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Device layout

SM-B550H

user manual

www.samsung.com

Printed in Korea

GH68-43607A Rev.1.1

English (EU). 04/2015

Some content may differ from your device depending on the region 

• 

or service provider.

Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, 

• 

and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any 

content or service will remain available for any period of time.

This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact 

• 

terms of the licences, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices 

are available on the Samsung’s website opensource.samsung.com.

Front

Back

 1 

Torch light button

Activate or deactivate the 

torch

See “Using the torch”

 2 

Volume button

From the Home screen, 

adjust the device’s volume; 

Send an SOS message

 3 

Navigation button

From the Home screen, 

Scroll through widgets

In the Menu screen, scroll 

through menu options

 4 

Dial button

Make or answer a call; From 

the Home screen, retrieve 

recently dialled, missed, or 

received numbers

 5 

Voicemail button

From the Home screen, 

access voicemails (press 

and hold)

 6 

Keypad lock button

From the Home screen, lock 

or unlock the keypad (press 

and hold)

 7 

Softkeys

Perform actions indicated at 

the bottom of the display

 8 

Power button

Turn the device on or off 

(press and hold); End a call; 

In the Menu screen, cancel 

an input and return to the 

Home screen

 9 

Confirm button

In the Menu screen, select 

the highlighted menu option, 

or confirm an input

The key might perform 

differently, depending on 

the region

 10  

Silent mode button

From the Home screen, 

activate or deactivate the 

silent mode (press and hold)

 11  

Alphanumeric buttons

 12  

Internal antenna

Do not cover the antenna 

area with your hands or 

other objects. This may 

cause connectivity problems 

or drain the battery

Icon Description

No SIM card
No signal
Signal strength
Network searching
GPRS network 

connected
EDGE network 

connected
UMTS network 

connected
HSDPA network 

connected
Battery power level
Call in progress
Call diverting 

activated
New text message 

(SMS)
New multimedia 

message (MMS)
New voice mail 

message
New push message

Icon Description

SOS message 

feature activated
Normal profile 

activated
Silent profile 

activated
Connected to 

computer
Bluetooth feature 

activated
Alarm activated
Earphone inserted
Music playback in 

progress
Music playback 

paused
FM radio on
Roaming (outside 

of normal service 

area)
Memory card 

inserted
Flight mode

10:00

Current time

The device displays the following status indicators at the 

top of the screen:

Installing the SIM card and battery

Remove the back cover and insert the SIM card.

1. 

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. 

Doing so may damage the cover.

Insert the battery and replace the back cover.

2. 

Ensure that the back cover is completely closed 

to avoid water damage.

Charging the battery

Plug the small end of the charger into the 

1. 

multipurpose jack of the device, and plug the large 

end of the charger into an electric socket.
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the 

2. 

charger. First unplug the charger from the device, 

and then unplug it from the electric socket.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, 

• 

batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers 

or cables can cause battery to explode or 

damage the device.

Do not remove the battery before removing 

• 

the charger. This may damage the device.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not 

in use. The charger does not have a power 

switch, so you must unplug the charger from the 

electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting 

power. The charger should remain close to 

the electric socket and easily accessible while 

charging.

Insert a memory card (optional)

The device accepts memory cards with maximum 

capacities of 16 GB. Depending on the memory card 

manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be 

compatible with the device.

Insert the memory card as shown in the drawing.

Formatting the memory card on a computer 

• 

might cause incompatibility with your device. 

Format the memory card only on the device.

Frequent writing and erasing of data will 

• 

shorten the lifespan of memory cards.

Do not use sharp tools to remove the memory 

• 

card from the device.

Turning the device on or off

Turning the device on

Press and hold [

], and then enter the PIN and press 

<

OK

>, if necessary.

Turning the device off

Press and hold [

].

If the battery is fully discharged or removed from 

the device, the time and date will be reset.

Accessing menus

To access the device’s menus or options,

Navigation button Scroll to each menu.
Confirm button

Launch a menu or an application.

<

Menu

>

Open the Menu screen.

<

Back

>

Return to the previous screen.

