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Samsung SCH-A690 User Manual

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User Guide

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    SCH-a690 Series A l l D I G I T A L T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents SCH-a690 closed view ............1 SCH-a690 open view .............2 Introduction ................3 Key features of the SCH-a690..........3 Understand your phone............4 Antenna ................. 4 Backlight features ..............4 Clear key ................4 End key.................. 4 Headset connector ..............5 LED indicator ................. 5 Right soft key.................
  • Page 6 Get Started ................17 Turn your phone on ............. 17 Turn your phone off ............. 17 Make and answer calls............18 Menus and sub menus ............20 Navigation key shortcuts ............. 23 In-Use menu................ 23 Menu navigation ..............24 Navigate using a shortcut............ 25 Accessibility ................26 TTY/TDD ................
  • Page 7 The Phone Book..............40 Open the Phone Book ............40 Find..................41 Add information to your Phone Book........43 Rename group..............44 Edit Phone Book numbers........... 45 Pauses................. 45 Pause dial from the Phone Book ......... 46 Manual pause calling............47 Erase individual phone book entries........
  • Page 8 Review stored messages ............ 66 Options while viewing a message ........67 Mobile web ................68 Launch the Mobile Web Service.......... 68 Exit the Mobile Web Service ..........69 Mobile Web Service soft keys ..........69 Navigating the web.............. 69 How Mobile Web Service keys work ........70 Links ..................
  • Page 9 Roam ringer................. 92 Whisper mode ..............92 Voice kit ................93 Voice dial ................93 Tips on recording names ............. 93 Voice Memo................. 95 Call Screen ................96 Setup ..................98 Location ................98 Network ................98 Data ..................99 Security................99 Call Answer ...............

  • Page 11: Sch-A690 Closed View

    SCH-a690 closed view Antenna Headset Connector Push to Talk Speaker Phone Key Volume Front Display Speaker SCH-a690 closed view...

  • Page 12: Sch-A690 Open View

    SCH-a690 open view Earpiece Icons User Display Screen Programmable OK Key Navigation Verizon Mobile Get it Now Web Service Left Soft- Right Soft Key End Key Send Key Clear Key Message Menu Keypad Space/ Silent Mode Microphone Charger Connector...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH- a690 mobile phone. The SCH-a690 offers a mixture of features such as a large, high-resolution display, voice activated applications, Push to Talk, and more. We ask that you take time to read this guide and become familiar with your phone.

  • Page 14: Understand Your Phone

    Understand your phone Antenna The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. Use your phone only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is active. Backlight features You can set the backlight for the keypad and display to remain on for a specified period of time using the Backlight sub menu.

  • Page 15: Headset Connector

    • Press once to disconnect a call, return to standby mode, or cancel any input. Headset connector The headset connector is the input jack where the optional hands-free headset connects. The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands.

  • Page 16: Left Soft Key

    Left soft key Left soft key ( ) functions are determined by what appears above the left soft key in the display. Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. • Press the left soft key ( ) in standby mode to enter the Main menu.

  • Page 17: Alpha-Numeric Keypad

    on, the speaker phone icon ( ) appears in the main display and front display. Alpha-Numeric keypad Used to enter text, numbers, and special characters. Send key The send key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number dialed: •...

  • Page 18: Get It Now

    Get it now Download games, ring tones, e-mail and more using Get it . For more information on airtime charges, contact Verizon Wireless. In standby mode, press the right navigation key icon appears in the display. Shopping Cart Press ). Your phone takes a moment to Start connect, then the following options appear in...
  • Page 19 General display screen icons Icon Name Function Appears when the phone is on and within a Signal coverage area. More vertical bars indicate Strength greater signal strength. Indicates a call in progress. This icon flashes Service until the call connects. Indicates no signal.
  • Page 20 Push to Talk display screen icons The icons in the following table indicate various functions and/or status of your phone while in Push to Talk mode. Icon Name Function Connecting to You’re connecting to a group discussion. Group Connected to You’re connected to a Push to Talk group.

  • Page 21: Install The Battery

    Icon Name Function You are talking to a Push to Talk group. Talking To Group You currently “have the floor.” You are talking to another Push to Talk Talking To user (individual). Install the battery Your phone comes with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and desktop charger.

  • Page 22: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved travel adaptors and batteries. These adaptors are designed to maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your warranty and cause damage to the battery and phone.

