SCH-a890 Series A l l D i g i t a l M o b i l e P h o n e User Guide Please read this guide before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. XK19.
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Contents SCH-a890 closed view .......................................................................1 SCH-a890 open view ..........................................................................2 Quick reference..................................................................................3 Introduction ........................................................................................5 Key features of the SCH-a890............................................... 5 How to use this guide ...........
Place calls ........................................................................... 20 Receive calls ....................................................................... 21 Voicemail............................................................................. 23 Menu navigation .................................................................. 24 Navigate using shortcuts ..................................................... 24 The in-use option.........................................................
Send pix msg....................................................................... 65 Receive a pix msg ............................................................... 70 Send flix msg ....................................................................... 72 Message folders .................................................................. 74 Get It Now .........................................................................................84 Get It Now settings .........................................
Voice kit .......................................................................................... 136 Voice kit menu................................................................... 136 Voice memos..................................................................... 137 Voice setting...................................................................... 139 Voice kit active .................................................................. 140 Voice signal commands......................................
SCH-a890 closed view Antenna Camera Lens Camera Flash Display Icons Headset Connector SCH-a890 closed view 1
SCH-a890 open view Earpiece Display Screen Icons OK Key Navigation Key Left Soft Key Mobile Web Volume Key Send Key Messages Menu Voice Mail Key Voice Signal Hot Key Microphone Shortcut Menu Get It Now Right Soft Key Camera Hot Key End Key Clear Key AlphaNumeric Keypad Silent Mode Hot Key Power/Accessory Connector 2
✂ Quick reference 1) PHONEBOOK 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Find New Group My Name Card Send V-card My Phone # Memory Info Delete All 2) RECENT CALLS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Received Dialed Missed Delete Call Logs Call Timers 3) MESSAGES ✂ 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 0) New Text Msg New Pix Msg New Flix Msg Voicemail Inbox Outbox Saved/Draft Web Alert Msg Setting Delete All 4) GET IT NOW 8) PLANNER 1) Launch Now 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 5) MOBILE WEB 1) Launch Web 6) MULTIMEDIA 1) Camera 2) Media Gallery 7) S
✂ Quick reference (cont.) Turn your phone on and off Press and hold . Enter/Exit Silent Mode In standby mode, press and hold . To exit, press and hold Standby mode is when service is found and the phone is idle. . Set call ringer volume • In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone to set call ringer volume as desired. View recent calls In standby mode, press . Your recent calls appear in the display. Change the wallpaper 1.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCHa890 phone. Your new phone has many features, such as a large, high-resolution display, PIM (Personal Information Manager) functions, a built-in digital camera, and more. Please take time to read this guide and become familiar with your phone’s many features.
Notes and tips Throughout this guide icons and special text are used to highlight information about your new phone. These are intended to point out important notes, quick methods for activating features, or to define terms. The definitions for these methods are as follows: Notes explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub menu. Tip: Tips provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at hand. Fast Facts are like snippets from the glossary.
1. Insert the bottom end of the battery into the phone housing with the label side down. The gold contacts on the end of the battery should match up with those on the phone. 2. Push the top end of the battery down until it snaps into place. Remove the battery 1. Press and hold 2. Pull the battery release latch toward the top of the phone. The top of the battery should pop up slighty. 3. Use your finger to lift the battery (top end first) up and away from the phone. to turn off the phone (if on).
Use the desktop charger The desktop charger operates from a 120/220 VAC wall outlet. It also acts as a cradle to hold your phone in a convenient, easy-to-use position while charging. 1. Plug the AC plug from the desktop charger into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet. 2. Slide your phone, bottom end first, into the desktop charger. Your phone begins charging and the battery image appears in the display.
Understand your phone The antenna Avoid touching the antenna while your 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 You can choose the amount of time that the display and backlight remain illuminated after a period of inactivity. Keep in mind that increasing the time the backlight stays on will reduce the battery life between charging.
Power save Power Save allows you to affect the brightness/power settings for the Main LCD and keypad, as well as the External LCD. The default setting for Power Save is Off. Main LCD and keypad With Power Save On, the main LCD backlight is dim and the keypad backlight is off. If no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds, Power Save then turns the main LCD backlight off as well. External LCD With Power save On and the flip closed (while not in a call), the external LCD turns off to conserve power.
Soft keys Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each of them on the display. There are two soft keys: • ( • ( Left Soft key Function Right Soft key Function ) the left soft key ) the right soft key. Left soft key Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. • When the left soft key function in the display is Menu, press the left soft key ( ) Menu to open the main menu list.
Clear key The Clear key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu. • • • • If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and delete) the character. To erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold . To back up one menu level, briefly press . To return to standby mode from any menu, press and hold until you return to standby mode.
Headset connector The headset connector, on the left side of the phone below the volume key, is the input jack for the hands-free headset. The stereo headset combines earbuds and a microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands. Important! Use only the headset provided with the SCH-a890. This headset should not be used on any other phone. • Before connecting the headset, gently lift the cover for the input jack to expose the connector inside.
Microphone The microphone is next to the charger/ accessory input jack on the bottom end of the phone. Alpha-numeric keypad Microphone Use the alpha-numeric keypad to enter text, numbers, and special characters. Earpiece Earpiece The earpiece, on the inside of the flip above the display, plays sounds such as key tones and alerts. Speakers The phone has two speakers, one above and to the right of the battery, and one on the back of the flip.
Navigation key Use the directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications. The up navigation key is user-definable. Press when replying to prompts, and jumping to highlighted links on the web. External (Sub) LCD The external (Sub) LCD is a full-color display that displays caller information, signal and battery strength, as well as other indicators of status.
Roaming indicator: Your phone is outside your home area. While roaming, another wireless provider may be handling your call. The service rate for the call may be higher than those made from within your home area. Please refer to Verizon Wireless for roaming rates. In Use: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects. New Message: You’ve received a new text, page or web alert message. You’re also notified of a new message by animations and sound.
DST Set: If you use the Dual Clock World Time wallpaper for your display, you must set Daylight Savings Time (DST) for your Home and Visiting areas. GPS: Global Positioning Service (GPS) for 911 is set to On for emergency calls only. GPS: Global Positioning Service is set to On for location and 911 calls. Silent mode: The ringer is silenced for all alerts, incoming calls, and incoming messages. The phone alerts you to these by vibration and a flashing service LED.
Getting started Obtain service for your phone Contact Verizon Wireless and follow their instructions for obtaining service. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports. Turn your phone on 1. Open the flip, then press and hold seconds. for two or more As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary. 2.
Text entry mode Enter content using any of the four text entry modes. 1. At any text entry screen, press left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu appears in the display with ABC highlighted. 2. Use the left/right navigation keys to display the optional text entry modes of Symbol, 123, and T9 Word. 3. Once the desired method of text entry appears, press to use that mode of text entry in your message. Standby mode Standby is the state of the phone once it has found service and is idle.
