SPH-a740 Series P O R T A B L E T r i - M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents Getting Started..............................................................................1 Closed View of Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Key Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Viewing the Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clearing the Message Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UsingCaller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Responding to Call Waiting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TTY Use With Handset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Message Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sending Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preset Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edit Signature. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ringers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 81 83 84 Voice Services ............................................................................
Changing the Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Phone’s Menu Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Incoming Call display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erasing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Erasing Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Safety .......................................................................................128 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Closed View of Phone 1 Getting Started
Front View of Your Phone Getting Started Getting Started 2
Key Functions 1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. 2. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength. 3. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 4. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient hands-free conversations. 5.
Getting Started 8. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down. 9. TALK Key: This key can be used in several different ways. • • Allows you to place or receive a call.
17. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu. 18. END Key: This key can be used in several different ways. • • During a call, press to end the call. • When the phone is off or in standby mode, press and hold this key for a few seconds to turn your phone On or Off. • When in the main menu, press to return the phone to standby mode and cancel your input.
Getting Started the phone’s battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty. 25. Position Location: This icon indicates that the position location feature is active. Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s interior and exterior display screens provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screens: tells you a call is in progress.
indicates that you have new picture messages waiting. indicates that you have new voicemail messages waiting. Press and hold to dial your voicemail box. indicates that there is an unread message in your inbox. indicates that the 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 the message was sent. indicates that the message is marked urgent. indicates that the message failed to send.
Getting Started 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. indicates that your phone is set to high ringer plus vibrate mode. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. indicates that the handset is in Camera mode. indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. With the self timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking a picture. indicates that the white balance has been set to Auto.
indicates that a picture has been assigned a function. An example may be Picture ID, Screensaver, or Incoming Call. indicates that a picture has been uploaded to an online album or folder. indicates that a picture Has been downloaded from the web. Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the network. Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung SPH-a740 phone.
Getting Started • Voice Signal/Voice Command. • English or French Language Menus. Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn your phone on: • Press to turn your phone on. Once your phone is On, it displays “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 (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides approximately 3 hours of continuous digital talk time or approximately 8 days of continuous digital standby 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.
Getting Started 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. 2. Push the battery release latch up completely. 3. Using the side tabs, pull the top of the battery away from the phone and remove.
Charging the Battery Your phone’s LiIon 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. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on. For a quick check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of either of your phone’s display screens.
Using the Desktop Charger • Plug the outlet from the desktop charger in the wall. Place your phone into the desktop charger, making sure that it fits securely. If properly connected, you should see the charging lights turn on. • A red light on the desktop charger and an animated battery icon on the phone indicates that the battery is charging. • A green light on the desktop charger indicates that the battery is at least 90 percent charged.
Phone Basics Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: • Press the left softkey for Menu, followed by to display your phone number. Note: To access the phone’s main Menu, press the left softkey from standby mode. Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation key and pressing , or you can press the number corresponding to the menu item on your keypad.
1. Make sure your phone is on. 2. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold to erase the entire number.) to call. 4. Press or close the phone when you are finished. Tip: To redial your last recent call, press Phone Basics 3. Press twice. You can also place calls from your phone by using Voice Command (page 86), Speed Dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 22), and using your Call History listings (page 45).
If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the Contacts entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number may also be displayed, if available. The following options are also available to handle an incoming call: • • Press or the volume key to quiet the ringer. Press and hold or the volume key to send the incoming call to your voicemail box. Note: When your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.
disabling airplane mode. For more details, see ‘Airplane Mode” on page 119. In-Call Options • (1) Mute or UnMute allows you to mute or reactivate your phone’s microphone. • (2) Call History checks your call log for Missed, Outgoing, and Incoming calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu. • • (3) Contacts accesses the Contacts menu options. (4) 3-Way Call allows you to talk to two different people at the same time. (For more information, see "Making a Three-Way Call" on page 30.
are displayed. Press the left softkey to Save the new number in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Phone Number” below for more information.) Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as Unknown ID or Restricted number. Saving a Phone Number Your phone can store up to 500 Contacts numbers. Contacts entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. (For more information, see "Adding a New Contact" on page 48.
Finding a Phone Number 1. Enter one to four digits of the last four digits of a phone number and press the right softkey for Options and select Find. (A list of possible matches is displayed.) 2. Use your navigation key to display the desired entry. 3. To dial the number, highlight it and press . 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.
2. Press the right softkey for Options and select Hard pause or 2-sec pause. Hard pauses are displayed as a “P” and 2-second pauses as a “T”. 3. Enter additional numbers. 4. Press to dial the number. — or— Press the right softkey for Options and select Save to save the number in your Contacts. When dialing a number with a hard pause, press to send the next set of numbers. Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to set a five or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers.
2. Press the right softkey for Abbrev. Dial. for Options, followed by Dialing From Contacts To dial directly from a Contacts entry: Phone Basics 1. Press the right softkey for Contacts. 2. Scroll left or right to search by Name, Entry, or Group. 3. Highlight the desired option and press the navigation key down. 4. Name: Enter the first few letters of the entry’s name to locate the desired entry. — or — Entry: Enter the entry number using the keypad.
