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    SCH-a870 Series PORTABLE Tri-Mode Mobile Phone User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. ZB15_PMa870_031607_REVISED
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    Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is proprietary to Samsung disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the
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    ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM
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    and Off 10 Setting Up Voicemail 10 Understanding this User Manual 11 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 13 Features of Your Phone 14 Front View of Your Phone 15 Command Keys 19 Understanding the Display Screen 21 Battery 25 Phone Memory 28 Section 3: Call Functions 31 Making a Call 32
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    Contact Entry 76 Storing Numbers After a Call 76 Speed Dialing 77 Finding My Phone Number 78 Section 7: Messaging 79 Types of Messages 80 Retrieving New Messages 80 Tools 98 Sound Settings 99 Display Settings 102 Phone Settings 108 Call Settings 117 Bluetooth Settings 121 Memory 124
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    12: Health and Safety Information .... 155 Health and Safety Information 156 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 158 Road Safety 168 Operating Environment 171 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 171 Potentially Explosive Environments 174 Emergency Calls 174 Table of Contents 7
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    and Cautions 176 Other Important Safety Information 176 Product Performance 177 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones 179 Battery Standby and Talk Time 179 Battery Precautions 179 Care and Maintenance 181 Section 13: Warranty Information 183 Standard Limited Warranty 184 Index 191 8
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    Started Topics Covered • Turning Your Phone On and Off • Setting Up Voicemail • Understanding this User Manual This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voicemail, contacting customer support, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put
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    is necessary. The internal antenna is located along the top on the back side of your phone. 2. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day appear in the display. If your phone is outside the Verizon Wireless coverage area the roaming icon appears in the top of the display. Turn Your
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    . Understanding this User Manual The chapters of this manual generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your phone. A robust before using your phone. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 155. Notes and Tips Throughout this guide are icons and
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    performing functions related to the subject at hand. • Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance, or even damage your phone. 12
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    Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Front View of Your Phone • Command Keys • Understanding the Display Screen • Battery • Phone Memory This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is
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    (PIX) Messaging • TXT Messaging • VibeTonz® Ringtones • E-mail Messaging • Mobile IM • Chat • VGA (300K Pixel) Camera • Advanced Speech Recognition • Speakerphone • 64MB Phone Memory (30MB of Actual User Memory) • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ** ** The SCH-a870 supports the wireless headset and
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    following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Open View 1. Earpiece 2. Display Screen Section 2 3. Navigation Keys 4. Left Soft Key 5. Send Key 6. Clear Key 7. Voicemail Key 8. Special Function Keys 9. VoiceSignal Key 10. Power/Accessory Connector 16. Speaker 15. Center/OK Key 14
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    to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone. 7. Voicemail Key: In standby mode press and hold to launch Accessory Connector: The power/accessory interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to your phone
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    Front View of Your Phone 11. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are /OK Key: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in a menu. 16. Speaker: Ringtones and Sounds are played through the speaker. Section 2: Understanding Your
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    2 Features 1. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations. 2. Flash: The built-in flash has manual and automatic capabilities. 3. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the master volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice
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    Keys 4. External LCD Display: External LCD shows signal and battery strength, alarm, time, day, and date. It also enabled/disabled you will here a tone. 6. Camera Key: Launches the Camera feature of your phone. 7. Camera Lens: The lens of your built-in camera. Command Keys Functions for the
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    mode from any menu, press and hold until you return to standby mode. End Key • Press and hold the End key off. to turn your phone on or • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last input. Section 2 20
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    shortcut to launch applications. The down navigation key is user-definable. Speakerphone Key Use the Speakerphone key ( ) volume keys (located on the right side of your phone) adjust the volume. Press the speakerphone key to icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, and
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    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. Digital: Appears when your phone is receiving digital data. Analog: Appears when your phone is receiving analog data. 1X Protocol: Indicates
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    technology is active and connected. Bluetooth Active: Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology is connected and receiving or pushing data. Battery Level: More bars indicate a greater charge. When the battery is low, an empty battery icon flashes and the phone sounds an alert, which indicates
