Samsung SCH-a610 Series User manual

SCH-A610 Series
PORTABLE
Dual-Band
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States
with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard
for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard
previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this
phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in
violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into
contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for
replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone
kept 1.5cm. from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that maintain a 1.5
cm. separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including
the antenna. The use of belt-clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain
metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these
requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be
avoided.
WARNING! Read this information before using your phone

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Introduction to theSCH-A610phone
Congratulations on thepurchase of your SCH-A610phone.Using the latest
digital technology, your new phone operates on the same basis as other
wireless phones while providing superior resonance and tone quality.
The SCH-A610 phone is packed withproductive features that are easy to
use. Here are some of them:
•Operates in 1900 MHz digitalCDMA, 800 MHz digital CDMA

•Voice Dialing – 20 Locations
•User friendly display with dedicated icons for signal strength, service,
roaming, messages, vibrator, and battery
•Replaceable faceplates
•5 Monotone Ring Types, 15 Melody Tones
•Distinctive ringer types for voice, message, and alarm calls
•Distinctive ringer volumes for voice, message, and alarm calls
•Phone Book Memory – 500 Locations
•Call Logs – 10 Locations each for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls.
These 30 Call Log numbers are all easy to redial.
•Internet MiniBrowser
•Pause Dialing for tele-services
•Fast Ringer Mute during Incoming Call
•Alarm clock with programmable alarm
•Last number redial – last 10 Numbers
•One-touch dialing – 9 Locations
•Two-touch dialing – 90 Locations
•Three-touch dialing – 401 Location
•Easily mute the microphone during conversation
•Security features including Call Restriction, Emergency/Secret Number
capability, and Lock mode
•Fax and Data capability
•Selectable English/Spanish user interface
How To Use This User Guide
This user guide explains your Samsung SCH-A610 phone operations
through easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations.
We’ve included some important safety and usage information that you
should know before using your phone.
If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our
Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP (4357).

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Getting to know your phone
Antenna
The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and
size of the antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that
they receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully extended.
Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily
when the phone is active.
Backlight features
Your keypad has user settable backlighting for easy visibility.
Clear key
The key is used to erase/clear numbers or characters that may have
been incorrectly entered. Or, you can use it to return to a previous screen.
•If you enter an incorrect number or character on the display
screen, press once briefly.
•To erase all digits or characters from the display screen, press
for two seconds.
•To back up one menu level, press once briefly.
•To return to standby mode from any menu, press for two
seconds.
End (power on/off) key
This key is utilized in several ways:
•Press and hold to turn on your phone.
•Press and hold to turn off your phone.
•Press once to disconnect a call, return to standby mode, or
cancel any input.
Headset connector
This is where the optional hands-free headset is connected. The headset
includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you
can talk without using your hands.

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•Before inserting the hands-free headset connector to your phone,
gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset
connector.
LED indicator
The LED indicator flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When you
have the phone ringer set to off, the LED indicator notifies you of an incoming
call or message.
•The LED indicator lights momentarily when you power up the
phone.
Menu key
Press to enter the menu selection.
Microphone
The microphone is used for conversation and recording.
Numeric keypad
Use these keys to enter text, numbers, and special characters.
OK/Message key
The key stores information that you enter, and also acts as an “OK”
button when pressed. When in standby mode, functions as a Mail Kit
menu access key to send messages and review received messages.
Speaker
The speaker is for listening to voice conversations.
Send key
The key performs several useful functions:
•Press once to answer calls.
•Enter a number and press once to connect a call.
•Press twice in standby mode to redial the last outgoing
number.

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Navigation
The Navigation key allows you to locate different menu options by
pressing the appropriate arrow.
When in standby mode the navigation key also acts as a hot key.
Display screen
Your phone has two display screens:
•The display screen on the front of your phone (the flip top)
comprises of two areas; an upper line of stationary icons, and the
lower line showing text information or time of day.
•The display screen on the inside of your phone comprises of three
areas, an upper line of stationary icons, lower line of text
information, and a graphic area in the middle.
•The top line of icons shown on the liquid crystal display (LCD), appear
according to the phone’s operating mode.
•The lower area of the LCD displays in-use information.
Note: The following illustrationof the screen display may not reflectthe order
in which icons, as well as other information, appear on your phone.
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Display screen icons
Signal strength: This icon always appears when your phone is on. It
shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more signal
strength.

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Service indicator: This icon indicates a call is in progress. When
the phone is calling a number, this icon will flash until the call is
connected.
No service indicator: This icon indicates your phone cannot find a
signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or
receive calls. Wait a little while for a signal or move into an open area.
Note: The no service indicator icon will always appear when you turn on your
phone. As soon as service is located, the indicator will disappear.

