Samsung SCH-A870ZKAXAR User Manual
SCH-a870 Series
PORTABLE
MOBILE PHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started .............................................................................................7
Understanding this User Manual ...............................................................................8
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................8
Activating Your Phone ...............................................................................................9
Setting Up Your Voicemail .......................................................................................11
Understanding Your Phone ........................................................................12
Features of Your Phone ...........................................................................................12
Closed View of Your Phone .....................................................................................13
Open View of Your Phone ........................................................................................14
Command Keys ......................................................................................................16
Understanding the Display Screen ..........................................................................18
Your Phone’s Modes ...............................................................................................19
Call Functions ............................................................................................22
Making a Call ..........................................................................................................23
Answering a Call .....................................................................................................27
Calls .......................................................................................................................30
Menu Navigation ........................................................................................36
Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................37
Menu Shortcuts ......................................................................................................37
Navigation Key Shortcuts ........................................................................................37
Navigate Using a Shortcut .......................................................................................38
Menu Outline ..........................................................................................................38
Entering Text ..............................................................................................44
Changing the Text Entry Mode ................................................................................45
Using T9® Mode ....................................................................................................45
Using Abc Mode ......................................................................................................46
Entering Numbers ...................................................................................................47
Entering Symbols ....................................................................................................47
Understanding Your Contacts ...................................................................49
Contacts .................................................................................................................50
Finding a Contacts Entry .........................................................................................51
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..................................................................................52
Editing a Contacts Entry ..........................................................................................54
Saving a Number After a Call ..................................................................................57
Speed Dial ..............................................................................................................59
Contacts Groups .....................................................................................................61
Deleting a Contacts Entry ........................................................................................64
Memory Info ...........................................................................................................65
Mobile Shop ...............................................................................................66
Accessing Mobile Shop ...........................................................................................67
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Messaging ................................................................................................. 70
Types of Messages .................................................................................................71
Create and Send Text Messages .............................................................................71
Receive Text Messages ...........................................................................................72
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ................................................................72
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode ................................................................74
Receive Picture Messages ......................................................................................76
Handwritten Picture Messages ................................................................................77
Postcard Messages .................................................................................................78
Message Boxes .......................................................................................................79
Erase Messages ......................................................................................................84
Message Settings ...................................................................................................85
Mobile Web ............................................................................................... 87
Mobile Web .............................................................................................................88
Launching Mobile Web ............................................................................................88
Using Mobile Web ...................................................................................................88
Using Links .............................................................................................................89
How Mobile Web Keys Work ....................................................................................89
Multimedia ................................................................................................ 91
Camera ...................................................................................................................92
Using My Images Gallery .........................................................................................99
Using My Ringtones Gallery .....................................................................................99
Using My Sounds Gallery ......................................................................................100
Voice SVC ................................................................................................ 102
Voice SVC Options .................................................................................................103
Voice Commands ..................................................................................................103
Voice Settings .......................................................................................................104
Tools ........................................................................................................ 109
Bluetooth ..............................................................................................................110
Calendar ...............................................................................................................112
Memo Pad ............................................................................................................113
Alarm Clock ..........................................................................................................115
World Time ...........................................................................................................116
Calculator .............................................................................................................117
Stop Watch ...........................................................................................................118
Converter ..............................................................................................................118
Tip Calculator ........................................................................................................121
Settings ................................................................................................... 122
Location Setting ....................................................................................................123
Display Settings ....................................................................................................123
Sound Settings .....................................................................................................128
Call Settings .........................................................................................................131
Phone Settings ......................................................................................................134
Memory Info .........................................................................................................141
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Phone Info ............................................................................................................142
Health and Safety Information ................................................................144
Health and Safety Information ...............................................................................145
UL Certified Travel Adapter ...................................................................................146
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...........................................................146
Road Safety ..........................................................................................................152
Operating Environment .........................................................................................154
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................154
Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................156
Emergency Calls ...................................................................................................156
FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................157
Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................157
Product Performance ............................................................................................158
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................159
Battery Standby and Talk Time .............................................................................159
Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................159
Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................161
Warranty Information ..............................................................................162
Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................163
Index .........................................................................................................167
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Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Understanding this User Manual
• Charging the Battery
• Activating Your Phone
• Setting Up Your Voicemail
This section explains how to start using your
SCH-a870 phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, 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 submenus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on
page 167.