To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 1-9: • Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds. (The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling...”.) 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 seconds. (The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling...”.) To use Three-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 100-500: 1.
enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when sending text messages). To change the character input mode: Phone Basics 1. When you display a screen where you can enter text, Press the right softkey for Options. 2. Select a character input mode: • T9 (English) to enter characters using predictive T9 Text Input (see page 24). • Alpha to enter characters by tapping the keypad (see page 25). • • Symbol to enter symbols (see page 26). Number to enter numbers (see page 26).
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 23). Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. When the icon is shown, the first letter of the first word is capitalized and following letters are lowercase. The key can be used to select the case desired. To enter text using Alpha: 1.
Entering Numbers and Symbols To enter numbers: • 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. Follow the system prompts to create your passcode, record your greeting, and record your name announcement.
• • • By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. By displaying at the top of your screen. 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: • Press and hold . To display your Missed Calls: • Press the left softkey , followed by . Important: When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
• Press and hold . Follow the system prompts. Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. for Messaging. 3. Press for Voicemail. 4. Press to call the voicemail server. Note: You may be charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your phone. Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.
1. Press . 2. Enter the number you want to call. 3. Press . To permanently block your number, call the Customer Service department of your network service provider. Note: If you have not subscribed to Caller ID, and the back light is set to turn off after a period of time, pressing will switch the back light back on. Either press and hold or press twice to answer the second call when the LCD is turned off. To avoid this problem, set the back light to "flip open".
before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call. Making a Three-Way Call 1. Enter a number you wish to call and press . 2. Once you have established the connection, press the right softkey for Menu, followed by for 3-Way Call. 3. Dial the second number and press . 4. When you’re connected to the second party, press again to begin your three-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected.
TTY Use With Handset A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or 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.
Roaming Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone. Roaming Indicator Analog Indicator Roaming Network Other Digital Networks Note: You will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.
• Some features which are standard on the network, such as call waiting, web browser, and direct international dialing, are unavailable. • Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the network. While roaming, you can periodically check your voicemail for new messages by dialing 1+area code+your Phone Number. Press when you hear your greeting and enter your passcode at the prompt.
Automatic: This setting seeks service. When service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. • Home Only: This setting allows you to access the home network only and prevents roaming on other networks. • Digital Only: This setting allows you to access digital service only, preventing access on analog networks. • Analog: This setting allows you to access analog service only, preventing access on digital networks.
Navigating Through Menus Menu Styles Your phone can display the various features and options in one of two different menu styles, 3x3 and List. By default, your handset is set to the List menu style. Note: Key commands for the first menu level in the 3x3 style differ from those in this guide. For more information on changing the menu style between 3x3 and List, see "Changing the Phone’s Menu Style" on page 36. List Style List style displays all the various menu choices in a vertical list.
3x3 Style 3x3 style displays the first level menu choices with graphical icons arranged in a grid pattern. In other menu levels, choices are arranged in a vertical list, similar to List style. • To navigate through a first level menu, simply press the navigation key in the direction towards your desired menu choice. The currently-highlighted menu choice is enlarged and has a text label beneath it. Once the desired menu option is .
To return to standby mode: • Press .
4: Pictures 1: Camera 2: My Pictures 1: In Camera 2: Saved to Phone 3: Online Albums 1: View Albums 2: Upload Picture 4: Account Info 5: Cam.
6: Memo Pad 7: Calculator 8: Countdown 9: Settings 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Main LCD 1: Preset Image 1: Tea Time 2: Parrots 3: Patterns 4: Dog 5: Cliff 6: Calendar 7: World Time 8: Analog 1 9: Analog 2 10: Digital 11: Kitty 12: Snowboard 2: Downloads 3: My Pictures 1: In Camera 2: Saved To Phone 2: External LCD 1: Digital 1 2: Digital 2 3: Analog 1 4: Analog 2 5: Analog 3 6: Analog 4 7: My Pictures 2: Slide Show 1: In Camera 2: Saved To Phone 3: Menu Style 39 Navigating Through Menus 1: 3x3 Style 2:
2: Off 4: Disconnect 1: On 2: Off 5: Fade 1: On 2: Off 6: Roam 1: On 2: Off 7: Power On/Off 1: On 2: Off 8: Flip Sound 1: On 2: Off 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type 1: Normal 2: Piano 3: Beep 2: Tone Level 5: Tone Length 1: Short 2: Long 6: App.
