Document Outline

• Contents
• SCH-A790 closed view
• SCH-A790 open view
• Quick Reference
  • Quick Reference (continued)
    • Turn your phone on and off
      • Press and hold .
    • Enter/Exit Silent Mode
      • In standby mode, press and hold . To exit, press and hold . Standby mode is the state of the phone once it has found service and is idle.
    • 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 wallpaper
      • 1. In standby mode, press the left soft key () Menu, then press , , , .
      • 2. Highlight the LCD (Main or Sub) you wish to change, then press .
      • 3. Use the navigation up/down keys to navigate the wallpaper source, then press . Repeat this step for sub menus as necessary.
      • 4. Use the navigation left/right keys to select your choice of wallpaper.
    • Save a number (quickly)
      • 1. In standby mode, enter the number to save using the keypad.
      • 2. Press . With New Entry highlighted, press again.
      • 3. Select the number type using the navigation keys, then press .
      • 4. Enter a name for the entry using the keypad, then press .
    • View software and hardware information for your phone
• Introduction
  • Key features of the SCH-A790
  • How to use this guide
    • Tip: Tips provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at hand.
      • Fast Facts are like snippets from the glossary. Fast facts provides definitions in context and proximity to the menu or feature in question.
    • Important! Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance, or even damage your phone.
  • Install the SIM card
  • Remove the SIM card
    • Important! Please handle the SIM card on its sides. Avoid touching the circuits as this may cause damage to the SIM.
  • Install the battery
    • Important! Although the phone can be used while the battery is charging, the battery must be fully charged before first use, otherwise you could damage the battery.
  • Remove the battery
  • Charge the battery
  • Battery indicator
  • List of countries
• Understand your phone
  • The antenna
  • Backlight features
    • LCD
    • Keypad
    • Power save
  • Power Save
    • LCD
    • Keypad
    • Power Save
  • Soft keys
  • Clear key
  • Camera hot key
  • End key
  • Headset connector
    • Important! Use only the headset provided with the SCH-A790. This headset should not be used on any other phone.
  • Service LED
  • Microphone
  • Alpha-Numeric keypad
  • Earpiece
  • Speaker
  • SEND key
  • Navigation key
  • Camera key
  • External (Sub) LCD
  • Your phone’s display
• Get Started
  • Obtain service for your phone
  • Turn your phone on
  • Turn your phone off
  • Switch phone modes
  • Text entry mode
  • Standby mode
  • Silent mode
  • Vibrate mode
  • Ringer volume
  • Place calls
  • Dialing emergency numbers
  • Receive calls
    • Tip: Assign pictures to Phonebook entries. The entry’s assigned picture appears in the display when you receive a call from that entry. See “Assign a picture to a Phonebook entry” on page 56.
  • GSM International calls
  • CDMA international calls
  • Voice Mail
  • Menu navigation
  • Navigate using shortcuts
    • Example: Press the left soft key () for Menu, then press (Planner), (To Do List).
  • The In-Use Option
• Menu Shortcuts
• Phonebook
  • Tip: 1-Touch, 2-Touch, and 3-Touch dialing allows you to call numbers stored in your Phonebook quicker.
  • Open Contacts
  • Open the Phonebook menu
  • Phonebook icons
  • Edit a Phonebook entry
  • Pauses (CDMA only)
  • Pause dial from the Phonebook (CDMA only)
  • Manual pause calling (CDMA only)
    • Tip: Store pauses along with the number if you plan to call the number frequently.
  • Erase individual Phonebook entries
  • Speed dialing
  • Assign a speed dial location
  • Assign speed dial type to an entry
  • Assign a picture to a Phonebook entry
  • Store numbers after a call
  • Store a number in standby mode
  • Manage the SIM Phonebook
  • Find
  • New
  • Group
  • My Name Card
  • Send V-card (CDMA Only)
  • My Phone #
  • Memory Info
  • Delete All (in CDMA mode)
  • Delete All (in GSM mode)
• Recent Calls
  • View Recent Calls
    • Tip: To quickly view recently dialed and received calls, press with your phone in standby mode.
  • Delete Call Logs
  • Call Timers
• Messages
  • Text entry modes
  • Send text messages
  • Receive text messages
  • Receive messages while in a call
  • Send Pix Msg
    • CC and BCC are acronyms for Carbon Copy and Blind Carbon Copy. Use CC to copy recipients normally. Use BCC to copy recipients that you don’t wish others in the list to see.
  • Send a Pix Msg in camera mode
    • Tip: You can send a Pix Msg to up to ten recipients. Separate each recipient’s address or phone number with a space in the Send to field of the Pix Msg composer.
  • Receive a Pix Msg
  • Message folders
• Get It Now
  • Settings
  • Remove an application
• VZW with MSN
  • Launch VZW with MSN
  • Exit VZW with MSN
  • Navigate the web
  • VZW with MSN soft keys
  • Links
  • Place a call while using VZW with MSN
• Multimedia
  • Take pictures
  • Save pictures
  • Other Camera features
  • Image Retouch
  • Camera Settings
• Settings
  • Phone Mode
  • Profile
  • Display
  • Security
    • Important! Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user settings used to complete a call from your wire...
    • Important! DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or emergency communications.
      • PIN is an acronym for Personal Identity Number. The PIN number accompanies your SIM card, which is provided by Verizon Wireless.
  • Call Options
  • Shortcut List
  • Location
  • GSM Services (GSM Only)
  • Phone Info
• Planner
  • Open Planner
  • Calendar
    • Tip: Use the volume key to move between months in the calendar.
  • To Do List
  • Alarm Clock
  • Time/Date in CDMA mode
  • Time/Date in GSM mode
  • Memo Pad
  • World Time
  • Calculator
• Voice Kit (CDMA Only)
  • The Voice Kit menu (CDMA Only)
  • Quick Dial (CDMA Only)
    • The phone plays back the name, and then prompts, “Did the recording sound OK?”
    • The phone prompts, “Who would you like to call?”
    • The phone prompts, “Connecting,” and the number is dialed.
  • Voice Memo (CDMA Only)
    • Tip: In standby mode, press and hold until the phone prompts, “Say a command.” Pronounce “Voice Memo” into the microphone to launch Voice Memo.
  • Voice Setting (CDMA Only)
• Voice Signal (CDMA Only)
  • After a brief pause, “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.
  • Quick Dial (CDMA Only)
  • Digit Dial (CDMA Only)
    • “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.
    • The phone may display one or more numbers on the screen and prompt you for confirmation.
    • Your phone displays the first digit sequence and “Please say” plays through the speaker followed by the four digits appearing in the display.
  • Voice Memo (CDMA Only)
    • “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.
  • Name Dial (CDMA Only)
    • “Say a Command” appears in the display and is pronounced through the speaker.
    • The phone prompts, “Please say the name.”
  • Contacts (CDMA Only)
    • You may be asked to confirm the name before the phone looks up the contact information for that name.
  • Browser (CDMA Only)
    • “Connecting” appears in the display and your browser launches.
    • Usage guidelines: All about
• Performance and Safety
  • Getting the Most Out of Your Reception
  • Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone
  • Caring for the Battery
  • Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC
  • FDA Consumer Update
  • Owner's record
  • User Guide Proprietary Notice
• Limited Warranty
  • Index