SCH-a530 Series D I G I T A L D U A L - B A N D T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents SCH-a530 closed view................................................ 1 SCH-a530 open view ...................................................................... 2 Getting to know your phone....................................... 3 Antenna .................................................................................. 3 Backlight features................................................................... 3 Clear key ........................................................................
Low battery indicator.............................................................10 The empty battery icon ..........................................................11 Your phone’s modes ................................................ 12 Answer mode ........................................................................12 Input mode ...........................................................................12 Lock mode ............................................................................
Caller I.D.............................................................................. 27 Three way calling ................................................................. 28 Phone Book ............................................................. 29 Find by name........................................................................ 29 Find by entry ........................................................................ 30 Find by group ................................................................
Creating SMS text messages ...................................................39 Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols ................................40 Alphabetical text entry ...........................................................41 Entering numbers..................................................................41 Symbol entry .........................................................................41 T9® word text entry...............................................................
Planner.................................................................... 57 Today ................................................................................... 57 How to add, edit, or erase an event ...................................... 57 Scheduler ............................................................................. 58 How to view an event ............................................................ 58 Jump to date.........................................................................
Power on/off .........................................................................72 Roam ringer..........................................................................72 Whisper mode.......................................................................73 Voice kit .................................................................. 74 Voice dial ..............................................................................74 Tips on recording names.....................................................
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ................................ 92 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ............... 93 Caring for the Battery ........................................................... 96 Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC ........................ 98 Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones ........... 99 FDA Consumer Update........................................................ 100 Owner's Record ...................................................
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SCH-a530 closed view Antenna Volume Front display Speaker LED 1
SCH-a530 open view Icons Display screen Graphic area Soft key option Soft key option Navigation key Get it now button Left softkey Right soft-key Send key End key Clear key Keypad Microphone Charger adapter 2
Getting to know your phone Antenna The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and size of the antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that they receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is active. Backlight features Your keypad has user settable backlighting for easy visibility.
Headset connector This is where the optional hands-free headset is connected. The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands. •Before inserting the hands-free headset connector to your phone, gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset connector. LED indicator The LED indicator (located on the front cover towards the bottom of your phone) flashes to indicate an incoming call or message.
Send key The key performs several useful functions: •Press once to answer calls. •Enter a number and press once to connect a call. •Press twice in standby mode to redial the last recent call number. Navigation The Navigation key allows you to locate different menu options by pressing in the appropriate direction. Get it now To access Get it Now: 1. Press the Get it Now button. 2. The Shopping Cart icon appears. 3. Press the Get it Now button again. The following logo and start option appears: 4.
Display screens Your phone has two display screens: The display screen on the front of your phone is comprised of three areas: •An upper line of stationary icons •The middle area showing the time of day •The lower line showing the date The display screen on the inside of your phone is comprised of three areas: •An upper line of stationary icons •The graphic area in the middle •The lower line of text shows left and right softkey options Liquid crystal display The top line of icons on the liquid crystal disp
Service indicator: This icon indicates a call is in progress. When the phone is calling a number, this icon will flash until the call is connected. No service indicator: This icon indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wait a little while for a signal or move into an open area. Note: The no service indicator icon will always appear when you turn on your phone. As soon as service is located, the indicator will disappear.
Ringer silent: This icon indicates that your phones ringer is set to silent. GPS (911 only): This icon represents Global Positioning Service (GPS) for 911. GPS: This icon indicates GPS is on for location. Silent mode: This is the icon for silent mode. Installing the battery Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Removing the battery To remove the battery from your phone: 1. Turn the phone off by pressing and holding . 2. Push the battery release latch up and pull the battery away from the latch. 3. Lift the battery away from the phone. Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved travel adaptors and batteries. These adaptors are designed to maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Travel adapter Use the adaptor outlet to connect your phone to a wireless data device or a hands-free car kit (both sold separately). The adaptor outlet is located at the bottom of the phone. Using the travel adaptor The travel adaptor allows you to charge your phone’s battery from any standard 110/220 free volt AC wall outlet. Also, using the travel adaptor allows you to make a phone call while the battery is charging. Follow these steps to use you travel adapter: 1.
The empty battery icon Two to three minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the phone, the battery sensor will let you know by blinking an empty battery icon ( ), and sounding a tone. If you continue to operate the phone without charging the battery, the phone will automatically turn off. If this happens, your wireless call will be terminated. However, if you plug into a charging device, you can continue your call.
