Samsung P O R T A B L E T R I - M O D E SCH-A645 User Manual Download

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ZF29.21_CB_070506_F

SCH-a645 Series

A L L D I G I T A L

D u a l - M o d e P H O N E

User Guide

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for P O R T A B L E T R I - M O D E SCH-A645

Page 1: ...70506_F3 SCH a645 Series A L L D I G I T A L D u a l M o d e P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference a645 book Page 1 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 2: ...rwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property Moreover you agree that you will not and will not attempt to modify prepare derivative works of reverseengineer decompile disassemble orotherwiseattemptto create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the IntellectualPropertyistransferredtoyou Allapplicablerightsofthe IntellectualPropertyshallremainwithSAMSUNGanditssu...

Page 3: ...OT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE THE DESIGN CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL S...

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Page 5: ...ur Phone 17 Features of Your Phone 18 Closed View of Your Phone 19 Open View of Your Phone 20 Command Keys 22 Understanding the Display Screen 25 Your Phone s Modes 28 Section 3 Call Functions 33 Making a Call Number Entry Dialing 34 Making a Call Speed Dialing 37 Making a Call Voice Dialing 38 Answering a Call 41 Ignoring a Call 42 Adjusting the Call Volume 42 Calls Log 43 Phone Modes 48 Roaming ...

Page 6: ... Contacts Entry 75 Finding a Contacts Entry 80 Editing an Existing Contact Entry 85 Renaming a Contacts Group 90 Deleting a Contacts Entry 90 My Phone 91 Memory 92 Section 7 metro 93 Accessing metro 94 Section 8 Messaging 99 Creating and Sending New Messages 100 Message Send Options 101 Retrieving New Messages 102 Voicemail 103 Message Folders 104 Message Settings 108 Erasing Messages 110 Section ...

Page 7: ...126 Voice Commands 126 Voice Memo 128 Voice Setting 130 Section 12 Tools 139 Tools Menu 140 Today 141 Calendar 142 Jump To Date 143 To Do List 144 Memo Pad 145 Count Down 147 Alarm Clock 149 World Time 151 Calculator 152 Section 13 Setup 153 Location Setting 154 Display Settings 154 Sounds Settings 161 Network Settings 165 Security Settings 166 Call Options 172 Short Cut 176 Language 177 a645 book...

Page 8: ... Other Electronic Devices 195 Potentially Explosive Environments 197 Emergency Calls 198 FCC Notice and Cautions 199 Other Important Safety Information 200 Product Performance 201 Availability of Various Features Ring Tones 202 Battery Standby and Talk Time 203 Battery Precautions 203 Care and Maintenance 204 Section 15 Warranty Information 207 Standard Limited Warranty 208 Index 215 a645 book Pag...

Page 9: ... 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 a645 book Page 9 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 10: ...om 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 Fa...

Page 11: ...d 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 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 en...

Page 12: ...ause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary 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 pho...

Page 13: ...the cover 2 toward the bottom end of the phone 3 Lift the battery cover 3 up and away from the phone bottom end first 4 Lift the battery 4 up and away from the phone 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 acces...

Page 14: ...arranty 2 Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger accessory connector at the bottom end of your phone Note With the phone turned OFF a discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 3 hours 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 F...

Page 15: ... 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 h...

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Page 17: ...hone 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 This section also explains the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use a645 book Page 17 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 18: ...id Crystal Display High speed data CDMA 2000 1X Technology Global Positioning Technology GPS PIM functions Scheduler To Do List etc Short Message Service SMS Voice Dial 32 tone Polyphonic Ringtones Speakerphone a645 book Page 18 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 19: ... Features 1 Headset Connector Used for handsfree Teletypewriter TTY and Telecommunication Device for the Deaf TDD equipment 2 External LCD Indicates when you have an incoming call or a message 1 Headset Connector 3 Volume Key 5 Speakerphone Key 2 External LCD 4 Speaker a645 book Page 19 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 20: ... the flip plays sounds such as ring tones and alerts 5 Speakerphone Key Lets you enable and disable speakerphone mode Open View of Your Phone 15 Earpiece 1 Speaker 2 Left Soft Key 3 SEND Key 4 Clear Key 5 Voice Mail Hot Key 6 Microphone 9 Voice Recognition Key 10 END Power Menu Exit Key 11 OK Key 12 Right Soft Key 13 Navigation Key 14 Internal Display 7 Power Accessory Connector 8 Alpha numeric Ke...

Page 21: ...o automatically dial your voicemail 6 Microphone The microphone used during phone calls and voice memo recordings 7 Power Accessory Connector Used to plug in the Travel Charger and to connect any available accessory cable 8 Alpha numeric Keys Use these keys to enter numbers letters and characters 9 Voice Recognition Key Lets you access your phone s voice recognition features 10 END Power Menu Exit...

Page 22: ...t keys the left soft key and the right soft key Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows In standby mode press the MENU left soft key to open the main menu When the left soft key function is Options press the Options left soft key and a pop up menu appears When the left soft key function is Edit press the Edit left soft key to edit a Contact Right Soft Key Some functions of...

Page 23: ...efly press to backspace and delete the character 2 To erase the entire sentence press and hold 3 To back up one menu level briefly press 4 To return to standby mode press and hold until you return to standby mode End Key 1 Press and hold the End key to turn your phone on or off 2 Briefly press once to disconnect a call 3 Press to return to standby mode from any menu or to cancel the last input Sen...

Page 24: ...keys on the navigation key to browse menus sub menus and lists Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications Speakerphone Key Use the speakerphone key located on the right side of your phone to switch from using the earpiece to the speakerphone before or during a call Use the volume keys located on the left side of your phone to adjust the volume Press the speakerphone key to enable and ...

Page 25: ...dicator Indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you re outside a service area You cannot make or receive calls Wait for a signal or move into an open area to try and find a signal The no service indicator always appears when you turn on your phone and disappears once service is located Roam Extended roaming indicator Roaming occurs when you use your phone outside your home area While roa...

Page 26: ...own Alarm clock The alarm clock is set GPS 911 only This icon represents Global Positioning Service GPS for 911 GPS Indicates GPS is on for location Vibrate plus Ring Your phone is in vibrate plus ring mode When you receive a call the phone vibrates and rings Ring Your phone is in ring mode When you receive a call the phone rings Ringer Silent The ringer has been set to Silent using the volume key...

Page 27: ...ined below Choice 䢇 Example Save to draft Reconfirm 䢇 Example Erase all inbox msgs Performing 䢇 Example Sending Connecting Completed 䢇 Example Message Saved Information 䢇 Example New Message Error 䢇 Example System Error Warning 䢇 Example Battery Low Memory Full Backlights Backlights illuminate the internal and external displays and the keypad When you press any key or open the phone the backlights...

Page 28: ...k Icons that appear in the external display indicate the following Incoming calls and messages Alarms and alerts Battery charge level Signal strength Service protocol 1x Digital roaming service Ringer sound mode Your Phone s Modes Call Answer Mode You can select how you wish to answer a call 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup for Call Options and for Call Answer Th...

Page 29: ...enu using the navigation keys Optional input modes are T9 Word Alpha Symbol Number and Canned See Section 5 Entering Text on page 67 for more information Tip You can also cycle between T9 Word Alpha and Number by repeatedly pressing and holding Lock Mode When the phone is in Lock Mode restrictions are placed on phone use You can receive calls and messages but cannot place outgoing calls except for...

