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YJ20.08_WC_112105_MOD_F5

SCH-a950 Series

P O R T A B L E

A l l D i g i t a l

M o b i l e P h o n e

User Guide

Please read this manual before operating your

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Summary of Contents for SCH a950 - Cell Phone - Verizon Wireless

Page 1: ...YJ20 08_WC_112105_MOD_F5 SCH a950 Series P O R T A B L E A l l D i g i t a l 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: ... 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 SAMSUNG and its sup...

Page 3: ...CT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING 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 CONT...

Page 4: ...DAMAGES OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS ...

Page 5: ...15 Command Keys 19 Understanding the Display Screen 21 Battery 25 Removable Memory Card Storage 27 Phone Memory Storage 28 Section 3 Call Functions 29 Making a Call 30 Answering a Call 31 Call History 31 Roaming 35 TTY 36 VoiceSignal 36 Voice Memos 45 Section 4 Menu Navigation 47 Menu Navigation 48 Menu Outline 50 Section 5 Entering Text 55 Changing the Text Entry Mode 56 Using Word Mode 57 Enteri...

Page 6: ...1 My Name Card 73 Finding My Phone Number 73 Section 7 Messaging 75 Types of Messages 76 Retrieving New Messages 76 Creating and Sending TXT Messages 77 Creating and Sending PIX FLIX Messages 79 Receiving PIX FLIX Messages 81 New Sketch Messages 83 Message Folders 83 Changing Message Settings 88 Voicemail 90 E Mail 90 Mobile IM 91 Chat 92 Section 8 Changing Your Settings 93 My Account 94 Tool Sett...

Page 7: ...46 World Clock 149 Notepad 150 Calculator 151 Section 11 Mobile Web 153 Mobile Web 154 Launching Mobile Web 154 Exit Mobile Web 154 Navigate the Web 155 Mobile Web Soft Keys 155 Links 157 Place a Call While Using Mobile Web 157 Section 12 Health and Safety Information 159 Health and Safety Information 160 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 162 Road Safety 172 Operating Environment 174 Using Y...

Page 8: ...Other Important Safety Information 180 Product Performance 181 Availability of Various Features Ring Tones 182 Battery Standby and Talk Time 183 Battery Precautions 183 Care and Maintenance 185 Section 13 Warranty Information 187 Standard Limited Warranty 188 Index 195 ...

Page 9: ...ed Turning Your Phone On and Off Setting Up Voicemail Understanding this User Manual This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service setting up your voicemail contacting customer support or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together ...

Page 10: ... and the phone begins searching for a network signal 3 Once the phone finds a signal the time date and day appear in the display 4 You re now ready to place and receive calls IfthephoneisoutsideoftheVerizonWirelesscoverageor roaming area appears in the top of the display Turn Your Phone Off Press and hold for two or more seconds Your phone powers off Setting Up Voicemail Voicemail allows callers t...

Page 11: ...ss to dial voicemail 2 You are then prompted to enter your password followed by Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and sub menus in your phone A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 195 Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone Most of this information i...

Page 12: ...ain alternative options within the current feature menu or sub menu Tips Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at hand Important Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance or even damage your phone ...

Page 13: ...red Features of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone Command Keys Understanding the Display Screen Battery Removable Memory Card Storage Phone Memory Storage This section outlines some key features of your phone It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use ...

Page 14: ...g PIX Messaging FLIX Messaging E mail Messaging Instant Messaging 1 3 Mega Pixel Camera Camcorder Voice Dial Speakerphone TransFlash TM Memory Card Slot Phone Memory Storage Music Player Bluetooth Wireless Technology The SCH a950 supports the wireless headset profile and handsfree kit profile for Bluetooth wireless technology The SCH a950 does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles Go to www verizonw...

Page 15: ...Section 2 Understanding Your Phone 15 Front View of Your Phone Section 2 Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone Open View ...

Page 16: ... standby mode press the key once to access the recent call log 6 Volume Key Allows you to adjust the master volume in standby mode with the flip open or adjust the voice volume during a call To mute the ringer during an incoming call press the volume key up or down When the flip is closed press and hold the key and sub LCD displays 7 Clear Key Deletes characters from the display when you are in te...

Page 17: ...ha numeric Keys Use these keys to enter numbers letters and characters 13 Speakerphone Key Press this key to enable disable the speakerphone option 14 End Key Ends a call If you press and hold the END key the power goes On or Off When you receive an incoming call press to mute the ringer and send the call to voicemail 15 Center OK Key Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted...

Page 18: ...matic capabilities 3 External LCD Display External LCD shows provider time day and date It also displays incoming calls or messages 4 Jog Dial Used to scroll through items on the external display playlist Pauses or resumes music when pressed 5 Rewind Key Music rewind key 6 Play Pause Key Play or pause toggle key 7 Stop Key Music stop key ...

Page 19: ...in SETTINGS TOOLS 12 Speaker Music Ringtones and Sounds are played through the speaker Command Keys Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display There are two soft keys the left soft key and the right soft key Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows In standby mode press the Message left soft key to open the Message menu When the left s...

Page 20: ... the display You can also use to return toapreviousmenuortoreturntostandbymodefromany menu 1 If you enter an incorrect character briefly press to backspace and delete the character 2 To erase the previous word in a sentence press and hold 3 To back up one menu level briefly press 4 To return to standby mode from any menu press and hold until you return to standby mode End Key 1 Press and hold the ...

Page 21: ... other call Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus sub menus and lists Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications The down navigation key is user definable Speakerphone Key Use the speakerphone key to switch from using the earpiece to thespeakerphonebefore or during a call Use the volume keys located on the left side of your phone adjust the volu...

Page 22: ...ng rates Digital Appears when your phone is receiving digital data 1X Protocol Indicates your phone is using the CDMA 1X protocol EVDO Appears when your phone is using the EVDO protocol EVDO 1X The EVDO 1X protocol is capable of high speed broadband data 3G Note 1X protocol is available only in the Verizon Wireless network EVDO 2G Indicates your phone is using the EVDO 2G protocol SSL Indicates th...

Page 23: ...s When dialing a number this icon flashes until the call connects Alarm clock The alarm clock is set E911 Global Positioning Service is set to On for location and 911 calls Location On Global Positioning Service GPS for 911 is set to On for emergency calls only Bluetooth Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology is active Bluetooth Connected Indicates Bluetooth wireless technology is active and...

Page 24: ... in your voicemail box Only applicable on Verizon Wireless Network Calendar Appointment Your phone displays this icon when you have a calendar appointment scheduled Voicemail You ve received a voicemail message page or web alert message Alarm On Indicates that your phone has a set alarm Auto Answer Automatic answer is enabled Your phone automatically picks up calls after the designated time with s...

Page 25: ...lly Information Example New Message Error Example System Error Warning Example Battery Low Memory Full Battery Note This phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li Ion battery and travel adapter Important Although the phone can be used while the battery is charging the battery must be fully charged before first use otherwise you could damage the battery ...

Page 26: ...place Remove the Battery 1 Pull the battery release latch toward the top of the phone The top of the battery should pop up 2 Use your finger to lift the battery top end first up and away from the phone Charge the Battery YourphoneispoweredbyarechargeablestandardLi ion battery Only use Samsung approved charging devices and batteries Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life Using ot...

