Page 1 SCH-a870 Series P O R T A B L E D u a l - M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
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.
Page 3 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities. CDMA Technology is 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. GH68-12373A T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.
Page 4 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...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Understanding this User Manual ...10 Charging the Battery ...11 Activating Your Phone ...12 Setting Up Your Voicemail ...15 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ... 17 Features of Your Phone ...18 Closed View of Your Phone ...19 Open View of Your Phone ...21 Command Keys ...23...
Page 6 Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ... 69 Contacts ...70 Finding a Contacts Entry ...71 Adding a New Contacts Entry ...74 Editing a Contacts Entry ...76 Saving a Number After a Call ...81 Speed Dial ...83 Contacts Groups ...86 Deleting a Contacts Entry ...90 Memory Info ...91...
Page 7 Sound Settings ...185 Call Settings ...189 Phone Settings ...194 Memory Info ...205 Phone Info ...205 Section 14: Health and Safety Information ... 207 Health and Safety Information ...208 UL Certified Travel Adapter ...210 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...211 Table of Contents...
Page 8 Road Safety ...220 Operating Environment ...223 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...223 Potentially Explosive Environments ...226 Emergency Calls ...227 FCC Notice and Cautions ...228 Other Important Safety Information ...229 Product Performance ...230 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...231 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...232...
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
• Charging the Battery • Activating Your Phone • Setting Up Your Voicemail This section explains how to start using your SCH-a870 phone by activating your service, setting up your Voicemail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
Page 10: Understanding This User Manual
207. Notes and tips Throughout this guide there is text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more.
Page 11: Charging The Battery
120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet. Important: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., 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.
Page 12: Activating Your Phone
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. You can use your phone while the battery is charging.
Page 13 3. Place the battery cover over the battery and slide the battery cover into place. Remove the Battery 1. Press and hold the 2. Press down on the battery cover release...
Page 14 5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls. 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.
Page 15: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time. Note: Once your Voicemail account has been set up, you can use the Voicemail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your Voicemail box.
Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
• Understanding the Display Screen • Your Phone’s Modes This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also describes the screen format and the icons that will be displayed when the phone is in use. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone...
Page 18: Features Of Your Phone
E-mail Messaging • Built-in Digital Camera • Voice Dial • Speakerphone ** The SCH-a870 supports the wireless handsfree profile, serial port profile, and dial- up networking profile for Bluetooth support Bluetooth OBEX profiles. ® wireless technology. The SCH-a870 does not...
Page 19: Closed View Of Your Phone
3. Volume Keys 4. Front Display Features 1. Headset Jack — Lets you plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations. 2. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera. 3. Volume Key — Lets you adjust the master volume in standby mode (with the folder open) or adjust the voice volume during a call.
Page 20 7. Speaker Mode Key — Enables and disables speaker phone mode. 8. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
Page 21: Open View Of Your Phone
6. Send Key 7. Clear Key 8. Special Function Keys 9. Power Accessory Connector Features 1. Receiver — Lets you hear the other caller. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Open View of Your Phone 17. OK Key 16. Right Soft Key 15.
Page 22 During a call, lets you adjust the Receiver volume. 6. Send Key — Lets you place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the recent call log.
Page 23: Command Keys
13. Speakerphone Key — Enables and disables speakerphone mode. 14. End Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call to voicemail.
Page 24 • In camera mode, press the OK key ( create a Pic. message. • When the OK key function is Edit, press the Edit (OK) key ( to edit a Draft message. Clear Key The CLR key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display.
Page 25 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 —...
Page 26: Understanding The Display Screen
— to adjust the volume. Press the speakerphone key to enable and disable the speakerphone option. Camera Keys Use the camera key ( ) — located on the right side of your phone — to activate the camera built into your phone and to take pictures.
Page 27: Backlight Menu
Backlight menu. Note: During a phone call, the display backlights dim and turn off after 10 seconds to conserve battery power, regardless of the Backlight setting. See “Backlight” on page 184 for more information.
Page 28: Your Phone's Modes
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 (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Call Answer. The following call answer options appear in the display: Any Key —...
Page 29: More Information
Optional input modes are T9 Word, Abc, ABC, Symbol, and 123. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 63 for more information.) Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, Abc, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding the Lock Mode When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on phone use.
Page 30 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 Options (right) soft key ( menu options. See “In-Use Menu” on page 43 for more information.
Page 31: Vibrate Mode
Tip: You can also enter the Volume sub-menu by pressing the Menu (left) soft key ( ), then pressing 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.
Page 32 See “Section 11: Multimedia” on page 141 for more information. • Entering Camera Mode — In standby mode, press the Camera key ( ) on the upper right side of your phone. • Exiting Camera Mode — Press the key.
Page 33: Section 3: Call Functions
• Answering a Call • Calls This section provides procedures for making and answering calls. This section also describes features, such as call logs and call timers, that help you make calls and manage your call time. Section 3: Call Functions...
Page 34: Making A Call
1. With the phone on, enter the Emergency Number you wish to call using the keypad. Note: You can define up to 3 emergency numbers in your phone. (See “Emergency #” on page 198 for more information.) 2. Press to place the call.
Page 35 Manual Pause Calling To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in your Contacts list: 1. In standby mode, enter the number you wish to call. 2. Press the Options (right) soft key ( pause options appear in the display: 2-Sec Pause —...
Page 36 Example: To speed dial the Contact assigned Location 005, press and hold key. 2-Touch Dialing Use 2-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 010 through 099. 1. In standby mode, press and release the number key representing the first digit of the desired Contact’s Location number.