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
144.
Notes and tips
Throughout this guide there is text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended
to point out important information, quick methods for activating features, to define
terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub-menu.
• Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the
subject at hand.
• Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could
affect performance, or even damage your phone.
Charging 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. Use of other accessories may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
Use the Travel Adapter
The travel adapter included with your phone is a
convenient, light-weight 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.
Important: 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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Activating Your Phone
2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter
into the charger/accessory connector at
the bottom end of your phone.
Important: You must unplug the adapter before removing the
battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage.
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.
• Three 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.
If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery, the phone will shut
down.
Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if
necessary. We suggest that you read this g uide to fu lly 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.
1. Insert the top end of the battery
first, matching the gold contacts
on the inside of the battery to
those on the phone.
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2.
Press lightly on the bottom end of
the battery down into the phone
until it slips into place.
3. Place the battery cover over the
battery and slide the battery cover
into place.
Remove the Battery
1.
Press and hold the key to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Press down on the battery cover
release latch (1) and slide the
cover (2) toward the bottom end of
the phone.
3. Lift the battery (3) up and away
from the phone, bottom end first.
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
Turn Your Phone On
1. Open the folder on your phone, as shown.
2. Press the key.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch 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.
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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.
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.
Press
Turn Your Phone Off
䡲 Press and hold the key for two or more
seconds. Your phone powers off.
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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Setting Up Y our Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your Voicemail account has been set up, you can use the Voicemail folder (under the Message
menu) to view details of voice messages in your Voicemail box.
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number
@
to dial Voicemail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mail box.
Listen to Voicemail
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number
@
to dial Voicemail. After connecting, you will hear your voice greeting.
2. 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. It also describes the screen
format and the icons that will be displayed when the phone is in use.
Features of Your Phone
• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on
participating networks).
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
• Bluetooth
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• PIM Functions
• MMS Messaging
• Text Messaging
• Handwritten Messaging
• E-mail Messaging
• Built-in Digital Camera
• Voice Dial
• Speakerphone
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Wireless Technology
** The SCH-a870 supports the wireless handsfree profile, serial port profile, and dial-up
networking profile for Bluetooth
Bluetooth OBEX profiles.
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wireless technology. The SCH-a870 does not support
Closed View of Your Phone
Closed View of Your Phone
1. Headset Jack
2. Camera Lens
3. Volume Keys
4. Front Display
5. Flash
6. Camera Key
7. Speaker Mode Key
8. Power/Accessory Connector
Features
1. Headset Jack — Lets you plug in an optional headset for safe,
convenient, hands-free conversations.
2. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
3. Volume Key — Lets you adjust the master 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. Front Display — Shows time, date, and phone status icons.
5. Flash — Lets you take pictures in low light.
6. Camera Key — Launches the Camera feature of your phone.
7. Speaker Mode Key — Enables and disables speaker phone mode.
8. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the charging accessories
and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
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Open View of Your Phone
1. Receiver
2. Main Display
3. Navigation Key
4. Left Soft Key
5. Volume Keys
6. Send Key
7. Clear Key
17. OK Key
16. Right Soft Key
15. Camera Key
14. End Key
13. Speakerphone Key
12. Alpha-numeric Keys
8. Special Function Keys
9. Power Accessory Connector
11. Voice Recognition Key
10. Microphone
Features
1. Receiver — Lets you hear the other caller.
2. Main Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including numbers
dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators,
signal strength, and so on.
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Open View of Your Phone
3. Navigation Key — In Menu mode, lets you scroll through the phone menu
options. In Standby mode, lets you access preset functions and one userdefined function.
4. Left Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to
select the choice indicated at the bottom left corner of the Main LCD.
5. Volume Keys — In Idle mode, lets you adjust the ringer volume or lets you
select a vibrate mode. During a call, lets you adjust the Receiver volume.
6. Send Key — Lets you place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the
key once to access the recent call log.
7. Clear Key — Deletes characters from the display when you are in text
entry mode. Press this key to return to the previous menu or screen when
navigating features on your phone.
8. Special Function Keys — Enter special characters. Performs various
functions.
9. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the charging accessories
and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
10. Microphone — Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are
speaking to them.
11. Voice Recognition Key — In Idle mode, pressing and holding this key
launches VoiceSignal options.