  • Page 23: Battery Indicator

    Battery indicator The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display screen indicates the battery power level. Three bars indicate a full charge, while an empty battery icon indicates your battery is almost empty. Low battery indicator Two to three minutes before the battery charge level becomes too low to operate the phone, a blinking empty battery icon (...

  • Page 24: Your Phone's Modes

    Your phone’s modes Call Answer mode You can select how to answer your phone when receiving a call. The three ways to answer calls are: • Send Key • Folder Open • Any Key is a sub menu of the menu Call Answer Setup...

  • Page 25: Standby Mode

    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. • When you press after a call. When in standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all other icons that indicate status.

  • Page 26: Silent Mode

    Adjust the ringer volume: In standby mode, press the volume key ( ) up or down to display the ringer volume. Once the graphic appears in the display, press the volume key up or down to adjust call ringer volume. Available ringer volume settings for calls are as follows: •...

  • Page 27: Get Started

    Get Started Turn your phone on Open the flip. Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radio- transmitting device, do not touch the antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.

  • Page 28: Make And Answer Calls

    Make and answer calls Outgoing With your phone on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad. Press to place the call. Incoming • If the caller can be identified, the phone displays the caller’s number (or name, if it is in your Phone Book). •...
  • Page 29 Call notification features Your phone provides the following call notification features. • Nine ring volume settings including 1- beep Vibrate , or Silent Vibrate+Ring • Different ring types and melody tones to distinguish callers. • Name display with Caller ID. (If the caller’s name is programmed into your Phone Book).

  • Page 30: Menus And Sub Menus

    Menus and sub menus 5 Draft Msg 7 Busy 1 CALLS 1 Outgoing 6 Saved Msg 8 On my way 2 Incoming 7 WebAlert 9 Will arrive 15m 3 Missed 8 Msg Setting 10 Thank you 4 Erase Logs 11 Love you 1 New Message 1 Save in Outbox 12 - 20 Blank...

  • Page 31: Menus And Sub Menus

    Menus and sub menus (cont.) Sailing 2. Alarm 4 Disconnect Fall Silent 1 Beep 2. Closing Aurora Vibrate 5. Fade Sailing Vib + Ring Fall Level 1-5 2 Ringer Type 3. Wall paper 6. Roam Landscape 1 Calls Water Drop Bell 1-5 Clock1 Melody 1-10...
  • Page 32 Menus and sub menus (cont.) 3 Call Screen 5 Call Answer 2 Baud Rate Auto 1 On/Off Send Key Enable 19200 Folder Open Disable 38400 Any Key 57600 6 Auto Answer 2 Inbox 115200 3 Greeting 1 Record 230400 After 5 sec 2 Play 4 Security After 3 sec...

  • Page 33: Navigation Key Shortcuts

    Navigation key shortcuts In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch its corresponding application. In-Use menu Access menus and features while in a call. While in a call, press the left soft key ). The Menu menu items in the following table appear in the display. In-Use Function Mute/...

  • Page 34: Menu Navigation

    Menu navigation The menus and sub menus in your phone can be accessed using the navigation key and the left/right soft keys ( You can also go directly to a menu or sub menu using a shortcut number from the menu list. In standby mode press the left soft key ( .

  • Page 35: Navigate Using A Shortcut

    Navigate using a shortcut You can also access the menus and sub menus in your phone using a shortcut number. The shortcut number is the menu and sub menu number of the feature that you’d like to access. Using the menu number in conjunction with the left soft key ( takes you directly to the menu or sub Menu...

  • Page 36: Accessibility

    Accessibility Your phone has a number of features to enhance accessibility such as: • A large, high-resolution display. • Raised nibs on either side of the key. • Large fonts. • TTY/TDD capability. TTY/TDD Your phone is fully TTY/TDD compatible. Connect the TTY/ TDD equipment to the headset jack, which is located on top of the phone, next to the antenna.

  • Page 37: Calls

    Calls menu maintains a log of all outgoing, incoming, and Calls missed calls. You can review and erase the call history for each type in the menu. Calls Outgoing Outgoing calls are those calls that originate from your phone. Incoming Incoming calls are those calls that were received (picked up) at one time or another.
  • Page 38 Press the number next to the call log that you wish to erase. You’re prompted to confirm the erasure. Use the navigation key to highlight (to erase) or to return to the menu. Erase Logs Press to confirm your selection. Reviewing calls When a call log is displayed, press the number associated with the call log to view details of the call log.

