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SCH-A670 Series
A l l
D i g i t a l
P h o n e
M o b i l 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-A670 closed view ......................................................................1
SCH-A670 open view.........................................................................2
Quick Reference ................................................................................3
Introduction........................................................................................5
Key features of the SCH-A670 ................................................... 5
How to use this guide ................................................................. 5
Install the battery ........................................................................ 6
Remove the battery .................................................................... 6
Charge the battery...................................................................... 7
Battery indicator.......................................................................... 7
Understand your phone ....................................................................8
The 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
Service LED.............................................................................. 11
Microphone............................................................................... 11
Alpha-Numeric keypad ............................................................. 11
Speaker .................................................................................... 11
Send key................................................................................... 12
Navigation key ......................................................................... 12
Camera key .............................................................................. 12
Your phone’s display ................................................................ 12
Your phone’s modes .......................................................................15
Call Answer mode .................................................................... 15
Input mode................................................................................ 15
Lock mode................................................................................ 15
Standby mode .......................................................................... 16
Talk mode................................................................................. 16
Enter/Exit Silent mode.............................................................. 17
Vibrate mode ............................................................................ 17
Adjust the ringer ....................................................................... 17
Get Started .......................................................................................18
Obtain service........................................................................... 18
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Turn your phone on .................................................................. 18
Turn your phone off .................................................................. 19
Make and answer calls............................................................. 19
Call Waiting .............................................................................. 20
Caller ID.................................................................................... 21
Call Block.................................................................................. 21
Three-way calling ..................................................................... 21
Voice Mail................................................................................. 22
Menus and sub menus....................................................................23
Navigation key shortcuts .......................................................... 26
Menu navigation ....................................................................... 26
Navigate using a shortcut......................................................... 27
In-Use menu............................................................................. 28
My Metro...........................................................................................29
Monthly Bill ............................................................................... 29
MetroConnect........................................................................... 29
MetroPCS Card ........................................................................ 30
Contacts ...........................................................................................31
Open Contacts.......................................................................... 31
Find........................................................................................... 32
Rename group.......................................................................... 35
Edit Contacts numbers ............................................................. 36
Add pauses............................................................................... 37
Store pauses in a Contacts entry ............................................. 37
Pause dial from Contacts ......................................................... 38
Manual pause calling................................................................ 38
Erase individual Contacts entries ............................................. 39
Edit an existing e-mail address................................................. 39
Assign a speed dial location to a Contacts entry...................... 40
Assign speed dial types............................................................ 41
Assign a picture to a Contacts entry......................................... 42
Store numbers after a call ........................................................ 42
Shortcuts to storing phone numbers......................................... 44
One-Touch dialing .................................................................... 44
Two-Touch dialing .................................................................... 44
Three-Touch dialing.................................................................. 45
My phone #............................................................................... 45
Memory..................................................................................... 45
Calls ..................................................................................................46
Outgoing................................................................................... 46
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Incoming................................................................................... 47
Missed ...................................................................................... 47
Erase Logs ............................................................................... 48
Call Timer ................................................................................. 48
Data Counter ............................................................................ 49
Store numbers from call logs.................................................... 50
Messages..........................................................................................51
Create and send text messages............................................... 51
Receive text messages ............................................................ 53
Receive messages while in a call............................................. 54
Text entry modes...................................................................... 54
Send pix messages in camera mode ....................................... 59
Send pix messages in standby mode....................................... 61
Receive pix messages.............................................................. 64
View a pix message later.......................................................... 64
Message folders ....................................................................... 64
Erase Msg ................................................................................ 72
@metro .............................................................................................73
Settings..................................................................................... 73
Help .......................................................................................... 74
Mobile Web.......................................................................................77
Stored web content................................................................... 77
Launch Mobile Web.................................................................. 77
Exit Mobile Web........................................................................ 78
Navigate the web...................................................................... 78
Mobile Web soft keys ............................................................... 78
How Mobile Web keys work ..................................................... 79
Links ......................................................................................... 80
Place calls while using Mobile Web.......................................... 80
Camera..............................................................................................81
Take pictures............................................................................ 81
Save pictures............................................................................ 81
Take a video............................................................................. 82
Other camera features.............................................................. 83
Camera Settings....................................................................... 86
Point, click, and send a picture................................................. 92
Tools .................................................................................................93
Voice Kit ................................................................................... 93
Today...................................................................................... 103
Scheduler ............................................................................... 104
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View an event......................................................................... 104
Jump to date........................................................................... 105
To Do List ............................................................................... 105
Memo pad............................................................................... 107
Count Down............................................................................ 108
Alarm clock............................................................................. 110
World Time ............................................................................. 112
Calculator ............................................................................... 113
Setup...............................................................................................114
Location.................................................................................. 114
Display.................................................................................... 115
Sounds ................................................................................... 119
Network .................................................................................. 123
Security................................................................................... 123
Call Options............................................................................ 128
Shortcut .................................................................................. 131
Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety.................133
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception................................. 133
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone.............. 135
Caring for the Battery ............................................................. 139
Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC ....................... 140
FDA Consumer Update .......................................................... 144
Owner's record ....................................................................... 158
User Guide Proprietary Notice................................................ 158
Limited Warranty ...........................................................................159
Index ..............................................................................................165
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SCH-A670 closed view
Antenna
Camera Lens
Headset
Connector
Service LED
Flash
Volume Key
Camera
Hot Key
External LCD
Speaker
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SCH-A670 open view
Earpiece
Display Icons
Left Soft
Right Soft
Key Function
Key Function
User
Defined
Shortcut
Mobile Web
OK Key
Left Soft Key
SEND Key
Right Soft Key
@metro
END Key
Messages
Voice Mail
(press and hold)
CLR Key
Raised Nibs
For Keypad
Orientation
Alpha-Numeric
Keypad
Space/
Silent Mode
(press and hold)
Voice Signal
(press and hold)
Microphone
Power/Accessory Connector
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Quick Reference
1) MY METRO
5) @METRO
9) SETUP
1) Monthly Bill
2) MetroConnect
3) MetroPCS Card
1) @metro
1) Location
2) Display
3) Sounds
4) Network
5) Security
6) Call Options
7) Shortcut
8) Language
9) Clock Set
0) Version
6) MOBILE WEB
1) Get In Web
2) CONTACTS
7) CAMERA
1) Find
2) Add
3) Rename Group
4) My Phone#
5) Memory
1) Take a Picture
2) Take a Video
3) Picture Gallery
4) Video Gallery
5) Settings
3) CALLS
8) TOOLS
1) Outgoing
2) Incoming
3) Missed
4) Erase Logs
5) Call Timer
6) Data Counter
1) Voice Kit
2) Today
3) Scheduler
4) Jump To Date
5) To Do List
6) Memo Pad
7) Count Down
8) Alarm Clock
9) World Time
0) Calculator
4) MESSAGES
1) New Text Msg
2) New Pix Msg
3) Voice Mail
4) Inbox
5) Outbox
6) Draft Box
7) Saved Box
8) Web Alert
9) Msg Setting
0) Erase Msg
Navigation Key Shortcuts
Quick Reference
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Quick Reference (cont.)
Turn the Phone On and Off
Press and hold
to turn the phone off (if on) and on (if off).
Check Voice Mail
In standby mode, press and hold
.
Enter/Exit Silent Mode
•
In standby mode, press and hold
. To exit, press and hold
again.
Set Call Ringer Volume
•
•
In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone.
Press the volume key up or down to set the call ringer volume as desired.
Change Wallpaper for the Main LCD
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key (
)
Menu, then press
,
,
,
.
2. Use the navigation up/down keys to navigate the wallpaper source,
then press . You may need to repeat this step for sub menus.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight your choice of wallpaper, then
press
.
Save a Number Quickly
1. In standby mode, enter the number you want to save using the keypad.
2. Press
. With New Entry highlighted, press
again.
3. Select the number type using the navigation keys, the press
.
4. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad, then press
.
View Software and Hardware Information
•
In standby mode, press the left soft key (
)
)
Menu, then press
,
,
.
.
View Today’s Calendar
•
In standby mode, press the left soft key (
Menu, then press
Name Dial an Entry in Contacts
1. Press and hold
to open the Voice menu.
2. When the Voice menu appears, say “Name Dial.”
3. You’re prompted to say the name. Say the name exactly as it is
entered in your Contacts.
4. The entry appears inthe display and the numberassociated with the
name is dialed.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH-
A670 mobile phone. The SCH-A670 offers a mixture of
features such as a high-resolution display, PIM (Personal
Information Manager) functions, a built-in digital camera with
flash and video capture capabilities, voice recognition
applications, and more. We ask that you take time to read this
guide and become familiar with your phone’s many features.
Key features of the SCH-A670
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
High-Resolution Color Display
Video Capture
High Speed Data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology)
Global Positioning Technology (GPS)
PIM Functions (Scheduler, To-do-list, etc.)
Short Message Service (SMS)
Pix Messaging
Voice Recognition Applications
Built-In Digital Camera With Flash
16 Polyphonic Ringtones
How to use this guide
The chapters for this guide are arranged in similar order to
the menus and sub menus in your phone. A robust index for
included is important safety information that you should know
before using your phone. Most of this information is near the
Introduction
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Install the battery
This phone comes packaged with a partially charged
rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel charger.
Important! The phone can be used while the battery is
charging, but must be fully charged before first use,
otherwise you could damage the battery.
1. Insert the bottom end of the battery
into the phone with the label side
down. Match the gold contacts on the
battery to those on the phone.
2. Push the top end of the battery down
until it snaps into place.
Remove the battery
1. Press and hold
phone (if on).
to turn off the
2. Pull the battery release latch toward
the top of the phone. The top of the
battery should pop up.
3. Use your finger to lift the battery (top
end first) up and away from the phone.
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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 charger
The travel charger is a convenient,
light-weight charger that charges your
phone from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the travel charger into a standard
120 or 220 VAC wall outlet.
2. Remove the small plastic plug from the charger/accessory
connector in the bottom end of the phone.
3. Insert the smaller end of the
adapter, arrow side up, into the
charger/accessory connector until it
clicks into place.
Tip: You can use your phone while charging, however, the
battery charges faster if the phone is turned off.
Battery indicator
The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the
display indicates power level. Three bars indicate a full
charge, while an empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near
empty battery. Two to three minutes before the battery is too
low to operate, a blinking empty battery icon ( ) appears
and a tone sounds. If you continue to use the phone without
charging, it shuts down. Monitor the battery strength and
ensure your battery is adequately charged.
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Understand your phone
The 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. Before placing calls, make sure the antenna is
fully extended for best signal quality.
Backlight features
The amount of time that the display and backlight remain
illuminated after a period of inactivity can be adjusted. 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 want 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 is always dim.
After approximately one minute 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
4. Use the navigation key to highlight On or Off, then
press
. Off and On appear in the display.
.
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 display the first of
several menus.
Press the left soft key ( ) Option to view options in
some cases.
Press the left soft key ( ) in response to prompts for
browser charges and other instances.
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Right soft key
Functions for the right soft key ( ) are defined by what
appears above it in the display. Some, but not all 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.
In camera mode, press the right soft key ( ) Gallery to
view stored pictures.
Clear key
The CLR key (
) is used to erase or clear letters,
numbers, or characters from the display. You can also use the
CLR key ( ) to return to a previous menu or return to
standby mode from any menu.
•
•
Press
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.
to backspace and delete.
.
•
•
.
End key
•
•
•
Press and hold
Press and hold
to turn on your phone.
to turn off 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
cover of the input jack on the phone to expose the
connector inside.
Service LED
The Service LED on the top of the phone has the following
functions.
•
Lights red while charging. Green when charging is
complete.
•
•
Flashes to indicate an incoming call or message.
Lights momentarily when you power up the phone and
flashes red when the phone is in need of a charge.
Microphone
The microphone, located beneath
on the keypad, is used
for conversation, voice setup, and recording voice memos.
Alpha-Numeric keypad
Use the alpha-numeric keypad to enter text, numbers, and
special characters.
Speaker
The speaker, on the front of the flip, plays sounds such as
ring tones and alerts.
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Send key
The SEND key (
) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to
recall the last number 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 (
) key
for such things as replying to or confirming prompts, and
jumping to highlighted links on the web.
Camera key
•
•
•
In standby mode, press and hold the camera key (
on the right side of the phone to activate the camera.
)
Press the camera key (
picture.
)a second time to snap a
In standby mode, briefly press the camera key (
display camera sub menus.
) to
Your phone’s display
The top line of the display is reserved for icons that indicate
such things as network status, battery power, signal strength,
and connection type. Other icons may appear elsewhere in
the display as well. The following table lists some of these
icons, along with their descriptions.
