Samsung A850 - SCH Cell Phone User manual

ZD14.03_CB_a850_042406_D10
SCH-a850 Series
PORTABLE Dual-Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .................................9
Understanding this User Manual .....................................10
Charging the Battery ......................................................11
Activating Your Phone ....................................................12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............17
Features of Your Phone ..................................................18
Closed View of Your Phone .............................................19
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................21
Command Keys ..............................................................23
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................26
Your Phone’s Modes ......................................................30
Section 3: Call Functions .................................35
Making a Call .................................................................36
Answering a Call ............................................................41
Calls ..............................................................................46
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................51
Menu Navigation ............................................................52
Menu Shortcuts ..............................................................52
Navigation Key Shortcuts ...............................................53
Navigate Using a Shortcut ..............................................53
Menu Outline .................................................................54
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................63
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................64
Using T9® Mode ............................................................65
Entering Upper and Lower Case .....................................66
Entering Symbols ...........................................................67
Entering Numbers ..........................................................68

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Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........71
Contacts .........................................................................72
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................73
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................75
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................79
Editing an Existing Contacts Entry ...................................79
Saving a Number After a Call ..........................................86
Deleting a Contacts Entry ...............................................88
Finding My Phone Number .............................................88
Memory ..........................................................................89
Section 7: @metro ...........................................91
Accessing @metro .........................................................92
Section 8: Messaging ......................................97
Types of Messages .........................................................98
Create and Send Text Messages .....................................98
Receive Text Messages ................................................100
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ......................101
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode .....................104
Handwritten Picture Messages .....................................107
Message Folders ..........................................................108
Message Settings .........................................................113
Erase Messages ...........................................................117
Section 9: Mobile Web ...................................119
Mobile Web ..................................................................120
Launching Mobile Web .................................................120
Using Mobile Web .........................................................121
Using Links ..................................................................121
How Mobile Web Keys Work .........................................122
Section 10: Gallery .........................................123
Accessing Your Gallery .................................................124
Using Image Gallery ......................................................124

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Using Melody Gallery ....................................................126
Using Animelody Gallery ...............................................127
Section 11: Camera .......................................129
Taking Pictures ............................................................130
Saving Pictures ............................................................140
The Picture Gallery .......................................................140
Camera Settings ..........................................................142
Point, Click, and Send a Picture ....................................147
Section 12: Tools ...........................................149
Voice Recognition .........................................................150
Today ...........................................................................160
Scheduler ....................................................................162
Jump To Date ..............................................................163
To Do List ....................................................................163
Memo Pad ...................................................................165
Count Down .................................................................167
Alarm Clock .................................................................169
World Time ..................................................................171
Calculator ....................................................................172
Section 13: Setup ..........................................175
Location Setting ...........................................................176
Display Settings ...........................................................176
Sounds Settings ...........................................................183
Network Settings ..........................................................187
Security Settings ..........................................................188
Call Options ..................................................................195
Shortcut Setting ...........................................................199
Language Setting .........................................................200
Clock Set .....................................................................200
Version Information ......................................................201
Section 14: Health and Safety Information ...203
Health and Safety Information ......................................204

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UL Certified Travel Adapter ...........................................206
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................207
Road Safety ..................................................................216
Operating Environment .................................................219
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........219
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................222
Emergency Calls ...........................................................223
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................224
Other Important Safety Information ...............................225
Product Performance ....................................................225
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................227
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................227
Battery Precautions ......................................................228
Care and Maintenance ..................................................230
Section 15: Warranty Information .................233
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................234
Index ...............................................................241

Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Understanding this User Manual
• Charging the Battery
• Activating Your Phone
• Setting Up Your Voicemail
This section explains how to start using your phone
by activating your service, setting up your voice
mail, or getting an understanding of how this
manual is put together.

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Section 1
Understanding this User Manual
The chapters of this guide generally follow the same
order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A
robust index for quick reference to most features begins
on page 241.
Also included is important safety information that you
should know before using your phone. Most of this
information is near the back of the guide, beginning on
page 203.
Notes and tips
Throughout this guide there is text that is set apart from
the rest. These are intended to point out important
information, quick methods for activating features, to
define terms, and more. The definitions for these
methods are as follows:
• Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature,
menu, or sub menu.
• Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing
functions related to the subject at hand.
• Important: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance, or even damage your
phone.

