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Auto Recv Set

You can set the phone to function as a modem to
send or receive data and fax calls. 

The following options are available.

Release Auto Recv: The  mode for the data and fax
is released. Your phone can send or receive  the
voice calls only.

Modem Auto Recv: The mode for data calls is set.
The phone automatically receives incoming data
when the data cable is connected.

Fax Auto Recv: The mode for fax calls is set. The
phone automatically receives incoming fax calls
when the data cable is connected.

Comm. Speed Set

This menu allows you to select the speed for the
communication between your phone and the
computing device.

Select the desired speed. For the fax calls, select
Fax Only.

Sounds

Using this menu, you can customize the various sound
settings, such as:
• Ring type
• Ring volume
• Tone to sound when your call is connected or

disconnected

• the length of the DTMF tone

Note: When the phone is in Manner mode (see page

xx), you cannot use this menu.

Bell/Vibration

Menu 6-1

This option allows you to indicate how you are to be
informed of any incoming calls.

The following options are available: 

Bell/Melody: The phone rings using the bell or
melody selected via the Music Box menu (Menu 1).

Vibration: The phone vibrates but does not ring.

Lamp: The backlight is switched on and the service
light blinks; the phone neither rings nor vibrates.

Vibration & Bell: The phone vibrates and rings.

Bell & Vibration: The phone rings and vibrates.

Bell (Increase): The phone rings using the ring tone,
but the ring volume increases from the lowest level.

Bell (Decrease): The phone rings using the ring tone,
but the ring volume decreases from the loudest level.

Summary of Contents for SCH-A512

Page 1: ...P O RTABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE SCH A512 User s Manual Printed in Korea Code No GH68 xxxxxA English 2002 03 Rev 1 0 ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ... 21 Your Phone s Mode 22 CALL FUNCTIONS Making a Call 24 Redialing the Last Number 25 Making a Call from the Phonebook 26 Speed Dialing 29 Pause Dialing 31 Voice Dialing 33 Adjusting the Volume 33 Answering a Call 34 In Call Options 35 Quick switching to Manner Mode 36 Viewing Missed Calls 37 Call Forwarding 37 Call Waiting 38 Three Way Calling 39 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...MENU 3 3 61 Add Entry MENU 3 4 62 Caller Alert MENU 3 5 62 Group Editing MENU 3 6 64 Delete All MENU 3 7 66 My Phone Number MENU 3 66 PLANNER Morning Call MENU 4 1 67 Alarm MENU 4 2 68 Scheduler MENU 4 3 70 Memo MENU 4 4 72 Calculator MENU 4 5 73 World Time MENU 4 6 74 D Day Plus MENU 4 7 75 Unit Conversion MENU 4 8 76 Time Manager MENU 4 9 77 GONEXT MSG GoNext MENU 5 1 79 Msg Manager MENU 5 2 80 ...

Page 4: ...ty comes first Do not use a hand held phone while driving park the vehicle first Switch off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point service station or near fuels or chemicals Switch off on aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them on aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off in hospital Switch off your phone near medical equipment Follow any regulations ...

Page 5: ...hone or result in violation of FCC regulations Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna If a damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a minor burn may result Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna Body worn Operation This device was tested for typical body worn operations with the back of the phone kept 1 5 cm from the body To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure r...

Page 6: ...es and batteries Use only Samsung approved accessories and batteries Use qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone In addition you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer Ear microphone Cigarette lighter adapter Hands free car kit Slim and Standard Li Ion batteries Data cable PC Link software Phone Desktop Charger...

Page 7: ... held down Enters the Start menu facility In the menu facility selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered In Standby mode quickly launches the GoNext browser to allow you to use the Internet In the menu facility scrolls through the menu options In Standby mode allows you to enter the Main menu facility and enters the Music Box menu allows you to enter the Msg Manager menu ...

Page 8: ...facility returns to the previous menu level Display The display comprises two areas an upper line of static 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 signal strength The greater the number of bars the better the signal strength Service Appears when a call is in progress No Service Appears when yo...

