Samsung SPH-a740 User's Guide

BMC_UG_A740_061105_F11 SPH-a740 SeriesPORTABLE Tri-ModeTELEPHONEUser GuidePlease read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future

1 Getting StartedGetting StartedClosed View of Phone

91 Voice ServicesNote: It is recommended that you perform the complete adaptation of Voice Dial at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this f

Voice Services 92Voice Services6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Reject Moreor Reject Less and press . • If you select Reject More, yo

93 Voice Services3. Press for Settings.4. Press for Voice Launch.5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Talk Only or Talk and Flip and pre

Voice Services 94Voice Services2. Press for Voice Memo. (As it is recording, the phone displays a countdown timer that shows how many seconds are lef

95 Voice ServicesVoice Service.2. Press for Voice Memo.3. Press for Review. (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.)

Tools 96ToolsToolsSchedulerYour Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. You can schedule events for either the current

97 Tools8. Press the left softkey or to Save.To add an event for a specific calendar date:1. Press the left softkey for Menu.2. Press for Tools

Tools 98ToolsEvent AlertsThere are several ways your phone alerts you of scheduled events:• By playing the assigned ringer type.• By illuminating the

99 ToolsErasing a Single Event for a DayTo delete an individual event:1. View the day that you wish to erase the event for. See "Viewing Events&q

Tools 100ToolsWorld TimeWorld Time displays what time it is in twenty-four different time zones around the world together with one or more major citie

Getting Started 2Getting StartedFront View of Your Phone

101 Tools7. Press the navigation key down once to select the desired ringer. (Cycle through the ringers by pressing the navigation key left or right.)

Tools 102Tools6. Press the navigation keys left or right to select a Low or High priority.7. Press the left softkey to Save.To view a task:1. Press

103 Tools• If you have no memos composed, then the New Memomenu is automatically displayed.• If you have one or more composed memos, they are displaye

Tools 104ToolsCalculatorYour phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator:1. Press the left softkey for Menu.2. Press for Tools.3.

105 Tools• If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. • If you have one or more composed memos, they ar

Phone Settings 106Phone SettingsPhone SettingsDisplay SettingsChanging the Screen SaverYour new phone offers options for what you see on the display s

107 Phone Settings3. Press for Display.4. Press for Slide Show.5. Using the navigation keys, select the location of the stored images and press . T

Phone Settings 108Phone Settings3. Press for Display.4. Press for Incoming Call.5. Press for With Caller ID or for No Caller ID.6. Press for No

109 Phone SettingsChanging the Backlight Time LengthThe backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any

Phone Settings 110Phone Settings3. Press for Display.4. Press for LCD Contrast.5. Press for Main LCD or for External LCD6. Using the navigation k

3 Getting StartedKey Functions1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phon

111 Phone SettingsChanging the Color of your Dialing FontYou can adjust the color of your dialing font so that it appears in color or monochromatic.To

Phone Settings 112Phone Settings2. Press for Settings.3. Press for Sounds.4. Press for Ringer Volume.5. Press for Calls, for Messages, or for A

113 Phone SettingsSelecting Ringer Types for Voice CallsYour phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volu

Phone Settings 114Phone Settings7. Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers.8. Pr

115 Phone Settings 5. Select Normal or Distinctive and press to save and exit.Selecting a Key ToneYour phone offers a number of options for selectin

Phone Settings 116Phone Settings4. Press for Key Tone.5. Press for Tone Level.6. Press the navigation key right to increase or left to decrease the

117 Phone Settings• Disconnect - An alert tone is sounded when the signal fades and the connection is lost.• Fade - An alert tone is sounded when your

Phone Settings 118Phone SettingsApplication VolumeThis setting allows you to control the default volume and vibrate settings in downloaded application

119 Phone Settingsvolume level.Location SettingsYour phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that

Phone Settings 120Phone Settingsprohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information. All

Getting Started 4Getting Started8. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume

121 Phone Settings4. Press for Up Key, for Down Key, for LeftKey, or for Right Key.5. Press the navigation key up or down to select one of the fo

Phone Settings 122Phone Settings4. Press for Auto Answer.5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes or No.6. Press to save and exit.Displ

