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Sprint Power VisionSM Phone M500 by Samsung® www.sprint.com © 2006 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. SPRINT, the "Going Forward" logo, the NEXTEL name and logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Printed in China. - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 2
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Up Your Voicemail 5 Sprint PCS Account Passwords 6 Getting Help 7 Section 2: Your Phone 11 2A. Your Phone: The Basics 13 Front View of Your Phone 14 Viewing the Display Screen 17 Features of Your Phone 22 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger 25 Navigating - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 4
Updating Phone Software 68 Phone Setup Options 69 Call Setup Options 70 Customizing the User Interface 74 2C. Setting Your Phone's Security 75 Accessing the Security Menu 76 Using Your Phone's Lock Feature 76 Lock Service 78 Using Special Numbers 79 Erasing Contacts 80 Erasing My Content - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 5
an Entry 106 Dialing Sprint PCS Services 107 2G. Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 109 Using Your Phone's Scheduler 110 Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock 113 Using Your Phone's Memo Pad 115 Using Your Phone's Tools 116 2H. Using Your Phone's Voice Services 123 Using Voice-Activated Dialing - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 6
Wireless Technology 175 Turning Bluetooth On and Off 176 Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu 177 Bluetooth Profiles 179 Pairing Bluetooth Devices 181 Sending All Contacts 182 Exchange FTP folder 183 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features 185 3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 187 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 7
Precautions 216 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 217 Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device 219 Caring for the Battery 221 Radiofrequency (RF) Energy 222 Owner's Record 223 Phone Guide Proprietary Notice 224 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty 225 Manufacturer's Warranty 226 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 8
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and flexibility to do whatever you want, whenever you want. This powerful combination brings you access to more products, more services, and more of what you need to do more of what you want. Welcome to a future full of possibility. Welcome to the new Sprint. Welcome and thank you for choosing - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 10
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: Due to updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My PCS to access - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 11
Through Phone Menus" on page 29. Press Menu > Options to display the following: OPTIONS (RIGHT SOFTKEY) 1: Menu Style 1: 3x4 Black 2: 3x4 White WEB CALL HISTORY 1: Outgoing Calls 2: Incoming Calls 3: Missed Calls 4: Recent Calls MEDIA PLAYER 1: Channel Listing 2: Memory Card 3: Play - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 12
1: Get New Applications 2: My Content Manager Applications 3: ToneMaker DJ-Create Music Tones 4: Zagat Trial 6: IM & Email 1: Get New IM & Email 3: Instant Messaging 2: My Content Manager IM & Email 4: Yahoo! Mail download 7: Call Tones MESSAGING 1: Send Message 1: Text 3: Hand - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 13
1: Yahoo! Mail download 3: PCS Mail 5: MSN 7: Earthlink 2: Instant Messaging 4: AOL 6: Yahoo! 8: Other 6: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 2: Clear Envelope 7: Chat & Dating 8: Premium Message 9: Settings 1: General 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon only 2: - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 14
TOOLS 1: Mass Storage 1: Connect to PC 2: File Manager 3: Format 4: Memory Info. 2: Voice Service 3: Voice Memo 1: Record 3: Erase All 2: Review 4: Bluetooth 5: Dictionary 1: Search word 2: Wordbook (English/Spanish) 3: Review test (Englishwordbook/Spanish wordbook) 4: Set color (Theme - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 15
1 5: Say Cheese 4: View Mode 1: Wide Screen 2: Full Screen 5: Status Bar (On/Off) 6: Save Picture To (Phone/Memory Card) 5: Review Albums 6: Camcorder 3: 10 Seconds 3: Top Secret 6: Microphone 9: Bean 3: Sepia 6: Antique 3: Cloudy 6: Manual 3: Med: 320x240 3: Economy 3: Shutter 2 vii - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 16
3: Controls.. 1: Brightness 2: White Balance 1: Auto 4: Tungsten 2: Sunny 5: Fluorescent 3: Cloudy 6: Manual 4: Settings.. 1: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy 2: Save Video To 1: Phone 2: Memory Card 5: Review Albums 6: Camera 3: Picture Mail 1: Inbox 3: Saved Mail 2: Sent Mail - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 17
1: Phone 2: Memory Card 2: Status Bar (On/Off) 3: Account Info 4: View Mode 1: Wide Screen 2: Full Screen CONTACTS 1: Find 2: Add New Entry 3: Speed Dial #s 4: Group 1: Unassigned 3: Friends 5: VIPs 7: Empty 2: Family 4: Colleague 6: Empty 5: My Name Card 6: Wireless Backup 1: - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 18
(Large/Normal/Small) 2: Feather 6: Incoming Call 1: With Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 7: Greeting (Sprint/Custom) 8: Backlight 3: Calendar x - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 19
1: Main Display 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 2: 30 seconds 3: 15 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 2: 30 seconds 5: Off 3: 15 seconds 3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off) 4: Brightness 1: Level 5-1 5: Sub Contrast 1: Lowest 4: High 2: Low 5: Highest 3: Med 9: Text Entry 1: Auto Capital ( - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 20
Volume 3: Always Vibrate 5: App. Volume 1: Sound 1: Use Ringer Volume 2: Separate Volume 2: Game Vibrate (On/Off) 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) 3: Connect (On/Off) 4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 5: Power On (Off/Mystery/Crystal/Exciting) 6: Power Off (Off/Mystery/Crystal - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 21
3: Tone Length 1: Short 2: Long 3: Power Vision 1: Enable/Disable Vision 2: Net Guard (On/Off) 3: Update Profile 4: Voice Service 1: Choice Lists 1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off 2: Sensitivity 1: Reject More 2: Recommended 3: Reject Less 3: Digit Dialing 1: Adapt Digits 2: - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 22