Page 37 Note: End Calls Before relaunching the VoiceSignal voice recognition software — When you use Voice Dialing to make a call, you must end that call before you can use other Voice Commands. See “Section 10: Voice SVC”...
Page 38 “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.
Page 39 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." If it recognizes the number, Voice Dial repeats it and dials the number. If Voice Dial is not sure it has recognized the number, it displays a choice list of up to three numbers and prompts you with “Did you say?”...
Page 40: Answering A Call
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 Contacts) appears in the display. • If the caller cannot be identified, Call from unavailable #, Call from restricted #, or no number appears in the display.
Page 41: Call Answer
Tip: You can also enter the Volume sub-menu by pressing the Menu (left) soft key ( ), then pressing 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.
Page 42 3. Press to activate the method for answering calls. Call Waiting If you’re on a call, your phone beeps when another call is incoming. Contact your Wireless Carrier for availability. 1. Press to connect and ask the calling party to remain on the line.
Page 43: While In A Call
During an incoming call, any of the following keys can be pressed to silence the ringer: • The up or down volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone. Ignore an Incoming Call Ignored calls are immediately forwarded to Voicemail.
Page 44: Calls
Contacts. You can also view times for your last call and the total of all calls. Tip: To quickly view a list of your most recent calls (outgoing, incoming, and missed), briefly press the screen listing to 270 of your most recent calls appears in the display.
Page 45: Incoming Calls
1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press A list of your Incoming calls appears in the display. 2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a call, then press 3. Press the Options (right) soft key ( up menu containing the following options: Save —...
Page 46: Missed Calls
1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press list of your missed calls appears in the display. 2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight a call, then press to view further information about the call.
Page 47: Erase Logs
Erase All Calls 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press All Calls list appears in the display with the first call in the list highlighted. 2. Press the Options (right) soft key ( up menu that contains the following options: Save —...
Page 48: Call Timer
All Calls — Shows the number and total duration of all calls originated by and made to your phone since the last erasure. Last Reset — Shows date and time all call timers were last reset.
Page 49: Data Counter
Note: Although Total call timers can be erased, LifeTime call timers can never be erased. Data Counter Use Data Counter to view the amount of data that has been sent or received (or a total of both) using the data services that your phone supports.
Page 50 Store numbers from your Outgoing, Incoming, Missed, and All calls logs to Contacts. Tip: In standby mode, briefly press You can then select any call in the list to save to Contacts. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press 2.
Page 51 Calls Section 3: Call Functions...
Page 53: Section 4: Menu Navigation
• Menu Shortcuts • Navigation Key Shortcuts • Navigate Using a Shortcut • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Section 4: Menu Navigation...
Page 54: Menu Navigation
1. In standby mode press the Menu (left) soft key ( first of several menus appear in the display. Note: More than one menu may appear in your display. This setting can be modified in the Display/Menu Style menu. (See “Section 13: Settings” on page 177 for more information.)
Page 55: Navigation Key Shortcuts
Tip: Use the list of menus and sub-menus, which begins on page 56, to navigate using shortcuts. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( 2.
Page 56: Menu Outline
Menu Outline Contacts Find Add New Entry Speed Dial Group 1.4.1 No Group 1.4.2 Business 1.4.3 Colleague 1.4.4 Family 1.4.5 Friends Memory Info Calls Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls Missed Calls All Calls Call Timer Data Counter Messages Send Message 3.1.1 Text Message...
Page 57 3.7.1.4 3.7.1.5 3.7.1.6 3.7.1.7 3.7.1.8 3.7.2 Text Message 3.7.2.1 3.7.2.2 3.7.2.3 3.7.3 Picture Message 3.7.3.1 3.7.3.2 Section 4: Menu Navigation Menu Outline Auto Save Auto Erase Quick Text Voicemail # Entry Mode Callback # Signature Reminder Auto View Signature Auto Scroll...
Page 58 Voice SVC Voice Commands Voice Settings 6.2.1 Choice Lists 6.2.2 Sensitivity 6.2.3 Digit Dialing 6.2.4 Sound 6.2.5 Voice Launch 6.2.6 About Multimedia Camera My Images My Ringtones My Sounds Tools Bluetooth 8.1.1 Add New Device 8.1.2 Registered List 8.1.3 Bluetooth Settings...
Page 59 Calculator Stop Watch Converter 8.8.1 Currency 8.8.2 Length 8.8.3 Weight 8.8.4 Volume 8.8.5 Area 8.8.6 Temperature Tip Calculator Settings Location Display Settings 9.2.1 Menu Style 9.2.2 Wallpaper Enable Discovery Mode Device Name Device Info Section 4: Menu Navigation Menu Outline...
Page 60 9.2.2.1 9.2.2.2 9.2.3 Clock Format 9.2.3.1 9.2.3.2 9.2.4 Theme 9.2.5 Dialing Font 9.2.5.1 9.2.5.2 9.2.6 Banner 9.2.6.1 9.2.6.2 9.2.7 Backlight 9.2.7.1 9.2.7.2 9.2.7.3 9.2.8 Contrast Sound Settings 9.3.1 Volume 9.3.1.1 9.3.1.2 9.3.1.3 9.3.2 Ringer Type 9.3.2.1 9.3.2.2 Main Display 9.2.2.1.1 My Images 9.2.2.1.2 Preset Images...