[

]

Close the menu or application and 

return to the Home screen.

When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, 

• 

you must enter the PIN2 supplied by the SIM 

card. For details, contact your service provider.

Samsung is not responsible for any loss of 

• 

passwords or private information or other 

damage caused by illegal software.

Number mode

Press an appropriate alphanumeric button to enter a 

number.

Symbol mode

Press an appropriate alphanumeric button to enter a 

symbol.

Other features for text input

Press the 

Navigation button Move the cursor.
Press <

Clear

>

Delete characters one by one.

Press and hold 

<

Clear

>

Delete characters quickly.

Press [

0

]

Insert a space. Press three times 

to change the line.

Press [

1

]

Enter punctuation marks.

Making or answering a call

To make a call, enter a phone number and press 

• 

[

].

To end a call, press [

• 

].

To call a recently dialled number, press [

• 

] to select 

a number, and press [

] again to dial the number.

To make a call using the phonebook, press <

• 

Menu

 

Contacts

, select a contact and press [

].

To answer an incoming call, press [

• 

].

Entering text

Changing the text input mode

Press [ ]

Change to uppercase, lowercase, 

or switch to number mode.

Press and hold [ ]

Switch between T9 and ABC 

mode. Depending on the region, 

users might be able to use an input 

mode for specific language.

Press [ ]

Switch to symbol mode.

Press and hold [ ]

Select an input mode, change the 

input language, or select words in 

word list.

T9 mode

Press the appropriate alphanumeric buttons to enter 

1. 

an entire word.
When the word displays correctly, press [

2. 

0

] to insert 

a space. If the word does not display, press the 

Navigation button up or down to select an alternate 

word.

ABC mode

Press an appropriate alphanumeric button until the 

character appears on the display.

Sending and viewing messages

<

Menu

 

Messages

Sending messages

Press 

1. 

Create message

.

Enter a contact number or press 

2. 

Add

 to open the 

phonebook.
Select a contact and press 

3. 

Add

.

Scroll down and enter a text message.

4. 

See “Entering text”.

To attach files with the message, press <

5. 

Options

 

Add multimedia

 and take photos or select files.

Press 

6. 

Send

.

Viewing messages

Press 

Inbox

 and select a message to read.

Managing contacts

Save data, such as names, phone numbers and 

personal information in the device memory or SIM card.

<

Menu

 

Contacts

Users can change the memory location by 

pressing <

Menu

 

Contacts

 

 <

Options

 

Settings

 

 

Save new contact to

 and selecting 

a memory location.

Adding new contacts

Press <

1. 

Options

 

Create contact

 

 a memory 

location (if necessary).
Select a number type (if necessary).

2. 

Enter contact information and press the Confirm 

3. 

button.

Editing contacts

Select a contact and press the Confirm button.

1. 

Edit items and press the Confirm button to save.

2. 

Deleting contacts

Select a contact and press <

Options

 

Delete

.

Using the camera

<

Menu

 

Camera

Taking photos

Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.

1. 

Or, press [

8

] to change between landscape and 

portrait view.
Aim the lens at the subject and make any 

2. 

adjustments by pressing <

Options

>.

Press the Confirm button to take a photo. Photos 

3. 

are saved automatically.

Recording videos

Press <

1. 

Options

 

Camcorder

.

Or, press [

1

] to change from 

Camera

 to 

Camcorder

.

Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view.

2. 

Aim the lens at the subject and make any 

3. 

adjustments by pressing <

Options

>.

Press the Confirm button to start recording.

4. 

Press 

5. 

 to end recording. Videos are saved 

automatically.

Viewing photos and videos

From the Home screen, press <

Menu

 

My Files

 

 

Images

 or 

Videos

 and select an item to view.

Browsing the web

<

Menu

 

Opera Mini

When users access 

Opera Mini

 for the first 

time, users might be prompted to create an 

Internet profile.

Navigating webpages

Buttons

Function

Navigation 

button

Scroll up or down on a webpage.

Confirm button Select an item.
<

Back

>

Return to the previous page.

<

Menu

>

Open browser options.

