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SCH-a950 Series PORTABLE All Digital Mobile Phone User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. YH16.08_WC_090705_F4
SCH-a950 Series PORTABLE All Digital Mobile Phone User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. YH16.08_WC_090705_F4
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All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, ... the Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property includes, but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is transferred to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property ...
All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, ... the Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property includes, but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is transferred to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property ...
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... of Contents Section 1: Getting Started 9 Turning Your Phone On and Off 10 Setting Up Voicemail 10 Understanding this User Manual 11 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 13 Features of Your Phone 14 Front View of Your Phone 15 Command Keys 19 Understanding the Display Screen 21 Battery... 25 Removable Memory Card Storage 27 Phone Memory Storage 28 Section 3: Call Functions 29 Making a ...
... of Contents Section 1: Getting Started 9 Turning Your Phone On and Off 10 Setting Up Voicemail 10 Understanding this User Manual 11 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 13 Features of Your Phone 14 Front View of Your Phone 15 Command Keys 19 Understanding the Display Screen 21 Battery... 25 Removable Memory Card Storage 27 Phone Memory Storage 28 Section 3: Call Functions 29 Making a ...
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... 69 Editing an Existing Contact Entry 69 Deleting a Contact Entry 70 Storing Numbers After a Call 70 Speed Dialing 71 My Name Card 73 Finding My Phone Number 73 Section 7: Messaging 75 Types of Messages 76 Retrieving New Messages 76 Creating and Sending TXT Messages 77 Creating and Sending PIX/FLIX Messages...
... 69 Editing an Existing Contact Entry 69 Deleting a Contact Entry 70 Storing Numbers After a Call 70 Speed Dialing 71 My Name Card 73 Finding My Phone Number 73 Section 7: Messaging 75 Types of Messages 76 Retrieving New Messages 76 Creating and Sending TXT Messages 77 Creating and Sending PIX/FLIX Messages...
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... 151 Links 153 Place a Call While Using Mobile Web 153 Section 12: Health and Safety Information .... 155 Health and Safety Information 156 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 158 Road Safety 168 Operating Environment 170 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 171 Table of Contents 7
... 151 Links 153 Place a Call While Using Mobile Web 153 Section 12: Health and Safety Information .... 155 Health and Safety Information 156 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 158 Road Safety 168 Operating Environment 170 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 171 Table of Contents 7
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Section 1: Getting Started 9 Section 1 Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Turning Your Phone On and Off • Setting Up Voicemail • Understanding this User Manual This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voicemail, contacting customer support, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
Section 1: Getting Started 9 Section 1 Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Turning Your Phone On and Off • Setting Up Voicemail • Understanding this User Manual This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voicemail, contacting customer support, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
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...'s name momentarily appears in the top of the Verizon Wireless coverage or roaming area, appears in the display and the phone begins searching for two or more seconds. If the phone is outside of the display. Section 1 Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On 1. Note: As with any other radio-...transmitting device, do not touch the internal antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to leave voice messages, which can use the Voicemail selection 7 (under the Messaging menu) to place and receive calls. Note: Once your ...
...'s name momentarily appears in the top of the Verizon Wireless coverage or roaming area, appears in the display and the phone begins searching for two or more seconds. If the phone is outside of the display. Section 1 Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On 1. Note: As with any other radio-...transmitting device, do not touch the internal antenna as it affects call quality and may cause the phone to leave voice messages, which can use the Voicemail selection 7 (under the Messaging menu) to place and receive calls. Note: Once your ...
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...1. You are icons and text that you should know before using your mailbox. These are set apart from the rest. Follow the prompts in your phone. In standby mode, press and hold , or dial your password followed by . Calling 2. Notes and Tips Throughout this information is important safety information... intended to point out important information, quick methods for quick reference to dial voicemail. 2. A robust index for activating features, to setup your phone. In standby mode, press and hold the Voicemail displays. key. Most of the guide, beginning on page 191.
