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SPH-A520 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-A520 closed view.............................................. 13 SPH-A520 open view................................................ 14 Getting to know your phone..................................... 15 Antenna ................................................................................ 15 Backlight features..............................................................
Low battery indicator.............................................................22 The empty battery icon ..........................................................22 Your phone’s modes ................................................ 23 Answer mode ........................................................................23 Digital mode..........................................................................23 Input mode ...........................................................................
Reviewing calls ..................................................................... 35 Keeping track of call activity ................................................. 36 Air time ................................................................................ 36 Call waiting........................................................................... 39 Caller I.D.............................................................................. 39 Three way calling .............................................
Shortcuts to memory dialing..................................................49 Wireless web ........................................................... 50 Launching the minibrowser...................................................51 Navigating the web.................................................................52 How the minibrowser keys work ...........................................52 Using links ............................................................................
Voice Dial ................................................................ 66 Tips on recording names...................................................... 67 Tools ....................................................................... 69 Today ................................................................................... 69 Scheduler ............................................................................. 69 How to schedule an event .....................................................
Key beep................................................................................82 Alerts.....................................................................................82 Roam ringer..........................................................................83 Data/fax.................................................................................84 Games...................................................................... 86 Key commands ......................................................
In-use menu ............................................................ 97 Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety............................. 98 Understanding Signal Strength .............................................. 98 Understanding the Power Save Mode.................................... 98 Understanding how Your Phone Operates ............................ 98 Specifications are Subject to Change..................................... 98 Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals .................
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SPH-A520 closed view Antenna LED indicator Display screen 13
SPH-A520 open view Speaker Icons Graphic area Display screen Navigation key Menu key Volume key Ok key Send key Mail kit Internet access End key Clear 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.
Headset connector This is where the optional hands-free headset is connected. The headset includes an earbud and microphone in a convenient, lightweight unit so you can talk without using your hands. •Before inserting the hands-free headset connector to your phone, gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset connector. LED indicator The LED indicator flashes to indicate an incoming call or message.
Send 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.
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.
Alarm clock: This icon displays when you have your alarm clock set. Ringer silent: This icon displays while in standby mode when your phones ringer is set to silent. Installing the battery Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use your phone otherwise the battery could be damaged. To attach the battery to your phone: 1.
2. Gently push the top end of the battery down (The top end of the battery displays the word Samsung in raised letters.) until you hear it click into place. 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.
to maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. When the phone has finished charging it can be disconnected. Travel adapter Use the adaptor outlet to connect your phone to a wireless data device or a hands-free car kit (both sold separately). The dual-slot adaptor outlet is located at the bottom of the phone. Using the travel adaptor The travel adaptor allows you to charge your phone’s battery from any standard 120 VAC wall outlet.
4. •Red indicates that the battery is charging. •Green indicates that the battery is fully charged. Remove the adapter when the LED turns green. Note: 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. The battery charges faster when the phone is turned off.
Your phone’s modes Answer mode With this option activated, you can select how you want to answer your phone when you receive an incoming call. Digital mode Some of your phones features work only in digital service areas, the icon indicates that your phone is operating in digital mode. If the digital icon is absent, your phone is operating in analog mode. Input mode Use input mode to enter text, numbers and symbols into various screens.
Silent mode The Silent Mode feature allows you to silence the ringer when in standby mode. •With the phone in standby mode, press and hold for 2 seconds. Entering Silent Mode displays briefly. •To exit from Silent Mode press and hold for 2 seconds. The screen prompt Exit Silent Mode displays, and your phone automatically reactivates the previous ringer volume setting. (The silent mode icon is removed from the standby screen.
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. The vibrate icon appears on the display. To change the setting: 1. Press the down arrow located on the left side of your phone to adjust the ringer volume. 2.
Turning your phone on To turn your phone on: 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.
Turning your phone off To turn your phone off: 1. Press and hold for more than two seconds. 2. The display screen and the backlight go off. Note: If your phone is on, and is pressed for less than one second, the phone will not power off. This feature prevents your phone from being turned off accidentally. Several ways to answer a call When you receive a call: • If the caller can be identified, the phone displays “Call from caller’s phone number, (or name if pre-stored in your Phone Book)”.
List of main and sub menus This list displays the Main menu structure and Message features. It shows the individual sub menus and features assigned to each Main menu option. 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. 1.
