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Printed in Korea
Code No. : GH68-03354A
English. 02/2003. Rev. 1.0
Please, be sure to read this manual before using your phone. And keep the
manual after reading it and use any time you have a question.
TDMA MOBILE
TELEPHONE
STH-A255
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- Page 1 World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 02/2003. Rev. 1.0 Printed in Korea Please, be sure to read this manual before using your phone. And keep the manual after reading it and use any time you have a question. TDMA MOBILE TELEPHONE STH-A255...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. - Page 3 Entering Text ....42 Changing the Text Input Mode ......43 Using the T9 Mode Using the Upper/Lower-case Character Mode Using the Number Mode .
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Page 4: Safety Quick Guide
Network Services ......95 Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) ......96 Call Waiting (Menu 7.2) . -
Page 5: Unpacking
User’s Manual The illustrations above may look different from your phone and accessories. In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Hands-free kit • Standard battery • Cigarette lighter adapter • Ear-microphone... -
Page 6: Your Phone
Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Open view Folder Soft key (left) Volume keys Dial/menu confirmation key Cancel/ correction key Ear-microphone jack Microphone Closed view Earpiece (soft keys) Display Navigation key Soft key (right) Power on/off key Alphanumeric keys... -
Page 7: Display
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Description (continued...) Deletes characters from the display. In menu mode, returns to the previous menu level. In idle mode, quickly enters or exits Silent mode when held down for more than two seconds. - Page 8 Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of the service area Appears when a new text message is received.
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Page 9: Service Light
Y Y o o u u r r P P h h o o n n e e Service Light The service light is at the top right-hand corner of the phone. It flashes to indicate phone status. When the phone is ready for use, it flashes in green. -
Page 10: Charging The Battery
A travel charger is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. -
Page 11: Switching The Phone On/Off
G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d 3. When charging is finished (the lamp on the charger turns green), unplug the charger from the power outlet and remove it from the phone by squeezing the two tabs on the lead ( ) and unplug the lead( ). -
Page 12: Locking Your Phone
G G e e t t t t i i n n g g S S t t a a r r t t e e d d Locking Your Phone You can lock your phone to protect it against unauthorized use. -
Page 13: Making A Call From The Phonebook
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store the frequently-dialed phone numbers with an appropriate name in the phone memory, which is called Phonebook. -
Page 14: Answering A Call
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and the phone icon in the middle of the screen flashes. nnnn Accept If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone... -
Page 15: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
C C a a l l l l F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s Editing a Missed Call Number Note: If the caller’s number associated with the missed call is not available, the Edit option is not displayed. -
Page 16: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting Functions and Options Using the Soft keys Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. -
Page 17: Example: Setting The Display Language
S S e e l l e e c c t t i i n n g g F F u u n n c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d O O p p t t i i o o n n s s Example: Setting the Display Language 1. -
Page 18: Phonebook
Phonebook The Phonebook allows you to store frequently used phone numbers and the associated names in your phone to make it easy for you to make a call without having to remember or enter the phone number. You can store up to 250 (1 ~ 250) entries. Storing a Phone Number with a Name As soon as you start to enter a number, Save appears above the left soft key to allow you to store the... -
Page 19: Entry Options
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Note: If you enter the location number and press the key, your phone displays the details on the entry, such as name, number, location number and label. -
Page 20: Searching For A Number In The Phonebook
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Erase Number This option allows you to erase a stored number. If you saved two numbers under a name, only the currently selected number will be erased. You are asked to confirm that you wish to erase the number by pressing the Yes soft key. -
Page 21: Phonebook Options
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Phonebook Options When you access the Phonebook by pressing the Names soft key, Options appears above the right soft key. This key allows you to enter the options for the Phonebook. -
Page 22: Entering Text
P P h h o o n n e e b b o o o o k k Own Number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone number if you need to do so. Memory Status You can check the used memory and free memory you have for the Phonebook. -
Page 23: Changing The Text Input Mode
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t 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. -
Page 24: Using The Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode
E E n n t t e e r r i i n n g g T T e e x x t t • To enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press . The T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. -
Page 25: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Muting/Sending Key Tones You can turn the key tones which are generated each time you press a key off or on. To turn the key tone off: 1. -
Page 26: Using The Sms Service
O O p p t t i i o o n n s s D D u u r r i i n n g g a a C C a a l l l l Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon in the display. -
Page 27: Answering A Second Call
O O p p t t i i o o n n s s D D u u r r i i n n g g a a C C a a l l l l To make a call while you have a call in progress: 1. -
Page 28: Using The Menus
Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allows you to customize the phone to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling 1. -
Page 29: List Of Menu Functions
U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s List of Menu Functions The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the: •... - Page 30 P P h h o o n n e e B B o o o o k k U U s s i i n n g g t t h h e e M M e e n n u u s s 5.
