Samsung A920 User Manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions

in this manual may not match your phone.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the

illustrations in this manual.

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com

Draft

2005.

SPH-A920
User’s Manual

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Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or
which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or
software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is
proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to,
inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade
secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and
related documentation and other works of authorship.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights
secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify,
prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership
in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All
applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

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(STA), Inc.

Headquarters:

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Tel: [phone]

Customer Care Center:

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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of
Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED
WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE
PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE
PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR
QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF
THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT
OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR
COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION
OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING
CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE
CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refueling

Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service

Important

safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

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station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using
them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules
in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.

Emergency call

Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .

Keep your phone and all its parts and
accessories out of the reach of small children
and pets

They may inadvertently damage these things or choke
on small parts.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could
damage your phone and may be dangerous.

• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Safety" on
page 22.

Important safety precautions

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Contents

Unpack 4

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 4

Buttons, features, and locations

Get started 5

First steps to operating your phone

Overview of menu functions 9

Menu functions 10

All menu options listed

PicturesVideo .................................................... 10

Message........................................................... 11

Tools ............................................................... 12

Media Player ..................................................... 14

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Call History ...................................................... 15

Web ................................................................ 15

Settings ........................................................... 16

Download......................................................... 19

Contacts .......................................................... 20

Solve problems 21

Help and personal needs

Safety 22

Unpack

Make sure you have each item

Phone

Battery

You can obtain the following accessories for
your phone from your local Samsung dealer.

• Standard Battery • Extended Battery

• Battery Charger • Leather Case

• Portable Hands free kit • Data Cable

• Car Charger/Adaptor • Headset

•Travel Charger/Adapter

Travel Adapter

User’s Manual

You r ph o ne

Buttons, features, and locations

Navigation

keys

External

speaker

Left soft key

Dial key

Volume ke ys

Back key

Headset jack

Special function

keys

Earpiece

Display

OK key

Right soft key

Power on/off/
Menu exit key

Speaker key

Alphanumeric
keys

Microphone

Camera
lens

Flash

External
display

Camera
key

Memory
card slot

MP3
player key

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Get started

First steps to operating your phone

SIM card information

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card
loaded with your subscription details, such as your
PIN, and available optional services.

Install and charge the phone

Install the battery.

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To remove the battery,
slide the battery catch
toward the top of the
phone and hold it.

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

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Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

3

When the phone is completely charged (the

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battery icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

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Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

• a warning tone sounds,

• the battery low message displays, and

• the empty battery icon blinks.

If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Power on or off

Power on

Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.

Power off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold to turn on the

3. If necessary, enter the PIN and

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold .

Get started

phone.

press .

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Get started

Keys and display

Key(s) Description

Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.

In Idle mode, access menu options directly.
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.

In Idle mode, access the
In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu

option.

Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the recent number

dialed, missed, or received.

Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the previous menu

level.

Activates the Speaker feature.

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Camera

menu.

Key(s) Description

End a call. Hold down to switch the phone
on and off.

In Menu mode, cancel input and return the
phone to Idle mode.

Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, hold down to access your
voicemail.

Enter special characters.
Press

Command feature.

Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust

the ringer volume. With the phone closed,
hold down to turn on the backlight.
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.

to access the Sprint Voice

Key(s) Description

In Idle mode, hold down to turn on the
camera.

In Camera mode, take a photo or record a
video.

Play or resume playback.

Open the play list.

Skip forward in a file.

Go backward in a file.

Change the repeat mode.

Get started

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Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press

1 PicturesVideo

1 Camera
2 Camcorder
3 My Pictures
4 My Videos
5 Online Albums
6 Account Info

2 Message

1 Send Message
2 Picture Mail
3 Text Message
4 Go To PCS Email
5 Instant Message
6 Voicemail
7 Settings

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Menu

in Idle mode.

