Samsung SCH-a990 Series, A990 - SCH Cell Phone User Manual

ZF05_CBa990_060506_D8
SCH-a990 Series
PORTABLE
All Digital
Mobile Phone
User Guide
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ..................................9
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................................10
Setting Up Voicemail ........................................................10
Understanding this User Manual .......................................11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .............13
Features of Your Phone ....................................................14
Open View of Your Phone .................................................15
Closed View of Your Phone ...............................................17
Back View of Your Phone ..................................................19
Command Keys ................................................................20
Understanding the Display Screen ....................................22
Battery ............................................................................. 26
Removable Memory Card Storage ....................................29
Phone Memory Storage ....................................................30
Section 3: Call Functions ..................................31
Making a Call ...................................................................32
Answering a Call ..............................................................33
Recent Calls .....................................................................33
Roaming ..........................................................................37
TTY ..................................................................................38
VoiceSignal™ .................................................................. 39
Section 4: Menu Navigation .............................53
Menu Navigation ..............................................................54
Menu Outline ...................................................................57
Section 5: Entering Text ...................................65
Changing the Text Entry Mode ..........................................66
Using VoiceMode ..............................................................67
Using Word Mode .............................................................69
Entering Upper and Lower Case .......................................70
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Entering Symbols .............................................................70
Entering Numbers ............................................................71
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts .........73
Opening Contacts Menu ...................................................74
Adding a Contact ..............................................................75
Adding Pauses .................................................................78
Contact Groups .................................................................79
Finding a Contacts Entry ...................................................83
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ......................................83
Deleting a Contact Entry ...................................................84
Storing Numbers After a Call ............................................84
Speed Dialing ...................................................................85
My Name Card .................................................................86
Finding My Phone Number ...............................................87
Section 7: Messaging .......................................89
Types of Messages ...........................................................90
Retrieving New Messages ................................................90
Creating and Sending TXT Messages ................................91
Creating and Sending PIX/FLIX Messages .........................93
Receiving PIX/FLIX Messages ...........................................96
New Sketch Messages .....................................................97
Message Folders ..............................................................98
Changing Message Settings ...........................................103
Voicemail .......................................................................105
E-Mail ............................................................................106
Mobile IM .......................................................................107
Chat ...............................................................................107
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ................109
My Account ....................................................................110
Tools ..............................................................................110
Sounds Settings .............................................................111
Display Settings .............................................................114
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Phone Settings ...............................................................119
Call Settings ...................................................................128
Bluetooth Settings ..........................................................133
Memory .........................................................................136
Phone Info ......................................................................136
Section 9: Multimedia .................................... 139
Get It Now ......................................................................140
Get Tunes & Tones .........................................................141
Get PIX & FLIX ................................................................151
Printing Pictures Using PictBridge ..................................164
Get Fun & Games ...........................................................166
Get News & Info .............................................................166
Get Going .......................................................................167
Get Extras ......................................................................168
Section 10: Tools ............................................169
Voice Commands ...........................................................170
Calculator ......................................................................172
Calendar ........................................................................174
Alarm Clock ...................................................................177
World Clock ....................................................................179
Stop Watch ....................................................................180
Notepad .........................................................................180
Section 11: Mobile Web ..................................183
Mobile Web ....................................................................184
Launching Mobile Web ...................................................184
Exit Mobile Web .............................................................184
Navigate the Web ...........................................................185
Mobile Web Soft Keys ....................................................185
Links .............................................................................. 187
Place a Call While Using Mobile Web ..............................187
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ....189
Health and Safety Information ........................................190
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UL Certified Travel Adaptor .............................................192
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .....................192
Road Safety ....................................................................202
Operating Environment ...................................................205
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ............205
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................208
Emergency Calls .............................................................208
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................210
Other Important Safety Information .................................210
Product Performance ......................................................211
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................213
Battery Standby and Talk Time .......................................214
Battery Precautions ........................................................214
Care and Maintenance ....................................................216
Section 13: Warranty Information ..................219
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................220
Index ...............................................................227
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Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Turning Your Phone On and Off
• Setting Up Voicemail
• Understanding this User Manual
This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voicemail, contacting customer support, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
1. Open the flip, then press .
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the internal
antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. The internal antenna is located along the top on the back side of your phone.
