Samsung SPH-A450 User manual

Samsung Electronics - Proprietary and Confidential
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Table of Contents
1.Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service ........................7
_ Getting started with Sprint PCS Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..7
_ What you should have handy when you call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
_ Setting up your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
_ Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
_ Understanding this User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.Understanding Roaming ...............................………........10
_ Understanding how Roaming works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .10
_ Setting your Phone’s Roam mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
_ Setting an Alert when roaming charges apply (Call Guard) …. . . . . . . . . . . . .11
_ Setting the Time and Date in Analog mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . .12
3.Getting to know your Sprint PCS Phone ™....................13
_ Front view of Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
_ Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
_ Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
_ Viewing the display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .15
_ Turning your phone ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
_Using the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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4.Making and Answering Calls ..............................………..19
_ Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
_ Answering calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
_ Missed call notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
_ Dialing options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
_ In-Call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
_ Incoming call notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
_ End-of-Call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
_ Saving a Phone number . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
_ Finding a Phone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
_ Dialing and saving Phone numbers with Pauses .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
_ Four-Digit dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
_ Calling emergency numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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_ Dialing from the Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
_ Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
_ Displaying your Phone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.Navigating through menus and entering text ...................26
_ Menu navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
_ Working within the menu structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
_ Viewing the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
_ Entering text, numbers or symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
_ Selecting a text input mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
_ Alphabetical text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
_ Numbers and symbol entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
_ T9® text entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
6.Adjusting Volume........................................………………...29
_ Changing Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
_ Silencing (or Muting) the Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
_ Adjusting Volume during a conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
_ Muting a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.Using Sprint PCS Service Features .........................……...31
_ Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
_ Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
_ Three-Way Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
_ Forwarding your calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
8.Managing Messaging .....................................…………….33
_ Setting up Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
_ Message types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
_ Knowing when you have Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
_ Sending Sprint PCS Wireless Web messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
_ New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
_ Retrieving your Voicemail messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
_ Clearing the Message Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
_ Incoming messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
_ Reviewing Numeric Pages and Sprint PCS Wireless Web messages . . . . . . .35
_ Message options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
_ Erasing individual messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
_ Erasing all Page/Text or Web Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
_ Message ringing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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_ Message memory capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
_ Messages and lock mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
_ Checking messages while your phone is in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
9.Managing Call History ..................................…………….....38
_ Viewing a Call Log (Incoming, Outgoing and Missed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
_ Call Log options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
_ Making a call from a Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
_ Prepending a phone number from a Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …39
_ Saving a phone number from a Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..39
_ Erasing Call Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
_ Reviewing Air Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
_ Keeping track of your calls while your Phone is in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..41
10.Changing your Phone ’s Settings............................……..42
_ Setting the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
_ Contrast control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
_ Changing the Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
_ Setting the Language of your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
_ Ringer options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
_ Setting the Ringer Type for Voice Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
_ Ringer Volume setting for Voice, Data, and Fax calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
_ Setting the Ringer Type for Message notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
_ Ringer Volume Setting for Message notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
_ Setting the Ringer Type for your Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
_ Setting the Ringer Volume for your Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
_ Setting the Ringer Type for Data/Fax calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
_ Setting the Ringer Type for Roaming calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
_ Data/Fax Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
_ Receiving a Fax or Data call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
_ Changing your Phone back to Voice Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
_ Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
_Calculator…………………………………………….……………………….47
11.Using your Internal Phone Book............................……….48
_ Adding a new Internal Phone Book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
_ Finding Internal Phone Book entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
_ Adding a new phone number to an existing entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
_ Shortcuts for storing phone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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_ My Sprint PCS Phone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
_ Storing phone numbers at the end of a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
_ Prepend a phone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
_ Adding a Name Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
_ Editing Internal Phone Book numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
_ Secret Internal Phone Book numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
_ Erasing Internal Phone Book entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
_ Setting Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
_ Dialing numbers from your Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..53
_Adding a new Internal Phone Book Email .…………………………………53
_ Dialing Sprint PCS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
_ Using your Internal Phone Book while your phone is in use . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
12.Setting your Phone ’s Security ..............................……..55
_ Accessing the Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
_ Locking your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
_ Unlocking your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
_ Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
_ Dialing in lock mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
_ Using Special numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
_ Storing Special numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
_ Dialing Special numbers in lock mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
_ Resetting your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
_ Erasing your Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..57
13.Personal Information Management (Calendar)..................59
_ Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
_ Using your Calendar while your Phone is in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
_ To view an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
_ To Add, Edit or Erase an event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..60
_ To View, Add, Edit or Erase an event on your Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
_ Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
_ Month View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
_ Jump To Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
_ To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..61
_ To View, Edit, Add or Erase To Do List items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
_ Count Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
_ Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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_ Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
14.Using the Voice Services of your Sprint PCS Phone ........65
_ Voice-activated dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
_ Programming the Phone for Voice activated dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . . .65
_ Setting up Voice activated dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .66
_ Placing a call using voice dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …. . .66
_ Reviewing voice dialing entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .66
_ Erasing voice dialing entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …67
15.Experiencing Sprint PCS Wireless We ....................……...68
_ The Sprint PCS Wireless Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
_ The Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
_ Launching and using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . …. . . . . .68
_ Web Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . .69
_ Using the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .70
_ Setting up a Sprint PCS Wireless Web Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . … . . .73
_ Accessing Sprint PCS Wireless Web Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
_ Navigating the Sprint PCS Wireless Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
16.playing the games……………………………………………..77

