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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ........ii...
Page 4 Using Special Numbers ........
Page 5 Using Lookup <Name> ........144...
Page 6 Responding to Call Waiting ....... . 203 Making a Three-Way Call ........204 Using Call Forwarding .
Page 7: Welcome To Qwest
Welcome to Qwest® This guide will familiarize you with wireless technology and your new wireless phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It’s all right here – from setting up your account passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced features of your phone.
Page 8: Introduction
The Table of Contents and Index will also help you quickly locate specific information. You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each section. However, if you'd like to get right to a specific feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents and go directly to that page.
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 11: Setting Up Service
Setting Up Your Voicemail Account Passwords Getting Help Setting up service on SPH-a880 by Samsung is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact Qwest for assistance with your wireless service.
Page 12: Getting Started
Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the code is not visible as you type.) Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number or try 0000. If neither of these work, call Qwest Wireless to turn the phone on.
Page 13: Setting Up Your Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your wireless 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 14: Account Passwords
As a Qwest customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your Sprint PCS Vision account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Page 15: Getting Help
Getting Help Visit Our Website You can get up-do-date information on your wireless service and options by signing on to our Website at When you visit us online, you can: Review coverage maps Learn how to use voicemail Access your account information...
Page 16 Operator Services Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.qwestwireless.com...
Page 17: Section 2: Your Phone
Section 2 Your Phone...
Page 19: Your Phone: The Basics
Entering Text Your SPH-a880 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 20: Front View Of Your Phone
9. Numeric Keypad 10. Shift/Asterisk Key 11. Microphone 12. Accessory Interface Connector 13. Power Interface Connector Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics 21. VOD Key 20. Navigation Key 19. Right Softkey 18. Side Camera Key 17. END Key 16. BACK Key 15.
Page 21: Key Functions
If you press and hold, the camera is launched. TALK Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent call log. If you press and hold the key down, you will initiate the Voice Recognition feature.
Page 22 This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session. END Key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.
Page 23 Right Softkey Option on your display screen. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.
Page 24: Viewing The Display Screen
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone’s icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary. displays your current signal strength. The more lines you have, the stronger your signal.
Page 25 1-8 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that the ringer is turned off.
Page 26 Web security mode. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. indicates that a file (ringer, game, screen saver, java app, etc.) has been downloaded to your phone. indicates that the camera is enabled.
Page 27 An example may be Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. indicates that media has been uploaded to an online album or folder.
Page 28: Features Of Your Wireless Phone
Digital dual-band capability allows you to make and receive calls while on the network available to you and to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements have been implemented with other carriers (page 75).
Page 29 The built-in Calendar offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 115). Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 55).
Page 30: Turning Your Phone On And Off
– the phone’s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.
Page 31: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. The standard battery provides up to 3.3 hours of continuous digital talk time and the extended battery provides up to 5 hours of continuous digital talk time. When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.
Page 32 To install, insert the battery into the bottom of the phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the tabs. Gently press down the top of the battery until it snaps into place. Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics...
Page 33 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 release button up located at the top of the battery. Pull the battery away and remove from the phone at a 45-degree angle.
Page 34 Charging the Battery Your phone’s Li-Ion battery is rechargeable and should be charged as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone. Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose all the information you were just working on.
Page 35: Displaying Your Phone Number
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 , and you’re on your way to clear calls.
Page 36: Dialing Options
(See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 34.) 2sec Pause: allows you to enter a 2 second pause that will automatically begin dialing without any additional keys being pressed. (See “Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”...
Page 37: Answering Calls
LCD screen, and the number is displayed on the outside LCD screen. If Call Answer is set to Talk Key, the following options are also displayed. To select an option, press the corresponding softkey button.
Page 38: Missed Call Notification
Please see Section 2D, Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming. To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled: Select Answer to answer the call and press confirm the roaming rate. (See “Call Guard” on page 79 for additional information.)
Page 39: Calling Emergency Numbers
In-Call Options Pressing Options ( you may use during the course of a call. To select an option, press the corresponding keypad number or highlight the option and press...
Page 40: End-Of-Call Options
Press it again to unmute the phone. End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. The left softkey displays the Save option.
Page 41: Saving A Phone Number
Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press Note: The New Entry screen does not display for the first entry saved into the contacts. Skip to step 3 if you are entering the first number in the contacts. Note: If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find screen.
Page 42: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
To dial the number, press 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.
Page 43: Abbreviated Dialing
Abbreviated dialing allows you to program 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.
Page 44: Dialing From Contacts
Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the prefix digits displayed. Note If there is more than one Contact entry that matches the last four or five digits, a list is displayed which allows you to select the desired number to call. Press Dialing From Contacts...
Page 45: Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing
(1 + area code + number). Tip: Speed dialing entries are assigned by pressing Menu , 9 , 4 . Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics...
Page 46: Using Plus Code Dialing
Using Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing calls from the United States to other countries, you can use Plus Code Dialing to automatically enter the international access code (011). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: Press and hold phone.
Page 47: Entering Text