2: Off 3: Change Lock 4: Restriction 1: Allow All 2: Contacts Only 3: Special # Only 5: Special # 1: 911 2: *911 3: #911 6: Erase 1: Erase Contacts 1: Yes 2: No 2: Erase Downloads 1: Yes 2: No 3: Erase Pictures 1: Yes 2: No 7: Reset Phone 1: Yes 2: No 8: Reset Picture Account 1: Yes 2: No 4: Voice Service 1: Settings 1: Digit Dialing 1: Adapt Digits 2: Reset Digits 1: Yes 2: No 2: Sensitivity 1: Commands 1: Reject More 2: Recommended 41 Navigating Through Menus 3: Reject Less 2: Names 1: Reject More 2: Re
1: Any Key 2: Talk Key 3: Flip Open 3: Auto Answer 1: Yes 2: No 4: Language 1: English 2: French 5: Set System 1: Automatic 2: Home Only 3: Digital Only 4: Analog 5: AMPS Home 6: Location 1: On 2: Off 8: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced Navigating 2: Recommended 3: Softer 5: Voice Launch 1: Talk Only 2: Talk and Flip 6: About 5: Airplane Mode 1: On 2: Off 6: Launch Pad 1: Up Key 1: Contacts 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler 4: Messaging 5: Voice Dial 6: Ringer Type 7: Downloads
Camera Menu 1: Flash 1: Off 2: On this Shot 3: Always On 2: Self Timer 1: Off 2: 5 Sec 3: 10 Sec 3: Fun Frames 1: Off 2: Dollar 3: Love 4: Memories 5: Merry Christmas 6: Movie Star 7: Rainy Day 8: Roses for Love 9: Stars 10: Top Secret 11: Beans 4: Color Tones 1: Auto 2: Monochrome 3: Sepia 4: Warm 5: Cool 6: Fog 7: Antique 8: Negative 5: Controls 1: White Balance 1: Auto 2: Sunny 3: Cloudy 4: Tungsten 5: Fluorescent 43 Navigating Through Menus 6: Manual 2: Brightness 6: Settings 1: Resolution 1: High:640
Call History Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you missed, made, or accepted. 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 Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts).
Press the right softkey options for this entry: for Options to select one of the following • Send Msg to send a text or picture message to this phone number. • • • Save to create a new Contact for this phone number. Prepend to add a prefix before dialing this phone number. Erase to erase this number from your Call History. Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Menu. for Call History. 3.
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Each contact entry can store up to a total of six phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Menu. for Call History. 3. Select Missed Calls , Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls , or All Recent . , 4. Highlight the entry you want to save and press .
3. Select Missed Calls , Outgoing Calls Incoming Calls , or All Recent . , 4. Highlight the entry you want to prepend and press 5. Press the right softkey . for Options, and select Prepend. 6. Use the keypad to enter the desired numbers. 7. Press or the left softkey to Call. Erasing Call History To erase an individual Call History entry, see “Call History Options” on page 44. To erase Call History: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Call History. 3. Press for Erase History. 4.
Using Contacts Adding a New Contact Your phone can store up to 500 Contact numbers. Each contact entry can store up to a total of six phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. To add a new entry: 1. Enter a new phone number and press the right softkey for Options. 2. Press for Save. Press to Add a New Entry. 3. Select the Type using the navigation key and press • Home • Mobile • Fax • Work • Pager • No Label 4.
4. Press the navigation key left or right to search by Name, Entry, or Group. 5. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the navigation key down. 6. Enter the first few letters, entry # or scroll down to select the group to locate the desired entry. 7. Scroll to highlight the name and press call. to make the Adding a Phone Number to an Existing Contact Entry To add a phone number to an Existing Contact entry: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Contacts. 3. Press for Find. 4.
3. Press for Find. 4. Select the desired entry and press 5. Press the right softkey entry. . , followed by to Edit the 6. Select the phone number (home, work, etc.) to be edited, and press the right softkey to Edit the entry. 7. Press and hold to erase the entire number or press once to erase just the last digit. 8. Enter the phone number using the keypad and press 9. Press the left softkey . for Done.
9. Press the navigation key to the left or right to highlight and listen to the desired Ringer and press to save. 10. Press the left softkey for Done. Secret Contacts Entries You can hide an entry’s phone number(s) and require your lock code to edit the entry by making it secret. The entry name is still displayed, but the entry’s phone numbers are replaced with “(SECRET).” To make an entry secret: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Contacts. 3. Press for Find. 4.
6. Press the left softkey for Done. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your Phone Number, your year of birth, or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at the number listed on the back of the User Guide cover. Changing the Group Name You can associate a preset group name to your entries to help you sort them easier in the Contacts.
Messaging Now you can exchange text and multimedia messages right from your phone and stay connected without saying a word. Within the Messaging menu you can also view the number of voicemail messages you have waiting for you. For more information on using your phone’s voicemail feature, see “Using Voicemail” on page 26. The following folders are available in the Messaging menu: • • Send Message - allows you to send text messages.
Old to delete all read messages, or Erase All to delete all messages in your Inbox and press . • for Erase Multiple. Scroll through your list of to check or uncheck messages you messages and press want to erase. When you are finished, press the left softkey for Erase. Text Messaging Using Text Messaging With Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your web enabled phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you.