For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION
In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States
with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard
for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC
regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard
previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this
phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
Use only the supplied or an approved antenna. Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments could impair call quality, damage the phone, or result in
violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into
contact with the skin, a minor burn may result. Please contact your local dealer for
replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone
kept 2.0cm. from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that maintain a 2.0
cm. separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including
the antenna, whether extended or retracted. The use of third-party belt-clips, holsters
and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The
use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC
RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided.
WARNING! Read this information before using your phone

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Getting Started with Sprint PCS Service
In this Section
_ Activating your Phone
_ Setting up your Voicemail
_ Getting Help
_ Understanding this User Guide
This section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up service for your Sprint PCS
Phone ™ , including activating or unlocking your phone, selecting your Sprint PCS Service Plan,
receiving your new Sprint PCS Phone Number, and setting up your voicemail. Once you have
completed this section, you’re ready to explore the advanced features of your new phone.
Getting started with Sprint PCS Service
Determine if your Phone is already activated
If you received your phone in the mail or purchased it at a Sprint PCS Center, it probably has been
activated. All you need to do is unlock your phone.
Unlocking your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1.Press END to turn the phone on.
2.Press . MENU
3.Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the code is not visible as you type.)
Activating your hone
There are two ways to activate your phone. The fastest way is to call from your new Sprint PCS
Phone ™ .
Follow these steps:
1.Fully charge your battery
2.Turn on your Sprint PCS Phone.
3.Press *2ABCTALKto reach a Sprint PCS Customer Advocate. You must be in a Sprint PCS
Service Area when making this call.
The other way is to call Sprint PCS Customer Care from any phone other than your new Sprint PCS
Phone (if it isn’t yet activated). Call us toll-free at 1-888-715-4588.
During this call you will be guided through the activation process. The call typically takes
approximately 30 minutes, but may take longer during peak times. You can streamline the process
by reviewing the Clear and Simple Facts brochure and pre-selecting your Sprint PCS Service Plan.