Recent Msg to select text from a list of recent messages. Emoticons to enter “emoticons” (see page 42). Tip: When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization ( ABC > abc > Abc ). Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics...
Page 48: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 [English] mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 39.) T9 Text Input analyzes the letters you enter using an intuitive word database and creates a suitable word.
Page 49: Entering Characters By Tapping The Keypad
(If you make a mistake, press single character. Press and hold By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lowercase. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.
Page 50: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons, Preset Messages And Recent Messages
Preset messages make composing text messages even easier by allowing you to enter common messages, such as Meet me at, Lets get lunch, or a customized preset message of your own. (For more information on Preset messages, please see “Managing Preset Messages” on page 58.) To enter recent messages: Select the Recent Msg mode.
Page 51: Controlling Your Phone's Settings
Using the menu options available on your SPH-a880, 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. Take a few moments to review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.
Page 52: Sound Settings
Downloaded includes ringers you have purchased and downloaded to your phone. (See “Downloading Premium Services Content” on page 218.) My Video includes video clips you have taken and stored with your phone. Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your wireless phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.
Page 53 Select Messages ( Select Voicemail ( Mail ( Press the navigation key up or down to select the desired ringer category and press Use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. (A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.)
Page 54 Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Ringer Type ( Select Roam Ringer ( Press the navigation key up or down to select Normal or Distinctive and press ) to access the main menu. ) to access the main menu.
Page 55 Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Sounds ( Select Key Tone Level ( Press the volume key up or down to select the desired level and press To select a key tone length: Press Menu ( Select Settings (...
Page 56: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings
Select Volume ( Select Ringer ( Picture Mail ( App. Volume ( Press the navigation key left or right to choose a desired volume level and press Tip: With the phone open, you can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume key on the left side of your phone.
Page 57: 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. To enable or disable alert sounds: Press Menu ( Select Settings (...
Page 58: 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 keep the phone’s default greeting (“Qwest”), or you may enter your own custom greeting.
Page 59 Long backlight settings affect the battery’s talk and standby times. Changing the Screen Saver Your new wireless phone offers options for what you see on the display screen while in standby mode. To change the display images: Press Menu (...
Page 60: Setting The Foreground Image
Setting the Foreground Image A foreground image can be used to display a calendar, clock, or other images on top of the background image. To select a foreground image: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Display ( Select Set Foreground (...
Page 61: Dialing Font
Dialing Font Your phone allows you to choose the color and size of the text displayed when dialing. Font Size The available font sizes are: Large: displays larger text for easier viewing on the display screen. Normal: displays the standard smaller size text on the display screen.
Page 62 Rainbow: displays each number dialed in a different color. Monochrome: allows you to choose between several different monochromatic color options. Hyphenate: allows you to assign a different color option to each set of hyphenated numbers. To change the dialing color:...
Page 63: Location Settings
Location Settings Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.
Page 64: Messaging Settings
“Accessing Messaging” on page 215.) Your phone’s messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages, create a signature with each sent message, and create your own canned messages, to name just a few.
Page 65 Select Edit Signature ( Select On and press Note: If you do not wish to attach a signature to your outgoing messages, select Off . Enter your signature using the keypad and press for Done. (See “Entering Text” on page 39.) Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings...
Page 66 These messages, such as “Where are you?,” “Let’s get lunch,” and “Meet me at,” can be customized or deleted to suit your needs. You can even add your own preset messages to the list.
Page 67: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Memo Pad, 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 68: Tty Use
TTY Use A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, 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 69 Disable, TTY Full, TTY+Hearing or TTY+Voice and press Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. If TTY mode is enabled, the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack may be impaired. IMPORTANT...
Page 70: Phone Setup Options
Phone Setup Options Launch Pad Your phone offers you the option of assigning a shortcut key to a favorite or often-used function. Pressing one of the navigation keys in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcut. To assign your shortcut key:...
Page 71: Auto Answer Mode
Select Call Answer ( To select an option, highlight it and press Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by pressing any key. Talk Key requires incoming calls. Flip Open allows you to answer incoming calls by opening the flip.
Page 72: Display Language
Display Language You can choose to display your wireless phone’s on-screen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone’s display: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Others ( Select Language ( Select English or Español and press ) to access the main menu.
Page 73: Setting Your Phone's Security
Erasing Pictures and Videos Resetting Your Phone Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM By using the security settings on your wireless phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your phone’s security settings. With several options available, you can customize your phone to meet your personal needs.
Page 74: Accessing The Security Menu
Select Security ( Enter your lock code to display the Security menu. Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of your wireless phone number or try 0000. If neither of these work, call Qwest Wireless ) to access the main menu.
Page 75: Using Your Phone's Lock Feature
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911 or special numbers. (See “Using Special Numbers” on page 70.) To lock your phone: From the Security menu, select Lock Phone (...
Page 76: Calling In Lock Mode
Calling in Lock Mode You can place calls to 911 and to your special numbers when in lock mode. (For information on special numbers, see “Using Special Numbers” on page 70.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode: To call an emergency number or special number, enter...
Page 77: Locking Services
Locking Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you are unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or access the Sprint PCS Vision services until the lock has been disabled in the Security menu.
Page 78: Using Special Numbers
“always available.” You can call and receive calls from special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to three special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories).
Page 79: Erasing Contacts
