* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match your phone. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.
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Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Switch off the phone when refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Sensible use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Contents Unpack 4 Make sure you have each item Your phone 4 Buttons, features, and locations Get started Menu functions 5 9 10 All menu options listed PicturesVideo .................................................... Message........................................................... Tools ............................................................... Media Player .....................................................
Your phone Unpack Make sure you have each item Buttons, features, and locations Earpiece Display Phone Travel Adapter Flash External display Camera key Navigation keys Battery User’s Manual Camera lens External speaker OK key Right soft key You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer.
Get started 2 Plug the travel adapter into the phone. 3 Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 4 When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.
5 Remove the adapter from the phone. Power on or off Power on 1. Open the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. to turn on the Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited. 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press . Power off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold Get started 2. Press and hold phone. .
Get started Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access menu options directly. In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, access the Camera menu. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option. Send or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the recent number dialed, missed, or received. Delete characters from the display. In Menu mode, return to the previous menu level. Activates the Speaker feature.
Key(s) Description Get started In Idle mode, hold down to turn on the camera. In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video. Play or resume playback. Open the play list. Skip forward in a file. Go backward in a file. Change the repeat mode.
Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press Menu in Idle mode.
Menu functions All menu options listed PicturesVideo You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. To access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and select PicturesVideos. • Do not take photos of people without their permission. • Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not allowed. • Do not take photos in a place where you may interfere with another person’s privacy. Camera Use this menu to take photos. The camera produces JPEG photos.
Menu functions Message Text Message Use the Message menu to send and receive short messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also use Instant Message and Voicemail features. Short message service (SMS) allows you to send and receive text messages that include simple pictures and animated images. To access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and select Message. In this menu, you can: • view the SMS messages you have received, sent, and saved for later use.
Tools If you are unable to answer a call, the caller will be guided to leave a voice message in your voicemail box, if your service provider supports it. The Tools feature enables you to keep track of your schedule and tasks and use convenient applications, such as voice recorder, calculator and countdown timer. You can also use the Voice Service and Bluetooth feature. Use this menu to connect your voicemail server to access received voicemails and store the service number of your voicemail server.
Menu functions Today Memo Pad Use this menu to schedule new events for the current day, indicating each event’s start and end time. Use this menu to create and review memos. Events scheduled for future dates automatically appear on your Today display for that particular day. Scheduler Use this menu to keep track of your monthly schedule. You can: • create new events and check the scheduled events. • set alarms to alert you to events.
Bluetooth Bluetooth Settings Use this menu to search for and pair a Bluetooth device. Use this menu to customize the settings for using the Bluetooth feature. • If there are obstacles between the devices, the maximum operating distance may be reduced. • You cannot use the Bluetooth feature while using multimedia features such as voice recorder, camera, and media player, or vice versa. • Some devices may not be compatible with your phone.
Menu functions My Play List Missed Calls Use this menu to access the play list you have created and play them using your phone. This menu displays the most recently received calls that you did not answer. Call History Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed, received, or missed. To access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and select Call History. Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled and received. Web This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialed.
Settings Use this menu to customize your phone settings. You can also reset the settings to their default values. activate the service light feature. change the eziTap settings. adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions. Sounds Use this menu to customize various sound settings. Use this menu to change settings for the display and light. You can: • select a volume level for incoming calls, messages, and alarms.
Menu functions PCS Vision Use this menu to deactivate the PCS vision services and set the phone to automatically connect to the PCS vision services each time you sign in to Vision service. You can also update the settings for connecting to the PCS vision services. • • lock the Camera feature. set the special phone number to be placed even when the phone is locked. erase contacts, downloaded items, pictures, and video clips. reset the phone.
• You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use this menu to change these shortcut assignments. • Others • Use this menu to customize the additional settings for the phone. • Settings You can: • set digits, such as area codes and network feature activation codes, to the beginning of a phone number before dialling it. • activate the contact match feature. • restrict outgoing calls. • set how to answer incoming calls.
Menu functions Print Settings Screen Savers Use this menu to customize the setting for printing some items via the phone. You can access the web site preset by your service provider to download images.You can also access them. Download You can access the web site preset by your service provider to download various items, such as games, melodies, images, applications, and messages. To access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and select Download.
Speed dial #s Contacts allows you to store frequently used phone numbers and the associated names. In your personal directory to make it easy for you to make a call without having to remember or enter the phone number. Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts, you can set up to 99 speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key(s) in Idle mode. To access this menu, press Menu in Idle mode and select Contacts.
Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. “No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details.
• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building. No number is dialed when you re-call a Phonebook entry • Use the Phonebook Search feature to ensure the number has been stored correctly. • Re-store the number, if necessary. The battery doesn’t charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself off Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone and on the battery with a clean soft cloth.
Safety Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode. Knowing Radio Frequency Safety The design of your Sprint PCS Phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below.
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first. Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local Sprint Store, or call the Sprint PCS Accessory HotlineSM at 1-800-974-2221 or by dialing #222 on your Sprint PCS Phone.
Safety Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air.
Caring for the Battery Safety Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Sprint-approved batteries and battery chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. • In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in te1harosy Tc0 -1.
Safety Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are Head:0.600 W/Kg(CDMA), 1.280 (PCS), Body- worn:0.162 W/Kg(CDMA), 0.789 W/Kg (PCS).
Safety 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. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A920 by Samsung® Serial No.