Vibrate mode • In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( ) down until Vibrate appears in the display. The volume key is on the left side of phone. Ringer volume 1. In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( ) on the left side of the phone up or down. Options are: • • • • • 2. Silent 1 Beep Vibrate Level 1 Level 2 • • • • Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Vib+Ring Press to save the setting. The phone returns to standby mode.
Receive calls 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 Phonebook) appears in the display. • If the caller can’t be identified, Call from unavailable #, Call from restricted #, or no number appears in the display. Tip: Assign pictures to Phonebook entries. The entry’s assigned picture appears in the display when you receive a call from that entry.
Receive calls when using Get It Now or Mobile Web If you receive a call while using a Get It Now application or Mobile Web, the application is put on hold during the call. Once the call ends, you are prompted to resume your session. Call notification features Your phone notifies you of calls in a variety of ways. • Nine ring volume settings including Silent, 1 Beep, Vibrate, Calls Level 1-5, or Vib + Ring. • • Different ring types to distinguish callers.
Voicemail Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time. Once your voicemail account is set up, you can use the Voicemail folder (under the Messages menu) to view details of voice messages in your voice mailbox. See “Voicemail” on page 74 for more information. Voicemail setup 1. In standby mode, press and hold or enter , , or dial your own mobile number to dial voice mail. 2. Press 3. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mailbox.
Menu navigation Access menus using the navigation key in tandem with the left and right soft keys, or use a shortcut. 1. In standby mode press the left soft key ( main menus appear in the display. ) Menu. The Initially, when you press the left soft key ( ) Menu, your main menus display as small icons arranged in a 3x3 matrix. You can change this by modifying how your menus display under Settings > Display > Style sub menu. 2. Use the navigation keys to browse phone menus. 3.
2. Press the number of the menu, sub menu, and so on to arrive at the desired feature. Example: Press the left soft key ( ) for Menu, then press (Planner), (To Do List). Navigation key shortcuts In standby mode, press a navigation key (as illustrated below) to launch its corresponding application.
The in-use option Access numerous menus and features even while in a call. If the call is disconnected while accessing the In-Use Option, the In-Use Option disappears from the display and the phone eventually returns to standby mode. 1. While in a call, press the left soft key Option ( ). The menu items in the following table appear in the display. In-Use Option Function Contacts Open the Phonebook and view contacts. Recent Calls Display the recent call menu for incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
Menu shortcuts Use the menu shortcuts on the following pages to quickly access menus and sub menus. Press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press the number to the right of the menu to jump to that menu, sub menu, or feature. For example, to jump to the Outbox sub menu, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press (Messages), (Outbox). PHONEBOOK ........................... 1 MESSAGES ............................. 3 Find........................................ 1-1 New .......................................
GET IT NOW ............................. 4 LAUNCH NOW ....................... 4-1 MOBILE WEB........................... 5 LAUNCH WEB ....................... 5-1 MULTIMEDIA ........................... 6 5) Power On/Off 6) Roam Ringer 7) Whisper 8) Folder Sound MEETING (EDIT) 1) Volume/Vibrate 2) Ringer Type 3) Key Beep 4) Alerts 5) Power On/Off 6) Roam Ringer 7) Whisper 8) Folder Sound DRIVE (EDIT) CAMERA ............................... 6-1 Take Pix .......................... 6-1-1 Take Flix ...........
Call Options .......................... 7-4 ANSWER OPTIONS .............7-4-1 AUTO RETRY .....................7-4-2 DATA ................................7-4-3 AIRPLANE MODE ...............7-4-4 ROAM OPTION ...................7-4-5 TTY MODE .......................7-4-6 Shortcut List ......................... 7-5 Location ................................ 7-6 Location On 911 Only Phone Info............................. 7-7 PLANNER................................ 8 CALENDAR ...........................
Phonebook Up to 500 entries can be stored in phone memory. Each entry in the Phonebook can have up to five numbers, an e-mail address, and a URL associated with it. Phone number can be up to 32 digits long, including hard pauses, while an email address can have 48 characters and names can be up to sixteen characters long. The memory (speed dial) location of your choice for each entry can also be specified.
Menu Function Group Create, view, rename, or send a message to your groups. My Name Card Create a business card, which can then be sent to others as an attachment. Send V-card Send your Name Card or an entry in your Phonebook to a compatible phone My Phone # View the 10-digit number assigned to your phone by Verizon Wireless. Memory Info Display available memory for your phone. Delete All Delete all of your Phonebook entries. 2.
Icon Description URL icon. Enter a web address for the entry in this field. Group icon. Select an available group to associate with the entry in this field. Speed dial icon. Choose the speed dial number for this field. Melody icon. Select a melody to associate with the entry in this field. Company icon. Enter the name of the company for the entry in this field. Job Title icon. Enter a job title for the entry in this field. Memo icon. Enter a text memo for the entry (up to 48 characters) in this field.
• Press and hold highlighted field. • Use the keypad to re-enter numbers, text, or symbols. 8. When you’re finished editing the entry, press changes are saved. to erase all numbers in the . Your Pauses Calls to automated systems often require a password or account number. Instead of manually entering numbers each time, store the numbers to your Phonebook along with special characters called pauses.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the pause option of your choice. 4. Press to enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence. 5. When you’re finished entering numbers and pauses, press to store the number to your Phonebook. Pause dial from the phonebook 1. If you stored the number using (two-second) T pause(s), simply recall the number from the Phonebook. 2.
Erase individual phonebook entries 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Use the left/right navigation keys to display the search method that you want to use (By Name, By Group, etc.). 4. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation key to highlight the entry that you want to erase, then press . 5. Once the entry is highlighted, press the left soft key ( Option. A pop-up menu displays Edit and Delete. 6. Use the navigation key to highlight Delete, then press .
1-touch dialing Call phone numbers assigned to memory locations 001 - 009 by pressing and holding keys 1 - 9, respectively. For example, to speed dial the number assigned to location 2, press and hold until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed. 2-touch dialing Call phone numbers assigned to keys 010 through 099 by briefly pressing the first key, then pressing and holding the second key.
5. Use the navigation keys to highlight the speed dial location field and press the left soft key ( ) Edit. 6. Enter the speed dial location using the keypad. You can also use the left and right navigation keys to browse for available speed dial locations. 7. Press to save your changes. Assign speed dial type to an entry If you have more than one number (or type, such as Mobile or Office) for a Phonebook entry, you can select which number you want to be dialed when speed dialing the entry. 1.