Backup 1: Subscribe 2: Alert 3: Learn More 6: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: On Power-Up 3: Lock Now 2: Lock Pic/Video Reset Phone (Yes/No) 9: Lock Services 1: Voice: Lock/Unlock 2: Power Vision: Lock/Unlock 7: Roaming 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Roaming only 3: Sprint 2: - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 23
Web 15: Send Text 18: On Demand 2: Down Key 1: Contacts 4: Messaging 7: My Content 10: Calculator 13: Inbox 16: Send VoiceSMS 2: Voice Memo 5: Voice Service 8: Display 11: Media Player 14: VoiceSMS Inbox 17: Missed Alerts 3: Scheduler 6: Ringer Type 9: Alarms 12: Web 15: Send Text 18: On Demand - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 24
Only 7: TTY Options 1: TTY Off 4: TTY + Talk 2: TTY Full 2: TTY + Hear 8: Update Phone SW 0: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 3: Version 2: Icon Glossary 4: Advanced *: Bluetooth 1: Enable (On/Off) 2: Visibility 1: Always visible 2: Visible for 3min 3: Hidden 3: Device name 4: Exchange - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 25
Section 1 Getting Started - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 26
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This Section ࡗ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service ࡗ Setting Up Your Voicemail ࡗ Sprint PCS Account Passwords ࡗ Getting Help Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 28
With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already Activated If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated, unlocked, and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail, it probably has been activated; all you need to do is unlock it. If your phone is - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 29
Service 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 voicemail account, Sprint recommends you - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 30
Power Vision Password With your M500 by Samsung, you may elect to set up a Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision password. This optional password may be used to authorize purchase of Premium Services content and to protect personal information on multi-phone accounts. For more information, or - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 31
your minutes used (depending on your Sprint PCS service plan) ⅷ View and pay your bill ⅷ Make your life easier by enrolling in Sprint PCS online billing and automatic payment ⅷ Purchase accessories ⅷ Shop for the latest phones ⅷ View available Sprint PCS service plans and options ⅷ Learn more about - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 32
Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS account. This information includes balance service may not be available in all Affiliate areas. Sprint 411 You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint 411 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 33
Setting Up Service Sprint Operator Services Sprint PCS Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint Operator Services: ᮣ Press . For more information or to see the latest in - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 34
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Section 2 Your Phone - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 36
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: The Basics In This Section ࡗ Front View of Your Phone ࡗ Viewing the Display Screen ࡗ Features of Your Phone ࡗ Turning Your Phone On and Off ࡗ Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger ࡗ Navigating Through Phone Menus ࡗ Displaying Your Phone Number ࡗ Making and Answering Calls ࡗ Entering Text Your - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 38
Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3. Menu/OK Key 4. Left Softkey 5. TALK Key 6. Volume Key 7. Voicemail Key 8. Numeric Keypad 9. Shift/Asterisk Key 10. /CLEAR Key 13. Space/Pound Key 12. Plus Code Dialing Key 11. Power Interface Connector 14 Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 39
other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. 2. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, the signal and battery strength, etc. 3. Menu/OK allows you to access the menu screen. It - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 40
cable and optional accessories, such as a USB cable. 12. key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session. 15. Camera Key allows you to take pictures two seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 41
. This list identifies the symbols you'll see on your phone's display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone's icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary. indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active. indicates that you are sending - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 42
that position location is inactive. indicates that your phone is in Web security mode. indicates that your phone is roaming. indicates that you have voicemail, text, numeric pages, picture messages, video messages, or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) messages waiting. Press briefly to see - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 43
lines you have, the stronger your signal. shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged in idle mode.) shows your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully discharged in idle mode.) indicates that your phone is muted and no sound will be heard through the microphone - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 44
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 indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings. allows you to start recording a video or voice memo - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 45
is connected. indicates that Bluetooth technology is enabled. Note: Display indicators help you manage your roaming charges by letting you know when you're off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and whether you're operating in digital mode. (For more information, see Section 2D: Controlling - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 46
quick and convenient messaging capabilities. ⅷ Sprint PCS® Voice Command lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone's name or the digits of their phone number (page 207). ⅷ Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are (page - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 47
's external LCD display allows you to monitor the phone's status and to see who's calling without opening the phone. ⅷ T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one key press per letter (page 45). ⅷ Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two key presses (page 43). ⅷ VoiceMode - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 48
searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on). Note: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal. Turning Your - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 49
-approved or manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage. Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through your - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 50
install the Li-Ion battery: 1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the gold contacts. Gently press down until it snaps into place. 2. Install the protective cover by - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 51
a warning tone. Always use a Sprint-approved travel charger or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Warning! Using the wrong battery charger could cause damage to your phone and void the warranty. Using the Travel Charger To use the travel charger provided with your phone: ᮣ Plug the end of - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 52
UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met UL 1310 safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 53
pressing the navigation key right or left. For a diagram of your phone's menu, please see "Your Phone's Menu" on page iii. Selecting Menu Items As you navigate through .) Note: For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into "Select Menu > Call History > Incoming Calls." Section - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 54
to standby mode: ᮣ Press . Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: ᮣ Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 55
the antenna has been integrated into the design of the phone, it is important not to block the reception path accidentally to ensure the strongest signal handset. ATTENTION Correct Incorrect Obstructing the internal antenna could inhibit call performance. Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics 31 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 56
when you are finished. Tip: To redial your previous call, press TALK twice. You can also place calls from your phone by using the Contacts menu (page 101), Sprint PCS Voice Command (page 207), speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 43), using Voice Activated Dialing (page 124), and using - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 57
Enter a digit or string of digits and press Options (right softkey). Press Find to display Contacts entries that contain the entered numbers. (See "Finding a Phone Number" on page 40.) ⅷ Hard Pause allows you to enter a hard pause. To continue dialing, you must press a key. (See "Dialing and Saving - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 58
The screen displays an incoming call message. If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry's name is displayed. The caller's phone number may also be displayed, if available. If Call Answer is set to Talk Only, the following options are also displayed. To select an option - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 59
Phone Basics 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 Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience for more information about roaming - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 60
is locked). ⅷ To close the pop-up menu (appears only if the phone is unlocked), press the key. Tip: Press Options (right softkey), then phone info & phone number to display your phone number during an emergency call. To exit Emergency mode: 1. Press to end a 911 call. 2. Press until Emergency - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 61
an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone begins to seek information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 62
conversation. (For more information, see "Managing Voice Memos" on page 136.) ⅷ Tools accesses the Tools menu options. ⅷ Phone Info displays the following menu: (1) Phone Number (2) Icon Glossary (3) Version (4) Advanced During a call, the left softkey button functions as the Mute button. Press it - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 63
sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see Section 2F: Using Contacts on page 99.) To save a number from standby mode: 1. Enter a phone number and press . 2. Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press . Note: The New Entry screen does not display for the first entry - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 64
the name, press to return to the contact entry. 6. Press for Done to save the entry. Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: 1. While in standby mode, enter three or more of the last digits of the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 65
numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your phone: ⅷ Hard Pause sends the next set of numbers when you press the left softkey button. ⅷ 2sec Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 66
from the United States). To make a call using Plus Code Dialing: 1. Press and hold display. until a "+" appears on your phone 2. Dial the country code and phone number you're calling and press . (The access code for international dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the country code - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 67
Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone's speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button are roaming; when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you must always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + number). Section 2A: Your - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 68
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your phone provides convenient ways to enter words, letters, punctuation, and numbers whenever you are prompted to enter text (for example, when adding a Contacts entry or when using Sprint PCS Mail and SMS Text Messaging). To change the character input - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 69
Phone Basics Tip: When entering text, press the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc). VoiceMode VoiceMode dictation software T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint Power Vision Phone by pressing keys just once per letter. (To select the T9 Word - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 70
first letter of an entry is capitalized and the following letters are lower cased. After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next ! * # / T U V 8 A B C 2 D E F 3 W X Y Z 9 0 G H I 4 J K L 5 Space Shift M N O 6 P Q R S 7 46 Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 71
