Samsung SCH-a610 User Manual
SCH-a610 Series
All Digital
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Contents
SCH-a610 closed view.......................................................................1
SCH-a610 open view..........................................................................2
Menu quick reference........................................................................3
Navigation Key shortcuts.......................................................3
Introduction........................................................................................5
Key features of the SCH-a610............................................... 5
How to use this guide............................................................5
Understand your phone.....................................................................6
Antenna.................................................................................6
Backlight features.................................................................. 6
Power save mode..................................................................7
Left soft key...........................................................................7
Right soft key ........................................................................8
Clear key ............................................................................... 8
End key ................................................................................. 8
Headset connector ................................................................ 9
Service LED .......................................................................... 9
Microphone..........................................................................10
Alpha-Numeric keypad........................................................10
Speaker...............................................................................10
Send key ............................................................................. 10
Navigation key..................................................................... 10
Camera key.........................................................................11
Camera shutter key.............................................................11
Camera wheel ..................................................................... 11
@metro................................................................................ 11
Your phone’s display...........................................................12
Install the battery.................................................................14
Remove the battery.............................................................14
Charge the battery...............................................................15
Battery indicator................................................................... 15
Your phone’s modes .......................................................... .... ... ......16
Call Answer mode ............................................................... 16
Input mode........................................................................... 16
Lock mode........................................................................... 16
Standby mode ..................................................................... 17
Receive messages in standby mode...................................17
Talk mode............................................................................17
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Enter silent mode ................................................................ 18
Exit silent mode................................................................... 18
Vibrate mode....................................................................... 18
Adjust the ringer setting....................................................... 18
Get Started .......................................................................................19
Obtaining service for your phone ........................................ 19
Turn your phone on............................................................. 19
Turn your phone off............................................................. 19
Make and answer calls........................................................ 20
Voice Mail............................................................................ 23
Menus and sub menus....................................................................24
Navigation Key shortcuts..................................................... 27
Menu navigation.................................................................. 27
Navigate using a shortcut.................................................... 28
In-Use menu........................................................................ 28
Mute a call........................................................................... 29
MyMetro............................................................................................30
Monthly Bill.......................................................................... 30
MetroConnect...................................................................... 30
MetroPCS Card................................................................... 31
Phone Book......................................................................................32
Opening your Phone Book.................................................. 32
Find ..................................................................................... 33
Add entries to your Phone Book.......................................... 35
Rename groups................................................................... 36
Editing Phone Book numbers.............................................. 36
Adding pauses..................................................................... 37
Storing pauses in Phone Book entries................................ 38
Pause dialing using the Phone Book................................... 38
Manual pause calling........................................................... 39
Erasing Phone Book entries................................................ 39
Editing an e-mail address.................................................... 40
Assigning speed dial locations to Phone Book entries........ 41
Assigning pictures to Phone Book entries........................... 42
Storing numbers after a call ................................................ 43
Storing call log numbers...................................................... 44
Shortcuts for storing numbers............................................. 45
Speed dialing methods........................................................ 45
My phone #.......................................................................... 46
Memory ............................................................................... 46
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Calls ..................................................................................................47
Outgoing calls......................................................................47
Incoming calls......................................................................48
Missed calls......................................................................... 48
Erasing call logs .................................................................. 49
Review calls......................................................................... 50
Call timer ............................................................................. 51
Calling services ................................................................... 51
Messages..........................................................................................53
Text entry modes.................................................................53
Sending text messages.......................................................56
Receiving text messages..................................................... 59
Sending picture messages in camera mode ....................... 60
Sending picture messages in standby mode.......................62
Create a slide show............................................................. 65
Receiving picture messages................................................ 68
Message folders..................................................................69
