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Samsung A460

User Guide

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Page 1: ...Samsung A460 User Guide...

Page 2: ...02SprintSpectrumL P Allrightsreserved Noreproductioninwholeorinpartwithoutprior written approval Sprint is a trademark of Sprint Communications Company L P All other trademarks are propertyoftheirresp...

Page 3: ...20 Setting Your Phone s Roam Mode 21 Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply Call Guard 22 4 Making and Answering Calls 25 Making Calls 26 Answering Calls 26 Adjusting Volume During a Conversation 27...

Page 4: ...res 47 Using Caller ID 48 Responding to Call Waiting 48 Three Way Calling 49 Forwarding Your Calls 49 8 Managing Call History 51 Viewing Call History Incoming Outgoing and Missed 52 Call History Optio...

Page 5: ...Volume 66 Ringer Types 67 Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls 67 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages 67 Selecting Ringer Types for Alarms 68 Selecting Ringer Types for Data Fax In 68 Changing the B...

Page 6: ...or Voice Dialing 84 Setting Up Voice Dial 85 Placing a Call Using Voice Dial 86 Reviewing Voice Dial Entries 86 Erasing Voice Dial Entries 87 15 Experiencing the Wireless Internet 89 The Wireless Inte...

Page 7: ...owing Performance and Safety Guidelines 111 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception 112 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 113 Caring for the Battery 115 Acknowledging Special Precautions...

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Page 9: ...Your Voicemail Understanding This User Guide his section walks you through the step by step basics of setting up service for yourphone including unlocking andactivatingyour phone and setting up your...

Page 10: ...When a signal is found your phone automatically returns to standby mode In power save mode your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention You can also initiate a search for ne...

Page 11: ...ctivated call your wireless service provider for assistance Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to voicemail even if your phone is in use or turn...

Page 12: ...t special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone The Index helps you find specific information quickly We know that your time is valuable and that s why we ve desig...

Page 13: ...ortant to you We know that you re anxious to start using it so this section will give you a quick introduction to your new phone The easy to follow instructions will guide you through the basics of th...

Page 14: ...Data Connection on page 96 Large 4 level gray scale 6 line blue display User friendly menu driven access to features and options The phone s flip cover can be set to answer an incoming call when open...

Page 15: ...Section 2 Getting to Know Your Phone 13 Getting to Know Your Phone 2 Front View of Phone...

Page 16: ...ip open Adjust the voice volume during a call In a menu scroll up or down to navigate through the menu options Volume Keys also mute the ringer during an incoming call TALK Place or receive a call In...

Page 17: ...off thenetwork availabletoyou on an analog system indicates you have voicemail textor numeric pages waiting Press brieflytoseealistofpendingmessagesorpressandholdto dial voicemail indicates your phone...

Page 18: ...now by blinking an empty battery icon sounding an audible alert and displaying a warning message If you continue to operate the phone without charging the phone will turn off automatically after a thr...

Page 19: ...Your phone comes with a rechargeable battery You should charge the battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone Keeping track of your battery s charge is important For a quick check...

Page 20: ...ating at a temperature that is too high or too low or that there is a poor connection Make sure the phone is resting in the charger slot It generally takes about four hours to fully recharge a complet...

Page 21: ...m Mode Setting and Using Call Guard oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you re off the network available to you Your new dual band phone works anywhere on the network and allows you t...

Page 22: ...call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls while on the network You may not be able to access certain calling features such as the wireless Internet Roamin...

Page 23: ...e s Roam Mode Yourphoneallowsyoutocontrolyourabilitytoroam ByusingtheRoaming menuoption youdeterminewhichsignalsyourphoneaccepts Set Mode Choose fromthree different settings on your dual band mode pho...

Page 24: ...or Call Guard Wait briefly until a message prompt displays and then disappears fromthe display screen 4 Select Yes or No and press If the Yes option is chosen an extra step is required to make or take...

Page 25: ...e are set automatically by the network available to you If you are outside your coverage area and are in analog mode the time and date are not automatically updated To set the time and date in analog...

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Page 27: ...Making Calls Answering Calls Dialing Options In Call and End of Call Options Using One Touch Two Touch Speed Dialing Calling Emergency Numbers our phone gives you different options for placing calls...