Your phone’s modes Answer mode With this option activated, you can select how you want to answer your phone when you receive an incoming call. Input mode Use input mode to enter text, numbers and symbols into various screens. Lock mode When you lock your phone using the Lock Mode menu option, you restrict phone usage. You can receive messages and calls, but you cannot make an outgoing call until your phone is unlocked. You can unlock your phone, by following the prompts and entering the lock code.
Standby mode Standby mode is the fundamental state of your phone once your phone has found service. Your phone goes into standby mode: 1. After you power it on. 2. When you press after a call, if your phone is on. When in standby mode, you will see: 1. The month/date, and time. 2. All other active icons.
2. The vibrate icon appears on the display. To change the setting: 1. Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume. 2. Your options are: Silent, 1 beep, Vibrate, Vib+Ring, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5. 3. The vibrate icon no longer appears on the display screen.
Getting Started Getting service You must contact your service provider and follow their instructions for obtaining service for your phone. We suggest that you read this user guide to fully understand the services that your phone supports. Turning your phone on To turn your phone on: 1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception. 2. Press and hold for more than two seconds. Note: Your phone has a built-in antenna.
Turning your phone off To turn your phone off: 1. Press and hold for more than two seconds. 2. The display screen and the backlight go off. Note: If your phone is on, and is pressed for less than one second, the phone will not power off. This feature prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally. Several ways to answer a call When you receive a call: • If the caller can be identified, the phone displays “Call from caller’s phone number, (or name if pre-stored in your Phone Book)”.
List of main and sub menus This list displays the Main menu structure and Message features. It shows the individual sub menus and features assigned to each Main menu option.
3:Reminder 3:Scroll Timer 4:Auto Delete 5:Canned Msg.
5:Fade 6:Roam 7:Privacy 5:Power On/Off 6:Roam Ringer 7:Whisper Mode 8:Voice Kit 1:Voice Dial 1:Record 2:Review 3:Erase All 4:Set Active 2:Voice Memo 1:Record 2:Review 3:Erase All 3:Call Screen 1:On/Off 2:Inbox 3:Greeting 1:Record 2:Play 3:Select 4:Call sound 5:Wait Time 9:Setup 1:Location 2:Network 1:Set NAM 2:Roam Option 3:Data/Fax 1:Auto Detect 2:Baud Rate 4:Security 1:Lock Phone 2:Change Lock 3:Emergency # 4:Voice Privacy 5:Restriction 1:Outgoing 2:Incoming 3:Phone Book 6:Erase Memory 7:Reset Phone 5:Cal
3:Phone Book 1:Find 2:Add 3:Rename Group 4:My Phone# 5:Memory 4:Silent/Quit 5:Send Tel # 6:My Phone # 7:Version 8:Voice Privacy 9:Location 0:Send DTMF Accessing menus using the navigation key The menus and submenus can be accessed by using the navigation key or using shortcuts. Menu options are numbered but can also be accessed by using the navigation key: • Press right to activate Wireless Web. • Press down to activate Voice Memo. • Press left to activate the Scheduler.
Accessing menus using shortcut numbers All main menus, menu levels, and menu content items are assigned numbers. All menus and their contents can be accessed using these “Shortcut” numbers. The following steps are a sample exercise to access your planner: 1. In standby mode, press to access the Main menu. 2. Press for Planner. 3. Press for Today. 4. Press to see the event list or nothing stored.
Calls Outgoing To place a call press to power on your phone. The phone first shows an animated sequence and the icons discussed earlier display, this indicates your phone is on. (No dial tone will be heard). This is called standby mode. 1. Enter the phone number you want to call (up to 32 digits), by pressing the numeric keys. The phone numbers display from left to right. 2. Press to place a call to the entered phone number.
list and the last 20 calls you missed are stored in a Missed call log list) Missed Your phone keeps a list of calls that you did not answer when the phone was active and service available. The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen. Additionally, if caller information is available, a Missed call entry is created, and the screen displays the phone number of the most recent missed call.
Reviewing calls When a call log is displayed, press the number associated with the call log to be connected. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. Press the number associated with the call log to select an option: 4. to display the Main menu. for Calls. •Press for Outgoing calls. •Press for Incoming calls. •Press for Missed calls. •Press for Erase Logs. •Press for Call Timer. When the call log option displays, press to locate the call information you require.
•Erase Logs: The last 20 calls you chose to erase from your call log. •Call Timer: The talk time spent on your calls. Call timer Your phone records (or logs), the amount of air time or talk time used for all calls. To view Call Timer from standby mode: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press for Call Timer. 4. Press 5. to display the Main menu. to highlight an option.