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    , page or web alert message. Alarm On: Indicates that your phone has a set alarm. Auto Answer: Automatic answer is enabled. Your phone automatically picks up calls after the designated time with stereo headset or bluetooth headset connected. Dialogue boxes Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform
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    Error!" • Warning • Example: "Battery Low," "Memory Full!" Battery Battery Note: This phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel charger. Important: Although the phone can be used while the battery is charging, the battery must be fully charged
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    that indicates "NON SUPPORTED BATTERY SEE USER GUIDE." If you receive this warning, battery charging is disabled. Samsung charging accessories (i.e. travel adapter, and cigarette lighter adapter) will only charge a Samsung approved battery. To continue use of your Samsung handset press . Note
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    place. Remove the Battery 1. Slide the battery cover down and lift up to remove it. 2. Use your finger to lift the battery (bottom end first) up and away from the phone. Charge the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices
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    and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. Travel Charger The travel charger is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/ 220 VAC outlet. 1. Plug the large
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    Pictures you have saved from a PIX message, downloaded via the "Get It Now" application, or taken using your phone. • My Sounds: Sounds recorded using your phone, or saved from a PIX message with sound attached. • My Ringtones: Ringtones you have downloaded via the "Get It Now" application. Section
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    Section 2 30
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    Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Answering a Call • Recent Calls • Roaming • TTY • VoiceSignal™ This section allows you to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality
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    67 for information on creating contacts. 1. At the standby screen, press the right soft key Contacts. 2. Press the or keys on the side of your phone or the navigation up and down keys until the contact that you want to call is highlighted. Tip: To quickly locate a name, press (or multi
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    calls. • Received: Displays any received calls that were answered. • Dialed: Displays all outgoing calls made from your phone. • All: Displays all missed, received, and outgoing calls made from your phone. • View Timers: Displays the length of your calls. Section 3 Section 3: Call Functions 33
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    Viewing Call Information Recent Calls retains information such as the duration, date and time, and whether the call was received, dialed, or missed. 1. At the standby screen, press . 2. Press the down navigation key to highlight the desired number. 3. Once the desired number is highlighted,
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    Recent Calls • View Timers: Select to view the call timers for your phone. 6. Press the down navigation key to highlight an option. Press to enter the highlighted option's sub-menu. Call History Icons When you view Recent Calls,
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    4. Use the up or down navigation keys to highlight one of the following options: • Mobile 1 • Mobile 2 • Home • Work • Fax 5. Press to add a new contact, and then enter information. 6. Use the navigation keys to enter additional information for the entry and then press SAVE. Delete Call History
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    . Roaming Options The following roaming options are available: • Home Only: Your phone is available for normal operation only in the designated coverage area. • Automatic A: The preferred roaming list is used to acquire service. If no preferred systems are found, any digital "A" system is acquired
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    the TTY equipment to the headset jack, which is located on the left side of the phone. Before you can use your phone with a TTY device, you'll need to enable TTY functions in the phone. 1. Press MENU. Use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS. 2. Press Call Settings. 3. Press TTY
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    speech recognition software that can be used to activate a wide-variety of functions on your phone. VoiceSignal software automatically voice Adaptation • Reset Digit Dial Adaptation • Call Digit Dialing • Call Name Dialing • Send Text Msg. • Name Lookup • Opening Apps • Checking Phone Status Section
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    best from among the possible choices. • Sensitivity: In VoiceSignal, sensitivity controls the balance between rejecting too much, which means the phone frequently does not recognize names, numbers, or commands, and rejecting too little, which means it frequently recognizes something even if nothing
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    of phone numbers. Adaptation takes about 180 seconds. • Reset Digits: Erases any digit adaptation you have done and resets digit recognition to the factory default. If you have not adapted digits, this option is grayed out. • Sound: You can customize the VoiceSignal user
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    . Others will not be able to use it unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to if you regularly have problems with digit dialing. Once adapted, digit dialing will not work as well for other people using your phone. • Adapt Digit Dial
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    the digits using your normal tone of voice. 8. After a moment, the phone plays back the recording and prompts "Did the recording sound ok?" If the of digits, the phone indicates that adaptation is complete. Reset Digit Dial Adaptation This option erases an adaptation and resets Digit Dial to its
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    Adaptation Reset is completed. VoiceSignal Commands The following is a list of functions that you can perform using VoiceSignal speech recognition on your phone. • Check : Provides details of your coverage, signal strength, and battery level. Call Name Dialing To use Name Dial, you'll need to