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Display screen icons
Signal strength: Always appears when your phone is on
and indicates the current signal strength. More lines indicate
higher signal strength.
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
your phone is outside the home area. While roaming, a
wireless provider's system other than MetroPCS may be
handling your call, so the service rate for the call may be
higher than those a call within your home area. Please refer
to information from MetroPCS 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.
The 1X protocol is capable of high-speed data (3G).
IS95-2G Protocol: Indicates your phone is using the IS95-
2G protocol. This protocol is not capable of high speed data.
Vibrate mode: Indicates your phone is in vibrate mode
(ringer is silent).
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.
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Alarm clock: The alarm clock is set.
Silent mode: Indicates your phone is in silent mode. ringer
is silenced for all alerts, incoming calls, and incoming
messages. The phone alerts you of incoming calls, alerts, or
messages by vibration and a flashing Service LED.
GPS (911 only): This icon represents Global Positioning
Service (GPS) for 911.
GPS: Indicates GPS is on for location.
Flash in use: Indicates the camera flash is set to On.
Self Timer in use: Delays the camera shutter from 5 to 10
seconds after you activate the camera shutter.
Multi Shot in use: Snaps multiple pictures after the
camera shutter button is activated. The number of pictures
snapped depends upon the resolution setting.
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Your phone’s modes
Call Answer mode
You can select how you want to answer 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
Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and
symbols. While at any text entry screen, press left soft key
(
) Option, then choose the input mode from the pop-up
menu using the navigation key. Optional input modes are T9
Word, ABC, Symbol, and 123, and Canned Msg.
Tip: You can also cycle between T9 Word, ABC, and 123 by
repeatedly pressing and holding
.
Lock mode
When the phone is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on
phone use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot
place 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 entering
the lock code when prompted.
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Standby mode
Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found
service and is idle. The phone goes into standby mode:
•
•
After you power it on.
When you press
after a call.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well
as all other 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 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 now.
Press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to view later.
Talk mode
You can place and receive calls only when your phone is on.
While in a call your phone is in talk mode. Press the left soft
menu” on page 28 for more information.
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Enter/Exit Silent mode
Silence the tones your keypad makes when you press a key.
•
In standby mode, press and hold
Mode briefly appears in the display and your phone
. Entering Silent
returns to standby mode.
•
While in Silent mode and standby mode, press and hold
. Exit Silent Mode briefly appears in the display and
your phone returns to standby mode.
Vibrate mode
•
In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key
) down until Vibrate appears in the display. The
volume key is on the left side of phone, next to the SEND
key ( ).
(
Adjust the ringer
1. In standby mode, press the volume key (
side of the phone up or down. Options are:
) on the left
•
•
•
•
•
Silent
•
•
•
•
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
1-Beep
Vibrate
Vib+Ring
Level 1
2. Press
once you’re satisfied with the setting. The
phone returns to standby mode.
Tip: You can also enter the Volume/Vibrate sub menu by
pressing the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
. Use the volume key to adjust the ringer setting.
,
,
,
The vibrate icon (
) appears in the display when the phone
is in Vibrate or Vibrate+Ring mode.
Your phone’s modes
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Get Started
Obtain service
Contact MetroPCS and follow their instructions for obtaining
service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to
fully understand the services your phone supports.
Turn your phone on
1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception, then
open the flip.
2. Press and hold
for two or more seconds. Your phone
powers up, @metro momentarily appears in the display,
and the phone searches for a network signal.
As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the
antenna as it affects call quality and may also cause the
phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
•
•
Once the phone finds a signal, the time, date, and day
appear in the bottom of the display.
You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
If the phone is outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming
area, the No Service indicator ( ) appears in top of the
display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when
service is available.
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Turn your phone off
•
Press and hold
phone powers off.
for two or more seconds. Your
If your phone is on and you press
for less than one
second, the phone will not power off. This prevents your
phone from being turned off accidentally.
Make and answer calls
Outgoing
1. With the phone on, enter the number you want 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 Contacts) appears in the display.
•
If the caller cannot be identified, one of the following
messages displays, Call from unavailable #, Call from
restricted #, or no number.
Tip: Assign pictures to Contacts entries. The entry’s
assigned picture appears in the display when you receive a
The 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.
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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 or melodies to distinguish callers.
Name display with caller ID. (If the caller’s name is
programmed into your Contacts).
•
Information about the last 20 incoming, missed, and
outgoing calls are automatically stored to a call log.
Call Answer
Select from three methods for answering calls. This option
can be changed 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 activate the method for answering calls.
Call Waiting
If you’re on a call, your phone beeps when another call is
incoming. Contact MetroPCS for availability.
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
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Caller ID
Caller ID allows you to see who is calling you by displaying
the caller’s number. If the caller’s name and number are
stored in Contacts, the name also appears. If you’ve assigned
a picture to the entry, it appears in the display as well.
Call Block
You can prevent your number from displaying on another
phone caller ID screen by enabling Call Block.
1. In standby mode, press
,
,
.
2. Enter the phone number, then 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, then 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
three parties.
to connect all
Silence an incoming ringer
During an incoming call, any of the following keys can be
pressed to silence the ringer:
•
•
•
The up or down volume key on the left side of the phone.
The END key (
).
The camera key (
) on the right side of the phone.
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Ignore an incoming call
Ignored calls are immediately forwarded to voice mail.
•
During an incoming call, press the left soft key (
Ignore. The incoming call is forwarded to voice mail.
)
Voice Mail
Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages with your
network. These messages can be retrieved any time you are
in a network coverage area.
Voice Mail setup
Before callers can leave voice mail messages, you’ll first
need to set up your account.
1. In standby mode, press and hold
dials the voice mailbox.
until your phone
2. Once connected to voice mail, follow the recorded
prompts to personalize your password, greeting, and
mailbox options.
Once you’re Voice Mail account has been set up, you can
use the Voice Mail folder (in the Message menu) to view
details of messages in your voice mailbox. See “Voice Mail”
on page 65 for more information.
Check your voice mail
1. In standby mode, press and hold
until you’re
connected to the voice mail system. A recorded message
prompts you for a password.
2. Enter your password, then press
.
3. Follow the recorded prompts to listen to your voice
messages, change administrative options, and so on.
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Menus and sub menus
Use shortcuts to quickly access menus and sub menus.
Press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press the number to
the right of the menu to jump to the desired menu, sub menu,
or feature. For example, to jump to the Outbox sub menu,
press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then press
,
.
Data Counter........................ 3-6
TRANSMIT.........................3-6-1
RECEIVED ........................3-6-2
TOTAL ..............................3-6-3
ERASE TOTAL ...................3-6-4
MY METRO ........................................1
Monthly Bill.......................... 1-1
MetroConnect ...................... 1-2
MetroPCS Card .................... 1-3
MESSAGES .......................................4
CONTACTS........................................2
New Text Message............... 4-1
New Pix Message ................ 4-2
Voice Mail ............................. 4-3
Inbox..................................... 4-4
Outbox.................................. 4-5
Draft Box .............................. 4-6
Saved Box ............................ 4-7
Web Alert.............................. 4-8
Msg Setting.......................... 4-9
TEXT ................................4-9-1
Find....................................... 2-1
Add ....................................... 2-2
Rename Group..................... 2-3
FRIEND ............................2-3-1
FAMILY.............................2-3-2
COLLEAGUE .....................2-3-3
VIP..................................2-3-4
NO NAME.........................2-3-5
My Phone# ........................... 2-4
Memory................................. 2-5
Save in Outbox ...........4-9-1-1
Insert Sign. .................4-9-1-2
Delivery Ack................4-9-1-3
Direct View .................4-9-1-4
Signature ....................4-9-1-5
Callback#....................4-9-1-6
Block Address.............4-9-1-7
CALLS................................................3
Outgoing .............................. 3-1
Incoming .............................. 3-2
Missed .................................. 3-3
Erase Logs........................... 3-4
OUTGOING .......................3-4-1
INCOMING.........................3-4-2
MISSED............................3-4-3
ALL CALLS .......................3-4-4
Call Timer............................. 3-5
LAST CALL .......................3-5-1
TOTAL ..............................3-5-2
LIFETIME..........................3-5-3
ERASE TOTAL ...................3-5-4
PIX MSG ..........................4-9-2
Save In Outbox...........4-9-2-1
Delivery Ack................4-9-2-2
Retrieval Mode............4-9-2-3
GENERAL .........................4-9-3
Entry Mode.................4-9-3-1
Canned Msg. ..............4-9-3-2
Msg. Alert ...................4-9-3-3
Auto Delete.................4-9-3-4
Voice Mail # ................4-9-3-5
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Erase Msg.............................4-0
VOICE...............................4-0-1
INBOX...............................4-0-2
OUTBOX ...........................4-0-3
DRAFT..............................4-0-4
SAVED..............................4-0-5
ALL MESSAGES.................4-0-6
Today.....................................8-2
Scheduler..............................8-3
Jump To Date .......................8-4
To Do List..............................8-5
Memo Pad.............................8-6
Count Down..........................8-7
Alarm Clock..........................8-8
World Time............................8-9
Calculator .............................8-0
@METRO .......................................... 5
@metro .................................5-1
MOBILE WEB.................................... 6
Get In Web ............................6-1
CAMERA........................................... 7
SETUP............................................... 9
Location................................9-1
Display ..................................9-2
MENU STYLE ....................9-2-1
ANIMATION .......................9-2-2
Opening ......................9-2-2-1
Gallery................ 9-2-2-1-1
Video Gallery...... 9-2-2-1-2
My Image............ 9-2-2-1-3
Preloaded........... 9-2-2-1-4
Closing........................9-2-2-2
Gallery................ 9-2-2-2-1
Video Gallery...... 9-2-2-2-2
My Image............ 9-2-2-2-3
Preloaded........... 9-2-2-2-4
Wallpaper....................9-2-2-3
Gallery................ 9-2-2-3-1
Video Gallery...... 9-2-2-3-2
My Image............ 9-2-2-3-3
Preloaded........... 9-2-2-3-4
Take a picture.......................7-1
Take a Video .........................7-2
Picture Gallery .....................7-3
Video Gallery........................7-4
Settings.................................7-5
FLASH ..............................7-5-1
RESOLUTION.....................7-5-2
FUN FRAMES ....................7-5-3
COLOR TONES ..................7-5-4
SHUTTER SOUND ..............7-5-5
QUALITY ...........................7-5-6
FRONT DISPLAY ................9-2-3
Wallpaper....................9-2-3-1
Contrast ......................9-2-3-2
BANNER ...........................9-2-4
BACKLIGHT .......................9-2-5
TOOLS............................................... 8
Lcd..............................9-2-5-1
Keypad........................9-2-5-2
Power Save.................9-2-5-3
AUTO HYPHEN ..................9-2-6
SERVICE LED...................9-2-7
Voice Kit................................8-1
QUICK DIAL ......................8-1-1
Record ........................8-1-1-1
Review ........................8-1-1-2
Erase All .....................8-1-1-3
VOICE MEMO ....................8-1-2
Record ........................8-1-2-1
Review ........................8-1-2-2
Erase All .....................8-1-2-3
VOICE SETUP....................8-1-3
Set Active....................8-1-3-1
Set Digits ....................8-1-3-2
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Sounds ................................. 9-3
Call Options ......................... 9-6
VOLUME/VIBRATE .............9-3-1
Calls............................9-3-1-1
Alarm..........................9-3-1-2
AUTO RETRY....................9-6-1
DATA ...............................9-6-2
Auto Detect.................9-6-2-1
Baud Rate...................9-6-2-2
RINGER TYPE ...................9-3-2
Calls............................9-3-2-1
My Melody...............9-3-2-1-1
Preloaded................9-3-2-1-2
Alarm..........................9-3-2-2
My Melody...............9-3-2-2-1
Preloaded................9-3-2-2-2
Data............................9-3-2-3
My Melody...............9-3-2-3-1
Preloaded................9-3-2-3-2
Planner .......................9-3-2-4
My Melody...............9-3-2-4-1
Preloaded................9-3-2-4-2
CALL ANSWER..................9-6-3
AUTO ANSWER .................9-6-4
TTY MODE ......................9-6-5
Shortcut................................ 9-7
Language ............................. 9-8
Clock Set .............................. 9-9
(disabled in digital service mode)
Version ................................. 9-0
KEY BEEP ........................9-3-3
Volume........................9-3-3-1
Tone Length................9-3-3-2
ALERTS............................9-3-4
Minute Beep ...............9-3-4-1
Service .......................9-3-4-2
Connect ......................9-3-4-3
Disconnect..................9-3-4-4
Fade............................9-3-4-5
Roam..........................9-3-4-6
Privacy........................9-3-4-7
POWER ON/OFF ...............9-3-5
ROAM RINGER..................9-3-6
WHISPER MODE ...............9-3-7
Network ................................ 9-4
SET NAM ........................9-4-1
ROAM OPTION..................9-4-2
Security ................................ 9-5
LOCK PHONE....................9-5-1
CHANGE LOCK .................9-5-2
EMERGENCY # .................9-5-3
VOICE PRIVACY ................9-5-4
RESTRICTION ...................9-5-5
Outgoing.....................9-5-5-1
Incoming.....................9-5-5-2
Contacts .....................9-5-5-3
ERASE MEMORY...............9-5-6
RESET PHONE..................9-5-7
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Navigation key shortcuts
In standby mode, press a navigation key to launch the key’s
corresponding application.