Total Total air time is the cumulative amount of time the phone has been used since the total air time was last erased. Air time for all incoming and outgoing calls is saved here. This feature is not intended for billing purposes. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press for Call Timer. 4. Press for Total. to display the Main menu.
Erase total If you choose the Erase Total option, the counter for all air times with the exception of LifeTime, will be set to zero. The counter will begin counting the next time you make or receive a call. To erase your total air time: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press for Call Timer. 4. Press for Erase Total. 5. Press to highlight Yes or No. 6. With Yes highlighted, press previous display, or press previous display screen.
To activate call block: 1. Press . 2. Enter the phone number and press . Note: To block your number permanently, contact your service provider. Three way calling To place a three way call: 1. Call the first party, and press . When connected, ask them to remain on the line, press and they will be placed on hold. 2. Call the second phone number, and press 3. When the second party answers, press connected. .
Phone Book Your phone permits you to store up to 999 numbers and names in the Phone Book. Each entry can have up to 5 associated phone numbers and two e-mail addresses. Each entry can contain up to 32 digits including hard pauses, with an associated name of up to 12 characters. (Name entry is optional). You can specify the memory location of your choice for each entry. Memory locations can be marked Secret preventing unauthorized viewing.
7. Pressing returns you to the previous screen. Find by entry This option allows you to find a stored entry by location number. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for the Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Press to highlight by Entry. 5. Press to select the entry. The entry information is displayed. 6. Press to highlight the phone number. 7. Press to call the number. Find by group This option allows you to find a stored entry in a related group. 1.
4. Press up or down to locate the group you are renaming. 5. Press . 6. Press 7. Press 8. Use the keypad to enter new group name. 9. Press to select T9 word, ABC, Symbol or 123. to erase the old group name. . Add This menu allows you to add information to your Phone Book. With the phone in standby mode: 1. Press for the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Add. The Phone Book display screen prompts you to confirm Number or E-mail. 4. Press .
Editing phone book numbers Once stored in the Phone Book, an entry can be changed quite easily. To change a Phone Book entry: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Press to highlight the entry requiring editing. 5. Press . The existing phone number is highlighted. 6. Press and 7. Press . The Phone Book (option) screen displays. 8. Press to save your changes. to highlight the Edit option.
Adding pauses 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 Phone Book separated by special characters called pauses. •P pause: A hard pause stops the calling sequence. •T pause: A 2 second pause stops the calling sequence for 2 seconds and then automatically sends the remaining digits.
2. If you stored the number using (hard) P pause(s), call the number from the Phone Book and wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, etc.). 3. Press to call the number. Manual pause calling To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing to the Phone Book: 1. Enter the phone number of the service you want to call (such as a bank’s teleservice phone number). Begin by entering the number 1. 2.
7. Press . The phone prompts Yes or No. 8. Press to highlight your option. 9. Press press to confirm (Yes) and erase the Phone Book entry, or to cancel (No) the Erase command. Erasing your phone book You can erase all the numbers stored in your Phone Book. This is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member, or if you need to erase all of your phone numbers. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press for Erase Memory.
Setting speed dial For each name entered in the Phone Book, the option of designating a Speed Dial number is available. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for the Find. 4. Press 5. Press 6. Press 7. Press 8. Press 9. Use the keypad to enter the associated Speed dial number. to highlight your entry. to display that entry’s phone number. for options. to highlight the Edit option. . The Phone Book (options) screen displays. 10.
1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calls. 3. Press for Outgoing, 4. Highlight the number you want stored in the Phone Book and press . 5. Press for menu options, navigate to highlight Save. 6. Press to store the phone number to the Phone Book. for Incoming, or for Missed calls. Shortcuts to storing phone numbers You can store a phone number by entering the number, and pressing . Follow the screen prompts to designate other information.
Shortcuts to memory dialing Speed Dialing: 1. From standby mode, enter the entry’s Speed Dial number. 2. Press and hold the last digit of your speed dial number for your call to go through. Navigating to the number: 1. From standby mode, press for Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry. 5. Press to call that entry’s Speed Dial number. My phone # To display your phone’s number: 1.
Messages Your phone comes equipped with several ways to send and receive messages. Mobile originating SMS text messaging Note: Check with your service provider to confirm availability of this service. Your phone is able to send and receive text messages. When a message is received, your phone will sound an alert tone (unless turned off) and a new message pop-up window displays on the screen. Note: This memory is shared between all messages. You can store 50 incoming, 50 outgoing.
