1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Samsung Manuals
  4. Cell Phone
  5. SPH-A420
  6. User manual

Samsung SPH-A420 User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for SPH-A420:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Owner's Manual
* 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.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-14666A
English . 07/2007. Rev. 1.0

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Samsung SPH-A420

Summary of Contents for Samsung SPH-A420

  • Page 1 * 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. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-14666A...
  • Page 2 SPH-A420 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Important Safety

    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. safety Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • 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: Features

    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. learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
  • Page 6 • Photo printing • Memory disk Print your photos to preserve your Connect your phone to a computer to copy files best moments forever. directly to and from it. • Alarm • Picture Mail service Use your phone as an alarm clock Send and receive picture mail with a combination to wake you up in the morning or of text, images, video, and audio.
  • Page 7 Use Contacts............18 Contents Send messages ............19 View messages............21 Unpack Enter text Make sure you have each item T9(English), Alpha, Symbol, and Number modes Your phone Call functions Keys, features, and locations Advanced calling features Get started Menu functions First steps to operating your phone All menu options listed Install and charge the phone ........
  • Page 8 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 0 Contacts p.63 1 Mass Storage 1 Find p.63 p.46...

  • Page 9: Your Phone

    You can obtain various accessories from Delete/ your local Samsung dealer. Alphanumeric Cancel key 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

    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. When the phone is completely charged (the If the phone is already battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter...

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    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. Low battery indicator Switch off 1.

  • Page 12: Keys And Display

    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. In Idle mode, access your favourite Enter numbers, letters, and some menus directly.
  • Page 13 Get started Display In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on Layout the camera. 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. display messages, instructions, and Return to the previous file during muisc...

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    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. The bottom line of the TTY mode p.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    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. Press the Navigation keys to melody Sounds → Ringer Type → move to the next or previous Voice Calls.
  • Page 16 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. In Idle mode, press [MENU Theme. OK].
  • Page 17 Get started You can set the Navigation keys to You can set up a list of your own Favourites Menu function as shortcuts to access favourite menus. menus shortcuts your favourite menus. To add a Favourites menu: 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU 1.
  • Page 18 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. To activate Silent mode: 1. In Idle mode, press [MENU OK] and select Settings →...

  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    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. Press [TALK]. 3. To end the call, press [END]. 1.
  • Page 20 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. Press <Options> and select automatically. Camcorder → Video Mail or 5.

  • Page 21: Browse The Web

    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]. and information and to download web content.

  • Page 22: Send Messages

    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. Send Message → Text. 3.
  • Page 23 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. press <Next>. 2. Enter a phone number or 10.

  • Page 24: View Messages

    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: Enter Text

    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. You can enter text for some features such as 3.

  • Page 26: Using Symbol Mode

    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. • Press [ ] to insert a space. Characters in order displayed •...

  • Page 27: Call Functions

    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. 59 Making a call You can also use the speed dial feature to assign 1.
  • Page 28 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. Pause to insert a pause.

  • Page 29: Call Functions

    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> or Press [ ] to increase the volume level and press [ ] [TALK] to dial the number.
  • Page 30 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. keypresses, or unmute them to allow the person to hear the key tones.

  • Page 31: Menu Functions

    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> or [MENU OK]. The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on return to the previous page [BACK].

  • Page 32: Outgoing Calls

    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. received, or missed. • Refresh this page: reload the current page with To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode updated information.

  • Page 33: Menu Functions

    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 34 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 35 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: • Move: move the file to another play list. •...

  • Page 36: Voice Services

    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. and select Voice Services. Returns to the previous file. Voice Memo (Menu 4.1) Skips to the next file.

  • Page 37: Services

    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 38: Applications

    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. applications stored in your phone’s memory.

  • Page 39: Screen Savers

    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. Select Get New Screen Savers. You are connected to the website preset by your service 1.