2. Your service provider’ s name momentarily appears in the display and the phone begins searching for a network signal.
3. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day appear in the display.
4. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
If your phone is outside the Verizon Wireless coverage area the roaming icon appears in the top of the display .
Turn Your Phone Off
Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your phone powers off.
Setting Up Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers t o leave v oice me ssage s, which can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once you have set up your Voicemail account, you can use the Messaging option Voicemail (option 5) to view details of voice messages in your voice mailbox (see “Voicemail” on page 105 for more information).
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Understanding this User Manual
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Voicemail Setup
1. In standby mode, press and hold the key or press
, , , .
2. Follow the prompts in t he new u ser tuto rial to setup your mailbox.
Listen to Voicemail
1. In standby mode, press and hold the key or press
, , , .
2. You are then prompted to enter your password followed by key.
3. Follow the recorded prompts to listen to messages, change administrative options, and so on.
Understanding this User Manual
The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 227.
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 189.
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Notes and Tips
Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart from the rest. These are intended to po int 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.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Back View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Battery
• Removable Memory Card Storage
• Phone Memory Storage
This section outlines some key features of your
phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
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Features of Your Phone
Domestic and international voice service (available on
participating networks).
High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
3.2 Mega Pixel Camera
Camcorder
PictBridge Digital Print
TV-Out Option
EVDO 1x Technology
VCast Music and Video
Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
PIM Functions
TXT Messaging
PIX Messaging (MMS)
FLIX Messaging (MMS)
E-mail Messaging
Mobile IM
Chat
Advanced Speech Recognition
Speakerphone
microSD™ Memory Card Slot
Music Player
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology **
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Open View of Your Phone
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** The SCH-a990 supports the wireless headset profile, hands free profile, serial port profile, dial-up networking profile and basic print profile for Bluetooth wireless technology. The SCH-a990 does not support all Bluetooth OBEX profiles. Go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart to check vehicle/accessory compatibility.
Open View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:
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Features
1. Earpiece: The earpiece allows you to hear the other
caller .
2. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone menu options.
3. Left Soft Key Option: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Left Soft key Option.
4. Camera/Camcorder Key: Launches the Camera/ Camcorder feature of your phone.
5. Send Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the recent call log.
6. Voicemail Key: Press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail.
7. Alpha-numeric Keys: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters.
8. Special Function Keys: Enters special characters. Performs various functions.
9. Power/Accessory Connector: The power/accessory interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
10.Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
11.CLR Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. Press to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone.
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Closed View of Your Phone
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12.End Key: Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key,
to power On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call to voicemail.
13.Voice Recognition Key: Press to enable VoiceSignal™.
14.Right Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through
menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Soft key Option.
15.OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu.
16.Display: Display shows signal and battery strength, alarm, time, day , and date. It also disp lays incoming calls and messages.
Closed View of Your Phone
Features
1. Rewind Key: Music rewind key.
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2. Play/Pause Key: Music play or pause toggle key.
3. Speaker: Music, Ringtones, and Sounds are played
through the speaker.
4. Fast Forward Key: Music fast forward key.
5. Headset/Audio Video Jack: Allows you to plug in an
optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
6. microSD™ Memory Card Slot: This expansion slot allows you to insert a microSD™ memory card to for additional memory and storage capacity.
7. External Display: External display shows signal and battery strength, alarm, time, day, and date. It also displays incoming calls or messages.
Closed View
1. Speaker: Music, Ringtones, and Sounds are played
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Back View of Your Phone
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through the speaker.
2. Options Button: In landscape mode press to access camera options.
3. Volume/Zoom In/Out Key: Allows you to adjust the master volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down. When the flip is closed, press and hold the key, and sub LCD displays. In landscape mode, press to zoom in/out on an object.