•Urgent •Normal • Validity: Allows you to select the period of time you want the message to be available to the recipient. •None •30 min. •1 hour •2 hours •12 hours •1 day •2 days •3 days Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols At various times when using your phone, you will need to enter text in the display screen. Some examples would be: adding an E-mail address, storing a name in the Phone Book, entering events in the Scheduler, or inputting text messages.
1. Press to view the options. 2. Press 3. Press • ABC: This is the text entry mode. • T9 Word: This is the predictive word entry mode. You can quickly and easily enter frequently used words. • Symbol: Symbol entry is used with numeric keys and associated symbols. • 123: This is the number entry mode. • Canned Msg: These are messages you can send that are already in your phone. to highlight your choice. to save.
T9® word text entry T9 Word, or T9 for text on 9 keys, requires only one key press per letter, and recognizes the most commonly used word of a numeric sequence. For example, to enter the word hello, you can spell out the word by pressing only five keys, 4-3-5-5-6. T9 Text Input recognizes the most commonly used word for that numeric sequence is hello.
4. Pressing permits selection from the options: Phone Book, T9 Word, ABC, Symbol, com, edu, net, Save Address, and 123. 5. After finding and entering the Send To: information, press the Message menu. 6. Enter your message data, (press to select your text entry mode), when finished, press to return to the Send New Msg menu. 7. If the same message is to be sent to multiple recipients, press to the Send To menu. 8. Press and enter the number you want to send. 9. Press when finished.
Outbox Your phone stores messages in Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted. If Do Not Save was not set in the Save Message setting under Msg Setup, you can review, resend, or delete any message stored in the Outbox. You can also verify if a message or E-Mail was successfully transmitted, and at what date and time by opening the Delivery Acknowledgement feature. Reviewing outbox To review outgoing messages: 1. In standby mode, press the Message menu.
incoming messages until you erase the stored messages from Inbox, Outbox or Filed Msg. Messages and lock mode Incoming messages are received even when your phone is in Lock Mode. The screen will display the time and date of the message but you cannot access the message. To access the message, unlock the phone to proceed. Draft message Your phone can store draft messages that are yet to be sent in the Draft Msg folder. You can access this folder at a later time to edit and send the message.
8. Press 9. Enter a message, when finished press displays. 10. Press for Edit text. , the New Messages screen for Save in Draft. Web Alert Your phone alerts you with incoming browser messages. When a new message arrives, your phone will display a text notification together with an audible alert. You can access Web Alert from the Message menu: 1. In standby mode, press the Message menu. 2. Press for Web Alert. 3. Press to complete the action.
You can preset a number of options for general settings or new messages. The message indicator is displayed and remains on the screen until you listen to the new voicemail message, read the New BrowserMsg or Text Msg. Scroll timer Scroll Timer allows you to select the amount of time you would like your scroll to be available before closing. Msg. reminder Message Reminder allows you to select the number of times you would like to be reminded that you have a message.
Auto Save - automatically saves the created message to the Outbox after the message is transmitted. Entry Mode You can navigate between Alphabet and T9 Word (predictive keypad) for the default setting. Press to save the setting. Auto delete This option allows you to have your message automatically deleted after viewing it. Or, you can choose to be warned before your message is deleted. Canned Msg. Canned messages are pre-programmed into your phone.
Receiving a message while on a call When you receive a message while you are on a call, the Send New Msg screen displays two options: Ignore and View. The closed envelope icon is displayed. You can easily review the new message while on the call by just pressing . Your call will not be disconnected, and you can ask the other party to wait while you review the message. If you want to ignore the message, just select that option and continue with your call.
4. back number, senders number, e-Mail address, and message. However, if you wait a few seconds the phone will automatically scroll through the display. •To review other messages, press to the right to review the next message, or to the left to review the previous message. Pressing returns you to the previous screen. Note: Press for further options when reviewing a message. When in standby mode, press and hold to automatically dial voice mail.
Ringer type — message To activate, view or change the ringer type for messages: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Message. 3. Press for Msg Setting. 4. Press for Msg Alert. 5. Make your selection from the following options: 6. •Volume/Vibrate •Type •Reminder Press to highlight your option. 7. Use the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. 8. When the desired ringer type plays, press Note: You can press to save the setting.
