Samsung SPH-a520 manual

User Guide Rev .2.0 1 1/02 GH68-03139A SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICA TIONS AMERICA 1130 EAST ARAP AHO ROAD • RICHARDSON, TX 75081 1-800-987-HELP (4357) WWW .SAMSUNG.CA[...]

SPH-A520 Series PORT ABLE T ri-M ode TELEPHONE User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.[...]

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5 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 Ante[...]

6 Low battery indicator.............................................................22 The empty battery icon ..........................................................22 Your phone’s modes ................................... ............. 23 Answer mode ........................................................................ 23 Digital mode.....[...]

7 Reviewing calls ..................................................................... 35 Keeping track of call activity ................................................. 36 Air time ................................................................................ 36 Call waiting .....................................................................[...]

8 Shortcuts to memory dialing..................................................49 Wireless web ..................................... ...................... 50 Launching the minibrowser ...................................................51 Navigating the web.................................................................52 How the minibrowser keys [...]

9 Voice Dial ........................ ........................................ 66 Tips on recording names ...................................................... 67 Tools ...................... .................................... ............. 69 Today ................................................................................... 69 Scheduler [...]

10 Key beep................................................................................82 Alerts.....................................................................................82 Roam ringer ..........................................................................83 Data/fax.................................................................[...]

11 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 Ope[...]

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13 SPH-A520 closed view Display scree n LED indicator Antenna[...]

14 SPH-A520 open view Display screen Graphic area Navigat ion key Vo l u m e key Send key Ok key Key pa d Adapter Outlet Clear key End key Microphone Icons Speaker Menu key Internet access Mail kit[...]

15 Getting to know your phone Antenna The antenna is a device fo r transmitting and receivin g signals. The shape and size of the antenna is determined, in pa rt, by the frequency of the signals that they receive. An antenna makes the call so und clearer when it i s fully extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnece[...]

16 Headset connector This is where the option al 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 ha nds-free headset connec tor to your phone, gently pry open the top of the cover to expose the headset connector . LED [...]

17 Send key The key perf orms several useful functions: • Press once to answer call s. • Enter a number and pres s once to connect a call. • Press twice in standby mode to redial the last outgoing number . Navigation The Navigation key allows you to l ocate different menu opt ions by pressing in the appropriate direction. When in standby mode[...]

18 Display screen icons Signal strength : This icon always appears w h en your phone is on. It shows your current signal strength . More lines indicate more signal strength. Service indicator : This icon indicates a ca ll is in progress. When the phone is calling a number , this icon will fl ash until the cal l is connected. No service indicator : [...]

19 Alarm clock: This icon d isplays when you h ave your alarm cloc k 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 packag ed with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter . The phone can be used while the battery[...]

20 2. Gently push the top end of the batt ery down (The top end of the battery displays t he word Sa msung in raised letters.) unt il you hear it click into place. Removing the battery T o remove the battery from your phone: 1. T urn t he phone off b y pressing and hol ding . 2. Push the battery release latch up and pull the batt ery away from the [...]

21 to maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage. When the phone has finished char ging it can be disconnected. T ravel adapter Use the adaptor outlet to connect your phone to a wireless data device or a hands-free ca r kit (bot h sold separate l y). The dual-slot adaptor outlet is located at the b[...]

22 • Red indicates that the batt ery is charging. • Green indicates that the battery is fully charged. 4. Remove the adapter wh en the LED turns green. Note: You can make a phone call when the phone is plugged into the travel adaptor . T he adaptor will continue to charge the battery even when you are making the call. The battery charges fa ste[...]

23 Y our phone’ s modes Answer mode With this option activated, you can sel ect 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 area s, the icon indicates that your phone is operating in digital mode. If the dig ital icon is absent, your phone is op eratin[...]

24 Silent mode The Silent Mode feature allo ws you to silence the ri nger when in standby mode. • With the phone in standby mode, press and hold for 2 seconds. Entering Silent Mode displays brief ly . • T o exit from Silent Mode press a nd hold for 2 seconds. The screen prompt Exit Silent Mode displays, and your phone automatically reactivates [...]