Select Settings ( Select Security ( Select Erase Contacts ( If you are certain you would like to erase all of your internal Contacts entries, select Yes and press Erasing Downloads You can use your phone’s security menu to erase all items you have downloaded to your phone.
Page 80: Erasing Pictures And Videos
Select Settings ( Select Security ( Select Reset Phone ( If you are certain that you would like to restore all of the factory settings, select Yes and press ( ) to access the main menu. ) and enter your lock code.
Page 81 Resetting Your Picture & Video Account It is sometimes necessary to clear the token associated with the Picture & Video account in Sprint PCS Vision. This will reset your account. To reset your picture & video account: Press Menu (...
Page 82: Security Features For Sprint Pcs Vision
Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision will avoid any charges associated with Sprint PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may enable Sprint PCS Vision services again at any time.
Page 83: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
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 available to you. Your new SPH-a880 by Samsung works anywhere on the network available to you...
Page 84: Understanding Roaming
Sprint PCS Vision. Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the network available to you and enter an area where roaming is available, your call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think network service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network available to you.
Page 85 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. To check your voicemail while roaming: Dial 1+area code+your wireless phone number.
Page 86: Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. 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 phone to control your roaming experience.
Page 87: 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 available to you: the on-screen 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 88 To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Press Press Reminder: Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience to confirm Roaming Rate. If the Call Guard feature is set to On , you need to take extra steps to make and receive roaming calls.
Page 89: Navigating Through Menus
Every function and feature of your wireless phone can be accessed through an on-screen menu. This section is a road map to using your SPH-a880 by Samsung. Please take a few moments to learn your way around and you’ll find your phone easier to use.
Page 90: Menu Navigation
The navigation key on your wireless 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 91: Viewing The Menus
3: Always On 2: Self-Timer 1: Off 2: 5 Seconds 3: 10 Seconds 3: Fun Tools 1: Fun Frames (Only available in Full Screen Mode) 1: Off 2: Night 3: Funny glasses 4: Wedding 5: Roses for Love 6: Cat eyes...
Page 92 2: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy 3: Shutter Sound 1: Off 2: Shutter 1-3 3: Say Cheese 4: Auto-Erase (On/Off) 5: View Mode 1: Wide Screen 2: Full Screen 6: Review Pictures 7: Camcorder Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 93 2: White Balance 1: Auto 2: Sunny 3: Cloudy 4: Tungsten 5: Fluorescent 6: Manual 5: Settings 1: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy 2: Auto-Erase (On/Off) Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus ) and press the navigation key left or right...
Page 94 2: Picture 1: In Camera 2: New Picture 3: Video 1: In Camcorder 2: New Video 2: Text Message 1: Inbox 2: Outbox 3: Drafts 4: Send Text 3: Picture Mail 1: Inbox 2: Send Picture Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 95 2: Call Back # 1: None 2: Phone Number (xxx-xxx-xxxx) 3: Other 3: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message. 2: Call me 3: Where are you? 4: Can you pick up 5: Meet me at 6: Let’s get lunch.
Page 96 1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 3: Reminder 1: Off 2: Once 3: Every 2 min 6: Save in Outbox (Yes/No) 7: Auto-Erase (Yes/No) Tools 1: Voice Service 2: Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review 3: Erase All (Yes/No)
Page 97 1: In Camera 2: Saved to Phone 4: My Videos 1: In Camcorder 2: Saved to Phone 2: Sub LCD 1: Preset Images 1: Digital 1 2: Digital 2 3: Analog 1 4: Analog 2 Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 98 5: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: Downloads 3: My Pictures 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: Downloads 3: My Pictures 6: Greeting 1: Qwest 2: Custom 7: Backlight Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 99 4: 8 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Flip open 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 4: 8 seconds 5: Off 3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off) 2: Sounds 1: Volume 1: Ringer 2: Text Message 3: Picture Mail 4: Voice Mail 5: Alarms 6: App.
Page 100 2: Distinctive 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) 3: Connect (On/Off) 4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 5: Power On/Off (On/Off) 4: Key Tone Level 1: Silence All 2: Level 1-8 5: Tone Length 1: Short 2: Long...
Page 101 3: Slower 2: Volume 1: Louder 2: Recommended 3: Softer 5: Voice Launch 1: Talk Key 2: Talk Key and Flip Open 6: About 5: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: On Power-Up 3: Lock Now 2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off)
Page 102 2: Voice Memo 3: Scheduler 4: Messaging 5: Voice Service 6: Ringer Type 7: Downloads 8: Display 9: Alarms 10: Calculator 11: Media Player 12: Web 13: Inbox 14: Send Text 15: Missed Events 3: Left Key Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 103 6: Ringer Type 7: Downloads 8: Display 9: Alarms 10: Calculator 11: Media Player 12: Web 13: Inbox 14: Send Text 15: Missed Events 8: Others 1: Call Setup 1: Abbrev. Dial (On/Off) 2: Contacts Match (On/Off) Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 104 3: Call Answer 1: Any Key 2: Talk Key 3: Flip Open 4: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset) (Yes/No) 2: Restriction 1: Outgoing Call 1: Allow all 2: Contacts Only 3: Special# Only 3: Language 1: English 2: Español 4: Airplane Mode (On/Off/On Power-Up)
Page 105 2: Ringers 1: Get New Ringers 2: My Content Manager Ringers 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New Screen Savers 2: My Content Manager Screen Savers 4: Applications 1: Get New Applications 2: My Content Manager Applications 3: My-Cast Weather Trial...
Page 106 3: Contacts 4: Messaging 5: 3-Way Call 6: Call History 7: Voice Memo 8: Tools 9: Phone Info Section 2E: Navigating Through Menus...
Page 107: Managing 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. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History.
Page 108: Viewing History
Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts 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 109: Call History Options
For additional information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts). By pressing Options (...
Page 110: Making A Call From Call History
Press Menu ( Select Call History ( Select Outgoing Calls ( Missed Calls ( Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to entries identified as No Caller ID or Restricted .
Page 111: Saving A Phone Number From Call History
Saving a Phone Number From Call History Your phone can store up to 500 Contacts entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To save a phone number from Call History: Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry...
Page 112: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History:...
Page 113: Using Contacts
Editing a Contact Entry Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you’re ready to explore your phone’s more advanced features. This section explains how to use your phone’s Contacts and helps you make the...
Page 114: Adding A New Contacts Entry
Adding a New Contacts Entry Your phone can store up to 500 Contact entries. Each entry’s name can contain up to twenty characters. To add a new entry: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Add New Entry ( Enter a name for the new entry, press the navigation key down to highlight the desired label.