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    the number. Call Digit Dialing Digit Dial allows you to dial any phone number by simply speaking the digits into the phone. No training is necessary, and Digit Dial is programmed to understand natural speech. 1. In standby mode, press and hold the key. 2. After a brief pause, a list of optional
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    Number" plays through the earpiece. 5. To use Digit Dialing, say the area code and number that you want to dial into the microphone, clearly and naturally. 6. The number that you said is repeated through the earpiece and your phone dials the number. 7. If VoiceSignal is not sure of the number that
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    VoiceSignal® Opening Apps The example that follows instructs you how to open Internet Explorer. However, you can open any application on your phone using VoiceSignal. 1. In standby mode, press and hold the key. 2. A list of commands appears in the display and the audio prompt "Say a command" plays
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    Section 3 48
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    Section 4 Section 4: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Section 4: Menu Navigation 49
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    soft keys , or use a shortcut. 1. In standby mode press MENU. The first of several menus appear in the display. 2. Use the navigation keys to browse phone menus. 3. Press to enter the menu or sub-menu presently appearing in the display. Return to the Previous Menu Press to return to the previous
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    it can be customized to select other functions instead. In standby mode, press MENU, use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Phone Settings Shortcut Key. The shortcut key list displays. Use the navigation key to change the setting and press to save your selection. The In
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    Menu Outline The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. GET IT NOW 1: Get Tunes & Tones 1: Get New Ringtones 1: Get New App. 2: My Ringtones 1: Get New Ringtones 1: Get New App. 3: My Sounds 1: Record New 2: Get PIX 1: Get New PIX 1: Get New App. 52
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    2: My PIX 3: PIX Place 4: Take PIX 3: Get Fun & Games 1: Get New App. 4: Get News & Info 5: Get Going 1: Get New App. 6: Get Extras 1: Get New App. MESSAGING 1: New Msg 1: TXT Msg 2: PIX Msg 3: Sketch Msg 4: Postcard 2: Inbox 3: Sent 4: Drafts 5: Voicemail 6: E-Mail 7: Mobile IM 8: Chat CONTACTS 1:
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    Menu Readout 3: Voice Settings 2: Calculator 1: Normal 2: Tip 3: Converter 3: Calendar 4: Alarm Clock 5: World Clock 6: Stop Watch 7: Notepad 3: Sound Settings 1: Master Volume 2: Call Sounds 1: Call Ringtone 1: My Ringtones 2: My Sounds 2: Call Vibrate 3: Alert Sounds 1: TXT Message 1: Tone 1: My
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    Sounds 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder 2: PIX Message 1: Tone 1: My Ringtones 2: My Sounds 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder 3: Voicemail Msg 1: Tone 1: My Ringtones 2: My Sounds 2: Vibrate 3: Reminder 4: Device Connect 4: Keypad Volume 5: Earpiece Volume 6: Service Alerts 1: ERI 2: Minute Beep 3: Call Connect 7: Power
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    7: Power On/Off 1: Power On 2: Power Off 8: Dialing Font 1: Size 2: Style 3: Hyphenation 5: Phone Settings 1: Standalone Mode 2: Shortcut Key 3: Language 4: Location 5: Security 6: System Select 7: NAM Selection 8: Quick Search 9: PC Connection 0: Time & Date 6: Call Settings 1: Answer Options 56
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    Dial 5: Voice Privacy 6: Call Restrictions 1: Outgoing 2: Incoming 3: Contacts 7: Data Settings 8: DTMF Tones 9: Ringer ID 0: Picture ID 7: Bluetooth 1: Add New Device 8: Memory 1: Memory Usage 2: My PIX 3: My Ringtones 4: My Sounds 9: Phone Info 1: My Number 2: SW Version 3: Icon Glossary Menu
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    Section 4 58
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    5 Section 5: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Entry Mode • Using Word Mode • Entering Upper and Lower Case • Entering Symbols • Entering Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how
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    information or multimedia items to your message. • Graphics: Lists preloaded and downloaded graphics to add to the message. • Animation: Lists preloaded and downloaded animations to add to the message. • Sound: Lists preloaded and downloaded sounds to add to the message. • Quick Text: Choose from up
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    you're spelling. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key Message, then press New Msg, TXT Msg to compose a new text message. 2. Enter the phone number or email address of the recipient, then press the down navigation key to move to the Text field. 3. Press the left soft key Abc
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    Section 5 Word recognizes that the most frequently used word for the sequence that you just entered is "Hello." If more than one word shares the same sequence, Word provides the most common of the one. Press to display other words in the dictionary, if available. Entering Upper and Lower Case •
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    % into a text message. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key Message, then press New Msg, TXT Msg to compose a new text message. 2. Enter the phone number or email address of the recipient, then press the down navigation key to enter text. 3. Press the left soft key Abc to display a pop
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    mode (123). See "Changing the Text Entry Mode" on page 60 for instructions on changing text entry modes. 1. In standby mode, press the left soft press New Msg, TXT Msg to compose a new text message. 2. Enter the phone number or email address of the recipient, then press the down navigation key to
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    Understanding Your Contacts Topics Covered • Opening Contacts Menu • Adding a Contact • Adding Pauses • Contact Groups • Finding a Contact Entry • Editing an Existing Contact Entry • Deleting a Contact Entry • Storing Numbers After a Call • Speed Dialing • Finding My Phone Number This section allows
