MetroA610.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM SCH-a610 Series A l l D i g i t a l 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. XF19.
MetroA610.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
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MetroA610.book Page i Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Contents SCH-a610 closed view .......................................................................1 SCH-a610 open view ..........................................................................2 Menu quick reference ........................................................................3 Navigation Key shortcuts....................................................... 3 Introduction ......................................................................
MetroA610.book Page ii Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Enter silent mode ................................................................ 18 Exit silent mode ................................................................... 18 Vibrate mode ....................................................................... 18 Adjust the ringer setting....................................................... 18 Get Started .......................................................................................
MetroA610.book Page iii Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Calls ..................................................................................................47 Outgoing calls...................................................................... 47 Incoming calls...................................................................... 48 Missed calls ......................................................................... 48 Erasing call logs .................................................................
MetroA610.book Page iv Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Tools ................................................................................................. 97 Voice kit............................................................................... 97 Today ................................................................................ 107 Scheduler .......................................................................... 108 View an event.................................................................
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MetroA610.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM ✂ Menu quick reference Cut out and use this page as a handy quick reference for several useful features in your phone.
MetroA610.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM ✂ Quick Reference Turn the phone on and off • Press and hold to turn the phone off and on. Check voice mail • In standby mode, press and hold , then follow the recorded prompts. Enter/Exit silent mode • In standby mode, press and hold . To exit, press and hold . Set call ringer volume • In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone. • Press the volume key up or down to set call ringer volume as desired.
MetroA610.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH-a610 mobile phone. The SCH-a610 offers many features such as a large, high-resolution swivel display, PIM (Personal Information Manager) functions, a built-in digital camera with flash, voice activated applications, and more. We ask that you take time to read this guide and become familiar with this phone’s many features.
MetroA610.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Understand your phone Antenna Avoid touching the antenna while the phone is on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary. Backlight features Backlight features give you the flexibility to choose the amount of time the display and backlight remain illuminated after your last activity. Keep in mind that increasing these settings reduces battery life.
MetroA610.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Power save mode Normally, the LCD backlight is at full brightness, dims after a minute of inactivity, and then turns off. With Power save enabled, the backlight starts out dim, then turns off after 15 seconds of inactivity. To enable or disable Power save: 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press , , for Backlight. The following options appear in the display. 1 ) Menu. Lcd 2 Keypad 3 Power save 3.
MetroA610.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Right soft key Functions for the right soft key ( ) are defined by what appears above it in the display. Some functions of the right soft key are as follows: • • • • Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the standby mode from any main menu. Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the previous menu from a sub menu. In standby mode, press the right soft key ( ) Contacts to enter the Contacts list.
MetroA610.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM • Press once to disconnect a call, return to standby mode, or cancel any input. Headset connector The headset connector is the input jack for the optional hands-free headset. The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands. • Before connecting the headset, gently pry open the cover of the input jack on the phone to expose the connector inside.
MetroA610.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Microphone The microphone, located just beneath on the keypad, is used for conversation, voice setup, and recording voice memos. Alpha-Numeric keypad Use the alpha-numeric keypad to enter text, numbers, and special characters. Speaker The speaker, located on the front of the flip, plays sounds such as ring tones and alerts.
MetroA610.book Page 11 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Camera key The camera key ( digital camera. • • ) activates the built-in Press once to activate the camera. Press again to snap the picture. Camera shutter key • Press the camera shutter key (on the right side of the phone) to activate the camera. • Press the camera shutter key a second time to snap a picture. • In standby mode, press and hold the camera shutter key to display the camera menu.
MetroA610.book Page 12 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 4. Use the navigation key to highlight the category of your choice, then press . 5. Follow the instructions on the display. Your phone’s display The top line of the display is reserved for icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more. Following is a list of these icons and their descriptions.
MetroA610.book Page 13 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the 1X protocol. The 1X protocol is capable of high-speed data (3G). IS95-2G Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the IS952G protocol. This protocol is not capable of high speed data. Vibrate mode: Indicates your phone is in vibrate mode. Your phone vibrates upon receiving an incoming call. Battery strength: Indicates the battery charge level. The more black bars, the greater the charge.
MetroA610.book Page 14 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Swivel flip The flip (or folder) on your phone conveniently rotates clockwise up to 180° so that you can screen callers, and even take pictures with the flip closed. • With the flip open, rotate the display clockwise and close the flip. The display screen automatically orients itself to the new position. Install the battery This phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and desktop charger.
MetroA610.book Page 15 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Charge the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. Use the desktop charger The desktop charger operates from a 120/220 VAC wall outlet.
MetroA610.book Page 16 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Your phone’s modes Call Answer mode You can select the how you want to answer a call. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , . The following call answer options appear in the display. Send Key Folder Open Any Key 2. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. 3. Press to select the method for answering calls. Input mode Use input mode to enter text, numbers and symbols into various screens.
MetroA610.book Page 17 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Standby mode Standby mode is the phone’s state once it has found service and is idle. The phone goes into standby mode: • • After you power it on. When you press after a call. In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all other icons. 1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to place a call. 2. Press to return to standby mode. Receive messages in standby mode You can receive messages in standby mode.
MetroA610.book Page 18 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Enter silent mode You can silence the tones your keypad makes whenever you press a key. • In standby mode, press and hold . Entering Silent Mode briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to standby mode. Exit silent mode • In standby mode, press and hold . Exit Silent Mode briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to standby mode.
MetroA610.book Page 19 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Get Started Obtaining service for your phone Contact MetroPCS and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports. Turn your phone on 1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception, then open the flip. 2. Press and hold for two or more seconds.
MetroA610.book Page 20 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Make and answer calls Outgoing 1. With the phone on, enter the number you want to call using the keypad. 2. Press to place the call. Incoming When you receive a call, the phone displays one of the following: • If the caller can be identified, the caller’s number (or name if it’s in your Phone Book) appears in the display. • If the caller can’t be identified, Call from unavailable #, Call from restricted #, or no number appears in the display.
