Samsung SCH-u340 user manual
SCH-u340 Series
ALL DIGITAL
Tri-Mode PHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Intellectual Property ..................................................................................................2
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC ...................................................2
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability .........................................................3
Getting Started .............................................................................................7
Understanding this User Manual ...............................................................................7
Activating Your Phone ...............................................................................................8
Charging the Battery .................................................................................................9
Setting Up Your Voice Mail ......................................................................................10
Understanding Your Phone ........................................................................12
Features of Your Phone ...........................................................................................12
Closed View of Your Phone .....................................................................................13
Open View of Your Phone ........................................................................................14
Command Keys ......................................................................................................15
Understanding the Display Screen ..........................................................................17
Your Phone’s Modes ...............................................................................................20
Call Functions ............................................................................................23
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing ...................................................................24
Making a Call — Speed Dialing ..............................................................................25
Making a Call — Voice Dialing ................................................................................26
Answering a Call .....................................................................................................28
Rejecting a Call .......................................................................................................29
Adjusting the Call Volume .......................................................................................29
Calls Log ................................................................................................................29
Phone Modes ..........................................................................................................32
Roaming .................................................................................................................35
Menu Navigation ........................................................................................37
Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................38
In Use Menu Outline ................................................................................................39
Menus and sub-menus ...........................................................................................40
Entering Text ..............................................................................................46
Text Entry Modes ....................................................................................................47
Changing the Text Entry Mode ................................................................................47
Entering Text in Alpha Mode ...................................................................................47
Entering Text in T9 Word Mode ...............................................................................48
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..................................................................49
Entering Symbols ....................................................................................................49
Entering Numbers ...................................................................................................50
Understanding Your Contacts ...................................................................51
Your Contacts List ...................................................................................................52
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..................................................................................52
Finding a Contacts Entry .........................................................................................56
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Editing an Existing Contact Entry .............................................................................59
Renaming a Contacts Group ....................................................................................63
Deleting a Contacts Entry ........................................................................................63
My Phone# .............................................................................................................64
Memory ..................................................................................................................64
Messaging ................................................................................................. 65
Types of Messages .................................................................................................66
Creating and Sending Text Messages ......................................................................66
Message Send Options ...........................................................................................67
Creating and Sending Picture Messages .................................................................67
Creating and Sending Handwritten Messages .........................................................69
Retrieving New Messages .......................................................................................70
Voicemail ................................................................................................................70
Message Folders .....................................................................................................71
Message Settings ...................................................................................................73
Erasing Messages ...................................................................................................74
easyedgeSM ................................................................................................ 75
easyedgeSM Features ..............................................................................................76
Accessing easyedge
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Display ....................................................................................................... 80
Display Settings ......................................................................................................81
Menu Style .............................................................................................................81
Animation ...............................................................................................................81
Theme ....................................................................................................................82
Banner ....................................................................................................................82
Backlight ................................................................................................................83
Auto Hyphen ...........................................................................................................83
Dial Digits ...............................................................................................................83
Dial Screen .............................................................................................................84
Front Contrast .........................................................................................................84
Camera ...................................................................................................... 86
Taking Pictures .......................................................................................................86
Understanding Your Camera ...................................................................................88
Saving Pictures .......................................................................................................94
The Photo Gallery ....................................................................................................94
Sounds ...................................................................................................... 96
Volume/Vibrate .......................................................................................................97
Ringer Type ............................................................................................................97
Key Beep ................................................................................................................98
Alerts ......................................................................................................................98
Power On/Off ..........................................................................................................99
