Page 1 SCH-a850 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. ZD14.03_CB_a850_042406_D10...
Page 2: Intellectual Property
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 there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 © 2006 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities. CDMA Technology is 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.
Page 4 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 9 Understanding this User Manual ...10 Charging the Battery ...11 Activating Your Phone ...12 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...15 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ... 17 Features of Your Phone ...18 Closed View of Your Phone ...19 Open View of Your Phone ...21 Command Keys ...23...
Page 6 Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ... 71 Contacts ...72 Adding a New Contacts Entry ...73 Finding a Contacts Entry ...75 Renaming a Contacts Group ...79 Editing an Existing Contacts Entry ...79 Saving a Number After a Call ...86 Deleting a Contacts Entry ...88 Finding My Phone Number ...88 Memory ...89 Section 7: @metro ...
Page 7 Using Melody Gallery ...126 Using Animelody Gallery ...127 Section 11: Camera ... 129 Taking Pictures ...130 Saving Pictures ...140 The Picture Gallery ...140 Camera Settings ...142 Point, Click, and Send a Picture ...147 Section 12: Tools ... 149 Voice Recognition ...150 Today ...160 Scheduler ...162 Jump To Date ...163...
Page 8 UL Certified Travel Adapter ...206 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...207 Road Safety ...216 Operating Environment ...219 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...219 Potentially Explosive Environments ...222 Emergency Calls ...223 FCC Notice and Cautions ...224 Other Important Safety Information ...225 Product Performance ...225 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...227 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...227...
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Understanding this User Manual • Charging the Battery • Activating Your Phone • Setting Up Your Voicemail This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
Page 10: Understanding This User Manual
Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 241. Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone.
Page 11: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li- Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Use of other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 12: Activating Your Phone
Low battery indicator The battery indicator ( the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged. • Four bars ( ) indicate a full charge. • An empty battery icon ( • A blinking empty battery icon ( indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the phone.
Page 13 1. Insert the bottom end of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the inside of the battery to those on the phone. 2. Press the top end of the battery down into the phone until you hear it snap into place. Remove the Battery 1.
Page 14 Turn Your Phone On 1. Open the folder on your phone,as shown. 2. Press the key. Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
Page 15: Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Setting Up Your Voice Mail Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time. Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice Mail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice messages in your voice mail box.
Page 17: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Closed View of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Command Keys • Understanding the Display Screen • Your Phone’s Modes This section outlines some key features of your phone.
Page 18: Features Of Your Phone
Features of Your Phone • Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on participating networks). • High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology) • Global Positioning (GPS) Technology • PIM Functions • MMS Messaging • Txt Messaging • Handwritten Messaging •...
Page 19: Closed View Of Your Phone
Closed View of Your Phone 1. Headset Jack 2. Camera Lens 3. Volume Keys 4. Front LCD Features 1. Headset Jack — Lets you plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations. 2. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera. 3.
Page 20 6. Activity LED — Serves the following functions: Flashes red to indicate an incoming call or message Flashes green briefly when your phone is in service. Lights red when you power the phone on. Lights red continuously when travel adapter is connected. Lights green continuously when travel adapter is connected and phone is fully charged.
Page 21: Open View Of Your Phone
Open View of Your Phone 1. Receiver 2. Main LCD 3. Navigation Key 4. Left Soft Key 5. Volume Keys 6. Send Key 7. Clear Key 8. Camera Key 9. Special Function Keys 10. Power Accessory Connector Features 1. Receiver — Lets you hear the other caller. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Open View of Your Phone 18.
Page 22 2. Main LCD — Indicates the status of your phone, including numbers dialed, feature and function screens, status icons, message indicators, signal strength, and so 3. Navigation Keys — In Menu mode, let you scroll through the phone menu options. In Idle mode, let you access preset functions and one user-defined function.
Page 23: Command Keys
13. Alpha-numeric Keys — Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters. 14. Speakerphone Key — Enables and disables speakerphone mode. 15. End Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to mute the ringer and send the call to voicemail.
Page 24 Right Soft Key Some functions of the right soft key are as follows. • In standby mode, press the open the Contacts list. • When the right soft key function is Back, press the soft key ( ) to back up one menu level. OK Key •...
Page 25 2. Briefly press 3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last input. Send Key The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed. 1.
Page 26: Understanding The Display Screen
Camera Keys Use either of the camera keys ( the keypad and on the right side of your phone — to activate the camera built into your phone and to take pictures. Understanding the Display Screen The top line of your phone’s display contains icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength,...
Page 27 Roam — Roaming occurs when you use your phone outside your home area. While roaming, a wireless provider other than yours handles your call, so the service rate for the call may be higher than those made within your home area. Please refer to information from your Wireless Provider on roaming rates.
Page 28: Dialogue Boxes
Vibrate plus Ring — The ringer has been set to Vibrate+Ring using the volume key on the side of the phone. When you receive a call, the phone vibrates and rings. Ring — The ringer has been set to Level 1 – 5 or 1 Beep using the volume key on the side of the phone.
Page 29 • Error Example: “System Error!” • Warning Example: “Battery Low,” “Memory Full!” Backlights Backlights illuminate the internal and external displays and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlights come on. They go off when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight menu.
Page 30: Your Phone's Modes
Your Phone’s Modes Call Answer Mode You can select how you wish to answer a call. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Call Answer. The following call answer options appear in the display: Send Key —...
Page 31 Lock Mode When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume key.
Page 32 Talk Mode You can place and receive calls only when your phone is on. While in a call your phone is in talk mode. Press the MENU (left) soft key ( options. See “In-Use Menu” on page 45 for more information.
Page 33: Camera Mode
Tip: You can also enter the Volume/Vibrate sub-menu by pressing the MENU (left) soft key ( ), then pressing the Use the volume key on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer setting. Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate mode.
Page 35: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Answering a Call • Calls This section provides procedures for making and answering calls. This section also describes features, such as call logs and call timers, that help you make calls and manage your call time.
Page 36: Making A Call
Making a Call 1. With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad. 2. Press to place the call. Three-way Calling Call two other numbers and connect them to your call using three-way calling. 1. In standby mode, enter the number for the first party in your call, then press 2.
