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User Guide

Please read this manual before operating your
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XF19.05_MG_A610_063004_D5

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    SCH-a610 Series A l l D i g i t a l 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. XF19.05_MG_A610_063004_D5...

  • 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 ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SCH-a610 open view ...2 Menu quick reference ...3 Navigation Key shortcuts... 3 Introduction ...5 Key features of the SCH-a610... 5 How to use this guide ... 5 Understand your phone...6 Antenna ... 6 Backlight features ... 6 Power save mode... 7 Left soft key ...
  • Page 6 Manual pause calling... 39 Erasing Phone Book entries... 39 Editing an e-mail address... 40 Assigning speed dial locations to Phone Book entries... 41 Assigning pictures to Phone Book entries... 42 Storing numbers after a call ... 43 Storing call log numbers... 44 Shortcuts for storing numbers ...
  • Page 7 Navigate the web... 83 Mobile Web soft keys ... 83 How Mobile Web keys work ... 84 Links ... 85 Place a call while using Mobile Web ... 85 The Camera ...86 Rotate the camera ... 86 Taking pictures ... 86 Saving pictures ...
  • Page 8 Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety ... 136 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ... 136 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone... 138 Caring for the Battery ... 141 Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC ... 142 FDA Consumer Update ...

  • Page 9: Sch-A610 Closed View

    SCH-a610 closed view Camera Wheel Headset Connector Volume Key Service LED Antenna Camera SCH-a610 closed view Camera Shutter Speaker...

  • Page 10: Sch-A610 Open View

    SCH-a610 open view Icons Navigation Camera Lens Left Soft Key OK Key Mobile Web Send Message Alpha-Numeric Keypad Voice Recognition Shortcut Power/Accessory Connector Earpiece Display Swivel Flip Camera Button Right Soft Key @metro Space/Silent Mode Microphone Microphone...

  • Page 11: Menu Quick Reference

    Menu quick reference Cut out and use this page as a handy quick reference for several useful features in your phone. 1) My Metro 1) Monthly Bill 2) MetroConnect 3) metroPCS Card 2) Phone Book 1) Find 2) Add 3) Rename Group...

  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    • In standby mode, press and hold Set call ringer volume • In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone. • Press the volume key up or down to set call ringer volume as desired.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    PIM (Personal Information Manager) functions, a built-in digital camera with flash, voice activated applications, and more. We ask that you take time to read this guide and become familiar with this phone’s many features. Key features of the SCH-a610 •...

  • Page 14: Understand Your Phone

    Understand your phone Antenna Avoid touching the antenna while the phone is on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary. Backlight features Backlight features give you the flexibility to choose the amount of time the display and backlight remain illuminated after your last activity.

  • Page 15: Power Save Mode

    Power save mode Normally, the LCD backlight is at full brightness, dims after a minute of inactivity, and then turns off. With enabled, the backlight starts out dim, then turns off after 15 seconds of inactivity. To enable or disable...

  • Page 16: Right Soft Key

    • If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press backspace and delete. • To erase all digits or characters from the display screen, press and hold • To back up one menu level, briefly press •...

  • Page 17: Headset Connector

    • Before connecting the headset, gently pry open the cover of the input jack on the phone to expose the connector inside. Service LED The Service LED on the front flip has the following functions.

  • Page 18: Microphone

    Use any of the four directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. When in standby mode, each key also acts as a shortcut to launch a pre-assigned application. The up navigation key is user definable. Use the things as replying to or confirming prompts, and jumping to highlighted links on the web.

  • Page 19: Camera Key

    Camera wheel The digital color camera is built in to the axis of the flip and can rotate over 180°. @metro You can download games, ring tones, e-mail and more using...

  • Page 20: Your Phone's Display

    No service indicator: Indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wait for a signal or move into an open area to try and find a signal. The no service indicator always appears when you turn on your phone and disappears once service is located.
  • Page 21 Flash in use: Indicates the camera flash is set to On. Self Timer in use: Self Timer delays the camera shutter for 5 or 10 seconds after you press the camera shutter button or when snapping a picture. Multi Shot in use: Multi Shot snaps multiple pictures after the camera shutter button is pressed.

