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

ZE15_CBa645_062606_F6
SCH-a645 Series
PORTABLE
Tri-Mode
Mobile Phone
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Samsung Telecommunications America (STA),
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Headquarters: Customer Care Center:
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Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)
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its related entities.
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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.
GH68-08734A
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Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .................................. 9
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................................ 10
Setting Up Voicemail ........................................................10
Understanding this User Manual .......................................11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............. 13
Features of Your Phone ....................................................14
Open View of Your Phone .................................................15
Closed View of Your Phone ............................................... 18
Command Keys ................................................................19
Understanding the Display Screen .................................... 21
Battery .............................................................................25
Section 3: Call Functions .................................. 29
Making a Call ................................................................... 30
Answering a Call ..............................................................31
Recent Calls .....................................................................31
Roaming ..........................................................................35
TTY ..................................................................................36
VoiceSignal® ................................................................... 37
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................. 41
Menu Navigation ..............................................................42
Menu Outline ...................................................................44
Section 5: Entering Text ................................... 49
Changing the Text Entry Mode ..........................................50
Using Word Mode .............................................................51
Entering Upper and Lower Case .......................................52
Entering Symbols .............................................................53
Entering Numbers ............................................................54
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ......... 55
Opening Contacts Menu ...................................................56
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Adding a Contact ..............................................................57
Adding Pauses .................................................................59
Contact Groups .................................................................60
Finding a Contacts Entry ...................................................63
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ......................................63
Deleting a Contact Entry ...................................................64
Storing Numbers After a Call ............................................64
Speed Dialing ...................................................................65
Finding My Phone Number ...............................................67
Section 7: Messaging ....................................... 69
Types of Messages ...........................................................70
Retrieving New Messages ................................................70
Creating and Sending TXT Messages ................................71
Message Folders ..............................................................73
Changing Message Settings .............................................78
Voicemail .........................................................................79
Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................. 81
Sounds Settings ...............................................................82
Display Settings ...............................................................85
Phone Settings .................................................................91
Call Settings .....................................................................97
Phone Info ......................................................................101
Emergency Contacts .......................................................102
Media Gallery .................................................................102
Section 9: Tools .............................................. 105
Calendar .........................................................................106
Calculator .......................................................................108
Alarm Clock ....................................................................109
World Clock ....................................................................112
Notepad .........................................................................112
Section 10: Health and Safety Information .... 115
Health and Safety Information .........................................116
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UL Certified Travel Adaptor ............................................. 118
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ..................... 118
Road Safety ...................................................................128
Operating Environment ...................................................130
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ............ 131
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................134
Emergency Calls ............................................................134
FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................136
Other Important Safety Information .................................136
Product Performance .....................................................137
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................139
Battery Standby and Talk Time .......................................139
Battery Precautions ........................................................ 139
Care and Maintenance ...................................................141
Section 11: Warranty Information .................. 143
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................144
Index ............................................................... 151
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Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Turning Your Phone On and Off
• Setting Up Voicemail
• Understanding this User Manual
This section allows you to start using your phone by
activating your service, setting up your voicemail,
contacting customer support, or getting an
understanding of how this manual is put together.
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Section 1
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
1. Open the flip, then press .
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the internal
antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a
higher power level than is necessary. The internal antenna is located along
the top on the back side of your phone.
Your service provider's name momentarily appears in the
display and the phone begins searching for a network
signal.
2. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day
appear in the display.
3. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
If your phone is outside the Verizon Wireless coverage
area the roaming icon appears in the top of the
display.
Turn Your Phone Off
Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your phone
powers off.
Setting Up Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which
can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voicemail account has been set up, you can use the
Voicemail selection 5 (under the Messaging menu) to view details of voice
messages in your voicemail box.
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