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Samsung SCH-A612 User Manual

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PORTABLE CELLULAR
TELEPHONE
SCH-A612
User's Manual
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No. : GH68-04393A
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 10/2003. Rev.1.0

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. PORTABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE SCH-A612 User’s Manual ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No. : GH68-04393A World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions Unpacking Your Phone Phone’s Parts ... 10 Display ... 13 Backlight ... 14 Service Light ... 15 Camera ... 15 Getting Started Using the Battery ... 16 Switching the Phone On or Off ... 20 Your Phone’s Modes ...
  • Page 3 Messages Using the Inbox ... 42 Using the Outbox ... 45 Using the Drafts ... 48 Internet Launching the Internet... 49 Playing Java Games ... 52 Using Multimedia Files, Melodies or Images ... 53 Accessing the Voice Portal ... 56 Receiving Web Messages ...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Precautions

    Setup Answer Mode ...111 (MENU 7-1) ...112 (MENU 7-2) Service LED ...113 (MENU 7-3) Modem ...113 (MENU 7-4) Auto Hyphen ...115 (MENU 7-5) Lock Phone ...115 (MENU 7-6) Time Manager ...116 (MENU 7-7) Reset ...118 (MENU 7-*) Security ...119 (MENU 7-0) Health and Safety Information Precautions When Using Batteries ...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Your package contains the following items: Phone Desktop Charger User’s Manual Holster In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Standard battery • Travel charger • Desktop charger • Cigar lighter charger • Data cable •...

  • Page 6: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone’s Parts The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: With the phone open Folder Ear-microphone jack Volume keys During a call, adjust the voice volume. In Standby mode, adjust the keypad tone volume. With the phone closed Camera Service light Earpiece...

  • Page 7: Display

    Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Key(s) Functions (continued) Enters the Internet feature. Quickly launches the web browser when pressed and held. Makes or answers a call. In Standby mode, recalls the last numbers you dialed or received.

  • Page 8: Backlight

    Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Icons (continued) Vibration Mode: Appears when you set the phone to vibrate when a call comes in using the Alert Type menu or when your phone is in Silent mode.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery is fully recharged in approximately 200 minutes for a standard battery.
  • Page 10 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Charging the Battery A desktop charger is provided with your phone for charging your battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note : You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.

  • Page 11: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you hear a warning tone and a message appears on the display once.
  • Page 12 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Talk Mode You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. During a call, the phone is in Talk mode.

  • Page 13: Using The Holster

    G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Using the Holster The supplied holster allows you to conveniently carry your phone with you. To attach the phone to the holster: 1.

  • Page 14: Ending A Call

    C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, press the key. The call time, or the length of the call, displays along with the phone number of the other person.
  • Page 15 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 2. Select a label icon for the number by pressing the Navigation keys and press the OK key. (Home), Five labels are available: (Mobile) ,...

  • Page 16: Speed-Dialing

    C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Finding and Dialing a Number in Phonebook 1. Press the key in Standby mode. 2.

  • Page 17: Four-Digit Dialing

    C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Three-touch Dial: For memory locations of three digits. Press the first two digits briefly, then hold down the third digit of the memory cell.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume During A Call

    C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Pause Dialing from a Stored Phonebook Entry 1. Dial the number from Phonebook. 2. Wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling.

  • Page 19: Answering A Call

    C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone alerts you by ringing and blinking the service light on the folder. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in your Phonebook, displays.

  • Page 20: Options During A Call

    C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call. As some of these options are network services, you may not be able to use all of them at all times.

  • Page 21: Call Waiting

    C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Call Waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network.

  • Page 22: Using The Inbox

    Messages Using the Messages menu, you can: • read your text messages and listen to voice messages. • send text messages. Using the Inbox Your phone can receive voice mail and text messages. When the phone receives a message, an alert sounds, and a text notification displays along with the New Message icon ( ).

  • Page 23: Using The Outbox

    M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Reading Text Messages 1. Press the key in Standby mode. 2. Select Inbox using the Navigation keys and press the OK key. 3. Select Text using the Navigation keys and press the OK key.
  • Page 24 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 4. Enter a message. For further details about entering characters, see page 29. 5. When you are finished, press the OK key. The phone automatically saves the message text in the Drafts menu.

