Samsung A460 User Manual
Samsung A460
User Guide
Copyright © 2002 Sprint Spectrum L.P. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior
written approval. Sprint is a trademark of Sprint Communications Company L.P. All other trademarks are
property of their respective owners.
Table of Contents
1. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Turning Your Phone ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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Understanding This User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2. Getting to Know Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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Highlights and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Front View of Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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Command Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
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Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3. Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Understanding How Roaming Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
4. Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Incoming Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Changing Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
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Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Finding a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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Four-Digit Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Using One/Two/Three Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
5. Navigating Through Menus and Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Working Within the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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Entering Symbols and Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
6. Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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Changing Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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Silencing the Ringer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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Adjusting Volume During a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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Muting a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7. Using Service Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
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Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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Three-Way Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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Forwarding Your Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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Viewing Call History (Incoming, Outgoing and Missed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
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Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
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Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
9. Managing Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
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Setting Up Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Knowing When You Have Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
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Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
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Clearing the Voicemail Message Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Sending Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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New Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Text Message Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Numeric Page and Text Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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Extracting Phone Numbers from a Text Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
10. Using Your Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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Finding Internal Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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Internal Phone Book Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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Adding a Phone Number to an Internal Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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Editing an Internal Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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My Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
11. Changing Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
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Changing the Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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Setting the Language of your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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Adjusting the Ringer Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
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Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
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Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
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Selecting Ringer Types for Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
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Selecting Ringer Types for Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
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Selecting Ringer Types for Data / Fax In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
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Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
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Connect Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
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Disconnect Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
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Changing the Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
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Data/Fax Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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Receiving a Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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Receiving Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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Returning to Voice Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
12. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
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Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
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Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
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Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
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Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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Using Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
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Erasing Special Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
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Erasing the Internal Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
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Resetting Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
13. Personal Information Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
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Accessing the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
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Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
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Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
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Month View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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Jump To Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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Task List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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Set Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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Adding New Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
14. Using the Voice Services of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
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Using Voice-Activated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
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Programming the Phone for Voice Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
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Setting Up Voice Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
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Placing a Call Using Voice Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
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Reviewing Voice Dial Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
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Erasing Voice Dial Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
15. Experiencing the Wireless Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
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The Wireless Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
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The Wireless Internet Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
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Launching the Wireless Internet Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
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Web Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
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Using the Wireless Internet Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
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Setting Up a Wireless Data Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
16. Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
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Push Push . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
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Fly Ribbon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
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Spider Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
17. Position Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
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Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
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Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
18. Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
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Accessing the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
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Performing Simple Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
19. Selecting Your Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
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Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
20. Knowing Performance and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
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Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
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Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
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Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
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Owner's Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
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User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
21. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
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Getting Started
Getting Started
In This Section
䊳 Activating Your Phone
䊳 Setting Up Your Voicemail
䊳 Understanding This User Guide
his section walks you through the step-by-step basics of setting up
service for your phone, including unlocking and activating your phone
and setting up your voicemail.
Once you have completed this section, you’re ready to explore the advanced
features of your new phone.
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Section 1
Getting Started 7
Turning Your Phone ON and OFF
Turning Your Phone ON
To turn your phone on, press for approximately two seconds.
Once your phone is ON, it displays “Looking for Service” indicating that
your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone finds a signal, it
automatically enters Standby mode – 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. When a signal is found,
your phone automatically returns to standby mode.
In power save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically
without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for network
service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned ON).
Tip : The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when
you are in an area where there is no signal.
Turning Your Phone OFF
Press for two seconds.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off.
Getting Started
Determine If Your Phone Is Already Activated
If you received your phone in the mail, it has probably been activated.
All you need to do is unlock your phone.
If your phone is not activated, please call your wireless service provider.
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8 Getting Started
Unlocking Your Phone
Follow these steps to unlock your phone:
Press and hold to turn the phone on.
1.
Press .
2.
Enter your four-digit lock code. For security purposes, the code is not
3.
visible as you type.
Tip : If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either
your Social Security number or phone number or try 0000. If none of these
work, call your wireless service provider.
Activating Your Phone
If your phone was not already activated, call your wireless service
provider for assistance.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to
voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will
want to set up your voicemail box and personal greeting as soon as your
phone is activated.
To set up voicemail:
Press and hold .
