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Samsung SPH-A900 User Manual

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A900.book Page 1 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM
* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear
different from the illustrations in this guide.
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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-10858A
English (NEW). 05/2006. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 A900.book Page 1 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide.
  • Page 2 A900.book Page 2 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM SPH-A900 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    A900.book Page 3 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved batteries and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    A900.book Page 2 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your This User’s Guide provides you with condensed phone to take a photo or record a information about how to use your phone. To quickly video.
  • Page 6 A900.book Page 3 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM • Photo printing • Name card Print your photos to preserve your Create name cards with your best moments forever. number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    A900.book Page 4 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Use Contacts............18 Contents Send messages ............19 View messages............21 Use Bluetooth ............22 Unpack Enter text Make sure you have each item Your phone T9(English), Alpha, Symbol, and Number modes Call functions Keys, features, and locations Get started...
  • Page 8 A900.book Page 5 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode. The order of menus may differ depending on the menu style you select. 1 Web p.30 6 Music p.36 9 Tools p.46...

  • Page 9: Unpack

    You can obtain various accessories from Delete/ your local Samsung dealer. Cancel key Alphanumeric keys The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung Special Microphone dealer may vary, depending on your function keys country or service provider.

  • Page 10: Get Started

    A900.book Page 7 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Get started Reattach the battery Plug the travel adapter cover. into the phone. First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone Install the battery. Remove the battery cover. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    A900.book Page 8 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Get started Power on or off Remove the adapter from the phone. Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [END]. Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

  • Page 12: Keys And Display

    A900.book Page 9 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Keys and display Press and hold to switch the phone on and off. Keys End a call. Perform the function indicated on the In Menu mode, cancel input and return bottom line of the display. the phone to Idle mode.
  • Page 13 A900.book Page 10 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Get started Display In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera. Layout Icons In Camera mode or Camcorder mode, display various icons. take a photo or record a video. Text and graphics During a call, record your conversation.

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    A900.book Page 11 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Access menu functions New message Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary Airplane mode p. 71 PhoneOff depending on the function you are keys Location service active p. 73 using.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    A900.book Page 12 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Get started Customise your phone Select an 1. Press [ MENU OK ] or a desired soft key. option 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU Call ringer OK] and select Settings → 2.
  • Page 16 A900.book Page 13 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM You can customise the menu To set a theme: Menu mode display in Menu mode. options 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK]. To set a menu style: 2. Press <Options> and select 1.
  • Page 17 A900.book Page 14 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Get started You can set the Navigation keys to You can set up a list of your own Menu Favourites function as shortcuts to access favourite menus. shortcuts menus your favourite menus. To add a Favourites menu: 1.
  • Page 18 A900.book Page 15 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM You can switch the phone to Silent You can protect the phone against Silent mode/ Phone lock mode or Vibration mode to avoid unauthorised use with a phone Vibration mode disturbing other people. password.

  • Page 19: Make/Answer Calls

    A900.book Page 16 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Make/Answer calls Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the web, and other special 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call features code and phone number. Use the camera 2.
  • Page 20 A900.book Page 17 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM 4. Press [MENU OK], 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Record a video <Capture>, or [ ] to take ] to turn on the camera. a photo. The photo is saved 2.

  • Page 21: Browse The Web

    A900.book Page 18 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Step outside the phone Browse the web Use Contacts Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services Add a contact number and press [MENU OK].

  • Page 22: Send Messages

    A900.book Page 19 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Find a contact <Contacts>. 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU Send a text 2. Enter the first few letters of the OK] and select Messaging → message (SMS) name you want.
  • Page 23 A900.book Page 20 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU 8. Scroll to Text and press Send picture OK] and select Messaging → <Add>. mail Send Message → Picture 9. Enter the message text and Mail.

  • Page 24: View Messages

    A900.book Page 21 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM View messages When a notification appears: View picture mail When a notification appears: The message opens. View a text message The message opens. When you have any missed alerts: When you have any missed alerts: The received message appears on the missed alert list.

  • Page 25: Use Bluetooth

    A900.book Page 22 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU Search for and Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, OK] and select Tools → pair with a enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth.
  • Page 26 A900.book Page 23 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU Wait for pairing OK] and select Tools → with a Bluetooth. Bluetooth device 2. Press <Add New> and select Wait for request. 3. Select a visibility option, Always visible or Visible for 3min.

