Samsung SCH-a870 Series User manual

ZB15_PMa870_031607_REVISED
SCH-a870 Series
PORTABLE
Tri-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
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .................................. 9
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................................10
Setting Up Voicemail ........................................................10
Understanding this User Manual .......................................11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............. 13
Features of Your Phone ....................................................14
Front View of Your Phone .................................................15
Command Keys ................................................................19
Understanding the Display Screen .................................... 21
Battery .............................................................................25
Phone Memory ................................................................. 28
Section 3: Call Functions .................................. 31
Making a Call ................................................................... 32
Answering a Call ..............................................................33
Recent Calls .....................................................................33
Roaming ..........................................................................37
TTY ..................................................................................38
VoiceSignal® ................................................................... 39
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................. 49
Menu Navigation ..............................................................50
Menu Outline ...................................................................52
Section 5: Entering Text ................................... 59
Changing the Text Entry Mode ..........................................60
Using Word Mode .............................................................61
Entering Upper and Lower Case ....................................... 62
Entering Symbols .............................................................63
Entering Numbers ............................................................64
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ......... 65
Opening Contacts Menu ...................................................66

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Adding a Contact ..............................................................67
Adding Pauses .................................................................70
Contact Groups .................................................................71
Finding a Contacts Entry ...................................................75
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ......................................75
Deleting a Contact Entry ...................................................76
Storing Numbers After a Call ............................................76
Speed Dialing ...................................................................77
Finding My Phone Number ...............................................78
Section 7: Messaging ....................................... 79
Types of Messages ...........................................................80
Retrieving New Messages ................................................80
Creating and Sending TXT Messages ................................81
Creating and Sending PIX Messages .................................83
Receiving PIX Messages ...................................................84
New Sketch Messages .....................................................86
Message Folders ..............................................................86
Changing Message Settings .............................................92
Voicemail .........................................................................93
E-Mail ..............................................................................94
Mobile IM .........................................................................94
Chat .................................................................................95
Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................. 97
My Account ......................................................................98
Tools ................................................................................98
Sound Settings .................................................................99
Display Settings .............................................................102
Phone Settings ...............................................................108
Call Settings ...................................................................117
Bluetooth Settings ..........................................................121
Memory ..........................................................................124
Phone Info ......................................................................125

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Section 9: Multimedia .................................... 127
Get It Now ......................................................................128
Get Tunes & Tones .........................................................129
Get PIX ........................................................................... 131
Get Fun & Games ...........................................................134
Get News & Info .............................................................134
Get Going .......................................................................135
Get Extras ......................................................................136
Section 10: Tools ............................................ 137
Voice Commands ...........................................................138
Calculator ......................................................................138
Calendar ........................................................................140
Alarm Clock ................................................................... 143
World Clock ....................................................................145
Stop Watch .................................................................... 146
Notepad .........................................................................147
Section 11: Mobile Web .................................. 149
Mobile Web ....................................................................150
Launching Mobile Web ...................................................150
Exit Mobile Web .............................................................150
Navigate the Web ...........................................................151
Mobile Web Soft Keys ....................................................151
Links ..............................................................................153
Place a Call While Using Mobile Web ..............................153
Section 12: Health and Safety Information .... 155
Health and Safety Information ........................................156
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ..................... 158
Road Safety ...................................................................168
Operating Environment ...................................................171
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ............ 171
Potentially Explosive Environments .................................174
Emergency Calls ............................................................174

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FCC Notice and Cautions ................................................176
Other Important Safety Information .................................176
Product Performance ......................................................177
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones .....................179
Battery Standby and Talk Time .......................................179
Battery Precautions ........................................................179
Care and Maintenance ....................................................181
Section 13: Warranty Information .................. 183
Standard Limited Warranty .............................................184
Index ............................................................... 191

Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Turning Your Phone On and Off
• Setting Up Voicemail
• Understanding this User Manual
This section allows you to start using your phone by
activating your service, setting up your voicemail,
contacting customer support, or getting an
understanding of how this manual is put together.

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Section 1
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
1. Open the flip, then press .
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the internal
antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a
higher power level than is necessary. The internal antenna is located along
the top on the back side of your phone.
2. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day
appear in the display.
If your phone is outside the Verizon Wireless coverage
area the roaming icon appears in the top of the
display.
Turn Your Phone Off
Press and hold for two or more seconds. Your
phone powers off.
Setting Up Voicemail
Voicemail allows callers to leave voice messages, which
can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voicemail account has been set up, you can use the
Voicemail selection 7 (under the Messaging menu) to view details of voice
messages in your voicemail box.