Samsung SCH-A212 manual

Printed in Korea Code No. : GH68-02479A English. 2001/12. Rev .1.0 PORT ABLE CELLULAR TELEPHONE SCH-A212 User’ s Manual ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http://www .samsungmobile.com * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider .[...]

1 Contents Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Y our Phone Phone Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

3 2 Message Inbox (MENU 5-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Outbox (MENU 5-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Display Background (MENU 6-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Date (MENU 6-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Back/SVC Li[...]

Contents (continued...) Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Precautions When Using Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Electronics Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

7 6 Radio frequency exposure information In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. T o maint[...]

9 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 8 Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations shows the main elements of your phone. Microphone Special function keys Display Antenna Service Light Clear key MENU key Alphanumeric keys OK/Messages key Navigation/ Hot key SEND key Ear -microphone jack V olume/Scroll keys Earpiece Enters the menu facility[...]

11 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 10 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Keys Functions Next ~ Makes or answers a call. In Standby mode , recalls the last number dialled. Deletes characters from the display . In the menu facility , returns to the previous menu level. In Standby mode , displays the digital clock while pressed and held. Ends a c[...]

13 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e 12 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e New message : Appears when there is a received message waiting to be checked. T ext Input Mode : Indicates the current text input mode when entering text. For details on the text input modes, see page 34. Battery strength : Shows the level of your battery power . The more[...]

15 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 14 Getting Started Installing Battery T o Install the Battery 1. Insert the tabs on the base of the battery into the notches on the base of the phone, as shown. 2. Push the battery down until it snaps into place. Make sure that you have installed the battery correctly before switching the p[...]

17 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 16 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Using the T ravel Charger 1. With the battery in position on the phone, connect the lead from the travel charger to the jack at the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the power cord of the charger into a standard AC outlet. 3. When chargi[...]

18 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d When the battery becomes too weak for the phone to operate, it switches off automatically . 19 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Service Provider 11/12/01 [TUE] (A.M.) 11:40 Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold down to switch the phone on. Th[...]

21 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 20 G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d WARNING! Do not switch on the phone when the mobile phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger . Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is sw[...]

23 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 22 Ending a Call When you want to end your call, briefly press . The call time (length of call) displays with the name (if saved in Phonebook) and number of the call party . If the number is not stored in your Phonebook, your phone prompts you to save the number . Press to save the number . For[...]

24 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 25 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Speed Dialling from Phonebook Once you have stored phone numbers in the phone book memory (000 through 199), you can dial them easily whenever you want. See page 68 for details on storing phone numbers. One-T ouch Dial Memory locations 000 [...]

Adjusting the V olume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the volume keys on the left side of the phone. Press to increase and to decrease the volume. The illustration shows you the volume level. The more bars you see, the louder the volume is. 27 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 26 C C a a l l l l F F u[...]

29 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 28 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s In-Use Menu Options Y our phone provides a number of functions that you can use during a call. Y ou cannot utilise all of these functions at all times. Many of the In-Use Menu Options are network services. Press during a call to choose some[...]

31 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 30 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Call W aiting Call Waiting lets you receive a second call during conversation. Y our phone notifies you of a call waiting by beeping and displaying “Call Waiting.” Y our phone provides the option of turning the Call Waiting feature on a[...]

33 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s 32 C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Quick Switching to Manner Mode Y ou can quickly switch the phone to Manner mode. In manner mode, all sounds of your phone mute. When a call comes in, the phone vibrates than rings. Press and hold in Standby mode until the Vibrate mode icon [...]

35 34 Entering Text While using your phone, you will need to enter text at many times. For example, when storing a name in the Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar . Y ou can enter alphanumeric characters into your phone by using your phone’ s keypad. Y ou are provided with the following text input mode[...]

37 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t If the word that appears in the display is not the word that you desire, press one or more times to display alternate word choices for the keys you have typed (For example, ‘of’ and ‘me’ both shares the sequence , .). The phone displays the most commonly used choice first. T o type words no[...]

39 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 38 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Alpha(ABC) Mode When typing in Alpha(ABC) mode, you should press key labeled with the required character: -Once for the first character -T wice for the second character and so on. For example, you press three times quickly to display the character [...]

41 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 40 E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols into a text message. T o scroll through the symbols available, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone. Press the keys corresponding to the desired mark and the phone automatically sw[...]

43 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 42 3. Scroll to Back/SVC Light by pressing . Then, press to enter the menu. 2. Scroll to Display by pressing . Then, press to enter the selected menu. Example: Setting the SVC LED menu option. 1. In Standby mode, press to access the menu facility . 1 1 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r D [...]

45 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 44 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s Accessing a Menu Function by Using its Shortcut The menu items (menu, submenus and setting options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number . 1. In Standby mode, press . 2. Within three seconds, key in the fi[...]

47 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 46 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 3. Phonebook 3-1: Find Number 3-1-1: Name 3-1-2: Entry 3-1-3: Group 3-2: Add Entry 3-3: Edit Group 3-3-1: Add 3-3-2: Edit 3-3-3: Erase 3-#: My Phone # Page 65 4. PIM 4-1: Scheduler 4-2: T o Do List 4-3: Calculator 4-4: Set T ime 4-5: Alarm [...]

