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Samsung SCH-U680 User Manual

Samsung SCH-U680
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GH68-38328A Printed in USA
PORTABLE ALL DIGITAL
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.

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Samsung SCH-U680 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelSCH-U680
NetworkCDMA 800 / 1900
StatusDiscontinued
Display TypeTFT, 256K colors
Display Resolution240 x 320 pixels (~182 ppi pixel density)
Call RecordsYes
Alert TypesVibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm JackNo
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML
RadioNo
GamesYes
GPSNo
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Operating SystemProprietary
Memory Card SlotmicroSD
PhonebookYes
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
USBYes
Display Size2.2 inches

Summary

Section 1: Getting Started

Understanding This User Manual

Explains manual structure, conventions, and simulated images.

The Battery

Details phone power source, charging, and indicators.

Powering Your Phone On and Off

Instructions for turning the phone on and off.

Voicemail

Explains voicemail functionality and setup.

Set-up Wizard

Guides through initial phone setup and preference configuration.

TTY Mode

Explains TTY compatibility and mode enabling.

Roaming

Describes phone service outside home network coverage.

Memory Card

Covers memory card insertion, removal, and formatting.

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Closed View

Describes the phone's external features and components.

Side Views

Details external buttons and ports on the phone's sides.

Open View Features

Explains internal components and key functions when phone is open.

Navigation Keys

Describes directional keys for menu navigation and shortcuts.

Soft Keys

Explains the function of left, right, and center select keys.

Command Keys

Details the function of Clear Key and End/Power Key.

Send Key

Explains how to use the Send Key for calls and messages.

Camera/Camcorder Key

Details usage of the key for camera and camcorder functions.

Voice Commands/Flashlight Key

Explains using the key for voice commands and flashlight.

PTT (Push to Talk) Key

Describes the function of the PTT key for push-to-talk communication.

Speakerphone Key

Explains how to activate speakerphone and driving mode.

Vibration Key

Describes switching between volume and vibrate modes.

Understanding the Home Screen

Explains the home screen layout, status bar, and shortcuts.

Section 3: Call Functions

Making Calls

Outlines various methods for initiating phone calls.

Answering Calls

Instructions for answering or sending calls to voicemail.

Call In-Progress Options

Details options available during an active call.

Ending Calls

Explains how to terminate a call using the End/Power Key.

Recent Calls

Describes how to view call history and associated icons.

Fake Call

Explains how to set up and initiate a fake call feature.

Driving Mode

Enabling Driving Mode in Settings

Guides through setting driving mode options via phone settings.

Section 4: Push to Talk (PTT) Functions

Making a Barge Call

Instructions for initiating a direct PTT connection.

Receiving a Barge Call

Steps for responding to an incoming PTT barge call.

Making an Alert Call

Guide for sending a PTT alert tone to a contact.

Receiving an Alert Call

Describes how to answer or ignore an incoming PTT alert.

PTT Contacts

Explains how to access and manage PTT contacts.

Turn PTT On/Off

Instructions for enabling or disabling PTT mode.

Section 5: Contacts

Adding a Contact

Steps for creating a new contact entry.

Adding a Contact from the Keypad

How to save a number entered on the keypad as a contact.

Erasing Contacts

Procedures for deleting contact entries.

Editing a Contact

Instructions for modifying existing contact information.

Managing Contacts

Explains actions like erasing, locking, and unlocking multiple contacts.

Adding Pauses or Waits

How to add pause/wait characters for automated systems.

Finding Contacts

Method for searching and locating contacts.

Using Contacts

How to make calls and send messages using contacts.

Backup Assistant

Information on wireless backup service for address book.

Favorites

How to assign and remove contacts from favorites for quick access.

Groups

Describes assigning contacts to categories for easier searching.

Speed Dials

How to assign 1-, 2-, or 3-digit shortcuts to contacts.

My Name Card

Personal contact entry for sharing as a virtual business card.

Emergency Contacts

Setting up emergency contacts and personal information.

Section 6: Entering Text

Entering Text

Overview of text input modes including Abc, XT9, and symbols.

Changing the Text Entry Mode

How to select preferred text input modes.

Entering Text Using XT9 Word

Guide to using predictive text for faster English word entry.

Entering Text Using XT9 Palabra

Guide to using predictive text for faster Spanish word entry.

Entering Text Using Abc Mode

Standard text entry method for mobile phones.

Entering Numbers

Instructions for entering numbers using the 123 mode.

Entering Symbols

How to enter common symbols into a text field.

Entering Smileys

Method for entering common emoticons into text fields.

Entering Quick Text

Using pre-loaded or custom phrases for text messages.

