Samsung SPH-L500 User guide

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MOBILE PHONE
Basics Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.
SPH-L500
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................3
Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Turning the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . .4
Securing your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Section 2: My Account ......................5
Create your Account and Pick Your Plan .5
Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Managing Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone 7
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Section 4: Calling ............................13
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Options After a Call Ends . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sending Calls to Voicemail . . . . . . . . . .14
Using Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Section 5: Contacts and Accounts .15
Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting up Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 6: Messaging .....................17
Text and Multimedia Messages . . . . . . 17
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Section 7: Apps ...............................20
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Section 8: Connections ..................25
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Section 9: Settings .........................27
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Section 10: Health and Safety
Information ......................................30
Exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . 34
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . 36
Commercial Mobile Alerting
System (CMAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . 36
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Samsung Mobile Products
and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . 40
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . 47
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Other Important Safety Information . . . 49
Section 11: Warranty Information ..51
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . 51
End User License Agreement
for Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Index ...................................................1
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Getting Started 3
Section 1: Getting Started
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on
the slot provided.
2. Insert the battery into the back of the
phone, making sure to align the gold
contacts.
3. Replace the battery cover by aligning the
cover and pressing it gently into place.
Removing the Battery
1. Turn the phone off. Removing the battery
when the device is on may cause loss of
stored numbers or messages.
2. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on
the slot provided.
3. Lift the battery out of the device using the
slot provided.
4. Replace the battery cover by aligning the
cover and pressing gently until it clicks into
place.
Charging the Battery
Keeping track of your battery’s power level is
important. If the power level becomes too low,
the phone turns off automatically, and you can
lose any unsaved information.
With the Virgin Mobile-approved Li-Ion battery,
you can recharge the battery before it completely
runs down.
Note: The battery comes partially charged, but
you should fully charge the battery before
using your phone. After the first charge, you
can use the phone while charging.
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 Connect the charger to the USB/Accessory
port, then plug the Charger into an
electrical outlet.
Turning the Phone On or Off
Turning the Phone On
 Press and hold the Lock/Power Key until
the phone starts up.
Turning the phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until
the Device Options menu displays.
2. On the Device Options menu, touch
Power off .
Securing your Phone
Use your phone’s screen lock features to secure
your phone.
To set a personal screen lock, and for other
settings related to securing your phone, refer to
Settings ➔ Security .
Locking the phone
 By default, the phone locks automatically
when the screen times out.
– or –
Press the
Power/Lock Key .
Tip: When the phone is locked, the Emergency call
feature is available on the lock screen, to
allow you to make emergency calls even
while the phone is locked.
Unlocking the phone
Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock
screens, or use Screen lock options for
increased security.
 Press the Power/Lock Key , then touch and
drag your finger across the screen.
Tip: Special notification icons display for missed
calls or new messages. Drag a missed call or
message icon to view the message or call log.
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My Account 5
Section 2: My Account
Before using your device, you must activate your
service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your
phone’s serial number, printed on a sticker inside
the battery compartment.
Create your Account and Pick
Your Plan
1. From your computer, visit
virginmobileusa.com and click Activate .
2. Choose an activation option and click
Next ,
then enter your ZIP code and click
Next .
3. When prompted, enter the
serial number
(MEID)
printed on a sticker inside the
battery compartment.
4. Follow the instructions to choose your plan
and select a payment method.
5. Follow the
Activating Your Device
instructions after creating your account in
order to start using your phone.
Activating Your Device
After setting up your account on
virginmobileusa.com, simply turn your device on.
Your device is designed to activate automatically.
If you are swapping from another Virgin Mobile
device to a new one, be sure to turn off the old
device before swapping the serial number
(MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn on
the new device and the programming
information will be pushed to your device
automatically.
You can also start the activation process
manually.
 From the Home screen, touch
Settings ➔ System Update ➔ Update
Profile
.
Note: Do not press the Power/Lock Key during
activation. Pressing the
Power/Lock Key
cancels the activation process.
6.
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Managing Your Account
Access your account, where you can:
• Check your minutes
• Add money (Top-Up)
• Change plans, and a lot more...
From your Phone
 Dial *86.
From Your Computer
Log in with your phone number and Account PIN
at
virginmobileusa.com , where you can do
everything above, and a lot more.
Auto Payment
Registering a credit or debit card is the easiest
way to keep your service working. Set it up to
pay your monthly service fee automatically so
you can keep emailing, IMing, surfing, and
talking. No interruptions, no sweat.