Page 27: ...e while charging however the battery charges faster if the phone is turned off Battery Indicator Thebatteryindicator intheupper rightcornerofthe display indicates battery power level Four bars indicate a full charge while an empty icon indicates an almost empty battery Two to three minutes before the battery becomestoolowtooperate ablinkingemptybatteryicon appears and a tonesounds If you continue ...

Page 28: ...following file types can be saved to the phone memory storage area PIX Pictures you have saved from a PIX message downloaded via the Get It Now application or taken using your phone FLIX Video Clips you have saved from a FLIX message downloaded via the Get It Now application or taken using your phone Music Music you have downloaded directly from the V CAST Music catalog or music you have transferr...

Page 29: ...Call Functions Topics Covered Making a Call Answering a Call Call History Roaming TTY VoiceSignal Voice Memos This section allows you to make or answer a call It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call ...

Page 30: ...for information on creating contacts 1 At the standby screen press the right soft key Contacts 2 Press the or keys on the side of your phone or the navigation up and down keys until the contact that you want to call is highlighted Tip To quickly locate a name press or multi press any key on the keypad that corresponds to the first second and or third letters of the contact s name 3 When the desire...

Page 31: ...r let the new call go to your voicemail If you choose and answer the incoming call the original caller is placed on call waiting To return to your original call when you finish with an incoming call press the Send key Call History When you place miss or receivea call a recordofthecall is saved in Call History which is a listing of the different types of calls you can either receive or make These t...

Page 32: ...ist their name is listed here This option only appears if the caller is in your Contacts list Number Displays the telephone number as well as the appropriate icon to indicate mobile work or home number Date The date of the call Time The time of the call Duration The duration of the call 5 Press the right soft key Options to display the following options Save Save the number to your Contacts list D...

Page 33: ...Indicates a Received call Making Calls Using Call History 1 At the standby screen press then press up or down navigation key until the desired number is highlighted 2 Press to call the highlighted number Or you can press OPEN then press to call the highlighted number Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call History 1 At the standby screen press then press up or down navigation key until the desire...

Page 34: ...ress then press up or down navigation key until the desired number is highlighted 2 Press the right soft key Options A pop up menu appears in the display 3 Press the down navigation key to highlight Erase and press Select Yes or No at the ERASE ENTRY pop up screen 4 Press Delete All Call History Entries 1 At the standby screen press 2 Press the right soft key Options A pop up menu appears in the d...

Page 35: ...ions are available Home Only Your phone is available for normal operation only in the designated coverage area Automatic A The preferred roaming list is used to acquire service If no preferred systems are found any digital A system is acquired Automatic B The preferred roaming list is used to acquire service If no preferred systems are found any digital B system is acquired Note Contact your servi...

Page 36: ...avigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS 2 Press Call Settings 3 Press TTY Mode The TTY Mode screen displays 4 Use the up or down navigation keys to select one of the following TTY Off TTY Full TTY Hearing TTY Voice 5 Press to make your selection The TTY Mode Set screen displays VoiceSignal VoiceSignal is advanced speech recognition software that can be used to activate a wide variety of function...

Page 37: ...set Digit Dial Adaptation Call Digit Dialing Call Name Dialing Name Lookup Opening Apps To access the VoiceSignal Settings menu follow these steps 1 At the standby screen press MENU Use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS 2 Press Tools then Voice Services and Train Word 3 Use the navigation keys to select the setting you want to change The following options are available Choice Li...

Page 38: ...en if nothing was said When Voice Signal rejects an utterance it displays a message such as Please repeat or No match found If you frequently experience these messages you might be able to get better recognition by adjusting the Sensitivity setting toward Reject Less If you frequently experience false activations Voice Signal detects a wrong match you might be able to get better performance by adj...

Page 39: ...ccess the Voice Signal Settings menu by following these steps 1 In standby mode press and hold for two seconds 2 Press the left soft key Settings 3 Use the navigation keys to select the setting you want to change Adapting VoiceSignal Voice dialing works well for most people without special adaptation However people with strong accents or unique voice characteristics may receive better results afte...

Page 40: ...you regularly have problems with digit dialing Once adapted digit dialing will not work as well for other people using your phone Adapt Digit Dial to your voice Digit Dial Adaptation To access the Adapt Digits menu follow these steps 1 At the standby screen press MENU Use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS 2 Press Tools then Voice Services 3 Press Train Word then Digit Dialing 4 ...

Page 41: ... sounds ok repeat the recording process with the next set of digits After ten sets of digits the phone indicates that adaptation is complete Reset Digit Dial Adaptation This option erases an adaptation and resets Digit Dial to its original state 1 At the standby screen press MENU Use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS 2 Press Tools then Voice Services 3 Press Train Word then Digi...

Page 42: ...n any application installed on your device Check Item Provides details of your coverage signal strength and battery level Call Name Dialing To use Name Dial you ll need to have entries stored in yourContactslist Seepage63forinformationoncreating a Contacts list 1 Press and hold for two seconds 2 After a brief pause a list of optional commands appears in the display and the audio prompt Say a comma...

Page 43: ...Dialallowsyoutodialanyphonenumberbysimply speaking the digits into the phone No training is necessary and Digit Dial is programmed to understand natural speech 1 Press and hold for two seconds 2 After a brief pause a list of optional commands appears in the display and the audio prompt Say a command plays through the earpiece or speakerphone if it is enabled 3 Say Call at a distance of 3 12 inches...

Page 44: ...e earpiece or speakerphone if it is enabled 3 Say Lookup at a distance of 3 12 inches from the microphone Say the name plays through the earpiece or speakerphone 4 Say the name exactly as it is displayed in your Contacts list first name followed by last name 5 The contact name appears in the display with other information that you ve entered for that contact Opening Apps The example that follows i...

Page 45: ...n key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS 2 Press Tools then Voice Services 3 Press Voice Memo Press the left soft key New to create a new Voice Memo 4 Press REC to begin recording Press the left soft key PAUSE or if paused press the RESUME key to continue recording Press STOP to stop recording 5 The new Voice Memo is saved with a system defined name Press the right soft key Options to choose from the fol...

Page 46: ...e Memo Use the navigation key until the recording you want to rename is highlighted 4 Press the right soft key Options Press Rename to rename the Voice Memo 5 Press and hold until the current name for the recording is deleted Use the keypad to enter a new name for the recording 6 Press SAVE when finished or the right soft key Back to exit and return to the previous menu ...

Page 47: ...u Navigation 47 Section 4 Menu Navigation Topics Covered Menu Navigation Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone ...

Page 48: ...return to the previous menu Navigate Using Shortcuts 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 MENU then enter the menu and or sub menu number s for the feature in question Use Navigation Key Shortcuts on page 49 for looking up the menu shortcut number 1 In standby mode press MENU The CONTACTS menu is l...

Page 49: ...ghlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Tools Shortcut Key The shortcut key list displays Usethenavigationkeytochangethesettingand press to save your selection The In Use Option Accessnumerousmenusandfeaturesevenwhileinacall Note If the call is disconnected while accessing the In Use Option the In Use Option disappears from the display and the phone eventually returns to standby mode 1 While in a call press ...

