Page 1 ® Qwest Video Phone User’s Guide ® SPH-a680 by Samsung...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Welcome to Qwest Introduction ........ii Section 1: Getting Started .
Page 3 Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings......35 Alert Notification ......... . .36 Application Volume.
Page 4 Viewing the Menus ......... . .62 2F.Managing Call History .
Page 5 Recording Voice Memos ........107 Reviewing and Erasing Memos .......108 2J.Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera .
Page 6 Understanding Messaging ........143 Message Types ..........143 Erasing Messages .
Page 7: Welcome To Qwest
® Welcome to Qwest This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have already reviewed the Start Here to Activate guide that was packaged with your new phone, then you're ready to explore the advanced features outlined in this guide.
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction This User’s Guide introduces you to all the features of your new SPH-a680 by Samsung. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Service Features 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.
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 10: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Your Voicemail Getting Help Setting up service on your new SPH-a680 by Samsung is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact Qwest for assistance with your service.
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps: Press Select Unlock (right softkey). Note: To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s display screen.
Page 12: Setting Up Your Voicemail
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, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 13: Getting Help
Getting Help Directory Assistance Directory Assistance provides access to a variety of services, including residential, business, and government listings. There is a per-call charge and you will be billed for airtime. To call Directory Assistance: Press Operator Services Operator Services can provide assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
Page 14: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 15: Your Phone: The Basics
Making and Answering Calls Entering Text Your SPH-a680 by Samsung 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.
Page 16: Front View Of Your Phone
Front View of Your Phone Section 2A: Your Phone - The Basics...
Page 17: Key Functions
Key Functions Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.
Page 18 Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to connect any available accessory cables to your phone. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for calling features.
Page 19: Viewing The Display Screen
Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: displays your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal.
Page 20 indicates that the movie light is enabled. The movie light is a bright spot light emitted from the rear of the handset to light up dark surroundings. indicates that the silent movie function is enabled. This option disables the sound when taking a movie clip. indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny.
Page 21 indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode. shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged.) indicates that position location is active. indicates that position location is inactive. indicates that the TTY option is on. indicates that your phone is roaming. indicates that your phone is in security mode.
Page 22 External LCD External LCD: Time/Date is displayed in idle mode. shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have, the stronger your signal. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call is in progress. shows your current battery charge strength.
Page 23: Features Of Your Shp-A680
Features of Your SHP-a680 Congratulations on the purchase of your new phone. The SPH-a680 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and options and provides page...
Page 24: Turning Your Phone On And Off
Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone On To turn your phone on: Press Once your phone is on, it displays “Looking for Service” which indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s idle state.
Page 25: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 3.2 hours of continuous digital talk time (1.4 hours in analog) or up to 216 hours of continuous digital standby time (15 hours in analog).
Page 26 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers or messages. Push the battery release latch up completely. Using the side tabs, pull the top of the battery away from the phone and remove.
Page 27: Displaying Your Phone Number
Using the Travel Adapter To use the travel adapter provided with your phone: Plug the round end of the AC adapter into your phone and the other end into the electrical outlet. A red light on the phone lets you know the battery is charging.
Page 28: Making And Answering Calls
Making and Answering Calls Making Calls Placing a call from your wireless phone is as easy as making a call from any land-line phone. Just enter the number and press you’re on your way to clear calls. To make a call using your keypad: Make sure your phone is on.
Page 29: Answering Calls
Answering Calls To answer an incoming call: Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.) Press phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See “Call Answer Mode”...
Page 30: Missed Call Notification
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the network provided to you. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming.
Page 31: In-Call Options
In-Call Options Select actions by pressing displayed that allows you to perform different actions during the course of a call. The following options are available: (To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press (1) Mute or UnMute allows you to mute or reactivate your phone’s microphone.
Page 32: Saving A Phone Number
Saving a Phone Number Your SPH-a680 can store up to 300 Phone Book numbers. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. (For more information, see Section 2G: Using the Phone Book on page 83.) To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number.
Page 33: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press 2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds.
Page 34: Abbreviated Dialing
Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to enter a five or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is On, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five or six digit prefix, and the number is dialed using the prefix numbers with only the last four or five digits entered.
Page 35: Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing
Note: If the desired entry contains more than one phone number, scroll left or right to display the number you wish to call and press TALK to make the call. Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing You can store up to three hundred numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a few buttons.
Page 36: Entering Text
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, symbols, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Phone Book entry or when sending email and SMS Text Messages). To change the character input mode: When you display a screen where you can enter text, press...
Page 37: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad, select the Alpha mode (see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 28). Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. By default, the first letter of the first word is capitalized and following letters are lowercase.