Page 115 Once you save a contact entry, you can select between five different group listings for the entry. By assigning a contact to a group, you can also search easily by using just a group search instead. Assigning a Contact to a Group...
Page 116: Finding Contact Entries
Finding Contact Entries There are several ways to display your Contact entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags. Follow the steps outlined in the sections below to display entries from the Contacts menu.
Page 117 Finding Speed Dial Numbers To find phone numbers you have stored in speed dial locations: Press Menu ( Select Contacts ( Select Speed Dial #s ( Scroll through speed dial entries using your navigation key. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order.
Page 118: Contact Entry Options
Contact Entry Options To edit a Contact entry’s information, display the entry and press Edit ( [Add number] to add a phone number to the entry. (See “Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Entry” on page 111.) [E-mail] to add an e-mail address to the entry.
Page 119: Adding A Phone Number To A Contact Entry
To add a phone number to an entry: Display a Contact entry (see “Finding Contact Entries” on page 108). Press Edit ( Press the navigation key down until the desired label is highlighted. Enter the new phone number and press Press Done ( Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone Number...
Page 120: Assigning Speed Dial Numbers
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. For details on how to make calls using speed dial numbers, see “Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing” on page 37. Speed dial numbers can be assigned when you add a new Contact entry, when you add a new phone number to an existing entry, or when you edit an existing number.
Page 121: Editing A Contact Entry
Press Done ( Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry You can assign a ringer type to a Contact entry so you can identify the caller by the ringer type. (See “Ringer Types” on page 44.) To select a ringer type for an entry: Display a Contact entry.
Page 123: Using The Phone's Scheduler And Tools
Your wireless phone 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 124: Using Your Phone's Scheduler
Tip: Press the navigation key up or down to scroll by week through the Calendar or left or right to scroll by day. Press Options to jump to a specific date. Enter a description for the event using the keypad and...
Page 125: Event Alert Menu
By illuminating the backlight. By flashing the LED. Event Alert Menu When your phone is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools...
Page 126: Viewing Events
To display the details of an event listed in the schedule, highlight it and press Going to Today’s Calendar Menu The Today menu allows you to view the events for the day. To access the today menu: Press Menu (...
Page 127 Select Tools ( Select Planner ( Select Task List ( Note: If there are no existing tasks, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Select Options ( Enter the Task Description and select Next ( Select the Priority (low or high), Due Time, and Due Date...
Page 128: Erasing A Day's Events
If the day for which you are erasing events contains a repeating event, you will receive the following prompt: “This is a recurring event <event name>.” Select Erase this to erase a single occurrence, Erase all to erase all occurrences of the event, or Cancel to cancel the deletion of the repeating event.
Page 129: Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock
Press the navigation key left or right to select On. Press the navigation key down to highlight the Time field. Enter a time for the alarm using the keypad. (Press to toggle between AM and PM.) Press the navigation key down to highlight the Ring...
Page 130: Using Your Phone's Memo Pad
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a memo: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Memo Pad (...
Page 131 Highlight a memo and select Options ( Select Erase ( Erase All ( Select Yes to confirm and press Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools ) to access the main menu. ) to erase the highlighted memo or ) to erase all saved memos.
Page 132: Using Your Phone's Tools
Select Voice Memo ( Select Record ( recording after the beep.) Wait for the beep and then start speaking. (As it is recording, the phone displays a countdown timer that shows how many seconds are left for recording.) To pause the memo, select Pause (...
Page 133 To pause the memo, select Pause ( recording, select Resume ( To finish recording, select Done ( Tip: A total of six 30-second memos can be recorded and saved. Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press Menu (...
Page 134 To erase an individual memo: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Voice Memo ( Select Review ( Highlight the desired memo to erase and select Options ( Select Erase ( Select Yes and press To erase all voice memos:...
Page 135 Using the Task List Your phone comes with a built-in task list to allow you to keep track of important items. To use the task list: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Planner ( Select Task List ( Note: If there are no existing task lists already saved, the New Task screen will automatically be displayed.
Page 136: World Time
Press the navigation key left or right to scroll through different time zones. Note: You can turn Daylight Savings Time on or off by pressing the right softkey to select DST Setting. Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools ) to access the main menu.
Page 137: Using The Calculator
To use the calculator: Press Menu ( Select Tools ( Select Calculator ( Enter the first number using your keypad and perform one of the following functions: Press the navigation key up for Multiplication (x). Press the navigation key down for Division (÷).
Page 138 Countdown Countdown allows you to enter a future date and time into the phone and then see the amount of days, hours, and minutes until that time is reached. To set up a new countdown: Press Menu ( Select Tools (...
Page 139: Missed Events
Missed Events screen. Note: If you customize the Launch pad settings (see “Launch Pad” on page 62) you will be unable to view the missed events by pressing the navigation key up. Section 2H: Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools...
Page 141: Using Your Phone's Voice Services
Using Send Text <Name> Using Lookup <Name> Using Go To <App> Using Check <Item> Your phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing. Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services...
Page 142: New Features
New Features Your SPH-a880’s voice recognition feature lets you perform many of your phone's functions using just your voice. If you have used VoiceSignal voice recognition on previous Samsung phones, please review the following list of enhancements. Natural one-step commands - Instead of a series of commands, you can now issue single voice commands to accomplish a variety of complex tasks.
Page 143 Voice commands for checking phone status - With a single command, you can have the phone play back and display its phone number, the current signal strength, network coverage, battery level, or all of the above. For example: “Check Battery”: Instructs the phone to report its current battery strength.
Page 144: Using Voice-Activated Dialing
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. To activate voice recognition: Press and hold voice command.)
Page 145 To access voice launch: Press Menu ( Select Settings ( Select Voice Service ( Select Voice Launch ( Select Talk Key or Talk Key and Flip Open and press Section 2I: Using Your Phone’s Voice Services ) to access the main menu.
Page 146: Using Call
“No number available, John Smith, Mobile,” and then launch the Contacts application for that name. If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only.