25 T alk mode Y ou can place and answer calls only when your phone is turned on. When you are on a call your phone is in T alk mo de. Pressing will display a list of the In-Use menu options. Vibrate mode In standby mode: 1. Press the down arrow located on the le ft side of your phon e to adjust the ringer volume . 2. The vibrate icon appears on the[...]

26 T urning your phone on T o turn your phone on: 1. Fully extend the antenna for the clearest reception. 2. Press and hold for more than two seconds. Note: Y our phone has a built-in antenna. A s with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna as it a ffects call quality and can cause the phone to operate at a higher power level[...]

27 T urning your phone off T o turn your phone off: 1. Press and hold for more than two seco nds. 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 y[...]

28 List of main and sub menus This list displays the Main menu struct ure and Message features. It show s the individual sub menu s and featur es a ssigned to each Main menu option. Y our ph one offers a range of functions th at allow you to ta ilor the phone to your personal requir ements. These fu nction s are arranged in menu s and submenus. The[...]

29 4. Message 1:New Mes sage 2:Inbox 1:V oice 2:T ext 3:Web 3:Outbox 1:Sent 2:Stored 4:Delivery 5:MSG Setup 1:General 1:Scroll T imer 2:Msg. Remind 2:New Mes sage 1:Call Back # 2:AutoS ave 3:Entry Method 4:Deliver y 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[...]

30 7. Setup 1:Display 1:Menu Style 2:Wall Pape r 1:Loca l Image 2:Downloaded 3:Banner 4:Auto Hyphen 5:Backlight 6:Contrast 1:Main LCD 2:Front LCD 7:V ersion 2:Sounds 1:Ringer V olume 1:Calls 2:Messages 3:Alarm 2:Ringer T ype 1:Voice Calls 1:with Caller ID 2:No Caller ID 2:Messages 1:Voicemail 2:T ext 3:Web Alert 3:Data/Fax In 4:Schedule 3:Alerts 1:[...]

31 4:Special #’s 5:Erase Pbook 6:Reset Phone 5:Others 1:Launch Pad 1:Up key 2:Down key 3:Right ke y 4:Left key 2:Answer Mode 3:Auto Answer 4:Language 8. Games 1:Push Push In Use 1:Mute 2:Calls 3:Phonebook 4:3-Way Ca ll 5:Messages 6:T ools 7:V ersion[...]

32 Accessing menus using the navigation key The Navigation key c an also be used as a directiona l shortcut key to access the following: • PbookSearch • V oiceDial • Calculator • Scheduler • RingerT ype • W orldtime • Display • Alarm Using the Navigation key as a directiona l shortcut is cal led a Launch Pad. 1. In standby mode, pre[...]

33 Returning to the previous menu When using the navigation key you can retu rn to the previous menu at anytime. T o do this: • Press to return to the previo us menu. • Press to exit the menu wit hout saving the setting. Accessing menus using shortcut numbers All menus, menu levels, a nd menu cont ent items are assigned numbers. All menus and t[...]

34 Incoming Y our phone signals an incoming ca ll or message in the following ways: • An animation message • The backlight illuminate s • The red LED indicator flashes • The ringer sou nds (unless you have set the ringer t o vibrate or off) Incoming call notification contin ues until one of the following events occurs: • Y ou answer the c[...]

35 Y our 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 Y ou can erase any one of the call direc tories (Outgoing, Incoming, or Missed), or you can erase a ll three directorie s. T o er[...]

36 • Press for Air Time . 4. When the call log option di splays, press to locate the call information you require. If there is a Phone Book mat ch, the name displays. If there is no Phone Bo ok match, only t he phone number wi ll display . 5. When your selection is highlighted you can: • Press to be connected to that party . • Press to review[...]

37 4. Press to highlight an optio n. The available options are: • Last Call • T otal Calls • Erase All • LifeT ime 5. Press to open an option, or pre ss to cancel, and return to the previous screen. Last call Last call allows you to review the amou nt of time spent on the last call you made. 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main m[...]

