Samsung SCH-a650 Series User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Samsung Manuals
  4. Cell Phone
  5. SCH-A650
  6. User manual

Samsung SCH-a650 Series User Manual

Mobile phone
Hide thumbs Also See for SCH-a650 Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

SCH-a650 Series
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.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the SCH-a650 Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Samsung SCH-a650 Series

Summary of Contents for Samsung SCH-a650 Series

  • Page 1: User Guide

    SCH-a650 Series 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 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-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 ................. 8 Backlight features ..............8 Power save mode..............
  • Page 6 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................ 26 Calls ....................27 Outgoing................27 Incoming................28 Missed .................
  • Page 7 Messages..................47 Text entry modes..............47 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 ..................63 Mobile Web ..................65 Stored web content.............. 65 Launch Mobile Web.............
  • Page 8 Voice Kit ................... 87 Voice Dial ................87 Voice Memo ................ 88 Setup ....................90 Location................90 Network ................90 Data..................91 Security ................92 Others.................. 96 Version ................101 TTY/TDD..................102 Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety ..........103 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ......

  • Page 9: Sch-A650 Closed View

    SCH-a650 closed view Antenna Service LED Speaker Charger/Accessory Connector SCH-a650 closed view...

  • Page 10: Sch-A650 Open View

    SCH-a650 open view Earpiece Status Icons Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Function Function OK Key Headset Navigation Key Jack Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Volume Get It Now Up/Down Shortcut Key END Key Mobile Web Shortcut CLR Key SEND Key Message Shortcut Space/...

  • Page 11: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference Cut out and use this page as a handy quick reference for several useful features in your phone. 1) CALLS 5) PLANNER 9) SETUP 1) Outgoing 1) Today 1) Location 2) Incoming 2) Scheduler 2) Network 3) Missed 3) Jump To Date 3) Data 4) Erase Logs...
  • Page 12 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 . To exit, press and hold Set call ringer volume 1) In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone. 2) Press the volume key up or down to set call ringer volume as desired.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 103. If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP (4357). Introduction...

  • Page 14: Install The Battery

    Install the battery Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. 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. Insert the bottom end of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the...

  • Page 15: Charge The Battery

    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. Use the travel adapter...

  • Page 16: Understand Your Phone

    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. Backlight features You can choose the amount of time that the display and backlight remain illuminated after a period of inactivity.

  • Page 17: Power Save Mode

    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. After 15 seconds of inactivity, Power save turns the backlight off.

  • Page 18: Right Soft Key

    Right soft key Functions for the right soft key ( ) are defined by what appears above it in the display. Some functions of the right soft key are as follows: • Press the right soft key ( to return to the standby Back mode from any main menu.

  • Page 19: Headset Connector

    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. • Before connecting the headset, gently pry open the input jack cover to expose the connector inside.

  • Page 20: Send Key

    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. • Enter a number and press once to connect a call. •...
  • Page 21 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. Wait for a signal or move into an open area to try and find a signal.

  • Page 22: Your Phone's Modes

    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 ( , then Menu press . The following call answer options appear in the display. Send Key Folder Open Any Key...

  • Page 23: 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 active icons.

  • Page 24: Enter Silent Mode

    Enter Silent mode • In standby mode, press and hold Entering Silent briefly appears in the display and your phone Mode returns to standby mode. appears in the top line of the display Exit silent mode • In standby mode, press and hold Exit Silent Mode briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to standby mode.

  • Page 25: Getting Started

    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. Turn the phone on Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception, then open the flip.

  • Page 26: Make And Answer Calls

    If your phone is on and you press for less than one 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 27: Call Answer

    • 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 28: Step Ringer

    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 sub menu.

  • Page 29: Menus And Sub Menus

    Menus and sub menus 1) CALLS 3) MESSAGE 5) PLANNER 1) Today 1) Outgoing 1) Send New Msg 2) Scheduler 2) Incoming 2) Voice 3) Jump To Date 3) Missed 3) Inbox 4) To Do List 4) Erase Logs 4) Outbox 5) Memo Pad 1) O 5) Draft...
  • Page 30 2) T Melody 10 ENGTH 2) A Long LARM 6) DISPLAY (CONT.) Normal Bell 1 Bell 2 4) Alerts 3) P Bell 3 OWER 1) M INUTE Bell 4 Bell 5 Melody 1 4) Contrast 2) S ERVICE Melody 2 5) Auto Hyphen Melody 3 Melody 4...
  • Page 31 1) Outgoing 8) VOICE KIT (CONT.) 2) Incoming 3) E RASE 3) Phonebook 6) E RASE EMORY 9) SETUP 1) Location 7) R ESET HONE Location On 911 Only 2) Network 5) Others 1) S 1) S HORTCUT NAM 1 Scheduler NAM 2 Voice Memo...

