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Antenna
Headset
Connector
Push to Talk
Key
Volume
Key
LED
Speaker
Speaker
Phone Key
LED
Front
Display
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Icons
Display Screen
Earpiece
User
Programmable
Navigation
Key
Verizon Mobile
Web Service
Left SoftKey
Send Key
Message Menu
Microphone
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Charger Connector
OK Key
Get it Now
Clear Key
Keypad
Space/
Silent Mode
Right
Soft Key
End Key
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCHa690 mobile phone. The SCH-a690 offers a mixture of
features such as a large, high-resolution display, voice
activated applications, Push to Talk, and more. We ask that
you take time to read this guide and become familiar with
your phone.
Key features of the SCH-a690
•Push to Talk
•Speaker phone
•Mobile Web browser
•Large, high-resolution color display
•Up to 500 memory locations in the Phone Book
•High speed data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology)
•Global Positioning Technology (GPS)
•Short Message Service (SMS) Messaging
•Voice Activated Applications
•16 Polyphonic Ringtones
•TTY/TDD capable
How to use this guide
This user guide explains your Samsung SCH-a690 phone
operations with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations.
We’ve also included some important safety information that
you should know before using your phone.
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).
Introduction3
Understand your phone
Antenna
The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving
signals. Use your phone only in the normal position and do
not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone
is active.
Backlight features
You can set the backlight for the keypad and display to
remain on for a specified period of time using the
sub menu.
•In standby mode, press the left soft key ()
press , to enter the backlight sub menu.
Clear key
is used to erase/clear numbers from the display. It can
also be used to return to a previous screen.
•If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press
backspace and delete.
•To erase all digits or characters from the display screen,
press and hold until the characters are erased.
•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.
Backlight
Menu, then
to
End key
is used to turn your phone on and off, to disconnect a
call, or to cancel any input and return to the standby mode
from any menu.
•Press and hold to turn on your phone.
•Press and hold to turn off your phone.
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•Press once to disconnect a call, return to standby
mode, or cancel any input.
Headset connector
The headset connector is the input jack where the optional
hands-free headset connects. 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.
LED indicator
There are two LED indicators on either side of the outside
display. Both indicators work in unison and have the
following functions.
•Flash to indicate an incoming call or message.
•Light momentarily when you power up the phone.
•Flash when the Service LED function is set to
On.
Right soft key
Right soft key () functions are determined 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 standby
mode from any main menu.
•Press the right soft key ()
previous menu from any sub menu.
•In standby mode, press the right soft key ()
to enter the
Contacts list.
Back to return to the
Contacts
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Left soft key
Left soft key () functions are determined by what appears
above the left soft key in the display. Some functions of the
left soft key are as follows.
•Press the left soft key () in standby mode to enter the
Main menu.
•Press the left soft key () to enter the
some features).
•Press the left soft key () to acknowledge browser
selections and other functions.
Option menu (in
Push to Talk Key
Push to Talk allows you to use your phone similar to a twoway radio. The Push to Talk key is the oval, orange key on
the left side of the phone.
•In standby mode, briefly press to display the Push to
Contact List.
Ta lk
Push to Talk service is required. Check with Verizon
Wireless for details.
Microphone
Located on the bottom of the phone, below the flip (when the
flip is closed). The microphone is used for conversation
and recording.
Speaker phone
Located on the bottom of the phone, just below the flip (when
the flip is closed). The speaker phone allows you to listen to
calls without using the earphone.
Speaker phone key
Located on the right side of the phone. Press and hold to turn
the speaker phone on and off. When the speaker phone is
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on, the speaker phone icon () appears in the main
display and front display.
Alpha-Numeric keypad
Used to enter text, numbers, and special characters.
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. Each of the directional
keys also act as a shortcut key to launch the
Get it Now, and Mobile Web. Use the OK key ()
confirm to prompts, jump to highlighted links in the web,
and more.
Message menu,
to reply or
Vol um e Key
The volume key ( ) is on the left side of the phone.
•During a call, press the volume key up to adjust call
volume up, or press the volume key down to adjust call
volume down.
•With the flip open, use the volume keys to adjust the
ringer volume in standby mode.
•With the flip closed, press and hold either volume key to
turn on the backlight for the external display.
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Get it now
Download games, ring tones, e-mail and more using Get it
now
. For more information on airtime charges, contact
Verizon Wirel e s s.
1.In standby mode, press the right navigation key .
Shopping Cart icon appears in the display.
The
2.Press (
connect, then the following
Start). Your phone takes a moment to
Get it Now options appear in
the display.