Page 37: Speed Dialing
Tip: Store pauses along with the number if you plan to call the number frequently. Speed Dialing Speed Dialing lets you place a call to any Contact stored in your Contacts list by dialing the Contact’s Location number. 1-Touch Dialing Use 1-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 001 (Voice Mail) through 009.
Page 38 3-Touch Dialing Use 3-touch dialing to speed dial Contacts from 100 through 500. 1. In standby mode, press and release the number key representing the first digit of the desired Contact’s Location number. 2. Press the number key representing the second digit of the desired Contact’s Location number.
Page 39 Voice Dialing Tips: • Wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak clearly at a normal volume, as if you were talking to someone on the phone. • When saying a name, say the first name then the last name. Dialing a Name To dial a name, do the following: 1.
Page 40 If the recognized name has multiple numbers stored for it (that is, Mobile, Office, Home, and so on), Voice Dial displays the possible choices and prompts you with “Which number?” 5. Say one of the following number types: “Home” “Office” “Mobile”...
Page 41: Answering A Call
4. Say “Yes” to confirm the number or “No” to hear the next one, or use the keypad to select the correct number from the list. (See “Voice Setting — Choice Lists” on page 157, for more information.) Press the Repeat (right) soft key ( Press the Settings (left) soft key ( right soft key ( Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry...
Page 42 The phone continues to notify you of the call until one of the following events occur: • You answer the call. • The calling party ends the call. • The call is sent to voicemail. Call Notification Features Your phone notifies you of a call in a variety of ways. •...
Page 43: Call Answer
Tip: You can also enter the Volume/Vibrate sub menu by pressing the left soft key ( ) MENU, then pressing (for Volume/Vibrate), and ringer setting. Note: The vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the phone is in Vibrate mode.
Page 44 2. Press and the second caller is placed on hold and you’re returned to the original caller. 3. Press to alternate between calls. Caller ID Caller ID lets you identify who is calling you by displaying a caller’s number. If the caller’s name and number are stored in Contacts, the caller’s name also appears.
Page 45: While In A Call
In-Use Menu You can access a number of menus and features even while in a call. 1. While in a call, press the MENU (left) soft key ( following options appear in the display: Calls — View your call logs. Contacts —...
Page 46: Calls
Calls Your phone has Call Logs that retain information about Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed Calls. The Calls menu lets you access this information for future reference, to return calls, and to add new Contacts. You can also view times for your last call and the total of all calls. Tip: To quickly view a list of your most recent calls (outgoing, incoming, and missed), briefly press the screen listing to 20 of your most recent calls appears in the display.
Page 47 Incoming The last 20 Incoming calls are stored in your phone’s Incoming call log. You can review the Incoming call log for time and date of the call, as well as other information. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press of your Incoming calls appears in the display.
Page 48: Call Timer
3. Press the Option (left) soft key ( menu that contains the following options: Talk — Call the selected number. Save — Save the number to your Contacts. Prepend — Add a prefix to the number. Erase — Erase the selected call from your Incoming call list. 4.
Page 49: Data Counter
LifeTime — View the duration of all calls on your phone since activation (LifeTime timers cannot be erased). Erase Total — Erases the counters for the Total call timer. 2. Press the number of the option you wish enter, or use the navigation keys to highlight the option and press 3.
Page 50 Store Numbers from Call Logs Store numbers from your Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed call logs to Contacts. Tip: In standby mode, briefly press can then select any call in the list to save to Contacts. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press 2.
Page 51: Section 4: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Shortcuts • Navigation Key Shortcuts • Navigate Using a Shortcut • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone.
Page 52: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation Access the menus and sub menus in your phone using the navigation key ( use a shortcut. 1. In standby mode press the MENU (left) soft key ( The first of several menus appear in the display. Note: More than one menu may appear in your display. This setting can be modified in the Display/Menu Style menu.
Page 53: Navigation Key Shortcuts
Navigation Key Shortcuts In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch the key’s corresponding application. Mobile Web *Scheduler can be customized. Press the Menu (left) soft key ( Navigate Using a Shortcut You can also access menus and sub menus using menu numbers.
Page 54: Menu Outline
Example: Press the left soft key ( This takes you to the Tools (Menu 8), and then to the To Do List (sub menu Menu Outline Contacts Find 1.2.1 Number 1.2.2 E-Mail Rename Group 1.3.1 Friend 1.3.2 Family 1.3.3 Colleague 1.3.4 VIP 1.3.5 No Name My Phone#...
Page 55 2.4.4 All Calls Call Timer 2.5.1 Last Call 2.5.2 Total 2.5.3 LifeTime 2.5.4 Erase Total Data Counter 2.6.1 Transmit 2.6.2 Received 2.6.3 Total 2.6.4 Erase Total Messages New Text Msg New Pic Msg New Handwr.Msg Inbox Outbox Draft Box Voice Mail Msg Setting 3.8.1 Text 3.8.1.1...
Page 56: Mobile Web
3.8.2 Pic. Msg 3.8.3 General Erase Msg 3.9.1 Voice 3.9.2 In Box 3.9.3 Out Box 3.9.4 Draft 3.9.5 All Messages Mobile Web Get In Web @metro @metro Gallery Image Gallery 6.1.1 Preloaded 6.1.2 Downloaded 3.8.2.1 Save In Outbox 3.8.2.2 Delivery Ack 3.8.2.3 Retrieval Mode 3.8.3.1...
Page 57 Melody Gallery 6.2.1 Preloaded 6.2.2 Downloaded Animelody Gallery Camera Take a Picture Picture Gallery Settings 7.3.1 Brightness 7.3.2 Fun Frames 7.3.3 Color Tones 7.3.4 Shutter Sound 7.3.5 Quality 7.3.6 White Balance Tools Voice Recognition 8.1.1 Voice Command 8.1.2 Voice Memo 8.1.3 TTS 8.1.4 Voice Setting 8.1.2.1...