  • Page 40: Settings

    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. • Properties: access the application properties. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode Downloading various applications and select Messaging.
  • Page 41 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 42 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>. and sending picture mail.” 11. Press <Record> to record a voice memo, and Picture Mail (Menu 8.2) save it.
  • Page 43 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 • Save..: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone Saved Mail folder.
  • Page 44 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. • Launch URL: connect to the URL specified in the Text Message (Menu 8.3) message.
  • Page 45 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. from the message and save it in Contacts. While viewing a message, press <Options>...
  • Page 46 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. Your service provider can give the voicemail General (Menu 8.7.1) server number.
  • Page 47 Menu functions Tools • Auto-Erase: set what will happen if new (Menu 9) messages arrive when the Inbox is full. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode Yes: the phone automatically erases old messages and select Tools. in order to receive new messages Mass Storage No: the phone alerts you that new messages are...
  • Page 48 3. Copy files from the phone to the PC, or vice versa. File Manager (Menu 9.1.2) 4. When you have finished, press <Done>. Use this menu to access media files you have imported from a PC. 5. Select Yes to exit Memory Disk mode. Viewing a file •...
  • Page 49 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 • Help: access the help information. Up/Down/ Pans around the image or page in the Memory Info.
  • Page 50 Scheduler Selecting a day on the calendar (Menu 9.3.2) • Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day. Use this menu to manage your monthly, weekly, or daily schedule. • Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week. When you enter the Scheduler menu, the calendar in •...
  • Page 51 Menu functions 9. Enter the ending date and time for the item and From the item list, press <Options> to access the press [Down]. following options: 10. Select the Contact line and select a phone number • Jump to date: enter the specific date you want to to be displayed when the alarm alerts you to the access.
  • Page 52 Task List • Erase: delete the selected task. (Menu 9.3.3) Use this menu to create a list of tasks that you need to From the task list, press <Options> to access the complete. following options: • Add New: add a new task. Entering a task •...
  • Page 53 Menu functions Creating a countdown timer • Erase: delete the selected timer. 1. Enter the details for the countdown timer. If there • Erase All: delete all timers. is already an existing timer, press <Add New>. Memo Pad (Menu 9.4) 2.
  • Page 54 • Add New: add a new memo. Alarm Clock (Menu 9.6) • Erase: delete the selected memo. Use this menu to set alarms to sound at specific times. From the memo list, press <Options> to access the Setting an alarm following options: 1.
  • Page 55 Menu functions Pictures Deactivating an alarm (Menu *) 1. On the Alarm screen, scroll to the alarm you want You can use the camera module embedded in your to deactivate. phone to take photos and record videos. 2. Press <Reset>. To access this menu, press [MENU OK] in Idle mode and select Pictures, or press [ Calculator...
  • Page 56 Taking a photo Using camera options in Camera mode 1. Access the Camera menu to turn on the camera In Camera mode, press <Options> to access the and switch the display to Camera mode. You can following options: also press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
  • Page 57 Menu functions • Review Pictures: access the My Albums folder. • Zoom: zoom in or out. • Move: move the photo of your message. • Camcorder: switch to Camcorder mode. 5. When you have finished, press <Done>. Taking a postcard photo 6.
  • Page 58 • Post to Service: post your photo to an online The camcorder turns on and the display switches third party service. This service will be available in to Camcorder mode. late 2006. 3. Make any desired adjustments. • Review Pictures: access the My Albums folder. •...
  • Page 59 Menu functions • Controls..: adjust the brightness or white • Assign: set the video clip as wallpaper for the idle balance. screen or as your ringtone for voice calls. You can also set the video clip as a caller ID image and •...
  • Page 60 Using photo options • Album list: return to the album list. • Media Filter: select a filter to display photos or While viewing a photo, press <Options> to access the video clips, or both. following options: • Camera Mode: switch to Camera mode. •...
  • Page 61 Menu functions • Assign: set the video clip as wallpaper for the idle PictBridge Print (Menu *.6) screen or as your ringtone for voice calls. You can Use this menu to print images via a PictBridge- also set the video clip as a caller ID image and compatible printer.
  • Page 62 Contacts Settings and Info (Menu *.7) (Menu 0) Use this menu to change the default settings for using You can store phone numbers with associated names the camera or camcorder. You can also access your in your phone’s memory called Contacts to make it Picture Mail account information or memory easy for you to make a call without having to information.
  • Page 63 Menu functions Using Contacts options • Group: assign the contact to a caller group. • Ringer: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call While viewing contact details, scroll to a number and from the person. press <Options> to access the following options: •...
  • Page 64 5. Select a number, if the contact has more than one 2. Press <Rename>. number. 3. Enter a name for the group and press <Done>. Managing speed dial entries Adding members to a caller group From the Speed dial list, scroll to an entry and press 1.
  • Page 65 Menu functions Settings My Name Card (Menu 0.5) (Menu #) Use this menu to create a name card and send it to The Settings menu provides you with various setting other people. options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs.
  • Page 66 Set Foreground Incoming Call (Menu #.1.2) (Menu #.1.4) Use this menu to set the phone to display a function Use this menu to select an image that will be displayed screen in the idle screen. on the screen when you have incoming calls. You can identify incoming calls with the caller ID service by the •...
  • Page 67 Menu functions Service Light Level 1~8: select a volume for the call ringer. The (Menu #.1.7) more bars, the louder the volume. Use this menu to activate or deactivate the use of the • Always Vibrate: select this option to set the service light on the front of the phone.
  • Page 68 • Power On: set the phone to beep when you turn it Internet (Menu #.3) You can enable Internet service, activate the Net • Power Off: set the phone to beep when you turn guard feature, or update a profile. it off.
  • Page 69 Menu functions Security Lock Pic/Video (Menu #.4.2) (Menu #.4) Use this menu to lock access to the Pictures menu. Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use. Change Lock (Menu #.4.3) To access the Security menu, you must enter the Use this menu to change your phone password.
  • Page 70 Reset Phone Others (Menu #.4.8) (Menu #.6) Use this menu to reset the phone to its default You can customise various phone settings. settings. Call Setup (Menu #.6.1) 1. Select Yes. Use this menu to set up the call options. 2.
  • Page 71 Menu functions • Call Answer: set how to answer incoming calls. Key Guard (Menu #.6.3) Any Key: the phone answers calls when you press You can prevent accidental key presses by using Key any key, except for <Ignore>, [END], and [ / ]. Guard mode.
  • Page 72 TTY Options • TTY+Hear: you can receive printed messages of (Menu #.6.5) what the person on the phone is saying. A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a • TTY+Talk: you can type what you want to say. telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hearing impaired, or who have speech or •...

