Samsung SGH-a650 User Manual
Samsung SGH-a650 User Manual

Samsung SGH-a650 User Manual

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Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.
1301 East Lookout Drive
Richardson, Texas 75082
1-800-SAMSUNG
www.samsungusa.com/wireless
© 2004 Samsung Telecommunications America. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung
Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities. Specifications subject to change without notice.
GH68-04440A
03/2004. Rev. 1.1

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P. 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 1-800-SAMSUNG www.samsungusa.com/wireless © 2004 Samsung Telecommunications America. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities. Specifications subject to change without notice. GH68-04440A 03/2004. Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 2 VerizonA650.book Page 1 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM SCH-a650 Series A l l D i g i t a l M o b i l e P h o n e User Guide Please read this guide before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 3: 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 thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 4 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 5 VerizonA650.book Page 4 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    VerizonA650.book Page i Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Contents SCH-a650 closed view ...1 SCH-a650 open view ...2 Quick Reference...3 Introduction ...5 Key features of the SCH-a650... 5 Install the battery ... 6 Remove the battery ... 6 Charge the battery... 7 Understand your phone...8 Antenna ...
  • Page 7 VerizonA650.book Page ii Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Turn the phone off ... 17 Make and answer calls... 18 Menus and sub menus ... 21 Menu navigation ... 24 Navigate using keys ... 24 Navigate using a shortcut... 25 In-Use Menu...
  • Page 8 VerizonA650.book Page iii Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Send SMS text messages ... 50 Receive text messages ... 53 Receive messages while in a call... 54 Message folders ... 54 Get It Now ...61 Settings... 62 Help ... 62 Mobile Web ...65 Stored web content...
  • Page 9 VerizonA650.book Page iv Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Voice Memo ... 88 Setup ... 91 Location... 91 Network ... 91 Data... 92 Security ... 93 Others... 97 Version ... 102 TTY/TDD... 103 Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety ... 104 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ...
  • Page 10: Sch-A650 Closed View

    VerizonA650.book Page 1 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM SCH-a650 closed view Antenna Service LED Speaker Charger/Accessory Connector SCH-a650 closed view...
  • Page 11: Sch-A650 Open View

    VerizonA650.book Page 2 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM SCH-a650 open view Status Icons Left Soft Key Function OK Key Headset Jack Left Soft Key Volume Up/Down Mobile Web Shortcut SEND Key Message Shortcut Voice Recognition Earpiece Right Soft Key Function Navigation Key Right Soft Key...
  • Page 12: Quick Reference

    VerizonA650.book Page 3 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Quick Reference Cut out and use this page as a handy quick reference for several useful features in your phone. 1) CALLS 5) PLANNER 1) Outgoing 1) Today 2) Incoming 2) Scheduler 3) Missed 3) Jump To Date 4) Erase Logs...
  • Page 13 VerizonA650.book Page 4 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Quick Reference Turn the phone on and off Press and hold to turn the phone on or off. Enter/Exit Silent Mode In standby mode, press and hold Set call ringer volume 1) In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone.
  • Page 14: Introduction

    VerizonA650.book Page 5 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH- a650 mobile phone. The features listed below are a sample of what SCH-a650 has to offer. We ask that you read this guide to understand the many features that this phone supports and keep it handy for reference.
  • Page 15: Install The Battery

    VerizonA650.book Page 6 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Install the battery Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel charger. Important! The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use your phone otherwise you could damage the battery.
  • Page 16: Charge The Battery

    VerizonA650.book Page 7 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Charge 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. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 17: Understand Your Phone

    VerizonA650.book Page 8 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Understand your phone Antenna Avoid touching the antenna while the phone is powered up. Contact with the antenna affects the quality of your calls and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary.
  • Page 18: Power Save Mode

    VerizonA650.book Page 9 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Power save mode Unless the backlight setting for the LCD has been changed, the backlight dims after a minute of inactivity, and then turns off. With Power save enabled, the backlight for the LCD is always dim.
  • Page 19: Right Soft Key

    VerizonA650.book Page 10 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Right soft key Functions for the right soft key ( appears above it in the display. Some functions of the right soft key are as follows: • Press the right soft key ( mode from any main menu.
  • Page 20: Headset Connector