Page 30: ...n Standby Mode You can receive messages in standby mode An alert tone sounds and a notification message appears in the display when a new message arrives Press the View right soft key to view now Press the Ignore left soft key to view later Talk Mode You can place and receive calls only when your phone is on While in a call your phone is in talk mode Press the MENU left soft key to display a list ...

Page 31: ...ume key is on the left side of phone near the Send key Adjust the Ringer 1 In standby mode press the volume key on the left side of the phone up or down Options are 2 When you are satisfied with the setting press the key Your phone returns to standby mode Tip You can also enter the Volume Vibrate sub menu by pressing the MENU left soft key then pressing the and keys Use the volume key on the left ...

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Page 33: ...peed Dialing Making a Call Voice Dialing Answering a Call Ignoring a Call Adjusting the Call Volume Calls Log Phone Modes Roaming This section explains how to make or answer a call This section also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call a645 book Page 33 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 34: ...is number almost any time even when the phone is locked or restricted If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency prompt appears in the display for the duration of the call IMPORTANT Because of various transmission methods network parameters and user settings necessary to complete a call from your wireless phone a connection cannot always be guaranteed Therefore emergency calling may...

Page 35: ... calls to Puerto Rico and Canada it is similar to making calls within the United States no unique country codes are necessary Placing calls when outside the U S Mexico Calling locally within Mexico Dial the seven or eight digit number Calling long distance within Mexico Dial 01 plus the ten digit number includes area code Calling to the U S or Canada from Mexico Dial 001 plus the ten digit number ...

Page 36: ...calling sequence for two seconds and then automatically sends the remaining digits To manually call a number with pause s without storing it to your Contacts 1 Enter the number you wish to call 2 Press the Option left soft key A pop up menu containing the following options appears in the display 䢇 P pause a hard pause awaits input from you 䢇 T pause a two second pause 3 Use the navigation keys to ...

Page 37: ...n One Touch Dialing Memory locations 002 through 009 are special One Touch dialing locations You can call the phone numbers stored in your phone s Contacts list from 002 through 009 by pressing and holding a single key Example For location number 003 press and hold the key until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed Two Touch Dialing Memory locations 010 through 099 ar...

Page 38: ...t contains hard P pause s wait for the appropriate prompt s from the number you are calling credit card number bank account number and so on and enter the appropriate response s Making a Call Voice Dialing Your SCH a645 mobile phone includes state of the art voice recognition software that lets you dial numbers using your voice Using Voice Dial Use the Voice Dial command to dial any number stored ...

Page 39: ...nd say the name of a person in your Contacts list first name followed by last name If the name is recognized Voice Dial repeats the name and dials the number If Voice Dial is not sure which name you said it displays a choice list of up to three names and prompts you with Did you say followed by the first name on the list 4 Say Yes to confirm the name or No to hear the next name or use the keypad t...

Page 40: ...de press the Voice Recognition key Say a Command appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker 2 Say Voice Dial VoiceSignal prompts you to Say the name or number 3 Speak clearly and say the telephone number of the person you want to call For example say 7 8 1 9 7 0 5 2 0 0 If it recognizes the number Voice Dial repeats it and dials the number If Voice Dial is not sure it has recogni...

Page 41: ...e dial a contact that contains hard P pause s wait for the appropriate prompt s from the number you are calling credit card number bank account number and so on and enter the appropriate response s Answering a Call Your phone notifies you of a call in the following ways A ring tone sounds and or your phone vibrates Your phone provides nine ring volume settings including 1 beep Vibrate Silent or Vi...

Page 42: ...s when you open the flip when you press any key but the key or automatically See Call Options on page 172 for more information Ignoring a Call When you ignore an incoming call the call is immediately forwarded to your voice mail 䡵 During an incoming call press the Ignore right soft key The caller is forwarded to your voice mail Adjusting the Call Volume In standby mode repeatedly press the Volume ...

Page 43: ...ming calls 䢇 Press for Missed calls 䢇 Press for Erase Logs 䢇 Press for Call Timer 䢇 Press for Data Counter Note In cases where there is a Contacts match for a Calls log entry the name associated with the number appears in the display instead of the number Outgoing Calls Your phone retains information about the last 20 outgoing calls and stores them in the Outgoing calls log You can review the Outg...

Page 44: ... option 5 Press the key to perform the highlighted option s function Incoming Calls Your phone retains information about the last 20 Incoming calls and stores them in the Incoming call log You can review the Incoming call log for the time and date of the call as well as other information 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Calls and for Incoming A list of your Incoming ca...

Page 45: ...formation 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Calls and for Missed A list of your missed calls appears in the display 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight a call then press the key to view further information about the call 3 Press the Option left soft key A pop up menu containing the following options appears in the display 䢇 Talk Call the selected number 䢇 Save Save t...

Page 46: ...on of your last call total calls and calls made during the life cycle of you phone using the Call Timer feature Note Call Timer is not for billing purposes 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Calls and for Call Timer The following options appear in the display 䢇 Last Call View the duration of your last call 䢇 Total View the duration of the total call incoming and outgoing...

Page 47: ...he Data Counter can be a helpful tool for monitoring data usage especially if your service agreement has specified limits 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Calls and for Data Counter The following options appear in the display 䢇 Transmit View the amount of data in kilobytes that your phone has transmitted since last being reset 䢇 Received View the amount of data in kilo...

Page 48: ... you can Make calls Receive calls and messages Access your phone s menus Change your phone s mode Activate Voice Command Adjust calls ringer volume Receive Messages in Standby Mode You can receive messages while in standby mode An alert tone sounds and a notification message appears in the display when a new message arrives Press the View right soft key to view the message now Press the Ignore lef...

Page 49: ...annot access your phone s menus The volume key is disabled Unlock your phone by following the prompts and entering the lock code Silent Mode With a single press of the key you can silence the call ringer and tones that your keypad makes whenever you press a key When you receive a call the phone vibrates instead of ringing Enter Silent Mode 䡲 In standby mode press and hold the key Entering Silent M...

Page 50: ... left soft key then press for Setup for Sounds for Volume Vibrate and for Calls 䢇 Press the Left navigation key until Vibrate appears in the display then press the key Text Input Modes You use your phone s text input modes Alpha Symbol Number or T9 WORD to enter text numbers or symbols into messages events and other functions The current text input mode is indicated in the lower right part of the ...

Page 51: ...de You press the key that corresponds with the symbol that you wish to enter For example press for an exclamation point Number Mode Number mode lets you use keypad number keys to enter numbers into a text message event or e mail address without going through repeated key presses as with Alpha mode T9 Word Text Entry Mode T9 Word recognizes a commonly used word that is represented by a sequence of ...

Page 52: ...alls Note Some features may be unavailable while roaming Roaming also consumes additional power from the battery requiring more frequent recharging Contact your Wireless Provider for more information about Roaming How Roaming Works Roam Option lets you set roaming preferences if you move in and out of your home network The following roaming options are available metroPCS only Your phone is availab...

Page 53: ...tion Topics Covered Menu Navigation In Use Menu Outline Menus and sub menus This section explains the menu navigation for your phone It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone a645 book Page 53 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 54: ...he Previous Menu There are two methods for exiting a menu or list Press the Back right soft key Press the Clear key Navigate Using a Shortcut You can also access the menus and sub menus in your phone using menu item numbers Using the menu and sub menu numbers in conjunction with the OK key takes you directly to the menu or sub menu of your choice Before you can navigate using a shortcut you ll nee...

