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I am very disappointed. The phone lasted 6 weeks and then it started to freeze. I send it in for repairs and got it back after a month and it still freeze. Now I had to send it in again for the same problem. I won't recommend this phone to anyone.

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  • 2008-09-04 16:13
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> In reply to George @ 2008-09-04 14:40 from waVK - click to readSomebody here posted that zoom features.
He said Who cares about digital zoom or not? Thats a dumb feature, a simple explanation->
digital zoom = croping a section of the pic then expand it to desired size.
i could easily do that on my pc using paint, pics will look much better than using digital zoom. IF U ARE REALLY GOOD AT MOBILE PHOTOGRAPHING (like me =D) u will notice how useless is digital zoom. i'd rather take a normal picture then zoom it in my pc. Hope my opinion will clear your mind.

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  • 2008-09-04 15:51
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> In reply to George @ 2008-09-04 14:40 from waVK - click to readDigital zoom is dumb thing, when you need perfect zoom go for with the lens of zoom. (real photografy rules).

u can zoom at 2MP (after taking picture).

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  • 2008-09-04 15:30
  • M@T2
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I bought it jst 2 days b4.. The camera dont have a zooming option at 2&1 MP. Is it like that?.. zooming possible only in VGA mode. Whenever i try zooming at 2 MP mode an error comes saying"Zoom not possible in this mode". With high expectation of having a K series i am depressed with this problem. Can anyone help.

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  • 2008-09-04 14:40
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i have it.. dam good phone, sound quality VERY poor

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  • 2008-09-04 12:12
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 08:07 from 2Au% - click to readYou said you've already reduced the brightness. What percent?

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  • 2008-09-04 09:22
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 08:07 from 2Au% - click to readBtw the maximum day of my battery is 3 to 5 days depending to my daily usage. Sometime only 2 days. Because in my country i can surf the internet for free 24/7 (free browse technique) by using k550i. You know surfing internet is a fun stuff

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  • 2008-09-04 09:10
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 08:07 from 2Au% - click to readYour battery going back and forth, this is normal to all phone. I even experience it. Its like a alkaline batteries you use in digital camera or anything battery operated device you will notice when the battery not in use (rest) it charges it self because of the chemical compound of the batteries.

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  • 2008-09-04 08:50
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 08:07 from 2Au% - click to readKeep the Key pad sound silent

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  • 2008-09-04 08:38
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 08:07 from 2Au% - click to readBattery battery
1. Make sure to Turn off your blue tooth when not in use
2. Turn off infra red when not in use
3. Keep the key sad sound silent
4. Turn off the vibration and lessen the ring volume. When you knew you could hear it. Use the profile features.
5. Use a theme that have no animation or Use a picture to use it as wall paper.
Hope it helps

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  • 2008-09-04 08:34
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> In reply to ADHD @ 2008-09-04 07:21 from RbpI - click to readwhat's the maximum days of your battery? im in doubt now on whether to use the radio or the mp3 bcoz of this issue.. what can u say with my battery going back annd forth? a while ago i checked the battery status, 76% when i look at it again,it's 80%.. whoa! does this happen to your phone? tnx a lot adhd.. btw, i already reduced the brightness. tnx!

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  • 2008-09-04 08:07
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 06:22 from Rxc4 - click to readYes charge it at 10 percent. And that interruption thing what i mean is when it is in charging process never unplugged your charger just let it be fully charged. You can use your phone while it charges but never over use it because the battery will heat up. And the batteries 1,000 cycles will reduce.
At display brightness 100 percent is tooooo much bright. Make it 50 percent to make the battery last.
My k550i is at 50 percent brightness

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  • 2008-09-04 07:21
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> In reply to ADHD @ 2008-09-04 05:30 from 6CjG - click to readoops! im sorry adhd. i got it! you mean i have to charged the phone when its battery status is 10%? am i correct? tnx...

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  • 2008-09-04 06:22
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 04:14 from M@T2 - click to readmy display brightness is 100%. it is a default setting, i didnt change it.. in the manual, it only says that charging should be atleast 2.5hrs or until the battery is fully charged. there was no mention watsoever on how long you have to charged it. ive charged it initially for 6hrs becoz it was the advised of the service agent from where i bought it.. i bought the phone last 8-27-08. are you saying that when i'm charging i should off or at the least not use the phone so there'll be no interruptions? i'm sorry but do you mean by 10% and all that?

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  • 2008-09-04 06:19
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 03:07 from Rxnp - click to readTip tip to make your battery last for long. Unplugged the charger WHEN it is fully charged. Do not interrupted the charging process when it is not fully charged. Charge your phone at 10 percent. Never never charge your phone at 50 ,40 30 or 20 percent. And also DONT fully drain (empty) your battery phone.

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  • 2008-09-04 05:30
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 03:07 from Rxnp - click to readRead your manual. It says there "initially the battery will discharge faster because of the amount of time the battery has been inactive. It will take about 5 to 7 days or about 4-6 recharges and discharges before the battery can operate on its full potential"

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  • 2008-09-04 05:21
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 03:07 from Rxnp - click to readYoU said you charge your hp for 6 hrs. ? Are you just fooling around here? You didn't read the manual about the battery

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  • 2008-09-04 05:09
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> In reply to Anonymous @ 2008-09-04 03:07 from Rxnp - click to readmy display brightness is only 50% how about you?

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  • 2008-09-04 04:14
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hey guys! i just want to know if your battery drains faster? i was observing mine, (i had just bought this phone about 2wiks ago)& its maximum battery life is two days.. i ddnt use the camera, the radio and the mp3 to test the battery if it would drain faster. all i did was sms. help me out guys! sometimes i noticed that the battery icon goes back and forth (like from 75% it goes up to 86% and then goes down again to 75%). i charged it initially for 6hrs bcoz the service agent said so. please advise me guys! tnx a lot!

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  • 2008-09-04 03:07
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K550-a true warrior.(lyk me;-))

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  • 2008-09-03 23:16
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