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.

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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 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.

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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. Liftthebattery(2)up
and away from the phone, top end first.
Turn Your Phone On
1. Openthefolderonyourphone,as
shown.
2. Press the key.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting
device, do not touch the antenna while using
yourphoneas thiscanaffectcallqualityandcan
cause the phone to operate at a higher power
level than is necessary.
3. Thephonebeginssearchingfora
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, or at another
location.
END
Press
END

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Section 1
Turn Your Phone Off
䡲Press and hold the key for two or more 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. Use of 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.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you
must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use
of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
END
END

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Charging the Battery
Section 1
2. Insert the smaller end of the
Travel Adapter into the
charger/accessory connector
at the bottom end of your
phone.
Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the
phone during charging to avoid damage.
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 will shut down.

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Section 1
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which
can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice
Mail folder (under the Message menu) to view details of voice messages in
your voice mail box.
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your
own mobile number to dial voice mail.
2. Press to interrupt the greeting.
3. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your
mail box.
Listen to voice mail
1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your
own mobile number to dial voice mail. After connecting,
you will hear your voice greeting.
2. Interrupt your greeting by pressing .
3. You are then prompted to enter your password.
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Understanding this User Manual
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 241.
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 203.
Notes and tips
Throughout this guide there is text that is 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.
• Important: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance, or even damage your
phone.

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Section 1

Section 1: Getting Started 17
Understanding this User Manual
Section 1

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Section 1

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19
Section 2
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Your Phone’s Modes
This section outlines some key features of your
phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that
will are displayed when the phone is in use.

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Section 2
Features of Your Phone
• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service
(available on participating networks).
• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• PIM Functions
• MMS Messaging
• Txt Messaging
• Handwritten Messaging
• E-mail Messaging
• Instant Messaging
• Built-in Digital Camera
• Voice Dial
• Speakerphone