Samsung SGH-a650 User Manual

User Guide

Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.

1301 East Lookout Drive
Richardson, Texas 75082
1-800-SAMSUNG
www.samsungusa.com/wireless

© 2004 Samsung Telecommunications America. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung
Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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SCH-a650 Series

All Digital

Mobile Phone

User Guide

Please read this guide before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating
to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories,
parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is
proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws,
and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but
is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents,
trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe
or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property.
Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify,
prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the
software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is
transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property
shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.

Headquarters Customer Care Center

1301 East Lookout Drive 1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150

Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074

Tel: [phone] Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)

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Disclaimer of Warranties;
Exclusion of Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE
PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS",
AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN,
CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF
THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN;
OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR
CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN
ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR
USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED
PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

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Contents

SCH-a650 closed view.......................................................................1

SCH-a650 open view..........................................................................2

Quick Reference.................................................................................3

Introduction ........................................................................................5

Key features of the SCH-a650............................................... 5

Install the battery ................................................................... 6

Remove the battery ............................................................... 6

Charge the battery................................................................. 7

Understand your phone.....................................................................8

Antenna ................................................................................. 8

Backlight features .................................................................. 8

Power save mode.................................................................. 9

Left soft key ........................................................................... 9

Right soft key....................................................................... 10

Clear key ............................................................................. 10

End key................................................................................ 10

Headset connector .............................................................. 11

Microphone.......................................................................... 11

Alpha-Numeric keypad ........................................................ 11

Speaker ............................................................................... 11

Volume Key ......................................................................... 11

SEND key............................................................................ 12

Navigation key .................................................................... 12

Your phone’s display ........................................................... 12

Your phone’s modes .......................................................................14

Call Answer mode ............................................................... 14

Input mode........................................................................... 14

Lock mode........................................................................... 14

Standby mode ..................................................................... 15

Receive messages in standby mode................................... 15

Talk mode............................................................................ 15

Silent mode.......................................................................... 15

Vibrate mode ....................................................................... 16

The ringer setting................................................................. 16

Getting Started .................................................................................17

Obtaining service................................................................. 17

Turn the phone on ............................................................... 17

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Turn the phone off ............................................................... 17

Make and answer calls........................................................ 18

Menus and sub menus .................................................................... 21

Menu navigation ..............................................................................24

Navigate using keys ............................................................ 24

Navigate using a shortcut.................................................... 25

In-Use Menu........................................................................ 26

Calls .................................................................................................. 27

Outgoing.............................................................................. 27

Incoming.............................................................................. 28

Missed ................................................................................. 28

Erase Logs .......................................................................... 29

Review the call log .............................................................. 29

Call Timer............................................................................ 30

Call waiting.......................................................................... 31

Caller ID .............................................................................. 32

Call Block ............................................................................ 32

Three-way calling ................................................................ 32

Phonebook ....................................................................................... 33

Open the Phonebook .......................................................... 33

Find ..................................................................................... 34

Rename group..................................................................... 37

Edit Phonebook numbers .................................................... 38

Add pauses ......................................................................... 39

Store pauses in a Phonebook entry .................................... 39

Pause dial from the Phonebook .......................................... 40

Manual pause calling........................................................... 40

Erase individual Phonebook entries .................................... 41

Edit an existing e-mail address ........................................... 42

Assign speed dial numbers ................................................. 42

Store numbers after a call ................................................... 43

Store numbers from call logs............................................... 44

Shortcuts to storing phone numbers ................................... 45

One-touch dialing ................................................................ 45

Two-touch dialing ................................................................ 45

Three-touch dialing.............................................................. 46

My Phone# .......................................................................... 46

Memory ............................................................................... 46

Messages..........................................................................................47

Text entry modes................................................................. 47

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Send SMS text messages ................................................... 50

Receive text messages ....................................................... 53

Receive messages while in a call........................................ 54

Message folders .................................................................. 54

Get It Now .........................................................................................61

Settings................................................................................ 62

Help ..................................................................................... 62

Mobile Web .......................................................................................65

Stored web content.............................................................. 65

Launch Mobile Web............................................................. 65

Exit Mobile Web................................................................... 66

Navigate the web................................................................. 66

Mobile Web soft keys .......................................................... 66

How Mobile Web keys work ................................................ 66

Using links ........................................................................... 67

Place a call while using Mobile Web ................................... 67

Planner..............................................................................................68

