SCH-A310 Series P O R T A B L E T r i - M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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How To Use This User Guide This user guide explains your Samsung SCH-A310 phone operations through easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations. We’ve included some important safety and usage information that you should know before using your phone. If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our...
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc....2 Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ............. 3 Introduction to the SCH-A310 phone ........4 How To Use This User Guide ..........5 Your consumer package .......... 15 Front view of the SCH-A310 ........16 Getting to know your phone ........
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Charging the battery .............24 Adaptor outlet ..............24 Using the travel adaptor ............24 Low battery indicator ............25 The empty battery icon ............25 Your phone’s modes ..........26 Answer mode ...............26 Digital mode .................26 Input mode ................26 Lock mode ................26 Power save mode ..............26 Silent mode ................27 Standby mode ...............27 Talk mode ................28...
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Incoming ................36 Missed ................. 37 Erase log ................37 Reviewing calls ..............38 Keeping track of call activity ..........39 Air time ................39 Call waiting ................42 Caller I.D................42 Three way calling ..............42 Phone Book ............43 Find by name ...............
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Two-touch dialing ..............52 Three-touch dialing ..............53 Shortcuts to memory dialing ..........53 My phone # ................53 Memory ................53 Messages ..............54 Mobile originating SMS text messaging .........54 Creating SMS text messages ..........54 Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols .......56 Alphabetical text entry ............57 Entering numbers ..............57 Symbol entry ................57 ®...
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Launching the minibrowser ..........69 Exiting the web/minibrowser ..........70 The minibrowser start and end prompts ......70 The minibrowser soft keys ........... 70 Navigating the web ............... 71 How the minibrowser keys work ......... 71 Using links ................73 Making a phone call while using the minibrowser ....
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Color Window ..............83 Backlight ................84 Contrast ................84 Auto hyphen .................85 Sounds ..............86 Ringer options ..............86 Adjusting ringer volume (rapidly) ........86 Adjusting voice volume during a call ........86 Ringer volume ..............86 Ringer type ................86 Key beep ................88 Alerts ..................89 Power on/off ................90 Roam ringer .................91 Whisper mode ..............91 Voice ...............
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Data/fax ................100 Security ................102 Lock phone ............... 102 Restricting the use of your phone ........103 Lock code ................. 104 Emergency number ............104 Clear Memory ..............106 Resetting your phone ............106 Call answer ................ 107 Auto answer ..............107 Auto retry ................
Your consumer package Your consumer package contains the following items: • Samsung SCH-A310 phone with hand strap • Samsung Standard Li-Ion battery • Samsung travel adaptor • User guide...
Front view of the SCH-A310 Speaker Icons Graphic area Display screen Internet access Menu Navigation key OK key End key Volume Clear key Send Keypad Microphone Adapter Outlet...
Getting to know your phone Antenna The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and size of the antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that they receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is active.
Headset connector This is where the optional hands-free headset is connected. The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands. •Before inserting the hands-free headset connector to your phone, gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset connector.
Speaker The speaker is for listening to voice conversations. Send key key performs several useful functions: •Press once to answer calls. •Enter a number and press once to connect a call. •Press twice in standby mode to redial the last outgoing number.
The top line of icons shown on the liquid crystal display (LCD), appear according to the phone’s operating mode. The lower area of the LCD displays in-use information. Display screen icons Signal strength: This icon always appears w en your phone is on. It shows your current signal strength.
Digital mode: This icon indicates your phone is operating in digital mode. Your phone has some features that work only in a digital service area; these services include the Web Browser and certain other message(s) services. If this icon is absent, your phone is operating in analog mode.
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Message read: This icon displays when you have read a message. Message received: This icon indicates that an incoming text, voicemail, page or web message has been received. Mobile: This icon represents a mobile phone number. Multi: This icon displays if multi messages are successfully delivered. No label: This icon indicates that no label exists for this entry.
Gently place the battery into the provided slots on the underside of the phone. Slide the top end of the battery up (The top end of the battery displays the word Samsung in raised letters.) until you hear it click into place. Removing the battery To remove the battery from your phone:...
Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved adaptors and batteries. These adaptors are designed to maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. When the phone has finished charging it can be disconnected.
Connect the adaptor to a standard 110/220 free volt AC wall outlet. The battery will begin charging immediately, and the LED (located at the top of your phone) will light and remain red while the battery icon animates, the icon will remain animated, even if the phone is turned off during charging.