  • Page 27: Enter Text

    A900.book Page 24 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it Enter text may change with each key that you press. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting T9(English), Alpha, Symbol, and Number modes characters.

  • Page 28: Using Symbol Mode

    A900.book Page 25 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Using Alpha mode • Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (abc), Initial capital (Abc), and Capital lock (ABC) are Press the appropriate key until the character you want available. appears on the screen.

  • Page 29: Call Functions

    A900.book Page 26 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [TALK]. Call functions Making a call from Contacts Advanced calling features Once you have stored a number in Contacts, you can dial the number by selecting it from Contacts. p.

  • Page 30: Answering A Call

    A900.book Page 27 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Answering a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the phone number you want to dial, such as a bank’s teleservice number. When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings 2. Press <Options> and select Hard Pause or 2sec and displays the incoming call image.
  • Page 31 A900.book Page 28 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Call functions Adjusting the volume during a call 3. Press [TALK] to dial the number you want. Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. When the missed call record appears on the missed alert list, scroll to the missed call and press <Call>...
  • Page 32 A900.book Page 29 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM 2. When you are connected to the third participant, • Key Mute/Key Unmute: mute the key tones so press [3] and then [TALK] to begin the three-way that the person you are talking to cannot hear any call.

  • Page 33: Menu Functions

    A900.book Page 30 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Navigating the web browser Menu functions Press All menu options listed scroll line by line [Up] or [Down]. scroll page by page [ / ]. (Menu 1) select a browser item <Go>...
  • Page 34 A900.book Page 31 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Call History • Go to URL: enter a URL address manually. (Menu 2) • History: access the list of web pages you have Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, accessed.
  • Page 35 A900.book Page 32 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Media Player • Show Contacts: access the contact information, if (Menu 3) the caller is saved in Contacts. The Media Player enables you to play audio clips or • Save: save the number in Contacts, if the caller is video clips on the multimedia channel list or in your not saved.
  • Page 36 A900.book Page 33 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Accessing media files in your phone’s Playing a media file memory 1. From the Media Player window, select Play List. You can access audio clips and video clips stored in 2. Select a play list and then a file. The media player your phone’s memory.
  • Page 37 A900.book Page 34 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Using Media player options • Media Listing: access audio clips or video clips in your phone’s memory. During playback, press <Options> to access the • Add New: add files to the play list. following options: •...
  • Page 38 A900.book Page 35 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Voice Services Use the following keys to control the media player: (Menu 4) Function Use this menu to access voice-related features. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode Pauses or resumes playback.
  • Page 39 A900.book Page 36 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Missed Alerts Review (Menu 4.1.2) (Menu 5) Use this menu to access the voice memos you have When you are unable to acknowledge an alarm for recorded. Select the voice memo you want. scheduled items or when you have missed a call, or an From the file list, press <Options>...
  • Page 40 A900.book Page 37 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM My Content • Erase All: delete all applications. (Menu 7) • Settings: set permission settings for services The My Content menu allows you to access games, charging you additional costs, such as network ringtones, sound clips, screensavers, and various access and GPS service.
  • Page 41 A900.book Page 38 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions • Erase: delete the selected file. • Erase All: delete all files. • Erase All: delete all files. • Properties: access the file properties. • Properties: access the file properties. Downloading screensavers Downloading ringtones 1.
  • Page 42 A900.book Page 39 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Messaging • Settings: set permission settings for services (Menu 8) charging you additional costs, such as network Use the Messaging menu to send and receive text access and GPS service. messages, picture mail, and hand written messages. •...
  • Page 43 A900.book Page 40 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions 3. Press <Next>. You can also select Contacts to retrieve a phone number or e-mail address from Contacts, or press 4. Enter your message and press <Next>. <Recent List> to retrieve it from the list of The maximum number of characters allowed destinations to which you have sent messages.
  • Page 44 A900.book Page 41 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM 9. Enter the message text and press <Next>. 5. Press <Send>. 10. Scroll to the box next to Audio and press 6. Follow the instructions from the step 6 in “Creating <Record>.
  • Page 45 A900.book Page 42 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions • Save..: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone • Launch URL: connect to the URL specified in the numbers from the message and save it in message. Contacts. You can also save the message in the •...
  • Page 46 A900.book Page 43 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM While viewing a message, press <Options> to access Pending the following options: This folder stores messages the phone is attempting to • Call: dial the selected number. send or has failed to send. •...
  • Page 47 A900.book Page 44 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions • Lock/Unlock: lock the message from being Drafts (Menu 8.3.3) deleted, or unlock the message. This folder stores messages you have saved to send at • Save..: extract a phone number or e-mail address a later time.
  • Page 48 A900.book Page 45 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Voice Mail Settings (Menu 8.5) (Menu 8.7) Use this menu to connect to the voicemail server and Use this menu to set up various options for using the access your voicemail. messaging services.
  • Page 49 A900.book Page 46 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Tools • Auto-Erase: set what will happen if new (Menu 9) messages arrive when the Inbox is full. Use this menu to access Bluetooth services, keep track Yes: the phone automatically erases old messages of your schedule, create tasks, make memos, or set in order to receive new messages alarms.
  • Page 50 A900.book Page 47 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM 2. Access the Connect to PC menu. Your phone File Manager (Menu 9.1.2) switches to Memory Disk mode and the removable Use this menu to access media files you have imported disk automatically opens.
  • Page 51 A900.book Page 48 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Use the following keys to view the image or • Rotate: rotate the image or document. document: • Hide Icons/Show Icons: hide or display the tool icons on the screen. Function •...
