Page 1 SCH-a950 Series P O R T A B L E A l l D i g i t a l M o b i 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. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you.
Page 3 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. Printed in Korea GH68-08503A Openwave®...
Page 4 DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 9 Turning Your Phone On and Off ... 10 Setting Up Voicemail ... 10 Understanding this User Manual ... 11 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ... 13 Features of Your Phone ... 14 Front View of Your Phone ...
Page 6 Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ... 61 Opening Contacts Menu ...62 Adding a Contact ...63 Adding Pauses ...65 Contact Groups ...65 Finding a Contacts Entry ...69 Editing an Existing Contact Entry ...69 Deleting a Contact Entry ...70 Storing Numbers After a Call ...70 Speed Dialing ...71...
Page 7 Navigate the Web ... 155 Mobile Web Soft Keys ... 155 Links ... 157 Place a Call While Using Mobile Web ... 157 Section 12: Health and Safety Information ... 159 Health and Safety Information ... 160 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ... 162 Road Safety ...
Page 8 Emergency Calls ...178 FCC Notice and Cautions ...179 Other Important Safety Information ...180 Product Performance ...181 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...182 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...183 Battery Precautions ...183 Care and Maintenance ...185 Section 13: Warranty Information ... 187 Standard Limited Warranty ...188...
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
• Turning Your Phone On and Off • Setting Up Voicemail • Understanding this User Manual This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voicemail, contacting customer support, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
Page 10: Turning Your Phone On And Off
1. Open the flip, then press Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the internal antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. The internal antenna is located along the top on the back side of your phone.
Page 11: Understanding This User Manual
3. Press to interrupt the greeting. 4. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mailbox. Listen to Voicemail 1. In standby mode, press and hold mobile number and press 2.
Page 12 The definitions for these methods are as follows: • Notes : Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub-menu. • Tips : Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at hand.
Page 13: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
• Battery • Removable Memory Card Storage • Phone Memory Storage This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone...
Page 14: Features Of Your Phone
• Music Player • Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology ** ** The SCH-a950 supports the wireless headset profile and handsfree kit profile for Bluetooth® wireless technology. The SCH-a950 does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles. Go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart to check vehicle/accessory compatibility.
Page 15: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Open View Section 2: Understanding Your Phone...
Page 16 3. Navigation Keys: This key allows you to scroll through the phone menu options. 4. Left Soft Key Option: This key is used to navigate through menus and applications by selecting the choice available in the Left Soft key Option.
Page 17 13. Speakerphone Key: Press this key to enable/disable the speakerphone option. 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 mute the ringer and send the call to voicemail.
Page 18 3. External LCD Display: External LCD shows provider, time, day, and date. It also displays incoming calls or messages. 4. Jog Dial: Used to scroll through items on the external display playlist. Pauses or resumes music when pressed. 5. Rewind Key: Music rewind key.
Page 19: Command Keys
When the left soft key function is Settings, press the left) soft key to view settings for the feature. • When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft to edit a Contact or Profile setting. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Command Keys...
Page 20 The CLR key is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu. 1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press backspace (and delete) the character.
Page 21: Understanding The Display Screen
Speakerphone Key Use the speakerphone key earpiece to the speakerphone before or during a call. Use the volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) adjust the volume. Press the speakerphone key to enable and disable the speakerphone option.
Page 22: Display Icons
Roaming Indicator: area. While roaming, another wireless provider may be handling your call. The service rate for the call may be higher than those made from within your home area. Please refer to Verizon Wireless for roaming rates.
Page 23 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 to an open area to find a signal. This indicator always appears when you first turn on your phone and disappears once service is located.
Page 24: Dialogue Boxes
Dialogue boxes Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below. •...
Page 25: Battery
Note: This phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. Important: Although the phone can be used while the battery is charging, the battery must be fully charged before first use, otherwise you could damage the battery.
Page 26 (top end first) up and away from the phone. Charge the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may...
Page 27: Removable Memory Card Storage
If you continue to operate the phone without charging, it shuts down. Removable Memory Card Storage Note: Your phone does not come with the TransFlash memory card, it must be purchased as an accessory. See your service provider for more information.
Page 28: Phone Memory Storage
PIX: Pictures you have saved from a PIX message or taken using your phone. • FLIX: Video Clips you have saved from a FLIX message or taken using your phone. • Music: Music you have downloaded directly from the V CAST Music catalog or music you have transferred from your PC using Sync Music.