Entering Domain Extensions

Inserting internet symbols like @ or .com into text fields.

Section 7: Messaging

Types of Messages

Overview of supported message types: Text, Multimedia, Email, Social.

Creating and Sending Messages

Step-by-step guide for composing and sending messages.

Adding Attachments

How to convert text messages to multimedia messages with attachments.

Message Settings

Configuring options for messages, inbox, and alerts.

Receiving Messages

Options for viewing, rejecting, or saving incoming messages.

Viewing Text Messages

How to view and respond to incoming text messages.

Viewing Multimedia Messages

Steps for viewing and interacting with multimedia messages.

Message Folders

Explains how messages are stored and organized.

Inbox Folder

Details the inbox folder when messages are sorted by time.

Sent Folder

Describes the sent folder for outgoing messages sorted by time.

Drafts Folder

Managing messages created but not yet sent.

Voicemail

How to view, clear, and call voicemail.

Social Networks

Updating social networking sites and uploading media.

Mobile Email

Instructions for sending and receiving email using the phone.

Section 8: Media Center

Apps

Browsing and downloading applications from the Apps store.

Shop Apps

Steps to find and download applications.

Mobile Web

Using the mobile web browser to access the internet.

Music and Tones

Managing music files and setting ringtones or alert sounds.

Picture and Video

Creating, downloading, and managing pictures and videos.

Taking Pictures

Instructions for using the phone's built-in camera.

My Pictures

Viewing and managing pre-loaded or downloaded pictures.

Creating a Slide Show

Creating a slideshow from pictures in My Pictures.

Viewing and Modifying a Picture

Tools for viewing and editing photos.

Recording Videos

Instructions for using the phone's camcorder to record videos.

My Videos

Viewing and managing recorded or downloaded videos.

Online Album

Storing pictures in a Verizon Wireless Online Album.

Section 9: Apps

Shop Apps

Browsing and downloading applications from the Apps store.

VZ Navigator

Using GPS for location-based services and directions.

Section 10: Music

Manage and Transfer Media

Using Media Manager to transfer media between phone and PC.

My Music

Playing music transferred from PC or memory card.

Playing Music

Controls and options for playing music tracks.

Creating a Playlist

Steps to create and manage music playlists.

Section 11: Tools

Voice Commands

Using speech recognition to operate the phone with voice commands.

Voice Commands Settings

Adjusting preferences for voice command recognition and prompts.

Calculator

Performing calculations, using a tip calculator, and unit conversions.

Tip

Calculating tips and splitting bills among people.

Calendar

Setting up events and receiving alerts for upcoming activities.

Alarm Clock

Setting, disabling, removing, and responding to alarms.

Stop Watch

Measuring lap times and total elapsed time.

World Clock

Viewing current time in different time zones worldwide.

Notepad

Creating, reading, editing, and erasing text notes.

Section 13: Settings

My Verizon

Connecting to Verizon Wireless Mobile Web for apps and favorites.

Master Volume

Adjusting the volume for ringtones and alerts.

Tools

Accessing personal productivity and information applications.

Voice Commands

Operating phone via voice commands.

Calculator

Performing calculations.

PTT Settings

Configuring PTT features and the PTT Key functionality.

Sounds Settings

Configuring sounds for calls, alerts, and key presses.

Call Sounds

Setting sound and vibration for incoming calls.

Alert Sounds

Choosing sound/vibration settings for messages and other alerts.

Keypad Sounds

Setting sounds played when pressing keys.

Keypad Volume

Adjusting the volume for key press sounds.

Readout

Enabling phone to read out numbers, menus, alerts, and messages.

Voice Command Settings

Adjusting voice command preferences.

Service Alerts

Configuring sounds for system/service status notifications.

Power On/Off

Controlling sounds played when turning the phone on or off.

Driving Mode

Overrides volume settings for audio alerts regardless of sound setting.

Display Settings

Configuring phone screen appearance settings.

Banner

Displaying personal greetings or network status banners.

Backlight

Setting backlight duration and brightness for display and keypad.

Wallpaper

Setting background images for Home and front LCD screens.

Display Themes

Customizing the appearance of menus and screens.

Main Menu Settings

Customizing the appearance and layout of the Main menu.

Replace Menu Items

Customizing menu by replacing items with favorite applications.

Position Menu Items

Changing the location of menu items on the display.

Reset Menu Layout

Resetting menu layout, items, and positions to defaults.

Fonts Style

Setting the style and size of characters for display.

Size

Adjusting the size of characters displayed on the screen.

Volume Key Control

Using volume keys to adjust font size temporarily.

Clock Format

Choosing clock display types for Home and Front screens.