Page 28: ...bled press to acknowledge Roaming rates For further information see To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On on page 22 4 When you re finished press or close the flip to complete the call Tip To redi...

Page 29: ...g call is not answered the number of missed calls together with the last call s phone number is displayed on your screen To display the Missed Call log and view the last 10 missed calls 1 Press 2 Pres...

Page 30: ...nd pause See Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses on page 33 Tip To speed dial a phone number fromthe main menu press and hold the Internal Phone Book entry number If the entry number is two d...

Page 31: ...ayed The following option is also displayed End Silent to mute the ringer Note You can also mute the ringer by pressing the up or down volume key Changing Ringer Volume To change the ringer volume adj...

Page 32: ...ntry mode For more information on the different entry modes see Selecting a Character Input Mode on page 42 7 Press to exit the Enter Name screen 8 Press the Navigation key down and highlight the Entr...

Page 33: ...er labeled Fax or Data can only be dialed through a personal computer Finding a Phone Number YoucansearchforInternalPhoneBookentrieswithphonenumbersthat contain a specific string of numbers To find a...

Page 34: ...f their phone number 1 Fromthe standby mode enter four digits of any phone number stored in the phone book 2 Press Note If more than one number is found with the same last four digits use the navigati...

Page 35: ...phone number and combine 2 second and hard pauses To dial or save a phone number with pauses 1 When in standby mode enter the first digits of the phone number that comes before the required pause 2 P...

Page 36: ...for Speed Dial locations 10 99 1 Press the first digit 2 Pressandholdtheseconddigitfortwoseconds Thedisplayconfirms that the number has been dialed when it shows Connecting To use Three Touch Dialing...

Page 37: ...tering Characters by Tapping the Keypad Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Entering Symbols and Numbers his section is a road map to using your phone and also shows how to enter characters in you...

Page 38: ...ture Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through a menu the options are highlighted Select an option by highlighting it and pressing For example if you want to view your last incoming call 1 Fromthe...

Page 39: ...Erase History 1 Outgoing 2 Incoming 3 Missed 4 All Calls 5 Air Time 1 Last Call 2 Total Airtime 2 Wireless Web 1 Downloads 2 Messages 3 Web Alerts 4 Start Browser 5 Connection 1 Data Fax Off Voice On...

Page 40: ...k 3 Analog 2 Call Guard 1 No 2 Yes 5 Calendar 1 Today 2 Month View 3 Jump to Date 4 Task List 5 Countdown 6 Alarm Clock 1 Alarm 1 2 Alarm 2 3 Alarm 3 7 Set Time 6 Voicemail 1 Listen 2 Reset 7 Voice Di...

Page 41: ...No Caller ID 2 Messages 1 Voicemail 2 Page 3 Text 4 Web Alerts 3 Alarms 4 Data Fax In 5 Schedule 3 Key Beep 1 Off 2 Level 1 8 4 Tone Length 1 Long 2 Short 5 Alerts 1 Minute Beep 1 Off 2 On 2 Service 1...

Page 42: ...Security 1 Lock Phone 1 Unlocked 2 On Power Up 3 Lock Now 2 Change Lock 3 Special 1 Empty 2 Empty 3 Empty 4 Erase PBook 5 Reset Phone 3 Call Answer 1 Any Key 2 Flip Open 3 TALK Key 4 Auto Answer Car...

Page 43: ...Incoming 3 Missed 4 Erase History 5 Air Time 3 PhoneBook 1 Find Name 2 Add New Entry 3 My Phone 4 Find Entry 5 Group Search 6 Add email 7 Services 4 3 Way Call 5 Messages 1 Voice Mail 2 Page Text 3 Er...

Page 44: ...lower right hand side of the display There are four text entry modes 1 T9 English 2 Alpha 3 Symbol 4 Number Tochange the Input Mode press thenthecorrespondingnumberon the keypad When entering text us...

Page 45: ...ss the corresponding key until the desired character appears By default the first letter of a word is capitalized and following letters are lowercase Characters scroll in the following order 1 A B C 2...

Page 46: ...e If the wordyou want does notdisplayafter youhave enteredall the letters press toscrollthroughadditionalwordselections Toaccept a word and insert a space press If you make a mistake press to erase a...