Page 55: ...mple Press the left soft key then press the key and then the key This takes you to the Tools Menu 8 and then to the To Do List sub menu 4 Navigation key shortcuts Some applications can be launched by pressing one of the four navigation keys see the illustration while in standby mode 4ghi Messages metro Calendar Mobile Web Calendar can be customized Press the MENU key then press a645 book Page 55 W...

Page 56: ... that require you to select options or enter numbers such as your voice mail password 䢇 Send Tel Send your phone number to the other party of the call 䢇 Send DTMF Send your phone number as Dual Tone Multi Frequency dialing tones if you re the recipient of the call Send the recipient s phone number as dialing tones if you re the originator of the call 䢇 Voice Privacy Set Voice Privacy to Standard o...

Page 57: ...essages menu to receive review and send messages during the current call Menus and sub menus 1 Contacts 1 1 Find 1 2 Add 1 2 1 Number 1 2 2 Email 1 3 Rename Group 1 3 1 Friend 1 3 2 Family 1 3 3 Colleague 1 3 4 VIP 1 3 5 No Name 1 4 My Phone 1 5 Memory 2 Calls 2 1 Outgoing 2 2 Incoming 2 3 Missed 2 4 Erase Logs 2 4 1 Outgoing 2 4 2 Incoming 2 4 3 Missed a645 book Page 57 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57...

Page 58: ...otal 3 Messages 3 1 Send Message 3 2 Inbox 3 3 Outbox 3 4 Drafts 3 5 Voicemail 3 6 Msg Setting 3 6 1 Send Setting 3 6 1 1 SaveInOutbox 3 6 1 2 Insert Sign 3 6 1 3 Delivery Ack 3 6 1 4 Direct View 3 6 1 5 Signature 3 6 1 6 Callback 3 6 1 7 Block Address 3 6 1 7 1 Block 3 6 1 7 2 Unblock 3 6 1 7 3 View Blocked List 3 6 2 Entry Mode a645 book Page 58 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 59: ...minder 3 6 4 4 Alert On Call 3 6 5 Auto Delete 3 6 6 Voice Mail 3 7 Erase Msg 3 7 1 Voice 3 7 2 Inbox 3 7 3 Outbox 3 7 4 Drafts 3 7 5 All Messages 4 Mobile Web 4 1 Get In Web 5 metro 5 1 metro 6 Gallery 6 1 Image Gallery 6 1 1 Preloaded 6 1 2 Downloaded 6 2 Melody Gallery 6 2 1 Preloaded 6 2 2 Downloaded 6 3 Animelody Gallery a645 book Page 59 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 60: ...1 2 Reset Digits 7 3 2 Sensitivity 7 3 2 1 Commands 7 3 2 2 Names 7 3 3 Choice Lists 7 3 3 1 Name Dialing 7 3 3 2 Digit Dialing 7 3 3 3 Contacts 7 3 4 Sound 7 3 4 1 Prompts 7 3 4 2 Digits 7 3 4 3 Names 7 3 4 4 Name Settings 7 3 5 Voice Launch 7 3 6 About 8 Tools 8 1 Today 8 2 Calendar 8 3 Jump To Date 8 4 To Do List a645 book Page 60 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 61: ...ay 9 2 1 Menu Style 9 2 2 Animation 9 2 2 1 Opening 9 2 2 1 1 My Image 9 2 2 1 2 Preloaded 9 2 2 2 Closing 9 2 2 2 1 My Image 9 2 2 2 2 Preloaded 9 2 2 3 Wallpaper 9 2 2 3 1 My Image 9 2 2 3 2 Preloaded 9 2 3 Theme 9 2 4 Banner 9 2 5 Backlight 9 2 5 1 Main Display 9 2 5 2 Keypad 9 2 5 3 Power save Mode 9 2 5 4 Brightness 9 2 6 Auto Hyphen 9 2 7 Dial Digits 9 2 8 Dial Screen a645 book Page 61 Wedne...

Page 62: ...a 9 3 2 4 Calendar 9 3 3 Key Beep 9 3 3 1 Volume 9 3 3 2 Tone Length 9 3 4 Alerts 9 3 4 1 Minute Beep 9 3 4 2 Service 9 3 4 3 Connect 9 3 4 4 Disconnect 9 3 4 5 Fade 9 3 4 6 Roam 9 3 4 7 Privacy 9 3 5 Power On Off 9 3 6 Roam Ringer 9 3 7 Whisper Mode 9 4 Network 9 4 1 Set NAM 9 4 2 Roam Option 9 5 Security 9 5 1 Lock Phone 9 5 2 Change Lock a645 book Page 62 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 63: ...ng 9 5 5 2 Incoming 9 5 5 3 Contacts 9 5 6 Erase Memory 9 5 7 Reset Phone 9 6 Call Options 9 6 1 Auto Retry 9 6 2 Data 9 6 2 1 Auto Detect 9 6 2 2 Baud Rate 9 6 3 Call Answer 9 6 4 Auto Answer 9 6 5 TTY Mode 9 6 6 Airplane Mode 9 7 Short Cut 9 8 Language 9 9 Clock Set 9 0 Version a645 book Page 63 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

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Page 65: ...Word Mode Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters Entering Symbols Entering Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text a645 book Page 65 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 66: ...t in the display Number Number entry Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad T9 Word Predictive text mode Press each key only once to enter the letter of the word that you re spelling Your current mode of text entry ABC Symbol 123 or T9 Word is indicated in the lower right part of the display when composing a text message Note Each of the text entry modes is explained in grea...

Page 67: ...ired mode appears in the lower right side of the screen Entering Text in Alpha ABC Mode Note See Changing the Text Entry Mode on page 66 for instructions on changing text entry modes 1 Enter characters while in ABC Alpha mode by pressing the key with the desired characters such as pressing once for g 2 Press the key repeatedly until the desired character appears in the display such as pressing two...

Page 68: ... sequence one time For example if you press the key sequence and the word bad appears on the screen 2 When you have completed pressing all the keys for the desired word review the word displayed in your text 3 If the word is not the one you meant to enter press the key to show the next word that matches the sequence of keys that you pressed For example when you press the key sequence the word and ...

Page 69: ...pitalization mode appears The text entry mode indicator in the lower right corner of the screen changes to indicate the current capitalization setting For example if the left soft key label is ABC and you want to enter the word ball press the key until the left soft key label changes to abc then enter the word ball Tip To enter a capital letter within a word such as SimTam change the capitalizatio...

Page 70: ...o display Symbol then press the key The first of four screens of symbols appear in the display 2 Use the Left and Right navigation keys to page through the other symbols if necessary 3 Enter the key that corresponds with the symbol that you wish to enter For example on the first page press for an exclamation point 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to insert as many symbols into your message as desired OK 4gh...

Page 71: ...anging the Text Entry Mode on page 66 for instructions on changing text entry modes Note See Changing the Text Entry Mode on page 66 for instructions on changing text entry modes While in 123 mode press the key containing the corre sponding number that you wish to insert into your mes sage a645 book Page 71 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

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Page 73: ...ts Entry Finding a Contacts Entry Editing an Existing Contact Entry Renaming a Contacts Group Deleting a Contacts Entry My Phone Memory This section explains how to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts Contacts entries can be sorted by name entry or group a645 book Page 73 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 74: ...ist faster See page 37 Open Your Contacts List 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Contacts The following Contacts sub menus and options appear in the display 䢇 Find Find a phone number By Name By Entry or By Group 䢇 Add Add a number or e mail to your Contacts 䢇 Rename Group Rename one of your five groups 䢇 My Phone View the phone number assigned to your phone 䢇 Memory Vi...