Open the Planner ................................................................ 68

Today................................................................................... 68

Scheduler ............................................................................ 70

View an event ...................................................................... 70

Jump To Date ...................................................................... 70

To Do List ............................................................................ 71

Memo Pad ........................................................................... 72

Count Down......................................................................... 74

Alarm Clock ......................................................................... 76

World Time .......................................................................... 77

Calculator ............................................................................ 78

Display ..............................................................................................79

Animation............................................................................. 79

Banner................................................................................. 80

Backlight .............................................................................. 81

Contrast ............................................................................... 82

Auto Hyphen........................................................................ 82

Service LED......................................................................... 82

Sounds..............................................................................................83

Volume/Vibrate .................................................................... 83

Ringer Type......................................................................... 83

Voice Kit............................................................................................87

Voice Dial ............................................................................ 87

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Voice Memo ........................................................................ 88

Setup.................................................................................................91

Location............................................................................... 91

Network ............................................................................... 91

Data..................................................................................... 92

Security ............................................................................... 93

Others.................................................................................. 97

Version .............................................................................. 102

TTY/TDD..........................................................................................103

Usage guidelines:

All about performance and safety................................................104

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ........................... 104

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone......... 106

Caring for the Battery ........................................................ 110

Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC.................. 111

FDA Consumer Update ..................................................... 113

Owner's Record................................................................. 127

User Guide Proprietary Notice .......................................... 127

Limited Warranty ...........................................................................128

Index ..............................................................................................135

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SCH-a650 closed view

Antenna

Service LED

Speaker

Charger/Accessory Connector

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SCH-a650 open view

Status Icons

Earpiece

Left Soft Key
Function

OK Key

Headset
Jack

Left Soft Key

olume

Up/Down

Mobile Web
Shortcut

SEND Key

Message Shortcut

Voice Recognition
Key

2

Right Soft Ke
Function

Navigation Key

Right Soft Key

Get It Now
Shortcut Key

END Key

CLR Key

Space/
Silent Mode Ke

Microphone

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✂

Quick Reference

Cut out and use this page as a handy quick reference for
several useful features in your phone.

1) CALLS

1) Outgoing

2) Incoming

3) Missed

4) Erase Logs

5) Call Timer

2) PHONEBOOK

1) Find

2) Add

3) Rename Group

4) My Phone #

5) Memory

3) MESSAGE

1) Send New Msg

2) Voice

3) Inbox

4) Outbox

5) Draft

6) Saved

7) WebAlert

8) Msg Setting

9) Erase Msg

4) MOBILE WEB

1) Get In Web

5) PLANNER

1) Today

2) Scheduler

3) Jump To Date

4) To Do List

5) Memo Pad

6) Count Down

7) Alarm Clock

8) World Time

9) Calculator

6) DISPLAY

1) Animation

2) Banner

3) Backlight

4) Contrast

5) Auto Hyphen

6) Service LED

7) SOUNDS

1) Volume/Vibrate

2) Ringer Type

3) Key Beep

4) Alerts

5) Power On/Off

6) Roam Ringer

7) Whisper Mode

8) VOICE KIT

1) Voice Dial

2) Voice Memo

9) SETUP

1) Location

2) Network

3) Data

4) Security

5) Others

6) Version

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Quick Reference

Turn the phone on and off

Press and hold to turn the phone on or off.

Enter/Exit Silent Mode

In standby mode, press and hold . To exit, press and hold .

Set call ringer volume

1) In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone.

2) Press the volume key up or down to set call ringer volume as desired.

View recent calls

In standby mode, press . Your recent calls appear in the display.

Change the wallpaper

1) In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press ,
, .

2) Use the left/right navigation keys to select your choice of wallpaper.

Save a number (quickly)

1) In standby mode, enter the number to save using the keypad.

2) Press . With New Entry highlighted, press again.

3) Select the number type using the navigation keys, the press .

4) Enter a name for the entry using the keypad, then press .

View software and hardware information for your phone

In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press , .

Navigation key shortcuts (in standby mode)

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH­a650 mobile phone. The features listed below are a sample
of what SCH-a650 has to offer. We ask that you read this
guide to understand the many features that this phone
supports and keep it handy for reference.

Key features of the SCH-a650

• 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

• 16 Polyphonic Ringtones

How to use this guide

The chapters of this guide 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 135.

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 104.

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Install the battery

Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged
rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel charger.

Important! The phone can be used while the battery is
charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use
your phone otherwise you could damage the battery.