Roam Ringer ...........................................................................................................99
Whisper Mode .........................................................................................................99
Gallery ..................................................................................................... 100
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Gallery ..................................................................................................................101
Using Image Gallery ..............................................................................................101
Using Melody Gallery ............................................................................................102
Tools .........................................................................................................104
Tools Menu ...........................................................................................................105
Voice Kit ...............................................................................................................105
Today ...................................................................................................................113
Calendar ...............................................................................................................114
Jump To Date .......................................................................................................115
To Do List .............................................................................................................115
Memo Pad ............................................................................................................116
Count Down ..........................................................................................................117
Alarm Clock ..........................................................................................................118
World Time ...........................................................................................................119
Calculator .............................................................................................................120
Settings ....................................................................................................121
Location Setting ....................................................................................................122
Network Settings ..................................................................................................122
Security Settings ..................................................................................................122
Call Options .......................................................................................................... 126
Short Cut ..............................................................................................................129
Language .............................................................................................................130
Clock Set ..............................................................................................................130
Version .................................................................................................................130
Airplane Mode ......................................................................................................131
Health and Safety Information ................................................................132
Health and Safety Information ...............................................................................133
UL Certified Travel Adapter ...................................................................................134
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...........................................................134
Road Safety ..........................................................................................................140
Operating Environment .........................................................................................142
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................142
Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................144
Emergency Calls ...................................................................................................144
FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................145
Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................145
Product Performance ............................................................................................146
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................147
Battery Standby and Talk Time .............................................................................147
Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................147
Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................149
Warranty Information ..............................................................................150
Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................151
Index .........................................................................................................155
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Understanding this User Manual
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Understanding this User Manual
• Activating Your Phone
• Charging the Battery
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service,
setting up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put
together.
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 155.
Also included is important saf ety info rmation that you should know before using your
phone. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page
132.
Notes and tips
Throughout this guide are icons and text that are 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.
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Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if
necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully 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.
1. Insert the top end of the battery first, matching the
gold contacts on the top end of the battery to
those inside of the phone.
2. Press the bottom end of the battery down into the
phone.
3. Place the battery cover over the battery and slide
the cover upward into place.
Turn Your Phone On
1. Open the folder on your phone, as shown.
2. Press the key.
3. The phone begins searching for a network signal.
4. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date and
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day appear in the bottom of the display.
5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
Press
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Charging the Battery
Tip: Your phone has an internal antenna. Do not touch the phone
case over 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.
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.
Antenna
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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Remove the Battery
Important!: You must unplug the Travel Adapter (if it is connected) before removing the battery from the
phone during charging to avoid damage.
1. Press and hold the key to turn off the phone (if on).
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2. Press the battery cover at point (1) and slide the
cover (2) toward the bottom end of the phone.
3. Lift the battery cover up and away from the
phone, bottom end first.
4. Lift the battery (3) up and away from the phone,
bottom end first.
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. Using other accessories may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
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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.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, 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.
2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter
into the charger/accessory connector at the
bottom end of your phone.
Note: With the phone turned OFF, a discharged battery recharges
fully in approximately 4 hours.
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 shuts
down.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice Mail folder (under the Message
menu) to view details of voice messages in your voice mail box.
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number
@
to dial voice mail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mail box.
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Listen to voice mail
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number
@
to dial voice mail. After connecting, you will hear your voice greeting.
2. Interrupt your greeting by pressing .
3. You are then 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. This section also explains
the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
Features of Your Phone
• 128 X 160 pixel Liquid Crystal Display
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology)
• Global Positioning Technology (GPS)
• PIM functions (Scheduler, To Do List, etc.)
• Short Message Service (SMS)
• Voice Dial
• 32 Polyphonic Ringtones
• Speaker Phone
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Closed View of Your Phone
Closed View of Your Phone
1. Headset Connector
2. Volume Key
3. External LCD
4. Speaker
1. Headset Connector
2. Volume Key
7. Camera Lens
6. Camera Key
5. Speakerphone Key
6. Camera Key
5. Speakerphone Key
Command Keys and Features
1. Headset Connector — Used for handsfree, Teletypewriter (TTY), and
Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) equipment.