12. Alpha-numeric Keys — Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
characters.
13. Speakerphone Key — Enables and disables speakerphone mode.
14. End Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes
On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call to
voicemail.
15. Camera Key — Lets you launch the camera and take pictures.
16. Right Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and
to select the choice indicated at the bottom right corner of the Main
Display.
17. OK Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the
highlighted choice in a menu.
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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.
• In standby mode, press the Message (left) soft key ( ) to open the Messages
menu.
• In a Memo or in the Calendar screen, press the Add (left) soft key ( ) to add a text
Memo or a new Event.
• When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft key ( ) to edit a
Contact.
• When the left soft key function is Options, press the Options (left) soft key ( ) and
a pop-up menu appears.
Right Soft Key
Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
• In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft key ( ) to open the Contacts list
(Find screen).
• When the right soft key function is Back, press the
back up one menu level.
• When the right soft key function is Options, press the Options (right) soft key ( )
and a pop-up menu appears.
• In a message, press the Add (right) soft key ( ) to add a Contact to the Send To
list.
Back (right) soft key ( ) to
OK Key
• In standby mode, press the MENU key ( ) to open the main menu.
• In a menu, press the OK key ( ) to accept the highlighted selection.
• In camera mode, press the Take key ( ) to take a photo or to create a Pic
message.
• When the OK key function is EDIT, press the EDIT (OK) key ( ) to edit a Draft
message.
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
CLR
CLR
standby mode from any menu.
1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and
CLR
delete) the character.
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Command Keys
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
CLR
CLR
CLR
standby mode.
End Key
1. Press and hold the End key to turn on your phone.
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2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last
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input.
Send Key
The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last
SEND
number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
SEN
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
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SEND
SEND
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
SEND
SEND
SEND
the other call.
Navigation Key
Use the directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus, sub-menus,
>
OK
>
>
>
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 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.
Camera Keys
Use the camera key ( ) — located on the right side of your phone — to activate the
camera built into your phone and to take pictures.
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Understanding the Display Screen
The top line of your phone’s display contains icons
that indicate network status, battery power, signal
strength, connection type, and more. The following
list contains icons that may appear in your display.
Display Screen Icons
Your SCH-a870 phone can show you definitions of
the icons that appear on the top lines of the front
and main displays. To access the Icon Glossary:
䊳 In standby mode, press the MENU ( ), then press (for Settings),
pqrs
(for Phone Info), and for Icon Glossary. A list shows of the
abc
wxyz
icons that can appear on the top line of the displays.
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 message?”
• Reconfirm
• Example: “Erase all inbox msgs?”
• Performing
• Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...”
• Completed
• Example: “Message Saved”
• Information
• Example: “New Message”
• Error
• Example: “System Error!”
• Warning
• Example: “Battery Low,” “Memory Full!”
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Your Phone’s Modes
Backlights
Backlights illuminate the internal and external displays and the keypad. When you
press any key or open the phone, the backli ght s com e 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 10 seconds to conserve battery
power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
See "Backlight" on page 127 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:
• Incoming calls and messages
• Alarms and alerts
• Battery charge level
• Signal strength
Your Phone’s Modes
Call Answer Mode
You can select how you wish to answer a call.
1. In standby mode, press the MENU ( ), then press (for Settings),
ghi
(for Call Settings), and for Call Answer. The following call
abc
wxyz
answer options appear in the display:
• Any Key — Pressing any key except the key or key answers a call.
• Send Only — Only pressing answers a call.
SEND
• Flip Open — Opening the phone’s flip or pressing answers a call.
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SEND
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.
3. Press the key to select the method for answering calls.
Input mode
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text
entry screen, press the Abc (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode from
the pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9 Word,
Abc, ABC, Symbols, and 123. (See "Entering Text" on page 44 for more
information.
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Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the key
until the phone beeps.
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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
"Change Lock" on page 136 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.
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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 to place a
SEND
call.
2. Press to return to standby mode.
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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. The following call
message options appear:
• View Now — This selection allows you to view the messages now.
• View Later — This selection allows you to view the messages at a later date.
1. Highlight the desired viewing option and then press OK.
Talk Mode
You can place and receive calls only when your phone is on. While in a call your
phone is in talk mode. Press the Options (right) soft key ( ) to display a list of
menu options. See "In-Use Menu" on page 29 for more information.
