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Understanding the Display Screen No service indicator: Your phone cannot find a signal because you're outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wait for a signal or move to an open area to find a signal. This indicator always appears when you first turn on your phone and disappears once service is located. Dormant: Indicates no incoming or outgoing data. Voice Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects. Data Call: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects. Alarm clock: The alarm clock is set. E911: Global Positioning Service is set to On for location and 911 calls. Location On: Global Positioning Service (GPS) for 911 is set to On for emergency calls only. Bluetooth: Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology is active. Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth wireless technology is active and connected. 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 your phone is about to shut down. TTY: Indicates that TTY is enabled. All Off: The ringer is silenced for all alerts, incoming calls, and incoming messages. The phone alerts you by a flashing service LED. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 23 Section 2

Section	Page
SCH-a950 Series	1
Table of Contents	5
Section 1: Getting Started	9
Turning Your Phone On and Off	10
Turning Your Phone On	10
Turn Your Phone Off	10
Setting Up Voicemail	10
Voicemail Setup	11
Listen to Voicemail	11
Understanding this User Manual	11
Notes and Tips	11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	13
Features of Your Phone	14
Front View of Your Phone	15
Open View	15
Features	16
Closed View	18
Features	18
Command Keys	19
Left Soft Key	19
Right Soft Key	20
Clear Key	20
End Key	20
Send Key	21
Navigation Key	21
Speakerphone Key	21
Understanding the Display Screen	21
Display icons	22
Dialogue boxes	24
Battery	25
Install the Battery	26
Remove the Battery	26
Charge the Battery	26
Travel Adapter	27
Battery Indicator	27
Removable Memory Card Storage	27
Phone Memory Storage	28
Section 3: Call Functions	29
Making a Call	30
Making Calls Using Contacts	30
Answering a Call	31
Answering Call-Waiting Calls	31
Call History	31
Viewing Call Information	32
Call History Icons	33
Making Calls Using Call History	33
Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call History	33
Delete Call History Entries	34
Delete All Call History Entries	34
Roaming	35
What is Roaming?	35
Roaming Options	35
TTY	36
VoiceSignal	36
VoiceSignal Settings	37
Adapting VoiceSignal	39
Tips for adapting Digit Dial	40
Digit Dial Adaptation	40
Reset Digit Dial Adaptation	41
VoiceSignal Commands	42
Call Name Dialing	42
Call Digit Dialing	43
Name Lookup	44
Opening Apps	44
Voice Memos	45
Recording Memos	45
Renaming Recordings	46
Section 4: Menu Navigation	47
Menu Navigation	48
Return to the Previous Menu	48
Navigate Using Shortcuts	48
Navigation Key Shortcuts	49
The In-Use Option	49
Menu Outline	50
CONTACTS	50
GET IT NOW	50
MESSAGING	51
RECENT CALLS	52
SETTINGS & TOOLS	52
Section 5: Entering Text	55
Changing the Text Entry Mode	56
Using Word Mode	57
Entering Upper and Lower Case	58
Entering Symbols	58
Entering Numbers	59
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	61
Opening Contacts Menu	62
Contacts Icons	62
Adding a Contact	63
Method 1	63
Method 2	64
Adding Pauses	65
Contact Groups	65
View Groups	66
Move an Entry to Another Group	66
Create a New Group	67
Send a Text Message to Members of a Group	67
Send a PIX Msg to Members of a Group	68
Finding a Contacts Entry	69
Editing an Existing Contact Entry	69
Deleting a Contact Entry	70
Storing Numbers After a Call	70
Store a number in standby mode	71
Speed Dialing	71
1-touch dialing	71
2-touch dialing	72
3-touch dialing	72
Assign a speed dial location	72
My Name Card	73
Finding My Phone Number	73
Section 7: Messaging	75
Types of Messages	76
Retrieving New Messages	76
Retrieving a Text Message	76
Creating and Sending TXT Messages	77
Creating and Sending PIX/FLIX Messages	79
Receiving PIX/FLIX Messages	81
Receive Messages While in a Call	82
Reject a PIX/FLIX Msg	82
View a PIX/FLIX Msg Later	82
New Sketch Messages	83
Message Folders	83
Inbox	83
Sent	85
Review Messages in the Sent Folder	85
Drafts	86
Create a Draft Text Message	86