  • Page 39: Call Timer

    Use the navigation key to highlight an option, then press Press if you wish to exit the pop-up menu. Call Timer You can view the duration of your last call, total calls, and calls made during the life of your phone. This feature is not for billing purposes.

  • Page 40: Call Features

    Call features Call waiting Availability of this service is dependent upon Verizon Wireless. If you’re already on a call, your phone beeps when another call is incoming. Press to connect to the incoming call. Ask the calling party to remain on the line. Press again and the second caller is placed on hold.

  • Page 41: Three-Way Calling

    Three-way calling You can have a mini conference call using the three-way calling feature. Contact Verizon Wireless for availability. In standby mode, dial the number for the first party in your call and press When connected, ask the other party to remain on the line.

  • Page 42: Push To Talk

    Push to Talk Verizon Wireless Push to Talk allows you to talk to others who have Verizon Wireless Push to Talk capable devices. You can talk to one individual at a time, or even have a group conversation using Push to Talk. A Push to Talk conversation is similar to a two-way radio conversation, meaning only one party can speak at a time.

  • Page 43: Push To Talk Prompts During A Conversation

    Push to Talk prompts during a conversation It’s important to understand the various Push to Talk prompts and status indicators during a Push to Talk call. As stated earlier, Push to Talk works similar to a two-way radio, which means that only one party to the conversation can speak at a time.

  • Page 44: Access The Push To Talk Contact List From Your Device

    Access the Push to Talk Contact List from your device Verizon Wireless Push to Talk calls can only be placed to other Verizon Wireless phones with Push to Talk capabilities, therefore the contact list for Push to Talk calls is separate from your Phone Book.

  • Page 45: End A One-To-One Push To Talk Call

    Then, and the name (or number) of the call Speaking to participant appear in the display. You can now speak to the other caller. When you finish speaking, release the Push to Talk button ( ). once again appears in the display. Waiting for Once the other caller presses and holds the Push to Talk button,...

  • Page 46: Initiate A Push To Talk Call With The Flip Closed

    Press and hold the orange Push to Talk button ( ). appears in the display. Waiting for Then, , and the name of the group appear in Speaking to the display. You can now speak to the other participants in the call. When you finish speaking, release the Push to Talk button ( ).

  • Page 47: Initiate A Push To Talk Call From The Recent Calls List

    Initiate a Push to Talk call from the Recent calls list In standby mode, press . The Recent Calls list appears in the display and contains both traditional voice calls and Push to Talk calls. The icon to the left of the mobile number or person’s name indicates what type of call was received.

  • Page 48: Push To Talk Dialing Through The Keypad

    Push to Talk dialing through the keypad In standby mode, enter the Push to Talk phone number of the person you wish to call. Press and hold the orange Push to Talk button ( ) to initiate the Push to Talk call. and then appear in the display.

  • Page 49: Receive A Push To Talk Alert

    The recipient of the alert can choose to accept or ignore the alert. Receive a Push to Talk alert If another Push to Talk user is sending you an alert, appears in the display (a tone Incoming Push to Talk Alert also sounds).

  • Page 50: The Phone Book

    The Phone Book Your Phone Book can store up to 500 entries (numbers and names). 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, with an associated name of up to 12 characters (name entry is optional).

  • Page 51: Find

    Use the navigation key to highlight your choice, then press Tip: You can also press the number on your alpha-numeric keypad that corresponds to the option number. Tip: In standby mode, press the right soft key ( ) Contacts to go directly to the Find function in your phone book. Find If you’ve stored several entries in your Phone Book, the Find...

  • Page 52: Find By Entry

    Example: If you saved the name as Cheryl Smith, begin the search by entering “Cheryl.” As you enter letters, the entry number and names of the closest matches appear in the display. When the desired entry appears in the display, highlight the number using the navigation key (if necessary).

  • Page 53: Add Information To Your Phone Book

    Find By Group This option allows you to find a stored entry in a related group. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Use the navigation left/right keys to display By Group Briefly press the navigation down key to highlight the group field.

  • Page 54: Rename Group

    New Entry - Adds the number or e-mail as a new entry. Find - Adds the number or e-mail to an existing entry. If you chose , use the navigation key to New Entry highlight the number or e-mail type, then press •...

