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.
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Table of Contents Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ...............................................................3 SPH-a500 closed view..............................................13 SPH-a500 open view ................................................14 Getting to know your phone ....................................15 Antenna.................................................................................15 Backlight features.................................................................
The empty battery icon ..........................................................21 Your phone’s modes ................................................21 Answer mode ........................................................................21 Input mode ...........................................................................21 Lock mode ............................................................................22 Power save mode ..................................................................
Call waiting............................................................................33 Caller I.D...............................................................................34 Phone Book .............................................................34 Find.......................................................................................35 Add New Entry.......................................................................35 Group Setting ..........................................................
Mail kit - Creating SMS text messages......................43 Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols ................................44 Alphabetical text entry ...........................................................46 Entering numbers..................................................................46 Symbol entry .........................................................................46 T9® English text entry ..........................................................46 New Message.....................
Calendar ..................................................................60 Today ....................................................................................60 How to schedule an event......................................................60 How to add or erase an event ................................................61 Month View ...........................................................................61 How to view an event.............................................................
Tone Length ..........................................................................73 Alerts.....................................................................................73 Roam ....................................................................................74 Roaming ..................................................................75 Roaming on other digital networks........................................75 Roaming on analog networks ................................................
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 Body-worn Operation............................................................91 Antenna Care.............................................
SPH-a500 closed view Antenna LED indicator Display screen 13
SPH-a500 open view Speaker Icons Graphic Area Display screen Navigation key Volume key Internet access Menu key Ok key End/power key Talk key Back key Keypad Microphone Adapter outlet 14
Getting to know your phone Antenna The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and size of the antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that they receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is active. Backlight features Your keypad has user settable backlighting for easy visibility.
Talk key The key performs several useful functions: •Press once to answer calls. •Enter a number and press once to connect a call. •Press twice in standby mode to redial the last outgoing number. Navigation The Navigation key allows you to locate different menu options by pressing in the appropriate direction. When in standby mode the navigation key also acts as a hot key. Menu key Press to access the Main menu. OK/Message key The key stores information that you enter.
LED indicator The LED indicator flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When you have the phone ringer set to off, the LED indicator notifies you of an incoming call or message. •The LED indicator lights momentarily when you power up the phone. Microphone The microphone is used for conversation and recording. Speaker The speaker is for listening to voice conversations.
Display screen icons Signal strength: This icon always appears when your phone is on. It shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more signal strength. Service indicator: This icon indicates a call is in progress. When the phone is calling a number, this icon will flash until the call is connected. No service indicator: This icon indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls.
Digital: This icon indicates that your phone is operating in a digital service area. Analog: This icon indicates that your phone is operating in an alalog service area. GPS: This icon indicates that the GPS function in your phone is turned on. Installing the battery Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter.
Removing the battery To remove the battery from your phone: 1. Turn the phone off by pressing and holding . 2. Push the battery release latch up and pull the battery away from the latch. 3. Lift the battery away from the phone. Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved travel adaptors and batteries. These adaptors are designed to maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
4. •Green indicates that the battery is fully charged. You can make a phone call when the phone is plugged into the travel adaptor. The adaptor will continue to charge the battery even when you are making the call. Note: The battery charges faster when the phone is turned off. Low battery indicator You can tell whether or not your battery needs to be recharged by checking the battery indicator (this icon is located in the upper-right corner of the display screen).
Lock mode When you lock your phone using the Lock Mode menu option, you restrict phone usage. You can receive messages and calls, but you cannot make an outgoing call until your phone is unlocked. You can unlock your phone, by following the 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. While this feature is active, the phone’s battery charge is conserved.
Messages can also be received when in standby mode, the alert tone will sound when a new message is received. The message menu is accessed when you are in standby mode by pressing . Talk mode You can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. When you are on a call your phone is in Talk mode. Pressing will display a list of the In-Use menu options. Vibrate mode In standby mode: 1. Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume . 2.