Page 58 Today Scheduler Jump To Date To Do List Memo Pad Count Down Alarm Clock 8.8.1 Alarm Clock 1 8.8.2 Alarm Clock 2 8.8.3 Alarm Clock 3 World Time Calculator Setup Location Display 9.2.1 Menu Style 9.2.2 Animation 8.1.4.2.1 Commands 8.1.4.2.2 Names 8.1.4.3 Choice Lists...
Page 59 9.2.2.2 9.2.2.3 9.2.3 Banner 9.2.4 Backlight 9.2.4.1 9.2.4.2 9.2.4.3 9.2.5 Auto Hyphen 9.2.6 Dial Digits 9.2.7 Dial Screen 9.2.8 Contrast 9.2.8.1 9.2.8.2 9.2.9 Service LED Sounds 9.3.1 Volume/Vibrate 9.3.1.1 9.3.1.2 9.3.2 Ringer Type 9.3.2.1 9.3.2.2 9.3.2.3 9.3.2.4 9.3.3 Key Beep 9.3.3.1 9.3.3.2 Section 4: Menu Navigation...
Page 60 9.3.4 Alerts 9.3.5 Power On/Off 9.3.6 Roam Ringer 9.3.7 Whisper Mode Network 9.4.1 Set NAM 9.4.2 Roam Option Security 9.5.1 Lock Phone 9.5.2 Change Lock 9.5.3 Emergency # 9.5.4 Voice Privacy 9.5.5 Restriction 9.5.6 Erase Memory 9.5.7 Reset Phone Call Options 9.6.1 Auto Retry 9.6.2 Data 9.3.4.1...
Page 61 9.6.2.2 9.6.3 Call Answer 9.6.4 Auto Answer 9.6.5 TTY Mode 9.6.6 Airplane Mode Shortcut Language Clock Set Version Section 4: Menu Navigation Menu Outline Baud Rate...
Page 63: Section 5: Entering Text
Section 5: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Entry Mode • Using T9 Mode • Entering Upper and Lower Case • Entering Symbols • Entering Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone.
Page 64: Changing The Text Entry Mode
Changing the Text Entry Mode Text messages can be made up of alphabetical characters, numbers, and symbols. You can use the following text entry modes to simplify text entry: • T9 Word — Press each key only once to enter the letter of the word that you’re spelling.
Page 65: Using T9® Mode
Note: The Canned option is initially hidden in the pop-up menu. Use the navigation keys to scroll down and select this option. Using T9 Mode ® T9 Word recognizes commonly used words for the numeric sequence of key presses and inserts the word into your message.
Page 66: Entering Upper And Lower Case
For practice, enter the word “Samsung” by pressing each of the following keys only once: pqrs T9 Word recognizes that the most commonly used word for the numeric sequence you just entered is “Samsung.” If more than one word shares the same numeric sequence, T9 Word provides the most commonly used word.
Page 67: Entering Symbols
4. T9 Word is highlighted. Use the navigation keys to highlight ABC, then press Enter characters while in ABC mode by pressing the key labeled with the desired characters (such as Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears in the display.
Page 68: Entering Numbers
4. T9 Word is highlighted. Use the navigation keys to highlight Symbol, then press symbol screens appear in the display. 5. Use the navigation keys to page through the other symbols, if desired. 6. Press the key that corresponds with the symbol that you wish to enter.
Page 69 4. T9 Word is highlighted. Use the navigation keys to highlight 123, then press 5. Press the key containing the corresponding number that you wish to insert into your message. Entering Numbers Section 5: Entering Text...
Page 71: Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts Topics Covered • Contacts • Adding a New Contacts Entry • Finding a Contacts Entry • Renaming a Contacts Group • Editing an Existing Contacts Entry • Saving a Number After a Call • Deleting a Contacts Entry •...
Page 72: Contacts
Contacts Up to 500 entries can be stored in Contacts. Each entry can have up to five associated phone numbers and two e-mail addresses. Each phone number can be up to 32 digits in length, including hard pauses, and associated names can be up to 22 characters in length.
Page 73: Adding A New Contacts Entry
Tip: You can also press the keypad number key that corresponds to the menu option number. Adding a New Contacts Entry You can use either of two methods to add an entirely new entry to Contacts. Dial Method 1. Using the keypad, enter the number you wish to add to your Contacts.
Page 74: Menu Method
Menu Method 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press following options appear in the display: Number E-Mail 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the 3. Enter information for the selected option, then press the key.
Page 75: Finding A Contacts Entry
Finding a Contacts Entry Shortcut Method You can use the CONTACTS shortcut (right soft) key to view contact information stored in your Contacts list. 1. In standby mode, press CONTACTS (right) soft key ( The Find screen appears in the display with By Name showing.
Page 76 3. Speak clearly and say the full name of the person you want to call, exactly as it is entered in your contact list. If VoiceSignal recognizes the name you said, the contact information for that name appears in the display. If VoiceSignal does not recognize the name you said, a choice list of up to three names appears in the display, and VoiceSignal prompts you with “Did you say?”...
Page 77 By Group — Search Contacts by selecting one of the five available groups. Find by Name 1. With By Name showing in the Find screen, enter a name as entered in Contacts. For example, if you saved the name as Amy Smith, begin the search by pressing (for “A”).
Page 78 3. Enter the number that corresponds to the entry, or use the navigation keys to highlight the desired entry. 4. Once the entry is highlighted, press the Option (left) soft key ( ). The following options appear in the display: Edit —...
Page 79: Renaming A Contacts Group
Renaming a Contacts Group Use this option to rename a group in Contacts. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press Group. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the group name that you wish to change, then press the name of the group appears in the display with a flashing cursor at the end of the name.
Page 80 Erase — Deletes the highlighted number. Important! If a Contacts entry has only one number, selecting the Erase option can delete the Contacts entry itself. 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight Edit, then press the key. Press Press and hold highlighted field.
Page 81 1. Find the Contacts entry associated with the number you want to include one or more pauses. See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 75 for more information. 2. Select and edit the desired number. See “Editing an Existing Contacts Entry” on page 79 for more information.
Page 82 3. Press the Option (left) soft key ( appears in the display with Edit highlighted. 4. Press the key. The selected Contacts entry information appears in the display. 5. Use the navigation keys to highlight the E-Mail field. 6. Use the keypad to edit the e-mail address. See “Section 5: Entering Text”...
