Samsung SPH-n400 Series User manual

SPH-n400 Series
PORTABLE
Tri-Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating
to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories,
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and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but
is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents,
trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related
documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe
or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property.
Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify,
prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile,
disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the
software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is
transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property
shall remain with SAMSUNG and
its suppliers.
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Disclaimer of Warranties;
Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED
ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE
PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG
MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR
ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE
DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE
PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR
COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF
ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING
THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE
PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE
OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS
OR BENEFITS.
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Table of Contents
SPH-n400 closed view..........................................................1
SPH-n400 open view.............................................................2
Getting to know your phone ................................................3
Antenna................................................................................. 3
Backlight features..................................................................3
Back key................................................................................3
End key.................................................................................. 3
Talk key.................................................................................4
Navigation key.......................................................................4
Menu key...............................................................................4
OK/Mail Kit key......................................................................4
Shift key................................................................................. 4
Space key..............................................................................5
Keypad .................................................................................. 5
Headset connector ................................................................5
LED indicator.........................................................................5
Microphone............................................................................5
Speaker.................................................................................5
Speaker phone key................................................................ 5
Volume up/down key.............................................................6
Display screen.......................................................................6
Display screen icons..............................................................6
Installing and removing the battery........................................8
Charging the battery..............................................................9
Your phone’s modes ..........................................................11
Call Answer mode ...............................................................11
Input mode........................................................................... 11
Lock mode...........................................................................11
Power save mode................................................................11
Standby mode .....................................................................11
Talk mode............................................................................12
Vibrate mode.......................................................................13
Getting Started....................................................................14
Obtaining service.................................................................14
Turning your phone on ........................................................14
Turning your phone off ........................................................14
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Making and answering calls................................................ 15
Auto LCD off........................................................................ 16
Step ringer........................................................................... 16
Rejecting an incoming call................................................... 16
List of main and sub menus ..............................................16
Launch Pad......................................................................... 18
Returning to a previous menu............................................. 18
Accessing menus using shortcut numbers.......................... 18
Call History..........................................................................19
Air Time............................................................................... 20
Call waiting.......................................................................... 21
Caller I.D. ............................................................................ 21
Call block............................................................................. 21
Phone book .........................................................................22
Finding entries..................................................................... 22
Adding new entries.............................................................. 23
The Group Setting............................................................... 23
My phone #.......................................................................... 24
Memory ............................................................................... 24
Editing phone book numbers............................................... 24
Pauses ................................................................................ 25
Erasing individual Phone Book entries................................ 27
Erasing the entire Phone Book............................................ 27
Entering an e-mail address ................................................. 27
Editing an existing e-mail address....................................... 28
Speed dial ........................................................................... 28
Storing numbers at the end of a call.................................... 30
Storing numbers from call logs............................................ 31
Shortcuts to storing numbers .............................................. 31
Mobile originated SMS text messaging............................... 31
Mail kit - creating a text message......................................32
Message Action options...................................................... 32
Entering text, numbers, and symbols.................................. 33
Alphabetical text entry......................................................... 34
Entering numbers................................................................ 35
Symbol entry ....................................................................... 35
T9® English text entry......................................................... 35
Creating a new message..................................................... 36
Inbox.................................................................................... 37
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Outbox.................................................................................37
Accessing voice and text messages....................................37
Filed message.....................................................................38
Web Alerts...........................................................................39
Erasing messages...............................................................40
Message setup.................................................................... 40
Receiving a message in standby mode...............................43
Receiving a message while on a call...................................43
Reviewing voice mails and text messages..........................43
Message options .................................................................44
Three way calling.................................................................46
The Wireless Web ...............................................................47
Launching the browser........................................................47
Exiting the web/browser ......................................................49
Browser start and end prompts ...........................................49
Browser soft keys................................................................49
Navigating the web..............................................................50
How browser keys work.......................................................50
Using links...........................................................................51