Page 38: Entering Numbers And Symbols
Entering Numbers and Symbols To enter numbers: Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 28.) To enter symbols: Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 28.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key indicated on the display.
Page 39: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
Controlling Your Phone’s Settings In This Section Sound Settings Display Settings Location Settings Airplane Mode TTY Use Phone Setup Options Using the menu options available on your SPH-a680, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs.
Page 40: Sound Settings
Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual phone book entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages. Single Tones are non-polyphonic traditional style ring tones. Ring Tones include a variety of standard ringer types.
Page 41 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: Press Press Press Press Press Picture Mail. Press the navigation button left or right to select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the desired Ringer.
Page 42: Selecting A Key Tone
Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press. There are three different tones available: Normal - Normal key beeps are heard when a button is pressed. Piano - Piano polyphonic tones are heard when a key is pressed. Beep - Polyphonic beep tones are heard when you press a key.
Page 43: Selecting Tone Length
Selecting Tone Length Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press. Longer tone lengths may be better for tone recognition when dialing voicemail or other automated systems. To select a key tone: Press Press Press...
Page 44: Alert Notification
Alert Notification Your phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a call has been connected. The different actions available are: Minute Beep - An alert tone is sounded every minute that you are connected.
Page 45: Application Volume
Application Volume This setting allows you to control the default volume and vibrate settings in downloaded applications on your phone. When the application is opened, the default setting is enabled and you can adjust the volume setting by using the volume keys located on the side of the handset.
Page 46: Display Settings
Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to fourteen characters and is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. You may choose to display a custom greeting or you may display the phone's default greeting on the screen.
Page 47: Changing The Backlight Time Length
Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made. To change the backlight setting: Press Press Press for Press Pwr Save Mode. Use the navigation key to select Flip Open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds for the Main Display.
Page 48: Changing The Phone's Menu Style
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display’s menu style: Press Press Press Press the navigation key up or down to select Camera or Nature and press Location Settings Your wireless phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the...
Page 49: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Page 50: Tty Use
TTY Use A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone), is a telecom- munications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
Page 51: Phone Setup Options
Phone Setup Options Shortcut Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcut keys to favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the navigation key in the proper direction in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcuts. To assign a shortcut key: Press Press Press...
Page 52: Call Answer Mode
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether you want to be required to press key, or simply to open the phone. To set call answer mode: Press Press Press Any Key Talk Key Flip Open Press Auto-Answer Mode...
Page 53: Setting Your Phone's Security
Setting Your Phone’s Security In This Section Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Restricting Calls Using Special Numbers Erasing the Phone Book Erasing Downloads Erasing Pictures Resetting Your Phone Resetting Your Picture Account Security Features for PCS Vision By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility.
Page 54: Accessing The Security Menu
Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You must enter your lock code to view the Security menu. To access the Security menu: Press Press Enter your lock code. (The security menu is displayed.) Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or phone number or try 0000.
Page 55: Locking Picture/Video
Locking Picture/Video To turn on or off picture/video lock: From the Security menu, press Press the navigation key up or down to select on or off and press Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: From the Security menu, press Enter your new lock code and press Re-enter your new lock code and press Calling in Lock Mode...
Page 56: Restricting Calls
Restricting Calls There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone can call or from which it can receive calls. You can use the Restrict Calls setting to do just that. (The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or Qwest Wireless Repair.) You can select one of the following options: Allow all - Allows all calls to be made without any restrictions.
Page 57: Using Special Numbers
Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important numbers that you have designated as being “always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save three special numbers in addition to your Phone Book entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Page 58: Erasing Downloads
Erasing Downloads This option deletes all saved downloaded content from the phone, including games, ringers, screen savers, and applications. To erase your downloads: From the Security menu, press Press the navigation key up and select Yes. If you are certain you wish to erase all downloaded content, press Erasing Pictures You can quickly and easily delete all pictures currently saved in...
Page 59: Resetting Your Phone
Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types, display settings, Call History, Messaging folders, and the Scheduler. The Phone Book, Picture/Video folders, and voice memos are not affected. To reset your phone: From the Security menu, press Press the navigation key up and select Yes.
Page 60: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services.
Page 61: Updating Your Sprint Pcs Vision Profile
Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile The data profile keeps all your user name and login information which allows you to connect to Sprint PCS Vision services. It may become necessary to update the profile to maintain peak efficiency. To update your profile: Press Press Press...
Page 62: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
Controlling Your Roaming Experience In This Section Understanding Roaming Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you’re off the network provided to you. Your new dual-band/tri-mode wireless phone works anywhere on the network provided to you and allows you to roam on other analog and 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we’ve implemented roaming agreements with other carriers.