Page 50: ...ne Switches the device from handset to Bluetooth wireless technology headset 2 Use the navigation key to highlight a menu Press to open the highlighted menu or to activate the feature Menu Outline Thefollowinglistshowsthemenustructureandindicates the number assigned to each option CONTACTS 1 New Contact 2 Contact List 3 Groups 1 No Group 2 Business 3 Colleague 4 Family 5 Friends 4 Speed Dials 5 My...

Page 51: ...ecord New 6 Sync Music 7 Manage Music 2 Get PIX FLIX 1 Get V CAST Video 2 Get New PIX 1 Get New App 3 My PIX 4 My FLIX 5 PIX Place 6 Take PIX 7 Take FLIX 3 Get Fun Games 1 Get New App 4 Get News Info 5 Get Going 1 Get New App 6 Get More 1 Get New App MESSAGING 1 New TXT Msg 2 New PIX FLIX Msg 3 New Sketch Msg 4 Inbox 5 Sent 6 Drafts 7 Voicemail ...

Page 52: ...y Account 2 Tools 1 Calendar 2 Alarm Clock 3 World Clock 4 Notepad 5 Calculator 6 Voice Services 1 Voice Dial 2 Train Word 3 Voice Memo 7 Shortcut Key 3 Sounds 1 Master Volume 2 Call Sounds 1 Call Ringtone 2 Call Vibrate 3 Alert Sounds 1 TXT Message 2 PIX FLIX Message 3 Voicemail Message 4 Keypad Volume 5 Earpiece Volume ...

Page 53: ...isplay 1 Banner 1 Personal Banner 2 ERI Banner 2 Backlight 1 Display 2 Keypad 3 Contrast 4 Wallpaper 1 Main LCD 2 Front LCD 5 Display Theme 6 Power On Off Animation 1 Power On 2 Power Off 7 Service LED 5 System 1 Device Info 1 My Number 2 SW Version 3 Icon Glossary 2 Manage Memory 1 Save Options 2 Phone Memory 3 Card Memory 3 Language 4 Location ...

Page 54: ...Touch Dial 5 Voice Privacy 6 Call Restrictions 1 Outgoing Call 2 Incoming Call 3 Contacts 7 Data Settings 8 DTMF Tones 7 Clock Format 1 Main Clock 2 Front Clock 8 Ringer ID 9 Picture ID 0 Bluetooth 1 On Off 2 Search 1 All Devices 2 Audible Device 3 Disconnect 4 Registered List 5 Bluetooth Settings 1 My Device Name 2 Visibility 3 Security ...

Page 55: ...d Mode Entering Upper and Lower Case Entering Symbols Entering Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text ...

Page 56: ... add to the message Quick Text Choose from up to 12 messages Name Card Select from My Name Card or Contacts to add to the message Edit Text Format Change font size text alignment style and color Save as Draft Save the message to your Draft folder Priority Level Save the message with a High or Normal priority Callback Provides the option to send a callback number with the message Validity Period Sa...

Page 57: ...y Abc andrequiresonlyonekeypressperletter of the word that you re spelling 1 In standby mode press the left soft key Message then press New TXT Msg to compose a new text message 2 Enter the phone number or email address of the recipient then press the down navigation key to move to the Text field 3 Press the left soft key Abc to display a pop up menu containing text entry mode options 4 Abc is hig...

Page 58: ...ess the key repeatedly to cycle through other available characters for that key Pause briefly when the desired character appears in the display to accept the character and therefore insert it into the message Press to enter a space To cycle between uppercase lower case and initial caps for characters in ABC mode briefly press Entering Symbols Symbolmodeenablesyoutoentersymbolssuchas or into a text...

Page 59: ... an exclamation point on the first page of symbols 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to insert as many symbols into your message as desired Entering Numbers Enternumbersintoatextmessagewhileinnumbermode 123 See Changing the Text Entry Mode on page 56 for instructions on changing text entry modes 1 In standby mode press the left soft key Message New TXT Msg to compose a new text message 2 Enter the phone ...

Page 60: ... that corresponds with the number that you wish to enter For example press for the number 4 6 When you are finished adding numbers press the left soft key 123 to change to another Text Entry Mode or press SEND to send your message ...

Page 61: ...Adding Pauses Contact Groups Finding a Contact Entry Editing an Existing Contact Entry Deleting a Contact Entry Storing Numbers After a Call Speed Dialing My Name Card Finding My Phone Number Thissectionallowsyoutomanageyourdailycontactsby storing their name and number in your Contacts menu Contact entries can be sorted by name entry or group ...

Page 62: ... five default groups Speed Dials Set a speed dial for a contact My Name Card Create a business card which can then be sent to others as an attachment 2 Use the navigation key to highlight the CONTACTS sub menu of your choice then press Contacts Icons You can assign multiple entries to a contact The icons in the following table represent all available entry types Mobile 1 icon Enter a mobile number...

Page 63: ...eld Adding a Contact WhenyouaddinformationtoyourContacts youcanadd it as a new entry or as an existing entry Method 1 1 In standby mode press MENU the CONTACTS menu opens 2 Press New Contact to enter the contact information 3 Enter a name for the entry using the keypad 4 Use the navigation key to highlight the appropriate type Mobile Home Work E mail etc Once highlighted use the keypad to enter re...

Page 64: ...a Create New or press to append the number to Update Existing 3 If you selected Create New the following types are available Mobile 1 Mobile 2 Home Work Fax 4 If you selected Update Existing proceed to step 8 5 Use the up down navigation keys to highlight the desired entry type mobile home work etc then press 6 Enter a name for the entry using the keypad Press the left soft key Abc if you wish to ...

Page 65: ... Pauses Calls to automated systems often require a password or account number Instead of manually entering numbers each time store the numbers to your Contacts along with special characters called pauses Wait A hard pause stops the calling sequence until further input from you 2 sec pause A two second pause stops the calling sequence for two seconds and then automatically sends the remaining digit...

Page 66: ...display No Group Business Colleague Family Friends 2 Use the navigation key to highlight the desired group then press to access the group and view its contents Move an Entry to Another Group 1 In standby mode press the right soft key Contacts Use the navigation key to highlight the contact you wish to move 2 Press the left soft key Edit Use the up down navigation key to scroll to the Group option ...

Page 67: ... standby mode press MENU then press Groups Your existing groups appear in the display 2 Press the left soft key New A New Group pop up menu displays with the Enter new name highlighted 3 Press SAVE to save The Groups list now displays the new group added Send a Text Message to Members of a Group UseSendMessageintheGroupfeaturetosendamessage to as many as 10 members of a group at once Note Text mes...

Page 68: ...the down navigation key to place the cursor in the Text field 6 Enter the content of your message using the keypad 7 To send the text message press SEND Send a PIX Msg to Members of a Group Note Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area 1 In standby mode press MENU then press Groups Your existing groups appear in the display 2 Highlight the desired group name and press the righ...

Page 69: ...e Card Attach a Name Card or an entry in your Contacts to the message 6 Once you ve finished adding the desired content to your PIX Msg press SEND to send the PIX Msg to the intended recipients Finding a Contacts Entry From standby mode you can quickly open the Contacts list Contacts is a quick way of viewing entries you ve stored in the Contacts list 1 In standby mode press the right soft key Con...