123 Phone SecurityPhone SecurityAccessing the Security MenuAll of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must ent

Phone Security 124Phone SecurityUnlocking Your PhoneTo unlock your phone:1. Press the left softkey for Menu.2. Enter your lock code.Changing the Loc

125 Phone Security• Contacts Only - Allows you to call only the numbers saved in the Contacts. You can receive incoming calls from anyone.• Special# O

Phone Security 126Phone SecurityErasing the ContactsTo erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts:1. From the Security menu, press for E

127 Phone SecurityResetting Your PhoneResetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Cont

Safety 128SafetySafetyGetting the Most Out of Your ReceptionKeeping Tabs on Signal StrengthThe quality of each call you make or receive depends on the

129 Safetyreviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation

Safety 130SafetyUsing Your Phone While DrivingTalking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited i

5 Getting Started17. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous me

131 SafetyUsing Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF si

Safety 132Safetyyour phone or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks could cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even deat

133 Safety• In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C).• Don’t use the battery

Safety 134SafetyAcknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada NoticeCautionsAny changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved

135 SafetySpecific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless PhonesThe SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the h

Safety 136SafetyOwner’s RecordThe model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record

137 Manufacturer’s WarrantyManufacturer’s WarrantySTANDARD LIMITED WARRANTYWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. ("S

Manufacturer’s Warranty 138All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any

139 Manufacturer’s WarrantyREPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, O

Index 140IndexAAbbreviated Dialing 21Activating Voice Recognition 85Air Time 47Airplane Mode 119Alarm Clock 100Alert Notification 116Auto-Answer 121B

Getting Started 6Getting Startedthe phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empt

141 IndexPPCS ServicesCall Waiting 29Phone BookAdding an Entry 48Calling a Number From 22Editing Entries 49Erasing 126Finding Entries 48Secret Entries

7 Getting Startedindicates that you have new picture messages waiting. indicates that you have new voicemail messages waiting. Press and hold to dia

Getting Started 8Getting Startedindicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-8 or that 1-Beep is selected.indicates that the ringer is turned

9 Getting Startedindicates that a picture has been assigned a function. An example may be Picture ID, Screensaver, or Incoming Call.indicates that a p

Getting Started 10Getting Started• Voice Signal/Voice Command.• English or French Language Menus.Turning Your Phone On and OffTo turn your phone on:•

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11 Getting StartedUsing Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerBattery CapacityYour phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to re

Getting Started 12Getting StartedRemoving the BatteryTo remove your battery:1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or

13 Getting StartedCharging the BatteryYour phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your

Getting Started 14Getting StartedUsing the Desktop ChargerTo use the desktop charger with your phone:• Plug the outlet from the desktop charger in the

15 Phone BasicsPhone BasicsDisplaying Your Phone NumberJust in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you.To display your phone numb

Phone Basics 16Phone Basics1. Make sure your phone is on.2. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at

17 Phone BasicsIf the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the Contacts entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may al

Phone Basics 18Phone Basicsdisabling airplane mode. For more details, see ‘Airplane Mode” on page 119.In-Call OptionsSelect actions by pressing the ri

19 Phone Basicsare displayed. Press the left softkey to Save the new number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” below for more informatio

Phone Basics 20Phone BasicsFinding a Phone NumberThis feature allows you to search for phone numbers saved in your address book by entering 1-4 digits

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21 Phone Basics2. Press the right softkey for Options and select Hardpause or 2-sec pause. Hard pauses are displayed as a “P”and 2-second pauses as

Phone Basics 22Phone Basics2. Press the right softkey for Options, followed by for Abbrev. Dial.Dialing From ContactsTo dial directly from a Conta

23 Phone BasicsTo use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 1-9:• Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. (The display

Phone Basics 24Phone Basicsenter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when sending text messages).To change the character input mode:1.

