Samsung SCH-a850 Series User manual

ZA17.___CB_a850_011706_D2
SCH-a850 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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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 .............................................14
Understanding this User Manual .....................................15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............19
Features of Your Phone ..................................................20
Closed View of Your Phone .............................................21
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................23
Command Keys ..............................................................25
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................28
Your Phone’s Modes ......................................................32
Section 3: Call Functions .................................37
Making a Call .................................................................38
Answering a Call ............................................................43
Calls ..............................................................................48
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................53
Menu Navigation ............................................................54
Menu Shortcuts ..............................................................54
Navigation Key Shortcuts ...............................................55
Navigate Using a Shortcut ..............................................55
Menu Outline .................................................................56
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................65
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................66
Using T9® Mode ............................................................67
Entering Upper and Lower Case .....................................68
Entering Symbols ...........................................................69
Entering Numbers ..........................................................70

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Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........73
Contacts .........................................................................74
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................75
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................77
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................81
Editing an Existing Contacts Entry ...................................81
Saving a Number After a Call ..........................................88
Deleting a Contacts Entry ...............................................90
Finding My Phone Number .............................................91
Memory ..........................................................................91
Section 7: Messaging ......................................93
Types of Messages .........................................................94
Create and Send Text Messages .....................................94
Receive Text Messages ..................................................96
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ........................97
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode .......................99
Handwritten Picture Messages .....................................102
Message Folders ..........................................................103
Message Settings .........................................................109
Erase Messages ...........................................................112
Section 8: easyedgeSM .................................113
easyedgeSM Features ..................................................114
Accessing easyedgeSM ................................................114
Accessing Your Gallery .................................................118
Using Image Gallery ......................................................119
Using Melody Gallery ....................................................120
Using Animelody Gallery ...............................................122
Section 9: Display ..........................................125
Display Settings ...........................................................126
Menu Style ...................................................................127
Animation .....................................................................127
Banner .........................................................................128

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Backlight ......................................................................128
Auto Hyphen ................................................................129
Dial Digits ....................................................................130
Dial Screen ..................................................................130
Contrast .......................................................................131
Service LED .................................................................132
Section 10: Sounds ........................................133
Volume/Vibrate .............................................................134
Ringer Type ..................................................................134
Key Beep .....................................................................135
Alerts ...........................................................................136
Power On/Off ...............................................................137
Roam Ringer ................................................................137
Whisper Mode ..............................................................138
Section 11: Camera .......................................139
Taking Pictures ............................................................140
Saving Pictures ............................................................149
The Picture Gallery .......................................................150
Camera Settings ..........................................................152
Point, Click, and Send a Picture ....................................157
Section 12: Tools ...........................................159
Voice Kit .......................................................................160
Today ...........................................................................164
Scheduler ....................................................................166
Jump To Date ..............................................................167
To Do List ....................................................................167
Memo Pad ...................................................................169
Count Down .................................................................171
Alarm Clock .................................................................173
World Time ..................................................................175
Calculator ....................................................................176

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Section 13: Changing Your Settings .............179
Voice Kit Settings .........................................................180
Location Setting ...........................................................187
Network Settings ..........................................................187
Security Settings ..........................................................189
Call Options ..................................................................195
Shortcut Setting ...........................................................199
Language Setting .........................................................200
Clock Set ......................................................................201
Version Information ......................................................201
Airplane Mode ..............................................................202
Section 14: Health and Safety Information ...203
Health and Safety Information .......................................204
UL Certified Travel Adapter ...........................................206
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................207
Road Safety ..................................................................216
Operating Environment .................................................218
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........220
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................222
Emergency Calls ...........................................................223
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................224
Other Important Safety Information ...............................225
Product Performance ....................................................226
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................228
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................228
Battery Precautions ......................................................228
Care and Maintenance ..................................................230
Section 15: Warranty Information .................233
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................234
Index ...............................................................241

Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating Your Phone
• Charging the Battery
• Setting Up Your Voicemail
• Understanding this User Manual
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.

10
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.
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. Pressthetopendof
the battery down
into the phone until you hear it snap into place.