Page 147: Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing)
Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing) To voice dial a number that is not stored in your contact list: Say “Call” followed immediately by a valid string of digits to be dialed, for example, say “Call 555 555 5555."...
Page 148: Adapting Digit Dial
Adapt Digit adaptation. After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone will be customized to your voice. Other people will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. Note: ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently mis- recognizing your speech.
Page 149 “More Adaptation?”) Select OK to continue for six more sets of digits, or press for partial adaptation. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen that reads, “Adaptation Complete.”...
Page 150: Using Choice Lists
If VoiceSignal is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might display a choice list and prompt you with “Call?” followed by the first choice on the list. To confirm the choice, say “Yes” or to hear the next choice, say “No.”...
Page 151: Using Send Text
For example, say “Send Text John Smith.” If you do not specify whether you want to send the text to a mobile number or an email address, VoiceSignal chooses the mobile number by default.

Page 152: Using Lookup
Say “Go To” by itself. A list of valid destinations is displayed and prompts you with “Please Choose.” If the list is too long to fit on one screen, the screen displays “Next Menu.” You can say the name of a destination, or say “Next Menu”...

Page 153: Using Check
My phone #: plays and displays your phone number. For example, say “Check Status.” The phone responds by playing back and displaying the message “Battery…Low.” You can also say “Check” by itself. The phone prompts you to say one of the valid status items. Coverage...

