Introduction, Key features of the SCH-a610 | Samsung specs

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH-a610 mobile phone. The SCH-a610 offers many features such as a large, high-resolution swivel display, PIM (Personal Information Manager) functions, a built-in digital camera with flash, voice activated applications, and more. We ask that you take time to read this guide and become familiar with this phone’s many features.

Key features of the SCH-a610

•Large, high-resolution color display

•High speed data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology)

•Global Positioning technology (GPS)

•PIM functions (Scheduler, To Do List, etc.)

•Short Message Service (SMS)

•Picture messaging

•Voice Recognition applications

•Built-in digital camera with flash

•Swivel flip

•16-note polyphonic ringtones

How to use this guide

A robust index for reference begins on page 165. Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone; this information begins on

page 136.

If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP (4357).

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Contents

SCH-a610 Series Headquarters Customer Care Center Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Page Contents Voice Mail Iii Call timer 107 SCH-a610 closed view SCH-a610 open view Navigation Key shortcuts Menu quick reference Quick Reference How to use this guide Key features of the SCH-a610Introduction Lcd Keypad Power save Backlight featuresUnderstand your phone Antenna Left soft key Power save mode Clear key Right soft keyEnd key Service LED Headset connectorTurn the Service LED on or off Alpha-Numeric keypad MicrophoneSpeaker Send key Camera shutter key Camera keyCamera wheel @metro Display screen icons Your phone’s display Understand your phone Remove the battery Install the batterySwivel flip Battery indicator Charge the batteryLow battery warning Use the desktop charger Input mode Call Answer modeLock mode Your phone’s modes Receive messages in standby mode Standby modeTalk mode Exit silent mode Enter silent modeVibrate mode Adjust the ringer setting Get Started Obtaining service for your phoneTurn your phone on Turn your phone off Make and answer calls Call notification featuresOutgoing Incoming Auto Answer Call answerOff After 5 sec After 3 sec After 1 sec Step ringer LCD backlight settingSilence an incoming ringer Ignore an incoming call Access voice mail Voice mail setupChecking your voice mail is simple. In standby mode Voice Mail Message Menus and sub menus Menus and sub menus Volume Return to the previous menu Menu navigation In-Use menu Navigate using a shortcutIn-Use Menu Function Press the left soft key Mute again. Your call will be muted Mute a call Monthly Bill MyMetroMetroConnect Standby mode, press the left soft key Menu, then Press Request Bal Pay Monthly Bill MetroPCS Card Opening your Phone Book Phone BookMenu Function Find by Name FindFind Function Find by group Find by entryOption Description Number Mail Add entries to your Phone Book Rename groups Symbol 123Editing Phone Book numbers T9 word Adding pauses Storing pauses in Phone Book entries Pause dialing using the Phone BookPress to dial the number Pause Erasing Phone Book entries Manual pause callingAppears in the display Use the navigation key to highlight Erase Editing an e-mail address Assigning speed dial types Assigning speed dial locations to Phone Book entries Assigning pictures to Phone Book entries Add a New Entry Storing numbers after a call Add to an existing entry Storing call log numbersFor Outgoing, for Incoming, for Missed Speed dialing methods Shortcuts for storing numbersOne-touch dialing Two-touch dialing Memory My phone # Outgoing calls CallsOption Function Missed calls Incoming calls Erasing individual logs Erasing call logsErase All Calls Outgoing, Incoming or Missed Talk Review calls Calling services Call timerCall waiting Press to exit the Option menu Call Block Caller IDThree-way calling Abc, Symbol, 123, and T9 Word Text Entry Function ModeMessages Text entry modes Change text entry modes ABC modeT9 Word text entry Text Format Canned Msg M S U N G Mode Sending text messages Symbol mode To send your message, press the left soft key Send Appear in the display Menu Send Options Function Message Send optionsDelivery Set Time Sage to be sent Receive messages while on a call Receiving text messagesSave Text, Save Msg, Save Address, or Block Address Sending picture messages in camera mode My Melody Record NewPreloaded Delete Bar indicates the send status Sending picture messages in standby modeIndicates the send status Press the down navigation key to highlight the Sound field My Melody Create a slide show Option Function Messages67 Rejecting picture messages Receiving picture messagesRetrieving picture messages View a picture message later Voice folder Message folders