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Samsung SCH-850 Series User Manual

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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.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    SCH-850 Series C D M A D I G I T A L C E L L U L A R 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 All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to SAMSUNG and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung 850 Series Phone Using the latest digital technology, the Samsung 850 Series Phone operates similar to other wireless phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality. Your Samsung 850 Phone operates in both 800 MHz analog and 800 MHz digital CDMA networks.
  • Page 5 Your Samsung 850 Series Phone user guide explains your phone’s operations through easy-to-follow instructions. You’ll find everything you need to know about using your new Samsung 850 Series Phone right here. We’ve included some important safety information that you should know before using your phone. You’ll find this information in “Usage Guidelines: All about...
  • Page 7 To Turn it On 10 To Turn it Off 10 Installing the Battery 13 Removing the Battery 13 Charging the Battery 14 Charging with the Dual-Slot Desktop Charger 14 Standby Mode 16 Conversation Mode 16 Power Save Mode 17 Making a Voice Call 18 Redialing Calls 18 Correcting Dialing Mistakes 19 Ending a Call 19...
  • Page 8 Disabling Call Waiting 25 Missed Calls 25 Dropped Calls 25 Failed Calls 25 Prepend Dialing 26 Analog Call 26 Storing Pauses in a Phone Book Entry 28 Pause Dialing From a Stored Phone Book Entry 29 Manual Pause Dialing 29 Automatic Retry 30 Automatic Answer 30 Automatic Hyphenation 31...
  • Page 9 Backlight Control 40 Personal Greeting 41 Animation Display 41 Displaying your own Phone Number 42 Setting the Language of the Display 42 Displaying your Phone’s Hardware and Software Version 43 Setting the Alarm 44 To Change the Alarm Setting 45 To Cancel the Alarm 45 Key Beep Volume Setting 46 One-Touch Vibrate Ringer 47...
  • Page 10 Incoming Messages 58 Incoming Message Memory Capacity 58 Reviewing Incoming Page, Text, or Browser Messages 59 Incoming Message Ringer 59 Incoming Messages and Lock Mode 60 Options when Reviewing Incoming Messages 60 Erasing Inbox Messages 61 Setting up your Voicemail 62 Reviewing Voicemail Messages 62 Viewing Stored Entries 63 Storing Phone Numbers and Names 65...
  • Page 11 Storing a Priority Number 76 Dialing Priority Numbers in Lock Mode 77 Personal Identification Number (PIN) 77 Erasing Your Phone Book (Clear Memory) 78 Hiding your Phone Number 78 Resetting Your Phone 79 Displaying Your Call Logs 80 Erasing Call Logs 81 Reviewing Airtime 82 Today 84 View Month 86...
  • Page 12 Emergency Calls 108 Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance 109 Protecting Your Battery 109 Battery Disposal and Recycling 110 Samsung 850 Phone and Battery Specifications 111 Operating a Motor Vehicle 111 Following Safety Guidelines 112 Turn Off Your Phone Before Flying 112 Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone 112...
  • Page 13 Your consumer package contains the following items: Samsung SCH-850 Phone with Hand Strap Standard Lithium-Ion Battery Dual-Slot Desktop Charger User Guide, Quick Reference Card (QRC), and Accessory Card...
  • Page 14 Items 1 through 17 in the picture below are explained on Note: pages 3 through 9.
  • Page 15 1. Active Folding Phone: Closing the phone will always end your call and turn off the backlight. There are several options you can set to happen when you open the phone. When opening the phone you can: answer an incoming call. To set this option see “Answering a Call”...
  • Page 16 3. Navigation Keys: These keys allow you to scroll when viewing menus, the phonebook, browser, etc., and to move the cursor when editing any option. Also, each navigation key has a one- touch special function that it performs. Here are the one-touch special functions: In Standby or Conversation mode, press the up key to view your Phone Book (in numerical order).