Your phone’s modes Answer mode With this option activated, you can select how you want to answer your phone when you receive an incoming call. Digital mode Some of your phones features work only in digital service areas, the icon indicates that your phone is operating in digital mode.
Silent mode The Silent Mode feature allows you to instantaneously silence the ringer when in standby mode. •With the phone in standby mode, press and hold for 2 seconds. Entering Silent Mode displays briefly. (The silent mode icon displays on the standby screen.) •To exit from Silent Mode press and hold for 2 seconds.
Talk mode You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. When you are on a call your phone is in Talk mode. Pressing will display a list of the In-Use menu options. Vibrate mode In standby mode: Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume The vibrate icon...
Getting Started Getting service You must contact your service provider and follow their instructions for obtaining service for your phone. We suggest that you read this user guide to fully understand the services that your phone supports. Turning your phone on To turn your phone on: Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception.
Turning your phone off To turn your phone off: Press and hold for more than two seconds. The display screen and the backlight go off. Note: If your phone is on, and is pressed for less than one second, the phone will not power off.
List of main and sub menus This list displays the Main menu structure and Message features. It shows the individual sub menus and features assigned to each main menu option. 1:Calls 1:Outgoing 2:Incoming 3:Missed 4:Erase Logs Outgoing/Incoming/Missed/All Calls 5:Air Time Last Call/Total/LifeTime/Erase Total 2:Phone Book 1:Find...
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2:Call me 3:Need directions 4:Where are you? 5:Will call later 6:Busy 7:On my way 8:Will arrive 15 minutes 9:Thank you 6:Msg. Volume 7:Ringer Type Voice Mail/Page/Text/Web Alert 4:Mobile Web 1:Get In Web 2:Prompt 5:Planner 1:Today 2:Scheduler 3:Jump To Date 4:To Do List 5:Memo Pad 6:Count Down 7:Alarm Clock...
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6:Roam Ringer 7:Whisper Mode 8:Voice 1:Voice Dial 1:Record 2:Review 3:Erase All 4:Set Active [*]Only/[*]+Folder/[*]+EarMic 2:Voice Memo 1:Record 2:Review 3:Erase All 3:Voice Answer 1:On/Off Enable/Disable 2:Setup Greeting/Screening/Wait Time 3:Inbox 9:Games 1:Push Push 2:Fly Ribbon 3:Spider Hunter 0:Setup 1:Location 2:Network 3:Data/Fax data-fax off/fax for next call/fax until powered off/ data for next call/data until powered off 4:Security 1:Lock Phone...
Using your phone’s menus Your phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your personal requirements. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by using the navigation key or using shortcuts.
Accessing menus using shortcut numbers All main menus, menu levels, and menu content items are assigned numbers. All menus and their contents can be accessed using these “Shortcut” numbers. The following steps are a sample exercise to access games: In standby mode, press to access the main menu.
Incoming call notification continues until one of the following events occurs: •You answer the call •The calling party ends the call •The call is sent to voicemail Your phone provides the following voice call notification features: •Five ring volume settings including 1- beep, vibrate, or silent. •Five ring types and sixteen melody tones •Name display with Caller ID.
To erase all directories: In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Calls Press for the menu. Erase Log Press . The available options are: •Outgoing •Incoming •Missed •All Calls Press highlight All Calls. Press to erase all your call directories. Press to cancel the action and return to the previous menu.
When your selection is highlighted you can: •Press to be connected to that party. •Press to review all the available call information (name and phone number [if available] and time/date stamp.) •Press for more options. Press to exit, and return to the previous screen. Keeping track of call activity Your phone saves a record of calling activity that permits you to easily return calls.
Press to open an option, or press to cancel, and return to the previous screen. Last call Last call allows you to review the amount of time spent on the last call you made. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Calls Press Air Time...
LifeTime LifeTime air time is the amount of time the phone has been used since it was first activated. Air time for all incoming and outgoing calls is saved here. This feature is not intended for billing purposes. Note: You cannot erase any information created by this option. In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
Call waiting Your phone beeps when another call is coming in. To answer this call: Press . When connected, ask them to remain on the line or, request to call back later. Press and they will be placed on hold. You are now connected to your original call.
Phone Book Your phone permits you to store up to 500 numbers and names in the Phone Book. Each entry can have up to 7 associated phone numbers and one e-mail address. Each entry can contain up to 32 digits including hard pauses, with an associated name of up to 12 characters.
