Samsung SCH U520 - Cell Phone - ALLTEL Wireless User manual

ZJ18.05_CB_u520_102406_F2rev5
SCH-u520 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
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 .............................................14
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 — Number Entry Dialing ..........................34
Making a Call — Speed Dialing ......................................36
Making a Call — Voice Dialing .......................................38
Answering a Call ............................................................40
Ignoring a Call ................................................................41
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................41
Calls Log ........................................................................42
Roaming ........................................................................51
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................53
Menu Navigation ............................................................54
Menu Outline .................................................................59
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................69
Text Entry Modes ...........................................................70
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................70
Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode ..................................71

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Entering Text in T9 Word Mode .......................................71
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................73
Entering Numbers ..........................................................73
Entering Symbols ...........................................................74
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts ........77
Your Contacts List ..........................................................78
Adding a New Contacts Entry ..........................................79
Finding a Contacts Entry .................................................82
Editing an Existing Contact Entry ....................................87
Speed Dial Numbers .......................................................93
Renaming a Contacts Group ...........................................93
Deleting a Contacts Entry ...............................................95
Memory Info ...................................................................95
Section 7: Messaging ......................................97
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................98
Message Send Options .................................................104
Receiving New Messages .............................................106
Voicemail .....................................................................107
Message Folders ..........................................................107
Erasing Messages ........................................................114
Message Settings .........................................................115
Section 8: Axcess Shop .................................119
Finding Applications .....................................................120
Managing Applications .................................................121
Section 9: Camera-Camcorder ......................123
Taking Pictures and Videos ...........................................124
Screen Layouts ............................................................127
Saving Pictures and Videos ...........................................131
Camera Options ............................................................132
Camcorder Options .......................................................141
Zoom ............................................................................150
Brightness ....................................................................151

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The Photo Gallery .........................................................151
Point, Click, and Send Pictures and Videos ...................153
Section 10: Axcess Web ................................155
Axcess Web .................................................................156
Launching Axcess Web ................................................156
Using Axcess Web ........................................................157
Using Links ..................................................................157
How Axcess Web Keys Work ........................................158
Section 11: Multimedia .................................159
Accessing Multimedia ..................................................160
My Images ...................................................................161
My Videos ....................................................................162
My Ringtones ...............................................................164
My Sounds ...................................................................165
My Music .....................................................................167
Shuffle .........................................................................168
Section 12: Tools ...........................................173
Tools Menu ..................................................................174
Voice Service ...............................................................175
Bluetooth .....................................................................182
Calendar ......................................................................185
Memo Pad ...................................................................187
Alarm Clock .................................................................188
World Time ..................................................................190
Calculator ....................................................................192
Stop Watch ..................................................................193
Converter .....................................................................193
Tip Calculator ...............................................................197
Section 13: Changing Your Settings .............199
Location .......................................................................200
Display Settings ...........................................................200
Sound Settings .............................................................206

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Call Settings .................................................................209
Phone Settings .............................................................213
Memory Info .................................................................224
Software Update ...........................................................232
Section 14: Phone Info ...................................233
Phone Number .............................................................234
Icon Glossary ................................................................234
Version .........................................................................234
Section 15: Health and Safety Information ...235
Health and Safety Information .......................................236
UL Certified Travel Adaptor ...........................................238
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................239
Road Safety ..................................................................248
Operating Environment .................................................251
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........251
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................254
Emergency Calls ...........................................................255
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................256
Other Important Safety Information ...............................257
Product Performance ....................................................257
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................259
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................259
Battery Precautions ......................................................259
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling .....................261
Care and Maintenance ..................................................262
Section 16: Warranty Information .................265
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................266
Index ...............................................................273

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 273.
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 235.
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.

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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 top end (1) of the
battery first, matching the
gold contacts on the top end
of the battery to those inside
of the phone.
2. Press the bottom end of the
battery (2) down into the phone.
3. Place the battery cover over
the battery and slide the
cover upward into place (1).
Turn Your Phone On
1. Open the flip on your phone.
2. Press the key.
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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).
2. Press the battery cover at
points (1) and slide the cover
(2) toward the bottom end of
the phone.
END
END
END

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Charging the Battery
Section 1
3. Lift the battery (1) up and
away from the phone (2),
bottom 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.
2. Insert the smaller end of the
Travel Adapter into the
charger/accessory connector
at the bottom end of your
phone.

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Section 1
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.
• Three 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 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
voice mail box.
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Section 1
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.
4. Enter your password and follow the prompts to listen to
your voice mail.
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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
• 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 1XEVDO Technology)
• Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
• Personal Information Management (PIM) Functions
• Video Messaging
• MMS Messaging
• Text Messaging
• Email Messaging
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera with Flash and Camcorder function
• Advanced Speech Recognition
• Speakerphone
• microSDTM Memory Card slot
• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology **
** The SCH-u520 supports the wireless handsfree profile, serial port profile, and dial-
up networking profile for Bluetooth® wireless technology. The SCH-u520 does not
support Bluetooth OBEX profiles.

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19
Closed View of Your Phone
Section 2
Closed View of Your Phone
Features
1. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
2. Volume Keys — With the phone closed, turns on the
external display backlight when held down.
When receiving a call, mutes the ringer.
3. Front Display — Indicates the status of your phone,
including status icons, message indicators, signal
strength, and so on. Shows time and date.
4. Media Player Keypad — Used with the phone closed to
control play of music files.
5. Stereo Speakers — Used to listen to audio from your
phone, such as music files, alerts, and ringtones.
2.Volume Keys
3. Front Display
7. Memory Card Socket
9. Headset Jack
10. Flash
6. Power-Accessory
Connector
4. Media Player Keypad
5. Stereo Speakers
1. Camera Lens
8. Camera /
Speakerphone Key

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6. 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.
7. Memory Card Slot — Used to plug in a microSD
memory card for additional multimedia file storage.
8. Camera/Speakerphone Key — Disabled when the
phone is closed.
9. Headset Jack — Used to connect a hands-free headset
to your phone. With a headset connected and the phone
closed, you can answer calls and place calls to your
Contacts without touching your phone.
10.Flash — Used with the built-in camera to take photos
and videos in low light.