  • Page 55: Edit Phone Book Numbers

    Edit Phone Book numbers Once stored in the Phone Book, an entry can be changed easily. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . Any entries that you’ve saved Find appear in the display. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight the entry that you wish to edit.

  • Page 56: Pause Dial From The Phone Book

    Multiple 2 second pauses can be entered to extend the length of a pause. For example, 2 consecutive 2 second pauses cause a total pause time of 4 seconds. Keep in mind that pauses count as digits towards the 32 digit maximum. Store pauses in a phone book entry Enter the phone number you wish to store (such as the bank’s teleservice phone number).

  • Page 57: Manual Pause Calling

    Manual pause calling To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing to the Phone Book: Enter the phone number of the service you want to call (such as a bank’s teleservice phone number). Press the left soft key ( to display the pause Option option pop up menu.

  • Page 58: Edit An Existing E-Mail Address

    Edit an existing e-mail address In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . The Phone Book menu appears in the display. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry you wish to edit, then press Press the left soft key ( .

  • Page 59: Assign Speed Dial Numbers

    Assign speed dial numbers For each name entered in the Phone Book, the option of designating a Speed Dial number is available. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Use the navigation key to highlight the entry that you wish to assign a speed dial number.

  • Page 60: Store Numbers From Call Logs

    Use the navigation key to choose the number type and press Enter a name for the new entry and press . The new entry is saved to your Phone Book. Add the number to an existing entry After you end your call, the screen displays the call time (length of call), phone number, and name of the party (if available).

  • Page 61: Shortcuts To Storing Phone Numbers

    Use the navigation key to highlight the number that you wish to store in the Phone Book, then press Press the left soft key ( , then use the navigation Menu key to highlight Save Choose to add the number as a New Entry Find number in your Phone Book.

  • Page 62: Three-Touch Dialing

    Three-touch dialing Memory locations 100 through 500 are special three-touch dialing locations. You can call the phone numbers stored in the Phone Book memory from locations 100 to 500 by pressing the first and second keys, then pressing and holding the third key.

  • Page 63: Messages

    Messages Mobile originating SMS text messaging Check with Verizon Wireless to confirm availability of Mobile Originating SMS. Your phone is able to send and receive text messages. When you receive a message, your phone sounds an alert tone (unless turned off) and a message appears in the display. Your phone can store up to 130 messages.

  • Page 64: Text Entry Modes

    Send options You can set priority, validity, privacy, and other options for your messages. At the menu, use the navigation key to New Message highlight , then press Options Use the navigation key to highlight and select from the options listed in the following table. Option Function Allows you to assign a priority of Normal or...

  • Page 65: Abc Mode

    Text Entry Function Mode Symbol entry mode. Enter symbols into your Symbol message by pressing the corresponding number that appears above it in the display. Number entry mode. Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad. Predictive text mode. Press each key only once T9 Word to enter the letter of the word that you’re spelling.

  • Page 66: T9 Word Mode

    T9 Word recognizes that the most commonly used word for the sequence of keys that you just entered is “Samsung.” If more than one word shares the same sequence, which is often the case, T9 Word displays the most commonly used word.

  • Page 67: 123 Mode

    123 mode Enter numbers into a text message while in number mode ). See "Change or select a text entry mode" on page 55 for instructions on changing text entry modes. • While in mode, press the key containing the corresponding number that you wish to insert into your message.

  • Page 68: Message Folders

    Message folders Your phone has six message folders, each dedicated to storing a different type of message. Voice Voice mail messages are stored in the folder. Voice In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press The bracketed [ # ] number to the right of each folder represents the number of messages waiting.

  • Page 69: Outbox

    While viewing your message press the left soft key ( to display the following options. Options Reply Forward Delete Save Text To Saved Msg Save Addr Use the navigation key to highlight an option, then press to select. Outbox Your phone stores messages in the Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted.

  • Page 70: Draft Messages

    Message memory capacity Your phone can store up to 130 messages (Inbox 50, Outbox 50 Draft msg 15, Saved msg 15). The storage capacity includes all received, sent, filed message types, VMN (Voicemail Notification), and text messages. The number of messages stored depends upon the length of each message.
  • Page 71 View and edit messages in the Draft Msg folder In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press to open the folder. A list of Draft Msg draft messages appear in the display. Use the navigation key to highlight the message you wish to view, then press Press the left soft key ( .