Enter/Exit Silent Mode
Silence the tones your keypad makes when you press a key.
• In standby mode, press and hold . Entering Silent Mode briefly appears in
#
the display and your phone returns to standby mode.
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Your Phone’s Modes
• While in Silent mode and standby mode, press and hold . Exit Silent Mode
#
briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to standby mode.
Vibrate Mode
䊳 In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( ) down until Vibrate
appears in the display.
The volume key is on the upper left side of phone, near the left soft key
().
Adjust the Ringer
1.
In standby mode, press the volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone up
or down. Options are:
• Ringer Off • Medium
• Vibrate • Medium/High
• Low • High
• Low/Medium • Vibrate/High
2. When you are satisfied with the setting, press the key. Your phone
returns to standby mode.
Tip: You can also enter the Volume sub-menu by pressing the MENU key ( ), then pressing the ,
def
, , and keys. Use the Volume key on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer setting.
Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate mode. The Vibrate/Ring
icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate/High mode.
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wxyz
Camera Mode
Camera mode lets you activate your phone’s camera to take pictures. In Camera
mode, you can also adjust the resolution and appearance of your pictures.
See "Multimedia" on page 91 for more information.
• Entering Camera Mode — In standby mode, press the Camera key ( ) on the
upper right side of your phone.
• Exiting Camera Mode — Press the key.
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Section 3: Call Functions
Topics Covered
• Making a Call
• Answering a Call
• Calls
This section provides procedures for making and answering calls. This section also
describes features, such as call logs and call timers, that help you make calls and
manage your call time.
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Making a Call
Making a Call
1. With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad.
2. Press to place the call.
SEND
Emergency Calls
When you call an Emergency Number, such as 911, your SCH-a870 phone locks
itself in emergency mode, only allowing you to make calls to the emergency call
center you originally contacted. This enables emergency operators to more easily
dispatch aid, such as police, fire fighting, and emergency medical personnel.
1. With the phone on, enter the Emergency Number you wish to call using the
keypad.
Note: Y ou can define up to 3 emergency numbers in your phone. (See "Emergency #" on page 137 for more
information.)
SEN
2. Press to place the call.
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Tip: If you need to make an emergency (911) call with Airplane mode enabled, just dial the emergency
number and press .
(See "Airplane Mode" on page 134 for more information.)
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Three-way Calling
Call two other numbers and connect them to your call using three-way calling.
1. In standby mode, enter the number for the first party in your call, then
2. When connected, ask the other party to remain on the line. Press to
SEND
press .
SEND
place them on hold.
3. Enter the second party’s phone number and press .
4. When the second party answers, press to connect all three parties.
SEND
SEND
Manual Pause Calling
To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in your Contacts list:
1. In standby mode, enter the number you wish to call.
2. Press the Options (right) soft key ( ). The following pause options
appear in the display:
• 2-Sec Pause — A 2-second pause after w hich dia ling r esumes.
•Wait — A hard pause (waits for input from you).
3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired pause.
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4.
Press the key to enter the highlighted pause into the number
sequence.
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5. Press to call the number.
Tip: Press the Save (left) soft key ( ) to store pauses along with the number if you plan to call the number
frequently.
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Speed Dialing
Speed Dialing lets you place a call to any Contact stored in your Contacts list by
dialing the Contact’s Location number.
1-Touch Dialing
Use 1-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 001 (Voicemail) through 009.
䊳 In standby mode, press and hold the number key representing the desired
Contact’s Location number.
Example: To speed dial the Contact assigned Location 005, press and hold the key.
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2-Touch Dialing
Use 2-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 010 through 099.
1. In standby mode, press and release the number key representing the first
digit of the desired Contact’s Location number.
2. Press and hold the number key representing the second digit of the desired
Contact’s Location number.
Example: To speed dial the Contact assigned Location 035, press then press and hold the
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key.
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3-Touch Dialing
Use 3-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 100 through 999.
1. In standby mode, press and release the number key representing the first
digit of the desired Contact’s Location number.
2. Press the number key representing the second digit of the desired
Contact’s Location number.
3. Press and hold the number key representing the third digit of the desired
Contact’s Location number.