  • Page 25: Using The Drafts

    M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Using the Drafts When you create a message, the text you entered is automatically stored in the Drafts box. Also, when you receive a call while creating a message, the text you already entered is automatically stored in this box.
  • Page 26 I I n n t t e e r r n n e e t t Using the Soft Keys At the bottom of the browser display is a solid bar which contains browser commands. The MENU and OK keys below the solid bar are used to execute the commands.

  • Page 27: Playing Java Games

    I I n n t t e e r r n n e e t t Playing Java Games You can download and access Java games from the Wireless Web. To download a game: 1. Press the key in Standby mode. 2.
  • Page 28 I I n n t t e e r r n n e e t t 5. Scroll to the item you want to download using the Navigation keys and follow the instructions on the screen. To play a multimedia file: 1.

  • Page 29: Accessing The Voice Portal

    I I n n t t e e r r n n e e t t 5. To exit, press the key. You can also use them in the Animation menu ( OK-2). Note : You can delete an item in the Animation menu ).

  • Page 30: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Your phone offers a range of functions that allows you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing Menu Modes In Standby mode, press the MENU key to enter Menu mode.

  • Page 31: Using Shortcuts

    U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s When you see a blinking box at the bottom left of the display in Personal Menu mode, it means that the highlighted menu has some options available.

  • Page 32: List Of Menu Functions

    U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s List of Menu Functions The following list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature.
  • Page 33 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 3: Games 3-1: Push Push 3-2: Couple Bowling 3-3: Rascal Othello 3-4: Snow GoGo 4: Music Box 4-1: Sound Effects 4-2: Melodies...

  • Page 34: My Phone

    My Phone You can use the My Phone menu to determine various settings for Personal Menu mode or the display components. Note that this menu can be accessed only when you press the key. Personal Menu OK-1) This menu allows you to set up Personal Menu mode, which is displayed when you press the key, to suit your preference.

  • Page 35: Animation ( Ok-2)

    M M y y P P h h o o n n e e Reset Menu OK-1-4) This menu resets Personal Menu mode to its default status. When a confirming message appears, select Yes and press the OK key to reset. Select No to cancel your selection.

  • Page 36: Sliding Text ( Ok-3)

    M M y y P P h h o o n n e e Sliding Text OK-3) You can set the phone to display a greeting message that slides at the top of the idle screen. 1. Press the MENU key. 2.

  • Page 37: Phonebook

    PhoneBook The PhoneBook menu allows you to: • store names, each having up to 5 different numbers, and use them easily. • view records of the calls you made or received. • specify the phone to alert you in a distinctive way when you receive a call from individual or a group number stored in your Phonebook.
  • Page 38 P P h h o o n n e e B B o o o o k k 3. Press the key to scroll to a name. You can access the following options by pressing the MENU key: • Edit: allows you to edit the name entry. •...

  • Page 39: Add Entry (Menu 1-4)

    P P h h o o n n e e B B o o o o k k By Location (MENU 1-3-3) This option allows you to find a stored number by entering its memory location number. 1. Enter the location number you want to find and press the OK key.

  • Page 40: Caller Id (Menu 1-5)

    P P h h o o n n e e B B o o o o k k Caller ID (MENU 1-5) If the caller line identification service is available, you can set the phone to alert you to an incoming call from a specific person by using a distinctive ringer or picture you took using the camera.

  • Page 41: Group Editing (Menu 1-6)

    P P h h o o n n e e B B o o o o k k 6. Enter the number you want to set and press the OK key. 7. When a confirming message appears, select Yes and press the OK key. To set a picture ID using a stored picture: 1.

  • Page 42: Erase All (Menu 1-7)

    P P h h o o n n e e B B o o o o k k Editing an Existing Group 1. From the group list, select the group you want to edit and then press the MENU or OK key. 2.

  • Page 43: Organizer

    Organizer The Organizer feature provides various convenient functions, such as: • a calendar to manage your schedule and a memo pad. • an alarm to ring at a specified time once and the particular days of the week. • a calculator and unit converter. •...

  • Page 44: Memo Pad (Menu 2-2)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r 5. Press the OK key to accept your input. 6. Specify when an alarm will inform you of your schedule by pressing the key.

  • Page 45: Alarm (Menu 2-3)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r Alarm (MENU 2-3) This menu allows you to set up to two alarms to ring at a specified time. To set an alarm: 1.

  • Page 46: Calculator (Menu 2-5)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r 3. After changing the settings, press the OK key. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3, if necessary. 5. When you are finished, select Set using the Navigation keys.

