Understand your phone | Samsung SCH-a610 instruction

1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the 1X protocol. The 1X protocol is capable of high-speed data (3G).

IS95-2G Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the IS95- 2G protocol. This protocol is not capable of high speed data.

Vibrate mode: Indicates your phone is in vibrate mode. Your phone vibrates upon receiving an incoming call.

Battery strength: Indicates the battery charge level. The more black bars, the greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, a flashing empty battery icon displays and the phone sounds an audible alert, which indicates your phone is about to shut down.

Alarm clock: The alarm clock is set.

Ringer silent: Indicates that your phone’s ringer is set to silent.

GPS (911 only): This icon represents Global Positioning Service (GPS) for 911.

GPS: Indicates GPS is on for location.

Silent mode: Indicates your phone is in silent mode. Ringer is silenced for all alerts, incoming calls, and incoming messages. The phone alerts you of incoming calls, alerts, or messages by vibration and a flashing Service LED.

Flash in use: Indicates the camera flash is set to On.

Self Timer in use: Self Timer delays the camera shutter for 5 or 10 seconds after you press the camera shutter button or when snapping a picture.

Multi Shot in use: Multi Shot snaps multiple pictures after the camera shutter button is pressed. The number of pictures snapped is dependant upon the resolution setting.

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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 Key features of the SCH-a610 How to use this guideIntroduction Lcd Keypad Power save Backlight featuresUnderstand your phone Antenna Left soft key Power save mode Right soft key Clear keyEnd key Headset connector Service LEDTurn 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 Install the battery Remove the batterySwivel flip Battery indicator Charge the batteryLow battery warning Use the desktop charger Input mode Call Answer modeLock mode Your phone’s modes Standby mode Receive messages in 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 Call answer Auto 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 Navigate using a shortcut In-Use menuIn-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 Phone Book Opening your Phone BookMenu Function Find Find by NameFind Function Find by entry Find by groupOption 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 Storing call log numbers Add to an existing entryFor Outgoing, for Incoming, for Missed Speed dialing methods Shortcuts for storing numbersOne-touch dialing Two-touch dialing Memory My phone # Calls Outgoing 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 Caller ID Call BlockThree-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 Message Send options Menu Send Options FunctionDelivery Set Time Sage to be sent Receiving text messages Receive messages while on a callSave Text, Save Msg, Save Address, or Block Address Sending picture messages in camera mode My Melody Record NewPreloaded Delete Sending picture messages in standby mode Bar indicates the send statusIndicates 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 Draft folder Use the navigation key to highlight Pix Msg, then pressText 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 General message settings Erasing folder messagesErasing 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 How Mobile Web keys work Following table lists Mobile Web keys and their functionsKey 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 Camera Settings Using the flashWhen Flash, Resolution, Fun Frames, and Color Tones Change picture resolution Border pictures with Fun FramesFun Frames Color Tone Description Be creative with Color Tones Is highlighted Use Shutter Sound Quality setting Zoom in on a subjectSet 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 Press , , for Voice Setup Press , for Reset Digits Name DialSay 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 Voice Memos Recording104 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 Enter details of the task using the keypad. Press the left Jump to dateTo Do List 110 Add, Edit, and Erase To-Do List tasks Review, add, edit, and erase memos Memo pad Enter details for the Count Down event using the keypad Count Down112 Review, add, edit, and erase Count Down events Alarm clock 114Once Daily Off Turn off the alarm When an alarm sounds Enable Daylight Savings Time DST World Time116 Calculator Location setting Function SetupLocation 118 Display Menu StyleSub Menu Function Banner AnimationPress to the new banner 120 Backlight Auto hyphenLcd Sounds Volume/VibrateRinger type 122 Use the navigation key to highlight Preloaded, then press Key Beep Power on/off Alerts124 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 Restriction Erase memory130 Gallery Alarm Calculator Memo Pad Reset PhoneOthers Shortcut Language 132English 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 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone While Driving138 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Following Safety Guidelines Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas140 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 FDA Consumer Update Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?Body-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 Where can I find additional information? Ctia Safety Information Exposure to radio frequency signals152 Phone operation Antenna care Driving Electronic devices154 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