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    access to powerful features such as adding Groups, and viewing the phone number assigned to your phone by Verizon Wireless. 1. In standby mode, press MENU. The CONTACTS menu with the contact. Ringtone icon. Select a ringtone from My Ringtones or My Sounds to associate with the contact. 66 Section
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    Adding a Contact Mobile 2 icon. Enter a secondary mobile number for the contact. Fax icon. Enter a fax number for the contact. Email 2 icon. Enter a secondary e-mail address for the contact. Adding a Contact When you add information to your Contacts, you can add it as a new entry or as an existing
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    , press SAVE to save the entry to your Contacts. Method 2 You can add new numbers to the Contacts by simply entering the number while the phone is in standby mode, then following the necessary prompts to complete the process. 1. In standby mode, enter the number that you wish to save using
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    Adding a Contact 6. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad. Press the left soft key Abc if you wish to select a different method of text entry, such as Word, Abc, ABC, 123, or Symbols. 7. To assign a Speed Dial location, use the up/down navigation key to highlight the number you would like to
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    or account number. Instead of manually entering numbers each time, store the numbers to your Contacts along with special characters called pauses. • Wait: A hard pause stops the calling sequence until count as digits toward the 32-digit maximum length for a phone number in Contacts. 70 Section 6
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    Contact Groups Contact Groups You can place Contact entries into categories, called "Groups." Groups allow you to search your Contacts faster, quickly send messages to one or more group members, and more. Note: By default, new entries to your Contacts are placed into No Group unless another group is
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    press . 5. Press SAVE. The selection has been saved to the designated group. Create a New Group In addition to the five predefined groups already in your phone, you can create additional groups (a maximum of 30). New groups can be named anything you like as long as their names are within the 32
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    Group feature to send a message to as many as 10 members of a group at once. Note: Text messaging availability varies when roaming off the Verizon Wireless Network. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press Groups. Your existing groups appear in the display. 2. Highlight the desired group name and
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    Send a PIX Msg to Members of a Group Note: Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press Groups. Your existing groups appear in the display. 2. Highlight the desired group name and press the right
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    Finding a Contacts Entry Finding a Contacts Entry From standby mode, you can quickly open the Contacts list. Contacts is a quick way of viewing entries you've stored in the Contacts list. 1. In standby mode, press the right soft key Contacts. The Contact List displays. 2. In the Search field,
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    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 and phone number appears in the display. 2. Press the right soft key Save. You're prompted to confirm this as a Create New, or Update Existing. 3. Follow
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    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. For example, to speed dial
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    Yes or No and press . 6. Continue to assign speed dial entries or press the key to return to standby mode. Finding My Phone Number My Number displays the ten-digit number assigned to your phone. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS & TOOLS. 2. Press
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    Section 7: Messaging Topics Covered • Types of Messages • Retrieving New Messages • Creating and Sending TXT Messages • Creating and Sending PIX Messages • Receiving PIX Messages • New Sketch Messages • Message Folders • Changing
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    of the message server and the server will alert you to new messages. Therefore you need to retrieve new messages to your phone and read them on the phone. Retrieving a Text Message When you receive a message in standby mode, the message ringer sounds, (unless turned off), and New Text Msg appears
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    and view the next TXT message by pressing the right navigation key. Creating and Sending TXT Messages You can send text messages to another mobile phone or to an email address. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING, press New Msg. Or in standby
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    following options: • Add: Add information from the following categories. • Graphics: Lists preloaded and downloaded graphics. • Animation: Lists preloaded and downloaded animations. • Sound: Lists preloaded and downloaded sounds. • Quick Text: Choose from up to 12 pre-loaded messages. You can add
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    and Sending PIX Messages Note: Only available within Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. You can add sounds and attach a picture press New Msg. 2. Press PIX Msg to compose a new message. 3. Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient (or recipients) using the keypad. 4. Press
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    receive a PIX Msg, Auto Receive mode must be set to Off in the Message Settings menu. 1. When you receive a new PIX Msg, press View Now. Downloading... appears in the display. 2. After downloading, the image (and text if any) contained in the PIX Msg appear in the display. 84 Section 7
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    Receiving PIX Messages 3. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the message or view the entire picture if necessary. Note: When viewing a PIX message, you can view the previous PIX message by pressing the left navigation key and view the next PIX message by pressing the right navigation key.
