Samsung SPH A460 User manual

Samsung A460
User Guide

Copyright © 2002 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior
written approval. Sprint is a trademark of Sprint Communications Company L.P. All other trademarks are
property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents
1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
䊳Turning Your Phone ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
䊳Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
䊳Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
䊳Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
䊳Understanding This User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2. Getting to Know Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
䊳Highlights and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
䊳Front View of Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
䊳Command Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
䊳Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
䊳Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3. Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
䊳Understanding How Roaming Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
䊳Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
䊳Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4. Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
䊳Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
䊳Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
䊳Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
䊳Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
䊳Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
䊳Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
䊳In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
䊳Incoming Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
䊳Changing Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
䊳End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
䊳Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
䊳Finding a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
䊳Four-Digit Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
䊳Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
䊳Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
䊳Using One/Two/Three Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
䊳Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

5. Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
䊳Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
䊳Working Within the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
䊳Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
䊳Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
䊳Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
䊳Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
䊳Entering Symbols and Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6. Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
䊳Changing Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
䊳Silencing the Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
䊳Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
䊳Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7. Using Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
䊳Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
䊳Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
䊳Three-Way Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
䊳Forwarding Your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
䊳Viewing Call History (Incoming, Outgoing and Missed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
䊳Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
䊳Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
䊳Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
䊳Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
䊳Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
9. Managing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
䊳Setting Up Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
䊳Knowing When You Have Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
䊳Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
䊳New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
䊳Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
䊳Clearing the Voicemail Message Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
䊳Sending Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
䊳New Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
䊳Text Message Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

䊳Numeric Page and Text Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
䊳Extracting Phone Numbers from a Text Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
10. Using Your Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
䊳Finding Internal Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
䊳Internal Phone Book Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
䊳Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
䊳Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
䊳My Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
11. Changing Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
䊳Changing the Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
䊳Setting the Language of your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
䊳Adjusting the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
䊳Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
䊳Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
䊳Selecting Ringer Types for Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
䊳Selecting Ringer Types for Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
䊳Selecting Ringer Types for Data / Fax In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
䊳Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
䊳Connect Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
䊳Disconnect Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
䊳Changing the Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
䊳Data/Fax Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
䊳Receiving a Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
䊳Receiving Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
䊳Returning to Voice Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
12. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
䊳Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
䊳Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
䊳Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
䊳Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
䊳Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
䊳Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
䊳Erasing Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
䊳Erasing the Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
䊳Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

13. Personal Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
䊳Accessing the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
䊳Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
䊳Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
䊳Month View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
䊳Jump To Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
䊳Task List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
䊳Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
䊳Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
䊳Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
䊳Adding New Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
䊳Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
14. Using the Voice Services of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
䊳Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
䊳Programming the Phone for Voice Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
䊳Setting Up Voice Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
䊳Placing a Call Using Voice Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
䊳Reviewing Voice Dial Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
䊳Erasing Voice Dial Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
15. Experiencing the Wireless Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
䊳The Wireless Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
䊳The Wireless Internet Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
䊳Launching the Wireless Internet Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
䊳Web Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
䊳Using the Wireless Internet Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
䊳Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
䊳Setting Up a Wireless Data Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
16. Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
䊳Push Push . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
䊳Fly Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
䊳Spider Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
17. Position Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
䊳Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
䊳Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

18. Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
䊳Accessing the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
䊳Performing Simple Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
19. Selecting Your Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
䊳Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
20. Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
䊳Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
䊳Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
䊳Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
䊳Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
䊳Owner's Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
䊳User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
21. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
䊳Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Section 1
Getting Started 7
Getting Started 1
1
Getting Started
In This Section
䊳Activating Your Phone
䊳Setting Up Your Voicemail
䊳Understanding This User Guide
his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up
service for your phone, including unlocking and activating your phone
and setting up your voicemail.
Once you have completed this section, you’re ready to explore the advanced
features of your new phone.
T

Section 1
8 Getting Started
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
Turning Your Phone ON
To turn your phone on, press for approximately two seconds.
Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking for Service” indicating 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.
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 automatically returns to standby mode.
In power save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically
without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for network
service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned ON).
Tip: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when
you are in an area where there is no signal.
Turning Your Phone OFF
Press for two seconds.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off.
Getting Started
Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated
If you received your phone in the mail, it has probably been activated.
All you need to do is unlock your phone.
If your phone is not activated, please call your wireless service provider.

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Unlocking Your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
1. Press and hold to turn the phone on.
2. Press .
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the code is not
visible as you type.
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either
your Social Security number or phone number or try 0000. If none of these
work, call your wireless service provider.
Activating Your Phone
If your phone was not already activated, call your wireless service
provider for assistance.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to
voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will
want to set up your voicemail box and personal greeting as soon as your
phone is activated.
To set up voicemail:
1. Press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to create your pass code, 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
pass code).
Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain affiliate areas.