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Roaming: This icon displays when your phone is outside your
service provider’s area and your phone is receiving service from
another carrier’s network.
If you are:
•In your home service area, this indicator will not display.
•In a preferred analog or digital networking area (where your
service provider has a roaming agreement in place), this indicator
will be on, but not flashing.
•In an analog or digital area that is not covered by your phone’s own
service provider, this indicator will be on.
New Message: This icon appears when a new voice, text, page or
web alert message is received.
Digital mode: This icon indicates your phone is operating in digital
mode. Your phone has some features that work only in a digital
service area; these services include the Web Browser and certain
other message(s) services. If this icon is absent, your phone is
operating in analog mode.
Vibrate mode: This icon indicates that an incoming call will make
the phone vibrate rather than ring.
Battery strength: This icon always displays when your phone is
active, it displays your battery charge level. The more black bars you
see, the greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, a
flashing empty battery icon displays and the phone sounds an audible
alert; this indicates that your phone is about to turn itself off.
High speed data: This icon indicates that your phone is sending or
receiving data at a high speed.
Other phone icons
Duplicate: This icon indicates that a duplicate message was sent.
E-mail: This icon represents an e-mail address.

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Fax: This icon represents a fax number.
Filed Message: This icon displays if a message is filed.
Home: This icon indicates represents an individual’s home number.
Message: This icon displays when outgoing messages are
transmitted.
Message read: This icon displays when you have read a message.
Message received: This icon indicates that an incoming text,
voicemail, page or web message has been received.
Mobile: This icon represents a mobile phone number.
Multi: This icon displays if multi messages are successfully delivered.
No label: This icon indicates that no label exists for this entry.
Office: This icon represents an office number.
Pager: This icon represents a pager number.
Send Delivered: This icon displays if a sent message is delivered.
Send Failed: This icon displays if a message failed to be sent.
Speed dial: This icon displays when the number you wish to call is
available using the speed dial feature.
Urgent: This icon displays if a message is urgent.
Installing the battery
Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable
standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. The phone can be used while the
battery is charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use your
phone otherwise the battery could be damaged.
The battery attaches to the phone very easily:
1. Gently place the bottom end of the battery into the provided slots on the
underside of the phone.

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2. Press the top end of the battery down (The top end of the battery displays
the word Samsung in raised letters.) until you hear it click into place.
Removing the battery
To remove the battery from your phone:
1. Turn the phone off (by pressing and holding until the closing
animation begins.)
2. On the back side of the phone, hold the button down and push the
battery toward the bottom edge of the phone. The battery will then lift or
fall away from the phone.)
Charging the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use
Samsung-approved adaptors and batteries. These adaptors are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your
warranty and may cause damage.
When the phone has finished charging it can be disconnected.

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Adaptor outlet
Use the adaptor outlet to connect your phone to a wireless data device or a
hands-free car kit (both sold separately). The adaptor outlet is located at the
bottom of the phone.
•To charge your battery, plug the travel adaptor that is supplied with
your phone into a wall outlet.
•Using your thumb and first finger, gently squeeze the two buttons
located on either side of the other end of the travel adaptor and
insert the adaptor into your phone’s outlet. The yellow arrow on the
travel adaptor should be facing upwards and pointing toward the
phone.
•When you unplug the travel adaptor from your phone, squeeze
these same two buttons, and pull gently on the adaptor to
disconnect it from the phone.
Using the travel adaptor
The travel adaptor allows you to charge your phone’s battery from any 110 volt
AC standard wall outlet. Also, using the travel adaptor allows you to make a
phone call while the battery is charging. The travel adaptor will fully charge an
“empty” standard battery inapproximately 4 hours.
Follow these steps:
1. With the battery in position in the phone, attach the cord from the travel
adaptor by plugging it into the adaptor outlet at the bottom of the phone.
2. Connect the adaptor toa standard110 volt AC wall outlet. The battery will
begin charging immediately, and the LED (located at the top of your
phone) will light and remain red while the battery icon animates, the
icon will remain animated, even if the phone is turned off during
charging.
3. The LED indicates the status of the battery being charged.

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•Red indicates that the battery is charging.
•Green indicates that the battery is fully charged.
•Yellow indicates (1) the battery is not seated correctly in the
phone, (2) the adaptor is not plugged in correctly, or (3) the
battery is inoperable. Please check the adaptor and/or battery.
4. You can make a phone call when the phone is plugged into the travel
adaptor. The adaptor will continue to charge the battery even when you
are making the call.
Note: The battery charges faster when the phone is turned off.
Low battery indicator
You can tell whether or not your battery needs to be recharged by checking the
battery indicator (this icon is located in the upper-right corner of the
display screen). The presence of all three bars indicate a full charge. No bars
(the battery icon is empty) means your battery must be charged.
The empty battery icon
Two to three minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the
phone, the battery sensor will let you know by blinking an empty battery icon
( ), and sounding a tone. If you continue to operate the phone without
charging the battery, the phone will automatically turn off. If this happens, your
wireless call will be terminated. However, if you plug into a charging device,
you can continue your call. Be sure to monitor the battery strength icon and
make certain your battery is adequately charged.

