Samsung SPH-A503ZKASKE User Manual

SAMSUNG SPH-A503
PORTABLE DIGITAL
HANDSET
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
device, and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents

Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc. ................................................... 2
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................................................................7
Understanding this User Manual ...............................................................................8
Activating Your Device ..............................................................................................8
Charging the Battery ............................................................................................... 10
Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...................................................................................... 11
Section 2: Understanding Your Device ......................................................12
Features of Your Device .......................................................................................... 13
Closed Views of Your Device ................................................................................... 14
Open View of Your Device ....................................................................................... 17
Command Keys ......................................................................................................18
Understanding the Display Screen ..........................................................................20
Your Device’s Modes ..............................................................................................23
Section 3: Call Functions ...........................................................................26
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing ...................................................................27
Making a Call — Speed Dialing ..............................................................................28
Answering a Call .....................................................................................................29
Ignoring a Call ........................................................................................................29
Adjusting the Call Volume .......................................................................................30
Calls Log ................................................................................................................30
Roaming .................................................................................................................35
Section 4: Menu Navigation ......................................................................36
Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................37
Menu Outline ..........................................................................................................38
Section 5: Entering Text ............................................................................47
Text Entry Modes .................................................................................................... 48
Changing the Text Entry Mode ................................................................................48
Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode ..........................................................................48
Entering Text in T9 Word Mode ............................................................................... 49
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..................................................................50
Entering Korean ......................................................................................................50
Entering Numbers ................................................................................................... 51
Entering Symbols ....................................................................................................51
Section 6: Understanding CONTACT ..........................................................53
Your Contacts List ...................................................................................................54
Adding a New Contact ............................................................................................54
Finding a Contact ....................................................................................................57
Editing an Existing Contact ......................................................................................59
Speed Dial Numbers ...............................................................................................62
Contact Groups ....................................................................................................... 63
Deleting a Contact ..................................................................................................68
Call Logs ................................................................................................................69
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My Info ...................................................................................................................69
Service Numbers ....................................................................................................69
Sync Contacts .........................................................................................................69
Section 7: CUSTOMIZE .............................................................................. 70
Rings ......................................................................................................................71
Screens ..................................................................................................................71
H.O.T. (Helio On Top) Screens .................................................................................72
Sound Settings .......................................................................................................73
Display Settings ......................................................................................................75
Airplane Mode .........................................................................................................78
Call Settings ...........................................................................................................78
Network ..................................................................................................................80
Device ....................................................................................................................80
Security ..................................................................................................................85
Bluetooth ................................................................................................................86
Language ................................................................................................................89
Section 8: SURF ......................................................................................... 90
SURF ......................................................................................................................91
Accessing Helio Portal .............................................................................................91
Using the SURF Browser .........................................................................................91
Using Links .............................................................................................................92
How Browser Keys Work .........................................................................................92
Section 9: SNAP ........................................................................................ 94
SNAP Menu .............................................................................................................95
Camera ...................................................................................................................95
Video Camera .........................................................................................................99
Zoom ....................................................................................................................103
Brightness ............................................................................................................103
The Albums ..........................................................................................................104
Photo Studio .........................................................................................................105
Settings ................................................................................................................106
Print Photos ..........................................................................................................109
Section 10: VIDEO + MUSIC .................................................................... 111
Accessing VIDEO + MUSIC ....................................................................................112
Video ....................................................................................................................112
Download Video ....................................................................................................113
Music ...................................................................................................................113
Download Music ...................................................................................................113
Memory Info .........................................................................................................114
Settings ................................................................................................................116
Section 11: GAMES ................................................................................. 118
Finding Games ......................................................................................................119
Managing Games ..................................................................................................119
Section 12: PLAN ..................................................................................... 121
Tools Menu ...........................................................................................................122
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Calendar ...............................................................................................................122
To-do ...................................................................................................................124
Wake-up Call ........................................................................................................ 125
Alarm ...................................................................................................................126
Calculator .............................................................................................................128
World Time ...........................................................................................................129
Unit Converter .......................................................................................................130
Notepad ................................................................................................................130
Stopwatch ............................................................................................................131
User Memory ........................................................................................................132
Voice Memo ..........................................................................................................133
Section 13: MESSAGE ..............................................................................136
Creating and Sending New Messages ...................................................................137
Receiving New Messages .....................................................................................140
Message/Media Boxes .......................................................................................... 140
E-mail ...................................................................................................................145
Instant Messages ..................................................................................................145
Voicemail ..............................................................................................................146
Message Log ........................................................................................................146
Section 14: APPS ......................................................................................149
Finding Applications ..............................................................................................150
Managing Applications ..........................................................................................150
Section 15: Health and Safety Information .............................................152
Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 153
UL Certified Travel Adaptor ...................................................................................154
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ........................................................... 154
Road Safety ..........................................................................................................160
Operating Environment .........................................................................................161
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................161
Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................163
Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 163
FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................164
Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................164
Product Performance ............................................................................................165
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................166
Battery Standby and Talk Time .............................................................................166
Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................166
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............................................................167
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 168
Section 16: Warranty Information ...........................................................169
Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................170
Index..........................................................................................................174
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Section 1: Getting Started