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What you should have handy when you call
_ Your new Sprint PCS Phone
_ The original packaging from your phone
_ Your Social Security number or Tax ID number
_ Your driver’s license number
_ Pen and paper to write down your new Sprint PCS Phone Number
Setting up your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS Phone are automatically transferred to voicemail, even if
your phone is off or in use. To avoid missing any important messages, set up your Sprint PCS
voicemail box and personal greeting as soon as your Sprint PCS Phone is activated.
To set up voicemail:
1.Press OK and hold .
2.Follow the system prompts to create your passcode, record your greeting, record your name
announcement and choose whether to activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you
press one key to access messages and bypasses the need for you to enter your passcode).
Getting Help
Visit our Web Site
Stop by www.sprintpcs.com to get up-to-date information on Sprint PCS. You can also:
_ Review coverage maps
_ Learn how to use voicemail
_ Access your customer account
_ Purchase accessories
_ Add additional options to your service plan
_ Check out frequently asked questions
_ And much more
Sprint PCS Customer Care
Sprint PCS Customer Advocates are available to assist you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Simplydial1-888-211-4PCS (4727 ) fromanyphone, or press *2ABCTALKfromyour activated
Sprint PCS Phone while on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network. Once you dial Sprint PCS
Customer Care, you can access a number of helpful account services through our automated
Customer Care line. By following the voice prompts, you’ll be able to learn more about Sprint PCS
Products and Services, get Sprint PCS coverage by zip code or request a copy of your invoice.
Receiving automated billing information
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account. This information includes balance due, payment received, billing cycle and the amount of
minutes used since your last billing cycle. Follow these steps to access this information:
1.Press . *4GHITALK
2.Follow the voice prompts to receive the information you want.
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance
Sprint PCS Directory Assistance provides a variety of services, including: residential, business and
government listings; assistance with local or long-distance calls; movie listings; hotel, restaurant and
shopping information and major local event information. There is a per call charge and you will be
billed for airtime.
_Press . *4GHI1.-‘1.-‘TALK
Sprint PCS Operator Services
Sprint PCS Operator Services can provide assistance in placing collect calls or calls billed to a local
telephone calling card or a third party.
1.Press . 0TALK
2.For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at
www.sprintpcs.com.
Understanding this User Guide
This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the advantages of your new Sprint PCS
Phone – through easy-to-follow instructions. _ Sections breakdown categories of information to
progressively take you all the way from learning the basics to using the most advanced phone
features.
_ Tips highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of your new phone.
_ The Index helps you find specific information quickly. We know that your time is valuable, that’s
why we’ve designed this guide to be used in a building block format or in stand-alone sections.
You’ll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you’d like to get right to
a specific feature, you’ll be able to locate the specific section using the colored tabs. Follow the
instructions in that section and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.

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Understanding Roaming
In this Section
_ Understanding how Roaming works
_ Understanding the difference Between Roaming and Sprint PCS Network calls
_ Setting your Phone ’s Roam mode
_ Setting and using Call Guard
Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
Your new dual-band Sprint PCS Phone ™ works anywhere on the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network
and allows you to roam on analog cellular and digital networks virtually anywhere in the U.S. where
competitive wireless service is available.
This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let you manage your
roaming experience.
Understanding how Roaming works
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Sprint PCS Network and
whether your phone is operating in analog cellular or digital mode. The following indicates what
you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone:
_ Sprint PCS Nationwide Network - Aand Rare not displayed.
_ Other CDMA networks - only Rdisplays.
_ Analog Cellular Networks - both Aand Rdisplay.
Roaming on Other PCS CDMA Networks
When you’re roaming on other PCS CDMA networks, your call quality will be similar to the quality
you receive when making calls while on the Sprint PCS Network. You may not be able to access
certain calling features, such as Sprint PCS Wireless Web, however, all of your calls are still private
and secure.
Roaming on Analog Cellular Networks
When you roam on analog cellular networks, you will experience the same quality provided by
analog cellular carriers today. Although most calling features, such as Sprint PCS Wireless Web,
may be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls. You will experience a few differences
including:
_ You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out and dropped calls.
_ Some features that are standard on the Sprint PCS Network are unavailable.
_ There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning) that exist with conventional

