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Samsung SCH A630 User Manual

Samsung SCH A630 User Manual

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SCH-A630 Series
P O R T A B L E
D u a l - M o d e
T E L E P H O N E
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
future reference.
Telus UG SCH-A630 111505 D4 YK09

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  • Page 1 SCH-A630 Series P O R T A B L E D u a l - M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    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 3 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ........1 Closed View of Phone .
  • Page 5 Roaming ......... . 27 Understanding Roaming .
  • Page 6 Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ..........54 Erasing Call History .
  • Page 7 Alarm Clock ..........75 Schedule .
  • Page 8 Memory Usage .........97 Memory MGR .

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Closed View of Phone Getting Started 1...

  • Page 10: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 2 Getting Started...

  • Page 11: Key Functions

    Key Functions 1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. 2. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.
  • Page 12 • When using other features, such as the Web Browser, the right softkey performs a context-sensitive action. This action is shown in the bottom right corner of the Display Screen. 8. OK Key: Press highlighted choice in the menu. 9. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.
  • Page 13 15. Space/Pound Key: This key can be used in several different ways. • Enters the pound [#] character for calling features. • In text entry mode, press to enter a space. • In standby mode, press and hold to switch your handset to Lock Mode.

  • Page 14: Viewing The Display Screen

    20. 1X Indicator: Technology that allows faster data rates, always-on data service, and improved voice network capacity. 21. Speaker Key: Activates the phone’s speaker mode. Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s interior and exterior display screens 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 screens: tells you a call is in progress.
  • Page 15 indicates that you have new text messages waiting. indicates that you have new web alerts waiting. indicates that you have new voice, text and web alert messages waiting. indicates an unread message in your Inbox. indicates a read message in your Inbox. indicates that 3G functionality is active.

  • Page 16: Features Of Your Phone

    Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung SCH-a630 phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options: • Dual-band/Dual-Mode capability provides access to other Digital Networks where roaming agreements are established.

  • Page 17: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger

    If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby mode. In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention.

  • Page 18: Installing The Battery

    Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power. Installing the Battery To install the LiIon battery: 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at an angle, making sure the plastic tab on the bottom of the battery is inserted into the matching slot in the phone.
  • Page 19 3. Using the side tabs, 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. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important.
  • Page 20 Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel adapter, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty. 12 Getting Started...

  • Page 21: Phone Basics

    Phone Basics Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: • Press the left softkey to display your phone number. Note: To access the phone’s main from standby mode.

  • Page 22: Answering Calls

    Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, press You can also place calls from your phone by using Voice Command (page 29), Speed Dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 19), and using your Call History listings (page 53). Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: 1.

  • Page 23: 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. You have two options: •...

  • Page 24: In-Call Options

    In-Call Options Select actions by pressing the left softkey A list of options is displayed that allows you to perform different actions during the course of a call. The following options are available: (To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press •...

  • Page 25: End-Of-Call Options

    End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. Press the right softkey your Contacts. (See below for more information on “Saving a Phone Number.”) Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as...

  • Page 26: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

    Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as Voice Mail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: •...

  • Page 27: Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch

    2. Scroll left or right to search by Name, Entry, or Group. 3. Scroll up or down to highlight the desired entry and press to make the call. Tip: the desired entry contains more than one phone number, scroll up or down to display the number you wish to call and press make the call.

  • Page 28: Entering Text

    3. Press and hold the third digit for approximately two seconds. (The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling...”.) Note Your phone also supports 3- 4 digit dialing. If you enter a number using the keypad without holding the last number and then press your phone will dial those digits.

  • Page 29: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input

    Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 (English) mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” above.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.

  • Page 30: Entering Numbers And Symbols

    press the left softkey 2. Use your keypad to enter the contact's name. (For example, to enter "Bill", press three times, and Characters scroll in the following order: • . @ ? ! - , & : ’ 1 • A B C 2 •...

  • Page 31: 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: 1.

  • Page 32: Using Call Forwarding

    • Press call. To disable Do Not Disturb Mode • Press call. 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.

  • Page 33: 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: 1. Enter a number you wish to call and press 2.
  • Page 34 To turn the speakerphone off during a call: • Press and hold or press Warning: Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. 26 Phone Basics...

  • Page 35: Roaming

    Roaming Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Network Other Digital Networks Note You will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.

