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Types of Messages Types of Messages Your phone is able to send and receive Text and Picture messages to compatible phones and devices. Text messages can be up to 160 characters in length. Note: Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to 100 messages. However, the exact number is dependent upon message length. Create and Send Text Messages 1. In standby mode, press the Message (left) soft key ( ), then press @ (for Send Message) and @ for Text Message. The Create Txt Msg screen appears in the display showing the To: list. 2. Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient, then press the key. The Text: appears in the display. 3. Enter the text content of your message using the keypad. See see "Entering Text" on page 44 for more information. At any point while composing a message: • Press the left soft key ( ) to change the text entry mode. The following text entry options appear in the display: - T9 Word - Abc - ABC - 123 - Symbols Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the key. • Press the Options (right) soft key ( ) to complete the message text and set message send options. The following options appear in the display: - Edit Send To - Edit the recipient's number or email address. - Add Quick Text - Insert pre-composed text in your message. - Save As Draft - Save the message to your Draft folder. - Priority Level - Choose High or Normal. - Validity Period - Enter the Date when this message will cease to be valid, then use the Left and Right navigation keys to choose the Time. - Deferred Delivery - Enter the Date when this message will send, then use the Up and Down navigation key to choose the Time. - Enh. Delivery Ack - Choose On or Off - Requests confirmation when your message is received. Messaging 71

Section	Page
SCH-a870 Series	1
Table of Contents	4
Section 1: Getting Started	7
Understanding this User Manual	8
Notes and tips	8
Charging the Battery	8
Use the Travel Adapter	8
Low battery indicator	9
Activating Your Phone	9
Install the Battery	9
Remove the Battery	10
Turn Your Phone On	11
Turn Your Phone Off	11
Setting Up Your Voicemail	11
Listen to Voicemail	11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	12
Features of Your Phone	12
Closed View of Your Phone	13
Features	13
Open View of Your Phone	14
Features	14
Command Keys	16
Left Soft Key	16
Right Soft Key	16
OK Key	16
Clear Key	16
End Key	17
Send Key	17
Navigation Key	17
Speakerphone Key	17
Camera Keys	17
Understanding the Display Screen	18
Display Screen Icons	18
Dialogue Boxes	18
Backlights	19
External Display	19
Your Phone’s Modes	19
Call Answer Mode	19
Input mode	19
Lock Mode	20
Standby Mode	20
Receive Messages in Standby Mode	20
Talk Mode	20
Enter/Exit Silent Mode	20
Vibrate Mode	21
Adjust the Ringer	21
Camera Mode	21
Section 3: Call Functions	22
Making a Call	23
Emergency Calls	23
Three-way Calling	23
Manual Pause Calling	23
Speed Dialing	24
1-Touch Dialing	24
2-Touch Dialing	24
3-Touch Dialing	24
Voice Dialing	25
Voice Dialing Tips:	25
Dialing a Name	25
Dialing a Number	26
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	27
Answering a Call	27
Incoming	27
Call Notification Features	27
Set Call Ringer Volume	27
Adjust the Ringer	28
Call Answer	28
Call Waiting	28
Caller ID	29
Call Block	29
Silence an Incoming Ring	29
Ignore an Incoming Call	29
In-Use Menu	29
Calls	30
Outgoing Calls	30
Incoming Calls	31
Missed Calls	31
Erase Logs	32
Erase All Calls	32
Call Timer	32
Data Counter	33
Store Numbers from Call Logs	34
Section 4: Menu Navigation	35
Menu Navigation	36
Return to the Previous Menu	36
Menu Shortcuts	36
Navigation Key Shortcuts	36
Navigate Using a Shortcut	37
Menu Outline	37
Section 5: Entering Text	43
Changing the Text Entry Mode	44
Using T9® Mode	44
Using Abc Mode	45
Entering Numbers	46
Entering Symbols	46
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	48
Contacts	49
Open Contacts	49
Finding a Contacts Entry	50
Voice Method	50
Soft Key Method	51
Adding a New Contacts Entry	51
Dial Method	51
Menu Method	52
Editing a Contacts Entry	53
Editing Contacts Name and Numbers	53
Add Pauses to Contacts Numbers	54
Pause Dial from Contacts	54
Edit an Existing E-mail Address	55
Assigning a Picture to a Contacts Entry	55
Assigning a Ringtone to a Contacts Entry	56
Saving a Number After a Call	56
Create a New Entry	57
Add to an Existing Entry	57
Speed Dial	58
Assignment During Entry Creation	58
Changing a Speed Dial Location	59
Contacts Groups	60
Add Contacts Entry to a Group	60
Using Add New/Edit Contact Option	60
Using Group Add Option	61
Rename a Group	62
Add a New Group	62
Erase a Group	63
Deleting a Contacts Entry	63
Memory Info	64
Section 7: Mobile Shop	65
Accessing Mobile Shop	66
Applications Shopping and Downloading	66
Changing Your Mobile Shop Settings	66
Using On-line Help	67
Buying New Apps	67
What do I pay?	67
Airtime Charges	67
Canceling Subscription	67
Demo Apps	68
Removing Apps	68
Disabled Apps	68
Restoring Apps	68
Expired Apps	68
Section 8: Messaging	69
Types of Messages	70
Create and Send Text Messages	70
Receive Text Messages	71
Receive Messages While in a Call	71
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode	71
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode	73
Receive Picture Messages	75
View a Picture Message Later	75
View a Picture Message Now	76
Handwritten Picture Messages	76
Postcard Messages	77
Message Boxes	78
Inbox	78
Managing Inbox Messages	79
Outbox	79
Review Messages in the Outbox	79
Messages and Lock Mode	80
Managing Outbox Messages	80
Draft Box	80
Create a Draft Message	80
View and Edit Draft Text Messages	81
View and Edit Draft Pic. Messages	81
Managing Draft Messages	82
Voicemail	83
Listen to Voicemail Now	83
Listen to Voicemail Later	83
Erase Messages	83
Message Settings	84
General Message Settings	84
Editing and Entering Quick Text	84
Text Message Settings	85
Picture Message Settings	85
Section 9: Mobile Web	86
Mobile Web	87
Stored Web Content	87
Launching Mobile Web	87
Exit Mobile Web	87
Using Mobile Web	87
Mobile Web soft keys	88
Using Links	88
How Mobile Web Keys Work	88
Section 10: Multimedia	90
Camera	91
Taking Pictures	91
Simple Snap Shot	91
Camera Screen	92
Camera Screen Icons	92
Camera Shortcuts	93
Brightness	93
Zoom in on a Subject	93
Camera Options	93
Set Camera Resolution	93
Delay Pictures with the Self Timer	94
Flash	95
White Balance	95
The Quality Setting	96
Use Shutter Sounds	96
Color Tones	97
Using My Images Gallery	98
Using My Ringtones Gallery	98
Using My Sounds Gallery	99
Section 11: Voice SVC	101
Voice SVC Options	102
Voice Commands	102
Voice Command Tips:	103
Voice Settings	103
Choice Lists	103
Sensitivity	104
Digit Dialing	104
Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing	104
Adapt Digits	105
Reset Digits	105
Sound	106
Voice Launch	106
About	107
Section 12: Tools	108
Bluetooth	109
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	109
Add New Device	109
Registered List	110
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device	110
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device	110
Managing Your Registered List	110
Bluetooth Settings	110
Enable/Disable	110
Discovery Mode	111
Device Name	111
Device Info	111
Calendar	111
View an Event	111
Add a New Event	112
Memo Pad	112
Create a Memo	113
Review, Edit, and Erase Memos	113
Alarm Clock	114
When an Alarm Sounds	115
Turn Off the Alarm	115
World Time	115
Enable Daylight Savings Time (DST)	116
Calculator	116
Stop Watch	117
Converter	117
Currency - Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates	118
Currency - Adding Exchange Rates	119
Currency - Erasing Exchange Rates	119
Tip Calculator	120
Section 13: Settings	121
Location Setting	122
Display Settings	122
Menu Style	123
Wallpaper	123
Clock Format	123
Theme	124
Dialing Font	124
Banner	125
Backlight	125
Contrast	126
Sound Settings	126
Volume	126
Ringer Type	127
Alerts	127
Key Tone	128
Dynamic Vibration	129
Call Settings	129
Restriction	129
Call Answer	129
Auto Answer	130
Auto Retry	130
TTY Mode	130
Voice Privacy	131
Data Settings	131
Phone Settings	132
Airplane Mode	132
Shortcut Key	133
Language	133
Security	133
Lock Phone	134
Change Lock	134
Emergency #	135
Reset Phone	136
NAM Selection	137
System Select	137
Set Time	137
Quick Search	138
Searching for a Contact	139
Searching for a Menu Item	139
PC Connection	139
Memory Info	139
Phone Info	140
Phone Number	140
Icon Glossary	140
Version	141
Section 14: Health and Safety Information	142
Health and Safety Information	143
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	143
Certification Information (SAR)	143
UL Certified Travel Adapter	144
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	144
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	144
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	145
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	145
What are the results of the research done already?	146
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	147
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	147
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	148
What about children using wireless phones?	148
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	149
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	149
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	149
Road Safety	150
Operating Environment	152
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	152
Pacemakers	152
Persons with pacemakers:	152
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	153
Other Medical Devices	153
Vehicles	154
Posted Facilities	154
Potentially Explosive Environments	154
Emergency Calls	154
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	155
FCC Notice and Cautions	155
FCC Notice	155
Cautions	155
Other Important Safety Information	155
Product Performance	156
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	156
Understanding the Power Save Feature	156
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	156
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	156
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	157
Battery Standby and Talk Time	157
Battery Precautions	157
Care and Maintenance	159
Section 15: Warranty Information	160
Standard Limited Warranty	161