Top i cs C o v ere d

• Understanding this User Manual
• Activating Your Device
• Charging the Battery
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
This section explains how to start using your handset by activating your service, setting up your voice mail, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.
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Understanding this User Manual

The chapters of this guide generally follow the same order as the menus and sub-menus in your device. A robust index for quick reference to most features begins on page 174.
Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your device. Most of this information is near the back of the guide, beginning on page 152.

Notes and tips

Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature, menu, or sub menu.
Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing functions related to the subject at
hand.
Fast Facts: Are like snippets from a glossary. Fast facts provide definitions in context and
proximity to the menu or feature in question.
Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could affect
performance, or even damage your device.

Activating Your Device

Contact your Wireless Carrier and follow their instructions for obtaining service, if necessary. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your device supports.

Install the Battery

Note: Your device comes packaged with a partially charged recha rgeable standard Li-Ion batter y and travel adapter.
Important: You must fully charge the battery the first time you use your device, otherwise you coul d damage the
battery. You can use your device while the battery is charging, but the ba ttery will take longer to recharge.
1. Insert the top end of the battery first, matching the
gold contacts on the top end of the battery to those inside of the device.
2. Press the bottom end of the battery down into the
device.

Turn Your Device On

1. Slide the device open.
2. Press and hold the key until the device switches on.
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Activating Your Device
Note: As with any other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the antenna while
using your device as this can affect call quality and can cause the device to operate at a higher power level than is ne cessary.
3. The device begins searching for a network signal.
4. Once the device finds a signal, the time, date, and day appear in the bottom of the
display.
5. You’re now ready to place and receive calls.
Note: If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage area, the Roaming icon ( ) appears at the top of the device’s
display. If you are outside of your carrier’s coverage or roaming area, the No Service icon ( ) appears at the top of the device’s display. If you cannot place or receive calls, try later when service is available, or at another location.

Turn Your Device Off

Press and hold the key for two or more seconds. Your device powers off.
Note: If your device is on and you press for less than one second, the device will not power off. This prevents your device from being turned off accidentall y.
Remove the Battery
Important! You must unplug the Travel Adapter (if it is connected) before removing the battery from the device du ring
charging to avoid damage.
1. Press and hold the key to turn off the device (if on).
2. Push in the battery lock inward (1) and hold it in that
position.
3. Lift the battery away (2), as shown.

Install a Memory Card

1. Open the memory card slot cover on the left side of your device.
2. Slide a memory card (1) into the memory card slot,
with the label side facing up.
Note: Your device is preset to use FAT16-formatted memory cards. If you insert a FAT32-formatted memory card, the device will ask you t o reformat the memory card. If you do not, you will not be able to access the memory card from the device. If you do format the memory card, you loose all data you’ve stored on it.
3. Press the memory card into the slot (2) until the card
locks into place.
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Close the memory card slot cover.
4.
Remove a Memory Card
Caution: Do not remove a memory card from the device or turn off the device while data is being accessed or
transferred. This could result in loss of data a nd/or damage to the memory card or to the device.
1. Open the memory card slot cover on the left side of your device.
2. Press the memory card inward so that it disengages (unlocks) from the device.
3. Slide the card out of the slot.
4. Close the memory card slot cover.

Charging the Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved charging devices and batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life.
Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Use the Travel Adapter

The travel adapter included with your device is a convenient, light-weight charger that rapidly charges your device from any 120/220 VAC outlet.
1. Plug the large end of the Travel Adapter into a standard 120 VAC or 220 VAC wall
outlet.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter coul d damage your device and void your warranty.
2. Insert the smaller end of the Travel Adapter into the charger/accessory connector on
the right side of your device.
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail

INCORRECT!
Note: With the device turned OFF, a discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 3.5 hours.
(Incorrect
insertion
will cause damage to the device.)