MetroA610.book Page 21 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM • Incoming or missed calls are automatically stored to a call log. The last 20 calls you answered are stored in an Incoming call log list and the last 20 calls you missed are stored in a Missed call log list. Call answer You can select from three actions to answer your calls. You can change this option in the Setup menu. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , . The following options appear in the display.
MetroA610.book Page 22 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM LCD backlight setting To prolong battery life, the display goes blank when your screen is idle for a preset length of time. You can adjust this setting in the Backlight sub menu. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , , . The following options appear in the display. *5 Seconds - (Default setting) 10 Seconds 15 Seconds Folder Open With Folder Open selected, your LCD remains on as long as the flip is open.
MetroA610.book Page 23 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Voice Mail Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved at any time. Voice mail setup Before callers can leave messages in your voice mailbox, you’ll first need to set up your account. 1. In standby mode, press and hold to voicemail. until you connect 2. When prompted for a password, enter 9999, which is your phone’s default password. 3. Set your new password. 4.
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MetroA610.book Page 27 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Navigation Key shortcuts In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch its corresponding application. Menu navigation Access your phone’s menus using the navigation key ( along with the soft keys ( ), or use shortcuts. 1. In standby mode press the left soft key ( main level menus displays. ) ) Menu. The To change the way your main menus display, select Menu Style under Settings, , . 2. Use the navigation key to browse through menus. 3.
MetroA610.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Navigate using a shortcut You can also access menus and sub menus using menu numbers. Use the menu number in conjunction with the left soft key ( ) Menu to go directly to the menu or sub menu of your choice. Before you can navigate using a shortcut, you’ll need to know the menu or sub menu number that you want to access. Use the list of menus and sub menus, which begins on page 24 to navigate using shortcuts. 1.
MetroA610.book Page 29 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM In-Use Menu Function Voice Privacy Prevent recipients of your calls from seeing your number on their display. Location Turn your GPS location on or set GPS location for emergency calls only. Version View the software and hardware version information for your phone.
MetroA610.book Page 30 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM MyMetro MyMetro displays your current balance, account information, and payment options available. Monthly Bill When you select Monthly Bill, your billing message displays with your account balance, the due date, and your account infomation. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , . 2. Press the left soft key ( ) Pay to display payment options for your account. These options are available: 1 2 3 3.
MetroA610.book Page 31 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM MetroPCS Card 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , . The following options display: 1 Request Bal 2 Pay Monthly Bill 2. If you select Request Bal, a message saying “Call to request MetroPCS Card Bal?” displays. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes, then press to dial the call. 3. If your select Pay Monthly Bill, you can choose from the payment options displayed.
MetroA610.book Page 32 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Phone Book Up to 500 entries can be stored in the Phone Book. Each entry can have up to five associated phone numbers and two e-mail addresses. Each phone number can be up to 32 digits in length, including hard pauses, and associated names can be up to 22 characters in length. You can specify the memory location of your choice for each entry. Memory locations can be marked secret to prevent unauthorized viewing.
MetroA610.book Page 33 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Find If you’ve stored a name entry in your Phone Book, Find allows you to find it quickly. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( then press , for Find. ) Menu, 2. Use the navigation key to select the method by which to find. The options listed in the following table are available. Find Function By Name Search the Phone Book alphabetically by name. By Entry Search the Phone Book by entry number.
MetroA610.book Page 34 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Option Description 1 Edit Edit details of the highlighted name. 2 Erase Erase the name and associated information. 3 Add New Add a new entry to your Phone Book. 6. Use the navigation key to highlight an option, then press to enter the highlighted option’s sub menu. Find by entry This option allows you to find a stored entry by location number. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , for Find. ) Menu, then 2.
MetroA610.book Page 35 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Press the navigation key briefly to highlight the group field. 4. Use the navigation key to display the group you want to search. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired entry. 6. Press to display information about the entry. Add entries to your Phone Book You can add an entirely new entry or add information to an existing entry. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for Add.
MetroA610.book Page 36 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Rename groups Use this option to rename a group in your Phone Book. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , for Rename Group. 2. Use the navigation key to highlight the group that you want to rename, then press . The current name of the group appears in the display with a flashing cursor at the end of the name. 3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop up menu with the following text entry modes.
MetroA610.book Page 37 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation key to highlight the entry containing the number that you want to edit. 4. Once the entry is highlighted, press 5. Use the navigation key to highlight the number within the entry that you want to edit, then press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu appears in the display. 6. Use the navigation key to highlight Edit, then press • • 7. Press . .
MetroA610.book Page 38 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Storing pauses in Phone Book entries 1. In standby mode, enter the number you want to store (such as your bank’s teleservice number). 2. Press the left soft key ( ) Option. The following pause menu options appear in the display. 1 P pause 2 T pause P pause is a hard pause (awaits input from you) and T pause is a two-second pause. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the pause option of your choice. 4.
MetroA610.book Page 39 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Manual pause calling To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it to the Phone Book: 1. Enter the number you want to call. 2. Press the left soft key ( option pop-up menu. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired pause option. 4. Press to enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence. 5. Press ) Option to display the pause to call the number.
MetroA610.book Page 40 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 6. Press . The phone prompts you to confirm the erasure. 7. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then press . Editing an e-mail address 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , for Find. ) Menu, then 2. Use the navigation key to display the search method that you want to use (By Name, By Group, or By Entry). 3. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation key to highlight the entry that you want to edit. 4.
MetroA610.book Page 41 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Assigning speed dial locations to Phone Book entries The speed dial location corresponds to the numbers on the keypad that you press to speed dial an entry. For example, location 005 assigns the Phone Book entry to the key, (1-touch dialing). Location 035 assigns the entry to the and keys, respectively (2-touch dialing). Location 325 assigns the entry to the , , and keys, respectively (3-touch dialing). 1. 2.
