Samsung SCH a650 User Manual

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SCH-a650 Series  
T r i - M o d e  
M o b i l e P h o n e  
User Guide  
Please read this guide before operating your  
phone, and keep it for future reference.  
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Disclaimer of Warranties;  
Exclusion of Liability  
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY  
CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE  
PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS",  
AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE  
PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE  
MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR  
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN,  
CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE  
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF  
THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN;  
OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE  
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR  
CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN  
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO  
CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND  
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN  
ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR  
USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF  
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED  
PROFITS OR BENEFITS.  
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Contents  
SCH-a650 closed view.......................................................................1  
SCH-a650 open view..........................................................................2  
Quick Reference.................................................................................3  
Introduction........................................................................................5  
Key features of the SCH-a650............................................... 5  
Install the battery ................................................................... 6  
Remove the battery ............................................................... 6  
Charge the battery................................................................. 7  
Understand your phone.....................................................................8  
Antenna ................................................................................. 8  
Backlight features.................................................................. 8  
Power save mode.................................................................. 9  
Left soft key ........................................................................... 9  
Right soft key....................................................................... 10  
Clear key ............................................................................. 10  
End key................................................................................ 10  
Headset connector .............................................................. 11  
Microphone.......................................................................... 11  
Alpha-Numeric keypad ........................................................ 11  
Speaker ............................................................................... 11  
Volume Key ......................................................................... 11  
SEND key............................................................................ 12  
Navigation key .................................................................... 12  
Your phone’s display ........................................................... 12  
Your phone’s modes .......................................................................14  
Call Answer mode ............................................................... 14  
Input mode........................................................................... 14  
Lock mode........................................................................... 14  
Standby mode ..................................................................... 15  
Receive messages in standby mode................................... 15  
Talk mode............................................................................ 15  
Silent mode.......................................................................... 15  
Vibrate mode....................................................................... 16  
The ringer setting................................................................. 16  
Getting Started.................................................................................17  
Obtaining service................................................................. 17  
Turn the phone on ............................................................... 17  
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Turn the phone off............................................................... 17  
Make and answer calls........................................................ 18  
Menus and sub menus....................................................................21  
Menu navigation ..............................................................................24  
Navigate using keys ............................................................ 24  
Navigate using a shortcut.................................................... 25  
In-Use Menu........................................................................ 26  
Calls ..................................................................................................27  
Outgoing.............................................................................. 27  
Incoming.............................................................................. 28  
Missed................................................................................. 28  
Erase Logs .......................................................................... 29  
Review the call log .............................................................. 29  
Call Timer............................................................................ 30  
Call waiting.......................................................................... 31  
Caller ID .............................................................................. 32  
Call Block ............................................................................ 32  
Three-way calling ................................................................ 32  
Phonebook .......................................................................................33  
Open the Phonebook .......................................................... 33  
Find ..................................................................................... 34  
Rename group..................................................................... 37  
Edit Phonebook numbers.................................................... 38  
Add pauses ......................................................................... 39  
Store pauses in a Phonebook entry .................................... 39  
Pause dial from the Phonebook .......................................... 40  
Manual pause calling........................................................... 40  
Erase individual Phonebook entries.................................... 41  
Edit an existing e-mail address ........................................... 42  
Assign speed dial numbers ................................................. 42  
Store numbers after a call ................................................... 43  
Store numbers from call logs............................................... 44  
Shortcuts to storing phone numbers ................................... 45  
One-touch dialing ................................................................ 45  
Two-touch dialing ................................................................ 45  
Three-touch dialing.............................................................. 46  
My Phone#.......................................................................... 46  
Memory ............................................................................... 46  
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Messages..........................................................................................47  
Text entry modes................................................................. 47  
Send SMS text messages ................................................... 50  
Receive text messages ....................................................... 53  
Receive messages while in a call........................................ 54  
Message folders .................................................................. 54  
Get It Now .........................................................................................61  
Settings................................................................................ 62  
Help ..................................................................................... 63  
Mobile Web.......................................................................................65  
Stored web content.............................................................. 65  
Launch Mobile Web............................................................. 65  
Exit Mobile Web................................................................... 66  
Navigate the web................................................................. 66  
Mobile Web soft keys .......................................................... 66  
How Mobile Web keys work ................................................ 66  
Using links ........................................................................... 67  
Place a call while using Mobile Web ................................... 67  
Planner..............................................................................................68  
Open the Planner ................................................................ 68  
Today................................................................................... 68  
Scheduler ............................................................................ 70  
View an event...................................................................... 70  
Jump To Date...................................................................... 70  
To Do List ............................................................................ 71  
Memo Pad ........................................................................... 72  
Count Down......................................................................... 74  
Alarm Clock ......................................................................... 76  
World Time .......................................................................... 77  
Calculator ............................................................................ 78  
Display ..............................................................................................79  
Animation............................................................................. 79  
Banner................................................................................. 80  
Backlight.............................................................................. 81  
Contrast............................................................................... 82  
Auto Hyphen........................................................................ 82  
Service LED......................................................................... 82  
Sounds..............................................................................................83  
Volume/Vibrate.................................................................... 83  
Ringer Type......................................................................... 83  
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Voice Kit ...........................................................................................87  
Voice Dial ............................................................................ 87  
Voice Memo ........................................................................ 88  
Setup.................................................................................................90  
Location............................................................................... 90  
Network ............................................................................... 90  
Data..................................................................................... 91  
Security ............................................................................... 92  
Others.................................................................................. 96  
Version .............................................................................. 101  
TTY/TDD..........................................................................................102  
Usage guidelines:  
All about performance and safety................................................103  
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ........................... 103  
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone......... 105  
Caring for the Battery ........................................................ 108  
Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC.................. 109  
FDA Consumer Update..................................................... 111  
Owner's Record................................................................. 124  
User Guide Proprietary Notice .......................................... 125  
Limited Warranty ...........................................................................126  
Index ..............................................................................................133  
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SCH-a650 closed view  
Antenna  
Service LED  
Speaker  
Charger/Accessory Connector  
SCH-a650 closed view  
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SCH-a650 open view  
Earpiece  
Status Icons  
Left Soft Key  
Function  
Right Soft Key  
Function  
OK Key  
Headset  
Jack  
Navigation Key  
Right Soft Key  
Left Soft Key  
Volume  
Up/Down  
Get It Now  
Shortcut Key  
END Key  
Mobile Web  
Shortcut  
CLR Key  
SEND Key  
Message Shortcut  
Space/  
Silent Mode Key  
Voice Recognition  
Key  
Microphone  
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Quick Reference  
Cut out and use this page as a handy quick reference for  
several useful features in your phone.  
1) CALLS  
1) Outgoing  
2) Incoming  
3) Missed  
5) PLANNER  
9) SETUP  
1) Location  
2) Network  
3) Data  
4) Security  
5) Others  
6) Version  
1) Today  
2) Scheduler  
3) Jump To Date  
4) To Do List  
5) Memo Pad  
6) Count Down  
7) Alarm Clock  
8) World Time  
9) Calculator  
4) Erase Logs  
5) Call Timer  
2) PHONEBOOK  
1) Find  
2) Add  
6) DISPLAY  
3) Rename Group  
4) My Phone #  
5) Memory  
1) Animation  
2) Banner  
3) Backlight  
4) Contrast  
3) MESSAGE  
5) Auto Hyphen  
6) Service LED  
1) Send New Msg  
2) Voice  
3) Inbox  
4) Outbox  
7) SOUNDS  
5) Draft  
6) Saved  
7) WebAlert  
8) Msg Setting  
9) Erase Msg  
1) Volume/Vibrate  
2) Ringer Type  
3) Key Beep  
4) Alerts  
5) Power On/Off  
6) Roam Ringer  
7) Whisper Mode  
4) MOBILE WEB  
1) Get In Web  
8) VOICE KIT  
1) Voice Dial  
2) Voice Memo  
Quick Reference  
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Quick Reference  
Turn the phone on and off  
Press and hold  
to turn the phone on or off.  
Enter/Exit Silent Mode  
In standby mode, press and hold  
Set call ringer volume  
. To exit, press and hold  
.
1) In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone.  
2) Press the volume key up or down to set call ringer volume as desired.  
View recent calls  
In standby mode, press  
. Your recent calls appear in the display.  
Change the wallpaper  
1)Instandbymode, presstheleftsoftkey( )Menu, thenpress  
,
,
.
2) Use the left/right navigation keys to select your choice of wallpaper.  
Save a number (quickly)  
1) In standby mode, enter the number to save using the keypad.  
2) Press  
3) Select the number type using the navigation keys, the press  
4) Enter a name for the entry using the keypad, then press  
. With New Entry highlighted, press  
again.  
.
.
View software and hardware information for your phone  
In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
.
Navigation key shortcuts (in standby mode)  
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Introduction  
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH-  
a650 mobile phone. The features listed below are a sample  
of what SCH-a650 has to offer. We ask that you read this  
guide to understand the many features that this phone  
supports and keep it handy for reference.  
Key features of the SCH-a650  
128 x 160 pixel Liquid Crystal Display  
High speed data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology)  
Global Positioning Technology (GPS)  
PIM functions (Scheduler, To Do List, etc.)  
Short Message Service (SMS)  
Voice Dial  
16 Polyphonic Ringtones  
How to use this guide  
The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as  
the menus and sub menus in your phone. A robust index for  
quick reference to most features begins on page 133.  
Also included is important safety information that you should  
know before using your phone. Most of this information is  
near the back of the guide, beginning on page 103.  
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).  
Introduction  
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Install the battery  
Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged  
rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.  
Important! The phone can be used while the battery is  
charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use  
your phone otherwise you could damage the battery.  
1. Insert the bottom end of  
the battery first, matching  
the gold contacts on the  
inside of the battery to  
those on the phone.  
2. Press the top end of the  
battery down into the  
phone until you hear it  
snap into place.  
Remove the battery  
1. Press and hold  
to  
turn off the phone (if on).  
2. Slide the battery release  
latch toward the top end  
of the phone and hold.  
1
2
3. Lift the battery up and  
away from the phone, top  
end first.  
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Charge the battery  
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion  
battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and  
batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize  
battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your  
warranty and may cause damage.  
Use the travel adapter  
The travel adapter is a convenient,  
light-weight charger that rapidly  
charges your phone from any 120/  
220 VAC outlet.  
1. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a standard  
120 or 220 VAC wall outlet.  
2. Insert the smaller end of the  
adapter into the charger/  
accessory connector at the  
bottom end of the phone.  
Low battery indicator  
The battery indicator ( ) in the  
upper-right corner of the display screen indicates the battery  
power level. Three bars indicate a full charge, while an empty  
battery icon indicates your battery is almost empty. Two to  
three minutes before the battery charge level becomes too  
low to operate the phone, a blinking an empty battery icon  
(
) appears in the display and a tone sounds. If you  
continue to operate the phone without charging the battery,  
the phone shuts down. Be sure to monitor the battery  
strength icon and ensure your battery is adequately charged.  
Introduction  
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Understand your phone  
Antenna  
Avoid touching the antenna while the phone is powered up.  
Contact with the antenna affects the quality of your calls and  
may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level  
than necessary.  
Backlight features  
You can choose the amount of time that the display and  
backlight remain illuminated after a period of inactivity. Keep  
in mind that increasing these settings reduces battery life.  
Folder Open enables the keypad or display backlight to  
remain 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.  
1 Lcd  
2 Keypad  
3 Power 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 wish the keypad or display to remain illuminated  
after a period of inactivity, then press  
.
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Power save mode  
Unless the backlight setting for the LCD has been changed,  
the backlight dims after a minute of inactivity, and then turns  
off. With Power save enabled, the backlight for the LCD is  
always dim. After 15 seconds of inactivity, Power save turns  
the backlight off. To enable or disable Power save:  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.  
2. Press  
,
, for Backlight. The following backlight  
options appear in the display.  
1 Lcd  
2 Keypad  
3 Power save  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight Power save, then  
press . Off and On appear in the display.  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then  
press  
.
Left soft key  
Functions for the left soft key ( ) are defined by what  
appears above it in the display. Some functions of the left soft  
key are as follows.  
Press the left soft key ( ) Menu to enter the  
Main menu.  
Press the left soft key ( ) Option to view options in  
some features.  
Press the left soft key ( ) to acknowledge browser  
charges and other functions.  
Understand your phone  
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Right soft key  
Functions for the right soft key ( ) are defined by what  
appears above it in the display. Some functions of the right  
soft key are as follows:  
Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the standby  
mode from any main menu.  
Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the  
previous menu from a sub menu.  
In standby mode, press the right soft key ( ) Contacts  
to enter the Contacts list.  
Clear key  
The CLR key (  
) is used to erase or clear numbers from  
to return to a previous  
menu or to return to standby mode from any menu.  
the display. You can also use  
If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press  
backspace and delete.  
to  
To erase all digits or characters from the display screen,  
press and hold  
To back up one menu level, briefly press  
To return to standby mode from any menu, press and  
hold until you return to standby mode.  
.
.
End key  
Press and hold  
to turn off and on your phone.  
Press  
once to disconnect a call, return to standby  
mode, or cancel any input.  
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Headset connector  
The headset connector is the input jack for the optional  
hands-free headset. The headset includes an earbud and  
microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk  
without using your hands.  
Before connecting the headset, gently pry open the input  
jack cover to expose the connector inside.  
Microphone  
The microphone, located just beneath  
Keypad  
on the keypad, is used for  
conversation, voice setup, and  
recording voice memos  
Microphone  
Alpha-Numeric keypad  
Use the alpha-numeric keypad to enter text, numbers, and  
special characters.  
Speaker  
The speaker, located on the front of the  
flip, plays audible sounds such as ring  
Speaker  
tones and alerts.  
Volume Key  
The volume key on the left side of the  
phone. Use the volume key to set the call  
ringer volume and earpiece volume (while in  
a call). You can even use the volume key to  
scroll through menus, sub menus, and lists.  
Understand your phone  
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SEND key  
The SEND key (  
) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to  
recall the last number (or list of numbers) dialed.  
Press  
Enter a number and press  
Press once in standby mode to display the most  
recently dialed number.  
once to answer calls.  
once to connect a call.  
Press  
twice in standby mode to call the most  
recently dialed number.  
Navigation key  
Use any of the four directional keys on the navigation key to  
browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Each of the four keys  
also act as a shortcut to launch specific applications. The up  
navigation key is user definable, however. Use the OK (  
)
key for such things as replying to or confirming prompts, and  
jumping to highlighted links on the web.  
Your phone’s display  
The top line of your phone’s display  
contains icons that indicate network  
status, battery power, signal strength,  
connection type, and more. The  
following list contains icons that may  
appear in your display.  
Display screen icons  
Signal strength: Always appears when your phone is on  
and indicates the current signal strength. More lines indicate  
higher signal strength.  
Ringer Silent: The ringer has been set to Silent using the  
volume key on the side of the phone.  
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Service indicator: Indicates a call in progress. When dialing  
a number, this icon flashes until the call connects.  