    VerizonA650.book Page 11 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Headset connector The headset connector is the input jack for the optional hands-free headset. The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands. •...
  • Page 21: Send Key

    VerizonA650.book Page 12 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM SEND key The SEND key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number (or list of numbers) dialed. • Press once to answer calls. •...
  • Page 22 VerizonA650.book Page 13 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Service indicator: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects. No service indicator: Indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls.
  • Page 23: Your Phone's Modes

    VerizonA650.book Page 14 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Your phone’s modes Call Answer mode You can select the method for answering your phone when you receive a call. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press . The following call answer options appear in the display.
  • Page 24: Standby Mode

    VerizonA650.book Page 15 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Standby mode Standby mode is the state of your phone once it has found service and is in the idle state. Your phone goes into standby mode: • After you power it on. •...
  • Page 25: Vibrate Mode

    VerizonA650.book Page 16 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Enter Silent mode • In standby mode, press and hold briefly appears in the display and your phone Mode returns to standby mode. the display Exit silent mode • In standby mode, press and hold briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to standby mode.
  • Page 26: Getting Started

    VerizonA650.book Page 17 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Getting Started Obtaining service Contact Verizon Wireless and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this user guide to fully understand the services that your phone supports.
  • Page 27: Make And Answer Calls

    VerizonA650.book Page 18 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM If your phone is on and you press second, the phone will not power off. This feature prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally. Make and answer calls Outgoing With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad.
  • Page 28 VerizonA650.book Page 19 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM • Name display with Caller ID. (If the caller’s name is programmed into your Phonebook). • Incoming or missed calls are automatically stored to a call log. The last 20 calls you answered are stored in an Incoming call log list and the last 20 calls you missed are stored in a Missed call log list.
  • Page 29 VerizonA650.book Page 20 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press to select the highlighted option. LCD backlight setting To prolong the life of your battery, the display goes blank when your screen is idle after a period of time. The amount of idle time allowed can be adjusted in the In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press...
  • Page 30: Menus And Sub Menus

    VerizonA650.book Page 21 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Menus and sub menus 1) CALLS 3) MESSAGE 1) Outgoing 1) Send New Msg 2) Incoming 2) Voice 3) Missed 3) Inbox 4) Erase Logs 4) Outbox 1) O 5) Draft UTGOING 6) Saved 7) WebAlert...
  • Page 31 VerizonA650.book Page 22 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Melody 10 2) A LARM 6) DISPLAY (CONT.) Bell 1 Bell 2 3) P Bell 3 OWER Bell 4 Bell 5 Melody 1 4) Contrast Melody 2 5) Auto Hyphen Melody 3 Melody 4 Melody 5 6) Service LED...
  • Page 32 VerizonA650.book Page 23 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM 5) R ESTRICTION 1) Outgoing 8) VOICE KIT (CONT.) 2) Incoming 3) E RASE 3) Phonebook 9) SETUP 6) E RASE EMORY 1) Location Location On 7) R ESET HONE 911 Only 2) Network 1) S 5) Others...
  • Page 33: Menu Navigation

    VerizonA650.book Page 24 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Menu navigation Access the menus and sub menus in your phone using the navigation key ( ) and soft keys ( a shortcut. Navigate using keys In standby mode press the left soft key ( first of several menus appear in the display.
  • Page 34: Navigate Using A Shortcut

    VerizonA650.book Page 25 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Navigate using a shortcut You can also access the menus and sub menus in your phone using menu numbers. Using the menu number in conjunction with the left soft key ( to the menu or sub menu of your choice.
  • Page 35: In-Use Menu

    VerizonA650.book Page 26 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM In-Use Menu Your phone includes both a standby menu and an . The applies to when you are in a call. Menu In-Use Menu Press the left soft key ( Menu the options listed in the following table.
  • Page 36: Calls

    VerizonA650.book Page 27 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Calls The calls menu retains information about Calls. You can also view times for your last call Missed and the total of all calls. Outgoing Your phone retains information about the last 20 outgoing calls and stores them in the Outgoing the Outgoing call log for the time and date of the call, as well...
  • Page 37: Incoming