49 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 48 U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 8. Security (Lock code required) 8-1: Restrict 8-1-1: Lock Code 8-1-2: Privacy 8-1-3: Memory 8-1-4: Incoming Call 8-1-5: Int. Call 8-1-6: Incoming # 8-1-7: All Out. Call 8-2: Set NAM 8-3: Priority # 8-4: System Select 8- : Auto Lock 8- # : [...]

51 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r 50 WAP Browser Y ou can use the WAP Browser menu to: • Launch the WAP browser to access the Internet. • download the animated images. Y ou can quickly enter the menu by pressing from Standby mode. W AP Browser Menu 1-1 Y our phone comes equipped with a W AP browser makes it possible for you to access t[...]

53 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r Here’ s how the keys work in the W AP browser: Up/Down Navigation Key: Use the navigation key to scroll to and select browser options. The currently selected option is indicated by the symbol. Y ou can also use the navigation keys to move the cursor when editing text. MENU Key : This is the left soft key[...]

55 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r 54 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r Initiating a Phone Call during a W AP Browser Session Y ou may initiate a phone call from the W AP Browser if the site you are using supports this feature (the phone number may be highlighted and the left soft key will appear as “Call.”). In most cases, you ca[...]

57 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r 56 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r Downloads Menu 1-2 Using this menu, you can download the background images for the display from the W AP service provided by your service provider . Contact your service provider for further details. Note : This function is available only if supported by your serv[...]

59 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r 58 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r Modem Setting Menu 1-3 Y our phone is capable of sending or receiving digital data and fax call when connected to a computing device (laptop, desktop, handheld, palmtop, etc.) running Windows NT , Windows 98 or later . The phone functions just like a typical modem[...]

61 60 W W A A P P B B r r o o w w s s e e r r Calls Y ou can use the Calls menu to: • View the records of the last outgoing or incoming calls, and erase the numbers in the Call logs. • View the duration of calls and specify the answer mode. Outgoing Menu 2-1 The phone stores up to last 10 calls you dialled. When you access this menu, the list o[...]

63 C C a a l l l l s s 62 C C a a l l l l s s Erase Logs Menu 2-3 Y ou can erase the entries stored in each of the call logs. The following options are available: Outgoing : The calls you made are erased. Incoming : The calls you received are erased. When a confirming message displays, highlight Ye s to erase the log or No to cancel your selection [...]

65 64 C C a a l l l l s s Answer Mode Menu 2-5 This menu option allows you to select how to answer when a call comes in. Y our phone is preset to answer a call by pressing any key . The following options are available: SEND : T o answer the incoming call, you must press . Anykey : T o answer the incoming call, you can press any key except . Phonebo[...]

67 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 3. If necessary , press or to scroll to the desired entry . Note : If you have stored the several numbers into different categories under one entry , press or to find the number you want. 4. When the desired entry displays, press to place a call, or to display information on the number . With an entry selected[...]

69 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 68 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 6. Press to save the entry . Note : Y ou can edit an existing group or add a new group. For details on editing or adding a group, see page 70. Adding a Number in an Existing Entry Y ou can store up to four numbers per entry by assigning them to different categories. Note [...]

71 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 70 P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k 4. Select the ring type for the group from Bell or Melody using and press . 5. Select the desired one of the bell tones or the melody tones using and press . Editing an Existing Group 1. Select Edit using and press . 2. Select an existing group you want to edit, and press[...]

73 P P I I M M 72 Creating a New Schedule T o create a new schedule on a specific day , proceed as follows: 1. Scroll to the desired day in the calendar by using , and press . Note : T o skip to the previous or next month, press the volume keys on the left side of the phone. 2. Enter the time for the event and date and then press . Note : Y ou must[...]

75 P P I I M M 74 P P I I M M Adding, Editing and Erasing a T o Do Item When you access the T o Do List menu, you can see the task you have created first. If you have scheduled more than one tasks on the day , press or to scroll to the desired one. When a stored task is displayed, press to display the following options. Edit : allows you to edit th[...]

77 P P I I M M 76 P P I I M M Alarm Menu 4-5 Y ou can set an alarm to sound at a specific time and a morning call to sound to wake you up in the morning. Note : Keep in mind that if your phone is off at the alarm set time, the alarm will not sound. In order for the alarm to work, the phone must be on, and you must be in a service area. Setting a Mo[...]

79 P P I I M M 78 P P I I M M W orld Time Menu 4-6 Y ou may want to call a friend in another part of the world but wondered what time of the day it is there. T o know what time it is, use this menu option. Use to find the current time in one of the following 24 time zones. T ime zones are identified by one or more major cities, states, regions or c[...]

81 80 P P I I M M Games Menu 4-7 This menu enables you to enjoy the games, such as Push Push, F1 Racing, Flying tight, and Run to Money . When the game start screen is displayed, press ( in Push Push) to get help in playing the game. T o start the selected game, press . T o end the game, press at any time. Messages Using the Messages menu, you can:[...]

