Samsung P O R T A B L E T R I - M O D E SCH-A645 User manual

ZF29.21_CB_070506_F3
SCH-a645 Series
ALL DIGITAL
Dual-Mode PHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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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,orsoftwarerelatingthereto(the“PhoneSystem”),
is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state
laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property
includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other works of
authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you
will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works
of,reverseengineer,decompile,disassemble,orotherwiseattemptto
create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the
IntellectualPropertyis transferredtoyou.Allapplicablerightsof the
Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P.
Headquarters: Customer Care Center:
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Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074
Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
©2006 Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P. is a registered
trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related
entities.
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the
followingpatents:U.S.PatentNo.4,901,307;5,056,109;5,099,204;
5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5, 107, 225; 5, 109, 390.
GH68-11152A
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
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THE PRODUCT, THEPURCHASER 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; THE DESIGN,
CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE
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OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED
THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE
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FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY,
INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
BENEFITS.
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Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Intellectual Property .........................................................2
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ..........2
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability .................3
Section 1: Getting Started ................................. 9
Understanding this User Manual .....................................10
Activating Your Phone ....................................................11
Charging the Battery ......................................................13
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 ...............................................20
Command Keys ..............................................................22
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................25
Your Phone’s Modes ......................................................28
Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 33
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing ..........................34
Making a Call — Speed Dialing ......................................37
Making a Call — Voice Dialing .......................................38
Answering a Call ............................................................41
Ignoring a Call ................................................................42
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................42
Calls Log ........................................................................43
Phone Modes .................................................................48
Roaming ........................................................................52
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 53
Menu Navigation ............................................................54
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................56
Menus and sub-menus ..................................................57
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Section 5: Entering Text ..................................65
Text Entry Modes ...........................................................66
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................66
Entering Text in Alpha (ABC) Mode .................................67
Entering Text in T9 Word Mode .......................................68
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................69
Entering Symbols ...........................................................69
Entering Numbers ..........................................................71
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........73
Your Contacts List ..........................................................74
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................75
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................80
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ....................................85
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................90
Deleting a Contacts Entry ...............................................90
My Phone# .....................................................................91
Memory ..........................................................................92
Section 7: @metro ...........................................93
Accessing @metro .........................................................94
Section 8: Messaging ......................................99
Creating and Sending New Messages ...........................100
Message Send Options .................................................101
Retrieving New Messages ............................................102
Voicemail .....................................................................103
Message Folders ..........................................................104
Message Settings .........................................................108
Erasing Messages ........................................................110
Section 9: Mobile Web ...................................113
Mobile Web ..................................................................114
Launching Mobile Web .................................................114
Using Mobile Web .........................................................115
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Using Links ..................................................................115
How Mobile Web Keys Work .........................................116
Section 10: Gallery ........................................ 117
Gallery .........................................................................118
Using Image Gallery .....................................................118
Using Melody Gallery ....................................................120
Using Animelody Gallery ...............................................121
Section 11: Voice Kit ..................................... 125
Voice Kit Menu .............................................................126
Voice Commands .........................................................126
Voice Memo .................................................................128
Voice Setting ................................................................130
Section 12: Tools ........................................... 139
Tools Menu ..................................................................140
Today ...........................................................................141
Calendar ......................................................................142
Jump To Date ..............................................................143
To Do List ....................................................................144
Memo Pad ...................................................................145
Count Down .................................................................147
Alarm Clock .................................................................149
World Time ..................................................................151
Calculator ....................................................................152
Section 13: Setup .......................................... 153
Location Setting ...........................................................154
Display Settings ...........................................................154
Sounds Settings ...........................................................161
Network Settings ..........................................................165
Security Settings ..........................................................166
Call Options ..................................................................172
Short Cut ......................................................................176
Language .....................................................................177
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Clock Set ......................................................................177
Version .........................................................................178
Section 14: Health and Safety Information ... 179
Health and Safety Information .......................................180
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................182
Road Safety ..................................................................192
Operating Environment .................................................194
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........195
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................197
Emergency Calls ...........................................................198
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................199
Other Important Safety Information ...............................200
Product Performance ....................................................201
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................202
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................203
Battery Precautions ......................................................203
Care and Maintenance ..................................................204
Section 15: Warranty Information ................. 207
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................208
Index ............................................................... 215
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Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Understanding this User Manual
• Activating Your Phone
• Charging the Battery
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
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 215.
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 179.
Notes and tips
Throughout this guide are icons and text that are 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.
• Fast Facts:Are like snippets from a glossary. Fast facts
provide definitions in context and proximity to the menu or
feature in question.
• Important: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance, or even damage your
phone.
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Activating Your Phone
Section 1
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, but the battery will take longer to recharge.
1. Insert the top end of the
battery first, matching the
gold contacts on the top end
of the battery to those inside
of the phone.
2. Press the bottom end of the battery down into the phone.
3. Place the battery cover over
the battery and slide the
cover upward into place.
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Section 1
Turn Your Phone On
1. Open the flip on your phone, as
shown.
2. Press the key.
3. The phone begins searching for a
network signal.
4. Once the phone finds a signal, the
time, date and day appear in the
bottom of the display.
5. You’re now ready to place and
receive calls.
Tip: Your phone has an internal antenna. Do
not touch the phone case over 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.
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/
Antenna
END/
END/
END/
END/
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Charging the Battery
Section 1
Remove the Battery
Important! You must unplug the Travel Adapter (if it is connected) before
removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage.
1. Press and hold the key to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Press the battery cover at
point (1) and slide the cover
(2) toward the bottom end of
the phone.
3. Lift the battery cover (3) up
and away from the phone,
bottom end first.
4. Lift the battery (4) up and
away from the phone, bottom
end first.
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. Using other
accessories may invalidate your warranty and may
cause damage.
END/
END/
1
2
3
4
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Section 1
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.
Note: 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.
Note: With the phone turned OFF, a discharged battery recharges fully in
approximately 3 hours.
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.
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Section 1
If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery,
the phone shuts down.
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. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your
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 then prompted to enter your password.
@
@
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Section 1
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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. This section also explains the screen and the
icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
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Section 2
Features of Your Phone
• 128 X 160 pixel Liquid Crystal Display
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology)
• Global Positioning Technology (GPS)
• PIM functions (Scheduler, To Do List, etc.)
• Short Message Service (SMS)
• Voice Dial
• 32-tone Polyphonic Ringtones
• Speakerphone
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Closed View of Your Phone
Section 2
Closed View of Your Phone
Command Keys and Features
1. Headset Connector — Used for handsfree,
Teletypewriter (TTY), and Telecommunication Device for
the Deaf (TDD) equipment.
2. External LCD — Indicates when you have an incoming
call or a message.
1. Headset Connector
3. Volume Key
5. Speakerphone Key
2. External LCD
4. Speaker
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Section 2
3. Volume Key — Lets you adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode (with the flip 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. Speaker — The speaker, on the front of the flip, plays
sounds such as ring tones and alerts.
5. Speakerphone Key — Lets you enable and disable
speakerphone mode.
Open View of Your Phone
15. Earpiece
1. Speaker
2. Left Soft Key
3. SEND Key
4. Clear Key
5. Voice Mail Hot Key
6. Microphone
9. Voice Recognition Key
10. END/Power/Menu Exit Key
11. OK Key
12. Right Soft Key
13. Navigation Key
14. Internal Display
7. Power/Accessory
Connector
8. Alpha-numeric Keys
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