* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. SPH-A940 User’s Manual for Draft Version SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Table of contents Important safety precautions .......................7 Unpacking .....................................................9 Your phone .................................................10 Key Description .................................................. Display.............................................................. Backlight ........................................................... Service light ...................................................... Camera..............................
Table of contents Table of contents Entering text ...............................................27 Changing the text input mode .............................. Using T9 English mode ........................................ Using Alpha mode............................................... Using 123 mode ................................................. Using Symbol mode ............................................ 28 28 30 31 31 Using the menus .........................................
Table of contents Health and safety information.....................63 Exposure to radio frequency (RF) signals ............... 63 Road safety ....................................................... 67 Operating environment ....................................... 68 Electronic devices ............................................... 68 Potentially explosive environment ......................... 70 Emergency calls ................................................. 71 Other important safety information .......
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switching off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Important safety precautions Unpacking Sensible use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Emergency call Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press the key. Give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. Your package contains the following items.
Your phone Your phone Key(s) Key Description Key(s) soft keys Navigation keys OK key * key # key In Standby mode, quickly enters your favorite menus.In Menu mode, scrolls through menu options. Camera key In Standby mode, enters the Pics. video menu. Makes or answers a call. END key In Standby mode, retrieves the most recent numbers dialed, received, or missed. Redials the last number when pressed and held. In Standby mode, allows you to quickly access the Camera menu.
Your phone Backlight Icons Icon Your phone Description Signal strength: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. Service: Appears when a call is in progress. No service: Appears when you are outside a service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive calls. Wait a little while for a better signal or move into an open area to regain service. Alarm mode: Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time.
Getting started Getting started Using the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. Low battery indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and a message repeats at regular intervals on the display.
Getting started Switching on or off the phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the END key until the power-on image displays to switch on the phone. The service light on the phone flashes and an alert sounds. When the system locates services, the greeting message displays along with the time and date. You can now place and receive calls. If the phone is out of service, the No Service icon ( ) appears on the display. In this case, you cannot place and receive calls.
Getting started Using the Keypad Lock feature Call functions You can open the phone to use the number keypad and close so that it takes up less space. Making a call When you close the phone, the display turns off and the phone automatically locks the exposed function keys so that even if they are pressed accidentally, nothing will happen. In Standby mode, enter the area code and phone number and press the SEND key.
Call functions Making a call from the recent call logs Call functions Pause dialing To recall any of these numbers: When you call an automated system, like a banking service, you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts, separated by pauses. 1. In Standby mode, press the SEND key to access call logs. The list of recent calls displays.
Call functions 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add more pauses and numbers, if necessary. 6. Press the OK key to store the number in your Contacts as you normally would when storing a number. Pause dialing from a Contacts entry 1. Dial the number of the service from Contacts. For further details about finding a number, see page 61. 2. For a hard pause(s), wait for the appropriate prompt from the number you are calling.
Call functions Call functions Viewing missed calls Call forwarding If you fail to answer a call for any reason, the phone indicates the missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen. Additionally, if caller information is available, the screen displays the phone number of the last missed call along with the time and date the call was made. This network feature allows you to forward incoming calls to another phone number, even while your phone is turned off.
Call functions Three-way calling This feature enables you to conduct conference calls with 2 separate people at the same time. The phone records both of them into the Outgoing calls log and you are billed air time for each of outgoing calls separately. Contact your service provider to activate Three-way calling. To place a Three-way call: 1. During a conversation, press the SEND key. The phone places the other person on hold. 2. Enter the phone number for the third person, and then press the SEND key.
Entering text Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Entering text 5. Continue entering the next word. Note: To type words not found in T9 English mode, you need to change the text input mode to Alpha mode. Smart punctuation Using T9 English mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.
Entering text Clearing letters and words Press the BACK key once or repeatedly to clear letters one by one to the left. Press and hold the BACK key to erase all of the letters on the display. Entering text Inserting a number You can quickly insert a number between letters. Press and hold the corresponding number key.
Using the menus Using the menus This phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. They can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Using shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, submenus, and setting options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. Note: The numbers assigned to each menu function are indicated on the list. See the next page.
Using the menus List of menu functions 4. Media Player The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. 5. Call History 1. Pictures Video 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Camera Camcorder Biz Card Scan My Pictures My Videos Online Albums Setting and Info Pictbridge Print 2. Messaging 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Send Message Text Message Picture Mail EmailInstant Msg lInstant Message Voicemail Settings 3. Tools 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.
Pictures Video Pictures Video Camera (Menu 1-1) In this menu, you can take a picture. The camera produces JPEG pictures. Camcorder (Menu 1-2) Your phone is capable of recording short videos (and audio) of up to a few seconds in length. Saved videos are stored in the My Videos. Biz Card Scan (Menu 1-3) Biz Card Scan allows you to take a picture of a business card and send the information to your contacts list.
Messaging Messaging Send Message (Menu 2-1) 2. Press OK to view the contents of the message. Outbox 1. Enter the number or e-mail address of the recipient and press OK. Your phone stores messages in Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted. 2. Enter your message using the keypad. Press the Option soft key. A pop-up menu appears in the display. Drafts 3. Use the navigation key to select the input mode (ABC, T9Word, Symbol, or 123).
