Samsung SPH-A680SSAQST User Manual
Qwest® Video Phone
SPH-a680 by Samsung
®
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Welcome to Qwest®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1A.Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Section 2: Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2A.Your Phone: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Features of Your SHP-a680 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Displaying Your Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Making and Answering Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Making Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Missed Call Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Finding a Phone Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Abbreviated Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Dialing From the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing. . . . . . . . . .27
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Selecting a Character Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Entering Numbers and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
2B.Controlling Your Phone’s Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sound Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Ringer Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Selecting a Key Tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Selecting Tone Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Alert Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Application Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Silence All. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Display Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Changing the Text Greeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Changing the Backlight Time Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Changing the Display Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Changing the Phone’s Menu Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Location Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Airplane Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
TTY Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Phone Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Call Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Auto-Answer Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Display Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
2C.Setting Your Phone’s Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Accessing the Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Locking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Unlocking Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Locking Picture/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Changing the Lock Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Calling in Lock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Restricting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Using Special Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Erasing the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Erasing Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Erasing Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Resetting Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Resetting Your Picture Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision
SM
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
2D.Controlling Your Roaming Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Setting Your Phone’s Roam Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
2E.Navigating Through Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Menu Navigation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Viewing the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
2F.Managing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Viewing History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Call History Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Making a Call From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Saving a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Erasing Call History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
2G.Using the Phone Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Adding a New Phone Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Finding Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Adding a Phone Number to a Phone Book Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Editing a Phone Book Entry’s Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Assigning Speed Dial Numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Secret Phone Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Dialing Qwest Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
2H.Personal Organizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Using Your Phone’s Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Adding an Event to the Scheduler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Erasing a Day’s Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Erasing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Erasing All Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Using Your Phone’s Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Using Your Phone’s Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Playing Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Countdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
2I. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Activating Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Using Digit Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Enabling/Disabling Digit Dial Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Adapting Digit Dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Using Name Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Enabling/Disabling Name Dial Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Using Name Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Enabling/Disabling Name Lookup Choice Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Phone Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Managing Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Recording Voice Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Reviewing and Erasing Memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
2J.Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Camera Mode Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Review/Share Mode . . . . . . . . .115
Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Storing Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
In Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Saved to Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Online Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Managing Online Pictures From Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Sharing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Taking Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Taking a Video Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Sharing Video Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
Section 3: Qwest® Service Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
3A.Qwest Service Features: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Using Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Voicemail Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
New Voicemail Message Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Voicemail Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Clearing the Message Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Voicemail Menu Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Using Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Responding to Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Making a Three-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Using Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
3B.Sprint PCS VisionSM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Your User Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Net Guard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Understanding Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Message Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Erasing Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Using SMS Text Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Composing SMS Text Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Accessing SMS Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
Downloading Premium Services Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Accessing Games. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
Game Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Accessing Ringers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Accessing Screen Savers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Exploring the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Using the Browser Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Sprint PCS Vision FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information . . . . . . 161
4A.Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166
Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
User’s Guide Proprietary Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183
4B.Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Welcome to Qwest
This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new
phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. If you have
already reviewed the Start Here to Activate guide that was packaged
with your new phone, then you're ready to explore the advanced
features outlined in this guide.
If you have not read your Start Here to Activate guide, go to
Section One – Getting Started. This section provides all the
information you need to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail,
and much more. It also contains information on how to contact
Qwest if you have any questions about your service, wish to check
your account balance, or want to purchase additional products or
services.
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Welcome and thank you for choosing Qwest.
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Introduction
This User’s Guide introduces you to all the features of your new
SPH-a680 by Samsung. It’s divided into four sections:
Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: Yo u r P ho ne
Section 3: Service Features
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information
Throughout this guide, you'll find tips that highlight special
shortcuts and timely reminders to help you make the most 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 click on the page
number to go directly to that page. Follow the instructions in that
section, and you'll be ready to use your phone in no time.
Note:
You can view this guide online or print it to keep it on hand. If you're
viewing it online, simply click on a topic in the Table of Contents or Index
or on any page reference. The PDF will automatically display the
appropriate page.
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Getting Started
Section 1
Section 1A
Setting Up Service
In This Section
Getting Started
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Getting Help
Setting up service on your new SPH-a680 by Samsung is quick and easy.
This section walks you through the necessary steps to set up your
phone, unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, and contact Qwest
for assistance with your service.
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 2
Getting Started
Unlocking Your Phone
To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps:
1. Press to turn the phone on.
2. Select Unlock (right softkey).
Note:
To select a softkey, press the softkey button directly below the softkey
text that appears at the bottom left and bottom right of your phone’s
display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you’re
viewing and will not appear if there is no corresponding action available.