Find by entry This option allows you to find a stored entry by location number. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Press for the Phone Book. Press for Find. Press to highlight by Entry. Press to select the entry. The entry information is displayed. Press to highlight the phone number.
Press to select T9 word, ABC, Symbol or 123. Press to erase the old group name. Use the keypad to enter new group name. Press This menu allows you to add information to your Phone Book. With the phone in standby mode: Press for the main menu.
Setting secret This feature allows you to keep certain numbers in your Phone Book confidential so that others cannot access them. From the Phone Book (option) screen, press to highlight Secret. Press to highlight Secret On or Secret Off. Press Note: All Phone Book entries can be made secret.
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Overwriting existing name and number information You can overwrite existing information using separate actions in both the name and number fields. Follow these instructions: Phone Book At the (options) screen, press the to highlight an existing name or number field. When highlighted, press To overwrite, press , until you clear the existing name or number.
Adding pauses When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Phone Book separated by special characters called pauses. •P pause: A hard pause stops the calling sequence.
Pause dialing from a stored entry To pause dial from the Phone Book: If you stored the number using (2 second) T pause(s), simply call the number from the Phone Book. If you stored the number using (hard) P pause(s), call the number from Phone Book and wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, etc.).
• Edit • Erase • Erase Press to highlight the option. Press . The phone prompts Press to highlight your option. Phone Book Press to confirm (Yes) and erase the entry, or press Erase to cancel (No) the command. Erasing your phone book You can erase all the numbers stored in your Phone Book.
Press to save. Setting speed dial For each name entered in the Phone Book, the option of designating a Speed Dial number is available. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Phone Book Press Find Press for the Press to highlight your entry.
Storing phone numbers from call logs To store a phone number from the call logs: In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Calls Press Outgoing Incoming, or Press for Missed calls. Phone Book Highlight the number you want stored in the press Save.
Three-touch dialing Memory locations 100 through 500 are three-Touch locations. For example, for location number 113, press until the name and number are displayed and called. To dial the number 100, Three Touch dialing is required. Shortcuts to memory dialing Speed Dialing: Speed Dial From standby mode, enter the entry’s...
Messages Your phone comes equipped with several ways to send and receive messages. Mobile originating SMS text messaging Note: Check with your service provider to confirm availability of this service. Your phone is able to send and receive text messages. When a message is received, your phone will sound an alert tone (unless turned off) and a new message pop-up window displays on the screen.
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To continue, select from the following two menus: Options Pressing opens the menu. Select from the following: Priority: • Allows you to assign a priority to your messages. Urgent • Normal • Validity: • Allows you to select the period of time you want the message to be available to the recipient.
Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols At various times when using your phone, you will need to enter text in the display screen. Some examples would be: adding an E-mail address, storing a name in the Phone Book, entering events in the Scheduler, or inputting text messages.
Alphabetical text entry Alphabetical text entry characters may be entered in ABC mode, by pressing the corresponding key to the letter you want to enter. Press the same key repeatedly to change between the characters represented by each key. To change capitalization formats while entering text, press Entering numbers Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message.
New messages You can create text or e-mail messages to send to another party. Each message can be sent to up to 10 numbers or E-mail addresses at a time. Message options allow you to set a priority, validate a time period, or send a message after a specified time.
Inbox Your phone can store text messages in your inbox. To view your messages: In standby mode, press (press when in-use). Press to open the Inbox Highlight the message you want to view using the Press . The phone displays the message contents. While viewing your message press to access the following options: •Reply...
Outbox Your phone stores messages in Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted. If Do Not Save was not set in the Save Message setting under Msg Setup, you can review, resend, or delete any message stored in the Outbox.
Messages and lock mode Incoming messages are received even when your phone is in Lock Mode. The screen will display the time and date of the message but you cannot access the message. To access the message, unlock the phone to proceed. Filed message Your phone can store draft messages that are yet to be sent in the Filed Msg folder.
New Messages Enter a message, when finished press , the screen displays. Action 10. Press Filed Msg 11. Press Web Alert Your phone alerts you with incoming browser messages. When a new message arrives, your phone will display a text notification together with an audible alert.
You can preset a number of options for general settings or new messages. The message indicator is displayed and remains on the screen until you listen to the New BrowserMsg Text Msg. new voicemail message, read the Scroll timer Scroll Timer allows you to select the amount of time you would like your scroll to be available before closing.
