Samsung SCH-a570 Series User manual

YJ16.05_CB_102705_F5
SCH-a570 Series
PORTABLE Dual-Mode
MOBILE PHONE
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
Activating Your Phone ....................................................10
Charging the Battery ......................................................12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................13
Understanding this User Manual .....................................14
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............15
Features of Your Phone ..................................................16
Closed View of Your Phone .............................................16
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................18
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................20
Section 3: Call Functions .................................23
Making a Call—Number Entry Dialing ............................24
Making a Call—Speed Dialing ........................................25
Making a Call—Voice Dialing .........................................26
Answering a Call ............................................................29
Ignoring a Call ................................................................30
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................30
Calls Log ........................................................................31
Phone Modes .................................................................35
Roaming ........................................................................40
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................41
Menu Navigation ............................................................42
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................44
Menus and sub-menus ..................................................45
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................53
Text Entry Modes ...........................................................54
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................54
Entering Symbols ...........................................................55
Entering Numbers ..........................................................56

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Using T9 Mode ...............................................................56
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................57
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........59
Your Contacts List ..........................................................60
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................61
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................66
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ....................................71
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................75
Deleting a Contact Entry .................................................75
Finding My Phone Number .............................................76
Memory ..........................................................................77
Section 7: @metro ...........................................79
@metro Catalog .............................................................80
Settings ..........................................................................81
Help ...............................................................................82
Section 8: MyMetro ..........................................85
Monthly Bill ....................................................................86
MetroConnect .................................................................86
MetroPCS Card ...............................................................87
Section 9: Messaging ......................................89
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................90
Message Send Options ...................................................91
Retrieving New Messages ..............................................92
Voice Mail ......................................................................93
Message Folders ............................................................94
Message Settings ...........................................................98
Deleting Messages .......................................................100
Section 10: Sounds ........................................103
Volume/Vibrate .............................................................104
Ringer Type ..................................................................104
Key Beep ......................................................................105

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Table of Contents
Alerts ...........................................................................106
Power On/Off ...............................................................107
Roam Ringer ................................................................108
Whisper Mode ..............................................................108
Section 11: Tools ...........................................109
Tools ............................................................................110
Voice ............................................................................112
Today ...........................................................................122
Calendar ......................................................................124
To-Do List ....................................................................125
Alarm Clock .................................................................127
Memo Pad ...................................................................129
World Time ..................................................................130
Calculator ....................................................................131
Count Down .................................................................132
Section 12: Mobile Web .................................135
Mobile Web ..................................................................136
Launching Mobile Web .................................................136
Using Mobile Web ........................................................137
Using Links ..................................................................138
How Mobile Web Keys Work .........................................138
Section 13: Set Up .........................................141
Location Setting ...........................................................142
Network Selection ........................................................142
Security Settings ..........................................................143
Display Settings ...........................................................148
Ringer Settings ............................................................154
Call Options ..................................................................154
Shortcut .......................................................................159
Language .....................................................................160
Clock Set .....................................................................160
Version .........................................................................161

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Section 14: Health and Safety Information ...163
Health and Safety Information .......................................164
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................166
Road Safety ..................................................................176
Operating Environment .................................................178
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........179
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................180
Emergency Calls ...........................................................181
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................183
Other Important Safety Information ...............................184
Product Performance ....................................................184
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................186
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................186
Battery Precautions ......................................................186
Care and Maintenance ..................................................188
Section 15: Warranty Information .................191
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................192
Index ...............................................................199

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

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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 can use your phone while the battery is charging, but you
must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone, otherwise
you could damage the battery.
1. Insert the bottom end
of the battery first,
matching the gold
contactsontheinside
ofthebatterytothose
on the phone.
2. Pressthetopendof
the battery down
into the phone until
you hear it snap
into place.