4. Message 1:New Message 2:Inbox 1:Voice 2:Text 3:Web 3:Outbox 1:Sent 2:Stored 4:Delivery 5:MSG Setup 1:General 1:Scroll Timer 2:Msg. Remind 2:New Message 1:Call Back # 2:AutoSave 3:Entry Method 4:Delivery Ack 5:Canned Msg. 3:Erase 1:Clear VM Count 2:Received 3:Sent 4:Stored 5:All 5. Voice Dial 1:Record 2:Review 3:Erase All 4:Set Active 6.
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4:Special #’s 5:Erase Pbook 6:Reset Phone 5:Others 1:Launch Pad 1:Up key 2:Down key 3:Right key 4:Left key 2:Answer Mode 3:Auto Answer 4:Language 8.
Accessing menus using the navigation key The Navigation key can also be used as a directional shortcut key to access the following: •PbookSearch •VoiceDial •Calculator •Scheduler •RingerType •Worldtime •Display •Alarm Using the Navigation key as a directional shortcut is called a Launch Pad. 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Setup. 3. Press for Others. 4. Press for Launch Pad. to display the Main menu. The following options appear: 5.
Returning to the previous menu When using the navigation key you can return to the previous menu at anytime. To do this: • Press to return to the previous menu. • Press to exit the menu without saving the setting. Accessing menus using shortcut numbers All 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 games: 1. In standby mode, press 2.
Incoming Your phone signals an incoming call or message in the following ways: •An animation message •The backlight illuminates •The red LED indicator flashes •The ringer sounds (unless you have set the ringer to vibrate or off) Incoming call notification continues until one of the following events occurs: •You answer the call •The calling party ends the call •The call is sent to voicemail Your phone provides the following voice call notification features: •Eight ring volume settings including 1- beep, vibr
Your phone has several convenient options for when you miss a call: •Press to call the displayed number. •Press to clear the Missed Call message from the display. •View your Missed calls log. Erase history You can erase any one of the call directories (Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed), or you can erase all three directories. To erase all directories: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Call History. 3. Press for Erase History. The available options are: 4.
4. •Press for Air Time. When the call log option displays, press to locate the call information you require. If there is a Phone Book match, the name displays. If there is no Phone Book match, only the phone number will display. 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.
4. 5. Press to highlight an option. The available options are: •Last Call •Total Calls •Erase All •LifeTime Press to open an option, or press previous screen. to cancel, and return to the Last call Last call allows you to review the amount of time spent on the last call you made. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Call History. 3. Press for Air Time. 4. Press for Last Call. The amount of time spent on your last call displays. 5.
The screen displays the total number of calls, and the total air time for calls made and received since you last set the Total air time to zero (by using the Erase All option.) 5. Press to return to the previous display screen. Erase All If you choose the Erase All option, the counter for all air times with the exception of LifeTime, will be set to zero. The counter will begin counting the next time you make or receive a call. To erase your total air time: 1.
4. Press for LifeTime. The screen displays the total number of calls made from this phone, and the total amount of air time used since this phone was set-up. This information cannot be erased. 5. Press to return to the previous display screen. Call waiting Your phone beeps when another call is coming in. To answer this call: 1. Press . When connected, ask them to remain on the line or, request to call back later. 2. Press and they will be placed on hold.
Three way calling To place a three way call: 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. Phone Book Your phone permits you to store up to 500 items.
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 left or right to find by Name, Entry, or Group. 5. Input your information and press with the following options: 6. •Speed dial •No Group •Group Ring •Off •Image Make your selection and press 7. Pressing . The display screen prompts you to place the call.
3. Press for Add new entry. 4. Input your information and press 5. You can press . to return to the previous menu at any time. Group edit This option allows you to edit a group. Your group options are as follows: •Family •Friends •Colleague •VIPs •No group To edit a group: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for the Phone Book. 3. Press for Group Setting. 4.
Setting secret This feature allows you to keep certain numbers in your Phone Book confidential so that others cannot access them. 1. From the Phone Book (option) screen, press 2. Press to highlight Secret On or Secret Off. 3. Press . to highlight Secret. Note: All Phone Book entries can be made secret. If you access the entry later, you will be prompted to enter your 4-digit user lock code. Editing phone book numbers Once stored in the Phone Book, an entry can be changed quite easily.