Page 83 Assign a Speed Dial Location to a Contacts Entry A Contacts entry’s Location number corresponds to the number keys you press to speed dial that entry. For example: • To speed dial the Contacts entry assigned to Location 005, press and hold the •...
Page 84 3. Enter the new location using the keypad. Tip: You can also use the Left and Right navigation keys to browse empty speed dial locations. Important! Do not enter Location values 001, 311, or 411. These numbers are already assigned to Voicemail (001) and to special network features (311, 411).
Page 85 those numbers are dialed when the associated speed dial key is pressed by doing the following: 1. Find the Contacts entry you want to edit. See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 75 for more information. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired entry. 3.
Page 86: Saving A Number After A Call
6. Use the navigation keys to highlight Image Gallery or Photo Gallery. 7. Press the key. 8. Use the navigation keys to highlight the image or picture that you wish to assign to the Contacts entry. 9. Press the key. The Contacts entry screen appears in the display with the selected image or picture file name in the Picture ID field.
Page 87 Add a New Entry 1. Use the navigation keys to highlight New Entry and press the key. The Select Type screen appears in the display showing the following icons: Home Pager 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the number type that matches your new entry, then press the 3.
Page 88: Deleting A Contacts Entry
Deleting a Contacts Entry 1. Find the Contacts entry you want to delete. See “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 75 for more information. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired entry. 3. Press the Option (left) soft key options appear in the display: Edit Erase...
Page 89: Memory
Memory The Memory menu option lets you view the amount of memory you have used to store Contacts entries, as well as the memory remaining to store more Contacts entries. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press The amount of memory used and remaining for Contacts is displayed.
Page 91: Section 7: @Metro
Section 7: @metro Topics Covered • Accessing @metro With @metro, you can download full featured applications over the air including games, personalized ring tones, pictures, and more. You can send and receive instant messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news. This section outlines how to obtain games and other applications for your phone.
Page 92: Accessing @Metro
Accessing @metro Applications Shopping and Downloading Download games, ring tones, e-mail, and more using @metro. For information on airtime charges, contact your Wireless Provider. 1. In standby mode, press the Right navigation key to launch @metro. The following @metro options appear in the display: @metro 2.
Page 93 1. In standby mode, press the Right navigation key to launch @metro. 2. At the @metro menu, use the navigation keys to highlight the Settings icon ( The following options appear in the display: Order Apps — Download applications over the network. Move Apps —...
Page 94 Buying New Apps To buy new and exciting apps, visit @metro. It provides you with a variety of apps you can choose from. What do I pay? When you buy an app, you will be charged for the purchase cost of the app and the network connections to download it.
Page 95 Accessing @metro Disabled Apps You can install new apps even if the memory of your phone is full by partially removing (disabling) apps you haven’t used recently. When you need to use a disabled app, you can restore it at no additional purchase cost.
Page 97: Section 8: Messaging
Section 8: Messaging Topics Covered • Types of Messages • Create and Send Text Messages • Receive Text Messages • Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode • Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode • Handwritten Picture Messages • Message Folders •...
Page 98: Types Of Messages
Types of Messages Your phone is able to send and receive Text and Picture messages to compatible phones and devices. Text messages can be up to 160 characters in length. Note: Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to 50 incoming and 50 outgoing messages.
Page 99: Send Options
Canned — Insert a pre-composed message into the body of your current message. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the 4. Once you’re finished entering your message, press the key. The following New Message options appear in the display: Edit Send To —...
Page 100: Receive Text Messages
Validity — None/30 Min/1–2 Hours/12 Hours/1–3 Days/5 Days — Select the period of time that you wish the message to be available to the recipient. After the set period of time, your message is recalled. Insert Sign. — Off/On — Insert your pre-composed signature into the message.
Page 101: Send Picture Messages In Camera Mode
Receive Messages While in a Call When you receive a message while in a call, New Message appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon ( ). To view the message without disconnecting the call: 1. Press the Ignore (left) soft key ( message and save it to your inbox where you can view it later.
Page 102 Note: For more information about using the camera feature in your phone, see “Section 11: Camera” on page 129. 4. Press the key. The New Pic Message screen appears in the display with the Send to field highlighted and the picture that you just snapped showing in the Picture field.
Page 103 10. Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight Sounds, then press the the display: Record New — Record a new memo to insert into the message. Melody1 – Melody10 — Select from a list of audio files preloaded on your phone. Note: You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 60 seconds in length, if you record first before attaching a picture.
Page 104: Send Picture Messages In Standby Mode
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode Send Picture messages to recipients with a compatible phone or other device, and accompany the Picture message with a voice memo, ring tone, or downloaded melody. Note: You can send a Picture message to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a comma in the Send to field of the Picture message composer.
Page 105 Image Gallery — Select from a list of downloaded pictures into your Picture message. Erase — Delete any images that you have attached to your Picture message. 6. Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the key to enter the option’s sub menu and insert a photo or image into your picture message.
Page 106: Receive Picture Messages
Note: You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 60 seconds in length, if you record first before attaching a picture. If a picture is attached before recording, the size of the voice memo is limited to the amount of remaining memory.
Page 107: Handwritten Picture Messages
View a Picture Message Later 1. Once a Picture message has been downloaded to your phone, the Ignore (left) soft key ( soft key ( and appear in the display. 2. Press the Ignore (left) soft key ( message is sent to your Inbox. 3.
Page 108: Message Folders
4. Press the display, followed by a high-contrast picture of your message. 5. If you are satisfied with the picture of your message, press the appears in the display with your picture automatically included. 6. Complete and send your new Pic. message. See “Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode”...
Page 109 4. While viewing your message press the Option (left) soft key ( ). The following options appear in the display: Reply — Compose and send a message to the originator of the received message. Lock/Unlock — Block a message from being erased or free a message to be erased.
Page 110: Draft Box
3. Press the Option (left) soft key ( options appear in the display: Resend — Re-send the message. The New Message menu appears in the display. Lock/Unlock — Block a message from being erased or free a message to be erased. Erase —...