Advance Payment
If you want to pay for next month so you don't
have to worry, use our Advance Payment option.
Activate Auto Payment by adjusting your
payment settings or use Advance Pay anytime by
logging in at virginmobileusa.com. Follow the
prompts to enter payment information and
complete the process.
Manual Top-Ups
From Your Computer
If you don’t want to register a credit or debit
card, you can still log in at
virginmobileusa.com
whenever you need a quick Top-Up.
From Your Phone
 Dial *729.
Additional Informaiton
For more information about your Virgin Mobile
account, as well as other Virgin Mobile services,
visit us at:
virginmobileusa.com .
Or, call Virgin Mobile At Your Service:
1-800-322-1122.
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Understanding Your Phone 7
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone
Front View Back View
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Side Views Navigation
Navigate your phone’s features using the
command keys and the touch screen.
Warning! Warning! Please note that a touch
screen responds best to a light touch
from the pad of your finger or a
nonmetallic stylus. Using excessive
force or a metallic object when pressing
on the touch screen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the
warranty.
Command Keys
Menu
Touch Menu to display a context-sensitive
menu for the current app or feature.
Home
Touch Home to display the Home screen.
Back
Touch Back to return to the previous screen
or step.
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Understanding Your Phone 9
Finger Gestures
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For
example:3
• Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or
text.
• Touch an item to select it.
• Touch an app’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate items by a touch and hold gesture. For
example:
• Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to
move it.
• Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe
Swipe your finger across the screen. For
example:
• Unlocking the screen
• Scrolling the Home screen or a menu
• Combine touch and hold with swipe to drag an item.
Pinch
Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the
screen. For example:
• Pinch in to zoom in on pictures or screens.
• Pinch out to zoom out on pictures or screens.
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using
your phone.
• Status Bar : Presents icons to show network status,
battery power, and connection details.
• Primary Shortcuts : Provides access to your
phone’s common apps.
• Shortcuts : Shortcuts to favorite apps. These
shortcuts are on the Home screen by default, plus
you can add your own by touching and holding on
the screen for options.
• Widgets : Apps that run on the Home screen. These
widgets are on the Home screen by default, plus you
can add your own by touching and holding on the
screen for options.
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Customizing the Home Screen
Customize the Home screen to your preferences:
• Edit a Home page : Add and remove Home screen
panels. Touch
Menu ➔ Edit page .
• Display Settings : Refer to Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Display .
• Wallpaper : Touch and hold on the Home screen for
options for setting wallpaper for the Home and Lock
screens.
Notifications
Notifications shows details about connections,
alerts and other items.
1. Touch and drag downward from the top of
the screen to display notifications.
2. Touch an item to open it, or to launch the
related app or feature.
Entering Text
Enter text using your phone’s virtual QWERTY
keyboard, or speak your entries.
Configuring Text Entry
Configure text entry options to your preferences.
 From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Language and input .
– or –
While entering text, touch and hold on the
multi-feature key until the options
menu pops-up, then touch .
Using Samsung Keyboard
Samsung keyboard is a custom virtual QWERTY
keyboard, featuring optional predictive text. Input
characters by tapping the on-screen keys with
your finger, or use speech recognition.
Enable predictive text, to have the Samsung
keyboard match your key touches to common
words and display them. Select a word from the
display to insert it into your text.
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Understanding Your Phone 11
Using Google Voice Typing
Use your voice to enter text using the Google
Voice typing feature.
1. While entering text, touch and drag
downward from the top of the screen to
display Notifications, then touch
Choose
input method
➔ Google voice typing .
2. At the
Listening prompt, speak your text.
As you speak, the text displays in the text
field.
Memory Card
Your phone supports optional microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory cards (not included), for
storage of music, pictures, and other files.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Turn the phone off.
2. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on
the slot provided.
3. Lift the battery out of the device using the
slot provided.
4. Using your thumbnail, slide the memory
card into the slot, gold contacts face down
until the card clicks securly.
5. Insert the battery into the back of the
phone, making sure to align the gold
contacts.
6. Replace the battery cover by aligning the
cover and pressing gently until it clicks into
place.
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Removing a Memory Card
Important! To prevent damage to data stored on
the memory card, unmount the card
before removing it from the phone.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings ➔ Storage ➔ Unmount SD
card
.