Low battery indicator

The battery indicator ( ) in the upper-right corner of the display indicates power level. Monitor the battery strength and ensure your battery is adequately charged.
Four bars ( ) indicate a full charge.
An empty battery icon ( ) indicates a near empty battery.
A blinking empty battery icon ( ) and a tone sounding indicate you have two to three
minutes before the battery is too low to operate the device.
If you continue to use your device without charging its battery, the device shuts down.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Voice mail allows callers to leave voice messages, which can be retrieved any time.
Note: Once your voice mail account has been set up, you can use the Voice Mail folder (under the Message me nu) to view details of voice messages in your voice mail box.
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1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number to dial
voice mail.
2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to setup your mail box.

Listen to voice mail

1. In idle mode, press and hold the key or dial your own mobile number to dial
voice mail. After connecting, you will hear your voice greeting.
2. Interrupt your greeting by pressing .
3. You are then prompted to enter your password.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Top i cs C o v ere d

• Features of Your Device
• Closed Views of Your Device
• Open View of Your Device
• Command Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
• Your Device’s Modes
This section outlines some key features of your device. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the device is in use.
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Features of Your Device

Features of Your Device
Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on participating
networks).
High speed data (CDMA 2000 1x Technology)
High speed data (EVDO 1x Technology)
Global Positioning (GPS) Technology
Personal Information Management (PIM) Functions
MMS Messaging
Te xt M ess agi ng
Email Messaging
2.0 Megapixel Camera with Flash and Camcorder function
Speakerphone
microSD
TM
Memory Card slot
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology **
** The Samsung a503 supports the wireless handsfree profile, serial port profile, dial-up networking profile, and Bluetooth OBEX profiles for Bluetooth® wireless technology.
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Closed Views of Your Device

Front and Sides

1. Earpiece/Speaker
2. Volume Keys
9. Headset Jack
3. Display
4. Media Player Key
5. Voice Memo / Speakerphone Key
6. Memory Card Slot
Left Side
2. Volume Keys
4. Media Player Key
5. Voice Memo / Speakerphone Key
6. Memory Card Slot
9. Headset Jack
8. Power-Accessory Connector
7. Camera Key
8. Power-Accessory Connector
7. Camera Key
Right Side
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Closed Views of Your Device
Features
Earpiece/Speaker — Lets you hear the other caller.
1.
2. Volume Keys — With the device closed, turns on the external display backlight
when held down.
3. Display — Indicates the status of your device, including status icons, message
indicators, signal strength, and so on. Shows time and date.
4. Media Player Key — Used with the device closed to control play of music files.
5. Voice Memo/Speakerphone Key — In standby mode, launches voice recorder.
During a call, activates speakerphone mode.
6. Memory Card Slot — Used to plug in a microSD memory card for additional
multimedia file storage.
7. Camera Key — Launches the camera and takes photos.
8. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in the charging accessories and also
connect any available accessory cables to your device. Lets you plug in an optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
9. Headset Jack — Used to connect a hands-free headset to your device. With a
headset connected and the device closed, you can answer calls and place calls to your Contacts without touching your device.
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Rear

1. Stereo Speakers
6. Flash
2. Self Portrait Mirror
3. Camera Lens
5. Battery
4. Battery Release
Features
Stereo Speakers — Used to listen to audio from your device, such as music files,
1.
alerts, and ringtones.
2. Self Portrait Mirror — Helps you center the camera lens for self portraits. Strike a
pose and look good in pictures of yourself.
3. Camera Lens — The lens of your built-in camera.
4. Battery Release — Holds the battery in place and, when pressed, lets you remove
the battery.
5. Battery — Supplies power for all functions of your device.
6. Flash — Used with the built-in camera to take photos and videos in low light.
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Open View of Your Device

1. Earpiece/Speaker
2. Display
Open View of Your Device
3. Volume Keys
4. Navigation Key
5. Left Soft Key
6. Media Player Key
7. Send Key
8. Voice Memo / Speakerphone Key
9. Memory Card Slot
10. Special Function Keys
11. Microphone
19. Headset Jack
18. Right Soft Key
17. Key
16. Power - Accessory Connector
15. End Key
14. Clear Key
13. Camera Key
12. Alpha-numeric Keys