2. Volume Key — Lets you adjust the ringer 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.
3. External LCD — Indicates when you have an incoming call or a message.
4. Speaker — The speaker, on the front of the folder, plays sounds such as
ring tones and alerts.
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5.
Speakerphone Key — Lets you enable and disable speakerphone mode.
6. Camera Key — In standby mode, press this key to launch the Camera
menu. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to launch the camera.
7. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
Open View of Your Phone
15. Earpiece
14. Internal Display
13. Navigation Key
1. Left Soft Key
2. SEND Key
3. BACK Key
4. Voice Mail Hot Key
5. Special Function Keys
6. Power/Accessory
Connector
12. Right Soft Key
11. OK Key
10. END/Power/Menu Exit Key
9. Alpha-numeric Keys
8. Voice Recognition Key
7. Microphone
Command Keys and Features
1. Left Soft Key — Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the
bottom of the display.
2. SEND Key — This key is used to initiate your calls.
3. BACK Key — Deletes characters from the display when you are in text
entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
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Command Keys
4. Voice Mail Hot Key — Press and hold to automatically di al your voicem ail.
5. Special Function Keys — Enter special characters. Perform various
functions.
6. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the Travel Charger and to
connect any available accessory cable.
7. Microphone — The microphone used during phone calls and voice memo
recordings.
8. Voice Recognition Key — Lets you access your phone’ s voice re cognitio n
features.
9. Alpha-numeric Keys — Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
characters.
10. END/Power/Menu Exit Key — Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a
few seconds to turn your phone On or Off. When you receive an incoming
call, press to mute the ringer and send the call to Voice Mail.
11. OK Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the
highlighted choice in the menu.
12. Right Soft Key — Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on
the bottom of the display.
13. Navigation Key — In menu mode, lets you browse and highlight menu
options.
14. Internal Display — Displays the numbers, messages, and icons you need
to operate your phone.
15. Earpiece — Plays sounds such as caller voices and call progress tones.
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 ke y ( ) to open the Messages
menu.
• When the left soft key function is Option, press the Option (left) soft key ( )
and a pop-up menu appears.
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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 Find
screen.
• When the right soft key function is Back, press the Back (right) soft key ( ) to
back up one menu level.
OK Key
• In standby mode, press the MENU ( ) key to open the main menu.
• In a menu, press the key to accept the highlighted selection.
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• When the OK key function is Edit, press the Edit ( ) key to e dit a Draf t message.
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BACK Key
The BACK 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
BACK
BACK
standby mode from any menu.
1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and
BACK
delete) the character.
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
BACK
BACK
BACK
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
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input.
Send Key
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The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last
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number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
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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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from your phone.
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4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
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5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to
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the other call.
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Navigation Key
Use the directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus, sub
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menus, 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.
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
Signal strength—Always appears when your phone is on and
indicates the current signal strength. More lines indicate higher
signal strengt h.
Service indicator—Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a
number, this icon flashes until the call connects.
No service indicator—Indicates your phone cannot find a
signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make
or receive calls. Wait f o r a si gnal or move into an open area to
try and find a signal. The no service indicator always appears
when you turn on your phone and disappears once service is
located.
1X Protocol — Indicates your phone is using the 1X protocol.
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Analog mode indicator — Indicates your phone is operating
in an analog service area or that digital service has been
interrupted. Also indicates that some network features are not
available. Also, you may need to recharge your phone’s battery
more often while in an analog service area.
Roam — Extended roaming indicator. Roaming occurs wh en
you use your phone outside your home area. While roaming, a
wireless provider other than yours handles your call, so the
service rate for the call may be higher than for calls made
within your home area. Please refer to information from your
Wireless Provider on roaming rates.
New Message — Indicates that you’ve received a new text,
page, or web alert message. You’re also notified by a visual and
audible alert.
Voice Mail — Indicates that you’ve received a new voice mail.
Alarm clock — The alarm clock is set.
Vibrate plus Ring — Your phone is in vibrate plus ring mode.