Page 63: Understanding Roaming
Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network provided to you and whether your phone is operating in analog or digital mode. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone.
Page 64: Roaming On Analog Networks
Roaming on Analog Networks When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some features, such as Sprint PCS Vision, will be unavailable, you can still make and receive calls and access voicemail. If you are accustomed to digital service, you may notice some of the following differences when using analog service: You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out, and...
Page 65 Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the network provided to you, you may not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time.
Page 66: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Set Mode Choose from three different settings on your dual-band/tri-mode phone to control your roaming experience. To set your phone’s roam mode: Press Press...
Page 67: Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the network provided to you: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
Page 68: Navigating Through Menus
Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Every function and feature of your SPH-a680 by Samsung can be accessed through an onscreen menu. This section is a road map to using your wireless phone. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
Page 69: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.
Page 70: Viewing The Menus
Viewing the Menus Menu Diagram The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure: 1: Call History 1: Missed Calls 2: Outgoing Calls 3: Incoming Calls 4: Erase History 1: Missed Calls 2: Outgoing Calls 3: Incoming Calls 4: All Calls 2: Phone Book 1: Find 1: By Name...
Page 71 2: Send Picture 3: Send Video 4: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 2: Details 3: Clear Envelope 5: Settings 1: Notification 1: Message and Icon 2: Icon Only 2: Sending Options 1: Priority 1: Normal 2: Urgent 2: Call Back # 1: None 2: Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx) 3: Other...
Page 72 3: Picture Mail 3: Reminder 1: Off 2: Once 3: Every 2 min 5: Save in Outbox 1: Yes 2: No 4: Picture/Video 1: Camera 2: Camcorder 3: My Pictures 1: In Camera 2: Saved to Phone 4: My Videos 1: In Camcorder 2: Saved to Phone 5: Online Albums...
Page 73 1: On 2: Off 6: Status Bar 1: On 2: Off 5: Downloads 1: Games 1: Get New 2: WildWest Blackjack 3: JAMDAT Bowling 4: Universal Monsters Dracula 2: Ringers 1: Get New 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New 4: Applications 1: Get New 2: Weathernews 3: RealOne Trial...
Page 74 1: Camera 2: Nature 2: Screen Saver 1: Local Image 1: Butterfly 2: Flower 3: World Time 4: Calendar 5: Launch Pad 6: Digital Clock 2: Downloads 3: My Pictures 4: My Videos 3: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: No Image 2: Downloads 3: My Pictures...
Page 75 1: Digital 2: Analog 1 3: Analog 2 4: Analog 3 5: Analog 4 6: Analog 5 7: Analog 6 8: Analog 7 9: My Pictures 7: Service LED 1: On 2: Off 2: Sounds 1: Ringer Volume 1: Calls 2: Messages 3: Alarms 2: Ringer Type...
Page 76 2: Off 6: Flip Sound 1: On 2: Off 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type 1: Normal 2: Piano 3: Beep 2: Tone Level 5: Tone Length 1: Short 2: Long 6: App. Volume 1: Sound 2: Vibrator 1: On 2: Off 3: PCS Vision 1: Enable/Disable PCS Vision...
Page 77 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: On Power-Up 3: Lock Now 2: Lock Pic/Video 1: On 2: Off 3: Change Lock 4: Special # 1: Empty 2: Empty 3: Empty 5: Erase Pbook 1: Yes 2: No 6: Erase Downloads 1: Yes 2: No 7: Erase Pic/Video...
Page 78 13: Send Text 2: Down Key 1: Phone Book 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler 4: Messaging 5: Voice Dial 6: Ringer Type 7: Downloads 8: Display 9: Alarms 10: Calculator 11: Web 12: Inbox 13: Send Text 3: Left Key 1: Phone Book 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler...
Page 79 1: Abbrev. Dial 1: On 2: Off 2: Pbook Match 1: On 2: Off 3: Restriction 1: Outgoing Call 1: Allow all 2: PBook Only 3: Special# Only 4: Call Answer 1: Any Key 2: Talk Key 3: Flip Open 5: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset) 1: Yes 2: No...
Page 80 2: Down Key 3: Left Key Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 9: Talk Key 10: Back Key 11: End Key 12: Menu Key 13: #1 Key 14: #2 Key 15: #3 Key 16: #4 Key 17: #5 Key 18: #6 Key 19: #7 Key 20: #8 Key 21: #9 Key...