Features

1. Earpiece/Speaker — Lets you hear the other caller.
2. Display — Indicates the status of your device, including status icons, message
indicators, signal strength, and so on. Shows menus, calls, and messages.
3. Volume Keys — During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.
In standby mode with the device open, adjusts the ring volume.
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Navigation Key — Lets you scroll through the device menu options.
4.
5. Left Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to select the
choice available in the Left Soft key option.
When receiving a call with the device open or closed, mutes the ringer.
6. Media Player Key — Used with the device closed to control play of music files.
7. Send Key — Lets you place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to
access the recent call log.
8. Voice Memo/Speakerphone Key — In standby mode, launches voice recorder.
During a call, activates speakerphone mode.
9. Memory Card Slot — Used to plug in a microSD memory card for additional
multimedia file storage.
10. Special Function Keys — Enter special characters. Performs various functions.
11. Microphone — Lets the other caller hear you clearly when you are speaking to
them.
12. Alpha-numeric Keys — Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and characters.
13. Camera Key — In standby mode, pressing this key displays the SNAP menu.
Pressing and holding this key launches the camera.
In camera mode, takes photos or starts and ends video clip recording.
14. Clear Key — Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode.
Press this key to return to the previous menu or screen when navigating features on your device.
15. Power/Accessory Connector — Used to plug in charging accessories and also to
connect other available accessory cables to your device.
16. End Key — Ends a call. If you press and hold the END key, the power goes On or Off.
When you receive an incoming call, press to send the call to voicemail.
17. Key — Pressing when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice
in a menu.
18. Right Soft Key — Used to navigate through menus and applications and to select
the choice available in the Right Soft key option.
19. Headset Jack — Used to connect a hands-free headset to your device. With a
headset connected and the device closed, you can answer calls and place calls to your Contacts without touching your device.

Command Keys

Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display. There are two soft keys, the left soft key (
) and the right soft key ( ).
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Command Keys

Left Soft Key

Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ) to open the main menu.
When the left soft key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft key ( ) to edit a Contact.
When the left soft key function is Menu, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ) and a pop-up
menu appears.

Right Soft Key

Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.
In standby mode, press the CONTACTS (right) soft key ( ) to open the Contacts List screen.
When the right soft key function is Back, press the Back (right) soft key ( ) to back up one
menu level.

Helio Key

In a menu, press the Helio key ( ) to accept the highlighted selection.
In camera mode, press the Helio key ( ) to take a photo.
When the Helio key function is Edit, press the Edit (Helio) key ( ) to edit a Draft message.

Clear Key

Clear key ( ) is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the
The display. You can also use the key to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu.
1. If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and delete)
the character.
2. To erase the entire sentence, press and hold .
3. To back up one menu level, briefly press .
4. To return to standby mode, repeatedly press until you return to standby
mode.

End Key

1. In standby mode, press and hold the End key ( ) to turn your device off.
2. Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
3. Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last input.
4. With your device turned off, press to turn your device on.

Send Key

The Send key ( dialed, received, or missed.
) is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s)
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Press once to answer calls.
1.
2. Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
3. Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your
device.
4. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
5. Press to pick up a waiting call. Press again to switch back to the other call.

Navigation Key

Use the directional keys on the navigation key (
) to browse menus, sub-menus, and
lists. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications.

Camera Key

In standby mode, momentarily press the Camera key ( ) — located on the right side of your device — to display the SNAP menu.
In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( ) to activate the camera built into your device.
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With the camera or camcorder active, press the key to switch between the camera
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and camcorder functions.

Media Player / Speakerphone Key

When playing a video or music, press the Media Player key ( ) — located on the left side of your device — to begin or to pause the video or music.
During an active call, press the Speakerphone key ( ) to switch from using the earpiece to the speakerphone (speakerphone option). Use the volume key — located on the left side of your device, above the Media Player / Speakerphone key — to adjust the volume.