  • Page 36: Set Nam

    5. Press 6. To select an option, highlight it and press • Home Only: This setting allows you to access the home network only and prevents roaming on other networks. • Automatic: This setting seeks service. When service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. Set NAM This setting allows you to associate your mobile identification number (MIN) to your phone’s electronic serial number (ESN).

  • Page 37: Voice Services

    Voice Services Voice Recognition Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. You simply say the pre- designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function. To activate voice recognition: 1.
  • Page 38 Tips for using Voice Dial: • Voice Dial works best in quieter environments. • When saying a number, speak at a normal speed and say each digit clearly. There is no need to pause between digits. • The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh.

  • Page 39: Looking Up Contact Information

    • If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect number, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one. You can also press the navigation key up or down to select the correct number from the Choice List, and then press •...

  • Page 40: Phone Status Information

    • If the phone says, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect name, say No. The phone then prompts you with the next name, if there is one. If there are no more names, the phone will say "Sorry, No Match Found." •...
  • Page 41 Note : ONLY adapt Voice Dial if the system is frequently mis- recognizing your speech. You can always restore the system to its original factory setting. Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to teach the system your voice. The adaptation process takes about 3 minutes. Tips for adapting Voice Dial: •...
  • Page 42 8. 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.

  • Page 43: Changing Voice Dial Sensitivity

    Changing Voice Dial Sensitivity You can adjust your phone’s sensitivity to sounds when listening for voice commands or names, making it require a more exact or less exact sound match before responding to your command. To adjust your phone’s voice dial sensitivity: 1.

  • Page 44: Changing Voice Dial Prompts

    6. Press for Contacts. 7. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic, Always On or Always Off and press Changing Voice Dial Prompts By default, your phone provides audio prompts such as “Please say a command”. You can turn these prompts on or off. To turn voice dial prompts On or Off: 1.

  • Page 45: Voice Memos

    4. Highlight Voice Dial and press 5. Press 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Send Only or Send and Flip and press Voice Memos You can use your phone to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or other items.

  • Page 46: Reviewing And Erasing Memos

    You can also create voice memos by pressing the left softkey Menu, followed by Note : A total of 5 minutes in 10 separate memos can be recorded and saved. Individual memos can record up to 30 seconds of audio. Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: 1.
  • Page 47 6. Press the left softkey for Options followed by Erase. 7. Press the navigation key up to select Yes and press To erase all voice memos: 1. Press the left softkey followed by for Do More. 2. Press for Tools. 3.

  • Page 48: Navigating Through Menus

    Navigating Through Menus Menu Styles Your phone can display the various features and options in one of two different menu styles, Icon and List. Regardless of which style you prefer, menu organization and key commands do not change. List Style List style displays all the various menu choices in a vertical list.

  • Page 49: Backing Up Within A Menu

    has a text label beneath it. Once the desired menu option is highlighted, press • You can also press the number corresponding to the menu choice. Note: For more information on changing the menu style between List and Icon, see "Changing the Phone’s Menu Style" on page 86. Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: •...

  • Page 50: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure: 1: Contacts 1: List Entries • By Name • By Entry • By Group • Friend • Family • Colleague • VIP • No Name 2: New Entry 1: Number 2: E-Mail 3: Groups...
  • Page 51 • Prompt Save • Do Not Save 3: Auto Delete Inbox • Warning Msg • Auto Erase 4: Default Entry Mode • Alpha • T9 Word 5: Quick Text 1: How are you? 2: Hi there! 3: Thanks! 4: I’ll call you later 5: On my way.
  • Page 52 • Always Off 4: Sound 1: Prompts • On • Off 2: Digits • On • Off 3: Names • On • Off 4: Name Settings 1: Speed • Faster • Recommended • Slower 2: Volume • Louder • Recommended •...
  • Page 53 4: Disconnect Fade • On • Off 4: Roam Ringer • Normal • Distinctive 5: Key Beep 6: Tone Length • Short • Long 7: Power On/Off • On • Off 2: Display 1: Menu Style • Icon • List 2: Wall Papers 1: Local Image •...
  • Page 54 • None • Contacts • Voice Memo • Scheduler • Voice Dial • Ringer Type • Display • Alarms 2: Rigth Key (Options same as Left key) 2: Call Setup 1: Restriction 1: Dialed Call • Allow All • Contacts Only •...
  • Page 55 1: Ringtones 2: Wallpapers 3: Voice Memos 5: Airplane Mode • On • Off 6: GPS 1: GPS • Location On • 911 Only In-Use Menu 1: Mute/Unmute 2: DTMF On/Off 3: Call History 4: Contacts 5: 3-Way Call 6: Messaging 7: Utilities 8: Version 47 Navigating Through Menus...

