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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:23 PM Page ii SCH-411 Series CDMA DIGITAL PORTABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE Owner’s Manual Please read this manual before operating the phone, and keep it for future reference.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:23 PM Page 2 Introduction Precautions Important Information This manual is based on the production version of the included portable cellular telephone. Software changes may have occurred after this printing. Safety Precaution For more detailed safety information, see “Safety” on page 62.
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:23 PM Page 4 Displaying Your Phone Number Dialing from the Phone Book Editing Phone Book Entries Erasing Phone Book Entries Storing Secret Numbers Voice Dial Voice Dialing Training the Phone Checking Recorded Name Activation Using Voice Dialing...
4/8/99 5:24 PM Page 6 Getting Started Features Congratulations on the purchase of your SAMSUNG Phone. Using the latest digital technology, the phone operates in a similar manner to other wireless phones, while providing superior resonance and tone quality. The following options make your phone both fun and easy to use: •...
Screen Display This phone features dynamic character sizing, which enables the screen to display from 12 to 16 characters per line. The five-line screen includes four text lines and one icon line, which displays active options and selected menu items. During conversation, the screen displays the call timer and the name and number of the other party, if available.Active in-use options, such as Mute and Call...
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:24 PM Page 10 Press PWR to turn the phone on and off. Press the Volume button to: • adjust voice volume during conversation. • adjust key beep volume in Standby mode, • scroll Call Logs and Phone Book entries.
Indicator activates. A green LED indicates a full battery charge. Note: Use only the SAMSUNG-approved Dual-Slot Desktop Charger with your phone by Samsung. Using the wrong charger could damage the battery. Battery Charge Indicator The Battery Charge Indicator displays in the upper right corner of the screen and indicates three levels of charge.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:24 PM Page 14 Caring for the Battery Use only SAMSUNG-approved batteries, Desktop and Travel chargers. These chargers maximize battery life and performance. Using other batteries or chargers may invalidate your warranty and may damage the battery. For proper battery care, please follow these guidelines: •...
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:24 PM Page 16 Basic Operations Basic Operations of Your Phone Power On/Off Press and hold Menu Scrolling Press , then Make Calls Enter number, and then press Correct Mistakes Press Redial Call Press twice. SEND End Call Press , or close flip.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:25 PM Page 18 Placing Calls Placing a Call To place a call: 1. Press and hold to power on your phone. An active screen display indicates that the phone is on. (No dial tone sounds.) 2. Enter the phone number, up to 36 digits, by pressing the digit keys.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:25 PM Page 20 Call Waiting Call Waiting enables you to receive a second call during conversation. When a Call Waiting call comes in, the incoming call alert sounds, and a text notifica- tion displays. Contact your service provider to activate Call Waiting.
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4.Alarm 1. Set 2. Release 5. Diff. Ring 4. Display 1. Backlight 2. Greeting 3.Version 4. Language SCH-411 Standby Menu (Continued) Main Menu Menu Level 1 Menu Level 2 5.Analog Call 6.Voice Dial 1. Record 2. Rev/Erase 3. Erase All 4.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:25 PM Page 24 Calls Options Tracking Calls Through Call Logs The Call Logs store up to nine incoming calls and nine outgoing calls. Each log stores the name and phone number (if available), as well as the date/time stamp.
Sounds Options Your phone receives incoming calls and provides call notification only when it is on. Notification type depends on the selected setting. Ring Volume You can set ring volume in Standby mode from the Main Menu. During an incoming call, press mute the ringer.
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5. Press to choose the alarm mode. • One Time:Alarm will be activated one time. • Daily:Alarm will be activated on a specified time every day unless you release the alarm fea- ture. 6. Press to save the alarm mode. 7.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:26 PM Page 30 Differential Ring The Differential Ring option enables you to activate a unique ring to signal an incoming call by a stored caller number. To set Differential ring Volume: 1. Press to display the Main Menu.
Version Display You can view the software version of your phone during conversation or in Standby mode. To view the version in Standby mode: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Version. 4. Press to return to the previous screen.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:27 PM Page 34 Setup Options Your phone contains many setup features that make communication easier and more efficient. Using them saves time and makes yours even more fun to use. To set setup options: 1. Press to display the Main Menu.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:27 PM Page 36 Phone Book Overview of the Phone Book The Phone Book provides the following features: • 79 memory locations • Optional name entry • Text notification when overwriting or erasing entries • Automatic scrolling to the next available location, with manual location selection option •...