...1. You are icons and text that you should know before using your mailbox. These are set apart from the rest. Follow the prompts in your phone. In standby mode, press and hold , or dial your password followed by . Calling 2. Notes and Tips Throughout this information is important safety information... intended to point out important information, quick methods for quick reference to dial voicemail. 2. A robust index for activating features, to setup your phone. In standby mode, press and hold the Voicemail displays. key. Most of the guide, beginning on page 191.
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The definitions for these methods are as follows: • Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub-menu. • Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at hand. • Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance, or even damage your phone. 12 Section 1 define terms, and more.
The definitions for these methods are as follows: • Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub-menu. • Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at hand. • Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance, or even damage your phone. 12 Section 1 define terms, and more.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 13 Section 2 It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Front View of Your Phone • Command Keys • Understanding the Display Screen • Battery • Removable Memory Card Storage • Phone Memory Storage This section outlines some key features of your phone.
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 13 Section 2 It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Front View of Your Phone • Command Keys • Understanding the Display Screen • Battery • Removable Memory Card Storage • Phone Memory Storage This section outlines some key features of your phone.
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Features of Your Phone • Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on participating networks). • High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology) • EVDO ...• Voice Dial • Speakerphone • TransFlash TM Memory Card Slot • Phone Memory Storage • MP3 Player • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ** ** The SCH-a950 supports the wireless headset profile and handsfree kit profile for Bluetooth® wireless technology. The SCH-a950 does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles. Go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart to check...
Features of Your Phone • Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on participating networks). • High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology) • EVDO ...• Voice Dial • Speakerphone • TransFlash TM Memory Card Slot • Phone Memory Storage • MP3 Player • Bluetooth® Wireless Technology ** ** The SCH-a950 supports the wireless headset profile and handsfree kit profile for Bluetooth® wireless technology. The SCH-a950 does not support Bluetooth OBEX profiles. Go to www.verizonwireless.com/bluetoothchart to check...
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Front View of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Open View Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 15 Section 2
Front View of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Open View Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 15 Section 2
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... key Option. 5. When the flip is used to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone, including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, etc. 3. Press to return to navigate through the phone menu options. 4. Performs various functions. 16 Section 2 Left Soft Key Option: This key is closed, press and...
... key Option. 5. When the flip is used to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your phone, including status icons, message indicators, signal strength, etc. 3. Press to return to navigate through the phone menu options. 4. Performs various functions. 16 Section 2 Left Soft Key Option: This key is closed, press and...
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... receive an incoming call, press to voicemail. 15. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17 Section 2 End Key: Ends a call to mute the ringer and send the call . Right Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through a menu... accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to plug in a menu. 16. Power/Accessory Connector: The power/accessory interface connector is used to your phone. 11. Front View of Your...
... receive an incoming call, press to voicemail. 15. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17 Section 2 End Key: Ends a call to mute the ringer and send the call . Right Soft Key: This key is used to navigate through a menu... accessories and also connect any available accessory cables to plug in a menu. 16. Power/Accessory Connector: The power/accessory interface connector is used to your phone. 11. Front View of Your...
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... soft keys are two soft keys, the left soft key function is enabled in the display. Left Soft Key Some functions of your phone. 11. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19 Section 2 TransFlash Card Slot: This expansion slot allows you to insert a TransFlash memory card to edit a Contact or Profile setting. .../Camcorder Key: Launches the Camera/ Camcorder feature of the left ) soft key to add additional memory and storage capacity. 10. Service Light: Flashes when phone is powered on and Service LED option is Edit, press the Edit (left soft key are played through the speaker.
... soft keys are two soft keys, the left soft key function is enabled in the display. Left Soft Key Some functions of your phone. 11. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19 Section 2 TransFlash Card Slot: This expansion slot allows you to insert a TransFlash memory card to edit a Contact or Profile setting. .../Camcorder Key: Launches the Camera/ Camcorder feature of the left ) soft key to add additional memory and storage capacity. 10. Service Light: Flashes when phone is powered on and Service LED option is Edit, press the Edit (left soft key are played through the speaker.
