Page 1 ® Samsung A660 User Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Viewing the Display Screen ........11 Features of Your Samsung A660....... . .12 Turning Your Phone On and Off .
Page 3 Alert Notification ......... . .31 Silence All.
Page 4 2F.Managing Call History ......66 Viewing History ..........67 Call History Options .
Page 5 Section 3: Service Features ..... 96 3A.Service Features: The Basics ......97 Using Voicemail .
Page 6 Potentially Explosive Environments ......139 Emergency Calls......... . .139 Restricting Children's Access to Your Phone .
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction This User’s Guide introduces you to your wireless service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 9: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Your Voicemail Getting Help Setting up service on your new Samsung A660 is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up and unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact your service provider for assistance with your wireless service.
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: Press Select Unlock (right softkey). Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen.
Page 11: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 12: Getting Help
Getting Help Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There is a per-call charge and you will be billed for airtime.
Page 13: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 14: Your Phone: The Basics
Your Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Samsung A660 Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls...
Page 15: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone Section 2A: Your Phone - The Basics...
Page 16: Key Functions
Key Functions Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.
Page 17 Microphone: The microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu.
Page 18: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Section 2A: Your Phone - The Basics shows your current signal strength. (The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.) means your phone cannot find a signal.
Page 19: Features Of Your Samsung A660
2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 47.) Features of Your Samsung A660 Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung A660 wireless phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following...
Page 20: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press Once your phone is on, it displays “Looking for Service” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state.
Page 21: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 3.4 hours of continuous digital talk time (1.6 hours in analog) or approximately 168 hours of continuous digital standby time (16 hours in analog).
Page 22 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Push the battery release latch up completely. Pull the top of the battery away from the phone and remove. Charging the Battery Your phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
Page 23: Displaying Your Phone Number
When the flip is open, an animated battery icon is displayed on the screen. When the battery is completely charged, a green light is displayed continuously. Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Samsung A660 can remind you. To display your phone number: Press and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.
Page 24: Making And Answering Calls
When making calls off the available network, always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number). You can also place calls from your A660 by Speed Dialing numbers from your Phone Book (page 23) and using your Call History listings (page 68).
Page 25: Answering Calls
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See “Call Answer Mode”...
Page 26: Missed Call Notification
Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: Close the phone or press Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry: Highlight the entry and press press Calling Emergency Numbers...
Page 27: End-Of-Call Options
No ID or Restricted. Saving a Phone Number Your Samsung A660 can store up to six phone numbers in each of 300 Phone Book entries. Each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. Your phone automatically sorts the Phone Book entries alphabetically.
Page 28: Finding A Phone Number
Finding a Phone Number You can search Phone Book entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: Enter one to four numbers of the last four digits of a phone number and press matches is displayed.) Select the desired entry and press To dial the number, press...
Page 29: Abbreviated Dialing
Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to enter a six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is On, you can enter the last four digits of any phone number that matches the six digit prefix, and the number is dialed using the prefix numbers with only the last four entered.
Page 30: Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing
Scroll to highlight the desired entry and press the call. Note: If the desired entry contains more than one phone number, scroll left or right to display the number you wish to call and press TALK to make the call. Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing You can store up to three hundred numbers in your phone’s speed...
Page 31: Entering Text
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Phone Book entry or when sending text messages). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press Select a character input mode:...
Page 32: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 24). Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. By default, the first letter of a word is capitalized and following letters are lowercase.
Page 33: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
TTY Use With Your Wireless Service Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your Samsung A660, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.
Page 34: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones. Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types. Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies.
Page 35 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press Press Press Press Press Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the desired Ringer.
Page 36: Selecting A Key Tone
Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press. (Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems.) There are three different tones available: Normal - Normal key beeps are heard when a button is pressed.
Page 37: Selecting Tone Length
Selecting Tone Length Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press. Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To select a key tone: Press Press Press...
Page 38: Alert Notification
Alert Notification Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a call has been connected. The different actions available are: Minute Beep - An alert tone is sounded every minute that you are connected.
Page 39: Silence All
Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: Press and hold the volume key down in standby mode. (The screen will display “Off.”) To deactivate Silence All: Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired...
Page 40: Changing The Backlight Time Length
To display your user name: Press Press Press Select User Name using the navigation key and press Select Yes to confirm and press Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made.
Page 41: Changing The Display Screen
Changing the Display Screen Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode. To change the display images: Press Press Press Press Press the navigation key left or right to display Eagle, World Time, Calendar, Launch Pad, or Digital Clock in local image mode.
Page 42: Changing The Phone's Menu Style
Press the navigation key up or down to select Camera or Nature and press Location Settings Your SPH-a660 is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position.
Page 43: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 44 To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press TTY Mode will display.) Press Press the navigation key up or down to select Enable TTY or Disable TTY and press Note: In TTY Mode when your headset is plugged in, your phone will display the TTY access icon.
Page 45: Phone Setup Options
Phone Setup Options Shortcut Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcut keys to favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the navigation key in the proper direction in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcuts. To assign a shortcut key: Press Press Press...
Page 46: Call Answer Mode
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press key, or simply to open the phone. To set call answer mode: Press Press Press Any Key Talk Key Flip Open Press Auto-Answer Mode...
Page 47: Setting Your Phone's Security
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Restricting Calls Erasing the Phone Book Resetting Your Phone Using Special Numbers Security Features for Data Services By using the security settings on your wireless phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
Page 48: Accessing The Security Menu
Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Press Press Enter your lock code. (The security menu is displayed.) Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or wireless phone number or try 0000.
Page 49: Changing The Lock Code
Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: From the Security menu, press Enter your new lock code and press Re-enter your new lock code and press Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode.
Page 50: Using Special Numbers
Press the navigation key up or down to select Allow all, PBook Only, or Special# Only and press Note: Restricted incoming calls are forwarded to voicemail. Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked.
Page 51: Erase Downloads
Erase Downloads Erase Downloads deletes all saved downloaded content from the phone, including games, ringers, screen savers, and applications. To erase your downloads: From the Security menu, press Press the navigation key up and select Yes. If you are certain you wish to erase all downloaded content, press Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the...
Page 52: Security Features For Data Services
Security Features for Data Services Enabling and Disabling Data Services You can disable data services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with such services.
Page 53: Update Data Profile
Update Data Profile The data profile keeps all your username and login information which allows you to connect to data services. It may become necessary to update the profile to maintain peak efficiency. To update your profile: Press Press Press Your phone will connect to the browser and update your data profile.
Page 54: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section Understanding Roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the available network. Your new dual-band/tri-mode phone works anywhere on the available network and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements have been implemented with other carriers.
Page 55: Understanding Roaming
Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the available network and whether your phone is operating in analog or digital mode. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone.
Page 56: Roaming On Analog Networks
Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as data services, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail. If you are accustomed to digital network service, you may notice some of the following differences when using analog service: You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out, and...
Page 57 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the available network, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time.
Page 58: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band/tri-mode phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone’s roam mode: Press Press...
Page 59: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the available network: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
Page 60: Navigating Through Menus
Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Every function and feature of your Samsung A660 can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road map to using your phone. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
Page 61: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.
Page 62: Viewing The Menus
Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. 1: Call History 1: Missed Calls 2: Outgoing Calls 3: Incoming Calls 4: Erase History 1: Missed Calls 2: Outgoing Calls 3: Incoming Calls 4: All Calls 2: Phone Book 1: Find 1: By Name...
Page 63 1: Yes 2: No 3: Canned Message 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 2: Call me 3: Where are you? 4: Can you pick up 5: Meet me at 6: Let’s get lunch. 7: The meeting has been canceled. 8: I’ll be there at 9: What time does it start? 10: I love you!
Page 64 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New 4: Applications 1: Get New 6: Tools 1: Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review 3: Erase All 1: Yes 2: No 2: Today 3: Scheduler 4: World Time 5: Alarm Clock 1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3 6: Task List...
Page 65 1: User Name 2: Custom 5: Backlight 1: Main Display 1: Flip Open 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Flip Open 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 5: Off 3: Pwr Save Mode 1: On 2: Off 6: Contrast...
Page 66 2: Off 3: Connect 1: On 2: Off 4: Sig. Fade Tone 1: On 2: Off 5: Power On/Off 1: On 2: Off 6: Flip Sound 1: On 2: Off 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type 1: Normal 2: Piano 3: Beep 2: Tone Level 5: Tone Length...
Page 67 2: No 2: Name Dial 1: Yes 2: No 3: Name Lookup 1: Yes 2: No 5: Help 5: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: On Power-Up 3: Lock Now 2: Change Lock 3: Special # 1: Empty 2: Empty 3: Empty 4: Erase Pbook 1: Yes...
