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SPH-n400 Series

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User Guide

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

n400bmc version 2.book  Page 1  Wednesday, May 14, 2003  3:30 PM

Summary of Contents for SPH-n400 Series

Page 1: ...eries 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 n400bmc version 2 book Page 1 Wednesday May 14 200...

Page 2: ...r 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 Intellectu...

Page 3: ...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 CONT...

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Page 5: ...ndicator 5 Microphone 5 Speaker 5 Speaker phone key 5 Volume up down key 6 Display screen 6 Display screen icons 6 Installing and removing the battery 8 Charging the battery 9 Your phone s modes 11 Ca...

Page 6: ...mbers 24 Pauses 25 Erasing individual Phone Book entries 27 Erasing the entire Phone Book 27 Entering an e mail address 27 Editing an existing e mail address 28 Speed dial 28 Storing numbers at the en...

Page 7: ...owser start and end prompts 49 Browser soft keys 49 Navigating the web 50 How browser keys work 50 Using links 51 Downloads 51 Calendar 52 Today 52 Scheduling an event 52 Adding or erasing an event 53...

Page 8: ...ast 74 Setup Tool 75 Setup launch pad 75 Auto Answer 75 Call Answer 76 Language 76 Set NAM 77 Set System 77 Data Fax 77 Security 79 Special s 82 Erase Pbook 83 Erase Contents 84 Reset the phone 84 Set...

Page 9: ...lasting Areas 91 Potentially Explosive Atmospheres 91 For Vehicles Equipped with an Air bag 91 Storing your phone 92 Cautions 92 Your Phone as a Network Device 93 Acknowledging Special Precautions and...

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Page 11: ...1 SPH n400 closed view Display Screen LED Indicator Antenna n400bmc version 2 book Page 1 Wednesday May 14 2003 3 30 PM...

Page 12: ...tor Speaker Phone Display Back Key End Key Space Key Microphone Power Connector Accessory Interface Connector Shift Key Talk Key Menu Key Navigation OK Key Volume Up Down Key Signal Strength Indicator...

Page 13: ...t remain illuminated Back key Use to erase clear numbers and characters on the display or to return to a previous menu or set of options If you enter an incorrect number or character briefly press To...

Page 14: ...access the Main menu While writing a message press to display options for entering symbols numbers and text OK Mail Kit key The OK key acts much the same as the Enter key on a computer keyboard and a...

Page 15: ...r is off the LED indicator flashes to notify you of an incoming call or message It also lights momentarily when you power up the phone During charging the LED is red and turns green when the battery r...

Page 16: ...e status of various functions and operational modes of the phone Signal strength Indicates the current signal strength More lines indicate a greater signal strength Service indicator Indicates a call...

Page 17: ...ice Message Indicates you have a new voice message waiting Alarm clock Indicates your alarm clock has been set Ringer silent Indicates your phone s ringer is set to silent Ringer Indicates your ringer...

Page 18: ...r turns green once the battery is fully charged Note You can use your phone while the battery is charging Installing the battery 1 Place the battery into the provided slots on the underside of the pho...

Page 19: ...tom end of the phone 2 Plug the larger end of the adapter into a standard 120 VAC wall outlet The battery begins charging immediately and the LED on top of the phone turns red The LED indicates the ch...

Page 20: ...e a blinking an empty battery icon appears in the display and a tone sounds If you continue to operate the phone without charging the battery the phone shuts down Be sure to monitor the battery streng...

Page 21: ...prompts and entering the lock code Power save mode Your phone comes with a power save feature that automatically activates if your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching The p...

Page 22: ...ll Press at any time to return to standby mode Receiving messages in standby mode You can receive messages while in standby mode An alert tone sounds once a new message arrives Press to view the messa...

Page 23: ...left side of phone next to the display To change the setting 1 Press the volume key on the left side of your phone up or down to adjust the ringer volume Your options are 2 The vibrate icon appears in...

Page 24: ...mitting device do not touch the antenna as it affects call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than is necessary 3 The phone begins searching for a signal When a signal...

Page 25: ...k If the caller can t be identified the display reads Call from Blocked ID The following are ways to answer an incoming call Most of these options can be accessed and changed in the Setup Tool menu Pr...

Page 26: ...off This feature is provided to prolong the life of your battery The LCD turns off when your screen is idle for 8 seconds Step ringer Step ringer can prevent injury to your hearing When your phone rin...

Page 27: ...nguage 5 Memory 1 Record 5 Set NAM 3 Mail Kit 2 Review 6 Set System 1 New Message 3 Erase All 7 Data Fax 2 Voice 4 Set Active 1 Data Fax In 3 Inbox 8 Sounds 2 Set Data Rate 4 Outbox 1 Ringer Volume 8...