Page 61 Phone Settings 9.5.1 Airplane Mode 9.5.2 Shortcut Key 9.5.3 Language 9.5.4 Security 9.5.4.1 9.5.4.2 9.5.4.3 9.5.4.4 Section 4: Menu Navigation Menu Outline 9.3.2.2.2 Picture Message 9.3.2.2.3 Voicemail Roam Ringer 9.3.2.3.1 My Ringtones 9.3.2.3.2 My Sounds Minute Beep Roaming Call Connect...
Page 62 9.5.5 NAM Selection 9.5.6 System Select 9.5.7 Set Time 9.5.8 Quick Search 9.5.9 PC Connection Memory Info Phone Info 9.7.1 Phone Number 9.7.2 Icon Glossary 9.7.3 Version...
Page 63: Section 5: Entering Text
This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes you must make when entering text.
Page 64: Changing The Text Entry Mode
You can use the following text entry modes to simplify text entry: • T9 Word — Press each key only once to enter the letter of the word that you’re spelling. T9 WORD mode letter options are: –...
Page 65: Using T9® Mode
Symbols 2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired text entry mode, then press ® Using T9 Mode T9 Word recognizes commonly used words for the numeric sequence of key presses and inserts the word into your message. T9 Word is much faster than the traditional method of text entry (Abc) and requires only one key press per letter of the word that you’re spelling.
Page 66: Using Abc Mode
For practice, enter the word “Samsung” by pressing each of the following keys only once: pqrs T9 Word recognizes that the most commonly used word for the numeric sequence you just entered is “Samsung.” If more than one word shares the same numeric sequence, T9 Word provides the most commonly used word.
Page 67: Entering Numbers
Entering Numbers Enter numbers into a text message while in 123 mode. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press Message), and 2. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press 3.
Page 68: Entering Symbols
Symbols, then press The first of three symbol screens appear in the display. 5. Use the Left and Right Soft Keys to page through the other symbols, if desired. 6. Press the key that corresponds with the symbol that you wish to enter.
Page 69: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts
• Contacts Groups • Deleting a Contacts Entry • Memory Info This section details how you can manage your daily contacts by storing their names and numbers in your Contacts list. You can have your Contacts entries sorted by name.
Page 70: Contacts
Find — Find a phone number By Name. Tip: You can also access the Find option from standby mode, by pressing the Contacts (right) soft key ( Add New Entry — Add a number or e-mail address to your Contacts.
Page 71: Finding A Contacts Entry
Memory Info — Display used and available memory for Contacts entries. Tip: To launch the Contacts menu using a voice command — In standby mode, press and hold Go to Contacts Say “ ” into the microphone. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the option of your...
Page 72 VoiceSignal 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” on page 134, for more information.)
Page 73 The Find screen appears in the display with the Go To field highlighted, followed by the first few names in your Contacts list. Tip: You can also access the Find screen from standby mode by pressing the Menu (left) soft key ( for Find.
Page 74: Adding A New Contacts Entry
You can use either of two methods to add an entirely new entry to Contacts. Dial Method 1. Using the keypad, enter the number you wish to add to your Contacts. 2. Press the Save (left) soft key ( options appear in the display: Create New —...
Page 75: Menu Method
4. Use the navigation keys to highlight the type that matches your new entry, then press the 5. Use the keypad to enter a name to associate with the Contacts entry. 6. Press the key to save the entry. Menu Method 1.
Page 76: Editing A Contacts Entry
Press the Options (right) soft key ( popup in the display: Set Speed Dial / Remove speed dial — Assign/remove a speed dial number (see “Speed Dial” on page 83 for more information). Set as default — Set the number the phone will dial when Contracts dialing, speed dialing, or voice dialing.
Page 77 2-Sec Pause — Stops the calling sequence for two seconds, then sends the remaining digits. Note: You can enter multiple Waits to extend the length of a pause. For example, two consecutive Waits cause a total pause time of four seconds.
Page 78 3. Press to dial the number. Edit an Existing E-mail Address 1. Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 71 for more information. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired Contacts entry, then press the Edit (left) soft key ( The Edit Contact screen appears in the display.
Page 79 1. Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 71 for more information. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired Contact, then press the Edit (left) soft key ( The Edit Contract screen appears in the display.
Page 80 Contact instead of the ringtone currently assigned to Voice Calls. 1. Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 71 for more information. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired Contact, then press the Edit (left) soft key ( Contract screen appears in the display.
Page 81: Saving A Number After A Call
Saving a Number After a Call Once you finish a call, you can store the caller’s number to your Contacts list. Note: If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the Save option is also unavailable. 1. Press to end your call.
Page 82 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the number type that matches your new entry, then press the 3. Enter a name for the new entry (see “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 63 for more information). 4. Press the key.
Page 83: Speed Dial
Speed Dial A Contacts entry’s Speed Dial number corresponds to the number keys you press to speed dial one of that entry’s numbers. For example: • To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to Location 5, press and hold the •...
Page 84 Speed Dial number or enter an Unassigned Speed Dial number in the Go To field using the keypad. Important! Do not enter Speed Call numbers 001, 311, 411, or 911. These numbers are already assigned to Voicemail (001), to special network features (311 and 411), and to emergency use (911).
Page 85: Changing A Speed Dial Location
Changing a Speed Dial Location 1. Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 71 for more information. 2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired entry.
Page 86: Contacts Groups
Group or to create or rename a Group. Add Contacts Entry to a Group Using Add New/Edit Contact Option To add a Contact to a Group using either the Add New Contact option or the Edit Contact option, do the following: 1.
Page 87 Using Group Add Option The Add option lets you add one or more existing Contacts to a Group. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press The Group List screen appears in the display showing...
