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Sounds

Ringer options

Your phone provides a variety of ringer options through the Sounds menu. 

These options allow you to customize your ringer type and ringer volume 

settings in order to easily recognize a certain type of incoming call, message or 

scheduled event. 

Adjusting ringer volume (rapidly)

From standby mode, you can adjust the ringer to off, vibrate, 1-beep, silent, or 

volume levels 1-8, High+Vibrate using the   key.

Adjusting voice volume during a call

You can adjust the handset as well as the (optional) headset volume during a 

call by using the  .

Ringer Volume

To adjust the volume using the Sounds ringer volume option:

1.

In standby mode, press 

 to display the Main menu.

2.

Press  

for 

Sounds

.

3.

Press  

for 

Ringer Volume

.

4.

Highlight your option and press 

.

5.

The screen immediately displays the volume icon 

 the bars of which 

will change according to the setting chosen, you can also press the    

down to change the setting. When the desired setting is reached, press 

 to save.

6.

P

ress 

 to return to the previous menu at any time.

Summary of Contents for SPH-a500 Series

Page 1: ...SPH a500 Series P O R T A B L E T r i M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...e engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Samsung Telecommunications America STA Inc Headquarters Customer Care Center 1130 E Arapaho Road 1601 E Plano Parkway Suite 150 Richard...

Page 3: ... PRODUCT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN 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 OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN ADDITION SAMSUNG SHALL ...

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Page 5: ...ight features 15 Back key 15 End key 15 Talk key 16 Navigation 16 Menu key 16 OK Message key 16 Keypad 16 Headset connector 16 LED indicator 17 Microphone 17 Speaker 17 Display screen 17 Display screen icons 18 Installing the battery 19 Removing the battery 20 Charging the battery 20 Using the travel adaptor 20 Low battery indicator 21 The empty battery icon 21 ...

Page 6: ... 23 Turning your phone off 24 Several ways to answer a call 24 Auto LCD Off 25 Step Ringer 25 List of main and sub menus 25 Accessing menus using the navigation key 28 Returning to the previous menu 28 Accessing menus using shortcut numbers 29 Call History 29 Outgoing 29 Incoming 29 Missed 30 Erase History 30 Air Time 31 Reviewing calls 32 Keeping track of call activity 33 Call waiting 33 ...

Page 7: ... Erasing your phone book 39 Editing an existing e mail address 40 Setting speed dial 40 Storing incoming phone numbers at the end of a call 41 Storing phone numbers from call logs 41 Shortcuts to storing phone numbers 41 One touch dialing 42 Two touch dialing 42 Three touch dialing 42 Shortcuts to memory dialing 42 Mobile originating SMS text messaging 42 Mail kit Creating SMS text messages 43 Ent...

Page 8: ...viewing stored voicemail and text messages in standby mode 52 Message options 53 Three way calling 54 Wireless Web 55 Launching the minibrowser 56 Exiting the web minibrowser 57 The minibrowser start and end prompts 57 The minibrowser soft keys 57 Navigating the web 58 How the minibrowser keys work 58 Using links 59 Making a phone call while using the minibrowser 59 Calendar 60 Today 60 How to sch...

Page 9: ...culator 64 Voice Tool 65 Voice Dial 65 Tips on recording names 65 Set Active 67 Voice Memo 68 Voice Answer 68 Sounds 69 Ringer options 69 Adjusting ringer volume rapidly 69 Adjusting voice volume during a call 69 Ringer Volume 69 Ringer Type 70 Roam Ringer 72 Key Beep 72 Power On Off 72 Tone Length 73 Alerts 73 Roam 74 Roaming 75 Roaming on other digital networks 75 ...

Page 10: ...ge 79 Set NAM 80 Set System 80 Data Fax 80 Security 83 Erase PBook 86 Location 87 Version 87 Games 88 In use menu 89 Usage guidelines all about performance and safety 90 Understanding Signal Strength 90 Understanding the Power Save Mode 90 Understanding how Your Phone Operates 90 Specifications are Subject to Change 90 Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals 91 ...

Page 11: ...ing Areas 94 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres 94 For Vehicles Equipped with an Air bag 94 Storing your phone 95 Cautions 95 Your Phone as a Network Device 95 Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice 97 Information to User 97 Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications 98 Owner s Record 98 User Guide Proprietary Notice 99 Limited Warranty 100 ...