3. Enter your four-digit lock code. (For security purposes, the
code is not visible as you type.)
Tip:
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either
your Social Security number or phone number or try 0000. If none of
these work, call Qwest Wireless
TM
Repair at 1-888-879-0611.
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 3
Setting Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to
your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore,
you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon
as your phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. Press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your pass code
Record your greeting
Record your name announcement
Choose whether or not to activate One-Touch Message
Access (a feature that lets you access messages simply by
pressing and holding
enter your pass code)
, bypassing the need for you to
Note:
The voicemail setup process may vary in certain Affiliate areas.
For more information about using your voicemail, see
“Using Voicemail” on page 126.
Section 1A: Setting Up Service 4
Getting Help
Directory Assistance
Directory Assistance provides access to a variety of services,
including residential, business, and government listings. There is a
per-call charge and you will be billed for airtime.
To call Directory Assistance:
Press .
Operator Services
Operator Services can provide assistance when placing collect calls or
when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third
party.
To access Operator Services:
Press .
Note:
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Operator Services may not be available in all network service markets.
Your Phone
Section 2
Your Phone: The Basics
In This Section
Front View of Your Phone
Viewing the Display Screen
Features of Your SPH-a680
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
Displaying Your Phone Number
Making and Answering Calls
Entering Text
Section 2A
Your SPH-a680 by Samsung is packed with features that simplify your life
and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information
that are important to you. This section will guide you through the basic
functions and calling features of your phone.
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Front View of Your Phone
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Key Functions
1. Speaker: The speaker allows you to hear the other caller and
the different ring tones and sounds offered by your phone.
2. Signal Strength Indicator: This icon represents the signal
strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the
better the signal strength.
3. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed
to operate your phone.
4. Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in an optional headset for
safe, convenient hands-free conversations.
5. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby
mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a
call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to
navigate through the different menu options. To mute the
ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or
down.
6. OK/Voicemail Key: Pressing when navigating through a
menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. In standby
mode: Briefly pressing displays the Messaging menu;
pressing and holding for two seconds automatically dials
your voicemail.
7. Camera Key: Allows you to access the Picture/Video menu with
the press of a button. Press and hold to automatically launch
the Camera.
8. TALK Key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby
mode, press the key once to access the Outgoing call log. If
you press and hold the key down, you will initiate the Voice
Recognition feature.
9. Numeric Keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
characters.
10. Shift/Asterisk Key: Enters the asterisk [*] character for calling
features. In text entry mode, press to change the character
input type.
11. Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector is
used to plug in the charging accessories.
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12. Accessory Interface Connector: This connector is used to
connect any available accessory cables to your phone.
13. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other caller to hear
you clearly when you are speaking to them.
14. Space/Pound Key: Enters the pound [#] character for calling
features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space.
15. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in
text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the
previous menu. This key also allows you to return to the
previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session.
16. END Key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds
to turn your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it
returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input.
When you receive an incoming call, press to enter silent mode
and mute the ringer.
17. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone
menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from
standby mode.
18. MENU Key: Displays the first level or Main Menu of options.
Press
again to view the next menu page.
19. Ringer Indicator: This icon indicates that a ringer is set.
20. Battery Indicator: The battery indicator displays the amount of
remaining battery charge currently available in your phone.
When all bars are displayed in the battery icon, the phone’s
battery is fully charged. When no bars are displayed, the
phone’s battery is completely discharged or empty.
21. Position Location: This icon indicates that the position location
feature is active.
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Viewing the Display Screen
Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about
your phone’s status and options. This list identifies the symbols
you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:
displays your current signal strength. The more
lines you have, the stronger your signal.
means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
indicates that you have voicemail, text messages,
picture messages, or video messages waiting.
Press briefly to see a list of pending
messages or press and hold to dial your
voicemail box.
indicates that there is an unread message in the inbox.
indicates that the message has been read.
indicates that there is an unread urgent message in
the inbox.
indicates that you have read the urgent message.
indicates that the message was sent.
indicates that the message failed to send.
indicates that you have a pending message.
indicates that the message is a draft.
indicates that there is URL text contained in the text
message.
indicates that a message is locked and will not be
automatically deleted.
indicates that the handset is in Camera mode.
indicates that the handset is in Camcorder mode.
indicates that the self-timer function is enabled. With the
self timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior
to taking a picture or recording a video.
indicates that the multi-shot function is enabled. With
multi-shot, a set number of pictures are taken in rapid
succession based on the quality settings.