Phone Basics Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages To enter numbers: ᮣ Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. ( mode. (See "Selecting a Character Input Mode" on page 44.) 2. Scroll to the desired previous message and press . Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics 47 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 72
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Settings ࡗ Display Settings ࡗ Location Settings ࡗ Messaging Settings ࡗ Airplane Mode ࡗ TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service ࡗ Phone Setup Options ࡗ Call Setup Options Using the menu options available on your phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 74
types and familiar music. ⅷ Vibrating Ringer alerts you to calls or messages without disturbing others. ⅷ Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone. Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 75
Your Phone's Settings Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Roam Ringer. 2. Select Normal, or Distinctive and press . Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings 51 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 76
Selecting a Key Tone Your phone offers a number of options for selecting the audible tones accompanying a key press. (Longer tone lengths may be > Sounds > Key Tone. 2. Select Tone Type and press . 3. Select DTMF, Xylophone, or Voice and press . 52 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 77
Key Tone Level Your phone allows you to set the desired volume level of the key tones. To set the key tone level: 1. Select Menu > Settings > length: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone > Tone Length. 2. Select Short or Long and press . Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings 53 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 78
volume in standby mode (or the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume key on the left side of your phone. To adjust your phone's volume settings: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume > Advanced. 2. Select Text Message, Picture Mail, Voice Mail, Alarms, or App. Volume. 3. Using the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 79
once a minute during a voice call, when the signal fades, when powering your phone on or off, or when a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Alerts. 2. Select Minute Beep, Service, Connect, or Sig. Fade Tone and press . Note: If Power On or - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 80
14 characters and is displayed on your phone's screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone's default greeting ("Sprint"), or you may enter your own custom time setting and press . Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery's talk and standby times. 56 Section 2B: Controlling Your - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 81
sub contrast setting: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Sub Contrast. 2. Select Lowest, Low, Med, High, or Highest and press . Changing the Display Screen Your phone offers options for what you see on the main LCD screen and on the sub LCD screen. To change the display images on the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 82
or List White to view the main menu as a list with an animated icon, and press . Changing the Font Color You can customize your phone's display font by selecting a color scheme or style to reflect your personality. To change the display's theme color: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 83
To select a dialing font: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font. 2. Select Feather and press . Changing the Foreground Choose whether you want your phone's clock or calendar to display on screen in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date. To change the appearance on the standby - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 84
settings. To set the color set type: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Color Set Type. 2. Select White or Black and press . 60 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 85
GPS technology, making some Sprint PCS applications and services easier to use. Turning location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location press . When the Location feature is on, your phone's standby screen will display the icon. When Location - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 86
Setting Message Alerts When new messages arrive, you can choose to have your phone notify you by playing an audible alert. To hear an alert when you you like, or you can have your phone delete them automatically for you when your phone's message memory becomes full. To automatically delete read - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 87
your outgoing messages, select Off and press .) 3. Enter your signature and press . (See "Entering Text" on page 44.) Managing Preset Messages Your phone is programmed with 10 preset messages to help make sending text messages faster and easier. These messages, such as "Where are you?," "Let's get - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 88
a text message. Ⅲ Edit Signature - allows you to set up your signature which will append itself to the end of all text messages sent from your phone. To save new messages in outbox: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Text Message > Save in Outbox. 2. Select Yes or No and press . 64 Section 2B - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 89
Normal or Urgent and press . To set the Call Back #: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Text Message > Call Back #. 2. Select None, your phone number (xxx-xxx-xxxx), or Other and press . To set up your signature: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > Text Message > Edit Signature. 2. Select - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 90
Settings > VoiceSMS Opt. > From Name. 2. Enter the desired name using the keypad and press . Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone's features, such as Games, Music, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 91
a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. When establishing your Sprint PCS Service, please call Sprint Customer Service via the state Telecommunications Relay - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 92
911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog Phone Software The update phone software option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically. Only the internal software - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 93
up or down to highlight the desired function and press . Display Language You can choose to display your phone's onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. To assign a language for the phone's display: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Language. 2. Select English or Español and press . Section 2B - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 94