  • Page 56: Contacts

    Contacts Adding a New Contact Your phone can store up to 500 entries (numbers/e-mails/URLs) in different categories (Home, Office, Mobile, Pager, Fax, Alias, E-Mail, Others). Phone book capacity is based by number of entries not by number of contacts. To add a new entry: 1.

  • Page 57: Adding A Phone Number To A Contact Entry

    5. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the navigation key down. 6. Enter the first few letters or entry # to locate the desired entry. • If you are searching By Group, then press the navigation key left or right to scroll through your groups. 7.

  • Page 58: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    4. Select the desired entry and press 5. Press the left softkey Edit the entry. 6. Press and hold once to erase just the last number. 7. Enter the phone number using the keypad and press Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type.

  • Page 59: Assigning A Contact To A Group

    Assigning a Contact to a Group You can assign a group name to your entries to help sort them. The preset group names in your phone are: • Friend • Family • Colleague To associate an existing number in your Contacts with a group: 1.

  • Page 60: Call History

    Call History Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for each of: calls missed, calls made, or calls accepted. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy.

  • Page 61: Making A Call From Call History

    You can also scroll between Call History entries by pressing the navigation key left or right. Press the left softkey options for this entry: • Dial • Save • Prepend • Erase Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: 1.

  • Page 62: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History

    3. Select Recent Calls Received Calls 4. Highlight the entry you want to save and press 5. Press the left softkey Save the number. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the entry. (See "Saving a Phone Number" on page 17 for more details.) After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed.

  • Page 63: Erasing Call History

    7. Press to call the pre-pended number. Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 52. To erase Call History: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press 4. Select Recent Calls Received Calls 5.

  • Page 64: Messaging

    Messaging Now you can exchange text and email messages right from your phone and stay connected without saying a word. Within the Messaging menu you can also view the number of voice mail messages you have waiting for you. The following folders are available in the Messaging menu: Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail...

  • Page 65: New Voice Mail Message Alerts

    • By displaying New Voice Mail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voice mail. To call your voice mail: 1. Press the right softkey 2. Press the left softkey Tip: You can also press and hold the navigation key up to check your voice mail.

  • Page 66: Clearing The Message Icon

    Using the Menu to Retrieve Your Messages 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press the left softkey Note You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voice mail from your phone. Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.
  • Page 67 To send a message 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Press for Text Messaging. 4. Press for Send New. 5. Enter the phone number or name of the person to whom you’re sending a message. When you are finished, press •...
  • Page 68 2. Select 3. Select the option you wish to change. Press the navigation keys up and down to select an option and left and right to change the option. • Priority: allows you to change the priority of the message between Normal and Urgent.

  • Page 69: Inbox

    3. You can now continue to edit or send your message. Inbox This folder contains all your received text messages. From this folder, you can view your messages, reply to or forward the message to another destination. To read a Text Message: 1.

  • Page 70: Drafts

    To resend your message 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Highlight the desired message and press the left softkey for Options. 6. Press Drafts This folder contains drafts of unfinished or unsent text and multimedia messages.

  • Page 71: Saved

    Saved This folder contains saved text messages. Saved messages will not automatically expire and must be manually deleted. To view a saved message: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Press 4. Press for Saved. Your saved messages appear in a list.
  • Page 72 To access the Settings menu: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press The following options are available: SMS Options • CallBack #: allows you to change the callback number for this message. The default callback number is your mobile phone number.
  • Page 73 Auto Delete Inbox: are automatically deleted from your Inbox. Your options are Warning Msg or Auto Erase. Default Entry Mode: default character input method for new text messages. You can select between: • Alpha: is the standard keypad text entry mode. •...

  • Page 74: Web Alert

    Auto Scrolling: time a message takes to scroll across the screen. Options are Off, Seconds 5 Seconds Message Reminder: often you are notified of new text messages. Options are Off, Once or Every 2 min Web Alert Your phone is capable of receiving web alerts from online providers. Consult with your Service Provider for more details.
  • Page 75 To access your chat session: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Press for IM & Chat. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Messaging 67...

