Samsung SPH-a640 User Manual
SPH-a640 by Samsung®
© 2007 Samsung Mobile.
Printed in Korea.
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Your Phone’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting Started With Your Service....................................................... 4
Setting Up Your Voicemail ..................................................................... 5
Getting Help ............................................................................................... 6
Section 2: Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2A. Your Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front View of Your Phone.....................................................................12
Viewing the Display Screen.................................................................. 16
Features of Your Phone .........................................................................17
Turning Your Phone On and Off ......................................................... 18
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger......................................... 19
Navigating Through Phone Menus....................................................23
Displaying Your Phone Number .........................................................24
Making and Answering Calls ............................................................... 25
Entering Text ............................................................................................36
2B. Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Sound Settings......................................................................................... 42
Display Settings .......................................................................................47
Location Settings.....................................................................................50
Messaging Settings ................................................................................51
Airplane Mode.......................................................................................... 54
TTY Use With Trumpet Mobile Service ............................................. 55
Phone Setup Options .............................................................................57
Call Setup Options ..................................................................................58
2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Accessing the Security Menu............................................................... 64
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature........................................................64
Using Special Numbers .........................................................................66
Erasing Contacts......................................................................................66
Erasing Pictures........................................................................................ 67
Resetting Your Phone.............................................................................67
2D. Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Viewing History .......................................................................................70
Call History Options................................................................................ 71
Making a Call From Call History..........................................................72
Saving a Phone Number From Call History .....................................73
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ............................74
Erasing Call History.................................................................................74
2E. Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Adding a New Contacts Entry..............................................................76
Finding Contacts Entries .......................................................................77
Contacts Entry Options .........................................................................79
Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry................................. 80
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number.......................................80
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers...........................................................81
Editing a Contacts Entry........................................................................82
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry.................................................. 83
Dialing Trumpet Mobile Services .......................................................84
2F. Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler.............................................................86
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock......................................................... 89
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad...........................................................90
Using Your Phone’s Tools......................................................................91
2G. Using the Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Taking Pictures.........................................................................................96
Storing Pictures..................................................................................... 102
Sending Trumpet Mobile Picture Messages ................................ 105
Managing Trumpet Mobile Picture Messages ............................ 108
Order Prints............................................................................................ 112
Settings and Info .................................................................................. 112
2H. Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Turning Bluetooth On and Off ......................................................... 114
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu............................................... 115
Bluetooth Profiles ................................................................................ 117
Pairing Bluetooth Devices.................................................................. 118
Section 3: Trumpet Mobile Service Features . . . . . . . .121
3A. Trumpet Mobile Service Features: The Basics . . . . .123
Using Voicemail.................................................................................... 124
Using SMS Text Messaging............................................................... 133
Using Caller ID....................................................................................... 137
Responding to Call Waiting .............................................................. 138
3B. Trumpet Mobile Voice Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Getting Started With Trumpet Mobile Voice Kit ........................ 140
Placing a Call Using Voice Dial ......................................................... 140
Adapting the Phone for Digit Dialing............................................. 141
Setting Up Voice Launch .................................................................... 143
Managing Voice Memos .................................................................... 144
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . .149
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
General Precautions ............................................................................ 152
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone .................. 153
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device ............................. 155
Caring for the Battery ......................................................................... 157
Radiofrequency (RF) Energy .............................................................. 158
Owner’s Record..................................................................................... 159
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice ...................................................... 160
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Manufacturer’s Warranty.................................................................. 162
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Introduction
This Phone Guide introduces you to a ll the features of your
new phone. It’s divided into four sections:
⽧ Section 1: Getting Started
⽧ Section 2: Your Phone
⽧ Section 3: Trumpet Mobile Service Features
⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special
shortcuts and timely reminders to help you ma ke the mos t of
your new phone and service. The Table of Contents and
Index will also help you quickly locate specific information.
You'll get the most out of your phone if you read each
section. However , if you'd like to get right to a specific
feature, simply locate that section in the Table of Contents
and go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that
section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.
