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Summary of Contents for SCH-a570 Series

Page 1: ...YJ16 05_CB_102705_F5 SCH a570 Series P O R T A B L E D u a l M o d e M O B I L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...herwise 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 reverse engineer decompile disassemble orotherwiseattempttocreatesourcecodefromthesoftware No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMS...

Page 3: ...UDING BUT NOT 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 INSTRUCTI...

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Page 5: ...our Phone 18 Understanding the Display Screen 20 Section 3 Call Functions 23 Making a Call Number Entry Dialing 24 Making a Call Speed Dialing 25 Making a Call Voice Dialing 26 Answering a Call 29 Ignoring a Call 30 Adjusting the Call Volume 30 Calls Log 31 Phone Modes 35 Roaming 40 Section 4 Menu Navigation 41 Menu Navigation 42 In Use Menu Outline 44 Menus and sub menus 45 Section 5 Entering Tex...

Page 6: ...up 75 Deleting a Contact Entry 75 Finding My Phone Number 76 Memory 77 Section 7 metro 79 metro Catalog 80 Settings 81 Help 82 Section 8 MyMetro 85 Monthly Bill 86 MetroConnect 86 MetroPCS Card 87 Section 9 Messaging 89 Creating and Sending New Messages 90 Message Send Options 91 Retrieving New Messages 92 Voice Mail 93 Message Folders 94 Message Settings 98 Deleting Messages 100 Section 10 Sounds...

Page 7: ... 127 Memo Pad 129 World Time 130 Calculator 131 Count Down 132 Section 12 Mobile Web 135 Mobile Web 136 Launching Mobile Web 136 Using Mobile Web 137 Using Links 138 How Mobile Web Keys Work 138 Section 13 Set Up 141 Location Setting 142 Network Selection 142 Security Settings 143 Display Settings 148 Ringer Settings 154 Call Options 154 Shortcut 159 Language 160 Clock Set 160 Version 161 ...

Page 8: ... Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 179 Potentially Explosive Environments 180 Emergency Calls 181 FCC Notice and Cautions 183 Other Important Safety Information 184 Product Performance 184 Availability of Various Features Ring Tones 186 Battery Standby and Talk Time 186 Battery Precautions 186 Care and Maintenance 188 Section 15 Warranty Information 191 Standard Limited Warranty 192 Index 199 ...

Page 9: ...ng your phone Charging the Battery Setting Up Your Voice Mail Understanding this User Manual This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service setting up your voice mail contacting customer support or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together ...

Page 10: ...ed with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li Ion battery and travel adapter Important You can use your phone while the battery is charging but you must fully charge the battery the first time you use your phone otherwise you could damage the battery 1 Insert the bottom end of the battery first matching the gold contacts on the inside of the battery to those on the phone 2 Press the top end...

Page 11: ...with any other radio transmitting device do not touch the antenna while using your phone as this can affect call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary 3 MetroPCS momentarily appears in the display and your phone begins searching for a network signal 4 Once the phone finds a signal the time date and day appear in the bottom of the display 5 You re now ...

Page 12: ... Samsung approved charging devices and batteries Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage Use the Travel Adapter The travel adapter included with your phone is a convenient light weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120 220 VAC outlet 1 Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a stand...

Page 13: ...on indicates a near empty battery A blinking empty battery icon and a tone sounding indicate you have two to three minutes before the battery is too low to operate the phone If you continue to use your phone without charging its battery the phone shuts down Setting Up Your Voice Mail 1 In standby mode press and hold the key Voice Mail answers and begins playing your account greeting message 2 Pres...

Page 14: ...b menus in your phone Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone Most of this information is near the back of the guide beginning on page 163 If you still have questions we ll be happy to answer them Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll free at 1 888 987 HELP 4357 ...

Page 15: ... Phone Topics Covered Features of Your Phone Closed View of Your Phone Open View of Your Phone Understanding the Display Screen 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 ...

Page 16: ... 160 pixel Liquid Crystal Display High speed data CDMA 2000 1X Technology Global Positioning Technology GPS PIM functions Scheduler To Do List and more Short Message Service SMS Voice Dial 32 Note Polyphonic Ringtones Closed View of Your Phone ...

Page 17: ...call press the volume key up or down 3 Speaker The speaker on the front of the folder plays sounds such as ring tones and alerts 4 External LCD Indicates when you have an incoming call or a message 5 Service LED The Service LED on the top of the phone has the following functions 䢇 Lights red while charging Green when charging is complete 䢇 Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message 䢇 Lights m...

Page 18: ...y Icons This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone 8 Mobile Web In Idle mode launches Mobile Web 9 Left Soft Key Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display 10 SEND Key This key is used to initiate your calls ...

Page 19: ...able accessory cable 16 Microphone The microphone used during phone calls and voice memo recordings 17 CLR clear Key Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode When in a menu press to return to the previous menu 18 Messages In Idle mode launches the Messages menu 19 END Power Exit Menu Key Ends a call Press and hold this key for a few seconds to turn your phone On or Off W...

Page 20: ...tes 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 roaming a wireles...

Page 21: ...arge When the battery becomes very low a flashing empty battery icon displays and the phone sounds an audible alert which indicates your phone is about to shut down 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 phon...

Page 22: ...er is silenced for all alerts incoming calls and incoming messages The phone alerts you of incoming calls alerts and messages by vibration and a flashing Service LED Vibrate mode Your phone is in vibrate mode When you receive a call the phone vibrates instead of ringing ...

Page 23: ... Dialing Making a Call Speed 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 ...

Page 24: ...e A hard pause stops the calling sequence until further input from you T pause A two second pause stops the 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 appears in the display containing the following opt...