6. Press the left softkey for Next. 7. Enter your message using the keypad. 8. Press the left softkey for Next when finished. 9. Press the left softkey to Send. If you wish to change your text message options, press the right softkey for Options and select one of the following: • Edit allows you to reenter the message recipients and the message. • Priority allows you to set the priority level between Normal and Urgent. • Call Back # allows you to enter or omit a call back number in your message.
Note: The last preset message used automatically moves to the top of the list when you send a new message. Message Setup Options There are several options associated with text messaging. The Message Setup menu allows you to customize the options to fit your preferences. The message options are divided into the following categories: Notifications: Allows you to configure whether new messages will appear with a pop-up message or with an icon.
• Voice Mail #: Allows you to configure the voicemail number. To access the Settings menu: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Press for Settings. Notifications The Notifications options allow you to select whether a message in a popup window appears to alert you that new messages are waiting. To turn On the Display Popup option: 1. In the Settings menu, press for Notifications. 2. Select Message and Icon using the navigation key and press to select.
2. Press for Priority. 3. Select Normal or Urgent using the navigation key and press to select. Call Back Number This option allows you to enter a call back number that is automatically attached to your outgoing messages. To access the call back number option: 1. In the Settings menu, press 2. Press for Sending Options. for Call Back #. 3. Use the navigation key to highlight either your phone # or a custom # and press . 4. For the custom call back #, press and hold to erase the existing number.
Note: When you send a message using Preset Messages, the last message selected automatically displays as the first choice when sending a new message. Edit Signature The Edit Signature menu allows you to create a signature of up to 32 characters that is automatically appended to all your text messages. To edit your signature, or to turn signatures on or off: 1. In the Settings menu, press for Edit Signature. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight On or Off and press . 3.
Alert Type This allows you to select the ringer type for voicemail, text messaging, and web alerts. Any ringer saved in the phone can be used as the default ringer. Ringers that are downloaded can also be assigned. To set the ringer type: 1. In the Settings menu, press 2. Press for Message Alerts. for Alert Type. 3. Press: • • • • for Voicemail for Text Message for Picture Mail for Web Alert 4. Press the navigation key left or right to select between Ring Tones, Melodies, Downloaded, or Single Tones.
To set the message reminder option: 1. In the Settings menu, press 2. Press for Message Alerts. for Reminder. 3. Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired duration and press to select. Alert on Call This allows you to configure whether your phone displays an alert if a message is received while you are on call. To set the Alert on Call option: 1. In the Settings menu, press 2. Press for Message Alerts. for Alert on Call. 3.
Alert Setup This option allows you to automatically connect to the web when new web alerts are received. If this option is turned Off, you are required to connect before the message can be viewed. To turn this option On or Off: 1. In the Settings menu, press for Alert Setup. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes or No and press to select. Voice Mail Number This option allows you to enter a return voice mail number that is automatically attached to your outgoing messages.
5. Using the navigation keys select either Camera Review to send a picture already stored in your phone or New Picture to take a new picture prior to sending your message. • For more information on taking a picture, see "Taking Pictures" on page 64. • If you selected Camera Review, use the navigation keys to highlight a picture and press . A checkmark appears beside the picture. You can select more than one picture. 6.
Phone Camera Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate camera mode and take pictures whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Pictures. 3. Press for Camera. for Menu. Shortcut: To activate camera mode, you can also press and hold the button twice or just press the side camera button illustration on page 2).
• Upload - to upload the picture to your online folder, see "Uploading a picture to the Picture Messaging Web Site" on page 72. • Assign - to assign the picture to Picture ID, Screen Saver or incoming call, see "Display Settings" on page 106. • • • Erase - to erase this picture. Camera Mode - to take another picture. Review Pictures - to review the images stored in your camera. • To exit camera mode, press To take a picture with the phone closed: . 1.
Camera Options: There are several settings associated with the full-color digital camera. These settings allow you to customize how the camera operates when taking pictures. To set a camera option: 1. Start the camera. For more information, see "Taking Pictures" on page 64. 2. Press the right softkey for Options. 3. Press the number key corresponding to the desired option. • Flash: Allows you to set the flash to Off, On This Shot, or Always On.
• • Auto: Automatically adjusts the lighting. • Cloudy: Increases light sensitivity for taking pictures under cloudy conditions. • Tungsten: Adjusts the white balance to match inside lighting conditions displayed using common household light bulbs. • Fluorescent: Adjusts the white balance to match inside lighting conditions displayed using common fluorescent lighting. Sunny: Decreases the light sensitivity for taking pictures in full or mostly sunny conditions.
• Low (160*120): The low setting allows you to take average quality images. You can save the most images in memory using this setting. Tip: While in Capture mode, the zoom feature is available using the navigation keys. Quality: The quality allows you to select between Fine, Normal, and Economy. These settings reflect the image quality settings for the pictures. Shutter Sound: The shutter sound allows you to select between 7 different shutter sounds. The shutter sound is heard when you take a picture.