Phone
Guide
Note:
WARNING
Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide
may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit
www.samsungmobileusa .com to access the most
recent version of the phone guide.
Please refer to the Important Safety Information section
on page 151 to learn about information that will help you
safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the
Important Safety Information in this phone guide may
result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
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Your Phone’s Menu
The following list outlines your phone’s menu structure. For
more information about navigating through the menus,
please see “Navigating Through Phone Menus” on page 23.
MENU (LEFT SOFTKEY)
CONTACTS (RIGHT SOFTKEY)
PRESS MENU TO DISPLAY THE FOLLOWING:
1: VOICE KIT
1: Voice Service
2: Voice Memo
1: Record 2: Review
2: MESSAGING
1: Send Message
1: Text Message 2: Picture Message 3: Handwr. Msg
2: Text Message
1: Inbox 2: Outbox 3: Drafts
4: Send Text
3: Picture Message
1: Inbox 2: Send Picture
3: Send Handwr. Msg
4: Voicemail
1: Call Voicemail 2: Details
3: Clear Envelope
5: Settings
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1: Notification
Message and Icon Icon only
3: Preset Message
1: Can’t talk right now. Send me a message.2: Call me
3: Where are you? 4: Can you pick up 5: Meet me at
6: Let’s get lunch. 7: The meeting has been cancelled.
8: I’ll be there at 9: What time does it start?
10: I love you! 11: [Empty] 12: [Empty]
13: [Empty] 14: [Empty] 15: [Empty]
16: [Empty] 17: [Empty] 18: [Empty]
19: [Empty] 20: [Empty]
4: Edit Signature
On Off
5: Message Alerts
1: Alert Volume
1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Message
2: Alert Type
1: Voicemail 2: Text Message 3: Picture Message
3: Reminder
Off Once Every 2 min
6: Save in Outbox
Yes N o
7: Auto Erase
Yes N o
3: TOOLS
1: Bluetooth
2: Today
3: Scheduler
4: Task List
5: Countdown
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6: Memo Pad
7: World Time
Options
1: DST Setting
On Off
8: Alarm Clock
1: Alarm #1
2: Alarm #2
3: Alarm #3
9: Calculator
0: Set Time (displayed when there is no time information)
4: PICTURES
1: Camera
2: My Pictures
1: In Camera 2: Saved to Phone
3: Online Albums
1: View Albums 2: Upload Picture
4: Order Prints
5: Settings and Info
1: Account Info 2: View Mode
5: CALL HISTORY
1: Outgoing Calls
2: Incoming Calls
3: Missed Calls
4: Recent Calls
6: SERVICES
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1: Trumpet Web
2: Wester Union Money Transfer
3: My Account
7: SETTINGS
1: Display
1: Screen Saver
1: Preset Image
Trumpet Mobile Video Launch Pad
World Time Calendar Dual Clock
Analog Clock Red Flower Reflection
Sandglass Pattern Skyscraper
2: My Content
3: My Albums
In Camera Saved to Phone
2: Menu Style
Grid style 1 Grid style 2 List Style
3: Incoming Call
1: With Caller ID
Preset Animation My Content My Albums
2: No Caller ID
Preset Animation My Content My Albums
4: Dialing Font
1: Color
1: Basic 2: Rainbow 3: Monochrome
4: Hyphenate
1: Size
Large Medium Small
5: Greeting
6: Backlight
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1: Main Display
Flip Open 30 seconds 15 seconds
8 seconds
2: Keypad
Flip Open 30 seconds 15 seconds
8 seconds Off
3: Pwr Save Mode
On Off
4: Brightness
Lowest Low Me d
High Highest
2: Sounds
1: Ringer Type
1: Voice Calls
1: With Caller ID
2: No Caller ID
2: Messages
1: Voicemail
2: Text Message
3: Picture Message
3: Schedule
2: Volume
1: Ringer
Ringer Off 1-Beep Level 1 – 8
Always Vibrate
2: Speakerphone
Level 1 – 8
3: Text Message
Use Ringer Vol.