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Page 13: ...13 SPH a500 closed view Antenna Display screen LED indicator ...

Page 14: ...14 SPH a500 open view Speaker Icons Display screen Graphic Area Navigation key Internet access Volume key Menu key End power key Ok key Talk key Back key Keypad Microphone Adapter outlet ...

Page 15: ...or easy visibility Back key The key is used to erase clear numbers or characters that may have been incorrectly entered Or you can use it to return to a previous screen If you enter an incorrect number or character on the display screen press once briefly To erase all digits or characters from the display screen press for two seconds To back up one menu level press once briefly To return to standb...

Page 16: ...s to access the Main menu OK Message key The key stores information that you enter When in standby mode functions as a Message menu access key to send messages and review received messages Keypad Use these keys to enter text numbers and special characters Headset connector This is where the optional hands free headset is connected The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient light...

Page 17: ...for listening to voice conversations Display screen Your phone has two display screens The display screen on the front of your phone is comprised of three areas An upper line of stationary icons The middle area showing the time of day The lower line showing the date The display screen on the inside of your phone is comprised of three areas An upper line of stationary icons The graphic area in the ...

Page 18: ...e indicator will disappear Roaming This icon is your extended roaming indicator Vibrate mode This icon indicates that an incoming call will make the phone vibrate rather than ring High speed data This icon indicates that your phone is sending or receiving data at a high speed Battery strength This icon always displays when your phone is active it displays your battery charge level The more black b...

Page 19: ...th a partially charged rechargeable standard Li Ion battery and travel adapter The phone can be used while the battery is charging but must be fully charged the first time you use your phone otherwise the battery could be damaged To attach the battery to your phone 1 Gently place the battery into the provided slots on the underside of the phone 2 Gently push the top end of the battery down The top...

Page 20: ... charging it can be disconnected Using the travel adaptor The travel adaptor allows you to charge your phone s battery from any standard 120 VAC wall outlet Also using the travel adaptor allows you to make a phone call while the battery is charging Follow these steps to use you travel adapter 1 With the battery in position in the phone attach the cord from the travel adaptor by plugging it into th...

Page 21: ...ttery icon is empty means your battery must be charged The empty battery icon Two to three minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the phone the battery sensor will let you know by blinking an empty battery icon and sounding a tone If you continue to operate the phone without charging the battery the phone will automatically turn off If this happens your wireless call will ...

Page 22: ...omatically rechecks periodically for a signal To manually force the phone to recheck for a signal press any key A message on the display screen will inform you when your phone is operating in the power save mode Standby mode Standby mode is the fundamental state of your phone once your phone has found service Your phone goes into standby mode 1 After you power it on 2 When you press after a call i...

Page 23: ...to adjust the ringer volume 2 The vibrate icon appears on the display To change the setting 1 Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume 2 Your options are Off Vibrate 1 Beep level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4 level 5 level 6 level 7 level 8 and High Vib 3 The vibrate icon appears on the display screen in vibrate or high vib mode Getting Started Getting se...

Page 24: ...ace and receive calls If the phone is outside of your carrier s coverage or roaming area you cannot place or receive calls You must try later when service becomes available Turning your phone off To turn your phone off 1 Press and hold for more than two seconds 2 The display screen and the backlight go off Note If your phone is on and is pressed for less than one second the phone will not power of...

Page 25: ... and then gradually ring to the level that you have set List of main and sub menus This list displays the Main menu structure and Message features It shows the individual sub menus and features assigned to each Main menu option 1 Call History 1 Outgoing 2 Incoming 3 Missed 4 Erase History 1 Outgoing 2 Incoming 3 Missed 4 All Calls 5 Air Time 1 Last Call 2 Total Airtime 2 Phone Book 1 Find 2 Add Ne...

Page 26: ...age 3 Entry Method 4 Delivery Ack 5 Canned Msg 4 Wireless Web 1 Downloads 2 Start Browser 3 Web Guard 4 Set Data Rate 5 Calendar 1 Today 2 Month View 3 Task List 4 Memo Pad 5 Alarm Clock 6 Calculator 7 World Time 8 Count Down 6 Voice Tools 1 Voice Dial 1 Record 2 Review 3 Erase All 4 Set Active 2 Voice Memo 1 Record 2 Review 3 Erase All 3 Voice Answer 1 On Off 2 Inbox 3 Setting ...