  • Page 47: Unit Converter (Menu 2-6)

    O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r Unit Converter (MENU 2-6) This menu allows you to convert a value into another unit of measurement, for example, inches to centimeters. To perform a unit conversion: 1.

  • Page 48: Games

    Games You can enjoy several games on your phone. To start a game: 1. Press the key until a game is highlighted and press the OK key. 2. Press the OK key. • For the Push Push game, the Key Helper appears to help you understand the key operation for the game.

  • Page 49: Music Box

    Music Box The Music Box menu contains the bells and melodies to alert you to an incoming call. A bell or melody selected in this menu is used according to the setting in the Alert Type menu (MENU 5-2). You can quickly access this menu by pressing the key in Standby mode.

  • Page 50: Sounds

    Sounds Using this menu, you can customize the sound settings, such as the: • ring volume or type. • tone to alert you to an incoming message. • tone to sound when your call is connected or disconnected to the system. •...

  • Page 51: Connect Tone (Menu 5-4)

    S S o o u u n n d d s s Connect Tone (MENU 5-4) With this menu Set, the phone sounds a tone when your call is connected to the system. To turn the connect tone off, select Release. Disconnect Tone (MENU 5-5) With this menu Set, the phone sounds a tone when...
  • Page 52 C C a a m m e e r r a a • Press one of the Volume keys to flip the image vertically. • Press the keys to zoom in or out the image. • Press the keys to adjust the brightness.

  • Page 53: Take & Send

    C C a a m m e e r r a a • : allows you to adjust the brightness of the image. • : allows you to view the images stored in your Photo Album. 4. Press the Camera key to take the picture. Your phone automatically saves the picture in your Photo Album.

  • Page 54: New Photo (Menu 6-2)

    C C a a m m e e r r a a New Photo (MENU 6-2) In this menu, you can take a picture and save it. Accessing this menu turns on the camera on and the display switches to Capture mode. For further details about taking a picture, see page 101.

  • Page 55: Settings (Menu 6-5)

    C C a a m m e e r r a a Outbox (MENU 6-4-2) In this menu, you can review the sent messages. Select a message using the Press the read the message OK key. To scroll through the contents, press the key.

  • Page 56: Setup

    S S e e t t u u p p Photo Mail (MENU 6-5-2) The following options are available: Sending No.: When this option is activated, the recipient can see your phone number in your message. Send Result: When this option is activated, the network sends you the report message showing whether or not your message is delivered.

  • Page 57: Lcd (Menu 7-2)

    To use digital data or fax services with your phone, you need to obtain a digital data/fax kit from your local Samsung dealer. This kit contains the necessary cables, software, and user’s manual required for you to connect and use your phone with your computing device.

  • Page 58: Auto Hyphen (Menu 7-5)

    S S e e t t u u p p Modem Alert (MENU 7-4-1) This menu allows you to set how you are alerted when the phone receives data or fax calls. 1. Select the ringer category using the and press the key.

  • Page 59: Time Manager (Menu 7-7)

    S S e e t t u u p p Time Manager (MENU 7-7) Using this menu, you can: • view the length of your calls. • set the current date and time. Air Time (MENU 7-7-1) Your phone keeps track of the amount of air time, or call time, used.

  • Page 60: Reset (Menu 7-*)

    S S e e t t u u p p Reset (MENU 7- Using this menu, you can reset your phone to its default status. To access this menu, you need to enter your four-digit lock code. The lock code is preset to “0000”...
  • Page 61 S S e e t t u u p p Emergency Number (MENU 7-0-2) This feature allows you to store up to seven emergency numbers so that you can make a call using them even when the phone is locked. Your phone has four default emergency numbers;...

  • Page 62: Health And Safety Information

    • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 63: Road Safety

    H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.

  • Page 64: Operating Environment

    H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 10.

  • Page 65: Potentially Explosive Environments

    H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine...

  • Page 66: Emergency Calls

    H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well...

  • Page 67: Care And Maintenance

    H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.

  • Page 68: Glossary

    Glossary Air time - Actual time spent talking on the wireless phone. Most carriers bill customers based on how many minutes of airtime they use each month. Antenna - A device for transmitting or receiving signals. The size and shape of antennas is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signal they receive.
  • Page 69 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y RF - Radio Frequency Roaming - The ability to use a wireless phone to make and receive calls in places outside of the home service area.
  • Page 70 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...

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