Page 88 4. Do one of the following: Use the navigation keys to highlight an entry you want to add to the group, then press the MARK key ( appears in the entry’s checkbox. Repeat as needed to check all the desired Contacts.
Page 89 3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Rename, then press the The Rename Group screen appears in the display. 4. Enter changes to the group name using the keypad. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 63 for more information.) 5.
Page 90: Deleting A Contacts Entry
Group List screen appears in the display. 2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the Group that you wish to delete, then press the Options (right) soft key ( display: Send Txt Msg Send Pic Msg...
Page 91: Memory Info
Call 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight Erase, then press key. The phone prompts you to confirm the erasure. 5. Press the Yes (left) soft key ( the selected Contact. Press the No (right) soft key ( to retain the Contact.
Page 93: Section 7: @Metro
You can send and receive instant messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news. This section outlines how to obtain games and other applications for your phone. For more information, contact your Wireless Carrier.
Page 94: Accessing @Metro (Mobile Shop)
2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight the Mobile Shop icon ( Note: The first time you access the Mobile Shop, an “airtime warning” message appears in the display along with instructions on how to remove this message.
Page 95 1. In standby mode, press the Right navigation key to launch @metro. 2. At the @metro menu, use the Left and Right navigation keys to highlight the Settings icon ( key. The following options appear in the display: Order Apps — Download applications over the network.
Page 96 Buying New Apps To buy new and exciting apps, visit the Mobile Shop. It provides you with a variety of apps you can choose from. What do I pay? When you buy an app, you will be charged for the purchase cost of the app.
Page 97 Restoring Apps Disabled apps can be quickly restored at no additional purchase cost. To restore an app, run the application you want to restore from the Main Menu. You will be guided through the restoration process. Expired Apps Apps that were purchased based on the number of uses or for a specified period of time expire.
Page 99: Section 8: Messaging
• Handwritten Picture Messages • Postcard Messages • Message Boxes • Erase Messages • Message Settings This section explains how to send or receive different types of messages. This section also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Section 8: Messaging...
Page 100: Types Of Messages
Text messages can be up to 160 characters in length. Note: Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to 100 messages. However, the exact number is dependent upon message length.
Page 101: Receive Text Messages
Forward, Reply With Copy, Save Quick Text, Lock, Add To Contacts, Message Info, or Erase Msg. • View Later — Saves the message to your inbox, where you can view it later, then returns your phone to standby mode. Receive Text Messages...
Page 102: Send Picture Messages In Camera Mode
Picture message with a voice memo or preloaded sound. Tip: You can send a Picture message to up to ten recipients. Enter each recipient’s address or phone number in a separate Send to field of the Picture message composer.
Page 103 Tip: Press the Add (right) soft key ( containing: Contacts, Groups, Recent Calls, and OnlineAlbum. These options allow you to find and add recipients to the Send To: list. 5. The Subject: field appears in the display. Enter a subject for the Picture message using the keypad.
Page 104 Note: You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 60 seconds in length, if you record first before attaching a picture. If a picture is attached before recording, the size of the voice memo is limited to the amount of remaining memory.
Page 105: Send Picture Messages In Standby Mode
Tip: You can send a Picture message to up to ten recipients. Enter each recipient’s address or phone number in a separate Send to field of the Picture message composer.
Page 106 Record New — Record a new memo to insert into the message. Note: You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 60 seconds in length, if you record first before attaching a picture. If a picture is attached before recording, the size of the voice memo is limited to the amount of remaining memory.
Page 107 Priority Level — Choose High, Normal, or Low. Validity Period — Enter the Date when this message will cease to be valid, then use the Left and Right navigation keys to choose the Time. Delivery Ack — Choose On or Off — Requests confirmation when your message is received.
Page 108: Receive Picture Messages
Reply, Forward, Delete, Save Text, Save Pic, or Save Msg. • View Later — Saves the message to your inbox, where you can view it later, then returns your phone to standby mode. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the...
Page 109 My Sounds folder. Save Pic — Save the picture included in this message to the My Images folder. Save Quick Text — Save the text in this message as a new Quick Text. Lock / Unlock — Block/permit erasure of the highlighted message.
Page 110: Handwritten Picture Messages
See “Simple Snap Shot” on page 142 for more information. Tip: For best results, write your message on white or light-colored, unruled paper (that is, no lines). 3. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to increase magnification of (“zoom in on”) the message, as needed.
Page 111: Postcard Messages
5. If you are satisfied with the picture of your message, press the key to save the picture and begin delivery process. The Create Pic Msg screen then appears in the display with the Send To tab highlighted and showing the To: list.
Page 112: Message Boxes
See “Handwritten Picture Messages” on page 110 for more information. Tip: For best results, write your message on white or light-colored, unruled paper (that is, no lines). 5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to increase magnification of (“zoom in on”) the message, as needed.
Page 113 Save Pic — Picture Messages Only — Save the picture included in this message to the My Images folder. Save Quick Text — Save the text in this message as a new Quick Text. Lock / Unlock — Block/permit erasure of the highlighted message.
Page 114 1. In standby mode, press the Down navigation key, then press for Inbox. A list of incoming messages appears in the display. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a message in the list. 3. Press the Erase (left) soft key ( highlighted message from the Inbox.
Page 115 Erase — Deletes the selected message. Lock / Unlock — Block/permit erasure of the highlighted message. Save Quick Text — Save the message text as Quick Text for insertion into other messages. Add To Contacts — Save the recipient’s number to your Contacts.