Page 70: ...t or symbols 7 When you re finished editing the entry press SAVE Your changes are saved Deleting a Contact Entry 1 In standby mode press MENU then press Contact List 2 Use the navigation key to display the contact list entry and press VIEW 3 Press the left soft key Erase 4 A pop up Erase Entry screen displays 5 Highlight Yes or No then press Storing Numbers After a Call Once you ve finished a call...

Page 71: ...rompts to assign number types and other information Speed Dialing Note 1 Touch 2 Touch and 3 Touch dialing allows you to call numbers stored in your Contact List quicker Speeddialingallowsyoutopressandholdakey orkeys todialthenumberassociatedwiththosekey s Thereare three types of speed dialing 1 touch 2 touch and 3 touch dialing Note Memory location 001 is reserved for voicemail 1 touch dialing Ca...

Page 72: ... to dial location number 113 briefly press then press and hold until the number dials Assign a speed dial location 1 In standby mode press MENU then press Speed Dials The Speed Dials screen displays with the first available number highlighted 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the number you wish to assign or enter the speed dial location using the keypad press SET 3 The ADD SPEED DIAL screen ...

Page 73: ...ed 3 Enter information in each of the fields as desired Use the navigation key to move between fields then use the keypad to enter information 4 When finished press to save the V card Finding My Phone Number My Number displays the ten digit number assigned to your phone 1 In standby mode press MENU then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS TOOLS 2 Press System 3 Press Device Info The My Numb...

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Page 75: ...nd Sending TXT Messages Creating and Sending PIX FLIX Messages Receiving PIX FLIX Messages New Sketch Messages Message Folders Changing Message Settings Voicemail E Mail Mobile IM Chat This section allows you to send or receive different types ofmessages Italsoincludesthefeaturesandfunctionality associated with messaging ...

Page 76: ...need toretrievenewmessagestoyourphoneandreadthemon the phone Retrieving a Text Message When you receive a message in standby mode the messageringersounds unlessturnedoff andNewText Msg appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon The date and time of the message also appear in the display 1 Press to View now or press the down navigation key to highlight View later and press The messa...

Page 77: ...he left soft key Message and press New TXT Message 2 Enter the phone number or email address of the recipient 3 Press the right soft key Options to display a pop up menu with the options listed Entry Mode Choose from Word Abc ABC 123 Symbols and Shortcuts modes of text entry Save as Draft Save the message to your Draft folder Priority Level Save the message with a High or Normal priority Callback ...

Page 78: ...tions Add Add information from the following categories Graphics Lists preloaded and downloaded graphics Animations Lists preloaded and downloaded animations Sounds Lists preloaded and downloaded sounds Quick Text Choose from up to 12 pre loaded messages You can add additional messages by pressing the right soft key New and erase messages by pressing the left soft key Erase Name Card Attach My Nam...

Page 79: ...ly available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area You can add sounds and attach a Name Card or Contact entry to your PIX FLIX Msg This is also known as Multimedia Messaging MMS 1 In standby mode press the left soft key Message then press New PIX FLIX Msg Or in standby mode press MENU and use the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING then press New PIX FLIX Msg 2 Enter the phone numb...

Page 80: ... Removes the attached name card from the message 4 Press the left soft key Add to select from the following options Contacts Choose a number from your contacts list or select the right soft key to select from the Groups menu Recent Calls Choose a number from the recent calls list To PIX Place Send the message to the PIX Place 5 Press once you ve finished entering the phone number s or email addres...

Page 81: ...gation key to add Name Card Press the left soft key Add to select My Name Card or an entry from your Contacts list Follow the prompts and press to insert 11 Once all fields are complete press to send the message to the intended recipient s Receiving PIX FLIX Messages When you receive a new PIX FLIX Msg NEW PIX FLIX MSGappearsin the display alongwith theoptions View Now View Later or Reject Note Fo...

Page 82: ...age without disconnectingyour callbypressing Optionsand then selecting Message Reject a PIX FLIX Msg Note For the option Reject to appear in the display when you receive a PIX FLIX Msg Auto Receive mode must be set to Off in the Message Settings menu This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States 1 When you get notification to view a new PIX FLIX Msg that you don t want to rece...

Page 83: ...g and Sending PIX FLIX Messages on page 79 Message Folders Your phone provides default message folders for your Text and PIX FLIX messages Note To quickly view all messages in the Inbox Sent or Drafts folders open one message and then press the right navigation key to view the next message or press the left navigation key to view the previous message Inbox Received messages of all types are stored...

Page 84: ...e text received in the message to the Quick Text list Save Name Card Saves the name card received in the message Add To Contacts Save the number of the sender to your Contacts as a new entry or add to an existing entry Lock Locks the message to prevent deletion Message Info Provides the following information From and Callback Number Priority Msg Type Size and if a Graphic Sound or Name Card were i...

Page 85: ... Messages in the Sent Folder 1 In standby mode press the left soft key Message then press Sent Or in standby mode press MENU and use the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING then press Sent 2 Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you wish to review then press OPEN 3 While viewing the message press the right soft key Options to display the options listed Forward Forwards the me...

Page 86: ...ed but never sent You can return to the Drafts folder at any time to view edit or send a draft message Create a Draft Text Message 1 In standby mode press the left soft key Message then press New TXT Msg Or in standby mode press MENU and use the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING then press New TXT Msg 2 Enter the phone number of the recipient then press the down navigation key 3 Compose y...

Page 87: ...soft key Options A pop up menu appears in the display with the options listed Add Add information from the following categories Graphics Lists all graphics pre loaded and downloaded Animations Lists all animations pre loaded and downloaded Sounds Lists all sounds pre loaded and downloaded Quick Text Choose from up to 12 pre loaded messages Name Card Allows you to add your name card or the name car...

Page 88: ...ox Drafts folder or Sent folder Locked messages are not erased To erase messages 1 In standby mode press MENU then press the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING then press the right soft key Options 2 The following options are available Erase Inbox Erases unlocked messages in your Inbox Erase Drafts Erases unlocked messages in your Drafts folder Erase Sent Erases unlocked messages in your S...

Page 89: ... TXT messages are stored in the Inbox and the oldest read PIX FLIX message is replaced by an incoming PIX FLIX message when 10 PIX FLIX messages are stored in the Inbox Choose from On or Off Auto View TXT Automatically displays the text message when received Choose from On or Off Auto Receive Automatically receives messages into your Inbox Choose from On or Off Signature Adds the signature text to...

Page 90: ...umber will also be sent via an SMS text message Receive Voicemail Messages When you receive a new voicemail message you ll hear a sound and an SMS text message appears in the display 1 Press the up down navigation keys to select Listen Now or Listen Later 2 Press View Voicemail Messages in the Inbox Folder 1 In standby mode press MENU then press the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING press...

Page 91: ...ic functions and options to use the E Mail applications Mobile IM The Instant Messaging function allows you to send and receive instant messages using one of the following communities AOL Instant Messenger TM MSN Messenger Service Yahoo Messenger Note You must first create the Instant Message account before accessing it on your phone Using Mobile IM 1 In standby mode press the left soft key Messag...