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    screen appears first with information about the PIX message. Press DOWN to download and view the PIX message. New Sketch Messages You can convert a see "Creating and Sending PIX Messages" on page 83. Message Folders Your phone provides default message folders for your Text and PIX messages. Note: To
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    in a PIX message to My PIX. • Save Graphic: Saves the animation or graphic received with the message. • Save as Ringtone: Saves the sound received with the message in My Ringtones. • Save Sound: Saves the sound received with the message in My Sounds. • Save Quick Text: Saves the text received in
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    information on how to set Auto Erase and Auto Receive. Sent Your phone stores messages in the Sent folder, regardless of whether the message was . 2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you wish to review, then press OPEN. 3. While viewing the message, press the right soft
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    PIX attachments, Status of message (e.g. Delivered or Failed) and Error Code if any. 4. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired Msg. 2. Select the type of message you want to create. 3. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press the down navigation key. 4. Compose your message
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    Add: Add information from the following categories. • Graphics: Lists all graphics pre-loaded and downloaded. • Animation: Lists all animations pre-loaded and downloaded. • Sound: Lists all sounds pre-loaded and downloaded. • Quick Text: Choose from up to 12 pre-loaded messages. • Edit Text Format
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    Message Folders • Deferred Delivery: Save the message to be delivered at the assigned delivery date and time. • Enh. Delivery Ack: Displays a pop-up screen notifying the message sent has been received. • Add to Contacts: Save the recipients number to your Contacts as a new entry or add to an
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    Changing Message Settings This menu allows you to define settings for messages sent or received on your phone. To access your message settings, use the following steps: 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING, then press
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    Voicemail • Signature: Adds the signature text to each message sent. Choose from None or Custom. • Text Msg: Allows you to customize Text Msg. settings. • Auto View: Automatically displays the text message when received. Choose from On or Off. • Signature: Adds the signature text to each message
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    View Voicemail Messages in the Inbox Folder 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING, press Voicemail. Or press the left soft key Message and press Voicemail. 2. Press OPEN to dial voicemail and retrieve your message(s). E-Mail This menu allows you to
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    • MSN® Messenger Service • Yahoo!® Messenger Note: You must first create the Instant Message account before accessing it on your phone. Using Mobile IM . Chat You have the ability to join wireless chat rooms from your phone. Send messages including text and icons to many chat room participants or
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    2. Mobile Web is launched. Using the up and down navigation keys, select one of the following chat rooms and press . • UPOC CHAT • LAVALIFE • FRIENDZ • LIFESTYLE • POWER CHAT • FIND MORE 3. Use the on-screen application specific functions and options to use the Chat applications. 96 Section 7
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    Section 8 Section 8: Changing Your Settings Topics Covered • My Account • Tools • Sound Settings • Display Settings • Phone Settings • Call Settings • Bluetooth • Memory • Phone Info This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes display settings, security settings,
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    My Account The My Account menu connects to the Verizon Wireless Mobile Web. You can setup Favorites or choose 2. Use the navigation keys to make your selection and press . Follow the on-screen instructions. Tools The Tools menu provides the ability to access the following menus: • Voice Commands:
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    SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Sound Settings. The Sound Settings menus are listed in the display. 2. Press Call Sounds. Press Call Ringtone. Available options are: • My Ringtones: You can get new ringtones from the web or choose from the list. • My Sounds: You can record new sounds to use or choose from
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    Vibrate does not turn on VibeTonz. See "VibeTonz®" on page 102 for information on how to turn on VibeTonz. 4. Press to save the setting. The phone returns to the Call Sound menu. Alert Sounds 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Sound
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    are listed in the display. 2. Press Earpiece Volume. 3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to adjust the keypad volume. 4. Press SET to save. Service Alerts 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Sound Settings. The Sound Settings menus are
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    Section 8 VibeTonz® VibeTonz® makes your phone vibrate in sync with the rhythm of a selected ringtone with VibeTonz® capability. Note: The SCH-a870 comes with pre-loaded VibeTonz® ringtones. You may experience some resonance when closing the flip of the SCH-a870 as a result of this feature. Note:
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    Power On/Off: Choose the media that appears in the display when you turn the phone on and off. • Dialing Font: Choose a dialing font style. You can to create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display while your phone is in standby mode. Or you can display the network to which you