  • Page 32: Menu Navigation

    Menu navigation Access the menus and sub menus in your phone using the navigation key ( ) and soft keys ( ), or use a shortcut. Navigate using keys In standby mode press the left soft key ( . The Menu first of several menus appear in the display.

  • Page 33: Navigate Using A Shortcut

    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 ( takes you directly Menu to the menu or sub menu of your choice. Before you can navigate using a shortcut, you’ll need to know the menu or sub menu number of the feature that you wish to access.

  • Page 34: In-Use Menu

    In-Use Menu Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In-Use . The applies to when you are in a call. Menu In-Use Menu Press the left soft key ( while in a call to display Menu the options listed in the following table. In-Use Menu Function Mute (caller cannot hear you) or Unmute the...

  • Page 35: Calls

    Calls The calls menu retains information about Outgoing Incoming 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 call log.

  • Page 36: Incoming

    Incoming Your phone retains information about the last 20 Incoming calls and stores them in the call log. You can review Incoming the Incoming call log for the time and date of the call, as well as other information. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press...

  • Page 37: Erase Logs

    Use the navigation key to highlight a call, then press to view further information about the call. Press the left soft key ( to display a pop-up Option menu that contains the following options. Option Function Talk Call the selected number. Save Save the number to your Phonebook.

  • Page 38: Call Timer

    • 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. Once your selection is highlighted you can do the following: •...

  • Page 39: Call Waiting

    In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu 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 phone since the last erasure.

  • Page 40: Caller Id

    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. Call Block You can block your number from being displayed on another phone by enabling the call block feature.

  • Page 41: Phonebook

    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 42: Find

    Find If you’ve stored a name entry in your Phonebook, allows Find you to find it quickly. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Find Use the navigation key to select the method by which to find the entry.

  • Page 43: Find By Entry

    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 44 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. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired entry.

  • Page 45: Rename Group

    Rename group Use this option to rename a group in your phone book. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Rename Group Use the navigation key to highlight the group that you wish to rename, then press .

  • Page 46: Edit Phonebook Numbers

    Edit Phonebook numbers Once stored in the Phonebook, an entry can be changed quite easily. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Find Use the navigation key to display the search method that you wish to use ( , or By Name By Group...

  • Page 47: Add Pauses

    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 48: Pause Dial From The Phonebook

    Press to enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence. When you’re finished entering the number and pauses, press the right soft key ( to store the number in Save 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 49: Erase Individual Phonebook Entries

    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 ( , then Menu press Find Use the navigation key to display the search method that you wish to use ( , or By Name...

  • Page 50: Edit An Existing E-Mail Address

    Edit an existing e-mail address In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press Find Use the navigation key to display the search method that you wish to use ( , or By Name By Group By Entry Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation key to highlight the entry that you wish to edit.

  • Page 51: Store Numbers After A Call

    In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu 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 52: Store Numbers From Call Logs

    Add a New Entry With New Entry highlighted, press . The following (number type) icons appear in the display. Home Office Mobile Pager Use the navigation key to choose the number type, then press Enter a name for the new entry and press .

  • Page 53: Shortcuts To Storing Phone Numbers

    Press the corresponding number on the keypad to view call logs for the following call types. • Outgoing Incoming Missed Use the navigation key to highlight the number you wish to store in the Phonebook, then press Press the left soft key ( , then use the Option navigation key to highlight...

  • Page 54: Three-Touch Dialing

    Three-touch dialing Memory locations 100 through 500 are special Three-Touch locations. For example, to dial location number 113, dialing press , then hold until the name and number 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 55: Messages

    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. Before you learn to send text messages, it’s best to cover the basics of composing a message using the various text entry modes of , and Symbol...

