Samsung SCH-a610 manual Understand your phone, Antenna, Backlight features, Lcd Keypad Power save

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Understand your phone

Antenna

Avoid touching the antenna while the phone is on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary.

Backlight features

Backlight features give you the flexibility to choose the amount of time the display and backlight remain illuminated after your last activity. Keep in mind that increasing these settings reduces battery life.

Folder Open keeps the display or keypad backlight on as long as the folder is open.

1.In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.

2.Press , , for Backlight. The following backlight options appear in the display.

1Lcd

2Keypad

3Power save

3.Use the navigation key to highlight Lcd or Keypad, then press .

4.Use the navigation key to highlight the amount of time that you want the keypad or display to remain illuminated after a period of inactivity, then press .

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Contents SCH-a610 Series Intellectual Property Headquarters Customer Care CenterDisclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Page Contents Voice Mail Call timer Iii107 SCH-a610 closed view SCH-a610 open view Menu quick reference Navigation Key shortcutsQuick Reference Introduction Key features of the SCH-a610How to use this guide Understand your phone Backlight featuresLcd Keypad Power save AntennaPower save mode Left soft keyEnd key Right soft keyClear key Turn the Service LED on or off Headset connectorService LED Speaker MicrophoneAlpha-Numeric keypad Send keyCamera wheel Camera keyCamera shutter key @metroYour phone’s display Display screen iconsUnderstand your phone Swivel flip Install the batteryRemove the battery Low battery warning Charge the batteryBattery indicator Use the desktop chargerLock mode Call Answer modeInput mode Your phone’s modesTalk mode Standby modeReceive messages in standby mode Vibrate mode Enter silent modeExit silent mode Adjust the ringer settingTurn your phone on Obtaining service for your phoneGet Started Turn your phone offOutgoing Call notification featuresMake and answer calls IncomingOff After 5 sec After 3 sec After 1 sec Call answerAuto Answer Silence an incoming ringer LCD backlight settingStep ringer Ignore an incoming callChecking your voice mail is simple. In standby mode Voice mail setupAccess voice mail Voice MailMenus and sub menus MessageMenus and sub menus Volume Menu navigation Return to the previous menuIn-Use Menu Function Navigate using a shortcutIn-Use menu Mute a call Press the left soft key Mute again. Your call will be mutedMetroConnect MyMetroMonthly Bill Standby mode, press the left soft key Menu, then PressMetroPCS Card Request Bal Pay Monthly BillMenu Function Phone BookOpening your Phone Book Find Function FindFind by Name Option Description Find by entryFind by group Add entries to your Phone Book Number MailEditing Phone Book numbers Symbol 123Rename groups T9 wordAdding pauses Press to dial the number Pause dialing using the Phone BookStoring pauses in Phone Book entries PauseAppears in the display Manual pause callingErasing Phone Book entries Use the navigation key to highlight EraseEditing an e-mail address Assigning speed dial locations to Phone Book entries Assigning speed dial typesAssigning pictures to Phone Book entries Storing numbers after a call Add a New EntryFor Outgoing, for Incoming, for Missed Storing call log numbersAdd to an existing entry One-touch dialing Shortcuts for storing numbersSpeed dialing methods Two-touch dialingMy phone # MemoryOption Function CallsOutgoing calls Incoming calls Missed callsErase All Calls Erasing call logsErasing individual logs Outgoing, Incoming or MissedReview calls TalkCall waiting Call timerCalling services Press to exit the Option menuThree-way calling Caller IDCall Block Messages Text Entry Function ModeAbc, Symbol, 123, and T9 Word Text entry modesT9 Word text entry ABC modeChange text entry modes Text Format Canned MsgMode M S U N GSymbol mode Sending text messagesAppear in the display To send your message, press the left soft key SendDelivery Set Time Sage to be sent Message Send optionsMenu Send Options Function Save Text, Save Msg, Save Address, or Block Address Receiving text messagesReceive messages while on a call Sending picture messages in camera mode Preloaded Record NewMy Melody DeleteIndicates the send status Sending picture messages in standby modeBar indicates the send status Press the down navigation key to highlight the Sound field My Melody Create a slide show Option Function Messages67 Retrieving picture messages Receiving picture messagesRejecting picture messages View a picture message laterMessage folders Voice folderSave Msg Inbox folderForward Save AddrOutbox folder Text Pix Msg Draft folderUse the