Messaging Instant Message (Menu 2-5) Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL Instant MessengerTM, MSN Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger. Voicemail (Menu 2-6) All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Tools Tools subjected to interference from obstructions, such as walls or other electronic devices. In some countries, there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth devices.Please contact your service provider. Enable/Disable This feature allows you to activate the Bluetooth feature. When this option is set to On, the Bluetooth icon appears. Scheduler This option allows you to view in calendar format the current month, or a past of future month.
Tools World Time Media Player (Menu 3-8) This menu allows you to check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 24 major cities around the world: Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the navigation keys one or more times. The local date and time are displayed. Alarm Clock (Menu 3-9) Your phone has an alarm clock function with three separate alarms.Each alarm can be set to go off once, or daily at a set programmed time.
Call History Call History You can use the Call History menu to: • .View and dial the missed, outgoing or incoming numbers. • Erase the numbers in the Call Log memory. Outgoing Calls (Menu 5-1) All Recents (Menu 5-4) Use All recent to view received, dialed, and missed calls for your phone. You can also use All recent to erase your call history and view Call Timers.
Web With Web access on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.
Settings Sounds Settings (Menu 7-2) Ringer Volume This menu option allows you to adjust the ringer volume. Calls: allows you to adjust the ringer volume for the incoming calls. Messages: allows you to adjust the ringer volume for the messages. Alarms: allows you to adjust the ringer volume for the alarms. Press up or down navigation key to adjust the volume or select the type. Volume Level: adjust the volume level (the more bars, the louder). Vibrate: switches the phone to vibration mode.
Settings Settings Voice Service Tone Length The tone length setting enables you to select Short or Long DTMF (dual-tone multi-frequency) tones. When you use a teleservice (such as your bank account) andpress the keys to enter numbers into the teleservice, youare sending DTMF tones. The system used by the bankor other service determines if you need short or longDTMF tones. If the service is digital (which most arethese days) short DTMF will almost always work.
Settings Lock Service This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you are unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or access the Sprint PCS Vision services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu. Change Lock This feature allows you to change your current lock code to a new one. The lock code is preset to 0000 at factory. Enter a new, four-digit lock code, then press OK.
Settings Settings Roaming (Menu 7-6) Set your phone to sound a unique tone when a call is received outside a network service area. This feature is set to Off by default. Launch Pad (Menu 7-7) Auto Answer: With this menu option activated, the phone automatically answers calls after predefined time. This option is useful while driving, for instance. Language: Sets the language of voice prompts, menus and key input. Select the desired language by pressing the navigation key.
Settings Bluetooth Settings (Menu 7-0) Bluetooth technology enables cost-free wirelessconnections between electronic devices within a maximum range of 10 meters. A Bluetooth connection can be used to send photos, images, videos, phonebook, scheduled items, and to connect wirelessly to devices using Bluetooth technology, such as computers. Since Bluetooth devices communicate using radio waves, your phone and the other Bluetooth device do not need to be in line of sight to each other.
Downloads With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) Contacts 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.
Contacts Speed Dial #s (Menu 9-3) Speed dialing allows you to press and hold a key (or keys) to dial the number associated with those key(s). There are three types of speed dialing; 1-touch, 2touch, and 3-touch dialing. Group (Menu 9-4) This menu allows you to change the settings for the caller groups. You can create groups and edit the groups. You can also send a message to an entry(ies) you selected from a group. My Name Card (Menu 9-5) My Name Card allows you to create a virtual business card.
Health and safety information Exposure to radio frequency (RF) signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
Health and safety information Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
Health and safety information Precautions when using batteries • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way. • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. • If you use the phone near the network’s base station, it uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator. • Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used.
Health and safety information Health and safety information Operating environment recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. Persons with pacemakers: When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products.
Health and safety information Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
Health and safety information Health and safety information Other important safety information Care and maintenance • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
Health and safety information Health and safety information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. (2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that may cause undesired operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. Information to user • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Appendix Appendix Appendix A:CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT ’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
Appendix Appendix B: GUIDE TO SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE WIRELESS PHONE USE Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association “Safety is the most important call you will ever make” A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TODAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONVENIENCE, SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE WIRELESS TELEPHONE.
Appendix removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you. 4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road. 5.
Appendix Careless, distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road. Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones.
Appendix have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. Appendix FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level.
Appendix FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996.
Appendix phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. 1. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks.
Appendix Appendix found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 1. What are the results of the research done already? 1. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
Appendix Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA): http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/ radiofrequencyradiation/index.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.nrpb.org.
Glossary EVRC - (Enhanced Variable Rate Codec) EVRC is a new global standard for compressing and decompressing voice signals. EVRC uses a lower bit rate (the number of bits sent per second) than existing CDMA vocoders, while providing significant improvements in voice quality. This technology enables your phone to provide superb voice quality while benefiting from the ability to process more cellular voice calls using less bandwidth than the voice codecs in CDMA networks today.
