* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. PORTABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE SCH-A725 User’s Manual ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in China Code No.: GH68-XXXXX English. 05/2004. Rev.1.0 Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Table of contents Important Safety Precautions................................. 6 Unpacking .............................................................. 8 Your phone ............................................................. 9 Phone layout ............................................................. 9 Display................................................................... 12 Backlight ................................................................ 15 Service light..................................
Table of contents Using Using Using Using the the the the T9 (English) mode ..................................... alphabet mode .......................................... symbol mode ............................................ number mode ........................................... Table of contents 43 44 47 47 Get in WAP (Menu 5-1)............................................ 102 Prompt (Menu 5-2) ................................................. 106 Using the menus..................................
Important Safety Precautions Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Emergency Call Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Unpacking Your phone Your package contains the following items. The illustrations below may look different from your phone and accessories: Phone layout The following illustrations shows the main elements of your phone.
Your phone Your phone With the phone closed Key(s) Description (continued) Antenna Makes or answers a call. Service light In Standby mode, retrieves the most recent numbers dialed, received or missed. Redials the last number when pressed twice. External display Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when pressed and held. Key(s) Description Performs the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display.
Your phone Key(s) Your phone Description (continued) (on the left side of the phone) During a call, adjust the voice volume. In Standby mode, adjusts the key tone volume. Icons Icon Description Signal strength: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. Service: Appears when a call is in progress. Display Layout The display has two areas; an upper line of various icons and a lower text and graphic area.
Your phone Icon Your phone Description (continued) Backlight Vibration mode: Appears when the ringer volume for calls is set to Vibrate or High+vib or when your phone is in Silent mode. The backlight illuminates the display and keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight (Menu 4-2-4) menu set in the Display menu.
Getting started Getting started Using the battery 2. Press the battery until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching the phone on. Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery is fully recharged in approximately 180 minutes for a standard battery.
Getting started Getting started 1. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone. Make sure that the arrow on the connector is facing toward the front of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. The battery strength icon on the display shows that the battery is charging. 3.
Getting started Getting started 3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. The LED on the charger indicates the charging progress by the following colors: • Red: the battery is being charged. • Green: the battery is fully charged. • Orange: the battery is not correctly plugged in or is operating at a too high or too low temperature. 4. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter both from the power outlet and from the charger.
Getting started If the phone is out of service, the No Service icon ( ) appears on the display. In this case, you cannot make and receive calls. You can try again later when service is available. Note: To change the language, use the Language menu (Menu 4-5-6). For further details, see page xx. 4. When you wish to switch the phone off, hold down more than two seconds until the power-off image displays.
Getting started Your phone’s modes Standby mode Standby is the most basic state of your phone. The phone goes into Standby mode after you turn it on or whenever you briefly press . When your phone is in Standby mode, you will typically see the greeting message and the current date and time. If you enter a phone number, you can press to dial it or press the Save soft key to save it in the internal Contacts. Press at any time to return to Standby Mode.
Call functions Call functions Making a call When you want to finish your call, press the key. To make a call: The call time, the length of the call, displays along with the phone number of the called person. If the number is stored in your Phonebook, the name displays. If there is no match, you can press the Save soft key and store the number in Phonebook. For further details about storing the number in Phonebook, see page xx. 1. In Standby mode, enter the area code, and phone number.
Call functions Call functions Using the recent call logs Making a call from contacts The phone stores up to 30 of the calls dialed, received, or missed chronologically. The last call is saved in the first position. You can store the phone numbers you called regularly in the phone’s memory, which is called “Contacts”. You then simply recall the number to dial. To recall any of these numbers: 1. If there are any characters on the display, return to Standby mode by pressing . 2. Press .
Call functions Speed dialing Once you have stored phone numbers in the Contacts memory, you can dial them easily with the few presses of the keys. Note: When several numbers are saved in one name entry, the first number you entered is automatically specified as a speed dial number. To change the speed dial number, use Speed dial of the Contacts options; see page xx. One-touch dial Memory locations 001 through 009 are special one-touch locations.
Call functions Pause dialing When you call an automated system, like a banking service, you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts, separated by special characters which are called pauses. There are two kinds of pauses that can be entered on your phone: • Hard pause: A hard pause stops the dialing sequence until you press .
