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

ZG04.21_CB_071406_F3
SCH-a645 Series
ALL DIGITAL
Tri-Mode PHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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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 ......................................................29
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 ............................55
Menu Navigation ............................................................56
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................58
Menus and sub-menus ..................................................59

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Section 5: Entering Text ..................................67
Text Entry Modes ...........................................................68
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................68
Entering Text in Alpha (ABC) Mode .................................69
Entering Text in T9 Word Mode .......................................70
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................71
Entering Symbols ...........................................................71
Entering Numbers ..........................................................72
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 ....................................84
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................89
Deleting a Contact Entry .................................................90
Memory ..........................................................................91
Section 7: Messaging ......................................93
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................94
Message Send Options ...................................................97
Retrieving New Messages ..............................................98
Voicemail .......................................................................99
Message Folders ............................................................99
Message Settings .........................................................103
Deleting Messages .......................................................105
Section 8:Axcess Shop ..................................107
Axcess Shop Options ....................................................108
Axcess Shop Settings ...................................................109
Axcess Shop Help .........................................................110
Section 9: Axcess Web ..................................113
Axcess Web Operations ................................................114
Launch Axcess Web .....................................................114

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Exit Axcess Web ...........................................................114
Navigate the Web .........................................................115
Axcess Web Soft Keys ..................................................115
Using Links ..................................................................115
How Axcess Web Keys Work ........................................116
Section 10: Gallery ........................................119
Gallery .........................................................................120
Using Image Gallery .....................................................120
Using Melody Gallery ....................................................122
Using Animelody Gallery ...............................................125
Section 11: Tools ...........................................127
Tools Menu ..................................................................128
Today ...........................................................................129
Calendar ......................................................................130
To Do List ....................................................................131
Alarm Clock .................................................................133
Memo Pad ...................................................................135
World Time ..................................................................136
Calculator ....................................................................137
Count Down .................................................................138
Voice ............................................................................140
Section 12: Changing Your Settings .............153
Display Settings ...........................................................154
Sounds Settings ...........................................................160
Call Options ..................................................................165
Network Settings ..........................................................170
Clock Set .....................................................................170
Language .....................................................................171
Security Settings ..........................................................171
Location Setting ...........................................................177
Airplane Mode ..............................................................178

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Section 13: Phone Info ...................................179
Version .........................................................................180
Phone Number .............................................................180
Section 14: Health and Safety Information ...181
Health and Safety Information .......................................182
UL Certified Travel Adaptor ...........................................184
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................184
Road Safety ..................................................................194
Operating Environment .................................................197
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........197
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................200
Emergency Calls ...........................................................201
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................202
Other Important Safety Information ...............................203
Product Performance ....................................................203
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................205
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................205
Battery Precautions ......................................................205
Care and Maintenance ..................................................207
Section 15: Warranty Information .................209
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................210
Index ...............................................................217

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 217.
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 181.
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.