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Making a Call
Example: To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to Location 325, press , press , then press
and hold the key.
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Voice Dialing
The voice recognition capabilities of your SCH-a870 are exceptional due to
advanced, speaker-independent technology. This means you do not need to “train”
your phone to understand your voice. You can use your voice in a natural manner to
dial numbers.
Note: End Calls Before relaunching the VoiceSignal voice recognition software — When you us e Voice
Dialing to make a call, you must end that call before you can use other Voice Commands. See "Voice SVC"
on page 102 for more information.
Use the Call command to dial any number stored in your Contacts list by saying the
name of the contact (Name Dialing). You can also use Call to dial any telephone
number, even numbers not stored in your contact list, by speaking the individual
digits in the number (Digit Dialing).
Voice Dialing Tips:
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Wait for the beep before speaking.
• Speak clearly at a normal volu me, as if yo u were talking to so meone on the phone.
• When saying a name, say the first name then the last name.
Dialing a Name
To dial a name, do the following:
1. In standby mode, press and hold the key.
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the
earpiece.
2. Say, “Call”.
You are prompted to “Say the name or number”.
3. Speak clearly and say the name of a person in your Contacts list, first name
followed by last name.
If the name is recognized, Voice Dial repeats the name and dials the
number.
If Voice Dial is not sure which name you said, it displays a choice list of up
to three names and prompts you with “Did you say?” followed by the first
name on the list.
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4.
Say “Yes” to confirm the name or “No” to hear the next name, or use the
keypad to select the correct name from the list. (See see "Choice Lists" on
page 104, for more information.)
• Press the Repeat (right) soft key ( ) to say the name again.
• Press the Settings (left) soft key ( ), then press the Exit right soft key ( )
to exit VoiceSignal without dialing.
If the recognized name has multiple numbers stored for it (that is, Mobile,
Work, Home, and so on), Voice Dial displays the possible choices and
prompts you with “Which number?”
5. Say one of the following number types:
• “Home”
• “Work”
• “Mobile”
Voice Dial dials the specified number.
Dialing a Number
To dial a number using Voice Dial, do the following:
1. In standby mode, press and hold the key.
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the
speaker.
2. Say “Call”.
VoiceSignal prompts you to “Say the name or number.”
3. Speak clearly and say the teleph one number of the person you want to ca ll.
For example, say “7 8 1 9 7 0 5 2 0 0."
If it recognizes the number, Voice Dial repeats it and dials the number. If
Voice Dial is not sure it has recognized the number , it displays a choice list
of up to three numbers and prompts you with “Did you say?” followed by
the first number on the list.
4. Say “Yes” to confirm the number or “No” to hear the next one, or use the
keypad to select the correct number from the list. (See see "Choice Lists"
on page 104, for more information.)
• Press the Repeat (right) soft key ( ) to say the name again.
• Press the Settings (left) soft key ( ), then press the Exit (right) soft key ( )
to exit VoiceSignal without dialing.
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Answering a Call
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry
•
If you voice dial a contact that contains 2-Sec Pause(s) simply wait for the pauses
to pass and the dialing to complete.
• If you voice dial a contact that contains Wait(s), wait for the appropriate prompt(s)
from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, and
so on) and enter the appropriate response(s).
Answering a 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 Contacts)
appears in the display.
• If the caller cannot be id ent ifi ed, Call from unavailable #, Call from restricted #,
or no number appears in the display.
Tip: Assign pictures to Contacts entries. The entry’s assigned picture appears in the display when you
receive a call from that entry. See "Assigning a Picture to a Contacts Entry" on page 56.
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
Your phone notifies you of a call in a variety of ways.
• Eight ring volume settings: Ringer Off, Vibrate, Low,
Low/Medium, Medium, Medium/High, High, or Vibrate/High.
• Different ring types or melodies to distinguish callers.
• Name display with caller ID. (If the caller’s name is programmed into your
Contacts).
• Information about the last 90 each of incoming, missed, and outgoing calls are
automatically stored to a call log.
Set Call Ringer Volume
In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone.
1.
2. Press the volume key up or down to set the call ringer volume as desired.
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Adjust the Ringer
1.
In standby mode, press the volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone up
or down. Options are:
• Ringer Off • Medium
• Vibrate • Medium/High
• Low • High
• Low/Medium • Vibrate/High
2. Press once you’re satisfied with the setting. The phone returns to
standby mode.