    VerizonA650.book Page 28 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Incoming Your phone retains information about the last 20 Incoming calls and stores them in the Incoming the Incoming call log for the time and date of the call, as well as other information.
  • Page 38: Erase Logs

    VerizonA650.book Page 29 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Use the navigation key to highlight a call, then press to view further information about the call. Press the left soft key ( Option menu that contains the following options. Option Function Talk Call the selected number.
  • Page 39: Call Timer

    VerizonA650.book Page 30 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM • Press calls. Missed • Press Erase Logs • Press Call Timer In cases where there is a Phonebook match for a call log entry, the name associated with the number appears instead of the number.
  • Page 40: Call Waiting

    VerizonA650.book Page 31 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press . The options listed in the following table appear in the display. Option Function Last Call View the duration of your last call. View the duration of the total calls, Total incoming and outgoing, made on your...
  • Page 41: Caller Id

    VerizonA650.book Page 32 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Caller ID Caller ID allows you to see who is calling you by displaying the caller’s number when the phone rings. If the caller’s name and number are stored in your Phonebook, the name also appears in the display.
  • Page 42: Phonebook

    VerizonA650.book Page 33 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Phonebook Your Phonebook can store up to 500 entries. 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 43: Find

    VerizonA650.book Page 34 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Find If you’ve stored a name entry in your Phonebook, you to find it quickly. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Find Use the navigation key to select the method by which to find the entry.
  • Page 44 VerizonA650.book Page 35 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Option Description Erase Erase the name and associated information. Add New Add a new entry to your Phonebook. Use the navigation key to highlight an option, then press to enter the highlighted option’s sub menu. Find by entry This option allows you to find a stored entry by location number.
  • Page 45 VerizonA650.book Page 36 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Press the navigation key briefly to highlight the group field. Use the navigation key to display the group that you wish to search. As each group appears in the display, entries assigned to the group appear in the display beneath it.
  • Page 46: Rename Group

    VerizonA650.book Page 37 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Rename group Use this option to rename a group in your phone book. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Rename Group Use the navigation key to highlight the group that you wish to rename, then press group appears in the display with a flashing cursor at the end of the name.
  • Page 47: Edit Phonebook Numbers

    VerizonA650.book Page 38 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Edit Phonebook numbers Once stored in the Phonebook, an entry can be changed quite easily. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Find Use the navigation key to display the search method that you wish to use ( By Name By Group...
  • Page 48: Add Pauses

    VerizonA650.book Page 39 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Add pauses When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Phonebook along with special characters called pauses.
  • Page 49: Pause Dial From The Phonebook

    VerizonA650.book Page 40 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Press to enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence. When you’re finished entering the number and pauses, press the right soft key ( your Phonebook. Pause dial from the Phonebook If you stored the number using (two-second) T pause(s), simply recall the number from the Phonebook.
  • Page 50: Erase Individual Phonebook Entries

    VerizonA650.book Page 41 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Tip: Store pauses along with the number if you plan to call the number frequently. Erase individual Phonebook entries In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Find Use the navigation key to display the search method that you wish to use ( By Name By Group...
  • Page 51: Edit An Existing E-Mail Address

    VerizonA650.book Page 42 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Edit an existing e-mail address In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Find Use the navigation key to display the search method that you wish to use ( By Name By Group Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation...
  • Page 52: Store Numbers After A Call

    VerizonA650.book Page 43 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Find Use the navigation key to select the find method ( , or Name By Group By Entry Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation key to highlight the desired entry.
  • Page 53: Store Numbers From Call Logs

    VerizonA650.book Page 44 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Add a New Entry With New Entry highlighted, press (number type) icons appear in the display. Home Office Pager Use the navigation key to choose the number type, then press Enter a name for the new entry and press entry is saved to your Phonebook.
  • Page 54: Shortcuts To Storing Phone Numbers

    VerizonA650.book Page 45 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Press the corresponding number on the keypad to view call logs for the following call types. • Outgoing Incoming Use the navigation key to highlight the number you wish to store in the Phonebook, then press Press the left soft key ( Option navigation key to highlight...
  • Page 55: Three-Touch Dialing