38 The screen displays the tota l number of calls, and the tot al air time for calls made and receive d since you la st set the To t a l air time to zero (by using the Erase All option.) 5. Press to return to the previous display screen. Erase All If you choose t he Erase All optio n, th e counter for all air times with the exception of LifeTime, w[...]

39 4. Press fo r LifeT ime . The screen displays the tota l number of calls made fr om thi s phone, and the total amount of air time used sinc e th is phone was set-up. This information cannot be erased. 5. Press to return to the previous display screen. Call waiting Y our phone beeps when an ot her call is coming in. T o answer th is call: 1. Pres[...]

40 Three way calling T o place a three way call: 1. Call the first party , and press . When connected, ask them to r emain on the line, press and they will be placed on hold. 2. Call the se cond phone numb er , a nd press . 3. When the second party answers, press and all parties will be connected. Note: You may need to contact your service carrier [...]

41 Find This option allows you to find a stor ed name (alphabetic ally) in the Phone Book and place a call to that name. 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main menu. 2. Press for Phone Book . 3. Press for Find . 4. Press l eft or right to fin d by Name , Entry , or Group . 5. Input your informati on and press . The display screen prompt s [...]

42 3. Press for Add new entry . 4. Input your informati on and press . 5. Y ou can press to re turn to th e previous menu at any time. Group edit This option allows you to edit a grou p. Your group options are as follows: • Family • Friends • Colleague • VIPs • No group T o edit a group: 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main men[...]

43 Setting secret This feature allows you to k eep certain numbe rs in your Phone Book confidential so that ot hers cannot access the m. 1. From the Phone Book (option) screen, press to highlight Secret . 2. Press to highlight Secret On or Secret Off . 3. Press . Note: All Phone Book entries can be ma de secret. If you access the entry later , you [...]

44 Overwriting existing name and number information Y ou can overwrite exist ing information usin g separate actions in both t he name and number fields. Follo w these instructions: 1. At the Phone Book (options) screen, press t o highli ght an existing name or nu mber field. When highlighted, press . 2. T o overwrite, press , unt il you cl ear the[...]

45 5. When the numb er and pauses ar e complete, press to store the number in your Phone Book . Pause dialing from a stored entry T o 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 (har d) P pause(s), call the number from the Pho[...]

46 4. Press to highlight the information and press . 5. Press to di splay the following menu options: • Send • Edit • Prepend • Erase • Send MSG. 6. Press to highlight the Erase option. 7. Press . The phone pr ompts Ye s or No . 8. Press to highlight your op tion. 9. Press to confirm (Y es) and erase the Phone Book entry , or press to can[...]

47 Editing an existing e-mail address T o edit an existing e-mai l address: 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o 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 Pho ne Book (options) screen displays. Edit the existing E-mai[...]

48 Storing incoming phone numbers at the end of a call T o store a phone number after ending a call: Note: If the call was incomi ng, 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 an d name of the [...]

49 One-touch dialing Memory locations 001 through 0 09 are special One-T ouch locations. Y ou can call the phone numbers stor ed in the Phon e 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 a nd called. T wo-touch dialing Memory locations 010 th rou[...]

50 Wireless web Y our phone comes equipped wi th Wi reless Web Internet access through a MiniBrowser . The MiniBrow ser displays immediate in formation through your phone. Y ou ca n view specia lly designed versions of popular sites w h ich include sports, weather , news, stock quotes, etc. Browsing the Web through your phone is not t he same as us[...]

51 Launching the minibrowser Note: The first time you use the MiniBrow ser , you will be prompted to go through a security setup process that takes approximately three to five minutes. Note: When the security key i s initially sent to the carrier , a unique value is created. If the phone is reset for any reason, you must contact the carrier to rese[...]

52 3. Press to exit th e 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: • T ext or number input • Links (embedded in content) • Numbered options (some optio ns may not be n um[...]