Page 155: Using The Built-In Camera And Camcorder
It’s fun and as easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera: just take a picture or video, view it on your phone’s display, and send it from your...
Page 156: Taking Pictures
To return to camera mode to take another picture, press Press Next ( Send Msg to send the picture to up to 10 contacts at one time. (See page 171 for details.) Camera Mode to return to camera mode to take another picture.
Page 157 Point the camera lens at your subject. (You can check the picture framing through the display screen.) Note: When you are using the display as a view finder, the image preview will automatically change aspect when the phone is rotated vertically or horizontally.
Page 158: Creating Your Sprint Pcs Picture Mail Password
Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site, you will need to establish a Sprint PCS Picture Mail password through your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone. This password will also allow you to sign in to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at http://pictures.qwest.com uploaded pictures and albums.
Page 159: Camera Mode Options
(Fun Frames are only available in full mode. See “Fun Frames” on page 153.) Color Tones to select a wide variety of color tones for the picture (Auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Green, Aqua, Antique, Cool, or Warm. See “Color Tones” on page 154.)
Page 160 To set the picture mode: From camera mode, press Options ( Select Settings ( Highlight View Mode and press Press the navigation key up or down to highlight Wide Screen or Full Screen and press Setting the Flash To activate the flash:...
Page 161 Get ready for the picture. (The phone will begin to beep when the timer is started.) To cancel the Self-Timer after it has started: Press Note: While the Self-Timer is active, all keys are disabled except Back (stops the timer and returns to the camera mode) and End (cancels the timer and returns to standby mode).
Page 162 Auto: Automatically adjusts the picture for the best color quality available. Monochrome: Changes the picture to black and white. Sepia: Adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tint that was popular back in early photography. Green: Adds a green tint to the picture.
Page 163 Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture. Depending on your resolution settings, you can adjust the zoom to five different levels. Note: The Zoom feature is unavailable in the highest resolution setting (Best: 1152x864).
Page 164: Selecting Camera Settings
To select your camera settings: From camera mode, press Options ( Select Settings ( Press the navigation key down to highlight one of the following options and press Resolution to select a picture’s file size (Best: 1152x864, HI: 640x480, Med: 320x240, or Low: 176x216).
Page 165: Storing Pictures
Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called My Pictures. There are two types of folders in My Pictures that can be used separately according to your needs: In Camera (see below) Saved to Phone (see page 159) In Camera Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Camera folder.
Page 166: In Camera Folder Options
Upload All to upload all pictures in the In Camera folder. Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Sprint PCS Picture Mail account, you will be prompted to create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password. See “Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password”...
Page 167 Saved to Phone Folder When you assign or download a picture, it will automatically be saved in the Saved to Phone folder. The Saved to Phone folder allows you to store copies of pictures on your phone and to assign pictures to various phone tasks.
Page 168: Saved To Phone Folder Options
Saved to Phone Folder Options When you are viewing the Saved to Phone folder, press Assign ) to display the following options: Picture ID to display the currently highlighted picture for incoming calls from a specific Contacts entry. Select the...
Page 169: Printing Pictures Using Pictbridge
Printing Pictures Using PictBridge PictBridge is an industry standard established by CIPA that enables a range of digital photo solutions including direct photo printing from a digital camera to a printer without the need for a PC. Printing From Your Phone The built-in camera in your SPH-a880 allows you to print images directly to a printer using the PictBridge technology.
Page 170 Standard: prints the standard image. Index: prints the index information. Press the navigation key down to select Paper Size. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: Default Press the navigation key down to select Border. Press the navigation key left or right to turn on or off.
Page 171: Recording Videos
Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera. To record a video: Press Menu ( Select Picture & Video ( Video menu.
Page 172: Video Mode Options
Self-Timer to activate the camera’s timer. (See “Setting the Self-Timer” on page 152.) Color Tones to select a wide variety of color tones for the picture (Auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Green, Aqua, Antique, Cool, or Warm). (The default setting is Auto.) Controls...
Page 173 To cancel the Self-Timer after it has started: Press Color Tones Allow you to choose a custom color tone for your video clips. The available options are: Auto: Automatically adjusts the video for the best color quality available.
Page 174 To access color tones: From camcorder mode, press Options ( Select Color Tones ( Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired color tone and select Done ( Controls The controls menu allow you to set the white balance settings associated with the video clip.
Page 175: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a video clip. You can adjust the zoom to five different levels. To use the zoom: From camcorder mode, press the navigation key left or right to adjust the zoom.
Page 176: Storing Videos
Storing Videos Your phone’s video storage area is called My Videos. There are two types of folders in My Videos that can be used separately according to your needs: In Camcorder (see below) Saved to Phone (see page 170) In Camcorder Folder Once a video is recorded, it is automatically saved to the In Camcorder folder.
Page 177: In Camcorder Folder Options
My Albums uploads video clip to a user specified Online Album. Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Sprint PCS Picture Mail account, you will be prompted to create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password. See “Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password”...
Page 178: Saved To Phone Folder
Saved to Phone Folder When you assign or download a video, it will automatically be saved in the Saved to Phone folder. The Saved to Phone folder allows you to store copies of videos on your phone and to assign videos to various phone tasks.
Page 179: Sending Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
You can send a picture or video mail to up to ten people at a time using their email addresses or their wireless phone numbers. Sending Pictures or Videos From the...
Page 180: Sending Pictures From Messaging
If you wish to include a text message, scroll to Message and press Add ( keypad (or press Options [ Msg, Recent Msg, or Emoticons and press “Entering Text” on page 39.) If you wish to include audio with the picture, scroll to Audio and press Record ( .
Page 181 “Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Camera Folder” on page 171. Tip: To take and send a new picture from Messaging, select New Picture during step 5 above, take the new picture, and follow steps 6-11 in “Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Camera Folder”...
Page 182: Managing Sprint Pcs Picture Mail