Auto delete This option allows you to have your message automatically deleted after viewing it. Or, you can choose to be warned before your message is deleted. Canned Msg. Canned messages are pre-programmed into your phone. You can select the number that is associated with each canned message, and press to edit.
Reviewing stored voicemail and text messages in standby mode Message In standby mode, press , to display the menu. The number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. Voice Press . The date and time for the last voice mail message received display with a notification of the number of new voice mail messages.
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In standby mode, press (press when in-use)to display Message menu. A number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. Text messages use the to locate the message you want to review, press to open.
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Use the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. When the desired ringer type plays, press to save the setting. Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.
Mobile web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web Internet access through a MiniBrowser. The MiniBrowser displays immediate information through your phone. You can view specially designed versions of popular sites which include sports, weather, news, stock quotes, etc. Browsing the Web through your phone is not the same as using your PC since site providers have only selected certain aspects of the available sites to present to the wireless phone users and have removed most graphics.
Launching the minibrowser Note: The first time you use the MiniBrowser, you will be prompted to go through a security setup process that takes approximately three to five minutes. Note: When the security key is initially sent to the carrier, a unique value is created.
Exiting the web/minibrowser Press to exit the Web. Prompt to end Prompt both If the option is selected in the MiniBrowser setup ( ), a prompt asking if you want to end the MiniBrowser call is displayed. The minibrowser start and end prompts Your phone can be set to view a prompt each time you start or end a MiniBrowser session.
Navigating the web When you use the MiniBrowser, some of the keys on your keypad will operate differently than during a normal phone call. The MiniBrowser presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: •Text or numeric input •Links (embedded in content) •Numbered options (some options may not be numbered) •Simple text You can act on the options or links by using the soft keys.
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CLR: This key performs two functions: • It is used as a browser back-up key. Pressing it once backs you up one page. Pressing and holding it down backs you up Home Page to the carrier’s • It also clears entered text or numbers. When entering numbers or text, press it to clear the last number, letter, or symbol.
Using links Links have several purposes, including jumping to a different page, jumping to a different site or even initiating a phone call from some sites. Links are shown inside of brackets ([ ]), and you can normally use the left soft key to select a link when it is highlighted.
Planner The Planner allows you to add events in a calendar. They can be viewed at anytime. You can also set an alert to remind you of your plans. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Planner Press Press to highlight an option.
View, Add New Press to select Make your selection and press Press to view the following options. •T9 Word •ABC •Symbol •123 Press to highlight an option. Press to select that option. Note: Press and hold to navigate between text entry modes and numeric icons, making it easier to enter information in the correct format.
•Add New: Allows you to add an event •Edit: Allows you to edit an event •Erase: Allows you to erase an event •Erase all: Allows you to erase all scheduled events Press to select the option of choice, and complete the exercise by following the prompts.
In standby mode, press Planner Press Jump To Date Press Enter the date you want then press To do list The To Do List allows you to compile a list of items to be completed. Your phone can store, prioritize and manage twenty To Do List items. Creating a to do list item: Planner In standby mode, press...
•Erase All Choose your option and press Press to view the following options: •T9 Word •ABC •Symbol •123 Press to highlight an option. Press to select the option. Count down Count Down allows you to find out how much time will elapse between the time entered and a scheduled event.
Press to open the options. Press to select the option. Use the navigation key to find the item you want to change and follow the prompts. Press at any time to exit the exercise. Alarm clock Your phone has an Alarm Clock that can be set to go off once, or daily at a specified time.
Checking current time world wide Planner In standby mode, press for the World Time Press . The screen displays a world map. The city, country, time and date are indicated by a longitude indicator. You can navigate up/down, left/right to reach the city and time you need. •...
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•[/] Division Use the keypad to enter the second number into your calculator. Press to perform the calculation and view the result, or continue to calculate with the same operator, or change the operator and continue. Every time you change the operator, the previous calculation is performed and the result is displayed as the bottom number on the display screen.
Display The following features offered under the Display menu allow you to customize your phone. •Animation •Banner •Color Window •Backlight •Contrast •Auto Hyphen Animation This feature allows you to choose from animations already available on your phone: To display an animated image: In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
To create a banner: In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Display Press Banner Press Note: Press and hold to erase an existing banner. Enter your new banner (Up to 12 characters). Press to save. Color Window This feature allows you to display different colors for the following options: •Group: Friend, Family, Colleague, VIP, No name •Day of week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday...