  • Page 22: Install The Battery

    Gently slide the battery toward the top end of the phone until you hear it click into place. Remove the battery Press and hold Press the battery release latch and slide the battery toward the bottom end of the phone until it stops.

  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    Use the desktop charger The desktop charger operates from a 120/220 VAC wall outlet. It also acts as a cradle to hold your phone in a convenient, easy-to-use position while charging. Plug the AC plug from the desktop charger into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.

  • Page 24: Your Phone's Modes

    Your phone’s modes Call Answer mode You can select the how you want to answer a call. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press appear in the display. Send Key Folder Open Any Key Use the navigation key to highlight an option.

  • Page 25: Standby Mode

    Talk mode You can only place and receive calls when your phone is on. While in a call your phone is in talk mode. Press the left soft key ( ) to display a list of Use menu” on page 28 for more information.

  • Page 26: Enter Silent Mode

    In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( ) down until Vibrate is on the left side of phone, next to the Send key ( Adjust the ringer setting In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone up or down.

  • Page 27: Get Started

    Press and hold As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. momentarily appears in the display and your MetroPCS phone begins searching for a network signal.

  • Page 28: Make And Answer Calls

    See “Assigning pictures to Phone Book entries” on page 42. The phone continues to notify you of the call until one of the following events occur: •...

  • Page 29: Call Answer

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

  • Page 30: Lcd Backlight Setting

    LCD backlight setting To prolong battery life, the display goes blank when your screen is idle for a preset length of time. You can adjust this setting in the Backlight In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press appear in the display.

  • Page 31: Voice Mail

    You will receive a “Setup successful” prompt when you’re finished. Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your voice mailbox. See “Voice folder”...

  • Page 32: Menus And Sub Menus

    Menus and sub menus 1) My Metro 1) Monthly Bill 2) MetroConnect 3) metroPCS Card 2) Phone Book 1) Find Y NAME Y ENTRY Y GROUP 2) Add 1) N UMBER 2) E- MAIL 3) Rename Group 1) F RIEND...
  • Page 33 4) D RAFT 5) S AVED 6) A ESSAGES 5) @Metro 1) @Metro 6) Mobile Web 1) Get In Web 7) Camera 1) Take a picture 2) Gallery 3) Settings 1) F LASH 2) R ESOLUTION High Medium 3) F...
  • Page 34 After 1 sec 5) A ETRY Every 10 sec Every 30 sec Every 60 sec 6) D 1) Auto Detect data off data for next call data until powered off 2) Baud Rate Auto 19200 38400 2) Baud Rate Cont. 57600...

  • Page 35: Navigation Key Shortcuts

    Navigation Key shortcuts In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch its corresponding application. Menu navigation Access your phone’s menus using the navigation key ( along with the soft keys ( In standby mode press the left soft key ( main level menus displays.

  • Page 36: Navigate Using A Shortcut

    Menu your choice. Before you can navigate using a shortcut, you’ll need to know the menu or sub menu number that you want to access. Use the list of menus and sub menus, which begins on page 24 to navigate using shortcuts.

  • Page 37: Mute A Call

    Location Version In addition to the menus listed in the previous table, you’re also given the option to mute the call (the other party cannot hear you) by pressing the left soft key ( In-Use Menu is active. Use the navigation key to highlight a menu.

  • Page 38: Mymetro

    MyMetro displays your current balance, account information, and payment options available. Monthly Bill When you select Monthly Bill, your billing message displays with your account balance, the due date, and your account infomation. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Press the left soft key ( options for your account.

  • Page 39: Metropcs Card

    MetroPCS Card In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press 1 Request Bal 2 Pay Monthly Bill If you select Request Bal request MetroPCS Card Bal?” displays. Use the navigation key to highlight call. If your select payment options displayed. Your payment is processed according to the option you choose.

  • Page 40: Phone Book

    Phone Book Up to 500 entries can be stored in the Phone Book. Each entry can have up to five associated phone numbers and two e-mail addresses. Each phone number can be up to 32 digits in length, including hard pauses, and associated names can be up to 22 characters in length.