Page 28: ...enus using shortcut numbers All menus are assigned numbers You can use these numbers in standby mode to access a particular menu or sub menu The following is a sample exercise using shortcuts In stand...

Page 29: ...d up A missed call is indicated by a text notification in the display Additionally if caller information is available your phone displays the number of the most recent missed call Press to call the nu...

Page 30: ...to Yes and press to erase your Outgoing call history Erasing Incoming calls 1 In standby mode press for Erase History 2 Press toggle up to Yes and press to erase your Incoming call history Erasing Mis...

Page 31: ...beep To answer the call 1 Press When the other party answers ask them to remain on the line or call back later 2 Press to place the call on hold and reconnect to your original call 3 Press to switch b...

Page 32: ...ers To access your Phone Book Press for Phone Book Use the instructions given in the following subsections to use your Phone Book Finding entries The Find feature allows you to quickly recall any name...

Page 33: ...a ringtone for the group This allows you to distinguish callers in that group from other callers This is helpful in identifying callers when you re not within arms reach of your phone All four groups...

Page 34: ...stored in the Phone Book an entry can be easily modified 1 In standby mode press for Find 2 Toggle up or down until the entry that you wish to edit is highlighted or enter the name via the keypad and...

Page 35: ...calling sequence for 2 seconds and then resumes Note Multiple 2 second pauses can be entered to extend the length of a pause For example 2 consecutive 2 second pauses cause a total pause time of 4 se...

Page 36: ...Book then wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling 3 Press to call the number Manual pause dialing To manually call a number with pause s without storing to the Phone Book 1 En...

Page 37: ...mber 1 In standby mode press for Security and enter your current 4 digit lock code 2 Press for Erase PBook A confirmation message displays asking if you still want to Erase 3 Toggle to Yes and press Y...

Page 38: ...dress 1 In standby mode press for Find The contents of your Phone Book appear in the display 2 Toggle down to highlight the desired entry and press 3 Press toggle to Edit and press 4 Toggle to the E m...

Page 39: ...lding the second key For example to call the number stored in memory location 13 briefly press and then hold until the number is dialed Three touch speed dialing locations Memory locations 100 249 are...

Page 40: ...ch speed dialing key 1 In standby mode press for the Find 2 Toggle to highlight the entry that you wish to edit and press 3 Press toggle to Edit and press 4 Toggle down to select Speed dial 5 Toggle l...

Page 41: ...is saved to your Phone Book Shortcuts to storing numbers You can store a phone number by entering the number and pressing Follow the screen prompts to designate other information You can also save a...

Page 42: ...iety of options such as message priority delivery acknowledgement and saving sent messages 1 While at the Msg Action menu press and toggle to highlight Options 2 Press and a list of message options ap...

Page 43: ...s the following options on how your message is saved Confirm or Revert Confirms changes or reverts to default settings Options are as follows Entering text numbers and symbols 1 When entering events n...

Page 44: ...Alpha This is the text entry mode Symbol Symbol entry is used with number keys and associated symbols Number This is the number entry mode Alphabetical text entry Text characters may be entered in AB...

Page 45: ...ggle the navigation key left or right to scroll between the available symbols 4 Press the number key above the desired symbol to enter that symbol into your message T9 English text entry T9 English or...

Page 46: ...ge and more You can also file drafts of messages or have sent messages saved to the Outbox for later review Note Sending messages is only supported in digital networks and only available if supported...

Page 47: ...view outgoing messages 1 In standby mode press for Outbox A list of messages if you have any displays 2 Toggle to highlight the message you wish to review and press to select 3 Press for further optio...

Page 48: ...iled Msg folder You can access this folder anytime to edit and send the message To view filed messages 1 In standby mode press for Filed Messages 2 Press to view messages To access unsent messages and...

Page 49: ...alerts may contain information regarding new services or updates When you receive an alert you ll be receive a text notification and hear an audible tone To view web alerts perform the following step...

Page 50: ...r your phone receives a WebAlert you re prompted for confirmation If you choose not to connect the URL is saved to the WebAlerts inbox To view the contents of your WebAlerts inbox press Erasing messag...

Page 51: ...ving options default response methods and more Some choices govern all new messages however others only work while viewing the contents of a message 1 In standby mode press for Msg Setup 2 Press The f...

Page 52: ...ge memory capacity Your phone can store up to 16K or 94 standard sized messages The storage capacity includes all received sent filed message types VMN Voicemail Notification and text messages The num...

Page 53: ...s you can recall the sender s call 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 infor...

