SAMSUNG SCH-A645 User Manual

SCH-a645 Series

ALL DIGITAL
Tri-Mode PHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Samsung T elecommunications America (ST A), L.P.

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Table of Contents

Intellectual Property .........................................................2
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ..........2
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability .................3
Section 1: Getting Started .................................9
Understanding this User Manual .....................................10
Activating Your Phone ....................................................11
Charging the Battery ......................................................13
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............17
Features of Your Phone ..................................................18
Closed View of Your Phone .............................................19
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................20
Command Keys ..............................................................22
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................25
Your Phone’s Modes ......................................................29
Section 3: Call Functions .................................33
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing ..........................34
Making a Call — Speed Dialing ......................................37
Making a Call — Voice Dialing .......................................38
Answering a Call ............................................................41
Ignoring a Call ................................................................42
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................42
Calls Log ........................................................................43
Phone Modes .................................................................48
Roaming ........................................................................52
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................55
Menu Navigation ............................................................56
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................58
Menus and sub-menus ..................................................59
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Section 5: Entering Text ..................................67
Text Entry Modes ...........................................................68
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................68
Entering Text in Alpha (ABC) Mode .................................69
Entering Text in T9 Word Mode .......................................70
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................71
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Entering Symbols ...........................................................71
Entering Numbers ..........................................................72
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........73
Your Contacts List ..........................................................74
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................75
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................80
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ....................................84
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................89
Deleting a Contact Entry .................................................90
Memory ..........................................................................91
Section 7: Messaging ......................................93
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................94
Message Send Options ...................................................97
Retrieving New Messages ..............................................98
Voicemail .......................................................................99
Message Folders ............................................................99
Message Settings .........................................................103
Deleting Messages .......................................................105
Section 8:Axcess Shop ..................................107
Axcess Shop Options ....................................................108
Axcess Shop Settings ...................................................109
Axcess Shop Help .........................................................110
Section 9: Axcess Web ..................................113
Axcess Web Operations ................................................114
Launch Axcess Web .....................................................114
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Exit Axcess Web ...........................................................114
Navigate the Web .........................................................115
Axcess Web Soft Keys ..................................................115
Using Links ..................................................................115
How Axcess Web Keys Work ........................................116
Section 10: Gallery ........................................119
Gallery .........................................................................120
Using Image Gallery .....................................................120
Using Melody Gallery ....................................................122
Using Animelody Gallery ...............................................125
Section 11: Tools ...........................................127
Tools Menu ..................................................................128
Today ...........................................................................129
Calendar ......................................................................130
To Do List ....................................................................131
Alarm Clock .................................................................133
Memo Pad ...................................................................135
World Time ..................................................................136
Calculator ....................................................................137
Count Down .................................................................138
Voice ............................................................................140
Section 12: Changing Your Settings .............153
Display Settings ...........................................................154
Sounds Settings ...........................................................160
Call Options ..................................................................165
Network Settings ..........................................................170
Clock Set .....................................................................170
Language .....................................................................171
Security Settings ..........................................................171
Location Setting ...........................................................177
Airplane Mode ..............................................................178
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Section 13: Phone Info ...................................179
Version .........................................................................180
Phone Number .............................................................180
Section 14: Health and Safety Information ...181
Health and Safety Information .......................................182
UL Certified Travel Adaptor ...........................................184
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................184
Road Safety ..................................................................194
Operating Environment .................................................197
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........197
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................200
Emergency Calls ...........................................................201
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................202
Other Important Safety Information ...............................203
Product Performance ....................................................203
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................205
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................205
Battery Precautions ......................................................205
Care and Maintenance ..................................................207
Section 15: Warranty Information .................209
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................210
Index ...............................................................217
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Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

• Understanding this User Manual
• Activating Your Phone
• Charging the Battery
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
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Understanding this User Manual

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 t o most featur es be gins on page 217.
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 181.

Notes and tips

Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out
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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.
Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing
functions related to the subject at hand.
Fast Facts: Are like snippets from a glossary. Fast facts
provide 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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Activating Your Phone

Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports.