Page 47: ...Volume During a Conversation Muting a Call ith all the things that demand your attention in today s fast paced world it s important to tune in to what really matters Your phone gives you the ability t...

Page 48: ...e phone rings press a volume key or Press to answer the call Adjusting Volume During a Conversation When you need to regulate the volume during a conversation use the volume keys on the side of your p...

Page 49: ...Responding to Call Waiting Three Way Calling Forwarding Your Calls owthat you vemasteredthe basics youcanbegintofocuson whereyou want to go Thissectionguidesyoustep by stepthroughthecalling featurest...

Page 50: ...ervice provider Responding to Call Waiting Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls while you re on a call by sounding a beep The display screen informs you that a call is coming in and shows the cal...

Page 51: ...can also begin a Three Way Call while on an existing call by displaying a phone number stored in your Internal Phone Book or Call History Highlight the desired number and press Once the party answers...

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Page 53: ...Missed Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History he Call History helps you manage your time more effectively It keeps track of...

Page 54: ...Phone Book Duplicate calls same number and type of call may only appear once on the list To view a Call History entry 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Call History 3 Press for Outgoing for Incoming a...

Page 55: ...ed through a personal computer Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code you can add the appropriate pr...

Page 56: ...ss 5 Press for Menu options 6 Press to save 7 Follow the prompts to complete storing the number to your Internal Phone Book Note You cannot save phone numbers already in your Internal Phone Book or fr...

Page 57: ...ge Types New Message Alerts Message Options our phone is always working to help you stay connected even when you re unavailable With two types of messaging you can depend on being notified of importan...

Page 58: ...f your screen for voicemail messages or text messages Message Types There are two types of messaging features available fromyour phone s menu You can receive voicemail and text messages as long as you...

Page 59: ...n your phone is turned on and you are in a network service area Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly fromyour phone or fromany other touch tone phone To dial fromyo...

Page 60: ...phonewhentheyreachyour voicemail box Numeric pagingto aphone comesat noadditionalcharge Note The numeric paging option for your phone must be turned on for your phone to receive pages This option can...

Page 61: ...re are numbers contained in the text message For further information see Extracting Phone Numbers froma Text Message on page 59 Extracting Phone Numbers from a Text Message After you display a text me...

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Page 63: ...ne Book Entry Options Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry ow you know the basics that help make it easier to stay in touch with people and inform...

Page 64: ...r the first letter of the person s name you want to find Use the Navigation key to scroll through the list of possible matches Additional letters may be entered to narrow the name matches Finding Entr...

Page 65: ...ax or Data can only be dialed through a personal computer Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry To make changes to an entry 1 Fromstandby mode press for Main Menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Select either...

Page 66: ...used when you save a number that does not conformto one of the other labels Group isusedtosavethephone bookentryinto agroup The default groups are No Group Friend Family Colleague or VIP Name Ringer...

Page 67: ...Changing the Greeting Adjusting the Volume Ringer Types Selecting Ringer Types Changing the Backlight and Contrast Setting Data Fax Mode his section describes how you can change your phone s settings...

Page 68: ...Spanish or English all verbal prompts will also be spoken by the phone in the selected language It s quick easy and very convenient for bilingual families or friends To change the language of your pho...

Page 69: ...ect a ringer type for voice calls 1 Fromstandby mode press for Main Menu 2 Press for Sounds 3 Press for Ringer Type 4 Press for Voice Calls 5 Select either with Caller ID or no Caller ID and press 6 L...

Page 70: ...Menu 2 Press for Sounds 3 Press for Ringer Type 4 Press for Data Fax In 5 Listen to the available Ringer Types and press to select Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you sel...

Page 71: ...Disconnect Alert Your phone has the ability to sound a disconnect alert tone when the other caller completes the call and hangs up To setup this option 1 Fromstandby mode press for Main Menu 2 Press f...

Page 72: ...for Wireless Web 4 Press for Connection 5 Using the Navigation key select Data Fax In Incoming Fax only and press to select Notice that the phone displays No incoming voice calls can be received Your...

Page 73: ...is powered On 2 Fromstandby mode press for Main Menu 3 Press for Wireless Web 4 Press for Connection 5 Select Data Fax Off Voice Only and press Notice that the phone displays No incoming data fax call...