1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception. 2. Press and hold for more than two seconds. Note: Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with any other radio-transmitting 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 LED indicator lights and a power-up alert sounds. The name of your service provider momentarily appears on the display screen. 4. The phone begins searching for a network signal.
•Press any key •Open flip •Set the Auto Answer feature Auto LCD Off This feature is provided to save the life of your battery. the LCD turns off if your screen is idle for 8 seconds. Step Ringer This feature is provided to prevent injury to your hearing. When your phone rings, it will ring from the lowest level (level1) 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.
7:Erase Msg 1:Voice 2:OldInbox 3:NewInbox 4:Outbox 5:Filed 6:All Messages 8:Msg Setup 1:General 1:Scroll Timer 2:Msg. Reminder 3:Voice Mail # 2:New Message 1:Callback # 2:Save Message 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.
7. Sounds 1:Ringer Volume 1:Calls 2:Messages 3:Alarms 2:Ringer Type 1:Voice Calls 1:With Caller ID 2:No Caller ID 2:Messages 1:Voice Mail 2:Page 3:Text 4:Web Alerts 3:Data/Fax In 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.
5:Erase PBook 6:Reset Phone 7:Message Time 9:Location 0:Version 0.Games 1:Push push 2:Puzzle World In Use 1:Mute 2:Calls 3:Messages 4:Phone Book 5:Calendar 6:Send Tel# 7:Silenced 8:Version Your phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your personal requirements. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by using the navigation key or using shortcuts.
Accessing menus using shortcut numbers All Main menus, menu levels, and menu content items are assigned numbers. All menus and their contents can be accessed using these “Shortcut” numbers. The following steps are a sample exercise to access Month View: 1. In standby mode, press to access the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press for Month View. Call History Outgoing To place a call press to power on your phone.
•The call is sent to voicemail Your phone provides the following voice call notification features: •Eight ring volume settings including 1- beep, vibrate, or silent. •Ring types and melody tones •Name display with Caller ID. (If the caller’s name is programmed into your Phone Book.) •Automatic storage of an incoming call’s information to a call log.
5. Press 6. Press 7. Press left for Yes to erase all your call directories, or right for No. to save. to return to the previous menu. Air Time Your phone records (or history), the amount of air time, or talk time used for all calls. To view Air Time from standby mode: 1. In standby mode, press to 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 previous screen.
Total Airtime Total air time is the cumulative amount of time the phone has been used since the total air time was last erased. Air time for all incoming and outgoing calls is saved here. This feature is not intended for billing purposes. 1. In standby mode, press to display the main menu. 2. Press for Call History. 3. Press for Air Time. 4. Press for Total Air Time. 5. Press to return to the previous display screen. Reviewing calls To review your calls: 1. In standby mode, press 2.
5. When your selection is highlighted you can: 6. •Press to be connected to that party. •Press to review all the available call information (name and phone number [if available] and time/date stamp.) •Press for more options. Press to exit, and return to the previous screen. Keeping track of call activity Your phone saves a record of calling activity that permits you to easily return calls. Your phone retains the following call directories in memory: •Outgoing: The last 10 calls placed from your phone.
Caller I.D. This feature allows you to see who is calling you by displaying the callers number when the phone rings. If the callers name and number are stored in the phone book, the name also displays. You can also block your number from being displayed on another phone by enabling the call block feature. To activate call block: 1. Press . 2. Enter the phone number and press . Note: To block your number permanently, contact your service provider.
Find This option allows you to find a stored name (alphabetically) in the Phone Book and place a call to that name. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Press to highlight the name. 5. Press to select the name. The display screen shows the phone number associated with the name. 6. Press 7. Pressing to place the call. returns you to the previous screen. Add New Entry To add a new entry: 1.
5. Press to select Rename or Sounds. 6. Make your changes. When finished, press to rename your group or change the sound associated with that group. My Phone # To display your phone’s number: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for the Phone Book. 3. Press for My Phone #. The phone’s number displays. 4. You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. Memory This features saves voice and dial calls in memory.