  • Page 56: Abc Mode

    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 ( , or ) is T9 Word indicated in the lower part of the display when composing a text message.
  • Page 57 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 58: Symbol Mode

    • 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 ( , then Menu press...
  • Page 59 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. Other modes, which are hidden, are Symbol, 123, and T9 Word.

  • Page 60: Message Send Options

    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 menu. New Message Use the navigation key to highlight , then Send Options...

  • Page 61: Receive Text Messages

    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. Set Time Use the navigation key to display the various Send for each menu item.

  • Page 62: Receive Messages While In A Call

    Receive messages while in a call When your phone receives a message 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. Press the left soft key ( to ignore the message.
  • Page 63 The Inbox folder Received messages are stored in the folder. Inbox In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press to open the folder. Inbox Tip: Press the right soft key ( ) View while in a call to view a new message.

  • Page 64: Messages And Lock Mode

    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 ( , then Menu press . Any sent messages appear Outbox in the display.
  • Page 65 REATE A DRAFT TEXT MESSAGE In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu 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 , then Save in Draft press...
  • Page 66 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 ( .The options listed in the following...
  • Page 67 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 . WebAlerts may contain WebAlerts information on new services or updates. When you receive an alert, you’ll also receive a text notification and hear a tone.
  • Page 68 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 ( , then Menu press . The sub menus in the Msg Setting following table appear in the display.

  • Page 69: Get It Now

    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. 1.

  • Page 70: Settings

    5. Select the application you wish to download and follow the online directions. Settings Use the sub menu within Get It Now to manage, Settings move, order applications and much more. • A green circle ( ) to the left of an application indicates that application is active (available for use).

  • Page 71: Help

    Help The Help sub menu within Get It Now is a short tutorial on several Get It Now features. View information about charges, cancelling subscriptions, buying apps, disabling apps, and more. 1. Within in the Get It Now menu, press the right navigation key until the question mark ( ) icon is highlighted.

  • Page 72: Demo Apps

    2. Select the app subscription you want to cancel. Demo Apps A Demo app is free and is designed to demonstrate the app’s main features. It usually expires after a certain period of time or a number of uses and often has limited functions. When you run a demo app, you will be presented with a purchase option so you won’t have to look for the app in the Get It Now Shop.

  • Page 73: Mobile Web

    Mobile Web With you can conveniently surf the web using Mobile Web, your phone. • Each time you launch , your phone connects 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 of inactivity, however some information from your session...

  • Page 74: Exit Mobile Web

    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. Mobile Web presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: •...

  • Page 75: Using Links

    Name Function Press before entering text to enable Asterisk/Shift upper case characters (in Abc mode). Press to enter a zero (0), or to display another word in the dictionary when in 0/Next Key T9 Word entry mode. Press to insert a space when Pound/Space entering text.

  • Page 76: Planner

    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. Open the Planner In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then...
  • Page 77 Add a new event In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu 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 the following text entry mode options.

  • Page 78: Scheduler

    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 ( , then Menu press...

  • Page 79: To Do List

    Enter the desired and press . The 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 tasks.

  • Page 80: Memo Pad

    Add, Edit, and Erase To-Do List tasks In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press To Do List Use the navigation key to browse tasks in your To Do . Events are presented in order of priority. List Press the left soft key ( while viewing your...
  • Page 81 Press the left soft key ( to display a pop-up 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 to exit the pop-up menu. When you’re finished entering details for the memo, press .

  • Page 82: Count Down

    Count Down Count Down allows you to view the amount of time between the current date and any event that you wish to schedule. You can create up to twenty events. Count Down In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press...
  • Page 83 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. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu...

  • Page 84: 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. The alarm doesn’t function when the phone is turned off. If the time for an alarm that was set for Once has elapsed and the phone is off, the alarm occurs at the same time on the following day.

  • Page 85: Turn Off The Alarm

    • If the alarm was set as a only alarm, the alarm icon Once disappears from the top of the display. Turn off the alarm In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . The following options Alarm Clock appear in the display.

  • Page 86: Calculator

    Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using your phone. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . The appears in Calculator Calculator the display. Enter the first number in your equation using the keypad (numbers can be up to nine digits long).