MetroA610.book Page 42 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 2. Use the navigation key to select the find method (By Name, By Group, or By Entry). 3. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation key to highlight the desired entry. 4. Press 5. Use the navigation key to highlight the SpeedDial field, then press the left soft key ( ) Edit. 6. Use the left and right navigation keys to select the desired number (type) for speed dialing. 7. Press . . Your changes are saved.
MetroA610.book Page 43 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 6. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry that you want to assign a picture, then press . The entry opens with the image that you selected highlighted. 7. Press . The picture is assigned to the selected entry. Storing numbers after a call Once you’ve finished a call, you can store the number of the caller to your Phone Book. If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the store option is also unavailable. 1.
MetroA610.book Page 44 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Add to an existing entry 1. Use the navigation key to highlight Find, then press 2. Use the navigation key to display the search method that you want to use (By Name, By Group, or By Entry). 3. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation key to highlight the desired entry and press . The following number types appear in the display. Home Office Pager Fax . Mobile 4.
MetroA610.book Page 45 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 5. Choose to add as a New Entry, or Find a number in your Phone Book with which to add the number. 6. Follow the prompts to store the number to your Phone Book. Shortcuts for storing numbers You can store a phone number by entering a number, pressing the right soft key ( ) Save. You can also save incoming or outgoing call numbers. Speed dialing methods One-touch dialing Memory locations 001 through 009 are special One-Touch dialing locations.
MetroA610.book Page 46 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM My phone # My phone # displays the ten-digit number assigned to your phone by MetroPCS. • In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for My Phone #. The phone number assigned by MetroPCS appears in the display. Memory Memory displays available memory for dial and voice dial entries. • 46 In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for Memory.
MetroA610.book Page 47 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Calls The Calls menu retains information about Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed Calls. You can also view times for your last call and the total of all calls. Outgoing calls The last 20 outgoing calls are stored in the Outgoing call log. Review the Outgoing call log for the time and date of the call, as well as other information. Tip: To quickly view your most recent outgoing calls, briefly press in standby mode.
MetroA610.book Page 48 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Incoming calls The last 20 Incoming calls are stored in your phone’s Incoming call log. You can review the Incoming call log for time and date of the call, as well as other information. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , . Your list of Incoming calls appears in the display. 2. Use the navigation key to highlight a call, then press to view further information about the call. 3.
MetroA610.book Page 49 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu that contains the following options. Option Function 1 Talk Call the selected number. 2 Save Save the number to your Phone Book. 3 Prepend Add a prefix to the number. 4 Erase Erase the selected call from your Missed call list. 4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. 5. Press to perform the highlighted option’s function.
MetroA610.book Page 50 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Review calls 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press for the Calls menu. 2. Press the number associated with the call log that you want to review: • • • • • Press Press Press Press Press ) Menu, then for Outgoing calls. for Incoming calls. for Missed calls. for Erase Logs. for Call Timer. If there is a Phone Book match for a call log entry, the name associated with the number appears instead of the number.
MetroA610.book Page 51 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Call timer View the duration of your last call, total calls, and calls made during the life of your phone using the Call timer feature. Call timer is not for billing purposes. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , . The options listed in the following table appear in the display. Option Function 1 Last Call View the duration of your last call.
MetroA610.book Page 52 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Caller ID Caller ID allows you to see who is calling you by displaying the caller’s number. If the caller’s name and number are stored in your Phone Book, the name also appears. If you’ve assigned a picture to the Phone Book entry, the picture you’ve assigned appears in the display as well. Call Block You can block your number from being displayed on another phone by enabling the call block feature. 1. In standby mode, press , , . 2.
MetroA610.book Page 53 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Messages Before sending text messages, it’s best to cover the basics of composing messages using the different text entry modes, Abc, Symbol, 123, and T9 Word. Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to 50 incoming and 50 outgoing text messages, while up to 60 picture messages can be stored in the Inbox. However, the exact number of messages that you can store is dependent upon message length.
MetroA610.book Page 54 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Change text entry modes While composing a text message, press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu containing the following options 1. 1 2 3 ABC Text Format Canned Msg ABC is highlighted. Use the navigation left/right keys to choose from one of the other three text entry modes of Symbol, 123, or T9 Word. Each of the text entry modes are explained in greater detail in the following sections. 2.
MetroA610.book Page 55 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu containing the following options 1 2 3 4. ABC Text Format Canned Msg 1 ABC is highlighted. Use the navigation left/right keys to display T9 Word, then press • .
MetroA610.book Page 56 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols such as @ or % into a text message. 1. 2. 3. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , to compose a new text message. . Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu containing the following options 1 2 3 ABC Text Format Canned Msg 4. ABC is highlighted.
MetroA610.book Page 57 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 4. At any point while composing a message, press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options listed in the following table. Option Function 1 ABC The entry mode for your message. Other modes, which are hidden, are Symbol, 123, and T9 Word. Use the navigation key to display each of the text entry modes. 2 Text Format Choose the size, alignment, bold, italic, and other options for formatting your text.
MetroA610.book Page 58 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Message Send options You can set priority, validity, privacy, and other options before you send a message. 1. After you’ve composed a message and pressed you’re returned to the New Message menu. , 2. Use the navigation key to highlight Send Options, then press . The Send Options listed in the following table appear in the display. Menu Item Send Options Function Priority Normal Urgent Assign a priority to your message.
MetroA610.book Page 59 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Use the navigation key to display the various Send Options for each menu item. 4. When the desired send option is highlighted, press to confirm the selection or to enter the send option’s sub menu. Receiving text messages When you receive a message in standby mode, the ringer sounds, (unless turned off), and New Message appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon ( ). The date and time of the message also appear in the display.