Tip: You can also enter the Volume sub-menu by pressing the Menu (OK) key, then pressing the ,
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, , and keys. Use the Volume key on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer setting.
Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate mode. The Vibrate/Ring
icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate/High mode.
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Call Answer
Select from three methods for answering calls. This option can be changed in the
Settings menu.
1. In standby mode, press the Menu (OK) key, then press (for Settings),
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(for Call Settings), and for Call Answer. The following
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options appear in the display:
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•Any Key — Pressing any key except or answers a call.
• Send Only — Only pressing answers a call.
• Flip Open — Opening the phone’s flip or pressing answers a call.
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2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Call Answer option of your choice.
3. Press to activate the method for answering calls.
Call Waiting
If you’re on a call, your phone beeps when another call
is incoming. Contact your Wireless Carrier for availability.
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1. Press to connect and ask the calling party to remain on the line.
2. Press and the second caller is placed on hold and you’re returned to
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the original caller.
3. Press to alternate between calls.
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Answering a Call
Caller ID
Caller ID lets you identify who is calling you by displaying a caller’s number. If the
caller’s name and number are stored in Contacts, the caller’s name also appears. If
you’ve assigned a picture to the entry, it appears in the display as well.
Call Block
You can preven t you r number from displaying on another phone’s caller ID screen by
enabling Call Block.
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1. In standby mode, enter , , .
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2. Enter the number you wish to call, then press .
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Silence an Incoming Ring
During an incoming call, any of the following keys can be pressed to silence the
ringer:
• The up or down volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone.
Ignore an Incoming Call
Ignored calls are immediately forwarded to Voicemail.
䊳 During an incoming call, press the Ignore (right) soft key ( ). The
incoming call is forwarded to Voicemail.
In-Use Menu
You can access a number of menus and features even while in a call.
1. While in a call, press the Mute/Unmute (left) soft key ( ) to disable/
enable the microphone.
2. While in a call, press the Options (right) soft key ( ). The following
options appear in the display:
• Message — Display the Messages menu.
•Contacts — Display the Contacts menu.
• Recent Calls — View your recent calls log.
•Send DTMF — Send your phone number as DTMF tones to the other person
on the call.
• Voice Privacy — When set to Enhanced, the phone sounds an audible beep
when you loose privacy (encryption) on a CDMA connection. For this option to
work correctly, you must have the Enhanced privacy option enabled in the
Security settings. (This option is enabled by default.)
• Location — Turn your GPS location on or se t GPS l ocation for emergency calls
only.
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• Voice Memo — Allows you to record your side of the current conversation for
up to one minute.
3. Within the above menu list, do one of the following:
• Use the navigation key to highlight a menu or feature. Press the key to open
the highlighted menu or to activate the highlighted feature.
• Press the Cancel (right) soft key ( ) to exit the menu.
Calls
Your phone has Call Logs that retain information about Outgoing, Incoming, and
Missed Calls. The Calls menu lets you access this information for future reference,
to return calls, and to add new Contacts. You can also view times for your last call
and the total of all calls.
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Tip: To quickly view a list of your most recent calls (outgoing, incoming, and missed), briefly press the
key in standby mode. The All Calls screen listing to 270 of your most recent calls appears in the display.
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Outgoing Calls
The last 90 outgoing calls are stored in the Outgoing calls log. Review the Outgoing
calls log for the time and date of a call, as well as other information.
1. In standby mode, press the MENU ( ), then press (for Calls) and
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for Outgoing Calls. A list of your outgoing calls appears in the
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display.
2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a call, then press to
view further information about the call.
3. Press the Options (right) soft key ( ). The following options appear in
the display:
•Save — Save the number to your Contacts.
• Details — Contacts calls only — Lets you view the Contacts entry for the
recipient of this call.
•Erase — Erase the selected call from your Outgoing call list.
•Lock/Unlock — Blocks/permits erasure of the selected call from your Outgoing
call list.
•Erase all — Erase all unlocked calls from your Outgoing call list.
• View Timers — Call Timer screen appears in the display listing the number
and types of calls and their total durations. (See see "Call Timer" on page 32 for
more information.)
4. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an option.
5. Press to perform the highlighted option’s function.
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