When you receive a call, the phone vibrates and rings.
Ring — Your phone is in ring mode. When you receive a call,
the phone rings.
Vibrate mode — The ringer has been set to Vibrate using the
volume key on the side of the phone. When you receive a call,
the phone vibrates instead of ringing.
Ringer Silent — The ringer has been set to Silent using the
volume key on the side of the phone.
Silent mode — Indicates your phone is in silent mode. Ringer
is silenced for all alerts, incoming calls, and incoming
messages. The phone alerts you of incoming calls, alerts, and
messages by vibration and a flashing Service LED.
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Understanding the Display Screen
GPS (911 only) — This icon represents Global Positioning
Service (GPS) for 911.
GPS — Indicates GPS is on f or location.
Battery strength — Indicates the battery charge level. The
more blue bars, the greater the charge. When the battery
becomes very low, a flashing empty battery icon displays and
the phone sounds an audible alert, which indicates your phone
is about to shut down.
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 to draft?”
• 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!”
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 one minute to conserve battery
power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
See “Backlight” on page 83 for more information.
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External Display
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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 ( ) key, then press (for
Settings), (for Call Options), and for Call Answer. The
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following call answer options appear in the display:
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•Send Key — Only pressing answers a call.
• Flip Open — Opening the phone’s flip or pressing answers a call.
•Any Key — Pressing any key except the key, the key, or the
key answers a call.
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2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.
3. Press the key to select the method for answering calls.
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Input mode
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text
entry screen, press the Option (left) soft key ( ), then choose the input mode
from the pop-up menu using the navigation keys. Optional input modes are T9
Word, Alpha, Symbol, Number, and Canned. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on
page 67 for more information.)
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, ABC, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding .
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
“Lock Phone” on page 123 for more information.)
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Your Phone’s Modes
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.
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1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to place a
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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.
• Press the View (right) soft key ( ) to view now.
• Press the Ignore (left) soft key ( ) to view later.
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 MENU ( ) key to display a list of menu options.
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See “In Use Menu Outline” on page 39 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 does not play ring tones for incoming calls or sound
alert tones.
• 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. Your phone will now vibrate when you
receive a call, but will play tones for alerts.
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The volume key is on the left side of phone, near the Send key ( ).
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Adjust the Ringer
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1.
In standby mode, press the volume key ( ) on the left side of the
phone up or down. Options are:
• Silent • Level 3
• Vibrate • Level 4
• 1 Beep • Level 5
• Level 1 • Vib+Ring
• Level 2
2. When you are satisfied with the setting, press the key. Your phone
OK
returns to standby mode.
Tip: You can also enter the Calls sub-menu by pressing the MENU ( ) key, then pressing the and
@ @
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 plus
Ring icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vib+Ring mode.
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Section 3: Call Functions
Topics Covered
• Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing
• Making a Call — Speed Dialing
• Making a Call — Voice Dialing
• Answering a Call
• Rejecting a Call
• Adjusting the Call Volume
• Calls Log
• Phone Modes
• Roaming
This section explains how to make or answer a call. This section also includes the
features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.
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Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing
1. With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad.
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2. Press the key to place the call.
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Dialing Emergency Numbers
You can dial any of the numbers 911, *911, or #911 to place an emergency call.
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If you dial 911, *911, or #911 and press the key, your phone dials the
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emergency number 911, automatically.
Important!: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone. You can dial this number almost any
time, even when the phone is locked, restricted, or with Airplane Mode set to On. (See
“Airplane Mode” on page 131 for more information.)
If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency prompt appears in the display for
the duration of the call.
Important!: Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user settings necessary
to complete a call from your wireless phone, a connection cannot always be guaranteed.
Therefore, emergency calling may not be available on all wireless networks at all times.
Important!: DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or
emergency communications.
Dialing International Numbers
Call another country from the U.S.
In standby mode, enter the three-digit exit code (011) for the United States.