53 Asterisk / Shift: Press this key b efore entering text to create up per case character s. You can also use this key to move back one space on the display s creen. 0/Next: Press this key to enter a 0, or to move to the next word wh en in T9 predictive word e ntry mode. Pound/Space: Press this key to insert a space when entering text. Numbers 1 - [...]

54 Making a phone call while using the minibrowser Y ou may initiate a phone call from the MiniBrowser if the sit e you are using supports this feature (the phone number may be high light ed and the left soft key will appear as Call). Pressing the Ca ll soft key will call the number . In most cases you can also use to c all the numb er . The Intern[...]

55 Creating SMS text messages 1. In standby mode, pre ss to display Message. 2. Press for New Messages . The screen displays Message T o: . 3. Enter the dest ination phon e 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[...]

56 • Now • 30 min. • 1 hour • 2 hours • 12 hours • 1 day • 2 days • 3 days • Delivery Acknowledge : If this is set on, Messag e Save will notify you if the message was succe ssfully delivered. • Message Save: Provides options on how your message is saved. • Save Outbox • No Save 8. Press to highlight the Action menu and pres[...]

57 • .COM • .NET • Exit • Canned 2. After you are in the correct menu, us e the navig ation key to highlight your option, then press to save. En te r your information. Y o u 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. T o change the input m[...]

58 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 chan g e between the characters represented by each key . T o change capitalization formats while entering text, press . Entering numbers This mode enables you[...]

59 New message T o send a new message: 1. In standby mode, pre ss to display Message. 2. Press for New Messages . 3. The screen displays Message T o : 4. Press to view your text entry options. 5. After finding and entering the Mess age T o : informa tion, press to go to the Message body . 6. Enter your message data, (press to selec t your text entr[...]

60 Inbox Y our phone can store tex t messages in your inbox. T o view your messages: 1. In standby mode, pre ss to display the Message menu. 2. Press to open the Inbox. 3. Use the to highlight the message you wa nt to view . 4. Press . The phone displa ys the message contents. 5. While viewing your message pres s to a ccess the following options: ?[...]

61 2. Press for Te x t . 3. Press to complete the action. Note: Contact your service provi der for availability . Web Y ou r phone alerts you w ith incoming browser mess ages. When a new message arrives, your phone will display a text notifica tion together with an audible alert. Y ou can access Web Alert from the Message menu: 1. In standby mode, [...]

62 • Select Re-send to resend the message, press to resend wit h the same message settings. • Select Erase to del ete the message from Outbox . Message memory capacity Y our phone can store up to 15K or 96 messages. The storage capacity includes all received, sent, filed messag e types, VMN (V oicemail Notification), and text messages. The numb[...]

63 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 diffe rent features. Callback # Press to automatically call the nu mber displayed on the screen. Aut o sa ve Y our options are On or Off . Press to save the settin[...]

64 Erase message 1. In standby mode, pre ss to display the Mes sage menu. 2. Press for Erase . Your options are: • Clear VM Count • Received • Sent • Stored • All 3. Press to highlight an optio n. 4. Press to complete the action. Receiving a message in standby mode When your phone receives incoming message s in st andby mode, the ringer s[...]

65 Reviewing stored voicem ail and text messages in standby mode 1. In standby mode, pre ss to display the Mes sage menu. The number of received or sent messages displays next t o the associated message type in the menu. 2. Press for Voi c e . The date and time f or the last voice mail message received display with a notifi cation of the number of [...]

66 1. In standby mode, pre ss to display the Mes sage menu. A number of received or sent messages displays next t o the associated message type in the menu. 2. For Tex t messages use the to locate the me ssage you want to re view , press to open. 3. Press to view the following options: • Call Back: Automatically calls t he numb er found in the me[...]

67 T ips on recording names • A void recording simi lar names phonetically . If you record a name similar to one already stored in voice me mory , the phone requests a nother name. • A void recording in a noisy pla ce. • Speak clearly and naturally . • A void very long or very sh ort names. Na mes with two to five syllables are recommended.[...]

