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Samsung SPH-m210 Series User Manual

Samsung SPH-m210 Series User Manual

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P O R T A B L E
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M o b i l e
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User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
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Telus UG SPH-M210 20070912 D2

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  • Page 1 SPH-m210 Series P O R T A B L E T r i - M o d e M o b i l e P h o n e User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2 All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started................. 1 Closed View of Phone ........1 Front View of Your Phone .
  • Page 5 Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number ......51 Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry ......52 Assigning a Contact to a Group .
  • Page 6 Phone Settings ................85 Sound Settings ..........85 Display Settings .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Closed View of Phone 1. Front Display Screen 1. Front Display Screen: The front display screen shows the time and provides basic information about your phone, such as signal strength, battery strength, ringtone settings, and alarms. Getting Started 1...

  • Page 8: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone 16. Earpiece 15. Main Display Screen 14. Messaging Key 1. Navigation Keys 13. OK Key 2. Left Softkey 12. Right Softkey 3. SEND Key 11. END Key 4. BACK Key 10. Power/Accessory Interface 5. Volume Key Connector 9.
  • Page 9 1. Navigation Keys: These keys allows you to scroll through the phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode. • In Idle mode, the navigation keys access favorite menu options directly. See ‘Nav. Key Shortcuts” on page 98 for more information.
  • Page 10 6. Shift/Asterisk Key: This key can be used in several different ways. • Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features. • In text entry mode, press to change the character input type (ABC, Abc, abc). • In Idle mode, press and hold to switch your handset to Silent Mode.

  • Page 11: Viewing The Display Screen

    • In Idle mode, press to access your Contacts. • When using other features, such as the Web Browser, the right softkey performs a context-sensitive action. This action is shown in the bottom right corner of the Display Screen. 13. OK Key: Press when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu.
  • Page 12 indicates that you are receiving information. indicates that 3G functionality is dormant or inactive. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. indicates that your phone is in speaker mode. indicates that GPS location is turned on. indicates that your phone is receiving 3G digital service.

  • Page 13: Features Of Your Phone

    : Display indicators let you know when you’re off the network. Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung SPH-m210 phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options: •...

  • Page 14: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    • The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of important events. See "Schedule" on page 80. • Five hundred internal Contacts entries. See "Contacts" on page • English or French language menus. See "Language" on page 101. Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn your phone on: •...
  • Page 15 ing down animation on the display screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Getting Started 9...

  • Page 16: 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 approximately 3 hours of continuous digital talk time or approximately 6 days of continuous digital standby time.
  • Page 17 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Remove the protective cover by pressing down on the back of the cover. 2. Grip the battery at the bottom and pull up and out at a 45-degree angle. 3. Using the side tabs, pull the top of the battery away from the phone and remove.
  • Page 18 CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel adapter, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your Warning! phone and void the warranty.

  • Page 19: Phone Basics

    Phone Basics Displaying Your Phone Number In case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: • Press the left softkey for MENU, followed by to display your phone number. To access the phone’s main , press the left softkey Note: MENU...
  • Page 20 4. Press or close the phone when you are finished. : To redial your last outgoing call, press twice. You can also place calls from your phone by using Voice Command (page 32), Speed Dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 19), and using your Call History listings (page 55).
  • Page 21 The following options are also available to handle an incoming call: • Press the volume key to quiet the ringer. • Press the right softkey to Ignore the incoming call and send it directly to your Voice Mail box. Ending a Call To disconnect a call when you are finished: •...
  • Page 22 In-Call Options Select actions by pressing the left softkey for MENU during a call. A list of options is 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 •...
  • Page 23 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. Press the right softkey to Save the new number in your Contacts.
  • Page 24 • After you have saved the number, your list of Contacts is dis- played. Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as Voice Mail or credit card billing numbers.
  • Page 25 Dialing From Contacts To dial directly from a Contacts entry: 1. From standby mode, press the right softkey to display your CONTACTS. 2. Scroll left or right to search By Name, By Entry, or By Group. 3. Scroll up or down to highlight the desired entry and press to make the call.