Mobile web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web Internet access through a MiniBrowser. The MiniBrowser displays immediate information through your phone. You can view specially designed versions of popular sites which include sports, weather, news, stock quotes, etc. Browsing the Web through your phone is not the same as using your PC since site providers have only selected certain aspects of the available sites to present to the wireless phone users and have removed most graphics.
To launch the MiniBrowser. 1. In standby mode, press , or . 2. Press 3. Press the left soft key image. Your phone will begin its search to launch the MiniBrowser. 4. Once connected, the Home Page (or the last page visited), will be displayed. Press and hold to access the MiniBrowser. An example of a Home Page is shown below: for Get in Web. WEB HOME PAGE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
The minibrowser start and end prompts Your phone can be set to view a prompt each time you start or end a MiniBrowser session. You have the option to change this default prompt setting. The default setting may differ as it is based upon the carrier’s requirement. To change the settings: 1. In standby mode, press or press for Mobile Web. 2. Press for Prompt. 3. Press to highlight your option: 4. •None: This prompt is never displayed.
You can act on the options or links by using the soft keys. How the minibrowser keys work Navigation key: Use this key to find and select all of your options. CLR: This key performs two functions: • It is used as a browser back-up key. Pressing it once backs you up one page. Pressing and holding it down backs you up to the carrier’s Home Page. • It also clears entered text or numbers. When entering numbers or text, press it to clear the last number, letter, or symbol.
MENU: This key can be used to enter the MiniBrowser menu at any time. SEND: This key can be used to send a call. OK / message key for selecting a highlighted item. Using links Links have several purposes, including jumping to a different page, jumping to a different site or even initiating a phone call from some sites. Links are shown inside of brackets ([ ]), and you can normally use the left soft key to select a link when it is highlighted.
Planner The Planner allows you to add events in a calendar. They can be viewed at anytime. You can also set an alert to remind you of your plans. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press 4. •Today •Scheduler •Jump To Date •To Do List •Memo Pad •Count Down •Alarm Clock •World Time •Calculator Press to open that option. for Planner. to highlight an option.
5. •Erase: Allows you to erase an event •Erase all: Allows you to erase all scheduled events Press to select the option of choice, and complete the exercise by following the prompts. Scheduler Scheduler allows you to view in calendar format the current month, a past month or a future month. In Scheduler, the current date is highlighted on the calendar. Days with scheduled events are underlined. How to view an event 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Planner. 3. Press for Scheduler. 4.
2. Press for Planner. 3. Press for Jump To Date. 4. Enter the date you want then press . To do list The To Do List allows you to compile a list of items to be completed. Your phone can store, prioritize and manage twenty To Do List items. Creating a to do list item: 1. In standby mode, press for the Planner. 2. Press 3. Use the navigation key to set the priority for a To Do List item. Your choices are High and Low. for To Do List. An Add To Do screen displays. Memo pad 1.
8. Press to highlight an option. 9. Press to select the option. Count down Count Down allows you to find out how much time will elapse between the time entered and a scheduled event. You can create up to twenty Countdown timers. • and are equal to A.M. and P.M. • Countdowns can be entered for dates between the years 1981 and 2099. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Count Down. The screen prompts for a new Count Down. Enter a name for your new Count Down timer. 3. Press 4.
Alarm clock Your phone has an Alarm Clock that can be set to go off once, or daily at a specified time. Once set, the Alarm Clock is easy to change or turn off completely. To set the Alarm Clock: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Planner. 3. Press for Alarm Clock. 4. Press 5. Press 6. Using the keypad, enter the time for the alarm to activate. Press to store the setting, or press to return to the previous alarm options menu. to the option you want to use. .
Checking current time world wide 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for World Time. The screen displays a world map. The city, country, time and date are indicated by a longitude indicator. You can navigate up/down, left/right to reach the city and time you need. • Alaska • Chicago • Brasilia • London • Moscow • Alma-ata • Seoul • Wellington for the Planner.
5. •[x] Multiplication •[÷] Division Use the keypad to enter the second number into your calculator. 6. Press to perform the calculation and view the result, or continue to calculate with the same operator, or change the operator and continue. Every time you change the operator, the previous calculation is performed and the result is displayed as the bottom number on the display screen. 7. Press to perform the calculation and view the result.
Display Press and hold the key to turn on your phone. The following features offered under the Display menu allow you to customize your phone. •Animation •Banner •Backlight •Contrast •Auto Hyphen Note: Your front display will darken while in standby mode. Press and hold the side volume key to turn on the display backlight. Animation This feature allows you to choose from animations already available on your phone: To display an animated image: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2.
