Samsung SCH-A212 User Manual Download

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Printed in Korea

Code No. : GH68-02479A

English. 2001/12. Rev.1.0

PORTABLE CELLULAR

TELEPHONE

SCH-A212

User’s Manual

ELECTRONICS

World Wide Web

http://www.samsungmobile.com

* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone

depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

Summary of Contents for SCH-A212

Page 1: ...2001 12 Rev 1 0 PORTABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE SCH A212 User s Manual ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider ...

Page 2: ...l Functions Making a Call 22 Redialling Last Number 23 Speed Dialling from Phonebook 24 Adjusting the Volume 26 Answering a Call 27 In Use Menu Options 28 Viewing Missed Calls 29 Call Waiting 30 Three Way Calling 31 Call Forwarding 32 Using the Display Notepad 32 Quick Switching to Manner Mode 33 Entering Text Changing Text Input Mode 35 T9 English Mode 36 Alpha ABC Mode 39 Symbol Mode 41 Number M...

Page 3: ...NU 8 105 Contents continued Using the Menus Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling 42 Accessing a Menu Function by Using its Shortcut 45 List of Menu Functions 46 WAP Browser WAP Browser MENU 1 1 50 Downloads MENU 1 2 57 Modem Setting MENU 1 3 59 Calls Outgoing MENU 2 1 61 Incoming MENU 2 2 62 Erase Logs MENU 2 3 63 Air Time MENU 2 4 63 Answer Mode MENU 2 5 64 Phonebook Find Number MENU 3 1 65 Add...

Page 4: ... while driving park the vehicle first Using your wireless phone while driving is illegal and not encouraged in Australia Switch off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point service station or near fuels or chemicals Switch off on aircraft Mobile phones can cause interference Using them on aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off in hospital Follow any regulations or rule...

Page 5: ... 2 5 cm from your body when transmitting Use of non approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines Use sensibly Use only in the normal position to ear Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on Accessories and batteries Use only SAMSUNG approved accessories and batteries Use qualified service Only qualified service personnel must repair equipment Unpacking Yo...

Page 6: ...through the main menus In the menu facility confirms the selection and input In Standby mode enters the Messages menu and quickly connects to the Voice Mail server when pressed and held In the menu facility scrolls through the menu options and Phonebook memory and selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered In Standby mode allows you to enter the following menus depending o...

Page 7: ...ious purposes in different functions on the side of the phone In Standby mode adjusts the key volume During a call adjusts the earpiece volume In the menu facility scrolls through the menu options Display The display comprises two areas an upper line of icons and the lower text and graphic area The following icons display at power on Icons Text and graphic area Signal strength Shows the received s...

Page 8: ...er details Backlight The display and keypad are illuminated by a backlight When you press any key the backlight illuminates It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time depending on the Backlight menu option set in the Display menu The backlight remains on at all times when the phone is connected to a Hands Free Car Kit optional To specify the length of time for which the backli...

Page 9: ...until the power off animation plays 2 Slide the catch toward the top of the phone hold it in the position and lift the battery away Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion battery A travel charger and a desktop charger are provided with your phone Use only SAMSUNG approved batteries and chargers Ask your local SAMSUNG dealer for further details Notes You must fully charge...

Page 10: ...C outlet and remove it from the phone by squeezing the two tabs on the lead and unplug the lead Using the Desktop Charger 1 Plug the power cord of the desktop charger into a standard AC outlet When the power is connected properly the LEDs on the charger flicker briefly and then turn off 2 Place the battery into the compartment of the charger Select one of the following two options Place the phone ...

Page 11: ... when service is available If your phone is locked the Lock icon displays Enter the four digit lock code to use the phone To unlock your phone deactivate the Auto Lock menu option Menu 8 For details see page 104 3 When you wish to switch the phone off press and hold down until the power off animation begins to play Service Provider 1 1 1 2 0 1 T U E A M 11 40 3 The color indication of the LEDs on ...

