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SCH-A790 Series
All Digital
Mobile Phone
User Guide
Please read this guide before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating
to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories,
parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is
proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws,
and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but
is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents,
trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe
or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property.
Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify,
prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the
software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is
transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property
shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.
HeadquartersCustomer Care Center
1301 E. Lookout Drive1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150
Richardson, TX 75082Plano, TX 75074
Tel: 972.761.7000Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)
Fax: 972.761.7001Fax: 972.761.7001 and 972.761.7501
Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the
following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099,
204; 5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5, 107, 225; 5, 109, 390.
Printed in South Korea
Revised April 2, 2004
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Disclaimer of Warranties;
Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE
PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS",
AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN,
CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF
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OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR
CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN
ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE
OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH
OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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Index ..............................................................................................211
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SCH-A790 closed view
Antenna
Headset Connector
Camera Flash
Display Icons
Camera Lens
SCH-A790 closed view1
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SCH-A790 open view
Display
Screen Icons
OK Key
Earpiece
Shortcut Menu
Navigation
Key
Left Soft Key
amera Menu
Key
Volume Key
SEND Key
oice Mail
Key
Mobile Web
Voice Signal
Hot Key
Messages
Menu
Microphone
Service LED
Get It Now
Right Soft Key
Camera Hot Ke
CLR Key
END Key
AlphaNumeric
Keypad
Silent Mode
Hot Key
Power/Accessory
Connector
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✂
Quick Reference
1) PHONEBOOK
1) Find
2) New
3) Group
4) My Name Card
5) Send V-card
6) My Phone #
7) Memory Info
8) Delete All
2) RECENT CALLS
1) Received
2) Dialed
3) Missed
4) Delete Call Logs
5) Call Timers
3) MESSAGES
1) New Text Msg
2) New Pix Msg
3) Voicemail
4) Inbox
5) Outbox
6) Saved/Draft
7) Web Alert
8) Msg Setting
9) Memory Info
0) Delete All
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4) GET IT NOW
1) Launch Now
5) MOBILE WEB
1) Launch Web
6) MULTIMEDIA
1) Camera
2) Media Gallery
7) SETTINGS
1) Phone Mode
2) Profile
3) Display
4) Security
5) Call Options
6) Shortcut List
7) Location
8) GSM Services
9) Phone Info
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8) PLANNER
1) Calendar
2) To Do List
3) Alarm Clock
4) Time/Date
5) Memo Pad
6) World Time
7) Calculator
9) VOICE KIT
1) Quick Dial
2) Voice Memo
3) Voice Setting
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Quick Reference (continued)
Turn your phone on and off
Press and hold .
Enter/Exit Silent Mode
In standby mode, press and hold . To exit, press and hold .
Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service
and is idle.
Set call ringer volume
1. In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone.
2. Press the volume key up or down to set call ringer volume as desired.
View recent calls
In standby mode, press . Your recent calls appear in
the display.
Change the wallpaper
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key () Menu, then press
, , , .
2. Highlight the LCD (Main or Sub) you wish to change, then press .
3. Use the navigation up/down keys to navigate the wallpaper source,
then press . Repeat this step for sub menus as necessary.
4. Use the navigation left/right keys to select your choice of wallpaper.
Save a number (quickly)
1. In standby mode, enter the number to save using the keypad.
2. Press . With New Entry highlighted, press again.
3. Select the number type using the navigation keys, then press .
4. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad, then press .
View software and hardware information for your phone
•In standby mode, press the left soft key () Menu,
then press , . Software and hardware
information for your phone appears in the display.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung
SCH-A790 global phone. The SCH-A790 offers features such
as a large, high-resolution display, PIM (Personal Information
Manager) functions, a built-in digital camera, and more.
Please take time to read this guide and become familiar with
your phone’s many features.
Key features of the SCH-A790
•Domestic and international voice and text messaging
service (available on participating networks).
•High speed data (Verizon Wireless CDMA Enhanced
Services Area)
•Global Positioning Technology (Verizon Wireless
CDMA Network)
•Large 176 x 220 pixel color display
•Digital Camera with Flash
•PIM functions (Scheduler, To Do List, etc.)
•Enhanced Message Service (Verizon Wireless
CDMA Network)
•2-Way Short Message Service (Verizon Wireless
CDMA Network; availability of SMS varies in GSM and
when roaming off the VZW CDMA Network.)
•Pix Messaging - Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)
(US CDMA)
•Voice Activated Applications (CDMA)
•64 Polyphonic Ringtones
How to use this guide
The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as
the menus and sub menus in your phone. A robust index for
quick reference to most features begins on page 211.
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Also included is important safety information that you should
know before using your phone. Most of this information is
near the back of the guide, beginning on page 179.
Notes and tips
Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart
from the rest. These are intended to point out important
information, quick methods for activating features, to define
terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are
as follows:
Notes explain alternative options within the current feature,
menu, or sub menu.
