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Receive messages while in a call, Text entry modes

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Receive messages while in a call When you receive a message while in a call, New Message appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon ( ). To view the message without disconnecting the call: 1. Press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to ignore the message and save it to your inbox where you can view it later. 2. Press the right soft key ( ) View to open the message, your call remains connected. Text entry modes Text messages can be made up of alphabetical characters, numbers, and symbols. Each text entry mode is explained in further detail in the following table: Text Entry Mode Function ABC Symbol 123 T9 Word Alphabetical ABC mode options are: ABC - All uppercase Abc - Initial caps abc - All lower case Enter symbols into your message by pressing the number above the symbol in the display. Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key on the keypad. Press each key only once to enter the letter of the word that you're spelling. The current mode of text entry (ABC, SYM, 123, or T9 Word) is indicated in the lower part of the display when composing a text message. 54

Section	Page
Contents	5
SCH-A670 closed view	9
SCH-A670 open view	10
Quick Reference	11
Introduction	13
Key features of the SCH-A670	13
How to use this guide	13
Install the battery	14
Important! The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but must be fully charged before first use, otherwise you could damage the battery.	14
Remove the battery	14
Charge the battery	15
Tip: You can use your phone while charging, however, the battery charges faster if the phone is turned off.	15
Battery indicator	15
Understand your phone	16
The antenna	16
Backlight features	16
1 Lcd	16
2 Keypad	16
3 Power save	16
Power Save mode	17
1 Lcd	17
2 Keypad	17
3 Power save	17
Left soft key	17
Right soft key	18
Clear key	18
End key	18
Headset connector	19
Service LED	19
Microphone	19
Alpha-Numeric keypad	19
Speaker	19
Send key	20
Navigation key	20
Camera key	20
Your phone’s display	20
Your phone’s modes	23
Call Answer mode	23
Input mode	23
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, ABC, and 123 by repeatedly pressing and holding .	23
Lock mode	23
Standby mode	24
Talk mode	24
Enter/Exit Silent mode	25
Vibrate mode	25
Adjust the ringer	25
Tip: You can also enter the Volume/Vibrate sub menu by pressing the left soft key () Menu, then , , , . Use the volume key to adjust the ringer setting.	25
Get Started	26
Obtain service	26
Turn your phone on	26
Turn your phone off	27
Make and answer calls	27
Tip: Assign pictures to Contacts entries. The entry’s assigned picture appears in the display when you receive a call from that entry. See “Assign a picture to a Contacts entry” on page 42.	27
Call Waiting	28
Caller ID	29
Call Block	29
Three-way calling	29
Voice Mail	30
Menus and sub menus	31
Navigation key shortcuts	34
Menu navigation	34
Navigate using a shortcut	35
Tip: Use the list of menus and sub menus, which begins on page 23, to navigate using shortcuts.	35
Example: Press the left soft key () for Menu, then press , . This takes you to the Tools (Menu 8), and then to the To Do List (sub menu 5).	35
In-Use menu	36
My Metro	37
Monthly Bill	37
1 Credit card	37
2 MetroPCS card	37
3 Other options.	37
MetroConnect	37
MetroPCS Card	38
1 Request Bal	38
2 Pay Monthly Bill	38
Contacts	39
Tip: One-Touch, Two-Touch, and Three-Touch Dialing allows you to call numbers stored in Contacts faster.	39
Open Contacts	39
Tip: You can also press the number on your alpha-numeric keypad that corresponds to the Contacts menu number.	40
Find	40
Rename group	43
Edit Contacts numbers	44
Add pauses	45
Store pauses in a Contacts entry	45
Pause dial from Contacts	46
Manual pause calling	46
Tip: Store pauses along with the number if you plan to call the number frequently.	46
Erase individual Contacts entries	47
Edit an existing e-mail address	47
Assign a speed dial location to a Contacts entry	48
Assign speed dial types	49
Assign a picture to a Contacts entry	50
Store numbers after a call	50
Shortcuts to storing phone numbers	52
One-Touch dialing	52
Two-Touch dialing	52
Three-Touch dialing	53
My phone #	53
Memory	53
Calls	54
Outgoing	54
Tip: To quickly view your most recent outgoing calls, briefly press in standby mode. Up to 20 of your most recent outgoing calls appear in the display.	54
Incoming	55
Missed	55
Erase Logs	56
Call Timer	56
Data Counter	57
Store numbers from call logs	58
Tip: In standby mode, briefly press to display the Recent Calls list. You can then select any call in the list to save to Contacts.	58
Messages	59
Create and send text messages	59
Receive text messages	61
Receive messages while in a call	62
Text entry modes	62
Send pix messages in camera mode	67
Tip: You can send a pix message to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a comma in the Send to field of the pix message composer.	67
Tip: Press the left soft key () Option to display a pop-up menu that allows you to search your Contacts for a recipient or insert symbols and letters into your message.	68
Send pix messages in standby mode	69
Tip: Press the left soft key () Option to display a pop-up menu that allows you to search your Contacts for a recipient or insert symbols and letters into your message.	70
Receive pix messages	72
View a pix message later	72
Message folders	72
Tip: Press the right soft key () Msg while in a call to open the Message menu.	73
Erase Msg	80
@metro	81
Settings	81
Help	82
Mobile Web	85
Stored web content	85
Launch Mobile Web	85
Exit Mobile Web	86
Navigate the web	86
Mobile Web soft keys	86
How Mobile Web keys work	87
Links	88
Place calls while using Mobile Web	88
Camera	89
Take pictures	89
Save pictures	89
Take a video	90
Other camera features	91
Camera Settings	94
Tip: Change a photo’s resolution for the current camera session (only) using the navigation up/down keys while in camera mode.	95
Point, click, and send a picture	100
Tip: You can send a pix message to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a comma in the Send to field of the pix message composer.	100
Tools	101
Voice Kit	101
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.	102
The phone may display one or more numbers on the screen and prompt you for confirmation.	102
If there are other choices, the phone prompts you with them as necessary.	103
Tip: Choose a number from the list manually. Use the navigation key to highlight the number, then press to select.	103
Your phone displays the first digit sequence and “Please say” plays through the speaker followed by the four digits appearing in the display.	104
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.	105
Tip: You can also choose a name from the choice list manually. Use the navigation key to highlight the name and then press .	105
The phone prompts, “Please say the name.”	106
The phone plays back the name, and then prompts, “Please enter the phone number with your keypad and then press OK.”	106
The phone prompts, “Enter name.”	106
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.	107
The phone prompts, “Who would you like to call?”	107
Tip: In standby mode, press and hold until the phone prompts, “Please say a command.” Pronounce “Voice Memo” into the microphone to launch Voice Memo.	108
A pop-up menu appears in the display with options listed in the following table.	109
You may be asked to confirm the name before the phone looks up the contact information for that name.	110
Today	111
Scheduler	112
View an event	112
Jump to date	113
To Do List	113
Memo pad	115
Count Down	116
Event details of the scheduled event appear in the display. The day, date, and time of the scheduled event appear in the bottom of the display.	118
Alarm clock	118
World Time	120
Calculator	121
Setup	122
Location	122
Display	123
Sounds	127
Network	131
Security	131
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. You must call the Service Center to unlock your phone.	132
Important! Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user settings used to complete a call from your wire...	133
Important! DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for essential or emergency calls.	133
Call Options	136
Shortcut	139
Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety	141
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception	141
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone	143
Caring for the Battery	147
Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC	148
FDA Consumer Update	152
Owner's record	166
User Guide Proprietary Notice	166