Samsung SPH-L500 Basic Manual Download

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M O B I L E P H O N E

Basics Guide

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SPH-L500

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Page 1: ...has been sent to you as a draft and for informational purposes only The document should only be used for internal purposes and may not be distributed outside of Samsung except to Samsung s carrier customer for testing purposes Distributing the document outside of Samsung except to Samsung s carrier customer for testing purposes could result in legal exposure to the company if the preliminary unver...

Page 2: ...Software Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License and other open source licenses To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses please visit http opensource samsung com Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EX...

Page 3: ...PPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY Samsung Telecommunications America STA LLC 2013 Samsung Telecommunications America LLC Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone For 24 hour information and assistance we offer a new FAQ ARS System Automated Response System at www samsung com us support Headquarters 1301 E Lookout Drive Richa...

Page 4: ...is is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video on Demand VOD movies To obtain your registration code locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu From the Home screen touc...

Page 5: ...ing Calls 13 Options During a Call 13 Options After a Call Ends 14 Sending Calls to Voicemail 14 Using Speakerphone 14 Section 5 Contacts and Accounts 15 Adding a New Contact 15 Saving a Phone Number 15 Setting up Accounts 15 Section 6 Messaging 17 Text and Multimedia Messages 17 Voicemail 18 Email 19 Gmail 19 Section 7 Apps 20 Camera 22 Internet 23 Section 8 Connections 25 Wi Fi 25 Bluetooth 26 S...

Page 6: ...nd Maintenance 43 Responsible Listening 43 Operating Environment 45 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 47 Restricting Children s Access to Your Mobile Device 48 FCC Notice and Cautions 49 Other Important Safety Information 49 Section 11 Warranty Information 51 Standard Limited Warranty 51 End User License Agreement for Software 55 Index 1 DRAFT Internal Use Only ...

Page 7: ...g up on the slot provided 3 Lift the battery out of the device using the slot provided 4 Replace the battery cover by aligning the cover and pressing gently until it clicks into place Charging the Battery Keeping track of your battery s power level is important If the power level becomes too low the phone turns off automatically and you can lose any unsaved information With the Virgin Mobile appro...

Page 8: ...ed to securing your phone refer to Settings Security Locking the phone By default the phone locks automatically when the screen times out or Press the Power Lock Key Tip When the phone is locked the Emergency call feature is available on the lock screen to allow you to make emergency calls even while the phone is locked Unlocking the phone Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock screens o...

Page 9: ...Activating Your Device instructions after creating your account in order to start using your phone Activating Your Device After setting up your account on virginmobileusa com simply turn your device on Your device is designed to activate automatically If you are swapping from another Virgin Mobile device to a new one be sure to turn off the old device before swapping the serial number MEID Once th...

Page 10: ...dvance Payment If you want to pay for next month so you don t have to worry use our Advance Payment option Activate Auto Payment by adjusting your payment settings or use Advance Pay anytime by logging in at virginmobileusa com Follow the prompts to enter payment information and complete the process Manual Top Ups From Your Computer If you don t want to register a credit or debit card you can stil...

Page 11: ...Understanding Your Phone 7 Section 3 Understanding Your Phone Front View Back View DRAFT Internal Use Only ...

Page 12: ...f your finger or a nonmetallic stylus Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty Command Keys Menu Touch Menu to display a context sensitive menu for the current app or feature Home Touch Home to display the Home screen Back Touch Back to return to the previous screen or step DRAFT Internal Use Only ...

Page 13: ...th swipe to drag an item Pinch Using two fingers make a pinch motion on the screen For example Pinch in to zoom in on pictures or screens Pinch out to zoom out on pictures or screens Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your phone Status Bar Presents icons to show network status battery power and connection details Primary Shortcuts Provides access to your phone s common app...

Page 14: ...feature Entering Text Enter text using your phone s virtual QWERTY keyboard or speak your entries Configuring Text Entry Configure text entry options to your preferences From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Language and input or While entering text touch and hold on the multi feature key until the options menu pops up then touch Using Samsung Keyboard Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERT...

Page 15: ...s optional microSD or microSDHC memory cards not included for storage of music pictures and other files Installing a Memory Card 1 Turn the phone off 2 Remove the battery cover by pulling up on the slot provided 3 Lift the battery out of the device using the slot provided 4 Using your thumbnail slide the memory card into the slot gold contacts face down until the card clicks securly 5 Insert the b...

Page 16: ...t SD card 2 At the prompt read the warning and select OK to continue Wait for SD card safe to remove to display in the Status bar and Notifications before removing the card 3 Open the memory card cover turning the cover to the side to expose the card slot 4 Gently press the memory card to release the lock then carefully pull the card out 5 Close the memory card cover DRAFT Internal Use Only ...