No service indicator: Indicates your phone cannot find a  
signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot  
make or receive calls. Wait for a signal or move into an open  
area to try and find a signal. The no service indicator always  
appears when you turn on your phone and disappears once  
service is located.  
Roam: Extended roaming indicator. Roaming occurs when  
you use your phone outside your home area. While roaming,  
a wireless provider's system other than Verizon Wireless  
handles your call, so the service rate for the call may be  
higher than those made within your home area. Please refer  
to information from Verizon Wireless on roaming rates.  
New Message: Indicates that you’ve received a new voice,  
text, page or web alert message. You’re also notified by a  
visual and audible alert.  
1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the 1X protocol.  
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.  
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,  
and messages by vibration and a flashing Service LED.  
Vibrate mode: Your phone is in vibrate mode. When you  
receive a call, the phone vibrates instead of ringing.  
Understand your phone  
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Your phone’s modes  
Call Answer mode  
You can select the method for answering your phone when  
you receive a call.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
. The following call answer options  
appear in the display.  
Send Key  
Folder Open  
Any Key  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
3. Press to select the method for answering calls.  
Input mode  
Use input mode (Abc, Symbol, 123, or T9 WORD) to enter  
text, numbers or symbols into messages, events, and other  
functions. The input mode is indicated in the right lower part  
of the display.  
Lock mode  
When you lock the phone using the Lock Mode menu option,  
restrictions are placed on phone use. You can receive  
messages and calls, but you cannot make outgoing calls  
(except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the phone.  
Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume  
key. Unlock your phone by following the prompts and entering  
the lock code.  
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Standby mode  
Standby mode is the state of your phone once it has found  
service and is in the idle state. Your phone goes into  
standby mode:  
After you power it on.  
When you press  
after a call.  
When in standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date  
as well as all other active icons.  
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and  
press  
to place a call.  
2. Press  
to return to standby mode.  
Receive messages in standby mode  
You can receive messages while in standby mode. An alert  
tone sounds and a notification message appears in the  
display when a new message arrives.  
Press the right soft key ( ) View to view the message,  
or press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to view the  
message later.  
Talk mode  
You can only place and receive calls when your phone is  
powered on. While in a call your phone is in talk mode. Press  
the left soft key ( ) to display a list of In-Use menu options.  
See “In-Use Menu” on page 26 for more information.  
Silent mode  
With a single press of the key you can silence the call ringer  
and tones that your keypad makes whenever you press a  
key. When you receive a call, the phone vibrates instead  
of ringing.  
Your phone’s modes  
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Enter Silent mode  
In standby mode, press and hold  
Mode briefly appears in the display and your phone  
. Entering Silent  
returns to standby mode.  
the display  
appears in the top line of  
Exit silent mode  
In standby mode, press and hold  
. Exit Silent Mode  
briefly appears in the display and your phone returns to  
standby mode.  
Vibrate mode  
You can set your phone to vibrate whenever you receive an  
incoming call either one of two ways.  
In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key (  
down until Vibrate appears in the display.  
)
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
2. Press the left navigation key until Vibrate appears in the  
display, then press  
,
,
.
.
The ringer setting  
1. In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key (  
)
on the left side of the phone up or down. Options are:  
Silent  
1 Beep  
Vibrate  
Vibrate+Ring  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Level 4  
Level 5  
2. Press  
once you’re satisfied with the setting. The  
phone returns to standby mode.  
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Getting Started  
Obtaining service  
Contact Verizon Wireless and follow their instructions for  
obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this  
user guide to fully understand the services that your  
phone supports.  
Turn the phone on  
1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception, then  
open the flip.  
2. Press and hold  
for two or more seconds.  
As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the  
antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the phone to  
operate at a higher power level than is necessary.  
3. Verizon Wireless momentarily appears in the display and  
your phone begins searching for a network signal.  
4. Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day  
appear in the bottom of the display.  
5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.  
If the phone is outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming  
area,  
appears in the top of the display. If you cannot  
place or receive calls, try later when service is available.  
Turn the phone off  
Press and hold  
phone powers off.  
for two or more seconds. Your  
Getting Started  
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If your phone is on and you press  
for less than one  
second, the phone will not power off. This feature prevents  
your phone from being turned off accidentally.  
Make and answer calls  
Outgoing  
1. With the phone on, enter the number you wish to call  
using the keypad.  
2. Press  
to place the call.  
Incoming  
When you receive a call, the phone displays one of  
the following:  
If the caller can be identified, the caller’s number (or  
name if it’s in your Phonebook) appears in the display.  
If the caller can’t be identified, Call from unavailable #, Call  
from restricted #, or no number appears in  
the display.  
Your phone continues to notify you of the call until one of the  
following events occur:  
You answer the call.  
The calling party ends the call.  
The call is sent to voicemail.  
Call notification features  
Your phone notifies you of a call in a variety of ways.  
Nine ring volume settings including 1- beep, Vibrate,  
Silent, or Vibrate+Ring.  
Different ring types to distinguish callers.  
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Name display with Caller ID. (If the caller’s name is  
programmed into your Phonebook).  
Incoming or missed calls are automatically stored to a  
call log. The last 20 calls you answered are stored in an  
Incoming call log list and the last 20 calls you missed are  
stored in a Missed call log list.  
Call answer  
You can select from three methods for answering your calls.  
You can change this option in the Setup menu.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
. The following options appear in  
the display.  
Send Key  
Folder Open  
Any Key  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the call answer option  
of your choice.  
3. Press  
to select the highlighted option.  
Auto Answer  
You can enable your phone to automatically pick up any call  
after a preset length of time.  
This feature works only when the headset is attached.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
to display the following options.  
Off  
After 5 sec  
After 3 sec  
After 1 sec  
Getting Started  
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2. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
3. Press  
to select the highlighted option.  
LCD backlight setting  
To prolong the life of your battery, the display goes blank  
when your screen is idle after a period of time. The amount of  
idle time allowed can be adjusted in the Backlight sub menu.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
. The following options appear in  
the display.  
*5 Seconds (default setting), 10 Seconds,  
15 Seconds, Folder Open  
With Folder Open selected, the LCD remains on as long as  
the flip is open. This can drain your battery significantly.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
3. Press  
to select the highlighted option.  
Silence an incoming ringer  
During an incoming call, press the up or down volume  
key to silence the ringer.  
Ignore an incoming call  
When you ignore an incoming call, the call is immediately  
forwarded to your voice mail.  
During an incoming call, press the left soft key (  
Ignore. The caller is forwarded to your voice mail.  
)
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Menus and sub menus  
1) CALLS  
3) MESSAGE  
5) PLANNER  
1) Today  
1) Outgoing  
2) Incoming  
3) Missed  
4) Erase Logs  
1) OUTGOING  
Yes  
No  
2) INCOMING  
Yes  
No  
3) MISSED  
Yes  
No  
4) ALL CALLS  
1) Send New Msg  
2) Voice  
3) Inbox  
4) Outbox  
5) Draft  
6) Saved  
7) WebAlert  
8) Msg Setting  
9) Erase Msg  
1) VOICE  
Yes  
No  
2) OLDINBOX  
Yes  
No  
3) NEWINBOX  
Yes  
No  
4) OUTBOX  
Yes  
No  
5) DRAFT  
Yes  
No  
6) SAVED  
Yes  
No  
2) Scheduler  
3) Jump To Date  
4) To Do List  
5) Memo Pad  
6) Count Down  
7) Alarm Clock  
Once  
Daily  
Off  
8) World Time  
9) Calculator  
6) DISPLAY  
Yes  
No  
5) Call Timer  
1) LAST CALL  
2) TOTAL  
3) LIFETIME  
4) ERASE TOTAL  
1) Animation  
1) OPENING  
1) Fall  
2) Aurora  
3) Sailing  
Yes  
No  
2) CLOSING  
1) Fall  
2) Aurora  
3) Sailing  
2) PHONE BOOK  
1) Find  
BY NAME  
BY ENTRY  
BY GROUP  
2) Add  
3) WALLPAPER  
7) ALL MESSAGES  
Yes  
No  
1) Dual Clock  
2) Calendar  
3) Aquarium  
4) Landscape  
5) Water Drop  
6) Clock 1  
4) MOBILE WEB  
1) Get In Web  
NUMBER  
E-MAIL  
2) Banner  
3) Backlight  
1) LCD  
3) Rename Group  
1) FRIEND  
2) FAMILY  
3) COLLEAGUE  
4) VIP  
5) NO NAME  
4) My Phone#  
5) Memory  
5 Seconds  
10 Seconds  
15 Seconds  
Folder Open  
2) KEYPAD  
5 Seconds  
10 Seconds  
15 Seconds  
Folder Open  
Menus and sub menus  
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Melody 10  
2) ALARM  
2) TONE LENGTH  
Long  
Normal  
4) Alerts  
1) MINUTE BEEP  
On  
Off  
2) SERVICE  
On  
Off  
3) CONNECT  
On  
Off  
4) DISCONNECT  
On  
Off  
5) FADE  
On  
Off  
6) ROAM  
On  
Off  
7) PRIVACY  
On  
Off  
5) Power On/Off  
On  
Off  
6) Roam Ringer  
On  
Off  
7) Whisper Mode  
On  
Off  
6) DISPLAY (CONT.)  
Bell 1  
Bell 2  
3) POWER SAVE  
Off  
On  
4) Contrast  
5) Auto Hyphen  
No  
Bell 3  
Bell 4  
Bell 5  
Melody 1  
Melody 2  
Melody 3  
Melody 4  
Melody 5  
Melody 6  
Melody 7  
Melody 8  
Melody 9  
Melody 10  
Yes  
6) Service LED  
Off  
On  
7) SOUNDS  
3) DATA  
Bell 1  
Bell 2  
1) Volume/Vibrate  
1) CALLS  
Bell 3  
Bell 4  
Silent  
Bell 5  
1 Beep  
Vibrate  
Vib+Ring  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Level 4  
Level 5  
Melody 1  
Melody 2  
Melody 3  
Melody 4  
Melody 5  
Melody 6  
Melody 7  
Melody 8  
Melody 9  
Melody 10  
2) ALARM  
Silent  
1 Beep  
Vibrate  
Vib+Ring  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Level 4  
Level 5  
4) PLANNER  
Bell 1  
Bell 2  
Bell 3  
Bell 4  
Bell 5  
Melody 1  
Melody 2  
Melody 3  
Melody 4  
Melody 5  
Melody 6  
Melody 7  
Melody 8  
Melody 9  
Melody 10  
8) VOICE KIT  
2) Ringer Type  
1) CALLS  
1) Voice Dial  
1) RECORD  
2) REVIEW  
3) ERASE ALL  
Yes  
No  
Bell 1  
Bell 2  
Bell 3  
Bell 4  
Bell 5  
Melody 1  
Melody 2  
Melody 3  
Melody 4  
Melody 5  
Melody 6  
Melody 7  
Melody 8  
Melody 9  
3) Key Beep  
1) VOLUME  
Silent  
4) SET ACTIVE  
[*] Only  
{*}/Folder  
[*]/EarMic  
Level 1  
Level 2  
Level 3  
Level 4  
Level 5  
2) Voice Memo  
1) RECORD  
2) REVIEW  
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1) Outgoing  
No  
Yes  
8) VOICE KIT (CONT.)  
2) Incoming  
No  
3) ERASE ALL  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
3) Phonebook  
No  
Yes  
6) ERASE MEMORY  
Yes  
No  
7) RESET PHONE  
Yes  
No  
9) SETUP  
1) Location  
Location On  
911 Only  
2) Network  
1) SET NAM  
NAM 1  
NAM 2  
2) ROAM OPTION  
Home only  
Automatic  
3) FORCE CALL  
Automatic  
1-Time Analog  
Call  
5) Others  
1) SHORTCUT  
Scheduler  
Voice Memo  
Animation  
Ringer Type  
Alarm  
Calculator  
Memo Pad  
2) CALL ANSWER  
Send Key  
Folder Open  
Any Key  
3) AUTO ANSWER  
Off  
After 5 sec  
After 3 sec  
After 1 sec  
4) AUTO RETRY  
Off  
Every 10 sec  
Every 30 sec  
Every 60 sec  
5) LANGUAGE  
English  
Spanish  
3) Data  
1) AUTO DETECT  
data off  
data for next call  
data until powered  
off  
2) BAUD RATE  
Auto  
19200  
38400  
57600  
115200  
230400  
4) Security  
1) LOCK PHONE  
Never  
On power up  
Now  
2) CHANGE LOCK  
New code  
6) CLOCK SET  
1) Main Clock  
2) Dual Clock  
Location  
Summer Time  
P1: (Use Navi-  
key to select  
1st city)  
P2: (Use Navi-  
key to select  
2nd city)  
3) EMERGENCY #  
1) 911  
2) #911  
3) *911  
4) VOICE PRIVACY  
Standard  
Enhanced  
7) GAME PAD  
6) Version  
5) RESTRICTION  
Menus and sub menus  
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Menu navigation  
Access the menus and sub menus in your phone using the  
navigation key (  
a shortcut.  
) and soft keys (  
), or use  
Navigate using keys  
1. In standby mode press the left soft key ( ) Menu. The  
first of several menus appear in the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to browse through the menus in  
your phone.  
3. Press  
to enter the menu or sub menu that appears in  
the display.  
4. Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the  
previous menu.  
Return to the previous menu  
There are two methods for exiting a menu or list.  
Press Back to return to the previous menu  
When Back does not appear in the display, press  
return to the previous menu.  
to  
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Navigate using a shortcut  
You can also access the menus and sub menus in your  
phone using menu numbers. Using the menu number in  
conjunction with the left soft key ( ) Menu takes you directly  
to the menu or sub menu of your choice. Before you can  
navigate using a shortcut, you’ll need to know the menu or  
sub menu number of the feature that you wish to access.  
Tip: Use the list of menus and sub menus, which begins on  
page 21, to navigate using shortcuts.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key Menu ( ).  
2. Press the number of the menu, sub menu, and so on for  
the feature that you wish to access.  
Example: Press the left soft key ( ) for Menu, then press  
,
. This takes you to the Planner (Menu 5), and then to  
the To Do List (sub menu 4).  
Navigation key shortcuts  
Some applications can be launched by pressing one of the  
four navigation keys (see the illustration) while in standby  
mode. The up key (defaulted to Voice Memo) can be  
customized in the Setup menu (Menu  
,
,
).  
Menu navigation  
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In-Use Menu  
Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In-Use  
Menu. The In-Use Menu applies to when you are in a call.  
1. Press the left soft key ( ) Menu while in a call to display  
the options listed in the following table.  
In-Use Menu  
Mute/Unmute  
Function  
Mute (caller cannot hear you) or Unmute the  
current call.  
Checks your call log for outgoing, incoming,  
and missed calls. You can also erase your call  
logs from this menu.  
Calls  
Phonebook  
Accesses Phonebook menu options.  
Activates or deactivates Silent Mode. In Silent  
Mode, your phones ringer is silent and key-  
pad tones are also muted. This feature should  
not be used when you access automated ser-  
vices that require you to select options, or  
enter numbers (such as your voice mail pass-  
word).  