Page 116 Messages and Lock Mode Your phone can still receive messages while in Lock Mode. The time and date of the message appear in the display, but you cannot access the message until you enter the lock code. Managing Outbox Messages 1.
Page 117 Messages in the Draft Box are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Draft Box at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message. Create a Draft Message 1. In standby mode, press the Down navigation key, then...
Page 118 Priority Level — Choose High or Normal. Validity Period — Enter the Date when this message will cease to be valid, then use the Left and Right navigation keys to choose the Time. Enh. Delivery Ack — Choose On or Off — Requests confirmation when your message is received.
Page 119 Priority Level — Choose High, Normal, or Low. Validity Period — Enter the Date when this message will cease to be valid, then use the Left and Right navigation keys to choose the Time. Delivery Ack — Choose On or Off — Requests confirmation when your message is received.
Page 120 Add To Contacts — Save the recipient’s number and/or e- mail address to your Contacts. Save Quick Text — Save the message text as Quick Text for insertion into other messages. Erase Drafts — Delete all unlocked draft messages.
Page 121: Erase Messages
You can erase all of the messages in each your boxes from one convenient location. Note: This function erases all messages in the selected box. To delete a single message, open the box from the Messages menu, then delete the message from the Options menu while viewing the message content.
Page 122: Message Settings
3. Press the key. You’re prompted to confirm the erasure of all messages in the selected box or in all boxes. 4. Press the Yes (left) soft key ( messages. Press the No (right) soft key ( deleting the messages.
Page 123 Quick Text. Tip: You can also create new Quick Text by viewing/editing an Outbox message and using the Save Quick Text option in the Options menu. See “Review Messages in the Outbox” on page 115 for more information. 3. Enter/change the text content of your Quick Text using the keypad.
Page 124: Text Message Settings
Msg Settings and pqrs Message. The following options appear in the display. Auto View — On/Off — With Auto View On, the full content of a text message appears in the display as the messages is received. Signature — Create a signature, which can be included at the bottom of outgoing message text.
Page 125 Message Settings 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting. Press the key to enter the highlighted option’s sub- menu. Section 8: Messaging...
Page 127: Section 9: Metroweb
• How MetroWEB Keys Work This section outlines how to launch MetroWEB, how to navigate to other pages on the web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the web application. Additionally, links to other sites are briefly discussed.
Page 128: Metroweb
You can access this information without reconnecting to the Internet. However, if you are viewing stored information, and you select a link to a site that was not accessed in your last session, you automatically re-connect to the Internet. Launching MetroWEB 1.
Page 129: Using Metroweb
• Numbered options (some may not be numbered). • Simple text. You can act upon options or links by using the soft keys. MetroWEB soft keys the bottom of the MetroWEB display is a bar that contains browser commands. The Left and Right ( ) soft keys on the keypad are used to execute the command that appears above them in the display.
Page 130: How Metroweb Keys Work
— Use to browse lists and options CLR Key — A browse, back-up key. Press once to back up one page. Press and hold to go back to home page. Press to clear the last number, letter, or symbol entered.
Page 131: Section 10: Voice Svc
Section 10: Voice SVC Topics Covered • Voice SVC Options • Voice Commands • Voice Settings This section explains how you can use and customize your phone’s VoiceSignal voice recognition feature. Section 10: Voice SVC...
Page 132: Voice Svc Options
Contacts list, and open Tools. To access your phone’s voice recognition, do the following: 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press appear in the display: Voice Commands — Lets you place calls, access your Contacts List, review your appointments, and more by speaking commands into your phone.
Page 133 Note: You can also set your phone to start VoiceSignal when you open the phone. See “Voice Launch” on page 138 for more information. The following voice commands appear in the display: • Call — Lets you dial the phone by saying any name stored in your contact list, without ever having to record, or “train”...
Page 134: Voice Settings
Voice Command Tips: • Make sure you wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak clearly at a normal volume, as if you were talking on the phone. Voice Settings Choice Lists When VoiceSignal cannot recognize a name or number, it displays a choice list of up to three possible choices, and prompts you to confirm the correct one.
Page 135 Note: After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone is customized to your voice, and your voice only. Others will not be able to use it unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. Adaptation involves recording several sequences of four digits each.
Page 136 Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak. • Speak clearly, and say each digit distinctly. • If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or if there is an unexpected noise that spoils the recording, re- record that sequence. •...
Page 137 6. After 10 sets of digits, the phone asks whether you want to do more adaptation. Answer “Yes.” 7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for another 10 sets of digits. After the second group of 10 sets of digits, “Adaptation complete”...
Page 138: Voice Launch
Sound Sound lets you specify what (if any) text prompts you want your phone to read to you through the earpiece. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press Settings), and appear in the display: Prompts —...
Page 139: Your Phone
VoiceSignal. Key/Flip — Press and hold repeated calls. Open and close folder to make and end calls using Voice Recognition. Press 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the option you want, then press the save and exit.
Page 141: Section 11: Multimedia
• Using My Images Gallery • Using My Ringtones Gallery • Using My Sounds Gallery Use your SCH-a870 phone to take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends.
Page 142: Camera
Simple Snap Shot To take a single picture using the current camera settings, do the following: 1. In standby mode, press and hold the camera key ( ) on the right side of the phone. The message “Loading...” followed by a camera viewfinder screen appears in the display.
Page 143 Camera Screen Icons Self Timer — Delays the camera shutter by either 3, 5, or 10 seconds after you press the Camera key ( ) or key. Resolution — Indicates the current Resolution setting [Low (160x120) shown].