Page 9: ...or particular icons on it When you press and hold down one of the volume keys on the left side of the phone with the phone closed the backlight of the external display illuminates 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 LCD Backlight option set i...

Page 10: ...t te ed d 16 Getting Started Using the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion battery It comes packages with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li ion battery and must be fully charged the first time you use your phone otherwise the battery could be damaged Installing the Battery 1 Place the battery so that the tabs on it align to the notches on the back of the phone 2 Press...

Page 11: ...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 with the battery attached into the front compartment The left LED on the charger turns on in red Insert a single battery alone not attached to t...

Page 12: ...more than one second to switch the phone on 3 If the phone asks for a PIN code enter the PIN code supplied by the service provider For further information about the PIN code see page xx The service light in the top right hand corner of the phone flashes and an alert sounds When the system locates services you can see the following idle screens on the main and the external display respectively If t...

Page 13: ...disconnects the call Press several 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 Call Options See page xx for details on the options Power Save Mode Your phone comes with a Powe...

Page 14: ...ed If there is no match you can press and save the number to the Phonebook For further information about saving the number see page xx OR simply close the phone to end a call Redialing the Last Number To redial the last number you dialed or received press and hold down The phone stores the records of the last 60 calls made to or from your phone so that you search for the desired number at any time...

Page 15: ...umber field In the E mail field you can enter an e mail address In the No Group field select the desired caller group by pressing or The ring melody for the group also appears In the Memo field enter the memo to remind you of the person 4 When entering is completed press to save the entry Entering Characters When you are asked to enter characters the text input modes available appears at the botto...

Page 16: ...u can find a number by using the specific information such as speed dial number name or group See page xx 28 C Ca al ll l F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s 29 C Ca al ll l F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s Speed Dialing Once you have stored phone numbers with the speed dial number you can dial them easily whenever you want One Touch Dial Memory locations 001 through 009 are special one touch locations You can...

Page 17: ... the numbers each time you can store the numbers in your Phonebook separated by special characters called pauses Note More than one hard pauses can be entered to extend the length of a pause For example two consecutive pauses cause a total pause time of two seconds However keep in mind that pauses count as digits towards the 32 digit dialing maximum Storing Pauses in a Phonebook Entry To store a n...

Page 18: ...one number 2 Press to enter a hard pause The phone displays a p meaning a hard pause 3 Enter the number to be sent after the pause and then press to dial the first number 4 After connecting press again at the prompt to transmit the additional number 32 C Ca al ll l F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s 33 C Ca al ll l F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s Adjusting the Volume During a call if you want to adjust the v...

Page 19: ...x xxx xxxx In Call Options Your phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call You may not utilize all of these functions at all times Many of the in call options are network services Press during a call to access the following in call options Phonebook allows you to access the Phonebook menu See page xx for further information Messages allows you to access the Msg Manager men...

Page 20: ...ls 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 Send Send DTMF sends DTMF tones of the currently displayed number DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency tones can be used to control electronic phone services such as bank by phone or voice mail During a call key i...

Page 21: ...ch between two parties Three Way Calling This feature enables you to conduct conference calls with two separate parties at the same time The phone records only the first party into the Outgoing Calls Log But you are billed airtime for each of the outgoing calls separately Contact your service provider to activate Three Way Calling During a three way call if one of the callers hangs up you and the ...

Page 22: ...t menu You can change the Start menu by registering new menus and changing the menu order or menu icon via the My Phone menu Note that you can access the menu only from the Start menu Accessing a Menu Functions by Scrolling 1 In Standby mode press or to access the menu facility 2 Scroll with the navigation keys to reach the desired menu for example Sounds Press to enter the menu 3 Find the menu op...

Page 23: ... previous menu level press You can exit the menu without changing the menu settings by pressing Accessing a Menu Functions by Using its Shortcut The main menu items menu submenus and setting options are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number 1 In Standby mode press or to access the menu facility Within three seconds key in the first digit of the shortcut number Repeat ...