Page 68 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler 4: Voice Dial 5: Ringer Type 6: Downloads 7: Display 8: Alarms 9: Calculator 10: Web 3: Left Key 1: Phone Book 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler 4: Voice Dial 5: Ringer Type 6: Downloads 7: Display 8: Alarms 9: Calculator...
Page 69 4: Auto Answer 1: Yes 2: No 5: Language 1: English 2: Español 6: Roaming 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Analog 3: Digital 2: Call Guard 1: On 2: Off 7: Location 1: On 2: Off 8: Game Pad 1: Get Device 2: Key Remap 1: Cursor Key...
Page 70 2: B Key 3: C Key Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 19: #9 Key 20: #0 Key 21: Star Key 22: Pound Key 23: Launching 1: Up Key 2: Down Key 3: Left Key 4: Right Key 5: WEB Key 6: OK Key 7: Talk Key 8: Back Key...
Page 71 4: D Key 3: Other Key 1: Start Key Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 17: #7 Key 18: #8 Key 19: #9 Key 20: #0 Key 21: Star Key 22: Pound Key 23: Launching 1: Up Key 2: Down Key 3: Left Key 4: Right Key 5: WEB Key...
Page 72 2: Menu Key 9: Phone Info InUse Menu 1: Mute/Unmute 2: Call History 3: Phone Book 4: 3-Way Call 5: Messaging 6: Voice Memo 7: Tools 8: Phone Info Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 14: #7 Key 15: #8 Key 16: #9 Key 17: #0 Key 18: Star Key...
Page 73: Managing Call History
Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your wireless phone, and missed calls.
Page 74: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Phone Book entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Page 75: Call History Options
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press date, and duration of the call. By pressing the following options: Talk Save, Show Entry Prepend Erase Tip: You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.
Page 76: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your phone can store up to 300 Phone Book entries. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Press Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or Incoming call history and press...
Page 77: Erasing Call History
Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 68. To erase Call History: Press Press Press Press Press Press Using the navigation key, highlight Yes and press Section 2F: Managing Call History for Call History. for Erase History.
Page 78: Using The Phone Book
Using the Phone Book In This Section Adding a New Phone Book Entry Finding Phone Book Entries Phone Book Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to a Phone Book Entry Editing a Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Editing a Phone Book Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Secret Phone Book Entries...
Page 79: Adding A New Phone Book Entry
Adding a New Phone Book Entry Your Samsung A660 can store up to 300 Phone Book entries. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers and each entry’s name can contain 20 characters. To add a new entry:...
Page 80: Adding A Phone Number To A Phone Book Entry
Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Press Press Press the navigation key to the right until By Entry is highlighted. Enter the entry or speed dial location number. Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group: Press Press...
Page 81: Editing A Phone Book Entry's Phone Number
Editing a Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number To edit an entry’s phone number: Press Press Select the desired entry and press Press the navigation key down until the desired phone number is selected and press Press and hold to erase just the last number. Enter the new number using the keypad and press Press Assigning Speed Dial Numbers...
Page 82: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Phone Book entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 27.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Press Press Select the desired entry and press...
Page 83: Dialing Services
Press the navigation key left or right until Secret-ON is displayed in the Secret field and press To make an entry public: Display a Phone Book entry. Press Enter your lock code. Press the navigation key down until Secret is selected. Press the navigation key left or right until Secret-OFF is displayed in the Secret field and press Tip:...
Page 84: Personal Organizer
Personal Organizer In This Section Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Using Your Phone’s Notepad Using Your Phone’s Tools Your wireless phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.
Page 85: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Press Press for Press Enter the event description using the keypad and press Enter the Start Time and Date using the keypad. (Press AM or Enter the End Time and Date using the keypad.
Page 86: Event Alerts
Event Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you of scheduled events: By playing the assigned ringer type. By illuminating the backlight. By flashing the LED. To select the ringer: Press Press Press Press Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category.
Page 87: Erasing Events
Erasing Events To delete individual events: Press Press Highlight the desired day of the event being deleted. Press Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired event. Press Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press Erasing All Events To delete all scheduled events: Press Press...
Page 88: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Press Press Press Press the navigation key left or right and select On. Press the navigation key down once and enter the alarm time. (Press Press the navigation key down once to select the desired ringer.
Page 89: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Press Press If there are no existing memos, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.
Page 90: Using Your Phone's Tools
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping your be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Playing Games To play a game on your phone: Press Press Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired game and press Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator function.
Page 91: World Time
World Time World Time displays what time it is in twenty-four different time zones around the world together with one or more major cities, states, regions, or countries in a time zone. To access world time: Press Press Press the navigation key left, right, up, or down to display the different time zones.
Page 92: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Name Dial Using Name Lookup Recording Voice Memos Your Samsung A660’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice- activated dialing and managing voice memos.
Page 93: Activating Voice Recognition
Activating Voice Recognition Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function.
Page 94: Using Digit Dial
Coverage Signal Strength Battery Status Using Digit Dial Digit Dial allows you dial any valid 7 or 10 digit North American phone number by speaking the number naturally, without pausing between the digits. Tips for using Digit Dial: Digit Dial works best in quieter environments. When saying a number, speak at a normal speed and say each digit clearly.