Page 54: ...xceeds screen size However if you wait a few seconds the phone automatically scrolls through the display Note Press for further options when reviewing a message When in standby mode press and hold to...

Page 55: ...u to save the sender s e mail address to the phone book The address is automatically copied into the Add Entry or E mail Entry field Save cb allows you to save the call back number to the Phone Book T...

Page 56: ...nd they will be placed on hold 2 Call the second phone number and press 3 When the second party answers press and all parties are connected Note You may need to contact your service carrier to set up...

Page 57: ...urther information contact your service provider Your browser ends an Internet connection after a period of inactivity however some information from your session remains stored in a cache and you can...

Page 58: ...tinue or cancel Web Guard Select how you wish to be prompted for browsing 3 Once you are connected the Home Page or the last page visited appears in the display Press and hold to access the browser An...

Page 59: ...e 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...

Page 60: ...key performs two functions 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 Also clears entered text or numbers...

Page 61: ...the browser It is possible to initiate a phone call from the browser if the site you are using supports this feature the phone number may be highlighted and the left soft key will appear as Call Press...

Page 62: ...icating each event s start and end time You can also set an alarm to remind you before the event begins Events that are scheduled for future dates appear on the Events schedule for that particular day...

Page 63: ...the Calendar 2 Press to display Today 3 Press 4 Toggle to highlight one of the following options Add New Allows you to add an event Erase Allows you to erase an event Erase All Allows you to erase al...

Page 64: ...in menu 2 Press for Calendar 3 Press for Month View 4 A current calendar screen displays The current date is highlighted 5 Toggle right left to select a new date 6 Toggle up down to view a new week 7...

Page 65: ...me and date 4 Toggle down and set the priority for a Task List item Options are High or Low 5 Press to Save Erase or Erase all task list items 1 In standby mode press for the Calendar 2 Press for Task...

Page 66: ...pad Press at the memo entry screen to view the following options for entering numbers symbols and text Toggle to highlight an option Press to select the option or to cancel 5 When you re finished ente...

Page 67: ...go off once or daily at a specified time Once set the Alarm Clock is easy to change or to turn off completely To set the Alarm Clock 1 In standby mode press for Alarm Clock 2 Toggle down to highlight...

Page 68: ...h as addition subtraction multiplication and division using the calculator feature To perform a calculation Note Use to enter a decimal point and to change the sign for a number to a negative 1 In sta...

Page 69: ...at zone The following cities in each of the 24 world time zones are listed Daylight savings time Daylight savings time is used to conserve energy in many countries throughout the world You can turn th...

Page 70: ...monitor the time remaining between the current date and time and any date that you specify You can create up to five Countdown timers for dates between the years 1980 and 2099 1 In standby mode press...

Page 71: ...own timers display in order of the least amount of time remaining until the specified countdown date 2 Press to open the options submenu 3 Toggle to select between Add new Erase or Erase All Press to...

Page 72: ...five syllables are recommended If a voice entry does not properly connect you may need to record the name and number again Recording adding a voice dial entry Your phone provides voice prompts and sc...

Page 73: ...o highlight the desired entry and press The recorded name is pronounced through the earpiece Erasing a single voice dialing entry 1 In standby mode press for Review A list of stored numbers appears in...

Page 74: ...to accept voice entries and associated the phone numbers To place voice activated calls press and hold After you hear the voice prompt and the beep say the name of the person you are calling into the...

Page 75: ...p silent or volume levels 1 8 High Vibrate using the key Adjusting ringer volume via the menu 1 In standby mode press for Ringer Volume 2 Toggle to highlight Calls Messages or Alarms and press 3 The r...

Page 76: ...ft or right to select the ringer category Melodies Downloaded and Ring Tones Note If you haven t downloaded any melodies or ring tones the Downloaded category will be empty 5 Toggle down once to selec...

Page 77: ...ta Fax In 1 In standby mode press for Ringer Type 2 Press for Data Fax In 3 Toggle left or right to select the ringer category Melodies Downloaded and Ring Tones Note If you haven t downloaded any mel...

Page 78: ...s 2 Now press one of the numbers that follow for the specific alert that you wish to turn on or off When you re prompted to select On or Off use the navigation key to select your choice and press to s...

Page 79: ...n or off 1 In standby mode press for Roam Ringer 2 Toggle to choose between Normal or Distinctive 3 When the desired setting is reached press to save Key Beep Key Beep allows you to adjust the volume...

Page 80: ...to select Long or Short and press to confirm Power On Off sounds You can have your phone play a sound when you turn it on and off 1 In standby mode press for Power On Off 2 Toggle to On or Off and pre...

Page 81: ...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 eavesdrop...