Call functions Call functions Adjusting the volume Manual pause dialing You can enter pauses manually during the dialing process. 1. Enter the phone number of the service you want to call, such as a bank’s teleservice phone number. 2. Press the Menu soft key to access the options. 3. Select the required pause type and press During a call, if you want to adjust the voice volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.
Call functions Call functions There are two ways to answer a call depending on your setting in the Call answer menu (Menu 45-4): If you select To answer the call, Any key press any key, except the and the volume keys. SEND key press . To end the call, close the phone or press . Notes: • You can answer a call while using Contacts or menu functions. The current operation stops.
Call functions Call functions Send tel #: send your telephone number to the other party. Call waiting Calls: allows you to access the Calls menu. For details, see page xx. Call waiting lets you receive a second call during a conversation. Your phone notifies you of a waiting call by beeping and displaying “Call waiting.” Messages: allows you to use the Messages menu. For details, see page xx. Planner: allows you to access the Planner menu. For details, see page xx.
Call functions Note: Contact your service provider to activate Three-way calling. To place a Three-way call: 1. During a conversation, press . The phone places the other person on hold. 2. Enter the phone number for the third person, and then press . The phone dials the third person. 3. When you are connected to the person, press again to begin your three-way call. If one of the callers (not you) hangs up, you and remaining caller stay connected.
Entering text Entering text Changing the text input mode Using the T9 (English) mode When you are in a field that allows characters entry, you should notice the text input mode indicator on the display. To type a word, press keys corresponding to the letters you need. Remember the following as you are typing: Example: Entering a name for a Contacts entry 1. Press alphanumeric keys on the keypad just once per letter. For example, to enter “Hello”, press the , , , , and .
Entering text Changing the letter case To shift the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press . There are three cases: Entering text - once for the first letter - twice for the second letter - and so on • Lower Case (T9 word) This method is called multi-tap typing. • Initial Capital (T9 Word) For example, you press display the letter “C” and display the letter “K.
Entering text Entering text Changing the letter case To shift the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press . There are three cases: • Capitals Lock (ABC). • Lower Case (abc) • Initial Capital (Abc) Inserting a space Press Using the symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols into your text. Press or to display more symbol sets. Press the keys corresponding to the mark you want, then the phone automatically switches back to the text entry mode used just prior to selecting Symbol mode.
Using the menus Using the menus This phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing a menu function by scrolling 1. In Standby mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main mode. 2. Scroll with the Navigation keys to reach the to main menu; for example, Setup. Press enter the menu. 3.
Using the menus Using the menus 2. Calls 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Outgoing Incoming Missed Erase history 1.4.1 Outgoing 1.4.2 Incoming 1.4.3 Missed 1.4.4. All calls 2.5 Air time 2.5.1 Last call 2.5.2 Total 2.5.3 Life time 2.5.4 Erase total 3. Torpedo SMS 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 New message Inbox Sent Draft Saved Web alert Erase message 3.7.1 Voice 3.7.2 Old inbox 3.7.3 New inbox 3.7.4 Sent 3.7.5 Draft 3.7.6 Saved 3.7.7 All messages 3.8 Message setting 3.8.1 Scroll timer 3.8.2 Message reminder 3.8.
Using the menus 8. Tones & images 8.1 Display 8.2 Sounds 9. Voice portal 9.1 Voice portal 9.2 Voice portal # 0. Messaging 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 Torpedo SMS Voice mail Chat E-mail Contacts Contacts allows you to store frequently used phone numbers and the associated names in your personal directory to make it easy for you to make a call without having to remember or enter the phone number. You can store up to 500 entries including E-mail and URL addresses.
Contacts Contacts 3. When the entry you want highlights, press to access the entry. The phone shows the details about the name. 4. To Press the place a call to the selected number use the options . Menu soft key. For details about the options, see below. Creating a new entry using a number 1. Enter a phone number and press . 2. Press to confirm to add a new entry. When Add new entry highlights, press . If you are creating an entry for the first time, skip to step 3. 3.
Contacts Contacts • Name ringer: allows you to select the unique ringer to be used for alerting you to an incoming call from the person. • Birthday: allows you to save the date of the person’s birthday. • Secret: allows you to prevent a number from being displayed when it is accessed or dialed by unauthorized users. When this option is set to On, only people with your phone’s lock code can view the secret number.