Web alerts ........................................................................... 76
Message settings................................................................. 76
Erasing folder messages..................................................... 78
@metro..............................................................................................80
@metro Options .................................................................. 80
Disable or Remove an application.......................................81
Mobile Web................................................................... ....................82
Stored web content.............................................................. 82
Launch Mobile Web............................................................. 82
Exit Mobile Web................................................................... 83
Navigate the web.................................................................83
Mobile Web soft keys .......................................................... 83
How Mobile Web keys work ................................................ 84
Links....................................................................................85
Place a call while using Mobile Web ................................... 85
The Camera ......................................................................................86
Rotate the camera............................................................... 86
Taking pictures....................................................................86
Saving pictures.................................................................... 88
Other Camera features........................................................89
Camera Settings..................................................................91
Point, click, and send a picture............................................96
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Tools .................................................................................................97
Voice kit............................................................................... 97
Today ................................................................................ 107
Scheduler.......................................................................... 108
View an event.................................................................... 108
Jump to date...................................................................... 109
To Do List.......................................................................... 109
Memo pad ......................................................................... 111
Count Down....................................................................... 112
Alarm clock........................................................................ 114
World Time........................................................................ 116
Calculator.......................................................................... 117
Setup...............................................................................................118
Location............................................................................. 118
Display............................................................................... 119
Sounds.............................................................................. 122
Network............................................................................. 125
Security ............................................................................. 126
Others................................................................................ 131
Version.............................................................................. 135
TTY/TDD..........................................................................................135
Usage guidelines:
All about performance and safety................................................136
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ........................... 136
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone......... 138
Caring for the Battery........................................................ 141
Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC.................. 142
FDA Consumer Update..................................................... 143
Owner's record.................................................................. 157
User Guide Proprietary Notice .......................................... 157
Limited Warranty ...........................................................................158
Index ..............................................................................................165
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SCH-a610 closed view
C
Antenna
amera
Wheel
Headset
Connector
Volume Key
Service LED
Camera
Camera
Shutter
Key
Speaker
SCH-a610 closed view 1
SCH-a610 open view
y
Icons
Earpiece
Displa
Navigation
Key
Camera
Lens
Left
Soft Key
OK Key
Mobile Web
Send
Key
Message
Alpha-Numeric
Keypad
Voice Recognition
Shortcut
2
Power/Accessory Connector
Space/Silent Mode
Microphone
Microphone
Camera
Button
Right
Soft Key
@metro
Swivel
Flip
END
Key
CLR
Key
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Menu quick reference
Cut out and use this page as a handy quick reference for
several useful features in your phone.
1) My Metro 6) Mobile Web 9) Setup
1) Monthly Bill 1) Get In Web 1) Location
2) MetroConnect
3) metroPCS Card 1) Take a picture 3) Sounds
2) Phone Book
1) Find 3) Settings 5) Security
2) Add 4) Help 6) Others
3) Rename Group
4) My Phone # 1) Voice Kit
5) Memory 2) Today
3) Calls
1) Outgoing 4) Jump To Date
2) Incoming 5) To Do List
3) Missed 6) Memo Pad
4) Erase Logs 7) Count Down
5) Call Timer 8) Alarm Clock
4) Messages
1) Send New Msg 0) Calculator
2) Voice
3) Inbox
4) Outbox
5) Draft
6) Saved
7) WebAlert
8) Msg Setting
9) Erase Msg
5) @Metro
1) @Metro
7) Camera
2) Gallery 4) Network
8) Tools
3) Scheduler
9) World Time
Navigation Key shortcuts
In standby mode, press a navigation
key to launch its corresponding
application.
2) Display
7) Version
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Menu quick reference 3
Quick Reference
Turn the phone on and off
• Press and hold to turn the phone off and on.
Check voice mail
• In standby mode, press and hold , then follow the recorded prompts.
Enter/Exit silent mode
• In standby mode, press and hold . To exit, press and hold .
Set call ringer volume
• In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone.
• 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
• In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press
• Select the source that you want to browse for wallpaper, then press .
• Browse available choices using the navigation key, then press .
Save a number (quickly)
• In standby mode, enter the number you want to save using the keypad.
• Press . With New Entry highlighted, press again.
• Select the number type using the navigation keys, then press
• Enter a name for the entry using the keypad, then press .
. A pop-up menu appears in the display.
.
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View software/hardware information
• In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press .
Mute/Unmute the phone
• While in a call, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, twice.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH-a610
mobile phone. The SCH-a610 offers many features such as a
large, high-resolution swivel display, PIM (Personal
Information Manager) functions, a built-in digital camera with
flash, voice activated applications, and more. We ask that you
take time to read this guide and become familiar with this
phone’s many features.
Key features of the SCH-a610
• Large, high-resolution color display
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology)
• Global Positioning technology (GPS)
• PIM functions (Scheduler, To Do List, etc.)
• Short Message Service (SMS)
• Picture messaging
• Voice Recognition applications
• Built-in digital camera with flash
• Swivel flip
• 16-note polyphonic ringtones
How to use this guide
A robust index for reference begins on page 165. Also
included is important safety information that you should know
before using your phone; this information begins on
page 136.
If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them.
Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at
1.888.987.HELP (4357).
Introduction 5
Understand your phone
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
Backlight features give you the flexibility to choose the
amount of time the display and backlight remain illuminated
after your last activity. Keep in mind that increasing these
settings reduces battery life.
Folder Open keeps the display or keypad backlight on as
long as the folder is open.
In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.
1.
2. Press , , for Backlight. The following
backlight options appear in the display.
1Lcd
2 Keypad
3 Power save
Use the navigation key to highlight Lcd or Keypad, then
3.
press .
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the amount of time
that you want the keypad or displa y to remain illuminated
after a period of inactivity, then press .
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Power save mode
Normally, the LCD backlight is at full brightness, dims after a
minute of inactivity, and then turns off. With
enabled, the backlight starts out dim, then turns off after 15
seconds of inactivity. To enable or disable
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.
2. Press , , for Backlight. The following
options appear in the display.
1Lcd
2 Keypad
3 Power save
Use the navigation key to highlight Power save, then
3.
press .
4. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then
press .
Off and On appear in the display.
Power save
Power save:
Left soft key
Functions for the left soft key ( ) are
defined by what appears above it in the
display. Some functions of the left soft key are
as follows.
• Press the left soft key ( ) Menu to enter the main
menu.
• Press the left soft key ( ) Option to view options in
some features.
• Press ( ) to acknowledge browser charges and other
prompts.
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Right soft key
Functions for the right soft key ( ) are
defined by what appears above it in the
display. Some functions of the right soft key
are as follows:
• Press the right soft key ( ) Back to
return to the standby mode from any main menu.
• Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the
previous menu from a sub menu.
• In standby mode, press the right soft key ( ) Contacts
to enter the Contacts list.
• In camera mode, press the right soft key ( ) Gallery to
view stored pictures.
Clear key
The CLR key ( ) is used to erase or clear
numbers 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.
• To erase all digits or characters from the display screen,
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.
to
End key
• Press and hold
your phone.
• Press and hold
your phone.
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to turn on
to turn off
• Press
mode, or cancel any input.
once to disconnect a call, return to standby
Headset connector
The headset connector is the input jack for
the optional hands-free headset. The
headset includes an earbud and
microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit
so you can talk without using your hands.
• Before connecting the headset, gently
pry open the cover of the input jack on
the phone 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 home coverage area.
Turn the Service LED on or off
1. In standby mode, press the left soft
key
Menu, then press , , . Off and On
appear in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight your preference, then
press .
Understand your phone 9
Microphone
The microphone, located just beneath on the
keypad, is used fo r conv ersation, voice setup , and
recording voice memos.
Alpha-Numeric keypad
Use the alpha-numeric keypad to enter text, numbers, and
special characters.
Speaker
The speaker, located on the front of the flip,
plays sounds such as ring tones and alerts.
Send key
The Send key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial
calls, and to recall the last number dialed:
• Press once to answer calls.
• Enter a number and press once to connect a call .
• Press once in standby mode to display the most
recently dialed number.
• Press twice in standby mode to call the most
recently dialed number.
Navigation key
Use any of the four directional keys on the
navigation key to browse menus, sub menus,
and lists. When in standby mode, each key also acts as a
shortcut to launch a pre-assigned application. The up
navigation key is user definable. Use the
things as replying to or confirming prompts, and jumping to
highlighted links on the web.
OK () key
for such
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Camera key
The camera key ( ) activates the built-in
digital camera.
• Press once to activate the camera.
• Press again to snap the picture.
Camera shutter key
• Press the camera shutter key (on
the right side of the phone) to
activate the camera.
• Press the camera shutter key a
second time to snap a picture.
• In standby mode, press and hold
the camera shutter key to display
the camera menu.
Camera wheel
The digital color camera is built in to the axis of
the flip and can rotate over 180°.
@metro
You can download games, ring tones, e-mail and more using
@metro.
1. In standby mode, press the right navigation key ( ).
The shopping cart icon ( ) appears in the upper left
corner of the display.
2. Press . A message appears in the display informing
you that browsing and downloading apps uses airtime.
3. Press (Start), and wait for your phone to connect.
Understand your phone 11
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the category of your
choice, then press .
5. Follow the instructions on the display.
Your phone’s display
The top line of the display is reserved
for icons that indicate network status,
battery power, signal strength,
connection type, and more. Following
is a list of these icons and their
descriptions.