Page 29: Section 3: Call Functions
• Call History • Roaming • TTY • VoiceSignal • Voice Memos This section allows you to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Section 3: Call Functions...
Page 30: Making A Call
Making a Call 1. At the standby screen, enter the number you want to call using the keypad. 2. Press Making Calls Using Contacts Contacts are entries that you create to store names, numbers, and other information for people or groups of interest.
Page 31: Answering A Call
Call History When you place, miss, or receive a call, a record of the call is saved in Call History, which is a listing of the different types of calls you can either receive or make. These types of calls are listed below.
Page 32 “type” call: • dialed, or received. Name: • If the caller is in your Contacts list, their name is listed here. This option only appears if the caller is in your Contacts list. Number: • Displays the telephone number as well as the appropriate icon to indicate mobile, work, or home number.
Page 33 6. Press the down navigation key to highlight an option. Press to enter the highlighted option’s sub-menu. Call History Icons When you view Call History, an icon to the left of the number indicates the type of call. Indicates a Missed call Indicates a Dialed call...
Page 34 4. Use the up or down navigation keys to highlight one of the following options: • Mobile 1 • Mobile 2 • Home • Work • Fax 5. Press to add a new contact, and then enter information. 6. Use the navigation keys to enter additional information...
Page 35: Roaming
Note: Some features may be unavailable while roaming. Roaming Options The following roaming options are available: • Home Only - Your phone is available for normal operation only in the designated coverage area. • Automatic-A: The preferred roaming list is used to acquire service.
Page 36: Tty
SETTINGS & TOOLS. 2. Press Call Settings. 3. Press TTY Mode. The TTY Mode screen displays. 4. Use the up or down navigation keys to select one of the following: • TTY Off • TTY Full • TTY Hearing • TTY Voice 5.
Page 37 2. Press Tools, then Train Word. 3. Use the navigation keys to select the setting you want to change. The following options are available: • Choice Lists: If Voice Signal is not absolutely confident that it has correctly identified a name or number, it can display a...
Page 38 Adaptation takes about 60 seconds. Reset Digits: • resets digit recognition to the factory default. If you have not adapted digits, this option is grayed out. • Sound: You can customize the Voice Signal user interface by turning playback on or off for prompts, names, and numbers.
Page 39 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. Adjusts the speed and volume of name for two seconds.
Page 40 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 41 4. Highlight Reset Digits and press Digit Adaptation screen displays requesting confirmation of reset. Note: If you have not performed the Adapt Digits function, the Reset Digits option will not be accessible. 5. Press to proceed. Digit Adaptation Reset is completed.
Page 42: Contacts List
“Say a command” plays through the earpiece. 3. Say “Call” at a distance of 3-12 inches from the phone in a natural voice. 4. “Say the Name or Number” plays through the earpiece or speakerphone--if it is enabled.
Page 43 6. The name that you said is repeated through the earpiece and your phone dials the number. 7. If VoiceSignal is not sure of the number that you said, a list of possible matches appears in the display. 8. You’re asked to confirm the correct number as VoiceSignal displays the results.
Page 44 7. If VoiceSignal is not sure of the number that you said, a list of possible matches appears in the display. 8. You’re asked to confirm the correct number as VoiceSignal displays the results. Say “Yes” or “No” to confirm or reject the number when prompted.
Page 45: Voice Memos
3. Say “Go To” at a distance of 3-12 inches from the microphone. A list of options displays and a prompt of “Please choose” plays through the earpiece or speakerphone. 4. The menu option spoken opens. Voice Memos You can record a phone number, parking location, or simple reminders using Voice Memos.
Page 46 4. Press the right soft key to rename the Voice Memo. 5. Press and hold recording is deleted. Use the keypad to enter a new name for the recording. 6. Press SAVE when finished or the right soft key Back to exit and return to the previous menu.
Page 47: Section 4: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • 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 48: Menu Navigation
Use "Navigation Key Shortcuts" on page 49, for looking up the menu shortcut number. 1. In standby mode, press menu is launched. 2. Press the number of the menu, sub-menu, and so on to arrive at the desired feature. 3. Press MENU, then press Business.
Page 49: Settings & Tools
The In-Use Option Access numerous menus and features even while in a call. Note: If the call is disconnected while accessing the In-Use Option, the In- Use Option disappears from the display and the phone eventually returns to standby mode.