  • Page 26: Entering Text

    2. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds. (The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Calling...”.) To use Three-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 100-500: 1. Press the first digit. 2. Press the second digit. 3.
  • Page 27 • T9 (English) to enter characters using predictive T9 Text Input (see page 21). • Alpha to enter characters by tapping the keypad (see page 23). • Symbol to enter symbols (see page 24). • Number to enter numbers (see page 24). •...
  • Page 28 • If you make a mistake, press to erase a single character. Press and hold to delete an entire word. 22 Phone Basics...
  • Page 29 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 20). Press the corresponding key repeatedly until the desired character appears. When the icon is shown, the first letter of the first word is capitalized and following letters are lowercase.

  • Page 30: Using Caller Id

    Entering Numbers and Symbols To enter numbers: • Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 20.) To enter symbols: • Select the Symbol mode. (See “Selecting a Character Input Mode” on page 20.) To enter a symbol, press the appropriate key displayed above the desired symbol character.
  • Page 31 To permanently block your number, call the Customer Service department of your network service provider. Phone Basics 25...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Making A Three-Way Call

    continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To Activate Call Forwarding 1. Press followed by 2. Enter the area code and phone number to which your future calls should be forwarded. 3. Press . You will hear a message to confirm the activation.

  • Page 34: Using The Speakerphone

    4. 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 35: Roaming

    Roaming Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network. The following icons indicate the type of network you are roaming on: • Roaming Indicator: • Analog Indicator: : You will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.

  • Page 36: Set Nam

    4. Press for System. 5. Press for Set Mode. 6. To select an option, highlight it and press • Digital Only: This setting allows you to only access digital networks. • Analog Only: This setting allows you to only access analog networks.

  • Page 37: Voice Services

    Voice Services Voice Recognition Voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. 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: 1.
  • Page 38 Using Voice Dial Voice Dial allows you to dial any valid 7, 10 or 11 digit North American phone number by speaking the number naturally, without pausing between the digits. Tips for using Voice Dial: • Voice Dial works best in quieter environments. •...
  • Page 39 • If the phone asks you, “Did You Say,” followed by the correct number, say “Yes.” (You can also select the correct number from those displayed on the screen by pressing on the correct number. The phone will then dial the number.) •...

  • Page 40: Customizing Voice Recognition

    3. Say the full name of the person, exactly as it is entered in your Contacts. (The phone will play the name it recognized through the earpiece, and then open the contact information for that name.) • If the phone says, “Did You Say,” followed by an incorrect name, say No.
  • Page 41 After you adapt Voice Dial, your phone will be customized to your voice. Other people will not be able to use Voice Dial on your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. : ONLY adapt Voice Dial if the system is frequently mis-recognizing Note your speech.
  • Page 42 5. When you are ready to start recording, pre left softkey ss the OK. (The phone prompts you to say the first sequence of digits.) 6. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone plays back your recording and asks you if the recording sounds “OK.”) •...
  • Page 43 4. Press for Reset Digits. 5. Press the left softkey to select OK. Changing Voice Dial Sensitivity You can adjust your phone’s sensitivity to sounds when listening for voice commands or names, making it require a more exact or less exact sound match before responding to your command.
  • Page 44 4. Press for Name Dialing, Digit Dialing or for Contacts. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Automatic, Always On or Always Off and press Changing Voice Dial Prompts By default, your phone provides audio prompts such as “Please say a command”.

  • Page 45: Voice Memos

    • Volume: Press the navigation key up or down to select Louder, Recommended, or Softer and press Changing Voice Launch By default, Voice Recognition is activated by pressing and holding . You can change your phone’s settings to activate Voice Recognition whenever you open the flip lid of your phone.
  • Page 46 • Press the left softkey to Pause the memo. (When a memo is paused, press the left softkey again to Resume recording.) 4. To finish recording, press the right softkey to Stop to the recording prior to the countdown completion. 5.
  • Page 47 6. Select a memo and press the right softkey play your memo. — — Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review. (The phone replays the memo.) 7. To stop play before the memo ends, press the right softkey To erase an individual memo: 1.

  • Page 48: Navigating Through Menus

    Navigating Through Menus Menu Styles Your phone can display the various features and options in one of two different menu styles, Icon and List. Regardless of which style you prefer, menu organization and key commands do not change. List Style List style displays all the various menu choices in a vertical list.
  • Page 49 choice. The currently-highlighted menu choice is enlarged and has a text label beneath it. Once the desired menu option is highlighted, press • You can also press the number corresponding to the menu choice. Note: For more information on changing the menu style between List and Icon, see "Changing the Phone’s Menu Style"...