4. Speakerphone Key: Press to enable/disable the speakerphone option.
5. Photo Capture Key: Press to captue an image.
Back View of Your Phone
1. Camera/Camcorder Lens Cover Switch: Allows you to
cover/uncover camera lens when the camera is not in use.
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2. Camera/Camcorder Lens Cover: Covers the camera
lens when camera is not is use.
3. Camera/Camcorder Lens: The lens of your built-in camera/camcorder.
4. Flash: The built in flash has manual and automatic capabilities.
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 stan dby mode, press the Message (left) soft key to open
the Message menu.
When the left soft key function is Settings, press the Settings
(
left) soft key to view settings for the feature.
When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft
key to edit a Contact or Profile setting.
Right Soft Key
Some functions of th e right soft key are as follows.
In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft key to
open your Contacts list.
When the right soft key function is Options, press the Options
(right) soft key to view more options for the current menu.
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Command Keys
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Clear Key
The CLR key is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use to return to a previous menu or to r eturn to standby mode from any menu.
If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to
backspace (and delete) the character.
To erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold .
To back up one menu level, briefly press .
To return to standby mode from any menu, press and hold
until you return to standby mode.
End Key
Press and hold the End key to turn your phone on or off.
Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to
cancel the last input.
Send Key
The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dia led , received, or missed.
Press once to answer calls.
Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent
calls to and from your phone.
Press twice in standby mode to call the most recently
dialed, received, or missed number.
Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch
back to the other call.
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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. The down navigation key is user-definable.
Speakerphone Key
Use the speakerphone key to switch from using the earpiece to the speakerphone before or during a call. Use the volume/zoom key (located on the right side of your phone) to adjust the volume. Press the speakerphone key to enable and disable the speakerphone option.
Understanding the Display Screen
The top line of the display is reserved for icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, and so on. The next line up from the bottom of the idle screen can show icons that indicate features/functions statuses. Listed below are display icons and their descriptions.
Display icons
Signal Strength: Always appears when your phone is
on and indicates the current signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal. The characters between the antenna icon and the signal strength bars indicate the following:
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EV1X (as shown) indicates your pho ne is using the EVD O/
1X protocol, which is capable of high-speed broadband data (3G).
EVD indicates your phone is using the EVDO 2G data
protocol.
Note: The EVDO/1X protocol is available only in the Verizon Wireless network.
Standalone Mode: Appears when Standalone Mode is
on. When on, all RF f uncti ons fo r yo ur phone are disabled, and you cannot use your phone to place or receive calls.
Roaming: Your phone is outside your ho me ar ea . While
roaming, another wireless provider may be handling your call. The service rate for the call may be higher than those made from within your home area. Please refer t o Ve rizon Wireless for roami n g rate s.
SSL: Indicates the secure socket layer is active transmits
your communications over the internet in an encrypted format.
Voice Privacy: Prevents eavesdropping over a CDMA
traffic channel.
No service: Y our phone cannot find a signal because
you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wai t for a signal or move to an open area to find a signal. This indicator always appears when you first turn on your phone and disappears once service is located.
Dormant: Indicates no incoming or outgoing data. Voice Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a
number, this icon flashes until the call connects
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Data Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a
number, this icon flashes until the call connects.
E911: Global Posi t io n ing S ervice (GPS ) f or 91 1 is set to
On for emergency calls only.
Location On
: Global Positioning Service is set to On for
location and 911 calls. Bluetooth: Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology
is active. Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth wireless
technology is active and c onnected.
Battery Level: More bars indicate a greater charge.
When the battery is low, an empty battery icon flashes and the phone sounds an alert, which indicates your phone is about to shut down.
TTY: Indicates that TTY is enabled. All Sounds Off: The ringer is si le nced f o r al l alerts,
incoming calls, and incoming messages.
Alarm Only: Your phone will only ring when the set
alarm sounds.
Vibrate Only: Your phone vibrates upon receiving a call. Speakerphone: Your phone switches to speakerphone
instead of earpiece.
Missed Calls: Your phone displays this icon when calls
are missed.