Understanding the Display Screen

1. The top line of your device’s main display contains
icons that indicate network status, battery power, signal strength, connection type, and more.
2. The center portion of the main display shows
information such as call progress information, messages, and photos.
3. The bottom line of the main display shows current soft
key functions. The sample screen shows that pressing the Left soft key ( ) will show the main menu. Pressing the Right soft key ( ) will show the Contacts menu.
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Display Screen Icons

Signal strength — Always appears when your device is on and
indicates the current signal strength. More lines indicate higher signal strength.
Service indicator — Indicates a call in progress. When dialing a number, this icon flashes until the call connects.
No service indicator — Indicates your device cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wait for a signal or move into an open area to try and find a signal. The no service indicator always appears when you turn on your device and disappears once service is located.
Roam — Roaming occurs when you use your device outside your home area. While roaming, a wireless provider other than yours handles your call, so the service rate for the call may be higher than those made within your home area. Please refer to information from your Wireless Provider on roaming rates.
New Message — Indicates that you’ve received a new text, page, or web alert message. You’re also notified by a visual and audible alert.
Tex t M e s sage — Indicates that you’ve received a new text message.
Voicemail — Indicates that you’ve received a new voice message.
Battery strength — Indicates the battery charge level. The more black
bars, the greater the charge. When the battery becomes very low, a flashing empty battery icon displays and the device sounds an audible alert, which indicates your device is about to shut down.
Alarm clock — The alarm clock is set.
Understanding the Display Screen
Ring Only Ring Vibration has been set to Ring Only using the Settings menu. When you receive a call, the device rings.
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Vibrate — The ringer has been set to Vibrate using the volume key on the side of the device. When you receive a call, the device vibrates but does not ring.
Light Only Ring Vibration has been set to Light Only using the Settings menu.
Vibrate then RingRing Vibration has been set to Vibrate then Ring
using the Settings menu. When you receive a call, the device vibrates then it rings.
Ring and VibrateRing Vibration has been set to Ring and Vibrate using the Settings menu. When you receive a call, the device vibrates and rings.
Silent mode — Indicates your device is in Silent mode. Ringer is silenced for all alerts, incoming calls, and incoming messages. The device alerts you of incoming calls, alerts, and messages by vibration and a message in the screen.

Dialogue Boxes

Dialogue boxes prompt for action, inform you of status, or warn of situations such as low memory. Dialogue boxes and their definitions are outlined below.
Choice
Example: “Save message?”
Reconfirm
Example: “Erase all messages?”
Performing
Example: “SENDING...” “Connecting...”
Completed
Example: “Message saved in drafts”
Information
Example: “New Message”
Error
Example: “No External Memory”
Warning
Example: “Battery Low,” “Memory Full!”
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Your Device’s Modes

Backlights

Backlights illuminate the internal and external displays and the keypad. When you press any key or open the device, the backlights come on. They go off when no keys are pressed within a period of time set in the Backlight menu.
Note: During a phone call, the display backlights dim and turn off after ten seconds to conserve batter y power, regardless of the Backlight setting.
See “Backlight” on page 77 for more information.
Your Device’s Modes

Call Answer Mode

You can select how you wish to answer a call.
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1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ), then press (for
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CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Call), and for Answer Call On.
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The following call answer options appear in the display:
Slide Open — Sliding the device open or pressing answers a call.
Open + Anykey — Sliding the device open or pressing any key except the key or key
answers a call.
Open + Send Key — Sliding the device open or pressing answers a call.
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option.
3. Press the key to select the method for answering calls.

Input mode

Input mode determines how you enter text, numbers and symbols. While at any text entry screen, repeatedly press the right soft key ( ) to toggle between the text input modes: T9 Word, 123, Symbol, KOR, and Abc. (See “Section 5: Entering Text” on page 47 for more information.)

Lock Mode

When the device is in Lock Mode, restrictions are placed on device use. You can receive calls and messages, but cannot place outgoing calls (except for emergency numbers) until you unlock the device. Lock Mode also restricts access to menus and the volume key. Unlock your device by entering the lock code when prompted. (See “Phone Lock” on page 85 for more information.)
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Standby Mode

Standby mode is the state of the device once it has found service and is idle. The device goes into standby mode:
After you power the device on.
When you press after a call or from within a menu.
In standby mode, you will see the time, day, and date as well as all device status icons.
1. While in standby mode, enter a phone number, and press to place a call.
2. Press to return to standby mode.
Receive Messages in Standby Mode
You can receive messages in standby mode. When a new message arrives, an alert tone sounds and the new message appears in the display.
Press the Menu (left) soft key ( ) and the following options appear in the display:
Call — Lets you call the sender of the message.
Reply — Lets you compose and send a reply message to the sender of the original message.
Forward — Sends a copy of the message to another recipient.
Delete — Erases this message from your Inbox.
Save Contact Number — Saves the message senders number to your Contacts List.
Save My Folder — Saves the message to one of your internal or external folders.
Message List — Shows the Inbox screen in the display.
Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option and press the key.
Press , in the Inbox.