Tip: Tips provide quick or innovative methods for performing
functions related to the subject at hand.
Fast Facts are like snippets from the glossary. Fast
facts provides definitions in context and proximity to
the menu or feature in question.
Important! Points out important information about the
current feature that could affect performance, or even
damage your phone.
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Install the SIM card
Before you can use the GSM features in your phone, you’ll
need to install a SIM card. SIM cards are provided by
Verizon Wireless.
1.With the battery removed from
the phone, insert the SIM card
face down into the slot provided.
2.Slide the SIM card as far as
possible to the right, beneath the
SIM card retaining brackets.
3.Once the card is secured in the
Sim retaining
brackets
SIM slot, install the battery as outlined in the following
section, then turn the phone on.
Remove the SIM card
1.Press and hold to turn off the phone
(if on).
2.Remove the battery.
3.Slide the SIM card to the left, then lift
to remove.
Important! Please handle the SIM card on its sides. Avoid
touching the circuits as this may cause damage to the SIM.
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Install the battery
This phone comes packaged with a partially charged
rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and desktop charger.
Important! Although the phone can be used while the
battery is charging, the battery must be fully charged before
first use, otherwise you could damage the battery.
1.
Insert the bottom end of the battery
into the phone housing with the label
side down. The gold contacts on the
end of the battery should match up
with those on the phone.
2.Push the top end of the battery down
until it snaps into place.
Remove the battery
1.Press and hold to turn off the phone (if on).
2.Pull the battery release latch toward
the top of the phone. The top of the
battery should pop up.
3.Use your finger to lift the battery (top
end first) up and away from the phone.
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Charge the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion
battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and
batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize
battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
Use the desktop charger
The desktop charger operates from a 120/220 VAC wall
outlet. It also acts as a cradle to hold your phone in a
convenient, easy-to-use position while charging.
1.Plug the AC plug from the desktop charger into a
standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
2.Slide your phone, bottom end first, into the desktop
charger. Your phone begins charging and the battery
image appears in the display.
You can use your phone while charging, however, the battery
charges faster if the phone is turned off.
Battery indicator
The battery indicator () in the upper-right corner of the
display indicates battery power level. Three bars indicate a
full charge, while an empty icon () indicates an almost
empty battery. Two to three minutes before the battery
becomes too low to operate, a blinking empty battery icon
() appears and a tone sounds. If you continue to operate
the phone without charging, it shuts down.
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List of countries
Following is a list of countries (aside from the United States)
that are compatible with this phone’s modes of operation.
Consult this table to determine the correct operational mode
(GSM or CDMA) and country codes. This list is subject
to change.
To view an updated list of countries, visit the Verizon Wireless
web site at www.verizonwireless.com
CDMA Mode
CountryCountry Code
a
Canada
a
Mexico
Puerto Rico
a
South Korea82
a.Available with phone in Verizon (CDMA) mode.
GSM Mode - Europe and Former USSR
CountryCountry Code
a
Albania
Andorra376
Austria43
Azerbaizjan
b
Belgium32
Bosnia387
Bulgaria359
Croatia385
Cyprus357
Czech Republic420
1
52
1-787 and 1-939
355
994
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GSM Mode - Europe and Former USSR
CountryCountry Code
Denmark45
Estonia372
Faroe Islands298
Finland358
France33
Germany49
Gibraltar350
Greece30
Guernsey44
Hungary36
Iceland354
Ireland353
Isle of Man44
Italy39
Jersey44
Kazakhstan
a b
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Kosovo381
Latvia371
Liechtenstein423
Lithuania370
Luxembourg352
Macedonia389
Malta356
Monaco377
Montenegro381
Netherlands31
Norway47
Poland48
Portugal351
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GSM Mode - Europe and Former USSR
CountryCountry Code
Romania40
Russia
a,b
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San Marino378
Slovak Republic (Slovakia)421
Slovenia386
Spain34
Sweden46
Switzerland41
Turk ey90
Turk me ni st an
b
United Kingdom (England,
Scotland, Wales, & N. Ireland)
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GSM Mode - Asia & Middle East
CountryCountry Code
Kuwaita
b
965
Malaysia60
Maldives960
Oman968
Pakistan
a
92
Palestine970
Phillippines
a
63
Qatar974
Saudi Arabia
a
966
Singapore 65
Sri Lanka94
Syria963
Tai wan886
Thailand66
United Arab Emirates971
Vietnam84
a.Partially supported by Global Phone.
b.SMS available.
c.Available with phone in Verizon (CDMA) mode.