1.
Follow the system prompts to create your pass code, record your
2.
greeting, record your name announcement and choose whether to
activate One-Touch Message Access (a feature that lets you press one
key to access messages and bypasses the need for you to enter your
pass code).
Getting Started
1
Note: The voicemail setup process may vary in certain affiliate areas.
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Getting Started 9
Understanding This User Guide
This user guide introduces you to our technology and all the advantages
of your new phone – through easy-to-follow instructions.
Sections break down categories of information to progressively take
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you all the way from learning the basics to using the most advanced
phone features.
Tips highlight special shortcuts and timely reminders to help you
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make the most of your new phone.
The Index helps you find specific information quickly.
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We know that your time is valuable and that’s why we’ve designed this
guide to be used in a building block format or in stand-alone sections.
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, you’ll be able to locate the
specific section using the colored tabs. Follow the instructions in that
section and you’ll be ready to use your phone in no time.
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10 Getting Started
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Getting to Know Your Phone
In This Section
䊳 Front View of Phone
䊳 Viewing the Display Screen
䊳 Your Phone’s Highlights and Features
Your Phone
Getting to Know
䊳 Using the Battery
our phone 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. We know that you’re anxious to start using it, so this
section will give you a quick introduction to your new phone. The
easy-to-follow instructions will guide you through the basics of the most
common features of your phone and you’ll be on your way to using it in
no time.
Don’t forget the other chapters in this guide. They’re filled with information
about the capabilities and benefits of your new phone. They include detailed
step-by-step instructions that familiarize you with all the features and
explain how to customize your phone to meet your specific needs.
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Getting to Know Your Phone 11
Highlights and Features
Congratulations on the purchase of your phone (SPH-A460). This phone
is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and offers many significant features:
Dual-band capability provides access to other PCS CDMA and analog
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cellular networks where the network available to you has
implemented roaming agreements. For further information see
"Understanding How Roaming Works" on page 20.
The wireless Internet browser provides access to the wireless Internet
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in digital mode. For further information see "The Wireless Internet
Browser" on page 90.
The wireless data connection offers wireless modem capabilities for
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your personal computer in digital mode. For further information see
"Setting Up a Wireless Data Connection" on page 96.
Large 4-level gray scale, 6-line blue display.
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User friendly, menu driven access to features and options.
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The phone’s “flip” cover can be set to answer an incoming call
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when opened.
External LCD
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The backlit display screen makes it effortless to read the display in
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low light environments and at night.
An Internal Phone Book with 250 number capacity.
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Speed Dialing, there are four methods of calling numbers previously
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stored in the Internal Phone Book.
A Calendar function allows the scheduling of events, the ability to
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create “Task Lists”, set timers and alarms.
Voice activated dialing with 10 locations.
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T9 predictive text entry for simplicity in entering names and events
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into both the Internal Phone Book and Calendar.
Vibrate mode announces incoming calls and messages without
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disturbing people around you.
MIDI ringers and melodies.
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A choice of melodies can be used instead of ringer types.
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One-Touch Internet Access.
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Front View of Phone
Your Phone
Getting to Know
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Getting to Know Your Phone 13
Command Keys
Displays the first level or Main Menu of options.
Menu:
Highlight and press
Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the
OK:
again to view the next menu page.
highlighted choice in the menu. Pressing
automatically dials your voicemail.
Internet Key:
This key allows you to have One-Touch
Internet access. When this key is pressed, the wireless
Internet browser is launched.
Navigation Key:
This key allows you to scroll through the
phone menu options, and provides a shortcut to phone
functions from Standby Mode.
Volume Key:
(On the side of your phone). Adjust the ringer
volume in standby mode (with the flip open). Adjust the voice
volume during a call. In a menu, scroll up or down to
navigate through the menu options. Volume Keys also mute
the ringer during an incoming call.
Place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key
TAL K:
once to enter the Outgoing call log. If you press and hold the
key down you will initiate Voice Dial.
CLR (CLEAR):
Deletes characters from the display. When in a
menu, press to return to the previous menu.
Ends a call. Press and hold this key to turn your phone
END:
On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to
standby mode and cancels your input.
