Samsung SPH-A500 User's Guide

SPH-a500 SeriesPORTABLETri-ModeTELEPHONEUser GuidePlease read this manual before operating yourphone, and keep it for future reference.

10Tone Length ...73Alerts...

100Limited Warranty1. What is Covered and For How Long?SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (“SAMSUNG”) warrants the original (“Purchaser”) that S

101cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any

1024. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG’s Liability?EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,” AN

103WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMULAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM

104ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR E

Numerics0 / next key 59911 85AAccessing menus 28Accessing menus using shortcut numbers 29Adjusting ringer volume 69Adjusting voice volume during a cal

CCalculator 64Calendar 60Call answer 78Call history 29Call waiting 33Caller I.D. 34Calling special numbers in lock mode 86Charging 20Charging the batt

GGames 88Getting service 23Getting to know your phone 15Green 21Greeting 77Group setting 35IIncoming 29Input 21Installing the battery 19KKey beep 72LL

Locking the phone 83MManual pause calling 38Memory 36MENU key 59Menu key 16Menu style 76Message options 53Message setup 49Messages and lock mode 51Mic

PPound / space key 59Power on/off 72RRed 20Removing the battery 20Resetting your phone 86Returning to the previous menu 28Review 67Reviewing calls 32R

11Understanding Signal Strength...90Understanding the Power Save Mode...

Setup 78Speaker 17Special #s 84SPH-a500 closed view 13SPH-a500 open view 14Storing pauses in a phone book 38Storing phone numbers at the end of a call

Usage guidelines 90Using links 59Using the travel adaptor 20VVibrate mode 23Voice 65Voice dial 65Voice memo 68Voice tools 65WWireless web 55

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13SPH-a500 closed viewAntennaDisplayscreenLEDindicator

14SPH-a500 open viewSpeakerIconsDisplay screenGraphic AreaNavigation keyInternet accessVolume keyMenu keyEnd/power keyOk keyTalk keyBack keyKeypadMicr

15Getting to know your phoneAntennaThe antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and size of the antenna is determined, in

16Talk key The key performs several useful functions: •Press once to answer calls. •Enter a number and press once to connect a call. •Press twic

17LED indicatorThe LED indicator flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When you have the phone ringer set to off, the LED indicator notifie

18Display screen iconsSignal strength: This icon always appears when your phone is on. It shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more

19Digital: This icon indicates that your phone is operating in a digital service area.Analog: This icon indicates that your phone is operating in an a

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20Removing the batteryTo remove the battery from your phone:1. Turn the phone off by pressing and holding .2. Push the battery release latch up and p

21 •Green indicates that the battery is fully charged.4. You can make a phone call when the phone is plugged into the travel adaptor. The adaptor will

22Lock modeWhen you lock your phone using the Lock Mode menu option, you restrict phone usage. You can receive messages and calls, but you cannot make

23Messages 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

241. 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 w

25 •Press any key •Open flip •Set the Auto Answer featureAuto LCD OffThis feature is provided to save the life of your battery. the LCD turns off if y

267:Erase Msg1:Voice2:OldInbox3:NewInbox4:Outbox5:Filed6:All Messages8:Msg Setup1:General1:Scroll Timer2:Msg. Reminder3:Voice Mail #2:New Message1:Cal

277. Sounds1:Ringer Volume1:Calls2:Messages3:Alarms2:Ringer Type1:Voice Calls1:With Caller ID2:No Caller ID2:Messages1:Voice Mail2:Page3:Text4:Web Ale

285:Erase PBook6:Reset Phone7:Message Time 9:Location0:Version0.Games1:Push push2:Puzzle WorldIn Use1:Mute2:Calls3:Messages4:Phone Book5:Calendar6:Sen

29Accessing menus using shortcut numbersAll Main menus, menu levels, and menu content items are assigned numbers. All menus and their contents can be

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30 •The call is sent to voicemailYour phone provides the following voice call notification features: •Eight ring volume settings including 1- beep, vi

315. Press left for Yes to erase all your call directories, or right for No.6. Press to save.7. Press to return to the previous menu.Air TimeYour

32Total AirtimeTotal 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 inco

335. When your selection is highlighted you can: •Press to be connected to that party. •Press to review all the available call information (name a

34Caller 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 a

35FindThis 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 di

365. Press to select Rename or Sounds.6. Make your changes. When finished, press to rename your group or change the sound associated with that grou

374. Press to highlight the entry requiring editing.5. Press . The existing phone number is highlighted.6. Press and select Edit. Press and hig

38Storing pauses in a phone book entryTo store a number in your Phone Book that contains pauses:1. Enter the phone number you want to store (such as t

393. Press to call the number.Note: Storing pauses is convenient if you plan to call the number frequently.Erasing individual phone book entriesTo e

40Editing an existing e-mail addressTo edit an existing e-mail address:1. In standby mode, press to display the Main menu.2. Press for Phone Book.3

41Storing incoming phone numbers at the end of a callTo store a phone number after ending a call:Note: If the call was incoming, and Caller ID informa

42One-touch dialingMemory locations 001 through 009 are special One-Touch locations. You can call the phone numbers stored in the Phone Book memory fr

43Note: This memory is shared between all messages. 16KB of memory is available for messages. The number of messages that can be stored is dependent u

44• 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

451. When you are entering events, numbers, or text in your phone press to view the menu options: •T9(English) •Alpha •Symbol •Number •.COM •.NET2.