Silent/Quit  
Sends your phone number to the other party  
of the call.  
Send Tel#  
My phone #  
Version  
View the phone number assigned to your  
phone by Verizon Wireless.  
View the software and hardware versions for  
your phone.  
Set Voice Privacy to enhanced or standard  
mode. Voice Privacy prevents the receiving  
party from seeing your number when you call.  
Voice Privacy  
Location  
Enable the GPS setting for emergency calls  
only, or fully enable GPS (always on).  
Send your phone number as tones (if you’re  
the recipient of the call). Send the recipient’s  
phone number as tones (if you’re the origina-  
tor of the call).  
Send DTMF  
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option. Press  
to select the In-Use Menu of your choice.  
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Calls  
The calls menu retains information about Outgoing, Incoming,  
and Missed Calls. You can also view times for your last call  
and the total of all calls.  
Outgoing  
Your phone retains information about the last 20 outgoing  
calls and stores them in the Outgoing call log. You can review  
the Outgoing call log for the time and date of the call, as well  
as other information.  
Tip: To quickly view your most recent outgoing calls, briefly  
press  
in standby mode. Up to 20 of your most recent  
outgoing calls appear in the display.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
. Your list of outgoing calls appears in  
the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight a call, then press  
to view further information about the call.  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up  
menu containing the options listed in the following table.  
Option  
Function  
Talk  
Call the selected number.  
Save  
Save the number to your Phonebook.  
Add a prefix to the number.  
Prepend  
Erase  
Erase the selected call from your Outgoing call list.  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
5. Press  
to perform the highlighted option’s function.  
Calls  
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Incoming  
Your phone retains information about the last 20 Incoming  
calls and stores them in the Incoming call log. You can review  
the Incoming call log for the time and date of the call, as well  
as other information.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
. Your list of Incoming calls appears in  
the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight a call, then press  
to view further information about the call.  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up  
menu containing the options listed in the following table.  
Option  
Function  
Talk  
Call the selected number.  
Save  
Save the number to your Phonebook.  
Add a prefix to the number.  
Prepend  
Erase  
Erase the selected call from your Incoming call list.  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
5. Press  
to perform the highlighted option’s function.  
Missed  
Your phone retains information about the last 20 missed calls  
(calls that were never picked up) and stores them in the  
Missed call log. You can review the Missed call log for the time  
and date of the call, as well as other information.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
. Your list of missed calls appears in  
the display.  
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2. Use the navigation key to highlight a call, then press  
to view further information about the call.  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up  
menu that contains the following options.  
Option  
Function  
Talk  
Call the selected number.  
Save  
Save the number to your Phonebook.  
Add a prefix to the number.  
Prepend  
Erase  
Erase the selected call from your Missed call list.  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
5. Press to perform the highlighted option’s function.  
Erase Logs  
You can erase the Outgoing, Incoming or Missed call log, or  
you can erase All Calls.  
Erase All Calls  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
. Erase All Calls? appears in  
the display as well as the options Yes and No.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes, then press , or  
select No to exit without erasing call logs.  
Review the call log  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
for the Calls menu.  
2. Press the number associated with the call log that you  
wish to review:  
Press  
Press  
for Outgoing calls.  
for Incoming calls.  
Calls  
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Press  
Press  
Press  
for Missed calls.  
for Erase Logs.  
for Call Timer.  
In cases where there is a Phonebook match for a call log  
entry, the name associated with the number appears instead  
of the number.  
Once your selection is highlighted you can do the following:  
Press  
Press  
to dial the number.  
to review all available call information (name  
and phone number [if available] and time/date stamp).  
Press , then press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop  
up menu with the options listed in the following table  
appears in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Talk  
Dials the number.  
Save  
Saves the number to your Phonebook.  
Allows you to insert a hard or a soft pause  
before the number.  
Prepend  
Erase  
Erases the number.  
Press the number of the option you wish to enter/  
activate, or use the navigation key to highlight the option  
and press  
.
Press  
if you wish to exit the Option menu.  
Call Timer  
View the duration of your last call, total calls, and calls made  
during the life of your phone using the Call timer feature. Call  
timer is not for billing purposes.  
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1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
. The options listed in the following table  
appear in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Last Call  
View the duration of your last call.  
View the duration of the total calls,  
incoming and outgoing, made on your  
phone since the last erasure.  
Total  
View the duration of all calls on your  
phone since activation (LifeTime  
timers cannot be erased).  
LifeTime  
Erases the counters for the Total  
call timer.  
Erase Total  
Press the number of the option you wish enter, or use  
the navigation key to highlight the option and press  
.
Press  
if you wish to exit the Option menu.  
Although Total call timers can be erased, LifeTime call  
timers can never be erased.  
Call waiting  
If you’re on a call, your phone beeps when another call  
is incoming. Contact Verizon Wireless for availability of  
this feature.  
1. Press  
on the line.  
2. Press  
to connect and ask the calling party to remain  
and the second caller is placed on hold and  
you’re returned to the original caller. Press  
alternate between calls.  
to  
Calls  
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Caller ID  
Caller ID allows you to see who is calling you by displaying  
the caller’s number when the phone rings. If the caller’s name  
and number are stored in your Phonebook, the name also  
appears in the display.  
Call Block  
You can block your number from being displayed on another  
phone by enabling the call block feature.  
1. In standby mode, press  
,
,
.
2. Enter the phone number and press  
.
Three-way calling  
Call two other numbers and connect them to your call using  
Three-way calling.  
1. In standby mode, dial the number for the first party in  
your call and press  
2. When connected, ask the other party to remain on the  
line. Press to place them on hold.  
3. Dial the second party’s phone number and press  
.
.
4. When the second party answers, press  
to connect  
all three parties.  
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Phonebook  
Your Phonebook can store up to 500 entries. Each entry can  
have up to five associated phone numbers and two e-mail  
addresses. Each phone number can be up to 32 digits in  
length, including hard pauses, and associated names can be  
up to 22 characters in length. The memory location for each  
entry can be specified, and you can mark any entry secret to  
prevent unauthorized viewing.  
Tip: One-Touch, Two-Touch, and Three-Touch Dialing  
allows you to call numbers stored in your Phonebook faster.  
Open the Phonebook  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
for the Phonebook. The following Phonebook  
sub menus and options appear in the display:  
Menu  
Function  
Find a phone number By Name, By Entry, or  
By Group.  
Find  
Add  
Add a number or e-mail to your Phonebook.  
Rename one of your five groups.  
Rename Group  
View the 10-digit number assigned to your  
phone by Verizon Wireless.  
My Phone#  
Memory  
Display available memory for dial and voice  
dial entries.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the Phonebook menu  
of your choice, and press  
.
Tip: You can also press the number on your alpha-numeric  
keypad that corresponds to the Phonebook menu number.  
Phonebook  
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Find  
If you’ve stored a name entry in your Phonebook, Find allows  
you to find it quickly.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Find.  
2. Use the navigation key to select the method by which to  
find the entry. The options listed in the following table  
are available.  
Find  
Function  
Search the Phonebook alphabetically  
by name.  
By Name  
By Entry  
By Group  
Search the Phonebook by entry number.  
Search the Phonebook by selecting from  
one of the five available groups.  
Find by Name  
1. Enter the name of the person as they are entered in your  
Phonebook. For example, if you saved the name as  
Amy Smith, begin the search pressing  
.
As you enter letters, the entry number and names of the  
closest matches (thus far) appear in the display.  
2. When the desired entry appears in the display, highlight  
the number using the navigation key (if necessary).  
3. Press  
to dial the number associated with the name.  
to view information about the entry.  
4. Press  
5. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options  
listed in the following table.  
Option  
Edit  
Description  
Edit details of the highlighted name.  
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Option  
Description  
Erase  
Erase the name and associated information.  
Add a new entry to your Phonebook.  
Add New  
6. Use the navigation key to highlight an option, then press  
to enter the highlighted option’s sub menu.  
Find by entry  
This option allows you to find a stored entry by  
location number.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight by Entry.  
3. Press to display information about the entry.  
,
for Find.  
4. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options  
listed in the following table.  
Option  
Description  
Edit  
Edit details of the highlighted name  
Erase the Name and associated information  
Add a new entry to your Phonebook  
Erase  
Add New  
5. Use the navigation up/down keys to highlight an option,  
then press  
to enter that option’s sub menu.  
Find by group  
This option allows you to find a stored entry in a  
related group.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Find.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight by Group.  
Phonebook  
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3. Press the navigation key briefly to highlight the  
group field.  
4. Use the navigation key to display the group that you wish  
to search. As each group appears in the display, entries  
assigned to the group appear in the display beneath it.  
5. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired entry.  
6. Press  
to display information about the entry.  
Add new information to your Phonebook  
You can add an entirely new entry or add information to an  
existing entry.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Add. A pop-up menu with the  
following options appears in the display.  
Number  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option  
and press  
E-mail  
.
3. Enter information for the selected option, then press  
.
New Entry and Find appear in the display.  
4. With New Entry highlighted, press . The following  
(number type) icons appear in the display.  
Home  
Pager  
Office  
Fax  
Mobile  
5. Use the navigation key to highlight the type that matches  
your new entry and press  
.
6. Enter a name to associate with the type using  
the keypad.  
7. Press  
36  
to save the entry.  
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Rename group  
Use this option to rename a group in your phone book.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Rename Group.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the group that you  
wish to rename, then press . The current name of the  
group appears in the display with a flashing cursor at the  
end of the name.  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop up  
menu with the following text entry modes.  
T9 word  
ABC  
Symbol  
123  
4. Press the corresponding number on the keypad for the  
method of entry that you prefer.  
5. Press  
and hold  
to backspace and delete characters. Press  
to clear all characters in the display.  
6. Enter a new group name using the keypad, then  
press  
.
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Edit Phonebook numbers  
Once stored in the Phonebook, an entry can be changed  
quite easily.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Find.  
2. Use the navigation key to display the search method that  
you wish to use (By Name, By Group, or By Entry).  
3. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation  
key to highlight the entry containing the number that you  
wish to edit.  
4. Once the entry is highlighted, press  
.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight the number within the  
entry that you wish to edit, then press the left soft key  
(
) Option. A pop-up menu appears in the display.  
6. Use the navigation key to highlight Edit, then press  
.
Press  
to backspace and delete numbers.  
Press and hold  
highlighted field.  
to clear all numbers in the  
7. When you’re finished editing the number, press . Your  
changes are saved and a confirmation message appears  
in the display.  
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Add 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 Phonebook along with  
special characters called pauses.  
P pause: A hard pause stops the calling sequence until  
further input from you.  
T pause: A two-second pause stops the calling sequence  
for two seconds and then automatically sends the  
remaining digits.  
You can enter multiple two-second pauses to extend the  
length of a pause. For example, two consecutive two-second  
pauses cause a total pause time of four seconds. Keep in  
mind pauses count as digits towards the 32-digit maximum.  
Store pauses in a Phonebook entry  
1. In standby mode, enter the number you wish to store  
(such as your bank’s teleservice number).  
2. Press the left soft key ( ) Option. The following pause  
menu options appear in the display.  
P pause  
T pause  
P pause is a hard pause (awaits input from you) and  
T pause is a two-second pause.  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the pause option of  
your choice  
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4. Press  
to enter the highlighted pause into your number  
sequence.  
5. When you’re finished entering the number and pauses,  
press the right soft key ( ) Save to store the number in  
your Phonebook.  
Pause dial from the Phonebook  
1. If you stored the number using (two-second) T pause(s),  
simply recall the number from the Phonebook.  
2. If you stored the number using (hard) P pause(s), recall  
the number from the Phonebook and wait for the  
appropriate prompt from the number you are calling  
(credit card number, bank account number, etc.).  
3. Press  
to dial the number.  
Manual pause calling  
To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it to  
the Phonebook:  
1. Enter the number you wish to call.  
2. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the pause  
option pop-up menu.  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired  
pause option.  
4. Press  
sequence.  
5. Press  
to enter the highlighted pause into your number  
to call the number.  
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Tip: Store pauses along with the number if you plan to call  
the number frequently.  
Erase individual Phonebook entries  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Find.  
2. Use the navigation key to display the search method that  
you wish to use (By Name, By Group, or By Entry).  
3. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation  
key to highlight the entry that you wish to erase.  
4. Once the entry is highlighted, press the left soft key (  
Option. A pop-up menu with the following menu items  
appears in the display  
)
Edit  
Erase  
Add New  
5. Use the navigation key to highlight Erase.  
6. Press . The phone prompts you to confirm  
the erasure.  
7. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then  
press  
.
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Edit an existing e-mail address  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Find.  
2. Use the navigation key to display the search method that  
you wish to use (By Name, By Group, or By Entry).  
3. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation  
key to highlight the entry that you wish to edit.  
4. Once the entry is highlighted, press the left soft key (  
Option. A pop-up menu appears in the display with  
Edit highlighted.  
)
5. Press  
6. Use the navigation key to highlight the E-mail field, then  
press  
.
.
7. Use the keypad to edit the e-mail address. To insert the  
@ symbol, press the left soft key ( ) Option.  
8. Use the navigation key to select Symbol, then  
.
press  
9. Press  
(@ symbol) and enter the remainder of the  
e-mail address using the keypad.  
10. Press the left soft key ( ) Option.  
11. Use the navigation key to highlight .com, then use the  
navigation key to display the desired domain type  
(.com,.edu, .net), then press  
.
12. Press to save your changes.  
Assign speed dial numbers  
For each name entered in the Phonebook, the option of  
designating a Speed Dial number is available.  
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1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Find.  
2. Use the navigation key to select the find method (By  
Name, By Group, or By Entry).  
3. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation  
key to highlight the desired entry.  
4. Press  
.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight SpeedDial.  
6. With SpeedDial highlighted, press the left soft key  
(
) Edit.  
7. Enter the SpeedDial number using the keypad.  
8. Press to save your changes.  
Store numbers after a call  
Once you’ve finished a call, you can store the number of the  
caller to your Phonebook.  
If the call was incoming and Caller ID information was  
unavailable, then the store option is also unavailable.  
1. After you press  
to end your call, the call time, length  
of call, phone number, and name of the party (if  
available) appears in the display.  
2. Press the right soft key ( ) Save. You’re prompted to  
confirm this as a New Entry, or Find a name in your  
Phonebook with which to associate the number.  
3. Follow the instructions in the upcoming sections  
depending on whether the number is a new entry or you  
wish to add it to an existing entry.  
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Add a New Entry  
1. With New Entry highlighted, press . The following  
(number type) icons appear in the display.  
Home  
Pager  
Office  
Fax  
Mobile  
2. Use the navigation key to choose the number type, then  
press  
.
3. Enter a name for the new entry and press . The new  
entry is saved to your Phonebook.  
Add to an existing entry  
1. Use the navigation key to highlight Find, then press  
.
2. Use the navigation key to display the search method that  
you wish to use (By Name, By Group, or By Entry).  
3. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation  
key to highlight the desired entry and press . The  
following number types appear in the display.  