GSM Mode - Africa
CountryCountry Code
Botswana267
Cameroon237
Kenya254
La Reunion262
Madagascar261
Malawi265
Mauritius230
Morocco212
Mozambique258
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GSM Mode - Africa
CountryCountry Code
Namibia264
Nigeria
a
227
Seychelles248
South Africa27
Tanzania255
Tun isi a216
Uganda256
Zambia260
a.Partially supported by Global Phone.
GSM Mode - Australasia
CountryCountry Code
Australia61
Fiji679
New Zealand64
GSM Mode - Americas
CountryCountry Code
Aruba297
Brazil55
Curacao (Dutch Antilles)599
French Antilles (Guadeloupe
& Martinique)
596
French Guiana594
St. Barth
a
St. Martin (French & Dutch
Antilles)
590
590
Bonaire599
Suriname597
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GSM Mode - Americas
CountryCountry Code
St. Lucia1-758
St. Vincent1-784
Barbados1-246
Grenada1-473
Venezuela58
a.Supported by Global Phone and not International Traveler
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Understand your phone
The antenna
Avoid touching the antenna while the phone is on. Contact
with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone
to operate at a higher power level than necessary.
Backlight features
You can choose the amount of time that the display and
backlight remain illuminated after a period of inactivity. Keep
in mind that increasing these settings reduces battery life.
Folder Open enables the keypad or display backlight to
remain on as long as the folder is open.
In standby mode, press the left soft key () Menu,
1.
then press (
(
Backlight). The following options appear in the display.
LCD
Keypad
Power save
Use the navigation key to highlight LCD or Keypad, then
2.
press .
3.Use the navigation key to highlight the amount of time
that you wish the keypad or display to remain illuminated
after a period of inactivity, then press .
Settings), (Display),
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Power Save
Power Save allows you to affect the brightness/power
settings for the Main LCD and keypad, as well as the
External LCD. The default setting for Power Save is
Main LCD and Keypad
With Power Save On, the main LCD backlight is dim and the
keypad backlight is off. If no buttons are pressed for 60
seconds, Power Save then turns the main LCD backlight off
as well.
External LCD
With Power save On and the flip closed (while not in a call),
the external LCD turns off to conserve power. WIth Power
save
Off and the flip closed (while not in a call), the external
LCD remains on.
T
URN POWER SAVE ONOR OFF
1.In standby mode, press the left soft key () Menu,
then press (
(
Backlight). The following options appear in the display.
LCD
Keypad
Powe r S ave
Use the navigation key to highlight Power Save, then
2.
press .
3.Use the navigation key to highlight Offor On, then
Off and On appear in the display.
press to save your settings.
Settings), (Display),
Off.
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Soft keys
Functions for the soft
keys are defined by what
appears above each in
the display. There are
two soft keys, the
() and the right
key
().
soft key
left soft
Left soft key
Some functions of the left
soft key are as follows.
•When the left soft
key function in the display is
() Menu to open the menu list.
•When the left soft key function is Option, press the left
soft key () Option to view options in some features.
•When the left soft key function is Edit, press the left soft
key ()
Profile setting.
Right soft key
Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
Edit to edit a Phonebook contact or
•When the right soft key function is Back, press the right
soft key ()
•In standby mode, press the right soft key ()
Contacts to open your Contacts list.
•In camera mode, press the right soft key () Gallery
to view stored pictures.
Left
Soft
Key Function
Left
Soft
Key
Menu, press the left soft key
Back to return to the previous menu.
Right
Soft
Key Function
Right
Soft
Key
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Clear key
The CLR key () is used to erase or clear numbers, text,
or symbols from the display. You can also use to
return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode
from any menu.
•If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press
backspace (and delete) the character.
to
•To erase the previous word in a sentence, press and
hold .
•To back up one menu level, briefly press .
•To return to standby mode from any menu, press and
hold until you return to standby mode.
Camera hot key
The camera hot key (), on the right side of the phone,
activates the camera menu from standby mode.
•With the flip open, briefly press the camera hot key
() to open the camera menu.
•With the flip closed, press and hold the camera hot key
() to activate the camera.
End key
•Press and hold
•Press and hold
•Briefly press
standby mode from any menu, or cancel the last input.
to turn on your phone.
to turn off your phone.
once to disconnect a call, return to
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Headset connector
The headset connector, on top of the phone next to the
antenna, is the input jack for the hands-free headset. The
headset combines an earbud and microphone in a
convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using
your hands.
Important! Use only the headset provided with the
SCH-A790. This headset should not be used on any
other phone.
•Before connecting the headset, gently slide open the
cover for the input jack to expose the connector inside.
Service LED
The Service LED on the front flip has the following functions.
•Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message.
•Lights momentarily when you power up the phone and
flashes red when the phone is in need of a charge.
•Green indicates you are in service in your coverage area.
Turn the Service LED on or off
1.In standby mode, press the left soft key Menu, then press
(
Settings), (Display), (Service LED).
Off and On appear in the display.
2.Use the navigation key to highlight your preference, then
press .
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