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SCH-a310 Series
PO RT A B LE
T r i-Mode
TELEPHON E
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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a310verizon.book Page 2 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM 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
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a310verizon.book Page 3 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM ® Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc. ® RSA is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc. 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 M
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a310verizon.book Page 4 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Introduction to the SCH-a310 phone Congratulations on the purchase of your SCH-a310 phone. Using the latest digital technology, your new phone operates on the same basis as other wireless phones while providing superior resonance and tone quality. The SCH-a310 phone is packed with productive features that are easy to use. Here are some of them: • Operates in 1900 MHz digital CDMA, 800 MHz digital CDMA, and 800 MHz analog networks
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a310verizon.book Page 5 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM How To Use This User Guide This user guide explains your Samsung SCH-a310 phone operations through easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations. We’ve included some important safety and usage information that you should know before using your phone. If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them. Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at 1.888.987.HELP (4357).
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a310verizon.book Page 7 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Table of Contents Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc. ...............2 Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ..............................................................3 Introduction to the SCH-a310 phone ......................................4 How To Use This User Guide ..................................................5 Your consumer package .........................................15 Front view of the SCH-
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a310verizon.book Page 8 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Removing the battery ............................................................23 Charging the battery .............................................................24 Adaptor outlet ......................................................................24 Using the travel adaptor ........................................................24 Low battery indicator ............................................................25 The empty ba
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a310verizon.book Page 9 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Calls .......................................................................35 Outgoing ..............................................................................35 Incoming .............................................................................35 Missed .................................................................................36 Erase log ..............................................................................
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a310verizon.book Page 10 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Storing phone numbers from call logs ..................................51 Shortcuts to storing phone numbers .....................................51 One-touch dialing .................................................................52 Two-touch dialing ................................................................52 Three-touch dialing ..............................................................52 Shortcuts to memory dialing ....
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a310verizon.book Page 11 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Reviewing stored voicemail and text messages in standby mode .............................................64 Message options ...................................................................65 Mobile web ............................................................. 67 A shortcut to launching the Web ...........................................67 Launching the minibrowser ..................................................68 Exiting t
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a310verizon.book Page 12 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM World time ...........................................................................78 Checking current time world wide ........................................78 Calculator .............................................................................79 Display ...................................................................80 Animation .............................................................................80 Banner ......
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a310verizon.book Page 13 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Games ..................................................................... 94 Key commands .....................................................................95 Push Push ............................................................................95 Fly Ribbon ............................................................................95 Spider Hunter ......................................................................97 Setup .
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a310verizon.book Page 14 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM In-Use Menu ......................................................... 110 Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety ......................... 111 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ..............................111 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone .............112 Caring for the Battery .........................................................115 Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC .................
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a310verizon.book Page 15 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Your consumer package Your consumer package contains the following items: Samsung SCH-a310 phone with hand strap Samsung Standard Li-Ion battery Samsung travel adaptor Samsung holster User guide 15
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a310verizon.book Page 16 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Front view of the SCH-a310 Speaker Icons Graphic area Display screen Internet access LED Menu Navigation key key OK key End key Volume Clear key key Send Keypad key Microphone Adapter Outlet 16
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a310verizon.book Page 17 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Getting to know your phone Antenna The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and size of the antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that they receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is active. Backlight features Your keypad has user settable backligh
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a310verizon.book Page 18 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Headset connector This is where the optional hands-free headset is connected. The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands. Before inserting the hands-free headset connector to your phone, gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset connector. LED indicator The LED indicator flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When you have
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a310verizon.book Page 19 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM Send key The key performs several useful functions: Press once to answer calls. Enter a number and press once to connect a call. Press twice in standby mode to redial the last outgoing number. Navigation The Navigation key allows you to locate different menu options by pressing in the appropriate direction. When in standby mode the navigation key also acts as a hot key. Display screen Your phone has two display screens:
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a310verizon.book Page 20 Thursday, January 9, 2003 10:43 AM The top line of icons shown on the liquid crystal display (LCD), appear according to the phone’s operating mode. The lower area of the LCD displays in-use information. Display screen icons Signal strength: This icon always appears when your phone is on. It shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more signal strength. Service indicator: This icon indicates a call is in progress. When the phone is calling a number,