46Alphabetical text entryAlphabetical text entry characters may be entered in ABC mode, by pressing the corresponding key to the letter you want to en

47New MessageYou 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 ti

48InboxYour phone can store text messages in your inbox.To view your messages:1. In standby mode, press .2. Press to open the Inbox3. Press to high

492. Press for Voice messages, for Inbox messages, for Outbox messages, or for Filed messages.3. Press to highlight the message you want to

5Table of ContentsDisclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ...3SPH-a500 closed vie

50You can preset a number of options for general settings or new messages. The message indicator is displayed and remains on the screen until you list

51Entry MethodYou can navigate between Alphabet and T9(English) (predictive keypad) for the default setting. Select to save the setting.Delivery Ack

52Receiving a message in standby modeWhen your phone receives incoming messages in standby mode, the ringer sounds, (unless it is turned off), and the

53 •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 bl

54 •Save addr: allows you to save the sender’s e-mail address to the phonebook. The address is automatically copied into the AddEntry or E-mail Entry

551. 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 pho

56Launching the minibrowserNote: The first time you use the MiniBrowser, you will be prompted to go through a security setup process that takes appro

57Exiting the web/minibrowserPress to exit the Web.If the Prompt to End or Both option is selected in the MiniBrowser setup, a prompt asking if you

58Navigating the webWhen you use the MiniBrowser, some of the keys on your keypad will operate differently than during a normal phone call.The MiniBro

590/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

6The empty battery icon...21Your phone’s modes...2

60CalendarThe 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.

6111. 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, 10Mi

627. Press the to view a new month.8. Pressing at a selected date, offers the following options: •View: Permits you to view the previous entries

63Count DownCount 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 Coun

64Alarm ClockYour 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 o

654. Use the navigation key to set the operation for your calculator. Your choices are: •[+] Addition •[-] Subtraction •[x] Multiplication •[÷] Divisi

66• 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 t

67ReviewTo 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. Pre

682. Press for Voice Tools.3. Press for Voice Dial.4. Press for Set Active.5. Select Talk/Flip and press .Voice MemoTo set voice memo:1. While in s

69SoundsRinger optionsYour phone provides a variety of ringer options through the Sounds menu. These options allow you to customize your ringer type a

7Call waiting...33Caller I.D...

70Ringer Type5 monotone ringer types and 20 melody tones can be found under the ringer type option in the Sounds menu.Ringer type — callsTo activate,

71Ringer type — data/fax incomingTo activate, view or change the ringer type for incoming data/fax calls:1. In standby mode, press to display the Ma

72Roam RingerWhen 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

733. 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 Length1.

74Alerts — connectWith this option set to On, the phone sounds an alert when your call is connected.Alerts — disconnectWhen this option is set to On,

75RoamingRoaming on other digital networksWhen you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality

76DisplayThe following features offered under the Display menu allow you to customize your phone. •Menu Style •Wallpaper •Greeting •Backlight •Dual Cl

77GreetingThis option allows you to edit and personalize a greeting to display on your phone while in Standby Mode.Note: Enter the personal greeting u

78SetupThe following features allow you to personalize your phone.Auto AnswerWith this option activated, your phone will automatically answer calls af

792. Use to highlight an option.3. Press to save your option.4. Pressing returns you to the previous screen.Auto RetryWith this option activated

8Mail kit - Creating SMS text messages...43Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols...44Alphabetical tex

80Set NAMThis setting allows you to associate your mobile identification number (MIN) to your phone’s electronic serial number (ESN).1. Press for S

81To 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 contai

82Note: 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

83SecurityYour phone provides security options, including a user-programmable lock code and emergency/secret phone number features.To access the Secur

84Unlocking the phoneEnter your phone’s lock code (last four digits of the phone number or 0000), and the phone is immediately unlocked.Calling in loc

85Note: 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 restric

864. Enter the special number. Up to 32 digits can be entered for each number.5. Press to save the number entered.6. Press to exit.Calling Special

872. 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 opera

882. Press for Setup.3. Press for Version. The hardware and software information is displayed.4. Press to return to standby mode.GamesYour phone’s

89In-use menuYour 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 duri

9Calendar...60Today...

90Usage guidelines:all about performance and safetyUnderstanding Signal StrengthThe quality of each call you make or receive, is dependent upon the si

91Exposure To Radio Frequency SignalsYour wireless handheld portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receiv

92Antenna CareUse only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone an

93PacemakersThe Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wir

94Posted FacilitiesTurn your phone Off in any facility where posted notices so require.AircraftFCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the

95Storing your phoneYou must not store or carry your phone, its parts, or accessories in the same compartment or other area where there flammable liqu

96To 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

97Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada NoticeOnly use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accesso

98Samsung Phone and Battery SpecificationsDual Band/Tri Mode:CDMA 1.9GHz / CDMA 800 MHz/AMPS 800 MHzDisplay Screen:Graphical LCD up to 5 lines w/1 ded

99User Guide Proprietary NoticeCDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following Patents:4,901,3075,109,3905,267