Page 27: ...4 Schedule 3 Alerts 1 Minute Beep 2 Service Alert 3 Connect 4 Disconnect 5 Fade 6 Roam 4 Roam Ringer 5 Key Beep 6 Tone Length 7 Power On Off 8 Display 1 Menu Style 2 Wallpaper 3 Greeting 4 Backlight 5 Dual Clock 6 LCD Contrast 9 Setup 1 Auto Answer 2 Call Answer 3 Auto Retry 4 Language 5 Set NAM 6 Set System 7 Data Fax 8 Security 1 Lock Phone 2 Change Lock 3 Restriction 4 Special ...

Page 28: ...us and submenus can be accessed by using the navigation key or using shortcuts Accessing menus using the navigation key Menu options are numbered but can also be accessed by using the navigation key Press right to view Voice Memo options Press up to view your Phone Book entries Press down to change your Ringer Types Press left to view the Calendar Returning to the previous menu When using the navi...

Page 29: ...the icons discussed earlier display this indicates your phone is on No dial tone will be heard This is called standby mode 1 Enter the phone number you want to call up to 32 digits by pressing the number keys The phone numbers display from left to right 2 Press to place a call to the entered phone number Incoming Your phone signals an incoming call or message in the following ways An animation mes...

Page 30: ...id not answer when the phone was active and service available The phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen Additionally if caller information is available a Missed call entry is created and the screen displays the phone number of the most recent missed call Your phone has several convenient options for when you miss a call Press to call the displayed number Pre...

Page 31: ...display the main menu 2 Press for Call History 3 Press for Air Time 4 Press to highlight an option 5 Press to open an option or press to cancel and return to the previous screen Last Call Last call allows you to review the amount of time spent on the last call you made 1 In standby mode press to display the main menu 2 Press for Call History 3 Press for Air Time 4 Press for Last Call The amount of...

Page 32: ...Air Time 5 Press to return to the previous display screen Reviewing calls To review your calls 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Call History 3 Press the number associated with the call log to select an option Press for Outgoing calls Press for Incoming calls Press for Missed calls Press for Erase History Press for Air Time 4 When the call log option displays press to lo...

Page 33: ...ollowing call directories in memory Outgoing The last 10 calls placed from your phone Incoming The last 10 calls placed to your phone Missed The last 10 calls placed to your phone that you did not answer Erase History The last 10 calls you chose to erase from your call log Air Time The talk time spent on your calls Call waiting Your phone beeps when another call is coming in To answer this call 1 ...

Page 34: ... 250 numbers and names in the Phone Book Each entry can have up to 6 associated phone numbers one e mail address and one URL address Each entry can contain up to 32 digits including hard pauses with an associated name of up to 12 characters Name entry is optional You can specify the memory location of your choice for each entry Memory locations can be marked Secret preventing unauthorized viewing ...

Page 35: ... name 6 Press to place the call 7 Pressing returns you to the previous screen Add New Entry To add a new entry 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for the Phone Book 3 Press for Add New Entry 4 Input your information and press 5 You can press to return to the previous menu at any time Group Setting This option allows you to find a stored entry in a related group 1 In standby m...

Page 36: ...tures saves voice and dial calls in memory You can save up to 250 automatic dial in your Phone Book and up to 20 in Voice Dial To display your phone s memory 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for the Phone Book 3 Press for Memory The amount of memory used and the amount available is displayed 4 You can press to return to the previous menu at any time Editing phone book numbe...

Page 37: ... Adding pauses When you call automated systems like banking services you are often required to enter a password or account number Instead of manually entering the numbers each time you can store the numbers in your Phone Book separated by special characters called pauses P pause A hard pause stops the calling sequence T pause A 2 second pause stops the calling sequence for 2 seconds and then autom...

Page 38: ...ou stored the number using 2 second T pause s simply call the number from the Phone Book 2 If you stored the number using hard P pause s call the number from the Phone Book and wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling credit card number bank account number etc 3 Press to call the number Manual pause calling To manually call a number with pause s without storing to the Phone ...

