Samsung SPH-M220 User manual

User Guide
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5/28/09
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2A. Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Your Phone’s Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Navigating Through the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2B. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
TTY Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
2C. Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Lock Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Erasing Phone Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Resetting Your Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Security Features for Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
2D. Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
2E. Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Viewing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Making a Call From the Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Saving a Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Prepending a Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . 54
Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2F. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . 58
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . 58
Erasing a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
2G. Scheduler and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Task List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Self-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Updating Phone Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Updating the PRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
2H. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Look Up a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Accessing Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
2I. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Bluetooth Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Sending Items Via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Section 3: Wireless Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
3A. Wireless Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3B. Web and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Data Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Instant Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Downloading Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . 97
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . 99
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device . . . . . 100
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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Introduction
This User Guide introduces you to wireless service and all the
features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
⽧Section 1: Getting Started
⽧Section 2: Your Phone
⽧Section 3: Wireless Service
⽧Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you’ll find tips that highlight special
shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most of
your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and Index
will also help you quickly locate specific information.
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, simply
locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to
that page. Follow the instructions in that section, and you’ll be
ready to use your phone in no time.
WARNING Please refer to the Important Safety Information
section on page 98 to learn about information
that will help you safely use your phone. Failure
to read and follow the Important Safety
Information in this phone guide may result in
serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
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Your Phone’s Menu
The following table outlines your phone’s menu structure. For
more information about using your phone’s menus, see
“Navigating Through the Menus” on page 16.
Voice Kit
1: Voice Service
Messaging
1: Send Message
1: Text Message
2: Text Message
3: Voicemail
1: Call Voicemail 2: Clear Envelope
4: Settings
1: Notification
1: Message & Icon 2: Icon only
2: Sending Options
1: Priority 2: Call Back #
3: Preset Messages
1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message
2: Call me 3: Where are you?
4: Can you pick up 5: Meet me at
6: Let’s get lunch.
7: The meeting has been cancelled.
8: I’ll be there at 9: What time does it start?
10: I love you! 11 – 20: [Empty]
4: Edit Signature
1: On 2: Off
5: Message Alerts
1: Alert Volume 2: Alert Type
3: Reminder
6: Save In Outbox
1: Yes 2: No
7: Auto Erase
1: Yes 2: No
Tools
1: Bluetooth
2: Today
3: Activate / Self-Service
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4: Scheduler
5: Task List
6: Countdown
7: Memo Pad
8: World Time
1: DST Setting
9: Update Phone
1: Update Firmware 2: Update PRL
0: Alarm Clock
1: Alarm #1 2: Alarm #2
3: Alarm #3
*: Calculator
Bluetooth
1: On/Off
1: On 2: Off
2: Visibility
1: Always Visible 2: Visible for 3min
3: Hidden
3: Device Name
4: Device Info
5: Trusted Devices
Call History
Web
Settings
1: Display
1: Main Screen
1: Screen Saver 2: Foregrounds
3: Incoming Calls
2: Outer Screen
1: Screen Saver 2: Sub Contrast
3: Menu Style
1: 3x3 White 2: List style
4: Brightness
5: Contrast
6: Backlight
7: Dialing Font
1: Color 2: Size
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8: PowerSave Mode
1: On 2: Off
9: Keypad Light
1: Flip open 2: 30 seconds
3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds
5: Off
0: Language
1: English 2: Español
*: Status Light
1: On 2: Off
2: Sounds
1: Volume
1: Ringer 2: Earpiece
3: Headset 4: Speakerphone
5: Advanced
2: Ringer Type
1: Voice Calls 2: Messages
3: Schedule 4: Roaming
5: Vibration
3: Alerts
1: Beep each minute 2: Out of Service
3: Connect 4: Signal Fade/Call Drop
5: Power On/Off
4: Keytones
1: Tone Type 2: Tone Length
3: Tone Volume
3: Messaging
1: Notification
1: Message & Icon 2: Icon only
2: Message Reminder
1: Off 2: Once
3: Every 2 min
3: Callback Number
1: None 2: XXXXXXXXXX
3: Other
4: Auto-Delete
1: Yes 2: No
5: Signature
1: On 2: Off
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6: Pre-set Message
7: Draft Alert
1: On 2: Off
8: Priority
1: Normal 2: Urgent
9: Save in Outbox
1: Yes 2: No
4: Text Entry
1: Auto-Capital
1: On 2: Off
2: Auto-Space
1: On 2: Off
3: Dual Language
1: None 2: Spanish
4: My Words
5: Used word Dic.
1: Yes 2: No
6: Display Candidate
1: Display On 2: Display Off
7: Prediction Start
1: 3rd letters 2: 4th letters
3: 5th letters
8: Help
5: Phone Information
1: Phone Number
2: Icon Glossary
3: Version
4: Advanced
6: More...