Home  
Pager  
Office  
Fax  
Mobile  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the number type that  
matches the number you are adding, then press  
5. Press again at the Phonebook menu. The number is  
added to the existing entry.  
.
Store numbers from call logs  
Store numbers from call history logs to your Phonebook.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
for Calls.  
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2. Press the corresponding number on the keypad to view  
call logs for the following call types.  
for Outgoing  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the number you wish  
to store in the Phonebook, then press  
for Incoming  
for Missed  
.
4. Press the left soft key ( ) Option, then use the  
navigation key to highlight Save.  
5. Add the number as a New Entry, or Find a number in your  
Phonebook with which to add the number.  
6. Follow the prompts to store the number to the  
Phonebook.  
Shortcuts to storing phone numbers  
You can store a phone number by entering the number, and  
pressing the right soft key ( ) Save. Follow the screen  
prompts to designate other information. You can also save a  
number after an incoming or outgoing call.  
One-touch dialing  
Memory locations 001 through 009 are special One-Touch  
dialing locations. You can call the phone numbers stored in  
the Phonebook memory from 001 through 009 by pressing  
and holding a single key. For example, for location number  
001, press and hold  
until the name and number appear  
in the display and the number is dialed.  
Two-touch dialing  
Memory locations 010 through 099 are special Two-Touch  
dialing locations. For example, for location number 013,  
briefly press  
, then hold down  
until the name and  
number appear in the display and the number is dialed.  
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Three-touch dialing  
Memory locations 100 through 500 are special Three-Touch  
dialing locations. For example, to dial location number 113,  
press  
,
, then hold  
until the name and number  
appear in the display and the number is dialed.  
My Phone#  
My Phone# displays the ten-digit number assigned to your  
phone by Verizon Wireless.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for My Phone#. The phone number  
assigned by Verizon Wireless appears in the display.  
Memory  
Use the Memory sub menu to view the amount of Phonebook  
entries and Voice Dial entries you have stored, as well as the  
remaining memory for each.  
In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press . The amount of memory used and  
,
remaining for Phonebook and Voice Dial entries appears  
in the display.  
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Messages  
Your phone is able to send and receive text messages to  
compatible phones and other devices. If a text message  
exceeds 160 characters, it is broken up and delivered in  
separate messages, which incur additional cost. Before you  
learn to send text messages, it’s best to cover the basics of  
composing a message using the various text entry modes of  
Abc, Symbol, 123, and T9 Word.  
Available memory is shared between all messages. You can  
store up to 50 incoming and 50 outgoing messages. The  
exact number that you can store is dependent upon  
message length.  
Text entry modes  
You can compose text messages made up of alphabetical  
characters, symbols, and numbers. Each method of  
character entry (symbol, number, etc.) is called a text entry  
mode. There are four such entry modes as indicated in the  
following table:  
Text Entry  
Function  
Mode  
Alphabetical text entry mode. Options are:  
ABC - All uppercase  
Abc - Initial caps  
ABC  
abc - All lower case  
Symbol entry mode. Enter symbols into your  
Symbol  
123  
message by pressing the corresponding number  
that appears above it in the display.  
Number entry mode. Enter numbers by pressing  
the corresponding key on the keypad.  
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Text Entry  
Function  
Mode  
Predictive text mode. Press each key only once  
T9 Word  
to enter the letter of the word that you’re spelling.  
Your current mode of text entry (ABC, SYM, 123, or T9 Word)  
is indicated in the lower part of the display when composing a  
text message.  
Change text entry modes  
1. While composing a text message, press the left soft key  
(
) Option to display a pop-up menu containing the  
following options  
ABC  
Text Format  
Add Media  
Canned Msg  
2. ABC is highlighted. Use the navigation left/right keys to  
choose from one of the other three text entry modes of  
Symbol, 123, or T9 Word. Each of the text entry modes  
are explained in greater detail in the following sections.  
ABC mode  
Enter characters while in ABC mode by pressing the key  
with the desired characters (such as for “h”).  
Press the key repeatedly until the desired character  
appears in the display.  
Pause briefly and the displayed character is accepted  
and inserted into your message.  
Press  
to enter a space.  
T9® Word text entry  
T9 Word recognizes commonly used words for the numeric  
sequence of keypresses and inserts the word into your  
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message. It’s much faster than the traditional method of text  
entry (Abc) and requires only one key press per letter of the  
word that you’re spelling.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
to compose a new text message.  
.
2. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up  
menu containing the following options  
ABC  
Text Format  
Add Media  
Canned Msg  
4. ABC is highlighted. Use the navigation left/right keys to  
display T9 Word, then press  
.
Now, for practice, enter the word “Samsung” into your  
message by pressing each of the following keys only  
once:  
,
,
,
,
,
,
S
A
M
S
U
N
G
T9 Word recognizes that the most commonly used word for  
the numeric sequence you just entered is “Samsung.If more  
than one word shares the same numeric sequence, T9 Word  
provides the most commonly used word. Press  
display other words, if any are available.  
to  
123 mode  
Enter numbers into a text message while in number mode  
instructions on changing text entry modes.  
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While in 123 mode, press the key containing the  
corresponding number that you wish to insert into  
your message.  
Symbol mode  
Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols such as @ or %  
into a text message.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
to compose a new text message.  
.
2. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up  
menu containing the following options  
ABC  
Text Format  
Add Media  
Canned Msg  
4. ABC is highlighted. Use the navigation left/right keys to  
display Symbol, then press . The first of four screens of  
symbols appear in the display.  
5. Use the navigation left/right keys to page through the  
other symbols, if necessary.  
6. Enter the key that corresponds with the symbol that you  
wish to enter. For example, press  
for an  
exclamation point (!).  
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 to insert as many symbols into  
your message as desired.  
Send SMS text messages  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
2. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press  
50  
,
.
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3. Enter the text for your message using the keypad.  
4. At any point while composing a message, press the left  
soft key ( ) Option to display the options listed in the  
following table.  
Option  
Function  
The entry mode for your message. Other  
modes, which are hidden, are Symbol, 123,  
and T9 Word. Use the navigation key to display  
each of the text entry modes.  
ABC  
Choose the size, alignment, bold, italic, and  
other options for formatting your text.  
Text Format  
Add Media  
Canned Msg  
Add a picture, animation, or melody to  
your message.  
Insert a pre-composed message into the body  
of your current message.  
5. Once you’re finished entering your message, press  
The New Message options listed in the following table  
appear in the display.  
.
Option  
Function  
Edit Send To  
Edit Text  
Edit the recipient’s Send To number.  
Edit the content of your message.  
Choose the Priority, Validity, Privacy, whether  
you wish to have a Delivery Acknowledge-  
ment, Insert a Signature or Call Back #, and  
whether you wish to Defer Delivery of the  
the following section for more information on  
these settings.  
Send Options  
Save in Draft  
Save Text  
Save the message to your Draft folder.  
Save the text in your message as a canned  
message. Canned messages are pre-com-  
posed messages that can be inserted into  
any message you choose.  
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6. To send your message, press the left soft key  
(
) Send.  
Message Send options  
You can set priority, validity, privacy, and other options before  
you send a message.  
1. After you’ve composed a message and pressed  
,
you’re returned to the New Message menu.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Send Options, then  
press . The Send Options listed in the following table  
appear in the display.  
Menu  
Item  
Send Options  
Function  
Normal  
Urgent  
None  
Assign a priority to  
your message.  
Priority  
30 Min  
1 Hour  
2 Hours  
12 Hours  
1 Day  
2 Days  
3 Days  
Not Restricted  
Restricted  
Confidential  
Off  
Select the period of time that  
you wish the message to be  
available to the recipient. After  
the set period of time, your mes-  
sage is recalled.  
Validity  
Privacy  
Choose the desired level of pri-  
vacy for your message.  
Delivery  
Ack  
Request confirmation for when  
your message is received.  
On  
Off  
On  
Insert  
Sign.  
Insert your pre-composed sig-  
nature into the message.  
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Menu  
Item  
Send Options  
Function  
Yes  
No  
Edit  
Insert a number into your mes-  
sage for the recipient to call  
you back.  
Call  
Back #  
Immediate  
Set Time  
Def.  
Delivery  
Choose when you wish your  
message to be sent.  
3. Use the navigation key to display the various Send  
Options for each menu item.  
4. When the desired send option is highlighted, press  
confirm the selection or to enter the send option’s  
sub menu.  
to  
Receive text messages  
When your phone receives a message in standby mode, a  
ringer sounds (unless turned off), and New Message appears  
in the display along with the closed envelope icon ( ). The  
date and time of the message also appear in the display.  
Press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to return your phone to  
standby mode. The message is saved to your inbox  
where you can view it later.  
Press the right soft key ( ) View to open the message,  
and then press the right soft key ( ) Reply to open the  
message composer and respond to the message.  
OR (NEXT PAGE)  
Press the left soft key ( ) Option, where you have the  
option to Forward, Delete, Save Text, Save Msg, Save  
Addr, or Block Addr.  
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Receive messages while in a call  
When your phone receives a message while in a call, the  
ringer sounds, (unless turned off), and New Message appears  
in the display along with the closed envelope icon ( ). You  
can view the message without disconnecting your call.  
1. Press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to ignore the message.  
The message is saved to your inbox where you can view  
it later.  
2. Press the right soft key ( ) View to open the message,  
your call remains connected.  
Message folders  
Your messages are stored in any one of six folders. The  
sections that follow cover message folders in greater detail.  
The Voice folder  
Messages in your Voice Mailbox are logged in the Voice folder  
of the Message menu. Open the voice folder to view the  
Callback # (if available), Urgency, and other details of the voice  
mail message.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Voice, then  
press . Details of your most recent voice mail message  
appear in the display.  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) SEND:Listen to call your voice  
mailbox and listen to the message.  
You can also press and hold  
to dial your voice mailbox.  
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The Inbox folder  
Received messages are stored in the Inbox folder.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
to open the Inbox folder.  
Tip: Press the right soft key (  
) View while in a call to view  
a new message.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you  
wish to view.  
3. Press  
4. While viewing your message press the left soft key (  
Option to display the options listed in the following table.  
to view contents of the highlighted message.  
)
Option  
Function  
Forward  
Delete  
Forward the message to another recipient.  
Delete the message and its contents.  
Save only the text in the message.  
Save Text  
Save Msg  
Save the message to the Saved message folder.  
Save the number of the sender to your Phonebook  
as a new entry or add to an existing entry.  
Save Addr  
Block Addr  
Block future messages from the phone number of  
the sender  
5. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press  
to  
perform the function for the highlighted option.  
The Outbox folder  
Your phone stores messages in the Outbox, regardless of  
whether the message was successfully transmitted. You can  
also verify if a message or e-mail was successfully  
transmitted, and at what date and time by enabling the  
Messages  
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Delivery Ack feature. See “Message Send options” on  
page 52 for more information on delivery acknowledgements.  
REVIEW MESSAGES IN THE OUTBOX  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
in the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you  
wish to review, then press  
,
for Outbox. Any sent messages appear  
.
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options  
listed in the following table.  
Option  
Function  
Re-send  
Save Msg  
Delete  
Re-send the message.  
Save the message to the Saved Msg folder.  
Delete the message.  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option.  
5. Press to perform the function for the  
highlighted option.  
Messages and lock mode  
Your phone still receives messages while in Lock Mode. The  
time and date of the message appear in the display, but you  
cannot access the message until you enter the lock code.  
The Draft folder  
Draft messages are those that have been composed but  
never sent. You can return to the Draft folder at any time to  
view, edit, or send a draft message.  
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CREATE A DRAFT TEXT MESSAGE  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Send New Msg.  
2. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press  
.
3. Compose your message using the keypad, then  
press  
.
4. Use the navigation key to highlight Save in Draft, then  
press . A confirmation message appears in the display  
and your message is saved to the Draft box.  
VIEW AND EDIT DRAFT MESSAGES  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
. Any draft messages that you’ve  
composed appear as a list in the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you  
wish to view and press  
.
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu  
appears in the display with Edit highlighted.  
4. Press . The options listed in the following table appear  
in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Edit Send To  
Edit the phone number of the recipient.  
Edit the draft message text. You also have  
options to format the text, add media or a  
canned message.  
Edit Text  
Select the priority, validity, privacy, delivery  
acknowledgement, signature, callback #,  
deferred delivery options.  
Send Options  
Save in Draft  
Continue to save the message to the  
Draft folder.  
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Option  
Function  
Save only the text in the message, if media or  
other content is contained within the message.  
Save Text  
5. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press  
to perform the function for the highlighted option.  
EDIT TEXT OPTIONS  
1. While editing the text of a draft message, press the left  
soft key ( ) Option.The options listed in the following  
table appear in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Use the left and right keys on the navigation  
key to display and select one of four options  
for entering numbers, symbols, and text.  
ABC, Symbol,  
123, T9 WORD  
Select the size, alignment, weight, and  
angle, and other format options.  
Text Format  
Add Media  
Canned Msg  
Insert a picture, animation, or melody into  
your draft message.  
Insert a pre-composed message into your  
draft message.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press  
to perform the function for the highlighted option.  
The Saved folder  
Saved messages are sent to the Saved folder.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message you  
wish to view, then press  
,
. Any saved messages appear in  
.
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the  
message options Edit and Delete.  
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4. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option.  
Press  
to perform the highlighted option.  
The WebAlert folder  
Occasionally, Verizon Wireless may send notifications to your  
phone in the form of WebAlerts. WebAlerts may contain  
information on new services or updates. When you receive  
an alert, you’ll also receive a text notification and hear a tone.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
. Any received WebAlerts appear in  
the display.  
Contact Verizon Wireless for availability.  
The Erase Msg folder  
Use Erase Msg to erase all messages in a folder.  
Erase Msg erases all of the messages in the selected  
folder. To delete a single message, use the Option menu  
(left soft key) while viewing the content of a message.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
. The Erase Msgs menu appears in  
the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the folder containing  
the messages that you wish to delete.  
3. Press  
to open the highlighted folder. You’re prompted  
to confirm the erasure of all messages in the folder.  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then  
press  
.
Messages  
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The Msg Setting folder  
The Msg Setting folder allows you to define numerous  
message settings such as ringer types and save options.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
. The Msg Setting sub menus in the  
following table appear in the display.  
Sub Menu  
Function  
Options to Save in Outbox, Insert  
signature, and request a delivery  
acknowledgement.  
1 Send Setting  
Set Ringer types and Reminders for when you  
receive messages.  
2 Msg. Alert  
3 Auto Play  
Select Auto Play or Manual for  
multimedia content.  
4 Direct View  
5 Auto Delete  
Select Off or On for Direct View.  
Auto Delete messages after they are read.  
Block messages from a web address or  
phone number.  
6 Block Address  
Edit any of your pre-composed messages,  
which can then be inserted into any new mes-  
sage that you choose.  
7 Canned Msg.  
Create a signature, which appears at the bot-  
tom of all outgoing messages.  
8 Signature  
9 Voice Mail #  
Edit your voice mail number.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired sub  
menu. Press  
to enter the sub menu and  
adjust settings.  