Section 1: Getting Started 11
Activating Your Phone
Section 1
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.
Turn Your Phone On
1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception, then
open the folder on your phone.
2. Press and hold the key for two or more seconds.
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. “MetroPCS” momentarily appears in the display and
your 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.
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.
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Section 1
Turn Your Phone Off
■Pressand holdthe keyfortwo ormore 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.
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.
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.
2. Insert the smaller end of the
Travel Adapter into the
charger/accessoryconnector
at the bottom end of your
phone.

Section 1: Getting Started 13
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
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 shuts down.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
1. In standby mode, press and hold the key. Voice
Mail answers and begins playing your account greeting
message.
2. Press the key to interrupt the greeting.
3. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup you
mailbox.

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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.
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 163.
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).

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 15
Section 2
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Understanding the Display Screen
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, and more)
• Short Message Service (SMS)
• Voice Dial
• 32-Note Polyphonic Ringtones
Closed View of Your Phone

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17
Closed View of Your Phone
Section 2
Command Keys and Features
1. Headset Connector—Used for handsfree,
Teletypewriter (TTY), and Telecommunication Device for
the Deaf (TDD) equipment.
2. Volume Key—Lets you adjust the ringer 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.
3. Speaker—The speaker, on the front of the folder, plays
sounds such as ring tones and alerts.
4. External LCD—Indicates when you have an incoming
call or a message.
5. Service LED—The Service LED on the top of the phone
has the following functions.
䢇Lights red while charging. Green when charging is complete.
䢇Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message.
䢇Lightsmomentarilywhenyoupowerupthephoneandflashes
red when the phone is in need of a charge
6. Antenna—Used to exchange signals with the network.
Extendable for improved reception.

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Section 2
Open View of Your Phone
Command Keys and Features
7. Display Icons—This screen displays all the information
needed to operate your phone.
8. Mobile Web—In Idle mode, launches Mobile Web.
9. Left Soft Key—Performs the functions indicated by the
screen text on the bottom of the display.
10.SEND Key—This key is used to initiate your calls.

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Open View of Your Phone
Section 2
11.OK Key—Pressing when navigating through a menu
accepts the highlighted choice in the menu.
12.Voice Mail Key—Press and hold to automatically dial
your voice mail.
13.Alphanumeric Key Pad—Use these keys to enter
numbers, letters, and characters.
14.Hot Key—Lets you enter and exit silent mode.
15.Charger/PC Data Link Cable Jack—The Charger/PC
Data Link Cable Jack is used to plug in the charging
accessories and connect any available accessory cable
16.Microphone—The microphone used during phone calls
and voice memo recordings.
17.CLR (clear) Key—Deletes characters from the display
whenyou are intext entry mode. Whenin amenu, press
to return to the previous menu.
18.Messages—In Idle mode, launches the Messages
menu.
19.END/Power/Exit Menu Key—Ends a call. Press and
hold this key for a few seconds to turn your phone On or
Off. When you receive an incoming call, press to mute
the ringer and send the call to voice mail.
20.Right Soft Key—Performsthefunctionsindicatedbythe
screen text on the bottom of the display.
21.@metro—In Idle mode, launches @metro.
22.User Defined Shortcut—Lets you customize key.
23.Earpiece—Used to listen.

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Section 2
Understanding the Display Screen
The top line of your phone’s
display contains icons that
indicate network status, battery
power, signal strength,
connection type, and more. The
following list contains icons that
may appear in your display.
Display screen icons
Signal strength—Always appears when your phone is
on and indicates the current signal strength. More lines
indicate higher signal strength.
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. The no service
indicator always appears when you turn on your phone
and disappears once service is located.
Roam—Extended roaming indicator. Roaming occurs
when you use your phone outside your home area. While
roaming, a wireless provider's system other than
MetroPCS handles your call, so the service rate for the
call may be higher than those made within your home
area. Please refer to information from your Wireless
Provider on roaming rates.
New Message—Indicates that you’ve received a new
text,page, orweb alert message.You’realsonotified by a
visual and audible alert.