  • Page 41: Find

    By Entry By Group Find by Name Enter the name of the person as they are entered in your Phone Book. For example, if you saved the name as Amy Smith, begin the search by pressing As you enter letters, the entry number and names of the closest matches appear in the display.

  • Page 42: Find By Entry

    3 Add New Use the navigation up/down keys to highlight an option, then press Find by group This option allows you to find a stored entry in a related group. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press...

  • Page 43: Add Entries To Your Phone Book

    Use the navigation key to highlight the desired entry. Press to display information about the entry. Add entries to your Phone Book You can add an entirely new entry or add information to an existing entry. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press following options appears in the display.

  • Page 44: Rename Groups

    Rename groups Use this option to rename a group in your Phone Book. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Use the navigation key to highlight the group that you want to rename, then press group appears in the display with a flashing cursor at the end of the name.

  • Page 45: Adding Pauses

    Once the entry is highlighted, press Use the navigation key to highlight the number within the entry that you want to edit, then press the left soft key . A pop-up menu appears in the display. Option Use the navigation key to highlight •...

  • Page 46: Storing Pauses In Phone Book Entries

    1 P pause 2 T pause P pause is a hard pause (awaits input from you) and T pause is a two-second pause. Use the navigation key to highlight the pause option of your choice.

  • Page 47: Manual Pause Calling

    Press to call the number. Tip: Store pauses along with the number if you plan to call the number frequently. Erasing Phone Book entries In standby mode, press the left soft key (...

  • Page 48: Editing An E-Mail Address

    Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation key to highlight the entry that you want to edit. Once the entry is highlighted, press the left soft key ( . A pop-up menu appears in the display with Option highlighted.

  • Page 49: Assigning Speed Dial Locations To Phone Book Entries

    Use the navigation key to highlight the Press the left soft key ( Enter the SpeedDial You can also use the left and right navigation keys to browse empty speed dial locations. Press to save your changes. Assigning speed dial types...

  • Page 50: Assigning Pictures To Phone Book Entries

    . Your changes are saved. Assigning pictures to Phone Book entries When you assign a picture to a Phone Book entry, the picture that you assigned to the entry appears in the display when you receive a call from the entry.

  • Page 51: Storing Numbers After A Call

    . The picture is assigned to the selected entry. Storing numbers after a call Once you’ve finished a call, you can store the number of the caller to your Phone Book. If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the store option is also unavailable.

  • Page 52: Storing Call Log Numbers

    Press again at the added to the existing entry. Storing call log numbers You can store numbers from your call history logs to your Phone Book. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Press the corresponding number on the keypad to view call logs for the following call types.

  • Page 53: Shortcuts For Storing Numbers

    Choose to add as a Phone Book with which to add the number. Follow the prompts to store the number to your Phone Book. Shortcuts for storing numbers You can store a phone number by entering a number, pressing the right soft key ( incoming or outgoing call numbers.

  • Page 54: My Phone

    My phone # phone by MetroPCS. • In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press assigned by MetroPCS appears in the display. Memory displays available memory for dial and voice dial Memory entries.

  • Page 55: Calls

    Calls menu retains information about Calls Calls. You can also view times for your last call Missed and the total of all calls. Outgoing calls The last 20 outgoing calls are stored in the Review the Outgoing as well as other information.

  • Page 56: Incoming Calls

    Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press to perform the highlighted option’s function. Missed calls The last 20 missed calls (calls not picked up) are stored in the call log. Review the Missed date of the call, as well as other information.

  • Page 57: Erasing Call Logs

    All Calls Erasing individual logs In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Select the log you want to delete calls for, either Outgoing When the confirmation displays, use the navigation key to highlight without erasing the call log.

  • Page 58: Review Calls

    Press • Press • Press If there is a Phone Book match for a call log entry, the name associated with the number appears instead of the number. Once your selection is highlighted you can do the following: • Press to dial the number.