Page 24: ...lete All 3 My Phone Number Page xx Page xx My Phone 1 Set Start Menu 2 Set Menu Screen 1 Menu Screen 2 Menu Icon 3 Menu Order 4 Pop up Menu box 5 Icon List 3 My Name 4 Sliding Text 5 Animation 1 Standby Mode 2 Incoming Call 3 GoNext Connection 4 Power On 5 Power Off 6 Delete Image 6 Delete Menu 7 Reset Menu 8 External Clock 9 Dial Number 0 Language 1 Music Box 1 1 Select Bell 1 2 Select Melody 1 3...

Page 25: ...Bell Vibration 6 2 Ring Volume 6 3 Connect Tone 6 4 Disconnect Tone 6 5 DTMF Tone Page xx Page xx 4 Planner 4 1 Morning Call 4 2 Alarm 4 3 Scheduler 4 4 Memo 4 5 Calculator 4 6 World Time 4 7 D Day Plus 4 8 Unit Conversion 4 9 Time Manager 4 9 1 Show Air time 4 9 2 Set Time Page xx 5 GoNext MSG 5 1 GoNext 5 2 Msg Manager 5 2 1 Message Recv 5 2 1 1 Text Message 5 2 1 2 Voice Mail 5 2 1 3 Message Al...

Page 26: ...ing or Icon List allows you to view the icons available in the Basic Icon list and the My Icon list My Phone You can use the My Phone menu to determine the various settings for the Start menu or the display components Note that this menu can be accessed only when you press Set Start Menu MENU OK 1 This menu option allows you to set up the Start menu which is displayed when you press At the factory...

Page 27: ...bout entering characters see page xx 4 Press to save Animation MENU OK 5 You can set the various animated images to display on the background of the display in some situations The following options are available Standby Mode allows you to select an image to be displayed on the idle screen Incoming Call allows you to select an image to alert you to an incoming call GoNext Connection allows you to s...

Page 28: ...red language from English and Hebre w Music Box The Music Box menu contains the bells and melodies for the ring to alert an incoming call A bell or melody selected in this menu will be used according to the setting in the Bell Vibration menu option Menu 6 1 You can quickly access this menu by pressing from Standby mode Note When the phone is in Manner mode see page xx you cannot use this menu Sele...

Page 29: ...ng the PC Link application Use the navigation keys to listen to the melodies available Each time you select one it is played for a few seconds Games You can enjoy the Push Push game on your phone 1 Press when Push Push is highlighted 2 Press The Key Helper appears to help you understand the key operation on the game 3 Press to start the game The object of the game is to push the balls into the lit...

Page 30: ...mber by entering its speed dial number 1 Enter the desired speed dial number using the number key and press The corresponding entry is displayed 2 Press to place a call to the number Press to view the details about the selected name 3 When you view the details about the selected name press to use the following options Edit allows you to edit the selected name entry Delete Item deletes the selected...

Page 31: ... Press or to find the desired number under the selected name 58 P Ph ho on ne eb bo oo ok k 2 Press or to find the desired number under the selected name 3 Press to place a call to the number Press to view the details about the selected name 4 When you view the details about the selected name press to use the following options Edit allows you to edit the selected name entry Delete Item deletes the...

Page 32: ...number The number and name if the caller line identification service available are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made Press to make a call to the selected number 61 P Ph ho on ne eb bo oo ok k 60 P Ph ho on ne eb bo oo ok k 3 Press to place a call to the number Press to view the details about the selected name 4 When you view the details about the selected name pr...

Page 33: ...lect the desired number from the Phonebook list by using the navigation keys and press Pressing allows you to find a number by group or name For details see page xx 3 Select the desired category of the ring by pressing or and press 4 Select the desired bell or melody by pressing or and press 5 Select the desired type of the icons from Animal Icon Human Icon Etc icon and My icon and then press 6 Sc...

Page 34: ...r information about entering characters see page xx 4 Select the desired category of the ring by pressing or and press 5 Select the desired bell or melody by pressing or and press 6 Select the desired color of the LED to indicate an incoming call from the member of the group and press to save Editing an Existing Group 1 Select the desired caller group and press or 2 Select Edit and press 3 Select ...