Page 111 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight Save in Draft, then press the key. A confirmation message appears in the display and your message is saved to the Draft Box. View and Edit Draft Text Messages 1. In standby mode, press the Down navigation key, then press for Draft Box.
Page 112 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the picture message that you wish to view, then press the Edit ( message edit screen appears in the display. 3. Make any needed changes and press the Next (right) soft key ( ).
Page 113: Message Settings
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option. Press the key to perform the function for the highlighted option. Voice Mail Messages in your voice mailbox are logged in the Voice Mail folder of the Message menu. Open the Voice Mail folder to view the Callback # (if available), Urgency, and other details of the voice mail message.
Page 114: Text Message Settings
3. Use the instructions in the following subsections to change settings for Text, Pic. Msg, and General messages. Text Message Settings 1. With Text highlighted in the Msg Setting sub menu, press the key. The following text message options appear in the display: Save In Outbox —...
Page 115: General Message Settings
Save in Outbox — Options to save messages automatically in the Outbox, prompt before saving, or do not save messages in the Outbox. Delivery Ack — Choose to be notified of whether or not your messages have been delivered. Retrieval Mode — Choose Automatic to download and display Picture messages as they are received.
Page 116 Editing and Entering Canned Message Text 1. In standby mode, press the Down navigation key, then press (for Msg Setting), for Canned Msg. The Canned Msg. menu appears in the display. 2. Use the navigation keys and the PgDn (left) soft key ) to highlight the Canned Msg.
Page 117: Erase Messages
Erase Messages You can erase all of the messages in each your folders from one convenient location. Note: This function erases all messages in the selected folder. To delete a single message, open the folder from the Message menu, then delete the message from the Option menu while viewing the message content.
Page 119: Section 9: Mobile Web
Section 9: Mobile Web Topics Covered • Mobile Web • Launching Mobile Web • Using Mobile Web • Using Links • How Mobile Web Keys Work This section outlines how to launch Mobile Web, how to navigate to other pages on the web, and how the keys on the keypad are used with the web application.
Page 120: Mobile Web
Mobile Web With Mobile Web, you can conveniently surf the web and download ringtones and wallpapers using your phone. Each time you launch Mobile Web, your phone connects to the Internet and the service indicator icon ) appears in the display. Stored Web Content Mobile Web ends an Internet connection after a certain period of inactivity, however some information from...
Page 121: Using Mobile Web
Exit Mobile Web Press to exit Mobile Web. Using Mobile Web When you use Mobile Web, some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call. Mobile Web presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: • Text or numeric input.
Page 122: How Mobile Web Keys Work
How Mobile Web Keys Work The following table lists Mobile Web keys and their functions. navigation keys — Use to browse lists and options OK @ CLR Key — A browse, back-up key. Press once to back up one page. Press and hold to go back to home page. Press to clear the last number, letter, or symbol entered.
Page 123: Section 10: Gallery
Section 10: Gallery Topics Covered • Accessing Your Gallery • Using Image Gallery • Using Melody Gallery • Using Animelody Gallery With @metro, you can download full featured applications over the air including games, personalized ring tones, pictures, and more. You can send and receive instant messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news.
Page 124: Accessing Your Gallery
Accessing Your Gallery 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( then press menus appear in the display: Image Gallery — Lets you choose the multi-media or pictures that appear in your phone’s display. Melody Gallery — Lets you assign melody tones for calls, alarms, and other alerts.
Page 125 4. Press the Option (left) soft key ( options appear in the display: Assign — Lets you assign selected images, melodies, and animelodies as Wallpaper, Opening, Closing, and Contacts. Image Info — Displays information about the highlighted image, such as the title (name), and the data size. 5.
Page 126: Using Melody Gallery
7. Press the Back (right) soft key ( previous menu, or press the mode. Using Melody Gallery Melody Gallery lets you assign ringer types and melody tones for calls, alarms, and other alerts. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( then press Gallery.
Page 127: Using Animelody Gallery
5. Use the navigation keys to highlight Assign, then press key. The following options appear in the display: Calls — Lets you assign a melody tone to incoming voice calls. Alarm — Lets you assign melody tones for alarms. Data — Lets you assign melody tones for incoming data calls. Calendar —...
Page 128 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an animelody, then press the Option (left) soft key ( options appear in the display: Assign — Use to assign a selected animelody to incoming Calls, an Alarm, Data calls, and Calendar events. Rename —...
Page 129: Section 11: Camera
Section 11: Camera Topics Covered • Taking Pictures • Saving Pictures • The Picture Gallery • Camera Settings • Point, Click, and Send a Picture Use your SCH-a850 phone to take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends.
Page 130: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking pictures with the built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens [located on the outside of the folder (above the external display)], and pressing a button. Simple Snap Shot To take a single picture using the current camera settings, do the following: 1.
Page 131 Camera Screen When you activate your phone’s camera, the second line of the display is reserved for the current camera resolution setting and the picture counter. The center of the display shows a viewfinder image of the subject at which the camera is pointed.
Page 132 Camera — Indicates that pressing the picture of the image currently appearing on the display. Camera Options The Camera Options let you temporarily override your default camera settings. Any settings you change using the Camera Options only apply to the current camera session or until you make another change using the Camera Options.
Page 133 5 sec 10 sec 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired delay, then press the the display. The next time you press a Camera key ( key, a countdown timer appears in the display that indicates the time remaining before the camera takes the picture.
Page 134 Note: Color Tone and White Balance are not initially visible in the pop-up menu. Use the navigation keys to scroll down and view these menu items. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Multi Shot, then press the key. Off and On appear in the display. 3.
Page 135: Fun Frame
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired brightness and press the Settings menu. Note: -1 – -5 are not initially visible in the display. Use the navigation keys to scroll down and view these menu items. Fun Frame Fun Frame lets you temporarily apply one of the preloaded picture frames in your phone to characterize or enhance one or more pictures.
Page 136 3. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to show the various Fun Frames. 4. When you decide on the frame you wish to use, press the Select (left) soft key ( screen appears in the display with your selected Fun Frame in place.
Page 137 Color Tones White Balance Note: Color Tone and White Balance are not initially visible in the pop-up menu. Use the navigation keys to scroll down and view these menu items. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Color Tone, then press the key.