Page 81 5: Right Key 6: Camera Key 7: WEB Launch 8: OK Key 9: Talk Key 10: Back Key 11: End Key 12: Menu Key 13: #1 Key 14: #2 Key 15: #3 Key 16: #4 Key 17: #5 Key 18: #6 Key 19: #7 Key 20: #8 Key 21: #9 Key...
Page 82 1: A Key 2: B Key Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 1: Game Launch 2: Up Key 3: Down Key 4: Left Key 5: Right Key 6: Camera Key 7: WEB Launch 8: OK Key 9: Talk Key 10: Back Key 11: End Key 12: Menu Key 13: #1 Key...
Page 83 3: C Key 4: D Key Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 21: #9 Key 22: #0 Key 23: Star Key 24: Pound Key 1: Game Launch 2: Up Key 3: Down Key 4: Left Key 5: Right Key 6: Camera Key 7: WEB Launch 8: OK Key 9: Talk Key...
Page 84 3: Other Key 1: Start Key 2: Menu Key Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 18: #6 Key 19: #7 Key 20: #8 Key 21: #9 Key 22: #0 Key 23: Star Key 24: Pound Key 1: Game Launch 2: Camera Key 3: WEB Launch 4: OK Key 5: Talk Key...
Page 85 9: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced InUse Menu 1: Mute/Unmute 2: Call History 3: Phone Book 4: 3-Way Call 5: Messaging 6: Voice Memo 7: Tools 8: Phone Info Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus 17: #9 Key 18: #0 Key 19: Star Key...
Page 86: Managing Call History
Managing Call History In This Section Viewing History Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Saving a Phone Number From Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your wireless phone, and missed calls.
Page 87: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Phone Book entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Page 88: Call History Options
Call History Options For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press date of the call. By pressing options: Talk Save, Show Entry Prepend Erase Tip: You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the navigation key right or view the previous entry by pressing the navigation key left.
Page 89: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your phone can store up to 300 Phone Book numbers. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Press Highlight the desired entry in the Missed, Outgoing, or...
Page 90: Erasing Call History
Erasing Call History To erase individual Call History entries, see “Call History Options” on page 80. To erase Call History: Press Press Press Press Press Press Using the navigation key, highlight Yes, and press Section 2F: Managing Call History for Call History. for Erase History.
Page 91: Using The Phone Book
Using the Phone Book In This Section Adding a New Phone Book Entry Finding Phone Book Entries Adding a Phone Number to a Phone Book Entry Editing a Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Secret Phone Book Entries Dialing Qwest Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with...
Page 92: Adding A New Phone Book Entry
Adding a New Phone Book Entry Your phone can store up to 300 Phone Book numbers. Phone Book entries can store up to a total of six phone numbers, and each entry’s name can contain up to 20 characters. To add a new entry: Enter a new phone number and press Press Select the Type using the navigation key and press...
Page 93: Adding A Phone Number To A Phone Book Entry
Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Press Press Press the navigation key to the right until By Entry is highlighted. Enter the entry or speed dial location number. Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group: Press Press...
Page 94: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Select the desired entry and press Press the navigation key down until the desired phone number is selected and press Press and hold to erase just the last number. Enter the new number using the keypad and press Press Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 300 phone numbers in speed dial locations.
Page 95: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Phone Book entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 32.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Press Press Select the desired entry and press...
Page 96: Dialing Qwest Services
Display a Phone Book entry. Press Enter your lock code. Press the navigation key down until Secret is selected. Press the navigation key left or right until Secret-OFF is displayed in the Secret field and press Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or phone number or try 0000.
Page 97: Personal Organizer
Using Your Phone’s Tools World Time Countdown Your SPH-a680 by Samsung is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments.
Page 98: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event: Press Press for Press Enter the event description using the keypad and press Enter the Start Time and Date using the keypad. (Press AM or Enter the End Time and Date using the keypad.
Page 99: Event Alerts
Event Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you of scheduled events: By playing the assigned ringer type. By illuminating the backlight. By flashing the LED. To select the ringer: Press Press Press Press Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category.
Page 100: Erasing Events
Erasing Events To delete individual events: Press Press Highlight the desired day of the event being deleted. Press Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired event. Press Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press Erasing All Events To delete all scheduled events: Press Press...
Page 101: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: Press Press Press Press the navigation key left or right and select On. Press the navigation key down once and enter the alarm time. (Press Press the navigation key down once to select the desired ringer.
Page 102: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your phone has a built-in memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Press Press If there are no existing memos, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed.
Page 103: Using Your Phone's Tools
Using Your Phone’s Tools In addition to helping you be more efficient and organized, your wireless phone offers useful and entertaining tools. Playing Games To play a game on your phone: Press Press Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the desired game and press Note: You can also download games to your phone.
