Samsung Gusto 3 User Guide

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Special Text
Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from 
the rest. These are intended to point out important 
information, share quick methods for activating features, to 
define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods 
are as follows:
Note: Presents alternative options for the current feature, 
menu, or sub-menu.
Tip: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful 
shortcuts.
Important: Points out important information about the 
current feature that could affect performance.
Warning: Brings to your attention important information to 
prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent 
damage to your phone.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to 
use your phone. To make this possible, the following text 
conventions are used:
HighlightUse the   Directional Key to move focus to 
an item on the screen. 
SelectUse the   Directional Key to highlight an 
item on the screen, and then press the   OK 
Key. The OK Key function changes according to 
the type of item highlighted.
  ➔ Arrows are used to represent the “highlight, and 
then select” steps in longer, or repetitive, 
procedures.
For example:
From the Home screen, press the Left Soft 
Key  Menu ➔  Settings  ➔ Phone Info ➔ 
My Number. 
						

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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 verizonwireless.com to manage your account online.
Displaying Your Phone Number
My Number displays the ten-digit number assigned to 
your phone.
  From the Home screen, press the Left Soft Key  
Menu ➔  Settings  ➔ Phone Info ➔ My Number. 
Batter y
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion 
battery. A Charger is included with the phone, for charging 
the battery.
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.
Important! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices 
and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed 
to maximize battery life. 
Batter y Indicator
The battery icon in the upper-right corner of the display 
shows battery power level, with four bars   indicating a 
full charge. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, 
the empty battery icon will flash and a tone will sound. If you 
continue to operate the phone without charging, the phone 
will power off. 
						

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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.Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the phone to 
pull the back cover off.
2.Firmly “pop” the cover off the phone.
Replace 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.Replace the battery cover (see “Replace the battery 
cover” on page 7).
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. 
						

							92.Plug the charging head into a standard AC power 
outlet.
3.When charging is complete, unplug the charging head 
from the power outlet and remove the cable from the 
phone.
Non-Supported Batteries
Warning! Samsung handsets do not support the use of a non-
approved battery. Using a non-approved battery may 
cause damage to your phone. Use a Samsung 
approved battery only.
Samsung charging accessories (such as a wall charger, and 
cigarette lighter adapter) will only charge a Samsung 
approved battery. When using a non-approved battery the 
handset can only be used for the duration of the life of the 
battery and cannot be recharged.
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, and then displays the 
Home screen and active alerts.
End/Power Key 
						

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Easy Setup
Set basic preferences, to start using your phone quickly.
While setting preferences:
Use the   Directional Key to highlight an option in 
a list.
Press   to make a selection and go to the next setting.
Press the Left Soft Key  Preview or Play for an 
example of the highlighted selection.
Press the Right Soft Key  Skip to move to the next 
setting without making a selection.
Set-Up Wizard
Use Set-up Wizard to configure your display’s fonts, call 
sounds, display theme, menu layout, and clocks.
1.From the Home screen, press the Left Soft Key 
Menu ➔  Settings ➔ Set-up Wizard.
2.Follow the prompts to set preferences for these 
settings:
•Font Size: Select the size of fonts for your phone’s 
displays (Normal or Large).: Volume Key can also be used to 
control font size. Press   Next and make a selection 
(Yes or No).
 Call Sounds: Choose how your phone alerts you to 
incoming calls (Ring only, Vibrate only, Ring and 
Vibrate, or Be Silent.
 Display Themes: Select a theme for your phone’s 
displays.
 Menu Layout: Choose a layout for the Menu.
: Select a format for the clock displayed on 
the Home screen.
: Select a format for the clock that appears 
on the external display. 
						

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Easy Set-Up for Readout
Use Easy Set-up to configure the Readout feature. The 
Readout feature reads aloud the words on the screen.
1.From the Home screen, press the Left Soft Key 
Menu ➔  Settings ➔ Accessibility ➔ 
Easy Set-up.
2.Follow the screen prompts to choose settings for 
Full Readout, Menu Readout, Digit Dial Readout, 
Alert Readout, TXT Message Readout, Browser 
Readout, and Flip Open & Talk.
3.Select a speech rate for reading (Fast, Medium Fast, 
Normal, Medium Slow, or Slow).
Easy Set-Up for Sounds
Use Easy Set-up to set the sounds your phone makes, 
including sounds to alert you to calls and messsages.
1.From the Home screen, press the Left Soft Key 
Menu ➔  Settings ➔ Sounds ➔ Easy Set-up.
2.Follow the screen prompts to choose settings for Call 
Sounds, Keypad Volume, Te x t  M s g  A l e r t, 
Multimedia Msg Alert, and Voicemail Msg Alert.
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 you to connect a 
TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use 
your phone with a TTY device, you’ll need to enable TTY 
Mode. For more information about TTY settings, see “TTY 
Mode” on page 115. 
						

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Roaming
When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, 
your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible 
digital networks. when Roaming is active, the Roaming icon 
 appears in the Status Bar.
During roaming, some services may not be available. 
Important! Depending on your coverage area and service 
plan, extra charges may apply when making or 
receiving call.
You can set global roaming options. For more information, 
see “Global Data Roaming Access” on page 113 and 
“System Select” on page 114.
Note: Contact Verizon Wireless for more information about 
your coverage area and service plan.
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, and then press  .
3.Follow the recorded prompts to listen to messages and 
manage your voicemail.
Note: You can also access voicemail using the pre-set speed 
dial,   ➔   ➔  , and then  , or by dialing 
your phone number from any touch-tone phone. 
						

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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
Hands-Free Mode
Personal Organization Tools
–Calculator
–Calendar 
–Alarm Clock
–Stop Watch 
–World Clock
–Notepad
Messaging Services 
–Standard Text Messaging
–Picture Messaging
–Voice Messaging 
–Mobile Email
1.3 MP Camera 
Advanced Voice Commands, using Nuance Voice 
Recognition technology
Speakerphone
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 
						

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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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