Menu navigation
Access the menus and sub menus in your phone using the
navigation key (
shortcut.
) and soft keys (
), or use a
1. In standby mode press the left soft key ( ) Menu. The
first of several menus appear in the display.
More than one menu may appear in your display. This setting
can be modified in the Setup/Display/Menu Style menu.
2. Use the navigation key to browse through the menus.
3. Press
the display.
to enter the menu or sub menu that appears in
4. Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the previous
menu.
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Return to the previous menu
•
Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to a previous
menu
•
When Back does not appear in the display, press
to return to the previous menu.
Navigate using a shortcut
You can also access menus and sub menus using menu
numbers. Enter the menu number after pressing the left soft
key ( ) Menu to go directly to the menu or sub menu of your
choice. Before you can navigate using a shortcut, you’ll need
the menu or sub menu number that you want to access.
Tip: Use the list of menus and sub menus, which begins on
page 23, 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 want to access.
Example: Press the left soft key ( ) for Menu, then press
,
. This takes you to the Tools (Menu 8), and then to
the To Do List (sub menu 5).
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In-Use menu
You can access a number of menus and features even while
in a call.
1. While in a call, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. The
menu items in the following table appear in the display.
In-Use Menu
Calls
Function
View your call logs.
Display the Contacts menu.
Record a voice memo.
Silence keypad tones.
Contacts
Voice Memo
Silent/Quit
Send your phone number (if you’re the recipi-
ent of the call). Send the recipient’s phone
number (if you’re the originator of the call).
Send Tel#
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
Prevent recipients of your calls from seeing
your number on their display.
Voice Privacy
Location
Turn your GPS location on or set GPS loca-
tion for emergency calls only.
View the software and hardware version infor-
mation for your phone.
Version
2. Use the navigation key to highlight a menu.
3. Press to open the menu or activate the feature.
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My Metro
MyMetro displays your current balance, account information,
and payment options available.
Monthly Bill
When you select Monthly Bill, your billing message displays
with your account balance, the due date, and your account
infomation.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
.
2. Press the left soft key ( ) Pay to display payment options
for your account. These options are available:
1
2
3
Credit card
MetroPCS card
Other options.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the payment option you
want, then press
.
MetroConnect
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
.
2. When you select this option, a message saying, “Call now
to request balance or add money?” displays.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes, then press
to
dial the call.
My Metro
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MetroPCS Card
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
. The following options display:
Request Bal
Pay Monthly Bill
1
2
2. If you select Request Bal, a message saying “Call to
request MetroPCS Card Bal?” displays. Use the
navigation key to highlight Yes, then press
to dial the
call.
3. If your select Pay Monthly Bill, you can choose from the
payment options displayed. Your payment is processed
according to the option you choose.
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Contacts
Up to 500 entries can be stored in Contacts. 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. You can specify the memory
location of your choice for each entry.
You cannot store numbers to locations 311, 411, 611, or
911 in your Contacts. These locations are reserved for
emergency numbers only.
Tip: One-Touch, Two-Touch, and Three-Touch Dialing allows
you to call numbers stored in Contacts faster.
Open Contacts
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
for Contacts. The Contacts sub menus listed
in the following table 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 Contacts.
Rename one of your five groups.
Rename Group
View the 10-digit number assigned to your
phone by MetroPCS.
My Phone#
Memory
Display available memory for dial and voice
dial entries.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the Contacts sub menu
of your choice, and press
.
Contacts
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Tip: You can also press the number on your alpha-numeric
keypad that corresponds to the Contacts menu number.
Find
If you’ve stored a name entry in Contacts, 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 an entry. The options listed in the following table are
available.
Find
Function
By Name
By Entry
Search Contacts alphabetically by name.
Search Contacts by entry number.
Search Contacts by selecting from one of the five
available groups.
By Group
Find by Name
1. Enter a name as entered in Contacts. For example, if you
saved the name as Amy Smith, begin the search by
pressing
(for “A”).
As you enter letters, the entry number and names of the
closest matches appear in the display.
2. When the desired entry appears in the display, highlight
the number using the navigation key (if necessary).
3. Press
4. Press
to dial the number associated with the name.
to view information about the entry.
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5. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options
listed in the following table.
Option
Description
Edit details of the highlighted name.
Erase the name and associated information.
Add a new entry to Contacts.
Edit
Erase
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
,
for Find.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight By Entry.
3. Enter the number that corresponds to the entry, or use the
navigation key to highlight the desired entry.
4. Once the entry is highlighted, 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 Contacts
Erase
Add New
5. Use the navigation up/down keys to highlight an option,
then press
menu.
to enter the highlighted option’s sub
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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 left/right keys to display By Group.
3. Press the navigation key briefly to highlight the
group field.
4. Use the navigation left/right keys to display the group that
you want to search. As each group appears in the display,
entries assigned to the group also appear in the display
beneath the group.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired entry.
6. Press
to display information about the entry.
Add new information to your Contacts
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
options appears in the display.
Number E-mail
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option, then
press
,
for Add. A pop-up menu with the following
.
3. Enter information for the selected option, then press
.
New Entry and Find appear in the display.
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4. With New Entry highlighted, press
. The following
(number type) icons appear in the display.
Home
Office
Mobile
Pager
Fax
5. Use the navigation key to highlight the type that matches
your new entry, then press
6. Enter a name to associate with the type using the keypad.
7. Press to save the entry.
.
Rename group
Use this option to rename a group in Contacts.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the group that you want
to rename, then press . The current name of the group
,
for Rename 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
Symbol
ABC
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 delete all characters in the display.
6. Enter a new group name using the keypad, then
press
.
Contacts
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Edit Contacts numbers
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 want 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
want to edit.
4. Once the entry is highlighted, press
.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight the number within the
entry that you want 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
Calls to automated systems such as banking services often
require a password or account number. Instead of manually
entering the numbers, you can store the numbers to Contacts
along with special characters called pauses.
•
•
P pause: Stops the calling sequence until the phone
receives further input.
T pause: Stops the calling sequence for two seconds,
then 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 Contacts entry
1. In standby mode, enter the number you want 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).
T pause is a 2-second pause that resumes after 2 seconds.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the pause option of
your choice
4. Press
to enter the highlighted pause into the
number sequence.
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5. When you’re finished entering information, press the right
soft key ( ) Save to store the number to Contacts.
Pause dial from Contacts
1. If you stored the number using (two-second) T pause(s),
simply recall the number from Contacts.
2. If you stored the number using (hard) P pause(s), recall
the number from Contacts and wait for the appropriate
prompt from the dialed number.
3. Press
to dial the number.
Manual pause calling
To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it to
Contacts:
1. Enter the number you want 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.
4. Press
sequence.
5. Press
to enter the highlighted pause into the number
to call the number.
Tip: Store pauses along with the number if you plan to call
the number frequently.
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Erase individual Contacts 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 want 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 want 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
5. Use the navigation key to highlight Erase.
6. Press . The phone prompts you to confirm.
7. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then
press
Erase
Add New
.
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 want 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 want 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
.
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6. Use the navigation key to highlight the E-mail field.
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 a speed dial location to a
Contacts entry
The speed dial location corresponds to the numbers on the
keypad that you press to speed dial an entry. For example,
location 005 assigns the Contacts entry to the
touch dialing). Location 035 assigns the entry to the
key, (1-
and
keys, respectively (2-touch dialing). Location 325 assigns
the entry to the
,
, and
keys, respectively
(3-touch dialing).
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
.
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5. Use the navigation key to highlight the Location field.
6. Press the left soft key ( ) Edit.
7. Enter the SpeedDial location using the keypad.
You can also use the left and right navigation keys to browse
empty speed dial locations.
8. Press
to save your changes.
Assign speed dial types
If you have more than one number (or type, such as Mobile or
Office) for an entry, you can select which of those numbers
are dialed when the associated speed dial key is pressed.
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 the SpeedDial field,
then press the left soft key ( ) Edit.
6. Use the left and right navigation keys to select the desired
number (type) for speed dialing.
7. Press
. Your changes are saved.
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Assign a picture to a Contacts entry
When you assign a picture to a Contacts entry, the picture
that you assigned to the entry appears in the display when
you receive a call from the entry.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
. The Gallery opens.
2. Use the navigation key to display the picture that you want
to assign to the Contacts entry.
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu
appears in the display.
4. Use the navigation key to highlight Assign, then
press
.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight Contacts, then press
. The Contacts opens.
6. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry that you want
to assign a picture, then press
the image that you selected highlighted.
7. Press . The picture is assigned to the selected entry.
. The entry opens with
Store numbers after a call
Once you’ve finished a call, you can store the number of the
caller to your Contacts.
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.
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2. Press the right soft key ( ) Save. You’re prompted to
confirm this as a New Entry, or Find a name in your
Contacts 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
want to add it to an existing entry.
Add a New Entry
1. With New Entry highlighted, press
. The following
(number type) icons appear in the display.
Home
Office
Mobile
Pager
Fax
2. Use the navigation key to choose the number type, then
press
.
3. Enter a name for the new entry and press
entry is saved to your Contacts.
. The new
Add to an existing entry
1. In standby mode, enter the number that you want to add to
an existing entry using the keypad, then press
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Find, then press
.
.
3. Use the navigation key to display the search method that
you want to use (By Name, By Group, or By Entry).
4. Enter information to find the entry, or use the navigation
key to highlight the desired entry, then press
following number types appear in the display.
. The
Home
Office
Mobile
Pager
Fax
Contacts
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5. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired number
type, then press
6. Press again at the Contacts menu. The number is
added to the existing entry.
.
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
Contacts from memory locations 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 MetroPCS.
•
In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press for My Phone #. The phone number
assigned by MetroPCS appears in the display.
,
Memory
Memory displays available memory for dial and voice dial
entries.
•
In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press for Memory. The number of dial numbers
,
stored and available displays, as well as the memory
used for voice entries.
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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
The last 20 outgoing calls are stored in the Outgoing call log.
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
Call the selected number.
Talk
Save the number to your Contacts.
Add a prefix to the number.
Save
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.
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Incoming
The last 20 Incoming calls are stored in your phone’s
Incoming call log. You can review the Incoming call log for
time and date of the call, as well as other information.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
for Incoming. 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
Call the selected number.
Talk
Save the number to your Contacts.
Add a prefix to the number.
Save
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
The last 20 missed calls (calls not picked up) are stored in the
Missed call log. 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
,
for Missed. Your list of missed calls
appears in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight a call, then press
to view further information about the call.
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3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up
menu that contains the following options.
Option
Function
Call the selected number.
Talk
Save
Save the number to your Contacts.
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 Outgoing, Incoming, Missed or All Calls.
Erase All Calls
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
for Erase Logs. 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.
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.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
. The options listed in the following table
appear in the display.
Option
Last Call
Function
View the duration of your last call.
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Option
Total
Function
View the duration of total, incoming and outgoing
calls made on your phone since the last erasure.
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 want enter, or use
the navigation key to highlight the option and press
.
Press
to exit the Option menu.
Although Total call timers can be erased, LifeTime call timers
can never be erased.
Data Counter
Use Data Counter to view the amount of data that has been
sent or received (or a total of both) using the data services
that your phone supports. These are services such as Mobile
Web and @metro. The Data Counter can be a helpful tool for
monitoring data usage, especially if your service agreement
has specified limits.
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
View the amount of data (in kilobytes) that your
phone has transmitted since last being reset.
Transmit
Received
View the amount of data (in kilobytes) that your
phone has received since last being reset.
View the amount of data (in kilobytes) that your
phone has transmitted and received since last
being reset.
Total
Calls
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Option
Function
Erase (reset) the Transmit, Received, and Total
data counters.
Erase Total
Store numbers from call logs
Store numbers from your Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed
call logs to Contacts.
Tip: In standby mode, briefly press
to display the
Recent Calls list. You can then select any call in the list to
save to Contacts.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
for Calls.
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 want to
store in Contacts and press
for Incoming,
for Missed
.