2. At the prompt, read the warning and select
OK to continue. Wait for SD card safe to
remove
to display in the Status bar and
Notifications before removing the card.
3. Open the memory card cover, turning the
cover to the side to expose the card slot.
4. Gently press the memory card to release
the lock, then carefully pull the card out.
5. Close the memory card cover.
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Calling 13
Section 4: Calling
Making a Call
1. From the Home screen, touch Phone .
2. Touch the digits of the telephone number
on the Keypad, then touch .
Ending a Call
• Touch .
Answering Calls
The phone alerts you to incoming calls.
Depending on the phone’s status and the type of
call, you may see a combination of:
• Playing the ringer and/or vibrating.
• Illuminating the backlight.
• Displaying an incoming call message. If the call is
from a number stored in Contacts, the name
displays. You may also see the caller’s phone
number, if available based on their preferences.
To answer a call:
• Touch and drag toward the middle of the
screen.
Muting an Incoming Call Ringer
When an incoming call’s ringer plays, you can
quickly mute the ringer by pressing the
Volume
Key
.
Options During a Call
During a call, press an option key options:
• Add call :
• Keypad : Display a keypad to enter numbers.
• End call : End the phone call.
• Speaker : Enable or disable Speakerphone.
• Mute : Control whether your side of the call is heard.
• Headset : Switch the call’s audio to an optional
Bluetooth headset (not included). The phone and
headset must already be paired.
• Touch Menu for:
– Contacts : Launch Contacts.
– Message : Launch Messaging.
– Memo : Launch Memo.
– Noise reduction off : Adjusts sound quality.
– My call sound : Adjusts sound quality for this call.
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Options After a Call Ends
After a call, you can use these options:
• Create Contact : Save the phone number as a new
contact record.
• Update existing : Save the phone number to update
a contact.
• Call : Redial the call.
• Message : Create a new message, addressed to the
phone number.
Sending Calls to Voicemail
Rejecting a call sends the caller directly to
voicemail, and stops the incoming call ringer.
You can also choose to reject the call and send a
text message to the caller.
• Touch and drag toward the middle of the
screen.
• Touch and drag Reject call with message toward
the middle of the screen, then select an existing
message, or
Create new message .
Using Speakerphone
To use your phone hands-free, or to share a call
with others, touch
Speaker to turn Speakerphone
On or Off.
Caution! Due to increased volume, do not place
the phone near your ear when
Speakerphone is On.
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Contacts and Accounts 15
Section 5: Contacts and Accounts
Adding a New Contact
1. From the Home screen, touch
Contacts ➔ Create contact .
2. At the prompt, select a save option for the
contact (options depend on accounts set
up).
3. Touch contact fields to enter information.
Touch to choose a label, and touch
to add new field:
• Contact photo : Touch to select a picture.
•Phone : Enter a phone number.
•Name : Enter a name for the contact.
•Groups : Assign the contact to a group.
• Ringtone : Choose a ringtone for the contact.
• Message alert
• Vibration pattern
: Choose a vibration pattern to
play along with the ringtone when this contact
calls or sends a message.
•Addanotherfield : Add more fields, including
Phonetic Name, Organization, IM, Notes,
Nickname, Website, Internet call, or Relationship.
4. When you finish entering information,
touch
Save .
Saving a Phone Number
1. From the Home screen, touch Phone .
2. Touch the digits of the telephone number
on the Keypad.
3. Touch
Add to contacts , then select
Create contact or Update existing.
4. Continue entering contact information.
Setting up Accounts
Your phone provides the ability to synchronize
information, from a variety of accounts, including
Email, Google, and Microsoft Exchange.
Depending on the account, you can choose to
synchronize your calendar, contacts, and other
types of content.
Contacts from your accounts appear in your
phone’s Contacts, and you can save new
contacts to an account.
With synchronization, you can ensure that
information on your phone is updated with any
information that changes in your accounts.
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Adding accounts
1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔
Settings ➔ Add account .
2. Select an account provider, then follow the
prompts to enter your credentials and sign
in. The phone communicates with the
provider’s server to set up your account on
the phone.
Synchronization
You can choose to have your phone
automatically sync with your accounts, or
manually synchronize each account when you
want to check messages.
You may also choose to limit automatic or
background synchronization to extend battery
life, or to control when your phone uses data
services.
1. From the Home screen, touch
??Contacts
2. Touch Menu and touch Accounts .
3. Touch Auto synch app data and touch OK
to synchronize all accounts.
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