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Get It Now  
With Get It Now, you can download full featured applications  
over the air including games, personalized ring tones,  
pictures, and more. Send and receive instant messages and  
email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news.  
1. In standby mode, press the right navigation key. The  
Shopping Cart icon (  
) appears in the display.  
2. Press . A message appears in the display informing you  
that browsing uses airtime.  
3. Press  
(Start). After a brief pause, the Get it Now options  
listed in the following table appear in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Provides updates on the latest games, information  
services, etc.  
What’s New  
Select from a broad category of games that you  
can play on your phone.  
Get Games  
Get Tones  
Download your favorite ring tones.  
Download applications that keep you in touch with  
the world, keep you organized, and help you find  
the coolest spots.  
Get Going  
View, share your own pictures and even save  
them as your phone's wallpaper or screensaver.  
Get Pix  
Get Fun  
Get Mail  
Select from several fun and interesting applica-  
tions.  
Check e-mail on some of the most popular clients  
on the Internet.  
Enter Key-  
words  
Enter a keyword and search the Get It  
Now catalogue.  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the category of  
your choice, then press  
.
Get It Now  
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5. Select the application you wish to download and follow the  
online directions.  
Settings  
Use the Settings sub menu within Get It Now to manage,  
move, order applications and much more.  
A green circle ( ) to the left of an application indicates  
that application is active (available for use).  
A red circle ( ) to the left of an application indicates that  
the application has been disabled.  
A blue circle to the left of an option ( ) indicates that  
information is available about the application.  
1. In standby mode, press the right navigation key to launch  
Get It Now.  
2. At the Get It Now menu, press the right navigation key  
once to highlight  
(Settings), then press . The  
options listed in the following table appear in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Order Apps  
Move Apps  
Download applications over the network.  
Move previously downloaded applications  
between available folders.  
Manage Apps View used and available memory.  
Main Menu  
View  
Select whether you wish to view the main Get It  
Now menu in a list or icon format.  
Screensavers View downloaded screensavers.  
View the Get It Now log, which displays informa-  
tion about recent activity using Get It Now.  
View Log  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
4. Press to enter the option’s sub menu and view or  
change settings.  
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Help  
The Help sub menu within Get It Now is a short tutorial on  
several Get It Now features. View information about charges,  
cancelling subscriptions, buying apps, disabling apps,  
and more.  
1. Within in the Get It Now menu, press the right navigation  
key until the question mark ( ) icon is highlighted.  
2. Press . The Help subjects listed in the following sections  
appear in the display.  
Buying New Apps  
To buy new and exciting apps, visit the Get It Now Shop. It  
provides you with a variety of apps you can choose from.  
What do I pay?  
When you buy an app you will be charged for the purchase  
cost of the app and the network connections to download it.  
Charges will also apply when you use apps that require  
network connections, such as downloading information and  
sending text messages.  
Charges  
Charges will apply for network connections. A network  
connection is used when you are browsing the Get It Now  
Shop, downloading and restoring apps, or cancelling  
subscription apps. Charges will also apply when you use  
apps that require network connections, such as downloading  
information and sending text messages.  
Cancelling Subscription  
1. To cancel a subscription to an app, choose Settings, then  
Manage apps.  
Get It Now  
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2. Select the app subscription you want to cancel.  
Demo Apps  
A Demo app is free and is designed to demonstrate the app’s  
main features. It usually expires after a certain period of time  
or a number of uses and often has limited functions. When  
you run a demo app, you will be presented with a purchase  
option so you won’t have to look for the app in the Get It  
Now Shop.  
Removing Apps  
You may remove apps that are no longer needed. When you  
remove an app, you cannot use the application unless you  
purchase it again.  
1. To remove an app, choose Settings, then Manage Apps.  
2. Select the app you want to remove.  
Disabled Apps  
You can install new apps even if the memory of your phone is  
full by partially removing (disabling) apps you haven’t used  
recently. When you need to use a disabled app, you can  
restore it at no additional purchase cost.  
Restoring Apps  
Disabled apps can be quickly restored at no additional  
purchase cost. To restore an app, run the application you  
want to restore from the Main Menu. You will be guided  
through the restoration process.  
Expired Apps  
Apps that were purchased based on the number of uses or  
time expire. You can purchase additional uses from the Get It  
Now Shop.  
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Mobile Web  
With Mobile Web, you can conveniently surf the web using  
your phone.  
Each time you launch Mobile Web, your phone connects  
to the Internet and the service indicator icon (  
appears in the display.  
)
Stored web content  
Mobile Web ends an Internet connection after a certain period  
of inactivity, however some information from your session  
remains stored in the phone (if you leave your phone turned  
on). You can access this information without reconnecting to  
the Internet. However, if you are viewing stored information,  
and you select a link to a site that was not accessed in your  
last session, you automatically re-connect to the Internet.  
Launch Mobile Web  
The first time you use Mobile Web, you are prompted to go  
through a setup process that takes approximately three to  
five minutes.  
1. In standby mode, press the left navigation key. If this is  
the initial launch of Mobile Web, you’re prompted to  
enable security before proceeding.  
2. Press the left soft key ( ) Yes to proceed.  
3. VZW with MSN and a list of categories (each representing  
one or more web sites) appears in the display.  
4. Use the navigation key to browse the categories.  
5. Once the desired category is highlighted, press the left  
soft key ( ) Go to enter the category list.  
Mobile Web  
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Exit Mobile Web  
Press  
to exit Mobile Web.  
Navigate the web  
When you use Mobile Web, some of the keys operate  
differently than during a normal phone call. Mobile Web  
presents on-screen items in any of the following ways:  
Text or numeric input.  
Links (embedded in content).  
Numbered options (some may not be numbered).  
Simple text.  
You can act upon options or links by using the soft keys.  
Mobile Web soft keys  
At the bottom of the Mobile Web display is a bar that contains  
browser commands. The left ( ) and right ( ) soft keys on  
the keypad are used to execute the command that appears  
above them in the display. These are called “soft keys”  
because their function changes depending on the application.  
How Mobile Web keys work  
The following table lists Mobile Web keys and their functions.  
Key  
Name  
Function  
Navigation  
Key  
Use to browse lists and options.  
A browser back-up key. Press once to  
back up one page. Press and hold to go  
back to VZW with MSN home page.  
Press to clear the last number, letter, or  
symbol entered. Press and hold to com-  
pletely clear the display.  
CLR Key  
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Key  
Name  
Function  
Press before entering text to enable  
upper case characters (in Abc mode).  
Asterisk/Shift  
Key  
Press to enter a zero (0), or to display  
another word in the dictionary when in  
T9 Word entry mode.  
0/Next Key  
Press to insert a space when  
entering text.  
Pound/Space  
Key  
Numbers 1  
thru 9  
Use the number keys to select items in  
a menu if they are numbered.  
Press to exit the Mobile Web and return  
the phone to standby mode.  
END Key  
Press to activate the command that  
appears above it in the display.  
Left Soft Key  
Right Soft Key  
SEND Key  
Press to activate the command that  
appears above it in the display.  
Press to dial a highlighted number.  
Using links  
Links have several purposes, such as jumping to a different  
page, to a different site, or even initiating a phone call. Links  
are shown inside of brackets ([ ]). You can normally use the  
left soft key ( ) to select a link when it is highlighted.  
Place a call while using Mobile Web  
You may place a phone call from Mobile Web if the site you  
are using supports this feature (the phone number may be  
highlighted and the left soft key ( ) is labeled Call). Press  
the left soft key ( ) Call to call the number. In most cases  
you can also press  
to call the number. The Internet  
connection terminates when you initiate the call. After you  
end the call, your phone returns to standby mode.  
Mobile Web  
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Planner  
Your phone has a suite of PDA applications such as a  
Calendar, To Do List, and Memo Pad. You can schedule  
events, set reminders, create a to do list, perform  
calculations, and more with the digital assistant functionality  
included in this useful feature.  
Open the Planner  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
. The Planner menu opens with the following  
sub menus.  
Today  
Scheduler  
Jump To Date  
To Do List  
Memo Pad  
Count Down  
Alarm Clock  
World Time  
Calculator  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight an application. Press  
to enter the application’s sub menu. The following  
sections provide a detailed description of the  
applications and their functions.  
Today  
You can schedule up to nine events for the current day by  
indicating each event’s start time and advance notification  
time. Set alarms for events so that you can be alerted before  
an event takes place. Events scheduled for future dates  
automatically appear on your Today events schedule for the  
present day.  
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Add a new event  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Today. You’re prompted to enter a  
New Event.  
2. Enter details of the event using the keypad. Press the left  
soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu containing  
the following text entry mode options.  
T9 Word  
ABC  
Symbol  
123  
The current mode of text entry is indicated in the lower right  
of the display.  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry mode that  
you wish to use, or press  
to exit the pop-up menu.  
4. When you’re finished entering details for the event, press  
. You’re prompted to enter the time and date for  
the event.  
5. Enter the time and date for the event using the keypad.  
Press  
Press  
for A.M. when P is highlighted.  
for P.M. when A is highlighted.  
6. When you’re finished entering the time and date, use the  
navigation key to highlight the Notification field.  
7. Use the navigation key to select the amount of time that  
you wish to be notified by an alert before the event  
occurs.  
8. Press  
to store the event in your calendar. An alert will  
notify you prior to the event, if you set a notification alert.  
Planner  
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Scheduler  
Scheduler allows you to view the current, past, or future  
month in a monthly calendar layout. While viewing the  
calendar, the current date is highlighted and days with  
scheduled events are surrounded by a box.  
View an event  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Scheduler.  
2. A calendar appears in the display with the current date  
highlighted. The month and year also appear.  
3. Use the navigation up, down, left, and right keys to move  
around within the calendar.  
Press  
to open a date that is highlighted.  
Press the volume up key to view previous months.  
Press the volume down key to view future months.  
Press the left soft key ( ) Option while viewing the  
calendar to display the following options.  
Option  
Function  
View  
View events for any date surrounded by a box.  
Add a new event for the date.  
Add new  
Jump To Date  
You can to go directly to any date that you specify in the Jump  
to Date entry screen.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Jump To Date. The Jump To Date  
entry screen appears in the display with the current  
month highlighted.  
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2. Enter the desired Jump to date and press  
calendar month for the date that you specified appears in  
the display with the current date highlighted.  
. The  
To Do List  
The To Do List allows you to create a task list. You can store,  
prioritize and manage up to twenty To Do List tasks.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for To Do List. The Add To Do screen  
appears in the display.  
2. Enter details of the task using the keypad. Press the left  
soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu containing  
the following text entry mode options.  
T9 Word  
ABC  
Symbol  
123  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry mode that  
you wish to use, or press  
to exit the pop-up menu.  
4. When you’re finished entering details for the task, press  
. You’re prompted to enter the priority for the task.  
5. Use the navigation left/right keys to select High or Low.  
6. Use the navigation down key to highlight the  
Enter Date field.  
7. Enter a time and date for the task using the keypad.  
Press  
Press  
for P.M when A is highlighted.  
for A.M when P is highlighted.  
to store the task.  
8. Press  
Planner  
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Add, Edit, and Erase To-Do List tasks  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for To Do List.  
2. Use the navigation key to browse tasks in your To Do  
List. Events are presented in order of priority.  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option while viewing your To  
Do List. A pop-up menu with the options listed in the  
following table appears in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Add new  
Edit  
Add a new task to the To Do List.  
Edit the task currently appearing in the display.  
Erase the task currently appearing in the display.  
Erase all tasks from your To Do List.  
Erase  
Erase All  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
5. Press to perform the function for the  
highlighted option.  
Memo Pad  
You can create a notes and store them in Memo Pad. You  
can’t prioritize or set an alert for stored notes. Return to Memo  
Pad anytime you wish to review and edit your notes.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Memo Pad.  
2. If you have any stored memos, they appear as a list in  
the display. If this is your first time in Memo Pad, you’re  
prompted to add a new memo.  
3. Enter a memo using the keypad.  
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4. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up  
menu containing the following text entry mode options.  
T9 Word  
ABC  
Symbol  
123  
5. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry mode that  
you wish to use, or press  
6. When you’re finished entering details for the memo,  
press . The memo is stored.  
to exit the pop-up menu.  
Review, add, edit, and erase memos  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Memo Pad. Your list of stored  
memos appears in the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to browse memos. Press  
to  
open a highlighted memo.  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option while viewing your  
memos. A pop-up menu with the options listed in the  
following table appears in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Add new  
Add a new memo to Memo Pad.  
Edit the memo currently highlighted or appearing in  
the display.  
Edit  
Erase the memo currently highlighted or appearing  
in the display.  
Erase  
Erase All  
Erase all memos from Memo Pad.  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
5. Press to perform the function for the  
highlighted option.  
Planner  
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Count Down  
Count Down allows you to view the amount of time between  
the current date and any event that you wish to schedule. You  
can create up to twenty Count Down events.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Count Down.  
If you have multiple Count Down timers, the event that is  
scheduled closest to the current date appears in the display.  
Use the navigation key to browse timers.  
2. Enter details for the Count Down event using the keypad.  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up  
menu containing the following text entry mode options.  
T9 Word  
ABC  
Symbol  
123  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry mode that  
you wish to use, or press  
5. Once you’ve finished entering details for the Count Down  
event, press . You’re prompted to enter a time and  
to exit the pop-up menu.  
date for the scheduled event.  
6. Enter the time and date using the keypad.  
Press  
Press  
for P.M when A is highlighted.  
for A.M when P is highlighted.  
to store the event.  
7. Press  
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Review, add, edit, and erase Count Down events  
Review scheduled Count Down events to determine how  
much time remains between the current time/date and any  
event that you’ve scheduled. You can also add another  
event, or edit and erase previously scheduled events.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Count Down.  
2. Any stored Count Down events appear in the display.  
The event scheduled closest to the current date appears  
first in the display.  
Event details, including the days, hours, and minutes left  
until the occurrence of the scheduled event appear in  
the display. The day, date, and time of the scheduled  
event appear in the bottom of the display.  
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option while viewing your  
memos. A pop-up menu with the options listed in the  
following table appears in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Add new  
Edit  
Add a new event to Count Down.  
Edit the event currently appearing in the display.  
Erase the event currently appearing in the display.  
Erase all scheduled events from Count Down.  
Erase  
Erase All  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
5. Press to perform the function for the  
highlighted option.  
Planner  
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Alarm Clock  
Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once,  
or daily at a specified time. Once set, the alarm clock is easy  
to change or turn off completely.  
The alarm doesn’t function when the phone is turned off. If  
the time for an alarm that was set for Once has elapsed and  
the phone is off, the alarm occurs at the same time on the  
following day.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Alarm Clock. The following options  
appear in the display.  
Once  
Daily  
Off  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the frequency that  
you wish the alarm to occur, then press  
.
3. Enter the time for the alarm using the keypad.  
Press  
Press  
for P.M if A is highlighted.  
for A.M if P is highlighted.  
4. Press  
when you’re finished entering the time for  
the alarm. The alarm is set and the alarm icon (  
appears in the top of the display.  