Page 25: ...e 72 for more information One Touch Dialing Memory locations 001 through 009 are special One Touch dialing locations You can call the phone numbers stored in your phone s Contacts list from 001 through 009 by pressing and holding a single key Example For location number 001 press and hold the key until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed Two Touch Dialing Memory loca...

Page 26: ...speed 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 Making a Call Voice Dialing Your SCH a570 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...

Page 27: ...r 3 Speak clearly and 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 ...

Page 28: ...he following 1 In standby mode press and hold the 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 ...

Page 29: ...f you voice 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 Ri...

Page 30: ...can set your phone to answer calls when you open the folder when you press any key but the key or automatically See Call Options on page 154 for more information Ignoring a Call When you ignore an incoming call the call is immediately forwarded to your voice mail During an incoming call press the Ignore left soft key The caller is forwarded to your voice mail Adjusting the Call Volume In standby m...

Page 31: ...Timer 䢇 Press for Data Counter 2 Press the number key associated with the Calls log that you wish to review or the function you wish to access 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 Outgoi...

Page 32: ...efix to the number 䢇 Erase Erase the selected call from your Outgoing call log 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight an 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 inf...

Page 33: ...re never picked up and stores them in the Missed call log You can review the Missed 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 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 ...

Page 34: ...n the Calls log 䢇 No Cancels erasing calls 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option then press the key Call Timer View the duration 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 followi...

Page 35: ... Total call timers can be erased LifeTime call timers can never be erased Phone Modes Standby Mode Standby mode is the state of your phone once it is powered on and has found a wireless service Your phone goes into standby mode After you power the phone on When you press the key after a call or from within a menu or phone function screen When in standby mode you will see the time day and date in t...

Page 36: ...e menu options See In Use Menu Outline on page 44 for more information Lock Mode When you lock your phone using the Lock Mode menu option see Lock Phone on page 143 for more information the following restrictions are placed on use of your phone You can receive messages and calls You cannot make outgoing calls except for emergency numbers You cannot access your phone s menus The volume key is disab...

Page 37: ...andby mode press and hold the key Exit Silent Mode briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to standby mode Vibrate Mode You can set your phone to vibrate whenever you receive an incoming call using either of the following methods In standby mode repeatedly press the Down volume key until Vibrate appears in the display or do the following 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key...

Page 38: ...r a Press the key repeatedly until the desired character letter number or symbol appears in the display Pause briefly and the displayed character is accepted and inserted into your message Press to enter a space Tip To enter large numbers of symbols or numbers quickly use Symbol mode or 123 mode as described in the following sections Symbol Mode Symbol mode lets you use keypad number keys to enter...

Page 39: ... sequence of number key presses and inserts that word into your message For example entering 8378 would insert test into your message Using T9 Word is much faster than the more traditional text input method ABC mode and requires only one press of a key per letter of the word that you re entering For example in ABC mode you would have to enter 83377778 for test instead of entering 8378 for test as ...

Page 40: ...nsumes 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 Home only Your phone is available for normal operation only in the designated coverage area Automatic Your ...

Page 41: ...41 Section 4 Menu Navigation 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 ...

Page 42: ...n appears in the display Return to the 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 menus and sub menus using menu numbers This method is often called a shortcut To shortcut to a menu or sub menu press the Menu left soft key then enter the menu and or sub menu number s for the feature ...

Page 43: ... for the feature that you wish to access Example Press the 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 The Up key defaulted to Calendar can be customized in the Shortcut menu ...

Page 44: ...hen you access automated services 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 tones if you re the recipient of the call Send the recipient s phone number as tones if you re the originator of the call 䢇 Voice Privacy Set Voice Privacy to enhanced or standar...

Page 45: ...ur choice Menus and sub menus 1 My Metro 1 1 Monthly Bill 1 2 MetroConnect 1 3 MetroPCS Card 1 3 1 Request Balance 1 3 2 Pay Monthly Bill 1 3 2 1 Credit Card 1 3 2 2 MetroPCS Card 1 3 2 3 Other Options 2 Contacts 2 1 Find 2 2 Add 2 2 1 Number 2 2 2 E Mail 2 3 Rename Group 2 3 1 Friend 2 3 2 Family 2 3 3 Colleague 2 3 4 VIP 2 3 5 No Name 2 4 My Phone 2 5 Memory ...

Page 46: ... 1 2 Callback 3 8 1 3 Entry Mode 3 8 1 4 Insert Sign 3 8 1 5 Delivery Ack 3 8 2 Msg Alert 3 8 2 1 Volume Vibrate 3 8 2 2 Ringer Type 3 8 2 2 1 Voice Mail 3 8 2 2 2 Page 3 8 2 2 3 Text Msg 3 8 2 2 4 Wap Push 3 8 2 2 5 Alert On Call 3 8 2 3 Reminder 3 8 3 Auto Play 3 8 4 Auto View 3 8 5 Auto Erase 3 8 6 Block Unblock 3 8 6 1 Block 3 8 6 2 Unblock 3 8 6 3 View Blocked List ...

Page 47: ...Voice 3 9 2 Inbox 3 9 3 Outbox 3 9 4 Draft 3 9 5 Saved 3 9 6 All Messages 4 Mobile Web 4 1 Get In Web 5 Calls 5 1 Outgoing 5 2 Incoming 5 3 Missed 5 4 Erase Logs 5 4 1 Outgoing 5 4 2 Incoming 5 4 3 Missed 5 4 4 All Calls 5 5 Call Timer 5 5 1 Last Call 5 5 2 Total 5 5 3 LifeTime 5 5 4 Erase Total 5 6 Data Counter ...