Contacts My phone # Calls (Menu 1-4) This menu shows you your phone number. After viewing, press screen. to return to the previous You can use the Calls menu to: • view and dial the last calls you outgoing, incoming, or missed. • view the duration of calls. • erase the numbers in the call log memory. Memory (Menu 1-5) This menu shows you how many Contacts locations are used or empty. After viewing, press screen. to return to the previous Outgoing (Menu 2-1) 1.
Calls Calls Show entry: (shown when the number is stored in your Contacts) displays the phone number and memory location number. Prepend: allows you to add an area code or feature code to the number before dialing the number. See page xx for details. Erase: allows you to erase the selected number. Incoming (Menu 2-2) This menu lets you view up to 10 of the last calls you received if you are subscribed to the Caller Line Identification service.
Torpedo SMS Torpedo SMS Your phone can receive voice mail notification, text messages and pages. It also can send text messages and pages if you system supplier provides this service. When the phone receives a message, an alert sounds, a text notification displays along with the name and phone number of the caller if available. Messages are received even when your phone is in the lock mode. However, the screen does not display information about the message. To access a message, you must unlock the phone.
Torpedo SMS -Delivery ack: Turn the delivery acknowledgement feature on or off. When this is activated, the network informs you whether or not your message has been read by the recipient. -Callback #: allows you to change the callback number. -Save message: Set whether or not the phone saves the message in the Outbox after transmission. When you select Prompt save, the phone asks if you want to save the message.
Torpedo SMS To view details of a message, press the Navigation keys to scroll to the message on the list and press . If necessary, press or to scan through the contents. While reviewing a message, press the Menu soft key to use the following options: Call: allows you to extract a number of more than 7-digits from the text message so that you can dial the number or save it in your Contacts. Forward: allows you to forward the message to another person. Resend: allows you to resend the message.
Torpedo SMS Torpedo SMS To select an option, scroll to it and press . If you select Clear, the message is stored in the Web alert menu. If you select Off, you need to scroll to the next screen manually using the Navigation keys. When you access the Web alert menu (Menu 36), a list of the received web message displays. Press or to scroll to the message you want to view and press . The phone starts the web browser and displays the message contents. If necessary, press or to scan through the contents.
Torpedo SMS Entry method: allows you to select the text input mode between T9 Word (T9 English) and Alphabet. Delivery ack: allows you to activate or deactivate the delivery acknowledgement. Other functions Planner (Menu 4-1) The Planner feature enables you to: • keep track of important dates and events. Canned message (Menu 3-8-5) • create a list of things to do and memos. This menu allows you to change the 30 canned messages. • set an alarm to ring at a specific time. 1.
Other functions Note: You can move through the input fields using the Navigation keys. 3. Enter the end time and date using the number keys. 4. Select when an alarm will inform you of the event, by pressing or . Selecting No alarm means that the phone does not ring the alarm. 5. Press to store your event. Other functions Scheduler (Menu 4-1-2) This menu allows you to view the current month, as well as a past or future months, in calendar format.
Other functions 2. Enter your event contents and press Other functions . For further details about entering letters, see page xx. 3. Enter the start time and date using the numeric keys. You need to enter the time in 12-hour format. for P (PM). Press for A (AM) or Note: You can move through the input fields using the Navigation keys. 4. Enter the end time and date using the number keys. 5. Select when an alarm will inform you of the event, by pressing or .
Other functions Other functions While viewing the task, press the Menu soft key to use the following options: While viewing the memo, press the Menu soft key to use the following options: Edit: allows you to edit the task. Edit: allows you to edit the memo. Erase: allows you to erase the task. Erase: allows you to erase the memo. Add new: allows you to add a new task. Add new: allows you to add a new memo.
Other functions Other functions To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key. To deactivate an alarm setting, access the Alarm set menu and select Off on the top line. Press . Calculator (Menu 4-1-6) Using this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides you with the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 1. Enter the first number on the first line using the numeric keys. Notes: • To erase mistakes or clear the display, press .
Other functions Other functions Notes: Set time (Menu 4-1-9) • You can move through the input fields using the Navigation keys. To display the correct date and time on the idle screen or to use the Planner features, such as Today, Scheduler, Task list, Count down, Alarm, and World time, you need to set the current time and date using this menu. • You can enter a year between 1980 and 2099. 3. Press to store the counter.