)
When an alarm sounds  
An animated alarm clock appears in the display and an alert  
sounds when the specified time for the alarm arrives.  
Press  
to silence the alarm.  
If the alarm was set as a Daily alarm, the alarm icon  
remains in the top of the display.  
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If the alarm was set as a Once only alarm, the alarm icon  
disappears from the top of the display.  
Turn off the alarm  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Alarm Clock. The following options  
appear in the display.  
Once  
Daily  
Off  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Off, then  
press  
. All alarms are turned off.  
World Time  
World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in  
another part of the world. World Time displays time in the 12  
different time zones around the world.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for World Time. A world map appears in  
the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to display the city and time that  
you wish to view. The following cities are supported.  
New York  
Caracas  
Brasilia  
Mid Atlantic  
Paris, Berlin  
Abu Dhabi  
Cape Verde  
London  
Athens,Helsinki  
Tashkent  
Moscow  
Alma-ata  
Bangkok,Jakarta  
Guam,Sydney  
Samoa,Midway  
San Francisco  
Hong Kong,Beijing  
Okhotsk  
Seoul,Tokyo  
Wellington  
Alaska  
Honolulu,Hawaii  
Denver,Arizona  
Chicago,Mexico  
Planner  
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Calculator  
You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction,  
multiplication, and division using your phone.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Calculator. The Calculator appears in  
the display.  
2. Enter the first number in your equation using the keypad  
(numbers can be up to nine digits long).  
Press  
to enter a decimal point.  
Press  
a negative.  
to change the sign for a number to  
3. Use the navigation key to set the type of calculation that  
you wish to perform. Your choices are as follows.  
[+] Addition  
[x] Multiplication  
[-] Subtraction  
[÷] Division  
4. Use the keypad to enter the second number into  
your equation.  
5. Press  
to perform the calculation and view the result.  
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Display  
Set the menu style, standby mode animation, customize  
backlight settings, and more using the Display menu.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
for Display. The Display sub menus listed in  
the following table appear in the display.  
Sub Menu  
Function  
Choose the media that displays on your phone  
when you turn it on, turn if off, and while in  
standby mode.  
Animation  
Banner  
Create your own personalized greeting that  
appears in the display when your phone is in  
standby mode.  
Backlight  
Contrast  
Set backlight options for the LCD and keypad.  
Set the display contrast.  
With Auto Hyphen enabled, your phone auto-  
matically hyphenates phone numbers as they  
are entered.  
Auto Hyphen  
Service LED  
Turn the service LED on or off.  
2.  
Use the navigation key to highlight a sub menu.  
to enter the highlighted sub menu. The  
3. Press  
following sections describe the above listed display sub  
menus in greater detail.  
Animation  
Animation allows you to choose the multi-media or pictures  
that appear in your phone’s display when you turn it on, turn if  
off, and while in standby mode (wallpaper).  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Animation.  
Display  
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2. The options listed in the following table appear in  
the display.  
Sub Menu  
Opening  
Function  
Choose the animation that appears in your  
display when you turn on your phone.  
Choose the animation that appears in your  
display when you turn off your phone.  
Closing  
Choose the graphic or animation that appears  
in your display when the phone is in  
standby mode.  
Wallpaper  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the sub menu that  
you wish to enter, then press  
.
4. Use the navigation left/right keys to browse available  
images and animations for the selected sub menu.  
5. Press  
to select the image or animation appearing in  
the display.  
Banner  
Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the  
display while your phone is in standby mode.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Banner.  
Press and hold  
if necessary.  
to erase an existing banner,  
2. Enter a word or short phrase to appear in your phone’s  
display while in standby mode (Up to 12 characters).  
3. Press  
to save the new banner.  
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Backlight  
You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to  
remain on for a specified period of time or remain on as long  
as the flip is open.  
Prolonged backlight use drains your battery faster.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Backlight. The following sub menus  
appear in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Sets the amount of time the backlight for the LCD  
remains on after a period of inactivity. Optional  
settings are 5, 10, and 15 seconds as well as  
Folder Open.  
Lcd  
Sets the amount of time the backlight for the key-  
pad remains on after a period of inactivity.  
Optional settings are 5, 10, and 15 seconds as  
well as Folder Open.  
Keypad  
Unless the backlight setting for the LCD has been  
changed, the backlight dims after a minute of  
inactivity, and then turns off. With Power save  
enabled, the backlight for the LCD is always dim.  
After 15 seconds of inactivity, Power save turns  
the backlight off.  
Power save  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight a sub menu.  
3. Press to enter the highlighted option’s sub menu and  
change settings as desired.  
Display  
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Contrast  
Set the display contrast to your preference.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Contrast.  
2. Use the navigation left/right keys to adjust the contrast  
for the display to your preference.  
Auto Hyphen  
Auto Hyphen automatically hyphenates phone numbers as  
they are entered. For example: 580-437-0000.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
the display.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting.  
3. Press to confirm the setting.  
,
for Auto Hyphen. Yes and No appear in  
Service LED  
The Service LED, located near the antenna,  
serves the following functions.  
Flashes red to indicate an incoming call or  
message.  
Lights briefly when you power the phone  
on and off.  
Flashes red when the phone is in need of a charge.  
Turn the Service LED on or off  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press,  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight your preference, then  
press  
,
. Off and On appear in the display.  
.
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Sounds  
The Sounds menu provides a variety of options to customize  
audio properties for such things as ringers, keypad tones,  
alerts, shut down sounds, and more.  
Volume/Vibrate  
Use the Volume/Vibrate sub menu to set the default volume  
for incoming calls and alarms, or set the phone to vibrate.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Calls or Alarm, then  
press  
,
for the Volume/Vibrate sub menu.  
.
3. Use the up and down volume keys to select the volume  
level (or vibrate mode) for the selected setting.  
4. Press  
to save the setting.  
Ringer Type  
You can assign ringer types and melody tones for calls,  
alarms, and other alerts in the Ringer Type sub menu.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for the Ringer Type sub menu. The  
following ringer types appear in the display.  
Calls  
Data  
Alarm  
Planner  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight a ringer type, then  
press . A list of bells and ringers (melodies) appears in  
the display.  
Sounds  
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3. Use the navigation key to browse through available ring  
tones. Each tone plays through the speaker as it is  
highlighted.  
4. When the desired ringer type plays, press  
setting.  
to save the  
Key Beep  
Use the Key Beep menu to adjust the volume level and length  
of tone that the keypad generates each time you press  
a key.  
KEY BEEP VOLUME  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Key Beep. Volume is highlighted.  
.
2. Press  
3. Use the volume keys or the navigation key to set the  
volume level for keypad tones. A tone sounds as you  
increase or decrease the volume setting.  
4. Press  
when the desired key beep volume setting  
is reached. You’re returned to the Key Beep sub menu.  
KEY BEEP TONE LENGTH  
1. While in the Key Beep menu, use the navigation key to  
highlight Tone Length, then press  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Long or Normal.  
3. Press to save your settings.  
.
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Alerts  
You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you  
enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call,  
as well as other options.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Alerts. The Alerts sub menus in the  
following table appear in the display.  
Sub Menu  
Function  
Sound an alert ten seconds before each  
elapsed minute of a call.  
Minute Beep  
Service  
Sound an alert when you go into and out of  
coverage areas.  
Connect  
Sound an alert when you connect a call.  
Sound an alert when you disconnect a call.  
Disconnect  
Sound an alert when a dropped call occurs dur-  
ing a conversation.  
Fade  
Sound an alert when you leave your home ser-  
vice area while on a call.  
Roam  
Privacy  
Emit a tone whenever you are in enhanced  
privacy mode.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight a sub menu, then  
press  
.
3. Use the navigation left/right keys to activate (or not  
activate) the selected alerts.  
4. Press  
to confirm your selection.  
Sounds  
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Power On/Off  
Set your phone to play a sound whenever you turn it on or off.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then  
press  
,
for Power On/Off.  
.
Roam Ringer  
Set your phone to sound a unique tone when a call is  
received outside your home service area. This feature is set  
to Off by default.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then  
press  
,
for Roam Ringer.  
.
Whisper Mode  
This feature allows you to talk in a low volume during a phone  
conversation and still be heard by the other party.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then  
press  
,
for Whisper Mode.  
.
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Voice Kit  
Use Voice Kit features to voice dial entries in your  
Phonebook, record memos, and screen callers by listening to  
messages as they are being recorded.  
Voice Dial  
Voice Dial lets you dial any person in your Phone book by  
pronouncing that person’s name. To use Voice Dial, you’ll  
first need to record a voice tag for each contact that you wish  
to dial by voice.  
Train Voice Dial  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
. After a brief pause, you’re  
prompted to say the name.  
2. Say the name of an entry in your Phonebook that you  
wish to assign a voice tag. Your recording is played back  
through the earpiece and you’re prompted to say the  
name again.  
Tip: It’s best to use a name with several syllables, or say the  
first and last name of the contact.  
3. Say the name of the entry again. Your recording is  
played back through the earpiece and you’re prompted  
to enter the phone number.  
4. Enter the phone number, then press  
.
5. Enter the name of the entry using the keypad, then press  
. The voice tag is saved.  
Voice Kit  
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Place a call using Voice Dial  
1. In standby mode, press and hold  
.
Voice Recognition!” appears in the display and “Please  
say the name” is pronounced through the earpiece.  
2. Say the name of any entry that you have tagged.  
Connecting,is pronounced through the earpiece and  
your phone dials the number.  
Voice Memo  
You can use your phone to record memos for later playback.  
The maximum number of voice memos is 30.  
Record a Memo  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.  
2. Press  
,
,
. The phone prompts, “Begin  
recording after the tone.”  
3. Wait for the beep, then start speaking. As it is recording  
the phone displays the elapsed time.  
To pause the memo, press the left soft key ( ) Pause.  
When a memo is paused, press the left soft key (  
)
Resume to resume recording.  
4. Press the right soft key ( ) Stop once you’re finished  
recording. A pop-up menu appears in the display with  
options listed in the following table.  
Option  
Function  
Replay the memo that you just recorded.  
Record over the memo that you just recorded.  
Save the memo that you just recorded.  
Review  
Rerecord  
Save  
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Option  
Quit  
Function  
Exit to the previous (Voice Record) menu.  
5. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press  
to perform the function for that option.  
6. To save the memo, select Save from the pop-up menu,  
then press  
7. Enter a name for the memo using the keypad.  
8. Press to save the memo.  
.
Review and Erase Memos  
You can review saved memos anytime.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.  
2. Press  
in the display.  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the memo you wish to  
review, then press . The memo title, length, size, and  
,
,
. A list of saved memos appears  
time/date the recording took place appear in the display.  
4. Press the right soft key ( ) Play to play the memo.  
5. Press the left soft key ( ) Options to Play, Edit, or Erase  
the memo.  
Erase all memos at one time  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.  
2. Press  
,
,
. Erase all Voice Memos? appears  
in the display.  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes (to erase all tags)  
or No (to return to the previous menu).  
4. Press  
to confirm your selection.  
Voice Kit  
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Setup  
Use the Setup menu to configure your display, modify sounds  
that your phone and keypad generate, network preferences,  
security options, and more.  
Location  
Location identifies your location to the network via GPS. You  
can fully enable this setting or set GPS to work only in the  
event that you dial 911.  
Contact Verizon Wireless to determine if, when, or where  
location-based services are available.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Location. The Location settings  
listed in the following table appear in the display.  
Location setting Function  
GPS location setting is on wherever the fea-  
ture is available.  
Location On  
GPS location setting is on whenever you  
dial 911 only.  
911 Only  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.  
3. Press  
to select the desired Location setting. You’re  
returned to the Setup menu.  
Network  
The Network setting allows you to select NAM settings, the  
Roam Option, and a feature called Force Call, which allows  
you to place a 1-time only forced analog call.  
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1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
. The sub menus listed in the following  
table appear in the display.  
Sub Menu  
Function  
If your service contract has two phone lines,  
set the NAM option for NAM 2 to use both  
lines. Set the NAM option to NAM 1 otherwise.  
Set NAM  
Set your phone’s roaming options to Home  
only, Automatic-A, or Automatic-B.  
Roam Option  
Force Call  
Set your phone to automatically select the net-  
work or force a 1-time analog call.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired sub  
menu, then press  
.
3. Use the navigation key and  
to highlight and select  
from available options.  
Data  
Use the Data sub menu to configure data connection speed  
and auto detect settings.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
. The sub menus listed in the following  
table appear in the display.  
Sub Menu  
Function  
Select phone options for receiving data, or set  
data reception to Off.  
Auto Detect  
Baud Rate  
Set the data connection rate.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired sub  
menu, then press  
.
3. Use the navigation key and  
to highlight and select  
from available options.  
Setup  
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Security  
Use the Security menu to lock your phone, set up emergency  
numbers, enable or disable voice privacy, set restrictions, as  
well as other security options.  
Lock Phone  
Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911  
emergency and the three user-programmable emergency  
numbers. You can lock the phone manually during use, or set  
the phone to lock automatically when it is turned on. With the  
phone in lock mode, you can answer incoming calls, but you  
must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls (except to  
emergency and secret numbers).  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Security. You’re prompted to enter  
the lock code. The default lock code is the last four digits  
of your telephone number.  
2. Press  
for Lock Phone. The options listed in the  
following table appear in the display.  
Option  
Never  
Function  
The phone remains unlocked.  
The phone locks automatically the next time your  
On power up phone is powered on and stays locked until you  
enter the lock code.  
The phone locks immediately and stays locked  
until you enter the lock code.  
Now  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the Lock Phone option  
of your choice.  
4. Press  
to perform the function for the  
highlighted option.  
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Change Lock  
The default lock code for your phone is generally the last four  
digits of your phone number. It is advisable to change the  
default lock code to a secret code for security purposes.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Security. You’re prompted to enter  
the lock code. The default lock code is the last four digits  
of your telephone number.  
2. Press  
for Change Lock. You’re prompted to enter  
the new lock code.  
3. Enter the new lock code. You’re prompted to re-enter the  
new lock code for verification.  
4. Enter the new lock code again. Your changes are stored.  
Your phone does not allow you to view the lock code for  
obvious security reasons. If you change the lock code, be  
sure to write down or memorize the new code.  
Emergency #  
Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency  
numbers. Each number can be up to 32 digits in length. All  
emergency numbers can be manually called at any time,  
even when your phone is locked or restricted. This can be a  
useful feature for controlling outgoing calls from your phone.  
Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone. You  
can dial this number any time, even when the phone is  
locked or restricted. If you call 911 an audible tone is heard  
and an Emergency prompt appears in the display for the  
duration of the call.  
Setup  
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Important! Because of various transmission methods,  
network parameters, and user settings necessary to  
complete a call from your wireless phone, a connection  
cannot always be guaranteed. Therefore, emergency calling  
may not be available on all wireless networks at all times.  
Important! DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary  
method of calling 911 or for any other essential or  
emergency communications.  
Remember to always turn your phone on and check for  
adequate signal strength before placing a call.  
STORE EMERGENCY NUMBERS  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
for Security. You’re prompted to enter  
the lock code. The default lock code is the last four digits  
of your telephone number.  