View and Edit Draft Messages	87
Erase Options	88
Changing Message Settings	88
Voicemail	90
Receive Voicemail Messages	90
View Voicemail Messages in the Inbox Folder	90
E-Mail	90
Mobile IM	91
Using Mobile IM	91
Chat	92
Section 8: Changing Your Settings	93
My Account	94
Tool Settings	94
Sound Settings	95
Master Volume	95
Call Sounds	95
Ringer Settings	95
Alert Sounds	96
Keypad Volume	96
Earpiece Volume	97
Service Alerts	97
Power On/Off	97
Display Settings	98
Banner	99
Backlight	100
Contrast	101
Wallpaper	101
Follow the prompts to select the wallpaper to appear in the Front LCD while your phone is in standby mode.	102
Display Theme	102
Power On/Off Animation	102
Service LED	103
System Settings	103
Device Info	103
Manage Memory	104
Language	104
Location	105
Security	105
Lock Phone	106
Edit Lock Code	107
Erasing Your Contacts	108
Resetting Your Phone	108
Emergency #	109
Call Emergency Numbers in Lock Mode	109
System Select	109
NAM Selection	109
Standalone Mode	109
Call Settings	110
Answer Options	110
Auto Retry	111
TTY Mode	111
One Touch Dial	111
Voice Privacy	112
Call Restrictions	112
Data Settings	113
DTMF Tones	113
Clock Format	113
Ringer ID	114
Picture ID	114
Bluetooth Settings	114
About Bluetooth	114
Bluetooth Service Profiles	115
On/Off	115
Search	116
Disconnect	117
Registered List	117
Bluetooth Settings	118
Section 9: Multimedia	119
Get It Now	120
Get Tunes & Tones	121
Get V CAST Music	121
Formatting Your TransFlash Card	121
Downloading Music from the V CAST Music Catalog	122
Get New Ringtones	123
My Ringtones	123
My Music	124
Playing Music with the Flip Closed	124
Playing Music with the Flip Open	125
My Sounds	126
Sync Music	127
Manage Music	129
Creating a Playlist	130
Editing a Playlist	131
Get PIX & FLIX	131
Get V CAST Video	131
Browsing, Selecting and Playing Video Clips	132
Downloading a Video Clip	132
Deleting Video Clips	133
Using the Video Gallery	134
Configure Alerts for New Video Clips	134
Get New PIX	135
Take PIX	135
PIX Gallery	136
Take FLIX	137
My FLIX	139
PIX Place	140
Get Fun & Games	140
Get News & Info	141
Get Going	142
Section 10: Tools	143
Calendar	144
Add a new event	144
View an event	145
Alarm Clock	146
Set An Alarm	146
Disable an alarm before it sounds	148
Snooze	148
World Clock	149
Notepad	150
Review, Add, Edit, and Erase Memos	150
Calculator	151
Section 11: Mobile Web	153
Mobile Web	154
Launching Mobile Web	154
Exit Mobile Web	154
Navigate the Web	155
Mobile Web Soft Keys	155
How Mobile Web keys work	155
Links	157
Place a Call While Using Mobile Web	157
Section 12: Health and Safety Information	159
Health and Safety Information	160
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	160
Certification Information (SAR)	160
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	162
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	162
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	163
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	163
What are the results of the research done already?	165
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	166
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	167
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	168
What about children using wireless phones?	168
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	169
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	169
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	170
Road Safety	172
Operating Environment	174
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	175
Pacemakers	175
Persons with pacemakers:	175
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	175
Other Medical Devices	177
Vehicles	177
Posted Facilities	177
Potentially Explosive Environments	177
Emergency Calls	178
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	179
FCC Notice and Cautions	179
FCC Notice	179
Cautions	180
Other Important Safety Information	180
Product Performance	181
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	181
Understanding the Power Save Feature	181
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	181
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	182
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	182
Battery Standby and Talk Time	183
Battery Precautions	183
Care and Maintenance	185
Section 13: Warranty Information	187
Standard Limited Warranty	188