Introduction 3IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Samsung SCH-a690 mobile phone. The SCH-a690 offers a mixture offeatures such as a large, high-resolution display, voiceactivated applications, Push to Talk, and more. We ask thatyou take time to read this guide and become familiar withyour phone.Key features of the SCH-a690• Push to Talk• Speaker phone• Mobile Web browser• Large, high-resolution color display• Up to 500 memory locations in the Phone Book• High speed data (CDMA 2000 1X Technology)• Global Positioning Technology (GPS)• Short Message Service (SMS) Messaging• Voice Activated Applications• 16 Polyphonic Ringtones• TTY/TDD capableHow to use this guideThis user guide explains your Samsung SCH-a690 phoneoperations with easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations.We’ve also included some important safety information thatyou should know before using your phone.If you still have questions, we’ll be happy to answer them.Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at1.888.987.HELP (4357).