Numeric Keys:
Use these keys to enter numbers, letters,
and characters.
Enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In
Pound:
text entry mode, press to enter a space.
Asterisk:
Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling features.
In text entry mode, press to change the character input type.
for two seconds
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Headset Jack:
(on the top of the phone.) Allows you to plug
in an optional headset for safe, convenient hands-free
conversations.
Viewing the Display Screen
Main LCD:
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your main LCD screen.
shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have,
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the stronger your signal.
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shows that the GPS receiver is On or Off.
means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates you are “roaming” off the network available to you.
indicates you are “roaming” off the network available to you
on an analog system.
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indicates you have voicemail, text or numeric pages waiting.
Press
briefly to see a list of pending messages or press and hold to
dial voicemail.
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indicates your phone is in vibrate mode.
shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown
fully charged.)
External LCD:
shows your current signal strength.The more lines you have,
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the stronger your signal.
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means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
Time/Date is displayed.
shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown
fully discharged.) Icon is animated while charging.
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indicates you have voicemail, text or numeric
pages waiting.
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Getting to Know
2
Tip : Display indicators let you know when you’re off the network available
to you and whether you’re operating in digital or analog mode.
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Using the Battery
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 2.4 hours of continuous digital talk time
(1.3 hour in analog) or approximately 7 days of continuous digital
standby time (15
hours in analog). The battery charges in about 4 hours
using the travel charger supplied with your phone.
Approximately five minutes before the battery charge level gets too low to
operate the phone, the battery sensor will let you know by blinking an
empty battery icon (
), sounding an audible alert and displaying a
warning message. If you continue to operate the phone without
charging, the phone will turn off automatically (after a three to five
minute delay). If this happens, your call will end.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode and
Browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Tip : Be sure to charge your phone’s battery and watch your indicator to
ensure your levels are okay.
Installing the Battery
Your phone comes with a LiIon battery. Follow these steps to install it:
Place the battery on to the back of the phone, making sure that the
1.
three plastic tabs line up with the corresponding slots on the phone.
Gently push the battery down and upward on the phone until it snaps
2.
into place.
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Removing the Battery
To remove your battery for charging or for another reason, follow these
easy steps:
Make sure the power is off by pressing and holding so you don’t
1.
lose any stored numbers or messages.
Push down the battery release latch and slide the battery downwards.
2.
Lift the battery away from the phone.
3.
Charging the Battery
Your phone comes with a rechargeable battery. You should charge the
battery as soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. For a quick check of
your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge indicator located
in the upper-right corner of your phone’s display screen. If the battery
charge gets too low, the battery icon (
) blinks and the phone sounds
a warning tone.
Always use an approved Travel Charger or Vehicle Power Adapter to
charge your battery.
Your Phone
Getting to Know
2
Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your
phone and void the warranty.
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Getting to Know Your Phone 17
Using the Travel Adapter
To use the travel charger provided with your phone:
Plug the travel charger power cord into a wall outlet.
1.
Plug the other end of the travel charger into the bottom of the phone,
2.
with the battery installed.
The LED on the phone indicates the following:
A red light with battery animation indicates the battery is charging.
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A green light without animation indicates the battery is fully
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charged.
A yellow light indicates that the battery is operating at a temperature
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that is too high or too low, or that there is a poor connection. Make
sure the phone is resting in the charger slot.
It generally takes about four hours to fully recharge a completely
discharged battery. With the approved LiIon battery, it is practical to
recharge the battery before it becomes completely discharged.
To get the quickest charge for any battery:
Turn the phone off.
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Accessory Interface Connector
The accessory interface connector at the bottom of the phone allows you
to connect the Travel Charger or Vehicle Power Adapter to the phone. It
also allows you to connect the optional USB Data cable to the phone. For
more information, see "Accessory Options" on page 108.
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Understanding Roaming
In This Section
䊳 Understanding How Roaming Works
䊳 Understanding the Difference Between Roaming and
Network Calls
䊳 Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
䊳 Setting and Using Call Guard
oaming is the ability to make or receive calls while you’re off the
network available to you. Your new dual-band phone works anywhere
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on the network and allows you to roam on analog and digital networks
virtually anywhere in the U.S. where compatible wireless service is available.
