Samsung SCH-a990 Series User Manual

SCH-a990 Series
PORTABLE
All Digital
Mobile Phone
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
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2006 Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P. is a registere d trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. an d its related entities.
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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 T AKES 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 MERCHANT ABILITY 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 W ARRANTY , INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
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DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPA TED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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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
Front View of Your Phone .................................................15
Command Keys ................................................................19
Understanding the Display Screen ....................................21
Battery ............................................................................. 26
Removable Memory Card Storage ....................................28
Phone Memory Storage ....................................................29
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 .............................49
Menu Navigation ..............................................................50
Menu Outline ...................................................................52
Section 5: Entering Text ...................................59
Changing the Text Entry Mode ..........................................60
Using Word Mode .............................................................61
Entering Upper and Lower Case .......................................62
Entering Symbols .............................................................63
Entering Numbers ............................................................64
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ......... 65
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Opening Contacts Menu ...................................................66
Adding a Contact ..............................................................67
Adding Pauses .................................................................69
Contact Groups .................................................................70
Finding a Contacts Entry ...................................................73
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ......................................74
Deleting a Contact Entry ...................................................74
Storing Numbers After a Call ............................................74
Speed Dialing ...................................................................75
My Name Card .................................................................78
Finding My Phone Number ...............................................78
Section 7: Messaging .......................................79
Types of Messages ...........................................................80
Retrieving New Messages ................................................80
Creating and Sending TXT Messages ................................81
Creating and Sending PIX/FLIX Messages .........................83
Receiving PIX/FLIX Messages ...........................................85
New Sketch Messages .....................................................87
Message Folders ..............................................................87
Changing Message Settings .............................................93
Voicemail .........................................................................94
E-Mail ..............................................................................95
Mobile IM .........................................................................96
Chat .................................................................................96
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ..................99
My Account ....................................................................100
Tools ..............................................................................100
Sounds Settings .............................................................101
Display Settings .............................................................103
Phone Settings ...............................................................108
Call Settings ...................................................................116
Bluetooth Settings ..........................................................120
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Memory .........................................................................122
Phone Info ......................................................................123
Section 9: Multimedia .................................... 125
Get It Now ......................................................................126
Get Tunes & Tones .........................................................127
Get PIX & FLIX ................................................................137
Get Fun & Games ...........................................................147
Get News & Info .............................................................149
Get Going .......................................................................149
Get Extras ......................................................................150
Section 10: Tools ............................................151
Voice Commands ...........................................................152
Calculator ......................................................................152
Calendar ........................................................................154
Alarm Clock ...................................................................157
World Clock ....................................................................159
Stop Watch ....................................................................160
Notepad .........................................................................161
Section 11: Mobile Web ..................................163
Mobile Web ....................................................................164
Launching Mobile Web ...................................................164
Exit Mobile Web .............................................................164
Navigate the Web ...........................................................165
Mobile Web Soft Keys ....................................................165
Links .............................................................................. 167
Place a Call While Using Mobile Web ..............................167
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ....169
Health and Safety Information ........................................170
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .....................172
Road Safety ...................................................................182
Operating Environment ...................................................184
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ............185
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Potentially Explosive Environments .................................187
Emergency Calls .............................................................188
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................189
Other Important Safety Information .................................190
Product Performance ......................................................191
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................192
Battery Standby and Talk Time .......................................193
Battery Precautions ........................................................193
Care and Maintenance ....................................................195
Section 13: Warranty Information ..................197
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................198
Index ...............................................................205
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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 the phone is outside of the V erizon Wireless coverage or roaming area, appears in the top of the display.
Turn Your Phone Off
Press and hold for two or more seconds. Y o ur phone powers off.
Setting Up Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers t o leave v oice me ssa ges, which can be retrieved any time.
Voicemail Setup
1. In standby mode, press and hold the key or press
, , , .
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Understanding this User Manual
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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 205.
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 169.
Notes and Tips
Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart from the r est. These ar e 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.
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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
• Front 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 ar e displayed when the phone is in use.
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Features of Your Phone
Domestic and international voice and text messaging service
(available on participating networks).
High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
PictBridge Digital Print TV-Out Option
EVDO 1x Technology
Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
PIM Functions
MMS Messaging
TXT Messaging
PIX Messaging
FLIX Messaging
E-mail Messaging
Mobile IM
Chat
3.2 Mega Pixel Camera
Camcorder
Advance Voice Recognition with Dictation
Speakerphone
microSD™ Memory Card Slot
Phone Memory Storage
Music Player
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology **
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Front View of Your Phone
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** The SCH-a990 supports the wireless headset profile and handsfree kit profile for Bluetooth® wireless technology. The SCH-a990 does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles. Go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart to check vehicle/accessory compatibility.
Front View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:
Open View
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Features
1. Earpiece: The earpiece allows you to hear the other
caller .
2. Display Screen Icons: Indicates the status of your phone, including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, etc.
3. Navigation Keys: This key allows you to scroll through the phone menu options.
4. 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.
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. Volume 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.
7. Clear 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.
8. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
9. Special Function Keys: Enters special characters. Performs various functions.
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Front View of Your Phone
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10.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.
11.Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
12.Alpha-numeric Keys: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters.
