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SPH-a500 Series
PORT ABLE
T ri-Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable),
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORK
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Table of Contents Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability .............................................................. 3 SPH-a500 closed view............................................. 13 SPH-a500 open view ............................................... 14 Getting to know your phone.................................... 15 Antenna................................................................................ 15 Backlight features...............................................
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Your phone’s modes................................................21 Answer mode ........................................................................21 Input mode ...........................................................................21 Lock mode ............................................................................22 Power save mode ..................................................................22 Standby mode...........................................................
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Caller I.D.............................................................................. 34 Phone Book ............................................................ 34 Find...................................................................................... 35 Add New Entry...................................................................... 35 Group Setting ....................................................................... 35 My Phone # .............................................
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Symbol entry .........................................................................46 ® T9 English text entry............................................................46 New Message.........................................................................47 Inbox ....................................................................................48 Outbox ..................................................................................48 Web Alert ..................................
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Month View .......................................................................... 61 How to view an event............................................................ 61 Task List............................................................................... 62 How to add or erase a task list item...................................... 62 Count Down ......................................................................... 63 How to add or erase a count down timer......................
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Roaming on analog networks ................................................75 Display ....................................................................76 Menu Style.............................................................................76 Backlight...............................................................................76 Greeting ................................................................................77 LCD Contrast ................................................
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Body-worn Operation........................................................... 91 Antenna Care........................................................................ 92 Phone Operation .................................................................. 92 Tips on Efficient Operation................................................... 92 Operating a Motor Vehicle.................................................... 92 Electronic Devices.........................................................
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SPH-a500 closed view Antenna LED indicator Display screen 13
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SPH-a500 open view Speaker Icons Graphic Area Display screen Navigation key Volume key Internet access Menu key Ok key Talk key End/power key Back key Keypad Microphone Adapter outlet 14
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Getting to know your phone Antenna The antenna is a device for transmitting and receiving signals. The shape and size of the antenna is determined, in part, by the frequency of the signals that they receive. An antenna makes the call sound clearer when it is fully extended. Use only in the normal position and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is active. Backlight features Your keypad has user settable backlighting for easy visibility. Back key The key is used
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Talk key The key performs several useful functions: •Press once to answer calls. •Enter a number and press once to connect a call. •Press twice in standby mode to redial the last outgoing number. Navigation The Navigation key allows you to locate different menu options by pressing in the appropriate direction. When in standby mode the navigation key also acts as a hot key. Menu key Press to access the Main menu. OK/Message key The key stores information that yo
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LED indicator The LED indicator flashes to indicate an incoming call or message. When you have the phone ringer set to off, the LED indicator notifies you of an incoming call or message. •The LED indicator lights momentarily when you power up the phone. Microphone The microphone is used for conversation and recording. Speaker The speaker is for listening to voice conversations. Display screen Your phone has two display screens: The display screen on the front of your phone is
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Display screen icons Signal strength: This icon always appears when your phone is on. It shows your current signal strength. More lines indicate more signal strength. Service indicator: This icon indicates a call is in progress. When the phone is calling a number, this icon will flash until the call is connected. No service indicator: This icon indicates your phone cannot find a signal because you’re outside a service area. You cannot make or receive calls. Wait a little while for a signal o
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Digital: This icon indicates that your phone is operating in a digital service area. Analog: This icon indicates that your phone is operating in an alalog service area. GPS: This icon indicates that the GPS function in your phone is turned on. Installing the battery Note: Your phone comes packaged with a partially charged rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery and travel adapter. The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but must be fully charged the first time you use your phone
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Removing the battery To remove the battery from your phone: 1. Turn the phone off by pressing and holding . 2. Push the battery release latch up and pull the battery away from the latch. 3. Lift the battery away from the phone. Charging the battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable standard Li-Ion battery. Only use Samsung-approved travel adaptors and batteries. These adaptors are designed to maximize battery life. Using other adaptors may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