Once you have uploaded pictures from your phone to your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail account at (see “In Camera Folder Options” on page 158), you can use your personal computer to manage your pictures. From the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site ( can share pictures, edit album titles, add captions, and organize images.
Page 183: Managing Online Pictures And Videos From Your Phone
Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at http://pictures.qwest.com page 158 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: Press Menu ( Select Picture &...
Page 184: Uploading Pictures Or Videos
Select Online Albums ( Select Upload Pictures or Upload Videos and press (Thumbnail pictures will display.) Select the picture(s) or video(s) you wish to upload and press Upload ( Highlight Upload Selection or Upload All and press Highlight My Uploads or My Albums and press...
Page 185 Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera and Camcorder...
Page 187: Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player
Just access your media player from your phone's main menu, scroll to your choice of channel, and select one of the video or audio clips to play. It's like having a TV in the palm of your hand.
Page 188: Your Multimedia Channel Options
Multimedia Service offers a variety of accessible audio or video channels, depending on yourservice plan and multimedia subscriptions. Your subscription options include a comprehensive basic service as well as a full menu of a variety of additional channel options. Preview Channel: This free channel lets you sample clips from all of the available channels before you make a decision to subscribe.
Page 189: Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings
Accessing Your Media Player's Channel Listings It's easy to access and view the multimedia Channel Listings on your SPH-a880 by Samsung from the phone's main menu. To access your media player and Channel Listings: Press Menu ( phone's main menu.
Page 190: Playing A Video Or Audio Clip
(unless it’s a channel that doesn’t have an associated monthly fee). Accepting the charge gives you access to the channel for as long as you continue to pay the monthly fee. If you accept the fee, the next time you access your phone’s media player, this channel will appear in the My Channels section of your Channel Listings.
Page 191: Multimedia Faqs
Can I access a multimedia clip wherever I am, as long as I have my phone? As long as you are on the network available to you, you will have access to the audio and video clips.
Page 192 How can I easily access a channel without having to scroll through all the channels in my Channel Listings? Each channel will have a number to the left of it. You can simply press this number to quickly access the clips located within that channel.
Page 193 Can I surf to a different channel while I am playing a clip? Yes; while you are playing a clip, you can use the up and down navigation buttons to surf to a different channel. A small pop-up screen will appear that tells you which channel you are watching as well as other channels you have access to.
Page 195: Section 3: Qwest® Service Features
Section 3 Qwest® Service Features...
Page 197: Qwest® Service Features: The Basics
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 wireless service. This section outlines your basic Qwest Service features. Section 3A: Qwest® Service Features: The Basics...
Page 198: Using Voicemail
Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your wireless 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 199: New Voicemail Message Alerts
Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, you are only notified of new messages when your phone is turned on and you are in a network service area. Section 3A: Qwest® Service Features: The Basics...
Page 200: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access Press and hold box.)
Page 201: Voicemail Options
Voicemail Button Guide Here’s a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see “Voicemail Menu Key” on page 196. Date/Time Replay Erase Cancel Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail.
Page 202 Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. Press and hold voicemail box contains any new or saved messages, press Press the system prompts. Press Press Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists.
Page 203 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Reply to a voice message received from any other voicemail user. After listening to a voice message, press Follow the voice prompts to record and send your reply. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Forwarding Forward a voice message, except those marked “Private,” to other voicemail users.
Page 204: Clearing The Message Icon
Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the network available to you for an extended period, this greeting can be played instead of your normal personal greeting. From the main voicemail menu, press Options.
Page 205 Send a Message Personal Options Notification Options Administrative Options Greetings Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Section 3A: Qwest® Service Features: The Basics Phone Notification Numeric Paging Return to Personal Options Menu Skip Pass code Autoplay Message Date & Time On/Off...
Page 206: Using Sms Text Messaging
– and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen. In addition, SMS Text Messaging includes a variety of pre-set messages, such as “I’m running late, I’m on my way,”...
Page 207 While the message is open, select Reply ( Compose your reply or use the pre-set messages or icons. To type a message, use your keypad to enter your message. Use mode. (See “Entering Text” on page 39.) Section 3A: Qwest® Service Features: The Basics...
Page 208 To use a preset message or a emoticon, select Options ( Msg ( the keypad that corresponds to the number next to the message or emoticon. Select Next ( Review your message and press Send ( also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options [ Edit to edit the existing message before sending.
Page 209: Using Preset (Canned) Messages
Using Preset (Canned) Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and co-workers easier than ever. To add and/or edit preset messages: Press Menu ( Select Messaging ( Select Settings ( Select Preset Messages ( Highlight an empty location and select Edit ( –...
Page 210: 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.
Page 211: Responding To Call Waiting
Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available and you are in digital mode).
Page 212: Making A Three-Way Call
When you’re connected to the second party, press again to begin your three-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all three callers are disconnected.
Page 213: 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:...
Page 215: Sprint Pcs Vision
These features – including messaging, games, downloadable ringers and screen savers, and portable Web access – are easy to learn and use. Clearly, it’s a whole new way to look at wireless. This section introduces these advanced services and walks you through the necessary steps to start taking advantage of Sprint PCS Vision Services.
Page 216: Sprint Pcs Vision Applications
Sprint PCS Vision Applications Here is a brief list of the Sprint PCS Vision applications available through your phone. Sprint PCS Picture Mail your phone’s built-in camera and send them to email addresses or to other wireless phones. Sprint PCS Video Mail and share them with friends and family right from your phone.
Page 217: Getting Started With Sprint Pcs Vision
When you use Sprint PCS Vision services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the network available to you. The user name is also useful as an address for email, as a way to personalize Web services, and as an online virtual identity.
Page 218: Launching A Sprint Pcs Vision Connection
