Samsung SGH-a930 User Manual

SCH-a930 Series

PORTABLE

All Digital

Mobile Phone
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ..................................9
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................................10
Setting Up Voicemail ........................................................10
Understanding this User Manual .......................................11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............. 13
Features of Your Phone ....................................................14
Front View of Your Phone .................................................15
Command Keys ................................................................19
Understanding the Display Screen ....................................21
Battery ............................................................................. 26
Removable Memory Card Storage ....................................29
Phone Memory Storage ....................................................29
Section 3: Call Functions ..................................31
Making a Call ...................................................................32
Answering a Call ..............................................................33
Recent Calls .....................................................................33
Roaming ..........................................................................37
TTY .................................................................................. 38
VoiceSignal™ .................................................................. 39
Section 4: Menu Navigation .............................51
Menu Navigation ..............................................................52
Menu Outline ...................................................................54
Section 5: Entering Text ...................................61
Changing the Text Entry Mode ..........................................62
Using Word Mode .............................................................63
Entering Upper and Lower Case .......................................64
Entering Symbols .............................................................65
Entering Numbers ............................................................66
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Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts .........67
Opening Contacts Menu ...................................................68
Adding a Contact ..............................................................69
Adding Pauses .................................................................71
Contact Groups .................................................................72
Finding a Contacts Entry ...................................................75
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Editing an Existing Contact Entry ......................................76
Deleting a Contact Entry ...................................................76
Storing Numbers After a Call ............................................77
Speed Dialing ...................................................................77
My Name Card .................................................................79
Finding My Phone Number ...............................................79
Section 7: Messaging .......................................81
Types of Messages ...........................................................82
Retrieving New Messages ................................................82
Creating and Sending TXT Messages ................................83
Creating and Sending PIX/FLIX Messages .........................85
Receiving PIX/FLIX Messages ...........................................87
New Sketch Messages .....................................................89
Message Folders ..............................................................89
Changing Message Settings .............................................95
Voicemail .........................................................................96
E-Mail ..............................................................................97
Mobile IM .........................................................................98
Chat .................................................................................99
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ................101
My Account ....................................................................102
Tools ..............................................................................102
Sounds Settings .............................................................103
Display Settings .............................................................106
Phone Settings ...............................................................111
Call Settings ...................................................................119
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Bluetooth .......................................................................123
Memory .........................................................................126
Phone Info ......................................................................127
Section 9: Multimedia ....................................129
Get It Now ......................................................................130
Get Tunes & Tones .........................................................131
Get PIX & FLIX ................................................................142
Get Fun & Games ...........................................................151
Get News & Info .............................................................152
Get Going .......................................................................153
Get Extras ......................................................................153
Section 10: Tools ............................................155
Voice Commands ...........................................................156
Calculator ......................................................................156
Calendar ........................................................................158
Alarm Clock ...................................................................161
World Clock ....................................................................163
Stop Watch ....................................................................164
Notepad ......................................................................... 165
Section 11: Mobile Web .................................. 167
Mobile Web ....................................................................168
Launching Mobile Web ...................................................168
Exit Mobile Web .............................................................168
Navigate the Web ...........................................................169
Mobile Web Soft Keys ....................................................169
Links .............................................................................. 171
Place a Call While Using Mobile Web ..............................171
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ....173
Health and Safety Information ........................................174
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones .....................177
Road Safety ...................................................................186
Operating Environment ...................................................189
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Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ............190
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................192
Emergency Calls .............................................................193
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................194
Other Important Safety Information .................................195
Product Performance ......................................................196
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Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................197
Battery Standby and Talk Time .......................................198
Battery Precautions ........................................................198
Care and Maintenance ....................................................200
Section 13: Warranty Information ..................203
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................204
Index ...............................................................211
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Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered
• Turning Your Phone On and Off
• Setting Up Voicemail
• Understanding this User Manual
This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voicemail, contacting customer support, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
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Turning Your Phone On and Off

Turning Your Phone On

1. Open the flip, then press .
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the internal
antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. The internal antenna is located along the top on the back side of your phone.
2. Y our service provider’s name momentarily appears in the display and the phone begins searching for a network signal.
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3. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day
appear in the display.
4. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
If the phone is outside of the V erizon Wir eless coverage or roaming area, appears in the top of the display.

