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P O RTABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE SCH-A512 User’s Manual ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No. : GH68-xxxxxA http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 2002/03. Rev.1.0...
Table of Contents QUICK SAFETY GUIDE .............. UNPACKING ................YOUR PHONE Phone Layout ................10 Display ..................13 Backlight ..................15 Service Light ................15 GETTING STARTED Using the Battery ................ 16 Switching the Phone On/Off ............21 Your Phone’s Mode ............... 22 CALL FUNCTIONS Making a Call ................
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PLANNER USING THE MENUS Accessing the Menu Facility ............40 Morning Call ............67 (MENU 4-1) Accessing a Menu Functions by Scrolling ........41 Alarm ..............68 (MENU 4-2) Accessing a Menu Functions by Using its Shortcut ......43 Scheduler ............
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Safety Quick Guide HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Precautions When Using the Batteries ......... 101 Road Safety ................103 Read these guidelines before using your wireless Operating Environment .............. 105 phone. Failure to comply with these guidelines may Electronic Devices ............... 106 be dangerous or illegal.
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION WARNING! Read this information before using your phone In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with action Report Order 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S.
Owner’s Hand Strap Manual Battery In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Ear microphone • Cigarette lighter adapter • Hands-free car kit • Slim and Standard Li-Ion batteries • Data cable...
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Your Phone With the phone closed Phone Layout Antenna The following illustration shows the main elements Earphone jack Service Light of your phone. With the phone open Front LCD Earpiece...
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Display Functions (continued...) The display comprises two areas: an upper line of Makes or answers a call.
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Icons (continued...) Backlight Vibration mode: Appears when you set the phone to vibrate at an incoming call via the The display and keypad are illuminated by a Bell/Vibration menu option (Menu 6-1) or...
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 Getting Started Removing the battery Using the Battery 1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion until the power-off animation begins playing.
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A desktop charger is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local • Place the phone with the battery attached into Samsung dealer for further details. the front compartment. The left LED on the charger turns on in red.
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 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 Switching the Phone On/Off Low Battery Indicator 1.
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 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 WARNING! Talk Mode Do not switch on the phone when the mobile...
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 Functions Ending a Call When you have finished your call, press Making a Call The call time, length of the call displays with the dialed number.
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 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 Making a Call from the Phonebook In the No Group field, select the desired caller group by pressing...
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 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 Speed Dialing Finding and Dialing a Number from the Phonebook...
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 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 Three-Touch Dial: Memory locations 100 through 999 are special three-touch locations.
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 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 Adjusting the Volume Pause Dialing from a Stored Phonebook Entry 1.
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 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 In-Call Options When somebody calls you, the phone alerts you by...
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 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 Viewing Missed Calls Send: Send DTMF: sends DTMF tones of the currently displayed number.
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 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 Three-Way Calling You can answer an incoming call while you have a...
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 Using the Menus OR, in Standby mode, press to display the Main menu. You cannot change the Main menu. The phone offers a range of functions that allows you to tailor the phone to your needs.
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 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 Accessing a Menu Functions by Using With a menu highlighted from the Start menu, you its Shortcut...
M M y y P P h h o o n n e e My Phone 4. Select Basic Icon to display the preset icon list, or select My Icon to use one of the icons You can use the My Phone menu to determine the downloaded from the PC Link application(???).
M M y y P P h h o o n n e e M M y y P P h h o o n n e e My Name Animation MENU OK-3 MENU OK-5 You can set the phone to display your name on the You can set the various animated images to display idle screen.
M M y y P P h h o o n n e e Music Box Reset Menu MENU OK-7 The Music Box menu contains the bells and melodies for the ring to alert an incoming call. A bell This menu option resets the Start menu to its default or melody selected in this menu will be used status.
M M u u s s i i c c B B o o x x Games Music Bell MENU 1-3 You can enjoy the Push Push game on your phone. You can select the desired one from the 5 melodies 1.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Phonebook 2. Press to place a call to the number. The Phonebook allows you to: Press to view the details about the selected •...