  • Page 17 5. Volume/Scroll Key: This key is actu- 6. SEND Key: This key performs several SEND ally two keys (one up and one down) that are used to: Adjust voice volume during conversation. Adjust ringer volume in Standby mode. Mute the ringer during an incoming call. Scroll through menu options.
  • Page 18 7. Voice Memo Key: From Standby mode; Press and hold it to record up to 60 seconds of audio. Press briefly to view the Voice Memo menu. A total of 5 minutes of audio can be recorded in 5 separate Voice Memos. Each Voice Memo is non-volatile and can be stored indefinitely or erased.
  • Page 19 10. Microphone: Your typical voice microphone for conversation, but also accepts your voice commands for Voice-Activating Dialing. You can also mute the microphone during conversa- tion by simply pressing 11. Accessories Connector: This is where you connect your charging device. It can also be used to connect optional accessories (sold separately).
  • Page 20 13. CLR Key: This key is used to erase numbers or characters you may have entered incorrectly, or to return to a previous menu or MiniBrowser screen. To erase one character from the display screen, briefly press it once. To erase all characters, hold it down for one second.
  • Page 21 16. LED Indicator: Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When you have the phone closed and the ringer set to off, the LED indicator will notify you that you have an incoming call or mes- sage. The LED also lights up (flashes) for a few seconds when you turn on the phone.
  • Page 22 When you’re ready to turn your phone on, fully extend the antenna for best reception. Simply press and three things happen; the LED comes on, the phone beeps, and the startup graphics begin to play. The phone will search for a signal;...
  • Page 23 Display indicators (or icons) appear across the top of your phone’s display screen. The Signal Strength and Battery Strength icons always appear, other icons appear based on your phone’s operating mode. Signal Strength Service Signal Strength: phone is on and shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate greater signal strength.
  • Page 24 Note: The no service indicator will always appears when you turn on your phone. This is not a problem. It just indicates that your phone is searching for service. As soon as service is found, the indicator will disappear. Roaming: Displays when the phone is outside the home service area but within the network.
  • Page 25 Your Samsung Phone comes with a partially charged, rechargeable Lithium Ion (LiIon) Battery so that you can use your phone immediately after it is activated. To attach the battery to your Samsung Phone: 1. Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on...
  • Page 26 Watch the battery strength icon and make sure your battery is adequately charged. Use only Samsung-approved chargers with your Samsung Phone. Use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if the accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
  • Page 27 To get the quickest charge for any battery do these three things: 1. Turn the phone off. 2. Put the phone, with battery attached, into the front slot. 3. Do not put a battery in the rear slot. When two batteries are in the charger, they both charge simultaneously, but charging time increases for both batteries.
  • Page 28 Standby is the ready state of your Samsung Phone. The phone goes into Standby mode soon after you turn it on, or whenever you briefly press at any time. When your phone is in Standby mode, you will see the greeting (that’s the message displayed when you turn on your phone).
  • Page 29 Your Samsung Phone comes with a Power Save feature that will automatically be activated if your phone is unable to find a signal after 10 minutes of searching. While this feature is active, the phone’s battery charge is conserved. After the phone enters Power Save mode, it will automatically recheck for a signal about every three minutes.
  • Page 30 93. For web browser calls see “The MiniBrowser” on page 96. To place a voice call: 1. Press to power on your Samsung Phone. If you see indicators on the display, this indicates your phone is on. Note that you will not hear a dial tone.
  • Page 31 , the call time (length of the call) flashes briefly, and the phone returns to Standby mode automatically after a few seconds. Your Samsung Phone signals an incoming call or message in the following ways: The backlight illuminates. The red LED flashes.
  • Page 32 There are four ways to answer an incoming call! Don’t worry - they’re all easy. You can answer a call by: pressing SEND opening the phone (if set in the Main Menu). pressing any key except Answer option is selected in the Main Menu. using Auto Answer.
  • Page 33 When your Samsung Phone rings, press silence the ringer. You can also set the ringer to remain off by using the Main Menu (see “Ring Volume Setting for all Incoming Calls” on page 48). Your phone has numerous options for how it rings. To set these options, see “Ringer Options”...