•Get Games
•Get Tones
•Get Going
•Get Fun
•Get Mail
•Get Pix
3.Use the navigation key to highlight the category of
your choice, then press .
4.Select the application you wish to download and follow
the instructions on the display.
For how to use Get It Now services, please see the Get It
Now brochure or visit
http://www.verizonwireless.com/getitnow
Your phone’s display
Your phone displays icons to indicate network status, battery
power, signal strength, connection type, and more. The
tables in the following sections contain pictures of these icons
as well as their descriptions.
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General display screen icons
Icon NameFunction
Signal
Strength
Service
No Service
Extended
Roaming
New
Message
High Speed
Data
Vibrate
Battery
Strength
Alarm Clock
Ringer
Silent
GPS
(911 Only)
GPS (911 +
Location)
Silent Mode
Speaker
Phone on
Appears when the phone is on and within a
coverage area. More vertical bars indicate
greater signal strength.
Indicates a call in progress. This icon flashes
until the call connects.
Indicates no signal. You cannot make or
receive calls. Move into an open area or wait
for a signal.
Indicates outside your home area. Another
service provider is handling your call. Roaming rates may be higher than home rates.
Indicates you have received a new voice,
text, page or web alert message.
Indicates the phone is capable of sending or
receiving high speed data. Also indicates
you are in Push to Talk mode.
Indicates an incoming call will make the
phone vibrate rather than ring.
Indicates the battery charge level. More
black vertical bars indicate a greater
battery strength.
The alarm clock has been set.
The ringer has been set to Silent.
GPS is on for 911 (only).
GPS is on for 911 and Location.
Your phone is in Silent mode. All keypress
tones are turned off.
The speaker phone is on.
TTY/TDD
IS95-2G
Protocol
TTY/TDD has been enabled.
Indicates your phone is using the IS95-2G
protocol. This protocol is not capable of
high speed data.
Understand your phone9
Push to Talk display screen icons
The icons in the following table indicate various functions
and/or status of your phone while in Push to Talk mode.
Icon NameFunction
Connecting to
Group
Connected to
Group
Connecting
You’re connecting to a group discussion.
You’re connected to a Push to Talk group.
You are connecting a Push to Talk call.
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Connected
Group incoming
Group
Outgoing
Group
Tal ki ng
Group Unavailable
Individual
Incoming
Individual Outgoing
Push to Talk
Individual
Individual
Unavailable
Listening to
Group
Listening To
Missed call
Speaker phone
on
Your Push to Talk call is connected.
A group Push to Talk call is incoming.
A group Push to Talk call is outgoing.
A group Push to Talk call is taking place.
The group is unavailable for discussion.
A Push to Talk call is incoming.
An individual Push to Talk call is outgoing.
The individual is talking.
The individual Push to Talk user
is unavailable.
You are listening to a group discussion.
You are listening to another Push to
Talk user.
You’ve missed a Push to Talk call.
The speaker phone is on.
Icon NameFunction
Talking To
Group
Talking To
You are talking to a Push to Talk group.
You currently “have the floor.”
You are talking to another Push to Talk
user (individual).
Install the battery
Your phone comes with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and desktop charger. The phone can
be used while the battery is charging, but must be fully
charged before initial use otherwise you could damage
the battery.
1.Insert the bottom end of the
battery into the phone so the
golden tabs match up with those
on the phone.
2.Press the top part of the battery down until it snaps
into place.
Remove the battery
1.If the phone is on, press and
hold to turn the
phone off.
2.Use your fingernail or a coin to
pull the battery release latch
away from the phone and hold.
3.Use your fingers to grasp the
battery on each side.
4.Pull the battery up to remove.
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Charge the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion
battery. Only use Samsung-approved travel adaptors and
batteries. These adaptors are designed to maximize battery
life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your warranty and
cause damage to the battery and phone.
Use the desktop charger
The desktop charger charges your phone 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.Insert 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.
Tip: You can use your phone while charging.
Tip: The battery charges faster if the phone is turned off.
The battery begins charging immediately and the LEDs on
both sides of the outer display turn red. The LEDs indicate
the charging status of the battery.
•Red indicates that the battery is charging.
•Green indicates that the battery is fully charged.
With the exception of the initial charge after you purchase
your phone, you can place calls while the desktop charger is
charging your phone.
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Battery indicator
The battery indicator () in the upper-right corner of the
display screen indicates the battery power level. Three bars
indicate a full charge, while an empty battery icon indicates
your battery is almost empty.