Page 39: ...ess to highlight your option 9 Press to confirm Yes and erase the Phone Book entry or press to cancel No the Erase command Erasing your phone book You can erase all the numbers stored in your Phone Book This is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member or if you need to erase all of your phone numbers 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Security En...

Page 40: ... existing E mail address 6 Press to save Setting speed dial For each name entered in the Phone Book the option of designating a Speed Dial number is available 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Press for the Find 4 Press to highlight your entry 5 Press to display that entry s phone number 6 Press down to highlight Speed dial 7 Press for options and press for ...

Page 41: ...ber Storing phone numbers from call logs To store a phone number from the call logs 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Call History 3 Press for Outgoing for Incoming or for Missed calls 4 Highlight the number you want stored in the Phone Book and press 5 Press for menu options navigate to highlight Save 6 Press to store the phone number to the Phone Book Shortcuts to stor...

Page 42: ...ng Memory locations 100 through 250 are three Touch locations For example for location number 113 press and hold until the name and number are displayed and called Shortcuts to memory dialing Navigating to the number 1 From standby mode press for Main menu 2 Press for Phone Book 3 Press for Find 4 Use the navigation key to highlight the entry 5 Press to call that entry s Speed Dial number Mobile o...

Page 43: ...splay Mail Kit 2 Press for New Messages The screen displays Send To 3 Enter the destination phone number and press 4 Enter the message using the keypad and selected method of entry When finished press 5 Press to send the SMS message to edit the SMS message to edit the callback number for options to file and save the message without sending To continue 6 Press to highlight the Options menu and pres...

Page 44: ...ge If this is set on Message Save will notify you if the message was successfully delivered Message Save Provides options on how your message is saved Auto Save Do Not Save Prompt Save Entering text numbers and or symbols At various times when using your phone you will need to enter text in the display screen Some examples would be adding an E mail address storing a name in the Phone Book entering...

Page 45: ...e Press to clear the last number letter or symbol or Press and hold to completely clear the input field To change the input mode again 1 Press to view the options 2 Press to highlight your choice 3 Press to save T9 English This is the predictive word entry mode You can quickly and easily enter frequently used words Alpha This is the text entry mode Symbol Symbol entry is used with number keys and ...

Page 46: ...lish text entry T9 English or T9 for text on 9 keys requires only one key press per letter and recognizes the most commonly used word of a number sequence For example to enter the word hello you can spell out the word by pressing only five keys 4 3 5 5 6 T9 Text Input recognizes the most commonly used word for that number sequence is hello If two or more words share the same number sequence T9 pro...

Page 47: ...of characters available will be displayed on the screen 1 In standby mode press to display Mail Kit 2 Press for New Messages 3 The screen displays Send To 4 Press to view your text entry options 5 After finding and entering the Send To information press to go to the Message body 6 Enter your message data press to select your text entry mode or canned message options when finished press to go to th...

Page 48: ... resend or delete any message stored in the Outbox To review outgoing messages 1 In standby mode press to display the Mail Kit menu 2 Press for Outbox A list of messages displays 3 Press to highlight the message you want to review and press to select it 4 Press for further options 5 Press to select Resend to resend the message press to resend with the same message settings 6 Select Erase to delete...

Page 49: ... phone alerts you with incoming browser messages When a new message arrives your phone will display a text notification together with an audible alert You can access Web Alert from the Message menu 1 In standby mode press 2 Press for Web Alert 3 Press to complete the action Note Contact your service provider for availability Erase Message 1 In standby mode press 2 Press for Erase Msg 3 Press to hi...

Page 50: ...select the number of times you would like to be reminded that you have a message Voice Mail To access Voicemail 1 While in standby mode press to open Mail Kit 2 Press for Message Setup 3 Press for General 4 Press to access Voice Mail enter your phone number and follow instructions Callback Press to automatically call the number displayed on the screen Save Message You are offered three options Sel...

Page 51: ...ave Message memory capacity Your phone can store up to 16K or 94 messages The storage capacity includes all received sent filed message types VMN Voicemail Notification and text messages The number of messages stored depends upon the length of each message At 100 capacity the screen displays a text notification and rejects additional incoming messages until you erase the stored messages from Inbox...

Page 52: ...back number if it is available by pressing To review the message press The Inbox Msg list provides options for reviewing the sender s name number date and time information and the message Reviewing stored voicemail and text messages in standby mode 1 In standby mode press to display the Mail Kit menu The number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu 2...