  • Page 34 You can adjust the earpiece volume during a call using the volume keys on the side of your phone. Briefly press the volume key once to display your current earpiece volume. Repeatedly press the volume key to adjust to one of eight levels or off.
  • Page 35 Note: See your service provider about activating Three-Way Calling service. Three-Way Calling lets you conduct conference calls with two different parties at the same time. The phone records each party into the Outgoing Calls Log. To place a three-way call: 1.
  • Page 36 3. Press . You will hear a tone that confirms you’ve SEND activated Call Forwarding. Press Forwarding. Once again, you’ll hear a tone confirming the deactivation. Note: See your service provider about activating Call Waiting service. Call Waiting lets you receive a second call during conversation.
  • Page 37 To turn off Call Waiting on your next call: Press When you complete your call and hang up, the Call Waiting feature is automatically turned back on. To permanently turn off Call Waiting, contact your service provider. Your phone notifies you of calls that were not answered. The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen.
  • Page 38 When you receive a failed call alert, cancel the call attempt and return to Standby mode by pressing then try the call again later. The Prepend option lets you add digits such as area codes, long distance access codes (for example 1 or 011), and network feature activation codes to a phone number that is in your Phone Book or Call Logs.
  • Page 39 You can place calls to 911 even if your phone is locked or outgoing calls are restricted (see “Lock Mode” on page 72). To call 911: 1. Dial 2. Press SEND Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user settings used to complete a call from your wireless phone, a connection cannot always be guaranteed.
  • Page 40 When you call an automated system (like a bank or voicemail “teleservice”), you are usually required to enter a password or account number. Instead of entering the numbers manually each time, you can store the numbers in your Phone Book, separated by special characters called pauses.
  • Page 41 Pause dialing from your Phone Book is easy: 1. Dial the teleservice number from your phone book in the way you prefer (use the turbo dial or scroll to it method). 2. Wait to be prompted by the teleservice for the number (credit card number, bank account number, etc.).
  • Page 42 This feature allows you to continue trying numbers that you don’t reach successfully. The phone will automatically redial a failed call until it connects. This feature is preset to “OFF” on your phone. To set the Automatic Retry feature: 1. Press to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 43 When you dial a number, hyphenation is performed automatically by the phone. The automatic hyphenation follows the North American Numbering Plan, which hyphenates numbers as follows: 800-555-1234 Digits following a pause are not hyphenated (see “Pause Dialing” on page 28). It’s easy to turn off this hyphenation if you want to.
  • Page 44 The tone length setting enables you to select short or long DTMF (dual-tone multi-frequency) tones. When you use a teleservice (such as your bank account or voicemail service) and press the keys to enter numbers into the teleservice, you are sending DTMF tones. The system used by the bank or other service determines if you need short or long DTMF tones.
  • Page 45 Your Samsung phone can store two NAMs (NAM stands for numerical assignment module - essentially your telephone number). This means you can have two phone numbers on your phone, and you can quickly and easily switch your service back and forth between the two numbers.
  • Page 46 The system selection feature of your phone enables you to choose how your phone will roam. There are four choices, and they will affect your charges, so contact your service provider to determine the best roaming methods for you. The four choices are: Standard - with this setting, your phone will always try your calls using your home system, but if that doesn’t...
  • Page 47 When you want to receive a data or fax call, you must set the phone to do this. When you are done with your data or fax call, you must change this setting back to voice to receive voice calls again. It’s easy. Here’s how to do it: 1.
  • Page 48 If you cannot place a call in digital mode due to weak coverage, then this feature allows you to try placing the call in analog mode. To make a call in analog mode: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.
  • Page 49 Your phone gives audible alerts (beeps) at certain times to inform you that certain things have happened. There are four of these beep alerts and they only occur in your earpiece so the other party does not hear them. You can turn each of these alerts off if you like.
  • Page 50 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Alerts. 4. Press for SVC Alert. 5. Press the scroll keys to select On or Off. 6. When the desired option displays, press setting. The Connect Alert tone sounds when your outgoing call is connected to the system.