This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let
you manage your roaming experience.
Understanding
Roaming
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Understanding Roaming 19
Understanding How Roaming Works
Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the
network available to you and whether your phone is operating in analog
or digital mode. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending
on where you’re using your phone.
Roaming
Indicator
Your Network
Other Digital Networks
Analog
Indicator
Analog Networks
Tip : Remember, when you’re using your phone off the network, always dial
numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
Note: You will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls.
Roaming on Other Digital Networks
When you’re roaming on other digital networks, your call quality and
security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls
while on the network. You may not be able to access certain calling
features, such as the wireless Internet.
Roaming on Analog Networks
When you roam on analog networks, you will experience a similar
quality provided by other analog carriers today. Although some calling
features, such as the wireless Internet, may be unavailable, you can still
make and receive calls. You will experience a few differences including:
You are more likely to experience static, cross-talk, fade-out and
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dropped calls.
Some calling features which are standard on the network, such as
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Call Waiting, the wireless Internet, and direct international dialing,
are unavailable.
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There are security and privacy risks (eavesdropping and cloning)
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that exist with conventional analog services today.
Your battery needs recharging sooner when you use your phone for
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analog roaming.
Tip : If you’re on a call when you leave the network available to you and
enter an area where roaming is available (whether digital or analog), your
call is dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think service is
available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network.
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode
Your phone allows you to control your ability to roam. By using the
Roaming
menu option, you determine which signals your phone accepts.
Set Mode
Choose from three different settings on your dual-band mode phone to
control your roaming experience:
Press for
1.
Press for
2.
Press for
3.
Automatic, Network,
Press to
4.
䊳 Automatic:
This setting seeks service on the network available to
Main Menu
Roaming
Set Mode
Save
.
.
. To select an option, scroll to select
or
Analog
.
.
you. When network service is unavailable, it searches for an
alternative system.
䊳 Network:
This setting allows you to select the network only and
prevents roaming on other networks.
䊳 Analog:
This setting forces the phone to seek an analog roaming
system. The previous setting is restored the next time the phone is
turned on.
Understanding
Roaming
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Setting an Alert When Roam Charges Apply (Call Guard)
In addition to the roaming icon, Call Guard alerts you when roaming
charges apply. This feature makes it easy to manage your roaming
charges by reminding you when you make or receive roaming calls. It
also requires you to take additional steps before placing or answering a
roaming call. These additional steps are not required when you make or
receive calls while on the network available to you.
To Turn the Call Guard Feature On or Off:
Press for the
1.
Press for
2.
Press for
3.
Main Menu
Roaming
Call Guard
.
.
. Wait briefly until a message prompt
displays and then disappears from the display screen.
Select
4.
If the
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or No, and press .
Yes
option is chosen, an extra step is required to make or take
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roaming calls.
If the No option is chosen, no extra step is required to make or take
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roaming calls.
To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:
From the main menu, dial the ten-digit number and press .
1.
(You can also initiate a call from the Internal Phone Book, Call
History or text messages.)
A message is displayed indicating that roaming rate applies. Press
2.
to place the call.
To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:
Remember if the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra
steps to make and receive roaming calls even if you have selected the
setting.
Analog
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Setting the Time and Date in Analog mode
The time and date are set automatically by the network available to you.
If you are outside your coverage area and are in analog mode, the time
and date are not automatically updated. To set the time and date in
analog mode:
Press for the
1.
Press for
2.
Press for
3.
Enter the correct time and date and press .
4.
Main Menu
Calendar
Set Time
.
.
.
Understanding
Roaming
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Making and Answering Calls
In This Section
䊳 Making Calls
䊳 Answering Calls
䊳 Dialing Options
䊳 In-Call and End-of-Call Options
䊳 Using One-Touch/Two-Touch Speed Dialing
䊳 Calling Emergency Numbers
our phone gives you different options for placing calls, so you can use
the method that works best for you. Once you learn the basics here, the
possibilities are endless.