Page 50: Menu Outline
Switch To Headset-Phone • handset to Bluetooth wireless technology headset. 2. Use the navigation key to highlight a menu. Press open the highlighted menu or to activate the feature. Menu Outline The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option.
Page 51 Get V CAST Music 5: My Sounds 1: Record New 6: Sync Music 7: Manage Music 2: Get PIX & FLIX 1: Get V CAST Video 2: Get New PIX 1: Get New App. 3: My PIX 4: My FLIX...
Page 52 8: E-Mail 9: Mobile IM 0: Chat RECENT CALLS 1: Missed 2: Received 3: Dialed 4: All 5: View Timers SETTINGS & TOOLS 1: My Account 2: Tools 1: Calendar 2: Alarm Clock 3: World Clock 4: Notepad 5: Calculator...
Page 53 1: Display 2: Keypad 3: Contrast 4: Wallpaper 1: Main LCD 2: Front LCD 5: Display Theme 6: Power On/Off Animation 1: Power On 2: Power Off 7: Service LED 5: System 1: Device Info 1: My Number 2: SW Version...
Page 54 6: System Select 7: NAM Selection 8: Standalone Mode 6: Call Settings 1: Answer Options 2: Auto Retry 3: TTY Mode 4: One Touch Dial 5: Voice Privacy 6: Call Restrictions 1: Outgoing Call 2: Incoming Call 3: Contacts 7: Data Settings...
Page 55: Section 5: Entering Text
• Entering Upper and Lower Case • Entering Symbols • Entering Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text.
Page 56: Changing The Text Entry Mode
Changing the Text Entry Mode 1. While composing a message in the Text area, press the right soft key options: • Add: Allows you to add more information or multimedia items to your message. Graphics : Lists preloaded and downloaded graphics to add •...
Page 57: Using Word 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. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key then press message.
Page 58: Entering Upper And Lower Case
Press words in the dictionary, if available. Entering Upper and Lower Case • Enter characters while in ABC mode by pressing the key that contains the desired characters • Press the key repeatedly to cycle through other available characters for that key.
Page 59: Entering Numbers
6. Enter the key that corresponds with the symbol that you wish to enter. For example, press exclamation point (!) on the first page of symbols. 7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to insert as many symbols into your message as desired. Entering Numbers Enter numbers into a text message while in number mode (123).
Page 60 5. Enter the key that corresponds with the number that you wish to enter. For example, press 6. When you are finished adding numbers, press the left soft key 123 to change to another Text Entry Mode or press SEND to send your message.
Page 61: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts
• Speed Dialing • My Name Card • Finding My Phone Number This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts menu. Contact entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
Page 62: Opening Contacts Menu
• New Contact Contacts. • Contact List: Groups • : Add new or rename one of your five default groups. Speed Dials • My Name Card • sent to others as an attachment 2. Use the navigation key to highlight the...
Page 63: Adding A Contact
Enter a secondary mobile number for the Mobile 2 entry in this field. Fax icon. Enter a fax number for the entry in this field. E-mail icon. Enter a secondary e-mail address for the entry in this field.
Page 64 1. In standby mode, enter the number that you wish to save using the keypad, then press the left soft key You’re prompted to select from Create New or Update Existing.
Page 65: Adding Pauses
Note: Entering multiple two-second pauses extends the length of a pause. For example, two consecutive two-second pauses cause a total pause time of four seconds. Keep in mind pauses count as digits towards the 48- digit maximum. Contact Groups You can place any Contact entry into one of five categories, called “Groups.”...
Page 66 Contacts faster, quickly send messages to one or more group members, and more. Note: By default, new entries to your Contacts are placed into the No Group unless another group is specified. View Groups 1. In standby mode, press Groups.
Page 67 SAVE designated group. Create a New Group In addition to the five groups already in your phone, you can create additional groups (a maximum of 10). New groups can be named anything you like as long as their names are within the 32-character limit.
Page 68 4. Press the left soft key contacts. Note: You can mark up to 10 members of a group for message distribution. If you try and mark an 11th member, you’ll be notified that “MAX NUMBER OF DESTINATIONS IS 10”.
Page 69: Finding A Contacts Entry
Text • : Add text to the PIX Msg. PIX/FLIX • : Add an image from the PIX or FLIX Gallery to the message. Sound • : Add sound to the PIX Msg Subject •...
Page 70: Deleting A Contact Entry
Storing Numbers After a Call Once you’ve finished a call, you can store the number of the caller to your Contact List. Note: If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the store option is also unavailable. Edit.
