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VerizonA650.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM
SCH-a650 Series
Tri-Mo de
Mobile Pho n e
User Guide
Please read this guide before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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VerizonA650.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 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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VerizonA650.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM 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
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VerizonA650.book Page i Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Contents SCH-a650 closed view .......................................................................1 SCH-a650 open view..........................................................................2 Quick Reference.................................................................................3 Introduction ........................................................................................5 Key features of the SCH-a650..............
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VerizonA650.book Page ii Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Turn the phone off............................................................... 17 Make and answer calls........................................................ 18 Menus and sub menus ....................................................................21 Menu navigation ..............................................................................24 Navigate using keys ............................................................ 24 N
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VerizonA650.book Page iii Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Messages..........................................................................................47 Text entry modes................................................................. 47 Send SMS text messages ................................................... 50 Receive text messages ....................................................... 53 Receive messages while in a call........................................ 54 Message folders .
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VerizonA650.book Page iv Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Voice Kit ...........................................................................................87 Voice Dial ............................................................................ 87 Voice Memo ........................................................................ 88 Setup.................................................................................................90 Location............................................
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VerizonA650.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM SCH-a650 closed view Antenna Service LED Speaker Charger/Accessory Connector SCH-a650 closed view 1
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VerizonA650.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM SCH-a650 open view Earpiece Status Icons Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Function Function OK Key Headset Navigation Key Jack Left Soft Key Right Soft Key Volume Get It Now Up/Down Shortcut Key END Key Mobile Web Shortcut CLR Key SEND Key Message Shortcut Space/ Voice Recognition Silent Mode Key Key Microphone 2
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✂ VerizonA650.book Page 3 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Quick Reference Cut out and use this page as a handy quick reference for several useful features in your phone. 1) CALLS 5) PLANNER 9) SETUP 1) Outgoing 1) Today 1) Location 2) Incoming 2) Scheduler 2) Network 3) Missed 3) Jump To Date 3) Data 4) Erase Logs 4) To Do List 4) Security 5) Call Timer 5) Memo Pad 5) Others 6) Count Down 6) Version 7) Alarm Clock 2) PHONEBOOK 8) World Time 9) Calculator 1) Find 2) Add 6) DISPLAY 3) Rename
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✂ VerizonA650.book Page 4 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Quick Reference Turn the phone on and off Press and hold to turn the phone on or off. Enter/Exit Silent Mode In standby mode, press and hold . To exit, press and hold . Set call ringer volume 1) In standby mode, press the volume key on the left side of the phone. 2) Press the volume key up or down to set call ringer volume as desired. View recent calls In standby mode, press . Your recent calls appear in the display. Change the wallp
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VerizonA650.book Page 5 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH- a650 mobile phone. The features listed below are a sample of what SCH-a650 has to offer. We ask that you read this guide to understand the many features that this phone supports and keep it handy for reference. Key features of the SCH-a650 • 128 x 160 pixel Liquid Crystal Display • High speed data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology) • Global Positioning Technology (GPS) • PI
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VerizonA650.book Page 6 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Install the battery Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. Important! The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use your phone otherwise you could damage the battery. 1. Insert the bottom end of the battery first, matching the gold contacts on the inside of the battery to those on the phone. 2. Press the to
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VerizonA650.book Page 7 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Charge the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. Use the travel adapter The travel adapter is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your phone from any 120/ 220 VAC outlet. 1. Plug the lar
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VerizonA650.book Page 8 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Understand your phone Antenna Avoid touching the antenna while the phone is powered up. Contact with the antenna affects the quality of your calls and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than necessary. Backlight features You can choose the amount of time that the display and backlight remain illuminated after a period of inactivity. Keep in mind that increasing these settings reduces battery life. Folder Open en
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VerizonA650.book Page 9 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Power save mode Unless the backlight setting for the LCD has been changed, the backlight dims after a minute of inactivity, and then turns off. With Power save enabled, the backlight for the LCD is always dim. After 15 seconds of inactivity, Power save turns the backlight off. To enable or disable Power save: 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key ( ) Menu. 2. Press , , for Backlight. The following backlight options appear in
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VerizonA650.book Page 10 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Right soft key Functions for the right soft key ( ) are defined by what appears above it in the display. Some functions of the right soft key are as follows: • Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the standby mode from any main menu. • Press the right soft key ( ) Back to return to the previous menu from a sub menu. • In standby mode, press the right soft key ( ) Contacts to enter the Contacts list. Clear key The CLR
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VerizonA650.book Page 11 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM Headset connector The headset connector is the input jack for the optional hands-free headset. The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands. • Before connecting the headset, gently pry open the input jack cover to expose the connector inside. Microphone Keypad The microphone, located just beneath on the keypad, is used for conversation, voice setup, and
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VerizonA650.book Page 12 Wednesday, May 26, 2004 11:58 AM SEND key The SEND key ( ) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number (or list of numbers) dialed. • Press once to answer calls. • Enter a number and press once to connect a call. • Press once in standby mode to display the most recently dialed number. • 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 t