Turn Your Phone Off

Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your phone powers off.

Setting Up Voicemail

Voicemail allows callers to l eave v oic e me ssa ges, whic h can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voicemail account has been set up, you can use the Voicemail selection 7 (under the Messaging menu) to view details of voice messages in your voicemail box.
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Understanding this User Manual

Voicemail Setup

1. In standby mode, press and hold the key or press
, , , .
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tuto rial to setup your mailbox.

Listen to Voicemail

1. In standby mode, press and hold the key or press
, , , .
2. You are then prompted to enter your password followed by key.
3. Follow the recorded prompts to listen to messages, change administrative options, and so on.
Understanding this User Manual
The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 211.
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 173.

Notes and Tips

Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart from the rest. These ar e intended to po int out important information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
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Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature,
menu, or sub-menu.
Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing
functions related to the subject at hand.
Important: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance, or even damage your phone.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Front View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Battery
• Removable Memory Card Storage
• Phone Memory Storage
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
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Features of Your Phone

Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available
on participating networks).
High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
EVDO 1x Technology
Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
PIM Functions
MMS Messaging
TXT Messaging
PIX Messaging
FLIX Messaging
E-mail Messaging
Mobile IM
Chat
1.3 Mega Pixel Camera
Camcorder
Advance Voice Recognition
Speakerphone
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microSD™/TransFlash™ Memory Card Slot
Phone Memory Storage
Music Player
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology **
VibeTonz®
** The SCH-a930 supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Headset*, Handsfree**, Serial Port and Dial Up Networking. The SCH-a930 does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles. Go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart to check vehicle/accessory compatibility.
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Front View of Your Phone

Front View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:

Open View

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Features

1. Earpiece: The earpiece allows you to hear the other
caller.
2. Internal LCD: Displays all the information needed to operate your phone.
3. Navigation Keys: This key allows you to scroll through the phone menu options.
4. Left Soft Key Option: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Left Soft key Option.
5. Camera/Camcorder Key: This key allows you to activate the camera. Press and hold to activate the camcorder.
6. Send Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the recent call log.
7. Clear Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. Press to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone.
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8. Special Function Keys: Enters special characters.
Performs various functions.
9. Power/Accessory Connector: The power/accessory interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
10.Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
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Front View of Your Phone
11.Alpha-numeric Keys: Use these keys to enter numbers,
letters, and characters.
12.End Key: Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. When you rec eive an inco ming call, press to mute the ringer and send the call to voicemail.
13.Voice Recognition Key: Press to activate Voice Signal.
14.Center/OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a
menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu.
15.Right Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Right Soft key Option.
16.Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient conversations.
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Closed View

Features

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1. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the master volume in
standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down. When the flip is closed, press and hold the key, and sub LCD displays.
2. External LCD Display: External LCD shows signal and battery strength, time, day, and date. It also displays incoming calls or messages.
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Command Keys

3. Speakerphone Key: Press this key to enable/disable the
speakerphone option.
4. Rewind Key: Music rewind key.
5. Play/Pause Key: Music play or pause key.
6. Fast Forward Key: Music fast forward key.
7. Speaker: Music, Ringtones, and Sounds are played
through the speaker.
8. microSD™/TransFlash™ Card Slot: This expansion slot allows you to insert a microSD™/TransFlash™ memory card to add additional memory and storage capacity.
9. Flash: The built-in flash has manual and automatic capabilities.
10.Rotating Camera Lens: The lens of your built-in camera/ camcorder.
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

Left Soft Key

Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
and the right soft key .
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In standby mode, press the Message (left) soft key to
open the Message menu.
When the left soft key function is Settings, press the Settings
(left) soft key to view settings for the feature.
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When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft
key to edit a Contact or Profile setting.