5. Get ready for the picture. When the timer is down to 5 seconds, beep sounds are made. At 3 seconds, the timer icon turns red. To cancel the Self Timer after it has started: • Press the right softkey to Cancel. Note: While the Self-timer is active, all keys are disabled except the right softkey and . Picture Messaging Once you’ve taken a picture, it is automatically saved in the camera. You can share the picture instantly with family and friends.
Images located in In Camera and Saved to Phone can be assigned to address book entries, uploaded to online albums, sent to other users, or saved for future use. Note: When pictures are assigned as your screen saver, they are modified to fit the screen. When you access either location, the following options are available when you press the right softkey : • Upload: Allows you to upload the image to an online album on the web. (Only available in In Camera.
2. Press for Pictures. 3. Press for My Pictures. 4. Using the navigation keys, select In Camera and press . Saved to Phone When pictures are downloaded from the web or sent from another user, they are stored in the Saved to Phone folder. Web access is not required to view these images. To view Saved to Phone images: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Pictures. 3. Press for My Pictures. 4. Using the navigation keys, select Saved to Phone and press .
3. Press for Online Albums. 4. Using the navigation keys, select Upload Picture and press . 5. Please wait while the system creates your account. Tip: Write down your Picture Messaging password in a secure place. Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Picture Messaging Web site. To access the Picture Messaging Web site: 1.
8. Using the navigation keys, select either Upload Selection or Upload All and press . 9. Using the navigation keys, select either My Uploads or . Other Album as your picture destination and press To view Online Albums 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Pictures. 3. Press for Online Albums. 4. Select View Albums and press . 5. Use the navigation keys to select the desired album and press . Sharing Online Pictures To share an album or picture: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2.
To access your Online Albums options from your phone: 1. Display the album list in the Online Picture/Video account. 2. Use your navigation key to select an album (or Inbox). 3. Press the right softkey for Options. 4. To select an option, highlight it and press . • • • Select Album: Allows you to select the highlighted album. • • Next: Displays the next 20 albums (if applicable). New Album: Allows you to create a new album. Album Info: Displays the detailed information associated with the album.
Web Services The Wireless Web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web access through your browser. You can view specially designed version of popular sites which includes sports, weather, news, stock quotes etc. ... as well as downloadable ringtones, screen savers and games. When you launch the browser, the phone will connect to the Internet and the service indicator icon will display.
Web Guard When you first connect to the Internet, the Web Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Web Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Web Guard is displayed. To change your Web Guard settings: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Web. 3. Press for Web Guard 4. Press the navigation key up or down to select: • None • To End • 5. Press To Start • Both to select.
Web Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your web connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your web connection is active (data is being transferred). Incoming voice calls go directly to voicemail; outgoing voice calls can be made, but the web connection will terminate. When your web connection is dormant (no data is being sent or received).
Navigating Between Web Pages Once you've learned how to use softkeys and scroll, you can start navigating Web sites. • Select on-screen items by using the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press ). You'll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. This softkey is often labeled OK. • If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item.
Using the Menu to Navigate By pressing the Menu softkey, you can navigate between web pages. • Press the Menu softkey and select one of the following options: 1. Home to return to the Bell home page 2. Forward one web page (if you have not returned back from a previous web page, this option is greyed out) 3. Mark this page to create a Bookmark 4. View Bookmarks to see your list of Bookmarks 5. History to see a list of web pages you have browsed this session 6.
With your new web enabled phone, you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers. While each type of download involves a different file type, the basic method for accessing and downloading files is the same. Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your phone. New games are easy to download and play. Downloading Games 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Menu. for Downloads. 3. Highlight Games and press . 4.
2. Press for Downloads. 3. Highlight Games and press . 4. Select the game you wish to play. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game. When you are finished, select Exit (or Quit) or press . Ringers Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Menu. for Downloads. 3. Highlight Ringers and press . 4. Highlight Get New and press . The browser will launch and take you to the Ringers download menu. 5.
Assigning Downloaded Ringers 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Menu. for Downloads. 3. Highlight Ringers and press • . If you wish to hear the ringer, highlight the desired ringer and press to play it. When you are finished, press to return to the Ringers menu. 4. Press the right softkey, followed by 5. Press for Voice Calls. 6. Press for With Caller ID or 7. Press for Set as. for No Caller ID. to exit. Note: You may assign a ringer to more than one type of call.
Screen Savers Downloading Screen Savers To download an available Screen Saver to your phone: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Menu. for Downloads. 3. Highlight Screen Savers and press . 4. Highlight Get New and press . The browser will launch and take you to the Screen Savers download menu. 5. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a Screen Saver you wish to download. (For more information on navigating the Web, see “Navigating the Wireless Web” on page 77.) 6.