Assign a picture to a phonebook entry When you assign a picture to a Phonebook entry, the picture that you assigned to the entry appears in the display when you receive a call from that entry. You can save pictures to the Default Gallery or Photo Gallery gallery when you take a picture. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press (Multimedia), (Media Gallery), (Photo Gallery), (Photo ID). 2.
Store numbers after a call Once you’ve finished a call, you can store the number of the caller to your Phonebook. If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the store option is also unavailable. 1. After you press to end your call, the call time, length of call, phone number, and name of the party (if available) appear in the display. 2. Press the right soft key ( ) Save. You’re prompted to confirm this as a New Entry, or Add Existed Entry. 3.
The Find methods listed in the following table appear in the display. Find Function By Name Search the Phonebook alphabetically by name. Enter the name of the person as they are entered in your Phonebook. By Entry Search the Phonebook by entry number.This is the same number assigned to Speed dial (002, 003, etc.). By Group Search the Phonebook by selecting from one of the available groups. This option only works if you’ve added entries to one of the groups.
By Entry This option allows you to find a stored entry by location (or speed dial) number. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Use the left/right navigation keys to display by Entry. 4. Enter the location number using the keypad. Entries appear in the display below the entry field. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry. Press to display information about the entry. 6. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options listed in the following table.
5. Use the left/right navigation keys to display the group that you want to search. As each group displays, entries assigned to the group are listed. 6. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired entry. 7. Press 8. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options listed in the following table. to display information about the entry. Option Description Edit Edit details of the highlighted name Delete Erase the Name and associated information 9.
6. Use the navigation key to highlight other type fields and complete them, if desired. Enter information using the keypad. Once you’ve entered a character into any of the type fields, press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu which allows you to enter a P Pause or T Pause. 7. When you’re finished entering information for the entry, press to save the entry to your Phonebook.
6. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad. Press the left soft key ( ) Option if you want to select a different method of text entry, such as ABC, T9 Word, Symbol, or 123. 7. When you’re finished entering information for the entry, press . The entry is saved to your Phonebook. 8. If you selected Add Existed Entry, the Phonebook opens in Find mode. 9. Once you’ve highlighted the entry you want to add the number to, press . The number is added to the selected entry and saved to your Phonebook.
Colleague Business 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired group, then press to enter the group and view its contents. Move an entry to another group 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press (Phonebook), (Group). The following pre-defined groups display. If you add more groups, they are listed here too. No Name Family Friends Colleague Business 2. Use the navigation key to highlight the group containing the entry that you want to move, then press . 3.
Create a new group In addition to the five groups already in your phone, you can create an additional five groups. New groups can be named anything you like as long as their names are within the 12character limit. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Phonebook), groups display. 3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu appears in the display with New Group highlighted. 4. Press . The New Group dialogue box appears in the bottom of the display. 5.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight Rename Group, then press . The Rename dialogue box appears in the display. 6. Enter a name for the group using the keypad. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to select the text entry mode. 7. Press . Your changes are saved. Delete a group The five default groups cannot be deleted. However, any of the groups that you create can be deleted anytime. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Phonebook), groups display. 3.
Send text messages to group members Use Send Message in the Group feature to send a message to as many as 10 members of a group at once. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Phonebook), groups display. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the group to which you want to send a message. 4. Press the left soft key ( appears in the display. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight Send Message, then press .
10. Press . The message entry screen appears in the display. 11. Using the keypay, enter the message content, then press to send the message. Send a pix or flix msg to group members Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. 1. Follow steps 1 through 8 in the previous section entitled “Send text messages to group members” . 2. With Text Msg and Pix Msg appearing in the pop-up menu, use the navigation key to highlight Pix Msg, then press . 3.
adding the desired content to your Pix Msg, you’re returned to the Pix Msg composer. 7. Press to send the Pix Msg. The Pix Msg is sent to the intended recipients. My Name Card My Name Card allows you to create a virtual business card. Once completed, you can send the card to recipients as a V-card attachment. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Phonebook), (My Name Card). My Name Card opens with the cursor blinking in the name field. 3.
3. Press to select My Name Card or press select and send an entry from your Phonebook. 4. If you selected My Name Card, press V-card. The Send field displays. 5. Enter a Verizon Wireless phone number or any e-mail address using the keypad, then press . The Pix Msg composer displays. to to send the To enter special characters necessary for an e-mail address, press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu where you can select from a variety of characters. 6.
11. Once you’ve returned to the Pix Msg composer, press the down navigation key to highlight Add Subject. 12. Press the right navigation key if you want to enter a subject for the V-card, or press the right soft key ( Back to cancel entering a subject. ) 13. Once you’ve returned to the Pix Msg composer, press to send the V-card. Sending... appears in the display as the V-card is sent to the intended recipient.
Delete all Delete All allows the deletion of all entries in your Phonebook. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Phonebook), (Delete All). You’re prompted to enter the lock code. 3. Enter the lock code. The default lock code is the last four digits of your phone number. The phone prompts you to confirm the deletion of all entries. 4. Press the left soft key ( ) Yes to delete all Phonebook entries, or press the right soft key ( ) No to return to the Phonebook menu.
Recent calls Use Recent Calls to view received, dialed, and missed calls for your phone. You can also use Recent Calls to erase your call history and view Call Timers. Functionality of Recent Calls is dependent upon availability with the service provider’s network and whether or not Caller ID is enabled. View recent calls 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press 3. Press the corresponding number on the keypad to view call logs for the following call types: (Recent Calls).
4. With the desired call log appearing in the display, press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu appears in the display with the options listed in the following table. Option Function Save Number Save the number as a new entry or save to an existing entry in your Phonebook. Delete Delete the number from your Recent Calls list. Mark & Delete Mark and delete only selected calls. Send Message Send a text message or Pix/Flix Msg to the number. 5.
Delete all call logs You can use the Delete Call Logs to clear all calls in each call log at one time. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Press (All Calls). A confirmation message, “Delete All Call Logs?” displays. 4. Press the left soft key ( ) Yes to clear all of your call logs, or press the right soft key ( ) No to return to the Delete Call Logs menu. (Recent Calls), ) Menu. (Delete Call Logs).
The sub menus listed in the following table display. Option Function Last Call Timer View the duration of your last call. Total Received View the duration of total incoming calls received since last erased. View duration of calls dialed from your phone since last erased. View duration of all calls on your phone since activation (LifeTime timers cannot be erased). Reset the Last Call Timer, Total Received, or Total Dialed timers. Total Dialed Lifetime Reset Timer 2.
Messages Your phone is capable of sending and receiving messages with other compatible phones and devices. Before you send messages, it’s best to cover the basics of composing messages using the four entry modes, ABC, Symbol, 123, and T9 Word. Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to 50 incoming/outgoing text messages, 20 incoming/outgoing pix messages, and 40 pix message notifications. However, the exact number depends upon message length.