  • Page 50: Viewing The Menus

    Viewing the Menus 4: Missed Calls 6: Call Timers 1: Last Call Menu Diagram 2: Recent Calls The following list outlines your 3: Lifetime phone’s menu structure: 4: Data Transferred 5: Connection Time 1: Contacts 6: Reset Timer 1: List Entries 3: Messaging •...
  • Page 51 4: Default Entry Mode 1: Ringtones • T9 Word • Get New • Alpha 2: Wallpaper • Number • Get New 5: Quick Text 3: Games 1: How are you? • Get New 2: Hi there! • Tetris 3: Thanks! •...
  • Page 52 1: View type • Automatic • Always On 2: Add new • Always Off 3: Jump To Date 3: Contacts 4: Erase All • Automatic • Note Pad • Always On • World Clock • Always Off • Options 4: Sound •...
  • Page 53 2: Call Connect • Green Apple • On • Road • Off • Tulips 3: Call Lost 2: Downloads • On 2: Front Display • Off 3: Received Call 4: No Service 1: Caller ID • On 1: No Image •...
  • Page 54 • Contacts 7: Contrast 1: Main Display • Voice Memo 2: Front Display • Scheduler 8: Brightness • Voice Dial • Lowest • Ringer Type • Low • Display • Med • Alarms • High • Browser • Highest • Shop 9: Theme Color 2: Right Nav Key (Options same as Left key)
  • Page 55 • Off 5: Erase Content • Fax In Once • Yes • Fax In Always • No • Data In Once 6: Reset Phone • Data In Always • Yes 6: Advanced • No 1: Phone Info 4: Memory Usage 1: My Phone Number 5: Memory Manager 2: Software Version...

  • Page 56: Contacts

    Contacts Adding a New Contact Your phone can store up to 500 entries (numbers/e-mails/URLs) in different categories (Home, Office, Mobile, Pager, Fax, Alias, E-Mail, Others). Phone book capacity is based by number of entries not by number of contacts. To add a new entry: 1.

  • Page 57: Adding A Phone Number To A Contact Entry

    4. Press the navigation key left or right to search By Name, By Entry, or By Group. 5. Once the desired option is highlighted, press the navigation key down. 6. Enter the first few letters or entry # to locate the desired entry.

  • Page 58: Selecting A Ringer Type For An Entry

    2. Press for Contacts. 3. Press for List Entries. 4. Select the desired entry and press 5. Press the left softkey for Options, followed by Edit the entry. 6. Press and hold to erase the entire number or press once to erase just the last number. 7.

  • Page 59: Assigning A Contact To A Group

    Assigning a Contact to a Group You can assign a group name to your entries to help sort them. The preset group names in your phone are: • • Friends • • Family My Group • Colleagues To associate an existing number in your Contacts with a group: 1.

  • Page 60: Call History

    Call 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 each of: recent calls, received calls, dialed calls, and missed calls. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy.

  • Page 61: Call History Options

    Call History Options For additional information on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press . The time and date of the call is displayed. : You can also scroll between Call History entries by pressing the navigation key left or right. Press the left softkey for Options to select one of the following options for this entry:...

  • Page 62: Saving A Phone Number From Call History

    Saving a Phone Number From Call History To save a phone number from Call History: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Call History. 3. Select Recent Calls , Received Calls , or Missed Calls Dialed Calls 4.

  • Page 63: Erasing Call History

    3. Select Recent Calls , Received Calls , or Missed Calls Dialed Calls 4. Highlight the entry you want to prepend and press 5. Press the left softkey for Options, followed by Prepend the number. 6. Use the keypad to enter the desired numbers. 7.

  • Page 64: Call Timers

    Call Timers Call Timers allows you to check the time of the last call or the total air time (including data usage) since your phone was activated on the network. These times are not meant for billing purposes. To view a call timer: 1.

