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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Getting Help . . . . . . .
Erasing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Erasing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Security Features for Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . .
2H. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3B. Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Data Services Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This User’s Guide introduces you to your wireless service and all the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: ⽧ Section 1: Getting Started ⽧ Section 2: Your Phone ⽧ Section 3: Service Features ⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone and service.
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Section 1 Getting Started
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Setting Up Service Section 1A Setting Up Service In This Section ⽧ Getting Started ⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail ⽧ Getting Help Setting up service on your new Samsung A820 is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up and unlock your phone and set up your voicemail.
Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: 1. Press and hold 2. Press Unlock ( Note: for a few seconds to turn the phone on. ). To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available. 3. Enter your four-digit lock code.
Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your 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 voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: 1. From standby mode, press and hold . 2.
Getting Help Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Directory Assistance, including residential, business, and government listings; assistance with local or longdistance calls; movie listings; and hotel, restaurant, shopping, and major local event information. There may be a per-call charge, and you may be billed for airtime. Contact STi Mobile at 1-800-784-3277 for more information. To call Directory Assistance: 䊳 Press .
Section 2 Your Phone
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Section 2A Your Phone: The Basics Phone Basics In This Section ⽧ Front View of Your Phone ⽧ Viewing the Display Screen ⽧ Features of Your Wireless Phone ⽧ Turning Your Phone On and Off ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger ⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number ⽧ Making and Answering Calls ⽧ Entering Text Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you.
Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3. Headset Jack 21. Speaker Key 4. OK/Menu Key 5. Left Softkey 6. Press & Talk Key 7. TALK Key 8. Volume Key 20. Right Softkey 19. Navigation Key 18. END Key 17. BACK Key 9. Voicemail Key 10. Numeric Keypad 11. Shift/Asterisk Key 16. Space/Pound Key 15. Plus Code Dialing Key 14. Microphone 12. Power Interface Connector 10 13.
Key Functions 1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. Phone Basics 2. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 3. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. 4. OK/Menu Key: Press ( ) to access the menu screen. It also allows you to accept choices when navigating through a menu. 5.
11. Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode. 12. Power Interface Connector: This connector is used to plug in the charging accessories. 13. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to connect any available accessory cables to your phone. 14. Microphone: The microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. 15.
. Speaker Key: In stand-by mode, press and hold to launch voice recognition. Press once to display the recent call log. If the flip is closed, press and hold the Press & Talk key to disable/enable the key guard. While on a call, press to turn speakerphone on or off. Phone Basics Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options.
indicates that the text message has been read. indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your inbox. indicates that you have read the urgent message. indicates that you have new voicemail. indicates that you have a new text message. indicates that there is an unread URL message in your inbox. indicates that the URL message has been read. indicates that there is an unread urgent URL message in your inbox. indicates that you have read the urgent URL message. indicates that the message was sent.
indicates that your phone is in vibrate only mode. indicates that your phone is in ringer+vibrate mode. Phone Basics indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-8 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that the ringer is turned off. shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged in idle mode and completely empty.) indicates that position location is active. indicates that position location is inactive. indicates that the TTY option is on.
Features of Your Wireless Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The Samsung A820 is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options.
䢇 Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two key presses (page 32). Turning Your Phone On and Off Phone Basics Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: 䊳 Flip the phone open, then press and release . Once your phone is on, it may display “Looking for Service,” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.0 hours of continuous digital talk time and the extended battery provides up to 4.1 hours of continuous digital talk time. When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.
Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Phone Basics 2. Push the release button up located at the top of the battery. 3. Pull the battery away and remove from the phone at a 45-degree angle. Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important.
Using the Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: 䊳 Plug the round end of the AC adapter into the phone’s power interface connector and the other end into an electrical outlet. 䡲 A red indicator light on the phone lets you know the battery is charging. 䡲 An green indicator light on the phone lets you know that the battery is charged. It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery.
Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your phone is as easy as making a call from Phone Basics any land line phone. Just enter the number and press and you’re on your way to clear calls. , To make a call using your keypad: 1. Make sure your phone is on. 2. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press and hold 3. Press to erase one digit at a time. Press to erase the entire number.) .
䢇 Save: Enter a seven to ten digit number (phone number and area code) and press to save the phone number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 28.) 䢇 䢇 䢇 Find: Enter one or more digits and press (Options). Select Find to display contact entries that end with the entered numbers. (See “Finding a Phone Number” on page 29.) Hard Pause: allows you to enter a hard pause. To continue dialing, you must press a key. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 30.
To answer an incoming call with the flip closed: 1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) 2. When your phone rings or vibrates, press and hold the Phone Basics speaker phone key ( ) on the right side of the phone. (The call will be answered in speaker phone mode.) – or – Open the phone to use the earpiece. Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: 䢇 The phone rings and vibrates. 䢇 The phone just vibrates. 䢇 The indicator light flashes.
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside your network. Please see “Controlling Your Roaming Experience” on page 73. for more information about roaming. To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled: 䊳 Select Answer or press to answer the call and press to confirm the roaming rate. (See “Call Guard” on page 77 for additional information.
Missed Call Notification When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is displayed on your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen: Highlight the entry and press number, press Phone Basics 䊳 . (To dial the phone .) To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Call History ( 3. Select Missed Calls ( ). ). 4. Highlight the entry you wish to view and press .
handset’s physical location to be communicated to the 911 response or emergency agency (PSAP – Public Safety Answering Point) while the 911 call is in progress.
In-Call Options Pressing Options ( ) during a call displays a list of features you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the Phone Basics option and press . The following options are available through the Options menu: 䢇 (1) Call History checks your call log for Outgoing, Incoming, and Missed calls. You can also erase the history from this menu. 䢇 (2) Contacts accesses the Contacts menu.
End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the Save option. Select this option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” on page 28.) After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts, the Contacts entry name and phone number and the duration of the call are displayed.
5. When finished entering the name, press to return to the contact entry. 6. Press for Done to save the entry. Phone Basics Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that end in a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: 1. While in standby mode, enter one or more of the last digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) 2. Press for Options and select Find.
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: 䢇 Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press 䢇 . 2sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds. Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine 2-second and hard pauses. To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: 1.
Abbreviated Dialing Phone Basics Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five- or six-digit prefix, and the number is dialed. To set up abbreviated dialing: 1. Press for Menu. 2. Select Settings ( 3. Press 4. Press ). for Others. for Abbrev. Dial. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off and press . 6.
Dialing From Contacts To dial directly from a Contacts entry: 1. Press for Contacts. 2. Enter the first few letters of the Contact name using the numeric keypad. The matching contact is automatically highlighted. 3. Press Note to make the call. If the desired entry contains more than one phone number, scroll left or right to display the icon for the number you wish to call and press TALK to make the call.
To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10-99: 1. Press the first digit. 2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two Note: Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming; when you are roaming off the network available to you, you must always dial using eleven digits (1 + area code + number). Tip: Speed dialing entries are assigned by pressing Menu, 9, 4. Phone Basics seconds.