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2. Enter the country code for the country that you are calling.
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3. Enter the number that you wish to call, then press the key.
Note: Puerto Rico and Canada are on the North American dialing plan. When making calls to Puerto Rico
and Canada it is similar to making calls within the United States, no unique country codes are
necessary.
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Placing calls when outside the U.S. — Mexico
Calling locally within Mexico: Dial the seven or eight-digit number.
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• Calling long distance within Mexico: Dial 01, plus the ten-digit number (includes
area code).
• Calling to the U.S. or Canada from Mexico: Dial 001, plus the ten-digit number
(includes area code).
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• Calling Voicemail from Mexico: Dial 001, plus your ten-digit wireless number.
Once you hear the recorded prompt, press and enter your passcode.
Manual Pause Calling
When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to
enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers
each time, you can store the n umbers in your Co ntact s al ong wi th sp ecial c hara cters
called pauses.
• 2 Sec Pause — stops the calling sequence for two seconds and then
automatically sends the remaining digits.
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• Wait — stops the calling sequence until you press the key.
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To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it to your Contacts:
1. Enter the number you wish to call.
2. Press the Options (left) soft key ( ). A pop-up menu containing the
following options appears in the display:
• 2 Sec Pause — a two-second pause.
•Wait — a hard pause (awaits input from you).
3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired pause option.
4. Press to enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence.
5. Press to call the number.
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Making a Call — Speed Dialing
You can store phone numbers and contact names in your phone’s Contacts list.
Speed Dialing lets you quickly and easily dial any contact in your Contacts list by
using that contact’s location number in the list. You can assign and change location
(speed dial) numbers for your contacts. (See “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on
page 60 for more information.)
One-Touch Dialing
Memory locations 002 through 009 are special One-Touch dialing locations. You can
call the phone numbers stored in your phone’s Contacts list from 002 through 009 by
pressing and holding a single key.
Example: For location number 003, press and hold the key until the name and number appear in the
display and the number is dialed.
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Two-Touch Dialing
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Memory locations 010 through 099 are special Two-Touch dialing locations.
Example: For location number 013, briefly press the key, then press and hold the key until the
name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed.
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Three-Touch Dialing
Memory locations 100 through 500 are special Three-Touch dialing locations.
Example: For location number 113, briefly press the key, briefly press the key again, then press
and hold the key until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed.
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Pause Dialing From a Conta cts En try
• If you speed dial a contact that contains 2 Sec (two-second) pause(s) simply wait
for the pauses to pass and the dialing to complete.
• If you speed dial a contact that contains Wait(s) [hard pause(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).
Making a Call — Voice Dialing
Your SCH-u340 mobile phone includes state-of-the-art voice recognition software
that lets you dial numbers using your voice.
Using Voice Dial
Use the Voice Dial command to dial any number stored in your Contacts list by
saying the name of the contact (Name Dialing). You can also use Voice Dial to dial
any valid 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 volume, as if you were talking to someone 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 Voice Recognition key ( ).
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the
earpiece.
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2. Say, “Voice Dial”.
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.
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 “Choice Lists
Settings” on page 111, for more information.)
• Press the Repeat (right) soft key ( ) to say the name again.
• Press the Settings (left) soft key ( ) and press the Cancel right soft key
( ) to exit Voice Dial without dialing.
If the recognized name has multiple numbers stored for it (that is, Mobile,
Office, 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”
• “Office”
• “Mobile”
• “Pager”
• “Fax”
Voice Dial dials the specified number.
Dialing a Number
To dial a number using Voice Dial, do the following:
1. In standby mode, press the Voice Recognition key ( ).
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“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the
speaker.
2. Say “Voice Dial”.
VoiceSignal prompts you to “Say the name or number.”
3. Speak clearly and say the telephone number of the person you want to
call. For example, say “7 8 1 9 7 0 5 2 0 0."