Install the Battery

Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Important: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. You can use your phone while the battery is charging, but the battery wi ll take longer to recharge.
1. Insert the top end of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the top end of the battery to those inside of the phone.
2. Press the bottom end of the battery down into the phone.
3. Place the battery cover over
the battery and slide the cover upward into place.
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Turn Your Phone On

1. Open the folder on your phone, as
shown.
2. Press the key.
3. The 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.
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Tip: Your phone has an internal antenna. Do
not touch the phone case over the antenna while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( ) appears at the top of the phone’s display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.
Antenna

Turn Your Phone Off

Press and hold the key for two or more seconds. Your
phone powers off.
Press
Note: 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.
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Charging the Battery

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Remove the Battery

Important! You must unplug the Travel Adapter (if it is connected) before
removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage.
1. Press and hold the key to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Press the battery cover at
point (1) and slide the cover (2) toward the bottom end of the phone.
3. Lift the battery cover (3) up and away from the phone, bottom end first.
4. Lift the battery (4) up and away from the phone, bottom end first.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li­Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved char ging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
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Use the Travel Adapter

The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient, light­weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
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2. Insert the smaller end of the
Travel Adapter into the charger/ accessory connector at the bottom end of your phone.
Note: With the phone turned OFF, a discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 3 hours.

Low battery indicator

The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged.
Four bars ( ) indicate a full charge.
An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery.
A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding
indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the phone.
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail

If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery, the phone shuts down.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
V oice mail allows callers to leave voi ce messages, which can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice Mail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your voice mail box.
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number to dial voice mail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new us er tutorial to se tup your mail box.

Listen to voice mail

1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your
own mobile number to dial voice mail.
2. After connecting, you are prompted to enter your password.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Topics Covered

• Features of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Your Phone’s Modes
This section outlines some key features of your phone. This section also explains the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
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Features of Your Phone

128 X 160 pixel Liquid Crystal Display
High speed data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology)
Global Positioning Technology (GPS)
PIM functions (Scheduler, To Do List, etc.)
Short Message Service (SMS)
Enhanced Message Service (EMS)
Voice Dial
Speakerphone
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Closed View of Your Phone

1. Headset Connector
2. External LCD
3. Volume Key
Closed View of Your Phone
4. Speaker
5. Speakerphone Key
1. Headset Connector
3. Volume Key
5. Speakerphone Key

Command Keys and Features

1. Headset Connector — Used for handsfree,
Teletypewriter (TTY), and Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) equipment.
2. External LCD — Indicates when you have an incoming call or a message.
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3. Volume Key — Lets you adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode (with the folder open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down.
4. Speaker — The speaker , on the front of the folder, plays sounds such as ring tones and alerts.
5. Speakerphone Key — Lets you enable and disable speakerphone mode.

Open View of Your Phone

1. Speaker
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2. Left Soft Key
3. SEND Key
4. Clear Key
5. Voice Mail Hot Key
16. Earpiece
15. Internal Display
14. Navigation Key
13. Right Soft Key
12. OK Key
11. END/Power/Menu Exit Key
10. Voice Recognition Key
9. Alpha-numeric Keys
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6. Special Function Keys
7. Microphone
8. Power/Accessory Connector
Open View of Your Phone

Command Keys and Features

1. Speaker — The speaker , on the front of the folder, plays
sounds such as ring tones and alerts.
2. Left Soft Key — Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the internal display.
3. SEND Key — This key is used to initiate your calls.
4. CLR (clear) Key — Deletes characters from the display
when you are in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
5. Voice Mail Hot Key — Press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail.
6. Special Function Keys — Enter special characters. Perform various functions.
7. Microphone — The microphone used during phone calls and voice memo recordings.
8. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the Travel Charger and to connect any available accessory cable.
9. Alpha-numeric Keys — Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters.
10.Voice Recognition Key — Lets you access your phone’s voice recognition features.
11.END/Power/MENU Exit Key — Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to turn your phone On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to mute the ringer and send the call to Voice Mail.
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12.OK Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu
accepts the highlighted choice in the menu.
13.Right Soft Key — Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display.
14.Navigation Key — In menu mode, lets you browse and highlight menu options.
15.Internal Display — Displays the numbers, messages, and icons you need to operate your phone.
16.Earpiece — Plays sounds such as caller voices and call progress tones.

Command Keys

Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display. There are two soft keys, the left soft key and the right soft key .

Left Soft Key

Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
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In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ) to open the
main menu.
When the left soft key function is Options, press the Options
(left) soft key ( ) and a pop-up menu appears.
When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft
key ( ) to edit a Contact.

Right Soft Key

Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
In standby mode, press the MESSAGE (right) soft key ( ) to
open the Messages menu.
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Command Keys
When the right soft key function is Back, pres s the Back (right)
soft key ( ) to back up one menu level.