Page 82: ...background 1 Press for Menu Style 2 Toggle up or down to select the background of your choice and press Wall Paper You can choose from a number of images to display as a backgrounds while your phone i...

Page 83: ...the flip and the backlight illuminates To set the Backlight 1 In standby mode press for Backlight 2 Press for LCD backlight options or for Keypad backlight options 3 Toggle up or down to scroll throu...

Page 84: ...ter your new greeting Up to 14 characters 4 Press to save your greeting and return to standby mode LCD Contrast You can set the display contrast for your phone to suit your preference 1 In standby mod...

Page 85: ...e press for Launch Pad 2 Toggle to highlight one of the following keys 3 Press to enter the submenu for the key of your choice 4 Toggle to highlight the function that you wish the key to perform and p...

Page 86: ...screen displays 2 Toggle to highlight one of the following options Any key You can answer the call by pressing any key Talk key You can answer the phone by pressing Flip open Opening your phone will...

Page 87: ...ative system Home Only Allows you to select the Home SID network both Digital and Analog Analog Allows you to select the Analog network AMPS Home Advanced Mobile Phone Service Use this setting when in...

Page 88: ...ect Voice Call Fax Only or Data Only 4 Press to save Voice Call No incoming Data Fax calls can be received Fax Only No Voice Calls can be received Data Only No voice calls can be received Receiving a...

Page 89: ...cted 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 mo...

Page 90: ...o 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 pho...

Page 91: ...ter a personal lock code and later change the lock code as often as you like 1 Press for Security Enter your current lock code 2 Press for Change Lock The screen prompts you to enter a new lock code 3...

Page 92: ...al these numbers and press at any time even when the phone is locked or restricted If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency prompt is displayed for the duration of the call Because of...

Page 93: ...es the contents of your Phone Book Personal settings such as Call Log Messages and Schedules are unaffected when you erase your Phone Book Erasing your Phone Book is useful if you want to give your ph...

Page 94: ...press or select No to return to the previous menu A final prompt appears warning that all content will be erased if you proceed 4 Toggle to Yes and press again or select No to return to the Security m...

Page 95: ...press Local Time Indicates the time when the network sent the message to you UTC Indicates the time the message was received according to UTC also known as Greenwich Mean Time GMT Time Received Indic...

Page 96: ...nu while the phone is being used during a call Mute Mutes or Un mutes your end of a phone conversation so that the recipient can hear nothing Call History Checks your call log for outgoing incoming an...

Page 97: ...re automatically activates 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 pr...

Page 98: ...1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physician...

Page 99: ...the antenna unnecessarily 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 Veh...

Page 100: ...u have any 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 devic...

Page 101: ...ions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked They include f...

Page 102: ...one not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment and void your authority to operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of a...

Page 103: ...or may come on the line asking you how you would like to pay for the call To make all of the features available to you your phone is designed by Samsung and your service provider to allow your service...

Page 104: ...CAUTION If you turn off your phone during a download your phone or some features may not work properly in the network If this happens don t worry contact your service provider for help in correcting...

Page 105: ...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...

Page 106: ...ours Extended battery up to 4 5 hours Standby Time Standard battery up to 7 days Extended battery up to 11 days Digital Cellular Mode Talk Time Standard battery up to 2 5 hours Extended battery up to...

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Page 108: ...se of Product by Purchaser This Limited Warranty does not cover a defects or damage resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress or modification...

Page 109: ...rranty Purchaser must return Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate container for shipping accompanied by Purchaser s sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showi...

Page 110: ...ECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON INFRINGEMENT DESIGN CONDITION QUALITY OR...

Page 111: ...S OR BENEFITS OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT...

Page 112: ...IRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT THE QUALITY CAPABILI...

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Page 115: ...u key 51 navigation key 50 ok message key 50 pound space key 50 using links 51 C calculator 58 calendar 52 call answer 76 call answer mode 11 call block 21 call history air time 20 erase history 19 in...

Page 116: ...lock 7 battery 2 battery strength 7 digital service 7 high speed data 7 LED 2 5 low battery 9 no service 6 position location active 7 position location inactive 7 ringer 7 ringer silent 7 roaming 7 se...

Page 117: ...aling 29 2 touch dialing 29 3 touch dialing 29 add entry 23 edit numbers 24 erase entries 27 find entry 22 group setting 23 memory 24 my phone 24 position location inactive indica tor 7 position locat...

Page 118: ...ol entry 35 symbol mode 35 T T9 35 talk key 4 talk mode 12 task list 55 text message create 32 enter numbers 35 enter symbols 35 erase 40 45 forward 45 in standby mode 43 message options 32 message se...

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