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... list. To back up one menu level, briefly press . 4. To erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold the End key to open your phone on or off. 2. Press and hold . 3. You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to disconnect a call. 3. End Key 1. Briefly press...
... list. To back up one menu level, briefly press . 4. To erase the previous word in a sentence, press and hold the End key to open your phone on or off. 2. Press and hold . 3. You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to disconnect a call. 3. End Key 1. Briefly press...
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..., signal strength, and more. again to pick up a waiting call . Section 2 Speakerphone Key Use the speakerphone key to call . Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 21 Press twice in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and from using the earpiece to browse menus, sub-menus, and lists.... Press once to launch applications. Press the speakerphone key to make a call. 3. Understanding the Display Screen The top line of your phone. 4. Enter a number and briefly press to enable and disable the speakerphone option. Briefly press in standby mode to switch from your...
..., signal strength, and more. again to pick up a waiting call . Section 2 Speakerphone Key Use the speakerphone key to call . Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 21 Press twice in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and from using the earpiece to browse menus, sub-menus, and lists.... Press once to launch applications. Press the speakerphone key to make a call. 3. Understanding the Display Screen The top line of your phone. 4. Enter a number and briefly press to enable and disable the speakerphone option. Briefly press in standby mode to switch from your...
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...from within your home area. EVDO: Appears when your phone is active transmits your communications over a CDMA traffic channel. SSL: Indicates the secure socket layer is using the EVDO protocol. Please refer to Verizon Wireless for the call . More bars indicate a stronger signal.... Roaming Indicator: Your phone is using the EVDO 2G protocol. Digital: Appears when your phone is receiving digital data. 1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is outside your home area. ...
...from within your home area. EVDO: Appears when your phone is active transmits your communications over a CDMA traffic channel. SSL: Indicates the secure socket layer is using the EVDO protocol. Please refer to Verizon Wireless for the call . More bars indicate a stronger signal.... Roaming Indicator: Your phone is using the EVDO 2G protocol. Digital: Appears when your phone is receiving digital data. 1X Protocol: Indicates your phone is outside your home area. ...
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...Global Positioning Service is set to On for emergency calls only. Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth wireless technology is set. The phone alerts you first turn on your phone is set to On for location and 911 calls. Location On: Global Positioning Service (GPS...alarm clock is active and connected. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 23 Section 2 When dialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects. Battery Level: More bars indicate a greater charge. TTY: Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology is located. All Off: The ringer is enabled. ...
...Global Positioning Service is set to On for emergency calls only. Bluetooth Connected: Indicates Bluetooth wireless technology is set. The phone alerts you first turn on your phone is set to On for location and 911 calls. Location On: Global Positioning Service (GPS...alarm clock is active and connected. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 23 Section 2 When dialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects. Battery Level: More bars indicate a greater charge. TTY: Indicates that Bluetooth wireless technology is located. All Off: The ringer is enabled. ...
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...the designated time with stereo headset or bluetooth headset connected. Alarm On: Indicates that your voicemail box. (Only applicable on Verizon Wireless Network.) Calendar Appointment: Your phone displays this icon when calls are outlined below. • Choice • Example: "Save message draft?" • ...Reconfirm 24 Section 2 You have one or more unread voicemail messages in your phone has a set alarm sounds. Voicemail: You've received a voicemail message, page or web alert message. You're also notified of earpiece...
...the designated time with stereo headset or bluetooth headset connected. Alarm On: Indicates that your voicemail box. (Only applicable on Verizon Wireless Network.) Calendar Appointment: Your phone displays this icon when calls are outlined below. • Choice • Example: "Save message draft?" • ...Reconfirm 24 Section 2 You have one or more unread voicemail messages in your phone has a set alarm sounds. Voicemail: You've received a voicemail message, page or web alert message. You're also notified of earpiece...