Change text entry modes 1. While composing a text message, press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu with the options listed in the following table. Option Function ABC Choose the method of text entry. Quick Text Choose from up to 17 messages (11 are precomposed as factory defaults, but all 17 can be edited). Add Number Add a number from your Phonebook. Send Option Choose the priority, validity, privacy, and other options for your message.
T9® Word text entry T9 Word recognizes the most commonly used word for any sequence of keypresses and inserts that word into your message. It’s much faster than the traditional method of text entry (ABC) and requires only one key press per letter of the word that you’re spelling. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press (Messages), (New Text Msg) to compose a new text message. 2. Enter the phone number or email address of the . recipient, then press 3.
123 mode Enter numbers into a text message while in number mode (123). See “Change text entry modes” on page 59 for instructions on changing text entry modes. • While in 123 mode, press the key containing the number that you want to insert into your message. Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols such as @ or % into a text message. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Messages), (New Text Msg) to compose a new text message. 3.
6. Use the navigation left/right keys to page through the other symbols, if necessary. 7. Enter the key that corresponds with the symbol that you want to enter. For example, press for an exclamation point (!). 8. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to insert as many symbols into your message as desired. Send text messages Up to 10 recipients may be entered as the destination of a message. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Then press (Messages), compose a new text message. 3.
4. After selecting or entering your recipients in the Send To field, press . The message composer appears in the display. 5. Compose your message using the keypad. At any point while composing a message, press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options listed in the following table. Option Function ABC Choose the method of text entry. Quick Text Choose from up to 17 messages (11 are precomposed as factory defaults, but all 17 can be edited). Add Number Add a number from your Phonebook.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Send Option, then press . The Send Option categories and options listed in the following table appear in the display. Category Options Function Priority Normal Urgent Assign a priority to your message. Validity None 30 Min 1 Hour 2 Hours 12 Hours 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 5 Days Select the period of time that you want the message to be available to the recipient. After the set period of time, your message is recalled. Privacy Not Restricted Default setting.
Receive text messages When you receive a message in standby mode, the message tone sounds, (unless turned off), and New Text Msg appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon ( ). The date and time of the message also appear in the display. • Press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to return the phone to standby mode. The message is saved to your inbox where you can view it later.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient (or recipients) using the keypad. 4. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu the following options. (Messages), ) Menu. (New Pix Msg). Option Function ABC Change the text entry mode. @ Enter a domain suffix for an email address. TO/CC/BCC Select recipient type. Phonebook Select an recipient stored in your phonebook.
6. Press the right navigation key to add a message. 7. Compose your message, then press returned to the Pix Msg composer. 8. Press the down navigation key to highlight Add Sound, and then press the right navigation key to add a sound to your message. 9. Use the navigation key to highlight the type of sound you want to insert into your message, then press . . You’re 10. Browse available sounds using the navigation key, then press . You’re returned to the Pix Msg composer. 11.
Send a pix msg in camera mode Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. You can send a Pix Msg to recipients with compatible Verizon Wireless phones, devices, or email. You can even accompany a Pix Msg with a voice memo or preloaded sound. Tip: You can send a Pix Msg to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a space in the Send to field of the Pix Msg composer. 1.
5. By default, the cursor is on Add Message field. Press the left soft key ( ) Option or the right navigation key to add a message. 6. Compose your message using the keypad, then press . You’re returned to the Pix Msg composer. 7. Press the down navigation key. Add sound is highlighted. 8. Press the right navigation key to display these items: Option Function Preloaded Melody Add a sound that came preloaded on your phone to the message. My Sounds Add a downloaded melody to the message.
14. Once you’ve inserted a name card or an entry from your Phonebook, you’re returned to the Pix Msg composer. 15. Press (Send) to send the message. Sending... appears in the display and a progress bar indicates the send status. Receive a pix msg Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. When you receive a new Pix Msg, Pix Msg appears in the display along with the options Reject, Down, and Later.
Download a pix msg Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. 1. When you receive a new Pix Msg, press Downloading... appears in the display. 2. After downloading, the image (and text if any) contained in the Pix Msg appear in the display. 3. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the message or view the entire picture if necessary. (Down). View a pix msg later (online) Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. 1.
Send flix msg Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. You can add a message, a video, and a subject to your Flix Msg. This is also known as Multimedia Messaging (MMS). 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient (or recipients) using the keypad. 4. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu that provides the following options. (Messages), ) Menu. (New Flix Msg).
You can send a Pix or Flix Msg to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a space in the Send to field of the Pix Msg composer. 5. Press once you’ve finished entering the number or e-mail address of the recipients in the To, CC, or BCC fields. The Flix Msg composer appears in the display with the Add Message field highlighted. 6. Press the right navigation key to add a message. 7. Compose your message, then press returned to the Flix Msg composer. 8.
14. Press the down navigation key once to highlight the Add Subject field, and then press the right navigation key to display the Subject composer. 15. Enter a subject using the keypad, then press . You’re returned to the Flix Msg composer. 16. Press to send the message to the intended recipient(s). Message folders There are different types of message folders and these are explained in more detail in the following sections.
VIEW VOICEMAIL MESSAGES IN THE VOICEMAIL FOLDER 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you want to view. 4. Press (Messages), ) Menu. (Voicemail). to view details of the highlighted message. For Voicemail options, the right soft key is Back, and the left soft key is Listen. If you select Listen, you access your voicemail system and retrieve your messages. 5. To return to the Message menu, press the right soft key Back.
Since the options listed depend on the type of message you are viewing, the following table is a complete list of the options available. Option Function Reply Reply to the message. Forward Forward the message to another recipient. Delete Delete the message and its contents. Save Address Save the number of the sender to your Phonebook as a new entry or add to an existing entry. Save Text Save only the text within the message. Save Image Save the image to My Photo folder in the Photo Gallery.
Outbox Your phone stores messages in the Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted. REVIEW MESSAGES IN THE OUTBOX 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Messages), (Outbox). Any sent messages appear in the display. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you want to review, then press . 4. While viewing the message, press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options listed in the following table. Option Function ) Menu.
CREATE A DRAFT TEXT MESSAGE 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press 4. Compose your message using the keypad, then press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu appears in the display. 5. Scroll down with the navigation key until Save in Draft is highlighted, then press . A confirmation message appears in the display and your message is saved to the Saved/Drafts folder. (Messages), ) Menu. (New Text Msg). .
7. When you finish editing your message and the message composer screen displays, press to send the message, if desired. Web alert Contact Verizon Wireless for availability. Occasionally, Verizon Wireless 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. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2.
Option Function Insert Signature Insert a signature into all outgoing text messages. You also have the option to create a signature. Auto Play Set media within messages to automatically play upon reception, or prompt before playing. Auto View Turn Auto View on or off. Auto View immediately displays the content of a message as it is received. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting. Press to perform the function for the highlighted option or to enter its sub menu.