Page 144 — Indicates the current photo Quality setting (Fine shown). White Balance Balance setting (Auto shown). Memory Counter of photos you can take at the current Resolution and Quality settings. Zoom — Indicates the current Zoom setting [0 (no Zoom) shown]. The direction arrows indicate that the Left and Right navigation keys adjust the Zoom setting.
Page 145: Camera Options
Note: The Zoom setting is affected by the Resolution setting (camera mode). With Resolution set to High, no zoom is available. With Resolution set to Med, Zoom settings 1 and 2 are available. With Resolution set to Low, Zoom settings 1, 2, and 3 are available.
Page 146 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired resolution setting, then press the Delay Pictures with the Self Timer Self Timer lets you delay a picture long enough so you or the person taking the picture can join others in the picture.
Page 147 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired delay, then press the the display. The next time you press the Camera key ( ) or the key, a countdown timer appears in the display that indicates the time remaining before the camera takes the picture.
Page 148 Auto — The camera automatically adjusts picture quality to available light. Sunny — Use this setting when taking pictures in full sun. Cloudy — Use this setting when taking pictures in cloudy conditions. Tungsten — Use this setting when taking pictures under incandescent lights.
Page 149 You can affect how much your photo is compressed, thereby reducing it’s overall size (not to be confused with Resolution). 1. In camera mode, press the Options (right) soft key ). The following options appear in the display: Resolution Self Timer...
Page 150 Shutter Okay Chime 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired Shutter Sound (each sound plays as it is highlighted), then press key. The camera applies the selected Shutter Sound setting to your next picture. Color Tones Color Tones lets you change your pictures from full- color to two-color, (black plus a color you select).
Page 151: Using My Images Gallery
Aqua Antique Cool Warm Sketch 3. Use the Right and Left navigation keys to highlight one of the Color Tones, then press the applies the selected Color Tone setting to your next picture. Using My Images Gallery My Images lets you manage your photos and pictures you download, and lets you choose the pictures that appear in your phone’s display when you turn it on or...
Page 152 Press the Options (right) soft key ( options appear in the display: Send — Send to someone as part of a Picture message. (See “Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode” on page 105 for more information.) Online Album —...
Page 153: Using My Ringtones Gallery
Using My Ringtones Gallery My Ringtones lets you assign ringtones for calls, alarms, and other alerts. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press pqrs Ringtones. A list of ringtones appears in the display. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a ringtone.
Page 154 Lock / Unlock — Block/permit erasure of the highlighted image. Erase all — Erase all unlocked voice memos. Sound Info — Shows the title, size, type, and date for the file. 5. When you highlight a melody file, you have the following...
Page 155 Using My Sounds Gallery Set As — assign the highlighted ringtone to be used as a Ringtone, Contact ID, or as the Alert Tone. Erase all — Erase all unlocked melodies. Sound Info — Shows the title, size, type, and date for the file.
Page 157: Section 12: Tools
• Calculator • Stop Watch • Converter • Tip Calculator This section explains how you can use your phone’s Personal Information Manager (PIM) functions to view today’s calendar, schedule appointments, set an alarm, perform simple math calculations, and more. Section 12: Tools...
Page 158: Bluetooth
30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within a range of one another, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms.
Page 159: Registered List
4. Press the key. Names of the available devices appears in the display. 5. Use the navigation keys to highlight the device you want to pair with your phone. 6. Press the PAIR key ( the phone. You are prompted to enter the passkey or PIN for the selected device.
Page 160 Connecting to a Bluetooth Device From the Registered List, 1. Highlight the device and press the 2. If you are unable to connect with the device a pop-up appears in the display. Press the Yes soft key to retry. Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device From the Registered List, 1.
Page 161: Calendar
Selecting this option turns Bluetooth on or off. Discovery Mode Allows other users to see your accessibility. Select On for other devices to see your device, or Off for no visibility. Device Name Shows the handset name. You may change this name.
Page 162 Press the volume Up key to view previous months. Press the volume Down key to view future months. 4. Press the VIEW key ( highlighted date. 5. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight an event to view. 6. Press the VIEW key ( highlighted event.
Page 163 (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 63 for more information.) Note: The current mode of text entry is indicated in the lower left corner of the display. 4. To set the Start Date, use the keypad to enter the start date for the event.
Page 164: Memo Pad
T9 Word Symbols Note: The current mode of text entry is indicated in the lower right corner of the display. 5. Use the navigation keys to highlight the entry mode that you wish to use, or press (for Tools) and for Memo Pad.
Page 165 Note: See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 63 for more information about entering text. 6. When you’re finished entering details for the memo, press . The memo is stored. Review, Edit, and Erase Memos 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press list of stored memos appears in the display.
Page 166: Alarm Clock
Note: The alarm doesn’t function when the phone is turned off. If the time for an alarm that was set for Once has elapsed while the phone is off, the alarm occurs at the specified time on the next day.
Page 167 • Press to silence the alarm. • If the alarm was set as a Daily alarm, the alarm icon remains in the top of the display. • If the alarm was set as a Once only alarm, the alarm icon disappears from the top of the display.
Page 168: World Time
World Time lets you view the time of day or night in any of the 24 different time zones around the world. Note: To use World Time, you need to subscribe to your Cellular Provider’s digital service. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press world map appears in the display.
Page 169: Calculator
You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using your phone. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press Calculator appears in the display. 2. Enter the first number in your equation using the keypad.