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Your phone’s modes
Answer mode
With this option activated, you can select how you want to answer your phone
when you receive an incoming call.
Digital mode
Some of your phones features work only in digital service areas, the icon
indicates that your phone is operating in digital mode. If the digital icon is
absent, your phone is operating in analog mode.
Input mode
Use input mode to enter text, numbers and symbols into various screens.
Lock mode
When you lock your phone using the Lock Mode menu option, you restrict
phone usage. You can receive messages and calls, but you cannot make an
outgoing call until your phone is unlocked. You can unlock your phone, by
following the prompts and entering the lock code.
Power save mode
Your phone comes with a power save feature that automatically activates if your
phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching. While this
feature is active, the phone’s battery charge is conserved. The phone
automatically rechecks periodically for a signal. To manually force the phone
to recheck for a signal, press any key. A message on the display screen will
inform you when your phone is operating in the power save mode.

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Silent mode
The “Silent Mode” feature allows you to instantaneously silence the ringer
when in standby mode.
•With the phone in standby mode, press and hold for 2
seconds. “Entering Silent Mode” displays briefly. (The silent mode
icon displays on the standby screen.)
•To exit from “Silent Mode” press and hold for 2 seconds.
The screen prompt “Exit Silent Mode” displays, and your phone
automatically reactivates the previous ringer volume setting. (The
silent mode icon is removed from the standby screen.)
Standby mode
Standby mode is the fundamental state of your phone once your phone has
found service.
Your phone goes into standby mode:
1. After you power it on.
2. When you press if your phone is on.
When in standby mode, you will see:
1. The month/date, and time.
2. All other active icons.
While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to call.
Press at any time to return to standby mode, but be careful; if you are on
a call when you press , you will return to standby mode and disconnect
your call.
Messages can also bereceived when in standby mode, the alert tone will sound
when a new message is received. The menu is accessed when you are in
standby mode by pressing .

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Talk mode
You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. When you
are on a call your phone is in Talk mode. Pressing will display a list of
the In-Use menu options.
Vibrate mode
In standby mode:
1. Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the
ringer volume to . Your options include vibrate, beep, and off
modes.
2. When your phone vibrates, press to save. (The vibrate icon
appears on the display.)
To change the setting:
1. Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the
ringer volume.
2. Press to save. The vibrate icon will be deleted from the display
screen.

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Getting Started
Getting service
You must contact your service provider and follow their instructions for
obtaining service for your phone. We suggest that you read this user guide to
fully understand the services that your phone supports.
Turning your phone on
When you are ready to turn your phone on, fully extend the antenna for the
clearest reception. Press . Continue to hold this key down for more than
one second to power the phone on:
Note: Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radio-transmitting
device, do not touch the antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
The LED indicator momentarily lights, and a power-up alert sounds. The phone
begins searching for a network signal. When a signal is found, the date, day,
and time appears. Your phone is now ready to place and receive calls.
If the phone is outside of your carriers coverage or roaming area the icon
displays. If this happens you cannot place or receive calls. You must try later
when service becomes available.
Turning your phone off
To turn your phone off, press and hold down for more than two
seconds. Notice that when the phone is turned off, both the display screen and
the backlight remain off.
Note: If your phone is on, and is pressed for less than one second,
the phone will not power off. This feature prevents your phone from being
turned off accidentally.

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Several ways to answer a call
When you receive a call, the phone will ring and the phone icon displays
on your screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number, (or
name if pre-stored in your Phone Book) displays.
There are several ways to answer an incoming call.
•Press .
•Press any key.
•Set the Auto Answer feature.

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List of main and sub menus
This list displays the Main menu structure and mail kit features. It shows the
individual sub menus and features assigned to each main menu option.
1:Calls 1:Outgoing
2:Incoming
3:Missed
4:Erase Logs Outgoing/Incoming/Missed/All Calls
5:Air Time
2:Phone Book 1:Find 1:By Name
2:By Entry
3:By Group
1:No Group
2:Family
3:Friend
4:Office
5:NoName1
2:Add
3:Rename Group
1:No Group
2:Family
3:Friend
4:Office
5:NoName1
4:My Phone#
5:Memory
1:Dial 000/500
2:Voice 000/020
3:Message 1:New Messages
1:Send To PhoneBook/T9 Word/ABC/Symbol/123
2:Message T9 Word/ABC/Symbol/123/canned
3:Call Back
4:Options Priority/Validity/Send Later/Delivery Ack/
Message
5:Action SEND:Send Msg/OK:File Msg/CLR:Cancel/
END:Quit
2:Voice
3:Inbox
4:Outbox
5:Filed Msg
6:WebAlert
7:Erase Msg
1:Voice
2:OldInbox
3:NewInbox
4:Outbox
5:Filed
6:All Messages