Display screen icons
Signal strength: Always appears
when your phone is on and indicates the current signal
strength. More lines indicate higher signal strength.
Service indicator: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing
a number, this icon flashes until the call connects.
No service indicator: Indicates your phone cannot find a
signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot
make or receive calls. Wait for a signal or move into an open
area to try and find a signal. The no service indicator always
appears when you turn on your phone and disappears once
service is located.
Roam: Extended roaming indicator. Roaming occurs when
you use your phone outside your home area. While roaming,
a wireless provider's system other than MetroPCS handles
your call, so the service rate for the call may be higher than
those made within your home area. Please refer to
information from MetroPCS on roaming rates.
New Message: Indicates that you’ve received a new voice,
text, page or web alert message. You’re also notified by a
visual and audible alert.
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1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the 1X protocol.
The 1X protocol is capable of high-speed data (3G).
IS95-2G Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the IS95-
2G protocol. This protocol is not capable of high speed data.
Vibrate mode: Indicates your phone is in vibrate mode. Your
phone vibrates upon receiving an incoming call.
Battery strength: Indicates the battery charge level. The
more black bars, the greater the charge. When the battery
becomes very low, a flashing empty battery icon displays
and the phone sounds an audible alert, which indicates your
phone is about to shut down.
Alarm clock: The alarm clock is set.
Ringer silent: Indicates that your phone’s ringer is set to
silent.
GPS (911 only): This icon represents Global Positioning
Service (GPS) for 911.
GPS: Indicates GPS is on for location.
Silent mode: Indicates your phone is in silent mode. Ringer
is silenced for all alerts, incoming calls, and incoming
messages. The phone alerts you of incoming calls, alerts, or
messages by vibration and a flashing Service LED.
Flash in use: Indicates the camera flash is set to On.
Self Timer in use: Self Timer delays the camera shutter for
5 or 10 seconds after you press the camera shutter button or
when snapping a picture.
Multi Shot in use: Multi Shot snaps multiple pictures after
the camera shutter button is pressed. The number of pictures
snapped is dependant upon the resolution setting.
Understand your phone 13
Swivel flip
The flip (or folder) on your phone
conveniently rotates clockwise up to 180°
so that you can screen callers, and even
take pictures with the flip closed.
• With the flip open, rotate the display
clockwise and close the flip. The
display screen automatically orients
itself to the new position.
Install the battery
This phone comes packaged with a partially charged
rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and desktop charger.
Important! The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but must be fully charged before first use, otherwise you could damage the battery.
Place the battery into the
1.
provided slots on the underside
of the phone.
2. Gently slide the battery toward
the top end of the phone until you hear it click into place.
Remove the battery
1. Press and hold to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Press the battery release latch and slide the battery
toward the bottom end of the phone until it stops.
3. Lift the battery 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.
Tip: You can use your phone while charging; however, the battery charges faster if your 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 battery icon ( ) indicates an
almost empty battery.
Low battery warning
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, the phone shuts down. Be sure to monitor the
battery strength icon and ensure your battery is adequately
charged.
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Your phone’s modes
Call Answer mode
You can select the how you want to answer a call.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft ke y ( ) Menu, then
press , , . The following call answer options
appear in the display.
Send Key
Folder Open
Any Key
2.
Use the navigation key to highlight an option.
3. Press to select the method for answering calls.
Input mode
Use input mode to enter text, numbers and symbols into
various screens. While at any text entry screen, press left soft
key ( )
up menu using the navigation key. Optional modes are
Word
Lock mode
When you lock the phone using Lock Mode, restrictions are
placed on phone use. You can receive messages and calls,
but you cannot make outgoing calls (except for emergency
numbers) until you unlock the phone.
access to menus and the volume key. Unlock your phone by
following the prompts and entering the lock code.
Option, then choose the input mode from the pop-
, ABC, Symbol, and 123.
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, ABC, and 123
modes by repeatedly pressing and holding
Lock Mode also restricts
.
T9
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Standby mode
Standby mode is the phone’s state once it has found service
and is idle. The phone goes into standby mode:
• After you power it on.
• When you press after a call.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well
as all other icons.
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and
press to place a call.
2. Press to return to standby mode.
Receive messages in standby mode
You can receive messages in standby mode. An alert tone
sounds and a notification message appears when a new
message arrives.
• Press the right soft key ( ) View to view the message,
or press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to view the
message later.
Talk mode
You can only place and receive calls when your phone is on.