Page 170: Stop Watch
Press the Operator (right) soft key ( [( )] to your equation or to enter an Power exponent (^), such as, 3^2, which is the equivalent of 3 Press the Clear (left) soft key ( 3. Use the navigation keys (as shown in the Calculator screen) to set the type of calculation that you wish to perform.
Page 171: Converter
Area • Temperature To convert a currency, length, weight, volume, area, or temperature, do the following: 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press following list of converters appears in the display: Currency Length Weight...
Page 172 6. Press the key to save the changed exchange rate. The EXCHANGE RATE list appears in the display. 7. To change any other exchange rates, repeat Steps 3 – 6. 8. Press the Currency — Adding Exchange Rates You can use the Currency Converter to convert from and to obscure currencies by adding exchange rates for these currencies.
Page 173 8. Enter a decimal exchange rate for the new currency using the keypad. Notes: Press the key to enter the decimal point. The Exchange Rate field only accepts up to five digits after the decimal point. 9. Press the key to save the new exchange rate. (for Tools), (for Converter), and ).
Page 174: Tip Calculator
You cannot erase the preloaded currencies from the Exchange Rate list. You can erase a currency that you have added to the list by doing the following: 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press for Currency.
Page 175 (for Tools) and The Tip Calculator screen appears in the Bill field is highlighted. 2. Use the keypad to enter the total amount of the bill. 3. If needed, press the Down navigation key to highlight the Tip field. 4. Use the keypad to enter a tip percentage.
Page 177: Section 13: Settings
• Location Setting • Display Settings • Sound Settings • Call Settings • Phone Settings • Memory Info • Phone Info This section explains how to configure your phone’s language, network preferences, security options, and other settings. Section 13: Settings...
Page 178: Location Setting
The following Location options appear in the display: Location On — Your location data is continually sent wherever the feature is available. 911 Only — Your location data is sent only when you dial 911. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option. 3. Press to select the function.
Page 179: Menu Style
Theme — Choose the color set used to show menus and screens on your phone’s display. Dialing Font — Lets you select the style and size of the font used to display digits you dial. Banner — Lets you change or replace the text greeting that appears in the display when your phone is in standby mode.
Page 180 Wallpaper Wallpaper lets you choose images that appear in the background on your phone’s Main and Front displays while in standby mode. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press wxyz Settings), and appear: Main Display Front Display 2.
Page 181 Analog — Time is shown using an analog clock face image. Off — Time, date, and day of the week are shown using the default, small digital format. 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the image that you...
Page 182: Dialing Font
Dialing Font Lets you select the style and color of your dialing font. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press wxyz Settings), and menus appear in the display: Style — Choose the font used to show phone number digits when you enter them to be dialed.
Page 183 Banner Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display while your phone is in standby mode. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press wxyz Settings), and menus appear in the display: Personal ERI Banner 2.
Page 184 Backlight You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on for a specified period of time or remain on as long as the folder is open. Note: Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key (...
Page 185: Sound Settings
Settings), and appear in the display: Voice Calls — Lets you set your phone to be silent, play a sound, and/or vibrate in response to incoming calls. Messages — Lets you set your phone to be silent, play a sound, and/or vibrate in response to incoming messages.
Page 186 2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the 3. Use the navigation keys or the Up and Down volume keys on the left side of your phone to select the volume level...
Page 187 4. Use the Up and Down volume keys to scroll through the ringer types and melodies for the selected ringer type. Press the Play (left) soft key ( melody as you scroll through the list. 5. When the desired ringer type plays, press the save your selection.
Page 188: Key Tone
Tone Length Tone Level is highlighted. 2. Press the key to adjust the Key Tone volume. Use the volume keys or navigation keys to set the keypad tones volume. Press the reached. You are returned to the Key Tone sub-menu.
Page 189: Call Settings
Restriction you want, then press options appear in the display: — Restricted — Unrestricted 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight On or Off, then press (for Settings), (for Call Settings), , outgoing calls are restricted. , incoming calls are restricted.
Page 190 You can select a specific answer mode when you receive an incoming call. Your phone can be preset to answer when you do any of the following: 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press wxyz...
Page 191 You connect TTY/TDD equipment to the headset connector on the top of your phone, behind the folder hinge. Note: TTY Mode must be enabled (TTY Full selected) before you can use your phone with TTY/TDD equipment. (for Settings), (for Call Settings),...
Page 192: Voice Privacy
TTY Full — Enables TTY mode while letting you hear and speak with the other party. TTY + Talk — Enables TTY mode while letting you speak with the other party. TTY + Hear — Enables TTY mode while letting you hear the other party.
Page 193: Data Settings
Tip: You can change your Voice Privacy setting during a call by using the In-Use Menu options. (See “In-Use Menu” on page 43 for more information.) 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Voice Privacy.
Page 194: Phone Settings
On — Disables the radio transmitter and receiver in your phone. Tip: If you need to make an emergency call with Airplane mode enabled, just dial the emergency number and press Off — Enables the radio transmitter and receiver in your phone.
Page 195 Use the Shortcut Key sub-menu to choose the application that you wish the navigation up key to launch. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press wxyz Settings), and...
Page 196 Important! If you change the NAM1 setting after setting the phone to lock upon power-up and did not program a number into NAM2, you won’t be able to access your phone. You must call the Service Center to unlock your phone.
Page 197 The “Enter Code” prompt appears in the display. 2. Enter the four-digit lock code using the keypad. Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number. The “Enter Code” prompt disappears and the Security menu appears in the display.