  • Page 52 A900.book Page 49 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press [MENU OK]. This • If there are obstacles between the devices, the code is used just once and you don’t need to operating distance may be reduced. memorise it.
  • Page 53 A900.book Page 50 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions 4. Select Yes to allow the device to access your • Settings: change the Bluetooth setting options. phone. p. 73 When you receive a request for pairing with a Planner (Menu 9.3) Bluetooth device, not in Waiting mode, press...
  • Page 54 A900.book Page 51 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Selecting a day on the calendar 9. Enter the ending date and time for the item and press [Down]. • Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day. 10. Select the Contact line and select a phone number •...
  • Page 55 A900.book Page 52 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions From the item list, press <Options> to access the Task List (Menu 9.3.3) following options: Use this menu to create a list of tasks that you need to • Jump to date: enter the specific date you want to complete.
  • Page 56 A900.book Page 53 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM • Add New: add a new task. Creating a countdown timer • Erase: delete the selected task. 1. Enter the details for the countdown timer. If there is already an existing timer, press <Add New>. From the task list, press <Options>...
  • Page 57 A900.book Page 54 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions • Erase All: delete all timers. • Add New: add a new memo. • Erase: delete the selected memo. Memo Pad (Menu 9.4) From the memo list, press <Options> to access the Use this menu to make memos of important things following options: you need to remember.
  • Page 58 A900.book Page 55 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Alarm Clock Deactivating an alarm (Menu 9.6) 1. On the Alarm screen, scroll to the alarm you want Use this menu to set alarms to sound at specific times. to deactivate. Setting an alarm 2.
  • Page 59 A900.book Page 56 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Pictures Taking a photo (Menu *) 1. Access the Camera menu to turn on the camera You can use the camera module embedded in your and switch the display to Camera mode. You can phone to take photos and record videos.
  • Page 60 A900.book Page 57 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Using camera options in Camera mode • Review Pictures: access the My Albums folder. • Camcorder: switch to Camcorder mode. In Camera mode, press <Options> to access the following options: Taking a postcard photo •...
  • Page 61 A900.book Page 58 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions • Zoom: zoom in or out. • Post to Service: post your photo to an online third party service. This service will be available in • Move: move the photo of your message. late 2006.
  • Page 62 A900.book Page 59 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM The camcorder turns on and the display switches • Controls..: adjust the brightness or white to Camcorder mode. balance. 3. Make any desired adjustments. • Settings..: change the default settings for recording a video •...
  • Page 63 A900.book Page 60 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions • Assign: set the video clip as wallpaper for the idle Using photo options screen or as your ringtone for voice calls. You can While viewing a photo, press <Options> to access the also set the video clip as a caller ID image and following options: ringtone for a Contacts entry.
  • Page 64 A900.book Page 61 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM • Album list: return to the album list. • Assign: set the video clip as wallpaper for the idle screen or as your ringtone for voice calls. You can • Media Filter: select a filter to display photos or also set the video clip as a caller ID image and video clips, or both.
  • Page 65 A900.book Page 62 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions PictBridge Print Settings and Info (Menu *.6) (Menu *.7) Use this menu to print images via a PictBridge- Use this menu to change the default settings for using compatible printer. the camera or camcorder.
  • Page 66 A900.book Page 63 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Contacts Using Contacts options (Menu 0) While viewing contact details, scroll to a number and You can store phone numbers with associated names press <Options> to access the following options: in your phone’s memory called Contacts to make it •...
  • Page 67 A900.book Page 64 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions • Group: assign the contact to a caller group. Managing speed dial entries • Ringer: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call From the Speed dial list, scroll to an entry and press from the person.
  • Page 68 A900.book Page 65 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Adding members to a caller group My Name Card (Menu 0.5) 1. Select a group. Use this menu to create a name card and send it to 2. Press <Options> and select Add member. other people.
  • Page 69 A900.book Page 66 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Settings Set Foreground (Menu #.1.2) (Menu #) Use this menu to set the phone to display a function The Settings menu provides you with various setting screen in the idle screen. options to customise the phone to your preferences •...
  • Page 70 A900.book Page 67 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Incoming Call Service Light (Menu #.1.4) (Menu #.1.7) Use this menu to select an image that will be displayed Use this menu to activate or deactivate the use of the on the screen when you have incoming calls. You can service light on the front of the phone.
  • Page 71 A900.book Page 68 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Level 1~8: select a volume for the call ringer. The • Sig. Fade Tone: set the phone to beep when a more bars, the louder the volume. dropped call occurs during conversation in response to fading signal strength.
  • Page 72 A900.book Page 69 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Internet Security (Menu #.3) (Menu #.4) You can enable Internet service, activate the Net Use this menu to protect the phone against guard feature, or update a profile. unauthorised use. To access the Security menu, you must enter the Enable Internet (Menu #.3.1) phone password.
  • Page 73 A900.book Page 70 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Lock Pic/Video Reset Phone (Menu #.4.2) (Menu #.4.8) Use this menu to lock access to the Pictures menu. Use this menu to reset the phone to its default settings. Change Lock (Menu #.4.3) 1.
  • Page 74 A900.book Page 71 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Others • Call Answer: set how to answer incoming calls. (Menu #.6) Any Key: the phone answers calls when you press You can customise various phone settings. any key, except for <Ignore>, [END], and [ / ]. Call Setup (Menu #.6.1) Talk Key: the phone answers calls when you press...
  • Page 75 A900.book Page 72 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Menu functions Key Guard TTY Options (Menu #.6.3) (Menu #.6.5) You can prevent accidental key presses by using Key A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a Guard mode.
  • Page 76 A900.book Page 73 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM • TTY+Hear: you can receive printed messages of Bluetooth (Menu #.8) what the person on the phone is saying. Use this menu to change the Bluetooth settings. • TTY+Talk: you can type what you want to say. •...