Page 104: World Time
World Time World Time displays what time it is in twenty-four different time zones around the world together with one or more major cities, states, regions, or countries in a time zone. To access world time: Press Press Press the navigation key left, right, up, or down to display the different time zones.
Page 105: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Your Phone’s Voice Services In This Section Activating Voice Recognition Using Digit Dial Using Name Dial Using Name Lookup Phone Status Information Managing Voice Memos Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, check phone status and record memos right on your phone.
Page 106: Activating Voice Recognition
Activating Voice Recognition Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function.
Page 107: Using Digit Dial
Using Digit Dial Digit Dial allows you to dial any valid 7 or 10 digit North American phone number by speaking the number naturally, without pausing between the digits. Tips for using Digit Dial: Digit Dial works best in quieter environments. When saying a number, speak at a normal speed and say each digit clearly.
Page 108: Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists
If the phone asks you, "Did You Say," followed by an incorrect number, say No. (If there are other alternatives, the phone will prompt you with the next one. You can also press the navigation key up or down to select the correct number from the Choice List, and then press Note: In some cases, the phone might ask you to repeat a number.
Page 109 Note: ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently mis-recognizing your speech. You can always restore the system to its original factory setting. Adaptation involves recording several digit sequences to teach the system your voice. The adaptation process takes about 3 minutes. Tips for adapting Digit Dial: Adapt digits in a quiet place.
Page 110 Repeat steps 4-7 for another six sets of digits. (After the sixth set of digits, you will be half-way through the session and the phone will ask “More Adapatation?”) Select OK to continue for six more sets of digits, or press for partial adaptation.
Page 111: Using Name Dial
Using Name Dial For best results with Name Dial enter first and last names in your phone book, avoid using abbreviations, and make sure the names are spelled correctly. Name Dial automatically voice-activates every contact in your Phone Book without the need to record or "train" names before using them.
Page 112 Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes or No and press . (When choice lists are enabled for Name Dial, after you say the name, the phone will display one or more names on the screen and prompt you to confirm the name you spoke.) If the phone says, "Did you say,"...
Page 113: Using Name Lookup
Using Name Lookup Name Lookup lets you retrieve contact information for any person in your Phone Book by saying the full name of the person. To retrieve information using Name Lookup: Activate voice recognition by pressing the navigation key left. (The phone will prompt you for a command.) Say Phone Book.
Page 114: Phone Status Information
Note: You can also choose a name from the choice list manually. Press the navigation key up or down to highlight the name, and then press select it. Phone Status Information The voice recognition Status option gives you an update on your phone's service, signal strength, and battery level.
Page 115: Managing Voice Memos
Managing Voice Memos You can use your phone’s Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: Press Press Press recording after the beep.) Wait for the beep and then start speaking.
Page 116: Reviewing And Erasing Memos
Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press Press Press memos, with the first one selected.) Select a memo and press — — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review. (The phone replays the memo.) To pause the memo during replay, press Press To erase an individual memo:...
Page 117: Using Your Phone's Built-In Camera
Taking Video Clips Sharing Video Clips The built-in camera on your SPH-a680 by Samsung gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly share them with your family and friends. It’s fun and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera: just take a picture, view it on your phone’s display, and send it from your phone...
Page 118: Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. You can activate camera mode and take pictures whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: Press Press Shortcut:...
Page 119 Image Resolution Your full-color digital camera can take pictures in three different modes. Each of the modes allow you to increase the zoom multiple levels, depending on the picture quality setting. This allows you to get a closer view of the subject or scenery being photographed. The following image resolutions are available: High: This is the highest resolution setting available for this camera, thus allowing you the most image detail.
Page 120: Creating Your Sprint Pcs Picture Mail Password
Status Bar: Displays icons associated with the different picture or video settings available on your handset. These icons are not included in the final picture. To access the picture settings: Press Press Select from the following options: Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password The first time you use any of the picture management options involving the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website, you will need to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail password through your phone.
Page 121: Camera Mode Options
Enter a four- to eight-digit password and press be prompted to confirm your password.) Please wait while the system creates your account. Tip: Write down your Sprint PCS Picture Mail password and keep it in a secure place. Once you have received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website.
Page 122: Setting The Self-Timer
Sunny: Decreases the light sensitivity for taking pictures in full or mostly sunny conditions. Cloudy: Increases light sensitivity for taking pictures under cloudy conditions. Tungsten: Adjusts the white balance to match inside lighting conditions displayed using common household light bulbs. Fluorescent: Adjusts the white balance to match inside lighting conditions displayed using common fluorescent lighting.