25 Phone BasicsEntering Characters by Tapping the KeypadTo enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode (see “Selecting a Character I

Phone Basics 26Phone BasicsEntering Numbers and SymbolsTo enter numbers:• Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Char

27 Phone Basics• By sounding the assigned ringer type.• By the LED blinking red.• By displaying at the top of your screen.New Voicemail Message Aler

Phone Basics 28Phone Basics• Press and hold . Follow the system prompts.Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages1. Press the left so

29 Phone Basics1. Press .2. Enter the number you want to call.3. Press .To permanently block your number, call the Customer Service department of your

Phone Basics 30Phone Basicsbefore placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call.Making a Three-Way CallWith Three

Table of ContentsGetting Started...1Closed View of Phone . . . . . . . . .

31 Phone BasicsTTY Use With HandsetA TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or ha

Roaming 32RoamingRoamingUnderstanding RoamingRecognizing Icons on the Display ScreenYour phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off t

33 Roaming• Some features which are standard on the network, such as call waiting, web browser, and direct international dialing, are unavailable.• Th

Roaming 34Roaming• Automatic: This setting seeks service. When service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system.• Home Only: This se

35 Navigating Through MenusNavigating Through MenusMenu StylesYour phone can display the various features and options in one of two different menu st

Navigating Through Menus 36Navigating 3x3 Style3x3 style displays the first level menu choices with graphical icons arranged in a grid pattern. In oth

37 Navigating Through MenusTo return to standby mode:• Press .Viewing the MenusMenu DiagramThe following list outlines your phone’s menu structure in

Navigating Through Menus 38Navigating 8: I’ll be there at9: What time does it start?10: I love you!11 - 20: [Empty]4: Edit Signature1: On2: Off5: Mess

39 Navigating Through Menus6: Memo Pad7: Calculator8: Countdown9: Settings1: Display1: Screen Saver1: Main LCD1: Preset Image1: Tea Time2: Parrots3:

Navigating Through Menus 40Navigating 9: Dialing Font1: Color1: Basic2: Rainbow3: Monochrome4: Hyphenate2: Size1: Large2: Normal2: Sounds1: Ringer Vol

Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Clearing the Message Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

41 Navigating Through Menus2: Off3: Change Lock4: Restriction1: Allow All2: Contacts Only3: Special # Only5: Special #1: 9112: *9113: #9116: Erase1:

Navigating Through Menus 42Navigating 2: Recom-mended3: Softer5: Voice Launch1: Talk Only2: Talk and Flip6: About5: Airplane Mode1: On2: Off6: Launch

43 Navigating Through MenusCamera Menu 1: Flash1: Off2: On this Shot3: Always On2: Self Timer1: Off2: 5 Sec3: 10 Sec3: Fun Frames1: Off2: Dollar3: Lo

Call History 44Call HistoryCall HistoryViewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (o

45 Call HistoryPress the right softkey for Options to select one of the following options for this entry:• Send Msg to send a text or picture messag

Call History 46Call HistorySaving a Phone Number From Call HistoryYour phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Each contact entry can store up to

47 Call History3. Select Missed Calls , Outgoing Calls , Incoming Calls , or All Recent .4. Highlight the entry you want to prepend and press .5. Pre

Using Contacts 48Using ContactsUsing ContactsAdding a New ContactYour phone can store up to 500 Contact numbers. Each contact entry can store up to a

49 Using Contacts4. Press the navigation key left or right to search by Name,Entry, or Group.5. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the navi

Using Contacts 50Using Contacts3. Press for Find.4. Select the desired entry and press .5. Press the right softkey , followed by to Edit the entr

Using Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Message Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51 Using Contacts9. Press the navigation key to the left or right to highlight and listen to the desired Ringer and press to save.10. Press the left

Using Contacts 52Using Contacts6. Press the left softkey for Done.Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Ph

53 MessagingMessagingNow you can exchange text and multimedia messages right from your phone and stay connected without saying a word. Within the Mess

Messaging 54MessagingOld to delete all read messages, or Erase All to delete all messages in your Inbox and press . • for Erase Multiple. Scroll thr

55 Messaging6. Press the left softkey for Next.7. Enter your message using the keypad. 8. Press the left softkey for Next when finished. 9. Press

Messaging 56MessagingNote: The last preset message used automatically moves to the top of the list when you send a new message.Message Setup OptionsTh

57 Messaging• Voice Mail #: Allows you to configure the voicemail number. To access the Settings menu:1. Press the left softkey for Menu.2. Press f