Forward Inbox folderSave Msg Save Addr Outbox folder Use the navigation key to highlight Pix Msg, then press Draft folderText Pix Msg Take a Pix Insert a melody that you’ve downloaded using 123, T9 Word ABC, Symbol Text message settings Message settingsWeb alerts General Option Sub Function Menu Picture message settings Erasing folder messages General message settingsErasing individual message folders Voice Inbox Outbox Draft Saved All Messages Erase All Messages @metro Options @metro Information Disable or Remove an applicationApplication View Log To enable security before proceeding Stored web contentMobile Web Launch Mobile Web Navigate the web Exit Mobile WebMobile Web soft keys Press to exit Mobile Web Following table lists Mobile Web keys and their functions How Mobile Web keys workKey Name Function Links Place a call while using Mobile Web Rotate the camera CameraTaking pictures Camera Help Take a picture with the flip closed Take a picture with the flip openRepresent various camera functions Icon Name Function Zoom Saving picturesFlash Brightness Delay pictures with the Self Timer Other Camera featuresView the Gallery View the Gallery in thumbnails Flash Brightness Self Timer Fun Frame Multi Shot Resolution Setting Number of pictures takenUse Multi Shot Off Sec 10 sec Using the flash Camera SettingsWhen Flash, Resolution, Fun Frames, and Color Tones Border pictures with Fun Frames Change picture resolutionFun Frames Color Tone Description Be creative with Color Tones Is highlighted Use Shutter Sound Zoom in on a subject Quality settingSet Brightness Use the navigation key to highlight Brightness, then press Point, click, and send a picture Command Function Voice kit commandsTools Voice kit Say Digit Dial Tips for adapting Digit Dial 100 Adapt Digit Dial to your Voice Name Dial Press , , for Voice Setup Press , for Reset DigitsSay Name Dial Enter the name via the keypad and press Quick Dial102 Phone prompts, Use the keypad to enter the name Say Quick Dial Phone prompts, Who would you like to call? Review your Quick Dial list Recording Voice Memos104 Options listed in the following table 106 Phonebook Today Enter details of the event using the keypad. Press the leftAdd a new event New Event View an event Scheduler108 View Jump to date Enter details of the task using the keypad. Press the leftTo Do List 110 Add, Edit, and Erase To-Do List tasks Review, add, edit, and erase memos Memo pad Count Down Enter details for the Count Down event using the keypad112 Review, add, edit, and erase Count Down events 114 Alarm clockOnce Daily Off Turn off the alarm When an alarm sounds World Time Enable Daylight Savings Time DST116 Calculator Location setting Function SetupLocation 118 Menu Style DisplaySub Menu Function Banner AnimationPress to the new banner 120 Auto hyphen BacklightLcd Sounds Volume/VibrateRinger type 122 Use the navigation key to highlight Preloaded, then press Key Beep Alerts Power on/off124 Network Whisper modeRoam ringer Set NAM Lock Phone Security126 Home only, Automatic-A, or Automatic-B, then press Now Change Lock 128 Emergency # Voice Privacy Erase memory Restriction130 Gallery Alarm Calculator Memo Pad Reset PhoneOthers Shortcut 132 LanguageEnglish Spanish Off Every 10 sec Every 30 sec Every 60 sec Auto Retry 134 DataAuto Detect Baud Rate Version Display Press to return to the Setup menu Understanding the Power Save Feature Usage guidelines All about performance and safetyKnowing Radio Frequency Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance Using Your Phone While Driving Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone138 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Following Safety Guidelines Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying140 Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone Caring for the Battery FCC Notice Acknowledging Special PrecautionsMore than one month 32º F to 104º F 0º C to 40º C Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? FDA Consumer UpdateBody-Worn Operation 144 What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones? 145 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? 146 What are the results of the research done already? 147 148 149 150 What about children using wireless phones? 151 Ctia Safety Information Exposure to radio frequency signals Where can I find additional information?152 Phone operation Antenna care Electronic devices Driving154 155 Blasting areas AircraftPotentially explosive atmospheres For vehicles equipped with an air bag User Guide Proprietary Notice Owners record What is Covered and For How Long? Limited WarrantyWhat is Not Covered? 158 159 What are SAMSUNG’s Obligations? 160 What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG’s Liability? 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 Setup menu 118 Self timerStandby mode Talk mode 170