Press the to make your color selection. Press to save. Backlight There are several options for setting the Backlight features. Press any key and the backlight comes on. Note: Backlight usage drains your battery faster. To set the Backlight: In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
Auto hyphen With the option set to Yes, your phone automatically hyphenates numbers. For example: 972-761-0000. To set the Auto Hyphen option: In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Display Press Auto Hyphen Press . The options display. Press to highlight an option.
Sounds Ringer options Your phone provides a variety of ringer options through the Sounds menu. These options allow you to customize your ringer type and ringer volume settings in order to easily recognize a certain type of incoming call, message or scheduled event.
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Ringer type — Calls To activate, view or change the ringer type for calls: In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Sounds Press Ringer Type Press Calls Press Use the to navigate through the 5 monotone ringer types and 16 melody tones.
In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Sounds Press Ringer Type Press Data/Fax In Press Use the to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. When the desired ringer type plays, press to save the setting. Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.
Press for Volume, or press for Tone Length. Press the to adjust level or tone. When the desired level or tone is reached, press to save the setting. Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. Alerts Your phone will beep from time to time, this beep is called an alert beep.
Alerts — connect With this option set to On, the phone sounds an alert when your call is connected. Alerts — disconnect When this option is set to On, the phone sounds an alert when the phone experiences a dropped or a failed call. Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.
When the desired setting is reached, press to save the setting. Roam ringer When this option is set to On, your phone sounds a unique tone when a call is received in a network service area. This feature is set to On by default. To set the Roam Ringer alert on or off: In standby mode, press to display the main menu.
Voice You can call up to 20 stored names simply by speaking one of the names into the microphone. Voice dial Your phone features Voice Dial(ing). Using the Voice Dialing feature requires that you first program the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling.
Record Press . The phone will prompt you to say the name you want to record. Wait for the beep and then say the name. For best results, use names with at least two syllables, or use both a first and last name. The phone stores the name as a “first”...
To place voice activated calls, press and hold . Or, if you are wearing the Samsung approved earbud, press and hold the silver button located above the earbud microphone. After you hear the voice prompt and the beep, say the name of the person you are calling into the phone or earbud microphone.
Voice Answer Use the following to have an incoming call automatically answered and heard at a later date: In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Voice Press Voice Answer Press The following options appear: •On/Off •Setup •Inbox Use the to highlight the option you want to change.
Games Your phone’s software allows you to play the following games: • Push Push • Fly Ribbon • Spider Hunter Note: Games are also available on-line by launching your minibrowser. Contact your service provider for details. Key commands - Press up repeatedly to go up or forward. Press left to go left. Press right to go right.
Object The object of the game is to push the balls into the little house. The ball can be pushed left, right, up, or down. It cannot however, be pushed backwards. There must always be a space to push the ball forward or else the ball is stuck and the level cannot be completed.
Spider Hunter To open Spider Hunter: Press to display the menu. Press for Games. Press for Spider Hunter. Press any key to start the game. Select the level by pressing for easy or for hard. Object The object of the game is to drop the potted plants on the spiders from the top of the wall.
Setup The following features allow you to personalize your phone. Location The settings allow you to turn the Location ON or OFF. When you first use your phone this option is set to OFF. This option is automatically turned ON when you place a call to 911.
Press to save. Setup Pressing returns you to the menu. Data/fax Your phone is capable of sending and receiving digital data and fax calls when connected to a computing device (laptop, desktop, hand held, palmtop, etc.) running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows NT.
Note: The phone must be on a digital network to receive or send faxes and data. When you are in a digital network, the icon is displayed. Receiving a fax In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Setup Press Data/Fax Press...
In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Setup Press Data/Fax Press data/fax off. to highlight No incoming Data/ Press to save this option. The screen displays Fax calls can be received Security Your phone provides security options, including a user-programmable lock code and emergency/secret phone number features.
Locking the phone The Security menu allows you to lock the phone manually or automatically when powering on your phone or to leave the phone unlocked. To lock the phone: In standby mode, press to display the main menu. Security Press and enter your current lock code.
Press for the Restriction options. Use the to restrict the use of your Outgoing calls, Incoming calls, and your Phone Book. Press Use the to select Yes or NO. Press to save. Lock code The default lock code for your phone is generally the last four digits of your phone number.
Emergency or restricted. If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an prompt is displayed during the duration of the call. Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user settings used to complete a call from your wireless phone, a connection cannot always be guaranteed.