4. Press to highlight the entry requiring editing. 5. Press . The existing phone number is highlighted. 6. Press to edit. 7. Press and edit the option selected. Press edit other options. 8. Press 9. Press and select Edit. Press and highlight the option you want to save edits. Repeat to to save phone book entry. . 10. Select Yes or No from the confirmation screen. 11. Press to save your changes. Note: Press until the existing number is deleted. Enter the new number.
Storing pauses in a phone book entry To store a number in your Phone Book that contains pauses: 1. Enter the phone number you want to store (such as the bank’s teleservice phone number). 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. When the number and pauses are complete, press number in your Phone Book. . The pause menu options display. to highlight one of the two pause menu options offered. to select an option. to store the Pause dialing from a stored entry To pause dial from the Phone Book: 1.
3. Press to call the number. Note: Storing pauses is convenient if you plan to call the number frequently. Erasing individual phone book entries To erase an existing entry from either the Find or Find Entry option. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. 4. Press to highlight the phone book entry and press 5. Press to display the following menu options. 6. Press to highlight the Erase option. 7. Press .
Editing an existing e-mail address To edit an existing e-mail address: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book. 3. Press for Find. The Phone Book displays. 4. Press to highlight the entry and press 5. Press , and select the Edit option. The Phone Book (options) screen displays. Edit the 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.
Storing incoming phone numbers at the end of a call To store a phone number after ending a call: Note: If the call was incoming, and Caller ID information was unavailable, then the store option will also be unavailable. 1. Once you have pressed to end your call, the screen displays the call time (length of call), phone number and name of the party (if available). 2. Press 3. Follow the prompts to save the number. . Storing phone numbers from call logs To store a phone number from the call logs: 1.
One-touch dialing Memory locations 001 through 009 are special One-Touch locations. You can call the phone numbers stored in the Phone Book memory from 001 through 009 by pressing one key. For example, for location number 001. Press and hold until the name and number are displayed and called. Two-touch dialing Memory locations 010 through 099 are special Two-Touch locations. For example, for location number 013, press and hold until the name and number are displayed and called.
Note: This memory is shared between all messages. 16KB of memory is available for messages. The number of messages that can be stored is dependent upon the length of the messages. Messages that you send can contain a total of 160 characters. Mail kit - Creating SMS text messages 1. In standby mode, press to display Mail Kit. 2. Press 3. Enter the destination phone number and press 4. Enter the message using the keypad and selected method of entry. When finished, press . 5.
• • • • Validity: Allows you to select the period of time you want the message to be available to the recipient. •None •30 min. •1 hour •2 hours •12 hours •1 day •2 days •3 days Send Later: Allows you decide when you want your message sent. •None •30 min. •1 hour •2 hours •12 hours •1 day •2 days •3 days Delivery Acknowledge: 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.
1. 2. When you are entering events, numbers, or text in your phone press to view the menu options: •T9(English) •Alpha •Symbol •Number •.COM •.NET After you are in the correct menu, use the navigation key to highlight your option, then press to save. Enter your information. You can: • Press to insert a space. • 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.
Alphabetical text entry Alphabetical text entry characters may be entered in ABC mode, by pressing the corresponding key to the letter you want to enter. Press the same key repeatedly to change between the characters represented by each key. To change capitalization formats while entering text, press . Entering numbers This mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Symbol entry Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols into a text message.
New Message You can create text or e-mail messages to send to another party. Each message can be sent to up to 10 numbers or E-mail addresses at a time. Message options allow you to set a priority, validate a time period, or send a message after a specified time. You can also file draft messages yet to be sent, into a folder, or save sent messages to the Outbox to review their delivery status. Note: Sending messages is only supported in digital networks.