  • Page 59: Call Timer

    Call timer View the duration of your last call, total calls, and calls made during the life of your phone using the Call timer feature. Call timer is not for billing purposes. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press appear in the display.

  • Page 60: Call Block

    Caller ID Caller ID allows you to see who is calling you by displaying the caller’s number. If the caller’s name and number are stored in your Phone Book, the name also appears. If you’ve assigned a picture to the Phone Book entry, the picture you’ve assigned appears in the display as well.

  • Page 61: Messages

    Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to 50 incoming and 50 outgoing text messages, while up to 60 picture messages can be stored in the Inbox. However, the exact number of messages that you can store is dependent upon message length.

  • Page 62: Abc Mode

    It’s 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. In standby mode, press the left soft key (...
  • Page 63 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 64: Sending Text Messages

    Enter the key that corresponds with the symbol that you want to enter. For example, press exclamation point (!). Repeat steps 3 through 6 to insert as many symbols into your message as desired. Sending text messages In standby mode, press the left soft key (...
  • Page 65 At any point while composing a message, press the left soft key ( following table. Option Function The entry mode for your message. Other modes, which are hidden, are Symbol, 123, and T9 1 ABC Word. Use the navigation key to display each of the text entry modes.

  • Page 66: Message Send Options

    Message Send options You can set priority, validity, privacy, and other options before you send a message. After you’ve composed a message and pressed you’re returned to the Use the navigation key to highlight press . The appear in the display.

  • Page 67: Receiving Text Messages

    Use the navigation key to display the various for each menu item. Options When the desired send option is highlighted, press to confirm the selection or to enter the send option’s sub menu. Receiving text messages When you receive a message in standby mode, the ringer...

  • Page 68: Sending Picture Messages In Camera Mode

    You can even accompany a picture message with a voice memo or preloaded sound. Tip: You can send a picture message to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a space or comma in the Send to field of the picture message composer.
  • Page 69 5 Delete Pix message. a. You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 30 sec- onds 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 70: Sending Picture Messages In Standby Mode

    You can send a picture message to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a space or comma in the Send to field of the picture message composer. In standby mode, press the left soft key (...
  • Page 71 Once you’ve inserted the image into your message, use the navigation key to higlight the Enter a message for the recipient using the keypad. If you want to insert a sound into your picture message, follow the instructions in steps 10 through 12. Otherwise, proceed to step 13.
  • Page 72 3 My Melody 4 Preloaded 5 Delete You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 30 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 73: Create A Slide Show

    You can send a picture message to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a space or comma in the Send to field of the picture message composer. Tip: Press the left soft key (...
  • Page 74 5 Delete Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight an option, then press an image into the currently selected slide of your slide show. Press the CLR key ( Press the up navigation key once to highlight the slide field.
  • Page 75 Press the CLR key ( Continue to alternate between the slide and fields, inserting images into the slide show as desired. Press the down navigation key to move the cursor to the field, then enter a message for the recipient Message using the keypad.

  • Page 76: Receiving Picture Messages

    Press Retrieving... bar to indicate the status. The image and text contained in the picture message appear in the display as well as the phone number of the sender. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the message, if necessary.

  • Page 77: Message Folders

    Use the navigation key to scroll through the message if necessary. Message folders Messages are stored in any one of six folders. The sections that follow cover each of the message folders in greater detail. Voice folder...
  • Page 78 Save only the text in the message. Save the message to the Saved message folder. Save the number of the sender to your Phone Book as a new entry or add to an existing entry. Block future messages from the phone number of the sender.
  • Page 79 ESSAGE LOCK MODE Your phone still receives messages while in time and date of the message appear in the display, but you cannot access the message until you enter the lock code. Outbox feature. See “Message Send .

  • Page 80: Draft Folder

    Draft folder Draft messages are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the view, edit, or send a draft message. REATE A DRAFT TEXT MESSAGE In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press message options appear in the display ( highlighted).
  • Page 81 Enter the phone number of the recipient, then use the navigation key to highlight the Enter a subject using the keypad, then use the navigation key to highlight Press the left soft key ( appears in the display with the options listed in the following table.
  • Page 82 Option 3 My Melody 4 Preloaded 5 Delete Use the navigation key to select the desired option, then press to perform the function for that option. After you return to the message composer ( appears in the top of the display), press...
  • Page 83 Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press to perform the function for the highlighted option. DIT TEXT OPTIONS While editing the text of a draft message, press the left soft key ( table appear in the display. Option 1 ABC, Symbol,...