navigation key to highlight Pix Msg, then press Take a Pix Insert a melody that you’ve downloaded using ABC, Symbol 123, T9 WordWeb alerts Message settingsText message settings GeneralPicture message settings Option Sub Function MenuErasing individual message folders General message settingsErasing folder messages Erase All Messages Voice Inbox Outbox Draft Saved All Messages@metro @metro OptionsApplication Disable or Remove an applicationInformation View LogMobile Web Stored web contentTo enable security before proceeding Launch Mobile WebMobile Web soft keys Exit Mobile WebNavigate the web Press to exit Mobile WebKey Name Function How Mobile Web keys workFollowing table lists Mobile Web keys and their functions Place a call while using Mobile Web LinksTaking pictures CameraRotate the camera Camera HelpRepresent various camera functions Take a picture with the flip openTake a picture with the flip closed Icon Name FunctionFlash Saving picturesZoom BrightnessView the Gallery Other Camera featuresDelay pictures with the Self Timer View the Gallery in thumbnailsUse Multi Shot Resolution Setting Number of pictures takenFlash Brightness Self Timer Fun Frame Multi Shot Off Sec 10 secWhen Flash, Resolution, Fun Frames, and Color Tones Camera SettingsUsing the flash Fun Frames Change picture resolutionBorder pictures with Fun Frames Be creative with Color Tones Color Tone DescriptionUse Shutter Sound Is highlightedSet Brightness Quality settingZoom in on a subject Point, click, and send a picture Use the navigation key to highlight Brightness, then pressTools Voice kit commandsCommand Function Voice kitSay Digit Dial Tips for adapting Digit Dial Adapt Digit Dial to your Voice 100Say Name Dial Press , , for Voice Setup Press , for Reset DigitsName Dial 102 Quick DialEnter the name via the keypad and press Phone prompts, Use the keypad to enter the nameReview your Quick Dial list Say Quick Dial Phone prompts, Who would you like to call?104 Voice MemosRecording Options listed in the following table Phonebook 106Add a new event Enter details of the event using the keypad. Press the leftToday New Event108 SchedulerView an event ViewTo Do List Enter details of the task using the keypad. Press the leftJump to date Add, Edit, and Erase To-Do List tasks 110Memo pad Review, add, edit, and erase memos112 Enter details for the Count Down event using the keypadCount Down Review, add, edit, and erase Count Down events Once Daily Off Alarm clock114 When an alarm sounds Turn off the alarm116 Enable Daylight Savings Time DSTWorld Time Calculator Location SetupLocation setting Function 118Sub Menu Function DisplayMenu Style Press to the new banner AnimationBanner 120Lcd BacklightAuto hyphen Ringer type Volume/VibrateSounds 122Key Beep Use the navigation key to highlight Preloaded, then press124 Power on/offAlerts Roam ringer Whisper modeNetwork Set NAM126 SecurityLock Phone Home only, Automatic-A, or Automatic-B, then pressChange Lock NowEmergency # 128Voice Privacy 130 RestrictionErase memory Others Reset PhoneGallery Alarm Calculator Memo Pad ShortcutEnglish Spanish Language132 Auto Retry Off Every 10 sec Every 30 sec Every 60 secAuto Detect Data134 Baud RateDisplay Press to return to the Setup menu VersionKnowing Radio Frequency Safety Usage guidelines All about performance and safetyUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Getting the Most Out of Your ReceptionMaintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance 138 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneUsing Your Phone While Driving Following Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices140 Turning Off Your Phone Before FlyingTurning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Caring for the Battery Restricting Children’s Access to your PhoneMore than one month 32º F to 104º F 0º C to 40º C Acknowledging Special PrecautionsFCC Notice Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion BatteriesBody-Worn Operation FDA Consumer UpdateDo wireless phones pose a health hazard? What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones? 144What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? 145What are the results of the research done already? 146147 148 149 What about children using wireless phones? 150151 152 Where can I find additional information?Ctia Safety Information Exposure to radio frequency signals Antenna care Phone operation154 DrivingElectronic devices 155 Potentially explosive atmospheres AircraftBlasting areas For vehicles equipped with an air bagOwners record User Guide Proprietary NoticeWhat is Not Covered? Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? 158What are SAMSUNG’s Obligations? 159What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG’s Liability? 160161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 Standby mode Self timerSetup menu 118 Talk mode170