Other functions Other functions Wall paper (Menu 4-2-2) The following options are available: You can change the background image (wall paper) to be displayed in Standby mode. Flip open: The backlight switches on when you open the phone and then dims. The display turns off after 60 seconds.
Other functions Other functions Launch pad (Menu 4-2-6) To apply the daylight saving time: The Navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Standby mode, they allow you to access specific menu directly. 1. When Location highlights, press . display DST. Press or to To assign a shortcut to a key: 2. Select Yes to use the daylight saving time for the first clock. Otherwise, select No. 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing or , and then press . 3. Press clock.
Other functions Other functions Ringer volume (Menu 4-3-1) Ringer type (Menu 4-3-2) This menu allows you to adjust the ringer volume. This menu allows you to set the unique ringer melodies for the following items: Calls: allows you to adjust the ringer volume for incoming voice calls. Messages: allows you to adjust the ringer volume for incoming messages. Alarms / schedule: allows you to adjust the ringer volume for alarm settings or scheduled events.
Other functions Volume: allows you to adjust the volume of the keypad tone using the Navigation keys or the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. Roam ringer (Menu 4-3-5) Alerts (Menu 4-3-4) Choose Distinctive to use a distinctive ringer or Normal to use a normal ringer. Your phone gives audible alerts (beeps) at a specified time to inform you that certain things have happened. The alerts only occur in your earpiece so that the other person does not hear them.
Other functions Other functions The phone displays the following options: On/off (Menu 4-5-1-1) • New game: allows you to start a new game. This menu allows you to enable or disable the Auto CSP feature. • High score: shows you the high score table. • Instruction: gives you the information about how to play the game. Select Enable to activate this feature or Disable to deactivate it. • Key info: gives you the key helper screen to play the game.
Other functions Auto answer (Menu 4-5-3) Language (Menu 4-5-6) With this menu activated, the phone automatically answers calls after a specified time. This feature works only when the phone is connected to an optional hand-free car kit and is useful while driving, for instance. This menu allows you to change the language of voice prompts, menus and key input. To activate this feature, set how long the phone waits before answering. Select one from After 1 sec, After 3 sec, or After 5 sec.
Other functions Pref B only: Your phone always tries your calls using the Preferred Roaming List loaded into your phone first, but if your phone cannot find any preferred systems, it attempts to acquire any digital or analog “B” system. Home only: You cannot roam. When your home system is not available, your call is not be connected and the No Service icon ( ) displays. In some service areas, an operator may come on line asking you how you would like to pay for the call.
Other functions Other functions Security (Menu 4-5-*) Restriction (Menu 4-5-*-3) Your phone provides you with many security options, including a user-programmable lock code and call restriction features. This feature allows you to restrict all of the outgoing calls. To access the Security menu, you need to enter a lock code. The lock code is preset to “0000” at the factory. Lock phone (Menu 4-5-*-1) When the phone is locked, you cannot operate the phone until you enter the lock code.
Other functions 3. Enter the number you want. Each emergency number can be up to 32 digits long. 4. Press to store the number. To make an emergency call in the lock mode, simply enter a programmed number, and then press . Other functions Reset phone (Menu 4-5-*-7) Resetting the phone cancels all of your selection in the user-selectable setting options and returns them to the factory default settings. When a confirming message displays, select Yes and press .
Other functions Digital only: your phone will search for service available only in CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) mode. Cellular only: your phone will search for service available only in PCS mode. PCS only: your phone will search for service available only in PCS mode. AMPS only : your phone will search for service available only in AMPS (Advance Mobile Phone Service) mode, which is analog mode.
WAP About the WAP browser Your phone comes equipped with a WAP browser which makes it possible for you to access the WAP. The WAP browser allows you to access up-to-the minute information through your phone. Browsing the WAP through your phone is unlike using your computer; site providers have selected only the critical aspects of their sites to present to wireless phone users and they have removed most of the graphics.
WAP Get in WAP WAP Using the WAP browser soft keys (Menu 5-1) Note: The first time you use the WAP browser, you will go through a security setup process that takes 3 to 5 minutes. Please follow the onscreen prompts to complete the security setup process. This initial setup process occurs only the first time you access the service. 1. Accessing the Get in WAP menu (Menu 5-1) connects your phone to the WAP.