Page 35: ... set the current date and time using the feature Morning Call Menu 4 1 You can set a morning call to wake you up in every morning To set a morning call 1 When a morning call screen is displayed press to display the following options Call Time Enter the time when the morning call works by using the number keypad You need to enter the hour in 24 hour format Call Melody Select the desired ring type a...

Page 36: ...r 69 P Pl la an nn ne er r 4 When setting is completed select Set by using the navigation keys 5 Press to save To cancel the morning call setting select Release in the morning call screen Notes The Morning call will work even when your phone is in Manner mode see page xx or you set the phone to light or vibrate at an incoming call via the Bell Vibration menu option Menu 6 1 Keep in mind that if yo...

Page 37: ...cally highlighted Press and enter your event information You can enter up to 32 characters For further information about entering characters see page xx 70 P Pl la an nn ne er r 71 P Pl la an nn ne er r 5 Press to accept your input 4 Determine when an alarm will notify you of your event by pressing or and press Select BF 30M for alarm to ring 30 minutes before the specified time On Time to ring on...

Page 38: ...eletes the selected memo Delete All deletes all memos 4 Press or to exit Viewing a Memo If you have any memo already created the list of the memo s appears when you access the Memo menu option Select the desired memo from the list and press to view details While viewing a memo pressing displays the following options Edit allows you to edit the selected memo Delete deletes the selected memo Calcula...

Page 39: ...re or After The date appears Set Alarm allows you to select an alarm to ring at that day 3 Press to save 4 If you want to use the D Day Plus options press The following options are available Add allows you to create a new counter Delete deletes the selected counter Delete All deletes all counters 74 P Pl la an nn ne er r 75 P Pl la an nn ne er r 4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 as many times as required 5 To...

Page 40: ...Delete All Call option Note The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary depending on network features rounding off for billing purposes and so forth 76 P Pl la an nn ne er r Viewing a D Day Counter If you have any D Day counter already created the list of the counter s appears when you access the D Day Plus menu option Select the desired counter from the list and press to ...

Page 41: ...ckly by pressing from Standby mode On the current phone this menu doesn t work correctly The contents will be added when the software is fixed While viewing the air time pressing displays the following options Delete Last Call deletes the Last Call Time measurement Delete Data deletes the Data Com Time measurement Delete All Call deletes the Total Air Time measurement Delete All deletes all measur...

Page 42: ...pending on the length of the messages If the message memory is full an error message is displayed and you cannot receive any new message until you erase the obsolete messages Text Message An indexed list of text messages in the timely order displays The first message is the oldest one A symbol in front of the sender s name or number indicates the status of the message for read messages for unread ...

Page 43: ...requently this happens and which alert type sounds If you are on a call and receive a message the phone automatically mutes the ringer and provides the call waiting tone This is to avoid ringing in your ear while you are trying to talk The following options are available Alert Interval Set how often your phone alerts you that there are new received messages between Every 2 Mins and One Time Select...

Page 44: ...d Pressing allows you to a number from the Phonebook by name or caller group For further information about finding a number see page xx 5 If you want to send the message to more than one persons press to fill in another destination field If necessary repeat this step to add more phone numbers You can enter up to 20 persons Note You will be billed for each phone numbers 6 When entering the phone nu...

Page 45: ... and memo and press You can move through the input fields by press or 87 G Go oN Ne ex xt t M MS SG G 3 When a confirming message appears select Yes and press To send your name card 1 Select Send Name Card and press 2 Enter the destination number referring to the steps 4 and 5 under Write Mail on page xx 3 Press to send Outbox In this menu you can view the messages you stored after transmission th...

Page 46: ...rther information on sending a message see page xx Edit Text allows you to edit the selected text Delete Text deletes the selected text Set Modem Menu 5 3 Your phone is capable of sending or receiving digital data and fax call when connected to a computing device laptop desktop handheld palmtop etc running Windows NT Windows 98 or later The phone functions just like a typical modem on your PC enab...