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contact entry or when using email and text messaging). To change the character input mode: 1. When you are prompted to enter text, press to change the character input mode. 2.
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Phone Basics T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 [English] mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word. (The word may change as you type.
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: 1. Select the Alpha mode (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.) 2. Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the desired letter appears (for example, to enter the word “Bill,” press twice, three times, three times, press to advance the cursor or wait for it to advance automatically, then press three times again). (If you make a mistake, press single character.
Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages and Recent Messages To enter numbers: 䊳 Phone Basics Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.) To enter symbols: 䊳 Select the Symbols mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 34.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display. To enter emoticons: 䊳 Select the Emoticons mode and press the appropriate key.
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Sec tion 2B Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings ⽧ Display Settings ⽧ Location Settings ⽧ Messaging Settings ⽧ Airplane Mode ⽧ TTY Use With Your Wireless Service ⽧ Phone Setup Options Your Phone’s Settings ⽧ Using the menu options available on your Samsung A820, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.
Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual contact entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages. 䢇 Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones. 䢇 Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types. 䢇 Melodies include a variety of standard musical melodies. 䢇 Downloaded includes ringers you have purchased and downloaded to your phone.
8. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.) 9. When the desired ringer is selected, press . Selecting Ringer Types for Press & Talk 1. Press Menu ( Your Phone’s Settings To select a ringer type for Press & Talk: ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Ringer Type ( ). 5. Select Press&Talk ( ).
8. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field. Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.) 9. When the desired ringer is selected, press . Selecting Ringer Types for Schedule To select a ringer type for schedule reminders: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( 3. Select Sounds ( ). ). 4. Select Ringer Type ( 5. Select Schedule ( ). ). 6.
Selecting a Roam Ringer To select a ringer type for roaming calls: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Ringer Type ( ). Your Phone’s Settings 5. Select Roam Ringer ( ). 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Normal or Distinctive and press . Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the type and length of audible tones accompanying a key press.
To select a tone level: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Sounds ( ). 4. Select Key Tone ( ). 5. Select Tone Level ( ). 6. Press the volume key up or down to select the desired level and press . To select a key tone length: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( 3. Select Sounds ( ). ). 4. Select Tone Length ( ). 5. Select Short or Long and press .
5. Select Ringer ( ), Messages ( ( ), Alarms ( Press&Talk ( ). ), or Voice Mail ), App. Volume ( ), or 6. Select Use Ringer Vol. or Separate Vol. if necessary. Press the navigation key left or right to choose a desired volume level. Press to check the Always Vibrate option to set your handset to vibrate + ringer mode.
Silence All There may be times when you need to silence your phone entirely. The phone’s Silence All option allows you to mute all sounds without turning your phone off. To activate Silence All: 䊳 With the phone open, press and hold the volume key down in standby mode. (The screen will display “Silence All.”) To deactivate Silence All: 䊳 Press the volume key up repeatedly to select a desired volume level.
To change the TTS volume setting: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( 3. Select Sounds ( 4. Select TTS ( ). ). ). 5. Select TTS Volume ( ). Your Phone’s Settings 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired sound level and press .
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to fourteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to display a custom greeting or you may display your user name on the screen. To display or change your greeting: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Display ( ). 4. Select Greeting ( ). 5. Select Custom and press . 6. Enter a custom greeting using your keypad and press .
Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are lit after any key press is made. To change the backlight setting: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. ). 3. Select Display ( ). 4. Select Backlight ( ). 5. Select Main Display ( Pwr Save Mode ( ), Keypad ( ), or ). 6. Select a time setting or on/off and press Note: Your Phone’s Settings 2. Select Settings ( .
7. Use the navigation key to view the available screen savers. Note: If Preset Image is selected, there may also be an additional step required to place a digital clock as an overlay. The clock can also be turned off so that just the desired image is displayed as the screen saver. 8. Press to select the desired screen saver. Dialing Font Your phone allows you to choose the color and size of the text displayed when dialing.
6. Select Basic, Rainbow, Monochrome, or Hyphenate and press . 7. If you selected Monochrome, use your navigation key to select a color. If you selected Hyphenate, use your navigation key to select a color for the first group of numbers, then press Next ( next two sets of numbers. Your Phone’s Settings 8. Select Done ( ) and select a color for the ). Font Size The available size options are: 䢇 Large: displays larger text for easier viewing on the display screen.
Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. To enable your phone’s Location feature: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( 3. Select Others ( ). ). 4. Select Location ( ). (The Location disclaimer displays.) 5.
Messaging Settings Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see “Accessing Messaging” on page 193.
Deleting Old Messages You can have old messages deleted automatically when your inbox becomes full. 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( 3. Select Settings ( ). ). 4. Select Auto Erase ( ). 5. Select Yes or No and press . Adding a Customized Signature Each message you send can have a customized signature to reflect your personality. To add a customized signature to each sent message: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( 3.
Managing Preset Messages Your phone is preset with ten messages and ten empty spaces for custom messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list. 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( 3. Select Settings ( Your Phone’s Settings To edit or delete a preset message: ). ). 4.
To add a new preset message: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( 3. Select Settings ( ). ). 4. Select Preset Messages ( ). (The list of messages is displayed.) 5. Press Options ( ) and select Add New ( ). 6. Enter your preset message (see “Entering Text” on page 34), and press Done ( ). (Your new message will be added to the beginning of the list.
Airplane Mode Your Phone’s Settings Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Memo Pad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information. To set your phone to Airplane Mode: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( 3. Select Others ( ). ). 4. Select Airplane Mode ( ).
TTY Use With Your Wireless Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack.
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Disable TTY, TTY+Hearing, TTY+Voice, or Enable TTY and press Note: . In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired.
Phone Setup Options Launch Pad Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing one of the navigation keys in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut. To assign your shortcut key: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Launch Pad ( ). 4. Select the Up, Down, Left or Right Key, and press . 5. Use the navigation key to select the desired shortcut you would like to assign and press .
5. To select an option, highlight it and press . 䡲 Any key to allow an incoming call to be answered by pressing any key. 䡲 Talk key requires to be pressed to answer all incoming calls. Flip open allows you to answer incoming calls by opening the flip. 䡲 Your Phone’s Settings Auto Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit or headset. To set Auto Answer mode: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2.
Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s on-screen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( 3. Select Others ( 4. Select Language ( ). ). ). 5. Select English or Español and press 62 .
S ec t i o n 2 C Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature ⽧ Using Special Numbers ⽧ Erasing Contacts ⽧ Erasing Downloads ⽧ Resetting Your Phone ⽧ Security Features for Data Services Your Phone’s Security ⽧ By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings.
Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ). 4. Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: 64 If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number or try 0000.
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911 or special numbers. (See “Using Special Numbers” on page 68.) To lock your phone: 1. From the Security menu, select Lock Phone ( ). 2. Highlight Unlocked, On power-up, or Lock now and press . Your Phone’s Security Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: 1. From standby mode, press . 2. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1.
Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers” on page 68.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode: 䊳 To call an emergency number or a special number, enter the phone number and press . Locking Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions, data services, and Press & Talk service.
Locking Data Services 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code. 4. Select Lock Services ( ). 5. Select Data Services: Unlocked ( 6. Select Lock and press ). . Locking Press & Talk ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code. 4. Select Lock Services ( ). 5. Select Press&Talk: Unlocked ( 6. Select Lock and press Your Phone’s Security 1. Press Menu ( ). .
Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your contact entries (the same number may be in both directories). To add or replace a special number: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code. 4. Select Special # ( ). 5.
Erasing Contacts You can quickly and easily erase all of your Contacts. To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code. 4. Select Erase Contacts ( ). 5. If you are certain you would like to erase all of your Your Phone’s Security internal Contacts entries, select Yes and press .
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. (Contacts are not erased.) To reset your phone: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Security ( ) and enter your lock code. 4. Select Reset Phone ( ). 5. If you are certain that you would like to restore all of the factory settings, select Yes and press 70 .
Security Features for Data Services Enabling and Disabling Data Services You can disable data services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to any data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with data services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may enable data services again at any time. To disable data services: ) to access the main menu. 2.
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Sec tion 2D Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section ⽧ Understanding Roaming ⽧ Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode ⽧ Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Roaming Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the network available to you. Your new tri-mode phone works anywhere on the network available to you and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements with other carriers have been implemented.
Understanding Roaming Recognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network available to you. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( Tip: ). Remember, when you are using your phone off the network available to you, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the network available to you, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time. To check your voicemail while roaming: 1. Dial 1 + area code + your wireless phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press . 3.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone’s roam mode: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( 3. Select Roaming ( 4. Select Set Mode ( ). ). ). 5. To select an option, highlight it and press 䡲 䡲 䡲 76 .
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the network available to you: the on-screen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call. (This additional step is not required when you make or receive calls while on the network available to you.) To turn Call Guard on or off: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2.
To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and press 2. Press . to confirm Roaming Rate. To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. Press 2. Press Reminder: 78 to confirm Roaming Rate. If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.
Sec tion 2E Navigating Through Menus In This Section ⽧ Menu Navigation ⽧ Menu Structure ⽧ Viewing the Menus Every function and feature of your Samsung A820 can be accessed through an on-screen menu. This section is a road map to using your phone. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
Menu Navigation The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down. If you are in a first-level menu, such as Settings, you may also navigate to the next or previous first-level menu by pressing the navigation key right or left.
Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: 䊳 Press . To return to standby mode: 䊳 Press .
1: None 2: Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx) 3: Other 3: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 2: Call me 3: Where are you? 4: Can you pick up 5: Meet me at 6: Let’s get lunch. 7: The meeting has been cancelled.
3: Every 2 min 6: Save In Outbox (Yes/No) 7: Auto Erase (Yes/No) Tools 1: Today 2: Scheduler 3: Task List 4: Memo Pad 5: World Time 1: DST Setting 6: Alarm Clock 1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2 3: Alarm #3 7: Calculator 8: Countdown Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus Menus Voice Service 1: Launch VSuite 2: Settings 1: Digit Dialing 1: Adapt Digits 2: Reset Digits 2: Sensitivity 1: Commands 1: Reject More 2: Recommended 3: Reject Less 2: Names 1: Reject More 2: Recommended 3: Reject Less 3: Choice Lists 1: Digi
2: Always On 3: Always Off 2: Contacts 1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off 4: Sound 1: Prompts (On/Off) 2: Digits (On/Off) 3: Names (On/Off) 4: Name Settings 1: Speed 1: Faster 2: Recommended 3: Slower 2: Volume 1: Louder 2: Recommended 3: Softer 5: Voice Launch 1: Talk Key 2: Talk and Flip Open 6: About Call History 1: Outgoing Calls 2: Incoming Calls 3: Missed Calls 4: Erase History 1: Outgoing Calls 2: Incoming Calls 3: Missed Calls 4: All Calls 84 Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus
Web Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus Menus Settings 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Main LCD 1: Preset Image 1: Balloon 2: Highway 3: Candy 4: Beach 5: Video 6: Bike 7: Launch Pad 8: Digital Clock 9: World Time 10: Calendar 11: Dual Clock 12: Analog Clock 2: Downloads 2: Menu Style 1: 3*3 style 2: List style 3: Display Type 1: External LCD 1: Normal Display 2: Inversive Display 4: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Default 2: Downloads 2: No Caller ID 1: Default 2: Downloads 5: Dialing Font 1: Color 85
1: Basic 2: Rainbow 3: Monochrome 4: Hyphenate 2: Size 1: Large 2: Normal 6: Greeting 1: Samsung 2: Custom 7: Backlight 1: Main Display 1: Flip open 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Flip open 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 5: Off 3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off) 8: LCD Contrast 1: Main LCD 1: Lowest 2: Low 3: Med 4: High 5: Highest 2: External LCD 1: Lowest 2: Low 3: Med 4: High 86 Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus
Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus Menus 5: Highest 9: Service Light (On/Off) 2: Sounds 1: Volume 1: Ringer 2: Messages 3: Voice Mail 4: Alarms 5: App. Volume 6: Press&Talk 2: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With Caller ID 2: No Caller ID 2: Messages 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Press&Talk 4: Schedule 5: Roam Ringer 1: Normal 2: Distinctive 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) 3: Connect (On/Off) 4: Sig.
1: Normal 2: Piano 3: Beep 2: Tone Level 1: Silence All 2: Level 1-8 5: Tone Length 1: Short 2: Long 6: TTS 1: TTS Mode (Enable/Disable) 2: TTS Volume 1: Silence All 2: Level 1-8 3: Web 1: Enable/Disable Web 2: Net Guard (On/Off) 3: Update Profile 4: Press&Talk 1: Enable/Disable (Enable/Disable) 2: Restart Press&Talk 3: List Update 4: P&Talk Guard (On/Off) 5: Sounds 1: Tones 1: Default 2: Sound 1-6 2: Notifications 1: Off 2: Once 3: Repeat 3: Missed Call Alert 1: Off 2: Once 3: Repeat 88 Section 2E: Naviga
Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus Menus 4: Continuous 4: Help 6: Speaker Phone (On/Off) 7: Default View 1: Personal List 2: Personal Groups 8: Help 5: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: On power-up 3: Lock now 2: Change Lock 3: Special # 1: Empty 2: Empty 3: Empty 4: Erase Contacts (Yes/No) 5: Erase Downloads (Yes/No) 6: Reset Phone (Yes/No) 7: Lock Services 1: Voice: Unlocked/Locked 2: Web: Unlocked/Locked 3: Press&Talk: Unlocked/Locked 6: Roaming 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Roaming only 3: Home On
4: Send Message 5: Downloads 6: Web 7: Voice Service 8: Voice Memo 9: Scheduler 10: Alarms 11: Calculator 12: Display 13: Ringer Type 14: Missed Events 2: Down Key 1: Contacts 2: Messaging 3: Text Inbox 4: Send Message 5: Downloads 6: Web 7: Voice Service 8: Voice Memo 9: Scheduler 10: Alarms 11: Calculator 12: Display 13: Ringer Type 14: Missed Events 3: Left Key 1: Contacts 2: Messaging 3: Text Inbox 4: Send Message 5: Downloads 6: Web 7: Voice Service 8: Voice Memo 90 Section 2E: Navigating Through Menu
Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus Menus 9: Scheduler 10: Alarms 11: Calculator 12: Display 13: Ringer Type 14: Missed Events 4: Right Key 1: Contacts 2: Messaging 3: Text Inbox 4: Send Message 5: Downloads 6: Web 7: Voice Service 8: Voice Memo 9: Scheduler 10: Alarms 11: Calculator 12: Display 13: Ringer Type 14: Missed Events 8: Others 1: Abbrev.