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indicates that the movie light is enabled. The movie light
is a bright spot light emitted from the rear of the handset
to light up dark surroundings.
indicates that the silent movie function is enabled. This
option disables the sound when taking a movie clip.
indicates that the white balance has been set to Sunny.
This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors on
bright sunny days.
indicates that the white balance has been set to Cloudy.
This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors under
cloudy conditions.
indicates that the white balance has been set to Tungsten.
This is used for taking pictures or movies indoors under
normal lighting conditions.
indicates that the white balance has been set to
Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures or movies
indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions.
indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual.
This is used for taking pictures or movies indoors or
outdoors using your own custom settings.
indicates that a picture or movie clip has been assigned a
function. An example may be Picture ID, Screensaver, or
Incoming Call.
Press this softkey to start recording a movie clip.
Press this softkey to pause playback of a movie clip.
Press this softkey to play a movie clip.
Press this softkey to stop recording a movie clip.
indicates that a picture or movie clip has been uploaded
to an online album or folder.
indicates that a picture or movie clip has been
downloaded from the web.
indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is
active.
indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is
dormant or inactive.
indicates that you are receiving information.
indicates that you are sending information.
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indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode.
shows your current battery charge strength.
(Icon shown fully charged.)
indicates that position location is active.
indicates that position location is inactive.
indicates that the TTY option is on.
indicates that your phone is roaming.
indicates that your phone is in security mode.
indicates that an alarm is set on your phone.
indicates that the ringer is set at a level
between 1-8 or that 1-Beep is selected.
indicates that the ringer is turned off.
indicates that a file (ringer, game, screen saver, java app,
etc.) has been downloaded to your phone.
Note:
Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you
know when you’re off the network provided to you and whether you’re
operating in digital or analog mode. (For more information, see Section
2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience on page 54.)
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External LCD
External LCD:
Time/Date is displayed in idle mode.
shows your current signal strength.The
more lines you have, the stronger your
signal.
means your phone cannot find a signal.
tells you a call is in progress.
shows your current battery charge
strength. (Icon shown fully charged.) Icon
is animated while charging.
indicates that you have voicemail, text messages,
picture messages, or video messages waiting.
Press briefly to see a list of pending
messages or press and hold to dial your
voicemail box.
indicates that an alarm is set on your
phone.
indicates that the ringer is set at a level
between 1-8.
indicates that the ringer is turned off.
indicates that your phone is in vibrate mode.
indicates that TTY option is on.
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Features of Your SHP-a680
Congratulations on the purchase of your new phone. The SPH-a680
by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and it also offers
many significant features and service options. The following list
previews some of those features and options and provides page
numbers where you can find out more:
Dual-band tri-mode capability allows you to make and receive
calls while on the network provided to you and to roam on other
analog and 800 and 1900 MHz digital networks where we’ve
implemented roaming agreements with other carriers (
Sprint PCS Vision
SM
provides access to the wireless Internet in
digital mode (page 136).
Email and SMS Text Messaging provide quick and convenient
text messaging capabilities (page 143).
Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be
downloaded to your phone to make your SPH-a680 as unique as
you are (
The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of
page 146).
important events (page 89).
The Phone Book allows you to store 300 phone numbers
(page 83).
page 54).
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning Your Phone On
To turn your phone on:
Press .
Once your phone is on, it displays “Looking for Service” which
indicates that your phone is searching for a signal. When your phone
finds a signal, it automatically enters standby mode – the phone’s
idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving
calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching,
a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is
found, your phone automatically returns to standby mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically
without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for network
service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on).
Tip:
The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you
are in an area where there is no signal.
Turning Your Phone Off
To turn your phone off:
Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering
down animation on the display screen.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the
battery is charging).
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Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger
Battery Capacity
Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery. It allows
you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery
provides up to 3.2 hours of continuous digital talk time (1.4 hours in
analog) or up to 216 hours of continuous digital standby time (15
hours in analog).
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.
When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the
phone sounds an audible alert and then powers down.
Note:
Tip:
Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, and
browser use affect the battery’s talk and standby times.