ENTRY MODE Use Entry Mode to select the default method of text entry. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Messages), (Msg Setting), (Entry Mode). The options listed in the following table appear in the display. Option Function Alphabet Enter text into messages using multiple keypresses. T9 Word Enter text into messages using T9 Word. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the default method of text entry, then press . Your settings are saved.
4. Enter a new callback # number using the keypad, then press to save your changes. AUTO DELETE Use Auto Delete to set the disposal method of messages after they are read. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Messages), (Auto Delete). ) Menu. (Msg Setting), The options listed in the following table appear in the display. Option Function Auto Delete If memory is full, the first message received after the memory becomes full is automatically deleted.
INSERT A PAUSE INTO A VOICE MAIL NUMBER While viewing the voice mail number, press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu with these options: Option Function P Pause Insert a “hard” pause into the dialing string. The phone waits for input from you before dialing resumes. T Pause Inserts a short, 2.5 second pause into the dialing string. The phone pauses for 2.5 seconds before dialing resumes. 4. Press . Your changes are saved.
Get It Now Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. With Get It Now, you can download full featured applications such as games, personalized ring tones, and pictures. You can also use it to send and receive instant messages, email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest information. If you receive a call while using Get It Now, the application is put on hold during the call. Once the call ends, your Get It Now session resumes where you left off. 1.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the category of your choice, then press . 4. Select the application you want to download and follow the online directions. Get It Now settings Use the Settings sub menu within Get It Now to manage, move, order applications, and more. 1. In standby mode, press the right navigation key to launch Get It Now. 2. At the Get It Now menu, use the navigation key to highlight Settings, then press . The options listed in the following table appear in the display.
Remove applications You can remove applications to free up space for other applications. 1. At the Get It Now menu, press the right navigation key once to highlight Settings, then press . 2. Use the navigation key to highlight Manage Apps, then press . Any applications that you’ve downloaded to your phone appear in the display. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the application that you want to remove, then press . 4. Highlight the Remove icon, then press 5. Highlight Yes, then press removed.
Mobile Web Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhances Services Area. Your SCH-a890 utilizes Mobile Web 2.0, allowing you to conveniently surf the web using your phone. • Each time you launch Mobile Web, your phone connects to the Internet and the service indicator icon appears in the display. If you receive a call while using Mobile Web, the application is put on hold during the call. Once the call ends, your Mobile Web session resumes where you left off.
2. Use the navigation key to browse the categories. 3. Once the desired category is highlighted, press enter the category list. to Exit Mobile Web • Press to exit Mobile Web. Navigate the web Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhances Services Area. When you use Mobile Web some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call.
How Mobile Web keys work The following table lists Mobile Web keys and their functions. Key Name Function Navigation Key Use the navigation key to browse lists and highlight options. Clear Key A browser back-up key. Press once to back up one page. Press and hold to go back to Mobile Web home page. Press to clear the last number, letter, or symbol entered. Press and hold to completely clear the display. Asterisk/ Shift Key Press before entering text to enable upper case characters (in Abc mode).
Links Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhances Services Area. Links can serve several purposes, such as jumping to a different page, to a different site, or initiating a phone call. Links are shown underlined inside of brackets ([ ]). Normally, the left soft key ( ) is used to select a highlighted link. Place a call while using Mobile Web Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhances Services Area. You can place a call while using Mobile Web if the website supports this feature.
Multimedia Take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s vivid color display, and share them with family and friends. It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera – just take a picture, view it on the display, and send it to up to ten people, right from your phone. Use the Image Retouch feature to resize, adjust hue, or define the sharpness of your pictures. Sending pictures is only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area.
Name Function ENTERTAINMENT Choose entertainment clips from E! and Sesame Street or view “funny gag clips.” SPORTS Choose up to the moment sport clips from FOX Sports and ESPN. WEATHER Choose breaking weather news or view National weather clips from AccuWeather.com. 4. After choosing the category you want, select a content provider and press . Choose a sub category, if applicable. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight a video and read its description. Press to view the clip. 6.
6. Select Yes and press to view the video. The video clip is saved to Video On Demand in the Media Gallery. Not all video content available can be downloaded to your phone; however, all content is available for viewing. Deleting Video Clips USING THE VIDEO CLIPS PLAYER 1. Launch Video Clips. For information about lanching your video player, review “Browsing, Selecting and Playing Video Clips” on page 91. 2. Press the right soft key highlighted. 3. Press 4.
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the video you want to delete, then press the left soft key ( ) Option. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight Delete, then press . Press the left soft key ( ) Yes to confirm that you want to erase the saved clip. Configure Alerts for New Video Clips 1. Launch Video Clips. For information about lanching your video player, review “Browsing, Selecting and Playing Video Clips” on page 91. 2.
1. In standby mode, press and release the camera hot key ( ) on the right side of the phone. The Camera is activated. 2. Point the camera at your subject, using the display as a viewfinder. 3. Press (Take). The picture that you snapped appears in the display. 4. Press the left soft key ( ) Save to store the pictures to your phone’s picture gallery, or press the right soft key ( ) Back if you want to discard the picture.
Saving pictures 1. After taking a picture, press the left soft key ( ) Save. You can save to the Default Album, Photo ID or an album you create yourself. 2. Use the left/right navigation keys to display and select the save location. 3. Once you’ve selected the save location, press the down navigation key to move the cursor to Photo Name. 4. Press to backspace and delete any characters currently occupying the name field. 5. Enter a name for the picture using the keypad, then press .
) Resume. 4. To resume recording, press the left soft key ( 5. When you are finished recording, press the left soft key ( ) Save to save the video in the Video Gallery or press to Send it to someone. 6. For information on sending a saved video to someone, see “Send flix msg” on page 72. Video gallery Saved videos are stored in the Video Gallery. When you highlight a video in one of the Video Gallery folders, its name and image size appear in the bottom of the display. 1.
Option Function Rename Rename the video. Move Move the video to another folder in the Video Gallery. Delete Delete the video. Delete All When two or more videos are saved, use this to erase all the videos in the selected album. Video Info View the title, when created, size, quality, and length of the video. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight the option of your choice. 6. Press to perform the highlighted option’s function or to enter its sub menu.
Sub Menu Function Video Gallery Contains My Video, Video On Demand, and the Default Album used for videos that you either download on take with your phone. You can also define other folders if you want. Sounds Browse sounds preloaded on your phone or those that you’ve downloaded using Get It Now. Animelody Gallery View your list of animated melodies that you’ve downloaded using Get It Now. Memory Info View memory information for the Image Gallery, Photo Gallery, and Total used.