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Separate Vol.
Ringer Off 1-Beep Level 1 – 8
Always Vibrate
4: Picture Message
Use Ringer Vol.
Separate Vol.
Ringer Off 1-Beep Level 1 – 8
Always Vibrate
5: Voicemail
Use Ringer Vol.
Separate Vol.
Ringer Off 1-Beep Level 1 – 8
Always Vibrate
6: Alarms
Use Ringer Vol.
Separate Vol.
Ringer Off Level 1 – 8
Always Vibrate
7: App.Volume
1: Volume
Use Ringer Vol.
Separate Vol.
Ringer Off Level 1 – 8
2: Game Vibrate
On Off
3: Alerts
1: Minute Beep
On Off
2: Service
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On Off
3: Connect
On Off
4: Sig. Fade Tone
On Off
5: Power On/Off
On Off
4: Key Tone
1: Tone Type
DTMF Xylophone Simple
2: Tone Level
keytone Off Level 1 – 8
3: Tone Length
Short Long
5: TTS
1: TTS Mode
Enable Disable
2: TTS Volume
Silence All Level 1 – 8
3: Bluetooth
1: Enable
On Off
2: Visibility
Always visible Visible for 3min Hidden
3: Device Name
4: Device Info
4: Data Services
1: Enable Data Services
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2: Net Guard
On Off
3: Update Profile
5: Voice Service
1: Digit Dialing
1: Adapt Digits 2: Reset Digits
2: Sensitivity
1: Commands
Rejec t More Recomme nded Re ject Les s
2: Names
Rejec t More Recomme nded Re ject Les s
3: Choice Lists
1: Name Dialing
Automatic Always On Always Off
2: Digit Dialing
Automatic Always On Always Off
3: Contacts
Automatic Always On Always Off
4: Sound
1: Prompts
On Off
2: Digits
On Off
3: Names
On Off
4: Name Settings
1: Speed
Faster Recommended Slower
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2: Volume
Louder Recommended Softer
5: Voice Launch
Talk Key Talk Key and Flip Open
6: About
6: Security
1: Lock Phone
Unlocked On power-up Lock now
2: Lock Service
1: Voice
Lock Unlock
2: Data Services
Lock Unlock
3: Camera
Lock Unlock
3: Change Lock
4: Special #
1: Empty
2: Empty
3: Empty
5: Erase
1: Erase Contacts
Yes N o
2: Erase My Contents
Yes N o
3: Erase Voice Memo
Yes N o
4: Erase Pictures
x
Yes N o
5: Erase Messages
Yes N o
6: Default Settings
Yes N o
7: Reset Phone
Yes N o
8: Reset Picture Account
Yes N o
7: Roaming (Dependent on service provider availability. )
1: Set Mode
Automatic Home Only
2: Call Guard
On Off
3: Data Roaming
On Off
8: Launch Pad
1: Up Key
Contacts Messaging Text Inbox
Send Message My Content Trumpet Web
Voice Service Voice Memo Scheduler
Alarms Calculator Display
Ringer Type Missed Alerts Western Union
My Account Services
Money Transfer
2: Down Key
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Contacts Messaging Text Inbox
Send Message My Content Trumpet Web
Voice Service Voice Memo Scheduler
Alarms Calculator Display
Ringer Type Missed Alerts Western Union
My Account Services
3: Left Key
Contacts Messaging Text Inbox
Send Message My Content Trumpet Web
Voice Service Voice Memo Scheduler
Alarms Calculator Display
Ringer Type Missed Alerts Western Union
My Account Services
4: Right Key
Contacts Messaging Text Inbox
Send Message My Content Trumpet Web
Voice Service Voice Memo Scheduler
Alarms Calculator Display
Ringer Type Missed Alerts Western Union
My Account Services
9: Others
1: Call Setup
1: Abbrev. Dial
On Off
2: Contact Match
On Off
3: Restriction
1: Outgoing Call
Allow all Contacts only Special# only
4: Call Answer
Any key Talk key Flip open
5: Auto Answer
Money Transfer
Money Transfer
Money Transfer
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Yes N o
2: Language
English Español
3: Airplane Mode
On Off
4: Location
On Off
5: Key Guard
On Off
6: Audio Routing
Normal Headset Only
7: TTY Mode
TTY Off TTY + Hear TTY + Talk
TTY Full
8: Update Phone SW
0: Phone Info
1: Phone Number
2: Icon Glossary
3: Version
4: Advanced
8: MY CONTENT
Games Ringers Screen Savers
Applications Services
9: CONTACTS
1: Find
2: Add New Entry
3: Speed Dial #s
2 – 99
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4: Group
1: Unassigned
2: Family
3: Friends
4: Colleague
5: VIPs
6: Empty
5: My Name Card
6: Services
1: Customer Service
611
2: Air Time Top-Up
222
4: Dir Assist
411
IN USE MENU
Press Options (right softkey) to display the following options:
1: Key Mute
2: Call History
3: Contacts