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P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 2. Press to find the desired number By Group under the selected name.
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Planner Delete All MENU 3-7 The Planner feature provides various convenient functions for your life, such as alarm clock, scheduler, This menu option allows you to delete all Phonebook memo pad, calculator, D-day counter and unit entries.
P P l l a a n n n n e e r r P P l l a a n n n n e e r r 4. When setting is completed, select Set by using • Alarm Melody: Select the desired ring type the navigation keys.
P P l l a a n n n n e e r r P P l l a a n n n n e e r r Scheduler Menu 4-3 5. Press to accept your input. 4. Determine when an alarm will notify you of your This option allows you to view the past or future event by pressing and press...
P P l l a a n n n n e e r r P P l l a a n n n n e e r r Pressing to display the following options. Viewing a Memo Edit: allows you to edit the selected event. If you have any memo already created, the list of the memo(s) appears when you access the Memo menu Add: allows you to schedule a new event.
P P l l a a n n n n e e r r GoNext/MSG While viewing the air time, pressing displays the following options. You can use this menu to: • navigate Wireless Web by using the GoNext Delete Last Call: deletes the “Last Call Time” browser measurement.
G G o o N N e e x x t t / / M M S S G G G G o o N N e e x x t t / / M M S S G G Msg Manager Menu 5-2 Text Message...
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G G o o N N e e x x t t / / M M S S G G G G o o N N e e x x t t / / M M S S G G Voice Mail The following options are available: Alert Interval: Set how often your phone alerts you...
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G G o o N N e e x x t t / / M M S S G G G G o o N N e e x x t t / / M M S S G G Message Sent 5.
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G G o o N N e e x x t t / / M M S S G G G G o o N N e e x x t t / / M M S S G G 3.
G G o o N N e e x x t t / / M M S S G G Sounds Auto Recv Set Using this menu, you can customize the various sound You can set the phone to function as a modem to settings, such as: send or receive data and fax calls.
S S o o u u n n d d s s S S o o u u n n d d s s Ring Volume DTMF Tone Menu 6-2 Menu 6-5 This option allows you to adjust the ring volume. The tone length setting enables you to select Short or Long DTMF (dual-tone multi-frequency) tones.
S S e e t t u u p p Setup To cancel the Auto Dial numbers, select Release. Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences. Hide Phone # Menu 7-3 Set Password Menu 7-1 This feature allows you to restrict your phone number display on the called person’s phone.
S S e e t t u u p p S S e e t t u u p p LCD Backlight System Selection Menu 7-5 Menu 7-7 You can select whether or not the phone uses the The system selection feature of your phone enables backlight or how long the backlight is on.
S S e e t t u u p p S S e e t t u u p p PIN Check SID Select Menu 7-8 Menu 7-0 By setting the phone to send the PIN code when This menu is available when you select Int.Auto dialling, you can prevent your phone from being used Roaming in the System Selection menu option.
Access the Lock Phone menu and discharge itself over time. select Release to unlock your phone completely. • 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.
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 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 •...
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 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 5.
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 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 Electronic Devices Hearing Aids...
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 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 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres...
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 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 Important Safety Information 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 Glossary •...
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G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y DTMF - (Dual-tone Modulated Frequency ) You send LED - (Light Emitting Diode) Commonly used to refer DTMF signals when you enter numbers by to a small light on the wireless phone or on...
I I n n d d e e x x Index memory • 118 Listening receive message • 105 caller message • 101 Connect tone • 83 task • 75 voice memo • 96 Correcting number • 25 transmitted message • 106 voicemail •...
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I I n n d d e e x x Scheduler (4) • 71 Searching Phone entry • 68 layout • 10 name • 63 my number • 36, 87 relation • 68 Phonebook (2) • 63 Security (9-8) • 115 PIN •...
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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...