Inbox Your phone can store text messages in your inbox. To view your messages: 1. In standby mode, press . 2. Press to open the Inbox 3. Press to highlight the message you want to view. 4. Press . The phone displays the message contents. Outbox Your phone stores messages in Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted. If Do Not Save was not set in the Save Message setting under Msg Setup, you can review, resend, or delete any message stored in the Outbox.
2. Press for Voice messages, for Inbox messages, Outbox messages, or for Filed messages. 3. Press select it. to highlight the message you want to review and press 4. Press for the options. 5. Use the navigation key to highlight Resend and press 6. Press to enter the Send To: information and press for to . . Web Alert Your 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 preset a number of options for general settings or new messages. The message indicator is displayed and remains on the screen until you listen to the new voicemail message, read the New BrowserMsg or Text Msg. Scroll Timer Scroll Timer allows you to select the amount of time you would like your scroll to be available before closing. Msg. Reminder Message Reminder allows you to select the number of times you would like to be reminded that you have a message. Voice Mail # To access Voicemail: 1.
Entry Method You can navigate between Alphabet and T9(English) (predictive keypad) for the default setting. Select to save the setting. Delivery Acknowledge If this is set on, Message Save will notify you if the message was successfully delivered. Canned Msg. Canned messages are pre-programmed into your phone. You can select the number that is associated with each canned message, and press to edit. Once you are done editing your canned message, press to save.
Receiving a message in standby mode When your phone receives incoming messages in standby mode, the ringer sounds, (unless it is turned off), and the screen displays: New Voicemail, New Text, New Page or New BrowserMsg. The message icon is displayed, and remains on display until you listen to, or read, the new message. Receiving a message while on a call You can easily review the new message while on the call by pressing .
3. 4. •You can press for Outbox. A list of send messages displays. •A red message number means the message failed and was not sent successfully. •A blue message number means the message was sent successfully. Press to highlight the message you want to review, press to open it. •While reviewing the message, you can press to scroll down if message exceeds screen size. However, if you wait a few seconds the phone will automatically scroll through the display. Pressing returns you to the previous screen.
4. •Save addr: allows you to save the sender’s e-mail address to the phonebook. 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. The number is automatically copied to the Add Entry field. •Extract #: allows you to extract a number from the message so that you can call the number or save it in the phonebook. Pressing returns you to the previous Inbox messages list screen.
1. Call the first party, and press . When connected, ask them to remain on the line, press and they will be placed on hold. 2. Call the second phone number, and press 3. When the second party answers, press connected. . and all parties will be Note: You may need to contact your service carrier to set up Call waiting, Caller I.D., and Three way calling. Wireless Web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web Internet access through a MiniBrowser.
Launching the minibrowser Note: The first time you use the MiniBrowser, you will be prompted to go through a security setup process that takes approximately three to five minutes. Note: When the security key is initially sent to the carrier, a unique value is created. If the phone is reset for any reason, you must contact the carrier to reset the security key. The original key is no longer valid and will not allow the MiniBrowser to operate. To launch the MiniBrowser. 1. In standby mode, press 2.
Exiting the web/minibrowser Press to exit the Web. If the Prompt to End or Both option is selected in the MiniBrowser setup, a prompt asking if you want to end the MiniBrowser call is displayed. The minibrowser start and end prompts Your phone can be set to view a prompt each time you start or end a MiniBrowser session. You have the option to change this default prompt setting. The default setting may differ as it is based upon the carrier’s requirement. To change the settings: 1.
Navigating the web When you use the MiniBrowser, some of the keys on your keypad will operate differently than during a normal phone call. The MiniBrowser presents on-screen items in any of the following ways: •Text or number input •Links (embedded in content) •Numbered options (some options may not be numbered) •Simple text How the minibrowser keys work Navigation key: Use this key to find and select all of your options. OK / message: This key is used primarily for selecting the highlighted item.