Page 75: ...o highlight the desired option and press the key 3 Enter the phone number or e mail address for the new Contacts entry then press the key The following options appear in the display 䢇 New Entry Lets you create a new Contacts entry 䢇 Find Lets you add the number or e mail address you just entered to an existing Contacts entry 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight New Entry then press the key The f...

Page 76: ...further input from you T pause A two second pause stops the calling sequence for two seconds and then automatically sends the remaining digits Tip You can enter multiple two second pauses to extend the length of a pause For example two consecutive two second pauses cause a total pause time of four seconds Note Keep in mind that pauses count as digits towards the 32 digit maximum Store Pauses in a ...

Page 77: ...ntacts list Note If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavailable then the Save option is also unavailable 1 After you press the key to end your call the call time length of call phone number and name of the other party if available appear in the display 2 Press the Save right soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 New Entry Lets you create a new Contacts entry 䢇 ...

Page 78: ...tering Text on page 65 for more information 6 Press the key to save the entry Storing Number from a Calls Log You can store numbers from the Calls logs to your Contacts 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Calls 2 Press the corresponding number on the keypad to view the following Calls logs 䢇 Press for Outgoing 䢇 Press for Incoming 䢇 Press for Missed A list of your calls a...

Page 79: ...ar in the display 䢇 New Entry Lets you create a new Contacts entry 䢇 Find Lets you add the number or e mail address you just entered to an existing Contacts entry 6 Use the navigation keys to highlight New Entry then press the key The following number type icons appear in the display 7 Use the navigation keys to highlight the number type that matches your new entry and press the key The Contacts i...

Page 80: ...eSignal prompts you to Say the name 3 Speak clearly and say the full name of the person you want to call exactly as it is entered in your contact list 䢇 If VoiceSignal recognizes the name you said the contact information for that name appears in the display 䢇 If VoiceSignal does not recognize the name you said a choice list of up to three names appears in the display and VoiceSignal prompts you wi...

Page 81: ... key then press for Contacts and for Find The Find screen appears in the display with By Name showing 2 Use the navigation keys to select the method you wish to use to find the entry The available Find methods are 䢇 By Name Search the Contacts alphabetically by name 䢇 By Entry Search the Contacts by entry number 䢇 By Group Search the Contacts by selecting from one of the five available groups Find...

Page 82: ...mber associated with the named contact Or Press the key to view information about the contact Or Press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Edit Lets you edit details of the highlighted contact 䢇 Send Msg Lets you send a text message to the selected contact 䢇 Erase Erases the selected contact 䢇 Add New Lets you add a new number to your Contacts list or to the sele...

Page 83: ...the key to dial the number associated with the named contact 䢇 Press the key to view information about the contact 䢇 Press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Edit Lets you edit details of the highlighted contact 䢇 Send Msg Lets you send a text message to the selected contact 䢇 Erase Erases the selected contact 䢇 Add New Lets you add a new number to your Contacts...

Page 84: ...ghlight the contact using the navigation keys if necessary Then do one of the following 䢇 Press the key to dial the number associated with the named contact 䢇 Press the key to view information about the contact 䢇 Press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Edit Lets you edit details of the highlighted contact 䢇 Send Msg Lets you send a text message to the selected ...

Page 85: ...e number that you wish to edit 4 Press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Edit Lets you edit details of the highlighted contact 䢇 Send Msg Lets you send a text message to the selected contact 䢇 Erase Erases the selected contact 䢇 Add New Lets you add a new number to your Contacts list or to the selected contact 5 The Edit option is highlighted 6 Press the key Th...

Page 86: ...isplay the search method that you wish to use By Name By Group or By Entry 3 Enter information to find the Contacts list entry or use the navigation keys to highlight the entry containing the Location number that you wish to change 4 Once the entry is highlighted press the key 5 Use the navigation keys to highlight Location 6 Press the Edit left soft key 7 Enter or use the navigation keys to selec...

Page 87: ...se the navigation keys to highlight SpeedDial 6 Press the Edit left soft key 7 Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select the Number Type icon for the number you want the phone to dial when you speed dial this contact 8 Press the key to save your changes Add a Number or E mail Address to an Existing Entry 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Contacts and for Add The ...

Page 88: ...y Name By Group or By Entry 6 Enter information to find the entry and or use the navigation keys to highlight the desired entry and press the key The Select Type screen appears in the display The following number types appear in the display Or The following address types appear in the display 7 Use the navigation keys to highlight the number type or address type that matches the number or e mail a...

Page 89: ...t highlighted 5 Press the key 6 Use the navigation keys to highlight the E mail field labeled with the symbol 7 Use the keypad to edit the E mail address See Section 5 Entering Text on page 65 for more information To insert the symbol press the Option left soft key A pop up menu appears in the display with Alpha highlighted 8 Use the navigation keys to select Symbol then press the key 9 Press symb...

Page 90: ...to highlight the group that you wish to rename then press the key The current name of the group appears in the display with a flashing cursor at the end of the name 3 Enter a new group name using the keypad then press the key See Section 5 Entering Text on page 65 for more information Deleting a Contacts Entry 1 In standby mode press CONTACTS right soft key The Find screen appears in the display w...

Page 91: ...lected contact 䢇 Erase Erases the selected contact 䢇 Add New Lets you add a new number to your Contacts list or to the selected contact 5 Use the navigation keys to highlight Erase 6 Press the key The phone prompts you to confirm the erasure 7 Use the navigation keys to highlight Yes or No then press the key My Phone Use the My Phone option to view the phone number assigned to your phone 䡲 In stan...

Page 92: ...s entries you have stored as well as the remaining memory 䡲 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Contacts and for Memory The amounts of memory used and remaining for Contacts entries appear in the display a645 book Page 92 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 93: ...r including games personalized ring tones pictures and more You can send and receive instant messages and email or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news This section outlines how to obtain games and other applications for your phone For more information contact your wireless provider a645 book Page 93 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 94: ... then press the key Note The first time you access metro an airtime warning message appears in the display along with instructions on how to remove this message Your phone takes a moment to connect then the metro Catalog menu appears in the display 3 Follow the instructions in your phone s display Note Please check with your Wireless Provider for availability of applications Changing Your metro Se...

Page 95: ...tro log which displays information about recent activity using metro 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option 4 Press the key to enter the option s sub menu and view or change settings Using On line Help The Help sub menu within metro is a short tutorial on several metro features View information about charges cancelling subscriptions buying apps disabling apps and more 1 Within i...

Page 96: ...o app is free and is designed to demonstrate the app s main features It usually expires after a certain period of time or a number of uses and often has limited functions When you run a demo app you will be presented with a purchase option so you won t have to look for the app in metro Removing Apps You may remove apps that are no longer needed When you remove an app you cannot use the application...

Page 97: ...t at no additional purchase cost Restoring Apps Disabled apps can be quickly restored at no additional purchase cost To restore an app run the application you want to restore from the Main Menu You will be guided through the restoration process Expired Apps Apps that were purchased based on the number of uses or for a specified period of time expire You can purchase additional uses from metro a645...