• 4. Press the right softkey, followed by 5. Press 6. Press Web Services If you wish to see the screen saver, highlight the desired screen saver and press to view. When you are finished, press to return to the Screen Savers menu. for Set as. for Screen Saver. to exit. Note: You may assign a Screen Saver to more than one task. Applications Downloading Applications To download an application to your phone: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Menu. for Downloads. 3.
Voice Services 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 predesignated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function. To activate voice recognition: 1. Press the navigation key left or press and hold phone prompts you to say a voice command.) . (The 2.
Using Voice Dial • • Voice Dial works best in quieter environments. When saying a number, speak at a normal speed and say each digit clearly. There is no need to pause between digits. • The phone recognizes the digits one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, zero, and oh. The phone does not recognize numbers such as "one eight hundred" for "1-800." Instead, say "one-eight-zero-zero." • The phone recognizes only valid 7, 10 or 11 digit North American phone numbers.
4. If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by the correct number, say Yes. (You can also select the correct number from those displayed on the screen by pressing on the correct number. The phone will then dial the number.) 5. If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect number, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one.
for Settings. 3. Press for Voice Service. 4. Press for Settings. 5. Press for Choice Lists. 6. Press for Name Dialing, for Contacts. for Digit Dialing or 7. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic, Always On or Always Off and press . Using Name Lookup Name Lookup lets you retrieve contact information for any person in your Contacts by saying the full name of the person. To retrieve information using Name Lookup: 1.
To retrieve your phone's status information: 1. Press and hold to activate voice recognition. (The phone prompts you to say a voice command.) 2. Wait for the beep and say Status. Your phone’s current status information is displayed. Customizing Voice Dial Adapting Voice Dial Voice Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no initial training or adaptation is required.
• • Speak clearly, but say each digit sequence naturally. To adapt Voice Dial to your voice: 1. Press the left softkey Settings. for Menu, followed by 2. Press for Voice Service. 3. Press for Settings. 4. Press for Digit Dialing. for 5. Press for 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.
Note: It is recommended that you perform the complete adaptation of Voice Dial at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume the process from the half way point. Resetting Voice Dial Adaptation To erase any adaptation and reset Voice Dial to its original state: 1. Press the left softkey Settings. for Menu, followed by 2. Press for Voice Service. 3. Press for Settings. 4. Press for Digit Dialing. 5.
6. Press the navigation key up or down to select Reject More or Reject Less and press . • Changing Voice Dial Prompts By default, your phone provides audio prompts such as “Please say a command”. You can turn these prompts on or off. To turn voice dial prompts On or Off: 1. Press the left softkey Settings. for Menu, followed by 2. Press for Voice Service. 3. Press for Settings. 4. Press for Sound. 5. Press Names. for Prompts, for Digits or for for 6.
3. Press for Settings. 4. Press for Voice Launch. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Talk Only or Talk and Flip and press . Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or other items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: 1. Press the left softkey Voice Service. 2. Press for Menu, followed by for for Voice Memo. 3. Press for Record. (The phone prompts you to start recording after the beep.) 4.
2. Press for Voice Memo. (As it is recording, the phone displays a countdown timer that shows how many seconds are left for recording.) • 3. Press or press the left softkey for Done to end the recording prior to the countdown completion Note: A total of 10 minutes in 10 separate memos can be recorded and saved. Individual memos can record up to 60 seconds of audio. Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: 1. Press the left softkey Voice Service. 2.
Voice Service. 2. Press for Voice Memo. 3. Press for Review. (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) 4. Select the memo to erase. 5. Press the right softkey Erase. for Options followed by 6. Press the navigation key up to select Yes and press To erase all voice memos: 1. Press the left softkey Voice Service. 2. Press for Menu, followed by for . for for Voice Memo. 3. Press for Review. (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) 4.
Tools Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. You can schedule events for either the current day, or a specific calendar date. Adding an Event to the Scheduler To add an event to today’s schedule: 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Today. for Menu. Tools 1. Press the left softkey • If you have no events currently scheduled for today, then the New Event menu is automatically displayed.
8. Press the left softkey or to Save. To add an event for a specific calendar date: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Scheduler. 4. Using the navigation keys, scroll to the desired date. 5. Press the left softkey for View. 6. Enter the event description using the keypad and press the left softkey for Next. 7. Enter the Start Time and Date using the keypad. (Press for AM or for PM.) 8. Enter the End Time and Date using the keypad. 9.
Event Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you of scheduled events: • • • By playing the assigned ringer type. By illuminating the backlight. By flashing the LED. To select the ringer: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Type. 5. Press for Schedule. Tools 2. Press 6. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category. 7.
Erasing a Single Event for a Day To delete an individual event: 1. View the day that you wish to erase the event for. See "Viewing Events" on page 98 for more details. 2. Press the right softkey for Options. 3. Press to Erase. 4. Highlight Yes using the navigation key and press confirm. to Erasing All Events for a Day To erase a scheduled day’s events: 1. View the day that you wish to erase the events for. See "Viewing Events" on page 98 for more details. 2. Press the right softkey for Options. 3.