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Page 75: ...ty In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Locking Your Phone Unlocking Your Phone Using Special Numbers y using the security setting on your phone you receive peace of mind without sacrificing fl...

Page 76: ...4 Enter your lock code and the Security menu displays Locking Your Phone Whenyour phoneislocked youcanonlyreceiveincomingcalls ormake calls to 911 or special numbers To lock your phone 1 Access the S...

Page 77: ...number enter the phone number and press To place normal outgoing calls Press to display the lock code screen enter the lock code Enter the phone number and press to complete the call Using Special Num...

Page 78: ...or Erase PBook 3 Using the Navigation key select Yes If youdonot wishtoerase yourInternalPhoneBook select No andpress to return to the previous menu Resetting Your Phone Resetting your phone returns a...

Page 79: ...er Event Alerts Adding New Events Alarm Clock our phone has been equipped with several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle These features turn your phone in...

Page 80: ...List Countdown AlarmClock Set Time 4 Press to open the selected option Calendar Calendar functions allow you to schedule personal events and view them in an easily read calendar format These function...

Page 81: ...ows the calendar to move month to month Jump To Date Jump To Date allows you to specify the calendar date you want to view Arriving at the desired date you can enter edit and or erase events in your c...

Page 82: ...he numeric keys to enter the current time and date Adding New Events 1 Fromstandby mode press for Main Menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Today 4 Press for input mode options T9 English Alpha Symbo...

Page 83: ...are scheduled you will be prompted to add a new event Editing an Event 1 Fromstandby mode press for Main Menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Today 4 Select an existing event and press 5 Press to edi...

Page 84: ...enu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Alarm Clock 4 Scroll to highlight Alarm 1 2 or 3 and press or select the number next to desired alarm 5 Select Daily Once or Reset for the alarm and press 6 Enter...

Page 85: ...Phone In This Section Using Voice Activated Dialing Programming the Phone for Voice Dialing Place a Call Using Voice Dial his section explains the features associated with your phone s Voice Services...

Page 86: ...ed to record the name and number again Note Record Voice Dial tags in a quiet environment and without the aid of an accessory for example a headset or hands free car kit Programming the Phone for Voic...

Page 87: ...ice Dial entries To place voice activated calls press and hold Then say the name into the phone after you hear the voice prompt and the beep You can also initiate a voice activated call by opening the...

Page 88: ...me cannot be recognized and prompts Cannot recognize name Please check name The phone returns automatically to standby mode and you can try the call again later Reviewing Voice Dial Entries To review...

Page 89: ...desired entry or scroll to highlight the desired entry and press The recorded name plays audibly and you are prompted with OK Erase 4 Press to Erase that entry 5 Press the navigation key left or right...

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Page 91: ...eless Internet In This Section Launching and Using the Wireless Internet Browser Creating and Finding Bookmarks Troubleshooting Setting Up a Wireless Data Connection ynowyou ve discovered the greatfea...

Page 92: ...specially designed versions of popular Internet sites Browsing the wireless Internet using your phone is different than using a home computer because sites display specialized text and reduce their g...

Page 93: ...reless Internet Home Page Note The wireless Internet Home Page is subject to change You may notice that sometimes the Browser will launch without placing a call This is because the phone stores recent...

Page 94: ...designed to minimize airtime charges When launching the Browser you may need to take anextra step or see a reminder that Browser calls will be charged See Web Guard belowfor more information Web Guard...

Page 95: ...gh the number 0 doesn t appear on the screen Going to a Wireless Internet Site FromthewirelessInternetHomePage youcangotoawirelessInternetsite simplybyhighlightingthedesiredsitenameandactivatingtheOKs...

Page 96: ...net page Note Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents just its address Note Some pages cannot be bookmarked Bookmark availability is determined by Internet site developers Accessing a Book...

Page 97: ...ng If you re having trouble using the wireless Internet Browser use the following troubleshooting guide Problem You can t escape froma particular site Recommendation Go to the wireless Internet Home P...

Page 98: ...er If this problem persists please contact your wireless serviceprovider Problem The message IP Address Missing appears Recommendation Your phone s factory settings have been altered Please contact yo...

Page 99: ...set up your phone to receive data and fax calls Here s the procedure to set up your phone to receive a mobile terminated data or fax call 1 Select the menu option to enable incoming data fax calls No...