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Page 99: ...end Options Retrieving New Messages Voicemail Message Folders Message Settings Erasing Messages This section explains how to create send receive and view different types of messages This section also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging a645 book Page 99 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 100: ... Entering Text on page 65 for more information 5 At any point while composing a message press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 T9 Word Predictive text mode Press each key only once to enter the letter of the word that you re spelling 䢇 Alpha Multiple key press alphabetical text entry mode 䢇 Symbol Symbol entry mode Enter symbols into your message by pressing t...

Page 101: ...ages are pre composed messages that can be inserted into any message you choose 7 To send your message press the SEND left soft key Message Send Options You can set priority validity and other options before you send a message 1 After you ve composed a message and pressed the key you re returned to the New Message menu 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight Send Options then press the key The foll...

Page 102: ...tion s sub menu Retrieving New Messages When you receive a message in standby mode the ringer sounds unless turned off and New Message appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon The date and time of the message also appear in the display Press the Ignore left soft key to return your phone to standby mode The message is saved to your Inbox where you can view it later Press the View ...

Page 103: ...ws callers to leave voice messages in your voice mailbox and lets you review play and delete your voice messages any time you are in a network coverage area Voicemail Setup Before callers can leave voice mail messages you must first set up your account See Setting Up Your Voice Mail on page 15 for more information Check your Voicemail 1 In standby mode press and hold the key until you re connected...

Page 104: ...ncoming message that you wish to view 4 Press the key to view the highlighted message 5 While viewing your message press the Options left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Reply Lets you reply to a message 䢇 Lock Unlock Block permit erasure of the message 䢇 Erase Erases the selected message 䢇 Forward Lets you forward the message to other Email addresses or phone numbers 䢇 Save...

Page 105: ...st of your outgoing messages appears in the display 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight a message that you wish to review the press the key 4 Press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Resend Re send the message 䢇 Lock Unlock Block or permit erasure of the message 䢇 Erase Erase the message Note The same options are available from the OUTBOX list without viewing...

Page 106: ...the following 䢇 Press the Options left soft key the following options appear in the display ⳮ Erase Erase the message ⳮ Lock Unlock Block or permit erasure of the message 䢇 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option 䢇 Press the key to perform the function for the highlighted option 5 To view or edit the draft message the press the key The Message screen containing the draft message ap...

Page 107: ... the display 䢇 Edit Send To Edit the recipient s Send To number 䢇 Edit Text Edit the content of your message 䢇 Send Options Choose the Priority Validity whether you wish to have a Delivery Ack Insert a Signature or Call Back and whether you wish to Defer Delivery of the message 䢇 Save in Draft Save the message to your Draft folder 䢇 Save Text Save the text in your message as a Canned message Canne...

Page 108: ...mailbox Messages and Lock Mode Your phone can still receive messages while in Lock Mode The time and date of the message appear in the display but you cannot access the message until you enter the lock code See Lock Phone on page 166 for more information Message Settings The Msg Settings folder lets you define numerous message settings such as ringer types and save options 1 In standby mode do one...

Page 109: ...the navigation keys to highlight the desired sub menu Press the key to enter the sub menu and adjust the selected message settings Message Alert The Message Alert menu lets you set Volume level Ringer type and Reminder for message alerts 1 In standby mode do one of the following 䢇 Press the Down navigation key Messages shortcut 䢇 Press the MENU left soft key then press for Messages 2 Press for Msg...

Page 110: ... and delete the message from the Option menu while viewing the message content 1 In standby mode do one of the following 䢇 Press the Down navigation key Messages shortcut 䢇 Press the MENU left soft key then press for Messages 2 Press for Erase Msg The following options appear in the display 䢇 Voice Lets you delete all messages from your voice mailbox 䢇 Inbox Lets you delete all messages from your ...

Page 111: ...tion 8 4 Press the key to open the highlighted folder You are prompted to confirm the erasure of all messages in the folder 5 Use the navigation keys to highlight Yes or No then press the key OK OK a645 book Page 111 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

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Page 113: ...g Mobile Web Using Links How Mobile Web Keys Work This section outlines how to launch Mobile Web how to navigate to other pages on the web and how the keys on the keypad are used with the web application Additionally links to other sites are briefly discussed a645 book Page 113 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 114: ...on without reconnecting to the Internet However if you are viewing stored information and you select a link to a site that was not accessed in your last session you automatically re connect to the Internet Launching Mobile Web 1 In standby mode do one of the following to launch Mobile Web 䢇 Press the Left navigation key 䢇 Press the MENU left soft key then press for Mobile Web and for Get In Web 2 ...

Page 115: ...ng the soft keys Mobile Web soft keys the bottom of the Mobile Web display is a bar that contains browser commands The left and right soft keys on the keypad are used to execute the command that appears above them in the display These are called soft keys because their function changes depending on the application Using Links Links have several purposes such as jumping to a different page to a dif...

Page 116: ...entering text to enable uppercase characters Next Key Press to enter a zero 0 or to display another word in the dictionary when in T9 Word entry mode Pound Space Key Press to insert a space when entering text Number 1 thru 9 Use the number keys to select items in a menu if they are numbered End Key Press to exit the Mobile Web and return the phone to standby mode Left Soft Key Press to activate th...

Page 117: ...n 10 Section 10 Gallery Topics Covered Gallery Using Image Gallery Using Melody Gallery Using Animelody Gallery This section outlines Gallery and key features associated with Gallery a645 book Page 117 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 118: ...enu 3 Press to enter the highlighted sub menu The following sections describe the above listed display sub menus in greater detail Using Image Gallery Image Gallery allow you to choose the multi media or pictures that appear in your phone s display when you turn it on turn it off while in standby mode wallpaper and images to contacts 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Ga...

Page 119: ... when you turn on your phone 䢇 Closing Choose the animation that appears in you display when you turn off your phone 䢇 Contacts Choose the graphic or animation that appears in the display when selected contacts calls 6 Use the navigation keys to highlight option and press the key 7 Press the Back right soft key to return to previous menu or press to return to standby mode Image Gallery Options Ass...

Page 120: ...ft soft key A popup menu containing the following option appears in the display 䢇 Assign 䢇 Melody Info When using a downloaded melody the following options appear in the display 䢇 Assign 䢇 Rename 䢇 Lock Unlock 䢇 Erase 5 Use the navigation keys to highlight Assign and press the key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Calls Lets you assign a melody tone for incoming calls 䢇 Alarm Lets you ...

Page 121: ... Info displays information about the melody such as the file name creation time and date and the data size Downloaded Melody Gallery Options Assign use to assign selected melody as the voice Calls or Data ringer Alarm tone or as Calendar alert tone Rename Lets you rename the melody Lock Unlock Lets you protect files from being deleted Erase erases a selected file Erase All erases all files Melody ...

Page 122: ... incoming calls 䢇 Alarm Lets you assign a melody tones for alarms If Alarm is selected additional options appear in the display Proceed to Step 5 䢇 Alarm 1 䢇 Alarm 2 䢇 Alarm 3 5 Use the navigation keys to highlight option and press the key 6 Press the Back right soft key to return to previous menu or press the key to return to standby mode Animelody Gallery Options Assign use to assign selected im...