World Time World Time displays what time it is in twenty-four different time zones around the world together with one or more major cities, states, regions, or countries in a time zone. To access world time: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for World Time. 5. Press the right softkey , followed by for Options to turn Daylight Savings Time (DST) On or Off. Note: Your handset does not automatically turn DST on or off based upon the calendar date.
7. Press the navigation key down once to select the desired ringer. (Cycle through the ringers by pressing the navigation key left or right.) 8. Press the navigation key down once to select the alarm frequency. 9. Press the navigation key left or right and select one of the following options: • Daily • Once 10. Press • Mon to Fri • Sat & Sun or the left softkey for Save. Task List You can create and view a list of tasks. To add a task: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Tools. 3.
6. Press the navigation keys left or right to select a Low or High priority. 7. Press the left softkey To view a task: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Task List. to Save. for Menu. 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Menu. for Tools. 3. Press for Task List. If you wish to delete a specific task, highlight it using the navigation keys. 4. Press the right softkey 5. Press All. for Options. to erase the highlighted task or 6.
• If you have no memos composed, then the New Memo menu is automatically displayed. • If you have one or more composed memos, they are displayed. Press the right softkey for Options, followed by for Add New. 4. Enter up to 64 characters in the memo using the keypad and press the left softkey for Save.(See "Entering Text" on page 23.) To view a memo: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Memo Pad. 4.
Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Calculator 5. Use your navigation key to select a mathematical function: • • • • Left to Subtract Right to Add Up to Multiply Down to Divide 6. Enter the next number using the keypad. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as necessary. 7. Press to view the results.
• If there are no existing countdowns, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. • If you have one or more composed memos, they are displayed. Press the right softkey for Options, followed by for Add New. 4. Enter a name using the keypad and press . 5. Enter the Input time and date values and press To view a countdown: 1. Press the left softkey to Save. for Menu. 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Countdown. 4.
Phone Settings Display Settings Changing the Screen Saver Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode. To change the display images: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Screen Saver. 5. Press for Main LCD or for External LCD If you selected Main LCD, press for Preset Image, for Downloads or for My Pictures. Press the navigation key left or right until the desired image is displayed.
3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Slide Show. 5. Using the navigation keys, select the location of the stored images and press . The location can be either In Camera or Saved to Phone. 6. Using the navigation key, select an image for the slide show and press . A checkmark will appear in the top left corner of the image. 7. Repeat step 6 until you have selected all the desired images. 8. Press the left softkey for Done.
3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Incoming Call. 5. Press for With Caller ID or 6. Press for No Image, My Pictures. for No Caller ID. for Downloads, or for • If you selected Downloads, use the navigation keys to select the desired image and press . • If you selected My Pictures, select either In Camera or Saved to Phone. Use the navigation keys to select the . desired image and press The text greeting can be up to 12 characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode.
Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made. To change the backlight setting: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 1. Press for for Menu. Backlight. 4. Press for Main Display, Pwr Save Mode. for Keypad, or for 5. Use the navigation key to select: • Flip Open, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 3 minutes for the Main Display.
3. Press for Display. 4. Press for LCD Contrast. 5. Press for Main LCD or for External LCD 6. Using the navigation keys, increase or decrease the contrast level setting and press . Turning the Service Light On or Off To turn the service light on or off: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Service Light. Phone Settings 2. Press 5. Using the navigation keys, select On or Off and press to save and exit.
Changing the Color of your Dialing Font You can adjust the color of your dialing font so that it appears in color or monochromatic. To change the dialing font color: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Dialing Font. 5. Press for Color. 6. Press the navigation keys up or down to select one of the following and press : • • • Basic displays entered digits all in black.
2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Volume. 5. Press Alarms. for Calls, for Messages, or for 6. Press the navigation key left or right until the desired volume level is selected and press to save and exit. Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages.
Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings. These options allow you to identify incoming calls by the ring. To select a ringer type for voice calls: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Type. 5. Press for Voice Calls. 6. Press for With Caller ID or for No Caller ID. 7.
7. Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers. 8. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the desired Ringer. 9. Press to save and exit. Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Alerts To select a ringer type for scheduled alerts: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Ringer Type. 5. Press for Schedule. Phone Settings 2. Press 6.
5. Select Normal or Distinctive and press exit. to save and Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press. There are three different tones available: • Normal - Normal key beeps are heard when a button is pressed. • Piano - Piano polyphonic tones are heard when a key is pressed. • Beep - Polyphonic beep tones are heard when you press a key. To select a key tone: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3.
4. Press for Key Tone. 5. Press for Tone Level. 6. Press the navigation key right to increase or left to decrease the volume. 6. Press to save and exit. Selecting Tone Length Your phone offers a number of options for changing the tone duration of a key press. Voicemail or other automated systems may require long or short time lengths to activate different features. To select a tone length: for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Tone Length. 7.