68 7. Press to save the number . 8. The screen then re turns to the Vo i c e D i a l menu. Review T o review voice calling entries: 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main menu. 2. Press for Vo i c e D i a l . 3. Press for Review . A list of store d names and numbers display . 4. Press to highlight the desired entry and press . The recorded[...]

69 3. Press fo r Set Active. To o l s T ools allows you to add events in a calen dar . They can be viewed at anytime. Y ou can a lso set an alert to remind you of your plans. 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main menu. 2. Press for T ools . 3. Press to highlight an optio n. The available options are: • T oday • Scheduler • T ask Lis[...]

70 How to schedule an event 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main menu. 2. Press for T ools. 3. Press for Scheduler . 4. Press to select Vi e w , or Add New . 5. Press to view you r options. 6. Press to highlight an optio n. 7. Press to select that opt ion. Note: Press and hold to navigate between text entry modes and number icons, making[...]

71 • Edit: Allows you to edit an event • Erase: Allows you to erase an event 5. Press to select the opti on of ch oice, and complete the exercise by following the prompts. How to view an event Scheduler allows you to view in calen dar format the current month, a past month or a future month. In Sche duler , the current date i s highlighted on t[...]

72 T ask list The T ask List allows you to compile a lis t of items to be completed. Your phone can store, prioritize and man age twenty T ask List items. Creating a task list item: 1. In standby mode, pre ss for the T ools . 2. Press for T ask List . 3. Use the navigation key to set the priority for a T ask List item. Your choices are High and Low[...]

73 4. Enter the date and time you wa nt to “ Count Down ” to. For example: i f today’ s date is April 1, 2001 an d you want to know how many months, days, and hours remain before 7:00 P .M. February 14th 2002, e nter 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 coun[...]

74 Y our 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 cl ock icon displays on the s creen in standby mode. When the alarm is turned off the alarm clock icon is removed. Calculator Y ou can perform cal culations, including a[...]

75 6. Press to perform the calculation and view the result, or continue t o calculate with the same operator , or change the operat or and continue. Every time you change the operator , the pre vious calculation is performed and the result is displa yed as the bottom number on the display sc reen. 7. Press to perform the calculation and view the re[...]

76 T o set the Backlight: 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main menu. 2. Press for Display . 3. Press for Backlight . 4. Press the to go through the menu options: • Open • 30 seconds • 8 seconds • Off 5. When the desired setting is reached, press to save. Banner This option allows you to edit and pe rsonalize a banner to display o[...]

77 Contrast The LCD has contrast setting that can help you see the screen better in different lighting conditions. T o set the LCD contrast: 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main menu. 2. Press for Display . 3. Press for Contrast . 4. Scroll between the contrast settings to determi ne what contrast is most visible to you. 5. When the desi[...]

78 Ve r s i o n Y ou can view both the software version an d hardware version running on your phone. This feature is helpful if you need to call your carrier . Note: You c an pr ess to return to the previous menu at any time. 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main menu. 2. Press for Display . 3. Press for Ve r s i o n . The hardware and so[...]

79 Adjusting voice volume during a call Y ou can a djust the voice vo lume only while on a call. T o adjust the voice vol ume option: Press the up or down to change your volume setting whil e on a call. The screen immediately displays the volu me icon . The bars of the volume icon will change accord ing to the setting chosen. Ringer volume T o adju[...]

80 4. Press for V oice Calls . 5. Use the t o navigate throug h the 10 monoton e ringer types and 1 0 melody tones. Each tone plays as yo u navigate thro ugh the optio ns. 6. When the desired rin ger type plays, press to save the setting. Note: You c an pr ess to return to the previous menu at any time. Ringer type — message T o activate, vi ew o[...]

81 6. When the desired rin ger type plays, press to save the setting. Note: You c an pr ess to return to the previous menu at any time. Ringer type — tools T o activate, vi ew or change the ringer type: 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main menu. 2. Press for Sounds . 3. Press for Ringer T ype 4. Press fo r Schedule . 5. Use the to hear[...]