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Understanding This User Guide
This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the advantages
of your new phone – through easy-to-follow instructions.
䊳Sections break down categories of information to progressively take
you all the way from learning the basics to using the most advanced
phone features.
䊳Tips highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you
make the most of your new phone.
䊳The Index helps you find specific information quickly.
We know that your time is valuable and 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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Getting to Know Your Phone
In This Section
䊳Front View of Phone
䊳Viewing the Display Screen
䊳Your Phone’s Highlights and Features
䊳Using the Battery
our phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand
your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are
important to you. We know that you’re anxious to start using it, so this
section will give you a quick introduction to your new phone. The
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 phone. They include detailed
step-by-step instructions that familiarize you with all the features and
explain how to customize your phone to meet your specific needs.
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Highlights and Features
Congratulations on the purchase of your phone(SPH-A460). This phone
is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers many significant features:
䊳Dual-band capability provides access to other PCS CDMA and analog
cellular networks where the network available to you has
implemented roaming agreements. For further information see
"Understanding How Roaming Works" on page 20.
䊳The wireless Internet browser provides access to the wireless Internet
in digital mode. For further information see "The Wireless Internet
Browser" on page 90.
䊳The wireless data connection offers wireless modem capabilities for
your personal computer in digital mode. For further information see
"Setting Up a Wireless Data Connection" on page 96.
䊳Large 4-level gray scale, 6-line blue display.
䊳User friendly, menu driven access to features and options.
䊳The phone’s “flip” cover can be set to answer an incoming call
when opened.
䊳External LCD
䊳The backlit display screen makes it effortless to read the display in
low light environments and at night.
䊳An Internal Phone Book with 250 number capacity.
䊳Speed Dialing, there are four methods of calling numbers previously
stored in the Internal Phone Book.
䊳A Calendar function allows the scheduling of events, the ability to
create “Task Lists”, set timers and alarms.
䊳Voice activated dialing with 10 locations.
䊳T9 predictive text entry for simplicity in entering names and events
into both the Internal Phone Book and Calendar.
䊳Vibrate mode announces incoming calls and messages without
disturbing people around you.
䊳MIDI ringers and melodies.
䊳A choice of melodies can be used instead of ringer types.
䊳One-Touch Internet Access.

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Front View of Phone

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Command Keys
Menu: Displays the first level or Main Menu of options.
Highlight and press again to view the next menu page.
OK: Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the
highlighted choice in the menu. Pressing for two seconds
automatically dials your voicemail.
Internet Key: This key allows you to have One-Touch
Internet access. When this key is pressed, the wireless
Internet browser is launched.
Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the
phone menu options, and provides a shortcut to phone
functions from Standby Mode.
Volume Key: (On the side of your phone). Adjust the ringer
volume in standby mode (with the flip open). Adjust the voice
volume during a call. In a menu, scroll up or down to
navigate through the menu options. Volume Keys also mute
the ringer during an incoming call.
TALK: Place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key
once to enter the Outgoing call log. If you press and hold the
key down you will initiate Voice Dial.
CLR (CLEAR): Deletes characters from the display. When in a
menu, press to return to the previous menu.
END: Ends a call. Press and hold this key to turn your phone
On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to
standby mode and cancels your input.
Numeric Keys: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters,
and characters.
Pound: Enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In
text entry mode, press to enter a space.
Asterisk: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features.
In text entry mode, press to change the character input type.

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Headset Jack: (on the top of the phone.) Allows you to plug
in an optional headset for safe, convenient hands-free
conversations.
Viewing the Display Screen
Main LCD:
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen.
䊳shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have,
the stronger your signal.
䊳shows that the GPS receiver is On or Off.
䊳means your phone cannot find a signal.
䊳tells you a call is in progress.
䊳indicates you are “roaming” off the network available to you.
䊳indicates you are “roaming” off the network available to you
on an analog system.
䊳indicates you have voicemail, text or numeric pages waiting.
Press briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to
dial voicemail.
䊳indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.
䊳shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown
fully charged.)
External LCD:
䊳shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have,
the stronger your signal.
䊳means your phone cannot find a signal.
䊳tells you a call is in progress.
䊳Time/Date is displayed.
䊳shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown
fully discharged.) Icon is animated while charging.
䊳indicates you have voicemail, text or numeric
pages waiting.
Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the network available
to you and whether you’re operating in digital or analog mode.

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Using the Battery
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 2.4 hours of continuous digital talk time
(1.3 hour in analog) or approximately 7 days of continuous digital
standby time (15 hours in analog). The battery charges in about 4 hours
using the travel charger supplied with your phone.
Approximately five 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 a three to five
minute delay). If this happens, your call will end.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode and
Browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip: Be sure to charge your phone’s battery and watch your indicator to
ensure your levels are okay.
Installing the Battery
Your phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps to install it:
1. Place the battery on to the back of the phone, making sure that the
three plastic tabs line up with the corresponding slots on the phone.
2. Gently push the battery down and upward on the phone until it snaps
into place.

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Removing the Battery
To remove your battery for charging or for another reason, follow these
easy steps:
1. Make sure the power is off by pressing and holding so you don’t
lose any stored numbers or messages.
2. Push down the battery release latch and slide the battery downwards.
3. Lift the battery away from the phone.
Charging the Battery
Your phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the
battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. 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, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the phone sounds
a warning tone.
Always use an approved Travel Charger or Vehicle Power Adapter to
charge your battery.
Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your
phone and void the warranty.

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Using the Travel Adapter
To use the travel charger provided with your phone:
1. Plug the travel charger power cord into a wall outlet.
2. Plug the other end of the travel charger into the bottom of the phone,
with the battery installed.
The LED on the phone indicates the following:
䊳A red light with battery animation indicates the battery is charging.
䊳A green light without animation indicates the battery is fully
charged.
䊳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. Make
sure the phone is resting in the charger slot.
It generally takes about four hours to fully recharge a completely
discharged battery. With the approved LiIon battery, it is practical to
recharge the battery before it becomes completely discharged.
To get the quickest charge for any battery:
䊳Turn the phone off.
Accessory Interface Connector
The accessory interface connector at the bottom of the phone allows you
to connect the Travel Charger or Vehicle Power Adapter to the phone. It
also allows you to connect the optional USB Data cable to the phone. For
more information, see "Accessory Options" on page 108.