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Menu Style, Settings, Display

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Section 13 Display Settings ⅷ Wallpaper - Choose the images that appear as background in the Main and Front displays on your phone while in standby mode. ⅷ Clock Format - Choose whether the time and date appear in the Main and Front displays on your phone in optional digital or analog (clock face) style or in the default digital style. ⅷ Theme - Choose the color set used to show menus and screens on your phone's display. ⅷ Dialing Font - Lets you select the style and size of the font used to display digits you dial. ⅷ Banner - Lets you change or replace the text greeting that appears in the display when your phone is in standby mode. Also lets you enable/disable an ERI (Extended Roaming Indicator) banner. ⅷ Backlight - Set backlight options for the Main Display, Keypad, and backlight Brightness. ⅷ Contrast - Lets you set display contrast. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a sub-menu. 3. Press the key to enter the highlighted sub-menu. The following sections describe the Display sub-menus in greater detail. Menu Style 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ), then press wxyz (for Settings) and abc (for Display Settings), and @ for Menu Style. The following options appear in the display: ⅷ Icon - Shows all main menus as an array of icons. ⅷ List - Shows main menus in scrollable list (text) format. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Icon or List, then press the key. Section 13: Settings 179

Section	Page
SCH-a870 Series	1
Table of Contents	5
Section 1: Getting Started	9
Topics Covered	9
Understanding this User Manual	10
Notes and tips	10
Charging the Battery	11
Use the Travel Adapter	11
Low battery indicator	12
Activating Your Phone	12
Install the Battery	12
Remove the Battery	13
Turn Your Phone On	14
Turn Your Phone Off	14
Setting Up Your Voicemail	15
Listen to Voicemail	15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	17
Topics Covered	17
Features of Your Phone	18
Closed View of Your Phone	19
Features	19
Open View of Your Phone	21
Features	21
Command Keys	23
Left Soft Key	23
Right Soft Key	24
OK Key	24
Clear Key	24
End Key	25
Send Key	25
Navigation Key	25
Speakerphone Key	25
Camera Keys	26
Understanding the Display Screen	26
Display Screen Icons	26
Dialogue Boxes	26
Backlights	27
External Display	28
Your Phone’s Modes	28
Call Answer Mode	28
Input mode	29
Lock Mode	29
Standby Mode	29
Receive Messages in Standby Mode	30
Talk Mode	30
Enter/Exit Silent Mode	30
Vibrate Mode	31
Adjust the Ringer	31
Camera Mode	32
Section 3: Call Functions	33
Topics Covered	33
Making a Call	34
Emergency Calls	34
Three-way Calling	34
Manual Pause Calling	35
Speed Dialing	35
1-Touch Dialing	35
2-Touch Dialing	36
3-Touch Dialing	36
Voice Dialing	37
Voice Dialing Tips:	37
Dialing a Name	37
Dialing a Number	38
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	39
Answering a Call	40
Incoming	40
Call Notification Features	40
Set Call Ringer Volume	40
Adjust the Ringer	41
Call Answer	41
Call Waiting	42
Caller ID	42
Call Block	42
Silence an Incoming Ring	43
Ignore an Incoming Call	43
In-Use Menu	43
Calls	44
Outgoing Calls	44
Incoming Calls	45
Missed Calls	46
Erase Logs	47
Erase All Calls	47
Call Timer	48
Data Counter	49
Store Numbers from Call Logs	50
Section 4: Menu Navigation	53
Topics Covered	53
Menu Navigation	54
Return to the Previous Menu	54
Menu Shortcuts	54
Navigation Key Shortcuts	55
Navigate Using a Shortcut	55
Menu Outline	56
Section 5: Entering Text	63
Topics Covered	63
Changing the Text Entry Mode	64
Using T9® Mode	65
Using Abc Mode	66
Entering Numbers	67
Entering Symbols	68
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	69
Topics Covered	69
Contacts	70
Open Contacts	70
Finding a Contacts Entry	71
Voice Method	71
Soft Key Method	73
Adding a New Contacts Entry	74
Dial Method	74
Menu Method	75
Editing a Contacts Entry	76
Editing Contacts Name and Numbers	76
Add Pauses to Contacts Numbers	77
Pause Dial from Contacts	78
Edit an Existing E-mail Address	78
Assigning a Picture to a Contacts Entry	78
Assigning a Ringtone to a Contacts Entry	80
Saving a Number After a Call	81
Create a New Entry	81
Add to an Existing Entry	82
Speed Dial	83
Assignment During Entry Creation	83
Changing a Speed Dial Location	85
Contacts Groups	86
Add Contacts Entry to a Group	86
Using Add New/Edit Contact Option	86
Using Group Add Option	87
Rename a Group	88
Add a New Group	89
Erase a Group	89
Deleting a Contacts Entry	90
Memory Info	91
Section 7: @metro	93
Topics Covered	93
Accessing @metro (Mobile Shop)	94
Applications Shopping and Downloading	94
Changing Your @metro Settings	94
Using On-line Help	95
Buying New Apps	96
What do I pay?	96
Demo Apps	96
Removing Apps	96
Disabled Apps	96
Restoring Apps	97
Expired Apps	97
Section 8: Messaging	99
Topics Covered	99
Types of Messages	100
Create and Send Text Messages	100
Receive Text Messages	101
Receive Messages While in a Call	102
Send Picture Messages in Camera Mode	102
Send Picture Messages in Standby Mode	105
Receive Picture Messages	108