Page 138 Note: Color Tone and White Balance are not initially visible in the pop-up menu. Use the navigation keys to scroll down and view these menu items. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight White Balance, then press the key. The following White Balance options appear in the display: Auto —...
Page 139 1. In camera mode, use the Up and Down navigation keys to display the desired resolution (High, Med, or Low), the camera adjusts to the selected resolution. 2. Press the the picture. Note: The resolution setting affects zoom capabilities. When resolution is set to High, only X1 zoom is available.
Page 140: Saving Pictures
Saving Pictures After you’ve taken a picture, you can do any of the following: • Save the picture by pressing the Save (right) soft key ( The picture is stored in the Picture Gallery, a part of the phone’s memory devoted to storing, browsing, and viewing saved pictures.
Page 141 3. Use the navigation keys to browse pictures in the gallery. 4. Press the Option (left) soft key ( pictures in the Picture Gallery. The following options appear in the display: Pic Msg — Send the currently displayed or highlighted picture as a Picture message.
Page 142: Camera Settings
Switch From Expanded to Thumbnail Mode 1. While viewing pictures in the picture gallery, press the Thumb. (right) soft key ( pictures at a time. 2. Once you’ve found a picture that you wish to view full size, press the Expand (right) soft key ( Camera Settings The Camera Settings options let you select the default flash, resolution, and picture quality settings the...
Page 143 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired brightness and press the Settings menu. Note: -1 – -5 are not initially visible in the display. Use the navigation keys to scroll down and view these menu items. Border Pictures with Fun Frames Add your own touch to pictures using Fun Frames.
Page 144 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight one of the following fun frames. Normal Dream Flower01 Flower02 Frame Grape Mask Muscle Star Theater Note: Choose Normal to disable Fun Frames. 3. Once the Fun Frame of your choice is highlighted, press .
Page 145 Note: Choose Normal to disable Color Tones. Normal — Subjects and pictures appear with a normal hue. Sepia — Subjects and pictures appear in a brownish-gray hue. Monochrome — Subjects and pictures appear in black and white. Negative — Subjects and pictures appear with light and dark colors inverted.
Page 146 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight one of the following shutter sounds. Each sound plays as it is highlighted. Sound 1 Sound 2 Sound 3 Sound 4 Sound 5 3. Once your choice is highlighted, press the You’re returned to the Settings menu. The Quality Setting You can affect how much your photo is compressed, thereby reducing it’s overall size (not to be confused...
Page 147: Point, Click, And Send A Picture
Auto — The camera automatically adjusts picture quality to available light. Sunny — Use this setting when taking pictures in full sun. Cloudy — Use this setting when taking pictures in cloudy conditions. Tungsten — Use this setting when taking pictures under incandescent lights.
Page 148 5. Press the key to send the Picture message to the intended recipients.
Page 149: Section 12: Tools
Section 12: Tools Topics Covered • Voice Recognition • Today • Scheduler • Jump To Date • To Do List • Memo Pad • Count Down • Alarm Clock • World Time • Calculator This section explains how you can use your phone’s Personal Information Manager (PIM) functions to view today’s calendar, schedule appointments, create To-Do lists, set an alarm, perform simple math...
Page 150: Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition Your SCH-a850 includes VoiceSignal, state-of-the-art voice recognition software that lets you use your voice to dial numbers, access your Contacts list, and open Tools. To access your phone’s voice recognition, do the following: 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press Recognition.
Page 151 “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the earpiece, followed by a list of available commands. • In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( press (for Tools), for Voice Command. Note: You can also set your phone to start VoiceSignal when you open the phone.
Page 152: Voice Memo
Voice Command Tips: • Make sure you wait for the beep before speaking. • Speak clearly at a normal volume, as if you were talking on the phone. Voice Memo You can use your phone to record voice memos for later playback.
Page 153 The Memo Review screen appears in the display with the new voice memo highlighted. See “Review and Erase Voice Memos” on page 153 for more information. 4. Press the Review and Erase Voice Memos If you’ve saved any voice memos, you can review them anytime.
Page 154 Text To Speech (TTS) With TTS on, your phone “reads” main menu items through the earpiece when you highlight each one. To enable TTS, do the following: 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press for TTS.
Page 155 Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing • Use Adapt Digits in a quiet place. • Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak. • Speak clearly, and say each digit distinctly. • If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or if there is an unexpected noise that spoils the recording, re- record that sequence.
Page 156 Repeat this step until you’re satisfied with the recording. 4. After confirming that the recording sounds “ok”, continue the recording process with the next set of digits. 5. After six sets of digits, the phone asks whether you want to do more adaptation. Answer “Yes.” 6.
Page 157 Voice Setting — Sensitivity 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press Recognition), Sensitivity. The following options appear in the display: Commands — Lets you control your phone’s sensitivity to spoken voice commands. Names — Lets you control your phone’s sensitivity to spoken names from your Contact list.
Page 158 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Name Dialing, Digit Dialing, or Contacts, then press the 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Choice List behavior you prefer: Automatic — VoiceSignal displays a choice list only when it is not sure if it has correctly recognized the name or number.
Page 159: Your Phone
4. Press the accept the new setting. Press the the new setting and return to the Voice Setting menu. Voice Setting — Voice Launch To set the key or action that launches VoiceSignal, do the following: 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press (for Voice Setting), and following options appear in the display:...
Page 160: Today
The About VoiceSignal screen appears in the display showing the version level of the VoiceSignal software currently installed on your phone. Today Schedule up to nine events for the current day by indicating each event’s start and end time. Set alarms for events so that you can be alerted before an event takes place.
Page 161 Symbol Note: The current mode of text entry is indicated in the lower right corner of the display. 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight the entry mode that you wish to use, or press Note: See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 63 for more information about entering text.
Page 162: Scheduler
Scheduler Scheduler allows you to view the current, past, or future month in calendar format. While viewing the calendar, the current date is highlighted, and days with scheduled events are surrounded by a box. View an Event 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press Tip: To launch Calendar using a voice command —...