2. Enter the lock code, then press  
3. Press , or to select from the three  
entry openings.  
4. Enter the emergency number (up to 32 digits in length).  
5. Press to save the number that you entered.  
for Emergency #.  
,
CALL EMERGENCY NUMBERS IN LOCK MODE  
1. In standby mode, enter the emergency number via  
the keypad.  
2. Press  
to place the call.  
Voice Privacy  
Voice privacy allows you to prevent those you call from seeing  
your number in their display when receiving your call. Voice  
privacy options are Standard and Enhanced.  
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1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
Security. You’re prompted to enter the  
lock code.  
2. Enter the lock code. The default lock code is the last four  
digits of your phone number.  
3. Press  
for Voice Privacy. The options listed in the  
following table appear in the display.  
Option  
Function  
Standard  
Voice privacy is disabled.  
Voice privacy is enabled.  
Enhanced  
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the Voice Privacy  
option of your choice, then press  
.
Restriction  
Restriction allows you to restrict the use of your phone for  
outgoing calls, incoming calls, and calls placed from your  
Phonebook.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
Security. You’re prompted to enter the  
lock code.  
2. Enter the lock code, then press  
for Restriction.  
3. Use the navigation key to select Outgoing, Incoming, or  
calls to anyone in your Phonebook.  
4. Press  
5. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then  
press  
.
.
Setup  
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Erase memory  
Erase memory erases your Phonebook and Voice Dial  
recordings. This feature is useful if you want to give your  
phone to a friend or family member.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
Security. You’re prompted to enter the  
lock code.  
2. Enter the lock code, then press  
for Erase Memory. A  
confirmation prompt appears in the display.  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then press  
. A confirmation message appears in the display while  
your messages are being erased. Your phone then  
returns to the Security menu.  
Reset Phone  
Reset Phone returns all setup options to their factory default.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
Security. You’re prompted to enter the  
lock code.  
2. Enter the lock code, the press  
for Reset Phone. A  
prompt appears in the display asking if you wish to  
restore default settings (except for the Phonebook and  
Voice Dial).  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then  
press  
.
Others  
The Others sub menu contains options for setting your Call  
Answer mode, Language, and other settings.  
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Shortcut  
The up navigation key can be customized to launch any one  
of numerous applications or functions from standby mode.  
Use the Shortcut sub menu to choose the application that you  
wish the navigation up key to launch.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
for Shortcut. The following  
functions appear in the display.  
Scheduler  
Voice Memo  
Animation  
Ringer Type  
Alarm  
Calculator  
Memo Pad  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired function,  
then press  
.
You can now press the navigation up key in standby mode to  
launch the function selected in step two.  
Call Answer  
You can 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: Press  
Any key: Press any key except  
incoming call.  
to answer an incoming call.  
to answer an  
Folder open: Open the flip to answer an incoming call.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press for Call Answer. The Call Answer  
,
,
sub menu appears in the display with the  
following options:  
Setup  
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Send Key  
Folder Open  
Any Key  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the method you wish  
to use for answering calls, then press  
.
Auto Answer  
Auto Answer enables your phone to automatically answer  
calls after a period of time that you specify.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
for Auto Answer. The Auto Answer  
sub menu appears in the display with the  
following options:  
Off  
After 5 sec  
After 3 sec  
After 1 sec  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting,  
then press  
.
Auto Retry  
Auto Retry automatically re-dials a number if the connection  
fails. Depending upon your location, the number of times your  
phone automatically dials the number may vary.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
for Auto Retry. The Auto Retry sub  
menu appears in the display with the  
following options.  
Off  
Every 10 sec  
Every 30 sec  
Every 60 sec  
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2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting,  
then press  
.
Language  
The language option on your phone can change the  
language of voice prompts, menus, and key-input.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
for Language.The Language sub  
menu appears in the display with the following options.  
English  
Spanish  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight your language  
preference, then press  
.
Clock Set  
Use the Clock Set sub menu to set the time and date (for the  
main clock), or choose the two locations that you wish to  
display for the Dual Clock, which can be selected as  
Wallpaper in the Display menu.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
for Clock Set.The sub menus in  
the following table appear in the display.  
Sub Menu  
Function  
Main Clock  
Dual Clock  
Set the time and date.  
Set the two locations you wish to display  
when Dual Clock is used as wallpaper.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired sub  
menu, then press  
3. For Main Clock, enter the time and date using the keypad  
.
and navigation key. Press  
to save your settings.  
Setup  
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In digital service mode, the Main Clock feature is disabled.  
The network adjusts time and date automatically.  
4. For Dual Clock, select the locations (P1: and P2:) that  
you wish to display when Dual Clock is used  
as wallpaper. Press  
to save your settings.  
Game Pad  
Your phone is compatible with the Samsung Mobile Game  
Pad, which allows you to play games on your phone using  
the Game Pad’s larger, gamer-friendly interface. Refer to the  
Game Pad User Guide for complete instructions on using the  
Game Pad with your phone. See “Get It Now” on page 61 for  
information on using Get It Now to download games that you  
can play on your phone.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
,
,
for Game Pad. The sub menus  
listed in the following table appear in the display.  
Sub Menu  
Function  
Verifies the electrical connection between the  
phone and Game Pad. Check this sub menu if you  
are having problems using the Game Pad with  
your phone. Remove and reattach the Game Pad  
if Digital Game Pad is not present in the display  
when you enter this sub menu.  
Get Device  
Allows you to re-define which keys represent the  
Key Remap Cursor, Fire, and Other keys on your phone  
when playing games using your phone’s keypad.  
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired  
sub menu.  
3. Press  
to enter the highlighted sub menu.  
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Version  
You can view both the software version and hardware  
version running on your phone. This feature is helpful if you  
need to contact Customer Service.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
information for your phone appears in the display.  
2. Press to return to the Setup menu.  
,
for Version. Hardware and software  
Setup  
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TTY/TDD  
Your phone is fully TTY/TDD compatible. TTY/TDD  
equipment is connected to your phone through the headset  
connector on the left side of the phone. TTY/TDD must be  
enabled before you can use your phone with a  
TTY/TDD device.  
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then  
press  
the display.  
2. Enter the lock code. The default is  
,
. TTY/TDD Lock appears in  
,
,
,
(or #TTY). TTY Full and TTY Off appear in the display.  
3. Use the navigation key to highlight your selection and  
press  
. You’re returned to the Sounds menu.  
The TTY icon ( ) appears in the top of the display when the  
phone is in standby mode.  
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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. The more bars displayed, the  
stronger the signal.  
If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you  
better reception.  
Understanding the Power Save Feature  
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of  
searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If  
your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service  
availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.  
Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message  
displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone  
returns to standby mode.  
Understanding How Your Phone Operates  
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver.  
When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency  
(RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling  
your call controls the power level. This power can range from  
0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.  
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety  
The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP  
standards described below.  
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In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics  
Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards  
Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for  
safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals.  
More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from  
universities, government health agencies and industries  
developed this updated standard after reviewing the available  
body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications  
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  
For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel  
should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service  
may void the warranty.  
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone  
properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.  
Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended  
and over your shoulder.  
Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone’s antenna.  
Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged.  
Speak directly into the phone’s receiver.  
Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or  
liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn  
the power off and remove the battery. If it is inoperable,  
return it to Verizon Wireless or call Customer Care  
for service.  
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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to  
Your Phone  
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED  
MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND  
POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC  
SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN THE U.S.A.,  
USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE  
PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET.  
Using Your Phone While Driving  
Talking on your phone while driving is illegal in some states.  
Even where it’s not, it can divert your attention from driving.  
Remember that safety always comes first.  
When using your phone in the car:  
Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed  
dial and redial.  
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.  
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place  
calls when you stationary or before pulling into traffic.  
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Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations  
that may divert your attention from the road.  
Dial  
,
,
to report serious emergencies. It’s  
free from your wireless phone.  
Use your phone to help others in emergencies.  
Call special non-emergency wireless number  
when necessary.  
Following Safety Guidelines  
Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request  
permission before using the phone near medical equipment.  
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow  
any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in  
areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause  
interference or danger.  
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices  
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio  
frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless  
phones may affect inadequately shielded  
electronic equipment.  
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately  
shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment  
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or  
their representative to determine if these systems are  
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.  
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Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying  
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent  
possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal  
Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have  
permission from a crew member to use your phone while the  
plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference,  
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is  
in the air.  
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas  
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your  
phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs  
indicating that two-way radios should be turned off.  
Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to  
set off explosives.  
Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or explosives  
in the compartment of your vehicle that contains your phone  
or accessories.  
Turn off your phone when you’re in any area that has a  
potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your  
phone or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks could  
cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even  
death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked.  
They include:  
Fueling areas such as gas stations.  
Below deck on boats.  
Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.  
Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such  
as grain, dust or metal powders.  
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Any other area where you would normally be advised to  
turn off your vehicle’s engine.  
Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone  
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to  
play with it because they could hurt themselves and others,  
damage the phone or make calls that increase your  
phone bill.  
Caring for the Battery  
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.  
In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in  
temperatures that range from 32º F to 104º F  
(0º C to 40º C).  
Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high  
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.  
Never dispose of the battery by incineration.  
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.  
Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.  
The battery may need recharging if it has not been used  
for a long period of time.  
It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides  
acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds  
of times before it needs replacing.  
Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long  
periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:  
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Less than one month:  
32º F to 131º F (0º C to 55º C)  
More than one month:  
32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C)  
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries  
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.  
Acknowledging Special Precautions and  
FCC  
FCC Notice  
The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in  
close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require  
you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot  
be eliminated.  
Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or  
butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection  
Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the  
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park,  
Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division.  
Cautions  
Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly  
approved in this document could void your warranty for this  
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equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment.  
Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The  
use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and  
void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or  
a defect to the phone.  
Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of  
equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting,  
bending or sitting on it.  
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. Use of non- Samsung approved  
accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.  
For more information about RF exposure, please visit the  
FCC website at www.fcc.gov.  
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless  
Phones  
The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of  
RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless  
handset.  
The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive  
testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not  
represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models  
are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings.  
But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be  
substantially less that the level reported to the FCC. This is  
because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a  
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base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What  
is important to remember is that each phone meets strict  
federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not represent a  
variation in safety.  
All phones must meet the federal standard, which  
incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above,  
variations in SAR values between different model phones do  
not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the  
federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by  
the public.  
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. C95.1-1999 and has been tested  
in accordance with the measurement procedures specified in  
ANSI/IEEE Std. C95.3-1992.  
Part 24 CDMA 1900 MHz (PCS Mode):  
Head max: 1.47 W/Kg  
Body Max: 1.00 W/Kg  
Part 22 CDMA 800 MHz  
Head max: 1.33 W/Kg  
Body Max: 1.12 W/Kg  
FDA Consumer Update  
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?  
The available scientific evidence does not show that any  
health problems are associated with using wireless phones.  
There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are  
absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio  
frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being  
used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in stand-by  
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mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects  
(by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not  
produce heating effects causes no known adverse health  
effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not  
found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested  
that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have  
not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases,  
other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those  
studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.  
What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of  
wireless phones?  
Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-  
emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before  
they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical  
devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if  
wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy  
(RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case,  
FDA could require the manufacturers 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:  
Support needed research into possible biological effects  
of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;  
Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF  
exposure to the user that it is not necessary for device  
function; and  
Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the  
best possible information on possible effects of wireless  
phone use on human health.  
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FDA belongs to a interagency working group of the federal  
agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF  
safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The  
following agencies belong to this working group:  
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health  
Environmental Protection Agency  
Federal Communications Committee  
Occupational Safety and Health Administration  
The National Institutes of Health participates in some  
interagency working group activities, as well.  
FDA shares regulatory responsibilities about wireless phones  
with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All  
phones that are sold in the United States must comply with  
FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on  
FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about  
wireless phones.  
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. Base stations are thus not the subject  
of the safety questions discussed in this document.  
What kinds of phones are the subject of this  
update?  
The term “wireless phones” refers here to hand-held wireless  
phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell,mobile,or  
“PCS”. These types of wireless phones can expose the user  
to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the  
short distance between the phone and the user’s head.  
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These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications  
Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the  
advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies.  
When the phone is located at greater distances from the user,  
the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s  
RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from  
the source. The so-called “cordless phones” which have a  
base unit connected to the phone wiring in a house, typically  
operate at far lower per levels, and thus produce RF  
exposures far below the FCC safety limits.  
What are the results of the research done already?  
The research done thus far has produced conflicting results,  
and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research  
methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of  
radio frequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of  
wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often  
cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal  
studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could  
Accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals.  
However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor  
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.  
Three large epidemiology studies have been published since  
December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any  
possible association between the use of wireless phones and  
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primary brain cancer, glaucoma, meningioma, or acoustic  
neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or  
other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the  
existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones  
RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer  
questions about long-term exposures, since average period  
of phone use in these studies was around three years.  
What research is needed to decide whether RF  
exposure from wireless phones poses a health  
threat?  
A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological  
studies of people actually using wireless phones would  
provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal  
exposure studies could be completed in a few years.  
However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to  
provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one  
exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is  
directly applicable to human populations, but ten or more  
years’ follow-up may be needed to provide answers about  
some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the  
interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing  
agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be  
many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological  
studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF  
exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. 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  
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priority animal studies are conducted to address important  
questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency  
energy (RF).  
FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health  
Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)  
Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of tis  
work has been the development of a detailed agenda of  
research needs that has driven the establishment of new  
research programs around the world. The project has also  
helped develop a series of public information documents on  
EMF issues.  
FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet  
Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and  
Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on  
wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight,  
obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and  
academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted  
through contracts to independent investigators. The initial  
research will include both laboratory studies and studies of  
wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad  
assessment of additional research needs in the context of the  
latest research developments around the world.  
How can I find out how much radio frequency  
energy exposure I can get by using my wireless  
phone?  
All phones sold in the United States must comply with  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that  
limit radio frequency energy (RF) 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  
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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. The exposure limit takes into  
consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the  
tissue that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set  
well below levels known to have effects.  
Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF  
exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC  
website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for  
locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you  
can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.  
What has FDA done to measure the radio  
frequency energy coming from wireless phones?  
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is  
developing a technical standard for measuring the radio  
frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and  
other wireless hand sets with the participation and leadership  
of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard,  
“Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial-Peak  
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to  
Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental  
Techniques,sets forth the first consistent test methodology  
for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads  
of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-  
simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test  
methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency  
of measurements made at different laboratories on the same  
phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy  
absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of  
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the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of 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. But if you are  
concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a  
few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio  
frequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how  
much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of  
time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.  
If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless  
phone every day, you could place more distance between  
your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level  
drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could  
use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your  
body or use a wireless phone connected to a  
remote antenna.  
Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless  
phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about RF  
exposure from these products, you can use measures like  
those described above to reduce your RF exposure from  
wireless phone use.  
What about children using wireless phones?  