Page 48: ... 6 1 metro 7 Sounds 7 1 Volume Vibrate 7 1 1 Calls 7 1 2 Alarm 7 2 Ringer Type 7 2 1 Calls 7 2 2 Alarm 7 2 3 Data 7 2 4 Calendar 7 3 Key Beep 7 3 1 Volume 7 3 2 Tone Length 7 4 Alerts 7 4 1 Minute Beep 7 4 2 Service 7 4 3 Connect 7 4 4 Disconnect 7 4 5 Fade 7 4 6 Roam 7 4 7 Privacy ...

Page 49: ...e All 8 1 3 TTS 8 1 4 Voice Setting 8 1 4 1 Digit Dialing 8 1 4 1 1 Adapt Digits 8 1 4 1 2 Reset Digits 8 1 4 2 Sensitivity 8 1 4 2 1 Commands 8 1 4 2 2 Names 8 1 4 3 Choice Lists 8 1 4 3 1 Name Dialing 8 1 4 3 2 Digit Dialing 8 1 4 3 3 Contacts 8 1 4 4 Sound 8 1 4 4 1 Prompts 8 1 4 4 2 Digits 8 1 4 4 3 Names 8 1 4 4 4 Name Settings 8 1 4 5 Voice Launch 8 1 4 6 About 8 2 Today 8 3 Calendar 8 4 To ...

Page 50: ...tor 8 9 Count Down 9 Set Up 9 1 Location 9 2 Network 9 2 1 Set NAM 9 2 2 Roam Option 9 3 Security 9 3 1 Lock Phone 9 3 2 Change Lock 9 3 3 Emergency 9 3 4 Voice Privacy 9 3 5 Restriction 9 3 5 1 Outgoing Call 9 3 5 2 Incoming Call 9 3 5 3 Contacts 9 3 6 Erase Memory 9 3 7 Reset Phone 9 4 Display 9 4 1 Menu Style 9 4 2 Animation ...

Page 51: ... 2 3 1 Preloaded 9 4 2 3 2 My Image 9 4 3 Banner 9 4 4 Backlight 9 4 4 1 LCD 9 4 4 2 Keypad 9 4 4 3 Power save 9 4 5 Contrast 9 4 5 1 Main LCD 9 4 5 2 Front LCD 9 4 6 Auto Hyphen 9 4 7 Dial Digits 9 4 8 Dial Screen 9 4 9 Service LED 9 5 Call Options 9 5 1 Call Answer 9 5 2 Auto Answer 9 5 3 Auto Retry 9 5 4 Data 9 5 4 1 Auto Detect 9 5 4 2 Baud Rate 9 5 5 TTY Mode 9 6 Shortcut 9 7 Language ...

Page 52: ...Section 4 52 9 8 Clock Set 9 9 Version ...

Page 53: ...ters Entering Symbols Entering Numbers Using T9 Mode Changing the Text Entry Mode 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 amount of key strokes associated with entering text ...

Page 54: ...ding number that appears above it in the display 123 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 Entering Upper and Lower ...

Page 55: ...umber of the recipient then press the key 3 Press the Option left soft key A pop up menu appears in the display containing the following options 䢇 ABC 䢇 Quick Text 4 ABC is highlighted Use the Left and Right navigation keys to display Symbol then press the key The first of four screens of symbols appear in the display 5 Use the Left and Right navigation keys to page through the other symbols if ne...

Page 56: ...sed words for the numeric sequence of keypresses and inserts the word into your message It s much faster than the traditional method of text entry ABC mode and requires only one key press per letter of the word that you re spelling 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Messages and for Send New Msg to compose a new text message 2 Enter the phone number of the recipient then...

Page 57: ... the same numeric sequence such as 263 for both and and cod T9 Word provides the most commonly used word such as and for 263 Press the key to display other words if any are available Changing the Text Entry Mode 1 While composing a text message press the Option left soft key A pop up menu appears in the display containing the following options 䢇 ABC 䢇 Quick Text ABC is highlighted Use the Left and...

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Page 59: ...ing a New Contacts Entry Finding a Contacts Entry Editing an Existing Contacts Entry Renaming a Contacts Group Deleting a Contacts Entry Finding My Phone Number 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 ...

Page 60: ...acts list faster See page 25 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 10 digit number assigned to your phone by...

Page 61: ...s the Menu left soft key then press for Contacts and for Add The following options appear in the display 䢇 Number Lets you enter a number to be dialed when calling the new contact 䢇 E mail Lets you enter an e mail address for the new contact 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option and press the key 3 Enter the phone number or e mail address for the new Contacts entry then press t...

Page 62: ...entry Adding Pauses to Contacts Numbers When you call automated systems like banking services you are often required to enter a password or account number Instead of manually entering the numbers each time you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses P pause A hard pause stops the calling sequence until further input from you T pause A two second pause sto...

Page 63: ...highlighted 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight the pause option of your choice 4 Press the key to enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence 5 When you re finished entering the number and pauses press the Save right soft key to store the number in your Contacts Saving a Number from a Call Once you ve finished a call you can save the number of the caller to your Contacts list Note If...

Page 64: ... key The following number type icons appear in the display 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight the number type that matches your new entry and press the key The Contacts information screen appears in the display with the Name field highlighted 5 Enter a name or phrase to associate with the type using the keypad See Section 5 Entering Text on page 53 for more information 6 Press the key to save ...

Page 65: ...y 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 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 ...

Page 66: ...standby mode press and hold the key to launch VoiceSignal Say a Command appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker 2 Say Contacts VoiceSignal 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 th...

