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Mobile IM Mobile IM The Instant Messaging function allows you to send and receive instant messages using one of the following communities: • AOL® Instant Messenger TM • MSN® Messenger Service • Yahoo!® Messenger Note: You must first create the Instant Message account before accessing it on your phone. Using Mobile IM 1. In standby mode, press MENU, then press the left navigation key to highlight MESSAGING, then press Mobile IM. Or press the left soft key Message and press Mobile IM. 2. Highlight Mobile IM and press . 3. Select your instant message community using the left and right navigation keys and press . 4. Use the on-screen application specific functions and options to use the instant message applications. 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 launch one-on-one (private) chat rooms. Section 7: Messaging 107 Section 7

Section	Page
SCH-a990 Series	1
Intellectual Property	2
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P.	2
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability	3
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	12
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	13
Features of Your Phone	14
Open View of Your Phone	15
Features	16
Closed View of Your Phone	17
Features	17
Closed View	18
Back View of Your Phone	19
Command Keys	20
Left Soft Key	20
Right Soft Key	20
Clear Key	21
End Key	21
Send Key	21
Navigation Key	22
Speakerphone Key	22
Understanding the Display Screen	22
Display icons	22
Dialogue boxes	25
Battery	26
Using A Non-Supported Battery	26
Install the Battery	27
Remove the Battery	27
Charge the Battery	28
Travel Charger	28
Battery Indicator	29
Removable Memory Card Storage	29
Phone Memory Storage	30
Section 3: Call Functions	31
Making a Call	32
Making Calls Using Contacts	32
Answering a Call	33
Answering Call-Waiting Calls	33
Recent Calls	33
Viewing Call Information	34
Call History Icons	35
Making Calls Using Call History	35
Creating or Updating Contacts Using Call History	35
Delete Call History Entries	36
Delete All Call History Entries	36
Roaming	37
What is Roaming?	37
Roaming Options	37
TTY	38
VoiceSignal™	39
VoiceSignal Settings	39
Adapting VoiceSignal	42
Tips for adapting Digit Dial	42
Digit Dial Adaptation	43
Reset Digit Dial Adaptation	44
VoiceSignal Commands	44
Call Name Dialing	45
Call Digit Dialing	46
Send Message	47
Name Lookup	48
Opening Apps	49
Checking Your Phone Status	50
Checking Your Account Information	51
Section 4: Menu Navigation	53
Menu Navigation	54
Return to the Previous Menu	54
Navigate Using Shortcuts	54
Navigation Key Shortcuts	55
Quick Search	55
For example:	55
Voice Menu Readout	56
Call Announcement	56
The In-Use Option	56
Menu Outline	57
GET IT NOW	57
MESSAGING	58
CONTACTS	58
RECENT CALLS	59
SETTINGS & TOOLS	59
Section 5: Entering Text	65
Changing the Text Entry Mode	66
Using VoiceMode	67
Entering Text	67
Tips for Text Entry Using VoiceMode	68
Correcting Errors	68
Using Word Mode	69
Entering Upper and Lower Case	70
Entering Symbols	70
Entering Numbers	71
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts	73
Opening Contacts Menu	74
Contacts Icons	74
Adding a Contact	75
Method 1	75
Method 2	76
Adding Pauses	78
Contact Groups	79
View Groups	79
Move an Entry to Another Group	79
Create a New Group	80
Send a Text Message to Members of a Group	80
Send a PIX/FLIX Msg to Members of a Group	82
Finding a Contacts Entry	83
Editing an Existing Contact Entry	83
Deleting a Contact Entry	84
Storing Numbers After a Call	84
Store a number in standby mode	85
Speed Dialing	85
1-touch dialing	85
2-touch dialing	85
3-touch dialing	86
Assign a speed dial location	86
My Name Card	86
Finding My Phone Number	87
Section 7: Messaging	89
Types of Messages	90
Retrieving New Messages	90
Retrieving a Text Message	90
Creating and Sending TXT Messages	91
Creating and Sending PIX/FLIX Messages	93
Receiving PIX/FLIX Messages	96
Receive Messages While in a Call	96
Reject a PIX/FLIX Msg	97
View a PIX/FLIX Msg Later	97
New Sketch Messages	97
Message Folders	98
Inbox	98
Sent	99
Review Messages in the Sent Folder	100
Drafts	101
Create a Draft Text Message	101
View and Edit Draft Messages	101
Erase Options	103
Changing Message Settings	103
Voicemail	105
Receive Voicemail Messages	105
View Voicemail Messages in the Voicemail Folder	106
E-Mail	106
Mobile IM	107
Using Mobile IM	107
Chat	107
Section 8: Changing Your Settings	109