  • Page 65: Messaging

    Messaging Now you can chat online, exchange text and email messages right from your phone and stay connected without saying a word. Within the Messaging menu you can also view the number of voice mail messages you have waiting for you. Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to...
  • Page 66 • By displaying at the top of your screen. New Voice Mail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voice mail. To call your voice mail: 1. Press the right softkey to View your message details.
  • Page 67 using the menu keys. You can also access your voice mail messages by pressing and holding the key. Using the menu to retrieve your messages: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Press for Voice Mail. 4.

  • Page 68: Text Messages

    Text Messages Create New Using your phone you can send text messages to other mobile phones in North America and the rest of the world, depending on your carrier. To send a message: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2.
  • Page 69 7. Press left softkey for SEND. To save your message: You can save a draft of your message prior to sending it. You can save the entire message as a draft, or you can save the text. 1. Compose your message, following steps 1-6 listed above. 2.
  • Page 70 : the address field is already filled in when replying to a message. Note Outbox/Sent This folder contains all the messages you have sent or are waiting to send. From this folder, you can resend your messages or forward them to different destinations. To resend your message 1.
  • Page 71 5. Highlight the desired template and press the left softkey for Options. Select one of the following options: • Create New: Select this option to create a new template. Creating a new template is similar to creating a text message. •...
  • Page 72 Saved This folder contains saved text messages. Saved messages will not automatically expire and must be manually deleted. To view a saved message: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Press for Text. 4. Press for Saved.
  • Page 73 Settings There are several options associated with messages. The Settings menu allows you to customize the options to fit your preferences. To access the Settings menu: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Press for Text. 4.
  • Page 74 allows you to adjust whether read messages Auto Delete Inbox: are automatically deleted from your Inbox. Your options are On or Off. The Entry Method allows you to set the Default Entry Mode: default character input method for new text messages. You can select between: •...

  • Page 75: Web Alert

    The scroll timer allows you to set the length of Auto Scrolling: time a message takes to scroll across the screen. Options are Off, or 10 Seconds. 3 Seconds 5 Seconds This option allows you to configure how Message Reminder: often you are notified of new text messages.

  • Page 76: Im & Chat

    4. Select Get New to setup a new email account or Online E- mail for an existing account and press 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. IM & Chat Your phone is capable of engaging in online chat sessions. Consult with your Service Provider for more details. To access your chat session: 1.

  • Page 77: Shop

    Shop With your new web enabled phone, you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable Ringtones, Wallpapers, Games and GPS applications. You can access the menu from the Idle screen by Tip: Shop pressing Ringtones Downloading Ringtones To download an available ringtone to your phone: 1.

  • Page 78: Wallpaper

    Assigning Downloaded Ringtones Downloaded Ringtones may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu. To assign a downloaded ringtone through the Settings menu, see "Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls" on page 86. To assign a downloaded ringtone: 1.
  • Page 79 4. Highlight Get New and press . The browser will launch and take you to the Wallpaper download menu. 5. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a Wallpaper you wish to download. (For more information on navigating the Web, see “Navigating the Wireless Web” on page 76.) 6.

  • Page 80: Games

    Games Downloading Games To download an available game to your phone: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Shop. 3. Press for Games. 4. Highlight Get New or one of the following preloaded games: • Tetris • Bejeweled •...

  • Page 81: Wireless Web

    5. The browser will launch and take you to the GPS download menu. Wireless Web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web access through your browser. You can view specially designed version of popular sites which includes sports, weather, news, stock quotes etc..as well as downloadable ringtones and Wallpapers.
  • Page 82 When your web connection is dormant (no data is being sent or received). Though not currently active, when dormant the phone can restart an active connection quickly; voice calls can be made and received. Navigating the Wireless Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a web session is easy once you've learned a few basics.

  • Page 83: Tools

    • Select on-screen items by using the navigation key to highlight the desired item, then press the desired softkey button (or press You'll find that the left softkey is used primarily for selecting items. • If the items on a page are numbered, you can use your keypad (number keys) to select an item.

  • Page 84: Voice Dial

    Voice Dial Your phone is equipped with voice recognition software that allows you to dial phone numbers or look up contacts hands-free. For more information, see "Voice Recognition" on page 31. Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: 1.

  • Page 85: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm times. To use the alarm clock: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Shop. 3. Press for Tools. 4. Highlight Alarm Clock and press 5.