Call Setup Options Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: ⅷ Abbreviated Dialing allows you to program a five- or sixdigit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. ⅷ Contacts Match allows you to turn on or off the contacts matching feature. ⅷ Restriction allows you to restrict - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 95
if you are not present. Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five- or six-digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When abbreviated dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five- or six-digit prefix, and the number - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 96
you to select the desired number to call. 3. Press to make the call. Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature, your phone displays the contact's name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list. To access Contacts Match: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 97
> Settings > Others > Call Setup > Restriction. 2. Enter your lock code. 3. Select Outgoing Call and press . 4. Select Allow all, Contacts Only, or Special# Only and press . Your Phone's Settings Section 2B: Controlling Your - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 98
the User Interface Your phone allows you customize the user interface (UI) of the Standby Screen, Main Menu, and My Favorites settings with your choice of downloaded themes to reflect your personality. You can download the latest themes directly into your phone using My Content. Downloading Themes - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 99
Voice Memos ࡗ Erasing Messages ࡗ Resetting Your Default Settings ࡗ Resetting Your Favorites ࡗ Resetting Your Phone ࡗ Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 100
NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). Using Your Phone's Lock Feature Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911, Sprint Customer Service, or special numbers. (See "Using Special Numbers - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 101
"Using Special Numbers" on page 79.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode: ᮣ To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and press . Locking Pic/Video When your pictures and videos are locked, it prevents anyone from accessing the Pic/Video menu - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 102
new lock code and press . 5. Re-enter your new lock code and press . Lock Service This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint Power Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you will be unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or to access - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 103
Your Phone's Security Locking Sprint Power Vision 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Lock Services and press . 4. Select Power Vision and press . 5. Select Lock and press . Using Special Numbers Special numbers are important - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 104
of your Contacts entries, select Yes and press . Erasing My Content You can use your phone's security menu to erase all content you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Erase - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 105
's Security menu to erase all pictures and videos stored in your phone. Note: This process will erase all pictures/videos stored in the phone. To erase all pictures and videos: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Erase > Erase - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 106
like to erase all voice memos stored in your phone, select Yes and press . Erasing Messages You can use your phone's Security menu to erase all messages stored in your phone. Note: This process will erase all messages stored in the phone. To erase all messages: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 107
, select Yes and press . Resetting Your Favorites Resetting the favorites restores only the factory default favorite settings installed when the phone was shipped. To reset favorites: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Reset - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 108
restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. To reset your phone: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Reset Phone and press . 4. If you are certain that you would like to restore all of the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 109
and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services, including Sprint Power Vision, without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision and Sprint Power Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 110
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Roaming ࡗ Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode ࡗ Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls when you're off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your new digital dual-band M500 by Samsung works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 112
the roaming icon ( ). Tip: Remember, when you are using your phone off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number). Note: Unless your Sprint PCS Service Plan includes roaming, you will pay a higher per-minute rate for roaming calls. Roaming - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 113
When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will not receive on-phone notification of new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended time. To - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 114
select an option, highlight it and press . Ⅲ Automatic seeks Sprint PCS Service. When Sprint PCS Service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. Ⅲ Roaming only forces the phone to seek a roaming system. The previous setting (Sprint Only or Automatic) is restored the next time the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 115
Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the . (This additional step is not required when you make or receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.) To turn Call Guard on or off: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 116
your roaming charges by requiring an extra step before you access data during roaming. (This additional step is not required while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.) To turn Data Roam Guard on or off: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Data Roam Guard. 2. Highlight Always Ask or Never Ask and - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 117