Page 53: ...age options When reviewing Messages the menu provides a number of options You can return a call or text message to the phone number or e mail address in that message or you can forward the message to another 1 In standby mode press to display the Mail Kit menu A number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu 2 For Text messages press to highlight the m...

Page 54: ...e it in the phonebook 4 Pressing returns you to the previous Inbox messages list screen Ringer type message To activate view or change the ringer type for messages 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Sounds 3 Press Ringer Type 4 Press Messages 5 Press for Voicemail for Page for Text or for Web Alerts 6 Use the or to hear tones Each tone plays as you navigate through the op...

Page 55: ...ed certain aspects of the available sites to present to the wireless phone users and have removed most graphics Each time you launch the MiniBrowser the phone will connect to the Internet and the service indicator icon will display Any time the service indicator icon is visible on the display you are connected to the Internet and will be invoiced accordingly Note Rates and pricing vary according t...

Page 56: ...n standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press to view the following options Downloads Used to access downloads Start Browser To go directly to the browser Web Guard Used to determine how you want to be prompted for web browsing Set Data Rate Used to set the rate to automatic or standard 3 Once connected the Home Page or the last page visited displays Press and hold to access the MiniBrowse...

Page 57: ...mode press for Wireless Web 2 Press for Web Guard 3 Press to highlight your option None This prompt is never displayed To Start You will see this prompt when you enter the browser but not when you exit it To End You will see this prompt only when you exit the browser Both You will be prompted when you enter or exit the browser 4 Press to save your setting or press to cancel The minibrowser soft ke...

Page 58: ...of your options OK message This key is used primarily for selecting the highlighted item BACK This key performs two functions It is used as a browser back up key Pressing it once backs you up one page Pressing and holding it down backs you up to the carrier s Home Page It also clears entered text or numbers When entering numbers or text press it to clear the last number letter or symbol Press and ...

Page 59: ...uding jumping to a different page jumping to a different site or even initiating a phone call from some sites Links are shown inside of brackets and you can normally use the left soft key to select a link when it is highlighted Making a phone call while using the minibrowser You may initiate a phone call from the MiniBrowser if the site you are using supports this feature the phone number may be h...

Page 60: ...ted by an alarm before an event is to commence Events that are scheduled for future dates automatically appear on your Today events schedule on that particular day How to schedule an event 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Month View 4 Press to select View or Add New 5 Press for Add New 6 Press to highlight an option 7 Press to select that option Not...

Page 61: ...ows you to erase an event Erase All Allows you to erase all events 5 Press to select the option of choice and complete the exercise by following the prompts Month View This feature allows you to view in calendar format the current month a past month or a future month In Scheduler the current date is highlighted on the calendar Days with scheduled events are highlighted How to view an event 1 In st...

Page 62: ...ore prioritize and manage nine Task List items Creating a task list item 1 In standby mode press for the Calendar 2 Press for Task List 3 Press for Add New 4 Enter the new task using the keypad and press 5 Press left to enter the desired time and date Set the priority for a Task List item using either High or Low 6 Press to Save How to add or erase a task list item 1 In standby mode press for the ...

Page 63: ...For example if today s date is April 1 2001 and you want to know how many months days and hours remain before 7 00 P M February 14th 2002 enter the time 07 00 P M and the date 02 14 2002 5 Press to store the Count Down timer How to add or erase a count down timer 1 In standby mode press for the Calendar 2 Press for Count Down Countdown timers display in order of the least amount of time passed sin...

Page 64: ...using the keypad 7 Press either or for A M or P M 8 Press to store the setting Note Once an alarm is set an alarm clock icon displays on the screen in standby mode When the alarm is turned off the alarm icon is removed Calculator You can perform calculations including addition subtraction multiplication and division using your phone To perform a calculation Use to enter a decimal point and to chan...

Page 65: ...he display screen Voice Tool You can call up to 20 stored names simply by speaking one of the names into the microphone Voice Dial Your phone features Voice Dial ing Using the Voice Dialing feature requires that you first program the phone to recognize the name of the person you are calling Note You can store only one voice dial entry per stored name You CANNOT store multiple entries for a stored ...