Overwriting existing name and number information You can overwrite existing information using separate actions in both the name and number fields. Follow these instructions: 1. At the Phone Book (options) screen, press to highlight an existing name or number field. When highlighted, press . 2. To overwrite, press 3. Enter the new information. 4. Press , until you clear the existing name or number. again to save your entry.
5. When the number and pauses are complete, press number in your Phone Book. to store the Pause dialing from a stored entry To pause dial from the Phone Book: 1. If you stored the number using (2 second) T pause(s), simply call the number from the Phone Book. 2. If you stored the number using (hard) P pause(s), call the number from the Phone Book and wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, etc.). 3. Press to call the number.
4. Press to highlight the information and press . 5. Press to display the following menu options: 6. •Send •Edit •Prepend •Erase •Send MSG. Press to highlight the Erase option. 7. Press . The phone prompts Yes or No. 8. Press to highlight your option. 9. Press press to confirm (Yes) and erase the Phone Book entry, or to cancel (No) the Erase command. Erasing your phone book You can erase all the numbers stored in your Phone Book.
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.
Wireless web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web Internet access through a MiniBrowser. The MiniBrowser displays immediate information through your phone. You can view specially designed versions of popular sites which include sports, weather, news, stock quotes, etc. Browsing the Web through your phone is not the same as using your PC since site providers have only selected certain aspects of the available sites to present to the wireless phone users and have removed most graphics.
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. 2. In standby mode, press .
3. Press to exit the Web. 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 You can act on the options or links by using the soft keys.
Asterisk / Shift: Press this key before entering text to create upper case characters. You can also use this key to move back one space on the display screen. 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.
Making a phone call while using the minibrowser You may initiate a phone call from the MiniBrowser if the site you are using supports this feature (the phone number may be highlighted and the left soft key will appear as Call). Pressing the Call soft key will call the number. In most cases you can also use to call the number. The Internet connection will be terminated when you initiate the call. After you end the call, your phone will return to standby mode.
Creating SMS text messages 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. to display Message. for New Messages. The screen displays Message To:. . Enter the destination phone number and press 4. Enter the message using the keypad and selected method of entry. When finished, press . 5. Press: • • • • to send the SMS message. to Save the SMS message. to edit the SMS message. to discard and quit. To continue, select from the following two menus: 6. Press 7.
• • 8. • • • • •Now •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. •Save Outbox •No Save Press to highlight the Action menu and press following options: . Select from the Send: Allows you to send the message. OK: Allows you to save the message. CLR: Allows you to return to the previous menu.
2. •.COM •.NET •Exit •Canned 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. Press to highlight your choice. 3. Press to save. • T9(English): This is the predictive word entry mode.
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 To send a new message: 1. In standby mode, press to display Message. 2. Press 3. The screen displays Message To: 4. Press 5. After finding and entering the Message To: information, press to the Message body. 6. Enter your message data, (press to select your text entry mode), when finished, press to return to the New Message menu. 7. If the same message is to be sent to multiple recipients, press to the Message To menu. 8. Press and enter the number you want to send. 9.
Inbox Your phone can store text messages in your inbox. To view your messages: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. Use the 4. Press 5. While viewing your message press to display the Message menu. to open the Inbox. to highlight the message you want to view. . The phone displays the message contents. to access the following options: •Callback •Reply •Forward •Save addr •Erase •Save cb# Voice Your phone alerts you when you have voice mail. To check your message: 1. In standby mode, press 2.
2. Press for Text. 3. Press to complete the action. Note: Contact your service provider for availability. Web 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 access Web Alert from the Message menu: 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press for Web. 3. Press to complete the action. to display the Message menu. Note: Contact your service provider for availability.
• Select Re-send to resend the message, press same message settings. • Select Erase to delete the message from Outbox. to resend with the Message memory capacity Your phone can store up to 15K or 96 messages. The storage capacity includes all received, sent, filed message types, VMN (Voicemail Notification), and text messages. The number of messages stored, depends upon the length of each message. When message memory reaches over 75% capacity, the screen displays a text notification.