  • Page 72: Saved Messages

    Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press to enter the option’s sub menu. Option Function Use the left and right keys on the navigation key ABC, Symbol, to display and select one of four options for 123, T9 Word entering numbers, symbols, and text.

  • Page 73: Webalert

    Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press to open the option and perform the function. WebAlert Occasionally, Verizon Wireless may send notifications to your phone in the form of web alerts. Such alerts may contain information regarding services or updates. When you receive an alert, you’ll be receive a text notification and hear a tone.

  • Page 74: Message Settings

    Message settings The Msg Setting menu allows you to define settings for all messages. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . The menu with the options Msg Setting listed in the following table appears in the display. Msg Setting Function Save In Outbox: Provides options to save mes-...

  • Page 75: Erase Msg

    Erase Msg You can erase the messages in each of your folders from one convenient location. This function erases all of the messages in the folder that you select. If you wish to delete a single message, open the individual folder and delete the message from the Option menu (while viewing the message).

  • Page 76: Receive And View Messages While In A Call

    Receive and view messages while in a call When your phone receives a messages while in a call, the ringer sounds, (unless turned off), and appears New Message in the display along with the closed envelope icon ( ). You can view the message without disconnecting your call.

  • Page 77: Options While Viewing A Message

    Options while viewing a message You have several options while viewing a message. You can call the sender (if callback# is available), reply, forward, save, or delete the message. While viewing the content of a message, press the left soft key ( .

  • Page 78: Mobile Web

    Mobile web Your phone comes equipped with Mobile Web Service. You can view specially designed versions of popular sites which include sports, weather, news, stock quotes, and more. Browsing the web through your phone is not the same as using your PC since site providers have only selected certain aspects of the available sites which they present to wireless phone users and have removed most graphics.

  • Page 79: Exit The Mobile Web Service

    In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . If this is your first time to Mobile Web enter the browser, you’re prompted to enable security before proceeding. Tip: You can also press the left navigation key in standby mode to launch the browser.

  • Page 80: How Mobile Web Service Keys Work

    How Mobile Web Service keys work Icon Name Function Used to browse and select options, Navigation links, etc. 1) A browser back-up key. Press it once to back up one page. Press and hold to back up to the Verizon Wireless home page. CLR Key 2) Backspaces and clears text or numbers.

  • Page 81: Make A Call While Using Mobile Web Service

    Make a call while using Mobile Web Service You can place a call while browsing if the site you are using supports this feature (the phone number may be highlighted and the left soft key will appear as ). Press to the Call Call...

  • Page 82: Get It Now

    Get It Now Download applications, ring tones, and other media from the Internet using Get It Now In standby mode, press the right navigation key to launch . A shopping cart icon and downloaded Get It Now application icons (if you have any) appear in the display. Press .

  • Page 83: Planner

    Planner PDA applications such as , and Calendar To Do List Memo Pad among others are contained in the menu. You can Planner schedule events, set reminders, create a to do list, perform calculations, and much more with the digital assistant functionality included in this useful feature.
  • Page 84 Add an event In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press to display . If nothing is yet stored, Today you’ll receive an error message, then the New Event screen appears in the display. Enter a description for the event, then press Press for A.M.

  • Page 85: Scheduler

    With the desired event in the display, press the left soft key ( . The following options appear in Menu the display. Add new Edit Erase Erase All Use the navigation key to highlight , then press Edit Edit the event as necessary as press Enter the start time for the event and press for A.M.

  • Page 86: Jump To Date

    • on the navigation key - Move between Up/down keys weeks on the calendar. • ( ) - Move to the previous month on Up volume the calendar. • ( ) - Move to the next month on Down volume the calendar.

  • Page 87: Memo Pad

    In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . The screen To Do List Add To Do appears in the display. Enter the content for the to do list, then press Use the navigation key to highlight the priority. Your choices are High Use the navigation key to move to the...

  • Page 88: Count Down Timer

    Count Down timer Count Down allows you to monitor the time remaining between the current date and time and any date that you specify. You can create up to five Count Down timers for dates between the years 1981 and 2099. for A.M.

  • Page 89: Alarm Clock

    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. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press...

  • Page 90: Calculator

    Use the left and right navigation keys to move the longitude line through different time zones. The time and date appears for each zone that is highlighted. The following cities in the 24 world time zones are listed. • Alaska •...