Number From Call History ࡗ Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ࡗ Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History. Call History Section 2E - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 118
History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or bottom of the list. Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry name (if the phone number is in your Contacts). Duplicate calls (same - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 119
information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press . This feature displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller's name (if the number is already in your Contacts). By pressing Options ( ), you can select from the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 120
Making a Call From Call History To place a call from Call History: 1. Select Menu > Call History. 2. Select Outgoing Calls, Incoming Calls, Missed Calls, or Recent Calls and press . 3. Use your navigation key to select a Call History entry and press . Note: You cannot make calls from Call History to - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 121
and exit. After you have saved the number, the Find screen is displayed. (See "Finding Contacts Entries" on page 101.) Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No Caller ID, Unknown, or Restricted. Call History Section 2E: Managing Call History 97 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 122
Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: 1. Select a Call History entry, select the number or the name, and press . 2. Press Options ( ) and select Prepend. 3. Enter the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 123
Numbers ࡗ Editing a Contacts Entry ࡗ Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry ࡗ Dialing Sprint PCS Services Now that you know the basics that make it easier to stay in touch with people and information, you're ready to explore your phone's more advanced features. This section explains how to use your - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 124
to 500 entries and each entry's name can contain 20 characters. To add a new entry: 1. Select Menu > Contacts > Add New Entry. Shortcut: Enter the phone number in standby mode and press OK. Proceed with steps 2-5. 2. Enter a name for the new entry and press the navigation key down. (See "Entering - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 125
more letters you enter, the more your search narrows.) 4. To display an entry, highlight it and press . 5. To dial the entry's default phone number, press . - or - 6. To display additional Contacts entries, press the navigation key left or right. Shortcut: From standby mode, press Contacts (right - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 126
the number of a speed dial location using your keypad. 4. To display an entry, highlight it and press . 5. To dial the entry's default phone number, press . Finding Group Entries To find entries designated as part of a group: 1. Select Menu > Contacts > Group. 2. Scroll through the group titles - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 127
] to edit the contact entry name. ⅷ [Add Number] to add a phone number to the entry. (See "Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry" on page 104.) ⅷ [E-mail] to add entry to a group. ⅷ [Ring] to assign a preprogrammed or downloaded ringer. Tip: You can view the next entry by pressing the navigation - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 128
and press . 4. Select a label for the number and press . 5. Press Done ( ) to save the new number. Editing a Contacts Entry's Phone Number To edit an entry's phone number: 1. Display a Contacts entry (see page 101) and press . 2. Press Options ( ) > Edit. 3. Highlight the number you wish to edit - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 129
and press . 5. Press Done ( ) to return to the Contacts menu. Note: If you attempt to assign an already in-use speed dial location to a new phone number, a dialog will appear asking if you wish to replace the existing speed dial assignment. Select Yes to assign the location to the new - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 130
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: 1. Display a Contacts entry and highlight the name of the person you wish to edit. 2. Press Options ( ) > Edit. 3. Highlight the part of the entry you wish to edit (Name, Group, Ringer, etc.) and press . 4. Add and/or edit the desired - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 131
Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: 1. Select Menu > Contacts > Services. 2. Select Account Info, Customer Service, Dir Assist, Sprint Operator, or Sprint Voice Command. 3. Press to place the call. To dial - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 132
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personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments. It takes productivity to a whole new level - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 134
Using Your Phone's Scheduler Adding an Event to the Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. To add an event left or right to select one of the following: Ⅲ Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly. 110 Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 135
the box to indicate that it has been selected. Select Done ( ). 12. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. Event Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ⅷ By playing the assigned ringer type. ⅷ By illuminating the backlight. Section 2G: Using the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 136
is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts you and displays the event summary. To silence the alarm and reset the schedule, press . Viewing the Scheduler menu for today's date: ᮣ Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Today. 112 Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 137
will appear notifying you of the number of events to be erased.) 4. Select Yes to confirm or No to Cancel. Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. To use the alarm clock: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Alarm Clock. 2. Select Alarm - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 138
field. Ⅲ Press the navigation key left or right to select 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 20 minutes. 8. Select Done ( ). 114 Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 139
Scheduler & Tools Using Your Phone's Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you Highlight a note and select Options ( ). 3. Select Erase and press . 4. Select Yes and press . Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 115 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 140