  • Page 84: Web Alerts

    Occasionally, MetroPCS may send notifications to your phone in the form of information regarding new services or updates. When you receive an alert, you will receive a text notification and hear an audible tone. • In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press appear in the display.
  • Page 85 Option 1 Send Setting 2 Auto Play 3 Direct View 4 Signature 5 Callback# 6 Block Address Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting. Press to perform the highlighted function’s option. Picture message settings With Pix Msg press .

  • Page 86: Erasing Folder Messages

    2 Canned Msg. 3 Msg. Alert 4 Auto Delete 5 Voice Mail # Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting. Press to perform the highlighted option’s function. Erasing folder messages You can erase the messages in each message folder,...

  • Page 87: Erase All Messages

    Select the folder for which you want to delete the messages. Choose one of the following: Voice Inbox Outbox Draft Saved All Messages When the confirmation displays, use the navigation key to highlight without erasing the message folder. Erase All Messages...

  • Page 88: Metro

    A green circle ( ) to the left of an application indicates that application is active (available for use). • A red circle ( ) to the left of an application indicates that the application has been disabled. • A blue circle ( ) to the left of an option indicates information is available.

  • Page 89: Disable Or Remove An Application

    Disable or Remove an application You can disable or remove applications to free up space for other applications. If you only disable an application (as opposed to removing), you can restore it from the server at no additional purchase cost.

  • Page 90: Mobile Web

    The first time you use Mobile Web, you are prompted to go through a security setup process. When the security key is sent to the carrier, a unique value is created. If the phone is reset, contact MetroPCS to reset the security key. The original is no longer valid and Mobile Web will not operate.

  • Page 91: Exit Mobile Web

    Numbered options (some options may not be numbered) • Simple text You can act on the options or links by using the soft keys. Mobile Web soft keys At the bottom of the Mobile Web display is a solid bar which contains the browser commands.

  • Page 92: How Mobile Web Keys Work

    How Mobile Web keys work The following table lists Mobile Web keys and their functions. Name Naviga- tion Key CLR Key Asterisk/ Shift Key 0/Next Key Pound/ Space Key • Numbers 1 thru 9 END Key Left Soft Right Soft...

  • Page 93: Links

    ) is used to select a highlighted link. Place a call while using Mobile Web You may initiate a phone call from Mobile Web if the site you are using supports this feature (the phone number may be highlighted and the left soft key ( ) is labeled ).

  • Page 94: The Camera

    It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and- click camera – just take a picture, view it on the display, and send it to up to ten people, right from your phone. Depending on the resolution that you choose, you can save dozens of pictures to memory.
  • Page 95 Rotate the flip clockwise, then close the flip so the display is on the outside. Use the up volume key ( ) to browse (left to right) through the icons in the following table. The icons listed represent various camera functions.

  • Page 96: Saving Pictures

    Medium, X1 and X2 are available. When resolution is set to Low, X1, X2, and X4 zoom settings are available. Once an icon is highlighted, press the up volume key ( ) to display other options for the highlighted function. Use the down volume key ( )to confirm the selection.

  • Page 97: Other Camera Features

    ( Delay pictures with the Self Timer Self Timer allows you to delay a picture long enough so you or the person taking the picture can join others in the picture. In camera mode, press the left soft key ( pop-up menu appears in the display that contains the following options.
  • Page 98 Fun Frame and Color Tone are not initially visible in the pop-up menu. Use the navigation key to scroll down and view these menu items. 1 Flash 2 Self Timer 3 Multi Shot Use the navigation key to highlight . The following options appear in the display.