Page 92: ...nts or launch one on one private chat rooms To access a chat room from the browser 1 In standby mode press MENU then press the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING then press Chat 2 Mobile Web is launched Using the up and down navigation keys select one of the following chat rooms and press UPOC CHAT LAVALIFE AIRDATE LIFESTYLE JUMBUCK FIND MORE 3 Use the on screen application specific functi...

Page 93: ...ttings Sound Settings Display Settings System Settings Call Settings Clock Format Ringer ID Picture ID Bluetooth Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone It includes display settings security settings Bluetooth settings call settings and other settings associated with your phone ...

Page 94: ...cess the following menus Calendar For more information see Calendar on page 144 Alarm Clock For more information see Alarm Clock on page 146 World Clock For more information see World Clock on page 149 Notepad For more information see Notepad on page 150 Calculator For more information see Calculator on page 151 Voice Services For more information see VoiceSignal on page 36 Shortcut Key Shortcut L...

Page 95: ... Volume 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Sounds The Sounds menus are listed in the display 2 Press Master Volume 3 Use the Up and Down navigation keys to adjust the volume Press the Play soft key to hear the volume 4 Press SET to save Call Sounds Ringer Settings 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTING...

Page 96: ...ation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Sounds The Sounds menus are listed in the display 2 Press Alert Sounds For the following options you can set the tone for the message alerts You can also set vibration on and set a reminder TXT Message PIX FLIX Message Voicemail Message Keypad Volume 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Sounds The So...

Page 97: ...o save Service Alerts 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Sounds The Sounds menus are listed in the display 2 Press Service Alerts For the following options you can the Service Alert On or Off ERI Minute Beep Call Connect Power On Off 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Sounds The Sounds...

Page 98: ... LCD or Keypad Contrast Choose the contrast level for the Front LCD Wallpaper Choose PIX Pre loaded or personal or FLIX to use as the background display for your Main LCD You may only choose from your personal PIX or pre loaded PIX for the Front LCD Display Theme Choose from 6 preset colors used for menu display Power On Off Animation Choose themedia thatappears in the display when you turn the ph...

Page 99: ... menus are listed in the display Press Banner 2 Press to create a Personal Banner for your handset Note Press and hold to erase an existing banner if necessary 3 Enter a word or short phrase 18 characters or less to appear in your phone s display when the phone is in standby mode 4 Press to save the new banner To create an ERI banner 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to hig...

Page 100: ...llowing options are for the Main LCD Duration Can be set to 5 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds Always On or Always Off Brightness Use the Navigation keys to adjust the brightness Keypad The following options are for the keypad 5 Seconds The backlight is on for 5 seconds before it dims 15 Seconds The backlight is on for 15 seconds before it dims 30 Seconds The backlight is on for 30 seconds before it ...

Page 101: ...standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Display The Display menus are listed in the display Press Wallpaper Main LCD and Front LCD appear in the display 2 Use the navigation key to highlight Main LCD or Front LCD then press 3 If you selected Main LCD choose from the available options of My PIX My FLIX and Pre loaded PIX and then press If you selected ...

Page 102: ...ws you to choose the multi media or pictures that appear in your phone s display when you turn it on turn it off and while the phone is in standby mode 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Display The Display menus are listed in the display Press Power On Off Animation 2 Use the navigation key to highlight Power On or Power Off then press 3 Us...

Page 103: ...s the following menus Device Info The Device Info menu allows you to view the software and hardware information your assigned number and an icon glossary for your phone 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press System The System Settings menus are listed in the display 2 Press Device Info My Number is highlighted Press to display the Mobile Device ...

Page 104: ...ollowing options are available Save Options You can set your PIX FLIX Sounds or All to be saved to either phone memory or card memory Phone Memory Allows you to see memory usage of everything stored on your phone Card Memory Allows you to see memory usage of everything stored on your TransFlash card Language Change the display language from English to Español or vice versa using the Language menu ...

Page 105: ... Location The Location screen displays Location On GPS location setting is on wherever the feature is available E911 Only GPS location setting is on whenever you dial 911 only 3 Use the navigation key to highlight an option 4 Press to select the highlighted setting Security The Security menu allows you to lock your phone enable or disable voice privacy set restrictions and other security options 1...

Page 106: ... of your phone with the exceptionofoutgoingcallsto911 LockPhoneallowsyou to answer calls but to place calls except to emergency numbers you have to unlock the phone 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press System The System menus are listed in the display Press Security You re prompted to enter the lock code The default lock code is the last four ...

Page 107: ... of your preference 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press System The System menus are listed in the display 2 Press Security You re prompted to enter the lock code The default lock code is the last four digits of your telephone number 3 Press Edit Code Two options are available Device and Location Use the navigation keys to highlight your choic...

Page 108: ...s Erase Contacts A prompt appears in the display asking if you wish to erase all contacts 3 Press Yes to erase your contacts or press No to return to the Security list Resetting Your Phone Reset Phone returns all setup options to their factory default 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press System The System menus are listed in the display 2 Pres...

Page 109: ...ays turn your phone on and check for adequate signal strength before placing a call Call Emergency Numbers in Lock Mode InLockMode youcandial911toplaceanemergencycall Note If you dial 911 your phone dials the emergency number immediately no prompt System Select The System Select menu allows you to set your roaming options For information on roaming options see Roaming Options on page 35 NAM Select...

Page 110: ...a calls voice services and more Answer Options The Answer Options menu allows you to select the method for answering incoming calls 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Call Settings The Call Settings menus are listed in the display 2 Press Answer Options The following options appear in the display Flip Open Calls are answered when the flip is...

Page 111: ...enus are listed in the display 2 Press Auto Retry The following options appear in the display Off Every 10 Seconds Every 30 Seconds Every 60 Seconds 3 Highlight an option and press or press to return to the Call Settings menu without making a selection TTY Mode Before you can use your phone with a TTY device you ll need to enable TTY functions in the phone See TTY on page 36 for more information O...

Page 112: ...y options are Standard and Enhanced 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Call Settings The Call Settings menus are listed in the display 2 Press Voice Privacy The menus listed appear in the display Standard and Enhanced appear in the display 3 Use the navigation key to highlight the Voice Privacy option of your choice then press Your settings ...

Page 113: ...TINGS TOOLS Press Call Settings The Call Settings menus are listed in the display 2 Press Data Settings The following options appear in the display Highlight one of the following options and press Data Off Phone operates in normal voice call mode Data For Next Call Data call is enabled for next call only Phone will reset to Data Off mode after call Data Until Powered Off Phone will remain in Data ...

Page 114: ...og Time is represented as a clock Off No time is displayed Ringer ID TheRingerIDmenuallowsyoutosettheRingerIDoption to On so that you can associate different ringtones with different numbers See Get Tunes Tones on page 121 for more information Picture ID The Picture ID menu allows you to set the Picture ID option to On so that you can associate a picture with a Contact See TakePIX onpage135formore...

Page 115: ...tocol that describes how the short range wireless technology works whereas individual profiles describe the services supported by individual devices Profiles reduce the chance that different devices will not work together Your phone supports the following profile service HSP Mono headset profile Bluetooth handsfree kit support For vehicle accessory compatibility go to www verizonwireless com bluet...