MetroA610.book Page 60 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Sending picture messages in camera mode Picture messages can be sent to recipients with compatible phones or devices. You can even accompany a picture message with a voice memo or preloaded sound. Tip: You can send a picture message to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a space or comma in the Send to field of the picture message composer. 1.
MetroA610.book Page 61 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 7. If you want to insert a sound into your picture message, follow the instructions in steps 8 through 10. Otherwise, proceed to step 11. 8. Press the down navigation key to highlight the Sound field. 9. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu with the options listed in the following table. Option 1 Record New Function a Record a new voice memo to insert into your Pix message.
MetroA610.book Page 62 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 13. Press the left soft key ( ) Send to send the message. Pix Msg Sending appears in the display and a progress bar indicates the send status. 14. To send the picture message now, press . Pix Msg Sending appears in the display and a progress bar indicates the send status.
MetroA610.book Page 63 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 5. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu with the options listed in the following table. Option Function 1 Take a Pix Snap a picture to insert into your Pix message. 2 Gallery Select from a list of pictures that you have taken to insert into your Pix message. 3 My Image Select from a list of downloaded pictures to insert into your Pix message.
MetroA610.book Page 64 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Option Function 3 My Melody Insert a downloaded ring tone into your Pix message. 4 Preloaded Insert a ring tone that came preloaded with your phone into your Pix message. 5 Delete Delete a sound that you have inserted into your Pix message. You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 30 seconds in length if you record first before attaching a picture.
MetroA610.book Page 65 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Create a slide show Add multiple slides to your picture messages to create a slide show for anyone in your Send to list. When the recipients view the picture message, the attached images are presented in the order and duration that have been pre-set by you. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , , . ) Menu, then 2. Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient (or recipients) using the keypad.
MetroA610.book Page 66 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 6. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight an option. Press the option number or to enter the option’s sub menu. Press the CLR key ( ) to exit the pop-up menu. 7. Once you’ve added the desired number of slides, press the down navigation key once to highlight the No Photo image, which resembles a film slide. 8. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu with the options listed in the following table.
MetroA610.book Page 67 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 13. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the display the options listed in the following table. Option Function 1 Take a Pix Snap a picture to insert into your Pix message. 2 Gallery Select from a list of pictures that you have taken to insert into your Pix message. 3 My Image Select from a list of downloaded pictures to insert into your Pix message. 4 Preloaded Select from a list or preloaded images to insert into your Pix message.
MetroA610.book Page 68 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Receiving picture messages When you receive a new picture message, New Pix Msg appears in the display along with the options Reject, Yes, and Later. To reject, accept, or view the picture message later, review the instructions in the sections that follow. Rejecting picture messages 1. When you receive a new picture message, press the left soft key ( ) Reject. You’re prompted for a confirmation. 2.
MetroA610.book Page 69 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 2. To review the message; press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , to open the Inbox folder. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the message, then press . Retrieve and Delete appear in the display. 4. Press the left soft key ( ) Retrieve. After the image is retrieved, the image and text contained in the picture message appear in the display. 5. Use the navigation key to scroll through the message if necessary.
MetroA610.book Page 70 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Inbox folder Received messages of all types (except Voice) are stored in the Inbox folder. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , to open the Inbox folder. Tip: Press the right soft key ( open the Message menu. ) Menu, then ) MSG while in a call to 2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you want to view. 3. Press 4.
MetroA610.book Page 71 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Outbox folder Your phone stores messages in the Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted. Verify if and when a message or e-mail was successfully transmitted by enabling the Delivery Ack feature. See “Message Send options” on page 58 for more information on delivery acknowledgements. REVIEWING MESSAGES IN YOUR OUTBOX 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for Outbox.
MetroA610.book Page 72 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Draft folder Draft messages are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Draft 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 ( ) Menu, then press , for Send New Msg. The following message options appear in the display (Text is highlighted). 1 2 Text Pix Msg 2. Press . 3. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press 4.
MetroA610.book Page 73 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then use the navigation key to highlight the Subject field. 4. Enter a subject using the keypad, then use the navigation key to highlight Picture (No Photo). 5. Press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu appears in the display with the options listed in the following table. Option Function 1 Take a Pix Activate the camera and take a picture to insert into the message.
MetroA610.book Page 74 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Option Function 3 My Melody Insert a melody that you’ve downloaded using @metro into the message. 4 Preloaded Insert a melody that came preloaded when you purchased your phone. 5 Delete Delete any sounds that you’ve already inserted using options 1-4 (above). 9. Use the navigation key to select the desired option, then press to perform the function for that option. 10.
MetroA610.book Page 75 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Option Function Send Options Select the priority, validity, privacy, delivery acknowledgement, signature, callback #, deferred delivery options. Save in Draft Continue to save the message to the Draft folder. Save Text Save only the text in the message, if media or other content is contained within the message. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. 6. Press option. to perform the function for the highlighted EDIT TEXT OPTIONS 1.
MetroA610.book Page 76 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Web alerts This feature may not yet be available through your current service provider. Occasionally, MetroPCS may send notifications to your phone in the form of Web Alerts. These alerts may contain information regarding new services or updates. When you receive an alert, you will receive a text notification and hear an audible tone. • In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , .
MetroA610.book Page 77 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM . Option Function 1 Send Setting Options to Save in Outbox, Insert signature, and request a delivery acknowledgement. 2 Auto Play Select Auto Play or Manual for multimedia content. 3 Direct View Select Off or On for Direct View. 4 Signature Create a signature, which appears at the bottom of all outgoing messages. 5 Callback# Edit the callback# for all of your messages.
MetroA610.book Page 78 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM General message settings 1. With General highlighted in the Msg Setting sub menu, press . The following options appear in the display. Option Function 1 Entry Mode Choose the default method for entering text into messages. Options are T9 Word and Alphabet. 2 Canned Msg. Edit your pre-composed messages, which can then be inserted into new messages. 3 Msg. Alert Choose the volume level (or vibrate) when alerted of a message.