Page 12: ...l times or hold it down to return to Standby mode without ending the call Talk Mode You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on During a call the phone is in Talk mode While you are in Talk mode pressing gives you a list of options referred to as In Use Menu Options See page 28 for details on the options Power Save Mode Your phone comes with a Power Save feature that will auto...

Page 13: ...y press to return to Standby mode 2 Press to access the list of outgoing calls 3 Press to scroll through the list until the required number is displayed 4 Press to dial the displayed number Call Functions Making a Call In Standby mode enter the area code and phone number and press The phone places the call to the entered phone number When entering the phone number pressing allows you to access the...

Page 14: ...al two touch locations Press the second digit briefly and hold down the third digit of the memory cell For example Location no 023 Press briefly and hold down The number and name stored is displayed and then dialled Three Touch Dial Memory locations 100 through 199 are special three touch locations Press the first and the second digits briefly and hold down the third digit of the memory cell For e...

Page 15: ...ode Answering a Call When somebody calls you the phone rings and the phone icon in the middle of the screen flashes If the caller can be identified the caller s phone number or name if stored in your phone book is displayed If the caller cannot be identified only the phone icon flashes While the phone is ringing pressing mutes the ringer With the folder closed press or to mute the ringer 1 If nece...

Page 16: ...icate with answering machines or computerised telephony systems this option must be disabled Viewing Missed Calls Your phone keeps a list of calls that you do not answer when the phone is on and the caller can be identified The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen Additionally if caller information is available the phone displays the phone number of the mos...

Page 17: ...party into the Outgoing call log Also you are billed airtime for each of the outgoing calls separately Contact your service provider to activate Three Way Calling To place a Three Way call 1 During a conversation press The phone places the other party on hold 2 Enter the phone number for the third party and then press The phone dials the third party 3 When you are connected to the third party pres...

Page 18: ...is feature provides the option of forwarding incoming calls to another phone number even while your phone is off Activating Call Forwarding does not affect outgoing calls made from this phone Contact your service provider to activate Call Forwarding Using the Display Notepad Your phone has a really convenient feature for entering a phone number while on a call as if it were a note pad Say you are ...

Page 19: ...uires far fewer keystrokes than the traditional multi tap method Alpha ABC mode Alpha ABC allows you to enter English characters by pressing the key labelled with the desired character repeatedly until the character displays Symbol allows you to enter various symbols and special characters Number allows you to enter numbers Changing Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows character ent...

Page 20: ...ndicator appears Initial Cap indicator appears Caps Lock indicator appears Press one or more times to display the appropriate shift indicator and begin typing normally L E T S E A T 36 E En nt te er ri in ng g T Te ex xt t Note If you want to exit the Input Mode menu without changing the mode press T9 English Mode To type a word press keys corresponding to the letters you need Remember the followi...

Page 21: ...key List of characters available Characters in the Order Displayed 1 A B C 2 D E F 3 G H I 4 J K L 5 M N O 6 P Q R S 7 T U V 8 W X Y Z 9 0 Key Caps Lock mode Next Including a Number You can include a number between letters without exiting the T9 English input mode Press and hold the desired number key Scrolling To view your message without moving the cursor press the volume keys on the left side o...

Page 22: ...anually switch back to the text entry mode of choice The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key When entering the same character twice or a different character on the same key just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move right automatically and then select the next character To shift the case of the next character s that you type press one or more times There are two shift ...

Page 23: ... C L Li ig gh ht t 6 6 D Di is sp pl la ay y Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allows you to tailor the phone to your needs These functions are arranged in menus and submenus The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or using the shortcuts Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling The following keys are used to set the menu option by scrolling then selecting an opti...

Page 24: ...ess and key in MENU for entering the menu facility 6 for Display 3 for Back SVC Light 3 for SVC LED 3 Press to scroll to the desired setting and press to confirm the chosen setting Note The numbers assigned to each menu function are indicated on the list on page 46 4 Select SVC LED by pressing and pressing 5 Select the desired setting by pressing 6 Press to confirm your selection Your phone saves ...