Page 116: ...ight navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Bluetooth The Bluetooth menus are listed in the display 2 Press Search Press All Devices to search for any active Bluetooth wireless technology device laptop or headset or press Audible Device for the Bluetooth wireless technology headset or the hands free car kit headset Note If you have NOT already activated Bluetooth on the phone the message...

Page 117: ...OLS Press Bluetooth The Bluetooth menus are listed in the display 2 Press Disconnect If you have an active Bluetooth connection a message will say device name IS CONNECTED DISCONNECT Highlight Yes to disconnect or No to cancel and press Registered List This menu provides a list of Bluetooth wireless technologydevicesaccessedbyyourhandset Toviewthe registered list use the following procedures 1 In ...

Page 118: ... No to cancel and press Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth wireless technology settings menu provides the ability to view and change the device name show the visibility and set the security for the device 1 In standby mode press MENU use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS TOOLS Press Bluetooth The Bluetooth menus are listed in the display 2 Press Bluetooth Settings The Bluetooth menu dis...

Page 119: ...ltimedia Topics Covered Get It Now Get Tunes Tones Get PIX FLIX Get Fun Games Get News Info Get Going This section describes how you receive tunes tones images games news and information You can also take and send pictures and video from your phone ...

Page 120: ... MENU use the left navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW Press the right soft key Info Note you can directly access the GET IT NOW menu by pressing the right navigation key while in standby mode 2 Press App Memory to display the memory available Press the key to return 3 Press Content Memory to view the memory used for the following items Press the key to return My Ringtones My Music My Sounds My...

Page 121: ...directly to phone memory or to a removable memory card Before downloadingmusictoyourTransFlashmemorycard be sure to format it as described below Formatting Your TransFlash Card For best playback of songs stored to the TransFlash memory card you should reformat your memory card with PC format FAT32 Note Any contents currently stored on the TransFlash memory card will be lost after this procedure is...

Page 122: ...sic from the V CAST Music Catalog 1 In standby mode press the Menu use the left navigation key to highlight Get It Now The Get Tunes Tones menu is highlighted press 2 Press Get V CAST Music to open the V CAST Music catalog 3 Browse or search the catalog to preview the songs you want 4 Highlight the music song or album that you want to purchase Press BUY to purchase 5 The CONFIRM PURCHASE screen wi...

Page 123: ...ormation 9 To return to standby mode press the key Get New Ringtones Youcanusethisoption todownloadnew ringtonesfrom the Internet 1 In standby mode press MENU use the left navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW The Get Tunes Tones menu is highlighted press 2 Highlight Get New Ringtones and press 3 Highlight Get New App and press 4 You are connected to the web server and presented with available pr...

Page 124: ...Musiccatalogorthat you have transferred from your PC using Sync Music You can play your music with the flip open or closed Playing Music with the Flip Closed The external keys which you will use are labeled below 1 In standby mode with your flip closed press the Play Pause key If you have already downloaded music to your phone or memory card Play All will be displayed as well as any playlists that...

Page 125: ...k mode Turning the jog dial to the right skips the song pointer ahead Press the jog dial again to return to Play mode 6 To stop a song from playing press the Stop key Press and hold the Stop key to exit the music player Playing Music with the Flip Open 1 In standby mode press MENU use the left navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW The Get Tunes Tones menu is highlighted press 2 Highlight My Music...

Page 126: ...ress PLAY to play the song Or press the left soft key Playlist to see a list of your playlists 6 During song playback press the right soft key Options to switch to one of the following functions Play All Selects all songs for playback Shuffle Re sorts the current playlist order Get V CAST Music Connects you to the V CAST Music catalog to download more songs 7 During song playback press the right n...

Page 127: ... WindowsMediaTM Player 10 is only compatible with Windows XP operating systems For setup of Windows MediaTM Player 10 refer to the following resources To download the Windows MediaTM Player 10 http www microsoft com windows windowsmedia mp10 default aspx Tips on getting started www microsoft com windows windowsmedia mp10 usingplayer aspx Common questions http www microsoft com windows windowsmedia...

Page 128: ... navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW The Get Tunes Tones menu is highlighted press 3 Highlight Sync Music and press 4 Your phone should display the message Connected 5 Open Windows Media Player 10 on your PC and select the SYNC option 6 The left hand side of the Windows Media Player will display the music files on your PC Check the songs you want to download 7 On the right hand side of the Wind...

Page 129: ...For example Folk Rock Country Classical Soul Unknown and so on Each folder will contain all songs within that genre Artists This option organizes your songs by artist Albums This option organizes your songs by album title Even if you only have one song from an album a folder for the album will display Songs This option organizes your songs by song title To add a song to a playlist press the right ...

Page 130: ... is highlighted press 2 Highlight Manage Music and press 3 Highlight Playlists and press 4 If playlist s already exist on the phone press the right soft key Options Highlight Create playlist and press Or if no playlists exist press the right soft key Create 5 Enter a title for the playlist in the text box and press 6 Press the key to return to the Music Library menu You can select songs to add to ...

Page 131: ...change the order of the songs in your playlist highlight a song and press Move Then use the Up or Down navigation keys to move the song up or down in the playlist order When you are finished press Save 7 To return to standby mode press the key Get PIX FLIX This menu allows you to get new PIX and FLIX from the internet or take new PIX or FLIX using your phone s camera You can also view the saved pi...

Page 132: ...on is highlighted Press 3 Use the up or down navigation keys to highlight the V CAST Video category you want 4 After choosing the category you want press Choose a sub category if applicable by using the navigation keys or by entering the short cut key number and press 5 Use the navigation key to highlight a video You may press the right soft key Options to read the description of the video clip 6 ...

Page 133: ...te Play video now appears in the display 5 Select Yes and press to view the video or select No to return to the V CAST Video menu Note Not all video content available can be downloaded to your phone however all content is available for viewing Deleting Video Clips 1 Launch V CAST Video For information about launching your video player review Get New PIX on page 135 2 Press the right soft key Optio...

Page 134: ...ight the video you want to delete and press the right soft key Options 5 Use the navigation key to highlight Erase and then press 6 Highlight Yes to confirm that you want to erase the saved clip then press Configure Alerts for New Video Clips 1 Launch V CAST Video For information about launching your video player review Get New PIX on page 135 2 Use the right and left navigation keys to select the...

Page 135: ...ollow the on screen prompts Take PIX This menu launches the camera 1 In standby mode press MENU use the left navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW Press Get PIX FLIX 2 Press Take PIX The camera is now active 3 Press the right soft key Options to choose the specific camera settings Use the right left navigation keys to advance to each setting category and the up down navigation keys to make select...

Page 136: ... Memory store PIX to phone or TransFlash card Auto Save Icon Display Ready Sound Shutter Sound Camcorder Switches from Camera to Camcorder 4 Press and hold TAKE to capture a picture Press the right soft key Erase to delete it or press the left soft key Save The picture is now saved to the Gallery 5 To exit the camera press the key PIX Gallery 1 In standby mode press MENU use the left navigation ke...

Page 137: ...the internet to get online pictures Set As Set the picture as the main wallpaper front wallpaper or Picture ID Create Postcard Adds text to a picture selected from the PIX Gallery Rename Allows you to rename the picture Move Moves the images from the card to the phone Lock Locks the picture to prevent deletion Erase Erases the selected picture from the gallery Erase All Erases all pictures from th...