Option Function OnlineAlbum Send the currently displayed or highlighted picture to the OnlineAlbum. Assign Set the current photo as a wallpaper or assign it to an entry in your phone book. Lock Lock the photo so that it cannot be erased. Rename Change the name of the photo. Move Move the picture to another folder. Delete Delete the photo. Delete All When two or more photos are saved, use this to erase all the pictures in the selected album.
Retouch Option Function Invert Color Invert (reverse) colors in the picture. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Multimedia), (Photo Gallery). 3. Highlight the folder that contains the image you want to retouch, then press . 4. Use the navigation key to highlight the saved picture. 5. Press the left soft key ( ) Menu. (Media Gallery). ) Option, then select Image Retouch from the pop-up menu. 6.
The following options display. 1280x960 640x480 320x240 160x120 Photo ID 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired image size and press . Your settings are saved. Image quality You can affect how much your photo is compressed, thereby reducing its file size. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Multimedia), (Camera), (Camera Settings), (Image Quality). 3. Use the navigation key to highlight High, Medium, or Low. 4.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Multimedia), (Camera), (Camera Settings), (Flash). 3. Use the navigation key to highlight On, Off, or Auto, then press . Your settings are saved. Color Change the appearance of your pictures with the Color feature. Choose from the five color settings of Normal, Black & White, Sepia, Negative, and Solarize. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Multimedia), (Camera), (Camera Settings), (Pix Color). 3.
Ready sound Choose from four different sounds that let people in your picture know that they should ready their pose for the camera. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Multimedia), (Camera), (Camera Settings), (Ready Sound). 3. Use the navigation key to highlight one of the following shutter sounds. Each sound plays as it is highlighted. • • 4. Say Cheese Look Here • • ) Menu. One Two Three Silent Once your choice is highlighted, press .
4. Once your choice is highlighted, press . You’re returned to the Camera Settings sub menu. Auto name If you select On for the Auto Name function, when you save a picture, you won’t be prompted to save it to the Default Album or Photo ID folder. The picture is saved (without prompt) to the Default Album folder. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Multimedia), (Camera), (Camera Settings), (Auto Name). 3. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then press .
Settings The Settings menu allows you to configure your display, sounds, network preferences, security options, and more. Profile Profiles define properties for such things as ringtones, alerts, and the sounds your keypad makes whenever you press a key. Settings for each of the four available profiles can be left at default or edited to suit your needs. Select, edit, and/or use the appropriate profile for situations such as meetings, while driving, or when you are outdoors. 1.
These menus appear in the display. Sub Menu Function Volume/ Vibrate Set the volume level or vibrate setting for calls, alarms, and messages. Ringer Type Choose the ringer type for calls, data, and messages. Key Beep Set the volume, length, and tone type for when keys are pressed for the selected profile. Alerts Turn alerts on or off for when you disconnect a call, enter a roaming area, lose service, and more for the selected profile.
Display The Display sub menu affects the menu style, standby mode animation, backlight settings, and more. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Settings), (Display). The Display sub menus listed in the following table appear in the display. Sub Menu Function Language Choose the display language (English or Español). Style Choose Dynamic to animate your menus or choose Basic to view menus in a matrix format.
Language Change the display language from English to Español or vice versa using the Language sub menu. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Settings), (Language). 3. Use the navigation key to select the language of your choice, then press . (Display), Style The Style menu allows you to choose the format used for how the main menus display. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Use the navigation key to highlight Basic or Dynamic, then press .
4. Highlight Default Animations to select one of the preloaded animations provided with your phone, or highlight Video Gallery to select a stored video. 5. If you choose Default Animations, use the left/right navigation keys to choose the animation you want, then press . Your settings are saved. CHOOSE THE WALLPAPER 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Settings), and 3. Press (Animation), then 4. Use the navigation key to highlight Main LCD or Sub LCD, then press .
Banner Banner allows you to create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display while your phone is in standby mode. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Settings), Press and hold necessary. ) Menu. (Display), (Banner). to erase an existing banner, if 3. Enter a word or short phrase (12 characters or less) to appear in your phone’s display when the phone is in standby mode. 4. Press to save the new banner.
Option Function Keypad Set the time for which the keypad backlight remains on after a period of inactivity. Optional settings are 5, 10, 15 seconds, and Folder Open. Power Save Internal (Main) LCD Unless the backlight setting for the LCD has been changed, the backlight dims after a minute of inactivity, and then turns off. With Power Save enabled, the backlight for the LCD is always dim. After one minute of inactivity, Power Save turns the backlight off.
Auto hyphen Auto Hyphen automatically hyphenates phone numbers as they are entered. For example: 580-437-0000. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Settings), ) Menu. (Display), (Auto Hyphen). On and Off appears in the display. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then press . Your setting is saved.
Lock phone Lock Phone restricts the use of your phone with the exception of outgoing calls to 911 and the three user-programmed emergency numbers. Lock Phone allows you to answer calls, but to place calls (except to emergency numbers) you have to unlock the phone. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Settings), (Security). You’re prompted to enter the lock code. 3. Enter the Lock Code, then press (Lock Phone). The options listed in the following table appear in the display.
3. Press (Change Lock). You’re prompted to enter the new lock code. 4. Enter the new lock code. You’re prompted to confirm the new lock code. 5. Enter the new lock code again for confirmation. 6. A message appears in the display confirming that your lock code has been changed. Your phone does not allow you to view the lock code for security reasons. If you change the lock code, be sure to write down or memorize the new code. Emergency # Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone.
Important! DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or emergency communications. Remember to always turn your phone on and check for adequate signal strength before placing a call. STORE EMERGENCY NUMBERS 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Settings), (Security). You’re prompted to enter the lock code. 3. Enter the lock code, then press 4.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the Voice Privacy option of your choice, then press . Your settings are saved. Restriction Restriction allows you to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. You can also restrict access to your Phonebook. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Settings), (Security). You’re prompted to enter the lock code. 3. Enter the lock code, then press 4. Use the navigation key to select Outgoing Call, Incoming . Call, or Phonebook, then press 5.
3. Enter the lock code, then press (Delete Memory). The following memory types appear in the display. Phonebook Recent Calls Messages Multimedia Planner Voice Kit 4. Use the navigation key to highlight the memory type that you want to mark for deletion, then press the left soft key ( ) Mark or press the right soft key ( ) Back to cancel. 5. You can mark as many memory types for deletion as desired, then press ( ) Del to delete the selected memory types. You’re prompted for confirmation. 6.