Page 67: ...ored a named contact in your Contacts list Find lets you locate the entry quickly 1 In standby mode press the Contacts right soft key 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 n...

Page 68: ...tion keys if necessary Then Press the key to dial the number 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 Talk Dials the selected contact 䢇 Edit Lets you edit details of the highlighted name 䢇 Send Msg Lets you send an SMS message to the selected number 䢇 Erase Erases the sel...

Page 69: ...h 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 Talk Dials the selected contact 䢇 Edit Lets you edit details of the highlighted name 䢇 Send Msg Lets you send an SMS message to the selected number 䢇 Erase Erases the selected Contacts entry 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight an option then ...

Page 70: ...tact using the navigation keys if necessary Then Press the key to dial the number 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 Talk Dials the selected contact 䢇 Edit Lets you edit details of the highlighted name 䢇 Send Msg Lets you send an SMS message to the selected number 䢇...

Page 71: ...ntacts list entry or use the navigation keys to highlight the entry containing the number that you wish to edit 4 Once the entry is highlighted press the key 5 Use the navigation keys to highlight the number within the entry that you wish to edit 6 Press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Talk Dial the selected number 䢇 Edit Edit selected number 䢇 Send Msg Send ...

Page 72: ... Name showing 2 Use the navigation keys to display 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 SpeedDial 6 With SpeedDial highlighted ...

Page 73: ...ontacts 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 Find then press the key 5 Use the navigation keys to show the search method that you wish to use By 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 fol...

Page 74: ...th Edit highlighted 5 Press the key 6 Use the navigation keys to highlight the E mail field 7 Use the keypad to edit the E mail address See Section 5 Entering Text on page 53 for more information To insert the symbol press the Option left soft key A pop up menu appears in the display with ABC highlighted 8 Use the navigation keys to select Symbol Then press the key 9 Press symbol and enter the rem...

Page 75: ...mily 䢇 Colleague 䢇 VIP 䢇 No Name 2 Use the navigation keys 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 53 for more information Deleting a Contact Entry 1 In standby mode press the Co...

Page 76: ...message to the selected number 䢇 Erase Erase the selected number 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 Finding My Phone Number My Phone displays the ten digit number assigned to your phone by your Wireless Provider In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then...

Page 77: ...he Memory sub menu to view the amount of Contacts entries you have stored as well as the remaining memory In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Contacts and for Memory The amount of memory used and remaining for Contacts entries appear in the display ...

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Page 79: ...log Settings Help This section provides explanations of how you can use metro on your phone to do the following Download full featured applications over the air including games personalized ring tones pictures and more and Browse the web to catch up on all the latest news ...

Page 80: ...ppears in the display then the metro Catalog menu containing the following options appears in the display New Arrivals Featured Apps pics tones games info SPANISH search 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight the category you want then press 4 Select the application you want to download and follow the online directions metro Access metro catalog Settings View and change metro settings Help View me...

Page 81: ...ay Order Apps Download applications over the network Move Apps Move previously downloaded applications between available folders Manage Apps View used and available memory Main Menu View Selectwhether you wanttoview themain metro menu in a list or icon format Screen Savers View downloaded screensavers View Log View the metro log which displays information about recent activity using metro 3 Use th...

Page 82: ...avigation keys to highlight the Help icon then press The Help subjects listed in the following sections appear in the display Buying New Apps To buy new and exciting applications apps visit the metroShop This feature provides you with a variety of applications you can choose from What do I pay If you buy an application you will be charged for the purchase cost of the application app and the networ...

Page 83: ...lling Subscription To cancel a subscription to an application choose Settings then choose Manage Apps Select the application subscription you want to cancel Demo Apps A Demo app is free and is designed to demonstrate the app s main features It usually expires after a certain period of time or number of uses and often has limited functions Removing Apps Note When you remove an app you cannot use it...

Page 84: ...ou can restore it 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 An Expired App is an application purchased for a certain number of uses To purchase additional uses visit the metro Shop ...

Page 85: ...5 Section 8 MyMetro Topics Covered Monthly Bill MetroConnect MetroPCS Card This section explains how you can use MyMetro on your SCH a570 phone to view and pay your monthly metroPCS bill s on line or make other payment arrangements ...

Page 86: ...nthly Bill option is highlighted 2 Press Your current bill information appears in the display 3 Use the navigation keys to scroll through the contents of your monthly bill MetroConnect The MetroConnect option lets you review the current balance for your account 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for MyMetro The following MyMetro menu options appear in the display Monthly Bil...

Page 87: ...nu left soft key then press for MyMetro The following MyMetro menu options appear in the display Monthly Bill View your current monthly bill MetroConnect View the current balance of your account MetroPCS Card View and pay the current balance of your account or make payment arrangements The Monthly Bill option is highlighted 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the MetroPCS Card option 3 Press Th...

Page 88: ...ill option lets you pay the current balance of your account on line or make other payment arrangements 1 At the MetroPCS Card menu use the navigation keys to highlight the Pay Monthly Bill option 2 Press The following options appear in the display Credit Card Use a credit card other than your metroPCS card to pay your current account balance on line MetroPCS Card Use your metroPCS card to pay your...

Page 89: ... New Messages Message Send Options Retrieving New Messages Voice Mail Message Folders Message Settings Deleting 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 ...

Page 90: ...the keypad See Section 5 Entering Text on page 53 for more information 4 At any point while composing a message press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 ABC The entry mode for your message Other modes which are hidden are Symbol 123 and T9 Word Use the navigation keys to show each of the text entry modes 䢇 Quick Text Insert a pre composed message into the body o...