Page 17: ...ces To answer a call Touch and drag toward the middle of the screen Muting an Incoming Call Ringer When an incoming call s ringer plays you can quickly mute the ringer by pressing the Volume Key Options During a Call During a call press an option key options Add call Keypad Display a keypad to enter numbers End call End the phone call Speaker Enable or disable Speakerphone Mute Control whether you...

Page 18: ...to voicemail and stops the incoming call ringer You can also choose to reject the call and send a text message to the caller Touch and drag toward the middle of the screen Touch and drag Reject call with message toward the middle of the screen then select an existing message or Create new message Using Speakerphone To use your phone hands free or to share a call with others touch Speaker to turn S...

Page 19: ...g Phonetic Name Organization IM Notes Nickname Website Internet call or Relationship 4 When you finish entering information touch Save Saving a Phone Number 1 From the Home screen touch Phone 2 Touch the digits of the telephone number on the Keypad 3 Touch Add to contacts then select Create contact or Update existing 4 Continue entering contact information Setting up Accounts Your phone provides t...

Page 20: ...hronization You can choose to have your phone automatically sync with your accounts or manually synchronize each account when you want to check messages You may also choose to limit automatic or background synchronization to extend battery life or to control when your phone uses data services 1 From the Home screen touch Contacts 2 Touch Menu and touch Accounts 3 Touch Auto synch app data and touc...

Page 21: ...ailable options depend on attachment Touch Attach to add media or content to the message converts the message to MMS Touch Menu for options Insert smiley Add an emoticon to the message Add text Select text from Memo S Planner Location Contacts or Text templates to add to the message Add slide Remove slide Add or remove a slide Slides hold pictures or other media and adding a slide converts the mes...

Page 22: ...u create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access Without a password anyone who has access to your device can access your voicemail messages Retrieving Voicemail Messages Review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch tone phone From your phone From the Home screen touch Phone then touch or Touch Apps Voicemail Important You a...

Page 23: ...ouch Compose then touch fields to enter recipients and the email text 4 While composing use these options Touch Menu for options Available options depend on the type of account Touch Attach toaddafiletothemessage Available options depend on the type of account 5 Touch Send to send the message Gmail Access your Gmail account from your phone Setting Up Gmail 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Gmail 2...

Page 24: ...omatically upload photos and videos from your phone to your private album on Google Google Talk Chat with other Google Talk users Google Play Store Access your favorite media and find new favorites with Play Books Play Movies TV Play Magazines and Play Music Samsung Apps Your device comes preloaded with popular Samsung apps such as Media Hub Your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content Previ...

Page 25: ... From the Home screen 1 Navigate to a Home screen panel then touch and hold on the screen to display the Home screen menu 2 Select Apps and widgets then touch and hold an app to place it on the Home screen 3 Touch and hold an application to to move it to the home screen From Apps 1 Navigate to a Home screen panel 2 Touch Apps 3 Touch and hold on an app until it displays on the Home screen Removing...

Page 26: ...press the Volume Key to zoom in or out Configure picture options by touching 4 To take the picture touch Capture Recording Video 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Camera Mode 2 Using the display as a viewfinder compose your shot by aiming the lens at the subject You can rotate the phone to any position and the screen controls rotate to make recording easy 3 As you compose a shot you can Pinch the ...

Page 27: ...zoom in or out Selecting items on a page While browsing pages use gestures and menus to navigate Touch an item to select it Touch a hyperlink to follow the link Touch and hold on a hyperlink for options Entering a URL Access a website quickly by entering the URL 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Internet 2 Touch the URL field at the top of the screen to enter the URL using the virtual QWERTY keybo...

Page 28: ...kmarks Add bookmark 3 Confirm the Name and Folder for the bookmark then touch Save Accessing bookmarks and history Launch a bookmarked page or reload recent pages 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Internet 2 Touch Bookmarks to display bookmarks then use these options Touch an item to load the page Touch and hold on an item for options Touch Menu for more options DRAFT Internal Use Only ...

Page 29: ...ou turn on Wi Fi your phone searches for available Wi Fi connections then displays them 1 From the Home screen sweep your finger downward to display Notifications 2 Touch the Wi Fi icon to turn Wi Fi on or 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings 2 Touch Wi Fi to turn Wi Fi On or Off 3 Touch Wi Fi 4 When your phone completes a scan touch a Wi Fi network to connect If the Wi Fi network is open yo...