3 Tools

1 Voice Service
2 Voice Memo
3 Today
4 Scheduler
5 Task List
6 Memo Pad
7 World Time
8 Alarm Clock
9 Calculator
0 Countdown
* Bluetooth
# Bluetooth Settings

4 Media Player

1 Channel Listing
2 Memory Card
3 My Play List

5 Call History

1 Outgoing Calls
2 Incoming Calls
3 Missed Calls
4 All Recent

6 Web

7 Settings

1 Display
2 Sounds
3 PCS Vision
4 Voice Service
5 Security
6 Roaming
7 Launch Pad
8 Others
9 Phone Info
0 Print Settings

8 Download

1 Games
2 Ringers
3 Screen Savers
4 Applications
5 Messaging

9 Contacts

1 Find
2 Add New Entry
3 My Phone #
4 Speed Dial #s
5 Group
6 Services

Menu functions

All menu options listed

PicturesVideo

You can use the camera module embedded in your
phone to take photos and record videos.

To access this menu, press
select

PicturesVideos

• Do not take photos of people without their
permission.

• Do not take photos in a place where cameras are
not allowed.

• Do not take photos in a place where you may
interfere with another person’s privacy.

Camera

Use this menu to take photos. The camera produces
JPEG photos.

When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright
conditions, shadows may appear on the photo.

Menu

.

in Idle mode and

Camcorder

Use this menu to record video clips.

My Pictures

Use this menu to access photos stored in the phone’s
memory and on the memory card.

My Videos

Use this menu to access video clips stored in the
phone’s memory and on the memory card.

Online Albums

Use this menu to access the
with which you can organize your own image album on
the wireless web and share your photos and video
clips with other people.

Online Albums

service

Account Info

Use this menu to configure the network settings
required to access the Online Albums service.

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Menu functions

Message

Use the

Message

messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You
can also use Instant Message and Voicemail features.

To access this menu, press
select

Message

Send Message

Use this menu to send text messages that include
simple pictures, animated images, and multimedia
messages that include text, an audio, and an image.

Picture Mail

Multimedia message service (MMS) allows you to send
and receive messages that include text, an audio, and
an image.

In this menu, you can:

• view the MMS messages you have received.

• create and send MMS messages to other people.

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menu to send and receive short

Menu

.

in Idle mode and

Text Message

Short message service (SMS) allows you to send and
receive text messages that include simple pictures and
animated images.

In this menu, you can:

• view the SMS messages you have received, sent,
and saved for later use.

• create and send SMS messages to other people.

Go To PCS Email

Use this menu to use the E-mail service. You can
create and send e-mails. You can also check the
e-mails you have received.

Instant Message

Instant Messenger (IM) is a way of sending short,
simple messages that are delivered immediately to
users online at that moment.

Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a
messenger service. For further details, contact your
service provider.

Voice mail

If you are unable to answer a call, the caller will be
guided to leave a voice message in your voicemail
box, if your service provider supports it.

Use this menu to connect your voicemail server to
access received voicemails and store the service
number of your voicemail server. You can also delete
the voicemails you have received.

Settings

Use this menu to customize the settings for using SMS
and MMS feature.

Tools

The Tools feature enables you to keep track of your
schedule and tasks and use convenient applications,
such as voice recorder, calculator and countdown
timer. You can also use the Voice Service and
Bluetooth feature.

To access this menu, press
select

Tools

.

Voice Service

Use this menu to perform some functions or access
specific menus by your voice command. You only need
to say the command into the microphone.

Voice Memo

Use this menu to record and review voice memos. You
can also delete all voice memos.

Menu

in Idle mode and

Menu functions

Tools

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Menu functions

Today

Use this menu to schedule new events for the current
day, indicating each event’s start and end time.

Events scheduled for future dates automatically
appear on your Today display for that particular day.

Scheduler

Use this menu to keep track of your monthly schedule.

You can:

• create new events and check the scheduled
events.

• set alarms to alert you to events.

When you select
today’s date marked with a blue box.

Scheduler

, the month calendar with

Task List

Use this menu to create and review tasks.

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Memo Pad

Use this menu to create and review memos.

World Time

Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out
what time it is in another part of the world. You can
also apply Daylight savings time.

Alarm Clock

Use this menu to set alarms to ring at a specific time.

Calculator

Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions
such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division.

Countdown

Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to
count down. The phone will sound an alarm when the
specified period of time has expired.

Bluetooth

Use this menu to search for and pair a Bluetooth
device.