Page 91: ...s 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 following Send Options appear in the display 䢇 Priority Assign a priority to your message 䢇 Privacy Lets you attach a privacy indicator NotRestricted Restricted or Confidential to the message 䢇 Delivery ...

Page 92: ...ess 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 right soft key to open the message where you have the option to Reply Forward Erase Save Text Save Msg Save Contact or Block sender Retrieve Messages While in a Call When you receive a message while in a call New Message appears in the display along with t...

Page 93: ...up Before callers can leave voice mail messages you must first set up your account See Setting Up Your Voice Mail on page 13 for more information Check your Voice Mail 1 In standby mode press and hold the key until you re connected to the voice mail system A recorded message prompts you for a password 2 Enter your password then press the key Follow the recorded prompts to listen to your voice mess...

Page 94: ...number of new messages in your voice mailbox their urgency and any callback numbers appears in the display 2 Press the key to call your voice mailbox and listen to the message Note You can also press and hold the key to dial your voice mailbox Inbox Received messages of all types except Voice Mail are stored in the Inbox 1 In standby mode press the Down navigation key then press for Inbox to open ...

Page 95: ...䢇 Reply Lets you reply to a message 䢇 Forward Lets you forward the message to other Email addresses or phone numbers 䢇 Erase Erases the selected message 䢇 Save Text Saves text in the message to Quick Text 䢇 Save Msg Save the message to the Saved message folder 䢇 Save Contact Save the sender s number to your Contacts 䢇 Block Sender Block future messages from the sender 5 Use the navigation keys to ...

Page 96: ... for Outbox Or Press the Menu left soft key then press for Messages and for Outbox A list of your outgoing messages appears in the display 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight a message that you wish to review the press the key 3 Press the Option left soft key The following options appear in the display 䢇 Re send Re send the message 䢇 Save Msg Save the message to the Saved Msg folder 䢇 Erase Era...

Page 97: ... in the display 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the message that you wish to view the press the key 3 Press the left soft key Options to display the options listed 䢇 Edit Edit the message 䢇 Erase Erase the message 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option 5 Press the key to perform the function for the highlighted option Saved Box Messages in the Save Msg folder are messages...

Page 98: ...of the message appear in the display but you cannot access the message until you enter the lock code See Lock Phone on page 143 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 press the Down navigation key then press for Msg Setting Or Press the Menu left soft key then press for Messages...

Page 99: ...outgoing messages 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired sub menu Press the key to enter the sub menu and adjust the selected message settings Message Alerts 1 In standby mode press the Down navigation key then press for Msg Setting and for Msg Alert Or Press the Menu left soft key then press for Messages for Msg Setting and for Msg Alert The following sub menus appear in the display 䢇...

Page 100: ...tion menu while viewing the message content 1 In standby mode press the Down navigation key then press for Erase Msg Or the Menu left soft key key then press for Messages and for Erase Msg The following options appear in the display 䢇 Voice Lets you delete all voice mail log entries from your Voice Main folder 䢇 Inbox Lets you delete all messages from your Inbox 䢇 Outbox Lets you delete all messag...

Page 101: ...ng 101 Deleting Messages Section 9 3 Press the key to open the highlighted folder You are prompted to confirm the erasure of all messages in the folder 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight Yes or No then press the key ...

Page 102: ...102 Section 9 ...

Page 103: ... 10 Section 10 Sounds Topics Covered Volume Vibrate Ringer Type Key Beep Alerts Power On Off Roam Ringer Whisper Mode This section explains how you can customize your phone s ring tones keypad tones alerts shut down sounds and more ...

Page 104: ...l 1 5 or one of the following vibration modes for the selected option Ringer off No sound or vibration 1 Beep Plays a single beep without vibration Vibrate Phone Vibrates without sound Vib Ring Phone Vibrates first then follows with sound 4 Press to save the setting Ringer Type TheRingerTypemenuallowsyoutosetauniqueringfor voice calls data alarms and Tools alerts As you change a ringer type it pla...

Page 105: ...list of bells and melodies appears in the display each playing as it is highlighted 3 Use the navigation keys to browse through available ring tones 4 When the desired ringer type plays press to save the setting Key Beep UsetheKeyBeepmenutoadjustthetonevolumeandthe type of tone that your keypad generates when you press a key Key Beep Volume 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press...

Page 106: ...igation keys to highlight Long or Normal 3 Press to save your settings Alerts You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area connect or disconnect a call as well as other options 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Sounds and for Alerts The following Alerts menu items appear in the display Minute Beep Sound an alert ten seconds befo...

Page 107: ... Use the navigation keys to highlight the alert setting you want to change then press A prompt containing On and Off options appears in the display 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight Off or On 4 Press to save your selection Power On Off Set your phone to play a sound and or VibeTonz touch sensation whenever you turn the phone on or off 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press ...

Page 108: ...s and for Roam Ringer A prompt containing On and Off options appears in the display 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight Off or On 3 Press to save your selection 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 Sounds and for Whisper Mode 2 Use the navigation keys to...

Page 109: ... Tools Voice Today Calendar To Do List Alarm Clock Memo Pad Voice Memo World Time Calculator Count Down 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 ...

Page 110: ... review and schedule events that will occur today 䢇 Calendar Lets you view the current past or future month in a monthly calendar layout 䢇 To Do List Lets you create and maintain a task list 䢇 Alarm Clock Lets you set an alarm to go off once or daily at a specified time 䢇 Memo Pad Lets you store and review useful information 䢇 World Time Lets you view the current time of day or night in another pa...

