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SPH-A840 Series
POR T ABLE T r i-Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
future reference.
Telus_UG_A840_121205_F1 YK23
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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), patent
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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 WORKMANS
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Table of Contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Closed View of Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Understanding Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Setting Your Roaming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Set NAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Activating Voice R
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Prepending a Phone Number From Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Erasing Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Air Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Event Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Erasing Events for a Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Data Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Phone Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Industry Canada Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Index . . . . . . .
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Getting Started Closed View of Phone 1 Getting Started
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Getting Started Front View of Your Phone Getting Started 2
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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
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Getting Started � When using other features, such as the Web Browse, the right softkey performs a context-sensitive action. This action is shown in the bottom right corner of the Display Screen. 8. OK Key: Press when navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. 9. Navigation Key: This key allows you to scroll through the phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode. 10.SEND Key: This key can be used in several different ways. � A
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13.Power/Accessory Interface Connector: The Power/ Accessory Interface Connector is used to plug in a travel adaptor, or any available accessory to your phone. 14.Microphone: The microphone allows the other caller to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. 15.Space/Pound Key: This key can be used in several different ways. � Enters the pound [#] character for calling features. � In text entry mode, press to enter a space. � In standby mode, press and hold to switch your handset to L
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Getting Started 19.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. 20.1X Indicator: Technology that allows faster data rates, always-on data service, and improved voice network capacity. 21.Side Camera Key: This button is used to launch the integ
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Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s interior and exterior display screens provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. When the folder is closed, the exterior display screen is dimmed. To illuminate the exterior display screen, press any of the side keys. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screens: tells you a call is in progress. means there is no service, as your phone cannot find a signal. displays your current signal st
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Getting Started indicates that 3G functionality is active. indicates that 3G functionality is dormant or inactive. indicates that you are receiving information. indicates that you are sending information. indicates that the ringer is set at a level between 1-5 or that 1-Beep is selected. indicates that the ringer is turned Off. indicates that your phone is in Vibrate mode. indicates that your phone is in High+Vibrate mode. indicates that your phone is in Silent mode. indicates tha
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indicates that the white balance has been set to Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions. indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual. This is used for taking pictures indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings. Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the network. Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung SPH-A840 phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and it
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Getting Started Turning Your Phone On and Off To turn your phone on: � Press to turn your phone on. 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 activat
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provides approximately 3 hours of continuous digital talk time or approximately 6 days of continuous digital standby time. 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: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, playing games, camera and browser usage affect the battery’s talk and standby times. Tip: Be sure to watch your phone’