  • Page 77: Solve Problems

    A900.book Page 74 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Your correspondent cannot reach you Solve problems • Be sure that your phone is switched on. ([END] pressed for more than one second.) Help and personal needs • Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service network.

  • Page 78: Health And Safety Information

    A clear description of the problem The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the EU service. Council is 1.6 W/kg.

  • Page 79: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and give additional protection for the public and to account for any recharge your battery only with Samsung- variations in measurements. The SAR values may vary, depending on national reporting requirements and the network approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from...
  • Page 80 A900.book Page 77 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM the power source when it is not in use. Do not the terminals may damage the battery or the leave the battery connected to a charger for more object causing the short-circuiting. than a week, since overcharging may shorten its •...
  • Page 81 A900.book Page 78 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Health and safety information When connecting the phone or any accessory to Pacemakers another device, read its user’s guide for detailed Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained products.
  • Page 82 A900.book Page 79 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Switch off your phone in health care facilities when Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution Vehicles...
  • Page 83 A900.book Page 80 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Health and safety information To make or receive calls, the phone must be switched • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
  • Page 84 A900.book Page 81 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Care and maintenance • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic Your phone is a product of superior design and devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
  • Page 85 A900.book Page 82 Thursday, May 18, 2006 5:44 PM Health and safety information • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, stove, or radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour.

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