    VerizonA650.book Page 46 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Three-touch dialing Memory locations 100 through 500 are special locations. For example, to dial location number 113, dialing press , then hold appear in the display and the number is dialed. My Phone# My Phone# displays the ten-digit number assigned to your phone by Verizon Wireless.
  • Page 56: Messages

    VerizonA650.book Page 47 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Messages Your phone is able to send and receive text messages to compatible phones and other devices. If a text message exceeds 160 characters, it is broken up and delivered in separate messages, which incur additional cost.
  • Page 57 VerizonA650.book Page 48 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Text Entry Function Mode Predictive text mode. Press each key only once T9 Word to enter the letter of the word that you’re spelling. Your current mode of text entry ( is indicated in the lower part of the display when composing a text message.
  • Page 58 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. Press display other words, if any are available.
  • Page 59: Send Sms Text Messages

    VerizonA650.book Page 50 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM • While in mode, press the key containing the corresponding number that you wish to insert into your message. Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols such as into a text message. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press to compose a new text message.
  • Page 60 VerizonA650.book Page 51 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Enter the text for your message using the keypad. At any point while composing a message, press the left soft key ( to display the options listed in the Option following table. Option Function The entry mode for your message.
  • Page 61 VerizonA650.book Page 52 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM To send your message, press the left soft key Send Message Send options You can set priority, validity, privacy, and other options before you send a message. After you’ve composed a message and pressed you’re returned to the New Message Use the navigation key to highlight...
  • Page 62: Receive Text Messages

    VerizonA650.book Page 53 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Menu Send Options Function Item Insert a number into your mes- Call sage for the recipient to call Back # you back. Edit Immediate Def. Choose when you wish your Delivery message to be sent.
  • Page 63: Receive Messages While In A Call

    VerizonA650.book Page 54 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Receive messages while in a call When your phone receives a message while in a call, the ringer sounds, (unless turned off), and in the display along with the closed envelope icon ( can view the message without disconnecting your call.
  • Page 64 VerizonA650.book Page 55 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM The Inbox folder Received messages are stored in the In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press to open the Tip: Press the right soft key ( a new message. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you wish to view.
  • Page 65 VerizonA650.book Page 56 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM feature. See “Message Send options” on Delivery Ack page 52 for more information on delivery acknowledgements. EVIEW MESSAGES IN THE UTBOX In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press .
  • Page 66 VerizonA650.book Page 57 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM REATE A DRAFT TEXT MESSAGE In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Send New Msg Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press Compose your message using the keypad, then press Use the navigation key to highlight press...
  • Page 67 VerizonA650.book Page 58 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Option Function Save only the text in the message, if media or Save Text other content is contained within the message. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press to perform the function for the highlighted option. DIT TEXT OPTIONS While editing the text of a draft message, press the left soft key (...
  • Page 68 VerizonA650.book Page 59 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option. Press to perform the highlighted option. The WebAlert folder Occasionally, Verizon Wireless may send notifications to your phone in the form of .
  • Page 69 VerizonA650.book Page 60 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM The Msg Setting folder folder allows you to define numerous Msg Setting message settings such as ringer types and save options. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press .
  • Page 70: Get It Now

    VerizonA650.book Page 61 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Get It Now With , you can download full featured applications Get It Now over the air including games, personalized ring tones, pictures, and more. Send and receive instant messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news.
  • Page 71: Settings

    VerizonA650.book Page 62 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Settings Use the sub menu within Get It Now to manage, Settings move, order applications and much more. 1. In standby mode, press the right navigation key to launch Get It Now. 2.
  • Page 72 VerizonA650.book Page 63 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM 2. Press . The Help subjects listed in the following sections appear in the display. Buying New Apps To buy new and exciting apps, visit the Get It Now Shop. It provides you with a variety of apps you can choose from.
  • Page 73 VerizonA650.book Page 64 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Restoring Apps Disabled apps can be quickly restored at no additional purchase cost. To restore an app, run the application you want to restore from the Main Menu. You will be guided through the restoration process.
  • Page 74: Mobile Web