  • Page 51 4. Press for Disconnect. 5. Press the scroll keys to select On or Off. 6. When the desired option displays, press to save the setting.
  • Page 52 Your Samsung Phone provides the following display options: You have several options for setting how the LCD backlight operates. When the phone is closed, the backlight remains off thus conserving battery power. When the phone is open, the length of time that the backlight remains on can be set as explained below.
  • Page 53 You can create and display a 12-character personal greeting that displays in Standby mode and when you turn on the phone. To create a personal greeting: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Greeting. The current greeting is displayed.
  • Page 54 5. Use the scroll keys to select the image. Power on images can be “Flawless”, “Space”, or Earth Spin”. Power off images can be “Wink” or “ByeBye”. 6. Press to save the setting. Your phone number displays every time you turn on the phone (unless you set it to hide;...
  • Page 55 5. Press to save the setting. The change is immediate and affects all menus and screens. You can view the software and hardware versions of your phone during conversation or in Standby mode. This feature is helpful if you have to call customer care. To view the versions in Standby mode: 1.
  • Page 56 Your Samsung Phone has an alarm clock inside of it. In addition to functioning as a normal alarm clock, the alarm can also be used to remind you to call a certain person or phone number. Keep in mind that if your phone is off at the alarm set time, the alarm will not sound.
  • Page 57 8. At the appointed time, the alarm sounds (a classical music melody) and the LED flashes. To silence the alarm and return to Standby mode, press You can change the alarm easily. Here it is: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.
  • Page 58 Your phone makes many different sounds at different times. These sounds include: Ringer settings; see “Ringer Options” on page 47. Alerts settings; see “Audible Alerts” on page 37. a built in Alarm; see “Alarm” on page 44. a differential ring feature; see “Differential Ring” on page In addition to the above “Sound”...
  • Page 59 Â Your Samsung phone provides a variety of ringer options. These ringer options allow you to customize the type of ring (vibrate, bell, or lamp) and the volume of the selected ring type. Also, the Differential Ring feature alows you to know when someone important is calling you.
  • Page 60 5. Press the scroll keys to scan the available options (BELL, LAMP, VIBRATE, and VIB+BELL). 6. When the desired ring type sounds, press the setting. If you chose VIBRATE or VIB+BELL, the phone vibrates and returns to Standby mode. Otherwise it just returns to Standby mode.
  • Page 61 won’t hear the ringer - this is so you can avoid disturbing people when you are in a quiet area. The illustration shows all eight bars (the loudest setting). No bars indicates the ringer is turned off. 2. When the desired ring volume setting displays, stop pushing and the phone returns to Standby mode automatically.
  • Page 62 This feature enables you to set a unique ring type for up to 5 different callers. When set, if you receive a call from a number identified in Differential Ring, the tone or melody associated with that phone number rings. To set the ring type for voice calls: 1.
  • Page 63 Your Samsung phone can record five Voice Memos when in digital mode. Each voice memo can be up to one minute in length. When recording, a 60-second timer displays and an alert sounds to indicate when recording time expires. To record a voice memo in Standby mode: 1.
  • Page 64 To review a voice memo: 1. Press to display the Voice Memo menu. 2. Press for Review. The phone displays the label for Voice Memo 1, begins to play Voice Memo 1, and displays a list of reviewing options. All voice memos will play in order until you press following options: Press...
  • Page 65 Your phone features Voice-Activated Dialing. When your phone is in digital mode, you can call up to 20 stored entries by speaking the name into the microphone. Using the Voice- Activated Dialing option requires that you first train the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling. Note: Voice-Activated Dialing does not work when your phone is in analog mode.
  • Page 66 Programming your phone for Voice-Activated Dialing is easy. The phone provides voice prompts and screen displays to guide you through the recording process. To program the phone for Voice-Activated Dialing, first make sure you are in a fairly quiet environment, then: 1.