Page 111: ...criptions of the applications and how to use their functions Tip You can also set the Down navigation key as a shortcut to launch one of the following PDA applications Today Calendar To Do List Alarm Clock Memo Pad Calculator Voice Memo See Shortcut on page 159 for more information ...

Page 112: ... more information Voice Memo Lets you access the voice memo feature of your phone See Voice Memo on page 114 for more information Today Lets you access the Today feature of your phone See Today on page 122 for more information Calendar Lets you access the Calendar feature of your phone See Calendar on page 124 for more information Contacts Lets you look up and display contact information for any n...

Page 113: ...ignal Say a Command appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker 2 Press the left soft key to select Settings and then press for Voice Launch to select how you want to launch VoiceSignal When you start VoiceSignal it displays its main menu of voice commands and prompts you to Say a command Note Speaking clearly say the command that you want to use If after a few seconds the device ...

Page 114: ...r Record The phone prompts Please record after the beep Tip To launch Voice Memo using a voice command In standby mode press and hold until the phone prompts Say a command Say Voice Memo into the microphone 2 Wait for the beep then start speaking As it is recording the phone displays a countdown timer that shows the seconds remaining for the recording 䢇 To pause the memo press the Pause left soft ...

Page 115: ... To save the voice memo select Save from the pop up menu then press the key 8 Enter a name for the voice memo using the keypad 9 Press the key to save the voice memo Review and Erase Voice Memos If you ve saved any voice memos you can review them anytime 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Tools for Voice for Voice Memo and for Review A list of saved voice memos appears i...

Page 116: ... digit recognition especially for people with strong regional accents Adaptation involves recording several sequences of four digits each The recording process takes about a minute Tips for Adapting Digit dialing Adapt digits in a quiet place Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak Speak clearly and say each digit distinctly If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digi...

Page 117: ...mode press and hold the key to launch VoiceSignal Say a Command appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker 2 Press the Settings left soft key then press for Digit Dialing and for Reset Digits Voice Setting Menu Method To adapt digit dialing 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Tools for Voice for Voice Setting for Digit Dialing and for Adapt Digits A desc...

Page 118: ...e lists with name dialing digit dialing and contacts For each feature you can choose to always see a choice list even if there is only one choice or never see a choice list even if there are multiple choices If you leave the setting at Automatic VoiceSignal displays a choice list only when it is not confident it has correctly recognized the name or number Voice Command Method To change the way Voi...

Page 119: ...e new setting Voice Setting Menu Method 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Tools for Voice for Voice Setting and for Choice Lists 2 Select Name Dialing Digit Dialing or Contacts 3 Click the radio button for the choice list behavior you want 䢇 Automatic VoiceSignal displays a choice list only when it is not sure if it has correctly recognized the name or number 䢇 Always O...

Page 120: ...ey to accept the new setting Voice Settings 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 Tools for Voice for Voice Setting and for Sound The following options appear in the display 䢇 Prompts Enables or disables audio prompts 䢇 Digits Enables or disables audio digit playbac...

Page 121: ...ly pressing and holding launches VoiceSignal 䢇 Zero or Flip Pressing and holding or opening folder launches VoiceSignal 䢇 Zero or EarMic Pressing and holding or plugging a headset into the headset jack launches VoiceSignal 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting 3 Press the OK left soft key to accept the new setting About This option causes the About VoiceSignal screen to appear...

Page 122: ...alendar on page 124 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 and hold until 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 keypad See Section 5 Entering Text on page 5...

Page 123: ...ls for the event press the key You re prompted to enter the time and date for the event 6 Use the Left and Right navigation keys to change 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 select the amount of time before the event occurs th...

Page 124: ...til the phone prompts Say a command Say Calendar into the microphone A calendar appears in the display with the current date highlighted The month and year also appear 2 Use the navigation keys to move around within the calendar Press the key to open the highlighted date Press the volume up key to view previous months Press the volume down key to view future months Press the Option left soft key w...

Page 125: ... the left soft key Option to display a pop up menu containing the following text entry mode options 䢇 T9 Word 䢇 ABC 䢇 Symbol 䢇 123 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight the entry mode that you wish to use and press the key or press to exit the pop up menu 5 When you re finished entering details for the task press the key You re prompted to enter the priority for the task 6 Use the navigation keys...

Page 126: ...ss the Option left soft key while viewing your To Do List A pop up menu containing 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 ...

Page 127: ... elapsed and the phone is off the alarm occurs at the same time on the 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 Alarm selection then press the key 3 Enter the time for the alarm using the keypad 4 Press the k...

Page 128: ...he alarm was as a Mon Sat the alarm icon remains in the top of the display 䢇 If the alarm was set as a Every Sun only alarm the alarm icon disappears from the top of the display 䢇 If the alarm was set as a Every Sat only alarm the alarm icon disappears from the top of the display 䢇 If the alarm was set as a Every Weekend only alarm the alarm icon disappears from the top of the display Turn Off the...

Page 129: ... Memo Pad 2 If you have any stored memos they appear as a list in the display If this is your first time in Memo Pad you re prompted to add a new memo 3 Enter a memo using the keypad See Section 5 Entering Text on page 53 for more information 4 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 ABC 䢇 Symbol 䢇 123 5 Use t...

Page 130: ...w Add a new memo to Memo Pad 䢇 Edit Edit the memo currently highlighted or appearing in the display 䢇 Erase Erase the memo currently highlighted or appearing in the display 䢇 Erase All Erase all memos from Memo Pad 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight an option 5 Press the key to perform the function for the highlighted option World Time World Time lets you view the time of day or night in anoth...