Page 123: ...Section 10 Gallery 123 Using Animelody Gallery Section 10 Erase Lets you erase selected file a645 book Page 123 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

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Page 125: ...ice Kit Topics Covered Voice Kit Menu Voice Commands Voice Memo Voice Setting This section explains how to use and setup your phone s voice recognition functionality to place calls launch tools and more a645 book Page 125 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 126: ...Voice Dialing on page 38 and Voice Method on page 80 for more information 䢇 Voice Memo Lets you record review and erase voice memos 䢇 Voice Setting Lets you tailor VoiceSignal to better respond to your voice and your phone use preferences Also see Adapt Digits on page 132 for more information 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired sub menu then press Voice Commands To start VoiceSignal...

Page 127: ...ature of your phone See Voice Memo on page 128 for more information Today Lets you access the Today feature of your phone See Today on page 141 for more information Calendar Lets you access the Calendar feature of your phone See Calendar on page 142 for more information Contacts Lets you look up and display contact information for any name stored in your Contacts list by saying the name See Findin...

Page 128: ...ftware When you use VoiceSignal to make a call you must end that call before you can use VoiceSignal again Voice Memo You can use your phone to record voice memos for later playback You can also record the caller on the other end of the line during a phone conversation Note There is limited space for the number and length of recordings The maximum number of voice memos is 10 The maximum length for...

Page 129: ...ing The Memo Review list appears in the display with the newest memo highlighted 4 Press the Play right soft key to review the newest memo 5 For other options press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Erase Erase a selected voice memo 䢇 Erase All Erase all voice memos 䢇 Edit Caption Change the name assigned to a selected voice memo 䢇 Info Shows the Memo Title Len...

Page 130: ... mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Voice Kit for Voice Memo and for Erase All Erase all Voice Memos appears in the display 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight Yes to erase all memos or No to return to the previous menu 3 Press the key to confirm your selection Voice Setting VoiceSignal is state of the art voice recognition software for your mobile phone that lets you dial numbers...

Page 131: ...ice recognition function 䢇 About Shows software version information for the voice recognition function 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired sub menu then press Digit Dialing If you regularly have trouble with VoiceSignal not recognize the numbers you say try adapting digit dialing to your voice Adapting can improve the accuracy of digit recognition especially for people with strong r...

Page 132: ...s described below Adapt Digits To adapt digit dialing do the following 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Voice Kit for Voice Setting and for Digit Dialing The following options appear in the display 䢇 Adapt Digits 䢇 Reset Digits 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight Adapt Digits then press the key Your phone displays the first digit sequence and Please say plays throug...

Page 133: ...second group of six sets of digits Adaptation complete plays through the speaker and you are returned to the Setup Digit menu Reset Digits To reset digit dialing to factory default settings do the following 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Voice Kit for Voice Setting and for Digit Dialing The following options appear in the display 䢇 Adapt Digits 䢇 Reset Digits 2 Use t...

Page 134: ...names or to Reject Less spoken commands or names 4 Press the key or the OK left soft key to accept the new setting Choice Lists Settings VoiceSignal uses choice lists when it is not confident it has correctly recognized a name or number In this case it can display a list of up to three possible choices and prompt you to confirm the correct one You can change the way that VoiceSignal uses choice li...

Page 135: ...en when there is only one choice 䢇 Always Off VoiceSignal never displays a choice list 4 Press the key or the OK left soft key to accept the new setting Sound Sound lets you specify what if any text prompts you want your phone to read to you through the earpiece 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Voice Kit for Voice Setting and for Sound The following options appear in t...

Page 136: ...e flip to make and end calls using Voice Kit Press to release VoiceSignal 䢇 Voice Key or EarMic Attach a headset to your phone Press the Voice Recognition key to activate VoiceSignal Now you can make and end calls using VoiceSignal by pushing the button on the headset 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the option you want then press the key to save and exit About VoiceSignal This option causes...

Page 137: ...it 137 Voice Setting Section 11 The About VoiceSignal screen appears in the display showing the version level of the VoiceSignal software currently installed on your phone a645 book Page 137 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

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Page 139: ...mp To Date To Do List Memo Pad Count Down Alarm Clock Memo Pad World Time Calculator This section explains how to use your phone s digital assistant functionality to schedule events set reminders create a to do list perform calculations and more a645 book Page 139 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 140: ...t or future month in a monthly calendar layout 䢇 Jump To Date Lets you avoid lengthy browsing and go directly to any date on the calendar 䢇 To Do List Lets you create and maintain a task list 䢇 Memo Pad Lets you store and review useful information 䢇 Count Down Lets you view the amount of time between the current date and any event that you want to schedule 䢇 Alarm Clock Lets you set an alarm to go...

Page 141: ...tically appear in your Today events list See Calendar on page 142 for more information Add a New Event 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Tools and for Today Tip To launch Today using a voice command In standby mode press the key When the phone prompts Say a command Say Today into the microphone You re prompted to enter a New Event 2 Enter details of the event using the ...

Page 142: ...e between am or pm 7 Enter the time and date for the event using the keypad 8 When you re finished entering the time and date use the navigation keys to highlight Alarm Option field 9 Use the navigation keys to highlight the amount of time before the event occurs that you wish to be notified by an alert 10 Press the key to store the event in your calendar An alert will notify you prior to the even...

Page 143: ...e highlighted date 䢇 Press the volume up key to view previous months 䢇 Press the volume down key to view future months 䢇 Press the Option left soft key while viewing the calendar to display the following options 䢇 View View events for any date surrounded by a box 䢇 Add new Add a new event for the date 䢇 Jump To date Lets you jump to any date you specify Jump To Date You can to go directly to any d...

Page 144: ...details of the task using the keypad See Section 5 Entering Text on page 65 for more information 3 Press the Option left soft key A pop up menu containing the following text entry mode options appears in the display 䢇 T9 Word 䢇 Alpha 䢇 Symbol 䢇 Number 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight the entry mode that you wish to use and press the key or press the key to exit the pop up menu 5 When you re ...

Page 145: ...aining the following options appears in the display 䢇 Add new Add new task to the To Do List 䢇 Edit Edit the task currently appearing in the display 䢇 Erase Erase the task currently appearing in the display 䢇 Erase All Erase all tasks from your To Do List 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight an option 5 Press the key to perform the function for the highlighted option Memo Pad You can create a no...

Page 146: ...he key or press the key to exit the pop up menu 6 When you re finished entering details for the memo press the key The memo is stored Review Add Edit and Erase Memos 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Tools and for Memo Pad Your list of stored memos appears in the display 2 Use the navigation keys to browse memos Press the key to open a highlighted memo 3 Press the Optio...

Page 147: ...oft key then press for Tools and for Count Down Note If you have multiple Count Down timers the event that is scheduled closest to the current date appears in the display Use the navigation keys to browse the other Count Down timers 2 Enter details for the Count Down event using the keypad See Section 5 Entering Text on page 65 for more information 3 Press the left soft key Option to display a pop...

Page 148: ... the MENU left soft key then press for Tools and for Count Down 2 Any stored Count Down events appear in the display The event scheduled closest to the current date appears first in the display Event details including the days hours and minutes left until the occurrence of the scheduled event appear in the display The day date and time of the scheduled event appear in the bottom of the display 3 P...

Page 149: ...e following day 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Tools and for Alarm Clock The following options appear in the display 䢇 Alarm Clock 1 䢇 Alarm Clock 2 䢇 Alarm Clock 3 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight an Alarm selection then press the key A Set Alarm screen appears in the display containing the following options 䢇 Alarm 䢇 Time 䢇 Alarm Interval Use the navigation k...