Making and
Answering Calls
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Making and Answering Calls 25
Making Calls
Your phone offers many different ways to make calls, including
Speed Dialing ("Using One/Two/Three Speed Dialing" on page 34) and
using Call History ("Viewing Call History (Incoming, Outgoing and
Missed)" on page 52).
To make a call using your keypad:
Make sure your phone is on.
1.
Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press
2.
to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold to erase the
entire number.)
Press . (To make calls when you are roaming, and Call Guard is
3.
enabled, press
to acknowledge Roaming rates. For further
information see "To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:" on
page 22.)
When you’re finished, press or close the flip to complete
4.
the call.
Tip : To redial your last outgoing call, press to view the phone number.
Press again to dial.
Tip : When making calls off the network available to you, always dial using
11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
Answering Calls
Make sure your phone is on. If your phone is off, incoming calls go
1.
to voicemail.
When your phone rings, press . (To answer incoming calls when
2.
you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled press
information see "To Answer Incoming Roaming Calls With Call
Guard On:" on page 22.)
To disconnect the call, press briefly.
3.
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26 Making and Answering Calls
. For further
Adjusting Volume During a Conversation
Whether you need to hear more or less of a conversation, adjust the
volume keys on the side of your phone during a call.
To preset the voice volume when the phone is in standby mode:
Press .
1.
Press for
2.
Press for
3.
Select the desired level using the volume keys and press to save
4.
.
Sounds
Voice Volume
.
and exit.
Missed Call Notification
When an incoming call is not answered, the number of missed calls
together with the last call’s phone number is displayed on your screen.
To display the Missed Call log and view the last 10 missed calls:
Press .
1.
Press for
2.
Press for
3.
Call History
Missed
.
.
Note: To view the details of the missed call, highlight the entry and
press
.
To dial a missed call entry’s phone number:
Highlight the entry. Press .
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Muting a Call
There are times when it’s necessary to mute a call so that your caller does
not hear you or certain background noise.
To use this function during a call:
Press .
1.
Press to
2.
When the phone is muted, “
䊳
Mute
.
” appears on the display.
Mute
To unmute a call:
Press .
1.
Press to
2.
UnMute
.
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Making and
Answering Calls
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Dialing Options
Dialing options are displayed when you enter numbers using the keypad.
To select an option, press and the number on the keypad that
corresponds with the desired choice.
䊳 (1) Talk
is used to dial the phone number. (If you are roaming and
have the Call Guard feature activated, you must then press
.
See "To Place Roaming Calls With Call Guard On:" on page 22.)
䊳 (2) Save
to save the phone number in your Internal Phone Book.
(See "Finding Internal Phone Book Entries" on page 62.)
䊳 (3) Find
is used to locate and display Internal Phone Book entries
that contain the numbers entered. (See "Finding Internal Phone
Book Entries" on page 62.)
䊳 (4) Hard Pause
is used to insert a hard pause. (See "Dialing and
Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses" on page 33.)
䊳 (5) 2 Second Pause
to insert a 2-second pause. (See "Dialing and
Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses" on page 33.)
Tip : To speed dial a phone number from the main menu, press and hold the
Internal Phone Book entry number. If the entry number is two digits, enter
the first digit, then press and hold the second digit.
In-Call Options
During a call, your phone displays menu options in addition to the main menu.
To select an option, highlight it and press .
䊳 (1) Mute
Select
䊳 (2) Call History
or
UnMute
Unmute
Select
to mute your phone’s microphone.
Mute
to reactivate the microphone.
checks your call log for outgoing, incoming, and
missed calls. You can also erase the logs from this menu.
䊳 (3) PhoneBook
䊳 (4) 3-Way Call
accesses the Phone Book menu options.
allows you to talk to two different people at the same
time. (For more information, see "Three-Way Calling" on page 49.)
䊳 (5) Messages
䊳 (6) Calendar
allows you to check for voicemail and text messages.
accesses the Calendar menu options which allows you
to schedule different events.
䊳 (7) Version
displays the hardware and software version being used.
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