Page 66: ... Press for Voice Dial 4 Press for Record The phone will prompt you to say the name you want to record 5 Wait for the beep and then say the name For best results use names with at least two syllables or use both a first and last name The phone stores the name as a first sample and then prompts you to say the name again 6 Respond to the prompt by repeating the name exactly as you did the first time ...

Page 67: ...for Erase All 5 At the voice and screen prompt press to confirm that you want to Erase All of the entries A screen prompt will display when the entries have been erased 6 Press at any time to exit without removing any voice entries Set Active Voice dialing is always active once you have programmed the phone to accept voice entries and associated the phone numbers To place voice activated calls pre...

Page 68: ...display the Main menu 2 Press for Voice Tools 3 Press for Voice Answer 4 Press to Enable or Disable 5 Press to view a list of messages in the Inbox 6 Press to display the following Configuration options Greeting You can play record or select a greeting using these options Screening You can enable or disable call screening Call screening allows you to hear the caller when they are leaving a message...

Page 69: ...using the key Adjusting voice volume during a call You can adjust the handset as well as the optional headset volume during a call by using the Ringer Volume To adjust the volume using the Sounds ringer volume option 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Sounds 3 Press for Ringer Volume 4 Highlight your option and press 5 The screen immediately displays the volume icon the b...

Page 70: ... 20 melody tones Each tone plays as you navigate through the options 6 When the desired ringer type plays press to save the setting Note You can press to return to the previous menu at any time Ringer type messages To activate view or change the ringer type for messages 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Sounds 3 Press for Ringer Type 4 Press for Messages 5 Use the to hea...

Page 71: ...en the desired ringer type plays press to save the setting You can press to return to the previous menu at any time Ringer type schedule To activate view or change the ringer type for schedule 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Sounds 3 Press for Ringer Type 4 Press for Schedule 5 Use the to hear tones Each tone plays as you navigate through the options 6 When the desired...

Page 72: ...s menu at any time Key Beep Key Beep allows you to adjust the tone length and volume level that the keypad generates each time you press a key The display icon shows up to 8 levels the loudest setting No bars indicate that the key beep function is silenced 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Sounds 3 Press for Key Beep 4 Press the to adjust level 5 When the desired level i...

Page 73: ...te beep Service Alert Connect Disconnect Fade and Roam Alerts Minute beep You can set the minute beep option to sound an alert 10 seconds before each elapsed minute to remind you of the length of the current call To turn minute beep on or off 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Sounds 3 Press for Alerts 4 In this exercise select the Minute beep option For other Alerts exer...

Page 74: ...andby mode If the dropped call was an outgoing call from your phone you can redial the number automatically by pressing twice Alerts fade When this option is set to On the phone sounds an alert when the phone experiences a faded call Roam When this option is set to On your phone sounds a unique tone when a call is received in a network service area This feature is set to On by default To set the R...

Page 75: ...nce a few differences including You are more likely to experience static cross talk fade out and dropped calls Some calling features which are standard on your home Network such as Call Waiting Wireless Web and direct international dialing are unavailable There are security and privacy risks such as eavesdropping and cloning that exist with conventional analog services today Your battery needs rec...

Page 76: ...imated displays while in standby mode Backlight There are several options for setting the Backlight features Press any key and the backlight comes on Note Backlight usage drains your battery faster To set the Backlight 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Display 3 Press for Backlight 4 Press the to go through the menu options Flip open 30 seconds 8 seconds 5 When the desir...

Page 77: ...standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Display 3 Press for Greeting Note Press and hold to erase an existing greeting 4 Enter your new greeting Up to 15 characters 5 Press to save LCD Contrast The LCD has contrast setting that can help you see the screen better in different lighting conditions To set the LCD contrast 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Press for Dis...

Page 78: ...he Missed Call log To enable Auto Answer 1 Press for Auto Answer The Auto Answer screen displays 2 Press to highlight one of the available options Yes No 3 Press to save 4 Pressing returns you to the previous screen Call Answer With this option activated your phone will allow you to select a specific answer mode when you receive an incoming call Your phone can be preset to answer when you do any o...

Page 79: ... menu 2 Press for Setup 3 Press for Auto Retry The Auto Retry screen displays 4 Press to highlight an option The options are off 10 seconds 30 seconds and 60 seconds 5 Press to save your option 6 Pressing returns you to the previous screen Language The language option on your phone can change the language of voice prompts menus and key input To change the language 1 In standby mode press to displa...