1.

Insert the bottom end of
the battery first, matching
the gold contacts on the
inside of the battery to
those on the phone.

2. Press the top end of the
battery down into the
phone until you hear it
snap into place.

Remove the battery

1. Press and hold to

turn off the phone (if on).

2. Slide the battery release
latch toward the top end
of the phone and hold.

3. Lift the battery up and
away from the phone, top
end first.

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2

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Charge 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.

Use the travel charger

The travel charger is a convenient,
light-weight charger that rapidly
charges your phone from any 120/
220 VAC outlet.

1. Plug the large end of the travel charger into a standard

120 or 220 VAC wall outlet.

2. Insert the smaller end of the

adapter into the charger/
accessory connector at the
bottom end of the phone.

Low battery indicator

The battery indicator ( ) in the
upper-right corner of the display screen indicates the battery
power level. Three bars indicate a full charge, while an empty
battery icon indicates your battery is almost empty. Two to
three minutes before the battery charge level becomes too
low to operate the phone, a blinking an empty battery icon
( ) appears in the display and a tone sounds. If you
continue to operate the phone without charging the battery,
the phone shuts down. Be sure to monitor the battery
strength icon and ensure your battery is adequately charged.

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Understand your phone

Antenna

Avoid touching the antenna while the phone is powered up.
Contact with the antenna affects the quality of your calls and
may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level
than necessary.

Backlight features

You can choose the amount of time that the display and
backlight remain illuminated after a period of inactivity. Keep
in mind that increasing these settings reduces battery life.

Folder Open enables the keypad or display backlight to
remain on as long as the folder is open.

1.

In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.

2. Press , , for Backlight. The following backlight

options appear in the display.

1 Lcd

2 Keypad

3 Power save

Use the navigation key to highlight Lcd or Keypad, then

3.

press .

4. Use the navigation key to highlight the amount of time

that you wish the keypad or display to remain illuminated
after a period of inactivity, then press .

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Power save mode

Unless the backlight setting for the LCD has been changed,
the backlight dims after a minute of inactivity, and then turns
off. With Power save enabled, the backlight for the LCD is
always dim. After 15 seconds of inactivity, Power save turns
the backlight off. To enable or disable Power save:

1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.

2. Press , , for Backlight. The following backlight

options appear in the display.

1 Lcd

2 Keypad

3 Power save

Use the navigation key to highlight Power save, then

3.

press .

4. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then

press .

Off and On appear in the display.

Left soft key

Functions for the left soft key ( ) are defined by what
appears above it in the display. Some functions of the left soft
key are as follows.

• Press the left soft key ( ) Menu to enter the

Main menu.

• Press the left soft key ( ) Option to view options in

some features.

• Press the left soft key ( ) to acknowledge browser

charges and other functions.

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Right soft key

Functions for the right soft key ( ) are defined by what
appears above it in the display. Some functions of the right
soft key are as follows:

• Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the standby

mode from any main menu.

• Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the

previous menu from a sub menu.

• In standby mode, press the right soft key ( ) Contacts

to enter the Contacts list.

Clear key

The CLR key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers from
the display. You can also use to return to a previous
menu or to return to standby mode from any menu.

• If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press

backspace and delete.

• To erase all digits or characters from the display screen,

press and hold .

• To back up one menu level, briefly press .

• To return to standby mode from any menu, press and

hold until you return to standby mode.

to

End key

• Press and hold

• Press

mode, or cancel any input.

10

once to disconnect a call, return to standby

to turn off and on your phone.

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Headset connector

The headset connector is the input jack for the optional
hands-free headset. The headset includes an earbud and
microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk
without using your hands.

• Before connecting the headset, gently pry open the input

jack cover to expose the connector inside.

Microphone

The microphone, located just beneath

on the keypad, is used for
conversation, voice setup, and
recording voice memos

Keypad

Microphone

Alpha-Numeric keypad

Use the alpha-numeric keypad to enter text, numbers, and
special characters.

Speaker

The speaker, located on the front of the
flip, plays audible sounds such as ring
tones and alerts.

Speaker

Volume Key

The volume key on the left side of the
phone. Use the volume key to set the call
ringer volume and earpiece volume (while in
a call). You can even use the volume key to
scroll through menus, sub menus, and lists.

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SEND key

The SEND key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to
recall the last number (or list of numbers) dialed.

• Press once to answer calls.