Press to place the call. Clear Memory Clear Memory erases your Phone Book and Voice Dial recordings. Personal settings (the call log, Messages, Schedules, or other phone feature settings), are unaffected by clearing the memory on your phone. This feature is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member, or if you want to erase all of your phone numbers.
Call answer With this option activated, your phone will allow you to select a specific answer mode when you receive an incoming call. Your phone can be preset to answer when you do any of the following: •SEND key: You can answer the phone by pressing •Any key: You can answer the call by pressing any key except •Folder open: Opening your phone will answer your call.
Press to save. Pressing returns you to the previous screen. Auto retry With this option activated, your phone automatically dials the number when a connection fails. Dependent upon your location, the number of times your phone automatically dials the number may vary. To enable Auto Retry.
Clock set Your phone is equipped with a standard clock and a dual clock for seeing time in multiple cities or countries. Your phone automatically displays the time and date when in digital mode. This same information is unavailable on the screen when your phone is out of service or in analog mode when powered up.
Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. Version You can view both the software version and hardware version running on your phone. This feature is helpful if you need to call your carrier. Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time.
In-Use Menu Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In-Use menu. The In-Use menu is displayed by pressing while the phone is being used during a call. The In-Use menu options are: Mute/Quit • - Mutes or (Un)mutes your end of a phone conversation so that the recipient can hear nothing.
Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance Note: For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories.
• When available, use a hands-free device. • Position your phone within easy reach. • Let the person you are speaking to know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. •...
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adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF signals.
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
Note: For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery. For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung-authorized service center. Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Samsung supplied or approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure that the antenna is at least one inch (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting.
This wireless portable device has been shown to be capable of compliance for localized specific absorption rate (SAR) for uncontrolled environment/general population exposure limits specified in ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.1-1992 and has been tested in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in ANSI/IEEE Std.
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of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: •...
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FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the wireless exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they get from wireless phones.
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development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what results of such studies mean for human health.
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Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
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exposures. FCC established these guidelines in consultation with FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement.
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matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products--and at this point we do not know that there is--it is probably very small.
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Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: • FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html) • Federal Communications Commission FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fda.gov/oet/rfsafety) •...
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1). The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against RF signals from your wireless phone.
Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations; below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liguefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders;...
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T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
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Numerics 0 / next key, 72 911, 104, 105 Accessing menus, 35 Accessing menus using shortcut numbers, 36 Adaptor outlet, 24 Adjusting ringer volume, 86 Adjusting voice volume during a call, 86 Air time, 39 Alarm clock, 79 Alerts, 89, 90 Alerts - connect, 90 Alerts - disconnect, 90 Alerts - service, 89...
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Calling emergency numbers in lock mode, 105 Calling in Lock Mode, 103 Calls, 36 Clear key, 17 Clear memory, 106 CLR, 72 Count down, 78 Dangerous Areas, 115 Duplicate, 21 Editing phone book numbers, 46 E-mail, 21 Emergency number, 104 END key, 72 Ending a fax or data call, 101 Entering numbers, 57...
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Fly Ribbon, 97 Flying, 115 Front view of the Samsung SCH-A310, 16 Games, 96 Getting service, 29 Getting to know your phone, 17 Green, 25 Home, 21 Inbox, 59 Incoming, 36 Input mode, 26 Installing the battery, 23 Key beep, 88...
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Numbers 1-9, 72 Numeric keypad, 18 Numeric mode, 57 Office, 22 OK/Message key, 18 One-touch dialing, 52 Outbox, 60 Outgoing, 36 Owner's Record, 131 Pager, 22 Peak Performance, 113 Phone, 113 Phone While Driving, 113 Planner, 74 Position Location, 99 Pound / space key, 72 Power On/Off, 90 Power Save Feature, 112...
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Reception, 112 Record, 92 Red, 25 Removing the battery, 23 Resetting your phone, 106 Returning to the previous menu, 35 Reviewing, 60 Reviewing calls, 38 Reviewing outbox, 60 Ringer, 87, 88 Ringer options, 86 Ringer type - data/fax incoming, 87 Ringer type - Planner, 88 Roam, 90 Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone, 113...
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Speed dial, 22 Spider Hunter, 98 Storing emergency numbers, 105 Storing pauses in a phone book, 48 Storing phone numbers at the end of a call, 51 Symbol entry, 57 Symbol mode, 57 T9® Word, 57 Talk mode, 28 Three-touch dialing, 53 Tips on recording names, 92 Total air time, 40 Turning your phone off, 30...