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6. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad. Press the left soft key ( ) Option if you want to select a different method of text entry, such as ABC, T9 Word, Symbol, or 123. 7. When you're finished entering information for the entry, press . The entry is saved to your Phonebook. 8. If you selected Add Existed Entry, the Phonebook opens in Find mode. 9. Once you've highlighted the entry you want to add the number to, press . The number is added to the selected entry and saved to your Phonebook. Phonebook groups You can place any Phonebook entries into categories called "Groups." Groups allow you to search your Phonebook faster, quickly send messages to one or more group members, and more. There are five groups that are pre-defined; however, you can add more groups if you want. By default, new entries to your Phonebook are placed into the No Name Group unless another group is specified. View groups 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press (Phonebook), (Group). The following pre-defined groups display. If you add more groups, they are listed here too. No Name Family Friends 44

Section	Page
Contents	5
SCH-a890 closed view	9
SCH-a890 open view	10
Quick reference	11
Quick reference (cont.)	12
Turn your phone on and off	12
Press and hold .	12
Enter/Exit Silent Mode	12
In standby mode, press and hold . To exit, press and hold . Standby mode is when service is found and the phone is idle.	12
Set call ringer volume	12
View recent calls	12
In standby mode, press . Your recent calls appear in the display.	12
Change the wallpaper	12
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key () Menu, then press , , , .	12
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the LCD (Main or Sub) you want to change, and then press .	12
3. If you choose Sub LCD, highlight the image you want, and then press .	12
4. If you choose Main LCD, press when Photo Gallery is highlighted, and select the folder that contains the photo you want as new wallpaper.	12
5. Highlight the photo and press .	12
Save a number (quickly)	12
1. In standby mode, enter the number to save using the keypad.	12
2. Press . With New Entry highlighted, press again.	12
3. Select the number type using the navigation keys, then press .	12
4. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad, then press .	12
View software and hardware information for your phone	12
Introduction	13
Key features of the SCH-a890	13
How to use this guide	13
Tip: Tips provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at hand.	14
Fast Facts are like snippets from the glossary. Fast facts provides definitions in context and proximity to the menu or feature in question.	14
Important! Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance, or even damage your phone.	14
Install the battery	14
Important! Although the phone can be used while the battery is charging, the battery must be fully charged before first use; otherwise, you could damage the battery.	14
Remove the battery	15
Charge the battery	15
Battery indicator	16
Understand your phone	17
The antenna	17
Backlight features	17
LCD	17
Keypad	17
Power save	17
Power save	18
Soft keys	19
Clear key	20
Camera hot key	20
End key	20
Headset connector	21
Important! Use only the headset provided with the SCH-a890. This headset should not be used on any other phone.	21
Service LED	21
Microphone	22
Alpha-numeric keypad	22
Earpiece	22
Speakers	22
Send key	22
Navigation key	23
External (Sub) LCD	23
Your phone’s display	23
Getting started	26
Obtain service for your phone	26
Turn your phone on	26
Turn your phone off	26
Text entry mode	27
Standby mode	27
Silent mode	27
Vibrate mode	28
Ringer volume	28
Place calls	28
Receive calls	29
Tip: Assign pictures to Phonebook entries. The entry’s assigned picture appears in the display when you receive a call from that entry. See “Assign a picture to a phonebook entry” on page 38.	29
Voicemail	31
Menu navigation	32
Navigate using shortcuts	32
Example: Press the left soft key () for Menu, then press (Planner), (To Do List).	33
The in-use option	34
Menu shortcuts	35
Phonebook	38
Tip: 1-Touch, 2-Touch, and 3-Touch dialing allows you to call numbers stored in your Phonebook quicker.	38
Open contacts	38
Open the phonebook menu	38
Phonebook icons	39
Edit a phonebook entry	40
Pauses	41
Pause dial from the phonebook	42
Manual pause calling	42
Tip: Store pauses along with the number if you plan to call the number frequently.	42
Erase individual phonebook entries	43
Press the right soft key () No to return to the Phonebook menu.	43
Speed dialing	43
Assign a speed dial location	44
Assign speed dial type to an entry	45
Assign a picture to a phonebook entry	46
Store numbers after a call	47
Store a number in standby mode	47
Find a stored name	47
The Find methods listed in the following table appear in the display.	48
New phonebook entries	50
Phonebook groups	52
My Name Card	58
Send V-card	58
Once you’ve selected a sound from the Add Sound menu, you’re returned to the Pix Msg composer.	59
My Phone #	60
Memory info	60
Delete all	61
Recent calls	62
View recent calls	62