Page 138: ...rescent Manual Color Effects Normal Black White Antique Settings Memory store FLIX to phone or TransFlash card Auto Save Icon Display Camera Switches from camcorder to camera 3 Press to save the settings 4 Press REC to begin recording Press the left soft key Pause or STOP 5 Press the right soft key Erase or the left soft key Save 6 To exit the camcorder press the key Note If you receive an incomin...

Page 139: ...ce to Save Send or Erase the video If you want to view the message now the video is auto saved and the camera application exits in the background My FLIX This menu allows you to review the videos you have takenordownloadedandstoredintoyourphoneand or TransFlash card 1 In standby mode press MENU use the left navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW Press Get PIX FLIX 2 Press My FLIX Default Album is ...

Page 140: ...e left navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW Press Get PIX FLIX 2 Highlight PIX Place and press The PIX Place sign on screen displays 3 Enter your Mobile Number and Password Use the navigation key to highlight LOGIN and press You are now connected to your online album Get Fun Games Select from several fun and interesting applications or a broadcategoryofgamesthatyoucanplayonyourphone 1 In standby...

Page 141: ...nfo 2 The browser is launched and a pop up screen with available applications is displayed 3 Use the navigation key to browse the categories 4 Once the desired category is highlighted press to enter the category list When you useGet News Info some of thekeysoperate differently than during a normal phone call It presents on screen items in any of the following ways Text or numeric input Links embed...

Page 142: ...Press Get Going 2 Get New App is highlighted Press 3 Highlight the application you wish to download and press 4 Follow on screen subscription prompts and press The download process begins 5 At the App installed successfully Would you like to run it prompt press Yes to launch application or No to return to category list Note The GET GOING menu will display all downloaded applications with the most ...

Page 143: ... 10 Tools Topics Covered Calendar Alarm Clock World Clock Notepad Calculator The topics covered in this section allow you to schedule appointments view the calendar set an alarm view time zones take notes and perform simple math calculations ...

Page 144: ...ted 2 To view available options press the right soft key Options A pop up menu appears in the display that contains the menu items Weekly View the current week Go To Date Go to any date that you specify Go to Today View today s events Erase Old Select a past event to delete Erase All Delete all events in your calendar 3 Press the left soft key Add to add a new event 4 The Appointment name field is...

Page 145: ... Select the frequency of the event Alert Sets the alarm for the event Select from Tone Vibrate or Light Only Reminder Set a reminder up to one day before the event 5 Fill in and select event details using the navigation keys and the alpha numeric keypad 6 Press The event is saved View an event 1 In standby mode press MENU then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS TOOLS Press Tools Calendar 2...

Page 146: ... pop up menu appears in the display 9 To erase the current event press Erase A pop up menu appears with Yes highlighted press to erase or highlight No to cancel 10 To see the selected date in a month view press Monthly 11 To see the selected date in a week view press Weekly Alarm Clock Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once or recur daily at a specific time Once set the alarm...

Page 147: ...then enter the time that you wish for the alarm to sound 6 Press the down navigation key once to highlight the am pm field Use the left right navigation keys to select am or pm 7 Press the down navigation key once to highlight the Frequency field Use the left right navigation keys to set the frequency occurrence of the alarm Below lists and defines the options for this field Once The alarm sounds ...

Page 148: ...it sounds 1 In standby mode press MENU then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS TOOLS Press Tools Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock menu displays with the Alarm 1 highlighted 2 Use the navigation keys to highlight the alarm you wish to disable then press the right soft key Options A pop up menu appears in the display 3 Press Off to turn the highlighted alarm off Press Reset Alarm to reset the hig...

Page 149: ... Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in any part of the world 1 In standby mode press MENU then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS TOOLS Press Tools World Clock 2 Use the left soft key Cities to display the 45 supported cities Press to save your entry 3 Press the right soft key Options to view the following options Set as Local Time Sets the time according to the city chosen ...

Page 150: ...n Notepad No Note displays 3 To add a new memo press the left soft key Add then enter the memo using the keypad 4 While entering a memo press the left soft key Abc to display a pop up menu with the following text entry modes Word Abc ABC 123 Symbols 5 Use the navigation keys to select the other available text entry modes of 123 Word and Symbol or press to exit the pop up menu 6 When you re finishe...

Page 151: ...n the display Erase Erase the note currently highlighted or appearing in the display Erase All Erase all notes 3 Use the navigation keys to highlight an option or press to exit the pop up menu 4 Press to perform the highlighted option s function Calculator You can perform calculations including addition subtraction multiplication and division using your phone 1 In standby mode press MENU then pres...

Page 152: ...Press to change the sign for a number to a negative 5 Press the to add a decimal point 6 Use the navigation keys to set the type of calculation that you wish to perform Your choices are as follows Up key Addition Down key Subtraction Right key x Multiplication Left key Division 7 Use the keypad to enter the second number into your equation 8 Press to perform the calculation and view the result ...

Page 153: ...s Covered Mobile Web Launching Mobile Web Exit Mobile Web Navigate the Web Mobile Web Soft keys Links Place a Call While Using Mobile Web This section outlines the available gaming options and accessoriesforyourphone Formoreinformation contact your service provider ...

Page 154: ...connected to the Internet and billed accordingly Rates and prices vary according to your service contract For further information on billing contact Verizon Wireless Launching Mobile Web Note This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area 1 In standby mode press the up navigation key Mobile Web and a list of cate...

Page 155: ...bered options some options may not be numbered Simple text You can act on the options or links by using the soft keys Mobile Web Soft Keys Note This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area At the bottom of the Mobile Web display contains the browser commands The left and right soft keys on the keypad are used t...

Page 156: ...de 0 Next Key Press to enter a zero 0 or to display another word in the dictionary when in Word entry mode Pound Space Key Press to insert a space when entering text Numbers 1 9 Use the number keys to select items in a menu if they are numbered END Key Press to exit Mobile Web and return the phone to standby mode Left Soft Key Press the left soft key to go to the highlighted web link and or perfor...

Page 157: ...lined __ Normally theleftsoftkey is used to select a highlighted link Place a Call While Using Mobile Web Note This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area YoucanplaceacallwhileusingMobileWebifthewebsite supportsthisfeature Presstheappropriatesoftkeytocall thenumber Inmostcasesyoucanalsopress tocallthe number T...

Page 158: ...158 Section 11 ...

Page 159: ...ormation 159 Section 12 Health and Safety Information Topics Covered Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone ...

Page 160: ... 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 expressedinunitsofwattsperkilogram W kg TheFCC requires...

Page 161: ...at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC For body worn operation this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metalandthatpositionsthehandsetaminimumof1 5cm from the body Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for thismobile phonew...

Page 162: ...ds of phones are the subject of this update Thetermwirelessphonerefersheretohand heldwireless phones with built in antennas often called cell mobile or PCS phones Thesetypesofwirelessphones canexposetheusertomeasurableradiofrequencyenergy RF becauseoftheshortdistancebetweenthephoneand theuser shead TheseRFexposuresarelimitedbyFederal Communications Commission safety guidelines that weredevelopedwi...