WAP WAP Clear/Back key: performs two important functions: • Sends you back in the browser. Pressing it once sends you back one page. Pressing and holding this key sends you back to the home page. • Removes entered text or numbers. When entering text, press this key to clear the last number, letter, or symbol. Press and hold this key to completely clear the input field. Numbered keys 0 ~ 9: If the items on a page are numbered, you can use these keys to select them.
WAP Entering text in the WAP browser When prompted, you can enter letters, numbers or symbols same way as in the phone mode. See page xx for further details about how to enter characters. Prompt (Menu 5-2) Your phone can give you a prompt to confirm your browser session. You can set the phone to display the prompt or not to display. The following options are available: None: You do not receive a prompt. To start: You will see the prompt when you enter the browser, but not when you exit it.
Downloads Voice mail • Move apps: allows you to move an application to the other folder. • Manage apps: shows the amount of the memory used for downloaded applications. This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service. • Main menu view: allows you to change the view mode of the main menu screen. Voice mail • View log: shows the records of your browsing.
Tones & images In this menu, you can use the Display and Sounds features. Display (Menu 8-1) This menu allows you to do the follows: • change the display style of the menus. • select an image to be displayed in Standby mode or create your own greeting. • select the caller’s image to be displayed for the incoming call. • set the length of time for the backlight. • set a banner message to be displayed. Voice portal Voice portal is a service that enables you to get Voice contents over your mobile phone.
Messaging Messaging Torpedo SMS Chat (Menu 0-3) (Menu 0-1) Your phone can receive voice mail notification, text messages and pages. It also can send text messages and pages if you system supplier provides this service. E-mail (Menu 0-4) When the phone receives a message, an alert sounds, a text notification displays along with the name and phone number of the caller if available. Messages are received even when your phone is in the lock mode.
Voice command Health and safety information This menu enables you to: • dial a number by saying an associate name or number. • record a voice memo. • access the Contacts menu. • access the My phone # menu and shows my phone number. • shows the status of the phone. 1. In Standby mode, press and hold . 2. At a voice prompt followed by a short beep, say a command you want. Exposure to radio frequency (RF) signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.
Health and safety information Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Health and safety information • 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. • Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out.
Health and safety information When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Health and safety information Posted facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially explosive environment Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station).
Health and safety information Health and safety information Other important safety information Care and maintenance • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
Health and safety information Health and safety information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. Information to user • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Health and safety information Appendix A:CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT ’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.
Glossary Glossary Airtime - Actual time spent talking on the wireless phone. Most carriers bill customers based on how many minutes of airtime they use each month. Antenna - A device for transmitting or receiving signals. The size and shape of antennas is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signal they receive. Wireless phones and the base station must have antennas. Base station - The fixed radio transmitter/ receiver that maintains communications with mobile radio telephones within a given area.
Glossary Roaming - The ability to use a wireless phone to make and receive calls in places outside of the home service area. Service charge - The amount paid each month to receive wireless service. Standby time - The amount of time a fully charged wireless portable or transportable phone can be on and idle without being in use. (See Talk time.) Talk time - The length of time a person can talk on a portable or transportable wireless phone without recharging the battery. Vocoder - Voice coder.
133 (during a conversation) on the left side press twice or hold Hold Hold / Press then hold Adjust the speaker volume Redial the last call Switch to the silent mode Lock / Unlock the keypad and (in Standby mode) on the left side Adjust the key beep volume Phone number + Basic Operation Receive a call End a call Make a call Enter Number + + / to select Label + + Enter Name + + / to select Entry/Home/Work/ Mobile /Pager/Fax/No label/ Speed dial/E-mail/URL/ Group/Name Ringer/Birthday/ Secret/Image)
3: Torpedo SMS 2: Calls 1: Contacts 1: New message 2: Inbox 3: Sent 4: Draft 5: Saved 6: Web alert 7: Erase message 8: Message setting 1: Outgoing 2: Incoming 3: Missed 4: Erase history 5: Air time 1: Find 2: Add new entry 3: Group setting 4: My phone # 5: Memory Main Menu (To access, press the Menu soft key.