Page 80: ... When the service is unavailable it searches for an alternative system Home Only This setting allows you to select the Home SID network both Digital and Analog Analog Only This setting allows you to select the Analog network AMPSHomeOnly Analog mobile phone service Use this setting when in remote areas It automatically picks up your home network Data Fax Your phone is capable of sending and receiv...

Page 81: ... and Fax in Once 5 Press to save your option of choice 6 Pressing returns you to the previous screen Voice Call Only No incoming Data Fax calls can be received Fax in Only No Voice Calls can be received Data in Only No voice calls can be received Fax in Once Waiting for Fax call No voice calls can be received for next 10 minutes Receiving a fax 1 In standby mode press to display the Main menu 2 Pr...

Page 82: ... call but may disrupt your computer Sending a fax or data file When connected to a computing device your phone allows wireless fax and data transmissions Your computing device software initiates the call to the destination phone number Your phone functions as a wireless modem to send the fax or data file to the number designated by your PC software Changing your phone back to voice calling To chan...

Page 83: ...rned on When the phone is in Lock Mode you can answer incoming calls but you must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls except to emergency and secret numbers Locking the phone The Security menu allows you to lock the phone manually or automatically when powering on your phone or to leave the phone unlocked To lock the phone 1 Press for Security and enter your current lock code 2 Press for Lock...

Page 84: ...e To enter a new lock code 1 Press for Security Enter your current lock code 2 Press for Change Lock The screen prompts Lock code Enter a new 4 digit lock code by pressing the keypad 3 Press to save the new lock code or press to exit Note Your phone does not allow viewing of the lock code unless you know the lock code this is for obvious security reasons So if you change the lock code be sure to w...

Page 85: ...wireless networks at all times DO NOT depend on this phone as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or emergency communications Remember to always turn your phone on and check for adequate signal strength before placing a call Restricting the use of your phone This feature allows you to restrict the use of your phone 1 In standby mode press to display the main menu 2 Press for...

Page 86: ...g the memory on your phone This feature is useful if you want to give your phone to a friend or family member or if you want to erase all of your phone numbers To clear your phone s memory 1 Press for Security Enter your current lock code 2 Press for Erase PBook A confirmation prompt will display 3 Press to clear the phone s memory or press to cancel the operation Note After a few seconds a prompt...

Page 87: ...can detect your position location with this feature set to On This will make some of your Service Providers applications easier to use To set your location 1 Press for Setup 2 Press for Location Embedded text information appears 3 Press 4 Press to highlight On or Off 5 Press to save Note You can press to return to the previous menu at any time Version You can view both the software version and har...

Page 88: ...s for Version The hardware and software information is displayed 4 Press to return to standby mode Games Your phone s software allows you to play the following games Push push Puzzle World Note Press to view the game instructions ...

Page 89: ...hat the recipient can hear nothing Calls Checks your call log for outgoing incoming and missed calls You can also erase the logs from this menu Messages Accesses the Mail Kit menu options Phone Book Accesses the Phone Book menu options Calendar Accesses the Calendar menu options Send Tel Allows you to send a telephone number Silenced Disables the DTMF tones Version Displays the version of the soft...

Page 90: ...tes to conserve battery power when you have been unable to pick up a signal for 15 minutes If your phone is on it periodically rechecks service availability To manually check press any key A message is displayed on the screen any time you activate Power Save When a signal is found your phone returns to standby mode Understanding how Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter a...

Page 91: ...ensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from universities government health agencies and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI standard C95 1 The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines and those standards Body worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposur...

Page 92: ...ssarily when the phone is in use Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed Operating a Motor Vehicle Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless telephones in the areas where you drive Always obey them Also if using your phone while driving please Give full attention to driving driving safely is your fir...

Page 93: ... reason to suspect that interference is taking place turn your phone OFF immediately Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Turn your phone Off in health care facilities when any regulations p...

Page 94: ...odily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked They include fueling areas such as gasoline stations below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfers or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders any other ar...

Page 95: ... of hardware and can be broken Use common sense guidelines to avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Your Phone as a Network Device Your telephone requires a service provider to send and receive calls Your phone is only one part of a system or network of devices that makes it possible for you to send and receive calls text messages voice message access the Internet using the minibrowser a...