  • Page 67 Voice dialing is always active once you have programmed the phone to accept voice dialing entries. By default, pressing and holding will activate a voice dial call. You can also initiate a voice dialing call by opening the phone, when you select this option through the Main Menu. To change how a voice dialing call is activated: 1.
  • Page 68 To place a call using voice dialing: 1. Press and hold the setting. The phone prompts you to say the name. Wait for the beep. 2. After the beep, say the name into the phone. Say the name as much like your original recording as possible. The phone places the call if it recognizes the name.
  • Page 69 To erase an individual voice dialing entry: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Review. A list of entries displays. 4. Press the digit key to select the desired entry, or press the scroll keys to scan entries.
  • Page 70 (this is to avoid ringing in your ear while you are trying to converse). Your Samsung Phone can store up to 100 incoming messages, depending on the length of the messages. When message memory reaches 75% capacity, the screen displays “Memory is 75% full.
  • Page 71 6. Press to return to the previous screen. Your Samsung Phone allows you to set the ring type for incoming messages (see “Ring Type Setting for Voice and Message Calls” on page 47). for Text, or...
  • Page 72 You can also set how often you want to be “alerted” or “told” that you have a message. To set this option: 1. Press to display the Messages Menu. 2. Press for Inbox. 3. Press for Alert. 4. Use the scroll keys to select one of the following options: ONCE - when you receive a message, your phone will ring one time.
  • Page 73 1. While reviewing a message, press Press for Talk (to call the phone number). Press to Save the number (if there is no Internal Phone Book match). Press to Erase the message. Press to review the Next message. Press to review the Previous message. 2.
  • Page 74 Contact your service provider to setup your voice mail. To review voicemail messages: 1. Press to display the Messages Menu. The number of new messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. Press for Inbox. An indexed list of messages displays.
  • Page 75 Your Samsung phone lets you store up to 229 locations and names in the Phone Book. Each Phone Book name entry can have up to 6 associated phone numbers. Each entry can contain up to 32 digits including hard pauses, with an associated name of up to 12 characters.
  • Page 76 You can place a call by finding the name or number that you want to call using this One Step Phone Book access and pressing the 1. Press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find Name.
  • Page 77 5. When you find your desired entry, make sure it is highlighted, and then press to edit the entry. To store phone numbers and names: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Add Entry. The screen prompts for the phone number.
  • Page 78 Press Pager Press Press No Label To accept the displayed location, press another location, press the navigation keys to scroll to the desired location, or enter the location number by pressing the digit keys, and then press 10. To include a name with the phone number entry, enter the name at the screen prompt.
  • Page 79 5. Press to save the entry. Your phone includes a Prepend feature. This feature lets you add a temporary prefix to telephone numbers stored in the Phone Book. To Prepend a stored phone book number: 1. Press to display the Main Menu.
  • Page 80 You can associate one of 13 different ringers (4 melodies and 9 tones) to numbers stored in your Phone Book. When you receive an incoming call from a number matching an entry in your Phone Book, your phone will sound the associated ringer to announce the call.
  • Page 81 Press to Set Speed Dial number. Your Samsung Phone allows you to hide a confidential number so that only a person with your phone’s lock code can view the number and name. To make a number secret, see the previous paragraph.
  • Page 82 To erase a Phone Book entry: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Access the desired entry using the methods described under “Viewing Stored Entries” on page 63. 4. Select the Phone Book entry to be deleted and press 5.
  • Page 83 Dialing numbers from your Phone Book is quick and easy. There are five methods explained below. Scroll to the number: From Standby mode, press the 1-Touch Turbo Dialing: From Standby mode, press and hold 2-Touch Turbo Dialing: From Standby mode, press and release 3-Touch Turbo Dialing: From Standby mode, press and release Speed Dialing: key to enter your Phone Book list.
  • Page 84 Your phone provides many security options, including a user- programmable lock code and call restriction features. To access the Security menu from Standby mode, press , and then enter the four-digit lock code (the lock code is set at the factory to “0000”). Press the associated digit key to access one of the following Security options: 1 - Lock 2 - Restrict...