My Account	110
Tools	110
Sounds Settings	111
Master Volume	111
Call Sounds	111
Ringer Settings	111
Alert Sounds	112
Keypad Volume	112
Earpiece Volume	113
Service Alerts	113
Power On/Off	113
Display Settings	114
Banner	115
Backlight	116
Wallpaper	117
Display Themes	117
Clock Format	118
Dialing Font	118
Phone Settings	119
Standalone Mode	119
Shortcut Key	119
Language	120
Location	120
Security	121
Lock Phone	122
Edit Lock Code	123
Resetting Your Phone	124
Erase Phonebook	124
Emergency #	124
Call Emergency Numbers in Lock Mode	125
System Select	125
NAM Selection	125
PC Connection	126
Quick Search	126
Searching for a Contact	127
Searching for a Menu Item	127
Call Settings	128
Answer Options	128
Auto Retry	129
TTY Mode	129
One Touch Dial	129
Voice Privacy	130
Call Restrictions	130
Data Settings	131
DTMF Tones	131
Ringer ID	132
Picture ID	132
Bluetooth Settings	133
About Bluetooth	133
Bluetooth Service Profiles	133
On/Off	134
Search	134
Bluetooth Settings	135
Memory	136
Phone Info	136
Section 9: Multimedia	139
Get It Now	140
Get Tunes & Tones	141
Get V CAST Music	141
Formatting Your microSD™ Card Using Your Handset	141
Formatting Your microSD™ Card Using Your PC	141
Downloading Music from the V CAST Music Catalog	142
Get New Ringtones	143
My Ringtones	144
My Music	144
Playing Music with the Flip Closed	144
Playing Music with the Flip Open	145
My Sounds	146
Sync Music	147
Manage Music	148
Creating a Playlist	150
Editing a Playlist	150
Get PIX & FLIX	151
Get V CAST Video	151
Browsing, Selecting and Playing Video Clips	152
Downloading a Video Clip	152
Deleting Video Clips	153
Using the Video Gallery	153
Configure Alerts for New Video Clips	154
Get New PIX	155
Take PIX	155
Digital Camera Mode	156
To send the PIX/FLIX image:	158
PIX Gallery	159
Take FLIX	161
My FLIX	163
PIX Place	164
Printing Pictures Using PictBridge	164
Printing From Your Phone	164
Get Fun & Games	166
Get News & Info	166
Get Going	167
Get Extras	168
Section 10: Tools	169
Voice Commands	170
Voice Dial	170
Voice Settings	170
Menu Readout	171
Call Announcement	171
Calculator	172
Tip	173
Converter	173
To convert any of the above categories, do the following:	173
Calendar	174
Add a new event	174
View an event	176
Alarm Clock	177
Set An Alarm	177
Disable an alarm before it sounds	178
Snooze	179
World Clock	179
Stop Watch	180
Notepad	180
Review, Add, Edit, and Erase Memos	181
Section 11: Mobile Web	183
Mobile Web	184
Launching Mobile Web	184
Exit Mobile Web	184
Navigate the Web	185
Mobile Web Soft Keys	185
How Mobile Web keys work	185
Links	187
Place a Call While Using Mobile Web	187
Section 12: Health and Safety Information	189
Health and Safety Information	190
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	190
Certification Information (SAR)	190
UL Certified Travel Adaptor	192
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	192
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	193
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	193
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	194
What are the results of the research done already?	196
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	197
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	197
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	198
What about children using wireless phones?	199
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	199
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	200
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	201
Road Safety	202
Operating Environment	205
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	205
Pacemakers	205
Persons with pacemakers:	206
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	206
Other Medical Devices	207
Vehicles	207
Posted Facilities	208
Potentially Explosive Environments	208
Emergency Calls	208
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	209
FCC Notice and Cautions	210
FCC Notice	210
Cautions	210
Other Important Safety Information	210
Product Performance	211
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	211
Understanding the Power Save Feature	211
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	212
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	212
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	213
Battery Standby and Talk Time	214
Battery Precautions	214
Care and Maintenance	216
Section 13: Warranty Information	219
Standard Limited Warranty	220