Samsung SCH-u420 Series User manual

ZF29.03_CB_u420_072406_F3
SCH-u420 Series
PORTABLE Tri-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
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc. ..........2
Section 1: Getting Started .................................9
Understanding this User Manual .....................................10
Activating Your Phone ....................................................11
Charging the Battery ......................................................13
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............17
Features of Your Phone ..................................................18
Closed View of Your Phone .............................................19
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................21
Rear View of Your Phone ................................................24
Command Keys ..............................................................25
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................28
Your Phone’s Modes ......................................................31
Section 3: Call Functions .................................37
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing ..........................38
Making a Call — Speed Dialing ......................................40
Making a Call — Voice Dialing .......................................42
Answering a Call ............................................................44
Ignoring a Call ................................................................45
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................45
Calls Log ........................................................................46
Phone Modes .................................................................53
Roaming ........................................................................58
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................59
Menu Navigation ............................................................60
Menu Outline .................................................................65
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................73
Text Entry Modes ...........................................................74

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Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................74
Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode ..................................75
Entering Text in T9 Word Mode .......................................75
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................77
Entering Numbers ..........................................................77
Entering Symbols ...........................................................78
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........79
Your Contacts List ..........................................................80
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................81
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................84
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ....................................89
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................94
Deleting a Contacts Entry ...............................................95
Memory Info ...................................................................96
Section 7: Messaging ......................................97
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................98
Message Send Options .................................................102
Receiving New Messages .............................................104
Voicemail .....................................................................105
Message Folders ..........................................................105
Erasing Messages ........................................................112
Message Settings .........................................................113
Section 8: Axcess Shop .................................117
Finding Applications .....................................................118
Managing Applications .................................................119
Section 9: Camera .........................................121
Taking Pictures ............................................................122
Camera Screen ............................................................123
Saving Pictures ............................................................124
Camera Options ............................................................125
Zoom ............................................................................132
Brightness ....................................................................132

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The Photo Gallery .........................................................133
Point, Click, and Send a Photo ......................................134
Section 10: Axcess Web ................................135
Axcess Web .................................................................136
Launching Axcess Web ................................................136
Using Axcess Web ........................................................137
Using Links ..................................................................137
How Axcess Web Keys Work ........................................138
Section 11: Multimedia .................................139
Accessing Multimedia ..................................................140
My Images ...................................................................140
My Ringtones ...............................................................142
My Sounds ...................................................................143
Shuffle .........................................................................145
Section 12: Tools ...........................................149
Tools Menu ..................................................................150
Voice Service ...............................................................151
Bluetooth .....................................................................158
Calendar ......................................................................161
Memo Pad ...................................................................163
Alarm Clock .................................................................165
World Time ..................................................................167
Calculator ....................................................................168
Stop Watch ..................................................................169
Converter .....................................................................169
Tip Calculator ...............................................................173
Section 13: Changing Your Settings .............175
Location .......................................................................176
Display Settings ...........................................................176
Sound Settings .............................................................181
Call Settings .................................................................184
Phone Settings .............................................................189

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Memory Info .................................................................198
Section 14: Phone Info ...................................201
Phone Number .............................................................202
Icon Glossary ................................................................202
Version .........................................................................202
Section 15: 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 .................................................219
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........219
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 ...................227
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................228
Battery Precautions ......................................................228
Care and Maintenance ..................................................230
Section 16: Warranty Information .................233
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................234
Index ...............................................................241

Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Understanding this User Manual
• Activating Your Phone
• Charging the Battery
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
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
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 are icons and text that are 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.
• Fast Facts:Are like snippets from a glossary. Fast facts
provide definitions in context and proximity to the menu or
feature in question.
• Important: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance, or even damage your
phone.

Section 1: Getting Started 11
Activating Your Phone
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, but the battery will take longer to recharge.
1. Insert the bottom end of the
battery first, matching the gold
contacts on the bottom end of
thebattery to thoseinsideof the
phone.
2. Press the top end of the battery
down into the phone.
3. Placethebatterycoverover
the battery (1) and slide the
cover downward into place
(2).

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Section 1
Turn Your Phone On
1. Open the slide on your phone.
2. Press the key.
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can
cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
3. The 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 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.
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.
Remove the Battery
Important! You must unplug the Travel Adapter (if it is connected) before
removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage.
1. Press and hold the key to turn off the phone (if on).
END
END
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Section 1: Getting Started 13
Charging the Battery
Section 1
2. Press the battery cover at
point (1) and slide the cover
(2) toward the top end of
the phone.
3. Lift the battery (1) up and
away from the phone (2), top
end first.
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. Using 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.

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Section 1
2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the
charger/accessory connector at the lower right side of
your phone.
Note: With the phone turned OFF, a discharged battery recharges fully in
approximately 200 minutes.
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.
CORRECT
INCORRECT! (Incorrect
will cause
to the
insertion
damage
phone.)

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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Section 1
• 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 shuts down.
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. 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.
1@)
)
1@)
)

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17
Section 2
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Closed View of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Rear 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
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
• Text Messaging
• Email Messaging
• Built-in Digital Camera with Flash
• Voice Dial
• Speakerphone
• Bluetooth wireless technology support

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Closed View of Your Phone
Section 2
Closed View of Your Phone
Features
1. Volume Keys — With the phone closed, turns on the
external display backlight when held down.
When receiving a call, mutes the ringer and can reject
the call to Voice mail.
2. Display — Indicates the status of your phone, including
status icons,messageindicators, signalstrength, and so
on. Shows menus, calls, and messages.
3. Left Soft Key — With the phone closed, turns on the
external display backlight when held down.
With thephone closed andin KeypadLock mode,used to
unlock phone.
1.Volume Keys
2. Display
6. Camera Key
7. Speakerphone Key
8. Earpiece/Speaker
5. Power-Accessory
Connector
4. External Keypad
3. Left Soft Key

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Section 2
With the phone closed and unlocked, used to navigate
through menus and applications and to select the choice
available as the Left Soft key option.
4. External Keypad — Used with the phone closed (and
when unlocked by the Left Soft key) to navigate through
menus, to select options.
5. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the
charging accessories and also connect any available
accessory cables to your phone. Lets you plug in an
optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free
conversations.
6. Camera Key — Disabled when the phone is closed.
7. Speakerphone Key — Locked when the phone is
closed. When unlocked by the Left Soft key, enables and
disables speaker phone mode.
8. Earpiece-Speaker — Used to listen to audio from your
phone, such as alerts and ringtones.