  • Page 87: Display

    Display Set the menu style, standby mode animation, customize backlight settings, and more using the menu. Display In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press . The sub menus listed in Display Display the following table appear in the display. Sub Menu Function Choose the media that displays on your phone...

  • Page 88: Banner

    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. Choose the graphic or animation that appears Wallpaper in your display when the phone is in...

  • Page 89: Backlight

    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 ( , then Menu press...

  • Page 90: Contrast

    Contrast Set the display contrast to your preference. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu 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 they are entered.

  • Page 91: Sounds

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

  • Page 92: Key Beep

    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 to save the 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 93 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 ( , then Menu press .

  • Page 94: Roam Ringer

    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 ( , then Menu press Power On/Off Use the navigation key to highlight , then press Roam Ringer Set your phone to sound a unique tone when a call is received outside your home service area.

  • Page 95: Voice Kit

    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 96: Voice Memo

    Place a call using Voice Dial In standby mode, press and hold “ ” appears in the display and “ Voice Recognition! Please ” is pronounced through the earpiece. say the name Say the name of any entry that you have tagged. “...

  • Page 97: Review And Erase Memos

    Option Function Quit Exit to the previous (Voice Record) menu. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press to perform the function for that option. To save the memo, select from the pop-up menu, Save then press Enter a name for the memo using the keypad. Press to save the memo.

  • Page 98: Setup

    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 99: Data

    In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu 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 100: Security

    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 101: Change Lock

    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 ( , then Menu press...

  • Page 102: Voice Privacy

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

  • Page 104: Others

    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 ( , then Menu press .
  • Page 105 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. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( , then Menu press...

  • Page 106: Auto Retry

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

  • Page 107: Clock Set

    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 ( , then Menu press .The Language...

  • Page 108: Game Pad

    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 109: Version

    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 ( , then Menu press . Hardware and software Version information for your phone appears in the display.

  • Page 110: Tty/Tdd

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

  • Page 111: 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 112 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 113: 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 114: Following Safety Guidelines

    • Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. • 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.

  • Page 115: Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

    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 116: 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 117: 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 118 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 119: Fda Consumer Update

    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. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety.

  • Page 120: Wireless Phones

    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. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.
  • Page 121 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: • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health •...
  • Page 122 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 123 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. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.
  • Page 124 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. An influential result of tis work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world.
  • Page 125 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. The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissue that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects.
  • Page 126 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 127 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. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000.
  • Page 128 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 129: Antenna Care

    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: • ANSI C95.1 (1992) •...

  • Page 130: Electronic Devices

    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 131 • 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 132: Owner's Record

    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 133: User Guide Proprietary Notice

    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-a650 Serial No.: ______________ User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,3075,109,3905,267,2625,416,797 5,506,8655,544,1965,657,4205,101,501...

  • Page 134: 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 product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the sw ver.
  • Page 135 (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 136 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. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG’s Liability?
  • Page 137 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 138 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 139 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. 1301 E. Lookout Drive...
  • Page 140 sw ver. wko3 hw ver. 650.08...

  • Page 141: Index

    Index Numerics ......49 ......78 123 mode Calculator ......93 ......97 Call answer .....14 Call Answer mode Call emergency ....5 a650 key features ..94 ..72 numbers in lock mode Add, edit, erase tasks ..18 Call notification methods Adjust ....95 ......
  • Page 142 Erase ......96 memory ...65 Launch Mobile Web .......29 Erase calls ..20 LCD backlight setting ....59 Erase Message ......9 Left soft key ....31 Erase total timers ....21 List of menus ....66 Exit Mobile Web ..93 Lock code, changing ....64 Expired apps .......14 Lock mode ......92...
  • Page 143 Access to Your Phone Phone book ....106 Safety Guidelines ....35 find by entry ...131 Samsung address ..105 Phone while driving Samsung phone numbers Planner ......70 Scheduler .... 69 add a new event ....70 jump to date ....76 alarm clock ....70...
  • Page 144 Two-second pause Voice mail ....45 Two-touch dialing ......54 checking ....54 the voice folder ..88 Voice memos, voice kit Warranty information ..128 Samsung liability ..127 Samsung obligations ..126 what is not covered ......59 Web alerts ....86 Whisper mode ......77 World time...

Table of Contents