Using the Bluetooth feature, you can connect the
phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and
exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control
the phone remotely.

Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections
between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a
range of 10 meters. Since the devices communicate
using radio waves, they do not need to be in line of
sight to each other.

•

If there are obstacles between the devices, the

maximum operating distance may be reduced.

• You cannot use the Bluetooth feature while using
multimedia features such as voice recorder,
camera, and media player, or vice versa.

• Some devices may not be compatible with your
phone.

Bluetooth Settings

Use this menu to customize the settings for using the
Bluetooth feature.

Media Player

Use this menu to enjoy media files, such as MP3
music, ringtones, or video clips.

To access this menu, press <
select

Media Player

Channel Listing

Using this menu to activate a connection profile to be
used for accessing streaming servers to use VOD
services. You can also make or edit a profile.

Memory Card

Use this menu to access and play media files stored on
the memory card.

Menu

.

> in Idle mode and

Menu functions

Media Player

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Menu functions

My Play List

Use this menu to access the play list you have created
and play them using your phone.

Call History

Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed,
received, or missed.

To access this menu, press
select

Call History

.

Outgoing Calls

This menu displays the most recent calls you have
dialed.

Incoming Calls

This menu displays the most recent calls you have
received.

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Menu

in Idle mode and

Missed Calls

This menu displays the most recently received calls
that you did not answer.

All Recent

Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled and
received.

Web

The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on
your phone allows you to access the wireless web.
Using the web browser, you can access up-to-date
information and a wide variety of media content, such
as wallpapers, ringtones, and music files.

To access this menu, press <
select

Web

.

Use this menu to connect your phone to the network
and load the home page of the wireless web service
provider.

Menu

> in Idle mode and

Settings

Use this menu to customize your phone settings. You
can also reset the settings to their default values.

To access this menu, press
select

Settings

.

Display

Use this menu to change settings for the display and
light.

You can:

• change the background image.

• change the image to be displayed on the idle
screen with the background image.

• select a menu style.

• set whether or not the phone to display a caller ID
when you receive an incoming call.

• set a greeting message.

• select the length of time the backlight and the
display stay on or activate the Power Save mode.

Menu

in Idle mode and

• activate the service light feature.

• change the eziTap settings.

• adjust the brightness of the display for varying
lighting conditions.

Sounds

Use this menu to customize various sound settings.

You can:

• select a volume level for incoming calls, messages,
and alarms.

• select an alert type for incoming calls, messages,
events, and roaming.

• set up audible alerts at a specified time to inform
you that certain things have happened.

• select a key tone level and key tone length.

• set the phone to sound when you use downloaded
applications.

Menu functions

Settings

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Menu functions

PCS Vision

Use this menu to deactivate the PCS vision services
and set the phone to automatically connect to the PCS
vision services each time you sign in to Vision service.
You can also update the settings for connecting to the
PCS vision services.

Voice Service

Use this menu to change the default settings for using
the Voice Service feature.

Security

Your phone provides you with various security options,
including a user-programmable lock code and special
number features.

To access the
4-digit lock code. It is preset to “0000” at the factory.

You can:

• lock your phone so that you cannot dial numbers,
or access menu options.

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Security

menu, you must enter the

• lock the Camera feature.

• set the special phone number to be placed even
when the phone is locked.

• erase contacts, downloaded items, pictures, and
video clips.

• reset the phone.

Roaming

Roaming is a feature, which is only relevant in areas
where there are at least two cellular service providers
having valid roaming agreements. Roaming allows you
to register your phone on one of the networks, but use
the facilities of the other if your own network is not
available.

You can:

• select a roaming mode.

• set the phone to remind you when you are making
or receiving a roaming call.

Launch Pad

You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to
access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use
this menu to change these shortcut assignments.

Others

Use this menu to customize the additional settings for
the phone.

You can:

• set digits, such as area codes and network feature
activation codes, to the beginning of a phone
number before dialling it.

• activate the contact match feature.

• restrict outgoing calls.

• set how to answer incoming calls.

• turn the automatic redealing or answering features
on or off.

• select one of several languages for the display
text.

• activate or deactivate Airplane mode, the location
feature, or key guard mode.