4. Press the left soft key ( ) Option, then use the
navigation key to highlight Save.
5. Choose to add the number as a New Entry, or Find a
number in your Contacts with which to associate the
number.
6. Follow the prompts to store the number to the Contacts.
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Messages
Your phone is able to send and receive text and picture
messages to compatible phones and devices. Text messages
can be up to 160 characters in length. Before you send text
messages, it’s best to cover the basics of composing them
using the 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.
However, the exact number is dependent upon message
length.
Create and send text messages
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
.
2. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press
3. Enter the content of your message using the keypad.
4. At any point while composing a message, press the left
.
soft key ( ) Option to display the text entry modes in the
following table.
Option
Function
T9 Word recognizes commonly used words for the
numeric sequence of keypresses and inserts the
word into your message.
T9 Word
ABC
Enter characters while by pressing the key that con-
tains the desired characters (such as
for “h”).
Use Symbol mode to enter symbols, such as &, %,
and # into your message.
Symbol
123
Use 123 mode to enter numbers into your message.
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Option
Function
Insert a pre-composed message into the body of
your current message.
Canned
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 the recipient’s Send To number.
Edit the content of your message.
Edit Send To
Edit Text
Choose the Priority, Privacy, whether you want
Send Options to have a Delivery Acknowledgement, Insert a
Signature or Call Back #.
Save the message to your Draft folder.
Save in Draft
Save Text
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.
6. To send your message, press the left soft key ( ) Send.
Send options
You can set priority, 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
Assign a priority to your mes-
sage.
Priority
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Menu
Item
Send Options
Function
Not Restricted
Restricted
Confidential
Choose the desired level of pri-
vacy for your message.
Privacy
Off
On
Off
On
Yes
No
Delivery
Ack
Request confirmation for when
your message is received.
Insert
Sign.
Insert your pre-composed sig-
nature into the message.
Insert a number into your mes-
sage for the recipient to call you
back.
Call
Back #
Edit
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 you receive a message in standby mode, the 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,
where you have the option to Reply, Forward, Delete,
Save Text, or Save Msg.
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Receive messages while in a call
When you receive a message while in a call, New Message
appears in the display along with the closed envelope icon
(
). To view the message without disconnecting the call:
1. Press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to ignore the message
and save it to your inbox where you can view it later.
2. Press the right soft key ( ) View to open the message,
your call remains connected.
Text entry modes
Text messages can be made up of alphabetical characters,
numbers, and symbols. Each text entry mode is explained in
further detail in the following table:
Text Entry
Function
Mode
Alphabetical ABC mode options are:
ABC - All uppercase
ABC
Abc - Initial caps
abc - All lower case
Enter symbols into your message by pressing the
Symbol
number above the symbol in the display.
Enter numbers by pressing the corresponding key
on the keypad.
123
Press each key only once to enter the letter of the
word that you’re spelling.
T9 Word
The 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.
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Change text entry modes
•
While composing a text message, press the left soft key
) Option to display a pop-up menu containing the
(
following options.
T9 Word
ABC
Symbol
123
Canned
The Canned option is initially hidden in the pop-up menu.
Use the navigation key to scroll down and select this option.
T9® Word
T9 Word recognizes commonly used words for the numeric
sequence of keypresses and inserts the word into your
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.
T9 Word
ABC
Symbol
123
Canned
The Canned option is initially hidden in the pop-up menu.
Use the navigation key to scroll down and select this option.
4. T9 Word is highlighted. Press
.
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•
For practice, enter the word “Samsung” 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
other words, if available.
to display
ABC
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.
T9 Word
ABC
Symbol
123
Canned
The Canned option is initially hidden in the pop-up menu.
Use the navigation key to scroll down and select this option.
4. T9 Word is highlighted. Use the navigation key to highlight
ABC, then press
.
•
Enter characters while in ABC mode by pressing the key
labeled with the desired characters (such as
for “h”).
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•
•
•
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.
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Symbol
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.
T9 Word
ABC
Symbol
123
Canned
The Canned option is initially hidden in the pop-up menu.
Use the navigation key to scroll down and select this option.
4. T9 Word is highlighted. Use the navigation key to highlight
Symbol, then press
. The first of four symbol screens
appear in the display.
5. Use the navigation key to page through the other symbols,
if desired.
6. Press the key that corresponds with the symbol that you
want 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.
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123
Enter numbers into a text message while in 123 mode
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.
T9 Word
ABC
Symbol
123
Canned
The Canned option is initially hidden in the pop-up menu.
Use the navigation key to scroll down and select this option.
4. Press the key containing the corresponding number that
you want to insert into your message.
Send pix messages in camera mode
Pix messages can be sent to recipients with compatible
phones or devices. You can even accompany a pix message
with a voice memo or preloaded sound.
Tip: You can send a pix message to up to ten recipients.
Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a
comma in the Send to field of the pix message composer.
1. In standby mode, press the Camera button (
) on the
right side of the phone. The Camera menu appears in the
display with Take a Picture highlighted.
2. Press
. The camera activates.
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3. Using the display as a viewfinder, press
when the
image that you want to send appears in the display.
4. Press
. The pix message composer appears in the
display with the picture that you just snapped attached.
5. Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient
of the pix message.
Tip: Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up
menu that allows you to search your Contacts for a recipient
or insert symbols and letters into your message.
6. Press the down navigation key to move the cursor to the
Subject field, then enter a subject for the pix message
using the keypad.
7. Press the down navigation key until the Message field is
highlighted, then enter a message for the recipient using
the keypad.
8. If you want to insert a sound into your pix message, follow
the instructions in steps 9 through 11. Otherwise, proceed
to step 12.
9. Use the navigation key to highlight the Sound field.
10. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up
menu with the options listed in the following table.
Option
Function
Record New Record a new memo to insert into the message.
Voice Memo Insert a pre-recorded memo into the message.
My Melody
Preloaded
Insert a melody into the message.
Insert a preloaded ring tone into the message.
Delete a sound that you have inserted into the
message.
Delete
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You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 30 seconds
in length if you record first before attaching a picture. If a
picture is attached before recording, the size of the voice
memo is limited to the amount of remaining memory.
11. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight an option,
then press
to enter the option’s sub menu and insert
a sound into your message. Press
up menu without inserting a sound.
to exit the pop-
12. To preview the pix message before sending, press the
right soft key ( ) Next, then select Preview from the list
of options that appears in the display.
13. Press the left soft key ( ) Send to send the message.
Pix Msg Sending appears in the display and a progress
bar indicates the send status.
14. To send the pix message now, press
. Pix Msg
Sending appears in the display and a progress bar
indicates the send status.
Send pix messages in standby mode
Send pix messages to recipients with a compatible phone or
other device, and accompany the pix message with a voice
memo, ring tone, or melody.
You can send a pix message to up to ten recipients.
Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a
comma in the Send to field of the pix message composer.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
.
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2. Enter the phone number or e-mail address of the recipient
using the keypad.
Tip: Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up
menu that allows you to search your Contacts for a recipient
or insert symbols and letters into your message.
3. Press the down navigation key to move the cursor to the
Subject field. Enter a subject for the pix message using
the keypad.
4. Press the down navigation key until the No Photo image
is highlighted. The No Photo image resembles a film
slide.
5. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up
menu with the options listed in the following table.
Option
Function
Snap a picture to insert into your pix message.
Take a Pix
Select from a list of pictures that you have taken to
insert into your pix message.
Gallery
Select from a list of pictures to insert into your pix
message.
My Image
Preloaded
Delete
Select from a list or preloaded images to insert into
your pix message.
Delete any images that you have attached to your
pix message.
6. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight an option,
then press to enter the option’s sub menu and insert
an image into your pix message.
7. Once you’ve inserted the image into your message, use
the navigation to highlight the Message field.
8. Enter a message for the recipient using the keypad.
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9. If you want to insert a sound into your pix message, follow
the instructions in steps 10 through 12. Otherwise,
proceed to step 13.
10. Press the down navigation key to highlight the
Sound field.
11. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up
menu with the options listed in the following table.
Option
Function
Record New Record a new memo to insert into the message.
Insert a pre-recorded memo into the message.
Insert a melody into the message.
Voice Memo
My Melody
Preloaded
Insert a preloaded ring tone into the message.
Delete a sound that you have inserted into your
pix message.
Delete
You can record and insert a voice memo of up to 30 seconds
in length if you record first before attaching a picture. If a
picture is attached before recording, the size of the voice
memo is limited to the amount of remaining memory.
12. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight an option,
then press
to enter the option’s sub menu and
insert a sound into your message.
13. You can now send or preview the pix message.
14. To preview the pix message before sending, press the
right soft key ( ) Next, then select Preview from the
selection list that appears in the display.
15. Press the left soft key ( ) Send to send the message.
Pix Msg Sending appears in the display and a progress
bar indicates the send status.
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16. To send the pix message now, press
Sending appears in the display and a progress bar
indicates the send status.
. Pix Msg
Receive pix messages
1. When you receive a new pix message, the phone number
from which the message was sent, and Pix Msg
Retrieving... appears in the display. A progress bar
indicates retrieval status.
2. After the pix message has downloaded, an alert sounds.
Ignore and View also appear in the display.
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Ignore to view the pix message
later. Press the right soft key ( ) View to view the pix
message now.
View a pix message later
1. Once a pix message has been downloaded to your phone,
the left and right soft keys Ignore and View appear in the
display.
2. Press the left soft key ( ) Ignore. The pix message is
sent to your Inbox.
3. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
to open your Inbox and view the
message.
Message folders
Messages are stored in any one of six folders. The sections
that follow cover each folder in greater detail.
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Voice Mail
Messages in your voice mailbox are logged in the Voice Mail
folder of the Message menu. Open the Voice Mail folder to
view the voice mail messages.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Voice Mail, then press
.
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.
Inbox
Received messages of all types (except Voice Mail) 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 ( ) Msg while in a call to open
the Message menu.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you
want 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
Forward
Function
Forward the message to another recipient.
Messages
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Option
Function
Delete the message and its contents.
Save only the text in the message.
Delete
Save Text
Save Msg
Save Addr
Block Addr
Save the message to the Saved message folder.
Save the sender’s number to your Contacts.
Block future messages from the sender.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press
perform the function for the highlighted option.
to
Outbox
Your phone stores messages in the Outbox, regardless of
whether the message was successfully transmitted. Verify if
and when a message was successfully transmitted by
enabling the Delivery Ack feature. See “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
,
for Outbox. Your list of sent messages
appear in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you
want to review, then press
.
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options
listed in the following table.
Option
Function
Re-send the message.
Re-send
Save Msg
Delete
Save the message to the Saved Msg folder.
Delete the message.
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If the message was not delivered, the options listed in the
previous table do not appear in the display.
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option.
5. Press
option.
to perform the function for the highlighted
MESSAGES AND LOCK MODE
Your phone can still receive 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.
Draft Box
Messages in the Draft Box are those that have been
composed but never sent. You can return to the Draft Box at
any time to view, edit, or send a draft message.
CREATE A DRAFT TEXT MESSAGE
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
for New Text Msg.
2. Enter the phone number of the recipient, then press
3. Compose your message using the keypad, then press
.
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.
Messages
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2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you
want to view, then 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, format, or add media and pre-composed
text to the message.
Edit Text
Select the priority, privacy, delivery acknowl-
Send Options
Save in Draft
Save Text
edgement, signature, and callback #.
Continue to save the message to the Draft Box.
Save only the text in the message, if media or
other content is contained within the message.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press
perform the function for the highlighted option.
to
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
T9 Word recognizes commonly used words for the
numeric sequence of keypresses and inserts the
word into your message.
T9 Word
Enter characters by pressing the key that contains
ABC
the desired characters (such as
for “h”).
Use to enter symbols, such as &, %, and # into your
message.
Symbol
123
Use to enter numbers into your message.
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Option
Function
Insert a pre-composed message into the message.
Canned
2. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press
perform the function for the highlighted option.
to
Saved Box
Once you view messages in your Inbox folder, you can then
save the message to the Saved Box.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the message that you
want to view (and save), then press
,
for Inbox. Your Inbox messages appear in
.
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option. A pop-up menu
appears in the display.
4. Use the navigation key to highlight Save Msg, then press
. The message is saved to the Saved Box.
Web Alert
Occasionally, @metro may send notifications to your phone in
the form of Web Alerts. These alerts may contain information
regarding new services or updates. When you receive an
alert, you will receive a text notification and hear an audible
tone.
•
In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press . Any web alerts that you have received
,
appear in the display.
Contact @metro for availability.
Messages
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Msg setting
Use the Msg Setting menu to define settings for picture, text,
and general messages.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
. The Msg Setting menu appears in the
display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Text, Pix Msg,
or General.