Tip: To quickly view recently dialed and received calls, press with your phone in standby mode.	63
Delete call logs	63
Delete all call logs	64
Call timers	64
Messages	66
Text entry modes	66
Send text messages	70
Receive text messages	73
Send pix msg	73
CC and BCC are acronyms for Carbon Copy and Blind Carbon Copy. Use CC to copy recipients normally. Use BCC to copy recipients that you don’t want others in the list to see.	74
Tip: You can send a Pix Msg to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a space in the Send to field of the Pix Msg composer.	76
Receive a pix msg	78
Send flix msg	80
CC and BCC are acronyms for Carbon Copy and Blind Carbon Copy. Use CC to copy recipients normally. Use BCC to copy recipients that you don’t want others in the list to see.	80
Message folders	82
For Voicemail options, the right soft key is Back, and the left soft key is Listen. If you select Listen, you access your voicemail system and retrieve your messages.	83
Since the options listed depend on the type of message you are viewing, the following table is a complete list of the options available.	84
- or -	89
Press the right soft key () Back to exit without making changes.	89
The options listed in the following table appear in the display.	90
- or -	90
Press the right soft key () Back to exit without making changes.	90
Get It Now	92
Get It Now settings	93
Remove applications	94
Mobile Web	95
Launch Mobile Web	95
Exit Mobile Web	96
Navigate the web	96
Mobile Web soft keys	96
Links	98
Place a call while using Mobile Web	98
Multimedia	99
VCast	99
You can choose from the following categories:	100
Taking pictures	102
Saving pictures	103
Taking videos	104
Press the left soft key () Option to display a pop-up menu with the options listed in the following table.	105
Other camera features	106
Image retouch	108
Camera settings	109
When you take your next picture, the phone’s display previews your subject in the selected color tone.	111
Settings	113
Profile	113
These menus appear in the display.	114
Display	115
Security	120
Important! Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user settings used to complete a call from your wire...	122
Important! DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or emergency communications.	123
Call options	126
Select Data Off or press to return to the Data sub menu without configuring Auto Detect.	128
Press if your want to return to the Data sub menu without selecting the baud rate.	128
When you set Airplane mode to On and then select Yes, the phone suspends all RF functions.	129
However, when you set Airplane Mode to Off and then select Yes, your phone restarts and returns to idle mode.	129
Shortcut list	130
Location	131
Phone info	131
Planner	132
Open planner	132
Calendar	133
Tip: Use the volume key to move between months in the calendar.	135
To do list	135
Press the left soft key () Option to display a pop-up menu. Use the left/right navigation key to display the text entry mode options ABC, Symbol, 123, and T9 Word.	135
Alarm clock	136
Or, to turn the alarm off completely, press the right soft key () Stop. The alarm turns off and the standby screen displays.	138
Time and date	139
Memo pad	139
World time	140
The following cities are supported.	141
Calculator	142
Voice kit	143
Voice kit menu	143
Voice memos	144
A pop-up menu displays with the following options	145
Voice setting	146
Voice kit active	147
Voice signal commands	148
After a brief pause, “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.	148
Call a name or number	149
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.	149
The phone prompts, “Say the name or number.”	149
To confirm the name you spoke, wait for the beep and then say “Yes” or choose the correct name from the choice list using your navigation key.	150
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.	150
The phone prompts, “Say the name or number.”	150
To confirm the number you spoke, wait for the beep and then say “Yes” or choose the correct name from the choice list using your navigation key.	150
Your phone displays the first digit sequence and “Please say” plays through the speaker followed by the four digits appearing in the display.	152
If you say “No,” the phone prompts you to pronounce the digits again. Wait for the beep and then re-record. Repeat this step until you’re satisfied with the recording.	152
Looking up contacts	153
After you say a name, you may be prompted, \	153
If there is no match found, the phone responds with “Sorry, no match found.”	153
Sending messages	153
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.	153
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.	154
Opening applications	155
For example, say, “Go To Take Picture.” Your camera is activated and the view finder displays.	155
Checking phone status	156
Your phone displays the information requested above and plays it through your speaker.	156
Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety	157
Getting the most out of your reception	157
Maintaining safe use and access to your phone	159
Caring for the battery	163
Acknowledging special precautions and FCC notices	165
FDA consumer update	168
Owner's record	181
User Guide Proprietary Notice	182
Limited warranty	183