Page 131: ... the Menu left soft key then press for Tools and for Calculator The Calculator appears in the display 2 Enter the first number in your equation using the keypad numbers can be up to nine digits long Press to enter a decimal point Alaska San Francisco Denver Arizona Chicago Mexico New York Caracas Brasilia Mid Atlantic Cape Verde London Paris Berlin Athens Helsinki Moscow Abu Dhabi Tashkent Alma at...

Page 132: ... Count Down Count Down lets you view the amount of time between the current date and any event that you wish to schedule You can create up to twenty Count Down events 1 In standby by mode press the Menu left soft 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 k...

Page 133: ...d event 6 Use the Left or Right navigation keys for AM or PM respectively Enter the time and date using the keypad 7 Press to store the event Review Add Edit and Erase Count Down Events Review scheduled Count Down event to determine how much time remains between the current time date and any event that you ve scheduled You can also add another event or edit and erase previously scheduled events 1 ...

Page 134: ... Press the Option left soft key while viewing your memos A pop up menu displays with the options listed 䢇 Add new Add anew event to Count Down 䢇 Edit Edit the event currently appearing in the display 䢇 Erase Erase the event currently appearing in the display 䢇 Erase All Erase all scheduled event from Count Down 4 Use the navigation keys to highlight an option 5 Press to perform the function for th...

Page 135: ... Launching Mobile Web Using 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 ...

Page 136: ...necting 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 The first time you use Mobile Web you are prompted to go through a setup process that takes approximately three to five minutes 1 In standby mode press the Left navigation key If this is th...

Page 137: ...presents on screen items in any of the following ways Text or numeric input Links embedded in content Numbered options some may not be numbered Simple text You can act upon options or links by using 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 a...

Page 138: ...g Links Links have several purposes such as jumping to a different page to a different site or even initiating a phone call Links are shown inside of brackets You can normally use the left soft key to select a link when it is highlighted How Mobile Web Keys Work The following table lists Mobile Web keys and their functions Navigation keys Use to browse lists and options CLR Key A browse back up ke...

Page 139: ...nary when in T9 Word entry mode Pound Space Key Press to insert a space when entering text Numbers 1 through 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 the command that appears above it in the display Right Soft Key Press to activate the command that appears above it ...

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Page 141: ...3 Set Up Topics Covered Location Setting Network Selection Security Settings Display Settings Ringer Settings Call Options Shortcut Language Clock Set Version This section explains how to customize your phone to suit your needs and preferences ...

Page 142: ...n the display 䢇 Location On GPS location setting is on wherever the feature is available 䢇 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 Network Selection The Network setting lets you select NAM settings and Roam Options 1 In standby mode ...

Page 143: ...tions as well as other security options Lock Phone Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and the five 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 the phone in lock mode you can answer incoming calls but you must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls except to e...

Page 144: ...he 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 Set Up and for Security You re prompted to enter the lock code The default lock code is the last four digits...

Page 145: ...umber911 is hard 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 alway...

Page 146: ... 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 then press for Set Up and for Security You re prompted to ent...

Page 147: ... is the last four digits of your telephone number 2 Press for Restriction 3 Use the navigation keys to select Outgoing Call Incoming Call or Contacts 4 Press 5 Use the navigation keys to highlight On Off or Contacts then press Erase Memory Erase memory erases your Contacts This feature is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft ...

Page 148: ...ur telephone number 2 Press for Reset Phone A prompt appears in the display asking if you wish to restore default settings except for the Contacts and Voice Dial 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight Yes or No then press Display Settings Using the Display menu you can set the menu style set the standby mode animation customize the backlight settings and more 1 In standby mode press the Menu left ...

Page 149: ...o 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 This sub menu lets you select the Main menu display style You can choose either Icon or Text Animation Animation lets you choose the multi media or pictures that appear in your phone s display when you turn it on turn it off and wh...

Page 150: ...pearing in the display 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 Set Up 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 in standby mode Up to 12 characters 3 Pr...

Page 151: ... as Folder Open 䢇 Power save Unless the backlight setting for the LCD has been changed the backlight dims after a minute of inactivity and then turns off With Power save enabled the backlight for the LCD is always dim After 1 minute of inactivity Power save turns the backlight off 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight a sub menu 3 Press the key to enter the highlighted option s sub menu and chang...

Page 152: ...r 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 Set Up for Display and for Dial Digits The following option appear in the display 䢇 Hyphenated Number sections divided by hyphens Area Code Exchange Number or Directory Number appear in different colors Note The Auto Hyphen option must be set to On before you can selec...

Page 153: ... to confirm the setting Service LED The Service LED located on the front of your phone serves the following functions See Closed View of Your Phone on page 16 Flashes red to indicate an incoming call or message Flashes green briefly when your phone is in service Lights red when you power the phone on Lights red continuously when travel adapter is connected Lights green continuously when travel ada...

Page 154: ...4 䢇 Level 5 2 Press once you re satisfied with the setting The phone returns to standby mode Call Options Call Answer You can select a specific answer mode when you receive an incoming call Your phone can be preset to answer when you do any of the following Send key Press to answer an incoming call Folder open Open the folder to answer an incoming call Any key Press any key except or key to answer...

Page 155: ...eys 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 time that you specify 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Set Up for Call Options and for Auto Answer The following options appear in the display 䢇 Off 䢇 After 5 sec 䢇 After 3 sec 䢇 After 1 sec 2 Use the navi...

Page 156: ...wing options appear 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 S...

Page 157: ...lls accepted 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 Set Up 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 Rate...