1: English 2: Español 7: Airplane Mode (On/Off) 8: Location (On/Off) 9: Headset Mode 1: Voice Call 2: Press&Talk 3: Button Off 10: Key Guard (On/Off) 11: TTY Mode 1: Disable TTY 2: TTY+Hearing 3: TTY+Voice 4: Enable TTY 12: Update Phone SW 9: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced Downloads 1: Games 1: Get New 2: Ringers 1: Get New 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New 4: Applications 1: Get New Contacts 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: My Phone # 4: Speed Dial #s 92 Section 2E: Navigating Thr
5: Group Setting 1: Unassigned 2: Family 3: Friends 4: Colleague 5: VIPs 6: Empty 6: Services 1: Customer Svc 2: Dir Assist InUse Menu Press to display the following options: 1: Call History 2: Contacts 3: 3-Way Call 4: Messaging 5: Voice Memo 6: Tools 7: Phone Info Menus Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 93
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Sec tion 2F Managing Call History In This Section ⽧ Viewing History ⽧ Call History Options ⽧ Making a Call From Call History ⽧ Saving a Phone Number From Call History ⽧ Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ⽧ Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your wireless phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History.
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or contact entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list. Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and contact entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts).
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press . This feature displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts). Tip: You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Call History ( 3. Select Outgoing Calls ( Missed Calls ( ). ), Incoming Calls ( ), or ). 4. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Note: 98 or press and select Call ( ). You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No Caller ID or Restricted.
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your phone can store up to 300 contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To save a phone number from Call History: 1. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Options ( 2. Select Save ( ). ). 3. Select New Entry or Existing Entry to save the number to an existing entry and press . 4. Select the desired label and press . 5. Use the keypad to type in the new entry name and press . 6. Select Done ( ).
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: 1. Select a Call History entry and press 2. Select Options ( 3. Select Prepend ( ). ). 4. Enter the prefix and press Call ( 100 . ).
Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 97. To erase Call History: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Call History ( 3. Select Erase History ( ). ). 4. Select Outgoing Calls ( Missed Calls ( ), Incoming Calls ( ), or All Calls ( ), ). 5. Select Voice or Press&Talk (if necessary) and press . 6. If you are certain you want to erase the call history, select Yes to confirm and press .
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Sec tion 2G Contacts Using Contacts In This Section ⽧ Adding a New Contact Entry ⽧ Finding Contact Entries ⽧ Contact Entry Options ⽧ Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry ⽧ Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number ⽧ Assigning Speed Dial Numbers ⽧ Editing a Contact Entry ⽧ Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry ⽧ Dialing Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more advanced features.
Adding a New Contact Entry Your phone can store up to 300 contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To add a new entry: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts ( ). 3. Select Add New Entry ( ). 4. Enter a name for the new entry and press . 5. Press the navigation key down to highlight the desired label. (See “Entering Text” on page 34.) 6. Enter the phone number for the entry and press 7. Press Done ( . ) to save.
Assigning a Group Entry To assign a contact to a group: 1. Select Contacts ( ) to access the contact list. 2. Highlight the desired contact and press 3. Press Options ( ) and select Edit ( . ). 4. Press the navigation key down to highlight ( ). 5. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following: 䡲 Unassigned 䡲 Family 䡲 Friends 䡲 Colleague 䡲 VIPs 6. Press . 7. Select Done ( ).
Finding Contact Entries There are several ways to display your contact entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu. Finding Names To find contact entries by name: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts ( 3. Select Find ( ). ). 4. Scroll through all the entries using your navigation key. – or – Enter the first few letters of an entry name in the Name field.
Finding Speed Dial Numbers 1. Press Menu ( Contacts To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts ( ). 3. Select Speed Dial #s ( ). 4. Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. – or – Enter the number of a speed dial location using your keypad. 5. To display an entry, highlight it and press 6. To dial the entry, highlight it and press . .
Contact Entry Options To edit a Contact entry’s information: 1. Select Contacts ( ). 2. Highlight the desired contact entry and press 3. Select Options ( 4. Select Edit ( 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 ). ). The following options are available: [Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, Others] allows you to add a phone number to the entry label. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry” on page 109.) [Email] allows you to add an email address to the entry. [URL] allows you to add a Web address to the entry.
Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry Contacts To add a phone number to an entry: 1. Display a contact entry. (See “Finding Contact Entries” on page 106.) 2. Press Options ( ) and select Edit ( ). 3. Press the navigation key down until the desired label is highlighted. 4. Enter the new phone number and press 5. Press Done ( . ) to save the new number. Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number To edit an entry’s phone number: 1. Display a contact entry (see page 106). 2.
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 98 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing” on page 32. A speed dial number can be assigned to a contact entry once it has been saved. To assign a Speed Dial number: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts ( ). 3. Select Speed Dial #s ( ). 4.
Editing a Contact Entry Contacts To make changes to an entry: 1. Display an internal contact entry. 2. Press Options ( ) and select Edit ( ). 3. Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, Ringer, etc.) and press . 4. Add and/or edit the desired information and press . 5. Press Done ( ) to save your changes.
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a contact entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 40.) To select a ringer type for an entry: 1. Display a contact entry. 2. Press Options ( ) and select Edit ( 3. Select Default Ringer ( ). ) and select Change . 4. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category. 5. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ringer field.
Dialing Services Contacts Your phone is preprogrammed with phone numbers for various services. To dial a service from your Contacts: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Contacts ( ). 3. Select Services ( ). 4. Select an option and press . To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: 1. Dial the appropriate service number: 䡲 Customer Service – 䡲 Directory Assistance – 2. Press . . to place the call.
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Sec tion 2H In This Section ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Scheduler ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad ⽧ Using Your Phone’s Tools Your wireless phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments. It takes productivity to a whole new level.
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Scheduler ( ). 4. Using your navigation key, highlight the day to which you would like to add an event. 5. Select Options ( ). 6. Select Add New ( Tip: ). Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Calendar or left or right to scroll by day.