Page 71: Speed Dialing
Note: Memory location 001 is reserved for voicemail. 1-touch dialing Call phone numbers assigned to memory locations 002 - 009 by pressing and holding the any of the 2 - 9 keys. For example, to speed dial the number assigned to location 2, press and hold until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed.
Page 72 1. In standby mode, press Speed Dials. The Speed Dials screen displays with the first available number highlighted. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the number you wish to assign or enter the speed dial location using the keypad, press 3.
Page 73: My Name Card
1. In standby mode, press Name Card. 2. My Name Card opens with the Name field highlighted. 3. Enter information in each of the fields as desired. Use the navigation key to move between fields, then use the keypad to enter information.
Page 75: Section 7: Messaging
• Message Folders • Changing Message Settings • Voicemail • E-Mail • Mobile IM • Chat This section allows you to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Section 7: Messaging...
Page 76: Types Of Messages
While text messages from other phones are delivered directly to your phone, PIX/FLIX messages and emails will be stored in the Inbox of the message server and the server will alert you to new messages. Therefore you need to retrieve new messages to your phone and read them on the phone.
Page 77: Creating And Sending Txt Messages
Note: When viewing a TXT message, you can view the previous TXT message by pressing the left navigation key and view the next TXT message by pressing the right navigation key. Creating and Sending TXT Messages You can send text messages to another mobile phone or to an email address.
Page 78 Recent Calls • 5. After selecting or entering your recipients in the To field, use the down navigation key, or message composer. 6. In the text field, compose your message using the keypad.
Page 79: Creating And Sending Pix/Flix Messages
Enh. Delivery Ack acknowledgement Off or On. 7. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press to perform the function for the option, or to enter its sub-menu. 8. To send the message, press Creating and Sending PIX/FLIX Messages Note: Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area.
Page 80 • from the message. 4. Press the left soft key options: Contacts • : Choose a number from your contacts list or select the right soft key to select from the Recent Calls • To PIX Place • 5. Press once you’ve finished entering the phone...
Page 81: Receiving Pix/Flix Messages
MSG appears in the display along with the options View Now, View Later or Reject. Note: For the option Reject to appear in the display when you receive a PIX/FLIX Msg, Auto Receive mode must be set to Settings menu.
Page 82 Message. Reject a PIX/FLIX Msg Note: For the option Reject to appear in the display when you receive a PIX/FLIX Msg, Auto Receive mode must be set to Settings menu. This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States.
Page 83: New Sketch Messages
Text and PIX/FLIX messages. Note: To quickly view all messages in the Inbox, Sent, or Drafts folders, open one message and then press the right navigation key to view the next message or press the left navigation key to view the previous message.
Page 84: My Pix
No to return to the Inbox menu. 6. Press the REPLY key to return a message to the sender. Note: When Auto Erase is turned on, the oldest read TXT message is replaced by an incoming TXT message when 50 TXT messages are stored : Create a reply to a received TXT message.
Page 85 Inbox, and the oldest read PIX/FLIX message is replaced by an incoming PIX/FLIX message when 10 PIX/FLIX messages are stored in the Inbox. See "Changing Message Settings" on page 88 for information on how to set Auto Erase and Auto Receive.
Page 86 No to return to the Sent menu. Drafts Draft messages are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Drafts folder at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message. Create a Draft Text Message 1.
Page 87 MENU and use the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING then press 2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you wish to view, then press in the Text field with the message text displayed. 3. Press the CLR key current characters in the display, if desired.
Page 88: Changing Message Settings
• Enh. Delivery Ack message sent has been received. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option. Press to perform the function for the highlighted option. 6. Once you’ve returned to the message composer, press to send the message, if desired.
Page 89 Quick Text : Displays the Quick Text pre-defined entries for Text Msg and PIX/FLIX Msg. Press the right soft key New to add to the Quick Text list. Enter your new text and Changing Message Settings MENU, then press the left MESSAGING, then press Settings.
Page 90: Voicemail
New voicemail alerts are sent via an SMS text message. These messages indicate how many new and urgent voicemails are in your box. Open the text message to view the number of new and urgent voice messages in your voicemailbox. If a caller leaves a callback number, this number will also be sent via an SMS text message.
