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Samsung SPH-A720 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SPH-A720 User’s Manual for Draft Version Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety precautions .......7 Unpacking .............9 Your phone ..........10 Key Description ..........10 Display.............. 11 Backlight ............13 Service light ............13 Camera ............. 13 Getting started..........14 Using the battery..........14 Switching on or off the phone....... 16 Using the soft keys ..........
  • Page 4 Table of contents Entering text ..........27 Changing the text input mode ......28 Using T9 English mode ........28 Using Alpha mode..........30 Using 123 mode ..........31 Using Symbol mode ..........31 Using the menus .........32 Accessing a menu function by scrolling ....32 Using shortcuts ..........
  • Page 5 Table of contents Tools ............48 Mass Storage ........48 (Menu 9-1) Voice Service ........48 (Menu 9-2) Voice Memo ........48 (Menu 9-3) Bluetooth ........... 48 (Menu 9-4) Planner ..........49 (Menu 9-5) Memo Pad ......... 50 (Menu 9-6) World Time ........
  • Page 6 Table of contents Health and safety information.....67 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ....67 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone .. 68 Caring for the Battery ......... 70 Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Owner’s Record ..........

  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 8 Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers.

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Start Here Guide Headset Welcome to Sprint Card Terms & Conditions Card In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Headset • Car charger/ adapter • Standard and Extended • Cigarette lighter...

  • Page 10: Your Phone

    Your phone Key Description Key(s) Description Performs the functions indicated by soft keys the screen text on the bottom line of the display. In Standby mode, quickly enters your Navigation keys favorite menus.In Menu mode, scrolls through menu options. In Standby mode, enters the Pics. OK key video menu.

  • Page 11: Display

    Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) In Standby mode, initiates the voice * key command feature when pressed and held. In the text entry mode, changes case of letters. In Standby mode, quickly enters or # key exits Silent mode when pressed and held.
  • Page 12 Your phone Icons Icon Description Signal strength: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. Service: Appears when a call is in progress. No service: Appears when you are outside a service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive calls.

  • Page 13: Backlight

    Your phone Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no key has been pressed within a given period of time, depending on the setting in the Backlight menu The backlight remains on at all times when the phone is connected to an optional car kit.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Using the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
  • Page 15 Getting started Low battery indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and a message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this case, your phone turns off the backlight to conserve the remaining battery power.

  • Page 16: Switching On Or Off The Phone

    Getting started Switching on or off the phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the END key until the power-on image displays to switch on the phone. The service light on the phone flashes and an alert sounds. When the system locates services, the greeting message displays along with the time and date.

  • Page 17: Your Phone's Modes

    Getting started The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the current function you are using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Your phone’s modes Standby mode Standby is the most basic state of your phone. The phone goes into Standby mode after you turn it on or whenever you briefly press the END key.

  • Page 18: Using The Keypad Lock Feature

    Getting started Using the Keypad Lock feature You can open the phone to use the number keypad and close so that it takes up less space. When you close the phone, the display turns off and the phone automatically locks the exposed function keys so that even if they are pressed accidentally, nothing will happen.

  • Page 19: Call Functions

    Call functions Making a call In Standby mode, enter the area code and phone number and press the SEND key. Send: sends a message to the number. Save: saves the number in Contacts. P Pause: enters a hard pause. T Pause: enters a 2-second pause. Ending a call When you want to end your call, press the END key.

  • Page 20: Making A Call From The Recent Call Logs

    Call functions Making a call from the recent call logs The phone stores up the calls you have dialed, received, or missed chronologically. The last call is saved in the first position. To recall any of these numbers: 1. In Standby mode, press the SEND key to access call logs.

  • Page 21: Pause Dialing

    Call functions Pause dialing When you call an automated system, like a banking service, you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts, separated by pauses.