Talk Mode

You can place and receive calls only when your device is on. While in a call your device is in talk mode. Press the Menu (left) soft key ( ) to display a list of menu options. See “The In-Use Options” on page 37 for more information.

Enter/Exit Silent Mode

Silence the tones your keypad makes when you press a key.
In standby mode, press and hold . “Silent Mode On” briefly appears in the display and
your device returns to standby mode.
While in Manner mode and standby mode, press and hold . “Silent Mode Off” briefly
appears in the display and your device returns to standby mode.
, or to clear the message from the display. The message is saved
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Your Device’s Modes

Vibrate Mode

1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ), then press (for
CUSTOMIZE), (for Settings), (for Sound), and for Ring Vibration.
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The following options appear in the display:
Ring Only — An incoming call plays the ringtone selected with the Ring options.
Vibrate — An incoming call causes the device to vibrate.
Light Only — An incoming call causes a message to appear in the display.
Vibrate then Ring — An incoming call causes the device to vibrate then play a ringtone.
Ring and Vibrate — An incoming call causes the device to play a ringtone then vibrate.
2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Vibration, then press the key.
Note: The Vibrate icon ( ) appears in the display when the device is in Vibration mode.
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Adjust the Ringer
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In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ), then press (for
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Volume screen appears in the display.
2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to highlight Ring Volume.
1. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to adjust the Ring Volume to one of its five
settings. The current ringtone sounds at the selected level.
2. When you are satisfied with the setting, press the key. Your device returns to the
Sound menu.

Camera Mode

Camera and Video Camera modes let you activate your device’s camera to take pictures or videos. In Camera/Video Camera mode, you can also adjust the resolution and appearance of your pictures/videos.
See “Section 9: SNAP” on page 94 for more information.
Entering Camera Mode — In standby mode, press and hold the Camera key ( ) on the
lower right side of your device.
Entering Video Camera Mode — In standby mode, press the Camera key on the lower right
side of your device. The SNAP menu appears in the display. Select Video Camera.
Exiting Camera Mode — Press the key or the key.
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Section 3: Call Functions

Top i cs C o v ere d

• Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing
• Making a Call — Speed Dialing
• Answering a Call
• Ignoring a Call
• Adjusting the Call Volume
• Calls Log
• Roaming
This section explains how to make or answer a call. This section also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.
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Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing
Making a Call — Number Entry Dialing
1. With the device on, enter the number you wish to call using the keypad.
2. Press the key to place the call.

Dialing Emergency Numbers

To place an emergency call:
1. With the device on, enter 911 using the keypad.
2. Press the key to place the call.
IMPORTANT! Emergency number 911 is hard-coded into your device. You can dial this number almost any time, even
when the device is locked or restricted.
If you call 911 an audible tone is heard and an Emergency prompt appears in the display for the duration of the call.
IMPORTANT! Because of various transmission me thods, network parameters, and user settings necessary to complete a call from your wireless device, a connectio n cannot always be guaranteed. There fore, emergency calling may not be available on all wireless networks at all times.
IMPORTANT! DO NOT depend on this device as a primary method of calling 911 or for any other essential or emergency communications.

Dialing International Numbers

Call another country from the U.S.
In standby mode, enter the three-digit exit code (011) for the United States.
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2. Enter the country code for the country that you are calling.
3. Enter the number that you wish to call, then press the key.
Note: Puerto Rico and Canada are on the North American dialing plan. Whe n making calls to Puerto Rico and Canada it is
similar to making calls within the United States, no unique country codes are necessar y.
Placing calls when outside the U.S. — Mexico
Calling locally within Mexico: Dial the seven or eight-digit number.
Calling long distance within Mexico: Dial 01, plus the ten-digit number (includes area code).
Calling to the U.S. or Canada from Mexico: Dial 001, plus the ten-digit number (includes area
code).
Calling Voicemail from Mexico: Dial 001, plus your ten-digit wireless number. Once you hear
the recorded prompt, press and enter your passcode.
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Manual Pause Calling