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If it recognizes the number, Voice Dial repeats it and dials the number. If
Voice Dial is not sure it has rec ogniz ed 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 “Choice Lists
Settings” on page 111, for more information.)
• Press the Repeat (right) soft key ( ) to say the name again.
• Press the Settings (left) soft key ( ) and press the Cancel right soft key
( ) to exit Voice Dial without dialing.
Pause Dialing From a Conta cts En try
• If you voice dial a contact that contains 2 Sec (two-second) pause(s) simply wait
for the pauses to pass and the dialing to complete.
• If you voice dial a contact that contains Wait(s) [hard pause(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
Your phone notifies you of a call in the following ways:
• A ring tone sounds and/or your phone vibrates (Your phone provides: nine ring
volume settings including 1- beep, Vibrate, Silent, or Vibrate+Ring, and/or
different ring types to distinguish callers.)
• The display (Front or Main) lights.
• A phone number (unless blocked by the caller) and/or a name appear in the display
(If the caller’s number and name are stored in your Contacts list).
• If the caller can’t be identified, Call from unavailable#, Call from restricted
number, or no number appears in the display.
Your phone continues to notify you of the call until one of the following events
occurs:
• You answer the call.
• You reject the call.
• The calling party ends the call.
• The call is sent to voicemail.
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Answering an Incoming Call
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䊳 Press the key. The ring tone and/or vibration stop and the caller’s
voice can be heard in the earpiece.
Tip: You can set your phone to answer calls when you open the folder, when you press any key but the
key, or automatically. (See “Call Options” on page 126 for more information.
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Rejecting a Call
When you reject an incoming call, the call is immediately forwarded to your voice
mail.
䊳 During an incoming call, press the Reject (right) soft key ( ). The
caller is forwarded to your voice mail.
Adjusting the Call Volume
In standby mode, repeatedly press the Volume key ( ) down until the desired
Call Volume Level appears in the displa y. The Volume key is on th e left si de of p hone.
Calls Log
The Calls log retains information about Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed calls. You
can also view times for your last call and the time totals for all calls.
Review the Calls Log
1. In standby mode, press the MENU ( ) key. The Main Menu appears in
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2. Press the key (for Calls).
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3. Press the number key associated wit h the Calls log that you wish to review
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• Press for Outgoing calls.
• Press for Incoming calls.
• Press for Missed calls.
• Press for Erase Logs.
• Press for Call Timer .
• Press for Data Counter.
Note: In cases where there is a Contacts match for a Calls log entry, the name associated with the number
appears in the display instead of the number.
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Outgoing Calls
Your phone retains information about the last 20 outgoing calls and stores them in
the Outgoing calls log. You can review the Outgoing calls log for the time and date of
a call, as well as other information.
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Note: To quickly view your most recent calls, briefly press in standby mode. Up to 20 of your most
recent outgoing, incoming, and missed calls appear in the display.
1. In standby mode, press the MENU ( ) key, then press (for Calls)
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2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a call, then press to view further
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information about the call.
3. Press the Option (left) soft key ( ). A pop-up menu containing the
following options appears in the display:
•Talk — Call the selected number.
•Save — Save the number to your Contacts.
• Prepend — Add a prefix to the number.
•Erase — Erase the selected call from your Outgoing call log.
4. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.
5. Press the key to perform the highlighted option’s function.
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Incoming Calls
Your phone retains information about the last 20 Incoming calls and stores them in
the Incoming call log. You can review the Incoming call log for the time and date of
the call, as well as other information.
1. In standby mode, press the MENU ( ) key, then press (for Calls)
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2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a call, then press the key to view
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further information about the call.
3. Press the Option (left) soft key ( ). A pop-up menu containing the
following options appears in the display:
•Talk — Call the selected number.
•Save — Save the number to your Contacts.
• Prepend — Add a prefix to the number.
•Erase — Erase the selected call from your incoming call list.
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