  • Page 22: Voice Dialing

    Call functions 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add more pauses and numbers, if necessary. 6. Press the OK key to store the number in your Contacts as you normally would when storing a number. Pause dialing from a Contacts entry 1.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume During A Call

    Call functions Adjusting the volume during a call During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. The image on the display shows all 8 levels; the more bars, the higher level.

  • Page 24: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call functions Viewing missed calls If you fail to answer a call for any reason, the phone indicates the missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen. Additionally, if caller information is available, the screen displays the phone number of the last missed call along with the time and date the call was made.

  • Page 25: Call Forwarding

    Call functions Call forwarding This network feature allows you to forward incoming calls to another phone number, even while your phone is turned off. Activating Call forwarding does not affect outgoing calls made from your phone. Note: Contact your service provider to activate Call forwarding.

  • Page 26: Three-Way Calling

    Call functions Three-way calling This feature enables you to conduct conference calls with 2 separate people at the same time. The phone records both of them into the Outgoing calls log and you are billed air time for each of outgoing calls separately.

  • Page 27: Entering Text

    Entering text At many times when using your phone, you will need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Contacts, creating your personal greeting, or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters into your phone using your phone’s keypad.

  • Page 28: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Entering text Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Using T9 English mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.
  • Page 29 Entering text 5. Continue entering the next word. Note: To type words not found in T9 English mode, you need to change the text input mode to Alpha mode. Smart punctuation Periods, hyphens, and apostrophes are available by pressing the 1 key. T9 English mode applies rules of grammar to insert the correct punctuation.

  • Page 30: Using Alpha Mode

    Entering text Clearing letters and words Press the BACK key once or repeatedly to clear letters one by one to the left. Press and hold the BACK key to erase all of the letters on the display. Using Alpha mode When typing in Alpha mode, you need to press the keys labeled with the required letter: - once for the first letter...

  • Page 31: Using 123 Mode

    Entering text Inserting a number You can quickly insert a number between letters. Press and hold the corresponding number key. Scrolling To move the cursor through your text message, press the Navigation keys. Clearing letters and words Press the BACK key once or repeatedly to clear letters one by one to the left.

  • Page 32: Using The Menus

    Using the menus This phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. They can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing a menu function by scrolling 1.

  • Page 33: Using Shortcuts

    Using the menus Using shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, submenus, and setting options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. Note: The numbers assigned to each menu function are indicated on the list. See the next page. 1.

  • Page 34: List Of Menu Functions

    Using the menus List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. 1. Web 2. Call History 2.1 Outgoing Calls 2.2 Incoming Calls 2.3 Missed Calls 2.4 Recent Calls 3. Media Player 4.
  • Page 35 Using the menus 9. Tools 9.1 Mass Storage 9.2 Voice Service 9.3 Voice Memo ( 9.4 Bluetooth 9.5 Planner 9.6 Memo Pad 9.7 World Time 9.8 Alarm Clock 9.9 Claculator 0. Contacts 0.1 Find 0.2 Add New Entry 0.3 Speed Dial #s 0.4 Group 0.5 My Name Card 0.6 Services...

  • Page 36: Web

    With Web access on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone, you can browse full-color graphic versions of your favorite Web sites, making it easier than ever to stay informed while on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your Sprint PCS Vision Phone anywhere on the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network.

  • Page 37: Call History

    Call History You can use the Call History menu to: • .View and dial the missed, outgoing or incoming numbers. • Erase the numbers in the Call Log memory. Outgoing Calls (Menu 2-1) The phone stores up to 10 outgoing calls you dialed.

  • Page 38: Recent Calls (Menu 2-4)

    Call History Recent Calls (Menu 2-4) Use All recent to view received, dialed, and missed calls for your phone. You can also use All recent to erase your call history and view Call Timers. While viewing All recent, you have options such as saving recent call numbers to your Phonebook, sending messages to recent call numbers, and prepending (editing) numbers before saving.

