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SCHA990
Users Manual
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Samsung SCHA990 Users Manual

* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone,
depending on the software installed or your service provider.
World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com
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SCH-A990 User’s Guide
Intellectual Property
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc.
Headquarters:
1301 East Lookout Drive Suite 150 Richardson, TX 75082 Tel: 972.761.7000
Customer Care Center:
1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150 Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Fax: 972.801.6065
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
©2004 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.
Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5,101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5, 107, 225; 5, 109, 390.
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Use road safety at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.
Emergency call
Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press [ ].
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 17.
Important safety precautions
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Contents
Unpack 3
Make sure you have each item
Get started 4
First steps to operate your phone
Menu functions 8
All menu options listed
Solve problems 17
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 19
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
Phone Travel adapter
Battery User’s manual
You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer.
• Headset • Battery charger
• Portable hands-free • Data link cable
• Standard/Extended battery
• Car charger/adapter • Bluetooth full
• Bluetooth headset kit
• Travel charger/ adapter
hands-free kit
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Get started
First steps to operate your phone
Install and charge the phone
Install the battery:
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To remove the battery, slide the battery catch toward the top of the phone and hold it.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
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When the phone is completely charged (the
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battery icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
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Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
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Plug the adapter into
the phone.
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off
Power on
Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.
Power off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold the phone.
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold
[]
to turn on
[]
.
Keys and display
Key(s) Description
Softkeys
Navigation keys
OK key
SEND key
CLR key
Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.
In Standby mode, access menu options directly. In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.
In Idle mode, enters Menu mode. In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu
option.
Sends or answers a call. In Standby mode, retrieves the last number dialed, missed, or received.
Deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu
level.
Key(s) Description
Speaker
Turns on the external speaker during a call.
phone key
END key
Numeric keys
*/# keys
Ends a call. Hold down to switch the phone on and off.
In Menu mode, cancels input and returns the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Standby mode, hold your voicemail.
Enter special characters. Use for some special functions.
[1]
down to access
Get started
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Get started
Volume keys
(on the left)
Camera key
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Adjusts the phone volume. In Standby mode, with the phone open,
adjusts the master volume. With the phone closed, hold down to turn on the display. In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options.
In Standby mode, with the phone open, turns on the camera. With the phone closed, hold down to turn on the camera.
In Capture mode, takes a photo.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press [OK] in Standby mode.
1 Get it now
1 Get tunes & tones 2 Get pix & flix 3 Get fun & games 4 Get news & info 5 Get going 6 Get extras
2 Messaging
1 New msg 2 Inbox 3 Sent 4 Drafts 5 Voicemail 6 E-mail 7 Mobile IM 8 Chat
3 Contacts
1 New contact 2 Contact list 3 Groups 4 Speed dials 5 My name card
4 Recent calls
1 Missed 2 Received 3 Dialed 4 All 5 View timers
5 Settings & tools
1 My account 2 Tools 3 Sounds settings 4 Display settings 5 Phone settings 6 Call settings 7 Bluetooth 8 Memoty 9 Phone info
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Menu functions
All menu options listed
Get it now
With
Get it now
applications over the air including games, personalized ring tones, pictures, videos. You can also browse the web to catch up on all the latest news and information.
To access this menu, press [OK] in Standby mode and select
Get it now
Get tunes & tones
Use this menu to download your favorite ring tones and set them as your ring tone. You can record voice memos in this menu as well.
Get pix & flix
Use this menu to take photos or record videos and manage photo and video albums separately. You can
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, you can download full featured
.
furthermore upload your pictures or videos through the wireless web, and get Pix/Flix services provided by your service provider.
Get fun & games
Use this menu to download a broad category of games that you can play on your phone.
Get news & info
Use this menu to view the latest news and a variety of updated information by your service provider.
Get going
Use this menu to download applications that keep you in touch with the world, keep you organized, and help you find the coolest spots.
Get extras
Messaging
Use the
Messaging
text messages to and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple pictures, melodies, and animated images in your messages. You can also use the voice mail feature.
To access this menu, press [OK] in Standby mode and select
Messaging
New msg
In this menu, you can create and send new text messages and multimedia messages using various images and sounds (pix message) and video clips (flix message).
menu to send and receive short
.
Inbox
You can view the messages you have received in this message box. When you access this menu, a list of messages displays.
Sent
You can view the messages you have sent in this message box. When you access this menu, a list of messages displays.
Drafts
You can view the messages you have saved in this message box while creating a message.
Voicemail
Use this menu to store the number of the voice mail server and access your voice mails.
You must enter the voice server number before you can access your voice mails. Your service provider can give the voice server number.
Menu functions
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Menu functions
E-mail
You can view the received e-mails that include text, audio, and images in this menu.
Mobile IM
With
Mobile IM,
that are delivered immediately to users online at that moment.
Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a messenger service. For further details, contact your service provider.
you can send short, simple messages
Chat
Use this menu to have a conversation with your friends, family, or co-workers by sending and receiving instant messages.
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Contacts
You can store phone numbers in your phone.
To access this menu, press [OK] in Standby mode and select
Contacts
New contact
This menu allows you to add a new entry to your Contacts. A name can contain up to 7 numbers in different categories; Mobile 1/2, Home, Work, Email 1/2, and Fax.
Contact list
This menu allows you to find an entry by scrolling through the Contact list or by entering the entry name you want.
.
Groups
Use this menu to add new groups or manage the existing groups in your Contacts. You can also send text or multimedia messages to the selected group.
Speed dials
Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts, you can set up to 500 speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key(s) in Standby mode.
My name card
Use this menu to create a name card and send it to other people.
Recent calls
Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed, received, or missed, and the length of your calls.
To access this menu, press [OK] in Standby mode and select
Recent calls
Missed
The phone stores the most recent numbers you have failed to answer. When you access this menu, a list of the missed calls displays.
Received
This menu lets you view the most recent calls you have received if you are a subscribe to the Caller Line Identification service. Contact your service provider for further details about this service. When you access this menu, a list of the incoming calls displays.
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Menu functions
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