When this occurs, you may not see the “Connecting...” message when you launch the session. Though the browser is open, you are not currently in an active data session - that is, no data is being sent or received. As soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will launch and you will see the “Connecting...”...
Page 219: 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.
Page 220: Navigating The Web
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your Sprint PCS Vision connection through indicators which appear at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active (data is being transferred);...
Page 221 Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. To scroll line by line through Web sites: Press the navigation key up and down.
Page 222 The BACK key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text. Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS Vision home page from any other Web page: Press and hold – or –...
Page 223: Messaging
Messaging Accessing Messaging Now you can send and receive emails and text messages and participate in Web-based chatrooms right from your wierless phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and co-workers 24 hours a day anywhere on the network available to you.
Page 224 Use your keypad to enter the required sign in information for the selected provider, such as user name and/or password, and select Sign On for AOL and Sign In for Hotmail and Yahoo. (Your IM screen for the selected provider will display.)
Page 225 Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one (private) chatroom. To access a chatroom from the browser:...
Page 226: Downloading Premium Services Content
Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new wireless phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below.
Page 227 Search allows you to use your keypad to enter search criteria to locate an item. You may enter an entire word or title or perform a partial-word search (for example, entering “goo” returns “Good Ol’ Boy,” “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,”...
Page 228 Select an option to continue: Select Use ( ) to assign the downloaded item (or to launch, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen.
Page 229: Exploring The Web
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” on page 212.
Page 230 Go to URL ( site by entering its URL (Web site address). History ( visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it and press , then select Connect. Refresh this page ( ). Returns the browser to the Sprint PCS Vision ).
Page 231 Cookies Allows you to clear the cookies set in the browser. Title Tag Allows you to turn on or off the titles displayed in the browser. Send Referrer Allows you to turn on or off the send referrer.
Page 232 Press Select Mark this Page ( Select Save ( Note: Bookmarking a page does not store the page contents, just its address. Some pages cannot be bookmarked. Whether a particular Web page may be marked is controlled by its creator.
Page 233 Options ( Select Delete ( Select OK ( Going to a Specific Web site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL (Web site address): Press to open the browser menu. Select Go to URL (...
Page 234 Select Refresh this page ( the current Web page.) Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser appears to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser:...
Page 235: Sprint Pcs Vision Faqs
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your user name (for example, [phonenumber]@qwest.sprint.com will display with the phone number under Phone Info. listing in your phone’s Settings menu. 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 236 Sprint PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out, go to Menu ( ) > Settings ( ) >...
Page 237: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 239: Safety
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice Part of getting the most out of your wireless phone is learning how the phone works and how to care for it. This section outlines performance and safety guidelines that help you understand the basic features of your phone’s operation.
Page 240: Getting The Most Out Of Your Reception
Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability;...
Page 241 Speak directly into the mouthpiece. Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. Blocking the internal antenna located in the upper right corner will reduce signal performance.
Page 242: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radiofrequency (RF) signals.
Page 243 Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your invoice.
Page 244: Caring For The Battery
Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
Page 245 Special Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash Note: may be prohibited. Note: For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery. Section 4A: Safety...
Page 246: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device
Qwest suggests you promptly return the phone to the store. Qwest further suggests you experimentwith multiple phones (even those not labeled with an M3 or M4) while in the retail store to find the one thatworks best with your hearing device.
Page 247 Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your SPH-a880 by Samsung One way to minimize interference is to set the phone’s Display and Keypad backlight settings to ensure the minimum time interval. To ensure the minimum interference for your Main Display’s...
Page 248: 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.
Page 249 But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines.
Page 250: Owner's Record
The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. 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.
Page 251: Manufacturer's Warranty
Manufacturer’s Warranty In This Section Manufacturer’s Warranty Your wireless phone 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 the manufacturer’s warranty in this section.
Page 252: Manufacturer's Warranty
(“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date:...
Page 253 (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 254 Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
Page 255 ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE...
Page 256 This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
Page 257: Index
Charging 26 Installing 24 Bookmarks Accessing 224 Creating 224 Deleting 225 Browser Menu 221 Calculator 129 Call Answer Mode 62 Call Forwarding 205 Call Guard 79 Call History 99–104 Erasing 104 Making a Call 102 Prepending a Phone Number 104...
Page 258 Messaging Settings 56–58 Sound Settings 44–49 TTY Use 60–61 PictBridge Printing 161 Picture & Video Account - Resetting 73 Pictures & Video - Erasing 72 Plus (+) Code Dialing 38 Preset Messages 42 Printing PictBridge 161 Qwest Service Account Passwords 6...
Page 259 Index Storing Pictures 157 Taking Pictures 148–149 Task List 127 Text Greeting 50 Three-Way Calling 204 TTY Use 60–61 Turning Your Phone On and Off 22 Unlocking Your Phone 67 Videos Recording 163 Storing 168 Voice Memos 124 Voice Services 133–145 Voice-Activated Dialing 136–143...

Samsung SPH-A880 User Manual

Welcome to Qwest

Introduction

Section 1: Getting Started

Setting up Service

Section 2: Your Phone

Your Phone: the Basics

Controlling Your Phone's Settings

Setting Your Phone's Security

Controlling Your Roaming Experience

Navigating through Menus

Managing Call History

Using Contacts

Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools

Using Your Phone's Voice Services

Using the Built-In Camera and Camcorder

Using Your Phone's Built-In Media Player

Section 3: Qwest® Service Features

Qwest® Service Features: the Basics

Sprint PCS Vision

Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

Safety

Manufacturer's Warranty

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