Bookmarking webpages

Open a webpage to bookmark.

1. 

Press <

2. 

Menu

 Select   for drop-down list.

Select 

3. 

Bookmarks

 

 <

Add

>.

Enter details and press <

4. 

Save

>.

Listening to music

<

Menu

 

Music

Buttons

Function

Confirm button Play, pause, or resume music.

Navigation 

button

Left: Skip backwards (press); Scan 

• 

backwards in a file (press and hold).
Right: Skip forwards (press); Scan 

• 

forwards in a file (press and hold).
Up: Open the playlist.

• 

Down: Change the repeat mode.

• 

1

Rate the current track.

2

Change the sound effect.

3

Change the music display.

4

Change the repeat mode.

5

Turn shuffle mode on or off.

Using the alarm

<

Menu

 

Alarms

Setting alarms

Press <

1. 

Create

>.

Enter details and press <

2. 

Save

>.

Stopping alarms

When an alarm rings,

Press <

• 

Confirm

> to stop the alarm.

Press <

• 

Snooze

> to silence the alarm for the snooze 

period.

Deleting alarms

Select an item and press <

Options

 

Delete

.

Deactivating alarms

Select an item and press <

Options

 

Deactivate 

alarm

.

Managing calendar

<

Menu

 

Calendar

Creating events

Press <

1. 

Options

 

Create

 and select an event 

type.
Enter details of the event and press <

2. 

Save

>.

Viewing events

Select a date and press the Confirm button. To change 

the calendar view, press <

Options

 

Week view

 or 

Month view

.

Listening to the FM radio

<

Menu

 

FM Radio

Activating the FM radio

Plug a headset into the device.

1. 

Press the Confirm button to turn on the FM radio.

2. 

Press <

3. 

Yes

> to start automatic tuning.

Users may be asked to start automatic tuning when 

accessing the FM radio for the first time.
Control the FM radio using the following buttons:

4. 

Buttons

Function

Confirm button Turn the FM radio on or off.

Navigation 

button

Left/Right: Fine-tune the 

frequency; Search for the next 

available station (press and hold).

Adding radio stations to the favourites list

Plug a headset into the device.

1. 

Press <

2. 

Options

 

Add to

 

 

Favourites

.

Assign a button and press <

3. 

Select

>.

Using the Bluetooth feature

<

Menu

 

Bluetooth

Turning on the Bluetooth feature

Press <

1. 

Options

 

Settings

 and set 

Bluetooth

 

to 

On

.

Set 

2. 

My phone’s visibility

 to allow other devices to 

search for the device.

Finding and pairing with other Bluetooth devices

Press the Confirm button to find other Bluetooth 

1. 

devices.
Select a device and press the Confirm button.

2. 

Press <

3. 

Yes

> to match the PIN between the devices.

When the other device accepts the connection, 

4. 

pairing is complete.

Users might have to enter a PIN, depending on 

the device.

Turning off the Bluetooth feature

Select <

Options

 

Settings

 and set 

Bluetooth

 to 

Off

.

Sending data using the Bluetooth feature

Select items to send from one of the device’s 

1. 

applications.
Press <

2. 

Options

 

Send via

 

 

Bluetooth

.

Customising the device

Settings control how applications and functions operate. 

Change them to customise the device. Appearances, 

sound profiles, call actions, and many more can be 

customised.

<

Menu

 

Settings

Menu

Description

Profiles

Change the alert type, ringtone, 

volume, etc.

Display

Alter wallpaper, theme, brightness, 

etc.

Time and date

Change the time and date of the 

device.

Phone

Change the device language, etc.

Call

Set auto reject, answering mode, call 

forwarding, fake call, etc.

Backup 

manager

Back up or restore data.

Security

Set locks or change passwords.

PC 

connections

Set connection settings with a 

computer.

Network

Change network profiles settings.

Ultra power 

saving

Activate or deactivate ultra power 

saving mode.

To electric socket

Back cover

Battery

Memory card

 12  

 3 

 8 

 4 

 1 

 7 

 9 

 5 

 6 

 10  

 2 

SIM card

 11  

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