Page 91: Mobile Im
1. In standby mode, press navigation key to highlight E-Mail. 2. Using the up and down navigation keys, select one of the following E-Mail providers and press • MSN Hotmail • AOL Mail • Yahoo! Mail • Find More 3. Use the on-screen application specific functions and options to use the E-Mail applications.
Page 92: Chat
4. Use the on-screen application specific functions and options to use the instant message applications. Chat You have the ability to join wireless chat rooms from your phone. Send messages including text and icons to many chat room participants or launch one-on-one (private) chat rooms.
Page 93: Section 8: Changing Your Settings
• Clock Format • Ringer ID • Picture ID • Bluetooth Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes display settings, security settings, Bluetooth settings, call settings, and other settings associated with your phone.
Page 94: My Account
Voice Services: For more information see, "VoiceSignal" on page 36. • Shortcut Key: Shortcut List allows you to select from up to eleven applications that appear in the display when you press the up navigation key in standby mode. 1. In standby mode, press...
Page 95: Sound Settings
2. Press Tools. 3. Press Short Cut Key. 4. A list of menus appears in the display, use the navigation key to highlight the desired menu, then press . The shortcut is added to the list. Sound Settings The Sounds menu provides the ability to access the...
Page 96: Alert Sounds
Sounds. The Sounds menus are listed in the display. 2. Press Alert Sounds. For the following options, you can set the tone for the message alerts. You can also set vibration on and set a reminder. • TXT Message • PIX-FLIX Message •...
Page 97: Service Alerts
Press Sounds. The Sounds menus are listed in the display. 2. Press Earpiece Volume. 3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to adjust the keypad volume. 4. Press SET to save. Service Alerts 1. In standby mode, press...
Page 98: Display Settings
Display. The Display menus are listed in the display. Banner • : Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display when your phone is in standby mode or choose the ERI Banner which displays the network in which you have subscribed. Backlight •...
Page 99 Personal Banner for your handset. Note: Press and hold to erase an existing banner, if necessary. 3. Enter a word or short phrase (18 characters or less) to appear in your phone’s display when the phone is in standby mode. 4. Press to save the new banner.
Page 100 Backlight Set the backlight for the display or keypad to remain on for a specified period of time or to remain on as long as the flip is open. Note: Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. 1. In standby mode, press...
Page 101 4. Follow the prompts to select the wallpaper that will appear in the main LCD display while your phone is in standby mode. 5. If you selected Front LCD, choose an image from the My PIX or Pre-loaded PIX, then press MENU, use the right SETTINGS &...
Page 102 Follow the prompts to select the wallpaper to appear in the Front LCD while your phone is in standby mode. Display Theme Choose from 6 preset colors used for menu display. 1. In standby mode, press navigation key to highlight Press Display.
Page 103: System Settings
Press Display. The Display menus are listed in the display. Press 2. Use the navigation keys to select On or Off, then press System Settings The System menu provides the ability to access the following menus:...
Page 104 Press System. The System menus are listed in the display. Press 2. Use the navigation key to select the language of your choice, then press MENU, use the right SETTINGS & TOOLS. : You can set your PIX, FLIX, Sounds, or All to MENU, use the right SETTINGS &...
Page 105 The Location (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. 1. In standby mode, press navigation key to highlight Press System.
Page 106 Off, uses separate passwords for both device and location. • Lock Mode: Allows you to lock the Device or Location. • Edit Code: Allows you to change the Lock Code for the Device or Location. • Erase Contacts: Allows you to erase all contracts from your phone.
Page 107 Edit Lock Code The default lock code is the last four digits of your phone number. Edit Code allows you to change this code to a lock code of your preference. 1. In standby mode, press...
Page 108 Note: Your phone does not allow you to view the lock code for obvious security reasons. If you change the lock code, be sure to write down or memorize the new code. Erasing Your Contacts Erase Contacts deletes all contact listings from your phone.
Page 109: System Select
Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone. You can dial this number any time, even when the phone is locked or restricted. If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an emergency prompt appears in the display for the duration of the call.
Page 110: Call Settings
Standalone Mode. Use the Up or Down navigation key to select On or Off and press Call Settings The Call Settings menu allows you to select the method for answering incoming calls, setting redial options, setting data rates for data calls, voice services, and more.
Page 111: Auto Retry
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the method you wish to use for answering calls, then press Auto Retry Auto Retry automatically redials busy numbers after a preset period of time. 1. In standby mode, press navigation key to highlight Press Call Settings.