Page 25: ... 1 WAP Browser 1 1 WAP Browser 1 2 Downloads 1 1 2 1 My Downloads 1 2 2 View Settings 1 2 2 1 Alert Calling 1 2 2 2 Power On 1 2 2 3 Power Off 1 2 2 4 Waiting 1 2 3 Get Downloads 1 2 4 Forward To 1 3 Modem Setting 2 1 3 1 Connect Sound 1 3 2 Auto Connect 1 3 3 High Rate Data 2 Calls 2 1 Outgoing 2 2 Incoming 2 3 Erase Logs 2 3 1 Outgoing 2 3 2 Incoming 2 4 Air Time 2 5 Answer Mode 1 May not availa...

Page 26: ... 1 Clear All 8 2 Reset Phone Page 100 7 Sounds 7 1 Ring Type 7 2 Ring Tone 7 3 Ring Volume 7 4 Connect Alert 7 5 Release Alert 7 6 DTMF Tone Page 97 6 Display 6 1 Background 6 1 1 Power On Off 6 1 2 Wallpaper 6 1 3 Text Slide 6 2 Date 6 3 Back SVC Light 6 3 1 Backlight 6 3 2 LCD Control 6 3 3 SVC LED Page 93 5 Messages 5 1 Inbox 5 1 1 Voice Mail 5 1 2 Text 5 1 3 Erase All 5 1 4 Set Alert Type 5 1 ...

Page 27: ...ll vary according to your service option The WAP browser will end the connection after a certain period of network inactivity and will automatically reconnect as necessary For this reason you may find that you are billed for several network connections within a single session This is normal and is designed to minimise your bill Launching the WAP Browser Note The first time you use the WAP browser ...

Page 28: ...try Left Cursor Key Moves the cursor left in a text entry Numbered Keys 0 9 If the items on a page are numbered you can use these keys to select them Next 52 W WA AP P B Br ro ow ws se er r Using the WAP Browser Soft Keys At the bottom of the browser display is a solid bar which contains browser commands Soft keys and below the solid bar are used to execute the commands These two keys are called s...

Page 29: ...will be automatically used for the name of the bookmark You can also change the bookmark name Selecting Save will save the name and add the page to your list of bookmarks CLR Key This key performs two important functions Backs you up in the browser Pressing it once backs you up one page Pressing and holding this key backs you up to the Home page Clears out entered text or numbers When entering num...

Page 30: ...lody if available While reviewing the image you are provided with the following options at the bottom of the display Setting allows you to set the selected image to displayed when a call comes in Alert Calling the phone switched on Power On or off Power Off or the phone is in Standby mode Waiting Delete allows you to delete the selected image When a confirming message appears press to delete the i...

Page 31: ...twork to receive fax and data The order of the submenus of this menu may vary depending on the service provider Connect Sound This option allows you to set how you are alerted when the phone receives data or fax calls You can see the current setting marked with The following options are available Bell you can select the desired one of 5 bell types Melody you can select the desired one of 15 melodi...

Page 32: ... using and then press The following options are available Phonebook saves the selected number in Phonebook For further details on saving a number see page 68 Pause allows you to insert a pause after the number Auto Connect You can set the phone to functions as a modem to send or receive data and fax calls Release The mode for the data and fax is released Your phone can send or receive the voice ca...

Page 33: ...surement by pressing while the air time displays Note This feature is not intended for billing purpose The air time shown in this menu may differ from the actual call time you will be charged for Incoming Menu 2 2 This option lets you view the last 20 calls placed to your phone if you are subscribed to the caller identification service When you access this menu the list of incoming calls is displa...

Page 34: ...sy for you to make a call without having to remember or enter the phone number You can store up to 200 entries Find Number Menu 3 1 This option allows you to find the stored numbers in the Phonebook by name entry number and group name Note You can quickly enter this menu by pressing or in Standby mode Finding a Number by its Name This option allows you to find a stored number by its name 1 Press w...

