Samsung SPH-A420 User manual

SPH-A420
User’s Guide
Draft
2005. 12. 15

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treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but
is not limited to, inventions (patentable or
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights,
software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship. You
may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to)
modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse
engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise
attempt to create source code from the software.
No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
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
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MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;
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OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

1
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.

2
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency call
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could
damage your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 18.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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Contents
Unpack 4
Make sure you have every item
Your phone 4
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started 5
First steps to operate your phone
Install and charge the phone ..................................... 5
Power on or off........................................................ 6
Keys and display ..................................................... 7
Menu functions 9
All menu options listed
Solve problems 16
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 18

4
Unpack
Make sure you have every item
You can obtain the following accessories for
your phone from your local Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
• Standard Battery • Extended Battery
• Battery Charger • Leather Case
• Portable Hands free kit • Data Cable
• Car Charger/Adaptor • Headset
• Travel Charger/Adapter
Your phone
Buttons, features, and locations
Left soft key
Volume keys
Dial key
Special
function keys
Headset jack
Earpiece
Display
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Right soft key
Microphone
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
OK key
Speaker key
Back key

5
Get started
Get started
First steps to operate your phone
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery
cover
If the phone is already
on, first turn it off by
holding [ ].
Install the battery.
Replace the cover. Plug the travel adapter
into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.

6
Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Power on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [] to turn on
the phone.
Power off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [] .

7
Get started
Keys and display
Key(s) Description
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access menu options directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu
option.
In Idle mode, enter Menu mode.
Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the last number
dialled, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the previous menu
level.
Activate the Speakerphone feature.
Key(s) Description
End a call. Hold down to switch the phone
on and off.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return the
phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[ 1 ] to access
your voicemail.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[] to access
the Sprint Voice Command feature.
(on the left)
Adjust the volume of various sounds for the
phone.
In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust
the ringer volume for calls.