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:27 PM Page 38 Viewing Stored Entries Finding Entries by Location To find an entry by location: 1. Press to display the Main Menu 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find Entry. The screen prompts for a location.
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Erasing Phone Book Entries To erase Phone Book entries: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3.Access the desired entry using one of the search methods described under “Viewing Stored Entries” on page 38. 4.When the desired entry displays, press context-specific options.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:28 PM Page 42 Storing Secret Numbers You can select the Secret option to prevent dialed phone numbers from displaying on the screen. To store a secret number in the Phone Book: 1. Press to display the Main Menu.
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:28 PM Page 44 Tips on Recording Name Avoid recording similar names phonetically. If you record a similar name to the one already in memory, the phone requests another name. Avoid recording in a noisy place. Speak clearly and natural.
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:28 PM Page 46 Using Voice Dialing Placing a Call To place a call using Voice Dialing: 1.To place the call, press and hold , or open the flip, depending on the setting. 2.At the voice prompt, say the name into the phone.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:28 PM Page 48 Security Options Security Menu Your phone provides many security options, including a user-programmable lock code, and call restriction features. To access the Security menu in Standby mode, press . Press the associated digit OPER key to access one of the Security options.
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:29 PM Page 50 Locking the Phone To lock the phone: 1. Press to display the Main Menu. 2. Press for Security. OPER 3. Press for Lock Phone. 4. Press the scroll keys to select an option: • Off:The phone remains unlocked.
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:29 PM Page 52 Emergency Numbers Special numbers (100, 101, *166) are progrmmed into. The Security menu provides the option of storing three emergency numbers. You can place calls to emergency numbers when the phone is locked or when “Restrict Outgoing Calls” is active.
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:29 PM Page 54 NAM Selection The NAM (Number Assignment Module) enables you to subscribe to one or more service networks. Your phone has a Manual and an Automatic mode for selecting the network. In the Manual mode, you set the phone to the network you want to use.
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:29 PM Page 56 Message Services Short Message Services and Voicemail Your phone receives voicemail notification, text messages, and pages. And your phone transmits text messages and pages (if your system supplier provides this service). When the phone receives a message, an alert sounds, and a text notification displays.
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:30 PM Page 58 Reviewing Page and Text Messages To review page and text messages: 1. Press to display the Messages Menu. 2. Press for RX Message. The number of new messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu.
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:30 PM Page 60 Transmitting Messages Your phone transmits text messages and pages. Your phone can store up to 10 outgoing messages. And you can store the message for later sending. Transmitting Page and Text Messages To transmit page and text messages: 1.
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Compliance with Safety Standards The SAMSUNG phone meets all standards and recommendations for the protection of the public from exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy established by governmental bodies and other qualified organizations.
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The Socket - outlet shall be installed near the equip- ment and shall be easily accesible. Cigarette Lighter Adapter The Cigarette Lighter Adapter charges your SAMSUNG phone in a vehicle while you drive and enables you to operate the phone from a vehicle cigarette lighter socket.
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Service Charge - The amount paid each month to receive wireless service. SMS - (Short Message Seryices) The variety of messaging services available on the SAMSUNG phone, including voicemail, numeric paging and text messaging. Standby Time - The amount of time a fully charged...
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:30 PM Page 70 Index Answering a Call Alert Alarm Analog Call Option Aircraft Accessories Battery Battery Charge Indicator Battery Disposal and Recycling Basic Operations Basic Operations of Your Phone Backlight Control Block Own Number Blasting Areas Batteries...
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:30 PM Page 72 Erasing Voice Dialing Entries Emergency Numbers Erasing Messages Electronic Devices Earbud Headset Features Finding Entries by Location Finding Entries by Name Getting Started Glossary of Terms Installing the Battery Index Key Functions Key Beep...
SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:30 PM Page 74 Ring Volume Ring Type Ring Tone Reviewing Voice Dialing Entries Reset Phone Reviewing Messages Reviewing Voicemail Messages Reviewing Page and Text Messages Screen Display Status Indicators Standby Mode Sounds Options Selecting Display Language Setup Options...
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SCH-411(E-Ta) 4/8/99 5:30 PM Page 78 MEMO Licensed by QUALCOMM lncorporated 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...
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