Page 198 The “Enter Code” prompt appears in the display. 2. Enter the four-digit lock code using the keypad. Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number. The “Enter Code” prompt disappears and the Security menu appears in the display.
Page 199 The “Enter Code” prompt appears in the display. 2. Enter the four-digit lock code using the keypad. Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number. The “Enter Code” prompt disappears and the Security menu appears in the display.
Page 200 The “Enter Code” prompt appears in the display. 2. Enter the four-digit lock code using the keypad. Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number. The “Enter Code” prompt disappears and the Security menu appears in the display.
Page 201: Nam Selection
The following NAM options appear in the display: NAM 1 — Your service contract has one phone line. NAM 2 — Your service contract has two phone lines. 2. Use the navigation keys and to highlight NAM 1 or NAM 2, the press The phone automatically restarts.
Page 202: Set Time
• Automatic — Roaming is on. It will always try your calls using the Preferred Roaming List (PRL) loaded into your phone. If a preferred service is not found, then this option will attempt to acquire any digital service. 2. Use the navigation keys and to highlight the desired Roam option, the press The Phone Settings menu appears in the display.
Page 203: Quick Search
2. Use the Up and Down navigation to highlight Set Date, then press the the display. 3. Enter the current date using your keypad: The month and day must be entered using two digits each. The year must be entered with all four digits.
Page 204: Pc Connection
3. Press the key to call the contact. Searching for a Menu Item 1. In standby mode, press the first few numeric keys that correspond to the letters of the Menu item name. For example, to search for “Inbox” you would enter 2.
Page 205: Memory Info
Memory Info Memory Info shows the amount of phone memory that is available and used, and details the distribution of the used memory. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press wxyz Info. The Memory Info screen appears in the display listing...
Page 206: Icon Glossary
Icon Glossary This option causes the ICON GLOSSARY list to appear in the display and show the icons that can appear in the display and the names of the icons. 1. In idle mode, press the press (for Settings), wxyz for Icon Glossary.
Page 207: Section 14: Health And Safety Information
Section 14: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Section 14: Health and Safety Information...
Page 208: Health And Safety Information
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
Page 209 Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC.
Page 210: Ul Certified Travel Adapter
Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Page 211: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
(RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the following information: What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell,"...
Page 212 Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user.
Page 213 • "Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; • "Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
Page 214 RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
Page 215 What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology...
Page 216 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small.
Page 217 "If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.
Page 218 These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
Page 219 FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.
Page 220: Road Safety
Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations: •...
Page 221 Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
Page 222 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergeny number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone! 9.
Page 223: Operating Environment
Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.
Page 224 Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on. • should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
Page 225 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
Page 226: Potentially Explosive Environments
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio...
Page 227: Emergency Calls
(medical emergencies, for example). Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use.
Page 228: Fcc Notice And Cautions
When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so.
Page 229: Other Important Safety Information
Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Page 230: Product Performance
If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.
Page 231: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. • If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder. • Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna.
Page 232: Battery Standby And Talk Time
If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave...
Page 233 • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.
Page 234: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. •...
Page 235 Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.
Page 237: Section 15: Warranty Information
Section 15: Warranty Information Topics Covered • Standard Limited Warranty Section 15: Warranty Information...
Page 238: Standard Limited Warranty
Other Phone Accessories What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unusual physical, electrical or electromechanical stress, or modification of any part of Product, including antenna, or cosmetic damage;...
Page 239 SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 240 (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG.
Page 241 THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR...
Page 242 ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
Page 243 EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and...
Page 245: Index
Adding a new Contacts entry Dial Method 74 Adjust key tone 188 ringer setting 31 Alarm clock set the alarm 166 turn off the alarm 167 when an alarm sounds Alerts Apps buying 96 disabled 96 expired 97 removing 96...
Page 246 Clear key Contacts add pauses 77 Adding a new Contacts entry 74 edit name and numbers 76 opening 70 Save a number after a call 81 Contacts List Memory 91 Contrast Create messages Data Counter Data Settings Data, view counters...
Page 247 Entering Symbols 68 Using T9 Mode 65 Erase logs Erase messages Exit metroWeb Expired apps Gallery Image 151 General message settings Getting Started Activating Your Phone 12 Understanding this User Manual 10 Voicemail 15 Go back one menu GPS Setting...
Page 248 94 Mode call answer 28 camera 32 input 29 lock 29 silent 30 standby 29 talk 30 vibrate 31 Msg setting sub menu Multimedia Navigation key Navigation key shortcuts Notes and tips Notes, description Number type icons OK key...
Page 249 Resolution, notes about Restoring apps Restriction Return to last menu Review calls Reviewing outbox Right soft key Ringer Type Save a number after a call Security sub menu Self timer Send key Setting Call Answer 190 Contrast 185 Settings Auto Answer 190...
Page 250 Standby mode Store emergency #s Store numbers after a call Take pictures with flip open 142 Taking pictures Talk mode Text entry modes Text message settings Text messages, receiving Text Modes changing 64 Theme Three-way calling Timer, calls Timer, camera...
Page 251 Sensitivity 135 Sound 138 Voice Launch 138 Voice SVC Volume Wait Wallpaper Warranty Information Standard Limited Warranty 238 World time Zooming, pictures...

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Samsung SCH-a870 Series User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: Menu Navigation

Section 5: Entering Text

Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts

Section 7: @Metro

Section 8: Messaging

Section 9: Metroweb

Section 10: Voice SVC

Section 11: Multimedia

Section 12: Tools

Section 13: Settings

Section 14: Health and Safety Information

Section 15: Warranty Information

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