MetroA610.book Page 79 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 2. Select the folder for which you want to delete the messages. Choose one of the following: Voice Inbox Outbox Draft Saved All Messages 3. When the confirmation displays, use the navigation key to highlight Yes, then press , or select No to exit without erasing the message folder. Erase All Messages 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , . Erase all messages? appears in the display as well as the options Yes and No.
MetroA610.book Page 80 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM @metro With @metro services, you can download full featured applications over the air and onto your wireless phone, including games, personalized ring tones, pictures, and more. 1. In standby mode, press the right navigation key ( ). The shopping cart icon ( ) appears in the upper left corner of the display. 2. Press . A message appears in the display informing you that browsing and downloading apps uses airtime. 3. Press 4.
MetroA610.book Page 81 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 1. At the @metro menu, use the navigation key to highlight Options, then press . The options listed in the following table appear in the display. Option Function Information View the amount of memory used and the amount of memory available for downloaded applications. Application Depending upon the specific application downloaded, you may be able to view uses remaining, application size, usage information, and more.
MetroA610.book Page 82 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Mobile Web This feature may not yet be available through your current service provider. Mobile Web allows you to surf the web with your new wireless phone. With Mobile Web service you can access the best services from MSN®, set up alerts, edit your main menu, and leverage the information available on the Internet. • Each time you launch Mobile Web, your phone connects to the Internet and the service indicator icon ( ) appears in the display.
MetroA610.book Page 83 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 2. Press the left soft key ( ) Yes to proceed. 3. Metro PCS Mobile Web and a list of categories (each representing one or more web sites) appears in the display. 4. Use the navigation key to browse the categories. 5. Once the desired category is highlighted, press the left soft key ( ) Go to enter the category list. Exit Mobile Web • Press to exit Mobile Web.
MetroA610.book Page 84 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM How Mobile Web keys work The following table lists Mobile Web keys and their functions. Key • 84 - Name Function Navigation Key Use the navigation key to browse lists and highlight options. CLR Key A browser back-up key. Press once to back up one page. Press and hold to go back to MetroPCS with MSN home page. Press to clear the last number, letter, or symbol entered. Press and hold to completely clear the display.
MetroA610.book Page 85 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Links Links have several purposes, such as 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 ([ ]). Normally, the left soft key ( ) is used to select a highlighted link.
MetroA610.book Page 86 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM The Camera Take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and friends. It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-andclick camera – just take a picture, view it on the display, and send it to up to ten people, right from your phone. Depending on the resolution that you choose, you can save dozens of pictures to memory. Rotate the camera The camera can rotate over 180°.
MetroA610.book Page 87 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Use the navigation key to browse through the tips that outline useful camera features. Take a picture with the flip open 1. In standby mode, press the Camera button ( located just above the navigation key. ), 2. Use the camera wheel to point the camera at your subject. Use the display to as a viewfinder. 3. Press . The picture that you snapped appears in the display. 4. Press the right soft key ( to memory. 5.
MetroA610.book Page 88 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Icon Name Function Zoom Set the zoom for x1, x2, or x4 (see note that follows this table). Flash Turn the flash on or off. Brightness Set the brightness level. Gallery Review pictures stored in your camera. The zoom setting is affected by the Resolution setting (Menu , , ). When resolution is set to High, only X1 zoom is available. When resolution is set to Medium, X1 and X2 are available.
MetroA610.book Page 89 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Other Camera features The camera has a Gallery for browsing stored pictures, a delay timer that allows you to put yourself in a picture, creative imaging features for picture enhancement, and more. View the Gallery Saved pictures are stored in the Gallery. You can browse the Gallery one picture at a time (expanded mode), or view several at once in thumbnail format. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , .
MetroA610.book Page 90 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Fun Frame and Color Tone are not initially visible in the pop-up menu. Use the navigation key to scroll down and view these menu items. 1 Flash 2 Self Timer 3 Multi Shot 2. 4 Brightness 5 Fun Frame 6 Color Tones Use the navigation key to highlight Self Timer and press . The following options appear in the display. Off 5 sec 10 sec 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired delay, then press .
MetroA610.book Page 91 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM . 1 Flash 4 Brightness 2 Self Timer 5 Fun Frame 3 Multi Shot 6 Color Tones 2. Use the navigation key to highlight Multi Shot and press . Off and On appear in the display. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight On, then press 4. The next time you snap a picture, the camera takes several pictures in rapid succession. .
MetroA610.book Page 92 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Change picture resolution You can preset the size of your pictures using the Resolution setting. Options are High, Medium, and Low. The camera will only take pictures in Low resolution mode (regardless of the resolution setting in the camera Settings sub menu) with Fun Frames enabled. Tip: Change resolution for the current camera session (only) using the navigation up/down keys while in camera mode. 1.
MetroA610.book Page 93 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Choose Normal to disable Fun Frames. Normal Flower 01 Grape Theater Muscle Wood Dream Flower 02 Frame Mask Star 3. Once the fun frame of your choice is highlighted, press . You’re returned to the Settings menu. 4. Now, any pictures that you take adopt the Fun Frame theme that you’ve selected. Be creative with Color Tones Change the look of your pictures with Color Tones. Choose from five available settings such as Emboss, Negative, and Sepia.
MetroA610.book Page 94 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Color Tone Description Negative Subjects in the display and pictures appear with light and dark colors inverted. Emboss Subjects in the display and pictures appear with a raised, ornamental look. Sketch Subjects in the display and pictures appear as sketched artwork. 3. Once the color tone of your choice is highlighted, press . You’re returned to the Settings menu.
MetroA610.book Page 95 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM The Quality setting You can affect how much your photo is compressed, thereby reducing it’s overall size (not to be confused with resolution). 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , , . ) Menu, then 2. Use the navigation key to highlight the Fine, Normal, or Economy quality settings. 3. Once the quality setting of your choice is highlighted, press . You’re returned to the Settings menu.
