Samsung SPHA503 Users Manual

*Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider.

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SPH-A503

User’s Guide

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.

Samsung Telecommunications

America (STA), Inc.

Headquarters:

1301 East Lookout Drive Suite 150 Richardson,

TX 75082

Tel: [phone]

Customer Care Center:

1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150 Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)

Fax: [phone]

Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com

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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTYG CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED

WITH THEGPRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", ANDGSAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OFGANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT,GINCLUDING BUT

NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OFGTHE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR

PURPOSEGOR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THEGPRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THEGWORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTSGCONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCTGWITH THE

REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATIONG OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING

CONTAINEDGIN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TOGCREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KINDGWHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION,GSAMSUNG

SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANYG KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF

THEGPRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESSGWARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL ORGCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATEDGPROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Important safety precautions

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

Use road safety at all times

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

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service 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 away from small children

	Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
	out of the reach of small children.		Important
	Accessories and batteries
	Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
	batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could		safety
	damage your phone and may be dangerous.
			precautions
	•	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 "Health and safety information" on page 16.

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Contents

Unpack	3
Make sure you have each item
Your phone	3
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started	4
First steps to operate your phone
Menu functions	8
All menu options listed
Solve problems	17
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information	19

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

Phone	Travel Adapter
Battery	User’s Manual

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

• Standard battery	• Extended battery
• Battery charger	• Leather case
• Headset	• Data link cable
• Car charger/	•Travel chager/
adapter	adapte

• Portable hands free kit

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Get started

First steps to operate your phone

Install and charge the phone

1	Install the battery:	2	Plug the adapter into
	To remove the battery,		the phone.
	slide the battery catch
	toward the top of the
	phone and hold it.

3 Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

4 When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

5 Remove the adapter from the phone.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

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•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 phone.

3.If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>

1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold [].

Keys and display

Key(s) Description

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

Navigation In Idle mode, access menu options directly.

keys In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.

Menu/OK In Idle mode, enters Menu mode.

key In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu option.

Send key Sends or answers a call.

In Idle mode, retrieves the last number dialled, missed, or received.

Back key Deletes characters from the display.

In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu level.

Key(s)	Description
End key	Ends a call. Hold down to switch the phone
	on and off.
	In Menu mode, cancels input and returns the
	phone to Idle mode.
Numeric	Enter numbers, letters, and some special
keys	characters.
	In Idle mode, hold [1] down to access your
	voicemail.
*/# key	Enter special characters.
	Use for some special functions.
R-Link key	Accesses the Ready link list.
(on the left)	Makes and answers a R-Link call.

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started Get

Get started

Volume keys (on the left)

Adjusts the phone volume.

In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjusts the keypad tone volume. With the phone closed, hold down to turn on the backlight.

In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options.

Speaker phone key

(on the right)

Turns on the external speaker during a call.

In Idle mode, retrieves the last number dialed, received, or missed.

Holde down to start the voice recognition.

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Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press the left soft key in Idle mode.

1 CUSTOMIZE

1Rings

2Download Rings

3Home Screens

4Call Screens

5Download Screens

6HOT Screens

7Download HOT

8Settings

2SURF

3SNAP

1Camera

2Video Camera

3Internal Album

4External Album

5Photo Studio

6Settings

7Print Photos

8Memory Info

4 VIDEO+MUSIC

1 Video & Music

	5 CONTACTS			8 MESSAGES
	1	New Contact		1	Write Text Message
	2	Contacts List	2		Write Pic. Message
	3	Groups	3		Text Messages
	4	Call Log	4		Pic. Message
	5	My Number	5		Instant Messages
	6	Service Numbers	6		E-mail
	7	Sync Contacts	7		Voice Mail
			8		Message Log
	6 GAMES
				9 Apps
	1	Download
	2	Preloaded Games		1	Download
	3	Downloaded Games	2		Location
			3		My Pet
	7 PLAN
			4		Download Apps
	1	Calendar
	2	To do
	3	Wake-up Call
	4	Alarm
	5	Calculator
	6	World Time
	7	Unit Converter
	8	Notepad
	9	Stopwatch
	10 User Memory
	* Voice Memo
	#	Answering Service			7

Menu functions

All menu options listed

CUSTOMIZE

Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This section describes how you can change your phone’s settings to best suit your needs. Take a few momentsto review these options and to adjust or add settings that are right for you.

Rings

Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages.

Download Rings

Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone.

Home Screens

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Your phone offers options for what you see on the LCD screen.

Call Screens

Download Screens

Download Screens can be downloaded right to your phone.

HOT Screens

Download HOT

Settings

You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages.

SURF

This menu allows you to surf the web from your wireless phone.

SNAP

Your phone’s built-in camera gives you the ability to take fullcolor digital pictures, view your pictures using the phone’s display, and instantly send them to family and friends.

Camera

Snap with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button.

Video Camera

In addition to taking pictures, you can also record, view, and send videos to your friends and family with your phone’s built-in video camera.

Internal Album

Your phone’s picture storage area is called Internal Album.

External Album

Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder. Alternatively you can save pictures to your Memory Card folder.

	Photo Studio
			Menu
	Settings
			functions
	The Settings menu allows you to configure where
	pictures or videos are saved or set the view to portrait
	or landscape mode.
	Print Photo
	PictBridge is an industry standard established by the
	Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA) that
	enables a range of digital photo solutions, including
	direct photo printing from a digital camera to a printer
	without the need for a PC.
	Memory Info
	This menu allows you to view your account
	information.

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Menu functions

VIDEO + MUSIC

Your phone’s built-in media player gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and view video clips right from your phone’s display.

It’s a great way to stay up-to-date with news, weather, and sports information while also enjoying the latest blockbuster movie trailers or music videos – anywhere, anytime on the Service Provider Network

Contacts

This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts menu.

New Contact

Your phone’s Contacts list can store up to conact entries.

Contacts List

There are several ways to display your Contacts entries: by name, by speed dial number, by group, and by voice dial tags.

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Groups

You can place any Contact entry into one of five categories, called “Groups.” Groups allow you to search your Contacts faster, quickly send messages to one or more group members, and more.

Call Log

displays the recent call log.

My Number

My Number displays the ten-digit number assigned to your phone.

Service Number

Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Services.

Sync Contacts