Section 1: Getting Started 11
Charging the Battery
Section 1
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-
Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging
devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are
designed to maximize battery life. Use of other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.
Use the Travel Adapter
The travel adapter included with
your phone is a convenient,
light-weight charger that rapidly
charges your phone from any
120/220 VAC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a standard
120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet.
Important: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S.,
you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your
warranty.
2. Insert the smaller end of the
Travel Adapter into the
charger/accessory connector
at the bottom end of your
phone.
Important: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from
the phone during charging to avoid damage.

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Section 1
Low battery indicator
The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of
the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery
strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged.
• Four bars ( ) indicate a full charge.
• An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery.
• A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding
indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too
low to operate the phone.
If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery,
the phone will shut down.
Activating Your Phone
Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their
instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We
suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the
services your phone supports.
Install the Battery
Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Important: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your
phone, otherwise you could damage the battery. You can use your phone
while the battery is charging.

Section 1: Getting Started 13
Activating Your Phone
Section 1
1. Insert the bottom
end of the battery
first, matching the
gold contacts on
the inside of the
battery to those on
the phone.
2. Press the top end
of the battery
down into the phone until you hear it snap into place.
Remove the Battery
1. Press and hold the key to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Slide the battery
release latch (1)
toward the top end
of the phone and
hold.
3. Lift the battery (2)
up and away from the phone, top end first.
END

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Section 1
Turn Your Phone On
1. Open the folder on your phone,as
shown.
2. Press the key.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting
device, do not touch the antenna while using
your phone as this can affect call quality and can
cause the phone to operate at a higher power
level than is necessary.
3. The phone begins searching for a
network signal.
4. Oncethephonefindsasignal,the
time, date, and day appear in the
bottom of the display.
5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No
Service icon ( ) appears at the top of the phone’s display. If you cannot
place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another
location.
Turn Your Phone Off
䡲Press and hold the key for two or more seconds.
Your phone powers off.
Note: If your phone is on and you press for less than one second, the
phone will not power off. This prevents your phone from being turned off
accidentally.
Press
END
END
END

Section 1: Getting Started 15
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Section 1
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which
can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the
Voice Mail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice
messages in your voice mail box.
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your
own mobile number to dial voice mail.
2. Followthepromptsinthenewusertutorialtosetupyour
mail box.
Listen to voice mail
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your
own mobile number to dial voice mail. After connecting,
you will hear your voice greeting.
2. You are prompted to enter your password.
1@)
)
1@)
)

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Section 1

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17
Section 2
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Your Phone’s Modes
This section outlines some key features of your
phone. It also describes the screen format and the
icons that will be displayed when the phone is in
use.

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Section 2
Features of Your Phone
• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service
(available on participating networks).
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• PIM Functions
• MMS Messaging
• Txt Messaging
• Handwritten Messaging
• E-mail Messaging
• Built-in Digital Camera
• Voice Dial
• Speakerphone

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19
Closed View of Your Phone
Section 2
Closed View of Your Phone
Features
1. Headset Jack — Lets you plug in an optional headset
for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
2. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
3. Volume Key — Lets you adjust the master volume in
standby mode (with the folder open) or adjust the voice
volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an
incoming call, press the volume key up or down.
4. Front LCD — Displays time, date, and phone status
icons.
5. Antenna — Exchanges voice and data signals with the
network.
1. Headset Jack
3.Volume Keys
2. Camera Lens
7. Camera Key
8. Speaker Mode Key
6. Activity LED
5. Antenna
4. Front LCD
9. Power/Accessory Connector

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Section 2
6. Activity LED — Serves the following functions:
䢇Flashes red to indicate an incoming call or message
䢇Flashesgreen briefly whenyour phone is in service.
䢇Lights red when you power the phone on.
䢇Lights red continuously when travel adapter is connected.
䢇Lights green continuously when travel adapter is connected
and phone is fully charged.
7. Camera Key — Launches the Camera feature of your
phone.
8. Speaker Mode Key — Enables and disables speaker
phone mode.
9. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the
charging accessories and also connect any available
accessory cables to your phone.