MetroA610.book Page 96 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 1. In camera mode, press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu appears in the display with the following options. 1 Flash 2 Self Timer 3 Multi Shot 4 Brightness 5 Fun Frame 6 Color Tones 2. Use the navigation key to highlight Brightness, then press . 3. Use the navigation key to set the desired brightness level, then press . The brightness level is indicated in the top portion of the display and ranges from -5 to +5.
MetroA610.book Page 97 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Tools Voice kit Voice recognition capabilities of your SCH-a610 are exceptional because the speaker-independent technology means you don’t have to “train” your phone to understand your voice. Use your voice in a natural manner to dial numbers, lookup contacts, view your schedule, and much more. Please read the following content carefully to learn the most about this useful feature.
MetroA610.book Page 98 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM DIGIT DIAL TIPS • • Digit Dial works best in quieter environments. • The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh (zero). It doesn’t recognize numbers such as “one eight hundred” for “1800.” Instead, say “one eight zero zero,” or “one eight oh oh.” • The phone recognizes only valid seven or ten-digit North American phone numbers, optionally preceded by the digit “1.
MetroA610.book Page 99 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 5. If the phone asks “Did you say” followed by any incorrect numbers, say “No.” If there are other choices, the phone prompts you with them next. Choose a number from the list manually. Use the navigation key to highlight the number, then press to select. DIGIT DIAL ADAPTATION Digit Dial works well for most people without special adaptation.
MetroA610.book Page 100 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Adapt Digit Dial to your Voice 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press , 3. Press , , ) Menu. for Voice Setup. for Adapt Digits. Your phone displays the first digit sequence and “Please say” plays through the speaker followed by the four digits appearing in the display. 4. Wait for the beep and repeat the digits using your normal tone of voice. 5.
MetroA610.book Page 101 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 2. Press , 3. Press , , for Voice Setup. for Reset Digits. Name Dial Name Dial lets you dial any person in your Phone book by pronouncing that person’s name. It automatically voice activates every contact in your Phone book without the need to record or “train” names before using them. PLACE A CALL USING NAME DIAL 1. Press and hold . “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker. 2. Say “Name Dial.
MetroA610.book Page 102 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Quick Dial Quick Dial lets you dial a person by saying the name you’ve recorded for that person. Before you can use Quick Dial, you’ll need to record the names you want to use. TIPS FOR RECORDING QUICK DIAL NAMES • • • • Record names in a quiet area. Choose a name that is not too long or short. Speak clearly and distinctly when you record. Avoid recording names that sound alike. RECORD A NAME OR PHRASE FOR QUICK DIAL 1.
MetroA610.book Page 103 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM USE QUICK DIAL 1. Press and hold . “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker. 2. Say “Quick Dial.” The phone prompts, “Who would you like to call?” 3. Say one of the names you’ve recorded. If the name matches, your phone dials the number. • If a match doesn’t occur, the phone asks you to confirm the name and other prompts follow.
MetroA610.book Page 104 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 5. Highlight the Quick Dial entry you want to delete, then press the left soft key ( ) Option. 6. Highlight Erase, then press 7. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes, then press The name is erased. . . Voice Memos You can use your phone to record voice memos for later playback. You can also record the caller on the other end of the line during a phone conversation. There is limited space for the number and length of recordings.
MetroA610.book Page 105 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 4. Press the right soft key ( ) Stop once you’re finished recording. A pop-up menu appears in the display with options listed in the following table. Option Function 1 Review Replay the memo that you just recorded. 2 Rerecord Record over the memo that you just recorded. 3 Save Save the memo that you just recorded. 4 Quit Exit to the previous (Voice Record) menu. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.
MetroA610.book Page 106 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM ERASE ALL MEMOS AT ONE TIME 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press , , , appears in the display. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes (to erase all memos) or No (to return to the previous menu). 4. Press . Erase all Voice Memos? to confirm your selection. Phonebook Phonebook lets you retrieve contact information for any person in your Phone Book by pronouncing the name of that person. 1.
MetroA610.book Page 107 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Today Schedule up to nine events for the current day by indicating each event’s start and end time. Set alarms for events so that you can be alerted before an event takes place. Events scheduled for future dates automatically appear on your Today events schedule for the present day. Add a new event 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for Today. You’re prompted to enter a New Event. 2.
MetroA610.book Page 108 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 7. Use the navigation key to select the amount of time that you want to be notified by an alert before the event occurs. 8. Press to store the event in your calendar. An alert will notify you prior to the event, if you set a notification alert. Scheduler Scheduler allows you to view the current, past or future month in calendar format.
MetroA610.book Page 109 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Jump to date Go directly to any date that you specify in the Jump to Date entry screen. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for Jump to Date. The Jump to Date entry screen appears in the display. The current month is highlighted. 2. Enter the desired Jump to date and press . The calendar month for the date that you specified appears in the display, with the current date highlighted.
MetroA610.book Page 110 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 6. Use the navigation down key to highlight the Enter Date field. 7. Enter a time and date for the task using the keypad. • • 8. Press Press Press for P.M when A is highlighted. for A.M when P is highlighted. to store the task. Add, Edit, and Erase To-Do List tasks 1. 2. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , for To Do List. ) Menu, then Use the navigation key to browse tasks in your To Do List.
MetroA610.book Page 111 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Memo pad Create notes and store them in Memo Pad. You can’t prioritize or set an alert for stored notes. Return to Memo Pad anytime to review and edit your notes. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , for Memo Pad. 2. If you have any stored memos, they appear as a list in the display. If this is your first time in Memo Pad, you’re prompted to add a new memo. 3. Enter a memo using the keypad. 4.
MetroA610.book Page 112 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option while viewing your memos. A pop-up menu with the options listed in the following table appears in the display. Option Function 1 Add new Add a new memo to Memo Pad. 2 Edit Edit the memo currently highlighted or appearing in the display. 3 Erase Erase the memo currently highlighted or appearing in the display. 4 Erase All Erase all memos from Memo Pad. 4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.