13.Speakerphone Key: Press this key to enable/disable the speakerphone option.
14.End Key: Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. Whe n you rec eive an inco ming call, press to mute the ringer and send the call to voicemail.
15.Center/OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu.
16.Right Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Soft key Option.
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Closed View
Features
1. Camera Lens: The lens of your built-in camera/
camcorder.
2. Flash: The built-in flash has manual and automatic capabilities.
3. External LCD Display: External LCD shows signal and battery strength, alarm, time, day, and date. It also displays incoming calls or messages.
4. Rewind Key: Music rewind key.
5. Play/Pause Key: Play or pause toggle key.
6. Stop Key: Music stop key.
7. Fast Forward Key: Music fast forward key.
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Command Keys
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8. MicroSD™ Card Slot: This expansion slot allows you to
insert a microSD™ memory card to add additional memory and storage capacity.
9. Camera/Camcorder Key: Launches the Camera/ Camcorder feature of your phone.
10.Service Light: Flashes when phone is powered on, during incoming calls, and voice mails.
11.Speaker: Music, Ringtones, and Sounds are played through the speaker.
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 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.
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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.
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.
1. If you enter an inco rrect cha racter, briefly press to backspace (and delete) the character.
2. T o erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold
.
3. To back up one menu level, briefly press .
4. To return to standby mode from any menu, press and
hold until you return to standby mode.
End Key
1. Press and hold the End key to turn your phone on
or off.
2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or
to cancel the last input.
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Understanding the Display Screen
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Send Key
The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, a nd to recall the last numbe r(s ) dialed, received, or missed.
1. Press once to answer calls.
2. Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
3. Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of
recent calls to and from your phone.
4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recently dialed, received, or missed number.
5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to the other call.
Navigation Key
Use the directiona l keys on the navigation key to browse menus, sub-menus, and lists. Ea ch key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications. The down navigation key is user-defi nable.
Speakerphone Key
Use the speakerphone key to switch from using the earpiece to the speakerphone before or during a call . Use the volume/wide and telephoto (W/T) key (located on the right side of your phone) 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 sta t us, battery power, signal strength,
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and more. The following table lists some 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.
Standalone Mode: Appears when Standalone Mode is
on. When on, all RF functions for your phone are disabled, and you cannot use your phone to place or receive calls.
Roaming Indicator: Your phone is outside your home
area. While roamin g, a n other 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 to Verizon Wireless for roaming rates.
Digital: Appears when your phone is receiving digital
data.
1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the CDMA 1X
protocol.
Note: 1X protocol is available only in the Verizon Wireless network.
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.
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No service indicator: Yo ur phone cannot find a signal
because you’re outside a service area. Y ou cannot make or receive calls. W ait fo r a signal or move to an open ar ea 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. Data Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a
number, this icon flashes until the call connects.
E911: Global Positioning Service is set to On for location
and 911 calls.
Location On
: Global Positioni ng Service (GPS ) for 9 11 i s
set to On for emergency calls only. Bluetooth: Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology
is active. Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth wireless
technology is active and connecte d.
Battery Level: More bars indicate a greater charge.
When the battery is low , an empt y battery icon fl ashes 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 silenced for all alerts,
incoming calls, and incoming messages. The phone alerts you by a flashing service LED.
Alarm Only: Your phone will only ring when the set
alarm sounds.
Vibrate Only: Your phone vibrates upon receiving a call.
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Speakerphone: Y our 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.)
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 me ss age .
Alarm On: Indicates that your phone has a set alarm. Auto Answer: Automatic answer is enabled. 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 recei ved messages?”
Performing
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• Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...”
Completed
• Example: “Message sent successfu lly!”
Information
• Example: “New Message”
Error
• Example: “System Error!”
Warning
• Example: “Battery Low, ” “Memory Full!”
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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 could damage the battery.
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.
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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.
Charge the Battery
Y our 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. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Travel Charger
The travel charger is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone fr om any 120/ 220 V AC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the travel charger into a standard 120/220 VAC wall outlet.
2. Insert the smaller end of the adapter into the charger/ accessory connector at the bottom end of the phone.
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Note: You can use your phone while charging, ho wever, the battery
charges faster if the phone is turned off.
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 three 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:
PIX: Pictures you have saved from a PIX message or taken
using your phone.
FLIX: Video Cl ips you have saved from a FLIX message or taken
using your phone.
Music: Music you have downloaded directly from the V CAST
Music catalog or music you have transferred from your PC using Sync Music.
Sounds: Sounds you have recorded using your phone or saved
from a PIX message with Sound attached.
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Phone Memory Storage
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Phone Memory Storage
The following file types can be saved to the phone memory storage area:
PIX: Pictures you have saved from a PIX message, downloaded
via the “Get It Now” application, or taken using your phone.
FLIX: Video Clips you have saved from a FLIX message,
downloaded via the “Get It Now” application, or taken using your phone.
Music: Music you have downloaded directly from the V CAST
Music catalog or music you have transferred from your PC using Sync Music.
Sounds: Sounds you have downloaded, recorded using your
phone, or saved from a PIX message with Sound attached.
Ringtones: Ringtones you have downloaded via the “Get It
Now” application, or saved from a PIX message with Ringtone attached.
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