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    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. To turn long as the flip is open. Note: Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the right navigation key
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    Section 8 Display Settings • Brightness: Use the Navigation keys to adjust the brightness. • Keypad: The following options are for the keypad. • 7 Seconds: The backlight is on for 7 seconds. • 15 Seconds: The backlight is on for 15 seconds. • 30 Seconds: The backlight is on for 30 seconds. • Always
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    navigation key to highlight your selection, then press to select the wallpaper that will appear in the Main LCD or Front LCD display while your phone is in standby mode. Display Themes Choose from 4 preset colors used for menu display. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the right navigation key to
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    Off: No time is displayed. Power On/Off Animation allows you to choose pre-loaded animation (displays when you turn your phone on/off) that appear in your phone's display. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Display Settings. The Display
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    : regardless of 'Hyphenation On-Off', Hyphen is always functioned. 3. Use the navigation keys to select dialing font preferences, then press . Phone Settings The Phone Settings menu provides the ability to access the following menus: Standalone Mode With Standalone Mode on, all RF functions for your
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    . Location Note: 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 MENU, use the right
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    for both device and location lock code. Common code Off, uses separate passwords for both device and location. • Lock Mode: Allows you to lock the Device or Location. • Edit Code: Allows you to change the Lock Code for the Device or Location. • Reset Phone: All settings (except Contacts) are
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    the display. 4. Press Lock Mode. Use the navigation key to highlight Device and press . The following options display: • Lock: Your phone returns to standby mode. The Lock Code is required immediately to access any functions, except receiving a call or placing an emergency call to 911. • Unlock: If
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    . • Unlock: Allows user to have access to Location setting without Lock Code. 5. Press to perform the function for the highlighted option. Edit Lock Code The default lock code is the last four digits of your phone number. Edit Code allows you to change this code to a lock code of your preference
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    in the display confirming that your lock code has been changed. Note: Your phone does not allow you to view the lock code for obvious security reasons. If you change the lock code, be sure to write down or memorize the new code. Resetting Your Phone Reset Phone returns all setup options to their
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    # Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone. You can dial this number any time, even when the phone is locked or restricted. If you call on page 37. NAM Selection Your phone provides the option of selecting between two NAMs (Number Assignment Modules) or phone numbers. Select either
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    is Off. To turn On perform the following. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Phone Settings. The Phone Settings menus are listed in the display. 2. Press Quick Search. 3. Select On and press the key. Searching for a Contact 1. In standby
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    key to highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Phone Settings. The Phone Settings menus are listed in the display. 2. Press PC Connection. 3. Choose one of the following: • USB: allows you to connect to a PC via USB port. • Bluetooth: allow you to connect via Bluetooth. • No Connection: allows you to
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    MENU, use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Phone Settings. The Phone Settings menus are listed in the display. 2. Press Time & Date. for answering incoming calls, setting redial options, setting data rates for data calls, voice privacy, and more. Answer Options The
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    Seconds 3. Highlight an option and press , or press to return to the Call Settings menu without making a selection. TTY Mode Before you can use your phone with a TTY device, you'll need to enable TTY functions in the
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    or Off. Press OK to save. See "Speed Dialing" on page 77 for more information. Voice Privacy Note: This feature is only available on the Verizon Wireless network. Voice Privacy (at the Enhanced setting) allows you to prevent those you call from seeing your number in their display when receiving your
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    in the display. 2. Press Data Settings. The following options appear in the display. Highlight one of the following options and press . • Data Off: Phone operates in normal voice call mode. • Data For Next Call: Data call is enabled for next call only. Phone will reset to Data Off mode after call
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    Section 8 Bluetooth Settings • Data Until Powered: Phone will remain in Data Mode until phone is powered off. DTMF Tones menu allows you to set the Ringer ID option to On so that you can associate different ringtones with different numbers. See "Get Tunes & Tones" on page 129 for more information.