MetroA610.book Page 113 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 4. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry mode that you want to use, or press to exit the pop-up menu. 5. Once you’ve finished entering details for the Count Down event, press . You’re prompted to enter a time and date for the scheduled event. 6. Enter the time and date using the keypad. • • 7. Press Press Press for P.M when A is highlighted. for A.M when P is highlighted. to store the event.
MetroA610.book Page 114 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option while viewing your memos. A pop-up menu with the options listed in the following table appears in the display. Option Function 1 Add new Add a new event to Count Down. 2 Edit Edit the event currently appearing in the display. 3 Erase Erase the event currently appearing in the display. 4 Erase All Erase all scheduled events from Count Down. 4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. 5.
MetroA610.book Page 115 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM a. Enter the time for the alarm using the keypad. • • b. Press Press for P.M if A is highlighted. for A.M if P is highlighted. Press when you’re finished entering the time for the alarm. The alarm is set and the alarm icon ( ) appears in the top of the display. When an alarm sounds An animated alarm clock appears in the display and an alert sounds when the specified time for the alarm arrives.
MetroA610.book Page 116 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM World Time World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in another part of the world. World Time displays time in the 24 different time zones around the world. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for World Time. A world map appears in the display. 2. Use the navigation key to display the city and time that you want to view. The following cities are supported.
MetroA610.book Page 117 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using your phone. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for Calculator. The Calculator appears in the display. 2. Enter the first number in your equation using the keypad. (Numbers can be up to nine digits long.) • • 3. Press to enter a decimal point. Press negative.
MetroA610.book Page 118 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Setup The Setup menu contains sub menus that allow you to configure your display, sounds, network preferences, security options, as well as other settings. Location The GPS setting identifies your location to the network. You can fully enable this setting or set GPS to work only in the case that you dial 911 from your phone. Check with MetroPCS to determine if/when/where locationbased services are available. 1.
MetroA610.book Page 119 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Display You can set the menu style, standby mode animation, customize backlight settings, and more in the display menu. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for Display. The Display sub menus listed in the following table appear in the display. Sub Menu Function 1 Menu Style Choose the background style for your phone while in standby mode.
MetroA610.book Page 120 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Animation Animation allows you to choose the multi-media or pictures that appear in the display when you turn the phone on, off, and while it is in standby mode. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , , for Animation. ) Menu, then 2. Use the navigation key to highlight Opening, Closing, or Wallpaper, then press . A pop-up menu appears in the display with the options listed in the following table.
MetroA610.book Page 121 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Backlight Set the display or keypad backlight to remain on for a specified time or remain on as long as the flip is open. Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , for Backlight. The following sub menus appear in the display. Option Function 1 Lcd Sets the time the LCD backlight remains on after a period of inactivity.
MetroA610.book Page 122 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Sounds Customize audio properties for such things as ringers, keypad tones, and alerts using the Sounds menu. Volume/Vibrate Use the Volume/Vibrate sub menu to set the default volume for incoming calls and alarms. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , for the Volume/Vibrate sub menu. 2. Use the navigation key to highlight Calls or Alarm, then press . 3.
MetroA610.book Page 123 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 3. Use the navigation key to highlight Preloaded, then press . 4. Use the up and down volume keys to scroll through the ringer types and melody tones for the selected ringer type. Each tone plays as you scroll through the list. 5. When the desired ringer type plays, press the setting. to save Key Beep Key Beep allows you to adjust the volume level and the tone length generated by the keypad each time you press a key. 1. 2.
MetroA610.book Page 124 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Alerts You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, and other options. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , for Alerts. The Alerts sub menus in the following table appear in the display. Sub menu Function 1 Minute Beep Sound an alert ten seconds before each elapsed minute of a call.
MetroA610.book Page 125 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 2. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then press . Roam ringer Set your phone to sound a unique tone when a call is received outside a network service area. This feature is set to On by default. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( press , , for Roam Ringer. ) Menu, then 2. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then press .
MetroA610.book Page 126 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired sub menu, then press . 3. For Set NAM, use the navigation key to highlight NAM 1 or NAM 2, then press . 4. For Roam Option, use the navigation key to highlight Home only, Automatic-A, or Automatic-B, then press . Security Use the Security menu to lock your phone, set up emergency numbers, enable or disable voice privacy, set restrictions, and other security options.
MetroA610.book Page 127 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Option Function Now The phone locks immediately and stays locked until you enter the lock code. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the Lock Phone option of your choice. 4. Press option. to perform the function for the highlighted Important! If you change the NAM1 setting after setting the phone to lock upon power-up and did not program a number into NAM2, you won’t be able to access your phone.
MetroA610.book Page 128 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Emergency # You have the option of storing three emergency numbers to your phone. Each number can be up to 32 digits in length. All emergency numbers can be dialed any time, even when your phone is locked or restricted. Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone. You can dial this number any time, even when the phone is locked or restricted.
MetroA610.book Page 129 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 5. Press to save the number that you entered. 6. Press to exit and return to the previous menu. CALL EMERGENCY NUMBERS IN LOCK MODE 1. In standby mode, enter the emergency number via the keypad. 2. Press to place the call. Voice Privacy Voice privacy allows you to prevent those you call from seeing your number in their display when receiving your call. Voice privacy options are Standard and Enhanced. 1.
MetroA610.book Page 130 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Restriction Restriction allows you to restrict outgoing calls, incoming calls, and calls placed from your Phone Book. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , Security. You’re prompted to enter the lock code. 2. Enter the lock code, then press 3. Use the navigation key to select Outgoing, Incoming, or calls to anyone in your Phone Book. 4. Press 5. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then press .