Note: Enter the personal greeting using the keypad, Press ABC, symbols and 123 options respectively for T9 Word, Note: The key also navigates through the same options in identical order, and can be pressed for upper case characters. To create a banner: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. Press to display the Main menu. for Display. for Banner. Note: Press and hold to erase an existing banner. 4. Enter your new banner (Up to 12 characters). 5. Press to save.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, the 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 signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode. Contrast The LCD has contrast setting that can help you see the screen better in different lighting conditions.
Sounds Ringer options Your phone provides a variety of ringer options through the Sounds menu. These options allow you to customize your ringer type and ringer volume settings in order to easily recognize a certain type of incoming call, message or scheduled event. Adjusting ringer volume (rapidly) From standby mode, you can adjust the ringer to vibrate, 1-beep, Vib+Ring, silent, or volume levels 1-5 using the .
Ringer type Five monotone ringer types and ten melody tones can be found under the ringer type option in the Sounds menu. Ringer type — calls To activate, view or change the ringer type for calls: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ringer Type. 4. Press for Calls. 5. Use the to navigate through the 5 monotone ringer types and 10 melody tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. Ringer type — data/fax incoming To activate, view or change the ringer type for incoming data/fax calls: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ringer Type. 4. Press for Data/Fax In. 5. Use the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. 6. When the desired ringer type plays, press Note: You can press to display the Main menu. to save the setting.
Key beep Key Beep allows you to adjust the tone length and volume level that the keypad generates each time you press a key. The display icon shows up to 5 levels (the loudest setting). No bars indicate that the key beep function is silenced. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Key Beep. 4. Press for Volume, or press 5. Press the to adjust level or tone. 6. When the desired level or tone is reached, press Note: You can press to display the Main menu. for Tone Length.
Alerts Your phone will beep from time to time, this beep is called an alert beep. Alert beeps can easily be turned on or off. This feature offers the following options: Minute beep, Service, Connect, Disconnect, Fade, Roam, and Privacy. Alerts — minute beep You can set the minute beep option to sound an alert 10 seconds before each elapsed minute to remind you of the length of the current call. To turn minute beep on or off: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. When a call experiences a failed or dropped call, a text message will display. Press to clear the prompt and return to standby mode. If the dropped call was an outgoing call from your phone, you can redial the number automatically by pressing twice. Alerts —fade When this option is set to On, the phone sounds an alert when a dropped call occurs during conversation in response to a signal fade.
2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Roam Ringer. 4. Press the 5. When the desired setting is reached, press to choose between On or Off. Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Whisper mode This feature allows you to whisper when you are talking to a caller. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Whisper Mode. 4. Press to choose between On or Off. 5.
Voice kit You can call up to 20 stored names simply by speaking one of the names into the microphone. Voice dial Your phone features Voice Dial(ing). Using the Voice Dialing feature requires that you first program the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling. Note: You can store only one voice dial entry per stored name. You CANNOT store multiple entries for a stored name. Tips on recording names • Avoid recording similar names phonetically.
3. Press for Voice Dial. 4. Press for Record. The phone will prompt you to say the name you want to record. 5. Wait for the beep and then say the name. For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name. The phone stores the name as a “first” sample, and then prompts you to say the name again. 6. Respond to the prompt by repeating the name exactly as you did the first time. The phone stores the name as a second sample and then requests the phone number. 7.
3. Press for Voice Dial. 4. Press for Erase All. 5. At the voice and screen prompt, press to confirm that you want to Erase All of the entries. A screen prompt will display when the entries have been erased. 6. Press at any time to exit without removing any voice entries. Set active - voice dial Voice dialing is always active once you have programmed the phone to accept voice entries and the associated phone numbers. To place voice activated calls, press and hold .
Note: Pressing the Navigation key left allows you to pause your recording. Pressing the Navigation key right allows you to re-record your memo. 5. Press to confirm your memo. Call Screen The Call Screen feature allows you to listen to voice messages as they’re being recorded, so that you can choose to accept urgent calls only (similar to screening calls on your home phone answering machine). Up to 4 minutes can be recorded using the Call Screen feature.
4. Press press for Greeting and again to select a default greeting or to record a personal greeting. 5. Press to return to the Call Screen menu. 6. Press to view the Call Screen options and highlight Enable using the navigation or side volume keys and press to save. 7. While Call Screen is enabled, you will hear your callers’ messages as they are recorded and can hit the send button to “pick up” the important call.
