Samsung SCH3500 Users Manual
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Introduction
Getting ~
Basic O ~
The Menu
Phone B ~
Security ~ Voice Dial
Message~ Safety
Accesso ~
Glossary
Index
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Introduction
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Introduction Table of ContentsPrecautions
Getting Started
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Description of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Call Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Basic Operations
Basic Operations of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Turn On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
The Menu
Menu Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Calls Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Set Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sounds Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Phone Book
Overview of the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Storing Phone Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Viewing Stored Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Important Information
This manual is based on the production version of the included
portable cellular telephone. Software changes may have
occurred after this printing.
Safety Precaution
For more detailed safety information, see “Safety” on page 60.
• Do not use a phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
• Do not use your phone near medical equipment.
• Do not use your phone at any time while traveling on board
a plane.
• Do not use your phone where a blasting operation is in
progress.
• Do not use your phone at a refueling point.
FCC/IC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Blasting Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Other Dangerous Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Accessories
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Cigarette Lighter Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Hands-Free Car Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Displaying Your Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Dialing from the Phone Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Editing Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Erasing Phone Book Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Storing Secret Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Security Options
Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Call Restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Other Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
KeyGuard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Voice Dial
Voice Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Training the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Using Voice Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Message Services
Short Message Services and Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Reviewing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Safety
Compliance with Safety Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
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Getting Started
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Features
Thank you for the purchase of your SAMSUNG Phone.
Using the latest digital technology, the phone operates in a similar manner to other wireless phones, while providing superior
resonance and tone quality.
The following options make your phone both fun and easy to
use:
• Active Flip
• Variable Character Display
• Phone Book Memory-99 Locations
• Voice Dialing - 20 Locations
• Programmable Lock
• Short Message Services (SMS) and Voicemail
• 9 Ring Tones, 4 Melody Tones, Vibrator Alert
• Call Logs - 9 Locations Each: Outgoing and Incoming Calls
• Pause Dialing
• Ringer Mute During Incoming Call
• Remind Call
• Voice Memo
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PQRS
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MNO
WXYZ
Description of Your Phone
Function keys and other controls activate the features of your
phone. The following illustration identifies the function keys,
controls and indicators:
(not actual size)
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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1) Antenna
2) Flip
3) Earpiece
4) Earphone Mic Jack
5) Power On Light
6) Volume Control
7) Voice Memo
8) Menu Key
9) TALK Key
10) Scroll Keys
11) Microphone
12) Clear Key
13) End / Power Key
14)OK (Store) Key
15) Scroll Keys
16) LCD Screen
Getting Started
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Screen Display
This phone features dynamic character sizing, which enables
the screen to display 12 characters per line. The five-line
screen includes four text lines and one icon line, which displays
active options and selected menu items.
During conversation, the screen displays the call timer , the
name and number of the other party, if available.
Active in-use options, such as Mute and Call Waiting, also are
displayed during conversation.
The following icons are displayed at pressing power key:
Key Functions
Press TALK to:
• make a call after dialing the number,
• receive an incoming call,
• initiate Three-way calling,
• access Call Logs.
Press CLR to:
• erase one character at a time while entering
names and numbers,
• go back one menu level at a time while viewing menu options,
• initiate Voice Dialing when the flip is open.
Press and hold CLR to:
• erase all displayed characters while entering
names and numbers,
• return to Standby mode while viewing menu
options.
Press to:
• end a call,
• exit the current menu and return to Standby
mode,
• turn the phone on and off.
Press MENU to:
• display the Main Menu,
• scroll through menus,
• enter a pause while entering numbers.
Press to:
• save menu option settings,
• access messages.
Press the arrow keys to scan menu options.
R
Signal
Strength Roaming Analog
Battery
Strength
No Service
/In Use Message Vibrator On
(not actual size)
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Press and hold the Voice Memo button to:
• record the voice memo during conversation or
in standby mode.
Press the Volume button to:
• adjust voice volume during conversation,
• adjust key beep volume in Standby mode,
• mute the ringer during an incoming call,
• scroll Call Logs and Phone Book entries.
Status Indicators
Signal Strength
Indicates a current signal strength.
No Service
Indicates that the phone is outside a service
area and cannot make or receive calls.
Roaming
Displays when the phone is outside the home
service area but within the network.
Message
Indicates you have voicemail or text
messages.
Analog
Indicates an Analog mode.
Vibrate
Indicates Vibrator is set as a current ring type.
Battery Charge
Indicates a battery charge level.