Page 30: ...hone and the target device will recognize each other and exchange information without a passcode or PIN When paired the Bluetooth paired icon displays in the Status bar 1 Activate the target device s discoverable mode 2 From the Home screen on your device touch Apps Settings Wireless and network Bluetooth 3 Touch Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth On or Off then touch Bluetooth The device begins scanning...

Page 31: ...ack s Live wallpapers Select a pre loaded moving wallpaper Touch a wallpaper then touch Set wallpaper Wallpapers Select a pre loaded wallpaper image Touch a wallpaper then touch Set wallpaper Brightness Set the default screen brightness 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Display Brightness 2 Touch and drag the slider to set the brightness or touch Automatic brightness to allow the phone to...

Page 32: ... touches with other sound settings 3 Touch OK to save your settings Device ringtone Choose a ringtone for incoming calls 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Sound Device ringtone 2 Touch a ringtone to select it As you touch ringtones a sample plays unless Silent mode is enabled 3 Touch OK to save your settings Security Lock screen 1 From the Home screen touch Apps Settings Lock screen 2 Tou...

Page 33: ...ate or change your screen unlock pattern PIN When enabled you enter a numeric PIN Personal Identification Number which you create to unlock the phone Password When enabled you enter an alphanumeric password which you create to unlock the phone None Disableallcustomscreenlocksettings to use the default swipe unlock screen DRAFT Internal Use Only ...

Page 34: ...led to be replicated The majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell phone and health problems The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave frequency range They also emit RF at substantially reduced time intervals when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating ...

Page 35: ...hed in the International Journal of Epidemiology June 2010 compared cell phone usage for more than 5 000 people with brain tumors glioma and meningioma and a similar number of healthy controls Results of this study did NOT show that cell phones caused brain cancer In this study most people had no increased risk of brain cancer from using cell phones For people with the heaviest use of cell phones ...

Page 36: ... adjusted incidence of brain cancer did not increase Additional information about SEER can be found at http seer cancer gov Cell Phone Industry Actions Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps including the following Support needed research on possible biological effects of RF for the type of sig...

Page 37: ...ving CellPhoneAccessoriesthatClaimtoShield the Head from RF Radiation Because there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from cell phones there is no reason to believe that accessories which claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases while others involve nothing more than a metallic a...

Page 38: ...on Agency http www hpa org uk Topics Radiation US Food and Drug Administration http www fda gov Radiation EmittingProducts RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures HomeBusinessandEntertainment CellPhones default htm SpecificAbsorptionRate SAR Certification Information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for Radio F...

Page 39: ...g at the ear and worn on the body as required by the FCC For body worn operation this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the mobile device a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for...

Page 40: ... installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a ...

Page 41: ...comes first not the call If you consider a call necessary and appropriate follow these tips Use a hands free device Secure your phone within easy reach Place calls when you are not moving Plan calls when your car will be stationary Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations Let the person with whom you are speaking know that you are driving and will suspend the call if necessary Do not ...

Page 42: ...Do not dry a wet or damp battery with an appliance or heat source such as a microwave oven hair dryer iron or radiator Avoid leaving your phone in your car in high temperatures Do not dispose of the phone or the battery in a fire The phone or the battery may explode when overheated Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery Do not let leaking battery fluid come in contact with your eyes skin or cl...

Page 43: ... damage to the equipment and a possible risk of fire explosion or leakage leading to serious injuries damages to your phone or other serious hazard Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile devices and genuine Samsung accessories Proper disposal of your mobile device and its battery is not only important for safet...

Page 44: ...arest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Followlocal regulationsregardingdisposal of mobile devices and batteries Dispose of your mobile device and batteries in accordance with local regulations In some areas the disposal of these items in household or business trash may be prohibited Help us protect the environment recycle Warning Never dispo...

Page 45: ...ositioning System GPS signal for location based applications A GPS uses satellites controlled by the U S Government that are subject to changes implemented in accordance with the Department of Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan FRP Changes may affect the performance of location based technology on your mobile device Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Glo...

Page 46: ...pact safe driving or walking Always obey posted road signs Emergency Calls This mobile device like any wireless mobile device operates using radio signals wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions areas or circumstances Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless mobile device for essential communications medi...

Page 47: ...cause a fire or explosion Do not use the mobile device with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the mobile device Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F Microwaves Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven Doing so may cause a fire or explosion Dust and dirt Do not expose your mobile device to dust dirt or sand Clea...

Page 48: ... volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time not realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to your hearing When using headphones turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to Do not turn ...

Page 49: ... Medical Devices A minimum separation of six 6 inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator to avoid potential interference with the device American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive Suite 300 Reston VA 20190 Voice 800 222 2336 Email info audiology org Internet htt...

Page 50: ...ipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle before using your mobile device in a motor vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Faciliti...