0/Next: Press this key to enter a 0, or to move to the next word when in T9 predictive word entry mode. ~ Pound/Space: Press this key to insert a space when entering text. Numbers 1 - 9: If items on a menu are numbered, these keys can be used to select them. END: Press this key to exit the MiniBrowser and return the phone to standby mode. MENU: This key can be used to enter the MiniBrowser menu at any time. Talk: This key can be used to send a call.
Calendar The Calendar allows you to add events in a calendar. They can be viewed at anytime. You can also set an alert to remind you of your plans. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Calendar. 3. Press to highlight an option. 4. Press to open that option. Today You can schedule up to 9 events for the current day by indicating each event’s start and end time. You can be alerted by an alarm before an event is to commence.
11. Add the end time and date. 12. Use the navigation key to highlight an alarm to notify you of your event. The options are: No alarm, On time, 10Min before, 30Min before, 1Hour before. 13. Press to save. The phone prompts that the information is Stored. How to add or erase an event 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. for the Calendar. to display Today. . to highlight the following options: •Add New: Allows you to add an event •Erase: Allows you to erase an event.
7. Press the 8. Pressing 9. •View: Permits you to view the previous entries for that date •Add New: Permits you to add a new entry for that date. Use the navigation key to highlight View. 10. Press to view a new month. at a selected date, offers the following options: to enter the option. Task List The Task List allows you to compile a list of items to be completed. Your phone can store, prioritize and manage nine Task List items. Creating a task list item: 1.
Count Down Count Down allows you to find out how much time will elapse between the time entered and a scheduled event. You can create up to nine Countdown timers. • and are equal to A.M. and P.M. • Countdowns can be entered for dates between the years 1980 and 2099. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Count Down. The screen prompts for a new Count Down. Enter a name for your new Count Down timer. 3. Press 4. Enter the date and time you want to “Count Down”.
Alarm Clock Your phone has an Alarm Clock that can be set to go off once, or daily at a specified time. Once set, the Alarm Clock is easy to change or turn off completely. To set the Alarm Clock: 1. In standby mode, press for the Calendar. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press 5. Press left or right to turn the alarm On. 6. Press down and enter the desired time using the keypad. 7. Press either 8. Press for Alarm Clock. to highlight the option you want to use. . The Alarm Clock menu opens. , or .
4. 5. Use the navigation key to set the operation for your calculator. Your choices are: •[+] Addition •[-] Subtraction •[x] Multiplication •[÷] Division Use the keypad to enter the second number into your calculator. 6. Press to perform the calculation and view the result, or continue to calculate with the same operator. 7. Every time you change the operator, the previous calculation is performed and the result is displayed as the bottom number on the display screen.
• Avoid very long or very short names. Names with two to five syllables are recommended. • If a voice entry does not properly connect, you may need to record the name and number again. Record The phone provides voice prompts and screen displays to guide you through the recording process. To program the phone for voice calling: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Voice Tools 3. Press for Voice Dial. 4. Press for Record. The phone will prompt you to say the name you want to record. 5.
Review To review voice calling entries: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Voice Tools. 3. Press for Voice Dial. 4. Press for Review. A list of stored names and numbers display. 5. Press to highlight the desired entry and press name is vocalized. . The recorded Erase all To erase all voice calling entries 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Voice Tools 3. Press for Voice Dial. 4. Press for Erase All. 5.
2. Press for Voice Tools. 3. Press for Voice Dial. 4. Press for Set Active. 5. Select Talk/Flip and press . Voice Memo To set voice memo: 1. While in standby, press to display the Main menu 2. Press for Voice Tools. 3. Press for Voice Memo. Voice Answer To set voice answer: 1. While in standby, press 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.
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.
Ringer Type 5 monotone ringer types and 20 melody tones can be found under the ringer type option in the Sounds menu. Ringer type — calls To activate, view or change the ringer type for calls: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ringer Type. 4. Press for voice calls with Caller ID. 5. Use the to navigate through the 5 monotone ringer types and 20 melody tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. 6.