Page 123: Sharing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your SPH-a680 to instantly share it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to ten people at a time using their email addresses or their wireless phone numbers.
Page 124 Phone Book Find Check Boxes When entering phone numbers or email addresses for Sprint PCS Picture Mail, you can use the Phone Book Find feature to automatically enter information from your Phone Book. To access the phone book entries: Press Press Press Highlight the desired image and press the camera button on...
Page 125: Sharing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail From Messaging
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Messaging You can also share your pictures from your phone’s Messaging menu. To share Sprint PCS Picture Mail from the Messaging menu: Press Shortcut: Press the navigation key up from standby mode to access the Messaging menu.
Page 126: In Camera
Edit Caption: Allows you to edit the default name given to the image when the picture was taken. Picture Info: Displays detailed information about the image. Saved to Phone/In Camera: Allows you to switch between the two different locations. Expand/Thumbnail: Allows you to change the aspect of the image between full screen and thumbnail size.
Page 127: Online Albums
Online Albums Online Albums are image locations that are saved online and can be accessed using Sprint PCS Vision. The locations can be used to save images or video clips from your phone. To view Online Albums: Press Press Select View Albums and press Press Select Pictures Only or Videos Only and press Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail...
Page 128: Sharing Online Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Sharing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail To share an album or picture: Press Press Select View Albums and press Highlight the desired album and press Select Album. Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone Select a picture from your online pictures (see “Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone”...
Page 129: Taking Video Clips
Taking Video Clips The camcorder allows you to capture sound and motion with your phone. You can capture up to 20 fifteen second clips using the camcorder. The video clips can be sent to other users or uploaded to online albums. Taking a Video Clip Taking a video clip with your phone’s built-in camcorder is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button.
Page 130: Camcorder Options
Camcorder Options There are several options associated with the camcorder: Silent Movie: Allows you to turn off the sound when capturing a video clip. If this option is on, a silent icon ( screen. Movie Light: Allows you to turn on or off the movie light. If this option is on, a light icon ( Self Timer: Allows you to use a self timer before capturing a video clip.
Page 131: Sharing Video Clips
White Balance: Allows you to select the white balance or lighting conditions for the video clip: Auto: Automatically adjusts the lighting. Sunny: Decreases the light sensitivity for taking pictures in full or mostly sunny conditions. Cloudy: Increases light sensitivity for taking pictures under cloudy conditions.
Page 132: Section 3: Qwest Service Features
Section 3 ® Qwest Service Features...
Page 133: Qwest Service Features: The Basics
Qwest Service Features: The Basics In This Section Using Voicemail Using Caller ID Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Now that you’ve mastered your phone’s fundamentals, it’s time to explore the calling features that enhance your Qwest wireless service. This section outlines your basic Qwest service features.
Page 134: Using Voicemail
Using Voicemail 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, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 135: New Voicemail Message Alerts
New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail: Press and hold To display your Missed Log: Press Important: When you are roaming off the network provided to you, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
Page 136: Voicemail Button Guide
Accessing Voicemail From Another Phone Dial your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, press Enter your pass code. Tip: When you call into voicemail you first hear the header information (date, time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the message, press Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to...
Page 137: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level. To turn Expert Mode on or off: Press and hold box contains any new or saved messages, press...
Page 138 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Qwest Voicemail users. From the main voicemail menu, press Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. Follow the voice prompts to record and send your voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other Qwest Voicemail user.
Page 139: Clearing The Message Icon
Continue Recording When leaving a voice message, you can choose to continue recording even after you’ve stopped. Before pressing message you recorded, press Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the network provided to you for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting.
Page 140: Voicemail Menu Key
Voicemail Menu Key Following the prompts on the voicemail system, you can use your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone’s voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save...
Page 141: Using Caller Id
Using Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: Press...
Page 142: Making A Three-Way Call
Making a Three-Way Call With Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Three-Way Call: Enter a number you wish to call and press Once you have established the connection, press 3-Way Call.
Page 143: Using Call Forwarding
Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: Press Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded.
Page 144: Sprint Pcs Vision
Sprint PCS Vision In This Section Getting Started With Vision Understanding Messaging Using SMS Text Messaging Downloading Content Accessing Games Sprint PCS Vision multimedia services. These features, including text messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and Web access, are easy to learn and use.
Page 145: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision With your SPH-a680 by Samsung and wireless service from Qwest, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your User Name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your hone.
Page 146: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: Press Press Sprint PCS Vision home page will display.) While connecting, the following will appear on the screen: Internet - Connecting... If you had a previous Sprint PCS Vision connection, the last page you visited (for example, Messaging or ESPN Top News) will display when you launch your browser.
