Motorola E550 User manual

Welcome - 1
Welcome
Welcome to the world of Motorola digital wireless communications!
We are pleased that you have chosen the Motorola E550 GSM
wireless phone.
Left Soft Key
Perform function
in lower left
display.
Voice Key
Create voice
records & voice
dial names.
Headset Jack
Volume Keys
Smart Key 5-Way Navigation
Key with Center
Select
Menu Key
Right Soft Key
Perform function
in lower right
display.
Power & End Key
Turn phone
on/off, end calls,
exit menu
system.
Accessory
Connector Port
Insert charger
& phone
accessories.
Send Key
Make & answer
calls.

2 - Check It Out!
Check It Out!
Feature Description
Record Video
Clip
Record a video clip:
Press M> Multimedia > Videos > [New Video],
point lens at subject, press CAPTURE (+) to
begin recording, press STOP (+) to stop
recording.
Play Video Clip Play a video clip:
M> Multimedia > Videos > video clip
Take Photo Press
M> Multimedia > Camera, point lens at
subject, press CAPTURE (+) to take a photo.
Send Photo Send a photo to a phone number or email
address:
Take photo, then press STORE (+)
>Send In Message.
Camera Lens
Record video
clips & take
photos.
Handsfree
Speaker
(on back of
phone)
External Display
View incoming
call information.
Mirror
Aim camera lens
for self portraits.

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Set Photo as
Picture ID
Assign a photo to a phonebook entry to allow
picture caller ID:
Take photo, then press STORE (+)
>Apply as Phonebook Entry.
Send
Multimedia
Message
Send a multimedia message with
pictures, animations, sounds, and
videos:
M> Messages > Create Message
>New Multimedia Msg
Read
Multimedia
Message
Read a new multimedia message
or letter that you have received:
Press READ (+).
Store Message
Objects
Go to a multimedia message page,
or highlight an object in a letter,
then:
M> Store
Wireless
Connection Set up a Bluetooth®wireless connection to a
headset accessory, car kit, or external
device:
M> Settings > Connection > Bluetooth Link
>Setup > Power > On, press BACK (-), press
>Handsfree > [Look For Devices]
Feature Description

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change or modify any information or specifications without notice.
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guide.
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operate the equipment.
While Products specifications and features may be subject to
change without notice, we are making every possible effort to
ensure that user manuals are updated on a regular basis to reflect
product functionality revisions. However, in the unlikely event that
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Contents - 5
Contents
Safety and General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About This Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Installing the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Battery Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Turning Your Phone On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Turning Your Phone Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Making a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Viewing Your Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Highlight Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Recording and Playing Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Taking and Sending a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sending a Multimedia Message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Receiving a Multimedia Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using a Bluetooth® Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Learning to Use Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using the 5-Way Navigation Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Smart Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the External Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Using the Handsfree Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing a Code, PIN, or Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Locking and Unlocking Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
If You Forget a Code, PIN, or Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Using the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting a Ring Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Changing the Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Setting the Time and Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Setting a Wallpaper Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Setting a Screen Saver Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Changing Phone Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting a Phone Theme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setting Answer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Setting Display Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Setting Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Storing Your Name and Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Calling Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Turning Off a Call Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Viewing Recent Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Redialling a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Using Automatic Redial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Returning an Unanswered Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Using the Notepad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Putting a Call On Hold or Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using Caller ID (Incoming Calls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Calling an Emergency Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Dialling International Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Calling With 1-Touch Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Changing the Active Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Phone Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Feature Quick Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Calling Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Phonebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Personalising Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Chat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Menu Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Special Dialling Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Call Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Handsfree Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Data and Fax Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Bluetooth® Wireless Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Network Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Personal Organiser Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
News and Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Specific Absorption Rate Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

8 - Safety and General Information
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 communicate with
your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level
at which your phone transmits.
Your Motorola phone is designed to comply with local regulatory
requirements in your country concerning exposure of human
beings to RF energy.
Operational Precautions
To assure optimal phone performance and make sure human
exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the
relevant standards, always adhere to the following procedures.
External Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or Motorola-approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorised antennas, modifications, or attachments could
damage the phone.
Do NOT hold the external antenna when the phone is IN USE.
Holding the external antenna affects call quality and may cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than needed. In addition,
use of unauthorised antennas may result in non-compliance with
the local regulatory requirements in your country.

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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 energy
exposure guidelines. If you do not use one of the body-worn
accessories approved or supplied by Motorola, and are not using
the phone held in the normal use position, ensure the phone and its
antenna are at least 1 inch (2.5 centimetres) from your body when
transmitting.
Data Operation
When using any data feature of the phone, with or without an
accessory cable, position the phone and its antenna at least 1 inch
(2.5 centimetres) from your body.
Approved Accessories
Use of accessories not approved by Motorola, including but not
limited to batteries and antenna, may cause your phone to exceed
RF energy exposure guidelines. For a list of approved Motorola
accessories, visit our website at www.Motorola.com.
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility
Note: Nearly every electronic device is susceptible to RF energy
interference from external sources if inadequately shielded,
designed, or otherwise configured for RF energy compatibility. In
some circumstances your phone may cause interference.

10 - Safety and General Information
Facilities
Turn off your phone in any facility where posted notices instruct you
to do so. These facilities may include hospitals or health care
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 a pacemaker.
Persons with pacemakers should:
•ALWAYS keep the phone more than 6 inches (15 centimetres)
from your pacemaker when the phone is turned ON.
•NOT carry the phone in the breast pocket.
•Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise the potential
for interference.
•Turn OFF the phone immediately if you have any reason to
suspect that interference is taking place.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.
In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately
shielded from RF energy. Your GP may be able to assist you in
obtaining this information.

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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 over an air bag or in the air bag
deployment area. Air bags inflate with great force. If a phone is
placed in the air bag deployment area and the air bag inflates, the
phone may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury
to occupants of the vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Turn off your phone prior to entering any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere, unless it is a phone type especially qualified
for use in such areas and certified as “Intrinsically Safe.” Do not
remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas. Sparks in a
potentially explosive atmosphere can cause an explosion or fire
resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Note: The areas with potentially explosive atmospheres referred to
above include fuelling areas such as below decks on boats, fuel or
chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains
chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres are often but not
always posted.

12 - Safety and General Information
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 conductive material may
complete an electrical circuit (short circuit) and become quite hot.
Exercise care in handling any charged battery, particularly when
placing it inside a pocket, bag, or other container with metal
objects. Use only Motorola original batteries and chargers.
Your battery or phone may contain symbols, defined as follows:
Seizures/Blackouts
Some people may be susceptible to epileptic seizures or blackouts
when exposed to blinking lights, such as when watching television
Symbol Definition
Important safety information will follow.
Your battery or phone should not be disposed of in
a fire.
Your battery or phone may require recycling in
accordance with local laws. Contact your local
regulatory authorities for more information.
Your battery or phone should not be thrown in the
trash.
Your phone contains an internal lithium ion
battery.
LiIon BATT

Safety and General Information - 13
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 monitor their children's use of video game or other
features that incorporate blinking lights on the phones. All persons
should discontinue use and consult a doctor if any of the following
symptoms occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of
awareness, involuntary movements, or disorientation.
To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following
safety precautions:
•Do not play or use a blinking-lights feature if you are tired or
need sleep.
•Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.
•Play in a room in which all lights are on.
•Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.
Repetitive Motion Injuries
When you play games on your phone, you may experience
occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or
other parts of your body. Follow these instructions to avoid
problems such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other
musculoskeletal disorders:
•Take a minimum 15-minute break every hour of game playing.
•If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while
playing, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
•If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or
after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

14 - Safety and General Information
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
The above gives an example of a typical Product Approval Number.
You can view your product's Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to
Directive 1999/5/EC (the R&TTE Directive) at www.motorola.com/
rtte - to find your DoC, enter the product Approval Number from
your product's label in the "Search" bar on the Web site
IMEI: 350034/40/394721/9
0168
Type: MC2-41H14
Product
Approval
Number

Getting Started - 15
Getting Started
About This Guide
This guide describes the basic features of your Motorola wireless
phone.
To obtain another copy of this guide, see the Motorola Web site at:
http://hellomoto.com.
Selecting a Menu Feature
Use the menu system to access your phone’s features. This guide
shows you how to select a menu feature from the home screen as
follows:
This example shows that, from the home screen, you must press
the menu key Mto open the menu, scroll to and select
sRecent Calls, then scroll to and select Dialled Calls.
Press the 5-way navigation key Sto scroll and highlight a menu
feature. Press SELECT (+) to select the highlighted menu feature.
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. Contact
your service provider for more information.
Find the Feature M>Recent Calls > Dialled Calls

16 - Getting Started
Optional Accessories
This label identifies a feature that requires an optional
Motorola Original™ accessory.
Installing the SIM Card
Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card contains your phone
number, service details, and phonebook/message memory.
Caution: Do not bend or scratch your SIM card. Avoid exposing
your SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt.
1. 2.
3. 4.

Getting Started - 17
Battery Use
Battery performance depends on many factors, including your
wireless carrier’s network configuration; signal strength; the
temperature at which you operate your phone; the features and/or
settings you select and use; items attached to the phone’s
accessory connector port; and your voice, data, and other
application usage patterns.
Caution: To prevent injuries or burns, do not allow metal objects to
contact or short-circuit the battery terminals.
To maximise your battery’s performance:
•Always use Motorola Original batteries and battery chargers.
The phone warranty does not cover damage caused from
using non-Motorola batteries and/or battery chargers.
•New batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long
time may require a longer charge time.
•Maintain the battery at or near room temperature when
charging.
•Do not expose batteries to temperatures below -10°C (14°F)
or above 45°C (113°F). Always take your phone with you
when you leave your vehicle.
•When you do not intend to use a battery for a while, store it
uncharged in a cool, dark, dry place, such as a refrigerator.
•Batteries gradually wear down and require longer charging
times. This is normal. If you charge your battery regularly and
notice a decrease in talk time or an increase in charging time,
then it is probably time to purchase a new battery.
The rechargeable batteries that power this phone must
be disposed of properly and may need to be recycled.

18 - Getting Started
Refer to your battery’s label for battery type. Contact your local
recycling centre for proper disposal methods.
Warning: Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may
explode.
Installing the Battery
Your phone is designed to use only Motorola Original
batteries and accessories.
Note: Your phone is shipped with a protective clear
plastic liner covering thebattery door latch.Remove the
liner to ensure that the battery door attaches and closes properly.
1. 2.
3.

Getting Started - 19
Charging the Battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you can use
your phone, you need to install and charge the battery as described
below. Some batteries perform best after several full
charge/discharge cycles.
Tip: You can safely leave the travel charger connected to the
phone after charging is complete. This will not damage the battery.
Action
1Insert the travel charger
plug into your phone with
the release tab facing up.
Make sure that both of
the plug’s connector
hooks engage to lock the
plug in place.
2Plug the other end of the travel charger into the appropriate
electrical outlet.
Note: It make take up to 10 seconds for your phone to
provide a visible or audible indication that the battery is
charging.
3When your phone indicates Charge Complete, press the release
tab and remove the travel charger.

20 - Getting Started
Turning Your Phone On
Turning Your Phone Off
Adjusting Volume
Press the up or down volume keys to:
•silence an incoming call alert
•increase or decrease earpiece
volume during a call
Action
1Open your phone.
2Press and hold the power key P
for 2 seconds to turn the phone
on.
Note: It may take up to4 seconds
for the display to illuminate after
you turn the phone on.
3If necessary, enter your SIM card PIN code and press
OK (+) to unlock the SIM card.
Caution: If you enter an incorrect PIN code 3 times in a row,
your SIM card is disabled and your phone displays SIM Blocked.
4If necessary, enter your 4-digit unlock code and press
OK (+) to unlock the phone.
Action
Press and hold the power key Pfor 2 seconds to turn the phone
off.