Phone Settings

Configuring phone-specific settings like Airplane Mode and shortcuts.

Airplane Mode

Disabling network functions to save battery or in prohibited areas.

Set Shortcuts

Customizing My Shortcuts and Directional Key shortcuts.

Set Directional Keys

Assigning favorite items to directional key shortcuts.

Set Side Key

Assigning favorite applications or features to the Side Key shortcut.

External Keys Locked

Setting time period for external keys to remain active after closing phone.

Language

Choosing the display language for the phone.

Location Detection

Choosing when GPS location is available to the network.

Current Country

Selecting current location for correct country code dialing.

Security

Locking phone, setting restrictions, and choosing security options.

Edit Codes

Setting new phone-only or calls/services lock codes.

Restrictions

Setting restrictions for incoming/outgoing calls and messages.

Phone Lock Setting

Configuring phone locking behavior and power-up lock.

Lock Phone Now

Immediately locking the phone and returning to Home screen.

Restore Phone

Returning phone settings to factory defaults and erasing user data.

Reset Settings

Returning phone settings to factory defaults without deleting data.

Global Data Roaming Access

Setting data access preferences when outside the home network.

System Select

Setting preferences for roaming behavior.

NAM Select

Selecting the primary NAM for phone service.

Call Settings

Customizing settings for placing and receiving calls.

Answer Options

Selecting methods for answering incoming calls.

Auto Retry

Configuring automatic redialing of unanswered calls.

TTY Mode

Enabling TTY compatibility for use with TTY devices.

One Touch Dial

Controlling the speed dial feature and enabling one-touch dialing.

Voice Privacy

Encrypting voice signals for enhanced privacy on Verizon network.

PTT Missed Call

Setting PTT missed call notification preferences.

Data Settings

Selecting PC connection port and setting maximum connection speed.

DTMF Tones

Setting DTMF tone length for automated phone systems.

Assisted Dialing

Simplifying international dialing with access codes.

Fake Call

Using fake call feature to simulate an incoming call.

Noise Cancellation

Minimizing noisy environments' effect on voice quality during calls.

Memory

Managing memory settings for saving pictures, videos, music, and ringtones.

USB Mode

Setting phone functionality when connecting to a PC via USB.

Phone Info

Viewing software/hardware info, number, icon glossary, and updates.

Set-Up Wizard

Configuring basic preferences for quick phone setup.

Section 14: Health and Safety Information

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals

Information on RF exposure from wireless phones based on FDA data.

FCC Part 15 Information to User

User cautions regarding changes/modifications and device compliance.

Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS)

Receiving wireless emergency alerts from CMAS or PLAN.

Smart Practices While Driving

Guidelines for safe mobile device use while operating a vehicle.

Battery Use and Safety

Important instructions for handling and storing batteries safely.

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling

Information on recycling Samsung mobile devices and accessories.

UL Certified Travel Charger

Safety instructions for the UL-certified travel charger.

Display / Touch-Screen

Information on display care, potential breakage, and touch-screen usage.

GPS & AGPS

How the phone uses GPS and AGPS for location-based applications.

Emergency Calls

Guidelines and limitations for making emergency calls on the mobile device.

To make an emergency call:

Steps to initiate an emergency call, including advice for specific features.

Care and Maintenance

Recommendations for maintaining the mobile device and avoiding damage.

Responsible Listening

Advice on avoiding hearing loss from loud sounds and safe headphone use.

Implantable Medical Devices

Precautions for using mobile devices near pacemakers and other medical implants.

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices

FCC requirements for wireless device compatibility with hearing aids.

Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device

Warnings against letting children play with the mobile device.

FCC Notice and Cautions

Notices regarding potential interference and warranty cautions.

Other Important Safety Information

General safety advice regarding device handling and vehicle installation.

Section 15: Warranty Information

Standard Limited Warranty

Details what the limited warranty covers and for how long.

What are SAMSUNG’s obligations?

Samsung's responsibilities for repair or replacement under warranty.

What must you do to obtain warranty service?

Steps required to get warranty service for the product.

What is the procedure for resolving disputes?

Outlines the mandatory arbitration process for resolving disputes with Samsung.

Severability

States that unenforceability of one part does not affect the rest of the warranty.

Precautions for Transfer and Disposal

Advice on data transfer, device disposal, and EFS Clear.

End User License Agreement for Software

GRANT OF LICENSE

Samsung grants license rights for the software provided with the device.

SOFTWARE UPDATES

Information on receiving software updates, upgrades, and supplements.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

Samsung disclaims all warranties, express or implied, for the software.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Limits Samsung's liability for damages arising from software use.

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