Page 95: Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists
To place a call using Digit Dial: Activate voice recognition by pressing the navigation key left. The phone prompts you for a command. Say Digit Dial. The phone prompts you to say the number. Say a valid 7 or 10 digit North American phone number naturally and clearly.
Page 96: Adapting Digit Dial
Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes or No and press Adapting Digit Dial Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no training or adaptation is required. Some users with heavy accents or unusual voice characteristics may find difficulty in achieving high accuracy with speaker independent Digit Dialing, so the Adapt Digits feature allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through adaptation.
Page 97 Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds "OK." If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes, and no background noises), say Yes. If you need to re-record the digits to fix any problems, say No.
Page 98: Using Name Dial
Using Name Dial For best results with Name Dial, enter first and last names in your phone book, avoid using abbreviations, and make sure the names are spelled correctly. Name Dial automatically voice-activates every contact in your Phone Book without the need to record or "train" names before using them.
Page 99: Using Name Lookup
Press Press Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes or No and press When choice lists are enabled for Name Dial, after you say the name, the phone will display one or more names on the screen and prompt you to confirm the name you spoke.
Page 100: Enabling/Disabling Name Lookup Choice Lists
Enabling/Disabling Name Lookup Choice Lists You can customize whether the Name Lookup feature displays a list of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up information for the first recognized name, without displaying a choice list. To enable or disable choice lists for Name Lookup: Press Press Press...
Page 101: Managing Voice Memos
Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Press Press Press recording after the beep. Wait for the beep and then start speaking.
Page 102: Reviewing And Erasing Memos
To record a conversation during a phone call: During a call, press counter is displayed on the screen to indicating the amount of time a single voice memo can be recorded.) Press memo. Note: A total of 10 minutes in 10 separate memos can be recorded and saved. Individual memos can record up to 60 seconds of audio.
Page 103: Section 3: Service Features
Section 3 Service Features...
Page 104: Service Features: The Basics
Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your wireless service. This section outlines your basic service features.
Page 105: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 106: New Voicemail Message Alerts
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your A660, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access...
Page 107: Access Messages
Using a Phone Other Than Your Wireless Phone to Access Messages Dial your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, press Enter your pass code. Tip: When you call into voicemail you first hear the header information (date, time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the message, press Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to...
Page 108: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level. To turn Expert Mode on or off: Press and hold box contains any new or saved messages, press...
Page 109 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other voicemail users. From the main voicemail menu, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other voicemail user.
Page 110: Clearing The Message Icon
Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped. Before pressing message you recorded, press Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the available network for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting.
Page 111: Voicemail Menu Key
Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save...
Page 112: Using Caller Id
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...
Page 113: Making A Three-Way Call
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press 3-Way Call.
Page 114: Using Call Forwarding
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.
Page 115: Data Services
Data Services In This Section Getting Started Understanding Messaging Using SMS Text Messaging Downloading Premium Content Accessing Games Data services brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services. These features, including messaging, downloading Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers, and accessing the Web, are easy to learn and use.
Page 116: Getting Started
Getting Started With your Samsung A660 and your wireless service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Page 117: Launching A Data Connection
Launching a Data Connection To launch a data connection: Press Press If necessary, press the navigation key up, select Connect, and press . (Your data connection will launch and the home page will display.) Shortcut: You can also press and hold the middle of the navigation key to launch the Web.
Page 118: Navigating The Web
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Websites during a data session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the buttons directly below the phone’s display screen.
Page 119 Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: You'll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “OK.”...
Page 120: Understanding Messaging
Understanding Messaging Now you can send and receive text messages right from your wireless phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the available network. Message Types There are many types of text messaging available on your phone. These appear on your screen as Page/Text and include numeric messages (pages), Messages, and Mail.
Page 121: Using Sms Text Messaging
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your wireless phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, you’ll automatically be notified with a one-way text message.
Page 122: Accessing Sms Text Messages
Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message. To reply to an SMS Text message: While the message is open, scroll down to the end of the message, highlight the Reply or Reply All option, and press Compose your reply...
Page 123: Downloading Premium Content
Downloading Premium Content With data services and your Samsung A660, you have access to a dynamic variety of premium content such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 124 Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items. Browse Category allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers.
Page 125: Accessing Games
Accessing Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your Samsung A660. New games are easy to download and play. Note: Please contact your wireless service provider for information on the availability of premium content downloads.