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Page 31: Call Records
Call Records Via this menu, you can view: • Missed calls. • Incoming calls. • Outgoing calls. • Call time. The number and name, if available, are displayed, together with the date and time when the call was made. Note: Your phone can keep up to ten numbers in each record. -
Page 32: Messages
Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by text, fax and e- mail messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. When you receive new text messages, the appears on the top line of the display. -
Page 33: Write Messages (Menu 2.3)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 2. Press the key to select the message you want to read. 3. To view this message, press the View soft key. The screen shows the: •... -
Page 34: Preset Message List (Menu 2.4)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s 4. Select an Empty cell for the destination, phone number or e-mail address, by pressing the key and press the Edit soft key. 5. Enter the desired destination and press the OK soft key. -
Page 35: Picture Message (Menu 2.6)
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Delivery Ack: allows you to activate or deactivate the delivery acknowledgement function. When this function is activated, the network informs you whether your message has been read or not by the recipient. -
Page 36: Receiving Pictures, Ring Tones Or Caller Line Icons
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Receiving Pictures, Ring Tones or Caller Line Icons When you receive a message from the Internet, you will hear an alert beep and a text notification will appear on the display;... -
Page 37: Tones
M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Caller Line Icon You may use the icons as a graphic for a caller group. You can save up to five icons. When the memory for icons is full, you are allowed to select an old one to replace. -
Page 38: Alert Type (Menu 3.3)
T T o o n n e e s s Alert Type This option allows you to indicate how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. The following options are available: Light Only: only the backlight is switched on; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. -
Page 39: Minute Minder (Menu 3.7)
T T o o n n e e s s Minute Minder This option allows you to specify whether the phone must beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. The following options are available: OFF: the phone does not beep. -
Page 40: Settings
T T o o n n e e s s To... Press the... Listen to your Listen soft key. melody Modify your Modify soft key. melody Saving a Melody When you are satisfied with your melody after listening to it, you can save the melody and indicate that you wish to use it as the ring tone. -
Page 41: Service Light (Menu 4.3)
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s The following options are available: OFF: the backlight is not used. Short: the backlight comes on when you press a key or receive a call and switches off 10 seconds after the last key is pressed. -
Page 42: Language (Menu 4.6)
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Language You can select a display language. The available language options are English, Español, and Português. Note: This setting does not affect the WAP Browser. Reset Settings You can easily reset the menu settings to its factory default status. -
Page 43: Shortcut (Menu 4.9)
S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s Selecting a Calling Card You can set a default card to use for making calling card calls. The number stored in the selected card will be sent when you make calling card calls. -
Page 44: Organizer
Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to: • View the calendar and organize your schedule. • Define a list of things to do. • Set the current date and time. • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, to remind you of an appointment, for example. -
Page 45: To Do List (Menu 5.2)
O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r Once you have finished editing the memo, press the OK soft key. The following options are available when you press the Options soft key: Alarm: allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day. -
Page 46: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)
O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r To... Then... Sort the existing • Press the Options soft key. tasks by priority • Select the Sort option. or status • Select the sort criterion (High, Low, Done, Undo). -
Page 47: Alarm (Menu 5.4)
O O r r g g a a n n i i z z e e r r Alarm You can set the alarm to ring at a specific time. Note: To meet FAA safety guidelines, the alarm does not function when the phone is off. The following frequency options are available: Once Alarm: the alarm rings only once and is then deactivated. -
Page 48: Security
Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: • The people of your choice. • The types of calls of your choice. Change Lock Code The lock code is a password for locking or unlocking the phone. -
Page 49: Sos Call List (Menu 6.4)
S S e e c c u u r r i i t t y y 3. Select an empty location by pressing the key and press the Options soft key. 4. Select Edit, then press the OK soft key. If a number has already been saved, this option allows you to edit the number. -
Page 50: Call Waiting (Menu 7.2)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s 2. When Activate is highlighted, press the Select soft key. 3. -
Page 51: Voice Privacy (Menu 7.4)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Voice Privacy Used only in digital networks, Voice Privacy encrypts the voice channel so that people cannot eavesdrop on your call conversation. -
Page 52: Public System Selection (Menu 7.7)
N N e e t t w w o o r r k k S S e e r r v v i i c c e e s s Public System Selection Note: This menu may not be shown depending on the service providers. -
Page 53: Voice Memo Pad
G G a a m m e e s s High Score: enables you to view the highest score recorded for the selected game. You can also reset this score by pressing the Reset soft key. If you break the current record for the game, the phone displays the High Score screen. -
Page 54: Replay & Delete
V V o o i i c c e e M M e e m m o o P P a a d d If you are recording a phone conversation, it is automatically saved with the title of the current date and time. -
Page 55: Edit Title
V V o o i i c c e e M M e e m m o o P P a a d d Edit Title You can change the title of the selected memo. 1. The display shows the title of the currently selected memo. -
Page 56: Health And Safety Information
• The model and serial numbers of your phone. • Your warranty details. • A clear description of the problem. Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. - Page 57 FCC RF exposure guidelines, use only Samsung- approved accessories. When carrying the phone while it is on, use the specific Samsung belt-clip that has been tested for compliance. H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n...
- Page 58 • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
- Page 59 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice-almost anywhere, anytime.
- Page 60 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n 10.
- Page 61 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they...
- Page 62 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Vehicles Only qualified personnel should service the phone, or install the phone in a vehicle.
- Page 63 H H e e a a l l t t h h a a n n d d S S a a f f e e t t y y I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
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Page 64: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Antenna A device for transmitting or receiving signals. The size and shape of antennas is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signal they receive. -
Page 65: Index
G G l l o o s s s s a a r r y y Soft Keys Keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: • Varies according to the function that you are currently using • Is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key TDMA Time division multiple access (TDMA) is a digital... - Page 66 I I n n d d e e x x Earpiece Key tones adjusting the volume • 23 adjusting the volume • 23 Editing muting • 46 memos • 85 sending • 46 Keys messages • 62 description • 9 missed calls•...
- Page 67 I I n n d d e e x x Tone connect (3.8) • 74 Safety error (3.6) • 73 batteries • 112 length (3.4) • 72 information • 109 message (3.5) • 73 quick guide • 5 ring (3.2) • 71 Schedule •...