MetroA610.book Page 131 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Reset Phone Reset Phone returns all setup options to their factory default. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , Security. You’re prompted to enter the lock code. 2. Enter the lock code, the press for Reset Phone. A prompt appears in the display asking if you want to restore default settings (except for the Phone Book and Voice Dial). 3. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then press .
MetroA610.book Page 132 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM You can now press the navigation up key in standby mode to launch the selected function. Language The language option can change the language of voice prompts, menus, and key-input. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , for Language.The Language sub menu appears in the display with the following options. English Spanish 2. Use the navigation key to highlight your language preference, then press .
MetroA610.book Page 133 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Auto Answer Auto Answer enables your phone to automatically answer calls after a period of time that you specify. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , for Auto Answer. The Auto Answer sub menu appears in the display with the following options: Off After 5 sec After 3 sec After 1 sec 2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting, then press .
MetroA610.book Page 134 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Data Use the Data sub menu to set the Auto Detect feature for when you receive data and to set the Data Baud Rate. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , , for Data. The sub menus listed in the following table appear in the display. Sub menu Function 1 Auto Detect Set your phone’s data auto detect capabilities. Options are data off, data for next call, and data until powered off.
MetroA610.book Page 135 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Version You can view both the software and hardware versions on your phone. This feature is helpful if you need to contact Customer Service. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press , for Version. Hardware and software information for your phone appears in the display. 2. Press to return to the Setup menu. TTY/TDD Your phone is fully TTY/TDD compatible.
MetroA610.book Page 136 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 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.
MetroA610.book Page 137 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research.
MetroA610.book Page 138 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN THE U.S.A., USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET.
MetroA610.book Page 139 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM • Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may divert your attention from the road. • Dial , , to report serious emergencies. It’s free from your wireless phone. • • Use your phone to help others in emergencies. Call special non-emergency wireless number when necessary. Following Safety Guidelines Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment.
MetroA610.book Page 140 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.
MetroA610.book Page 141 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill. Caring for the Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life.
MetroA610.book Page 142 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM More than one month: 32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C) Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery. For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung-authorized service center. Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
MetroA610.book Page 143 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it. Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Samsung supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory.
MetroA610.book Page 144 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiationemitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices.
MetroA610.book Page 145 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM • • Federal Communications Committee Occupational Safety and Health Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well. FDA shares regulatory responsibilities about wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
MetroA610.book Page 146 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM base unit connected to the phone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower per levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
MetroA610.book Page 147 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 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. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists.
MetroA610.book Page 148 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety.
MetroA610.book Page 149 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM tissue that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
MetroA610.book Page 150 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do not know that there is--it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
MetroA610.book Page 151 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
MetroA610.book Page 152 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM “compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
MetroA610.book Page 153 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standard bodies: • • • ANSI C95.1 (1992) NCRP Report 86 (1986) ICNIRP (1996) Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature.
MetroA610.book Page 154 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please: • Give full attention to driving--driving safety is your first responsibility. • • Use hands-free operation, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
MetroA610.book Page 155 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM HEARING AIDS Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider (or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.) Optional for each phone manufacturer. OTHER MEDICAL DEVICES If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy.
MetroA610.book Page 156 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 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. Potentially explosive atmospheres Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.
MetroA610.book Page 157 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 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.
MetroA610.book Page 158 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Limited Warranty 1. What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (“SAMSUNG”) warrants the original (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG’s phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period commencing on the date of purchase and continuing for the specified period of time after the date: • • • • • 2.
MetroA610.book Page 159 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM United States or Canada.
MetroA610.book Page 160 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM becomes the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any product is not covered by this limited warranty, purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of said product. 4.
MetroA610.book Page 161 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF TIME AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
MetroA610.book Page 162 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM PRODUCT AND STATES PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS HELD ILLEGAL OR UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON OF ANY LAW, SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUCTED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS.
MetroA610.book Page 163 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM 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. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
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MetroA610.book Page 165 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Auto LCD off .......................22 Index Symbols B Backlight features ..................6 Backlight settings ..............121 accessing .......................11 Backup to previous menu .....27 description ......................80 Battery @metro options ...........................80 charging .........................15 installation .......................14 removal ..........................14 Numerics 123 mode ...........................
MetroA610.book Page 166 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Change lock code .............127 Erase calls (menu) ...............49 Color tones .........................93 Erase memory ...................130 emboss ..........................94 Erase memos ....................106 monochrome (black Erase messages .................78 and white) ......................93 Erase total timers ................51 negative .........................94 Exit Mobile Web ..................83 normal ...........................
MetroA610.book Page 167 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Inbox folder ........................70 Incoming calls .....................20 Incoming calls (menu) ..........48 Information, adding to Phone Book .......................35 Input mode .........................16 Install the battery .................14 Interference with medical equipment .......................151 In-use menu .......................28 IS95-2G protocol .................13 J Jump to date, scheduler .....109 K Key beep ..................
MetroA610.book Page 168 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM Outbox, reviewing Planner add a new event .............107 messages ..........................71 alarm clock ....................114 Outgoing calls .....................20 calculator ......................117 Outgoing calls (menu) ..........47 count down ...................112 Owner’s record .................157 memo pad P .....................111 scheduler ......................108 P pause .............................37 to do list .................
MetroA610.book Page 169 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM text messages .................76 RF energy exposure ..........148 TTY/TDD ......................135 RF exposure research .......147 Right soft key ........................8 Setup menu ......................118 Ringer options ..................122 Shortcut to menus ...............28 Roam ringer .....................125 Shutter sound .....................94 Silence a ringer ...................22 S Silent mode Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone .......
MetroA610.book Page 170 Tuesday, July 6, 2004 3:12 PM To do list ..........................109 review and erase memos ........................105 ......110 voice memos .................104 TTY .................................135 Turn your phone off .............19 Voice mail checking .................. 23, 69 Turn your phone on .............19 setup .............................23 Two-second pause ..............37 the voice folder ................69 Two-touch dialing ................45 Voice memos .....