3. Use the instructions in the following sections to change
settings for Text, Pix Msg, and General messages.
TEXT MESSAGE SETTINGS
1. With Text highlighted in the Msg Setting sub menu, press
. Options for the text message settings listed in the
following table appear in the display.
Option
Function
Options to save messages automatically in the
Outbox, prompt before saving, or do not save
messages to the Outbox.
Save in Outbox
Insert a signature into each outgoing message.
Insert Sign.
Delivery Ack
Choose to be notified (or not) on whether your
messages have been delivered.
Options are Off or On. With Direct View on, the
full content of text messages appear in the dis-
play as they are received.
Direct View
Create a signature, which appears at the bot-
tom of all outgoing messages.
Signature
Callback#
Edit the callback# for all of your messages.
Block or Unblock the reception of text mes-
sages from a specific number, or view the list of
blocked addresses.
Block Address
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2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting.
Press
to enter the highlighted option’s sub menu.
PIX MESSAGE SETTINGS
1. With Pix Msg highlighted in the Msg Setting sub menu,
press
. The following options appear in the display.
Option
Function
Options to save messages automatically in
Save in Outbox the Outbox, prompt before saving, or do not
save messages in the Outbox.
Choose to be notified whether your messages
Delivery Ack
have been delivered or not.
Choose Automatic to download and display
Retrieval Mode pix messages as they are received. Choose
Prompt Mode to be notified beforehand.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting.
Press
to enter the highlighted option’s sub menu.
GENERAL MESSAGE SETTINGS
1. With General highlighted in the Msg Setting sub menu,
press
. The following options appear in the display.
Option
Function
Choose the default method for entering text into
messages. Options are T9 Word and Alphabet.
Entry Mode
Edit your pre-composed messages, which can
Canned Msg
Msg. Alert
then be inserted into new messages.
Choose the volume level (or vibrate) when
alerted of a message. Choose the alert message
type, and frequency of alerts.
Choose to receive (or not receive) a warning
message when you delete a message.
Auto Delete
Voice Mail #
Edit or view your Voice Mail number.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting.
Press
to enter the highlighted option’s sub menu.
Messages
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Erase Msg
You can erase all of the messages in each your folders from
one convenient location.
This function erases all messages in the selected folder. To
delete a single message, open the folder from the Message
menu, then delete the message from the Option menu while
viewing the message content.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
for Erase Msg. The Erase Msg sub menu
appears in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the folder containing
the messages that you want 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
.
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@metro
With @metro services, you can download full featured
applications over the air and onto your wireless phone,
including games, personalized ring tones, pictures, and more.
1. In standby mode, press the right navigation key ( ). The
shopping cart icon (
of the display.
) appears in the upper left corner
2. Press
. A message appears in the display informing
you that browsing and downloading apps uses airtime.
3. Press
(Start), and wait for your phone to connect.
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the category of your
choice, then press
.
5. Follow the instructions on the display.
Settings
Use the Settings sub menu in @metro to manage, move,
order applications and much more.
1. In standby mode, press the right navigation key to launch
@metro.
2. At the @metro menu, use the navigation key 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 want to view the main
@metro menu in a list or icon format.
@metro
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Option
Screensavers View downloaded screensavers.
View the @metro log, which displays information
Function
View Log
about recent activity using @metro.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option.
4. Press to enter the option’s sub menu and view or
change settings.
Help
The Help sub menu within @metro is a short tutorial on
several @metro features. View information about charges,
cancelling subscriptions, buying apps, disabling apps, and
more.
1. Within in the @metro menu, use the navigation key to
highlight the question mark ( ) icon.
2. Press
. The Help subjects listed in the following
sections appear in the display.
Buying New Apps
To buy new and exciting applications, visit the @metro Shop.
It provides you with a variety of apps you can choose from.
What do I pay?
When you buy an app you are 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.
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Charges
Charges will apply for network connections. A network
connection is used when you are browsing @metro 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.
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 @metro
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.
@metro
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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
for a specified period of time expire. You can purchase
additional uses from the @metro Shop.
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Mobile Web
This feature may not yet be available through your current
service provider.
®
Mobile Web with MSN allows you to surf the web from your
wireless phone.
•
Each time you launch Mobile Web, your phone connects
to the Internet and the service indicator icon (
appears in the display.
)
Any time the service indicator icon is visible, you are
connected to the Internet and billed accordingly. Rates and
prices vary according to your service contract. For further
information on billing contact MetroPCS.
Stored web content
After you exit Mobile Web, some information from your last
session remains stored in the phone, (unless turned off). You
can access this information without reconnecting. If, while
viewing stored information you select a link to a site that was
not accessed in your last session, you are automatically re-
connect to the Internet.
Launch Mobile Web
The first time you use Mobile Web, you are prompted to go
through a security setup process. When the security key is
sent to the carrier, a unique value is created. If the phone is
reset, contact MetroPCS to reset the security key. The
original is no longer valid and Mobile Web will not operate.
Mobile Web
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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. The @metro 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 direct your browser to the selected
web site.
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 options may not be numbered)
Simple text
You can act on the options or links by using the soft keys.
Mobile Web soft keys
At the bottom of the Mobile Web display is a solid bar which
contains the browser commands. The left ( ) and right (
)
soft keys on the keypad are used to carry out the commands
that appear above them in the display.
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These two keys are called “soft keys” because their function
changes depending on where you are in the application.
How Mobile Web keys work
The following table lists Mobile Web keys and their functions.
Key
Name
Function
Naviga-
tion Key
Use the navigation key to browse lists
and highlight options.
A browser back-up key. Press once to
back up one page. Press and hold to
go back to MetroPCS with MSN home
page.
CLR Key
Press to clear the last number, letter, or
symbol entered. Press and hold to
completely clear the display.
Asterisk/
Shift Key
Press before entering text to enable
upper case characters (in Abc mode).
Press to enter a zero (0), or to display
0/Next Key another word in the dictionary when in
T9 Word entry mode.
Pound/
Press to insert a space when entering
Space Key text.
Numbers1 Use the number keys to select items in
•
-
thru 9
a menu if they are numbered.
Press to exit Mobile Web and return
the phone to standby mode.
END Key
Press the left soft key to activate the
command that appears above it in
the display.
Left Soft
Key
Press the right soft key to activate the
command that appears above it in the
display.
Right Soft
Key
SEND Key Press to dial a highlighted number.
Mobile Web
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Links
Links have several purposes, such as jumping to a different
page, jumping to a different site or even initiating a phone call
from some sites. Links are shown inside of brackets ([ ]).
Normally, the left soft key ( ) is used to select a
highlighted link.
Place calls while using Mobile Web
You may initiate 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.
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Camera
Take full color digital pictures, display them on your phone’s
vivid color display, and instantly share them with family and
friends. It’s fun, and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-
click camera – just take a picture, view it on the display, and
send it to up to ten people, right from your phone. Depending
on the resolution you choose, you can save dozens of
pictures to memory.
Take pictures
Taking pictures with the built-in camera is as simple as
choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button.
You can activate the camera by pressing and holding the
camera key (
) or by using a shortcut (Menu
,
).
1. In standby mode, press and hold the camera button (
on the right side of the phone.
)
2. Point the camera at your subject.
3. Using the display as a viewfinder, press
when the
image that you want to capture appears in the display.
4. Press the right soft key ( ) Save to save the picture to
memory.
5. Press the left soft key ( ) Erase to erase the photo.
Save pictures
After you’ve snapped a picture, press the right soft key (
)
Save. The picture is saved to the Picture Gallery, a part of the
phone’s memory devoted to storing, browsing, and viewing
saved pictures.
Camera
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Take a video
Your phone is capable of recording short videos (and audio)
of up to 12 seconds in length. Saved videos are stored in the
Video Gallery.
Depending upon their size, you can store up to 2 videos in
the Video Gallery.
1. In standby mode, briefly press the camera key on the right
side of the phone. Several camera sub menus appear in
the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Take a Video, then
press
.
3. Press
again to begin recording video. The status of
the recording is indicated in percentage at the bottom of
the display.
4. To stop the recording before it reaches capacity, press the
right soft key ( ) Stop. Otherwise, the recording stops
automatically when it reaches 100%, and the video is
saved to the Video Gallery.
Video Gallery
Saved videos are stored in the Video Gallery. When you
open the Video Gallery, the current video and the number of
videos stored in the gallery are indicated above the image
that appears in the display.
1. In standby mode, press the camera key on the right side of
the phone. A list of sub menus appear in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Video Gallery, then
press
.
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3. The first frame of the first saved video appears in the
display.
4. Browse other videos stored in the Video Gallery (if any),
using the left/right navigation keys.
5. When the desired video appears in the display, press the
right soft key ( ) Play to play the video or press the left
soft key ( ) Option to display a pop-up menu with the
options listed in the following table.
Option
Assign
Function
Assign the video as wallpaper, or as an opening or
closing animation.
Rename
Lock
Rename the video.
Lock the video so that it cannot be erased.
Erase the video.
Erase
Erase All
Erase all videos in the video gallery.
View the title, when created, size, and quality of the
video.
Video Info
6. Use the navigation key to highlight the option of your
choice.
7. Press
to perform the highlighted option’s function or
to enter its sub menu.
Other camera features
In addition to the picture gallery and video gallery, the camera
has a delay timer that allows you to put yourself in a picture,
creative imaging features, and more.
Picture Gallery
Saved pictures are stored in the Picture Gallery. You can
browse the picture gallery one picture at a time (expanded
mode), or view several pictures at once in thumbnail format.
Camera
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1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
. Any pictures that you’ve saved appear in
the display.
2. Use the navigation keys to browse pictures in the gallery.
SWITCH FROM EXPANDED TO THUMBNAIL MODE
1. While viewing pictures in the picture gallery, press the
right soft key ( ) Thumbnail to view several smaller
pictures at a time.
2. Once you’ve found a picture that you want to view full size,
press the right soft key ( ) Expand.
3. Press the left soft key ( ) Option while viewing pictures
in the Picture Gallery to display the options listed in the
following table.
Option
Function
Send the currently displayed or highlighted
picture as a pix message.
Pix Msg
Assign the currently displayed or highlighted
picture to Wallpaper, as an opening and clos-
ing (power on and power off) graphic, or as a
photo ID for someone in your Contacts list.
Assign
Rename the currently displayed or high-
lighted picture.
Rename
Lock
Lock the currently displayed or highlighted
picture so that it cannot be deleted.
Erase the currently displayed or highlighted
picture.
Erase
Erase All
Erase all of the pictures in the Picture Gallery.
View the Title, time and date created, size,
and quality of the currently highlighted or dis-
played picture.
Picture Info
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4. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired option.
Press
to perform the function for the option or enter
its sub menu.
Delay pictures with the self timer
Self Timer allows you to delay a picture long enough so you
or the person taking the picture can join others in the picture.
1. In camera mode, press the left soft key ( ) Option. A
pop-up menu appears in the display that contains the
options listed in the following table.
Fun Frame and Color Tone are not initially visible in the pop-
up menu. Use the navigation key to scroll down and view
these menu items.
Flash
Self Timer
Multi Shot
Brightness
Fun Frame
Color Tones
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Self Timer, then press
. The following options appear in the display.
Off
5 sec
10 sec
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired delay, then
press
.
The next time you press the camera button, a countdown
timer appears in the display that indicates the time remaining
before the camera snaps the picture.
Camera
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Use Multi Shot
The camera can take multiple pictures in succession at the
touch of a button. The number of pictures that you can take
depends on the resolution setting. See “Change picture
resolution” on page 87 for more information.
Number of pictures that can
Camera Resolution
be taken
High
3
5
7
Medium
Low
1. In camera mode, press the left soft key ( ) Option. A
pop-up menu appears in the display that contains the
options listed in the following table.
Flash
Brightness
Fun Frame
Color Tones
Self Timer
Multi Shot
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Multi Shot, then press
. Off and On appear in the display.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight On, then press
.
4. The next time you snap a picture, the camera takes
several pictures in rapid succession.
Camera Settings
Flash, resolution, and picture quality settings keep you in
control of the look and size of your pictures.
Turn the flash on or off
Flash enables you to take pictures in low light. The flash is
located on back of the phone, just above the battery.
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When settings are defined in the camera settings menu
(Menu
,
), the settings are permanently saved.
However, when settings are defined while the camera is in
preview mode (preparing to take a picture), the are only
active for the current camera session.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
. Off and On appear in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Off or On, then press
. You’re returned to the Settings menu.
When the flash is set to On, the flash icon ( ) appears in
the display in camera mode.
Change picture resolution
Change the size (in bytes) of your pictures using the
Resolution setting. Options are High, Medium, and Low.