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Messaging

Types of Messages

Your phone is able to send and receive Text and Picture messages to compatible

phones and devices. Text messages can be up to 160 characters in length.

Note:

Available memory is shared between all messages. You can store up to 100 messages. However, the

exact number is dependent upon message length.

Create and Send Text Messages

In standby mode, press the

Message

(left) soft key (

, then press

(for

Send Message

) and

for

Text Message

. The

Create Txt Msg

screen appears in the display showing the

To:

list.

Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient, then press the

key. The

Text:

appears in the display.

Enter the text content of your message using the keypad. See see

"Entering Text" on page 44 for more information. At any point while

composing a message:

•

Press the left soft key (

) to change the text entry mode. The following text

entry options appear in the display:

–

T9 Word

–

Abc

–

ABC

–

123

–

Symbols

Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press

the

key.

•

Press the

Options

(right) soft key (

) to complete the message text and set

message send options. The following options appear in the display:

–

Edit Send To

— Edit the recipient’s number or email address.

–

Add Quick Text

— Insert pre-composed text in your message.

–

Save As Draft

— Save the message to your Draft folder.

–

Priority Level

— Choose

High

Normal

–

Validity Period

— Enter the

Date

when this message will cease to be valid,

then use the Left and Right navigation keys to choose the

Time

–

Deferred Delivery

— Enter the

Date

when this message will send, then use

the Up and Down navigation key to choose the

Time

–

Enh. Delivery Ack

— Choose

Off

— Requests confirmation when your

message is received.