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analog cellular services today.
_ Your battery needs recharging sooner when you use your phone for analog cellular roaming.
Setting your Phone ’s Roam mode
Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu
option, you determine which signals your phone accepts.
Set Mode
Choose from three different settings on your dual-band phone to control your roaming experience:
1.Fromthe Main Menu, highlightRoaming , and press, OKor press MENU 4GHI.
2.Highlight Set Mode and press OK.
3.Press the scroll keys to display all options. To select an option, highlight it and press OK.
_ Sprint PCS:This setting allows you to select the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network only and prevents
roaming on other networks.
_ Automatic:This setting seeks Sprint PCS Service. When Sprint PCS Service is unavailable, it
searches for an alternative system (for example, and analog cellular signal). The phone defaults to
this setting at power up.
_ Analog:This setting forces the phone to seek an analog roaming system. The Automatic setting is
restored the next time the phone is turned on.
Setting an Alert when roaming charges apply (Call Guard)
In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming charges apply. The following
settings apply to Call Guard.
Call Guard
This feature makes it easy to control when you roam by reminding you when you make or receive a
roaming call. It also requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering a roaming call.
These additional steps are not required when you make or receive calls while on the Sprint PCS
Nationwide Network.
To Turn the Call Guard Feature On or Off:
1.From the Main Menu, highlight Roaming and press OK.
2.Highlight Call Guard and press OK or press 2ABC.
3.Highlight Yes or No and press OK.
To Place Roaming Calls with Call Guard On:
1.From the Main Menu, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit number. (You can also initiate a call
from the Internal Phone Book, Call History, numeric pages or Sprint PCS Wireless Web messages.)
2.A message appears indicating that higher charges may apply to this roaming call. Press 1.-‘ to
make the call. To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls with Call Guard On:

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_ A message appears indicating that higher charges will apply to this call. Press 1.-‘ to answer the
call. Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to Yes (On), you need to take extra steps to make and
receive roaming calls even if you have selected the Analog Only setting .
Setting the Time and Date in Analog mode
If the time has not been set since the battery was installed and you turn your phone on outside a
Sprint PCS Service Area, you are prompted to enter the current time and date when a calendar or
time related function is requested.
To enter the time and date when the Set Time and Date menu displays, press the appropriate keys on
your keypad.
Fields must be two digits, for example “05:07A 01/01/2001.”

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Getting to know your Sprint PCS Phone ™
In this Section
_ Your Phone ’s highlights and features
_ Viewing the display screen
_ Turning your Phone ON and OFF
_ Using the battery
Your Sprint PCS Phone is packed with features that can simplify your life and expand your ability to
stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. We know that you’re anxious
to start using your phone, so this section gives you a quick introduction to highlights and features.
Easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the basics of the most common features of your
phone and you’ll be on your way to using it in no time.
Don’t forget the other chapters in this guide. They’re filled with information about the capabilities
and benefits of your new Sprint PCS Phone. They include detailed step-by-step instructions to
familiarize you with all the features, and how to customize your phone to meet your specific needs.
Front view of Phone
Menu
Clear
End
Pound /Space
Microphone
OK /Mail
Volume
Headset Jack
Talk
Asterisk
Next Word
Antenna.
Highlights
Congratulations on the purchase of your SprintPCS Phone ™-the NEX bySamsung (modelSPH-
A450). Thisphone islightweight, easy-to-use, reliable and offers manysignificantfeatures.
Here isa listof the SPH-A450’s features.
_ Dual-band capability provides access to other PCS CDMA and analog cellular networks where