Page 35: ...play information on the number With an entry selected if you press you can display the options For further details see Finding a Number by its Name on page 65 66 3 If necessary press or to scroll to the desired name Note If you have stored the several numbers into different categories under one entry press or to find the number you want 4 When the desired entry displays press to place a call or to...

Page 36: ...rmation are displayed Add Entry Menu 3 2 This menu allows you to store a number with a name in your Phonebook You can save a person s different kinds of numbers such as workplace number mobile number and pager number into one entry Using this feature you can keep one s information together It also helps you to find numbers easily in Phonebook Creating a New Entry 1 Enter the desired name for the e...

Page 37: ...u have more than one phone number press or to check the next number If necessary press to edit the number Storing Phone Numbers at Call End To store a phone number at your call end do as follows 1 Press to end the call The call time and the phone number display 2 To store the phone number press 3 To complete storing the number follow the instructions in Creating a New Entry on page 68 Edit Group M...

Page 38: ...nts are underlined in the calendar PIM The PIM Personal Information Management feature provides various convenient functions for your life such as scheduler to do list alarm world time and so on You can also enjoy several games with your phone Scheduler Menu 4 1 This option allows you to view the past or future month as well as the current month in calendar format You can be alerted by the Calenda...

Page 39: ... calculation until the required arithmetic symbol appears addition subtraction x multiplication division 3 Enter the second number Adding Editing or Deleting a Schedule When you access a day with the schedule you can see the schedule contents If you have scheduled more than one events on the day press or to scroll to the desired one When a stored schedule is displayed press to display the followin...

Page 40: ...asing the morning call To cancel the morning call select M C Release by pressing and press 4 To perform calculation and see the result press 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required Each time you change the operator without pressing the previous calculation is performed and the result is displayed as the top number in the display Notes To erase any mistakes and clear the display press Use t...

Page 41: ...Helsinki Moscow Abu Dabi Tashkent Alma ata Bangkok Jakarta Setting an Alarm 1 Press to select Alarm and then press 2 Press to select the Alarm Repeat option and then press If you select Daily the alarm rings every day at the same time If you select Once the alarm rings only once and then deactivates 3 Enter the time when the alarm rings Note You must enter for hour in 24 hour format 4 When you hav...

Page 42: ...nu 5 1 Your phone can receive voice mail and text messages When the phone receives a message an alert sounds and a text notification displays with the New message icon The icon remains on the display until you read the text messages or listen to the voice mail notification messages Your phone receives incoming messages in both Standby mode and Talk mode The messages are received even when the phon...

Page 43: ...not to erase using and press to confirm your selection Voice Mail Accessing this menu immediately connects your voicemail box and plays back the latest voice mail message You can quickly access your voice mail box by pressing and holding down in Standby mode While listening to a voice mail you can use following options To Press Make a call to the sender Erase the current message Text An indexed li...

Page 44: ...d the message alert Selecting Vibrate vibrates the phone when a new message comes in Browser Alerts Accessing this menu immediately connects your wireless WAP inbox Once you are connected to the wireless WAP you will be charged for the browser call An indexed list of messages displays An exclamation point next to the message number indicates that it is an urgent message A check mark next to the me...

Page 45: ...appears You cannot store any more text until you erase the unnecessary text Or select No not to store the text by pressing and press 4 Enter the phone number of the destination using the number keypad Pressing allows you to find and retrieve an entry from the Phonebook For further details on finding a Phonebook entry see page 65 5 If you want to send the message to more than one persons press and ...

Page 46: ...sk if you want to store the text as a template If you select Yes the text will be stored in this menu You can store up to 10 items depending on the length of the text and retrieve them any time you are needed 1 Press to select Template and press 2 Press to select a desired text from the list and press 3 Edit the selected text as needed and follow the steps 3 to 10 in Creating and Transmitting a Ne...

Page 47: ...return to Standby mode Erasing All Messages You can erase all message saved in the Saved Message menu at one time 1 Press to select Erase All and press You can see the oldest message 2 When a confirming message appears select Yes to erase all messages or No not to do and press Paging This menu allows you to send the numeric pages 1 Enter the phone number of the destination using the number keypad ...