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Display Messages
MAINTENANCE The phone number is not registered in
REQUIRED the base station.
NO ACCESS:
PHONE BOOK You have tried to access the memory
RESTRICTED while the phone is in the restricted
memory mode.
New Entry will replace A phone number is already stored in selected
OK:Replace memory location.
MATCHING NUMBER The number you are trying to find does not exist.
NOT FOUND
NO OUTGOING You have not made any outgoing
CALL LOG calls.
NO SERVICE The phone is out of the service area.
OUTGOING CALL IS While the phone is restricted,
RESTRICTED you have tried to make a call.
REDIAL CALL The call cannot be made completely
FAILED even after automatic redialing.
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Charging the Battery
To charge the battery using the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger:
1. Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall outlet.
2. Select one of the following options:
• Insert the phone with battery attached into the front
compartment of the charger.
•
Insert a single battery (alone, not attached to the phone) into
the rear compartment of the charger.
When two batteries are in the charger, the batteries charge
simultaneously. If you charge the battery while it is attached to
your phone, the Battery Charge Indicator activates. A green
LED indicates a fully charged battery.
Note: Use only the SAMSUNG-approved Dual-Slot Desktop
Charger with your phone by Samsung. Using the inappropriate charger could damage the battery.
Battery Charge Indicator
The Battery Charge Indicator is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen and indicates three levels of charge. Three
solid bars indicate a fully charged battery. When the battery
charge level is low or empty, a clear Battery Charge Indicator
(no bars are displayed) appears on the screen.
Battery
Your phone package includes a partially charged rechargeable
battery so that you can use the phone immediately after it is
activated.
Installing the Battery
To attach the battery to your phone:
1. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on the base of
the battery line up with the metal contacts on the base of
the phone.
2. Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top of
the battery about a quarter of an inch from the latch.
3. Gently slide the battery toward the top of the phone until it
snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
Make sure to turn the power off before removing the battery.
Then press the battery release button while sliding the battery
out of position.
Dual-Slot Desktop Charger
The Dual-Slot Desktop Charger contains:
• Front compartment for charging the battery while attached
to the phone
• Rear compartment for charging the battery alone (not
attached to the phone)
• Red light to indicate that the battery is charging.
(A yellow light indicates that the battery is operating at a
temperature that is too high or too low. If a yellow light
blinks, it indicates that the battery is not properly inserted
in the charger. Please check the charger and battery.)
• Green light to indicate that the battery is fully charged.
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Call Quality
For optimum call quality with your phone, please follow these
guidelines:
• Fully extend the antenna. While it may be possible to
make calls with the antenna retracted, the phone operates
best with the antenna fully extended.
• Hold the phone as you would hold any other telephone
handset. Speak directly into the microphone, and extend
the antenna over your shoulder while talking.
• Do not hold the antenna while using the phone, as this
may affect call quality.
Table 1: Phone and Battery Specifications
Phone Type Dual Band CDMA 1.9 GHz / AMPS 800 MHz
Graphic LCD 5 Lines (4 Text Lines, 1 Icon Line)
Battery Type Standard: 1000 mAh Li-ion
Extended: 1600 mAh Li-ion
Phone with Standard Battery Extended Battery
Dimensions (H✕W✕D) 112✕52✕25 mm 112✕52✕30 mm
Weight 146 g 166 g
Talk Time up tp 170 / 55 minutes up tp 280 / 90 minutes
Standby Time 150 / 17 hours 240 / 26 hours
Caring for the Battery
Use only SAMSUNG-approved batteries, Desktop and Travel
chargers. These chargers maximize battery life and performance. Using other batteries or chargers may invalidate your
warranty and may damage your phone.
For proper battery care, please follow these guidelines:
• To avoid damage, charge the battery in temperatures that
range from 32˚F to 104˚F (O˚C to 40˚C).
• Do not use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high
humidity areas (such as a bathroom).
• Never dispose of the battery by incineration (fire).
• Keep the metal contacts at the battery base clean.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery,
as injuries or burns may result.
• Replace the battery when it provides no longer acceptable
performance.
• Do not store the battery in high-temperature areas for a
long time.
• Do not allow metal objects or liquids to contact or
short-circuit the battery terminals, as injuries or burns may
result.
Battery Disposal
Please be aware of the following guidelines when disposing of
the battery:
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire; the cell may
explode. Check the regulations in your area for special
disposal instructions.
• Do not open or puncture the battery; the released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes and
skin. This substance also can be toxic if swallowed.