The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of  
wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you  
want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency  
energy (RF), the measured described above would apply to  
children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the  
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time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance  
between the user and the RF source will reduce  
RF exposure.  
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. Their recommendation to limit  
wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it  
was not based on scientific evidence that any health  
hazard exists.  
What about wireless phone  
interference with medical equipment?  
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can  
interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA  
helped develop a detailed test method to measure  
electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac  
pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This  
test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the  
Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation  
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device  
manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed on  
late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure  
that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from  
wireless phone EMI.  
FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld  
wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard  
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic  
Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and  
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performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless  
phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a  
“compatible” phone and a “compatible” hearing aid at the  
same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.  
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for  
possible interactions with other medical devices. Should  
harmful interference be found to occur, 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)  
International Commission on Non-Ionizing  
Radiation Protection  
(http://www.icnirp.de)  
World Health Organization (WHO) International  
EMF Project  
(http://www.who.int/emf)  
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)  
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk)  
CTIA Safety Information  
Exposure to radio frequency signals  
Your wireless hand held portable telephone is a low power  
radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and  
also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.  
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In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions  
(FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for  
hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent  
with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and  
international standard bodies:  
ANSI C95.1 (1992)  
NCRP Report 86 (1986)  
ICNIRP (1996)  
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).  
Antenna care  
Use only the specified of approved replacement antenna.  
Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could  
damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.  
Phone operation  
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other  
telephone with the antenna pointed up and over  
your shoulder.  
TIPS ON EFFICIENT OPERATION:  
For your phone to operate most efficiently:  
Extend your antenna fully.  
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone  
is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality  
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and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power  
level than otherwise needed.  
Driving  
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless  
telephones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them.  
Also, if using your phone while driving, please:  
Give full attention to driving--driving safety is your  
first responsibility.  
Use hands-free operation, if available.  
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.  
PACEMAKERS  
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends  
that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained  
between a hand-held wireless phone and a pacemaker to  
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These  
recommendations are consistent with the independent  
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology  
Research.  
Persons with pacemakers:  
Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches  
from their pacemaker when the pacemaker is turned on;  
Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket;  
Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize  
the potential for interference.  
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If you have any reason to suspect that interference is  
taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.  
HEARING AIDS  
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some  
hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want  
to consult your service provider (or call the customer service  
line to discuss alternatives.) Optional for each  
phone manufacturer.  
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.  
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment  
that could be sensitive to external RF energy.  
VEHICLES  
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately  
shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the  
manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.  
You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment  
that has been added to your vehicle.  
POSTED FACILITIES  
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices  
so require.  
Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety  
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Aircraft  
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air.  
Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft.  
Blasting areas  
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone  
OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off  
two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.  
Potentially explosive atmospheres  
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially  
explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.  
Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire  
resulting in bodily injury of even death.  
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; and any other area where you would normally  
be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.  
For vehicles equipped with an airbag  
An airbag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects,  
including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in the  
area over the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless  
equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates,  
serious injury could result.  
Owner's Record  
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are  
located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment.  
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. This  
will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in  
the future.  
Model: SCH-a650  
Serial No.: ______________  
User Guide Proprietary Notice  
CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated  
under one or more of the following patents:  
4,901,3075,109,3905,267,2625,416,797  
5,506,8655,544,1965,657,4205,101,501  
5,267,2615,414,7965,504,7735,535,239  
5,600,7545,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338  
5,710,7845,056,109 5,568,4835,659,569  
5,490,1655,511,073  
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.  
Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety  
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Limited Warranty  
1. What is Covered and For How Long?  
SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P.  
(“SAMSUNG”) warrants the original (“Purchaser”) that  
SAMSUNG’s phones and accessories (“Products”) are  
free from defects in material and workmanship under  
normal use and service for a period commencing on the  
date of purchase and continuing for the specified period  
of time after the date:  
Phone - 1 year  
Batteries - 1 year  
Leather Cases/Pouch - 90 Days  
Holster - 90 Days  
Other Phone Accessories - 1 year  
2. What is Not Covered?  
The limited warranty is conditioned upon proper use of  
Product by Purchaser. This limited warranty does not  
cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from accident,  
misuse, abuse, neglect, unusual physical, electrical, or  
electromechanical stress, modifications of any part of the  
Product, including antenna, or cosmetic damage; (b)  
equipment that has the serial number removed or made  
illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other externally  
exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to  
normal usage; (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of  
Product in conjunction with the accessories, products,  
ancillary, or peripheral equipment not furnished or  
approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from  
improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or  
adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of  
product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the  
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United States or Canada. This Limited Warranty covers  
batteries only if the battery falls below 80% of rated  
capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty  
does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been  
charged by a battery charger not specified or approved  
by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the  
seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of  
tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in  
equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it  
is specified.  
3. What are SAMSUNG’s Obligations?  
During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will  
repair or replace at SAMSUNG’s sole option, without  
charge to purchaser, any defective component part of  
the phone or accessory. To obtain service under this  
limited warranty, purchaser must return Product to an  
authorized phone service facility in an adequate  
container for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser’s  
sales receipt or comparable proof of sale showing the  
date of purchase, the serial number of Product, and the  
seller’s name and address. To obtain information on  
where to deliver the phone or accessory, call your  
service provider or Samsung Customer Care at (888)  
987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair  
the defective product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG’s  
sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or  
components when repairing any product or replace a  
product with a rebuilt, reconditioned, or new product.  
Repaired products will be warranted for a period equal to  
the remainder of the original limited warranty on the  
original product or for 90 days, whatever is longer. All  
replaced parts, components, boards, and equipment  
Limited Warranty  
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becomes the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG  
determines that any product is not covered by this limited  
warranty, purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and  
labor charges for the repair or return of  
said product.  
4. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG’s Liability?  
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS  
WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER  
TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,AND SAMSUNG  
MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND  
THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, OF ANY  
KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE  
PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:  
THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS  
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;  
WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT;  
DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PERFORMANCE  
OF THE PRODUCT;  
THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE  
COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR  
COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE  
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE,  
SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING  
THERETO.  
NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS  
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH  
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY  
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE  
Limited Warranty  
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY  
LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF TIME AS THE  
EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN.  
SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY  
LASTES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY  
TO YOU. IN ADDITION SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE  
FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM  
THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO  
USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR  
INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE  
PRODUCT OR FROM BREACH OF THE EXPRESS  
WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,  
CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMULAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF  
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR  
DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING  
NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NELIGENCE) OR FAULT  
COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR  
EMPLOYEES, OR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR  
ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY  
OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT  
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE  
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO  
YOU.  
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,  
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH  
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO  
PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT  
EXTENT TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL  
PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT AND STATES  
Limited Warranty  
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PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IF ANY PORTION  
OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS HELD ILLEGAL OR  
UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON OF ANY LAW, SUCH  
PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL  
NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE  
REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH  
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS  
BE CONSTRUCTED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR  
AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS.  
THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE PURCHASER MAY  
USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN  
CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES  
NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE  
ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  
STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY,  
CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE OR  
SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR  
EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY  
SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE  
PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR  
OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE  
ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE  
PRODUCT. THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS,  
PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH  
THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY  
WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR,  
OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY  
SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE.  
This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure  
between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG’s  
Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the  
Limited Warranty  
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limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The  
agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG  
are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited  
Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on  
SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as  
dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do  
not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be  
relied upon.  
Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc.  
1301 E. Lookout Drive  
Richardson, Texas 75082  
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG  
Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)  
©2003 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. All rights  
reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without  
prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject  
to change without notice.  
Limited Warranty  
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Index  
Buying new apps ...............63  
Numerics  
123 mode ........................ 49  
911 ...........................93, 94  
C
Calculator .........................78  
Call answer ......................97  
Call Answer mode .............14  
Call emergency  
A
a650 key features ............... 5  
Add, edit, erase tasks ....... 72  
Adjust  
numbers in lock mode ........94  
Call notification methods ....18  
Call restriction ...................95  
Call timer ..........................30  
Call waiting .......................31  
Calls ................................27  
Calls menu .......................27  
Cautions ........................109  
Change display  
language .........................99  
Change lock code .............93  
Charges for apps ..............63  
Count down  
key beep ...................... 84  
LCD backlight setting ..... 20  
Airbag information .......... 124  
Alarm clock  
set the alarm ..........76, 77  
turn off the alarm ........... 77  
when an alarm  
sounds ....................... 76  
Alerts .............................. 85  
Antenna ............................ 8  
Antenna care ................. 121  
Apps  
buying ......................... 63  
cancelling subscription .... 63  
demo .......................... 64  
disabled ....................... 64  
expired ........................ 64  
paying for ..................... 63  
removing ..................... 64  
restoring ...................... 64  
Auto Answer .................... 19  
Auto answer .................... 98  
review, add, edit  
and erase .....................75  
CTIA safety information ....120  
D
Dangerous Areas ............107  
Demo apps .......................64  
Dialing  
one-touch .....................45  
three-touch ...................46  
two-touch .....................45  
Disabled apps ...................64  
Display screen icons ..........12  
Draft messages  
B
Backlight features ............... 8  
Battery  
charging ........................ 7  
installation ...................... 6  
low battery indicator ......... 7  
removal ......................... 6  
Battery care ................... 108  
Body worn operation ....... 110  
creating ........................57  
view and edit .................57  
E
Edit text options ................58  
Emergency numbers ..........93  
Index  
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Emergency  
J
numbers, storing ...............94  
Enter numbers ..................49  
Erase  
Jump to date, scheduler .....70  
K
Key beep .........................84  
memory ........................96  
Erase calls .......................29  
Erase Message .................59  
Erase total timers ..............31  
Exit Mobile Web ................66  
Expired apps ....................64  
L
Launch Mobile Web ...........65  
LCD backlight setting .........20  
Left soft key ........................9  
List of menus ....................21  
Lock code, changing .........93  
Lock mode .......................14  
Lock phone ......................92  
Low battery indicator ...........7  
F
FCC Notice .....................109  
FCC website ...................117  
FDA and health effects .....115  
FDA consumer update .....111  
FDA rf measurements ......117  
FDA’s role ......................112  
Find  
M
Make outgoing calls ...........18  
Memo pad  
review, add, edit, and  
erase memos ...............73  
Menu shortcuts .................25  
Message folder  
voice ...........................54  
Message send options .......52  
Message settings ..............60  
Messages and lock  
by entry ........................35  
by group .......................35  
by name .......................34  
Find names in Phone  
Book ...............................34  
G
Get It Now Help ................63  
Get It Now options .............61  
Get It Now settings ............62  
Getting Started ..................17  
mode ..............................56  
Messages, receive  
in call ..............................54  
Microphone ......................11  
Missed Calls .....................28  
Mobile web ................ 61, 65  
Mode  
H
Hard pause .......................39  
Hardware version ............101  
call answer ...................14  
input ............................14  
lock .............................14  
silent ...........................15  
standby ........................15  
talk ..............................15  
vibrate .........................16  
I
Ignore calls .......................20  
Incoming calls ............ 18, 28  
Input mode .......................14  
Interference with  
medical equipment ..........119  
In-use menu .....................26  
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Powering on .....................17  
N
Navigation key ................. 12  
Navigation key shortcuts ... 25  
R
Radio Frequency .............103  
Receive messages  
O
in call ..............................54  
Receive text messages ......53  
Reception .......................103  
Removing apps .................64  
Reset your phone ..............96  
Restoring apps ..................64  
Restrict calls .....................95  
Return to last menu ...........24  
Review calls .....................29  
Reviewing outbox ..............56  
RF energy exposure ........116  
RF exposure research .....115  
Right soft key ....................10  
Ringer type .......................83  
Roam ringer .....................86  
One-touch dialing ............. 45  
Options, message  
sending .......................... 52  
Others menu .................... 96  
Outbox,  
reviewing messages ......... 56  
Outgoing calls ............18, 27  
Owner's Record ............. 124  
P
P pause ........................... 39  
Pause dial ....................... 40  
Peak Performance .......... 104  
Phone Book  
add new information ....... 36  
add pauses .................. 39  
edit numbers ................ 38  
find by group ................ 35  
find by name ................. 34  
rename a group ............. 37  
store pauses ................. 39  
Phone book  
S
Safe Use of and  
Access to Your Phone .....105  
Safety Guidelines ............106  
Samsung address ...........131  
Samsung phone  
numbers ........................131  
Scheduler .........................70  
jump to date ..................70  
view an event ................70  
Security menu ...................96  
Service LED  
turn on or off .................82  
Service, obtaining ..............17  
Settings, Get It Now ...........62  
Shortcut to menus .............25  
Silence a ringer .................20  
Silent mode  
find by entry ................. 35  
Phone while driving ......... 105  
Planner  
add a new event ............ 69  
alarm clock ................... 76  
calculator ..................... 78  
count down .................. 74  
memo pad .................... 72  
opening ....................... 68  
scheduler ..................... 70  
to do list ....................... 71  
today .......................... 68  
world time .................... 77  
Power On/Off sound ......... 86  
Power Save Feature ....... 103  
entering ........................15  
exiting ..........................16  
Index  
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hearing aids ................123  
SMS messages, sending ....50  
Software version .............101  
Special Precautions .........109  
Standby mode ..................15  
Step ringer .......................20  
Store emergency  
numbers ..........................94  
Store numbers  
after a call .......................43  
Store pauses ....................39  
Subscriptions, cancelling ....63  
Symbol mode ....................50  
in aircraft ....................124  
in blasting areas ..........124  
in explosive areas ........124  
in posted facilities .........123  
in vehicles ..................123  
other medical  
devices .....................123  
pacemakers ................122  
rf exposure .................118  
while driving ................122  
Usage guidelines ............103  
User Guide  
T
Proprietary Notice ...........125  
T pause ............................39  
T9 text entry .....................48  
T9® Word ........................50  
Talk mode ........................15  
Text entry mode  
V
Version ..........................101  
Vibrate mode ....................16  
View an event, scheduler ...70  
Voice folder ......................54  
Voice kit  
123 mode .....................49  
Symbol mode ................50  
T9 ...............................48  
Text messages, receiving ...53  
The inbox folder ................55  
The outbox folder ..............55  
Three-touch dialing ............46  
Tips on efficient  
digit dial .......................87  
erase all memos ............89  
record memos ...............88  
review and erase  
memos ........................89  
voice memos .................88  
Voice mail  
operation .......................121  
To do list ..........................71  
add, edit, erase tasks ......72  
Travel adapter ....................7  
TTY ...............................102  
Turn your phone off ...........17  
Turn your phone on ...........17  
Two-second pause ............39  
Two-touch dialing ..............45  
checking ......................54  
the voice folder ..............54  
Voice memos, voice kit ......88  
W
Warranty information  
Samsung liability ..........128  
Samsung obligations ....127  
what is not covered ......126  
Web alerts ........................59  
Whisper mode ..................86  
World time ........................77  
U
Usage  
children ......................118  
electronic devices .........122  
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