11. Press the navigation key down to highlight the 12. Select Done ( ) to save the event. Event Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you of scheduled events: 䢇 By playing the assigned ringer type. 䢇 By illuminating the backlight. 䢇 By flashing the LED. 䢇 By playing animation. Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press .
Viewing Events To view your scheduled events: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Scheduler ( ). 4. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to view events. 5. Select Options ( ). (If you have ) and select View ( events scheduled for the selected day, they will be listed in chronological order). Tip: In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are outlined. 6.
Erasing a Day’s Events To erase a day’s scheduled events: ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( 3. Select Scheduler ( Scheduler & Tools 1. Press Menu ( ). ). 4. Using your navigation key, highlight the day for which you would like to erase events and press Tip: . In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are outlined. 5. Press Options ( ) and select Erase All ( ). (A confirmation will appear asking you to confirm the deletion.) 6. Select Yes or No and press .
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Alarm Clock ( ). 4. Select Alarm #1 ( Alarm #3 ( ), Alarm #2 ( ), or ). 5. Press the navigation key left or right to select On. 6. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Time ( ) field. Enter a time for the alarm using the keypad. (Press for AM or for PM.) 7.
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad To compose a memo: 1. Press Menu ( 2. Select Tools ( ) to access the main menu. ). 3. Select Memo Pad ( Note: ). If there are no existing memos already saved, the new memo screen will automatically be displayed. 4. Select Options ( ) and press for Add New. 5. Type your note using the keypad and select Done ( ). (See “Entering Text” on page 34.) To read a saved memo: 1. Press Menu ( 2. Select Tools ( ) to access the main menu. ). 3. Select Memo Pad ( ). 4.
To delete saved memos: 1. Press Menu ( 2. Select Tools ( ) to access the main menu. ). 3. Select Memo Pad ( ). 4. Highlight a memo and select Options ( 5. Select Erase ( Erase All ( 6. Select Yes to confirm and press 122 ). ) to erase the highlighted memo or ) to erase all saved memos. .
Using Your Phone’s Tools Scheduler & Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Using the Task List Your phone comes with a built-in task list to allow you to keep track of important items. To use the task list: 1. Press Menu ( 2. Select Tools ( 3. Select Task List ( Note: ) to access the main menu. ). ). If there are no existing tasks, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. 4. Select Options ( ) and press for Add New.
Viewing a Saved Task 1. Press Menu ( 2. Select Tools ( ) to access the main menu. ). 3. Select Task List ( ). 4. Highlight a task and press . Deleting a Task 1. Press Menu ( 2. Select Tools ( ) to access the main menu. ). 3. Select Task List ( ). 4. Highlight a task and select Options ( ). 5. Select Erase ( ) to erase the highlighted task or Erase ) to erase all saved tasks. All ( 6. Select Yes to confirm and press . World Time To view the time in over twenty different locations: 1.
Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: Scheduler & Tools 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Tools ( ). 3. Select Calculator ( ). 4. Enter the first number using your keypad and perform one of the following functions: 䡲 Press the navigation key up for Multiplication (x). 䡲 Press the navigation key down for Division (÷). 䡲 Press the navigation key left for Subtraction (-). 䡲 Press the navigation key right for Addition (+).
Countdown Countdown allows you to enter a future date and time into the phone and then see the amount of days, hours, and minutes until that time is reached. To set up a new countdown: 1. Press Menu ( 2. Select Tools ( ) to access the main menu. ). 3. Select Countdown ( Note: ). If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdowns screen is automatically displayed. 4. Select Options ( ) and press for Add New. 5. Enter the Countdown Description and select Next ( 6.
Sec tion 2I Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Activating Voice Recognition ⽧ Using Voice Dial ⽧ Using Contacts ⽧ Voice Memos ⽧ Phone Status Information ⽧ My Phone Number Voice Services ⽧ Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, check phone status, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-tofollow instructions on using voice-activated dialing.
Activating Voice Recognition Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function. To activate voice recognition: 1. Press and hold or to say a voice command.) . (The phone prompts you 2.
Using Voice Dial Voice Dial allows you to dial any valid 7- or 10-digit North American phone number or contact entry by speaking the number or name naturally, without pausing. To place a call using Voice Dial: 1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding . (The phone prompts you for a command.) 2. Say Voice Dial. (The phone prompts you to say the name or number clearly.) 3.
4. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by the correct name or number, say Yes. 5. If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect name or number, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one. You can also select the desired number by using the navigation key. The phone will then dial the number.
Adapting Digit Dial After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone will be customized to your voice. Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. Note: ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently misrecognizing your speech. You can always restore the system to its original factory setting. Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to teach the system your voice. The adaptation process takes about 3 minutes.
To adapt Digit Dial to your voice: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Service ( 3. Select Settings ( ). ). 4. Select Digit Dialing ( ). 5. Select Adapt Digits ( ). (The phone displays the first digit sequence.) 6. When you are ready to start recording, press . (The phone prompts you to say the first sequence of digits.) 7. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice.
Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation To erase any adaptation and reset Digit Dial to its original state: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Service ( 3. Select Settings ( ). ). 4. Select Digit Dialing ( 6. Press ). ). Voice Services 5. Select Reset Digits ( to select OK.
Using Contacts Contacts allows you to retrieve contact information for any entry saved in your contact list by saying the full name of the person. To retrieve information using Contacts command: 1. Activate voice recognition by pressing and holding . (The phone will prompt you for a command.) 2. Say Contacts. (The phone will prompt you to say the name.) 3. Say the full name of the person, exactly as it is entered in your contacts.
Enabling/Disabling Contact Choice Lists You can customize whether the Contacts feature displays a list of choices for names that sound alike, or brings up information for the first recognized name without displaying a choice list. To enable or disable choice lists for the Contacts command: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 3. Select Settings ( ). ). 4. Select Choice Lists ( 5. Select Contacts ( Voice Services 2. Select Voice Service ( ). ). 6.
Voice Memos You can use your phone’s voice recognition feature or the main menu option to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos Using Voice Recognition To record a voice memo using voice recognition: 1. Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.) 2. Wait for the beep and say Voice Memo. 3. Start recording the memo after the beep. 4. Select Done ( ).
To record a conversation during a phone call: 1. During a call, select Options ( ). 2. Select Voice Memo ( ) (A 1 minute counter is displayed on the screen to indicating the amount of time a single voice memo can be recorded.) Tip: Only incoming audio is recorded when selecting voice memo during a call. recording, select Resume ( ). To resume the ). 4. To finish recording, select Done ( Tip: Voice Services 3. To pause the memo, select Pause ( ).
Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Memo ( ). 3. Select Review ( ). (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) 4. Highlight the desired memo and press . – or – Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review. To erase an individual memo: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Voice Memo ( 3. Select Review ( ). ). 4.
Phone Status Information The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on your phone's service, signal strength, and battery level. To retrieve your phone's status information: 1. Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.) Voice Services 2. Wait for the beep and say Status. (The following chart outlines the status responses.) Coverage No Coverage - When handset is scanning. Provider Coverage - Handset is on a non-roam system.