Ringer type — data/fax incoming To activate, view or change the ringer type for incoming data/fax calls: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Ringer Type 4. Press for Data/Fax In. 5. Use the options. 6. When the desired ringer type plays, press You can press to display the Main menu. to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time.
Roam Ringer 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 Roam Ringer alert on or off: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Roam Ringer. 4. Press to choose between Normal or Distinctive. 5. When the desired setting is reached, press Note: You can press to display the Main menu. to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time.
3. Press for Power On/Off. 4. Press to choose between On or Off. 5. When the desired setting is reached, press to save the setting. Tone Length 1. In standby mode, press . 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Tone Length. 4. Select Long or Short using and press . Alerts Your phone will beep from time to time, this beep is called an alert beep. Alert beeps can easily be turned on or off.
Alerts — connect With this option set to On, the phone sounds an alert when your call is connected. Alerts — disconnect When this option is set to On, the phone sounds an alert when the phone experiences a dropped or a failed call. Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. When a call experiences a failed or dropped call, a text message will display. Press to clear the prompt and return to standby mode.
Roaming Roaming on other digital networks When you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls while on your home network. You may not be able to access certain calling features, such as Wireless Web. Roaming on analog networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today.
Display The following features offered under the Display menu allow you to customize your phone. •Menu Style •Wallpaper •Greeting •Backlight •Dual Clock •LCD Contrast Menu Style This feature allows you to choose from several different animated 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 2.
Greeting This option allows you to edit and personalize a greeting to display on your phone while in Standby Mode. Note: Enter the personal greeting using the keypad, Press for T9(English), Alpha, symbols and Number options respectively Note: The key also navigates through the same options in identical order, and can be pressed for upper case characters. To create a banner: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Display. 3. Press for Greeting. Note: Press and hold to display the Main menu.
Setup The following features allow you to personalize your phone. Auto Answer With this option activated, your phone will automatically answer calls after the specified number of seconds. This option is useful when driving. (This function only works when the handset is connected to the Hands-Free Car Kit.) If Auto Answer is set to Off the phone will not answer an incoming call. If you do not answer the call it is automatically stored in the Missed Call log. To enable Auto Answer: 1. Press displays.
2. Use to highlight an option. 3. Press to save your option. 4. Pressing returns you to the previous screen. Auto Retry With this option activated, your phone automatically dials the number when a connection fails. Dependent upon your location, the number of times your phone automatically dials the number may vary. To enable Auto Retry. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Auto Retry. The Auto Retry screen displays. 4.
Set NAM This setting allows you to associate your mobile identification number (MIN) to your phone’s electronic serial number (ESN). 1. Press for Setup. 2. Press 3. Choose between NAM 1 and NAM 2. 4. Press for Set NAM. to save. Set System This feature allows you to change system settings on your phone to control your roaming experience: 1. Press 2. Press for Set System. To select an option, scroll to select Automatic, Home Only, Analog Only or AMPSHomeOnly.
To use digital data or fax services with your phone, you will need to obtain a digital data/fax kit from your service provider. This kit will contain the necessary cables, software, and documentation required for you to connect and use your phone with your computing device. To set up Data/Fax calls: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Data/Fax. The Connection screen displays. 4. Press to highlight an option.
Note: Once you have set your phone’s mode to fax for next call, you cannot receive regular voice calls until you change back to voice calls only, or a fax is received. Ending a fax or data call Some of the normal ways to end a call, like closing the phone, will not end a fax or data call. Always close the connection through the application on your computer. Your phone will return to standby mode.
Security Your phone provides security options, including a user-programmable lock code and emergency/secret phone number features. To access the Security menu in standby mode: 1. Press . 2. Enter the 4-digit lock code (normally the lock code is the last 4digits of your phone number). Lock Phone Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and the three user-programmable emergency/secret numbers.