View a Picture Message Later	108
View a Picture Message Now	109
Handwritten Picture Messages	110
Postcard Messages	111
Message Boxes	112
Inbox	112
Managing Inbox Messages	114
Outbox	114
Review Messages in the Outbox	115
Messages and Lock Mode	116
Managing Outbox Messages	116
Draft Box	117
Create a Draft Message	117
View and Edit Draft Text Messages	117
View and Edit Draft Pic. Messages	118
Managing Draft Messages	119
Voicemail	120
Listen to Voicemail Now	120
Listen to Voicemail Later	121
Erase Messages	121
Message Settings	122
General Message Settings	122
Editing and Entering Quick Text	123
Text Message Settings	124
Picture Message Settings	124
Section 9: MetroWEB	127
Topics Covered	127
MetroWEB	128
Stored Web Content	128
Launching MetroWEB	128
Exit MetroWEB	129
Using MetroWEB	129
MetroWEB soft keys	129
Using Links	129
How MetroWEB Keys Work	130
Section 10: Voice SVC	131
Topics Covered	131
Voice SVC Options	132
Voice Commands	132
Voice Command Tips:	134
Voice Settings	134
Choice Lists	134
Sensitivity	135
Digit Dialing	135
Tips for Adapting Digit Dialing	136
Adapt Digits	136
Reset Digits	137
Sound	138
Voice Launch	138
About	139
Section 11: Multimedia	141
Topics Covered	141
Camera	142
Taking Pictures	142
Simple Snap Shot	142
Camera Screen	143
Camera Screen Icons	143
Camera Shortcuts	144
Brightness	144
Zoom in on a Subject	145
Camera Options	145
Set Camera Resolution	145
Delay Pictures with the Self Timer	146
Flash	147
White Balance	148
The Quality Setting	149
Use Shutter Sounds	149
Color Tones	150
Using My Images Gallery	151
Using My Ringtones Gallery	153
Using My Sounds Gallery	153
Section 12: Tools	157
Topics Covered	157
Bluetooth	158
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	158
Add New Device	158
Registered List	159
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device	160
Disconnecting from a Bluetooth Device	160
Managing Your Registered List	160
Bluetooth Settings	161
Enable/Disable	161
Discovery Mode	161
Device Name	161
Device Info	161
Calendar	161
View an Event	161
Add a New Event	162
Memo Pad	164
Create a Memo	164
Review, Edit, and Erase Memos	165
Alarm Clock	166
When an Alarm Sounds	167
Turn Off the Alarm	167
World Time	168
Enable Daylight Savings Time (DST)	169
Calculator	169
Stop Watch	170
Converter	171
Currency - Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates	172
Currency - Adding Exchange Rates	172
Currency - Erasing Exchange Rates	174
Tip Calculator	174
Section 13: Settings	177
Topics Covered	177
Location Setting	178
Display Settings	178
Menu Style	179
Wallpaper	180
Clock Format	180
Theme	181
Dialing Font	182
Banner	183
Backlight	184
Contrast	185
Sound Settings	185
Volume	185
Ringer Type	186
Alerts	187
Key Tone	188
Dynamic Vibration	188
Call Settings	189
Restriction	189
Call Answer	190
Auto Answer	190
Auto Retry	191
TTY Mode	191
Voice Privacy	192
Data Settings	193
Phone Settings	194
Airplane Mode	194
Shortcut Key	195
Language	196
Security	196
Lock Phone	196
Change Lock	197
Emergency #	198
Reset Phone	200
NAM Selection	201
System Select	201
Set Time	202
Quick Search	203
Searching for a Contact	203
Searching for a Menu Item	204
PC Connection	204
Memory Info	205
Phone Info	205
Phone Number	205
Icon Glossary	206
Version	206
Section 14: Health and Safety Information	207
Topics Covered	207
Health and Safety Information	208
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	208
Certification Information (SAR)	208
UL Certified Travel Adapter	210
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	211
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	211
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	211
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	212
What are the results of the research done already?	214
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	215
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	215
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	216
What about children using wireless phones?	217
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	218
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	218
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	219
Road Safety	220
Operating Environment	223
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	223
Pacemakers	223
Persons with pacemakers:	224
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	224
Other Medical Devices	225
Vehicles	226
Posted Facilities	226
Potentially Explosive Environments	226
Emergency Calls	227
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	228
FCC Notice and Cautions	228
FCC Notice	228
Cautions	228
Other Important Safety Information	229
Product Performance	230
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	230
Understanding the Power Save Feature	230
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	230
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	231
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	231
Battery Standby and Talk Time	232
Battery Precautions	232
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	234
Care and Maintenance	234
Section 15: Warranty Information	237
Topics Covered	237
Standard Limited Warranty	238