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    user experience when using the Bluetooth services supported by individual devices. Profiles reduce the chance that different devices will not work together. Your phone supports the following Bluetooth service profiles: • HSP: Mono-headset profile • HFP: Handsfree profile* * For vehicle/accessory
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    Device is highlighted, press twice. Note: If you have NOT already activated Bluetooth on the phone, the message "TURN BLUETOOTH ON?" displays. Highlight Yes to activate or No to exit and press . 3. A list of found Bluetooth devices will be displayed. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight
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    key to highlight SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Bluetooth. The Bluetooth menus are listed in the display. 2. Press Settings. The Bluetooth menu displays with the following options: • My Phone Name: allows you enter a customized name. • Discovery Mode: allows other users to see your accessibility. Select On
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    : Allows you to view memory usage of sounds you saved in My Sounds. Phone Info The Phone Info menu allows you to view the software and hardware information, your assigned number, and an icon glossary for your phone. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the right navigation key to highlight SETTINGS
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    Section 8 126
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    9: Multimedia Topics Covered • Get It Now • Get Tunes & Tones • Get PIX • Get Fun & Games • Get News & Info • Get Going • Get Extras This section describes how you receive tunes, tones, images, games, news and information. You can also take and send pictures from your phone. Section 9: Multimedia
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    available. Press the key to return. 3. Press Content Memory to view the memory used for the following items. Press the key to return. • My Ringtones • My Sounds • My PIX • Applications 4. Press View Log to see the file transfer activity. Press the key to return. 5. Press Help to display
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    IT NOW. The Get Tunes & Tones menu is highlighted, press . 2. Highlight My Ringtones and press . 3. Select Get New Ringtones to access the web to download new ringtones. Or if you have already downloaded ringtones, highlight your selection and press . 4. To return to standby mode, press the key
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    sensation and realism of touch to your SCH-a870 handset, dramatically enhancing the quality of your communication experience. By providing the VibeTonz technology high fidelity touch sensations, the VibeTonz system allows you to interact with your phone in a way that fits your personal taste
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    Section 9 Get PIX Get PIX This menu allows you to get new PIX from the internet or take new PIX using your phone's camera. You can also view the saved pictures. Get New PIX 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the left navigation key to highlight GET IT
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    make your selection and press . PIX Place View PIX in your online PIX Place gallery. Note: You must first setup your account on the Verizon Wireless website: www.verizonwireless.com before establishing a connection. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the left navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW
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    Section 9 Get PIX Take PIX This menu launches the camera. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the left navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW. Press Get PIX. 2. Press Take PIX. The camera is now active. 3. Press the right soft key Options, to choose the specific camera settings. The following
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    camera, press the key. Get Fun & Games Select from several fun and interesting applications or a broad category of games that you can play on your phone. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, use the left navigation key to highlight GET IT NOW. Press Get Fun & Games. 2. Press Get New App. 3. Use the
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    & Info, some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call. It presents on-screen items in any of the following ways text You can utilize the options or links by using the soft keys. Get Going Download applications that keep you in touch with the world, keep you organized, and help
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    Section 9 Get Extras Get Extras is a backup assistant for your Address Book. Get Extras saves your address book entries to a databases to protect them in the event that your phone is damaged or stolen. 136
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    • Voice Commands • Calculator • Calendar • Alarm Clock • World Clock • Stop Watch • Notepad The topics covered in this section allow you to schedule appointments, view the calendar, set an alarm, view time zones, take notes, and perform simple math calculations. Section
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    For more information see, "VoiceSignal®" on page 39. Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using your phone. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Tools, Calculator, Normal. The
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    Calculator Tip Calculates the tip and determine how much each person should pay for the meal. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Tools, Calculator, Tip. The Tip Calculator opens. 2. Populate the following fields. Use the up/down navigation
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    • Currency To convert any of the above categories, do the following: 1. Scroll to the conversion feature you wish to use and press the key. 2. Use the Left or Right navigation keys to select the From units of money or measure for the quantity you want converted. 3. Enter the quantity you want
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    Start Time: Enter the start time for the event (hh:mm). • am/pm: Select from am or pm for the start time. • End Date: Enter the end date for the End Time: Enter the end time for the event (hh:mm). • am/pm: Select from am or pm for the end time. • Alert: Sets the alarm for the event. Select from
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    View an event 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Tools Calendar. 2. A calendar appears in the display with the current date highlighted. 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the date containing the event that you wish to view. Press the
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    with Yes highlighted. press to erase, or highlight No to cancel. 10. To see the selected date in a month view, press Monthly. Alarm Clock Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once, or recur daily at a specific time. Once set, the alarm clock is easy
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    navigation key once to highlight the am/ pm field. Use the left/right navigation keys to select am or pm. 7. Press the down navigation key the alert tone to VZW Default Tone, or select a tone from your My Ringtones or My Sounds folders. 10. When all fields have correct information entered, press
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    or press Reset All to reset all of the alarms. Snooze When an alarm sounds, a menu screen displays that allows you to either turn the alarm off or to have the alarm ring again after 5 minutes. This is called Snooze. To use this feature follow these steps: 1. Set one of your phone's 3 alarms
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    This feature allows you to use a stopwatch. Press the START to start the stopwatch. Press STOP to stop stopwatch. Press the right soft key Reset to erase recorded stopwatch time. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Tools Stop Watch. The
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    Notepad Notepad Create and store notes in Notepad. Return to Notepad anytime to review and edit your notes. 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Tools Notepad. 2. If you have any
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    Review, Add, Edit, and Erase Memos 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the right navigation key to SETTINGS & TOOLS. Press Tools Notepad. The Note Pad
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    Web Topics Covered • Mobile Web • Launching Mobile Web • Exit Mobile Web • Navigate the Web • Mobile Web Soft keys • Links • Place a Call While Using Mobile Web This section outlines the available gaming options and accessories for your phone. For more information, contact your service provider
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    Mobile Web allows you to surf the web from your wireless phone. If you receive a call while using Mobile Web, the outside of the United States. Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. Any time the service indicator icon is visible, you are connected to the Internet
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    Note: This feature is currently unavailable outside of the United States. Only available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. When you use Mobile Web, some of the keys operate differently than during a normal phone call. Mobile Web presents on-screen items in any of the following ways
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    text. Numbers 1 - 9: Use the number keys to select items in a menu if they are numbered. END Key: Press to exit Mobile Web and return the phone to standby mode. Left Soft Key: Press the left soft key to go to the highlighted web link and/or perform the function above it
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    Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. Links can serve several purposes, such as jumping to a different page, to a different site, or initiating a phone available within the Verizon Wireless Enhanced Services Area. You can place a call while using Mobile Web if the website supports this feature.