Downloads...........................................................................51
Calendar...............................................................................52
Today...................................................................................52
Scheduling an event............................................................52
Adding or erasing an event..................................................53
Month View..........................................................................54
Viewing an event.................................................................54
Task list ............................................................................... 55
Adding and erasing memos.................................................55
Editing memos.....................................................................56
Alarm Clock.........................................................................57
Calculator ............................................................................58
World Time.......................................................................... 59
Countdown ..........................................................................60
Voice dial .............................................................................62
Tips on recording names.....................................................62
Recording (adding) a voice dial entry..................................62
Placing a call using Voice Dial............................................. 64
Sounds.................................................................................65
Ringer options .....................................................................65
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Adjusting ringer volume....................................................... 65
Adjusting voice volume........................................................ 65
Ringer Type......................................................................... 66
Alerts................................................................................... 68
Roam Ringer....................................................................... 69
Key Beep............................................................................. 69
Tone Length........................................................................ 70
Power On/Off sounds.......................................................... 70
Roaming ..............................................................................71
Roaming on other digital networks...................................... 71
Roaming on analog networks.............................................. 71
Display.................................................................................72
Menu style........................................................................... 72
Wall Paper........................................................................... 72
Backlight.............................................................................. 73
Greeting............................................................................... 73
LCD Contrast....................................................................... 74
Setup/Tool ...........................................................................75
Setup launch pad ................................................................ 75
Auto Answer........................................................................ 75
Call Answer......................................................................... 76
Language ............................................................................ 76
Set NAM.............................................................................. 77
Set System.......................................................................... 77
Data/Fax.............................................................................. 77
Security ............................................................................... 79
Special #s............................................................................ 82
Erase Pbook........................................................................ 83
Erase Contents.................................................................... 84
Reset the phone.................................................................. 84
Set Message Time format................................................... 85
Location............................................................................... 85
Phone Info........................................................................... 86
In-use menu options...........................................................86
Usage guidelines:
all about performance and safety......................................87
Understanding Signal Strength ........................................... 87
Understanding the Power Save Mode................................. 87
Understanding how Your Phone Operates.......................... 87
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Specifications are Subject to Change..................................87
Exposure To Radio Frequency Signals...............................88
Body-worn Operation...........................................................88
Antenna Care ......................................................................89
Phone Operation ................................................................. 89
Tips on Efficient Operation..................................................89
Operating a Motor Vehicle...................................................89
Electronic Devices...............................................................89
Aircraft.................................................................................91
Blasting Areas .....................................................................91
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ..................................... 91
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air bag................................91
Storing your phone..............................................................92
Cautions ..............................................................................92
Your Phone as a Network Device......................................93
Acknowledging Special Precautions
and Industry Canada Notice...............................................95
Information to User..............................................................95
Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications .......................96
Owner's Record................................................................... 97
User Guide Proprietary Notice.............................................97
Limited Warranty.................................................................98
Index ....................................................................101
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SPH-n400 closed view
Display
Screen
LED
Indicator
Antenna
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SPH-n400 open view
Speaker
Antenna
Battery Indicator
LED Indicator
Speaker Phone
Display
Back Key
End Key
Space Key
Microphon
e
Power ConnectorAccessory Interface
Connector
Shift Key
Talk Key
Menu Key
Navigation/OK Key
Volume Up/Down
Key
Signal Strength
Indicator
Key
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Getting to know your phone
Antenna
The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving
signals. The length of the antenna is determined in part by
your phone’s operating frequency. For best signal quality, use
the antenna in the fully extended position and do not touch
the antenna when the phone is active.
Backlight features
You can choose from one of four settings for the length of
time that the LCD and keypad backlight remain illuminated.
Back key
Use to erase/clear numbers and characters on the
display, or to return to a previous menu or set of options.
• If you enter an incorrect number or character, briefly
press .
• To erase all characters from the display, press for
two seconds.
• To back up one menu level, briefly press .
• To return to standby mode from any menu, press
for two seconds.
End key
The key can be used one of several ways:
• Press and hold to turn on your phone.
• Press and hold to turn off your phone.
• Press briefly to disconnect a call, return to standby
mode, or to cancel an entry.
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Talk key
The key performs several useful functions:
• Press once to answer calls.
• Enter a number and press to initiate a call.
• Press twice in standby mode to redial the last
outgoing number.
Navigation key
The Navigation key allows you to toggle up, down, left,
or right through various menu options. When in standby
mode the Navigation key also acts as a hot key (shortcut) to
one of four menus or applications.
Menu key
Press while in standby mode to access the Main menu.
While writing a message, press to display options for
entering symbols, numbers, and text.
OK/Mail Kit key
The OK key ( ) acts much the same as the “Enter” key on
a computer keyboard and acknowledges any information that
you have entered. When in standby mode, it also functions as
a shortcut to the Mail kit menu. Any or all of the default
shortcuts for this key can be changed under the Setup/
Tool menu (Launch Pad).
Shift key
Press to switch letter case (upper case or lower case)
while writing a message. The shift key can also be used to
enter a decimal during calculations.
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Space key
Press to enter a space while writing a message,
thereby accepting a word and moving on to spell another.