The camera only takes pictures in Low resolution mode
(regardless of resolution setting) with Fun Frames enabled.
Tip: Change a photo’s resolution for the current camera
session (only) using the navigation up/down keys while in
camera mode.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
. The following options appear in the
display.
High (VGA 640 X 480)
Medium (QVGA 320 X 240)
Low (QQVGA 160 X 120)
Camera
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2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired resolution
and press
. You’re returned to the Settings menu.
The resolution setting affects zoom capabilities. When
resolution is set to High, only X1 zoom is available. When
resolution is set to Medium, X1 and X2 are available. When
resolution is set to Low, X1, X2, and X4 zoom settings are
available.
Border pictures with Fun Frames
Add your own touch to pictures using Fun Frames. Each of
the ten available settings border and crop pictures to lend a
different theme to your images.
With Fun Frames enabled, the camera will only take pictures
in Low resolution mode (regardless of the resolution setting
in the camera Settings sub menu).
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight one of the following
fun frames.
Choose Normal to disable Fun Frames.
Normal
Dream
Flower01
Flower02
Grape
Frame
Theater
Mask
Muscle
Star
Wood
3. Once the Fun Frame of your choice is highlighted, press
. You’re returned to the Settings menu.
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4. Now, any pictures you take adopt the theme of the fun
frame that you’ve selected.
Be creative with Color Tones
Change the look of your pictures with Color Tones. Choose
from five available settings such as Emboss, Negative, and
Sepia. The selected color tone previews in the display before
you snap the picture.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight one of the color tones
in the following table.
Choose Normal to disable Color Tones.
Color Tone Description
Normal
Sepia
Subjects and pictures appear with a normal hue.
Subjects and pictures appear in a brownish-gray
hue.
Mono-
chrome
Subjects and pictures appear in black and white.
Subjects and pictures appear with light and dark
colors inverted.
Negative
Subjects and pictures appear with a raised, orna-
mental look.
Emboss
Sketch
Subjects and pictures appear as sketched artwork.
3. Once the color tone of your choice is highlighted, press
. You’re returned to the Settings menu.
•
When you take your next picture, the phone’s display
previews your subject image with the selected
color tone.
Camera
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Use Shutter Sound
Choose from five different sounds whenever you snap a
picture. Aside from being a cool sound effect, Shutter Sound
acts as an audible reminder that your camera has taken the
picture.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight one of the following
shutter sounds. Each sound plays as it is highlighted.
Sound 1
Sound 2
Sound 3
Sound 4
Sound 5
3. Once your choice is highlighted, press
. You’re
returned to the Settings menu.
Quality setting
You can affect how much your photo is compressed, thereby
reducing it’s overall size (not to be confused with resolution).
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Fine, Normal,
or Economy.
3. Once the quality setting of your choice is highlighted,
press
. You’re returned to the Settings menu.
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Zoom in on a subject
Your camera has digital zoom capabilities of up to x4 in Low
resolution mode (x2 in Medium). Pictures may appear
somewhat grainy as you zoom in; this is a normal result of
digital enhancement.
1. In camera mode, press the navigation left/right keys to
zoom in and out on your subject.
2. Press
or the camera key (
) to snap the picture.
The zoom setting is affected by the resolution setting (Menu
). When resolution is set to High, only X1
,
,
zoom is available. When resolution is set to Medium, X1 and
X2 are available. When resolution is set to Low, X1, X2, and
X4 zoom settings are available.
Set Brightness
Underexpose or overexpose pictures using the eleven
brightness settings built in to your camera. The brightness
control is handy for adjusting to conditions beyond range of
the auto brightness feature.
1. In camera mode, press the left soft key ( ) Option. A
pop-up menu appears in the display that contains the
following options.
Flash
Self Timer
Multi Shot
Brightness
Fun Frame
Color Tones
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Brightness, then
press
.
Camera
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3. Use the navigation key to set the desired brightness level,
then press
. The brightness level is indicated in the top
portion of the display and ranges from -5 to +5.
Point, click, and send a picture
Snap a picture and send it to anyone with a compatible
device in a few easy steps.
Tip: You can send a pix message to up to ten recipients.
Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a
comma in the Send to field of the pix message composer.
1. In standby mode, press and hold the camera key (
activate the camera.
) to
2. Using the display as a viewfinder, snap the desired picture
by pressing
.
3. Press
to display the pix message composer.
4. Enter the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address
using the keypad.
5. Press
recipients.
to send the pix message to the intended
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Tools
The Tools menu is a set of features and applications such as
a Calendar, To Do List, and Memo Pad, Scheduler, etc. You
can set customize your built-in voice kit, set reminders for
yourself, create to do lists, perform calculations, and much
more.
Voice Kit
Voice recognition capabilities of the SCH-A670 are
exceptional due to advanced, speaker-independent
technology. This means there is no longer a need to “train”
your phone to understand your voice. You can finally use your
voice in a natural manner to dial numbers, lookup contacts,
view your schedule, and much more. Please read the
following content carefully to learn the most about this useful
feature.
Voice commands
The Voice menu contains the following commands, which you
can activate by pressing and holding
, then speaking the
command. Each command listed in the following table is
explained in greater detail in the sections that follow.
Command
Function
Dial any seven or ten-digit North American phone
number.
Digit Dial
Name Dial
Quick Dial
Dial a name, if stored in your Contacts.
Display and dial voice tagged entries in your Con-
tacts.
Record a voice memo.
Voice Memo
Contacts
Today
Display your Contacts entries, if any exist.
Display your calendar and view today’s schedule.
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Digit Dial
Digit Dial lets you dial any valid seven-digit or ten-digit phone
number by speaking the number naturally, without pausing
between digits.
DIGIT DIAL TIPS
•
•
Digit Dial works best in quieter environments.
When pronouncing a number, speak at a normal speed,
saying each digit clearly. There is no need to pause
between digits.
•
The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four,
five, six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh (zero). It doesn’t
recognize numbers such as “one eight hundred” for “1-
800.” Instead, say “one eight zero zero,” or “one eight oh
oh.”
•
•
The phone recognizes only valid seven or ten-digit North
American phone numbers, optionally preceded by the
digit “1.”
If you are experiencing frequent problems getting Digit
Dial to recognize you, try adapting it to your voice, which
can greatly improve accuracy. See the following section
on Digit Dial Adaptation for more information.
USE DIGIT DIAL
1. Press and hold
.
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is
pronounced through the speaker.
2. Say “Digit Dial.” You’re prompted to say the number.
3. Pronounce the number naturally and clearly.
The phone may display one or more numbers on the
screen and prompt you for confirmation.
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4. If the phone asks “Did you say” followed by the correct
number, say “Yes.” The phone dials the number.
5. If the phone asks “Did you say” followed by any incorrect
numbers, say “No.”
If there are other choices, the phone prompts you with
them as necessary.
Tip: Choose a number from the list manually. Use the
navigation key to highlight the number, then press
select.
to
DIGIT DIAL ADAPTATION
Digit Dial works well for most people without special
adaptation. However, people with strong accents or unique
voice characteristics may obtain better results by adapting
the system to better match their voices.
You should adapt Digit Dial only if the system is frequently
not recognizing your speech. After you adapt Digit Dial, your
phone is customized to your voice, and your voice only.
Others will not be able to use it unless they reset the phone
to factory defaults.
Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to
adapt the system to the unique properties of your voice. The
adaptation process takes about three minutes.
Tips for adapting Digit Dial
•
•
•
•
Adapt digits in a quiet place.
Make sure you wait for the beep before starting to speak.
Speak clearly, and say each digit distinctly.
If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of
digits, or if there is an unexpected noise that spoils the
recording, re-record that sequence.
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Adapt Digit Dial to your Voice
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
for Voice Setup.
2. Press
,
for Adapt Digits.
Your phone displays the first digit sequence and “Please
say” plays through the speaker followed by the four digits
appearing in the display.
3. Wait for the beep and repeat the digits using your normal
tone of voice.
4. After a moment, the phone plays back the recording and
prompts “Did the recording sound ok?” If the recording
was good, say “Yes.” If you need to re-record, say “No.”
•
If you say “No,” the phone prompts you to pronounce the
digits again. Wait for the beep and then re-record.
Repeat this step until you’re satisfied with the recording.
5. After confirming that the recording sounds ok, repeat the
recording process with the next set of digits. After six sets
of digits, the phone asks whether you want to do more
adaptation. Answer “Yes.”
6. Repeat steps 4-6 for another six sets of digits. After the
sixth set of digits, the phone indicates adaptation is
complete.
RESET DIGIT DIAL ADAPTATION
You can reset Digit Dial to its original state.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
2. Press
3. Press
,
,
for Voice Setup.
for Set Digits.
for Reset Digits.
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Name Dial
Name Dial lets you dial any person in your Phone book by
pronouncing that person’s name. It automatically voice
activates every contact in your Phone book without the need
to record or “train” names before using them.
PLACE A CALL USING NAME DIAL
1. Press and hold
.
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is
pronounced through the speaker.
2. Say “Name Dial.” The phone prompts, “Please say the
name.”
3. Say the full name of the person you want to call, exactly as
it is entered in your Phone book.
4. The phone may display one or more names on the screen
and prompt you to confirm the name you spoke. If this
happens, respond to the prompts with “Yes” or “No” as
appropriate.
Tip: You can also choose a name from the choice list
manually. Use the navigation key to highlight the name and
then press
.
•
If the name that you pronounced has more than one
associated number, the phone displays the different
locations (such as “home” or “office”) and prompts you,
“Which number?” In this case, pronounce the location
that you want to call. The phone dials the number.
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Quick Dial
Quick Dial lets you dial a person by saying the name you’ve
recorded for that person. Before you can use Quick Dial,
you’ll need to record the names you want to use.
TIPS FOR RECORDING QUICK DIAL NAMES
•
•
•
•
Record names in a quiet area.
Choose a name that is not too long or short.
Speak clearly and distinctly when you record.
Avoid recording names that sound alike.
RECORD A NAME OR PHRASE FOR QUICK DIAL
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
,
for Voice. Quick Dial is highlighted.
. Record is highlighted.
.
The phone prompts, “Please say the name.”
5. Wait for the beep and then say the name.
The phone plays back the name, and then prompts,
“Please enter the phone number with your keypad
and then press OK.”
6. Use the keypad to enter the phone number that you want
associated with this name (press the left soft key (
Options to add dialing pauses, if the number requires).
7. When finished, press
)
.
The phone prompts, “Enter name.”
8. Enter the name via the keypad, then press
.
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Use Quick Dial
1. Press and hold
.
“Say a Command” appears in the display and is
pronounced through the speaker.
2. Say “Quick Dial.”
The phone prompts, “Who would you like to call?”
3. Say one of the names you’ve recorded. If the name
matches, your phone dials the number.
•
•
If a match doesn’t occur, the phone asks you to confirm
the name and other prompts follow.
If no matches occur after following the prompts, the
phone responds with “Sorry, no match found.”
REVIEW YOUR QUICK DIAL LIST
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press
,
for Voice. Quick Dial is highlighted.
. Record is highlighted.
for Review. Your list of recorded names
appears in the display.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight a name to display more
information, such as the name and its associated number.
ERASE A QUICK DIAL NAME
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu.
2. Press
3. Press
,
for Voice. Quick Dial is highlighted.
, then press for Erase all.
4. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes, then press
.
The name is erased.
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Voice Memos
You can use your phone to record voice memos for later
playback. You can also record the caller on the other end of
the line during a phone conversation.
There is limited space for the number and length of
recordings.
•
•
The maximum number of voice memos is 10.
The maximum length for a single voice memo is
60 seconds.
RECORD A MEMO
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
,
. The phone prompts, “Please
record after the beep.”
Tip: In standby mode, press and hold
until the phone
prompts, “Please say a command.” Pronounce “Voice
Memo” into the microphone to launch Voice Memo.
2. Wait for the beep, then start speaking. As it is recording
the phone displays a countdown timer that shows the
seconds remaining for the recording.
•
To pause the memo, press the left soft key ( ) Pause.
When a memo is paused, select Resume to resume
recording.
3. Press the right soft key ( ) Stop once you’re finished
recording.
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A pop-up menu appears in the display with options listed
in the following table.
Option
Function
Review
Rerecord
Save
Replay the memo that you just recorded.
Record over the memo that you just recorded.
Save the memo that you just recorded.
Exit to the previous (Voice Memo) menu.
Quit
4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press
perform the function for that option.
to
5. To save the memo, select Save from the pop-up menu,
then press
6. Enter a name for the memo using the keypad.
7. Press to save the memo.
.
REVIEW AND ERASE MEMOS
If you’ve saved any memos, you can review them anytime.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press . A list of saved memos appears
in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the memo you want to
,
,
,
review, and press
. Information about the memo
appears in the display.
3. Press the right soft key ( ) Play to play the memo.
4. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to Play, Edit or Erase
the memo.
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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
memos) or No (to return to the previous menu).
4. Press
to confirm your selection.
Contacts
Contacts lets you retrieve contact information for any person
in your Contacts by pronouncing the name of that person.
1. In standby mode, press and hold
. The phone prompts,
“Say a command.”
2. Say “Contacts.” The phone prompts you to say the name.
3. Pronounce the name of the person exactly as it is entered
in your Contacts.
You may be asked to confirm the name before the phone
looks up the contact information for that name.
•
In this case, the phone prompts “Did you say,” followed
by the next name it recognizes.
•
•
Respond with a “Yes” or “No” as appropriate.
If there is no match found, the phone responds with
“Sorry, no match found.”
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Today
Schedule up to nine events for the current day by indicating
each event’s start and end 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.
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 want 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.
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.
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6. When you’re finished entering the time and date, use the
navigation key to highlight Notification.
7. Use the left and right navigation keys to select the amount
of time that you want 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 notification alert is set.
Scheduler
Scheduler allows you to view the current, past or future
month in calendar format. 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 appear in the upper right
of the display.
3. Use the navigation up, down, left, and right keys to
highlight different dates within the current month.
•
•
•
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.
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4. Press the left soft key ( ) Option to display the options
listed in the following table.
Option
Function
View events for the date surrounded by a box.
Add a new event for the date.
View
Add new
5. Use the navigation key to highlight an option. Press
enter the highlighted option’s sub menu.
to
Jump to date
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.
2. Enter the desired Jump to date, then press
. The
calendar month for the date you specified appears in the
display, with the date that you entered highlighted.
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.
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T9 Word
ABC
Symbol
123
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the entry mode that
you want 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 select a priority for the task.
5. Use the navigation left/right keys to select High or Low.
6. Press the down navigation key to highlight Enter Date.
7. Enter a time and date for the task using the keypad.
•
•
Press
Press
for A.M when P is highlighted.
for P.M when A is highlighted.
to store the task.
8. Press
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 left/right navigation keys 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 a new task to the To Do List.
Add new
Edit
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
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4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.
5. Press
option.
to perform the function for the highlighted
Memo pad
Create notes and store them in Memo Pad. Notes that you
create in Memo Pad can’t be prioritized or assigned an alert.
Return to Memo Pad anytime 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.
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 want to use, or press
to exit the pop-up menu.
6. When you’re finished entering details for the memo, press
. The memo is stored.
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.
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2. Use the navigation key to browse memos. Press
open a highlighted memo.
to
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 memos from Memo Pad.
Erase All
4. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.
5. Press
option.
to perform the function for the highlighted
Count Down
Count Down allows you to view the amount of time between
the current date and any event that you want 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 any stored Count Down timers, the first timer
appears in the display. If you have more than one, the event
scheduled closest to today’s date appears first. Use the
navigation key to browse between multiple timers.
2. Enter details for the Count Down event using the keypad.
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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 want 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 and navigation
key.
•
•
Press
Press
for A.M when P is highlighted.
for P.M when A is highlighted.
to store the event.
7. Press
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.
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Event details 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. Press
perform the function for the highlighted option.
to
Alarm clock
Your phone has an alarm clock that can be set to go off once,
or recur daily at a specific 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
while the phone is off, the alarm occurs at the specified time
on the next 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
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2. Use the navigation key to highlight the frequency for which
you want the alarm to occur, then press
.
3. Enter the time for the alarm using the keypad.
•
•
Press
Press
for A.M when P is highlighted.
for P.M when A is highlighted.
4. Press
when you’re finished entering the time for the
alarm. The alarm is set and the alarm icon (
in the top of the display.
) appears
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.
•
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.
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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 24
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 left/right keys to browse cities and
times. The following cities are supported.
Alaska
San Francisco
New York
Denver/Arizona
Caracas
Chicago/Mexico
Brasilia
Mid Atlantic
Paris/Berlin
Cape Verde
London
Athens/Helsinki
Tashkent
Moscow
Abu Dhabi
Alma-ata
Bangkok/Jakarta
Guam/Sydney
Samoa/Midway
Hongkong/Beijing
Okhotsk
Seoul/Tokyo
Wellington
Honolulu, Hawaii
Enable Daylight Savings Time (DST)
1. While viewing the World Time map, press the left soft key
(
) Option. Off and On appear in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight On, then press
.
Daylight Savings Time is enabled.
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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
Press
to enter a decimal point.
to change the sign for a number to a negative.
3. Use the navigation key to set the type of calculation that
you want 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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Setup
The Setup menu contains sub menus that allow you to
configure your display, sounds, network preferences, security
options, as well as other settings.
Location
GPS identifies your location to the network. You can fully
enable this setting or set GPS to work only when 911 is used.
Check with MetroPCS to determine if/when/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 is fully on wherever the feature is avail-
Location On
911 Only
able.
GPS is on (only) when you dial 911.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight an option.
3. Press to select the function. You’re returned to the
Setup menu.
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Display
You can set the menu style, standby mode animation,
customize backlight settings, and more in the Display sub
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 how main menus appear in the display
when the left soft key Menu is pressed. Select
Icon to display main menus as graphics.
Select Nature to display main menus in a list
(text) format.
Menu Style
Choose the media that displays on your phone
when you turn it on, turn if off, and while in
standby mode.
Animation
Select the contrast and wallpaper for the dis-
play on the front of the flip.
Front Display
Create your own personalized greeting that
appears in the display when your phone is in
standby mode.
Banner
Set backlight options for the LCD and keypad.
Backlight
Auto Hyphen
Service LED
With Auto Hyphen enabled, your phone auto-
matically hyphenates numbers as they
are entered.
Turn the Service LED on or off.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight a sub menu.
3. Press to enter the highlighted sub menu. The
following sections describe the display sub menus in
greater detail.
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Menu Style
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
for Menu Style.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Icon or Nature, then
press
.
Animation
Animation allows you to choose the multi-media or pictures
that appear in your phone’s display when you turn it on, turn it
off, and while in standby mode.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Opening, Closing, or
Wallpaper, then press . A pop-up menu appears in
the display with the options listed in the following table.
,
,
for Animation.
Option
Function
Use a saved picture as an Opening, Closing, or
Wallpaper image.
Gallery
Insert a saved video as an Opening, Closing, or
Wallpaper image.
Video Gallery
Use an image that you’ve downloaded from the
Internet as an Opening, Closing, or Wallpaper
image.
My Image
Preloaded
Use an image that came preloaded with your
phone as an Opening, Closing, or Wallpaper
image.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight the image type that you
want to use.
4. Press
to browse and assign the image type Opening,
Closing, or Wallpaper.
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Front Display
The Front Display sub menu allows you to select from three
different clocks (for wallpaper) and adjust the contrast for the
LCD on the front of the flip.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
2. Use the navigation key to select Wallpaper or Contrast,
then press
,
,
for Front Display.
.
IF YOU SELECTED WALLPAPER
3. Use the left/right navigation keys to select from Analog
clock1, Analog clock2, or Digital Clock.
IF YOU SELECTED CONTRAST
4. Use the volume key or any of the navigation keys to adjust
the contrast to your desired setting.
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
necessary.
to erase an existing banner, if
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 time the LCD backlight 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 keypad backlight
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 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 one
minute 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.
Auto hyphen
Auto Hyphen automatically hyphenates phone numbers as
they are entered. For example: 580-437-0000.
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1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
appear in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting.
,
,
for Auto Hyphen. Yes and No
3. Press
to confirm the setting.
Service LED
You can turn the Service LED on the top of your phone on or
off. The Service LED notifies you of the charge status,
incoming calls, and more.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
for Service LED. Off and On appear
in the display.
2. Use the navigation key to highlight Off or On, then press
. Your settings are saved.
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.
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.
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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 pop-up menu with the following options
appears in the lower left of the display.
My Melody doesn’t contain ringers or tones, unless you’ve
previously downloaded them over the air.
My melody
Preloaded
3. Use the navigation key to highlight Preloaded, then
press
.
4. Use the volume keys to scroll through the ringer types and
melodies for the selected ringer type. Each tone plays as
you scroll through the list.
5. When the desired ringer type plays, press
to save.
Key Beep
Key Beep allows you to adjust the volume level and length of
tone that the keypad generates each time you press a key.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
for the Key Beep sub menu. Volume
is highlighted.
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.
2. Press
3. Use the volume keys or navigation key to set the volume
level for keypad tones.
4. Press
when the desired key beep volume setting is
reached. You’re returned to the Key Beep sub menu.
5. Use the navigation key to highlight Tone Length, then
press
.
6. Use the navigation key to highlight Long or Normal.
7. Press
to save your settings.
Alerts
You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter
or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, and
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
Sound an alert when you go into and out of cov-
erage areas.
Service
Sound an alert when you connect a call.
Sound an alert when you disconnect a call.
Connect
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 pri-
vacy mode.
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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.
Power on/off
Set your phone to play a sound whenever you turn the phone
on and 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 a network 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 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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Network
The Network sub menu allows you to set your preferred
system. Contact MetroPCS for more information.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
for Network. The network sub menus
listed in the following table appear in the display.
Sub menu
Set NAM
Function
If your service contract has two phone lines,
set the NAM option for NAM 2 to use both
lines. Set to NAM 1 otherwise.
Set your phone’s roaming options to Home
only, Automatic-A, or Automatic-B.
Roam Option
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired sub menu,
then press
3. If you selected Set NAM, use the navigation key to
highlight NAM 1 or NAM 2, then press
.
.
4. If you selected Roam Option, use the navigation key to
highlight Home only, Automatic-A or Automatic-B, then
press
.
Security
Use the Security sub menu to lock your phone, set up
emergency numbers, enable or disable voice privacy, set
restrictions, and other security options.
Lock Phone
Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except those to
911 and the three user-programmed emergency numbers.
You can lock the phone manually, or set the phone to lock
automatically when turned on. In Lock Mode, you can answer
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calls, but you must unlock the phone to place 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. Enter the lock code, then press
for Lock Phone. The
options listed in the following table appear in the display.
Option
Function
Never
The phone remains unlocked.
The phone locks automatically the next time
your phone is powered on and stays locked until
you enter the lock code.
On power up
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
option.
to perform the function for the highlighted
Important! If you change the NAM1 setting after setting the
phone to lock upon power-up and did not program a number
into NAM2, you won’t be able to access your phone. You
must call the Service Center to unlock your phone.
Change Lock
The default lock code 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.
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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 #
You have the option of storing up to three emergency
numbers to your phone. Each number can be up to 32 digits
in length. All emergency numbers can be dialed any time,
even when your phone is locked or restricted.
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.
Important! Because of various transmission methods,
network parameters, and user settings used to complete a
call from your wireless phone, a connection cannot always
be guaranteed. 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 essential or emergency calls.
Remember to always turn your phone on and check for
adequate signal strength before placing a call.
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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).
for Emergency #.
,
5. Press
6. Press
to save the number that you entered.
to exit and return to the previous menu.
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.
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.
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3. Press
for Voice Privacy. The options listed in the
following table appear in the display.
Option
Function
Voice privacy is disabled.
Voice privacy is enabled.
Standard
Enhanced
4. Use the navigation key to highlight the Voice Privacy
option of your choice, then press
.
Restriction
Restriction allows you to restrict outgoing calls, incoming
calls, and calls placed from your Contacts.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
lock code.
2. Enter the lock code, then press
,
Security. You’re prompted to enter the
for Restriction.
3. Use the navigation key to highlight Outgoing, Incoming,
or calls to anyone in your Contacts.
4. Press
5. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then
press
.
.
Erase memory
Erase memory erases your Contacts 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.
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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
lock code.
2. Enter the lock code, the press
,
Security. You’re prompted to enter the
for Reset Phone. A
prompt appears in the display to restore default settings
(except for Contacts and Voice Dial).
3. Use the navigation key to highlight Yes or No, then
press
.
Call Options
The Call Options sub menu allows you to set call options
such as Auto Retry, Data rates for data calls, and more.
Auto Retry
Auto Retry automatically re-dials a number if the connection
fails. Depending upon your location, the number of times your
phone redials a 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 60 sec
Every 30 sec
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2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired setting,
then press
.
Data
Use the Data sub menu to set the Auto Detect feature for
when you receive data and to set the Data Baud Rate.
1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
for Data. The sub menus listed in the
following table appear in the display.
Sub menu
Function
Set data auto detect capabilities. Options are
data off, data for next call, and data until powered
off.