OK Key

In a menu, press the OK key ( ) to accept the highlighted
selection.
When the OK key function is Edit, press the Edit (OK) key ( )
to edit a Draft message.
OK
OK

Clear Key

The CLR key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use the
key to return to a previous menu or to return to
standby mode from any menu.
1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and delete) the character.
2. To erase the entire sentence, press and hold .
3. To back up one menu level, briefly press .
4. To return to standby mode, press and hold until you
return to standby mode.

End Key

1. Press and hold the End key to turn your phone on or
off.
2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to
cancel the last input.
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Send Key

The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
1. Press once to answer calls.
2. Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
3. Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of
recent calls to and from your phone.
4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to the other call.

Navigation Key

Use the directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications.

Speakerphone Key

Use the speakerphone key ( ) — located on the right side of your phone — to switch from using the earpiece
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to the speakerphone before or during a call. Use the volume keys — located on the left side of your phone — to adjust the volume. Press the speakerphone key to enable and disable the speakerphone option.
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Understanding the Display Screen

Understanding the Display Screen
The top line of your phone’s display contains icons that indicate network status, ba ttery power, signal strength, connection type, and more. The following list contains icons that may appear in your display.

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.
Analog mode indicator — Indicates your phone is operating in an analog service area or that digital service has been interrupted. Also indicates that some network features are not available. Also, you may need to recharge your phone’s battery more often while in an analog service area.
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Roam — Extended roaming indicator. Roaming occurs when you use your phone outside your home area. While roaming, a wireless provider other than yours handles your call, so the service rate for the call may be higher than for calls made within your home area. Please refer to information from your Wireless Provider on roaming rates.
New Message — Indicates that you’ve received a new text, page, or web alert message. You’re also notified by a visual and audible alert.
Voice Mail — Indicates that you’ve received a new voice mail.
1X Protocol — Indicates your phone is using the 1X protocol.
IS95-2G Protocol — Indicates your phone is using the
D
IS95-2G protocol. This protocol is not capable of high speed data.
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. GPS (911 only) — This icon represents Global P ositioning
Service (GPS) for 911.
GPS — Indicates GPS is on for location. Vibrate plus Ring — Your phone is in vibrate plus ring
mode. When you receive a call, the phone vibrates and rings.
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Ring — Your phone is in ring mode. When you receive a
call, the phone rings. Ringer Silent — The ringer has been set to Silent using
the volume key on the side of the phone. 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, and messages by vibration and a flashing Service LED.
Vibrate mode — Your phone is in vibrate mode. When you receive a call, the phone vibrates instead of ringing.

Dialogue Boxes

Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below.
Choice
Example: “Save to draft?”
Reconfirm
Example: “Erase all inbox msgs?”
Performing
Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...”
Completed
Example: “Message Saved”
Information
Example: “New Message”
Error
Example: “Syst em Err or!”
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Warning
Example: “Battery Low,” “Memory Full!”

Backlights

Backlights illuminate the internal and external displays and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlights come on. They go off when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight menu.
Note: During a phone call, the display backlights dim and turn off after one minute to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
See “Backlight” on page 156 for more information.

External Display

Your phone has an external display on the outside of the folder. When you close the phone, the external display shows a digital clock.
Icons that appear in the external display indicate the following:
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Incoming calls and messages
Alarms and alerts
Battery charge level
Signal strength
Service protocol 1x
Digital roaming service
Ringer/sound mode
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Your Phone’s Modes

Your Phone’s Modes

Call Answer Mode

You can select how you wish to answer a call.
1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ), then press (for Settings), (for Call Options), and for Call Answer. The following call answer options appear in the display:
Send Key — Only pressi ng answers a call. Folder Open — Opening the phone’ s folder o r pressing
answers a call.
Any Key — Pressing any key except the key or key
answers a call.
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.
3. Press the key to select the method for answering
calls.
OK

Input mode

Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text entry screen, press the Option (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode from the pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9 Word, Alpha, Symbol, Number, and Quick Text. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 67 for more information.)
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Alpha, and Number by repeatedly pressing and holding .
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Lock Mode

When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone.
Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume key. Unlock your phone by entering the lock code when prompted. (See “Lock Phone” on page 172 for more information.)

Standby Mode

Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service and is idle. The phone goes into standby mode:
After you power the phone on.
When you press after a call or from within a menu.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all phone status icons.
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press
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Receive Messages in Standby Mode
You can receive messages in standby mode. An alert tone sounds and a notification message appears in the display when a new message arrives.
to place a call.
2. Press to return to standby mode.
Press the View (right) soft key ( ) to view now.
Press the Ignore (left) soft key ( ) to view later.
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