Be sure to watch your phone’s battery level indicator and charge the
battery before it runs out of power.
Installing the Battery
To install the LiIon battery:
1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at
an angle, making sure the plastic tab on the bottom of the
battery is inserted into the matching slot in the phone.
2. Press down until the battery snaps into place.
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Removing the Battery
To remove your battery:
1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored
numbers or messages.
2. Push the battery release latch up completely.
3. Using the side tabs, pull the top of the battery away from the
phone and remove.
Charging the Battery
Your phone’s LiIon battery is rechargeable and should be charged as
soon as possible so you can begin using your phone.
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery
level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you
will lose all the information you were just working on. For a quick
check of your phone’s battery level, glance at the battery charge
indicator located in the upper-right corner of your phone’s display
screen. If the battery charge is getting too low, the battery icon
(
) blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone.
Always use an authorized desktop charger, travel adapter, or vehicle
power adapter to charge your battery.
Warning!
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Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone
and void the warranty.
Using the Travel Adapter
To use the travel adapter provided with your phone:
Plug the round end of the AC adapter into your phone and the
other end into the electrical outlet.
A red light on the phone lets you know the battery is
charging.
A yellow light on the phone indicates that there is a
problem charging the battery.
A green light indicates that the battery is at least
90 percent charged.
It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely
rundown battery. With the approved LiIon battery, you can recharge
the battery before it becomes completely run down.
When the flip is open, an animated battery icon is displayed on the
screen. When the flip is closed and the battery is completely
charged, a green light is displayed continuously.
Displaying Your Phone Number
Just in case you forget your phone number, your SPH-a680 can
remind you.
To display your phone number:
Press to access Phone Number. (Your phone
number will be displayed.)
Note:
To access the phone’s main menu, press (Menu) from standby mode.
Menu items may be selected by highlighting them with the navigation
key and pressing OK, or you can press the number corresponding to the
menu item on your keypad.
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Making and Answering Calls
Making Calls
Placing a call from your wireless phone is as easy as making a call
from any land-line phone. Just enter the number and press
you’re on your way to clear calls.
To make a call using your keypad:
1. Make sure your phone is on.
2. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing,
press to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold to
erase the entire number.)
3. Press . (To make a call when you are roaming and
Call Guard is enabled, press and then . See “Call
Guard” on page 59.)
4. Press or close the phone when you are finished.
and
Tip:
To redial your last outgoing call, press TALK twice.
When making calls while roaming off the network provided to you,
always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
You can also place calls from your SPH-a680 by Speed Dialing
numbers from your Phone Book (
page 27) and using your Call
History listings (page 80).
Tip:
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To speed dial a phone number from standby mode, press and hold the
speed dial number. If the speed dial number is two digits, enter the first
digit, then press and hold the second digit. (For information on setting up
speed dial numbers, see “Assigning Speed Dial Numbers” on page 86.)
(This feature will not work when you are roaming off the network
provided to you; when roaming you must dial using eleven digits [1 + the
area code + the seven-digit phone number.])
Answering Calls
To answer an incoming call:
1. Make sure your phone is on. (If your phone is off, incoming
calls go to voicemail.)
2. Press to answer an incoming call. (Depending on your
phone’s settings, you may also answer incoming calls by
opening the phone or by pressing any number key. See “Call
Answer Mode” on
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
The phone rings or vibrates (unless set to Silence All).
The LED flashes.
The backlight illuminates.
The screen displays an incoming call message.
If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Phone Book, the
phone book entry’s name is displayed. The caller’s phone number
may also be displayed, if available.
The following options are also available:
Press to quiet the ringer.
Press and hold the volume key to send the incoming call to your
voicemail box.
page 44 for more information.)
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Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges
when making or receiving calls while outside the network provided
to you. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience
for more information about roaming.
To answer a call when you are roaming and Call Guard is enabled:
Press to acknowledge roaming and then to answer
the incoming call. (See “Call Guard” on page 59 for additional
information.)
Note:
When your phone is off, incoming calls go directly to voicemail.
Ending a Call
To disconnect a call when you are finished:
Close the phone or press .
Missed Call Notification
When an incoming call is not answered, the Missed Call log is
displayed on your screen.
To display the Missed Call entry:
Highlight the entry and press . (To dial the phone number,
press .)
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (dial and press ), even if
your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
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