Page 96: ...one is looking for the data to download Progress Download this message means the phone is downloading data Do not turn your phone off while this is occurring See the CAUTION below Download Success this message means that your phone has been successfully reprogrammed You can now continue to use your phone as you normally do Download Failed if this message appears contact your service provider CAUTI...

Page 97: ...inst harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or ...

Page 98: ...nalog or approximately 9 days of continuous digital standby time 15 hours in analog The extended battery provides approximately 3 3 hours of continuous digital talk time 1 6 hours in analog or approximately 14 days of continuous digital standby time 20 hours in analog Owner s Record The model number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Recor...

Page 99: ...545 778 338 5 228 054 5 337 338 5 710 7845 056 109 5 568 4835 659 569 5 490 1655 511 073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U S Pat 5 818 437 U S Pat 5 953 541 U S Pat 6 011 554 and other patents pending Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents U S Patent No 4 901 307 5 056 109 5 099 204 5 101 501 5 103 459 5 107 225 5 109 390 Op...

Page 100: ...dent misuse abuse neglect unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress modifications of any part of the Product including antenna or cosmetic damage b equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible c any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal usage d malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with...

Page 101: ... or comparable proof of sale showing the date of purchase the serial number of Product and the seller s name and address To obtain information on where to deliver the phone or accessory call your service provider or Samsung Customer Care at 888 987 4357 Upon receipt SAMSUNG will promptly repair the defective product SAMSUNG may at SAMSUNG s sole option use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or com...

Page 102: ...AW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE S...

Page 103: ...XCLUSIVE REMEDY IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS HELD ILLEGAL OR UNENFORCEABLE BY REASON OF ANY LAW SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUCTED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THE PURCHASER MAY USE...

Page 104: ...alers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG Accordingly additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation whether oral or written do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon Samsung Telecommunications America Inc 1130 East Arapaho Road Richardson Texas 75081 Phone 1 800 ...

Page 105: ...r 31 Air time 31 Alarm clock 64 Alerts connect 74 Alerts disconnect 74 Alerts service 73 Alphabetical text entry 46 Antenna 15 Asterisk shift key 58 Auto answer 78 Auto retry 79 B BACK 58 Back key 15 Backlight 76 Backlight features 15 C Calculator 64 Calendar 60 Call answer 78 Call history 29 Call waiting 33 Caller I D 34 Calling special numbers in lock mode 86 ...

Page 106: ...ta call 82 Entering numbers 46 Entering text numbers and or symbols 44 Erase history 30 Erase Message 49 Erase PBook 86 Exiting the web minibrowser 57 G Games 88 Getting service 23 Getting to know your phone 15 Green 21 Greeting 77 Group setting 35 I Incoming 29 Input 21 Installing the battery 19 K Key beep 72 L Language 79 Last call 31 ...

Page 107: ...ne 83 Locking 83 Locking the phone 83 M Manual pause calling 38 Memory 36 MENU key 59 Menu key 16 Menu style 76 Message options 53 Message setup 49 Messages and lock mode 51 Microphone 17 Missed 30 Month view 61 My phone 36 N Navigation 16 Navigation key 58 New messages 47 Numbers 1 9 59 O OK 16 Ok Message key 16 One touch dialing 42 ...

Page 108: ... Review 67 Reviewing calls 32 Ringer options 69 Ringer type message 54 Ringer volume 69 Roam 72 74 Roam ringer 72 Roaming Analog Networks 75 Other Digital Networks 75 S Scroll timer 50 Security 83 Sending a fax or data file 82 Sending messages 47 Set NAM 80 Set system 80 Setup 78 Speaker 17 Special s 84 SPH a500 closed view 13 SPH a500 open view 14 ...

Page 109: ... Task list 62 Three way calling 54 Three touch dialing 42 Tips on recording names 65 Tone length 73 Total air time 32 Turning your phone off 24 Turning your phone on 23 Two touch dialing 42 U Unlocking the Phone 84 Usage guidelines 90 Using links 59 Using the travel adaptor 20 V Vibrate mode 23 Voice 65 Voice dial 65 Voice memo 68 Voice tools 65 W Wireless web 55 ...

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