Page 112: Call Restrictions
See "Speed Dialing" on page 71 for more information. Voice Privacy Note: This feature is only available on the Verizon Wireless network. Voice Privacy (at the Enhanced setting) allows you to prevent those you call from seeing your number in their display when receiving your call.
Page 113: Clock Format
Call Restrictions. 3. Use the navigation key to select Outgoing Call, Incoming Call, or Contacts, then press 4. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then press . Your settings are saved. Data Settings 1. In standby mode, press...
Page 114: Ringer Id
• : No time is displayed. Ringer ID The Ringer ID menu allows you to set the Ringer ID option to On so that you can associate different ringtones with different numbers. See "Get Tunes & Tones" on page 121 for more information.
Page 115 Note: For optimal user experience when using the Bluetooth earpiece, enable the Key/EarMic option in the Voice Services Voice Dial menu. This will allow you to place calls with a Bluetooth earpiece using the Voice Dial feature in hands-free mode.
Page 116 Bluetooth wireless technology headset or the hands-free car kit headset. Note: If you have NOT already activated Bluetooth on the phone, the message “BLUETOOTH IS NOT ACTIVATED. BLUETOOTH TURN ON?” displays. Highlight Yes to activate or No to exit and press 3.
Page 117: Registered List
4. A message will ask “CONNECT TO (device name) ?”. Highlight Yes to connect or No to cancel and press 5. To finish connecting, enter the passkey (0000 for most devices) and press selected. Disconnect This menu provides the option to disconnect the Bluetooth connection.
Page 118 “CONNECT TO (device name) ?” displays. Highlight Yes to connect or No to cancel and press Note: If the device that you selected is unavailable (e.g. it is paired with another Bluetooth device), a message “UNABLE TO CONNECT WITH (device name).
Page 119: Section 9: Multimedia
• Get Fun & Games • Get News & Info • Get Going This section describes how you receive tunes, tones, images, games, news and information. You can also take and send pictures and video from your phone. Section 9: Multimedia...
Page 120: Get It Now
1. In standby mode, press navigation key to highlight right soft key Note: you can directly access the GET IT NOW menu by pressing the right navigation key while in standby mode. 2. Press App. Memory to display the memory available.
Page 121: Get Tunes & Tones
2. Insert the SD card adapter into the SD card reader slot. 3. Plug the SD card reader into a USB port on your PC. 4. On your PC, go to your My Computer directory and highlight the drive that represents the SD card reader.
Page 122 5. Right click and select the Format option. 6. Under the File System option, select FAT32 and click the Start button. 7. Your TransFlash memory card will be reformatted. 8. Remove the TransFlash card from the SD card reader and insert it back into your phone. The My Music directory will automatically be created on the TransFlash memory card the first time you insert it into the phone.
Page 123: Get New Ringtones
Tunes & Tones menu is highlighted, press 2. Highlight 3. Highlight 4. You are connected to the web server and presented with available provider ringtone applications. 5. To return to standby mode, press the My Ringtones 1.
Page 124 ) key. If you have already downloaded music to your phone or memory card, Play All will be displayed as well as any playlists that you have created. Note: To create a playlist, see “Creating a Playlist” on page 130 for more information. key.
Page 125 2. To scroll through the list, turn the jog dial until the playlist that you want is highlighted. Or, highlight Play All if you want to play all of your songs. Each quarter turn will scroll up or down one item.
Page 126: My Sounds
Lock • : Allows you to lock the song so that it will not be deleted. This option may not be available for all songs. Erase • : Erases the selected file.
Page 127 • Troubleshooting error messages: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10/ errors.aspx Note: The following characters cannot be used in a filename to be transferred or synced to the phone: / \ * ? “ < > : | ¿ ¡ Get Tunes & Tones to launch the...
Page 128 The file name is limited to 36.3 characters (thirty-six to left of “.”, three to right of “.”) Only songs with English or Spanish filenames can be successfully transferred to the phone for play back. Note: Before transferring files, be sure to format your TransFlash memory card with PC format FAT32.
Page 129 : This option organizes your songs by artist. Albums • : This option organizes your songs by album title. Even if you only have one song from an album, a folder for the album will display. Songs • : This option organizes your songs by song title. To add...
Page 130 Or, if no playlists exist, press the right soft key Create. 5. Enter a title for the playlist in the text box and press 6. Press the key to return to the Music Library menu. You can select songs to add to the playlist by browsing through Genres, Artists, Albums, or Songs in the Manage Music library.