Msg. Remind Message Reminder allows you to select the number of times you would like to be reminded that you have a message. New message Offers a number of options. Each option offers different features. Callback # Press to automatically call the number displayed on the screen. Autosave Your options are On or Off. Press to save the setting. Auto Save - when set to On automatically saves the created message to the Outbox after the message is transmitted.
Erase message 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. •Clear VM Count •Received •Sent •Stored •All Press to highlight an option. 4. Press to display the Message menu. for Erase. Your options are: to complete the action. 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.
Reviewing stored voicemail and text messages in standby mode 1. In standby mode, press to display the Message menu. The number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. Press for Voice. The date and time for the last voice mail message received display with a notification of the number of new voice mail messages. 3. 4. •You can press to call your mail box directly to review voice mails. •You can press for Inbox. A list of messages displays.
1. In standby mode, press to display the Message menu. A number of received or sent messages displays next to the associated message type in the menu. 2. For Text messages use the press to open. 3. Press 4. •Call Back: Automatically calls the number found in the message. •Reply: to reply to the sender. The phone accesses the New Message menu and copies the sender’s originating address to the Send To field. •Forward: to forward the message to another.
Tips on recording names • Avoid recording similar names phonetically. If you record a name similar to one already stored in voice memory, the phone requests another name. • Avoid recording in a noisy place. • Speak clearly and naturally. • 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.
7. Press to save the number. 8. The screen then returns to the Voice Dial menu. Review To review voice calling entries: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Voice Dial. 3. Press for Review. A list of stored names and numbers display. 4. 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 Dial. 3.
3. Press for Set Active. Tools Tools 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 3. Press 4. •Today •Scheduler •Task List •Memo Pad •Alarm •Calculator •World Time •Countdown •Set Time Press to open that option. for Tools. to highlight an option.
How to schedule an event 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press for Scheduler. 4. Press to select View, or Add New. 5. Press to view your options. 6. Press to highlight an option. 7. Press to select that option. for Tools. Note: Press and hold to navigate between text entry modes and number icons, making it easier to enter information in the correct format. 8. Enter the event. (Up to 32 characters can be entered.) 9. Press to continue.
5. •Edit: Allows you to edit an event •Erase: Allows you to erase an event Press to select the option of choice, and complete the exercise by following the prompts. How to view an event Scheduler allows you to view in calendar format the current month, a past month or a future month. In Scheduler, the current date is highlighted on the calendar. Days with scheduled events are marked with an asterisk(*). 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press 3. Press 4. A current calendar screen displays.
Task list The Task List allows you to compile a list of items to be completed. Your phone can store, prioritize and manage twenty Task List items. Creating a task list item: 1. In standby mode, press for the Tools. 2. Press 3. Use the navigation key to set the priority for a Task List item. Your choices are High and Low. for Task List. How to view, edit, add, or erase a task list item 1. In standby mode, press 2. Press change. 3. Press 4. Press . Your options are: Add new, Edit, and Erase.
4. Enter the date and time you want to “Count Down” to. For example: if today’s date is April 1, 2001 and you want to know how many months, days, and hours remain before 7:00 P.M. February 14th 2002, enter the time 07:00 P.M. and the date 02/14/2002. 5. Press to store the Count Down timer. How to view, edit, add or erase a count down timer 1. In standby mode, press for the Tools. 2. Press for Count Down.
Your phone only supports a 12 hour time display, it is necessary to press either ,or . These keys represent A.M. and P.M. respectively. Note: Once an alarm is set, an alarm clock icon displays on the screen in standby mode. When the alarm is turned off the alarm clock icon is removed. Calculator You can perform calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using your phone. To perform a calculation: Use to enter a decimal point, and to a negative.
6. Press to perform the calculation and view the result, or continue to calculate with the same operator, or change the operator and continue. Every time you change the operator, the previous calculation is performed and the result is displayed as the bottom number on the display screen. 7. Press to perform the calculation and view the result. Setup The following features allow you to personalize your phone.
To set the Backlight: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press the 5. •Open •30 seconds •8 seconds •Off When the desired setting is reached, press for Display. for Backlight. to go through the menu options: to save. Banner This option allows you to edit and personalize a banner to display on your phone while in Standby Mode. Note: Enter the personal greeting using the keypad, Press for T9(English), Alpha, symbols, Number, and Exit options respectively.