  • Page 76: Do More

    Do More Wireless Web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web access through your browser. You can view specially designed version of popular sites which includes sports, weather, news, stock quotes etc... as well as downloadable ringtones and Wallpapers. When you launch the browser, the phone will connect to the Internet and the service indicator icon will display.

  • Page 77: Web Connection Status And Indicators

    Web Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your web connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your web connection is active (data is being transferred). Incoming voice calls go directly to voice mail;...
  • Page 78 press the volume buttons on the side of the phone to scroll one page at a time. Navigating Between Web Pages Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating Web sites. • Select on-screen items by using the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press You'll find that the left softkey...

  • Page 79: Downloading Ringtones And Images

    Downloading Ringtones and Images With your new web enabled phone, you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable Ringtones, Images, Tools and Other applications. Tip: You can access the Do More menu from the Idle screen by pressing Sounds Downloading Ringtones...

  • Page 80: Images

    "Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls" on page 82 or "Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls" on page 82. To assign a downloaded ringtone: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press 4. Highlight Ringtones and press 5. Highlight a ringtone and press the left softkey for Set As.

  • Page 81: Tools

    5. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a Wallpaper you wish to download. (For more information on navigating the Web, see “Navigating the Wireless Web” on page 69.) 6. From the item information page, select Buy. You will be prompted with the cost of the Wallpaper.

  • Page 82: Voice Memo

    Voice Memo You can use your phone to record voice memos that can be reviewed later. For more information, see "Voice Memos" on page 37. Voice Dial Your phone is equipped with voice recognition software that allows you to dial phone numbers or look up contacts hands-free. For more information, see "Voice Recognition"...

  • Page 83: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm times. To use the alarm clock: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Do More. 3. Press 4. Highlight Alarm Clock and press 5. Press 6. Press the navigation key left or right and select On. 7.
  • Page 84 2. Press 3. Press 4. Highlight Schedule and press Dates that have events scheduled have a box around them. 5. Press the left softkey Add new. 6. Enter the event description using the keypad and press Tip: For more information on entering text using the keypad, see "Entering Text"...

  • Page 85: 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 Schedule ringer: 1. Press the left softkey 2.

  • Page 86: Erasing Events For A Day

    3. The first event for the day is displayed. If you have one or more events scheduled for this date, use the navigation keys to scroll through all of the date’s events. Erasing Events for a Day To delete one or more events for a day: 1.

  • Page 87: World Clock

    To view a note: 1. From the Tools menu, highlight Note Pad and press 2. Use the navigation keys to scroll to the desired memo and press to view the memo details. To delete saved notes: 1. From the Tools menu, highlight Note Pad and press 2.
  • Page 88 6. To activate/deactivate Daylight Savings Time, press the left softkey softkey 80 Tools for Options. Select Off or On and press the left for Select.

  • Page 89: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings You can customize your phone’s display, sound and other settings to the way you like it. Sound Settings Ringer Volume You can adjust the volume of your phone using either the Menu or the volume keys on the side of your phone. To adjust the ringer volume from the menu: 1.
  • Page 90 • Melodies includes a variety of standard musical melodies. • Downloaded Ringtones includes all the ringtones you have previously downloaded. See "Downloading Ringtones" on page Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.

  • Page 91: Alerts

    6. Press for Voicemail, Alert. 7. Press the navigation button up or down to select the desired Ringer. 8. Press to save and exit. Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Alerts To select a ringer type for scheduled alerts: 1. Press the left softkey 2.

  • Page 92: Roam Ringer

    • Connect - An alert tone is sounded when you are initially connected. • Disconnect Fade- An alert tone is sounded when the signal fades and the connection is lost. To enable or disable alert sounds: 1. Press the left softkey 2.

  • Page 93: Key Beep Volume

    5. Select Normal or Distinctive and press exit. Key Beep Volume To adjust the key beep volume: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press 5. Press the navigation key right to increase or left to decrease the volume.

  • Page 94: Display Settings

    1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Select On or Off and press Display Settings Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: 1.

  • Page 95: Changing The Incoming Call Display

    3. Press 4. Press 5. Press for Local Image or images come preloaded on your phone and cannot be changed. Downloaded images are images that you have chosen from your service provider. Note: For more information on downloading images for your wall paper, see "Downloading Ringtones and Images"...

  • Page 96: Changing The Color Of Your Dialing Font

    Note: For more information on downloading images for your wall paper, see "Downloading Ringtones and Images" on page 71. 7. Press Changing the color of your Dialing Font You can adjust the color so that it appears in color or monochromatic.