82 Key beep Key Beep allows you to adjust the tone leng th and volume level that the keypad generates each time you press a key . The di splay icon shows up to 8 levels (the loudest setting). No bars indicate that the key be ep function is silenc ed. 1. In standby mode, pre ss t o display the Main menu. 2. Press for Sounds. 3. Press for Key Beep . [...]

83 3. Press f or Alerts . 4. In this exercise select t he Minute beep option. (For other Alerts exercises to work corre ctly , se lect the appropriate option. ) 5. Press the to c hoose between On or Off . 6. When the desired setting is r eached, press to save the setting. Note: You c an pr ess to return to the previous menu at any time. Alerts — [...]

84 3. Press for Roam Ringer . 4. Press the to choose between Normal or Distinctive . 5. When the desired setting is reach ed, press to save the setting. Note: You c an pr ess to return to the previous menu at any time. Data/fax Y our phone is capable of sen ding and r eceiving digital data and fax calls w hen connected to a computing de vice (lapto[...]

85 • Fax Only: No Voice Calls can be received. • Data One T ime: 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, pre [...]

86 Sending a fax or data file When connected to a computing device, your phone allows wireless fax and data transmissions. Y our computing device software initiates the call to the destinatio n phone numbe r . Your phone functio ns as a wireless mode m to send the fax or data file to the number designated by your PC software. Changing your phone ba[...]

87 Push Push T o open Push Push: 1. Press . 2. Press fo r Games. 3. Press for Push Push. 4. Press to start. Object The object of the game is to push the balls into the litt le house. The ball can be pushed left, right, up, or down. It cann ot however , be pu shed backwards. There must always be a space to push the ball forward or el se the ball is [...]

88 • Erase PBook • Reset Phone Lock phone Locking the phone limits a ll outgoing calls except ca lls to 911 emergency and the three user -programmabl e e mergency/secret numbers. Y ou can lock the phone manually during use, or set the phone to lock automatically when it is turned on. Wh e n the phone is in Lock Mode, yo u can answer incoming ca[...]

89 Unlocking the phone Enter your phone’ s lock code (last four digit s of the phone number or 0000), and the phon e is i mmediately unlocked. Calling in lock mode Y ou can plac e emergency calls using confidential numbers you program in lock mode. T o place an outgoing call in lock mode: T o call 911 or a confide ntial number , e nter the number[...]

90 Special #s Y our ph one provides the option of st oring 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 f eature for cont rolling wha t numbers can be called from your phone. Note: Emergency number 911 is hard-[...]

91 5. Press to save the number entered. 6. Press to exit and return to the previous menu. Calling Special #s in lock mode T o call special numbers in lock mode: 1. In standby mode, use the keypad to enter the specia l number . 2. Press t o place the call. Erase PBook Erase PBook erases your Phone Book. Personal settings (the ca ll log, Messages, Sc[...]

92 Resetting your phone Resetting the phone returns all set up op tions to the fac tory default settings. T o 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 ph one or press to cancel the ope ration. Answer mode Wit[...]

93 Auto answer With this option activated , your phone will automat ical ly answer calls after the specified number of seconds. This option is useful wh en driving. (This function only works when the handset is co nne cted to the Hands-Free Car Kit.) If Auto Answer is set to Off the phone will not a nswer an incoming call. If you do not answer the [...]

94 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 cal ls while on your home network. Yo u may not be able to access certa in calling features, such as Wireless W eb. Roaming on analog networks When you roam on analog net[...]

95 Setting your phone’ s roam mode Y our phone allows you to c ontrol your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you determine whic h signals your phone accepts. Set mode Choose from three different settings on your phone to control yo ur roaming experience: 1. Press for Network . 2. Press for Set Mode. T o select an option, scroll t[...]

96 T o turn the Call Guard feature on or off: 1. Press for Call Guard . W ai t briefly until a message prompt displays a nd then di sappears from the display screen. 2. Select Ye s or No , and press . • If the Ye s option is c hosen, an extra step is required to make or take roaming calls. • If the No option is ch osen, no extra step is re quir[...]

