Samsung SCH-a870 Series User manual

ZJ24.04_CB_a870_110706_F2_rev_1
SCH-a870 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
Understanding this User Manual .....................................10
Charging the Battery ......................................................11
Activating Your Phone ....................................................12
Setting Up Your Voicemail ..............................................15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 17
Features of Your Phone ..................................................18
Closed View of Your Phone .............................................19
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................21
Command Keys ..............................................................23
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................26
Your Phone’s Modes ......................................................28
Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 33
Making a Call .................................................................34
Answering a Call ............................................................40
Calls ..............................................................................44
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 .................................. 63
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................64
Using T9® Mode ............................................................65
Using Abc Mode .............................................................66
Entering Numbers ..........................................................67
Entering Symbols ...........................................................68

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Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........69
Contacts .........................................................................70
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................71
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................74
Editing a Contacts Entry ..................................................76
Saving a Number After a Call ..........................................81
Speed Dial ......................................................................83
Contacts Groups .............................................................86
Deleting a Contacts Entry ...............................................90
Memory Info ...................................................................91
Section 7: @metro ........................................... 93
Accessing @metro (Mobile Shop) ...................................94
Section 8: Messaging ......................................99
Types of Messages .......................................................100
Create and Send Text Messages ...................................100
Receive Text Messages ................................................101
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode ......................102
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode .....................105
Receive Picture Messages ............................................108
Handwritten Picture Messages .....................................110
Postcard Messages ......................................................111
Message Boxes ............................................................112
Erase Messages ...........................................................121
Message Settings .........................................................122
Section 9: MetroWEB .....................................127
MetroWEB ....................................................................128
Launching MetroWEB ...................................................128
Using MetroWEB ...........................................................129
Using Links ..................................................................129
How MetroWEB Keys Work ...........................................130

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Table of Contents
Section 10: Voice SVC ................................... 131
Voice SVC Options ........................................................132
Voice Commands .........................................................132
Voice Settings ..............................................................134
Section 11: Multimedia ................................. 141
Camera ........................................................................142
Using My Images Gallery ..............................................151
Using My Ringtones Gallery ..........................................153
Using My Sounds Gallery ..............................................153
Section 12: Tools ........................................... 157
Bluetooth .....................................................................158
Calendar ......................................................................161
Memo Pad ...................................................................164
Alarm Clock .................................................................166
World Time ..................................................................168
Calculator ....................................................................169
Stop Watch ..................................................................170
Converter .....................................................................171
Tip Calculator ...............................................................174
Section 13: Settings ...................................... 177
Location Setting ...........................................................178
Display Settings ...........................................................178
Sound Settings .............................................................185
Call Settings .................................................................189
Phone Settings .............................................................194
Memory Info .................................................................205
Phone Info ....................................................................205
Section 14: Health and Safety Information ... 207
Health and Safety Information ......................................208
UL Certified Travel Adapter ...........................................210
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................211

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Road Safety ..................................................................220
Operating Environment .................................................223
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........223
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................226
Emergency Calls ...........................................................227
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................228
Other Important Safety Information ...............................229
Product Performance ....................................................230
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................231
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................232
Battery Precautions ......................................................232
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling .....................234
Care and Maintenance ..................................................234
Section 15: Warranty Information .................237
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................238
Index ............................................................... 245

Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Understanding this User Manual
• Charging the Battery
• Activating Your Phone
• Setting Up Your Voicemail
This section explains how to start using your
SCH-a870 phone by activating your service, setting
up your Voicemail, 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 245.
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 207.
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.