83 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 82 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s While reading a message, you can use the following options: T o... Press... Make a call to the sender Display next message Display previous message Send a reply message to the sender Erase the current message Erase All Y ou can erase all voice mails, all text messages, or all Bro[...]

84 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 85 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Set Alert T ype When you receive a new message in Standby mode, the phone alerts you. Y ou can set how frequently this happens and which alert type sounds. If you are on a call and receive a message, the phone automatically mutes the ringer and provides the call waiting tone (thi[...]

87 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 86 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Outbox Menu 5-2 Y our phone can transmit text messages and numeric pages to multiple locations. Messaging Using this menu, you can create a text message, store the text for future use, and set the priority level for messages. Creating and T ransmitting a New Message T o write and[...]

89 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 88 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 9. Press to transmit the message. If your phone fails to transmit the message successfully , the message asking if you want to retransmit the message will appear . Select Ye s to try transmission again or No not to do, and press . 10. When the display asks if you want to save the[...]

91 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 90 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Sent Message After transmission, the transmitted messages are stored in this menu depending on your selection. Y our phone can store up to 10 messages . Reviewing Sent Messages 1. When Saved Message is highlighted, press . Y ou can see the oldest message. 2. Select the desired me[...]

93 92 M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Delivery Ack This option allows you to activate or deactivate the delivery acknowledgement functions. When this function is inactive, the network informs you whether your message has been read or not by the recipient. Select Set to activate this option, or Cancel to deactivate this option by pressing . Note : D[...]

94 D D i i s s p p l l a a y y 95 D D i i s s p p l l a a y y If you select Digital Clock , you are provided with the following options: Normal : displays the normal digital clock showing the current date and time. Note : While pressing and holding in Standby mode, you can see normal digital clock regardless of the W all Paper setting. World Clock [...]

97 D D i i s s p p l l a a y y 96 D D i i s s p p l l a a y y Set Backlight : allows you to set the backlight type between Normal and Saving . Select Saving uses the backlight only from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Doing this saves the power of the battery . LCD Control This option allows you to adjust the contrast of the display . Enter the value using the[...]

99 S S o o u u n n d d s s S S o o u u n n d d s s 98 Ring T one Menu 7-2 This option allows you to select the required ring tone. Each time you select a tone, it sounds for a few seconds. The following options are available: Bell : you can choose from 5 different bell tones. Melody : you can choose from 15 different melodies. Ring V olume Menu 7-3[...]

101 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y 100 Incoming Call : restricts all incoming calls to your phone. Int. Call : restricts all international calls. Incoming Num. : sets whether the phone to display the caller’ s number when a call comes in or not, if available. Select Show to display the caller’ s number , or Block not to display it. All Out. Ca[...]

102 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y 103 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y Priority Number Menu 8-3 This feature allows you to store priority numbers. These numbers can be dialled for emergency calls at any time, even when the phone is locked or when the outgoing call is restricted. T o store a priority number , proceed as follows: 1. Select a locatio[...]

105 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y 104 S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y Auto Lock Menu 8- This menu allows you to lock the phone. Locking the phone limits all use of your phone. Selecting Set immediately locks your phone and stays locked until you cancel Auto Lock mode. Y ou can see the Lock icon in the display . T o use the phone in Lock mode: Ent[...]

106 107 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Y our mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver . It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy [...]

108 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 109 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n For additional information concerning exposure to radio frequency signals, see the following websites: Federal Communications Commissi[...]

111 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 110 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n • Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • Do not leave [...]

113 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 112 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Persons with pacemakers: • Should always keep the phone more than 6 inches (15 cm) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched o[...]

115 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n V ehicles Only qualified personnel should service the phone, or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty which may apply to the unit. Check regularly that all mobile phone[...]

117 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 116 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Care and Maintenance Y our phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions be[...]

119 G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y 118 Line Identification - Services allowing subscribers Services (Caller ID to view or block the telephone Display) numbers of callers. Frequency - A measure based on time, as one or more waves per second, in an electrical or light wave information signal. A signal’ s frequency is stated in cycles- per -second [...]

121 SCH-A212 Quick Reference Card BASIC OPERA TION Make a call Phone number + SEND Receive a call SEND or any key except END Adjust speaker (in T alk mode) volume / repeatedly Adjust key (in Standby mode) volume / repeatedly Redial last SEND twice number Scan the last SEND + Navigation / calls and dial + SEND INTERNAL PHONE BOOK Store numbers Phone[...]

5: Messages 1 : Inbox 2 : Outbox 6 : Display 1 : Background 2 : Date 3 : Back/SVC Light 7 : Sounds 1 : Ring T ype 2 : Ring T one 3 : Ring V olume 4 : Connect Alert 5 : Release Alert 6 : DTMF T one 8 : Security 1 : Restrict 2 : Set NAM 3 : Priority # 4 : System Select * : Auto Lock # : Initialise 122 MENU TREE Main Menu (T o access, press MENU) 1: W[...]