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Sprint PCS has implemented roaming agreements.
_ Sprint PCS Wireless Web SM Connection offers wireless modem capabilities for your personal
computer.
_ Sprint PCS Wireless Web SM Browser provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode.
_ Active flip can be set to answer an incoming call when opened and to cancel a call when closed.
_ Backlit Display Screen makes it easy to read the display in low light environments and at night.
_ Internal Phone Book with 199 memory registers. Name entries can have up to 6 numbers.
_ Speed dialing, 4 methods of calling numbers stored in the Internal Phone Book.
_ Calendar function allows you to schedule events, create To-Do Lists, set timers and alarms.
_ Voice activated dialing with 10 locations.
_ T9 predictive text entry for ease in entering names and events into the Internal Phone Book and
Calendar.
_ Vibrate Alert makes you aware of incoming calls and messages without disturbing others.
_ Bi-lingual - your menus and displays can be displayed in either English or Spanish.
Components
1. MENU Menu: Displays the Main Menu of options on your phone. Press and hold to scroll
through the Main Menu options.
2. OK OK: In standby mode, enters the messages menu. While displaying a menu, it selects the
highlighted option.
3. TALK Talk: Makes or answers a call. In standby mode, press once to enter the outgoing call log.
4. CLR Clear: Deletes characters from the display. While in menus, press to return to the previous
menu.
5. END End: Also, switches the phone on or off when pressed and held briefly. In the menu facility,
returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.
6. 0through 9WXYZ: Used to enter numbers, letters and characters.
7.:*Enters the [*] character for calling features.
8.: 0 Displays the next or alternate word form found in T9 text entry mode.
9.:#Enters the [#] character for calling features.
10. ▲▼ Volume keys: (On the side of your phone). In standby mode, adjusts the ringer volume.
During a conversation, adjusts the voice volume. In a menu, scrolls up or down through the menu
options.
11. ▼Down keys: Opens Phone Book menu.(search stored entrys by name)
12. ▲Up keys: Begins Browser

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Viewing the display screen
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see along the top line of your display.
_ provides an approximate indication of signalstrength. The more bars you have, the stronger your
signal.
_ indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you are outside of a service area. You cannot
make or receive calls.
_ ☏indicates a call is in progress.
_ Rindicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network.
_ Aindicates you are “roaming” off the Sprint PCS Nationwide Network on an analog system.
_ □indicates you have voicemail messages, a numeric page or a Sprint PCS Wireless Web message.
_ indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.
_ indicates your current battery charge strength.
Turning your phone ON and OFF
Turning your Phone ON
To turn your phone on, press END.
Once your phone is ON, it displays Search animation while your phone searches for a signal. When
your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point,
you're ready to begin making and receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode.
Your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a
search for Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned ON).
Turning your Phone OFF
Press END for two seconds until the power off graphics begin to display.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off.