  • Page 85 To place an outgoing call in Lock mode: To call an emergency or priority number, enter the number and then press exactly as it is stored or you will get an error message; “Priority # Dialing Only”. To place normal outgoing calls, press Lock Code screen, and then enter the lock code.
  • Page 86 ON POWER-UP: The phone locks automatically the next time your phone is turned on and stays locked until the lock code is entered. 5. Press to save the setting. To unlock the phone, press The phone returns to Standby mode. Your phone allows call restriction by three methods.
  • Page 87 5. Use the navigation keys to select RESTRICT or UNRESTRICT for the option. 6. Press to save the setting or saving. The default lock code for your phone is 0000. You can enter a personal lock code, and then change the lock code as often as you like.
  • Page 88 numbers can be dialed from your phone (for instance if you only want your child to call home). The seven default priority numbers are; 1) 911 2) *611 3) 611 4) *911 5) *228 6) *2-2800 7) *2-2801 To store a priority number: 1.
  • Page 89 To dial priority numbers in Lock mode: 1. Enter the priority number by dialing it as you normally would using the digit keys. You must dial the number exactly as it is stored or you will get an error message; “Priority # Dialing Only”.
  • Page 90 4. Press for PIN Code. 5. The current PIN code displays. Enter a new PIN code by pressing the appropriate digit keys. 6. Press to save the setting. You can erase all the numbers stored in your Phone Book. This is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member, or if you decide to lose all of your friend’s phone numbers ! Here’s how to do it: 1.
  • Page 91 To set this feature: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security and enter the Lock Code. 3. Press for Hide My #. 4. Use the scroll keys to select ON or OFF. 5. Press to save your setting. Resetting the phone erases all of your saved options and returns them to the factory default settings.
  • Page 92 Your phone does a great job of telling you about it’s calling activity, and lets you return these calls easily. Your phone retains in non-volatile memory two lists: one list for the last 10 calls placed to your phone, and one list for the last 10 calls placed from your phone Each entry in the lists is referred to as a Call Log.
  • Page 93 for each log, and the name (if there is a Phone Book match). If there is not a Phone Book match, only the phone number and time/date display. 5. When looking at a call log, you can press options. Press: to call the number.
  • Page 94 Your phone stores three airtime measurements: Last Call - the date, time, and length of your last call. Total - the total number of calls and total airtime. This log can easily be erased by you and is very convenient for tracking your calls on a monthly basis.
  • Page 95 to erase the total airtime, or press to cancel the operation and return to the previous screen. for Life Time. The screen displays the combined airtime of every phone call that has been made on your phone.
  • Page 96 Your Samsung Phone features a Scheduler to help you keep track of important dates and events, create To Do Lists, set a Count Down alarm, check the time in another part of the world and perform numerical calculations. To access your...
  • Page 97 3. Press for Today. 4. Enter your event information, you can enter up to 32 characters. For more information on Text and Symbol Entry refer to “Entering text, numbers, or symbols” on page 101. 5. Press 6. Enter the Start Time and Date, and press 7.
  • Page 98 6. To Erase an Event, navigate to the Event you want to erase and press 7. Press View Month allows you to view in calendar format the current month or a past or future month. In Month View the current date is highlighted on the calendar (reverse video). Days with scheduled Events are underlined.
  • Page 99 Use the navigation keys to select the month and day. 4. Press to display Events for the selected day. If no Events are scheduled for your selected day (the date is not underlined) your phone will automatically go to the New Event function.
  • Page 100 Your Phone’s Scheduler can help you keep track of and prioritize the things you need to do, your To Do List. You can enter and prioritize up to 20 items on your to do list. 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2.
  • Page 101 Main Menu. 2. Press for Scheduler. 3. Press for Count Down. Your telephone is programmed at the factory to Count Down the time remaining until January 1, 2000, Millennium. 4. Press Down. 5. Enter the name of your new Count Down. To input text and characters refer to “Entering text, numbers, or...