Page 47: ...sing this menu you can customize the various sound settings such as Ring type Ring volume Tone to sound when your call is connected or disconnected the length of the DTMF tone Note When the phone is in Manner mode see page xx you cannot use this menu Bell Vibration Menu 6 1 This option allows you to indicate how you are to be informed of any incoming calls The following options are available Bell ...

Page 48: ...6 4 With this menu option Set the phone sounds the Release tone when a call is disconnected or dropped from the system To turn the disconnect tone off select Release DTMF Tone Menu 6 5 The tone length setting enables you to select Short or Long DTMF dual tone multi frequency tones DTMF tones are what is send by your phone to access teleservices such as a bank account The system used by the bank or...

Page 49: ...ervice number and select Set The entered number will be displayed when you press and hold down in Standby mode To cancel the Auto Dial numbers select Release Hide Phone Menu 7 3 This feature allows you to restrict your phone number display on the called person s phone Select Set to hide your number Otherwise select Release Restriction Menu 7 4 This feature provides you with the various options to ...

Page 50: ...ction 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 the best roaming methods for you The following options are avai...

Page 51: ...re available No Sound Bell the phone does not ring Instantly Hang Up the phone hangs up the call as soon as it gets a call signal Auto Answer the phone answers the call automatically by a preset greeting message SID Select Menu 7 0 This menu is available when you select Int Auto Roaming in the System Selection menu option Contact your service provider for further information Reset Phone Menu 7 To ...

Page 52: ...recautions When 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 time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the networ...

Page 53: ...ccordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones on that every user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind th...

Page 54: ... wireless phone 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call emergency number as you would want others to do for you 10 Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency wireless assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traf...

Page 55: ...mize the potential for interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch off your phone immediately Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may want to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices con...

Page 56: ...d to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency Calls This phone like any wireless 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 example medical emergencies Remember to make or receive any calls the ...

Page 57: ...ing an aircraft The use of wireless phones in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft and may be illegal Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below wil...

Page 58: ...reless 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 must have antennas Base Station The fixed radio transmitter receiver that maintains communications with mobile r...

Page 59: ...ors and most other motorized vehicles LCD Liquid Crystal Display Commonly used to refer to the screen display on the wireless phone LED Light Emitting Diode Commonly used to refer to a small light on the wireless phone or on the Desktop Charger The LED lights on the phone to indicate an incoming call The lights on the charger indicate that battery charging is taking place P repend The addition of ...

Page 60: ...ry adding in phonebook 64 Erasing logs 1 4 51 Erasing all message 108 call logs 61 caller message 101 countdown 76 event 72 Index The Index will be updated when the manual is fixed memory 118 receive message 105 task 75 transmitted message 106 voice dial 92 voice memo 96 External LCD 14 F Fax alert 83 receiving sending 114 setting 9 6 113 Finding number by entry 68 by name 63 by relation 68 Fade a...

Page 61: ...ng 120 checking 120 sending 118 Power on off sound 5 7 84 Power save mode 24 Prepend dialing 27 Privacy alert 83 setting 119 Q Quick switching to silent mode 37 R Received Messages 8 2 text 104 voice 103 Recording greeting message 99 voice dial 90 voice memo 95 Redialing auto 109 last call 26 Removing battery 16 Reset phone 119 Restrict 116 Ring type 5 2 82 volume 5 1 81 Roaming alert 83 ringer 5 ...

Page 62: ...e Number 4 Planner 1 Morning Call 2 Alarm 4 Planner 3 Scheduler continued 4 Memo 5 Calculator 6 World Time 7 D Day Plus 8 Unit Conversion 9 Time Manager 5 GoNext MSG 1 GoNext 2 Msg Manager 3 Set Modem 6 Sounds 1 Bell Vibration 2 Ring Volume 3 Connect Tone 4 Disconnect Tone 5 DTMF Tone 7 Setup 1 Set Password 2 Auto Dial 3 Hide Phone 4 Restriction 5 LCD Backlight 6 LCD Contrast 7 System Selection 8 ...

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