Page 126: Game Pad
To quit a game: When you are finished playing, select Exit (or Quit) or press . (A prompt will display: “Really terminate this application?”) Select Yes ( – or – Select No ( Game Pad The optional Game Pad accessory allows you to insert your phone into a convenient handheld gaming device to control the action of downloaded games.
Page 127 Key Re-mapping You can also re-map the keys to allow easier game play. Re-mapping the keys allows you to customize how the game pad operates when a specific button is pressed. To re-map: Press Press Press Press Press Other Key. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired key option.
Page 128: Accessing Ringers
Accessing Ringers You can personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your address book. Note: Please contact your wireless service provider for information on the availability of premium content downloads. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Content”...
Page 129 Assigning Downloaded Ringers You can assign downloaded ringers directly from the Downloads menu or through your phone’s Settings menu. To assign a downloaded ringer from the Downloads menu: Press Highlight Ringers and press Highlight a ringer and press [left softkey] to stop the playback.) Press Press Press...
Page 130: Accessing Screen Savers
Accessing Screen Savers Download unique images to use as screen savers – or make it easy to tell who’s calling by assigning specific images to numbers in your address book. Note: Please contact your wireless service provider for information on the availability of premium content downloads.
Page 131 Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Downloaded Screen Savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu or through the Settings menu. To assign a downloaded Screen Saver from the Downloads menu: Press Highlight Screen Savers and press Highlight a Screen Saver and press Press Press Press...
Page 132: Exploring The Web
Exploring the Web With Web access on your Samsung A660, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Websites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your phone anywhere on the available network.
Page 133: Using The Browser Menu
Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the home page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web” on page 111.
Page 134 Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: Access the browser menu by pressing Select View Bookmarks ( Highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and press to the Website. Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: Access the View menu as outlined above in steps 1–2. Press Press the navigation key up to select Yes and press to delete.
Page 135: Data Services Faqs
Data Services FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for data service? Your user name will display in the Phone Info option in your phone's Settings menu. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone.
Page 136: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 137: Safety
Safety In This Section Health and Safety Information Product Performance Part of getting the most out of your phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it. This section outlines important safety and performance guidelines that help you understand the basic features of your phone’s operation.
Page 138: Health And Safety Information
FCC. Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC. Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved, or non-Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5 cm separation between the device, including its antenna (whether extended or retracted) and the user's body.
Page 139: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. To find information that pertains to a particular model phone, this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone. (This phone’s FCC ID number: Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number.
Page 140 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. 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: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the...
Page 141 people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
Page 142 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency 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 concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF).
Page 143 Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks.
Page 144: Road Safety
World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.nrpb.org.uk Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
Page 145: Operating Environment
Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary. 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 146: Potentially Explosive Environments
Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Page 147: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone
Talk Press the If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible.
Page 148: Product Performance
air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation.
Page 149: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
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 150: Care And Maintenance
For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
Page 151: Manufacturer's Warranty
In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Intellectual Property Statement Your A660 has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty. This section contains the manufacturer’s warranty and intellectual property statement for your wireless phone.
Page 152: Manufacturer's Warranty
(ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty 1 Year...
Page 153 Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product.
Page 154 LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR...
Page 155 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon.
Page 156: Intellectual Property Statement
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 157: Index
Index Abbreviated Dialing 22 Activating Voice Recognition 86 Airplane Mode 36 Alarm Clock 81 Answering Calls 18 Backlight 33 Battery Capacity 14 Charging 15 Installing 14 Removing 15 Calculator 83 Call Forwarding 107 Call Guard 52 Call History Erasing 70 Making a Call From 68 Options 68 Saving a Phone Number From...
Page 158 Phone Book Adding an Entry 72 Calling a Number From 22 Editing Entries 74 Erasing 43 Finding Entries 72 Secret Entries 75 Phone Number Displaying 16 Phone Numbers Finding 21 Saving 20 With Pauses 21 Restricting Calls 42 Ringer Types 27 Ringer Types for Schedule 28 Ringers Downloading 121...

Samsung A660 User Manual

Introduction

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Phone

Your Phone: the Basics

Setting Your Phone's Security

2D.controlling Your Roaming Experience

Managing Call History

Using the Phone Book

Personal Organizer

Using Your Phone's Tools

Section 3: Service Features

Service Features: the Basics

Data Services

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

Quick Links

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