  • Page 99: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings Settings for features such as flash, resolution, and picture quality keep you in control of the look and size of pictures. Using the flash The built-in flash enables you to take pictures in low light. The flash is located on back of the phone, just above the battery.
  • Page 100 Use the navigation key to highlight the desired resolution and press The Resolution setting affects zoom capabilities. When set to High, only X1 zoom is available. When set to Medium, X1 and X2 are available. When set to Low, X1, X2, and X4 zoom settings are available.
  • Page 101 Sepia you actually snap the picture. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Use the navigation key to highlight one of the color tones in the following table. Choose Normal to disable Color Tones. Color Tone Description...
  • Page 102 Use Shutter Sound Choose from three different sounds emitted by the camera whenever you snap a picture. Aside from being a cool sound effect, Shutter Sound camera has taken the picture.
  • Page 103 Zoom in on a subject Your camera has digital zoom capabilities of up to x4. Pictures may appear somewhat grainy as you zoom in; this is a normal result of digital enhancement. In camera mode, press the navigation left/right keys to zoom in and out on your subject.

  • Page 104: Point, Click, And Send A Picture

    Snap a picture and send it to anyone with a compatible device in a few easy steps. Tip: You can send a picture message to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a space or comma in the Send to field of the picture message composer.

  • Page 105: Tools

    “train” your phone to understand your voice. Use your voice in a natural manner to dial numbers, lookup contacts, view your schedule, and much more. Please read the following content carefully to learn the most about this useful feature.
  • Page 106 IGIT • works best in quieter environments. Digit Dial • When pronouncing a number, speak at a normal speed, saying each digit clearly. There is no need to pause between digits. • The phone recognizes the digits five seven recognize numbers such as “one eight hundred” for “1- 800.”...
  • Page 107 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 digit sequences to adapt the system to the unique properties of your voice.
  • Page 108 Your phone displays the first digit sequence and “ ” plays through the speaker followed by the four digits appearing in the display. Wait for the beep and repeat the digits using your normal tone of voice. After a moment, the phone plays back the recording and prompts “...
  • Page 109 Say “ Name Dial The phone prompts, “ Say the full name of the person you wish to call, exactly as it is entered in your Phone book. The phone may display one or more names on the screen and prompt you to confirm the name you spoke. If this happens, respond to the prompts with “...

  • Page 110: Quick Dial

    Quick Dial Quick Dial lets you dial a person by saying the name you’ve recorded for that person. Before you can use Quick Dial, you’ll need to record the names you want to use. IPS FOR RECORDING • Record names in a quiet area.
  • Page 111 Say “ Quick Dial The phone prompts, “ Say one of the names you’ve recorded. If the name matches, your phone dials the number. • If a match doesn’t occur, the phone asks you to confirm the name and other prompts follow.

  • Page 112: Voice Memos

    Voice Memos You can use your phone to record voice memos for later playback. You can also record the caller on the other end of the line during a phone conversation. There is limited space for the number and length of recordings.
  • Page 113 In standby mode, press the left soft key ( Press appears in the display. Use the navigation key to highlight the memo you want to review, and press time the recording took place appear in the display. Press the right soft key ( Press the left soft key ( the memo.
  • Page 114 Pronounce the name of the person exactly as it is entered in your Phone Book. You may be asked to confirm the name before the phone looks up the contact information for that name. • In this case, the phone prompts “...

  • Page 115: Today

    Today Schedule up to nine events for the current day by indicating each event’s start and end time. Set alarms for events so that you can be alerted before an event takes place. Events scheduled for future dates automatically appear on your events schedule for the present day.

  • Page 116: Scheduler

    Press to store the event in your calendar. An alert will notify you prior to the event, if you set a notification alert. Scheduler Scheduler allows you to view the current, past or future month in calendar format. While viewing the calendar, the current date is highlighted, and days with scheduled events are surrounded by a box.

  • Page 117: Jump To Date

    In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press appears in the display. Enter details of the task using the keypad. Press the left soft key ( containing the following text entry mode options. 1 T9 Word...
  • Page 118 Use the navigation down key to highlight the field. Enter a time and date for the task using the keypad. • Press • Press Press to store the task. Add, Edit, and Erase To-Do List tasks In standby mode, press the left soft key (...