Right Soft Key

Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft key to
open your Contacts list.
When the right soft key function is Options, press the Options
(right) soft key to view more options for the current menu.

Clear Key

The CLR key is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu.
1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and delete) the character.
2. T o erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold
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3. To back up one menu level, briefly press .
4. To return to standby mode from any menu, press and
hold until you return to standby mode.

End Key

1. Press and hold the End key to turn your phone on or
off.
2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or
to cancel the last input.
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Understanding the Display Screen

Send Key

The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
1. Press once to answer calls.
2. Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
3. Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of
recent calls to and from your phone.
4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recently dialed, received, or missed number.
5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to the other call.

Navigation Key

Use the directional keys on the nav igation key to browse menus, sub-menus, and lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications. The down navigation key is user-definable.

Speakerphone Key

Use the speakerphone key to switch from using the earpiece to the speakerphone before or during a call. Use the volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) adjust the volume. Press the speakerphone key to enable and disable the speakerphone option.
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Understanding the Display Screen
The display is reserved for icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, and more. The following table lists some display icons and their descriptions.
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Display icons

Signal Strength: Always appears when your phone is
on and indicates the current signal strength. More bars indicate a stronger signal.
Standalone Mode: Appears when Standalone Mode is
on. When on, all RF functions for your phone are disabled, and you cannot use your phone to place or receive calls.
Roaming Indicator: Your phone is outside your home
area. While roaming, another w ir el ess pro v ide r may be handling your call. The service rate for the call may be higher than those made from within your home area. Please refer to Verizon Wireless for roaming rates.
Digital: Appears when your phone is receiving digital
data.
1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the CDMA 1X
protocol.
EVDO: Appears when your phone is using the EVDO
protocol.
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EVDO/1X: The EVDO/1X protocol is capable of high-
speed broadband data (3G).
Note: 1X protocol is available only in the Verizon Wireless network.
EVDO/2G: Indicates your phone is using the EVDO 2G
protocol.
SSL: Indicates the secure socket layer is active transmits
your communications over the internet in an encrypted format.
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Understanding the Display Screen
Voice Privacy: Prevents eavesdropping over a CDMA
traffic channel.
No service indicator: Your phone cannot find a signal
because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wait for a signa l or move to an open area to find a signal. This indicator always appears when you first turn on your phone and disappears once service is located.
Dormant: Indicates no incoming or outgoing data. Voice Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a
number, this icon flashes until the call connects.
Data Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a
number, this icon flashes until the call connects.
E911: Global Positioning Service (GPS) for 911 is set to
On for emergency calls only.
Location On
: Global Positioning Service is set to On for
location and 911 calls. Bluetooth: Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology
is active. Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth wireless
technology is active and connected.
Battery Level: More bars indicate a greater charge.
When the battery is low, an empty battery icon flas hes and the phone sounds an alert, which indicates your phone is about to shut down.
TTY: Indicates that TTY is enabled.
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All Sounds Off: The ringer is silenced for all alerts,
incoming calls, and incoming messages. The phone alerts you by a flashing service LED.
Alarm Only: Your phone will only ring when the set
alarm sounds.
Vibrate Only: Y our phone vibrates upon receiving a call. Speakerphone: Your phone switches to speakerphone
instead of earpiece.
Missed Calls: Y our phone displays this icon when calls
are missed.
New Message: Y ou’ ve recei ved a new text , page or
web alert message. You’re also notified of a new message by animations and sound. You have one or more unread voicemail messages in your voicemail box. (Only applicable on Verizon Wireless Network.)
Calendar Appointment: Y o ur phone displays this icon
when you have a calendar appointment scheduled.
Voicemail: You’ve received a voicemail message, page
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or web alert message.
Alarm On: Indicates that your phone has a set alarm. Auto Answer: Automatic answer is enabled. Your
phone automatically picks up calls after the designated time with hands-free car kit connected, stereo headset or when your bluetooth headset or bluetooth hands-free car kit is connected.
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Understanding the Display Screen