  • Page 73: Solve Problems

    Solve problems Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. “No Service,” “Network Failure,” or “Not Done” displays • The network connection has been lost.
  • Page 74 Your correspondent cannot reach you • Check the signal strength indicator on the display ). The number of bars indicates the signal • Be sure that your phone is switched on. ([END] strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ). pressed for more than one second.) •...

  • Page 75: Sar Certification Information

    Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales Health and safety information service. SAR certification information Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 76 FCC with the phone tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines transmitting at its highest certified power level in all when used with a Samsung accessory designated for tested frequency bands. this product or when used with an accessory that...
  • Page 77 Health and safety information file with the FCC and can be found under the Display located at greater distances from the user, the Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's searching on FCC ID A3LSPHA420A. RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
  • Page 78 occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by • “Support needed research into possible biological additional research. In some cases, other researchers effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in phones;...
  • Page 79 Health and safety information The National Institutes of Health participates in some (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have interagency working group activities, as well. yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless however, have suggested that low levels of RF could phones with the Federal Communications Commission...
  • Page 80 However, none of the studies can answer questions in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day about long-term exposures, since the average period use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this of phone use in these studies was around three years. measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
  • Page 81 Health and safety information research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the distance between your body and the source of the RF, scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in since the exposure level drops off dramatically with government, industry, and academic organizations. distance.
  • Page 82 Some groups sponsored by other national the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted governments have advised that children be against the waist or other part of the body during use, discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
  • Page 83 Health and safety information of the phone. The phone may be forced to boost its and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers absorption. In February 2002, the Federal trade (IEEE).
  • Page 84 • http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must radiofrequencyradiation/index.html uphold. • National institute for Occupational Safety and When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. Health (NIOSH): When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the •...
  • Page 85 Health and safety information traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in hazardous. progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency 5.
  • Page 86 Remember to follow any special regulations in force in Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a any area and always switch your phone off whenever it minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid interference or danger.
  • Page 87 Health and safety information may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to Switch your phone off in any facility where posted discuss alternatives. notices require you to do so. Other Medical Devices Potentially Explosive Environments If you use any other personal medical devices, consult Switch your phone off when in any area with a the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs...
  • Page 88 powders, and any other area where you would If certain features are in use (call barring, for normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Emergency Calls Consult this document and your local cellular service This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using...
  • Page 89 Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s Protection Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 90: Product Performance

    Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. in the air bag deployment area. If wireless The use of any unauthorized accessories may be equipment is improperly installed and the air bag dangerous and void the phone warranty if said inflates, serious injury could result. accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
  • Page 91 Health and safety information If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 • Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, automatically activated.
  • Page 92 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the recharge your battery only with Samsung- terminals may damage the battery or the object approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, causing the short-circuiting.
  • Page 93 For safe disposal options for Li-Ion for many years. batteries, contact your nearest Samsung • Keep your phone and all its parts and accessories out of the authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not reach of small children and pets.
  • Page 94 • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone warp or melt certain plastics.

Table of Contents