track. Use the following keys to perform ad
72 - Highlight FeaturesUse, Edit, or Delete a Mix FileTo edit or delete a mix file, or set a mix file as a ring tone:Find the FeatureM > Media Cent
Setting Up Your Phone - 73Setting Up Your PhoneStoring Your Name and Phone NumberTo store or edit your name and phone number information on your SIM c
74 - Setting Up Your PhoneTo set an alert style:Tip: You can choose a single theme to set your wallpaper, screen saver, alert style, and other setting
Setting Up Your Phone - 75Setting a Wallpaper ImageYou can set a picture or an animation as a wallpaper (background) image in your phone’s idle displa
76 - Setting Up Your PhoneTip: You can choose a single theme to set your wallpaper, screen saver, alert style, and other settings. From idle, press M
Setting Up Your Phone - 77Zooming In or OutPress and release M, then press and hold M to zoom in or out on the display. Zoom in to increase text size,
78 - Calling FeaturesCalling FeaturesFor basic instructions on how to make and answer calls, see page 21.Redialling a NumberFrom the idle display:Call
Calling Features - 79Using VoicemailYou can listen to your voicemail messages by calling your network voicemail phone number. Voicemail messages are s
8 - Safety and General InformationUse While DrivingCheck the laws and regulations on the use of phones in the area where you drive. Always obey them.W
80 - Calling FeaturesReceiving a New Voicemail MessageWhen you receive a voicemail message, your phone displays f (voice message waiting) and New Voic
Phone Features - 81Phone FeaturesMain MenuThis is the standard main menu layout. Menu organisation and feature names may vary on your phone. Not all f
82 - Phone FeaturesSettings Menu•Call Divert*•Voice Calls•Fax Calls• Data Calls• Cancel All• Divert Status• Phone Status• My Tel. Numbers• Credit Info
Phone Features - 83Feature Quick ReferenceYou can do more with your phone than make and receive phone calls! For example, you can:• store frequently c
84 - Phone FeaturesCaller IDCalling line identification (caller ID) displays the phone number for incoming calls. To hide your phone number before you
Phone Features - 85Attach a NumberWhile entering a phone number, press M > Attach Number to attach a number from the phonebook or recent calls list
86 - Phone FeaturesMessage FeaturesChat FeaturesFeature DescriptionSend Message Send a text message:M > Messages > Create MessageTo enter text,
Phone Features - 87Phonebook FeaturesFeature DescriptionCreate Entry Create a new phonebook entry:M > PhonebookM > New > Phone Number or Ema
88 - Phone FeaturesPersonalising FeaturesPhonebook Categories You can put phonebook entries into categories. When you get a call or message from someo
Phone Features - 89Menu FeaturesThemes Apply the wallpaper, screen saver, alert style, and other settings in a theme: M > Media Centre > Themes
Safety and General Information - 9Blasting Caps and AreasTo avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn OFF your phone when you are nea
90 - Phone FeaturesDialling FeaturesFeature DescriptionFixed Dial Turn fixed dialling on or off:M > Settings > Security >Fixed Dial Use the f
Phone Features - 91Call Monitoring FeaturesNetwork connection time is the elapsed time from the moment you connect to your service provider's net
92 - Phone FeaturesData and Fax Call FeaturesNetwork FeaturesPersonal Organiser FeaturesFeature DescriptionSend Data or Fax Connect your phone to the
Phone Features - 93Respond to Event Reminder View event when reminder displays: VIEW (+)Dismiss event reminder:EXIT (-)Set Alarm ClockYou can set alar
94 - Phone FeaturesSecurity FeaturesNews and Entertainment FeaturesFeature DescriptionSIM PIN Lock or unlock the SIM card:M > Settings > Securi
Phone Features - 95Java Permissions When Java applications try to make network connections, call phone numbers, or send text messages, your phone prom
96 - Specific Absorption Rate DataSpecific Absorption Rate DataThis model phone meets international standards for exposure to radio wavesYour mobile p
Specific Absorption Rate Data - 97While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the
98 - Warranty InformationWarranty InformationMotorola guarantees you, the original purchaser, the Personal Communicator and accessories which you have
Warranty Information - 99In no event shall Motorola be liable for damages nor loss of data in excess of the purchase price nor for any incidental spec
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