New Message: You’ve received a new text, page or
web alert message. You’re also notified of a new message by animations and sound. You have one or more unread voicemail messages in your voicemail box. (Only applicable on Verizon Wireless Network.)
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Calendar Appointment: Your phone displays this icon
when you have a calendar appointment scheduled.
Voicemail: You’ve received a voicemail message, page
or web alert message .
Alarm On: Indicates that your phone has a set alarm. Auto Answer: Automatic a n swer is ena bled. Your
phone automatically picks up calls after the designated time with stereo headset or bluetooth headset connected.
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 draft?”
Reconfirm
Example: “Delete all received messages?”
Performing
Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...”
Completed
Example: “Message sent su ccessfully! ”
Information
Example: “New Message”
Error
Example: “System Erro r!”
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Warning
Example: “Battery Low, ” “Memory Full!”
Battery
Note: This phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel charger.
Important: Although the phone can be used while the battery is charging, the battery must be fully charged before first use, otherwise you risk damaging the battery.
Using A Non-Supported Battery
Samsung handsets do not support the use of a non­supported battery.
When using a non-supported battery you will hear a series of beeps and you will see a warning message that indicates “NON SUPPORTED BATTER Y SEE USER GUIDE.” If you receive this warning, battery charging has been disabled.
Samsung charging accessories (i.e. travel adapter, and cigarette lighter adapter) will only charge a Samsung approved battery.
To continue use of your Samsung handset press .
Note: When using a non-supported battery the handset can only be used for the duration of the battery life and cannot be recharged.
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Battery
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Important: Using a non-supported battery may cause damage to your
phone. Use a Samsung supported battery only.
Install the Battery
1. Slide the battery cover
down and lift up to remove it.
2. Insert the top end of the battery in the direction of the arrow printed on the battery into the phone housing. The gold contacts on the top of the battery should match up with those on the phone.
3. Push the top end of the battery down until it snaps into place.
4. Slide the battery cover up until it snap into place.
Remove the Battery
1. Slide the battery cover
down and lift up to remove it.
2. Use your finger to lift the battery (bottom end first) up and away from the phone.
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Charge the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li­ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and m ay cause damage.
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.
Travel Charger
The travel charger 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 charger into a standard 120/220 V AC wall outlet.
2. Insert the smaller end of the travel charger into the charger/ accessory connector at the bottom end of the phone.
Tip: You can use your phone while charging, however, the battery charges faster if the phone is turned off.
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Removable Memory Card Storage
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Battery Indicator
The battery indicator in the upper-right corner of the display indicates battery power level. Four bars indicate a full charge, while an empty icon indicates an almost empty battery. Two to thr ee minutes before the battery becomes too low to operate, a blinking empty battery icon appears and a tone sounds. If you continue to operate the phone without charging, it shuts down.
Removable Memory Card Storage
Note: Your phone does not come with the microSD™ memory card, it must
be purchased as an accessory. See your service provider for more information.
The following file types can be saved to the removable microSD™ memory card:
My PIX: Pictures you have saved from a PIX message or taken
using your phone.
My FLIX: Video Clips you have saved from a FLIX message or
taken using your phone.
My Music: Music you have downloaded directly from the V
CAST Music catalog or music you have transferred from your PC using Sync Music.
My Sounds: Sounds you have recorded using your phone or
saved from a PIX message with Sound attached.
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Phone Memory Storage
The following file types can be saved to the phone memory storage area:
My PIX: Pictures you have saved from a PIX message,
downloaded via the “Get It Now” application, or taken using your phone.
My FLIX: Video Clips you have saved from a FLIX message,
downloaded via the “Get It Now” application, or taken using your phone.
My Ringtones: Ringtones you have downloaded via the “Get It
Now” application, or saved from a PIX message with Ringtone attached.
My Music: Music you have downloaded directly from the V
CAST Music catalog or music you have transferred from your PC using Sync Music.
My Sounds: Sounds you have downloaded, recorded using
your phone, or saved from a PIX message with Sound attached.
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