Auto Detect
Set the baud rate for data connections. Options
are Auto, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200,
and 230400.
Baud Rate
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the Data sub menu of
.
your choice, then press
3. Use the navigation key to highlight Auto Detect or Baud
Rate, then press
.
4. Select the Auto Detect or Baud Rate settings as desired.
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
Folder open: Open the folder to answer an
incoming call.
to answer an incoming call.
•
Any key: Press any key except
incoming call.
to answer an
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1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu, then
press
,
,
for Call Answer. The following Call
Answer sub menus appear in the display:
Send Key
Folder Open
Any Key
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the method you want 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 following Auto
Answer sub menus appear in the display:
Off
After 5 sec
After 3 sec
After 1 sec
2. Use the navigation key to highlight the desired setting,
then press
.
TTY/TDD
Your phone is fully TTY/TDD compatible. TTY/TDD
equipment is connected to your phone through the headset
connector on the top 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
,
,
. TTY Full and TTY Off appear in the
display.
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2. Use the navigation key to highlight your selection and
press
. You’re returned to the previous menu and the
TTY icon ( ) appears in the top of the display.
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
want 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
Calculator
Memo Pad
Gallery
Alarm
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 selected function.
Language
The language option changes the language of menus, sub
menus, and other user-interface features.
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
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2. Use the navigation key to highlight your language
preference, then press
.
Clock Set
Clock set is disabled in digital service mode.
Version
You can view both the software and hardware versions 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
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Usage guidelines: all about
performance and safety
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception
The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the
signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the
current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to
the signal strength icon. 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 MetroPCS 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.
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless telephone gives you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice - almost anywhere, anytime. But an
important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless
phones, one that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When
using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice
good common sense and remember the following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as
speed dial and redial. If available, these features help
you to place your call without taking your attention off the
road.
2. When available, use a hands free device. If possible, add
an additional layer of convenience and safety to your
wireless phone with one of the many hands free
accessories available today. Please Note: Hands free
devices are required by law in some areas. You are
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solely responsible for ensuring that your phone use
complies with all applicable laws.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able
to access your wireless phone without removing your
eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an
inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer
it for you.
4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are
driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or
hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice,
and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while
driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your
address book takes attention away from your primary
responsibility, driving safely.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place
calls when you are not moving or before pulling into
traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If
you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few
numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then
continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations
that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with
aware you are driving and suspend conversations that
have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or
other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic
accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free
call on your wireless phone!
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9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies.
If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other
serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1
or other local emergency number, as you would want
others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency
wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see
a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a
broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no on
appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call
roadside assistance or other special non-emergency
number.
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
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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.
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, and
they include:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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.
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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
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.
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This Model Phone Meets The Government’s
Requirements For Exposure To Radio Waves.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits
for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the
Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
Government.
These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are based on standards that were
developed by independent scientific organizations through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The
standards include a substantial safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a
unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate,
or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.* Tests for
SAR are conducted using standard operating positions
specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its
highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating
can be well below the maximum value. This is because the
phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to
use only the power required to reach the network. In general,
the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the
lower the power output.
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Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it
must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not
exceed the limit established by the government adopted
requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in
positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the
body) as required by the FCC for each model. The highest
SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the
ear is 1.46 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in
this user guide, the highest SAR value is 1.29 W/kg (Body-
worn measurements differ among phone models, depending
upon available accessories and FCC requirements). While
there may be differences between the SAR levels of various
phones and at various positions, they all meet the
government requirement for safe exposure. The FCC has
granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone
with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with
the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this
model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under
the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after
searching on FCC ID A3LSCHA670.
In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile
phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged
over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a
substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for
the public and to account for any variations in
measurements.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR)
can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry
Association (CTIA) web-site at http://www.wow-com.com.
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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
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.
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Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
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Support needed research into possible biological effects
of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
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Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF
exposure to the user that it is not necessary for device
function; and
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Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the
best possible information on possible effects of wireless
phone use on human health.
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:
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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
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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.
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
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development used animals that had been genetically
engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to
be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF
exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to
22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the
conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we
don’t know with certainty what results of such studies mean
for human health.
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
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
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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
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 its
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
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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
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,
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“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
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.
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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 measures described above would apply to
children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the
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
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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
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:
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FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones)
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF
Safety Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
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International Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
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World Health Organization (WHO) International
EMF Project
(http://www.who.int/peh-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.
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:
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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).
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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:
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Extend your antenna fully.
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone
is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality
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:
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Give full attention to driving--driving safety is your
first responsibility.
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Use hands-free operation, if available.
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a
call if driving conditions so require.
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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:
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Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches
from their pacemaker when the pacemaker is turned on;
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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
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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.
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.
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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 liquefied
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 air bag
An air bag 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.
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Owner's record
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are
located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment.
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-A670
Serial No.:
User Guide Proprietary Notice
CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated
under one or more of the following patents:
4,901,307 5,109,390
5,506,865 5,544,196
5,267,261 5,414,796
5,600,754 5,778,338
5,710,784 5,056,109
5,490,165 5,511,073
5,267,262
5,657,420
5,504,773
5,228,054
5,568,483
5,416,797
5,101,501
5,535,239
5,337,338
5,659,569
T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is
covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S.
Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
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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:
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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
Limited Warranty
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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
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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
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WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY
OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE
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 LASTS, 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 EXTEND TO ANYONE
OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS
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PRODUCT AND STATES 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.
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This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure
between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG’s
Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the
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 East Lookout Drive
Richardson, Texas 75082
Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG
Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)
©2004 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.
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demo ............................ 75
Index
disabled ........................ 76
expired ......................... 76
removing ....................... 75
restoring ........................ 76
Auto Answer .................. 130
Auto hyphen .................. 118
Auto retry ....................... 128
Symbols
@metro
description .....................73
help ...............................74
settings ..........................73
Numerics
B
10 driver safety tips ........135
1-touch dialing ..................44
1X protocol .......................13
2G protocol .......................13
2-touch dialing ..................44
3G protocol .......................13
3-touch dialing ..................45
3-way calling ....................21
911 .................................125
A
Backlight settings ........... 118
Backlight, about ................. 8
Banner, creating ............ 117
Battery
charging .......................... 7
indicator .......................... 7
installation ....................... 6
removal ........................... 6
Battery care ................... 139
Body worn operation ...... 141
Add tasks .......................106
Adjust
C
Calculator ...................... 113
Call block ......................... 21
Call notifications .............. 20
Call options .................... 128
Call restriction ................ 127
Call timer ......................... 48
Call waiting ...................... 20
Caller ID ........................... 21
Calls
call timer ....................... 48
data counter .................. 49
erase logs ..................... 48
incoming list .................. 47
missed list ..................... 47
outgoing list ................... 46
store numbers ................ 50
Calls menu ....................... 46
camera brightness ..........91
color tone .......................89
key beep ......................120
ringer setting ..................17
Air bag information .........157
Alarm clock
setting .........................110
turning off .....................111
Alerts, web .......................69
Alpha-numeric keypad .....11
Antenna ..............................8
Antenna care ..................154
Apps
buying ...........................74
cancelling subscription .....75
cost ...............................74
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description .....................94
Calls, making ....................19
Camera ............................81
send pix .........................59
Camera flash
off/on .............................86
Camera key ......................12
Camera settings ...............86
Camera timer ...................85
reset adaptation ..............96
tips adapting ...................95
use ................................94
Display menu ..................115
Draft folder ........................67
Draft messages ................67
E
Cautions .........................141 Emergency numbers ......125
Clear key ..........................10 End key ............................10
Clock set ........................132 Erase messages ...............72
Color tones .......................89 Erasing memory .............127
Contacts ...........................31 Exposure to radio waves, lim-
add info .........................34
add pauses ....................37
by entry .........................33
by group ........................34
by name ........................32
edit numbers ..................36
opening .........................31
rename group .................35
store pauses ..................37
CTIA safety
its ....................................142
F
FCC notice .....................140
FCC website ...................149
FDA and health effects ...148
FDA consumer update ...144
FDA RF measurements ..149
Front display, changing ..117
G
information .....................153
CTIA website ..................143
D
Getting Started .................18
GPS icons ........................14
Guide, using .......................5
Dangerous areas ............138
Data Counter ....................49
Data menu ......................129
Delay pictures ..................85
Dialing
one-touch ......................44
three-touch ....................45
two-touch .......................44
Digit Dial
H
Headset connector ...........11
I
Icons
display ...........................13
Ignore calls .......................22
Inbox folder .......................65
In-use menu .....................28
IS95-2G protocol ..............13
adaptation ......................95
adapting ........................96
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talk ............................... 16
vibrate .......................... 17
Modes
K
Key features .......................5
L
123 ............................... 59
ABC ............................. 56
changing ....................... 55
symbol .......................... 58
T9 Word ........................ 55
Language, choosing .......131
Location setting ..............114
Lock code, changing ......124
Lock mode ........................15
Lock phone .....................123 Multi shot ......................... 86
My phone # ...................... 45
N
M
Medical equipment, interfer-
ence ...............................151 Navigation key ................. 12
Menu list ...........................23 Navigation shortcuts ........ 26
Menu shortcuts .................27 Network menu ............... 123
Message folder
New message,
draft box ........................67
inbox .............................65
outbox ...........................66
saved box ......................69
voice mail .......................65
web alert ........................69
Message, send options ....52
Messages menu ...............51
Messages, creating ..........51
Microphone ......................11
Mobile Web
exiting ...........................78
launching .......................77
links ..............................80
navigation ......................78
soft keys ........................78
stored content ................77
Mode
options ............................. 52
Numbers, entering ........... 59
O
Obtain service .................. 18
Outbox folder ................... 66
Owner’s record .............. 158
P
Pause dial ........................ 38
Pauses, adding ................ 37
Peak Performance ......... 134
Phone reset ................... 128
Picture borders ................ 88
Picture gallery .................. 83
Pictures
brightness ..................... 91
color tones .................... 89
fun frames ..................... 88
quality ........................... 90
resolution ...................... 87
shutter sound ................. 90
zoom ............................ 91
call answer .....................15
input ..............................15
lock ...............................15
silent .............................17
standby ..........................16
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Pictures, sending ..............92 SCH-A670 open view .........2
Pix messages
Scheduler
view events ..................104
receiving ........................64
Power off ..........................19 Security menu ................123
Power on ..........................18 Send key ..........................12
Power save mode ..............9 Service LED ...................119
function ..........................11
Settings
Q
Quick Dial
gen messages ................71
pix messages .................71
txt messages ..................70
erase name ....................99
record a name ................98
review list .......................99
Setup menu ....................114
Shortcuts menu ..............131
Soft key
tips ................................98
use ...............................99
Quick reference ..................3
left ...................................9
right ...............................10
Software version,
viewing ..........................132
Sounds menu .................119
Speaker ............................11
Special precautions ........140
Standby mode ..................16
Store emergency #s .......126
R
Radio Frequency ............133
Reception .......................133
Restricting calls ..............127
Return ..............................27
RF energy exposure .......149
RF exposure research ....147
Ringer options ................119
Ringer types,
T
assigning .......................120
Ringer, silencing ...............21
Roam ringer ...................122
S
Safe use/access to phone ....
135
Safety guidelines ............137
Samsung address ..........164
Samsung phone
Take pictures ....................81
flip open .........................81
Take video ........................82
Text message
during calls .....................54
receiving ........................53
Timer, camera ..................85
Tips, efficient operation ..154
Tools
numbers .........................164
SAR values ....................143
Save pictures ...................81
SCH-A670 closed view ......1
add events ...................103
alarm clock ...................110
calculator .....................113
count down ..................108
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memo pad ....................107
scheduler .....................104
to do list .......................105
today ...........................103
world time ....................112
Travel charger ....................7
TTY/TDD ........................130
Voice mail
checking ....................... 22
setup ............................ 22
W
Warranty information
Samsung liability .......... 161
Samsung obligations .... 160
what is not covered ...... 159
Web alerts ....................... 69
Whisper mode ............... 122
World time ..................... 112
U
Usage
children ........................151
electronic devices .........155
hearing aids .................155
in aircraft ......................156
in blasting areas ...........156
in explosive areas .........156
in posted facilities .........156
in vehicles ....................156
other medical devices ....155
pacemakers .................155
RF exposure ................150
while driving .................154
Usage guidelines ............133
User Guide Proprietary
Notice .............................158
V
Vibrate mode ....................17
Video Gallery ....................82
Video recording ................82
Voice Kit
commands .....................93
Contacts ......................102
Digit Dial ........................94
erase all memos ...........102
Name Dial ......................97
Quick Dial ......................98
record memos ..............100
review/erase memos .....101
Voice Memos ...............100
Index
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