Page 147: Net Guard
Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net Guard in the future by selecting Always Auto-Connect when the Net Guard is displayed. To change your Net Guard settings: Press Press...
Page 148: Navigating The Web
Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Websites during a Sprint PCS Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys.
Page 149 Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Websites. To scroll line by line through Websites: Press the navigation key up and down. To scroll page by page through Websites: Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.
Page 150 Going Back To go back one page: Press the Note: when you are entering text. Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: Press Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision key on your phone. key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key)
Page 151: Understanding Messaging
Messaging Understanding Messaging Now you can send and receive text messages right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the network provided to you. Message Types There are many types of text messaging available on your phone. These appear on your screen as Page/Text and include numeric messages (pages), Messages, and Mail.
Page 152: Using Sms Text Messaging
Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use a person’s wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phone – and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, you’ll automatically be notified with a one-way text message.
Page 153: Accessing Sms Text Messages
Accessing SMS Text Messages There are two options associated with SMS Text messages that are used to configure how the message is displayed or not displayed. These options are: Message and Icon - Displays the message icon and a pop-up of the message on-screen.
Page 154: Downloading Premium Services Content
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 155 Selecting an Item to Download You can search for available items to download in a number of ways: Featured displays a rotating selection of featured items. Browse Category allows you to narrow your search to a general category, such as Movie/TV Themes for Ringers or College Logos for Screen Savers.
Page 156 Select Next (right softkey) to download the item. (You will see another series of screens detailing the download initiation, progress [in kilobytes], and saving process. When the Completed screen appears, the item has been successfully downloaded to your phone.) Select Use (left softkey) to assign the downloaded item (or to play, in the case of a game).
Page 157: Accessing Games
Games Accessing Games You can play a variety of entertaining and graphically-rich games on your phone. New games are easy to download and play. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 146. Downloading Games To download an available game to your phone: Press Highlight Games and press...
Page 158: Game Pad
Playing Games To play a downloaded game on your phone: Press Highlight Games and press Select the game you wish to play. Select Yes ( game license and asks if you want to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to play the game. To quit a game: When you are finished playing, select Exit (or Quit) or press .
Page 159 Get Device The Get Device setting keeps the Game Pad synchronized with your phone. If you experience problems while playing a game, the phone and Game Pad can be re-synchronized by accessing this option. To access: With the phone plugged into the Game Pad, press for Settings.
Page 160: Accessing Ringers
Ringers Accessing Ringers You can personalize your hone by downloading and assigning different ringers to numbers in your address book. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 146. Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone: Press Highlight Ringers and press Highlight Get New and press...
Page 161 Assigning Downloaded Ringers You can assign downloaded ringers directly from the Downloads menu or through your phone’s Settings menu. To assign a downloaded ringer from the Downloads menu: Press Highlight Ringers and press Highlight a ringer and press [left softkey] to stop the playback.) Press Press Press...
Page 162: Accessing Screen Savers
Screen Savers Accessing Screen Savers Download unique images to use as screen savers – or make it easy to tell who’s calling by assigning specific images to numbers in your address book. Tip: For complete instructions on downloading, see “Downloading Premium Services Content”...
Page 163 Assigning Downloaded Screen Savers Downloaded Screen Savers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu or through the Settings menu. To assign a downloaded Screen Saver from the Downloads menu: Press Highlight Screen Savers and press Highlight a Screen Saver and press Press Press Press...
Page 164: Exploring The Web
Exploring the Web With Web access on your phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Websites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your phone anywhere on the network provided to you.
Page 165: Using The Browser Menu
Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the Sprint PCS Vision home page is easy once you get the hang of it. For details on how to navigate the Web, select menu items, and more, see “Navigating the Web”...
Page 166: Creating A Bookmark
Creating a Bookmark Bookmarks allow you to store the address of your favorite Websites for easy access at a later time. To create a bookmark: Go to the Web page you want to mark. Press Select Mark this page ( Use your keypad to edit the bookmark title and URL (if necessary) and select Save to save the bookmark.
Page 167 Going to a Specific Website To go to a particular Website by entering a URL (Website address): Press Select Go to URL ( Use your keypad to enter the URL of the Website you wish to go to and press Note: Not all Websites are viewable on your phone.
Page 168: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? 5551234567@qwest.sprintpcs.com Your User Name (for example, ) will display when you press How do I sign-in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access Sprint PCS Vision services when you turn on your phone.
Page 169: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information...
Page 170: Safety
Safety In This Section Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Caring for the Battery Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Owner’s Record User’s Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your new wireless phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it.