• Charge the battery in accordance with the instructions
specified in this manual.
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
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Turn On/Off
Turning On
To turn on your phone, press and hold .
The red light flashes, the phone beeps. The display updates to
reflect the following conditions:
• When your phone is located in service area, your phone
number and the greeting message displays, along with the
date and time. You can now make and receive calls.
• If your phone is not located in service area, “No Service” is
displayed. In this case, you cannot make and receive calls.
Turn off your phone, and then try again later when service
is available.
• If your phone is locked, “Locked” is displayed. Enter the
four-digit lock code to release the lock mode.
Turning Off
To turn off your phone, press and hold .
When your phone is turned off, nothing is displayed on the
screen.
Standby Mode
When your phone is turned on but no call is in progress,
the phone is in standby mode.
Basic Operations of Your Phone
Power On/Off Press and hold
.
Menu Scrolling Press , then / or .
Make Calls Enter number, and then press .
Correct Mistakes
Press .
Redial a Call Press twice.
Speed Dialing Enter memory location, and then press
.
End a Call Press , or close flip.
Receive a Call Press , or open flip.
Save Numbers Enter phone number, press , and
then follow screen prompts.
Outgoing Call Press , , , to review the
last 9 outgoing calls.
Incoming Call Press , , , to review
the last 9 incoming calls.
Name Search Press , , , to search the
names.
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To prepend existing phone numbers in the Phone Book or Call
Logs:
1. Access the phone number entry.
2. When the phone number is displayed, press to display context-specific options.
3. Press .
4. Enter the area code or feature code.
5. Press to call the number.
Correcting a Misdialed Number
To correct a misdialed number:
• Press to erase the digit, and then enter the correct
digit.
• Press and hold to erase the entire entry, and then
enter the correct phone number.
Receiving Calls
Answering a Call
To answer an incoming call, press , or open the flip.
Ending a Call
To end a call, press , or close the flip. The call time is
displayed along with the name/number of the called party (if
available). The phone returns to Standby mode automatically.
DEF
Making Calls
Making a Call
To make a call:
1. Press and hold to turn on your phone. An active
screen display indicates that the phone is turned on.
(No dial tone sounds.)
2. Enter the phone number, up to 33 digits, by pressing the
digit keys. The phone number is displayed on the screen.
3. Press
.
You make the call to the entered phone
number.
Emergency Dialing
You can make calls to 911 or one of the three emergency
numbers that are in your emergency number list even if your
phone is locked.
Prepend Dialing
The prepend option enables you to add up to three digits, such
as area codes and network feature activation codes, to a phone
number of up to 10 digits. You can prepend a phone number
before dialing, or prepend an existing entry in the Phone Book
or Call Logs.
To use prepending, select one of the following options:
• Enter the area code or feature activation code, and then
enter the phone number.
• Access a phone number stored in the Phone Book or Call
Logs, and then prepend the number.
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The Menu
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The Menu
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Menu Organization
The Main Menu in Standby mode contains 10 primary options,
many of which contain sub-menus with more specific options.
The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode:
1. (Un) Mute
2. Silent Key
3. Phone Book
4. Version
5. Send Tel#
To access a menu option, press , and then press the associated digit key to select the desired option.
As an alternative to pressing the digit keys, access the menu,
and then press the scroll keys to scan options. Pressing the
scroll keys highlights each option in sequence. Press to
select the highlighted option.
Call Waiting
Call Waiting enables you to receive a second call
during conversation. When a Call Waiting call comes in, the
incoming call alert sounds, when set, and a text notification is
displayed.
Contact your service provider to activate Call Waiting.
To answer a Call Waiting call:
1. To answer the call, press
.
The phone connects the calling party, and the places current
party on hold.
2. Press again to switch between the two parties.
Three-Way Calling
Three-Way Calling enables you to conduct conference calls with
two separate parties at the same time. The phone records the
outgoing call to both parties as separate entries in the Outgoing
Call Log, and you are billed airtime for each outgoing call
seperately. Contact your service provider to activate Three-Way
Calling.
To make a Three-Way Call:
1. During conversation, press .
Enter the phone number for the third party, and then press
again. The phone makes the other party on hold.
2. When the third party answers, press again to connect with the original party.
Call Forwarding
This phone provides the option of forwarding incoming calls to
another phone number, even while your phone is turned off.
Activating Call Forwarding does not affect outgoing calls made
from this phone.
Contact your service provider to activate Call Forwarding.
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