  • Page 119: Memo Pad

    In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press If you have any stored memos, they appear as a list in the display. If this is your first time in prompted to add a new memo.

  • Page 120: Count Down

    Count Down Count Down allows you to view the amount of time between the current date and any event that you want to schedule. You can create up to twenty In standby mode, press the left soft key (...
  • Page 121 Use the navigation key to highlight the entry mode that you want to use, or press Once you’ve finished entering details for the event, press date for the scheduled event. Enter the time and date using the keypad. • Press •...

  • Page 122: Alarm Clock

    Alarm clock Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once, or recur daily at a specific time. Once set, the alarm clock is easy to change or turn off completely.

  • Page 123: Turn Off The Alarm

    Press • Press Press the alarm. The alarm is set and the alarm icon ( appears in the top of the display. When an alarm sounds An animated alarm clock appears in the display and an alert sounds when the specified time for the alarm arrives.

  • Page 124: World Time

    World Time World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in another part of the world. World Time displays time in the 24 different time zones around the world. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( then press appears in the display.

  • Page 125: Calculator

    (Numbers can be up to nine digits long.) • Press • Press negative. Use the navigation key to set the type of calculation that you want to perform. Your choices are as follows. • [+] Addition • [-] Subtraction Use the keypad to enter the second number into your equation.

  • Page 126: Setup

    Location The GPS setting identifies your location to the network. You can fully enable this setting or set GPS to work only in the case that you dial 911 from your phone. Check with MetroPCS to determine if/when/where location- based services are available.

  • Page 127: Display

    Choose the background style for your phone while in standby mode. Choose the media that displays on your phone when you turn it on, turn if off, and while in standby mode. Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display when your phone is in standby mode.
  • Page 128 Animation allows you to choose the multi-media or pictures Animation that appear in the display when you turn the phone on, off, and while it is in standby mode. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Use the navigation key to highlight...

  • Page 129: Auto Hyphen

    Backlight Set the display or keypad backlight to remain on for a specified time or remain on as long as the flip is open. Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press menus appear in the display.

  • Page 130: Sounds

    In standby mode, press the left soft key ( then press sub menu. Use the navigation key to highlight press Use the up and down volume keys to select the volume level (or vibrate mode) for the selected setting. Press to save the setting. Ringer type...

  • Page 131: Key Beep

    When the desired ringer type plays, press the setting. Key Beep Key Beep allows you to adjust the volume level and the tone length generated by the keypad each time you press a key. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press is highlighted.
  • Page 132 Alerts You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, and other options. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press in the following table appear in the display.

  • Page 133: Network

    Use the navigation key to highlight press Whisper mode This feature allows you to talk in a low volume during a phone conversation and still be heard by the party. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press...

  • Page 134: Security

    In Lock Mode, you can answer calls, but you must unlock the phone to place calls (except to emergency and secret numbers). In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press the lock code.
  • Page 135 Service Center to unlock your phone. Change Lock The default lock code is generally the last four digits of your phone number. It is advisable to change the default lock code to a secret code for security purposes.
  • Page 136 Emergency # You have the option of storing three emergency numbers to your phone. Each number can be up to 32 digits in length. All emergency numbers can be dialed any time, even when your phone is locked or restricted.

  • Page 137: Voice Privacy

    In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press lock code. Enter the lock code. The default lock code is the last four digits of your phone number. Press following table appear in the display. Option...
  • Page 138 Erase memory Erase memory erases your Phone Book and Voice Dial recordings. This feature is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press lock code.

  • Page 139: Others

    Others mode, Language, shortcuts, and data settings. Answer Shortcut The up navigation key can be customized to launch any one of numerous applications or functions from standby mode. Use the sub menu to choose the application that you Shortcut want the navigation up key to launch.
  • Page 140 You can now press the navigation up key in standby mode to launch the selected function. Language The language option can change the language of voice prompts, menus, and key-input. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press menu appears in the display with the following options.