• activate or deactivate the Location feature. If this
feature is enabled, other people call locate your
position.

• keep the Game pad synchronized with your phone
or re-map the keys to allow easier game play.

• activate the plus code set feature. You can enter
the international call prefix and view the
international call number list.

Phone Info

Use this menu to access the information about your
phone.

You can:

• view your phone number.

• view information of the icons to be displayed on
the screen.

• view the software and hardware versions of your
phone.

• view information about your phone system.

Menu functions

Settings

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Menu functions

Print Settings

Use this menu to customize the setting for printing
some items via the phone.

Download

You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download various items, such as games,
melodies, images, applications, and messages.

To access this menu, press
select

Download

.

Games

You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download games. You can also access
them.

Ringers

You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download ringtones or melodies. You can
also access them.

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Menu

in Idle mode and

Screen Savers

You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download images.You can also access
them.

Applications

You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download applications. You can also access
them.

Messaging

You can access the web site preset by your service
provider to download messages. You can also access
them.

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.

To access this menu, press
select

Contacts

.

Find

Use this menu to search for numbers in Contacts.

Add New Entry

Use this menu to add a new contact to Contacts.

My Phone #

Use this menu to check your phone number.

Menu

in Idle mode and

Speed dial #s

Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts, you
can set up to 99 speed dial entries and then dial them
easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and
holding the associated number key(s) in Idle mode.

Group

Use this menu to organizer your contacts in caller
groups.

Services

You can dial the service centers preset by your service
provider to get more information. For details, contact
your service provider.

Menu functions

Contacts

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Solve problems

Help and personal needs

To save the time and expense of an unnecessary
service call, perform the simple checks in this section
before contacting a service professional.

“No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done”
displays

• The network connection has been lost. You may be
in a weak signal area. Move and try again.

• You are trying to access an option for which you
have no subscription with your service provider.
Contact the service provider for further details.

You have entered a number but it was not
dialed

• Be sure that you have pressed .

• Be sure that you have accessed the right cellular
network.

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Your correspondent cannot reach you

• Be sure that your phone is switched on.
( pressed for more than one second.)

• Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular
network.

Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking

• Be sure that you have switched on the
microphone.

• Be sure that you are holding the phone close
enough to your mouth. The microphone is located
at the bottom of the phone.

The phone starts beeping and “Battery low”
flashes on the display

• Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the
battery.

The audio quality of the call is poor

• Check the signal strength indicator on the display
( ). The number of bars indicates the signal
strength from strong ( ) to weak ( ).

• Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a
window if you are in a building.

No number is dialed when you re-call a
Phonebook entry

• Use the Phonebook Search feature to ensure the
number has been stored correctly.

• Re-store the number, if necessary.

The battery doesn’t charge properly or the
phone sometimes turns itself off

Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone and on
the battery with a clean soft cloth.

If the above guidelines do not help you to
solve the problem, take note of:

• 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.

Safety

Getting the Most Out of Your Reception

Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength

The quality of each call you make or receive depends
on the signal strength in your area. Your phone
informs you of the current signal strength by
displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength
icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.
If you’re inside a building, being near a window may
give you better reception.

Understanding the Power Save Feature

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15
minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. If your phone is active, it
periodically rechecks service availability; you can also
check it yourself by pressing any key. Anytime the
Power Save feature is activated, a message is
displayed on the screen. When a signal is found, your
phone returns to Standby mode.

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Safety

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and
receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits
radiofrequency (RF) signals. When you use your
phone, the system handling your call controls the
power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to

0.2 watts in digital mode.

Knowing Radio Frequency Safety

The design of your Sprint PCS Phone complies with
updated NCRP standards described below.

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
body of research. In 1993, the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this
updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the

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FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing
ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by
the National Council of Radiation Protection and
Measurements (NCRP).

Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance

There are several simple guidelines to operating your
phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory
service.

• Speak directly into the mouthpiece.

• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain
or liquid spills.

If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the
power off and remove the battery.

For the best care of your phone, only Sprint
authorized personnel should service your phone
and accessories. Faulty service may void the
warranty.

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your
Phone

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED
MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND
POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE

Using Your Phone While Driving

Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the
phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in
some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific
restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first.

Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your
local Sprint Store, or call the Sprint PCS Accessory
HotlineSM at 1-800-974-2221 or by dialing
on your Sprint PCS Phone.

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Following Safety Guidelines

To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always
follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn
your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or
when it may cause interference or danger.

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic
Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from
radiofrequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from
wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded
electronic equipment.

RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic operating systems
and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.
Check with the manufacturer or their representative to
determine if these systems are adequately shielded
from external RF signals. Also check with the
manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been
added to your vehicle.

Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical
devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to
determine if they are adequately shielded from
external RF signals.

Always turn off the phone in health care
facilities and request permission before using
the phone near medical equipment.

Safety

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Safety

Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To
prevent possible interference with aircraft systems,
the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
regulations require you to have permission from a
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 turned
off. Construction crews often use remotecontrol RF
devices to set off explosives.

Turn your phone off when you're in any area that has a
potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it's rare,
your phone and accessories could generate sparks.
Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in
bodily injury or even death. These areas are often, but
not always, clearly marked. They include:

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• Fueling areas such as gas stations.

• Below deck on boats.

• Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.

• Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles
such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

• Any other area where you would normally be
advised to turn off your vehicle’s engine.

Never transport or store flammable gas, liquid or
explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that
contains your phone or accessories.

Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone

Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play
with it as they could hurt themselves and others,
damage the phone or make calls that increase your
Sprint PCS Invoice.

Caring for the Battery

Protecting Your Battery

The guidelines listed below help you get the most out
of your battery’s performance.

• 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
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Safety

Acknowledging Special Precautions and
the FCC Notice

FCC Notice

This phone may cause TV or radio interference if used
in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC
can require you to stop using the phone if such
interference cannot be eliminated.

Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (propane or
butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection
Standard (NFPA-58). For a copy of this standard,
contact the National Fire Protections Association, One
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn.:
Publication Sales Division.

Cautions

Any changes or modifications to your phone not
expressly approved in this document could void your
warranty for this equipment and void your authority to
operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries,
antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized
accessories may be dangerous and void the phone

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warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect
to the phone.

Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex
piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid
dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.

Body-Worn Operation

To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use
the Sprint supplied or approved carrying case, holster
or other body-worn accessory. Use of non-Sprint
approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure
guidelines.

For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC
Website at www.fcc.gov.

Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless
Phones

The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative
amo unt o f R F e nergy absorbed in the head of a user of
a wireless handset.

The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive
testing, measuring and calculation process. It does not
represent how much RF the phone emits. All phone
models are tested at their highest value in strict
laboratory settings. But when in operation, the SAR of
a phone can be substantially less than the level
reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of
factors including its proximity to a base station
antenna, phone design and other factors. What is
important to remember is that each phone meets
strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs do not
represent a variation in safety.

All phones must meet the federal standard, which
incorporates a substantial margin of safety. As stated
above, variations in SAR values between different
model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR
values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg
are considered safe for use by the public.

The highest SAR values for this model phone as
reported to the FCC are Head:0.600 W/Kg(CDMA),

1.280 (PCS), Body- worn:0.162 W/Kg(CDMA), 0.789
W/Kg (PCS). Body-worn operations are restricted to
Samsung-supplied, approved or none Samsung
designated accessories that have no metal and must
provide at least 1.8cm separation between the device,
including its antenna whether extended or retracted,
and the user’s body. None compliance to the above
restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

FCC Radiofrequency Emission

This phone meets the FCC Radiofrequency Emission
Guidelines.

FCC ID number:
the phone's SAR can be found from the following FCC
Website: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid.

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Safety

Owner’s Record

The model number, regulatory number and serial
number are located on a nameplate inside the battery
compartment. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. This will be helpful if you need to
contact us about your phone in the future.

Model:

Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone

MM-A920 by Samsung

®

Serial No.:

Phone Guide Proprietary Notice

CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM
Incorporated under one or more of the following
patents:

4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797
5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,101,501
5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239
5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338
5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,659,569
5,490,165 5,511,073

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T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and
is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat.
5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents
pending.

• Phone Guide template version 4A (November

2005)