While in a call your phone is in talk mode. Press the left soft
key ( ) to display a list of
Use menu” on page 28 for more information.
In-Use menu options. See “In-
Your phone’s modes 17
Enter silent mode
You can silence the tones your keypad makes wheneve r you
press a key.
• In standby mode, press and hold . Entering Silent
briefly appears in the display and your phone
Mode
returns to standby mode.
Exit silent mode
• In standby mode, press and hold . Exit Silent Mode
briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to
standby mode.
Vibrate mode
• In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( )
down until
is on the left side of phone, next to the Send key ( ) .
Vibrate appears in the display. The v olume key
Adjust the ringer setting
1. In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( )
on the left side of the phone up or down. Options are:
• Silent • Level 2
• 1-Beep • Level 3
• Vibrate • Level 4
• Vibrate+Ring • Level 5
• Level 1
2. Press once you’re satisfied with the setting. The
phone returns to standby mode.
You can also enter the Volume/Vibrate sub menu by
pressing the left soft key
, . Use the volume key to adjust the ringer setting.
The vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone
is in Vibrate or Vibrate+Ring mode.
() Menu, then , ,
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Get Started
Obtaining service for your phone
Contact MetroPCS and follow their instructions for obtaining
service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to
fully understand the services your phone supports.
Turn your phone on
1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception, then
open the flip.
2. Press and hold
As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to
operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
3. MetroPCS
phone begins searching for a network signal.
4. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day
appear in the bottom of the display.
5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
If the phone is outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming
area, appears in the top of the display. If you cannot place
or receive calls, try later when service is available.
momentarily appears in the display and your
Turn your phone off
• Press and hold
powers off.
If your phone is on and you press for less than one
second, the phone will not power off. This prevents your
phone from being turned off accidentally.
for two or more seconds.
for two or more seconds. Your phone
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Make and answer calls
Outgoing
1. With the phone on, enter the number you want to call
using the keypad.
2. Press to place the call.
Incoming
When you receive a call, the phone displays one of the
following:
• If the caller can be identified, the caller’s number (or
name if it’s in your Phone Book) appears in the display.
• If the caller can’t be identified, Call from unavailable #,
Call from restricted #, or no number appears in the
display.
Tip: Assign pictures to Phone Book entries. The entry’s assigned picture appears in the display when you receive a call from that entry. See “Assigning pictures to Phone Book entries” on page 42.
The phone continues to notify you of the call until one of the
following events occur:
• You answer the call.
• The calling party ends the call.
• The call is sent to voicemail.
Call notification features
The phone notifies you of a call in a variety of ways.
• Nine ring volume settings including 1- beep, Vibrate,
Silent, or Vibrate+Ring.
• Different ring types to distinguish callers.
• Name display with Caller ID. (If the caller’s name is
programmed into your Phone Book).
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• Incoming or missed calls are automatically stored to a
call log. The last 20 calls you answered are stored in an
Incoming call log list and the last 20 calls you missed are
stored in a Missed call log list.
Call answer
You can select from three actions to answer your calls. You
can change this option in the
1. In standby mode, press the left soft ke y ( ) Menu, then
Setup menu.
press , , . The following options appear in
the display.
Send Key
Folder Open
Any Key
Use the navigation key to highlight the call answer option
2.
of your choice.
3. Press to select the highlighted option.
Auto Answer
You can enable the phone to automatically pick up any call
after a preset length of time.
This feature works only with the headset attached.
1.
In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press , , to display the following options.
Off
After 5 sec
After 3 sec
After 1 sec
Use the navigation key to highlight an option.
2.
3. Press to select the highlighted option.
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LCD backlight setting
To prolong battery life, the display goes blank when your
screen is idle for a preset length of time. You can adjust this
setting in the
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
Backlight sub menu.
press , , , . The following options
appear in the display.
*5 Seconds - (Default setting)
10 Seconds
15 Seconds
Folder Open
With Folder Open selected, your LCD remains on as long
as the flip is open. This can drain your battery significantly.
Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press
2.
to select the highlighted opti o n .
Step ringer
Step ringer can prevent injury to your hearing. When your
phone rings, it first begins to ring at the lowest volume level
(level 1), then gradually ascends to the set level.
Silence an incoming ringer
During an incoming call, press the up or down volume
•
key to silence the ringer.
Ignore an incoming call
Ignored calls are immediately forwarded to voice mail.
• During an incoming call, press the left soft key ( )
Ignore. The incoming call is forwarded to your voice
mailbox.
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