  • Page 97: Changing The Banner Text

    digits. When you are finished, press the left softkey for Select. • If you selected any other option, press changes. Changing the Banner Text The text greeting can be up to 12 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to display a custom greeting or display your User Name on the phone’s screen.

  • Page 98: Changing The Service Led

    5. Press Save Mode. 6. Use the navigation key to select: • Always On, Always Off, 7 Seconds, 15 Seconds or 30 Seconds for the LCD. • Always On, Always Off, 7 seconds, 15 seconds or 30 Seconds for Keypad. •...

  • Page 99: Changing Your Display's Theme Color

    2. Press 3. Press 4. Press for Contrast. 5. Press the navigation keys left or right to adjust the contrast level and press Changing Your Display’s Theme Color 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press for Theme Color. 5.

  • Page 100: Call Setup

    6. Press the navigation key up or down to select one of the following functions: • • • • 7. Press Call Setup Restriction You can restrict the phone numbers that your phone can call. You can change the Restriction settings to prevent all calls, restrict calls to Contacts only or to only allow special numbers such as 911 or Customer Service.
  • Page 101 Call Forward To turn call forwarding on or off, or to change the call forwarding number: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press 6. Highlight Off or On using the navigation keys. If you select On, then enter the call forwarding number.
  • Page 102 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Off, After 5 sec, After 3 sec or After 1 sec. 7. Press Note: When your phone is in Auto Answer mode, the appears on the display screen.

  • Page 103: Language

    the beginning of any number entered. For example, you could enter a ‘1’ if all your calls are going to be long-distance. 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press for Auto Prepend. 6. Highlight On or Off using the navigation keys. If you select On, then enter the prepending sequence.

  • Page 104: Data Setup

    Data Setup Your phone is capable of sending and receiving digital data and fax calls when connected to a computing device (laptop, desktop, hand held, palmtop, etc.) running the Windows operating system. Your phone functions similar to a typical modem on your PC, enabling you to use wireless data involving a wide variety of Windows applications.

  • Page 105: Advanced

    Advanced Phone Info The Phone Info screen displays information about your handset’s current hardware and software that is used for diagnostics. To view your Phone Info: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3. Press for Advanced. 4. Press for Phone Info. 5.

  • Page 106: Memory Mgr

    4. Press 5. Your phone’s memory usage is displayed. Press finished. Memory MGR The Memory MGR allows you to free up phone memory by deleting unwanted ringtones or wallpapers. To delete a file: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3.
  • Page 107 4. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and press to save and exit. While in Airplane Mode, your phone’s standby screen will display “Phone off.” Note: 911 and emergency calls can not be made when the Airplane mode is on.

  • Page 108: Phone Security

    Phone Security 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: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press 3.

  • Page 109: Changing The Lock Code

    Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. From the Security menu, press 2. Enter your new lock code. Your new lock code must have 4 digits. 3. Re-enter your new lock code. Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode.

  • Page 110: Erasing The Contacts

    Note There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers. Erasing the Contacts To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: 1. From the Security menu, press 2. Using the navigation key, select Yes and press permanently delete.

  • Page 111: Safety

    Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
  • Page 112 reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
  • Page 113 Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first. When using your phone in the car: •...
  • Page 114 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.

  • Page 115: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and travel adapters. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 116 • In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C). • Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom. •...

  • Page 117: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice

    Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of hardware and can be broken.
  • Page 118 • Reorient / relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset.

  • Page 119: Owner's Record

    Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SCH-a630 Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice...

  • Page 120: Warranty

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if: (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (I) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (IA) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 121 All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 122 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 dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.

  • Page 123: Index

    Index Air Time Alert Notification Auto-Answer Auto-Hyphen Backlight Battery Capacity Charging Disposal Installing Removing Call Forwarding Call History Erasing Making a Call From Options Prepending a Phone Number Saving a Phone Number From Viewing Call Options Call Waiting Do Not Disturb Mode Caller ID Choice Lists Contrast...
  • Page 124 Call Waiting Caller ID Phone Book Adding an Entry Calling a Number From Editing Entries Erasing Finding Entries Phone Number Displaying Phone Numbers Saving With Pauses Resetting Your Phone Ringer Types Ringer Types for Scheduled Alerts Roaming Other Digital Networks Scheduler Erasing Events Viewing Events...

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