Messaging 58Messaging2. Press for Priority.3. Select Normal or Urgent using the navigation key and press to select.Call Back NumberThis option allow

59 MessagingNote: When you send a message using Preset Messages, the last message selected automatically displays as the first choice when sending a n

Messaging 60MessagingAlert TypeThis allows you to select the ringer type for voicemail, text messaging, and web alerts. Any ringer saved in the phone

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Ringers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

61 MessagingTo set the message reminder option:1. In the Settings menu, press for Message Alerts.2. Press for Reminder.3. Press the navigation key

Messaging 62MessagingAlert SetupThis option allows you to automatically connect to the web when new web alerts are received. If this option is turned

63 Messaging5. Using the navigation keys select either Camera Review to send a picture already stored in your phone or New Pictureto take a new pictur

Phone Camera 64Phone CameraPhone CameraTaking PicturesTaking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing t

65 Phone Camera• Upload - to upload the picture to your online folder, see "Uploading a picture to the Picture Messaging Web Site" on page 7

Phone Camera 66Phone CameraCamera Options:There are several settings associated with the full-color digital camera. These settings allow you to custom

67 Phone Camera• Auto: Automatically adjusts the lighting.• Sunny: Decreases the light sensitivity for taking pictures in full or mostly sunny conditi

Phone Camera 68Phone Camera• Low (160*120): The low setting allows you to take average quality images. You can save the most images in memory using th

69 Phone Camera5. Get ready for the picture. When the timer is down to 5 seconds, beep sounds are made. At 3 seconds, the timer icon turns red.To canc

Phone Camera 70Phone CameraImages located in In Camera and Saved to Phone can be assigned to address book entries, uploaded to online albums, sent to

Changing the Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Creating a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

71 Phone Camera2. Press for Pictures.3. Press for My Pictures.4. Using the navigation keys, select In Camera and press .Saved to PhoneWhen pictures

Phone Camera 72Phone Camera3. Press for Online Albums.4. Using the navigation keys, select Upload Picture and press .5. Please wait while the system

73 Phone Camera8. Using the navigation keys, select either Upload Selection or Upload All and press .9. Using the navigation keys, select either My U

Phone Camera 74Phone CameraTo access your Online Albums options from your phone:1. Display the album list in the Online Picture/Video account.2. Use y

75 Web ServicesWeb ServicesThe Wireless WebYour phone comes equipped with Wireless Web access through your browser. You can view specially designed ve

Web Services 76Web ServicesIf you had a previous web connection, the last page you visited will be displayed when you launch your browser. When this o

77 Web ServicesWeb Connection Status and IndicatorsYour phone's display lets you know the current status of your web connection through indicator

Web Services 78Web Servicespress the volume buttons on the side of the phone to scroll one page at a time.Navigating Between Web PagesOnce you've

79 Web ServicesUsing the Menu to NavigateBy pressing the Menu softkey, you can navigate between web pages.• Press the Menu softkey and select one of

Web Services 80Web ServicesDownloading Games, Ringers, Screen Savers and ApplicationsWith your new web enabled phone, you have access to a variety of

Erasing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126Erasing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

81 Web Services2. Press for Downloads.3. Highlight Games and press .4. Select the game you wish to play.5. Follow the on-screen instructions to play

Web Services 82Web ServicesAssigning Downloaded Ringers Downloaded ringers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available thr

83 Web ServicesScreen SaversDownloading Screen SaversTo download an available Screen Saver to your phone:1. Press the left softkey for Menu.2. Press

Web Services 84Web Services• If you wish to see the screen saver, highlight the desired screen saver and press to view. When you are finished, press

85 Voice ServicesVoice ServicesActivating Voice RecognitionVoice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your

Voice Services 86Voice ServicesUsing Voice DialVoice Dial allows you to dial any valid 7, 10 or 11 digit North American phone number by speaking the n

87 Voice Services4. If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by the correct number, say Yes. (You can also select the correct number f

Voice Services 88Voice Services2. Press for Settings.3. Press for Voice Service.4. Press for Settings.5. Press for Choice Lists.6. Press for Name

89 Voice ServicesTo retrieve your phone's status information:1. Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts you to say a v

Voice Services 90Voice Services• Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally.• If you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or