    VerizonA650.book Page 65 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Mobile Web With you can conveniently surf the web using Mobile Web, your phone. • Each time you launch Mobile Web to the Internet and the service indicator icon ( appears in the display. Stored web content ends an Internet connection after a certain period Mobile Web...
  • Page 75: Exit Mobile Web

    VerizonA650.book Page 66 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Exit Mobile Web • Press to exit Mobile Web Navigate the web When you use , some of the keys operate Mobile Web differently than during a normal phone call. presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: •...
  • Page 76: Using Links

    VerizonA650.book Page 67 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Name Function Press and hold before entering text to Asterisk/Shift enable upper case characters (in Alpha mode). Press to enter a zero (0), or to display 0/Next Key another word in the dictionary when in T9 Word entry mode.
  • Page 77: Planner

    VerizonA650.book Page 68 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Planner Your phone has a suite of PDA applications such as a Calendar, To Do List, and Memo Pad. You can schedule events, set reminders, create a to do list, perform calculations, and more with the digital assistant functionality included in this useful feature.
  • Page 78 VerizonA650.book Page 69 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Add a new event In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press . You’re prompted to enter a Today New Event Enter details of the event using the keypad. Press the left soft key ( to display a pop-up menu containing Option...
  • Page 79: Scheduler

    VerizonA650.book Page 70 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Scheduler Scheduler allows you to view the current, past, or future month in a monthly calendar layout. While viewing the calendar, the current date is highlighted and days with scheduled events are surrounded by a box. View an event In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press...
  • Page 80: To Do List

    VerizonA650.book Page 71 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Enter the desired Jump to date calendar month for the date that you specified appears in the display with the current date highlighted. To Do List allows you to create a task list. You can store, To Do List prioritize and manage up to twenty In standby mode, press the left soft key (...
  • Page 81: Memo Pad

    VerizonA650.book Page 72 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Add, Edit, and Erase To-Do List tasks In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press To Do List Use the navigation key to browse tasks in your . Events are presented in order of priority. List Press the left soft key ( Option...
  • Page 82 VerizonA650.book Page 73 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Press the left soft key ( Option menu containing the following text entry mode options. T9 Word Symbol Use the navigation key to highlight the entry mode that you wish to use, or press When you’re finished entering details for the memo, press .
  • Page 83: Count Down

    VerizonA650.book Page 74 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM 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 In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Count Down...
  • Page 84 VerizonA650.book Page 75 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Review, add, edit, and erase Count Down events Review scheduled events to determine how Count Down much time remains between the current time/date and any event that you’ve scheduled. You can also add another event, or edit and erase previously scheduled events.
  • Page 85: Alarm Clock

    VerizonA650.book Page 76 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Alarm Clock Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once, or daily at a specified time. Once set, the alarm clock is easy to change or turn off completely. The alarm doesn’t function when the phone is turned off.
  • Page 86: World Time

    VerizonA650.book Page 77 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM • If the alarm was set as a Once disappears from the top of the display. Turn off the alarm In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Alarm Clock appear in the display.
  • Page 87: Calculator

    VerizonA650.book Page 78 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using your phone. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Calculator the display. Enter the first number in your equation using the keypad (numbers can be up to nine digits long).
  • Page 88: Display

    VerizonA650.book Page 79 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Display Set the menu style, standby mode animation, customize backlight settings, and more using the In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press . The Display Display the following table appear in the display. Sub Menu Function Choose the media that displays on your phone...
  • Page 89: Banner

    VerizonA650.book Page 80 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM The options listed in the following table appear in the display. Sub Menu Function Choose the animation that appears in your Opening display when you turn on your phone. Choose the animation that appears in your Closing display when you turn off your phone.
  • Page 90: Backlight

    VerizonA650.book Page 81 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Backlight You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on for a specified period of time or remain on as long as the flip is open. Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Backlight...
  • Page 91: Contrast

    VerizonA650.book Page 82 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Contrast Set the display contrast to your preference. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Contrast Use the navigation left/right keys to adjust the contrast for the display to your preference. Auto Hyphen automatically hyphenates phone numbers as Auto Hyphen...
  • Page 92: Sounds