1: Accessibility
1: TTY 2: Voice Service
2: Airplane Mode
1: On 2: Off
3: Browser
1: Clear Bookmarks 2: Clear Cache
3: Clear Cookies 4: Edit Homepage
4: Call Setup
1: Auto Answer 2: Abbreviated Dialing
3: Call Answer 4: Contacts Match
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5: Data
1: On Data 2: Net Guard
3: Update Data Profile
6: Headset Mode
1: Turbo Button 2: Ringer Sound
7: Location
1: On 2: Off
8: Restrict and Lock
1: Voice 2: Data
3: Lock my Phone
9: Roaming
1: Set Mode 2: Call Guard
0: Security
1: Change Lock Code 2: Special Numbers
3: Erase/Reset
*: Navigation Keys
1: Up Navigation 2: Down Navigation
3: Left Navigation 4: Right Navigation
My Content
1: Games
1: Get New Games 2: My Content Manager Games
3: Burnout Demo 4: Galaga DEMO by Namco
5: Jeopardy! Deluxe
2: Ringers
1: Get New Ringers 2: My Content Manager Ringers
3: Screen Savers
1: Get New Screen Savers
2: My Content Manager Screen Savers
4: Applications
1: Get New Applications
2: My Content Manager Applications
Contacts
In Use Menu
Press Options (right softkey) to display the following
options:
1: Key Mute/Unmute 2: Turn Speaker On/Off
3: Set/Cancel Whisper 4: Call History
5: Contacts 6: 3-Way Call
7: Messaging 8: Tools
9: Phone Info
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Section 1
Getting Started
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2 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
⽧Setting Up Your Phone (page 2)
⽧Activating Your Phone (page 3)
⽧Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)
⽧Getting Help (page 5)
Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This
section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your
phone, set up your voicemail, and contact your service
provider for assistance with your wireless service.
Setting Up Your Phone
1. Install the battery. (See “Installing the Battery” on
page 14.)
䡲Press the cover release and remove the battery cover
from the back of the phone.
䡲Insert the battery into the opening, making sure the
connectors align. Gently press down to secure the
battery.
䡲Replace the battery cover and slide it forward until you
hear a click.
2. Press to turn the phone on.
䡲If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for
service, and enter standby mode.
䡲If your phone is not yet activated, see “Activating Your
Phone” on page 3 for more information.
3. Make your first call.
䡲Use your keypad to enter a phone number.
䡲Press .
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Setting Up Service
Section 1A. Setting Up Service 3
Activating Your Phone
䢇If you purchased your phone at a store, your phone should be
activated and ready to use.
䢇If you received your phone in the mail, your phone must first
be activated via the Tools menu prior to its initial use. Once
the process has been completed, confirm your activation by
making a phone call. For detailed setup procedures, see
“Activation via the Tools Menu” on page 3.
Activation via the Tools Menu
Once you have installed the battery (page 14), you can turn on
your phone by pressing and begin the self-activation
process.
This procedure will take you through the necessary steps
before initiating your first phone call or using any of the
phone’s data features.
1. Press Menu > Tools > Activate > Yes (left softkey). Your
phone will begin to access the Telespree™ self-service
activation system.
2. Press the navigation key down to highlight Start and then
press .
– or –
Press Options (right softkey) > Start.
3. Use the keypad to enter your zip code and press Done (left
softkey). This is the zip code that was used during the
account setup process.
4. Re-enter the same zip code and press Done (left softkey).
Note Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for your
phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your voicemail,
and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as
soon as possible. See “Charging the Battery” on page 15
for details.
Tip Do not press while the phone is being activated.
Pressing cancels the activation process.
Note If you are having difficulty with activation, contact your
wireless service provider.
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4 Section 1A. Setting Up Service
5. Press the navigation key down to highlight Next and then
press Go (left softkey) or press .
– or –
Press Options (right softkey) > Next and press .
6. From the list of available area code prefixes, highlight
your desired code and press Go (left softkey) or
press .
7. Confirm your selected area code is correct, highlight Yes
and press Go (left softkey) or press . The system will
confirm your selection against your available phone and
account information, and then provide you with a
confirmation screen.
8. Review the information from the confirmation screen.
䡲Write down the new number assigned to this phone.
䡲Note the account passcode. You will need this code to
remotely access your account information.
䡲If you did not receive a confirmation screen, repeat 1 - 7
or call your service provider for assistance.
9. Press the navigation key down to highlight Finish and
press .
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off. Therefore, it is recommended that you set up your
voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated.
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
Note No calls can be made until the phone is restarted after
setup.
Once your service has been activated, a new
Self-Service option is then available from within the
Menu > Tools menu.
Note Navigating to Menu > Settings > Phone Information >
Phone Number reveals your Phone Number, MSID#, and
Data Username.
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Setting Up Service
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2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲Create your passcode.
䡲Record your name announcement.
䡲Record your greeting.
䡲Choose whether to activate One-Touch Message Access
(a feature that lets you access messages simply by
pressing and holding , bypassing the need for you to
enter your passcode).
For more information about using your voicemail, see
“Voicemail” on page 78.
Getting Help
Directory Assistance
Call Directory Assistance from your phone and you’ll have
access to a variety of services and information including
residential, business, and government listings. There is a
per-call charge to use Directory Assistance, and you will be
billed for airtime.
䊳Press .
Operator Services
Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect
calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling
card or third party.
䊳Press .
For more information, please contact your wireless service
provider.
Note Voicemail Passcode
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your
voicemail account, it is recommended that you enable
your voicemail passcode. (Do not activate One-Touch
Message Access.)
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Section 2
Your Phone
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8 Section 2A. Phone Basics
Section 2A
Phone Basics
⽧Your Phone (page 8)
⽧Viewing the Display Screen (page 10)
⽧Features of Your Phone (page 12)
⽧Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 12)
⽧Your Phone’s Battery and Charger (page 13)
⽧Navigating Through the Menus (page 16)
⽧Displaying Your Phone Number (page 17)
⽧Making and Answering Calls (page 17)
⽧Entering Text (page 26)
Your 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. This section will guide
you through the basic functions and calling features of your
phone.
Your Phone
12. Softkey (right)
4. Navigation Key
5. Softkey (left)
6. MENU/OK
3. Main LCD (display)
2. Signal Strength
Indicator
1. Earpiece
11. END/POWER Key
16. Headset Jack
17. Charger/Accessories
Jack
7. TALK Key
8. BACK Key
13. Battery Strength
Indicator
9. Keypad
10. Microphone
15. Sub LCD
14. Volume Button
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