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User Guide
Samsung A660
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1A.Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Getting Help .
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Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Silence All. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2F.Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Prepen
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Section 3: Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 3A.Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Voicemail Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 New Voicemail Message Alerts . . .
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Potentially Explosive Environments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Emergency Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 Restricting Children's Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 FCC Notice and Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Product Performance . . . .
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Introduction This User’s Guide introduces you to your wireless service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate spe
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Section 1 Getting Started
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Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section Getting Started Setting Up Your Voicemail Getting Help Setting up service on your new Samsung A660 is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up and unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact your service provider for assistance with your wireless service. Section 1A: Setting Up Service 2
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Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: 1. Press to turn the phone on. 2. Select Unlock (right softkey). To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey Note: text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available. 3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security pur
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Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: 1. Press and hold . 2. Follow the system prompts to: Create your pass code Record your greeting Record your name announcement Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature t
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Getting Help Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There is a per-call charge and you will be billed for airtime. To call Directory Assistance: Press . Operator Services Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls
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Section 2 Your Phone
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Section 2A Your Phone: The Basics In This Section Front View of Your Phone Viewing the Display Screen Features of Your Samsung A660 Turning Your Phone On and Off Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Displaying Your Phone Number Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basic functio
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Front View of Your Phone Section 2A: Your Phone - The Basics 8
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Key Functions 1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. 2. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. 3. Display Screen: The display screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 4. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient hands-free conversations. 5. OK/V
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13. Microphone: The microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. 14. Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space. 15. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a data session. 16. END Key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to turn your phone on
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Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: shows your current signal strength. (The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.) means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call is in progress. indicates that you have voicemail and text messages waiting. Press briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to
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Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you know when you’re off the available network and whether you’re operating in digital or analog mode. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 47.) Features of Your Samsung A660 Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung A660 wireless phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The followin
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Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press . Once your phone is on, it displays “Looking for Service” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signa