Call options Call Options allows you to select the method for answering incoming calls, setting redial options, setting data rates for data calls, and more. Answer options Answer Options contains the sub menus Call Answer and Auto Answer. Call Answer allows you to select the method for answering incoming calls, while Auto Answer allows you to select the delay time before a call is picked up. CALL ANSWER 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Settings), (Call Options), (Answer Options). Call Answer and Auto Answer displays. 3. Press 4. Use the navigation key to highlight on of the following options: Off After 1 Sec 5. ) Menu. (Auto Answer). After 3 Sec After 5 Sec Press to select the highlighted option, or press to return cancel without making a selection. Auto retry Auto Retry automatically redials busy numbers after a preset period of time. 1.
Data Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. Use the Data menu to set the baud rate for data calls and when data mode is to be used. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Settings), (Call Options), (Data) to display the Data sub menus listed in the following table. Sub Menu Function Auto Detect Select when your phone uses data mode. Baud Rate Selects the rate of data transfer for data calls CONFIGURE AUTO DETECT 1.
Airplane mode With Airplane Mode on, all RF functions for your phone are disabled, and you cannot use your phone to place or receive calls. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Settings), (Airplane Mode). 3. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then press . If you select On, a message appears in the display alerting you that all call functions will be disabled. 4. Press the left soft key ( key ( ) No to cancel.
TTY mode Your phone is fully TTY/TDD compatible. TTY/TDD equipment is connected to your phone through the headset connector on the left side of the phone. TTY/TDD must be enabled before you can use your phone with a TTY/TDD device. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Settings), (Call Options), (TTY Mode). You’re prompted to enter the TTY password. The default TTY Password is which is #TTY. , ) Menu. , , , 3. Enter the TTY password. Enable and Disable display. 4.
5. If a list of sub menus appears in the display, use the navigation key to highlight the desired sub menu, then press . The shortcut is added to the list. Location This feature is only available on the Verizon Wireless network. The Location (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. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Settings), (Location).
Planner Planner is a suite of PIM (Personal Information Management) applications such as a Calendar, To Do List, and Memo Pad. Schedule events, set reminders, create to do lists, perform calculations, and more with the digital assistant functionality of this useful feature. Open planner 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Planner). The Planner menu opens and the applications listed in the following table appear in the display.
Calendar Schedule up to eight events for any 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. 2. Press (Planner), (Calendar). The calendar displays with the current date highlighted. 3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option.
Field Function Subject Select from nine subjects to describe the event. Start Date Enter the start date for the event. Start Time Enter the start time for the event. AM/PM/24 Hours Select from AM, PM, or 24 Hours time modes for the start time. End Date Enter the end date for the event. End Time Enter the end time for the event. AM/PM/24 Hours Select from AM, PM, or 24 Hours time mode for the end time. Occurs Select the frequency of the event. Alarm Turn the alarm for the event on or off.
5. Enter the desired date in the box at the bottom of the display, then press . The month that you entered appears in the display with the event date highlighted. 6. Press 7. Press the left soft key ( appears in the display. • • • • • to view event details for the date. ) Option. A pop-up menu To edit the event, press . To add a new event, press . To move the event to another date, press To delete the current event, press To delete all events scheduled, press . . .
Add, edit, and erase to-do list tasks 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Use the navigation key to browse tasks in your To Do List. Events are presented in order of date, then priority. 4. Press the left soft key ( ) Option. The options listed in the following table appear in the display. (Planner), ) Menu. (To Do List). Option Function New To Do Edit Delete Mark & Delete Add a new task to the To Do List. Edit the task currently appearing in the display.
4. When the Edit Alarm screen displays, enter a title for the alarm in the Title field. 5. Press the down navigation key once to highlight the Time field, then enter the time that you want for the alarm to sound. 6. Press the down navigation key once to highlight the AM/ PM field, then use the left/right navigation keys to select AM or PM or 24 hours. 7. Press the down navigation key once to highlight the Day field. 8.
12. Press to select preloaded sounds or press to select a sound you’ve downloaded to your phone. 13. Once you’ve selected a sound for the alarm, you’re returned to the Edit Alarm screen. 14. Press to save your settings Disable an alarm before it sounds 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Planner), (Alarm Clock). The following options appear in the display. Alarm 01 Alarm 02 Alarm 03 ) Menu. Alarm 04 3.
Time and date Use the Time/Date function to set your phone’s date format. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press 3. Use the left/right navigation keys to select the date format, then press to save your settings. (Planner), ) Menu. (Time/Date). This feature is only available when you are in a “No Service Area” so you can set time in non-digital areas. Memo pad Create and store notes in Memo Pad. You can’t prioritize or set an alert for stored notes.
6. When you’re finished entering details for the memo, press . The memo is saved. Review, add, edit, and erase memos 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Planner), (Memo Pad). If you have any stored memos, they appear as a list in the display. 3. With a memo highlighted, press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu with the options listed in the following table appears in the display. Option Function New Memo Add a new memo to Memo Pad.
3. Use the navigation key to display the city (or cities), date, and time that you want to view. The following cities are supported.
3. Use the navigation key to select your home are visiting area, then press the left soft key ( ) Set DST. A pop-up menu displays. 4. Use the navigation key to select On, then press . Daylight Savings Time is enabled for the area you selected. 5. Press to return to standby mode. Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using your phone. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Planner), ) Menu. (Calculator).
Voice kit Voice recognition capabilities of the SCH-a890 are exceptional due to advanced, speaker-independent technology. This means there is no longer a need to “train” your phone to understand your voice. You can finally use your voice in a natural manner to dial numbers, lookup contacts, and even check your phone’s battery level or signal strength. Please review the following content to learn more about this useful feature.
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. Always obtain the other party’s permission before recording a conversation. The maximum number of voice memos is 30. Record a voice memo 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. (Voice Kit), (Voice Memo), (Record). The phone prompts, “Please record after the beep.” 3. Wait for the beep, then start speaking.
A pop-up menu displays with the following options Option Function Save As Save the voice memo you just recorded. Review Review (replay) the voice memo you just recorded, as well as view details such as the time and date it was recorded. Rerecord Rerecord over the voice memo you just recorded. 6. Use the navigation key to highlight the option you want. 7. Press to perform the option. Review and delete voice memos If you’ve saved any memos, you can review them anytime. 1.
4. If you pressed the left soft key ( ) Yes to Delete All, a confirmation message displays and you’re returned to the Voice Memo sub menu. Voice setting Use the Voice Setting sub menus to select the method for Voice Kit activation, or to adapt and reset voice recognition for digits to your voice. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( 2. Press (Voice Kit), menus listed below display. ) Menu. (Voice Setting).
Voice kit active This menu option allows you to set the key or action that launches voice kit. To change the current setting, follow these steps. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press , . The Voice Kit Active menu displays, and the following options are available. [*] Only [*] /Folder [*] /EarMic 3. Use the navigation key to highlight the option you want, then press to save and exit.