    VerizonA650.book Page 83 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Sounds menu provides a variety of options to customize Sounds audio properties for such things as ringers, keypad tones, alerts, shut down sounds, and more. Volume/Vibrate Use the sub menu to set the default volume Volume Vibrate for incoming calls and alarms, or set the phone to vibrate.
  • Page 93: Key Beep

    VerizonA650.book Page 84 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Use the navigation key to browse through available ring tones. Each tone plays through the speaker as it is highlighted. When the desired ringer type plays, press setting. Key Beep Use the Key Beep menu to adjust the volume level and length of tone that the keypad generates each time you press a key.
  • Page 94 VerizonA650.book Page 85 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Alerts You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, as well as other options. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press .
  • Page 95: Power On/Off

    VerizonA650.book Page 86 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Power On/Off Set your phone to play a sound whenever you turn it on or off. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Power On/Off Use the navigation key to highlight press Roam Ringer Set your phone to sound a unique tone when a call is...
  • Page 96: Voice Kit

    VerizonA650.book Page 87 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Voice Kit features to voice dial entries in your Voice Kit Phonebook, record memos, and screen callers by listening to messages as they are being recorded. Voice Dial lets you dial any person in your Phone book by Voice Dial pronouncing that person’s name.
  • Page 97: Voice Memo

    VerizonA650.book Page 88 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Place a call using Voice Dial In standby mode, press and hold “ ” appears in the display and “ Voice Recognition! ” is pronounced through the earpiece. say the name Say the name of any entry that you have tagged.
  • Page 98 VerizonA650.book Page 89 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Press the right soft key ( Stop recording. A pop-up menu appears in the display with options listed in the following table. Option Function Review Replay the memo that you just recorded. Rerecord Record over the memo that you just recorded.
  • Page 99 VerizonA650.book Page 90 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Erase all memos at one time In standby mode, press the left soft key ( Press Erase all Voice Memos? in the display. Use the navigation key to highlight (to return to the previous menu). Press to confirm your selection.
  • Page 100: Setup

    VerizonA650.book Page 91 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Setup Use the menu to configure your display, modify sounds Setup that your phone and keypad generate, network preferences, security options, and more. Location identifies your location to the network via GPS. You Location can fully enable this setting or set GPS to work only in the event that you dial 911.
  • Page 101: Data

    VerizonA650.book Page 92 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press . The sub menus listed in the following table appear in the display. Sub Menu Function If your service contract has two phone lines, Set NAM set the NAM option for NAM 2 to use both lines.
  • Page 102: Security

    VerizonA650.book Page 93 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Security Use the menu to lock your phone, set up emergency Security numbers, enable or disable voice privacy, set restrictions, as well as other security options. Lock Phone Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and the three user-programmable emergency numbers.
  • Page 103 VerizonA650.book Page 94 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Change Lock The default lock code for your phone 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. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Security...
  • Page 104 VerizonA650.book Page 95 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Important! Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user settings necessary to complete a call from your wireless phone, a connection cannot always be guaranteed. Therefore, emergency calling may not be available on all wireless networks at all times. Important! DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or emergency communications.
  • Page 105 VerizonA650.book Page 96 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press . You’re prompted to enter the Security lock code. Enter the lock code. The default lock code is the last four digits of your phone number.
  • Page 106: Others

    VerizonA650.book Page 97 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Erase memory Erase memory erases your Phonebook and Voice Dial recordings. This feature is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press .
  • Page 107 VerizonA650.book Page 98 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Shortcut The up navigation key can be customized to launch any one of numerous applications or functions from standby mode. Use the sub menu to choose the application that you Shortcut wish the navigation up key to launch.
  • Page 108 VerizonA650.book Page 99 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Send Key Folder Open Any Key Use the navigation key to highlight the method you wish to use for answering calls, then press Auto Answer enables your phone to automatically answer Auto Answer calls after a period of time that you specify.
  • Page 109 VerizonA650.book Page 100 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting, then press Language The language option on your phone can change the language of voice prompts, menus, and key-input. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Language menu appears in the display with the following options.
  • Page 110 Press to save your settings. Game Pad Your phone is compatible with the Samsung Mobile Game Pad, which allows you to play games on your phone using the Game Pad’s larger, gamer-friendly interface. Refer to the Game Pad User Guide for complete instructions on using the Game Pad with your phone.
  • Page 111: Version

