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SCH-a890 Series
All D i git a l
M obile Pho n e
User Guide
Please read this guide before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
XK11.05_MG_a890_11-24-04_D8
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Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents
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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; TH
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Contents SCH-a890 closed view .......................................................................1 SCH-a890 open view..........................................................................2 Quick reference..................................................................................3 Introduction ........................................................................................5 Key features of the SCH-a890............................................... 5 How to use this guide .
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Place calls ........................................................................... 20 Receive calls ....................................................................... 21 Voicemail............................................................................. 23 Menu navigation.................................................................. 24 Navigate using shortcuts..................................................... 24 The in-use option...............................................
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Send pix msg....................................................................... 65 Receive a pix msg ............................................................... 70 Send flix msg....................................................................... 72 Message folders .................................................................. 74 Get It Now .........................................................................................84 Get It Now settings ...............................
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Voice kit ..........................................................................................135 Voice kit menu................................................................... 135 Voice memos..................................................................... 136 Voice setting...................................................................... 138 Voice kit active .................................................................. 139 Voice signal commands............................
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SCH-a890 closed view Antenna Camera Lens Camera Flash Display Icons Headset Connector SCH-a890 closed view 1
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SCH-a890 open view Earpiece Display Screen Icons OK Key Shortcut Menu Navigation Key Get It Now Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Camera Hot Key Mobile Web Volume Key End Key Send Key Clear Key Messages Menu Alpha- Numeric Voice Mail Keypad Key Voice Signal Hot Key Silent Mode Hot Key Microphone Power/Accessory Connector 2
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✂ Quick reference 1) PHONEBOOK 4) GET IT NOW 8) PLANNER 1) Find 1) Launch Now 1) Calendar 2) New 2) To Do List 3) Group 3) Alarm Clock 5) MOBILE WEB 4) My Name Card 4) Time/Date 5) Send V-card 5) Memo Pad 1) Launch Web 6) My Phone # 6) World Time 7) Memory Info 7) Calculator 6) MULTIMEDIA 8) Delete All 9) VOICE KIT 1) Camera 2) RECENT CALLS 2) Media Gallery 1) Voice Memo 1) Received 2) Voice Setting 7) SETTINGS 2) Dialed 3) Voice Kit Active 3) Missed 1) Profile 4
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✂ Quick reference (cont.) Turn your phone on and off Press and hold . Enter/Exit Silent Mode In standby mode, press and hold . To exit, press and hold . Standby mode is when service is found and the phone is idle. Set call ringer volume • In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone to set call ringer volume as desired. View recent calls In standby mode, press . Your recent calls appear in the display. Change the wallpaper 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( )
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH- a890 phone. Your new phone has many features, such as a large, high-resolution display, PIM (Personal Information Manager) functions, a built-in digital camera, and more. Please take time to read this guide and become familiar with your phone’s many features. Key features of the SCH-a890 • High speed data • Global Positioning Technology • Large 176 x 220 pixel color display • Digital Camera with Flash • Digital Video Reco
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Notes and tips Throughout this guide icons and special text are used to highlight information about your new phone. These are intended to point out important notes, quick methods for activating features, or to define terms. The definitions for these methods are as follows: Notes explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub menu. Tip: Tips provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at hand. Fast Facts are like snippets from th
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1. Insert the bottom end of the battery into the phone housing with the label side down. The gold contacts on the end of the battery should match up with 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 to turn off the phone (if on). 2. Pull the battery release latch toward the top of the phone. The top of the battery should pop up slighty. 3. Use your finger to lift the battery (top end first) up and away
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Use the desktop charger The desktop charger operates from a 120/220 VAC wall outlet. It also acts as a cradle to hold your phone in a convenient, easy-to-use position while charging. 1. Plug the AC plug from the desktop charger into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall outlet. 2. Slide your phone, bottom end first, into the desktop charger. Your phone begins charging and the battery image appears in the display. You can use your phone while charging, however, the battery charges faster if th
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Understand your phone The antenna Avoid touching the antenna while your phone is on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary. Backlight features You can choose the amount of time that the display and backlight remain illuminated after a period of inactivity. Keep in mind that increasing the time the backlight stays on will reduce the battery life between charging. Folder Open enables the keypad or display backli
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Power save Power Save allows you to affect the brightness/power settings for the Main LCD and keypad, as well as the External LCD. The default setting for Power Save is Off. Main LCD and keypad With Power Save On, the main LCD backlight is dim and the keypad backlight is off. If no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds, Power Save then turns the main LCD backlight off as well. External LCD With Power save On and the flip closed (while not in a call), the external LCD turns off to conserve pow
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Soft keys Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each of them on the display. Left Right Soft key Soft key There are two soft keys: Function Function • () the left soft key • () the right soft key. Left Right Soft Soft Key Key Left soft key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. • When the left soft key function in the display is Menu, press the left soft key ( ) Menu to open the main menu list. • When the left soft key function is Option, pres
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Clear key The Clear key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu. • If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and delete) the character. • To erase the previous word in a sentence, 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. Camera