Page 163: Jump To Date
Jump To Date Go directly to any date that you specify in the Jump to Date entry screen. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press The Jump to Date entry screen appears in the display. 2.
Page 164 Note: The current mode of text entry is indicated in the lower right corner of the display. 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the entry mode that you wish to use, or press Note: See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 63 for more information about entering text.
Page 165: Memo Pad
Add new — Add a new task to the To Do List. Edit — Edit the task currently appearing in the display. Erase — Erase the task currently appearing in the display. Erase All — Erase all tasks from your To Do List. 4.
Page 166 5. Use the navigation keys to highlight the entry mode that you wish to use, or press Note: See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 63 for more information about entering text. 6. When you’re finished entering details for the memo, press .
Page 167: Count Down
Count Down Count Down allows you to view the amount of time between the current date and any event that you wish to schedule. You can create up to twenty Count Down events. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press Note: If you have any stored Count Down timers, the first timer appears in the display.
Page 168 Use the Up and Down navigation keys to select Count Down options. 6. To set the Time: Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select am or pm. Enter the time for the task using the keypad. 7. Enter the Date for the task using the keypad. 8.
Page 169: Alarm Clock
4. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option. Press to perform the function for the highlighted option. Alarm Clock Your phone has three alarm clocks that can be set to go off once, or to recur daily at a specific time. Once set, an alarm clock is easy to change or turn off completely.
Page 170 5. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select the frequency at which you wish the alarm to occur (Once, Daily, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, Every Sun, Every Sat, or Every Weekend). 6. Press when you’re finished entering the time and frequency for the alarm.
Page 171: World Time
3. Use the Up/Down navigation keys to highlight Alarm. 4. Use the Left/Right navigation keys to highlight Off, then press . The selected alarm is turned off. World Time World Time lets you view the time of day or night in any of the 24 different time zones around the world.
Page 172: Calculator
Enable Daylight Savings Time (DST) 1. While viewing the World Time map, press the Option (left) soft key ( 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight On, then press Daylight Savings Time is enabled. Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using your phone.
Page 173 Calculator 5. Press to perform the calculation and view the result. Section 12: Tools...
Page 175 Calculator Section 12: Tools...
Page 176: Section 13: Setup
Section 13: Setup Topics Covered • Location Setting • Display Settings • Sound Settings • Network Settings • Security Settings • Call Options • Shortcut Setting • Language Setting • Clock Set • Version Information This section explains how to configure your phone’s language, network preferences, security options, and other settings.
Page 177: Location Setting
Location Setting You can set your phone to pass Global Positioning System (GPS) data to identify your location to the network continually or only when you make an emergency (911) call. Note: Check with your wireless carrier to determine if/when/where location-based services are available.
Page 178: Menu Style
1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz following menus appear in the display: Menu Style — Choose how main menus appear in the display when the MENU (left) soft key( Animation — Choose the images that display on your phone when you turn it on, turn if off, and while in standby mode.
Page 179 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Icon or List, then press the key. Animation Animation lets you choose the animated pictures that appear in your phone’s display when you turn it on, turn it off, and while in standby mode. 1.
Page 180 Banner Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display while your phone is in standby mode. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Banner Tip: Press and hold to erase an existing banner, if necessary. 2.
Page 181: Auto Hyphen
Power save — Unless the backlight settings have been changed, the backlight dims after a minute of inactivity, and then turns off. With Power save enabled (On), the backlight for the internal display is always dim. If the backlight settings have not been changed, after 15 seconds of inactivity, Power save turns the backlight off.
Page 182: Dial Screen
Hyphenated — Each set of entered digits (area code, exchange, and directory number) each appear in a different color. Note: To select the Hyphenated option, you must first set the Auto Hyphen to On. Rainbow — Entered digits each appear in a different color in the dialing screen.
Page 183 Contrast Set the display contrast to your preference. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Contrast. The following options appear in the display: Main LCD Front LCD 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the display you want to adjust, then press the adjustment screen appears in the display showing the current contrast setting.
Page 184: Sounds Settings
Sounds Settings Sound settings let you customize your phone’s audio properties, such as ringers, keypad tones, alerts, start up melody, and more. Volume/Vibrate Use the Volume/Vibrate sub menu to set the default volume for incoming calls and alarms. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Volume/Vibrate.
Page 185 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Ringer Type. The following ringer types appear in the display: Calls Alarm Data Planner 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a ringer type, then press the key.
Page 186 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Key Beep. The following options appear in the display: Volume Tone Length Volume is highlighted. 2. Press the Use the volume keys or navigation keys to set the volume level for keypad tones.
Page 187: Roam Ringer
Disconnect — Sound an alert when you disconnect a call. Fade — Sound an alert when a dropped call occurs during a conversation. Roam — Sound an alert when you leave your home service area while on a call. Privacy — Emit a tone whenever you are in enhanced privacy mode.
Page 188: Whisper Mode
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Off or On key. Whisper Mode This feature allows you to talk in a low volume during a phone conversation and still be heard by the party. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Whisper Mode.
Page 189: Roam Option
Roam Option The Roam Option feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz Roam Option. The following roaming options appear in the display: metroPCS only —...
Page 190: Lock Phone
Lock Phone Locking the phone blocks all outgoing calls except those to 911 and to the five user-programmed emergency numbers. You can lock the phone manually, or set the phone to lock automatically when turned on. In Lock mode, you can answer calls, but you must unlock the phone to place calls (except to emergency and secret numbers).
Page 191: Change Lock
4. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Lock Phone option of your choice. 5. Press to perform the function for the highlighted option. Change Lock The default lock code is generally the last four digits of your phone number. It is advisable to change the default lock code to a secret code for security purposes.
Page 192 Emergency # You have the option of storing up to five emergency numbers to your phone. Each number can be up to 32 digits in length. All emergency numbers can be dialed any time, even when your phone is locked or restricted. Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone.
Page 193: Voice Privacy
Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number. The Lock prompt disappears and the Security menu appears in the display. 3. Press for Emergency # 4. Press three entry openings. 5. Enter the emergency number (up to 32 digits in length). 6.