  • Page 102 February 14, 2000 enter the time 07:00p and the date 02/14/2000. Press the volume key to toggle between AM and PM, or press for AM or Count Downs can be entered for dates between the years 1980 and 2099. 8. Press 1.
  • Page 103 Are you wanting to call a friend in another part of the world and wondering what time of the day it is there? To know what time it is before you call, use the World Time function of Scheduler. World Time will tell you what time it is in 24 different time zones around the world along with one or more major cities, states or countries in a time zone.
  • Page 104 You can perform calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on your phone. 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Scheduler. 3. Press for Calculator. 4. Press digit keys to enter the first number in your calculation. Numbers can be up to 9 digits in length. Press to enter a decimal point.
  • Page 105 Windows software applications. To use digital data with your Samsung phone, you will need to obtain a digital data/fax kit from your service provider. This kit will contain the necessary cables, software, and documentation required for you to connect and use your Samsung phone with your computing device.
  • Page 106 Note: Once you have set your phone’s mode to “Incoming Fax Only”, you cannot receive regular voice calls until you change back to “Voice”. 7. In the Fax program on your PC, setup the Answer mode. Click on “Receive” and select one of the following: Automatic Receive (recommended) Manual Receive Your phone is now ready to receive an incoming fax.
  • Page 107 Your computing device software initiates the call to the destination phone number. Your Samsung phone functions as a wireless modem to send the fax or data file to the number designated by your PC software.
  • Page 108 The MiniBrowser allows you to access certain information such as stock quotes and weather via the Internet. Browsing the web via the phone is not like using your home computer. Site providers have selected only the critical aspects of their site to present to wireless phone users, and have removed most graphics.
  • Page 109 Prompt to end (You will see the prompt only when you exit the browser.) Prompt both (You will be prompted when you enter or exit the browser.) Prompt none (The default setting. You will never see the prompt.) 5. Press to save your setting or Note: The first time you use the MiniBrowser, you will go through a security setup process that takes 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Page 110 3. What appears on the display when accessing the MiniBrowser is dependent on the service provider content. To view additional text, use the scroll keys. Simply press end" or "Prompt both" option is set in the MiniBrowser Setup want to end the browser call. At the bottom of the MiniBrowser display is a solid bar which contains browser commands.
  • Page 111 When you use the MiniBrowser, some keys on your phone operate differently than on a normal phone call. These keys are explained below. The MiniBrowser presents on-screen items in one of the following ways: text or numeric input links (embedded in content) numbered options (some options may not be numbered)
  • Page 112 Volume Key: Allows you to scroll up or down by a page. Press and hold the up portion for one second to back up one level in the browser. Press and hold the down portion for one second to go to your home page. SEND Key: SEND a MiniBrowser session.
  • Page 113 When you are prompted to enter text, the current text entry method will appear on the right soft key as T9word, alpha, SYM1 or NUM. To change the Input Mode, press the soft key. Text characters may be entered in alpha Input Mode by pressing the key corresponding to the letter that you want to enter.
  • Page 114 Links have several purposes, including jumping to a different page, jumping to a different site, or even initiating a phone call from some sites. Links are shown inside of brackets ( [ ] ), and you can normally use the left soft key to select a link when it is highlighted.
  • Page 115 MiniBrowser session where you were when you answered your call. You can bookmark many individual pages for easy access at a later time. Bookmarks save you time by reducing the number of steps it takes to access a desired page. 1.
  • Page 116 1. From the Home Page, select Bookmarks. 2. Select the bookmark you want and press 1. From the Home Page, press and hold the number associated with the bookmark in the bookmark list.
  • Page 117 Your phone includes both a Main Menu and an In Use Menu. The Main Menu contains nine primary options, most of which contain sub-menus (see “Your Phone’s Main Menu” on page 106). The In Use Menu options are available in Conversation mode: 1.
  • Page 118 Main Menu Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2...
  • Page 119 FCC requirements for RF power output levels for this handset type. The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing, however, Samsung reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update existing units.