Page 163: ... causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RFexposureshavenotfoundanybiologicaleffects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additionalresearch Insomecases otherresearchershave had difficulty in reproducing those studies or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results What is FDA s role concerni...

Page 164: ...ible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commissio...

Page 165: ... done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy RF exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories A few animal studies however have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerat...

Page 166: ...pidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would providesomeofthedatathatareneeded Lifetimeanimal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists Epidemiological studies can provide datathatisdirectlyapplicabletohumanpopulations but ten or more years fo...

Page 167: ... work has been the development of a detailed agenda ofresearchneedsthathasdriventheestablishmentofnew researchprogramsaroundtheworld TheProjecthasalso helpeddevelopaseriesofpublicinformationdocuments on EMF issues FDA and Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association CTIA have a formal Cooperative Research andDevelopmentAgreement CRADA todoresearchon wireless phone safety FDA provides the scien...

Page 168: ...since the exposure 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 thescientificdatadonotdemonstratethatwireless phonesareharmful ButifyouareconcernedabouttheRF exposure from these products you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF expo...

Page 169: ...s 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 energyintheheadbecausethephone whichisthesource of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist ...

Page 170: ...n with making false and unsubstantiated claims According to FTC these defendantslackedareasonablebasistosubstantiatetheir claim What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardia...

Page 171: ...fulinterferencebefoundtooccur FDAwillconduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Environmental Protection Agency EPA http www epa gov radiation Occupational Safety and health Administration s OS...

Page 172: ... such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road 2 When available use a hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach Be able to access your wireless pho...

Page 173: ...k the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical ...

Page 174: ...CellularTelecommunications Internet Association Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in anyareaandalwaysswitchyourphoneoffwheneveritis 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 Aswithother...

Page 175: ...ence 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 minimize potential interference If yo...

Page 176: ...aring device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs M Ratings Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices thanphones that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings T Ratings PhonesratedT3orT4meetFCCrequirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device s telecoil TSwitch or TelephoneSwitch...

Page 177: ...ignals 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 consultthemanufacturerofanyequipmentthathasbeen added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switchyourphoneoffinanyfacilitywherepostednotices require you to do so Potentially Explosive Environments Switchyourphoneo...

Page 178: ...tesusingradio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connectioninallconditions Therefore youshouldnever rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications medical emergencies for example Remember tomakeorreceiveanycallsthephonemustbe switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be pos...

Page 179: ...ermission to do so Restricting Children s access to your Phone Yourphoneisnotatoy Childrenshouldnotbeallowedto play with it because they could hurt themselves and others damagethephoneormakecallsthatincreaseyour phone bill FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using the phone...

Page 180: ...in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or accessories For vehicles equipped with an air bag remember that...

Page 181: ...gnearawindowmaygive you better reception Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unableto find a signal after 15 minutes of searching a Power Save feature is automatically activated If your phone is active it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key Anytime the Power Save feature is activated a message displays on the screen When a s...

Page 182: ...s damaged If your phone is equipped with an internal antenna obstructing the internal antenna could inhibit call performance Speak directly into the phone s receiver Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills If your phone does get wet immediately turn the power off and remove the battery If it is inoperable call Customer Care for service Availability of Various Features Ri...

Page 183: ...y 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 network operator Follow battery usage storage and charging guidelines found in the user s guide Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge an...

Page 184: ...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 place the phone in areas that may get very hot such as on or near a cooking surface cooking appliance iron or radiator Do not get your phone or battery wet Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally the cir...

Page 185: ...l children Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged Do not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic d...

Page 186: ...de when overheated If your phone has an external antenna use only the supplied or an approved replacement 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 necessa...

Page 187: ...Section 13 Warranty Information 187 Section 13 Section 13 Warranty Information Topics Covered Standard Limited Warranty This section explains the warranty information for your new phone ...

Page 188: ...ather Case Pouch 90 Days Holster 90 Days Other Phone Accessories 1 Year WhatisNotCovered ThisLimitedWarrantyisconditioned 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 eq...

Page 189: ...NG phone for which 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 Pur...

Page 190: ...ILITY EXCEPTASSETFORTHINTHEEXPRESSWARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR N...

Page 191: ...PLYTOYOU INADDITION SAMSUNG SHALLNOTBELIABLEFORANYDAMAGESOFANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE USE OR MISUSEOF ORINABILITYTOUSETHEPRODUCTOR ARISINGDIRECTLYORINDIRECTLYFROMTHEUSE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACHOFTHEEXPRESSWARRANTY INCLUDING INCIDENTAL SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT INCLUDING ...

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Page 195: ...removing 26 strength icon 23 Bluetooth about 114 Bluetooth icons 23 Bluetooth Settings 114 C Calendar add a new event 144 Call Functions 29 answering a call 31 call histories 31 roaming 35 Call history calls using 33 definition 31 deleting entry 34 icons 33 new contact 33 updating existing con tact 33 Call restriction 112 Call Sounds 95 Camcorder recording video 137 Camera camera camcorder key 18 ...

Page 196: ...ation 102 backlight 100 banner 99 language 104 screen icons 22 Downloading Music 122 Draft messages 86 Drafts folder 86 E E Mail 90 Emergency numbers lock mode 109 End key 20 Entering Text 55 changing text entry mode 56 entering numbers 59 entering symbols 58 entering upper and lower case 58 using Word mode 57 F Finding a Contacts Entry 69 Finding My Phone Number 73 Folder drafts 86 inbox 83 G Get...

Page 197: ...aming 22 signal strength 22 speakerphone 24 Installing battery 26 Instant Messaging 91 In use menu 49 L Language setting 104 Left soft key 19 Links 157 Lock code changing 107 Lock phone 106 M Making a call 30 Manage Music 129 Master Volume 95 Memory Card Storage 27 Memos editing 150 Menu Navigation 47 menu outline 50 Menu shortcuts 48 Menu in use option 49 Message folder drafts 86 inbox 83 Message...

Page 198: ...age 28 Picture ID 114 PIX Gallery 136 PIX messages rejecting 82 view later 82 Place a call while using Mobile Web 157 Playlist creating a playlist 130 editing a playlist 131 Powering off 10 Powering on 10 R Receive messages in call 82 Receive text messages 76 Removing battery 26 Reset phone 108 Restrict calls 112 Retrieving a Message 76 Return to last menu 48 Reviewing sent 85 Right soft key 20 Ri...

Page 199: ...ng 72 Standard Limited Warran ty Standard Limited War ranty 188 Store numbers shortcuts 71 Storing numbers after a call 70 Sync Music 127 T Take FLIX 137 Take PIX 135 Text messages receiving 76 Three touch dialing 72 Tip find a name 30 Tip description 12 Tools 143 alarm 146 calculator 151 calendar 144 note pad 150 view an event 145 world time 149 TransFlash Card formatting 121 Travel Adapter 27 TT...

Page 200: ... 131 View an event calendar 145 View PIX Msg Later 82 Voice Call Icon 23 Voice mail listening to 11 Voice mail icon 24 Voice notes renaming 46 Voice privacy 112 Voicemail 90 Voicemail viewing mes sages 90 VoiceSignal description 42 digit dial 43 features 42 menu 36 name dial 42 name lookup 44 open apps 44 settings 37 W Warranty Information 187 World time 149 ...

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