• Disconnect - An alert tone is sounded when the signal fades and the connection is lost. • Fade - An alert tone is sounded when your phone partially loses signal due to network conditions. • Roam - An alert tone is sounded when you are connected to a network other than your home network. • Power On/Off - An alert tone is sounded when your phone is powered On or Off. • Flip Sound - An alert is sounded when the flip is opened or closed. To enable or disable alert sounds: 1.
Application Volume This setting allows you to control the default volume and vibrate settings in downloaded applications on your phone. When the application is opened, the default setting is enabled and you can adjust the volume setting by using the volume keys located on the side of the handset. To set up the App. Volume: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for App. Volume. • • for Sound. for Vibrate. 6.
volume level. 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. Note: Even if the Location feature is enabled, no service may use your location information without your expressed permission. To enable your phone’s Location feature: 1. Press the left softkey 2.
prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information. All incoming calls will be sent directly to your voicemail box. To set your phone to Airplane Mode: 1. Press the left softkey 2. Press for Menu. for Settings. 3. Press for Airplane Mode. (A brief explanation of Airplane Mode will display.) 4. Press to continue. Note: 911 and emergency calls can not be made when the Airplane mode is on.
4. Press Key, or for Up Key, for Down Key, for Right Key. for Left 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select one of the following functions: • Contacts • Voice Memo • Scheduler • Messaging • Voice Dial 6. Press • Ringer Type • Downloads • Display • Alarms • Calculator • Web • Inbox • Send Text • Tools to save and exit. Call Answer Mode To set the actions required to answer an incoming call: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Others. 4.
4. Press for Auto Answer. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes or No. 6. Press to save and exit. Display Language Your phone can display text in English or French. Language selection changes all menus and voice message settings. 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. for Settings. 3. Press for Others. 4. Press for Language. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select English or French. 6. Press to save and exit. Phone Settings 122 Phone Settings 2.
Phone Security 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 the left softkey 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Security. for Menu. 4. Enter your lock code. (The security menu is displayed.) Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Phone Number or try 0000.
Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: 1. Press the left softkey for Menu. 2. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. From the Security menu, press for Change Lock. 2. Enter your new lock code and press code must have 4 digits. 3. Re-enter your new lock code and press . Your new lock . Calling in Lock Mode • To call an emergency number or special number, enter the phone number and press • .
• Contacts Only - Allows you to call only the numbers saved in the Contacts. You can receive incoming calls from anyone. • Special# Only - Allows you to call only the three numbers stored in the Special# section in the Security menu. You can receive incoming calls from anyone. To restrict calls: 1. From the Security Menu, press for Restriction. 2. Using the navigation key, select Allow all, Contacts Only, or Special# Only and press . Note: Restricted incoming calls are forwarded to voicemail.
Erasing the Contacts To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts: 1. From the Security menu, press 2. Press for Erase. for Erase Contacts. 3. Using the navigation key, select Yes and press . 4. Using the navigation key, select Yes again to confirm and press to permanently delete. Erasing Downloads This option deletes all saved downloaded content from the phone, including games, ringers, screen savers, and applications. To erase your downloads: 1.
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Call History, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: 1. From the Security menu, press for Reset Phone. 2. Using the navigation key, select Yes and press . 3. Using the navigation key, select Yes again to confirm and press . Your phone will reset.
Safety 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.
reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP). Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines for operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
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. When using your phone in the car: • Get to know your phone and its features, such as speed dial and re-dial. • • • When available, use a hands-free device. • • Position your phone within easy reach.
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals.
your phone or its accessories could generate sparks. Sparks could cause an explosion or a fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. These areas include: • • • • • Fueling areas such as gas stations. Below deck on boats. Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities. Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders. Any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.
• In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C). • Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom. • • • • Never dispose of the battery by incineration. Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time.
Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
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 The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SPH-a740 Serial No.
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Index E Entering Text ABC Mode 25 Selecting a Character Input Mode A Abbreviated Dialing 21 Activating Voice Recognition 85 Air Time 47 Airplane Mode 119 Alarm Clock 100 Alert Notification 116 Auto-Answer 121 23 Symbols and Numbers 26 T9 Text Input 24 Erasing Downloads 126 F Font changing the color 111 changing the size 110 B Backlight 109 Battery Capacity 11 Charging 13 Disposal 133 Installing 11 Removing 12 G C Launch Pad 120 Location Settings 119 Locking Your Phone 123 Calculator 104 Call Histo
P PCS Services Call Waiting 29 Phone Book Adding an Entry 48 Calling a Number From 22 Editing Entries 49 Erasing 126 Finding Entries 48 Secret Entries 51 Phone Number 15 Phone Numbers Finding 20 Saving 19 With Pauses 20 Phone Setup 120 Picture Mail 62 Picture Messages Storing 69 Pictures - Storing 69 R Resetting Your Phone 127 Restricting Calls 124 Ringer Types 112 Ringer Types for Scheduled Alerts 114 Roaming 32 Analog Networks 32 Other Digital Networks 32 S Scheduler Adding an Event 96 Erasing Events