  • Page 39: Media Player

    Media Player Your Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone's built-in media player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone's display. It's a great way to stay up-todate with news, weather, and sports information while also enjoying the latest blockbuster movie trailers or music videos .

  • Page 40: On Demand

    On Demand The On Demand feature from Sprint Power Vision makes it easier than ever to retrieve the most popular Web information and categories instantly. On Demand uses the ZIP code you provide to customize the content it retrieves to your area, so you can get the information you want, when you want it.

  • Page 41: Missed Alerts

    Missed Alerts There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of missed events.

  • Page 42: Music

    Music Your Sprint Power Vision service allows you to access the Sprint Music Store, an online music distribution site that lets you purchase and download digital music files to play on your Sprint Power Vision Multimedia Phone.

  • Page 43: My Content

    My Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint Power Vision 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 44: Messaging

    Messaging Send Message (Menu 8-1) 1. Enter the number or e-mail address of the recipient and press OK. 2. Enter your message using the keypad. Press the Option soft key. A pop-up menu appears in the display. 3. Use the navigation key to select the input mode (ABC, T9Word, Symbol, or 123).

  • Page 45: Picture Mail (Menu 8-3)

    Messaging Outbox Your phone stores messages in Outbox, regardless of whether the message was successfully transmitted. Drafts Draft messages are those that have been composed but never sent. You can return to the Draft folder at any time to view, edit, or send a draft message.

  • Page 46: Im & Email (Menu 8-5)

    Messaging IM & Email (Menu 8-5) Sprint PCS Vision also provides you with access to popular instant messaging (IM) clients, including AOL Instant MessengerTM, MSN Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger. With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL Mail, Yahoo! Mail, MSN Hotmail and EarthLink to keep in touch, even while you’re on the go.

  • Page 47: Premium Msg (Menu 8-8)

    Premium Msg (Menu 8-8) Settings (Menu 8-9) Staying connected to your friends and family has never been easier. With your phone°Øs advanced messaging capabilities, you can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. 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...

  • Page 48: Tools

    Tools Mass Storage (Menu 9-1) The mass storage tool allows you to connect a USB data cable from your phone to a PC, manage your files using the file manager, and check the available memory information. Voice Service (Menu 9-2) Your Sprint PCS Phone’s Voice Services let you place calls using your voice.

  • Page 49: Planner (Menu 9-5)

    Tools to be in line of sight to each other. The 2 devices only need to be within a maximum of 10 meters of each other, although the connection can be subjected to interference from obstructions, such as walls or other electronic devices. In some countries, there may be restrictions on using Bluetooth devices.Please contact your service provider.

  • Page 50: Memo Pad (Menu 9-6)

    Tools this option, the current date is highlighted on the calendar. Days with the scheduled events are underlined.with the scheduled events are underlined. Task List This feature allows you to draw up a list of tasks to be done and assign a priority and deadline to each task.

  • Page 51: World Time (Menu 9-7)

    Tools World Time (Menu 9-7) This menu allows you to check the current time for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 24 major cities around the world: Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the navigation keys one or more times. The local date and time are displayed.

  • Page 52: Contacts

    Contacts Contacts allows you to store frequently used phone numbers and the associated names in your personal directory to make it easy for you to make a call without having to remember or enter the phone number. You can store up to 500 entries including E-mail and URL addresses.

  • Page 53: Speed Dial #S (Menu 0-3)

    Contacts Speed Dial #s (Menu 0-3) Speed dialing allows you to press and hold a key (or keys) to dial the number associated with those key(s). There are three types of speed dialing; 1-touch, 2- touch, and 3-touch dialing. Group (Menu 0-4) This menu allows you to change the settings for the caller groups.

  • Page 54: Pictures

    Pictures Camera (Menu *-1) In this menu, you can take a picture. The camera produces JPEG pictures. Camcorder (Menu *-2) Your phone is capable of recording short videos (and audio) of up to a few seconds in length. Saved videos are stored in the My Videos. Picture Mail (Menu *-3) Once you’ve taken a picture, you can use the...