Page 48: ...ormat to be displayed in Standby mode Set the backlight or the service light and adjust the contrast of the LCD screen Background Menu 6 1 You can set the various images or text for the background of the display Power On Off Your phone displays an image briefly when it is switched on or off This setting is just for fun and grins You have a few animations to select from for these power on and off i...

Page 49: ...ils on entering text see page 34 Set ON OFF allows you turn this feature on or off Select Set to display the sliding text or Cancel not to do Date Menu 6 2 The current date and time appears on the bottom line of f the display in Standby mode You can set the format in which the date and time is displayed The examples of the four formats using the current date and time are listed Select the desired ...

Page 50: ... light is not used except when you switch the phone on Sounds The Sounds menu enables you to Set the ring type and tone Adjust the ring volume Set the alert tone to sound when you are connected to or disconnected from the system Set the length of the DTMF tone Ring Type Menu 7 1 This option allows you to indicate how you are to be informed of any incoming calls The following options are available ...

Page 51: ...is Connect Alert Menu 7 4 With this menu option Set the phone sounds the connect tone when your call is connected to the system Release Alert Menu 7 5 With this menu option Set the phone sounds the Release tone when a call is disconnected or dropped from the system DTMF Tone Menu 7 6 The tone length setting enables you to select Short or Long DTMF dual tone multi frequency tones DTMF tones are wha...

Page 52: ...The phone will reboot and acquire the service using the new NAM setting Security Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences You can Restrict the unauthorised use Change your NAM Lock your phone Reset your phone setting and clear the memory To access the Security menu you are required to enter your four digit lock code It is preset to 0000 Restrict Menu 8 1 Thi...

Page 53: ...e stored then press System Selection Menu 8 4 The system selection feature of your phone enables you to choose how your phone will roam Roaming is a feature which is only relevant in areas where there are usually at least two cellular service providers which are referred to as A and B and have valid roaming agreements Your service provider will provide you with information about this service or th...

Page 54: ...ancel to unlock your phone Initialise Menu 8 You can initialise your phone to its default status Clear All This menu allows you to erase all data you have stored in the phone s memory such as phonebook entries tasks schedules call logs and so on When a confirmation displays explaining that you will clear all data in the phone memory select Yes to confirm The phone reboots turns itself off then on ...

Page 55: ...ional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operation can be well below the...

Page 56: ...en Using Batteries Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion standard battery Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby times are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator B...

Page 57: ...ccordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference of danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions ...

Page 58: ...nt that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF 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 off your phone in any facility where posted n...

Page 59: ...both 114 H He ea al lt th h a an nd d S Sa af fe et ty y I In nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n Emergency Calls Important This phone like any mobile phone operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely upon any wireless phone for essential communications for examp...

Page 60: ... shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store it in cold areas When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake it Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or st...

Page 61: ... such as an area code to a phone number RF Radio Frequency Glossary Airtime Actual time spent talking on the wireless phone Most carriers bill customers based on how many minutes of airtime they use each month Antenna A device for transmitting or receiving signals The size and shape of antennas is determined in part by the frequency of the signal they receive Wireless phones and the base station m...

Page 62: ...ar ry y Roaming The ability to use a wireless phone to make and receive calls in places outside of the home service area Service Charge The amount paid each month to receive wireless service Standby Time The amount of time a fully charged wireless portable or transportable phone can be on and idle without being in use See Talk Time Talk Time The length of time a person can talk on a portable or tr...

Page 63: ... Main Menu To access press MENU 1 WAP Browser 1 WAP Browser 2 Downloads 3 Modem Setting 2 Calls 1 Outgoing 2 Incoming 3 Erase Logs 4 Air Time 5 Answer Mode 3 Phone Book 1 Find Number 2 Add Entry 3 Edit Group My Phone 4 PIM 1 Scheduler 2 To Do List 3 Calculator 4 Set Time 5 Alarm 6 World Time 7 Games Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following Patents U S Patent No 4 901 30...

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