Page 194 The Lock prompt disappears and the Security menu appears in the display. 3. Press for Voice Privacy. The following options appear in the display: Standard — Voice privacy is disabled. Enhanced — Voice privacy is enabled. 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Voice Privacy option of your choice, then press Restriction Restriction allows you to restrict outgoing calls,...
Page 195 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Restriction you want, then press the display: — Unrestricted — Restricted 5. Use the navigation keys to highlight Yes or No, then press Erase Memory Erase memory erases your Contacts and Photo Gallery. This feature is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member.
Page 196: Call Options
Reset Phone Reset Phone returns all setup options to their factory default. 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz The Lock prompt appears in the display. 2. Enter the four-digit lock code using the keypad. Note: The default lock code is the last four digits of your mobile phone number.
Page 197 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Auto Retry. The following options appear in the display: Every 10 sec Every 30 sec Every 60 sec 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting, then press Data Use the Data sub menu to set your phone to detect data...
Page 198: Auto Answer
Call Answer You can select a specific answer mode when you receive an incoming call. Your phone can be preset to answer when you do any of the following: 1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( then press wxyz for Call Answer...
Page 199 TTY Mode Your phone is fully Teletypewriter (TTY)/ Telecommunication Device for the Deaf (TDD) compatible. You connect TTY/TDD equipment to the headset connector on the top of your phone, behind the folder hinge. Note: TTY Mode must be enabled (TTY Full selected) before you can use your phone with TTY/TDD equipment.
Page 200: Shortcut Setting
for Airplane Mode.The following options appear in the display: Off — Enables the radio transmitter and receiver in your phone. On — Disables the radio transmitter and receiver in your phone. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the IMPORTANT! With Airplane Mode set to On, you CANNOT make emergency (that is, 911) calls.
Page 201: Language Setting
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired function, then press You can now press the Up navigation key in standby mode to launch the selected function. Language Setting The language option changes the language of menus, sub menus, and other user-interface features. 1.
Page 202: Version Information
2. Enter the current time and date using your keypad: Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select am or pm. The hour, minute, month, and day must be entered using two digits each. You must enter the hour in 12-hour format. The year must be entered with all four digits.
Page 204: Section 14: Health And Safety Information
Section 14: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Section 14: Health and Safety Information...
Page 205: Health And Safety Information
Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
Page 206 tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network.
Page 207: Ul Certified Travel Adapter
usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Page 208: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Consumer Information on Wireless Phones The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the following information: What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held...
Page 209 levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects.
Page 210 • "Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; • "Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
Page 211 Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
Page 212 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
Page 213 FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization international Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world.
Page 214 • "If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna.
Page 215 Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort.
Page 216 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim.
Page 217: Road Safety
Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations: • FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ •...
Page 218 When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.
Page 219 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road. 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergeny number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies.
Page 220: Operating Environment
Operating Environment Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.
Page 221 These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on. • should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. •...
Page 222 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.
Page 223: Potentially Explosive Environments
Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices requireyou to do so.
Page 224: Emergency Calls
powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Page 225: Fcc Notice And Cautions
When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy.
Page 226: Other Important Safety Information
antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void 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 equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Page 227 Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception 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. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.
Page 228: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. • If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder. • Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna. •...
Page 229: Battery Precautions
• 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 230 Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. 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.
Page 231: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children's.
Page 232 Care and Maintenance modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
Page 234: Section 15: Warranty Information
Section 15: Warranty Information Topics Covered • Standard Limited Warranty Section 15: Warranty Information...
Page 235: Standard Limited Warranty
Standard Limited Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (“SAMSUNG”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the...
Page 236 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, (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.
Page 237 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 238 NOT ALLOW 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...
Page 239 LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE...
Page 240 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 242: Index
Index Symbols @ Metro Numerics Add, edit, erase tasks Adding a new Contacts entry Dial Method 73 Adjust color tone 144 key beep 184 ringer setting 32 Alarm clock set the alarm 169 turn off the alarm 170 when an alarm sounds 170 Alerts Animation...
Page 243 Call restriction Call timer Call waiting Caller ID Calls call timer 48 data counter 49 erase logs 48 incoming 47 missed 47 outgoing 46 store numbers 50 Calls menu Camera Color Tones 136 Fun Frame 135 Multi Shot 133 Options 132 Picture Gallery 140 Save Pictures 140 Screen 131...
Page 244 auto hyphen 180 backlight 179 banner 179 dial digits 180 dial screen 181 menu style 177 Display sub menu Draft folder Draft messages easyedge Help 93 Settings 92 Shopping and downloading 92 Edit contacts name and numbers Edit text options Emergency #s in lock mode Emergency numbers...
Page 245 Information Icons number type 73 Ignore calls Inbox folder Incoming calls Incoming calls menu Input mode Jump to date Key beep Language setting Left soft key Lock code, changing Lock mode Lock phone Menu Navigation Menu Outline 54 Menu style, changing Message folder draft box 110 inbox 108...
Page 246 Notes, description Number type icons OK key Outbox folder Outbox, reviewing messages Outgoing P pause Pause dial Pauses, adding Picture borders Picture gallery Picture message settings Picture messages online viewing 107 receiving 106 Send in camera mode 101 Pictures brightness 134 color tones 144 fun frames 143 quality 146...
Page 247 Send pix messages Service LED settings Settings Display 176 Location Setting 176 Settings, picture messages Settings, text messages Setup Shortcut sub menu Shortcut to menus Shutter sound Silence ringer Silent mode entering 32 exiting 32 Software version, viewing Sounds Speakerphone Key Standby mode Store emergency #s Store numbers after a...
Page 248 Editing an existing Contacts entry 79 Finding a Contacts entry 75 Understanding Your Phone Closed View of Your Phone 19 Command Keys 23 Display Screen 26 Features of Your Phone 18 Open View of Your Phone 21 Version Vibrate mode View an event, scheduler Voice folder...

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Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

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Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: Menu Navigation

Section 5: Entering Text

Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts

Section 7: @Metro

Section 8: Messaging

Section 9: Mobile Web

Section 10: Gallery

Section 11: Camera

Section 12: Tools

Section 13: Setup

Section 14: Health and Safety Information

Section 15: Warranty Information

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