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    Section 11 154
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    Covered • Health and Safety Information • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Operating Environment • Using Your Phone Near Battery Standby and Talk Time • Battery Precautions • Care and Maintenance This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone.
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    experts drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg
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    wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output. Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and FCC. For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that
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    12 it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone. Additional product specific SAR information can also
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    are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell," "mobile," or "PCS" phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between
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    users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: • Support needed
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    themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. What are the results of the research done
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    What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed
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    this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to
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    will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of 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.
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    frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have
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    the head from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike
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    FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. Additional information on the safety of RF the following organizations: • FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
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    benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today. 168
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    you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention 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
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    injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number. "The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving." For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com Provided by the Cellular
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    it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of
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    generate. The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label on the
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    from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch 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
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    explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions
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    adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call: 1. If the phone is not on, switch it on. 2. Key in the emergency number for
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    batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. Although your phone should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be
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    explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone, its parts or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air bag phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation. • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services
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    power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode. Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. There are several simple guidelines to operating your
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    usage patterns. Battery Precautions • Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection. • Never use any charger or battery that is
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    cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand dealers, not associated with reputable manufacturers and carriers, might be selling incompatible or even counterfeit batteries and chargers. Consumers should purchase manufacturer or carrier recommended products and accessories
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    batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Care and Maintenance Your phone years • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children. • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and
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    replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist
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    Section 13 Section 13: Warranty Information Topics Covered • Standard Limited Warranty This section explains the warranty information for your new phone. Section 13: Warranty Information 183
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    Limited Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period
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    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
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    parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN 186
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    WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR
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    BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE
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    THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability
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    Section 13 190
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    last menu 50 Battery charging 27 indicator 28 installing 26 removing 27 strength icon 23 Bluetooth about 121 Bluetooth icons 23 Bluetooth Settings 121 C Sounds 99 Camera camera/camcorder key 19 taking pictures 133 Change lock code 112 Changing Message Settings 92 Chat 95 Clear key 20 Command
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    case 62 using Word mode 61 F Finding a Contacts Entry 75 Finding My Phone Number 78 Folder drafts 89 inbox 86 G Get It Now 128 Get News & Info 134 Get PIX 131 Get Tunes & Tones 129 Getting Started 9 understanding this user manual 11 voicemail 10 GPS icons 23 Groups creating 72 move entries from
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    24 missed calls 24 new message 24 no service 23 roaming 22 signal strength 22 speakerphone 24 stand alone 22 Installing battery 26 Instant Messaging 94 In-use menu 51 L Language setting 109 Left soft key 19 Links 153 Lock code, changing 112 Lock phone 111 M Making a call 32 Master Volume 99 Memos
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    service indicator 23 Non-Supported Battery 26 Note pad 147 Notes and tips 11 Notes, description 12 P Phone battery 27 Reset phone 113 Restrict calls 120 Retrieving a Message 80 Return to last menu 50 Reviewing code 112 lock phone 111 voice privacy 119 Security settings 110 Send key 21 Sent, reviewing
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    139 view an event 142 world time 145 Travel Charger 28 TTY mode 38 Turning Your Phone On and Off 10 Two-second pause 70 Two-touch dialing 77 U Understanding Your Phone 13 battery 25 display screen 21 features of your phone 14 front view of your phone 15 V VibeTonz 102 Vibrate mode icon 24 View
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    W Warranty Information 183 World time 145 196
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Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.