Samsung SCH-a570 Series User manual

YC05_PMilton_041505_F4
SCH-a570 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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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, or software relating there to (the “Phone
System”),isproprietarytoSamsungandprotectedunderfederal
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, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble,
or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No
title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA),
Inc.
Headquarters: Customer Care Center:
1301 E. Lookout Drive 1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150
Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074
Tel: [phone] Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a
registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and
its related entities.
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GH68-05122A
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH
THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER 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
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP
OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED
THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR
CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING
CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE
CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALLNOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING
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
Section 1: Getting Started ................................. 9
Activating Your Phone ....................................................10
Battery ...........................................................................11
Setting Up Your Voicemail ..............................................13
Understanding this User Manual .....................................14
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 15
Features of Your Phone ..................................................16
Front View of Your Phone ...............................................17
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................18
Command Keys ..............................................................19
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................21
Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 25
Making a Call .................................................................26
Speed Dial .....................................................................26
Answering a Call ............................................................27
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................29
Call Log ..........................................................................30
Phone Mode’s ................................................................34
Voice Signal ...................................................................39
Roaming ........................................................................46
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 49
Menu Navigation ............................................................50
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................52
Menus and Sub menus ..................................................53
Section 5: Entering Text .................................. 61
Text Entry Modes ...........................................................62
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................62
Entering Symbols ...........................................................63
Entering Numbers ..........................................................64
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Using T9 Mode ...............................................................64
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................65
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........67
Adding a New Contact Entry ...........................................68
Finding a Contact Entry ..................................................69
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ....................................73
Deleting a Contact Entry .................................................75
Finding My Phone Number .............................................75
Memory ..........................................................................76
Pauses ...........................................................................76
Storing a Number ...........................................................78
Section 7: Messaging ......................................81
Message Settings ...........................................................82
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................83
Message Send Options ...................................................85
Message Folders ............................................................86
Deleting Messages .........................................................90
Retrieveing New Messages .............................................91
Message Alerts ...............................................................92
Voicemail .......................................................................92
Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................95
Display Settings .............................................................96
Sound Settings .............................................................101
Security Settings ..........................................................105
Ringer Settings .............................................................110
Call Options ..................................................................111
Shortcuts ......................................................................113
Language .....................................................................114
Clock Set ......................................................................115
Version .........................................................................115
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Section 9: Personal Organizer ....................... 117
Planner ........................................................................118
Today ...........................................................................119
Calendar ......................................................................120
To-Do List ....................................................................121
Alarm Clock .................................................................122
Memo Pad ...................................................................124
World Time ..................................................................126
Calculator ....................................................................127
Count Down .................................................................128
Section 10: Network Services ....................... 131
Call Forwarding ............................................................132
Call Waiting ..................................................................132
Network Selection ........................................................133
Caller ID .......................................................................133
Call Block .....................................................................134
Section 11:Get It Now .................................... 135
Get It Now Options .......................................................136
Get It Now Settings ......................................................137
Get It Now Help ............................................................138
Section 12: Mobile Web ................................. 141
Mobile Web ..................................................................142
Lanching Mobile Web ...................................................142
Using Mobile Web ........................................................143
Using Links ..................................................................144
How Mobile Web Keys Work .........................................144
Section 13: Gallery ........................................ 147
Gallery .........................................................................148
Using Image Gallery .....................................................148
Using Melody Gallery ....................................................150
Using Animelody Gallery ...............................................152
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Section 14: Health and Safety Information ... 155
Health and Safety Information .......................................156
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................158
Road Safety ..................................................................168
Operating Environment .................................................170
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........170
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................172
Emergency Calls ...........................................................173
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................174
Other Important Safety Information ...............................175
Product Performance ....................................................175
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................177
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................177
Battery Precautions ......................................................178
Care and Maintenance ..................................................179
Section 15: Warranty Information .................181
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................182
Intellectual Property Statement .....................................188
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ......189
Index ............................................................... 191
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Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating your phone
• Battery
• Setting Up Your Voicemail
• Understanding this User Manual
This section allows you 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
If you purchased your phone at a Verizon Wireless Store
it is probably activated and ready to use. If your phone is
not activated, please visit www.verizonwireless.com and
follow the steps.
1. Visit www.verizonwireless.com
2. Select the “My Acount” tab.
3. Scroll down and then select “Activate Phone”. Follow
the online instructions.
Turn your phone on
1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception, then
open the flip.
2. Press and hold for two or more seconds.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a
higher power level than is necessary.
3. Verizon Wireless 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 the phone is outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area,
appears in the top of the display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try
later when service is available.
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Battery
Section 1
Turn your phone off
• Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your phone
powers off.
Battery
Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Important: The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but must
be fully charged 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 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.
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Section 1
Remove the battery
1. Press and hold to turn off the phone (if on).
2. Slide the battery
release latch
toward the top end
of the phone and
hold.
3. Lift the battery up
and away from the
phone, top end first.
Charge 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 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 or 220 VAC wall outlet.
2. Insert the smaller end of the adapter into the charger/
accessory connector at the bottom end of the phone.
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Setting Up Your Voicemail
Section 1
Low battery indicator
The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the
display screen indicates the battery power level. Four
bars indicate a full charge, while an empty battery icon
indicates your battery is almost empty. Two to three
minutes before the battery charge level becomes too low
to operate the phone, a blinking an empty battery icon
( ) appears in the display and a tone sounds. If you
continue to operate the phone without charging the
battery, the phone shuts down. Be sure to monitor the
battery strength icon and ensure your battery is
adequately charged.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
1. In standby mode, press and hold or dial one of the
following
• to dial voicemail
• Or simply dial your Verizon Wireless mobile number.
2. Press to interrupt the greeting.
3. Follow the prompts in the new user tutuorial to setup you
mailbox.
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Section 1
Understanding this User Manual
Thechaptersofthisguidegenerallyfollowthesameorder
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 155.
Ifyou stillhavequestions,we’llbe happyto answerthem.
Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at
1.888.987.HELP (4357).
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Section 2
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Front View of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It
also displays 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)
• Enhanced Message Service (EMS)
• Voice Dial
• 32 Polyphonic Ringtones
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Front View of Your Phone
Section 2
Front View of Your Phone
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Section 2
Open View of Your Phone
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Command Keys
Section 2
Command Keys
1. Headset Connector: Used for handsfree equipment.
2. Volume Key: Allows you to 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.
• Lights red while charging. Green when charging is complete.
• Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message.
• Lights momentarily when you power up the phone and flashes
red when the phone is in need of a charge
6. Antenna: Used to obtain receptions
7. Display Icon: This screen displays all the information
needed to operate your phone.
8. Settings: In Idle mode, launches the Settings menu.
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 iniatiate your calls.
11. OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu
accepts the highlighted choice in the menu.
12. Voicemail Key: Press and hold to automatically dial your
voicemail.
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Section 2
13. Alphanumeric Key Pad: Use these keys to enter numbers,
letters, and characters.
14. Hot Key: Allow you to 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 Key: Deletes characters from the display when you
are in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return
to the previous menu.
18. User Defined Shortcut: Allows you to customize key.
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 voicemail.
20. Right Soft Key: Performs the functions indicated by the
screen text on the bottom of the display.
21. Get It Now: In Idle mode, launches Get It Now.
22. Mobile Web: In Idle mode, launches Mobile Web.
23. Earpiece: Used to listen.
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