Voice signal commands Voice Signal commands allow you to dial numbers, lookup contact information, and open applications using your voice. Simply say a command at the prompt to record memos, open your phone book, launch the browser, and more. 1. In standby mode, press and hold . After a brief pause, “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker. 2. After the phone beeps, say the name of the command that you want to perform.
Call a name or number The Call command lets you dial a person by saying the name you’ve stored for that person in your contact list or by saying the telephone number’s digits, even if you have not saved the number in contacts. Voice dialing tips • Voice dialing works best in quieter environments. • When pronouncing a name or number, speak at a normal speed, and there is no need to pause between digits.
3. Say the full name of the person you want to call, exactly as it is entered in your Phonebook. 4. The phone may display one or more names on the screen and prompts “Did you say?” To confirm the name you spoke, wait for the beep and then say “Yes” or choose the correct name from the choice list using your navigation key.
Adapting digits Voice dialing works well for most people without special adaptation. However, people with strong accents or unique voice characteristics may receive better results after adapting the system to match their voices. You should adapt Digit Dial only if the system is frequently unable to recognize your speech. After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone is customized to your voice, and your voice only. Others will not be able to use it unless they reset the phone to factory defaults.
3. Read the description until you are comfortable to proceed, then press . 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. After a moment, the phone plays back the recording and prompts “Did the recording sound ok?” If the recording was good, say “Yes.” If you need to re-record, say “No.
Reset Digits is only available if you have adapted digit dial for your voice. 3. When the confirmation screen displays, press to proceed, or press the right soft key ( ) Back to cancel. 4. If you press , then the message “Digit Adaptation Reset” displays. Looking up contacts Use the Lookup command to look up contact information for any person stored in your Contacts list. 1. In standby mode, press and hold prompts, “Say a command.” 2.
2. Say “Send.” Your phone displays the message type popup menu and prompts, “Say the message type.” 3. Say “Text.” Your phone prompts, “Say the name or number.” Say a name from your Contacts list or say a valid telephone number. 4. Your phone prompts you to confirm the name or number, say “Yes” to display the Send To menu with the number entered. 5. Press to confirm the entry, then compose and send your text message. For more information on sending a text message, see “Send text messages” on page 62.
The QuickPhrase you want to add to your message does not need to display on the Listening Tab for you to use it in your message. If you are not sure of the phrases available, say “Next Menu” when the Listening Tab displays to see other available phrases. 5. After recognizing a QuickPhrase, your phone prompts for another QuickPhrase. If you do not want to add another phrase, say “Finish.” The Message compose menu displays with the text added. 6.
Checking phone status The Check command allows you to view and hear status information about your phone, including your phone number, the current battery or signal strength, and network coverage. 1. Press and hold . “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker. 2. Say “Check” either by itself or followed by one of the following: Command Function Check Lets you see a list of options that you can check.
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.
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below. 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.
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. If it is inoperable, return it to Verizon Wireless or call Customer Care for service. Maintaining safe use 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.
2. When available, use a hands free device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today. Please Note: Hands free devices are required by law in some areas. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your phone use complies with all applicable laws. 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone! 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you. 10.
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Turn off your phone when you’re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks could cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include: • • • • Fueling areas such as gas stations. • Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine. Below deck on boats.
• • • • Never dispose of the battery by incineration. • It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time.
Acknowledging special precautions and FCC notices FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
your body when transmitting. Use of non- Samsung approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. 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.
network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) web-site at http://www.wow-com.com. FDA consumer update Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe.
notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the wireless exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.
studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could Accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
directly applicable to human populations, but ten or more years’ follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
through contracts to independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.
What has FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless hand sets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful.
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI).
Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: • FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/) • Federal Communications Commission FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de) • World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards). Antenna care Use only the specified of approved replacement antenna.
• • Use hands-free operation, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against RF signals from your wireless phone.
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. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury of even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.
User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,3075,109,3905,267,2625,416,797 5,506,8655,544,1965,657,4205,101,501 5,267,2615,414,7965,504,7735,535,239 5,600,7545,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,7845,056,109 5,568,4835,659,569 5,490,1655,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
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.
United States or Canada. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if the battery falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. 3.
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.
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 LASTES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
PURCHASER OF THIS 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.
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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Index Numerics C 10 driver safety tips ........... 152 1X protocol icon ................. 16 911, about ....................... 115 Add, edit, erase tasks ....... 129 Airbag information ............ 174 Airplane mode .................. 122 Alarm clock Calculator ........................ 135 Calendar ......................... 126 Call logs, deleting ............... 55 Call logs, deleting all ........... 56 Call options menu ............ 119 Call timers ......................... 56 Callback # .............
CTIA safety information ..... 170 CTIA website ................... 161 D Data menu ...................... 121 Delete memory ................ 117 Desktop charger ................... 8 Dialing F Fast fact, description .............6 FCC ID ...............................160 precautions ...................158 website ............... 160, 166 FDA consumer update ...........161 health effects of wireless phones .................165 RF measurements ..........167 role .............................
I Icons battery strength ............... 16 display .......................... 15 in use ............................ 16 signal strength ................ 15 silent mode .................... 17 voice mail ...................... 16 Image retouch .................. 100 Important, description ........... 6 In use icon ......................... 16 Inbox folder ........................ 75 Incoming calls .................... 21 Indicator battery strength ............... 16 Ev-Do ...........................
Navigation key shortcuts ..... 25 New message icon ............. 16 No service indicator ............ 15 Notes and tips ...................... 6 Notes, description ................ 6 Picture retouch .................100 Pictures, assign to entry .......38 Pix messages downloading ...................71 receiving ........................70 rejecting .........................70 sending ................... 65, 68 settings ..........................80 view later ........................71 O Outbox folder .....
Remove applications ........... 86 Removing battery ................. 7 Reset phone .................... 118 Restrict calls .................... 117 Restriction ....................... 117 RF energy exposure ......... 166 RF exposure research ....... 164 RF safety ......................... 151 Ringer off icon .................... 16 Ringer on icon .................... 16 Ringer volume .................... 20 Ringers, silencing ............... 22 Roam option .................... 122 Roaming indicator .......
T Tasks, editing .................. 129 Text entry modes ............... 58 Text message settings ........ 79 Text messages, receiving .... 65 Text messages, sending ..... 62 Tip, description .................... 6 Tips ....................... 6 .................. 144 Tips, efficient operation ..... 171 To do list ......................... 128 TTY mode ....................... 123 Two-second pause ............. 33 description for digit dial U Understanding phone operation ........................
W Wallpaper, choosing ......... 110 Warranty information Samsung liability ........... 178 Samsung obligations ....................... 177 what is covered ............. 176 Web alert ........................... 79 Websites CTIA ........................... 161 FCC ............................ 170 FDA ............................ 170 ICNIRP ........................ 170 NRPB ......................... 170 WHO .......................... 170 World time .......................
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