Dialogue boxes

Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below.
Choice
• Example: “Save message dra ft?”
Reconfirm
• Example: “Delete all received messages?”
Performing
• Example: “Sending...” “Connecting...”
Completed
• Example: “Message sent successfully!”
Information
• Example: “New Message”
Error
• Example: “System Error!”
Warning
• Example: “Battery Low,” “Memory Full!”
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Battery

Note: This phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel charger.
Important: Although the phone can be used while the battery is charging, the battery must be fully charged before first use, otherwise you could damage the battery.

Using A Non-Supported Battery

Samsung handsets do not support the use of a non­supported battery. Samsung charging accessories (i.e. travel adapter, and cigarette lighter adapter) will only charge a Samsung approved battery.
When using a non-supported battery you will hear a series of 3 beeps followed by a warning message stating “NON
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SUPPORTED BATTERY SEE USER GUIDE.” If you receive this warning, battery charging has been disabled.
To continue use of your Samsung handset press .
Note: When using a non-supported battery the handset can only be used for the duration of the life of the battery and cannot be recharged.
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Install the Battery

1. Slide the battery cover down and lift up to remove it.
2. Insert the top end of the
battery in the direction of the arrow printed on the battery into the phone housing. The gold contacts on the top of the battery should match up with those on the phone.
3. Push the bottom end of the battery down until it snaps into place.
4. Slide the battery cover up until it snaps into place.

Remove the Battery

1. Slide the battery cover down
and lift up to remove it.
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2. Use your finger to lift the
battery (bottom end first) up and away from the phone.
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Charge the Battery

Y our phone is powered by a recharge able standard Li-ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Travel Charger
The travel charger is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/ 220 V AC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the travel charger into a standard 120/220 VAC wall outlet.
2. Insert the smaller end of the travel charger into the charger/ accessory connector at the bottom end of the phone.
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Note: You can use your phone while charging, however, the battery
charges faster if the phone is turned off.

Battery Indicator

The battery indicator in the upper-right corner of the display indicates battery power level. Four bars ind icate a full charge, while an empty icon indicates an almost empty battery. Two to three minutes before the battery becomes too low to operate, a blinking empty battery icon
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Removable Memory Card Storage

appears and a tone sounds. If you continue to operate
the phone without charging, it shuts down.
Removable Memory Card Storage
Note: Your phone does not come with the microSD™/TransFlash™
memory card, it must be purchased as an accessory. See your service provider for more information.
The following file types can be saved to the removable microSD/TransFlash memory card:
My PIX: Pictures you have saved from a PIX message or taken
using your phone.
My FLIX: Video Clips you have saved from a FLIX message or
taken using your phone.
My Music: Music you have downloaded directly from the V
CAST Music catalog or music you have transferred from your PC using Sync Music.
My Sounds: Sounds you have recorded using your phone or
saved from a PIX message with Sound attached.

Phone Memory Storage

The following file types can be saved to the phone memory storage area:
My PIX: Pictures you have saved from a PIX message,
downloaded via the “Get It Now” application, or taken using your phone.
My FLIX: Video Clips you have saved from a FLIX message,
downloaded via the “Get It Now” application, or taken using your phone.
My Ringtones: Ringtones you have downloaded via the “Get It
Now” application, or saved from a PIX message with Ringtone attached.
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My Music: Music you have downloaded directly from the V
CAST Music catalog or music you have transferred from your PC using Sync Music.
My Sounds: Sounds you have downloaded, recorded using
your phone, or saved from a PIX message with Sound attached.
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