4: 3-Way Call
5: Messaging
6: Voice Memo
7: Tools
8: Phone Info
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Section 1
Getting Started
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Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
⽧ Getting Started With Your Service
⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail
⽧ Getting Help
Setting up service on your new Samsung a640 phone is
quick and easy. This section walks you through the
necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your
voicemail, establish passwords, and contact Customer
Care.
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3
Getting Started W ith Your Service
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TALK
Determining if Y our Phone is Already Activated
If you purchased y our phone at a p artner store, it is probab ly
activated, unloc ked, and ready to use. If you received your
phone in the mail, you will need to call Customer Care in
order to activate your phone. By activating the phone you
are agreeing to all of Trumpet Mobile's terms and conditions
of service. These terms and conditions are available at
www.trumpetmobile.com.. Customer Care will walk you
through the one time subsidy lock code process.
Unlocking Y our Phone
To unl ock your phone, follow these easy step s:
1. Press to turn the phone on.
2. From standby mode, press , Left/Right softkey,
3. Enter your fo ur-digit loc k co de. (For security purposes,
Tip:
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TALK
Volume key, or .
the code is not visible as you type.)
If you can’t recall your lock code , try usin g the last four digit s
of your wireless phone number or try 0000. If neither of these
works, call Trumpet Mobile Customer Care at 1-888-77 4-
2000.
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Setting Up Y our Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your p hone is i n u se or
turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail
and personal greeting as soon as your phone is act ivated.
To set up your voi cemail:
1. From standby mode, press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
䡲 Create your passcode
䡲 Record your name announcement
䡲 Record your greeting
䡲 Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch
Message Access (a feature that lets you access
messages simply by pressing and holding ,
bypassing the need for you to enter your
passcode)
Voicemail P asscode
Note:
If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your
voicemail account, Trumpet Mobile recommends you enable
your voicemail passcode.
For more information about using your voic email, see “Using
Voicemail” on page 124.
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 5
Getting Help
TALK
Visit www.trumpetmobi le.com
You can go online to:
䢇 Access your account information
䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your
Trumpet Mobile Service Plan)
䢇 View available Trumpet Mobile Service Plans and
options
Reaching Trumpet Mobile Customer Care
You can reach Trumpet Mobile Customer Care many
different ways:
䢇 Dial on your phone
䢇 Sign on to your account at www.trumpetmobile.com
䢇 Call us toll-free at 1-888-774-2000.
䢇 Write to us at: Trumpet Mobile
MNO
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Customer Care
P.O. Box 2067
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267
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Trumpet Mobile 41 1
TALK
You have access to a variety of services and information
through Trumpet Mobile 411, including residential, business ,
and government listings; movie listings or showtimes;
driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local
event information. You can get up to three pieces of
information per call, and the operator can auto matically
connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Trumpet Mobile 411 and
you will be billed for airtime.
To call T rumpet Mobile 411:
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䊳 Press .
GHI
TALK
Setting Up Service
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 7
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