Page 131: Get Pix & Flix
Tunes & Tones menu is highlighted, press 2. Highlight 3. Highlight 4. Highlight the playlist you would like to edit and press the right soft key and press 5. To remove a song from the playlist, highlight the song and press the right soft key 6.
Page 132 7. Highlight Yes to accept charges, if applicable, and then press . After connection and buffering occurs, the video clip begins. Downloading a Video Clip 1. Launch V CAST Video and select a video you want to icon MENU, use the left GET IT NOW. Highlight . Choose Options to read the VIEW.
Page 133 “Browsing, Selecting and Playing Video Clips” above. 2. To download and save the highlighted video, press SAVE. The video clip will be saved to V CAST Video in My FLIX. 3. Highlight Yes to accept charges, if applicable, and then press .
Page 134 3. Use the navigation key to highlight V CAST Video, then press 4. Use the navigation key to highlight the video you want to delete and press the right soft key 5. Use the navigation key to highlight Erase and then press 6.
Page 135: Get New Pix
7. After reading terms, highlight Save to accept and press , or highlight Cancel to decline and press Note: Fees apply for text messages/alerts both sent and received. Get New PIX 1. In standby mode, press navigation key to highlight Get PIX &...
Page 136 Resolution • : (1280X960), (640X480), (320X240), (160X120) and Picture ID Note: Resolution must be set to Picture ID or a size smaller than 320x240 to attach a picture to a Contact in the phone. White Balance • Fluorescent, and Manual •...
Page 137 4. Press the right soft key in a Slide Show, or to Lock the pictures from deletion. Highlight your selection and press PAUSE or the left soft key 5. From the My PIX menu, press highlighted picture. Press Options to select from the following options: Send •...
Page 138 You will be presented with the call Ignore / Accept screen. If you ignore the call, then you are given the choice to Save, Send or Erase the video. If you accept the call, then your video is auto-saved and the camcorder application exits in the background.
Page 139: My Flix
You are given the choice to View Now or View Later. If you choose later, you are given the chance to Save, Send or Erase the video. If you want to view the message now, the video is auto-saved and the camera application exits in the background.
Page 140: Get Fun & Games
• Erase All • FLIX Info PIX Place Send a PIX to your online album. Note: You must first setup your account on the Verizon Wireless website: www.verizonwireless.com 1. In standby mode, press navigation key to highlight Get PIX & FLIX.
Page 141: Get News & Info
4. Once the desired category is highlighted, press enter the category list. When you use Get News & Info, some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call. It presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: •...
Page 142: Get Going
3. Highlight the application you wish to download and press 4. Follow on screen subscription prompts and press The download process begins. 5. At the “App installed successfully. Would you like to run it?” prompt, press Yes to launch application, or No to return to category list.
Page 143: Section 10: Tools
• Alarm Clock • World Clock • Notepad • Calculator The topics covered in this section allow you to schedule appointments, view the calendar, set an alarm, view time zones, take notes, and perform simple math calculations. Section 10: Tools...
Page 144: Calendar
Calendar Schedule up to eight events for any 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 Today events schedule for the present day.
Page 145: View An Event
Time Zone: Enter the time zone you wish your event to reflect. Note: Each time zone is listed as both a standard time zone and a daylight time zone. For example, if you are in the Central Time zone, you would enter CDT (Central Daylight Time) if you are on Daylight Savings time, or CST (Central Standard Time) if you are not.
Page 146: Alarm Clock
11. To see the selected date in a week view, press Weekly. 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.
Page 147 On or Off. 5. Press the down navigation key to highlight the Time field, then enter the time that you wish for the alarm to sound. 6. Press the down navigation key once to highlight the am/ pm field.
Page 148 Reset All to reset all of the alarms. Snooze When an alarm sounds, a menu screen displays that allows you to either turn the alarm off or to have the alarm ring again after 5 minutes. This is called Snooze. To use this feature follow these steps: 1.
Page 149: World Clock
Or, highlight Dismiss to turn the alarm off completely. The alarm turns off and the standby screen displays. World Clock World Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in any part of the world. 1. In standby mode, press navigation key to Tools World Clock.
Page 150: Notepad
Tools Notepad. The Note Pad menu opens. 2. If you have any stored notes, they appear as a list in the display. If this is your first time in Notepad, No Note displays. 3. To add a new memo, press the left soft key then enter the memo using the keypad.