Unlocking the phone Enter your phone’s lock code (last four digits of the phone number or 0000), and the phone is immediately unlocked. Calling in lock mode You can place emergency calls using confidential numbers you program in lock mode. To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call 911 or a confidential number, enter the number and then press . Lock code The default lock code for your phone is generally the last four digits of your phone number.
Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your phone. You can dial 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 during the duration of the call. Because of various transmission methods, network parameters, and user settings used to complete a call from your wireless phone, a connection cannot always be guaranteed.
4. Enter the special number. Up to 32 digits can be entered for each number. 5. Press 6. Press to save the number entered. to exit. Calling Special #s in lock mode To call special numbers in lock mode: 1. In standby mode, use the keypad to enter the special number. 2. Press to place the call. Erase PBook Erase PBook erases your Phone Book. Personal settings (the call log, Messages, Schedules, or other phone feature settings), are unaffected by clearing the memory on your phone.
2. Press for Reset Phone. A confirmation prompt displays asking if you want to Proceed. 3. Press to reset the phone or press to cancel the operation. Message time To set or view message time: 1. Press for Security. Enter your current lock code. 2. Press 3. Press 4. When the desired setting is reached, press for Message Time. to proceed or press to cancel the operation. to save the setting. Location The network can detect your position/location with this feature set to On.
2. Press for Setup. 3. Press 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 88 to view the game instructions.
In-use menu Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In-Use menu. The In-Use menu is displayed by pressing while the phone is being used during a call. The In-Use menu options are: • Mute - Mutes or (Un)mutes your end of a phone conversation so that 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.
Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety Understanding Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive, is dependent upon the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. The signal ) displays in the upper left corner of your display strength indicator ( screen. The voice quality of your phone is always clearest when the antenna is fully raised.
Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also transmits radio frequency (RF) signals In August, 1996. the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted RF exposer guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: • • • ANSI C95.
Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Extend your antenna fully. • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use.
Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Posted Facilities Turn your phone Off in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch Off your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone Off when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions.
Storing your phone You must not store or carry your phone, its parts, or accessories in the same compartment or other area where there flammable liquids, gases, or explosive or flammable materials. Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone 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.
To make all of the features available to you, your phone is designed by Samsung and your service provider to allow your service provider to send (at any time) a variety or information and messages to your phone. You may think of this as an over the air service to your phone. During an over-the-air programming session, your phone may display the following messages: • • • • “Search... Download” - this message means the phone is looking for the data to download.
Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of hardware and can be broken. Use common-sense guidelines to avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications Dual Band/Tri Mode:CDMA 1.9GHz / CDMA 800 MHz/AMPS 800 MHz Display Screen:Graphical LCD up to 5 lines w/1 dedicated Icon Line) Battery Type:Standard: Lithium-Ion PCS Antenna:Retractable, user-replaceable The Standard battery provides approximately 2.5 hours of continuous digital talk time (1 hour in analog) or approximately 9 days of continuous digital standby time (15 hours in analog). The extended battery provides approximately 3.
User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following Patents: 4,901,3075,109,3905,267,2625,416,797 5,506,8655,544,1965,657,4205,101,501 5,267,2615,414,7965,504,7735,535,239 5,600,7545,778,338 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.
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Numerics 0 / next key 59 911 85 A Accessing menus 28 Accessing menus using shortcut numbers 29 Adjusting ringer volume 69 Adjusting voice volume during a call 69 Air 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.
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 Launching the minibrowser 56 LCD Contrast 77 LED indicator 17 List 25 List of main and sub menus 25 Lock Code 84 Lock mode 22 Lock phone 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 Outbox 48 Outgoing 29
P Pound / space key 59 Power on/off 72 R Red 20 Removing the battery 20 Resetting your phone 86 Returning to the previous menu 28 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 Storing pauses in a phone book 38 Storing phone numbers at the end of a call 41 Storing special #s 85 Symbol entry 46 Symbol mode 46 T T9® 46 Talk key 16 Talk mode 23 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