Page 158: ...ft side of the phone TTY Mode must be enabled before you can use your phone with a TTY TDD device 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Set Up for Call Options and for TTY Mode The following options appear in the display 䢇 TTY Full 䢇 TTY TALK 䢇 TTY HEAR 䢇 TTY Off 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight your selection and press You re returned to the Call Options menu Note Th...

Page 159: ...avigation down key to launch 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Set Up and for Shortcut The following functions appear in the display 䢇 Message inbox 䢇 Today 䢇 Calendar 䢇 To Do List 䢇 Alarm Clock 䢇 Memo Pad 䢇 Calculator 䢇 Voice Memo 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired function then press the key You can now press the navigation down key in standby mode to ...

Page 160: ... Clock Set sub menu to set the time and date which can be selected as Wallpaper in the Display menu 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Set Up and for Clock Set The following options appear in the display 䢇 Main Clock Set the time and date 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired sub menu then press the key 3 For Main Clock enter the time and date using the keyp...

Page 161: ...are version running on your phone This feature is helpful if you need to contact Customer Service 1 In standby mode press the Menu left soft key then press for Set Up and for Version Hardware and software information for your phone appears in the display 2 Press the key to return to the Set Up menu ...

Page 162: ...162 Section 13 ...

Page 163: ...Section 14 Health and Safety Information 163 Section 14 Section 14 Health and Safety Information Topics Covered Health and Safety Information ...

Page 164: ...gineering experts drawn from 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...

Page 165: ...hone are performed in positions 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 restrict...

Page 166: ...posure from wireless phones 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...

Page 167: ...els of RF can produce health 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 ha...

Page 168: ...tion and Cooperate in providing 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 ...

Page 169: ... are the results of the 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 ho...

Page 170: ...ide whether RF exposure from 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 ...

Page 171: ... its inception in 1996 An 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 Developmen...

Page 172: ...xposure level drops off dramatically 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...

Page 173: ...e kits for wireless phones 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 R...

Page 174: ...s power to compensate leading 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 equ...

Page 175: ... aid at the same time 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 t...

Page 176: ... When 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 ...

Page 177: ...hen your car will be stationary 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 ...

Page 178: ...elecommunications 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 ot...

Page 179: ...aker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with 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 minim...

Page 180: ...itive 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 your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to...

Page 181: ...as where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised 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 r...

Page 182: ...can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local Wireless Provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary 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...

Page 183: ...is standard contact the National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Attn Publication Sales Division Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized acces...

Page 184: ...he area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft s operation Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone servic...

Page 185: ...adio transmitter and receiver When it s turned on it receives and transmits radio frequency RF signals When you use your phone the system handling your call controls the power level This power can range from 0 006 watts to 0 2 watts in digital mode Maintaining Your Phone s Peak Performance For the best care of your phone only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories Faulty se...

Page 186: ...mes will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration signal strength operating temperature features selected frequency of calls and voice data and other application usage patterns Battery Precautions Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended purpose If you us...

Page 187: ...and lifetime of the battery Always try to keep the battery at room temperature A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work even when the battery is fully charged Li ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between th...

Page 188: ...ay be damaged Do not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the phone 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 the phone Rough handling...

Page 189: ...ement antenna Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone battery charger or any accessory is not working properly take it to your nearest qualified service facility The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for service ...

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Page 191: ...Section 15 Warranty Information 191 Section 15 Section 15 Warranty Information Topics Covered Standard Limited Warranty ...

Page 192: ...ays Other Phone Accessories 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 nu...

Page 193: ...it is specified What are 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 rece...

Page 194: ...ITY EXCEPT AS SET FORTH 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...

Page 195: ... SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE 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 INCL...

Page 196: ...IS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH 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 CAPABILI...

Page 197: ...anty The agents employees 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 1301 East Loo...

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Page 199: ...5 Auto Retry 156 Call Answer 154 TTY TDD 158 Clock Set 160 Contacts List 60 open 60 Creating and Sending New Messages 90 D Display screen icons 20 Display Settings 148 Animation 149 Auto Hyphen 152 Backlight 150 Banner 150 Contrast 151 Dial Digits 152 Dial Screen 153 Menu Style 149 Service LED 153 E Entering Text 53 Entering Numbers 56 Entering Symbols 55 Entering Upper and Low er Case Letters 54 ...

Page 200: ...9 Deleting Messages 100 Message Folders 94 Message Send Options 91 Message Settings 98 Retrieving New Messag es 92 Sending New Messages 90 Voice Mail 93 MetroConnect 86 MetroPCS Card 87 Mobile Web 135 How Mobile Web Keys Work 138 Launching Mobile Web 136 Using Links 138 Using Mobile Web 137 MyMetro 85 MetroConnect 86 MetroPCS Card 87 Monthly Bill 86 N Number Entry Dialing 24 O Open View of Your Ph...

Page 201: ...rity 143 Shortcuts 159 Sound Settings Whisper Mode 108 Sounds 103 Alerts 106 Key Beep 105 Power On Off 107 Ringer Type 104 Roam Ringer 108 Volume Vibrate 104 Speed Dialing 25 One Touch Dialing 25 Three Touch Dialing 26 Two Touch Dialing 25 Standard Limited Warran ty 192 T Tools 109 110 U Understanding Your Con tacts 59 Adding a New Contact Entry 61 Deleting a Contact Entry 75 Editing an Existing C...

Page 202: ...of Your Phone 16 V Version 161 Voice 112 Voice Dialing 26 Voice Kit erase all memos 116 record memos 114 review and erase memos 115 Voice Mail 93 Voice Memo 114 VoiceSignal Voice Memos 114 W Warranty Information 191 ...

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