Page 171: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
Page 172: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.
Page 173 Note: Always turn off the phone in health care facilities and request permission before using the phone near medical equipment. Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have permission from a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground.
Page 174: Caring For The Battery
Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. Use only Qwest-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 175: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice FCC Notice This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).
Page 176: Fcc Radiofrequency Emission
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process.
Page 177: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
(The following information comes from a consumer information Website jointly sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), entitled “Cell Phone Facts: Consumer Information on Wireless Phones.” The information reproduced herein is dated July 29, 2003. For further updates, please visit the Website: http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/qa.html.)
Page 178 How is radiofrequency radiation measured? RF waves and RF fields have both electrical and magnetic components. It is often convenient to express the strength of the RF field in terms of each component. For example, the unit “volts per meter” (V/m) is used to measure the electric field strength, and the unit “amperes per meter”...
Page 179 What levels of RF energy are considered safe? Various organizations and countries have developed standards for exposure to radiofrequency energy. These standards recommend safe levels of exposure for both the general public and for workers. In the United States, the FCC has used safety guidelines for RF environmental exposure since 1985.
Page 180 Under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the FCC has certain responsibilities to consider whether its actions will significantly affect the quality of the human environment. Therefore, FCC approval and licensing of transmitters and facilities must be evaluated for significant impact on the environment.
Page 181 for RF Exposure” or similar language. This section should contain the value(s) for typical or maximum SAR for your phone. Phones and other products authorized since June 2, 2000, should have the maximum SAR levels noted directly on the “Grant of Equipment Authorization.” For phones and products authorized between about mid-1998 and June 2000, detailed information on SAR levels is typically found in the exhibits associated with the grant.
Page 182 What are wireless telephone base stations? Fixed antennas used for wireless telecommunications are referred to as cellular base stations, cell stations, PCS (“Personal Communications Service”) stations or telephone transmission towers. These base stations consist of antennas and electronic equipment. Because the antennas need to be high in the air, they are often located on towers, poles, water tanks, or rooftops.
Page 183 or near the FCC limits for cellular or PCS frequencies an individual would essentially have to remain in the main transmitted radio signal (at the height of the antenna) and within a few feet from the antenna. This is, of course, very unlikely to occur.
Page 184 as many facilities as are required, and the licensee is not required to provide the FCC with specific location and operating parameters of these facilities. Information on site specific licensed facilities can be found the “General Menu Reports” (GenMen) at http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/genmen/index.hts. The various FCC Bureaus also publish on at least a weekly basis, bulk extracts of their licensing databases.
Page 185 wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;...
Page 186 What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
Page 187 An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications &...
Page 188 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI).
Page 189 opened. The FDA has stated that ovens that meet its standards and are used according to the manufacturer's recommendations are safe for consumer and industrial use. More information is available from: www.fda.gov/cdrh. The EPA has, in the past, considered developing federal guidelines for public exposure to RF radiation.
Page 190 In addition, if the cell phone presents a risk of injury to the user, FDA may also take regulatory action. The most important post-grant test, from a consumer's perspective, is testing of the RF emissions of the phone.
Page 191: Owner's Record
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SPH-a680 by Samsung Serial No.: User’s Guide Proprietary Notice...
Page 192: Manufacturer's Warranty
Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your SPH-a680 by Samsung has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to this manufacturer’s warranty. Section 4B: Manufacturer’s Warranty...
Page 193: Manufacturer's Warranty
(i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 194 STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF , OR INABILITY TO...
Page 195: Index
Index Abbreviated Dialing 26 Activating Voice Recognition 98 Airplane Mode 41 Alarm Clock 93 Answering Calls 21 Backlight 39 Battery Capacity 17 Charging 18 Disposal 166 Installing 17 Removing 18 Calculator 95 Call Forwarding 135 Call Guard 59 Call History Erasing 82 Making a Call From 80 Options 80...
Page 196 Calling a Number From 26 Editing Entries 85 Erasing 49 Finding Entries 84 Secret Entries 87 Phone Number Displaying 19 Phone Numbers Finding 24 Saving 24 With Pauses 25 Pictures Storing 117 Taking 110 Qwest Services Call Forwarding 135 Call Waiting 133 Caller ID 133 Restricting Calls 48 Ringer Types 32...

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Welcome to Qwest

Introduction

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Section 2: Your Phone

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Setting Your Phone's Security

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Managing Call History

Using the Phone Book

Personal Organizer

Using Your Phone's Tools

Using Your Phone's Built-In Camera

Section 3: Qwest Service Features

Qwest Service Features: the Basics

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Safety

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