  • Page 91: Display

    Display menu allows you to customize the appearance of Display your phone’s display and offers controls over your backlight and other settings. Animation sub menu allows you to choose the multi- Animation media or pictures that display on your phone when you turn it on, off, and while in standby mode.

  • Page 92: Create A Banner

    Menu Item Function Choose from the following to appear in your display in standby mode: Aquarium Landscape Water Drop 3 Wall Paper Clock World Clock: Display the time for 2 world cities of your choosing. See "Dual Clock" on page 107 for more information. Calendar Use the navigation key to highlight your preference.

  • Page 93: Set The Backlight

    Set the backlight There are several options for setting features. Backlight Backlight usage drains your battery faster. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Backlight Use the navigation key to highlight the amount of time that you wish the backlight to remain on after a period of inactivity.

  • Page 94: Auto Hyphen

    Auto hyphen With set to , your phone automatically Auto Hyphen hyphenates phone numbers as they are entered. For example: 972-761-0000. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Auto Hyphen Use the navigation key to highlight , then press Service LED...

  • Page 95: Sounds

    Sounds Ringer options Your phone provides a variety of ringer type and ringer volume settings that allow you to easily recognize a certain type of incoming call, message or scheduled event. Adjust voice volume in a call You can adjust the earpiece as well as the (optional) headset volume during a call using the volume key on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 96: Volume/Vibrate

    Volume/Vibrate Set the volume level of call ringers and alarms, or set them to vibrate. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press for the sub menu. Volume/Vibrate Use the navigation key to highlight Calls Alarm press Use the volume key ( ) to select the incoming call ringer...
  • Page 97 Ringer type — alarm In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Ringer Type Press Alarm Use the side volume key ( ) to browse up and down through the tones. Each tone plays as it appears in the display.

  • Page 98: Key Beep

    Ringer type — planner To activate, view or change the ringer type for your planner: In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Ringer Type Press Planner Use the volume key ( ) to browse up and down through the tones.
  • Page 99 Alerts - Minute Beep You can set the minute beep option to sound an alert ten seconds before each elapsed minute to remind you of the length of the current call. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press...
  • Page 100 Alerts — Disconnect When this option is set to , the phone sounds an alert when the phone experiences a dropped or a failed call. If you experience a failed or dropped call, a text message appears in the display. Press to clear the prompt and return to standby mode.

  • Page 101: Power On/Off

    Alerts — Roam When this option is set to , the phone sounds a unique tone when you leave your home service area when on a call. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press to enter the menu.

  • Page 102: Roam Ringer

    Roam ringer When this option is set to , your phone sounds a unique tone when a call is received in a network service area. This feature is set to by default. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press...

  • Page 103: Voice Kit

    Voice kit You can call up to twenty stored names simply by speaking one of the names into the microphone. Voice dial Using the feature requires that you first program Voice Dialing the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling.
  • Page 104 Wait for the beep and then say the name. For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name. The phone stores the name as a “first” sample, and then prompts you to say the name again.

  • Page 105: Voice Memo

    At the voice and screen prompt, press to confirm that you want to of the entries. A screen prompt Erase All will display when the entries have been erased. at any time to exit without removing any ress voice entries. Set active - Voice Dial Voice dialing is always active once you have programmed the phone to accept voice entries and the associated phone...

  • Page 106: Call Screen

    • Press the right navigation key to re-record your memo. Press to confirm your memo. Call Screen feature allows you to listen to voice Call Screen messages as they’re being recorded, so that you can choose to accept urgent calls only (similar to screening calls on your home phone answering machine).
  • Page 107 Enable Call Screen In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press appear in Enable Disable the display. Use the navigation key to highlight , then press Enable . Call screen is enabled. Voice kit...

  • Page 108: Setup

    Setup Location The GPS setting identifies your location to the network. You can fully enable this setting ( ) or set GPS to work Location On only when you dial 911 from your phone. Check with Verizon Wireless to determine if/when/where location-based services are available.