Page 51: ...with their hearing devices Not all mobile devices have been rated Mobile devices that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box The ratings are not guarantees Results will vary depending on the user s hearing device and hearing loss If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference you may not be able to use a rated mobile device successfully Trying out the...

Page 52: ...has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses However there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations using your hearing aid or cochlear implant to determine if you hear an...

Page 53: ...ile device is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the mobile device or install the mobile device in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Ensure that any mobile devices o...

Page 54: ... both While using your device leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos or playing games for extended periods If you feel any discomfort stop using the device immediately Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries When you repetitively perform actions such as pressi...

Page 55: ...emoved defaced damaged altered or made illegible e ordinary wear and tear f defects or damage resulting from the use of Product in conjunction or connection with accessories products or ancillary peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG g defects or damage resulting from improper testing operation maintenance installation service or adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG ...

Page 56: ... of this Limited Warranty is prohibited What must you do to obtain warranty service To obtain service under this Limited Warranty you must return the Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate container for shipping accompanied by the sales receipt or comparable proof of sale showing the original date of purchase the serial number of the Product and the seller s name and addres...

Page 57: ...BILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT RESTS SOLELY WITH THE USER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT Nothing in the Product instructions or information shall be construed to create an express warranty of any kind with respect to the Products No agent employee dealer representative or reseller is a...

Page 58: ...tive facility and arbitrator fees for arbitrations in which your total damage claims exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees exceed 5 000 00 Large Claim shall be determined according to AAA rules In a Large Claim case the arbitrator may grant to the prevailing party or apportion among the parties reasonable attorney fees expert witness fees and costs Judgment may be entered on the arbit...

Page 59: ...ecommended that the device be returned to Samsung s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System EFS Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details Important Please provide warranty information proof of purchase to Samsung s Customer Care Center in order to provide this service at no charge If t...

Page 60: ...rietary notices contained on the original 2 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS AND OWNERSHIP Samsung Electronics Co reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties Samsung Electronics Co or its suppliers own the title copyright and other intellectual property rights in the Software The Software is licensed no...

Page 61: ...trictions of various countries You agree to comply with all applicable international and national laws that apply to the Software including the U S Export Administration Regulations as well as end user end use and destination restrictions issued by U S and other governments 8 TERMINATION This EULA is effective until terminated Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without not...

Page 62: ...nature References on this mobile device to any names marks products or services of any third parties are provided solely as a convenience to you and do not constitute or imply an endorsement sponsorship or recommendation of or affiliation with the third party or its products and services You agree that Samsung Electronics Co shall not be responsible or liable directly or indirectly for any damage ...

Page 63: ...STATUTORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR WORKMANLIKE EFFORT FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE RELIABILITY OR AVAILABILITY ACCURACY LACK OF VIRUSES QUIET ENJOYMENT NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS OR OTHER VIOLATION OF RIGHTS SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE THIRD PARTY APPLICATIO...

Page 64: ...AS INCLUDED WITH THIS MOBILE DEVICE THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS INCLUDING SECTIONS 9 10 11 AND 12 SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE 13 U S Government End Users Restricted Rights The Software is licensed only with restricted rights and as commercial items consisting of commercial software and commerc...

Page 65: ...ge claims exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees are 5 000 00 or less Small Claim the arbitrator may if you prevail award your reasonable attorney fees expert witness fees and costs as part of any award but may not grant Samsung Electronics Co its attorney fees expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that the claim was brought in bad faith In a Small Claim case you shall b...

Page 66: ...from the date of the first consumer purchaser s purchase of the device and providing the same information These are the only two forms of notice that will be effective to opt out of this dispute resolution procedure Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect your use of the device or its preloaded Software and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license 16 ENTIRE A...

Page 67: ...0 F FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 47 FCC Notice and Cautions 49 G Gmail 19 GPS AGPS 41 H Health and Safety Information 30 M Messaging Email 19 Gmail 19 text and multimedia 17 Voicemail 18 My Account activating device 5 creating 5 N Navigation touch gestures 9 O Operating Environment 45 Other Important Safety Information 49 P Pairing with Bluetooth 26 Personal L...

Page 68: ...creen timeout 27 security 28 Sound 28 volume 28 wallpaper 27 Smart Practices While Driving 36 Specific Absorption Rate SAR Certification Information 34 Standard Limited Warranty 51 U UL Certified Travel Charger 40 V Voicemail 18 W Warranty Information 51 Wi Fi scanning and connecting 25 turning on or off 25 Wireless Networking Bluetooth 26 Wi Fi 25 DRAFT Internal Use Only ...

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