• Enter a number and press once to connect a call.

• Press

once in standby mode to display the most

recently dialed number.

• Press twice in standby mode to call the most

recently dialed number.

Navigation key

Use any of the four directional keys on the navigation key to
browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Each of the four keys
also act as a shortcut to launch specific applications. The up
navigation key is user definable, however. Use the
key for such things as replying to or confirming prompts, and
jumping to highlighted links on the web.

OK ()

Your phone’s display

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 strength.

Ringer Silent: The ringer has been set to Silent using the
volume key on the side of the phone.

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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 for a signal 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.

Roam: Extended roaming indicator. Roaming occurs when
you use your phone outside your home area. While roaming,
a wireless provider's system other than Verizon Wireless
handles your call, so the service rate for the call may be
higher than those made within your home area. Please refer
to information from Verizon Wireless on roaming rates.

New Message: Indicates that you’ve received a new voice,
text, page or web alert message. You’re also notified by a
visual and audible alert.

1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the 1X protocol.

Battery strength: Indicates the battery charge level. The

more black 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.

Alarm clock: The alarm clock is set.

GPS (911 only): This icon represents Global Positioning

Service (GPS) for 911.

GPS: Indicates GPS is on for location.

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.

Vibrate mode: Your phone is in vibrate mode. When you
receive a call, the phone vibrates instead of ringing.

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Your phone’s modes

Call Answer mode

You can select the method for answering your phone when
you receive a call.

1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then

press , , . The following call answer options
appear in the display.

Send Key
Folder Open
Any Key

2.

Use the navigation key to highlight an option.

3. Press to select the method for answering calls.

Input mode

Use input mode (Abc, Symbol, 123, or T9 WORD) to enter
text, numbers or symbols into messages, events, and other
functions. The input mode is indicated in the right lower part
of the display.

Lock mode

When you lock the phone using the Lock Mode menu option,
restrictions are placed on phone use. You can receive
messages and calls, but you cannot make 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 following the prompts and entering
the lock code.

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Standby mode

Standby mode is the state of your phone once it has found
service and is in the idle state. Your phone goes into
standby mode:

• After you power it on.

• When you press after a call.

When in standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date
as well as all other active icons.

1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and

press to place a call.

2. Press to return to standby mode.

Receive messages in standby mode

You can receive messages while in standby mode. An alert
tone sounds and a notification message appears in the
display when a new message arrives.

• Press the right soft key ( ) View to view the message,

or press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to view the
message later.

Talk mode

You can only place and receive calls when your phone is
powered on. While in a call your phone is in talk mode. Press
the left soft key ( ) to display a list of
See “In-Use Menu” on page 26 for more information.

In-Use menu options.

Silent mode

With a single press of the key you can silence the call ringer
and tones that your keypad makes whenever you press a
key. When you receive a call, the phone vibrates instead
of ringing.

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Enter Silent mode

In standby mode, press and hold . Entering Silent

•

briefly appears in the display and your phone

Mode

returns to standby mode. appears in the top line of
the display

Exit silent mode

In standby mode, press and hold . Exit Silent Mode

•

briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to
standby mode.

Vibrate mode

You can set your phone to vibrate whenever you receive an
incoming call either one of two ways.

• In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( )

down until

1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then

press , , .

2. Press the left navigation key until Vibrate appears in the

display, then press .

Vibrate appears in the display.

The ringer setting

1. In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( )

on the left side of the phone up or down. Options are:

• Silent • Level 2

• 1 Beep • Level 3

• Vibrate • Level 4

• Vibrate+Ring • Level 5

• Level 1

2. Press once you’re satisfied with the setting. The

phone returns to standby mode.

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Getting Started

Obtaining service

Contact Verizon Wireless and follow their instructions for
obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this
user guide to fully understand the services that your
phone supports.

Turn the phone on

1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception, then

open the flip.

2. Press and hold for two or more seconds.

As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the phone to
operate at a higher power level than is necessary.

3. Verizon Wireless

your phone begins searching for a network signal.

4. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day

appear in the bottom of the display.

5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.

If the phone is outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming
area, appears in the top of the display. If you cannot
place or receive calls, try later when service is available.

momentarily appears in the display and

Turn the phone off

• Press and hold

phone powers off.

for two or more seconds. Your

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If your phone is on and you press for less than one
second, the phone will not power off. This feature prevents
your phone from being turned off accidentally.