  • Page 55: Order Prints (Menu *-5)

    Pictures Order Prints (Menu *-5) Order Prints to order printed copies of the image from an online printer. Pictbridge Print (Menu *-6) Using this menu option, you can select pictures, adjust print setting and execute print function. Settingd and Info (Menu *-7) Using this menu option, you can change information about your web page account.

  • Page 56: Settings

    Settings Display (Menu #-1) Screen saver You can select an image to be displayed in idle mode. Set foreground A foreground image can be used to display a calendar, clock, or other images on top of the background image. Incomig Call To display the picture for all incoming calls.

  • Page 57: Sounds (Menu #-2)

    Settings Sounds (Menu #-2) Ringer Volume This menu option allows you to adjust the ringer volume. Calls: allows you to adjust the ringer volume for the incoming calls. Messages: allows you to adjust the ringer volume for the messages. Alarms: allows you to adjust the ringer volume for the alarms.
  • Page 58 Settings Messages: allows you to have a distinctive ring for a voice mail, page, text message or browser message. Schedule: allows you to have a distinctive ring for a planner alarm. Alerts Minute Beep: With this menu option set to ON, the phone sounds an alert 10 seconds before each elapsed minute to remind you of the length of the current call.

  • Page 59: Power Vision (Menu #-3)

    Settings Power Vision (Menu #-3) With your Sprint Power Vision Phone and Sprint PCS Service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of Sprint PCS Vision. This section will help you learn the basics of using your Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your User name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
  • Page 60 Settings Lock Pic/Video When the picture/video is locked, you cannot enter the camera mode until you enter the lock code. Change Lock This feature allows you to change your current lock code to a new one. The lock code is preset to 0000 at factory.
  • Page 61 Settings Erase My Content This menu allows you to erase all the downloads in the memory. Erase Pic/Video This menu allows you to erase all the pictures/ videos in my pictures. Reset Favorites Resetting the Account Info erases all of your saved options and returns them to the factory default settings.

  • Page 62: Roaming (Menu #-6)

    Settings Roaming (Menu #-6) Set your phone to sound a unique tone when a call is received outside a network service area. This feature is set to Off by default. Launch Pad (Menu #-7) The Navigation Keys can be used as shortcut keys. In stanby mode, they allow you to access specific menu directly.

  • Page 63: Phone Info (Menu #-9)

    Settings Select the desired language by pressing the navigation key. 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.

  • Page 64: Bluetooth (Menu #-0)

    Settings Bluetooth (Menu #-0) Bluetooth technology enables cost-free wirelessconnections between electronic devices within a maximum range of 10 meters. A Bluetooth connection can be used to send photos, images, videos, phonebook, scheduled items, and to connect wirelessly to devices using Bluetooth technology, such as computers.
  • Page 65 Settings Device name This feature allows you to change your phone’s Bluetooth device name, which is displayed on other devices. Exchange FTP Folder You can send and receive files between your handset and PC via Bluetooth using the FTP transfer protocol. Device Info : allows you to view the information of the selected device.
  • Page 66 Settings...

  • Page 67: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information 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 68: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Health and safety information In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120 scientists, engineers and physicians from universities, government health agencies and industries developed this updated standard after reviewing the available...
  • Page 69 Health and safety information restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first. Note: Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local Sprint Store, or call the Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline at 1-800-974-2221 or by dialing #222 on your Sprint PCS Phone. Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area.

  • Page 70: Caring For The Battery

    Health and safety information crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference, FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in the air. Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be...
  • Page 71 Health and safety information • Use only Sprint-approved batteries and battery chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize 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...

  • Page 72: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc Notice

    Publication Sales Division. Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
  • Page 73 For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.

  • Page 74: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone MM-A720 by Samsung ® Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice...
  • Page 75 Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate.

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