Setup The following features allow you to personalize your phone. Location The settings allow you to turn the Location ON or 911 Only. When you first use your phone this option is set to 911 Only. This option is automatically turned ON when you place a call to 911. However, this option is turned back OFF when your 911 call is completed. Note: Check with your service provider to determine if/when/where locationbased services are available. To turn Location ON or 911 Only: 1. Press for Main Menu. 2.
5. Press 6. Pressing to save. returns you to the Setup menu. Data/fax Your phone is capable of sending and receiving digital data and fax calls when connected to a computing device (laptop, desktop, hand held, palmtop, etc.) running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, or Windows NT. Your phone functions just like a typical modem on your PC, enabling you to use wireless data involving a wide variety of Windows software applications.
• • • fax until powered off: No Voice Calls can be received. data for next call: Waiting for data call. No voice calls can be received. data until powered off: No voice calls can be received. Receiving a fax 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Data/Fax. 4. Press for Auto Detect. 5. Use 6. Press to display the Main menu. to highlight fax for next call. to save this option. In the Fax program on your PC set up Answer Mode.
destination phone number. Your phone functions as a wireless modem to send the fax or data file to the number designated by your PC software. Changing your phone back to voice calling To change your phone back to voice calling: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Data/Fax. 4. Press for Auto Detect. 5. Use 6. Press to save this option. The screen displays No incoming Data/ Fax calls can be received. to highlight data/fax off.
Lock phone Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and the three user-programmable emergency/secret numbers. You can lock the phone manually during use, or set the phone to lock automatically when it is turned on. When the phone is in Lock Mode, you can answer incoming calls, but you must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls (except to emergency and secret numbers).
Unlocking the phone Enter your phone’s lock code (last four digits of the phone number), and the phone is immediately unlocked. Calling in lock mode You can place emergency calls using confidential numbers you program in lock mode. To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call 911 or a confidential number, enter the number and then press . Restricting the use of your phone This feature allows you to restrict the use of your phone. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3.
3. Press for Change Lock. The screen prompts ENTER NEW CODE. Enter a new, 4-digit lock code by pressing the keypad. You will be prompted to RE-ENTER NEW CODE. Enter the same 4-digit lock code. Note: Your phone does not allow viewing of the lock code unless you know the lock code (this is for obvious security reasons). So, if you change the lock code, be sure to write down or memorize the new code. Emergency number Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency numbers.
1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Security. 4. Enter your current lock code. 5. Press for Emergency #. 6. Press , 7. Enter the emergency number. Up to 32 digits can be entered for each number. 8. Press to save the number entered. 9. Press to exit and return to the previous menu. , or to display the Main menu. to select from the three entry openings. Calling emergency numbers in lock mode To call emergency numbers in lock mode: 1.
4. Press to erase the phone’s memory, or press operation. to cancel the Note: After a few seconds, a prompt Erased message will display and the phone will return to standby mode. Resetting your phone Resetting the phone returns all setup options to the factory default settings. To reset the phone: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Enter your current lock code. 4. Press for Reset Phone. A confirmation prompt displays asking if you want to Proceed. 5.
Auto answer With this option activated, your phone will automatically answer calls after the specified number of seconds. This options is useful when driving. If Auto Answer is set to Off the phone will not answer an incoming call. If you do not answer the call it is automatically stored in the Missed Call log. To enable Auto Answer: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press for Auto Answer. The Auto Answer screen displays. 4.
5. Press 6. Pressing to save your option. returns you to the previous screen. Language The language option on your phone can change the language of voice prompts, menus, and key-input. To change the language: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Language. 4. Press to highlight the language required. 5. Press to save. Note: You can press to display the Main menu. to return to the previous menu at any time.
To set Main Clock: 1. Press the to highlight Main Clock. Press 2. Enter the time (using the 12 hour format) and date. Use and for P.M. 3. When the desired setting displays, press Note: You can press . for A.M. to save. to return to the previous menu at any time. To set Dual Clock: 1. Press the to highlight Dual Clock. Press 2. Press the left or right to select from the following: 3. •Location - Allows you to choose the country/city.
In-Use Menu Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In-Use menu. The In-Use menu is displayed by pressing while the phone is being used during a call. The In-Use menu options are: • Mute/Unmute - Mutes or (Un)mutes your end of a phone conversation so that the recipient can hear nothing except key tone. • Calls - Checks your call log for outgoing, incoming, and missed calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu. • Phone Book - Accesses the Phone Book menu options.
Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.
health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN THE U.S.A., USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving is illegal in some states. Even where it’s not, it can divert your attention from driving. Remember that safety always comes first. When using your phone in the car: • Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial. • When available, use a hands-free device.
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment.
Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone or accessories. Turn off your phone when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks could cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include: • Fueling areas such as gas stations.
• Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom. • Never dispose of the battery by incineration. • Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. • Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. • The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. • It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing.
Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC 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 if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings.
FDA Consumer Update Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in stand-by mode.
• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that it is not necessary for device function; 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 a interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level.
(RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
answer questions about long-term exposures, since average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health threat? 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.
around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators.
What has FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless hand sets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
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 RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed on late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
CTIA Safety Information Exposure to radio frequency signals Your wireless hand held portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standard bodies: • ANSI C95.
Tips on efficient operation: For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Extend your antenna fully. • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them.
• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the pacemaker is turned on; • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately. Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.
Posted facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.
Owner's Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Serial No.
Limited Warranty 1. 2. What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P.
cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. 3.
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WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMULAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NELIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG’s Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty.
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Index Numerics 0 / next key, 55 911, 85 A Accessing menus, 20 Accessing menus using shortcut numbers, 21 Adjusting ringer volume, 67 Adjusting voice volume during a call, 67 Alarm clock, 61 Alerts, 71 Alerts - connect, 71 Alerts - disconnect, 71 Alerts - fade, 72 Alerts - service, 71 Alphabetical text entry, 41 Antenna, 3 Asterisk / shift key, 55 Auto answer, 88 B Backlight features, 3 Battery Care, 96 C Call answer, 87 Call timer, 25 119
Call waiting, 27 Calling emergency numbers in lock mode, 86 Calling in Lock Mode, 84 Calls, 22 Clear key, 3 CLR, 55 Count down, 60 D Dangerous Areas, 95 E Editing phone book numbers, 32 Emergency number, 85 END key, 55 Ending a fax or data call, 81 Entering numbers, 41 Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols, 40 Erase log, 23 Erase Message, 46 Exiting the web/minibrowser, 53 F FCC Notice, 98 Find by entry, 30 Flying, 95 G Get it now, 5 120
Getting service, 15 Getting to know your phone, 3 Green, 10 I Inbox, 43 Incoming, 22 Input mode, 12 Installing the battery, 8 K Key beep, 70 L Last call, 25 Launching the minibrowser, 52 LED indicator, 4 Left soft key, 4 List of main and sub menus, 17 Lock Code, 84 Lock mode, 12 Lock phone, 83 Locking the phone, 83 M Manual pause calling, 34 MENU key, 56 Message options, 50 Message setting, 46 121
Messages and lock mode, 45 Microphone, 4 Missed, 23 Mobile web, 52 N Navigation, 5 Navigation key, 55 Network, 79 New messages, 42 Numbers 1-9, 55 Numeric keypad, 4 Numeric mode, 41 O Ok/message, 56 One-touch dialing, 37 Outbox, 44 Outgoing, 22 Owner's Record, 112 P Peak Performance, 93 Phone While Driving, 94 Phone while driving, 94 Planner, 57 Pound / space key, 55 122
Power On/Off, 72 Power Save Feature, 92 R Radio Frequency, 92 Receiving a fax, 81 Reception, 92 Record, 74 Red, 10 Removing the battery, 9 Resetting your phone, 87 Returning to the previous menu, 20 Reviewing calls, 24 Reviewing outbox, 44 Right soft key, 4 Ringer options, 67 Ringer type - data/fax incoming, 69 Ringer type - planner, 69 Roam, 72 S Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone, 93 Safety Guidelines, 94 SCH-a530 closed view, 1 SCH-a530 open view, 2 Scroll timer, 47 123
Send key, 5 Sending a fax or data file, 81 Sending messages, 42 Set active, 76 Setup, 79 Speaker, 4 Special Precautions, 98 Storing emergency numbers, 85 Storing pauses in a phone book, 33 Storing phone numbers at the end of a call, 36 Symbol entry, 41 T T9® Word, 42 Talk mode, 13 Three-touch dialing, 37 Tips on recording names, 74 Travel adapter, 10 Turning your phone off, 16 Turning your phone on, 15 Two-touch dialing, 37 U Unlocking the Phone, 84 Usage guidelines, 92 User Guide Proprietary Notice, 112
Using the travel adaptor, 10 V Version, 90 Vibrate, 13 Voice kit, 74 125