Contrast The LCD has contrast setting that can help you see the screen better in different lighting conditions. To set the LCD contrast: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Scroll between the contrast settings to determine what contrast is most visible to you. 5. When the desired contrast setting displays, press for Display. for Contrast. to save. Auto hyphen With the option set to Yes, your phone automatically hyphenates numbers. For example: 555-555-5555.
Version You can view both the software version and hardware version running on your phone. This feature is helpful if you need to call your carrier. Note: You can press to return to the previous menu at any time. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press for Version. The hardware and software information is displayed. 4. Press for Display. to return to standby mode. Sounds Ringer options Your phone provides a variety of ringer options through the Sounds menu.
Adjusting voice volume during a call You can adjust the voice volume only while on a call. To adjust the voice volume option: Press the up or down to change your volume setting while on a call. The screen immediately displays the volume icon . The bars of the volume icon will change according to the setting chosen. Ringer volume To adjust the volume using the Sounds ringer volume option: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Highlight your option and press 5.
4. Press for Voice Calls. 5. Use the to navigate through the 10 monotone ringer types and 10 melody tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the options. 6. When the desired ringer type plays, press Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Ringer type — message To activate, view or change the ringer type for messages: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for 3. Press Ringer Type. 4. Press Messages. 5.
6. When the desired ringer type plays, press Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Ringer type — tools To activate, view or change the ringer type: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press for Ringer Type 4. Press for Schedule. 5. Use the options. 6. When the desired ringer type plays, press for Sounds. to hear tones. Each tone plays as you navigate through the Note: You can press to save the setting.
Key beep Key Beep allows you to adjust the tone length and volume level that the keypad generates each time you press a key. The display icon shows up to 8 levels (the loudest setting). No bars indicate that the key beep function is silenced. 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press 3. Press 4. Press the 5. When the desired level or tone is reached, press for Sounds. for Key Beep. to adjust level or tone. Note: You can press to save the setting.
3. Press for Alerts. 4. In this exercise select the Minute beep option. (For other Alerts exercises to work correctly, select the appropriate option.) 5. Press the 6. When the desired setting is reached, press to choose between On or Off. Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Alerts — service You can set the service alert option to sound an alert when the phone goes in and out of service coverage areas.
3. Press for Roam Ringer. 4. Press the 5. When the desired setting is reached, press to choose between Normal or Distinctive. Note: You can press to save the setting. to return to the previous menu at any time. Data/fax Your phone is capable of sending and receiving digital data and fax calls when connected to a computing device (laptop, desktop, hand held, palmtop, etc.) running the Windows or Windows NT operating system.
• • • Fax Only: No Voice Calls can be received. Data One Time: Waiting for data call. No voice calls can be received. Data Only: No voice calls can be received. Note: The phone must be on a digital network to receive or send faxes and data. When you are in a digital network, the icon is displayed. Receiving a fax 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Wireless Web. 3. Press for Connection. 4. Use 5. Press to highlight Fax Only. to save this option.
Sending a fax or data file When connected to a computing device, your phone allows wireless fax and data transmissions. Your computing device software initiates the call to the destination phone number. Your phone functions as a wireless modem to send the fax or data file to the number designated by your PC software. Changing your phone back to voice calling To change your phone back to voice calling: 1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu. 2. Press for Wireless Web. 3.
Push Push To open Push Push: 1. Press . 2. Press for Games. 3. Press for Push Push. 4. Press to start. Object The object of the game is to push the balls into the little house. The ball can be pushed left, right, up, or down. It cannot however, be pushed backwards. There must always be a space to push the ball forward or else the ball is stuck and the level cannot be completed. Two balls cannot be pushed together, only one ball at a time may be pushed.
•Erase PBook •Reset Phone Lock phone Locking the phone limits all outgoing calls except calls to 911 emergency and the three user-programmable emergency/secret numbers. You can lock the phone manually during use, or set the phone to lock automatically when it is turned on. When the phone is in Lock Mode, you can answer incoming calls, but you must unlock the phone to place outgoing calls (except to emergency and secret numbers).
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.
Special #s Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency numbers. Each number can be up to 32 digits. All emergency numbers can be manually called at any time even when your phone is locked or restricted. This can be a useful feature for controlling what numbers can be called from your phone. 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.
5. Press 6. Press to save the number entered. to exit and return to the previous menu. 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.