  • Page 120 When using the handset, hold the handset just as you would hold any other telephone, and keep the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Use of hands-free devices will further limit RF exposure.
  • Page 121 Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. Speak directly into the microphone. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid. Only Samsung authorized personnel should service your phone and its accessories. For best battery performance, you should follow these guidelines: Use your battery only for its intended purpose.
  • Page 122 Do not use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas (such as a bathroom). When a battery charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Never dispose of the battery by incineration (fire). Keep the metal contacts at the battery base clean.
  • Page 123 Return unwanted Samsung Lithium Ion batteries to your nearest Samsung Service Center. (Call toll free 1-888-987-HELP (4357) in the U.S.) Dual Mode: Display Screen: Battery Type: Antenna: Dimensions (H x W x D):: Weight: Volume: Talk CDMA Talk AMPS Standby CDMA...
  • Page 124 The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the telephone if such interference cannot be eliminated. You must not store or carry your phone, its parts, or...
  • Page 125 there flammable liquids, gases, or explosive or flammable materials. Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, some electronic equipment may not be shielded, or adequately shielded, from RF signals. RF signals from wireless telephones may affect such equipment.
  • Page 126 To make all of the features available to you, your phone is designed by Samsung and your service provider to allow your service provider to send (at...
  • Page 127 phone. You may think of this as an over the air service to your phone. While this is taking place your phone’s display reads “Programming in Progress”. If you see the “Programming in Progress” message do not turn off your phone. If you turn off your phone during a download your phone or some of it’s features may not work properly in the network.
  • Page 128 Limited Warranty does not cover battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a charger not specified or approved by 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 129 CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS, DAMAGES TO PURCHASER’S PROPERTY, OR INJURY TO PURCHASER OR OTHER PARTIES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, MISUSE, OR UNABILITY TO USE ANY SAMSUNG PHONE OR ACCESSORY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR NEGLIGENCE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SAMSUNG’S PHONES AND ACCESSORIES, AND IS...
  • Page 130 911, 27, 72, 74, 76, 108 Call Restriction Options, 74 Lock Mode, 27, 60, 72, 77 Priority Numbers, 74, 75, 77 access a menu option, 105 accessories, 7, 14, 109, 112, 114, 116 Connector, 7 desktop charger, 109 Dual-Slot Desktop Charger, 4, Extended Battery, 111 Hand Strap, 4 Hands-Free Car Kit, 40, 54...
  • Page 131 69 Conversation Mode, 16 In Use Menu, 21, 105 correct a misdialed digit, 19 customer service Samsung Service Center, 111 customize, 47 Dangerous Areas, 114 data, 7, 11, 18, 35, 48, 93-95 Receiving a Data File, 94 Sending a Fax or Data File, 95...
  • Page 132 explosive atmosphere, 113, 114 Extended Battery, 111 failed call, 25, 26, 30 Fax, 12, 18, 35, 48, 63, 66, 93- FCC Notice, 112 Federal Communications (FCC), 107-109, 112, 115 Find Entry, 64 Greeting, 41 Personal Greeting, 41 Hand Strap, 4 Hands-Free Car Kit, 40, 54 Headset, 6 Headset connector, 6...
  • Page 133 MiniBrowser, 12, 18, 36, 58, 59, 96-103, 114 bookmarks, 97, 103, 104 browser commands, 98 exit the MiniBrowser, 98 Launching the MiniBrowser, MiniBrowser Soft Keys, 98-100 navigating, 99 using links, 102 Minute Beep, 37 Mode, 3, 17, 20, 31, 101, 111 Conversation Mode, 16 Standby Mode, 16 Mute Microphone...
  • Page 134 Safety Considerations Cautions, 112 Driving, 111 explosive atmosphere, 113, 114 operating a motor vehicle, Samsung Service Center, 111 Scheduler Calculator, 84, 92 Count Down, 84, 89, 90 Jump To Date, 84, 87 To Do List, 84, 88 Today, 84, 85...

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