  • Page 86: Schedule

    Schedule Your Schedule helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event to today’s schedule: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Shop. 3. Press for Tools. 4. Highlight Schedule and press .
  • Page 87 Event Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you of scheduled events: • By playing the assigned ringer type. • By illuminating the backlight. To select the Schedule ringer: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Settings. 3.
  • Page 88 • To jump ahead to a different date, press the left softkey for Options and press for Jump to Date. Enter the desired date using the keypad and press 6. The first event for the day is displayed. If you have one or more events scheduled for this date, use the left and right navigation keys to scroll through all of the date’s events.

  • Page 89: Note Pad

    4. Highlight Yes using the navigation key and press confirm. Note Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU.

  • Page 90: World Clock

    • Add new: Enter a new memo. See ‘Note Pad” on page 83 for information. • Edit: Edit the currently highlighted memo. • Erase or Erase All: Press to Erase the highlighted note or to Erase All Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press to confirm.

  • Page 91: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings You can customize your phone’s display, sound and other settings to the way you like it. Sound Settings Ringer Volume You can adjust the volume of your phone using either the Menu or the volume keys on the side of your phone. To adjust the ringer volume from the menu: 1.
  • Page 92 Ringer Type Different ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, Scheduler entries, and types of messages. Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.
  • Page 93 5. Press for Messages. 6. Press for Voice Mail, for Text Messages or for Web Alert. 7. Press the navigation button up or down to select the desired Ringer. 8. Press to save and exit. Selecting Ringer Types for Alarms To select a ringer type for alarms: 1.
  • Page 94 • Call Connect - An alert tone is sounded when you are initially connected. • Call Lost- An alert tone is sounded when the signal fades and the connection is lost. • No Service- An alert tone is sounded when you come out of your coverage area.
  • Page 95 5. Select Normal or Distinctive and press to save and exit. Keypad Volume To adjust the keypad volume: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Keypad. 5. Press the navigation key right to increase or left to decrease the volume.

  • Page 96: Display Settings

    To select a key tone: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Tone Length. 5. Select Short or Long and press to save and exit. Power On/Off You can set the phone to generate a sound when powering on or off. To set the Power On/Off setting: 1.
  • Page 97 4. Press for Menu Style. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select Icon or List and press to save and exit. For more information on menu style’s, see "Menu Styles" on page Note: Changing the Wall Paper Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode.
  • Page 98 Changing the Incoming Call Display Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when receiving a call. To change the display image when you receive a call: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Settings.
  • Page 99 4. Press for Dialing Color. 5. Press the navigation keys up or down to select one of the following and press • Basic displays entered digits all in black. • Rainbow displays each digit in a different color. • Monochrome displays entered digits as a single color of your choice.
  • Page 100 4. Press for Banner. 5. Press and hold to clear the existing greeting. 6. Use the keypad to enter a new custom greeting. (See "Entering Text" on page 20.) 7. Press to save and exit. Changing the Backlight Time Length The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are illuminated after the handset is opened or any key press is made.
  • Page 101 : Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby Note times. Changing the Contrast of your Displays The Contrast setting adjusts the contrast of your main and front LCD screens. You can adjust the contrast if you have difficulty viewing the screen, particularly in sunlight.

  • Page 102: Games/Tools

    2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Display. 4. Press for Theme Color. 5. Select Purple, Blue or Green using the navigation keys and press Games/Tools Changing the Backlight Settings The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad is illuminated while playing games or using a tool.

  • Page 103: Gps

    5. Use the left and right navigation key to select the volume and press to save and exit. Changing the Notification Settings The Notification setting allows you to set whether or not your phone prompts you of incoming messages while playing games or using tools.