Make and answer calls

Outgoing

1. With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call

using the keypad.

2. Press to place the call.

Incoming

When you receive a call, the phone displays one of
the following:

• If the caller can be identified, the caller’s number (or

name if it’s in your Phonebook) appears in the display.

• If the caller can’t be identified, Call from unavailable #, Call

from restricted #

the display.

Your phone continues to notify you of the call until one of the
following events occur:

• You answer the call.

• The calling party ends the call.

• The call is sent to voicemail.

Call notification features

Your phone notifies you of a call in a variety of ways.

• Nine ring volume settings including 1- beep, Vibrate,

Silent, or Vibrate+Ring.

• Different ring types to distinguish callers.

, or no number appears in

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• Name display with Caller ID. (If the caller’s name is

programmed into your Phonebook).

• Incoming or missed calls are automatically stored to a

call log. The last 20 calls you answered are stored in an
Incoming call log list and the last 20 calls you missed are
stored in a Missed call log list.

Call answer

You can select from three methods for answering your calls.
You can change this option in the

1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then

Setup menu.

press , , . The following options appear in
the display.

Send Key
Folder Open
Any Key

2.

Use the navigation key to highlight the call answer option
of your choice.

3. Press to select the highlighted option.

Auto Answer

You can enable your phone to automatically pick up any call
after a preset length of time.

1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then

press , , to display the following options.

Off
After 5 sec
After 3 sec
After 1 sec

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2. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.

3. Press to select the highlighted option.

LCD backlight setting

To prolong the life of your battery, the display goes blank
when your screen is idle after a period of time. The amount of
idle time allowed can be adjusted in the

1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then

Backlight sub menu.

press , , . The following options appear in
the display.

*5 Seconds (default setting), 10 Seconds,
15 Seconds, Folder Open

With Folder Open selected, the LCD remains on as long as
the flip is open. This can drain your battery significantly.

2.

Use the navigation key to highlight an option.

3. Press to select the highlighted option.

Step ringer

Step ringer can prevent injury to your hearing. When your
phone rings, it first begins to ring at the lowest volume level
(level 1), then gradually ascends to the set level.

Silence an incoming ringer

During an incoming call, press the up or down volume

•

key to silence the ringer.

Ignore an incoming call

When you ignore an incoming call, the call is immediately
forwarded to your voice mail.

• During an incoming call, press the left soft key ( )

Ignore. The caller is forwarded to your voice mail.

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Menus and sub menus

1) CALLS

1) Outgoing

2) Incoming

3) Missed

4) Erase Logs

1) O

UTGOING

Ye s
No

2) INCOMING

Ye s
No

3) MISSED

Ye s
No

4) ALL CALLS

Ye s
No

5) Call Timer

AST CALL

1) L

2) TOTAL

3) LIFETIME

4) ERASE TOTAL

Ye s
No

2) PHONE BOOK

1) Find

Y NAME

B
BY ENTRY
BY GROUP

2) Add

UMBER

N
E-MAIL

3) Rename Group

RIEND

1) F

2) FAMILY

3) COLLEAGUE

4) VIP

5) N

O NAME

4) My Phone#

5) Memory

3) MESSAGE

1) Send New Msg

2) Voice

3) Inbox

4) Outbox

5) Draft

6) Saved

7) WebAlert

8) Msg Setting

9) Erase Msg

OICE

1) V

Ye s
No

2) OLDINBOX

Ye s
No

3) NEWINBOX

Ye s
No

4) OUTBOX

Ye s
No

5) DRAFT

Ye s
No

6) SAVED

Ye s
No

7) ALL MESSAGES

Ye s
No

4) MOBILE WEB

1) Get In Web

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5) PLANNER

1) Today

2) Scheduler

3) Jump To Date

4) To Do List

5) Memo Pad

6) Count Down

7) Alarm Clock
Once
Daily
Off

8) World Time
(See “World Time”

on page 77)

9) Calculator

6) DISPLAY

1) Animation

PENING

1) O

1) Fall

2) Aurora

3) Sailing

2) CLOSING

1) Fall

2) Aurora

3) Sailing

3) WALLPAPER

1) Dual Clock

2) Calendar

3) Aquarium

4) Landscape

5) Water Drop

6) Clock 1

2) Banner

3) Backlight

CD

1) L

5 Seconds
10 Seconds
15 Seconds
Folder Open

2) KEYPAD

5 Seconds
10 Seconds
15 Seconds
Folder Open