Page 151: Calculator
Tools Notepad. The Note Pad menu opens. If you have any stored notes, they appear as a list in the display. 2. With a memo highlighted, press the right soft key Options. A pop-up menu with the options listed in the...
Page 152 5. Press the to add a decimal point. 6. Use the navigation keys to set the type of calculation that you wish to perform. Your choices are as follows: • Up key: [+] Addition •...
Page 153: Section 11: Mobile Web
• Exit Mobile Web • Navigate the Web • Mobile Web Soft keys • Links • Place a Call While Using Mobile Web This section outlines the available gaming options and accessories for your phone. For more information, contact your service provider.
Page 154: Mobile Web
Note: This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States. Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. Any time the service indicator icon is visible, you are connected to the Internet and billed accordingly. Rates and prices vary according to your service contract.
Page 155: Navigate The 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 Note: This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States. Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area.
Page 156 Navigation Key: Use the navigation key to browse lists and highlight options. CLR Key: A browser back-up key. Press once to back up one page. Press and hold to go back to Mobile Web home page. Press to clear the last number, letter, or symbol entered.
Page 157: Links
Note: This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States. Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. You can place a call while using Mobile Web if the website supports this feature. Press the appropriate soft key to call the number.
Page 159: Section 12: Health And Safety Information
Section 12: 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 12: Health and Safety Information...
Page 160: 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 161 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. Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations (e.g.
Page 162: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
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 163 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 164 Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: •...
Page 165 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 166 - 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. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
Page 167 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 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 Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
Page 168 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...
Page 169 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. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S.
Page 170 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 171 This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
Page 172: Road Safety
3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voicemail answer it for you. 4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving;...
Page 173 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 174: Operating Environment
If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number.
Page 175: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
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 176 Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label on the box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss.
Page 177: Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Page 178: 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 179: Fcc Notice And Cautions
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.
Page 180: Other Important Safety Information
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. 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.
Page 181: 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 182: 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, if applicable.
Page 183: Battery Standby And Talk 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 Section 12: Health and Safety Information Battery Standby and Talk Time...
Page 184 • 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 185: Care And Maintenance
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 186 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 187: Section 13: Warranty Information
Section 13: Warranty Information Topics Covered • Standard Limited Warranty This section explains the warranty information for your new phone. Section 13: Warranty Information...
Page 188: Standard Limited Warranty
Product, including antenna, or cosmetic damage; (b) equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d) malfunctions resulting from the use...
Page 189 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...
Page 190 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. If SAMSUNG...
Page 191 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 THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR...
Page 192 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 193 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 195: Index
Index Numerics 1-touch dialing 2-touch dialing 3G protocol icon 3-touch dialing 911, notes about Adding a New Contact En- Alarm clock icon 23 snooze 148 turn off the alarm 148 Answer options Auto answer Auto answer icon Auto retry Backup to last menu...
Page 196 Contacts adding a new contact en- try 63 deleting a contact entry editing an existing con- tact entry 69 finding my phone number speed dialing 71 wait pause & 2-second pause 65 Creating and Sending PIX/ FLIX Messages Creating and Sending TXT...
Page 197 Groups creating 67 move entries from/to 66 send messages to 67 send PIX msg to 68 viewing 66 Hard pause Health and Safety Infor- mation Icons alarm on 24 alarm only 24 battery strength 23 display 22 dormant 23 signal strength 22...
Page 198 Notes, description Phone Memory Storage Picture ID PIX Gallery PIX messages rejecting 82 view later 82 Place a call while using Mobile Web Playlist creating a playlist 130 editing a playlist 131 Powering off Powering on Receive messages in call...
Page 199 145 world time 149 TransFlash Card formatting 121 Travel Adapter TTY mode Turning Your Phone On and Off Two-second pause Two-touch dialing Understanding Your Phone battery 25 display screen 21 features of your phone 14 front view of your phone...
Page 200 134 deleting clips 133 description 131 downloading clips 132 Vibrate mode icon Video clips View an event, calendar View PIX Msg Later Voice Call Icon Voice mail listening to 11 Voice mail icon Voice notes renaming 46...

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Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: Menu Navigation

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Section 5: Entering Text

Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts

Section 7: Messaging

Section 8: Changing Your Settings

Section 9: Multimedia

Section 10: Tools

Section 11: Mobile Web

Section 12: Health and Safety Information

Section 13: Warranty Information

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