97 Setting ringer for roaming calls Y ou can sel ect a distinctive ringer type for incoming roaming calls. 1. Press for Roam Rin ger . 2. Press the navi gation keys to choo se Distinctive or Normal. 3. Press . In-use menu Y our phone includ es both a standby menu and an In-Use menu. The In-Use menu is displayed b y pressing while the phone is being[...]

98 Usage guidelines: all about performance and safety Understanding Signal Strength The quality of each call you ma ke or re ceive , is dependent upon the signal strength in your area. Y our phone inform s you of the current signal strength by displaying a ic on. The more bars displayed, the stron ger the signal. The signal strength indicator ( ) d[...]

99 Exposure T o Radio Frequency Signals Y our wireless handheld portable telepho ne 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 Fe deral Communi cations Commission (F CC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for ha nd-held wireless phone[...]

100 Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an a pproved 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 te lephone with the antenna pointed up and over your should er . T ips on Efficient Operation [...]

101 Pacemakers The Health In dustry Manu facturers A ssociation recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inche s be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pace maker to avoid po ten tial interference with the pacemaker . These recommendations are consistent wi th the independent research by and recommendations of Wirele ss T e[...]

102 Posted Facilities T urn your phone Off in any facilit y where posted notice s so require. Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit usin g your phone whi le in the air . Switch Off your phone before boarding an aircraft. Blasting Areas T o avoid interfering with bl asting opera tions, turn your ph one Off when in a “blasting area” or in areas poste[...]

103 Storing your phone Y ou must not store or carry your phone, its parts, or accessories in the same compartment or other area where ther e flammable liquids, gase s, or explosive or flammable materials. Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly a pproved in this document co uld void your warranty for this eq uipment and vo[...]

104 Y o ur Phone as a Network Device Y our telephone requires a service provid e r to send and receive calls. Y our 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 adva ntage of all of the ot[...]

105 CA UTION: 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 corre cting the problem. Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Only use approved batteries, ante nnas, and c hargers. The use[...]

106 • Consult the dealer or an experien ced radio/TV techn ician for help. Samsung Phone and Ba ttery Specifications Dual Band/T ri Mode: CDMA 1.9GHz / CDMA 800 MHz/AMPS 800 MHz Display Screen: Graphical LCD up to 5 lines w/1 dedicated Icon Line) Battery T ype:Standard: Lithium-Ion PCS Antenna:Retra ctable, user-r eplaceable Owner's Record T[...]

107 Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated un der one or more of the follow ing patents: U.S. Pa tent No. 4,901,30 7; 5,056, 109; 5,099,2 04; 5,101,50 1; 5,103,459; 5,107,225; 5,109,39 0. Openwave ® is a registered T rademark of Openwave, Inc.[...]

108 Limited W arranty 1. What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICA TIONS AMERICA, L.P . (“SAMSUNG”) warrants the original (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG’ s phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material a nd workmanship under normal use and service for a pe riod commencing on the date of purchase and c[...]

109 of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidenc e of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. 3. What are SAMSUNG’ s Obligations? During the applicable warranty period , SAMSUNG will repa ir or replace at SAMSUNG’ s sole option, without ch arge to purchaser , a[...]

110 ANY KIND WHA TSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT , INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY P ARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; • W ARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT ; • DESIGN, CONDIT ION, QUALITY , OR PERFORMA NCE OF THE P RODUCT ; • THE WORKMANSHI P OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENT S CONTA[...]

111 AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER P A RTY . SOME STA TES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EX CLUSION OR LIMI T A TION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTI AL DAMAGES, SO T HE ABOVE LIMITA TION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPL Y TO YOU. THIS W ARRANTY GIVES YO U SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGH TS, AND YOU MA Y ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH V ARY FROM ST A TE TO STA TE/PRO VINCE TO[...]

112 the limitations of lia bility contained in this Limited Warranty . The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty , or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly , ad ditional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whethe r oral or wri[...]

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 answe[...]

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 I[...]

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 [...]

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?[...]

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 we b 50[...]