My Phone Number You can use your phone’s Voice Services to hear and display your phone number on-screen. Getting Your Phone Number To access your phone number: 1. Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.) 2. Wait for the beep and say My Phone Number.
Sec tion 2J Using Press & Talk In This Section Getting Started With Press & Talk ⽧ Making and Receiving a Press & Talk Call ⽧ Adding and Editing Press & Talk Contacts ⽧ Erasing Press & Talk List Entries ⽧ Updating Press & Talk Lists ⽧ Managing Press & Talk Settings Press & Talk ⽧ Your Samsung A820 gives you the ability to quickly connect with other Press & Talk users for “walkie-talkie-style” communication from anywhere, to anywhere on the network available to you.
Getting Started With Press & Talk Press & Talk allows you to enjoy quick, two-way, “walkie-talkiestyle” communication with your friends, family, and co-workers. You can make one-to-one or one-to-many calls (up to five others on the same call) to any other Press & Talk user, anywhere on the network available to you. You can make and receive Press & Talk calls when your phone displays the Press & Talk icon. Setting Press & Talk Mode To enable or disable Press & Talk mode: 1.
Press & Talk Call Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you during Press & Talk calls. When you make or receive a Press & Talk call: 䢇 The phone sounds (depending on the Ringer Type and Ringer Volume setting). 䢇 The backlight illuminates. 䢇 The screen displays a Press & Talk call message. 䢇 The other party's Press & Talk number and name (if available) are displayed. 䢇 The screen displays who has the floor.
Making and Receiving a Press & Talk Call Displaying the Press & Talk List 䊳 From standby mode, press P&Talk ( ) or the Press & Talk button on the side of your phone ( access the Press & Talk List. Tip: ) to The first time you access the list, the Press & Talk Help message will appear. Press Yes (left softkey) and Next (left softkey) to read a brief introduction of Press & Talk. Selecting a Contacts List When your phone displays a Press & Talk List, the left softkey is labeled Go To.
Making a Press & Talk Call (One-to-One Call) You can place a one-to-one Press & Talk call by entering a Press & Talk number or by selecting a contact from the Press & Talk List. To place a Press & Talk call by selecting a contact: 1. Press P&Talk ( ) or press . 2.
4. Continue holding as you speak. (When you are finished speaking, release to allow the other contact to speak. When the other party takes the floor, you will see the speaker’s name and phone number and the text “has floor.”) Note: During a Press & Talk call, the “floor” is the right to speak. When you see “Floor is open,” the first person to press the Press & Talk button can speak (while holding the button). Only the person who has the floor can speak.
Making a Press & Talk Call (Group Call) You can make a Press & Talk call to all members in a Group entry, which you have in your Press & Talk List. You can communicate with up to five members at a time. To place a Press & Talk Group call: 1. Press P&Talk ( ) or press . 2. Press Go To ( ), highlight the list from which you want to place a call (Personal Groups, Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, or Missed Calls), and press . 3.
Making a Press & Talk Call by Entering a Number To place a Press & Talk call by entering a number: 1. From standby mode, enter the Press & Talk number you want to dial. 2. Press to place the Press & Talk call. 3. Continue holding 䡲 to take the floor and speak. The contact's name appears on the display if there is a matched number in your Press & Talk List. 4. Continue with the Press & Talk call, pressing and holding ...while speaking. 5. When the call is finished, press .
Missed Call Notification for Press & Talk Calls When an incoming Press & Talk call is not answered, the Missed Call Notification screen is displayed. To call the last Missed Press & Talk call: 䊳 Tip: Simply press and hold while the Missed Call Notification is displayed. (Continue with the Press & Talk call as described previously.) If you have two or more missed calls, the call log list will appear. Different icons will be displayed when you have different types of notifications.
Receiving a Press & Talk Call To receive a Press & Talk call: 1. Make sure your phone's Press & Talk mode is enabled. (See “Setting Press & Talk Mode” on page 142.) 2. When you receive a Press & Talk call from a contact, “P&Talk Call,” the contact's name, and the Press & Talk number appear on the display. (You do not need to take any action to answer the call.) 䡲 When you receive a group call, “Group Call,” the group member's name, and the Press & Talk number appear. 3.
Press & Talk Options When you use Press & Talk, several user options are available by pressing Options ( press 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 . Copy to Contacts to copy a contact to the Personal List. Copy Group appears when you highlight a group. (This option doesn't appear if the entry is already in the Personal List or when you select Personal List/Personal Groups.) Edit to edit a Press & Talk number and/or name. See page 156. Erase to erase a contact. Erase Group appears when you highlight a group.
Adding and Editing Press & Talk Contacts Copying an Entry to Your Personal List or Personal Group List You can copy an entry to your Personal Lists from several different sources. If the selected entry is already stored in the Personal Lists, the “copy” option does not appear. To copy an entry from the Press & Talk List: 1. Press P&Talk ( ) or press . 2. Press Go to ( ), highlight the list from which you want to copy an entry (Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, or Missed Calls), and press . 3.
Saving a Press & Talk Number When you have finished a Press & Talk call, you will see the Press & Talk number and the text “P&Talk call ended.” on the display. You can save a Press & Talk number from the ending display to your Personal Lists. To save the number: 䊳 From the end display, select Options ( ) and press for Save. 䡲 If the entry has no name, you are prompted to enter a name. If the number is already stored in the Personal List or Personal Groups, the “Save” softkey does not appear.
Adding a New Contact to Your Personal List You can store a total of 200 entries in the Personal List. To add a new Press & Talk contact: 1. Press P&Talk ( 2. Press Go To ( ) or press . ), highlight Personal List, and press 3. Select and press . . – or – Highlight a contact and press Options ( highlight New Contact and press ). Then . 4. Enter a name for the new contact and press . (This is the name you will see when calling or receiving a call from the contact.) 5.
Adding a New Group to Your Personal Group List You can add new groups to the Personal Group List. Each group can include up to five members. You can enter a group member directly or select the member from the Personal List. To add a new Press & Talk group entry: 1. Press P&Talk ( 2. Press Go To ( press ) or press . ), highlight Personal Groups, and . 3. Select and press . Highlight an entry and press Options ( highlight New Group and press 4. Enter a Group Name, press ). Then .
Tip: You can also add members directly by selecting New Members during step 5 above. Enter the new members’s name and P&Talk number and press Done (left softkey) to save the entry. Editing a Contact in Your Personal List To edit a Personal List contact: 1. Press P&Talk ( 2. Press Go To ( ) or press . ), highlight Personal List, and press . 3. Scroll to the entry you want to edit and press Options ( 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 ). Copy to Contacts to copy the entry to the Contacts list.