Page 100: ...still access most of your phone s features while you re connected on a wireless data connection call You can navigate the phone s menu systemto change or view your phone s features or phone book entr...

Page 101: ...mes 99 Games 16 16 Games In This Section Push Push Fly Ribbon Spider Hunter y now you ve discovered the great features that come with your phone Now it s time to experience the fun of playing games on...

Page 102: ...wn Itcannothowever bepushedbackwards There mustalways bea spacetopushtheball forward orelsetheballis stuckand the levelcannot becompleted Twoballs cannot bepushed together onlyoneball at atime may bep...

Page 103: ...he distance the faster the ribbon goes Spider Hunter To open Spider Hunter 1 Press 2 Press for Games 3 Press for Spider Hunter 4 Press 5 The playing instructions are displayed 6 Select the level by pr...

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Page 105: ...ngs ith Position Location the network can locate your position provided you are in a network service area and location services are available This feature can also be turned off except during an emerg...

Page 106: ...ing edgephonehasthetechnologyrequiredtosupportsuchnetwork based services upon their launch Settings The settings allow you to turn the Position Location ON or OFF If the option is turned OFF the netwo...

Page 107: ...ulator 18 18 Calculator In This Section Accessing the Calculator Performing Simple Calculations aving acalculator handy is not only convenient but practical This easy tousecalculatormakes figuringout...

Page 108: ...Setup Tool 3 Press for Calculator Performing Simple Calculations 1 Press for Main Menu 2 Press for Setup Tool 3 Press for Calculator 4 Using the keypad enter the first number of the calculation 5 Pre...

Page 109: ...9 Selecting Your Accessories In This Section Overview of Available Accessories for your Phone How to Order e offer a variety of accessories for your new phone Choose from chargers batteries and hands...

Page 110: ...r Adapter You can charge your phone even during a call in your vehicle Hands Free Car Kit Allows you to operate your phone hands free so you can drive safely It also charges the phone s battery Travel...

Page 111: ...lored fit A spring loaded belt clip ensures protection and easy accessibility while carrying your handset Leather Case Made fromhigh quality leather this case provides durability and convenience while...

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Page 113: ...Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice art of getting the most out of your phone is knowing where and...

Page 114: ...Radio Frequency Safety The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below In 1991 92 the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE and the American National St...

Page 115: ...rson you are speaking to know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving Dial sensibly and...

Page 116: ...hone while the plane is on the ground To prevent any risk of interference FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid int...

Page 117: ...on top of the battery clean Don t attempt to disassemble or short circuit the battery The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time It s best to replace the batter...

Page 118: ...y ensure the antenna is at least one inch 2 5 centimeters from your body when transmitting Use of non approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines For more information about RF exposure...

Page 119: ...in the future Model Serial No User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents 4 901 307 5 109 390 5 267 262 5 416 797 5 5...

Page 120: ...Section 20 118 Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines...

Page 121: ...Section 21 Warranty Information 119 Warranty Information 21 21 Warranty Information In This Section Manufacturer s Warranty...

Page 122: ...peration maintenance installation or adjustment f installation maintenance and service of Product or g Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada This Limited Warranty covers batter...

Page 123: ...REIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS...

Page 124: ...LITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR O...

Page 125: ...1130 East Arapaho Road Richardson Texas 75081 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG Phone 1 888 987 HELP 4357 2002 Samsung Telecommunications America All rights reserved No reproduction in whole or in part allowed with...

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Page 127: ...2 Call Waiting 48 Caller ID 48 Changing Ringer Volume 46 Changing the Contrast 69 Changing the Lock Code 75 Command Keys 14 Connect Alert 69 Countdown 79 D Data Receiving 70 Data Fax Mode 70 Dialing O...

Page 128: ...es 67 Ringer Types for Voice Calls 67 Ringer Volume 66 Roaming Analog Networks 20 Other Digital Networks 20 Roam Mode 21 S Security 73 Security Erasing the Internal Phone Book 76 Security Resetting Yo...

Page 129: ...earing the Icon 58 New message alerts 57 Retrieving 57 Retrieving messages 57 Setting Up 9 Setting up 56 Volume Adjusting 45 Adjusting during a conversa tion 46 Conversation 27 Ringer 29 46 101 104 10...

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