Samsung SCHW699 Users Manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

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SCH-W699

user manual

using this manual

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”

“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.”

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment

Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information

XRefer to—pages with related information; for example: X p.12 (represents “see page 12”)

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→Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step;

for example: Tap → Messages → Write new message (represents , followed by Messages, followed by Write new message)

[] Square brackets—phone keys; for

example: [] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key)

<> Angled brackets—softkeys that control different functions at each screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey)

Copyright information

Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners:

•Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD ID: B0XXXXX.

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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	safety and usage information	2
	Safety warnings ..........................................	2
contents
	Safety precautions ......................................	4
	Important usage information .......................	7
	introducing your mobile phone	10
	Unpack .....................................................	10
	Phone layout .............................................	11
	Keys .........................................................	12
	Display ......................................................	13
	Quick access icons in Idle mode ...............	14
	Icons .........................................................	14
	assembling and preparing your mobile
	phone	16
	Install the battery .......................................	16
	Charge the battery ....................................	18
	Insert a memory card (optional) .................	19

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using basic functions	21
Turn your phone on and off .......................	21
Access menus ..........................................	22
Customise your phone ..............................	22
Use basic call functions ............................	24
Send and view messages .........................	25
Add and find contacts ...............................	28
Use basic camera functions ......................	29
Listen to music .........................................	30
Browse the web ........................................	31
using advanced functions	33
Use advanced call functions .....................	33
Use advanced Contacts functions ............	35
Use advanced music functions .................	36
using tools and applications	38
Use service provider services ....................	38
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............	39

Activate and send an SOS message .........	40
Record and play voice memos ..................	41
Edit images ...............................................	41
Play games ...............................................	44
Create and view world clocks ...................	45
Set and use alarms ...................................	45
Use the calculator .....................................	46
Convert currencies or measurements .......	46
Use the stopwatch ....................................	47
Create and view sketches .........................	47
Create a text memo ..................................	48
Manage your calendar ..............................	48
Create a new task .....................................	49
Create a timetable ....................................	49
Look up words in a dictionary ...................	50
View document files ..................................	50
Access a menu by drawing a pattern ........	51
troubleshooting	a

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safety and usage information

Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone.

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Safety warnings

Keep your phone away from small children and pets

Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed.

Protect your hearing

Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing. Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conversation or music.

Install mobile phones and equipment with caution

Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid placing your phone and accessories near or in an air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment can cause serious injury when air bags inflate rapidly.

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

•Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.

•Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries.

•Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.

•Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.

Avoid interference with pacemakers

Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

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Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environments

Do not use your phone at refuelling points (service stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts, or accessories.

Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries

When sending text messages or playing games on your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special features that reduce the number of keys you have to press (such as templates and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.

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Safety precautions

Drive safely at all times

Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your safety when possible.

Follow all safety warnings and regulations

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.

Turn off the phone near medical equipment

Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.

Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft

Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.

Protect batteries and chargers from damage

•Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ 113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity and life of your batteries.

•Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and - terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage.

•Never use a damaged charger or battery.

Handle your phone carefully and sensibly

•Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle your phone with wet hands. Water damage to your phone can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

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•Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts.

•Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage.

•Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

•Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close to the eyes of children or animals.

•Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices

Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.

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Important usage information

Use your phone in the normal position

Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.

Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone

Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

•Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may shorten battery life.

•Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use.

•Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.

•Use batteries only for their intended purpose.

Maximum battery life

This information is based on fully charged batteries.

CDMA

Battery	Standard battery (XXXX mAh)
Time
Talk time1	about X hours	about X hours
Standby time	about X hours	about X hours

1.Criterion for Measuring Time: The talk time is measured with an input level of +10dBm, Voice Rate Half.

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GSM

Battery	Standard battery (XXXX mAh)
Time
Talk time	about X hours	about X hours
Standby time	about X hours	about X hours

Depending on how you use your phone, actual operation time may vary and may be shorter than declared. Standby time will be reduced in the following conditions:

•When you use the additional features on your phone such as writing and storing messages, playing games, and connecting to the internet

•If you are frequently out of the service area

•If you are out of the service area for a long period of time

•If you use Talk mode repeatedly

Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care

•Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.

•Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.

•Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life span of memory cards.

•Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.

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Ensure access to emergency services

Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.

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introducing your mobile phone

In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, and icons.

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

•Mobile phone

•Battery

•Travel adapter (charger)

•User manual

•The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider.

You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

•Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer's warranty.

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Phone layout

The front of your phone includes the following keys and features:

The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features:

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You can lock the exposed keys and touch screen to prevent you from accidentally pressing them. To lock, press down [HOLD]. To unlock these keys and screen, press up [HOLD]. When the auto keypad lock is on, the keys will be locked automatically after the display turns off.

Keys

	Key				Function
				Softkeys	Perform actions indicated at the
					bottom of the display
				4-way	In Idle mode, access user-defined
					menus (left/right/up/down); In Menu
				navigation
					mode, scroll through menu options
				Web	In Idle mode, launch the web
					browser; In Menu mode, select the
				access/
					highlighted menu option or confirm
				Confirm
					an input

Key			Function
		Network	In Idle mode, access the Network
		selection	selection menu
		Dial	Make or answer a call; In Idle mode,
			retrieve recently dialled, missed, or
			received numbers
		Delete	Delete characters in an application; In
			Menu mode, return the display to the
			previous menu level
		Power/	Turn the phone on and off (press and
			hold); End a call; In Menu mode,
		Menu exit
			cancel input and return to Idle mode
		Alpha-	Enter numbers, letters and special
			characters; In Idle mode, press and
		numeric	hold [1] to access voice mails and [0]
			to enter an international call prefix

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Key

Special function

Function

Enter special characters or perform special functions; In Idle mode, press and hold [] for the Silent mode; Press and hold [] to enter a pause between numbers

Volume Adjust the phone’s volume

HOLD Lock or unlock the keys and screen

Turn on the camera (press and hold);

Camera

In Camera mode, take a photo or a record a video; During a call, record a call conversation (press and hold)

Display

Your phone’s display consists of three areas:

Icon line

Displays various icons

Text and graphic area

Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter

Softkey line

Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey

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Quick access icons in Idle mode

Learn to access popular menus with the icons in Idle mode.

Icon Function

Access the menu screen

Access the Messages menu

Access the contact list

Access the music player

Access the smart screen

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your display.

You can access the corresponding menus or features by tapping the icons.

Icon Definition

Signal strength in CDMA network

No service available in CDMA network

Inactive UIM card or no UIM card inserted

Signal strength in GSM network

No service available in GSM network

Inactive SIM card or no SIM card inserted

Call in progress

Restriction activated

SOS message feature activated

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Icon Definition

Transferring data via 1X network

New text message (SMS)

New voice message

New urgent message

Alarm activated

Ringer mode: ringer only

Ringer mode: vibration

Ringer mode: silent

Ringer mode: ring after vibration

Ringer mode: increasing

Silent mode activated

Bluetooth activated

Phone locked

Icon Definition

Touch screen and keys locked

Memory card inserted

Battery power level

Current time

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assembling and preparing your mobile phone

Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use.

Install the battery

1. Remove the battery cover.

If the phone is on, press and hold [] to turn it off.

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2. Insert the UIM and SIM card.

3. Insert the battery.

4. Replace the battery cover.

•Place the UIM and SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

•Use the right slot for the UIM or SIM card. Use the left slot for the UIM card only.

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Charge the battery

Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery.

1.Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.

2.Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.

Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.

3.Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.

4.When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet.

5.Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.

6.Close the cover to the multifunction jack.

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About the low battery indicator	3. Unlock the memory card cover.
When your battery is low, the phone will emit a
warning tone and a low battery message. The
battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If
the battery level becomes too low, the phone
will automatically power off. Recharge your
battery to continue using your phone.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSDTM memory cards of up to 4 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

1.Remove the battery cover.

2.Remove the battery.

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4.Lift the memory card cover and insert a memory card with the label side facing up.

5. Close and lock the memory card cover.

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