When you call automated systems (like banking services), you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses.
Pause — A hard pause stops the calling sequence until you press the key.
2 Sec Pause — A two-second pause stops the calling sequence for two seconds and then
automatically sends the remaining digits.
To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it to your Contacts:
1. Enter the number you wish to call.
2. Press the Menu (left) soft key ( ). A pop-up menu containing the following options
appears in the display:
Pause — a hard pause (awaits input from you ending in your pressing the key).
2 Sec Pause — a two-second pause.
3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired pause option.
4. Press to enter the highlighted pause into your number sequence.
5. Press to call the number.
Making a Call — Speed Dialing
You can store phone numbers and contact names in your device’s Contacts list. Speed Dialing lets you quickly and easily dial any contact in your Contacts list by using that contact’s location number in the list. You can assign and change location (speed dial) numbers for your contacts. (See “Speed Dial Numbers” on page 62 for more information.)

One-Touch Dialing

Memory locations 002 through 009 are special One-Touch dialing locations. You can call the phone numbers stored in your device’s Contacts list from 002 through 009 by pressing and holding a single key.
Example: For location number 003, press and hold the key until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed.

Two - To u ch Dia l i n g

Memory locations 010 through 099 are special Two-Touch dialing locations.
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Three-Touch Dialing

Memory locations 100 through 999 are special Three-Touch dialing locations.

Answering a Call

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Example: For location number 113, briefly press the key, briefly press the key again, then press and hold the
key until the name and number appear in the display and the number is dialed.
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Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry

If you speed dial a contact that contains (two-second) T pause(s) simply wait for the pauses to
pass and the dialing to complete.
If you speed dial a contact that contains (hard) P pause(s), wait for the appropriate prompt(s)
from the number you are calling (credit card number, bank account number, and so on) and enter the appropriate response(s).
Answering a Call
Your device notifies you of a call in the following ways:
A ring tone sounds and/or your device vibrates [Your device provides six ring volume
settings — 0 (ringer off) – 5 — and five Ring Vibration settins — Ring, Vibration, None, Ring After Vibrate, Ring and Vibration.]
A phone number (unless blocked by the caller) and a name appear in the display (If the caller’s
number and name are stored in your Contacts list).
If the caller can’t be identified, Call from unavailable#, Call from restricted number, or no
number appears in the display.
Your device continues to notify you of the call until one of the following events occurs:
You answer the call.
You ignore the call.
The calling party ends the call.
The call is sent to voicemail.

Answering an Incoming Call

Press the key. The ring tone and/or vibration stop and the caller’s voice can be
heard in the earpiece.
Tip: You can set your device to answer calls when you open the slide, when you press any key but the key, or when you press the key. (See ‘Call Settings” on page 78 for more information.

Ignoring a Call

When you ignore an incoming call, the call is immediately forwarded to your voice mail.
During an incoming call, press the Silence (left) soft key ( ) once to silence the
ringer.
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Press the Silence (left) soft key ( ) a second time to ignore the call and immediately forward the call to your voice mail.

Adjusting the Call Volume

In standby mode, repeatedly press the volume key ( ) down until the Call Volume Level desired appears in the display. The volume key is on the left side of your device.

Calls Log

The Calls Log retains information about Missed, Outgoing, Rejected, and Incoming calls. You can also view call duration times for your last call and the time totals for all calls.
Review the Calls Log — Menu Method
1. In standby mode, press the MENU (left) soft key ( ) then press (for
CONTACT) and (for Call Log). The following Call Logs appear in the display:
Press for All Calls.
Press for Missed Calls.
Press for Outgoing Calls.
Press for Ignored Calls.
Press for Incoming Calls.
Press for Call Times.
2. Press the number key associated with the Calls log that you wish to review, or
Use the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll through the Call Logs that you wish to review.
Note: In cases where there is a Contacts match for a Ca lls log entry, the name associated with the number appears in the display instead of the number.
Review the Calls Log — Key Method
1. In standby mode, press the key. The All Hist. log appears in the display.
2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll through the following Calls histories
that you wish to review:
All Hist. — Lists all calls made, received, missed, and rejected and lists voice messages.
Missed Calls — Lists all missed calls.
Ignored Calls — Lists all rejected calls.
Call Hist. — Lists all calls made and received.
Message Hist. — Lists voice messages.
Note: In cases where there is a Contact match for a Calls history entr y, the name associated with the number appears in the display instead of the number.
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