  • Page 141: Auto Retry

    Auto Retry automatically re-dials a number if the connection Auto Retry fails. Depending upon your location, the number of times your phone redials a number may vary. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press sub menu appears in the display with the following options.
  • Page 142 Detect Baud Rate Service LED You can turn the Service LED on the front of your phone on or off. The Service LED notifies you of the charge status, incoming calls, and more. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( then press appear in the display.

  • Page 143: Version

    Version You can view both the software and hardware versions on your phone. This feature is helpful if you need to contact Customer Service. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( then press software information for your phone appears in the display.

  • Page 144: Usage Guidelines: All About Performance And Safety

    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 145 Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. If it is inoperable, return it to MetroPCS or call Customer Care for service.

  • Page 146: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving is illegal in some states. Even where it’s not, it can divert your attention from driving. Remember that safety always comes first.

  • Page 147: Following Safety Guidelines

    To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 148: Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

    Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.

  • Page 149: Caring For The Battery

    Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill. Caring for the Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance.

  • Page 150: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Fcc

    Li-Ion battery. For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung-authorized service center. Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

  • Page 151: Fda Consumer Update

    Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
  • Page 152 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. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
  • Page 153 FDA shares regulatory responsibilities about wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
  • Page 154 RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
  • Page 155 This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
  • Page 156 The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.
  • Page 157 SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter.
  • Page 158 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. But if you are...
  • Page 159 (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 on late 2000.
  • Page 160 “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.

  • Page 161: Antenna Care

    Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety...

  • Page 162: Electronic Devices

    • Use hands-free operation, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against RF signals from your wireless phone.
  • Page 163 EARING AIDS Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.) Optional for each phone manufacturer.

  • Page 164: Blasting Areas

    Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially explosive atmospheres Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.

  • Page 165: Owner's Record

    The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Serial No.:...

  • Page 166: Limited Warranty

    (“SAMSUNG”) warrants the original (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG’s phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period commencing on the date of purchase and continuing for the specified period of time after the date: •...
  • Page 167 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the...
  • Page 168 SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any product is not covered by this limited warranty, purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of said product. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG’s Liability?
  • Page 169 DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM 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 BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL...
  • Page 170 ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUCTED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 171 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2004 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Limited Warranty...
  • Page 172 Limited Warranty...

  • Page 173: Index

    ...45 2-touch dialing ...13 3G protocol ...45 3-touch dialing ...128 ...5 a610 key features ...54 ABC mode Add, edit, erase tasks Adjust camera brightness ...93 color tone ...123 key beep LCD backlight setting ...18 ringer setting Air bag information Alarm clock ...114...
  • Page 174 Data sub menu ...89 Delay pictures ...15 Desktop charger Dialing ...45 one-touch ...45 three-touch ...45 two-touch Digit dial adapt to your voice ...99 adaptation ...97 description reset adaptation ...98 tips ...99 tips adapting ...98 Disable applications Display screen icons ...72 Draft folder ...72...
  • Page 175 ...16 Input mode ...14 Install the battery Interference with medical ...151 equipment ...28 In-use menu ...13 IS95-2G protocol Jump to date, scheduler ...123 Key beep ...132 Language setting Launch Mobile Web ...7 Left soft key ...85 Links, web ...24 List of menus Lock code, changing ...16...
  • Page 176 ...95 zooming in Pix message settings Pix messages ...68 receiving ...68 rejecting ...68 view later Planner add a new event alarm clock ...47 calculator count down memo pad scheduler to do list today world time ...137 Power On/Off sound...
  • Page 177 RF energy exposure RF exposure research ...8 Right soft key ...122 Ringer options ...125 Roam ringer Safe Use of and Access to ...138 Your Phone ...139 Safety guidelines Samsung address Samsung phone ...163 numbers ...88 Save pictures SCH-a610 ...1 closed view ...2...
  • Page 178 ...109 To do list add, edit, erase tasks ...135 Turn your phone off Turn your phone on Two-second pause ...45 Two-touch dialing Usage ...150 children electronic devices ...155 hearing aids ...156 in aircraft ...156 in blasting areas in explosive areas in posted facilities ...155...

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