    VerizonA650.book Page 102 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Version You can view both the software version and hardware version running on your phone. This feature is helpful if you need to contact Customer Service. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press Version information for your phone appears in the display.
  • Page 112: Tty/Tdd

    VerizonA650.book Page 103 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM TTY/TDD Your phone is fully TTY/TDD compatible. TTY/TDD equipment is connected to your phone through the headset connector on the left side of the phone. TTY/TDD must be enabled before you can use your phone with a TTY/TDD device.
  • Page 113: Usage Guidelines: All About Performance And Safety

    VerizonA650.book Page 104 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety Getting the Most Out of Your 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.
  • Page 114 VerizonA650.book Page 105 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available...
  • Page 115: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    VerizonA650.book Page 106 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 116 VerizonA650.book Page 107 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you. 4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving;...
  • Page 117 VerizonA650.book Page 108 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM 10.Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no on appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number.
  • Page 118 VerizonA650.book Page 109 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
  • Page 119: 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 desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
  • Page 120: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Fcc

    For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery. For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung-authorized service center. Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
  • Page 121 Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Samsung supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure that the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from...
  • Page 122: Fda Consumer Update

    VerizonA650.book Page 113 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a variation in safety. All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety.
  • Page 123 VerizonA650.book Page 114 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM 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. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.
  • Page 124 VerizonA650.book Page 115 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM FDA belongs to a interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group: •...
  • Page 125 VerizonA650.book Page 116 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
  • Page 126 VerizonA650.book Page 117 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM primary brain cancer, glaucoma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones RF exposures.
  • Page 127 VerizonA650.book Page 118 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.
  • Page 128 VerizonA650.book Page 119 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement.
  • Page 129 VerizonA650.book Page 120 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do not know that there is--it is probably very small.
  • Page 130 VerizonA650.book Page 121 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all.
  • Page 131 VerizonA650.book Page 122 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 132 VerizonA650.book Page 123 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standard bodies: •...
  • Page 133 VerizonA650.book Page 124 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please: •...
  • Page 134 VerizonA650.book Page 125 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately. EARING AIDS Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.) Optional for each phone manufacturer.
  • Page 135 VerizonA650.book Page 126 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”.
  • Page 136: Owner's Record

    VerizonA650.book Page 127 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM 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.
  • Page 137: Limited Warranty

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with the accessories, products, ancillary, or peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of...
  • Page 138 (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...
  • Page 139 VerizonA650.book Page 130 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM becomes 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 said product.
  • Page 140 LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO...
  • Page 141 LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND 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 QUALITY,...
  • Page 142 Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P. 1301 E. Lookout Drive...
  • Page 143 VerizonA650.book Page 134 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM...
  • Page 144: Index

    VerizonA650.book Page 135 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Index Numerics ... 49 123 mode Calculator ... 94 Call answer Call Answer mode ... 5 Call emergency a650 key features numbers in lock mode ... 72 Add, edit, erase tasks Call notification methods Adjust ...
  • Page 145 VerizonA650.book Page 136 Thursday, February 26, 2004 2:14 PM Erase ...97 memory Launch Mobile Web ...29 Erase calls LCD backlight setting ...59 Erase Message Left soft key ...31 Erase total timers Lock code, changing ...66 Exit Mobile Web Lock mode ...64 Expired apps Lock phone...
  • Page 146 Access to Your Phone ... 35 find by group Safety Guidelines ... 34 find by name Samsung address ... 37 rename a group Samsung phone numbers ... 39 store pauses Scheduler Phone book ... 35 find by entry Planner Security menu ...
  • Page 147 Proprietary Notice ...102 ...16 ...70 ...54 ...90 erase all memos ...88 record memos review and erase memos ...88 voice memos ...54 checking ...54 the voice folder ...130 Samsung liability ...129 Samsung obligations ...128 what is not covered ...59 ...86 ...77...

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