Page 150: ...s in the top of the display 䢇 If the alarm was set as an Every Sun alarm the alarm icon remains in the top of the display 䢇 If the alarm was set as an Every Sat alarm the alarm icon remains infrom the top of the display 䢇 If the alarm was set as an Every Weekend alarm the alarm icon remains in the top of the display Turn Off the Alarm 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for T...

Page 151: ...isplay 2 Use the navigation keys to display the city and time that you wish to view The following cities time zones are supported 3 To change the Daylight Savings Time DST Setting press the Option left soft key Use the navigation keys to highlight Off or On then press the key New York Caracas Brasilia Mid Atlantic Cape Verde London Paris Berlin Athens Helsinki Moscow Abu Dhabi Tashkent Alma ata Ba...

Page 152: ... equation using the keypad numbers can be up to nine digits long Press to enter a decimal point Press to change the sign for a number to a negative 3 Use the navigation keys to set the type of calculation that you wish to perform Your choices are as follows 䢇 Addition 䢇 Subtraction 䢇 x Multiplication 䢇 Division 4 Use the keypad to enter the second number into your equation 5 Press the key to perfo...

Page 153: ...ocation Setting Display Settings Sounds Settings Network Settings Security Settings Call Options Short Cut Language Clock Set Version This section explains how to customize your phone to suit your needs and preferences a645 book Page 153 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 154: ...display Location On GPS location setting is on wherever the feature is available 911 Only GPS location setting is on only when you dial 911 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the option you want 3 Press the key to select the desired Location setting You re returned to the Setup menu Display Settings Using the Display menu you can set the menu style set the standby mode animation customize the ...

Page 155: ...the display screen 䢇 Dial Screen Adjust the color used to display dialed digits 䢇 Contrast Lets you set display contrast 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight a sub menu 3 Press the key to enter the highlighted sub menu The following sections describe the above listed display sub menus in greater detail Menu Style Menu Style allows you to choose how main menus appear in your display 1 In idle mod...

Page 156: ...one 䢇 Wallpaper Choose the graphic or animation that appears in your display when the phone is in standby mode 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the sub menu that you wish to enter then press the key The following options appear in the display 䢇 My Image Lets you select an image that you have downloaded to your phone 䢇 Preloaded Lets you select an image that is included with your phone 3 Use ...

Page 157: ...the desired setting then press the key to save the setting Banner Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display while your phone is in standby mode 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup and for Display and for Banner Note Press and hold to erase an existing banner if necessary 2 Enter a word or short phrase to appear in your phone s display while i...

Page 158: ... time the backlight for the keypad remains on after a period inactivity Optional settings are 5 10 and 15 seconds as well as Flip Open 䢇 Power save Mode Unless the backlight setting for the LCD has been changed the backlight dims after 5 seconds of inactivity and then turns off after another 5 seconds With Power save enabled the backlight for the LCD is always dim and then turns off after 5 second...

Page 159: ...setting 3 Press the key to save the setting Dial Digits Dial Digits adjust the color of numbers as they are entered into the display when making a call 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup and for Display and for Dial Digits The following options appear in the display 䢇 Hyphenated Sets of digits divided by hyphens area code exchange and so on appear in a different co...

Page 160: ...etting 3 Press the key to confirm the setting Contrast Set the display contrast to your preference 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup and for Display and for Contrast The following options appear in the display 䢇 Main Display 䢇 Front Display 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the display you want to adjust then press the key 3 Use the navigation keys to adjust ...

Page 161: ... or navigation keys to set the volume and or vibration for the incoming calls ringer Tip In standby mode you can use the Volume key to adjust the Calls ringer level See Adjust the Ringer on page 31 for more information 䢇 Alarm Lets you use the Volume or navigation keys to set the volume and or vibration for the alarm ringer 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight an option then press the key 3 Use ...

Page 162: ...n the display 䢇 Melody Gallery 䢇 Animelody Gallery 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight Calls Alarm 1 Alarm 2 or Alarm 3 then press the key The following gallery options appear in the display 䢇 Melody Gallery Select a My Melody or Preloaded 䢇 Animelody Gallery Select an animelody 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight a gallery type then press the key A list of bells melodies or animelodies appe...

Page 163: ...t the volume level for keypad tones to Silent or Level 1 5 A tone sounds as you increase or decrease the volume setting 4 Press the key when the desired key beep volume setting is reached You re returned to the Key Beep sub menu Key Beep Tone Length 1 While in the Key Beep menu use the navigation keys to highlight Tone Length then press the key 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight Long or Normal...

Page 164: ...l 䢇 Disconnect Sound an alert when you disconnect a call 䢇 Fade Sound an alert when a dropped call occurs during a conversation 䢇 Roam Sound an alert when you leave your home service area while on a call 䢇 Privacy Emit a tone whenever you are in enhanced privacy mode 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight a sub menu then press 3 Use the navigation left right keys to highlight Off or On 4 Press to ...

Page 165: ... MENU left soft key then press for Setup for Sounds and for Roam Ringer 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight Off or On then press Whisper Mode This feature lets you talk in a low volume during a phone conversation and still be heard by the other party 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup for Sounds and for Whisper Mode 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight Off or ...

Page 166: ...Settings Use the Security menu to lock your phone set up emergency numbers enable or disable voice privacy set restrictions as well as other security options Lock Phone Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and the three user programmable emergency numbers You can lock the phone manually during use or set the phone to lock automatically when it is turned on With...

Page 167: ...e Lock Phone option of your choice 4 Press the key to perform the function for the highlighted option Change Lock The default lock code for your phone is generally the last four digits of your phone number It is advisable to change the default lock code to a secret code for security purposes 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup and for Security You re prompted to ent...

Page 168: ...d coded into your phone You can dial this number any time even when the phone is locked or restricted If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency prompt appears in the display for the duration of the call Important Because of various transmission methods network parameters and user settings necessary to complete a call from your wireless phone a connection cannot always be guaranteed...

Page 169: ...ts in length 5 Press to save the number that you entered Call Emergency Numbers in Lock Mode 1 In standby mode enter the emergency number via the keypad 2 Press to place the call Voice Privacy Voice privacy lets you prevent those you call from seeing your number in their display when receiving your call Voice privacy options are Standard and Enhanced 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key ...

Page 170: ... from your Contacts 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup and for Security You re prompted to enter the lock code Note The default lock code is the last four digits of your telephone number 2 Enter the lock code then press for Restriction 3 Use the navigation keys to select Outgoing Incoming or Contacts 4 Press 5 Use the navigation keys to highlight No or Yes then pre...

Page 171: ...g erased Your phone then returns to the Security menu Reset Phone Reset Phone returns all setup options to their factory default values Important Contact metroPCS Customer Service before using the Reset Phone option 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup and for Security You re prompted to enter the lock code Note The default lock code is the last four digits of your t...

Page 172: ...ng options appears in the display 䢇 Off 䢇 Every 10 sec 䢇 Every 30 sec 䢇 Every 60 sec 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting then press Data Use the Data menu to configure data connection speed and automatic detection settings Auto Detect Select phone options for receiving data or voice or set data reception to off 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Se...

Page 173: ...off and on again 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight the Auto Detect option you want then press the key The Data menu appears in the display Baud Rate Set the data connection rate 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup for Call Options and for Data The following Data menu items appear in the display Auto Detect Baud Rate 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight Baud R...