  • Page 109: Data

    Data You can set your phone to place and receive data calls. You can also control the transmission (baud) rate. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . The options listed in the following table appear in the display.
  • Page 110 Lock the phone menu allows you to lock the phone manually or Security automatically when powering on your phone or to leave the phone unlocked. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Enter the lock code. The default lock code is the last four digits of your telephone number.
  • Page 111 • To call 911 or a confidential number, enter the number and then press Change Lock The default lock code for your phone is initially the last four digits of your phone number. You can later change the lock code as often as you like. Enter a new lock code In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then...
  • Page 112 Important! DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or emergency numbers. Remember to always turn your phone on and check for adequate signal strength before placing a call. Store emergency numbers In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu...
  • Page 113 Use the navigation key to select the option Voice Privacy of your preference, then press . Your settings are saved. Restriction You can restrict outgoing and incoming calls, or calls to anyone in your Phone Book. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press...

  • Page 114: Call Answer

    Reset phone feature returns all setup options to their Reset Phone factory default settings. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Enter the lock code, then press Reset Phone confirmation prompt appears in the display. Press to reset the phone or p to cancel...

  • Page 115: Auto Retry

    set to the phone will not answer an Auto Answer is incoming call. If you do not answer the call it is automatically stored in the Missed Call log. Auto answer only works with the hands free headset attached. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press...

  • Page 116: Language

    Language feature in your phone can affect the display Language layout, language of voice prompts, menus, key-input, and more. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . The sub menu appears in the Language display with the following options.

  • Page 117: Version

    Dual Clock (under clock setup) is used to select the cities that Dual Clock you wish appear in your display when you choose Dual Clock as one of your wallpaper options in the display menu. Setup In standby mode, press , then use Menu the navigation key to highlight the...

  • Page 118: Usage Guidelines: All About Performance And Safety

    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 119 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 body of research.

  • Page 120: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    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. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 121 • Dial to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone. • Use your phone to help others in emergencies. • Call special non-emergency wireless number when necessary. Following Safety Guidelines Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment.
  • Page 122 Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.

  • Page 123: 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 124: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Fcc

    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. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Samsung supplied...

  • Page 125: Fda Consumer Update

    If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure that the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use of non- Samsung approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
  • Page 126 FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;...
  • Page 127 FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
  • Page 128 development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what results of such studies mean for human health.
  • Page 129 studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S.
  • Page 130 How can I find out how much radio frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. FCC established these guidelines in consultation with FDA and other federal health and safety agencies.
  • Page 131 of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue- simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body.
  • Page 132 want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure.
  • Page 133 Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and 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 134 CTIA Safety Information Exposure to radio frequency signals Your wireless hand held portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones.
  • Page 135 Tips on efficient operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Extend your antenna fully. • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
  • Page 136 • Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the pacemaker is turned on. • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket. • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. •...
  • Page 137 Posted facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. 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”...

  • Page 138: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SCH-a690 Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated...

  • Page 139: 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 Limited Warranty...
  • Page 140 (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 141 90 days, whatever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards, and equipment 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 142 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 143 AS 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 144 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, Inc. 1130 East Arapaho Road...

  • Page 145: Index

    Index Basic phone operation, ....108 understanding Numerics ....113 Battery care .......57 ....12 123 mode Battery charging ....51 ....13 1-touch dialing Battery indicator ....51 ... 11 2-touch dialing Battery installation ....52 ....11 3-touch dialing Battery removal ......101 ..
  • Page 146 ....99 ...18 Data sub menu Incoming calls ....12 ..... 14 Desktop charger Input mode ....9 .... 11 Display icons Install the battery ....81 ...... 3 Display menu Introduction ....23 In-use menu ....45 Edit phone book ....... 88 Emergency calls Key beep ....100 in lock mode...
  • Page 147 Messages ....60 create a draft .... 51 One-touch dialing ..53 create and send ..18 Outgoing calls ......60 draft ..... 127 Owner’s record ......65 erase ....60 lock mode Pacemakers, phone .....53 MOSMS ....125 usage near ...67 options while viewing ......
  • Page 148 ....85 Planner Ringer options ....79 alarm clock Ringer type ....80 ......87 calculator alarm ..78 ......86 count down timer calls ....73 ......87 description data ....76 ...... 88 jump to date planner ....77 memo pad Ringer volume .....73 ......
  • Page 149 ....86 Volume/vibrate ......56 T9, using ......15 ...... 82 Talk mode Wall paper ..129 Text entry mode Warranty information ....57 ....... 70 123 mode Web links ....55 ....69 ABC mode web, navigating ....55 ......63 changing WebAlert ....54 ....

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