Keypad
Use the keypad to enter text, numbers, and symbols.
Headset connector
The hands-free headset connection jack. Before connecting
the headset to your phone, gently pry open the cover of the
headset jack, which is just above the volume key on the upper
left of the phone.
LED indicator
When the phone ringer is off, the LED indicator flashes to
notify you of an incoming call or message. It also lights
momentarily when you power up the phone. During charging,
the LED is red and turns green when the battery reaches a
full charge.
Microphone
The microphone is used for conversation and recording.
Speaker
The speaker is for listening to voice conversations.
Speaker phone key
Press during a call to use the speaker phone. The
speaker phone allows you to speak to and hear the other
party via the loudspeaker on back of the phone. Press
again to return to normal operation.
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Volume up/down key
1. Press the volume key, ( ) on the left side of your phone
up or down to adjust the ringer volume.
Note: You can also press and hold the up or down volume
key to reject an incoming call.
Display screen
In standby mode, the display screen is comprised of
three areas:
•An upper line of stationary icons
•The graphic area in the middle
•The lower line showing the time and date
Display screen icons
The top line of icons on the liquid crystal display (LCD)
indicate the status of various functions and operational
modes of the phone.
Signal strength: Indicates the current signal strength.
More lines indicate a greater signal strength.
Service indicator:Indicates a call in progress.
when you dial a number, this icon flashes until the
call connects.
No service indicator: Indicates your phone can’t find a
signal because you’re outside a service area or the
signal is blocked. You’ll have to wait until the service
indicator reappears before making or receiving calls.
Note: The no service indicator icon always appears upon
power-up. As soon as service is located, the
indicator disappears.
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Roaming: Indicates you are in roaming mode.
Vibrate mode: Indicates that an incoming call will make
the phone vibrate rather than ring.
High speed data: Indicates your phone is sending or
receiving data at a high speed.
Battery strength: Indicates the amount of power
remaining in your battery. More black bars indicate
more power.
New Text Message: Indicates you have a new text
message waiting.
New Voice Message: Indicates you have a new voice
message waiting.
Alarm clock: Indicates your alarm clock has been set.
Ringer silent: Indicates your phone’s ringer is set to
silent.
Ringer: Indicates your ringer is set to on.
Digital: Indicates your phone is operating in a digital
service area.
Position location active: Indicates position location
(GPS) is active.
Position location inactive: Indicates position location
(GPS) is inactive.
Security: Indicates your phone is in secure mode.
Analog: Indicates your phone is operating in an analog
service area.
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Installing and removing the battery
Your phone comes with a rechargeable standard Li-Ion
battery and travel adapter. Fully charge your phone before
first use or you may damage the battery. When you first
attach the charger to the phone, the LED indicator on the
phone will turn red. The indicator turns green once the
battery is fully charged.
Note: You can use your phone while the battery
is charging.
Installing the battery
1. Place the battery into the provided slots on the underside
of the phone.
2. Gently slide the battery toward the top end of the phone
until you hear it click into place.
Removing the battery
1. Press and hold to turn off the phone.
2. Press the battery release latch and slide the battery
away from the latch.
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Charging the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion
battery. Only use Samsung-approved adapters and batteries,
which are designed to maximize battery life. Using other
adapters may invalidate your warranty and cause damage.
Using the travel adapter
The travel adapter allows you to charge your phone’s battery
from any standard 120 VAC wall outlet. Also, using the travel
adapter allows you to make phone calls while the battery
is charging.
Follow these steps to use you travel adapter:
1. With the battery installed in the phone, plug the small
jack from the travel adapter into the connector at the
bottom end of the phone.
2. Plug the larger end of the adapter into a standard 120
VAC wall outlet. The battery begins charging
immediately and the LED on top of the phone turns red.
The LED indicates the charging status of the battery.
•Red indicates that the battery is charging.
•Green indicates that the battery is fully charged.
• You can make a phone call while the phone is plugged
into the travel adapter. The adapter continues to charge
the battery even when you are using the phone.
Tip: The battery charges faster if the phone is turned off.
Low battery indicator
The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the
display screen indicates the battery power level. Three bars
indicate a full charge, while an empty battery icon indicates
your battery is almost empty.
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The empty battery icon
Two to three minutes before the battery charge level becomes
too low to operate the phone, a blinking an empty battery icon
( ) appears in the display, and a tone sounds. If you
continue to operate the phone without charging the battery,
the phone shuts down. Be sure to monitor the battery
strength icon and ensure your battery is adequately charged.
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