Resetting your phone Resetting the phone returns all setup options to the factory default settings. To reset the phone: 1. Press for Security. Enter your current lock code. 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. Answer mode With this option activated, your phone will allow you to select a specific answer mode when you receive an incoming call.
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 screen displays. 2. Press 3. •Yes •No Press to save. 4.
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.
Setting your phone’s roam mode Your phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you determine which signals your phone accepts. Set mode Choose from three different settings on your phone to control your roaming experience: 1. Press 2. Press for Set Mode. To select an option, scroll to select Automatic, Home Only, or Analog. • Automatic: This setting seeks automatically the TELUS service. When the service is unavailable, it searches for an alternative system.
To turn the Call Guard feature on or off: 1. Press for Call Guard. Wait briefly until a message prompt displays and then disappears from the display screen. 2. Select Yes or No, and press • If the Yes option is chosen, an extra step is required to make or take roaming calls. If the No option is chosen, no extra step is required to make or take roaming calls. • . To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. From Standby mode, enter 1 + area code + the seven-digit number.
Setting ringer for roaming calls You can select a distinctive ringer type for incoming roaming calls. 1. Press for Roam Ringer. 2. Press the navigation keys to choose Distinctive or Normal. 3. Press . 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.
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 exposure 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.
Your Phone as a Network Device Your telephone requires a service provider to send and receive calls. Your phone is only one part of a system or “network” of devices that makes it possible for you to send and receive calls, text messages, voice message, access the Internet using the minibrowser, and to take advantage of all of the other services and features available when your phone is used with your service provider.
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 the problem. 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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 Owner's Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below.
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Index 0 / next key 53 911 90 A Accessing menus 32 Accessing menus using shortcut numbers 33 Adjusting ringer volume 78 Adjusting voice volume during a call 78, 79 Air time 36 Alarm clock 73 Alerts 82 Alerts - connect 83 Alerts - disconnect 83 Alerts - service 83 Alphabetical text entry 58 Answer mode 92 Antenna 15 Asterisk / shift key 53 Auto answer 93 B Backlight features 15 C Call Guard 95, 96 Call history 33 Call waiting 39
Calling in Lock Mode 89 Calling special numbers in lock mode 91 Clear key 15 CLR 52 Count down 72 D Data/fax 84 E Editing phone book numbers 43 END key 53 Ending a fax or data call 85 Entering numbers 58 Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols 56 Erase history 35 Erase PBook 91 G Getting service 25 Getting to know your phone 15 Green 22 I Inbox 60 Incoming 34 Input mode 23 Installing the battery 19 Internet access 16
Internet key 52 K Key beep 82 L Last call 37 Launching the minibrowser 51 LED indicator 16 LifeTime 38 List 28 Lock Code 89 Lock mode 23 Lock phone 88 Locking 88 Locking the phone 88 M Manual pause calling 45 MENU key 53 Menu key 16 Message options 65 Message setup 62 Messages and lock mode 62 Microphone 16 Missed 34 N Navigation 17
Navigation key 52 New messages 59 Numbers 1-9 53 O OK key 16 One-touch dialing 49 Outbox 61 Outgoing 33 P Pound / space key 53 Push Push 87 R Receiving a fax 85 Record 67 Red 22 Removing the battery 20 Resetting your phone 92 Returning to the previous menu 33 Reviewing calls 35 Reviewing outbox 61 Ringer 81 Ringer options 78 Ringer type - data/fax incoming 80 Ringer type - tools 81 Roaming
Analog Networks 94 Other Digital Networks 94 Roam Mode 95 S Scroll timer 62 Send key 17 Sending a fax or data file 86 Set active 68 Setup 75 Speaker 16 Special #s 90 SPH-A520 closed view 13 SPH-A520 open view 14 Storing pauses in a phone book 44 Storing phone numbers at the end of a call 48 Storing special #s 90 Symbol entry 58 Symbol mode 58 T T9® 58 Talk mode 25 Three-touch dialing 49 Tips on recording names 67 Total air time 37 Total calls 37
Travel adapter 21 Turning your phone off 27 Turning your phone on 26 Two-touch dialing 49 U Unlocking the Phone 89 Usage guidelines 98 Using the travel adaptor 21 V Version 78 Voice dial 66 W Wireless web 50