  • Page 104: Setup

    Setup Nav. Key Shortcuts When in Idle mode, you can use the left and right navigation keys to launch an often-used function. The center navigation key cannot be changed. To change the feature launched by a navigation key: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU.
  • Page 105 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Setup. 4. Press for Call Setup. 5. Press for Call Answer and select one of the following: • • • Send Key Any Key Flip Open 6. Press to save and exit. Auto-Answer To answer calls when your phone is connected to an optional hands-free car kit or head set: 1.
  • Page 106 3. Press for Setup. 4. Press for Call Setup. 5. Press for Auto-Prepend. 6. Highlight On or Off using the navigation keys. If you select On, then enter the prepending sequence. 7. When you are finished, press Call Restriction You can restrict the phone numbers that your phone can call. You can change the Restriction settings to prevent all calls, restrict calls to Contacts only or to only allow special numbers such as 911 or Customer Service.
  • Page 107 Auto-Hyphen When the Auto-Hyphen feature is turned on, your phone automatically inserts dashes between blocks of numbers, making them easier to read. Dashes are inserted into 7, 10 or 11 digit formats. For instance, if you enter the digits 4165551212, your phone will display the number as 416-555-1212.
  • Page 108 6. Press to save and exit. Data Setup Your phone is capable of sending and receiving digital data and fax calls when connected to a computing device (laptop, desktop, hand held, palmtop, etc.) running the Windows operating system. Your phone functions similar to a typical modem on your PC, enabling you to use wireless data involving a wide variety of Windows applications.

  • Page 109: Advanced

    Advanced Phone Info The Phone Info screen displays information about your handset’s current hardware and software that is used for diagnostics. To view your Phone Info: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Advanced. 4.

  • Page 110: Tty Mode

    2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for Advanced. 4. Press for Memory Usage. 5. Your phone’s memory usage is displayed. Press when finished. Memory Manager The Memory Manager allows you to free up phone memory by deleting unwanted ringtones or wallpapers. To delete a file: 1.

  • Page 111: Airplane Mode

    Note: Enabling TTY may impair headset use and non-TTY accessory performance. To enable TTY: 1. Press for MENU. 2. Press for Settings. 3. Press for TTY Mode. 4. Press the left soft key for OK. 5. Press the navigation key up or down to select On or Off. 6.

  • Page 112: Phone Security

    Phone Security 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: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2.

  • Page 113: Special

    Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: 1. Press the left softkey for MENU. 2. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. From the Security menu, press for Change Lock. 2. Enter your new lock code. Your new lock code must have 4 digits.

  • Page 114: Erasing The Contacts

    To add or replace a special number: 1. From the Security menu, press for Special #. 2. Select a special # slot and press 3. Enter the number using the keypad. 4. Press to Save. : There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers. Note Erasing the Contacts To erase all the names and phone numbers in your Contacts:...

  • Page 115: Resetting Your Phone

    Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. The Contacts, Scheduler, and Messaging are not affected. To reset your phone: 1. From the Security menu, press for Reset Phone. Your phone will reset.

  • Page 116: Safety

    Safety 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 117 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
  • Page 118 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. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first. When using your phone in the car: •...
  • Page 119 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.

  • Page 120: Caring For The Battery

    911 by mistake or make calls that increase your phone bill. Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and travel adapters. These chargers are designed to maximize 114 Safety...
  • Page 121 battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage. • In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C). • Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
  • Page 122 : For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking LiIon battery. Note Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Only use approved batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and will invalidate the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
  • Page 123 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation; if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...
  • Page 124 1.17 W/kg CDMA Body SAR (Part 22) 1.22 W/kg PCS CDMA Head SAR (Part 24) 0.566 W/kg PCS CDAM Body SAR (Part 24) 118 Safety...

  • Page 125: Owner's Record

    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. Model: SPH-m210 Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice...

  • Page 126: Warranty

    80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if: (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (I) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (IA) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 127 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. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG's Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS,"...
  • Page 128 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 129: Index

    Index Entering Text ABC Mode 23 Selecting a Character Input Mode 20 Symbols and Numbers 24 Alert Notification 87 T9 Text Input 21 Auto-Answer 99 Erasing Content 108 Auto-Hyphen 101 Font Backlight 94 changing the colour 92 Battery Capacity 10 Charging 11 Disposal 115 Greeting 93...
  • Page 130 Calling a Number From 19 Editing Entries 51 Voice Dial Erasing 108 Adapting Voice Dial 34 Finding Entries 50 Changing Voice Dial Prompts Phone Number Displaying 13 Changing Voice Dial Sensitivity Phone Numbers Saving 17 Changing Voice Launch 39 With Pauses 18 Customizing 34 Voice Mail Clearing 61...

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