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Using the battery
Battery capacity
Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge
your battery before it is fully drained without any long term impact on the battery. The battery
provides approximately 3.3 hours of continuous digital talk time (1 hours in analog) or
approximately 200 hours of continuous digital standby time (20 hours in analog).
The empty battery icon
Two to three minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to operate the phone, the battery
sensor will let you know by blinking an empty battery icon ( ), sounding an audible alert and
displaying a warning message. If you continue to operate the phone without charging, the phone
will turn off automatically (after the two to three minute delay). If this happens your call will be
ended. If you plug into a charging device, you can continue your call. Be sure to monitor the battery
strength icon and make sure your battery is adequately charged.
Installing the battery
Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps to install it:
1.Hold the battery so that the metal contacts on the base of the battery line up with the metal contacts
on the base of the phone.
2.Place the battery on the back of the phone with the top of the battery about 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch
from the battery latch.
3.Gently push the battery toward the top of the phone until it snaps into place.
Removing the battery
To remove your battery follow these steps:
1.Power off your phone by briefly pressing the END key.
2.Press the battery release latch (see illustration) and slide the battery away from the latch.
3.Lift the battery away from the phone.
Charging the battery
Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a rechargeable battery.
You should charge the battery as soon as possible to 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’ll lose everything 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 your phone’s display screen. If the battery charge gets too low, an empty battery icon ( )
blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone.
Always use the Sprint PCS-approved desktop charger, travel charger or cigarette lighter adapter to
charge your battery. know
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When you’re ready to charge your battery, it is vital that you use only Sprint PCS-approved desktop
chargers and travel chargers. To use the desktop charger provided with your phone:
1.Plug the power cord of the charger into a wall outlet.
2.There are three possible charging configurations.
Choose the one that best suits your needs:
_ Insert the phone (with the battery installed) into the front slot of the charger.
_ Insert a single battery (alone, not attached to the phone) into the rear compartment of the charger.
_ Insert a single battery into the rear compartment and your phone (with battery attached) into the
front compartment.
The LEDs on the front of the charger indicate the following:
_ A red light on the charger lets you know the battery is charging.
_ A green light lets you know that the battery is at least 90 percent charged.
_ A yellow light indicates that the battery is operating at a temperature that is too high or too low, or
that there is a poor connection. Check the phone to make sure it is properly positioned in the charger.
It generally takes about 3 hours to fully recharge a completely discharged battery. With the Sprint
PCS-approved Lilon battery, it is okay to recharge the battery before it becomes completely run
down.
To get the quickest charge for any battery:
_ Turn the phone off.
_ Put the phone with the battery attached, into the front slot of the charger.
_ Do not put a battery into the rear slot of the charger.
_ When two batteries are in the charger, the batteries charge simultaneously, but charging time
increases for both batteries.
_ Leaving batteries in the charger once fully charged will not hurt the batteries.
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Making and Answering Calls
In this Section
_ Making calls
_ Answering calls
_ Missed call notification
_ Dialing options and In-Call options
_ Incoming call notification
_ End-of-Call options
_ Saving a Phone num er
_ Finding a Phone num er
_ Dialing and saving Phone numbers with pauses
_ Four-digit dialing
_ Calling emergency numbers
_ Dialing from the Internal Phone Book
_ Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing
_ Displaying your Phone number
Your Sprint PCS Phone™ gives you different options for making calls so that you can use the
method that works best for you. Once you learn the basics, the possibilities are endless.
Making calls
Your Sprint PCS Phone ™ offers many different ways to make calls, including Voice dialing, Speed
Dialing and using Call History.
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 CLR to erase one digit at a time.
Or, press and hold CLR to erase the entire number.
3.Press TALK. To make a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, your phone prompts
you to press [1] to make the call.
4.To disconnect the call, press END.
Answering calls
1.Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voice mail.
2.When your phone rings, simply open the flip or press TALK. To answer incoming calls when you
are roaming and Call Guard is enabled, press 1.-‘ .

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3.To disconnect the call, press END .
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:
_Fromthe MainMenu press 1.-' 3DEF . Highlightthe missed callentryand press OKtosee all the
information available, or press TALK to be immediately connected.
Dialing options
Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers in the Main Menu.
To select an option, highlight it and press OK.
_ Call to dial the phone number.
_ Save to save the phone number in your Internal Phone Book.
_ Find to display Internal Phone Book entries that contain the entered numbers.
_ Hard pause to insert a hard pause.
_ 2-Second Pause to insert a 2-second pause.
In-Call options
During a call, press Menu to view the following In-Call options.
To select an option, highlight it and press OK .
_ Mute or Unmute
Select Mute to mute your phone’s microphone. Select Unmute to reactivate the microphone.
_ Calls
Select Calls to view your call history. This is useful when you are looking for the phone number of a
person who you recently called or recently called you.
_ Messages
Select Messages to view your message inbox
_ Phone Book
Select Phone Book to view your Internal Phone Book while on a call.
_ Calendar
Select Calendar to view your personal information entries while on a call.
_ Version
Select Version to view the hardware and software versions of your phone while on a call.
Incoming call notification
Your Sprint PCS Phone signals an incoming call or message in the following ways: