Samsung Gusto 2 Manual

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Activating your Phone
If you purchased your phone at a Verizon Wireless store, it is 
activated and ready to use. If you received a new phone by 
mail, it may need to be activated before you can use it.
To activate your phone, choose from the following:
Visit a Verizon Wireless store.
Contact Verizon Wireless customer support.
Visit www.verizonwireless.com to manage your account online.
Displaying Your Telephone Number
My Number displays the ten-digit telephone number 
assigned to your phone.
  From...

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Batter y Cover
The battery cover on the back of the phone protects the 
battery.
Removing the batter y cover
1.Hold the phone firmly and locate the Cover Release 
Latch.
2.Firmly “pop” the cover off the phone.
Installing the batter y cover
  Align the cover and press it into place, making sure it 
snaps securely. 

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Installing the Batter y
1.Remove the battery cover (see “Removing the battery 
cover” on page 7).
2.Insert the battery into the phone, aligning the gold 
contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the 
phone.
3.Install the battery cover (see “Installing the battery 
cover” on page 7).
Removing the Batter y
1.Remove the battery cover (see “Removing the battery 
cover” on page 7).
2.Lift the battery from the bottom end (see arrow 1) and 
remove.
3.Install the battery cover (see “Installing the...

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Charging the Batter y
Your phone comes with a charging head to charge your 
phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully 
charge the battery before using your phone for the first 
time. A fully discharged battery can require up to 4 
hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use 
the phone while charging.
1. Insert the charger cable into the Charging/Accessory 
port.2.Plug the charging head into a standard AC power...

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Tur ning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
  Press and hold the   End/Power Key to turn the 
phone on or off.
While powering on, the phone connects with the home 
network, then displays the Home screen and active 
alerts. 

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Easy Setup
Set basic preferences, to start using your phone quickly. 
1.From the Home screen, press the 
Left Soft Key 
 
Menu ➔  Settings ➔ Easy Setup.
2.Follow the prompts to set preferences for these 
settings:
•Font Size Control: When enabled, you can use the Volume Key 
to control the size of fonts for your phone’s displays, while using 
the phone.
 Call Sounds: Choose how your phone alerts you to incoming 
calls.
: Select a theme for your phone’s displays.
: Choose a layout...

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Easy Set-up for Displays
Use Easy-Setup to configure your phone’s displays, including 
the wallpaper, menu layout, and clocks.
1.From the Home screen, press the 
Left Soft Key 
 
Menu ➔  Settings ➔ Display ➔ Easy Set-up.
2.Follow the screen prompts to choose settings for 
Personal Banner, Display Backlight, Keypad Backlight, 
Main Wallpaper, Front Wallpaper, Display Themes, Menu 
Layout
, Dial Fonts, Font Size Control, Main Clock, and 
Front Clock.
TTY Mode
Your phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing...

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Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, 
even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your 
voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your 
phone.
Setting up Voicemail
1.From the Home screen, press the  Voicemail Key.
2.Follow the automated instructions to set up your new 
password and record a greeting.
Checking Voicemail
1.From the Home screen, press the  Voicemail Key.
2.Enter your password, then press  .
3.Follow the...

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
This section outlines key features of your phone as well as 
screens and icons that display when the phone is in use.
Features of Your Phone
All Digital CDMA 1x Technology
Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
Fake Call
Sound Alert Mode
Personal Organization Tools
–Calculator–Calendar 
–Alarm Clock
–Stop Watch –World Clock
–Notepad
Messaging Services 
–Standard and Enhanced TXT Messaging
–Picture Messaging–Voice Messaging 
–Mobile Email
1.3 MP Camera 
Advanced Voice...

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Closed View of Your PhoneFeatures 
1.Camera Lens: The lens of the built-in camera.
2.
Front Screen: Shows signal and battery strength, time, 
day, and date, plus calls or message notifications. 
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