Low battery indicator
Two to three minutes before the battery charge level
becomes too low to operate the phone, a blinking empty
battery icon () appears in the display, and a tone sounds.
If you continue to operate the phone without charging the
battery, 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 how to answer your phone when receiving a
call. The three ways to answer calls are:
• Send Key• Folder Open• Any Key
Call Answer is a sub menu of the Setup menu
(Menu , ).
Input mode
Use the input mode to enter text, numbers and symbols into
such things as text messages and notes. Optional input
modes are
labeled
menu containing these optional modes of text entry.
Lock Phone
The Lock Phone sub menu allows you to restrict outgoing
calls. You can receive messages and calls, but outgoing calls
are prohibited until you enter the lock code.
sub menu of
Power save mode
Your phone comes with a power save feature that
automatically activates if your phone is unable to find a signal
after 15 minutes of searching. The phone periodically
rechecks for a signal automatically. To manually force the
phone to recheck for a signal, press any key. A message on
the display screen informs you when your phone is operating
in the power save mode.
ABC, Symbol, 123, and T9 Word. Press the soft key
Option at most text entry screens to display a pop-up
Lock Phone is a
Security (Menu , ).
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Standby mode
Standby mode is the state of your phone once it has found
service and is in the idle state. Your phone goes into
standby mode:
•After you power it on.
•When you press after a call.
When in standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date
as well as all other icons that indicate status.
•Press at any time to return to standby mode.
Receive messages in standby mode
You can receive messages while in standby mode. An alert
tone sounds and a notification message appears in the
display once a new message arrives.
•Press the left soft key () to view the message.
Talk mode
You can only place and receive calls when your phone is
powered on. While in a call your phone is in Talk mode. Press
the left soft key ()
Menu to display a list of In Use options.
Vibrate mode
1.In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( )
down until Vibrate appears in the display. The volume
key is on the left side of phone.
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Adjust the ringer volume:
1.In standby mode, press the volume key ( ) up or down
to display the ringer volume.
2.Once the graphic appears in the display, press the
volume key up or down to adjust call ringer volume.
Available ringer volume settings for calls are as follows:
•Silent
•1-Beep
•Vibrate
•Vibrate+Ring
•Level 1
•Level 2
•Level 3
•Level 4
•Level 5
3.Once the desired ringer volume level appears in the
display, press to save the setting.
The vibrate icon ()appears in the top of the standby
mode display when your phone is in Vibrate or
Vibrate+Ring mode.
Silent mode
When your phone is in Silent Mode, it will vibrate (not ring) for
all calls, alerts, and Push to Talk sounds (Push to Talk audio
goes to the earpiece only, no speakerphone, etc.).
Enter Silent Mode
•In standby mode, press and hold . Entering Silent
Mode
appears in the display.
Exit Silent Mode
•In standby mode, press and hold . Exit Silent Mode
appears in the display.
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Get Started
Turn your phone on
1.Open the flip.
2.Press and hold for two or more seconds.
Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radiotransmitting device, do not touch the antenna as it affects
call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher
power level than is necessary.
3.The phone powers up and Verizon Wireless momentarily
appears in the display. Your phone begins searching for
a network signal.
4.Once a signal is found, 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 line of the display. This
indicates you cannot place or receive calls. Try later when
service is available.
Turn your phone off
•Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your
phone powers down.
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Make and answer calls
Outgoing
1.With your phone on, enter the number you wish to call
using the keypad.
2.Press to place the call.
Incoming
•If the caller can be identified, the phone displays the
caller’s number (or name, if it is in your Phone Book).
•If the caller can’t be identified, the display indicates the
number is restricted or not available.
The following are the various methods for answering an
incoming call. These options can be accessed and changed
in
Call answer, and Auto Answer, which are sub menus of the
Setup menu (Menu ).
•Send Key
•Folder Open
•Any Key
•Preset the
When you receive a call, your 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.
Silence an incoming call
Silence an incoming call ringer one of two ways.
•Press the volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone.
•Press .
Auto Answer feature for automatic pickup
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Call notification features
Your phone provides the following call notification features.
•Nine ring volume settings including
Silent, or Vibrate+Ring.
1- beep, Vibrate,
•Different ring types and melody tones to
distinguish callers.
•Name display with Caller ID. (If the caller’s name is
programmed into your Phone Book).
•Automatic storage of incoming call information to a call
log. (The last 20 calls that you answered are stored in an
incoming call log list and the last 20 calls that you missed
are stored in a missed call log list).
Auto LCD off
To prolong the life of your battery, the display goes dim after
your screen is idle for five seconds. This setting can be
adjusted in
(