Page 174: ...ith the following options appears in the display 䢇 Send Key Press to answer an incoming call 䢇 Flip Open Open the flip to answer an incoming call 䢇 Any Key Press any key except or key to answer an incoming call 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the method you wish to use for answering calls then press Auto Answer Auto Answer enables your phone to automatically answer calls after a period of t...

Page 175: ...DD device 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup for Call Options and for TTY Mode The following options appear in the display 䢇 TTY Full Enables TTY mode and disables microphone and earpiece 䢇 TTY TALK Enables TTY mode and microphone 䢇 TTY HEAR Enables TTY mode and earpiece 䢇 TTY OFF Disables TTY mode 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight your selection and press You...

Page 176: ...les the radio transmitter and receiver in your phone 䢇 On Disables the radio transmitter and receiver in your phone 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option then press the key to save your setting IMPORTANT With Airplane Mode set to On you can still make emergency that is 911 calls Short Cut Short Cut lets you select which one of seven applications will launch when you press the U...

Page 177: ...e MENU left soft key then press for Setup for Language The Language sub menu with the following options appears in the display 䢇 English 䢇 Spanish 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight your language preference then press Clock Set Use the Clock Set sub menu to set the time and date which can be selected as Wallpaper in the Display menu Note In digital service mode this option is disabled Your pho...

Page 178: ...mat 䢇 The year must be entered with all four digits 3 Press to save the time and date Version You can view both the software and hardware version of your phone using this feature This feature is helpful if you need to contact Customer Service 1 In standby mode press the MENU left soft key then press for Setup and for Version Your phone s software and hardware version information appears in the dis...

Page 179: ...Section 14 Health and Safety Information 179 Section 14 Section 14 Health and Safety Information Topics Covered Health and Safety Information a645 book Page 179 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 180: ...rom industry government and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FC...

Page 181: ...itions and locations e g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC Body worn operations are restricted to Samsung supplied approved or non Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1 5 cm separation between the device including its antenna whether extended or retracted and the user s body Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violat...

Page 182: ...nes The FDA publication includes the following information What kinds of phones are the subject of this update The term wireless phone refers here to hand held wireless phones with built in antennas often called cell mobile or PCS phones These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy RF because of the short distance between the phone and the user s head The...

Page 183: ...lth effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research In some cases other researchers have had difficulty in repr...

Page 184: ...viding users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety a...

Page 185: ...research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy RF exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories A few animal studies however have suggested tha...

Page 186: ...rom wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists Epidemiological st...

Page 187: ...n influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues FDA and Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association CTIA have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement CRADA to do ...

Page 188: ...ramatically with distance For example you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna Again the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless p...

Page 189: ...es reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that hands free kits reduce risks Hands free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be ...

Page 190: ...ding to an increase in RF absorption In February 2002 the Federal trade Commission FTC charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims According to FTC these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency en...

Page 191: ...This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizat...

Page 192: ... using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to yo...

Page 193: ...ionary If you need to make a call while moving dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial 9 1 1 or ot...

Page 194: ...munications Internet Association Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As with other mo...

Page 195: ...th the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research Persons with pacemakers should always keep the phone more than 15 cm 6 inches from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on should not carry the phone in a breast pocket should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place ...

Page 196: ... needs M Ratings Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings T Ratings Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device s telecoil T Switch or Telephone Switch than unrated phones T4 is the better higher of the...

Page 197: ...signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially Explosive Environment...

Page 198: ... to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency Calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wireless and land line networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications medical emergencies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the ph...

Page 199: ...cessary information as accurately as possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not cut off the call until given permission to do so Restricting Children s access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others damage the phone or make calls that increase ...

Page 200: ...defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly tha...

Page 201: ...f each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon The more bars displayed the stronger the signal If you re inside a building being near a window may give you better reception Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal af...

Page 202: ...one properly and maintaining safe satisfactory service Hold the phone with the antenna raised fully extended and over your shoulder Try not to hold bend or twist the phone s antenna Don t use the phone if the antenna is damaged Speak directly into the phone s receiver Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills If your phone does get wet immediately turn the power off and re...

Page 203: ...tandby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will gradually wear out When the operation time talk time and standby time is noticeably shorter than n...

Page 204: ...e of used batteries in accordance with local regulations In some areas the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For safe disposal options for Li Ion batteries contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be tre...

Page 205: ...ong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven a stove or a radiator The phone may explode when overheated Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unautho...

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Page 207: ...Section 15 Warranty Information 207 Section 15 Section 15 Warranty Information Topics Covered Standard Limited Warranty a645 book Page 207 Wednesday July 5 2006 3 57 PM ...

Page 208: ...ies 1 Year What is Not Covered This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser This Limited Warranty does not cover a defects or damage resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress or modification of any part of Product including antenna or cosmetic damage b equipment that has the serial number removed or made ill...

Page 209: ... SAMSUNG s Obligations During the applicable warranty period SAMSUNG will repair or replace at SAMSUNG s sole option without charge to Purchaser any defective component part of Product To obtain service under this Limited Warranty Purchaser must return Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate container for shipping accompanied by Purchaser s sales receipt or comparable substi...

Page 210: ...IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON INFRINGEMENT DES...

Page 211: ...BLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE USE OR MISUSE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCLUDING INCIDENTAL SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS...

Page 212: ...H PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMA...

Page 213: ...ployees distributors and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG Accordingly additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation whether oral or written do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon Samsung Telecommunications America L P 1000 Klein Street Plano Texas 7...

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Page 215: ...all Log 43 Making a Call Number Entry Dialing 34 Making a Call Speed Dialing 37 38 Call Options 172 Auto Answer 174 Auto Retry 172 Call Answer 174 Data 172 TTY TDD 175 Clear key 23 Clock Set 177 Contacts List 74 open 74 Creating and Sending New Messages 100 D Disabled apps 97 Display screen icons 25 Display Settings 154 Animation 156 Auto Hyphen 159 Backlight 158 Banner 157 Contrast 160 Dial Digit...

Page 216: ...tline 56 Input mode 29 International Calls 35 L Language 177 Left soft key 22 Lock mode 29 M Memo Pad Review add edit and erase memos 146 Menu Navigation 53 Message Alerts 109 Message Folders 104 Drafts 106 Inbox 104 Messages and Lock Mode 108 Outbox 105 Voicemail 107 Message Send Options 101 Message Setting 108 Messaging 99 Deleting Messages 108 Mobile Web 113 How Mobile Web Keys Work 116 Launchi...

Page 217: ...k 167 Emergency 168 Erase Memory 170 Lock Phone 166 Resetting Your Phone 171 Restriction 170 Voice Privacy 169 Send key 23 Settings Call 172 Display 154 Security 166 Sound 161 Setup 153 Airplane Mode 176 Location 154 Silent mode entering 30 exiting 31 Sound Settings 161 Alerts 163 Key Beep 163 Power On Off 164 Ringer Type 161 Roam Ringer 165 Volume Vibrate 161 Whisper Mode 165 Speakerphone Key 24 ...

Page 218: ...ontact Entry 85 Finding a Contact Entry 80 Memory 92 Pauses 76 Understanding Your Phone 17 Closed View of Your Phone 19 Command Keys 21 22 Display Screen 25 Features of Your Phone 18 V Version 178 Vibrate mode 31 Voice Dialing 38 Voice Kit erase all memos 130 record memos 128 review and erase memos 129 Voice Launch 136 Voice mail listening to 15 Voice Memo 128 Voice Settings 130 Voicemail 103 Voic...

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