Editing a Group in Your Personal Group List To edit a group name: 1. Press P&Talk ( 2. Press Go To ( press ) or press . ), then highlight Personal Groups and . 3. Scroll to the group entry you want to edit and press Options ( 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 4. Highlight Edit and press . 5. Edit the group name and press press Next ( Tip: Press & Talk 䡲 ). Edit to edit the selected group. Erase Group to erase the selected group. New Group to add a new group. Erase P&Talk List to erase the Press & Talk List.
7. To edit a group member, scroll to the contact you want to edit and press Options ( 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 ). Edit to edit a group member's name and phone number. Erase to erase the group member. Add New to add a new group member. Add (Personal) to add a new group member from the Personal List. Details to display a summary of the group member information. 8. Highlight Edit and press . 9. Select the field you want to edit (Name or P&Talk Number) and press 10. Edit the entry, press Done ( .
Erasing Press & Talk List Entries Erasing an Entry in Your Personal List or Personal Group List To erase a contact or a group: 1. From the Press & Talk List, press Go To ( ), then highlight Personal List or Personal Groups and press . 2. Scroll to the entry you want to erase and press Options ( ). 3. Highlight Erase and press . Erase Group appears when you select Personal Groups. 4. Select Yes and press Press & Talk 䡲 . To erase a group member: 1.
Erasing a Press & Talk List You can erase all entries saved in the Press & Talk List. To erase a Press & Talk List: 1. From the Press & Talk List, press Options ( 2. Highlight Erase P&Talk List and press ). . 3. Select your desired option and press 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 . Outgoing Calls to erase all outgoing Press & Talk calls. Incoming Calls to erase all incoming Press & Talk calls. Missed Calls to erase all missed Press & Talk calls. All Calls to erase all Press & Talk call history, except redial.
Updating Press & Talk Lists Updating the Personal List To update your Personal List manually through the Press & Talk server: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Press&Talk ( ). 4. Select List Update ( ). Press & Talk Managing Press & Talk Settings Restarting the Press & Talk Service To restart the Press & Talk service: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Press&Talk ( ). 4.
Setting Press & Talk Guard This feature enables you to display the warning message when you cannot receive Press & Talk calls. The warning message will appear when you are launching a Web or Java application or sending or uploading your pictures. To set the Press & Talk Guard: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Press&Talk ( ). 4. Select P&Talk Guard ( ) and press 5. Select On and press . . (Select Off to deactivate this feature.
Setting an Alert Notification for Press & Talk Calls Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you receive a Press & Talk call. 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Press&Talk ( 4. Select Sounds ( ). ). 5. Select Notifications ( ). 6. Select Once or Repeat and press . (Select Off to deactivate the alert.) Press & Talk Tip: You can also set alerts using the Alert Notification menu. (See “Alert Notification” on page 45.
Setting the Default View of the Press & Talk List You can select the default Press & Talk List when Press & Talk is launched. To select the default view of the Press & Talk List: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( ). 3. Select Press&Talk ( 4. Select Default View ( ). ). (The default setting is Personal List.) 5. Select your desired list and press 164 .
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Section 3A Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail ⽧ Using Text Messaging ⽧ Using Caller ID ⽧ Responding to Call Waiting ⽧ Making a Three-Way Call ⽧ Using Call Forwarding ⽧ Viewing Missed Events Service Features ⽧ Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your wireless service. This section outlines your basic service features.
Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your 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 voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: 1. Press and hold . 2.
Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you of a new message: 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 By displaying at the top of your screen. By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail: 䊳 Press and hold . To display your missed calls: Press the navigation key up.
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access 䊳 Press and hold voicemail box.) . (Your phone will dial your Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( ). 3. Select Voicemail ( ). 4.
Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 175. Date/Time Send Reply Advance Replay Rewind Forward Erase Call Back Save Cancel Help Skip Voicemail Options Service Features Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. 1. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) 2. Press to change your Personal Options, following the system prompts. 3. Press for Administrative Options. 4. Press for Group Distribution Lists. 5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists.
Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other voicemail user. 1. After listening to a voice message, press . 2. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other voicemail users. 1. After listening to a message, press . 2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. 3.
Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the network available to you for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. 1. From the main voicemail menu, press for Personal Options. 2. Press for greetings. 3. Press to record an Extended Absence Greeting. Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.
Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure.
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Using Text Messaging With Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen. In addition, Text Messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,” that make composing messages fast and easy.
7. Compose a message using one of the following methods: 䡲 To type a message, use your keypad to enter your 䡲 message. Use to select a character input mode. (See “Entering Text” on page 34.) To use a preset message, a recent message, or an emoticon select Options ( Preset Msg ( ) and select ), Recent Msg ( ), or Emoticons ( ). Press the number on the keypad that corresponds to the number next to the message or emoticon. 8. Select Next ( ). 9. Review your message and press Send ( ).
Accessing Text Messages To read a text message: 䊳 When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone’s main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message. To reply to a text message: 1. While the message is open, select Reply ( ). 2. Compose your reply or use the preset or recent messages or icons. 䡲 To type a message, use your keypad to enter your 䡲 message. Use to select a character input mode. (See “Entering Text” on page 34.
Using Preset (Canned) Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and co-workers easier than ever. To add and/or edit preset messages: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Messaging ( 3. Select Settings ( ). ). 4. Select Preset Messages ( ). 5. Highlight an empty location and select Add New ( ). – or – Highlight a message you wish to edit and select Edit ( ). 6. Enter your new message or changes and select Done ( 180 ).
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: 1. Press . 2. Enter the number you want to call. 3. Press . To permanently block your number, call STi Mobile at 1-800-784-3277.
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: 䊳 Press . (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) To switch back to the first caller: 䊳 Tip: 182 Press again.
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: 1. Enter a number you wish to call and press . 2. Once you have established the connection, enter the second number you wish to call and press . (This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.) 3.
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: 1. Press . 2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded. 3. Press . (You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.) To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. Press . 2. Press .
Sec tion 3B Data Services In This Section ⽧ Data Services Applications ⽧ Getting Started With Data Services ⽧ Messaging ⽧ Downloading Premium Services Content ⽧ Exploring the Web ⽧ Data Services FAQs Data Services Data Services brings you clarity you can see and hear with advanced multimedia services. These features – including messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access – are easy to learn and use. Clearly, it’s a whole new way to look at wireless.
Data Services Applications Here is a brief list of the applications available through your wireless phone. For more information, please contact STi Mobile. 䢇 Messaging – Send and receive emails and chat on your phone. 䢇 Games – Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound, and vibration. 䢇 Ringers – Personalize your phone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your contact list.
Getting Started With Data Services With your wireless phone and service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Data Services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Data Services, including managing your user name, launching a Web connection, and navigating the Web with your Samsung A820. Your User Name When you buy a phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a User name, which is typically based on your wireless phone number.
Launching a Data Connection To launch a data connection: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Web ( ). (Your data connection will launch and the home page will display.) Note: If Net Guard is enabled and displayed (see page 189), press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web. If you had a previous data connection, the last page you visited will display when you launch your browser. When this occurs, you may not see the “Connecting...” message when you launch the session.
Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed. To change your Net Guard settings: 1. Press Menu ( ) to access the main menu. 2. Select Settings ( 3. Select Web ( ). ). 4. Select Net Guard ( 䡲 䡲 Note: ). On to activate the Net Guard. Off to deactivate the Net Guard.
Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your data connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your data connection is active (data is being transferred); the transmit/receive symbol will blink to indicate data transmission. Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the connection will terminate.
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to the softkey buttons directly below the phone’s display screen.
Selecting Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating the Web. To select on-screen items: 䊳 Use the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press Tip: ). You’ll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled “OK” or “Go.” If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item.
Messaging Accessing Messaging You can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your wireless phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the network available to you. Message Types There are many ways to message from your phone. These include text messaging (page 177), Instant Messaging, Email, and Chat.
Accessing Instant Messaging Data services also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients. To access instant messaging clients from your phone: 1. From the home page, select Messaging ( 2. Select Instant Messaging ( ). ). 3. Select an IM provider. 4. Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information for the selected provider, such as user name and/or password. (Your IM screen for the selected provider will display.
6. Highlight a category, press Go, and select Enter. (You will see a disclaimer for Wireless Chat after entering the room.) 7. Select I agree ( ) to enter the Chat menu. 8. Use your keypad to enter a nickname and select Enter. 9. Select a chatroom from the menu (for example, “Friends” or “Singles”) and press Go ( ) to enter. 10. Once in the chatroom, you may scroll through the postings to read messages from other chatroom participants and use your keypad to enter your own messages.
Downloading Premium Services Content With data services and your new Samsung A820, 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.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below. For more information about downloading specific content, please contact STi Mobile. Accessing the Download Menus To access the download menus: 1.
Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: 䢇 Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items. 䢇 Categories allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers. (There may be several pages of available content in a list. Select Next 9 to view additional items.) 䢇 Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search criteria to locate an item.
2. Select an option to continue: 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Select Listen or View to listen to a ringer or display a screen saver. Select Run to launch a game or an application. Select Set As to assign a ringer or a screen saver to a phone task. Select Settings to view network and registry information for a game or an application. Select Shop to browse for other items to purchase and download. Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode.
Exploring the Web With Web access on your wireless 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 phone anywhere on the network available to you.
Opening the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing. To open the browser menu: 䊳 Press the right softkey. (The browser menu will display in a drop-down list.) Options available under the browser menu include: 䢇 Home returns the browser to the home page. 䢇 Forward returns you to a previously viewed page (after 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 䢇 200 having used the key). Mark this Page creates a new bookmark for the current page.
䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 䡲 Revert to default homepage changes the current homepage back to the default homepage URL. Font Size allows you to change the font size. Color allows you to change the color scheme in the browser. Show Images allows you to turn on or off images displayed in the browser. Cookies allows you to clear the cookies set in the browser. Title Tag allows you to turn on or off the titles displayed in the browser. Send Referrer allows you to turn on or off the send referrer.
Accessing a Bookmark To access a bookmark: 1. Press to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks ( ). 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to access and select Go to ( ) to go to the Web site (or press the number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access). Deleting a Bookmark To delete a bookmark: 1. Press to open the browser menu. 2. Select View Bookmarks ( ). 3. Scroll to highlight the bookmark you’d like to delete and select Options ( 4. Select Delete ( 5.
Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): 1. Press to open the browser menu. 2. Select Go to URL ( ). 3. Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press 4. Press Note: . again to go to the Web site. Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone. Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: 1. Press to open the browser menu. 2. Select Refresh this page ( ). (The browser will reload the current Web page.
Data Services FAQs 1. How will I know when my phone is ready for data services? Your user name will display in the phone number under Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings menu. 2. How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your phone. 3. How do I know when my phone is connected to data services? Your phone automatically connects when data services are used or an incoming message arrives.
6. When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received for 10 seconds, the connection goes dormant. When the connection is dormant, voice calls are allowed. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate. 7. Can I sign out of data services? You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other data services.
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Section 4A Safety Safety In This Section ⽧ Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ⽧ Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ⽧ Caring for the Battery ⽧ Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice ⽧ Owner’s Record ⽧ Phone Guide Proprietary Notice ⽧ Intellectual Property ⽧ Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability ⽧ STi Mobile Disclaimer of Warranties ⽧ STi Mobile Limitations of Liability ⽧ STi Mobile Terms and Conditions Part of getting the most out of your phon
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.
Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance Note: For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. Section 4A: Safety 211 Safety There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. 䢇 Speak directly into the mouthpiece. 䢇 Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills.
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE 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.
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating twoway radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives. Turn your phone off when you're in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it's rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks.
Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. 䢇 Use only authorized batteries and battery chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. 䢇 In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
Safety Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice 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. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard, contact the National Fire Protections Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn.
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their highest value in strict laboratory settings.
Owner’s Record Model: Samsung A820 (SPH-a820) Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat.
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR CO
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Sec tion 4B Manufacturer’s Warranty Warranty In This Section ⽧ Standard Limited Warranty Your Samsung A820 has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. This section contains the manufacturer’s warranty for your wireless phone.
Standard Limited Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P.
Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty 225 Warranty Canada.
What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,” AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 䢇 THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; 䢇 WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT; 䢇 DESIGN, CONDITION, QUALITY, OR PER
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Index Numerics 3-Way Calling 183 B Backlight 49 Battery 18–20 Capacity 18 Charging 19 Installing 18 Bookmarks - Accessing 202 Bookmarks - Creating 201 Bookmarks - Deleting 202 Browser Menu 199 C Calculator 125 Call Answer Mode 60 Call Forwarding 184 Call Guard 77 Call History 95–101 Erasing 101 Making a Call 98 Prepending a Phone Number 100 Saving a Phone Number 99 Call Waiting 182 Caller ID 181 Chat 194 Index D Data Services 185–205 Applications 186 Chat 194 Downloading Content 196 FAQs 204 Launching 18
E Email 193 Entering Text 34–37 ABC Mode 36 Emoticons 37 Numbers 37 PresetMessages 37 Recent Messages 37 Symbols 37 I Instant Messaging 194 K Key Functions 11 Key Tones 43 L Location Settings 52 Lock Code - Changing 65 Locking Services 66 Locking Your Phone 65 M Making Calls 21 Memo Pad 121 Menu Navigation 80 Messaging - Deleting Old Messages 54 Messaging - Setting Alerts 53 Messaging - Signature 54 Missed Events - Viewing 184 N Net Guard 189 O Operator Services 6 P Phone (Illus.
T Task List 123 Text Greeting 48 Text Messaging 177–180 Three-Way Calling 183 TTY Use 58–59 Turning Your Phone On and Off 17 U Unlocking Your Phone 65 Index V Voice Memo 136 Voice Services 127–140 Voice-Activated Dialing 129 Voicemail Menu Key 175 Options 171 Retrieving 170 Setting Up 5, 168 Volume 44 W Warranty 224 Web 199–203 World Time 124 Index 231