: Ⅲ Connect to PC Ⅲ File Manager Ⅲ Format Ⅲ Memory Info. Connect to PC This option allows you to transfer data between your phone and a PC via a USB data transfer cable. To connect the phone to a PC: 1. Plug one end of the USB cable into your Power/Accessory Interface Connector located on the bottom - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 141
Scheduler & Tools Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Calculator. 2. Enter the . Ⅲ Press to clear all numbers. 3. Enter the second number and press for Equals (=). Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 117 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 142
Using the Dictionary Your phone comes with a built-in English/Spanish dictionary. It will allow you for quick lookup later. If you are learning the words that are being searched, there is also a review test option that allows you to type in the words that have been searched with a score keeper that - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 143
> Review Test. 2. Select English wordbook or Spanish wordbook and press . 3. Spell the word using the keypad. As a clue, the screen will display the opposite language version of the word. 4. Press when finished to see if the word was spelled correctly. Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 144
the Due Date field. Ⅲ Using the keypad, enter the due date of the task. 7. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. 120 Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 145
or right to scroll through different cities and time zones. 3. Press DST Setting ( ) to turn daylight saving time on or off. Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 121 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 146
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> ࡗ Using Check ࡗ Using VoiceMode ࡗ Managing Voice Memos Your phone's Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 148
Sprint PCS Voice Command (see page 207), built-in voice recognition software allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone it recognizes one of these commands, the phone launches the associated application. If the phone does not hear a command within approximately - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 149
"John" with the label "Mobile." If the location recognized for the name does not have a number stored in Contacts, your phone will play the message "No number available, John Smith, Mobile," and then launch the Contacts application for that name. Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services 125 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 150
names), you can add a nickname for that contact that spells out the proper pronunciation of that name. Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing) To voice dial a number that is not stored in your Contacts list: ⅷ Say be pronounced "One Eight Zero Zero." 126 Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 151
Services Adapting Digit Dial Digit Dialing is speaker independent, which means that no training or adaptation is required. Some users Users who get acceptable digit recognition accuracy will find no additional benefit to performing the Adapt Digit adaptation. After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 152
Service. 2. Select Digit Dialing and press . 3. Select Adapt Digits and press to begin. (The phone displays the first digit sequence.) 4. Wait for the beep, and then repeat the digits using a normal tone of voice. (The phone the digits to fix any problems, say "No." (The phone then prompts you to say - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 153
the process from the halfway point. Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation 1. Menu > Settings > Voice Service. 2. Select Digit Dialing and press . 3. Select Reset Digits and press . 4. Press for OK. Using Choice Lists If your phone is not confident it has recognized a name or number correctly, it might - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 154
number by default. If you say "Send" without specifying a recipient, your phone prompts you with a list of possible matching items. Note: When you start an email message through voice activation, the email message opens in VoiceMode automatically. 130 Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 155
a recipient, your phone prompts you with "Say the name." Say the name of a person in your Contacts list and, optionally, the type of number. Note: When you start a text message through voice activation, the message opens in VoiceMode automatically. Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services 131 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 156
the specified contact is displayed. If you say only "Lookup," your phone prompts you with "Say the name." Using Go To You can open an application or access a menu by saying "Go To" followed immediately by Next Menu" to view the next screen. 132 Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 157
Ⅲ Signal: plays back and displays current signal strength. Ⅲ Network: plays back and displays current network coverage. Ⅲ Battery: plays back and displays the current level of battery charge. Ⅲ My phone #: plays back and displays your phone number. Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services 133 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 158
responds by playing back and displaying the message "Battery...Low." You can also say "Check" by itself. The phone prompts you to say one of the valid status items. Coverage Signal Strength Battery No Coverage - When handset is scanning. Sprint Coverage - Handset is on a non-roam system. Digital - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 159
Voice Services VoiceMode VoiceMode dictation software allows you to convert your speech to text phone. The initial process takes about three minutes to complete. To adapt VoiceMode: 1. Menu > Settings > Voice Service > VoiceMode. 2. Select Adapt VoiceMode and press . 3. Read the instruction screen - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 160
Voice Memos You can use your phone's Voice Services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items. ). To resume the 3. To finish recording, select Done ( ). Note: Your phone can store a total of 10 one-minute memos. Note: Your voice is not - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 161
Voice Services Voice Memo Options To play the voice memos you have recorded: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo. 2. Select Review and press . (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) 3. Highlight the desired memo and press . - or - Press the number corresponding to - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 162
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Using the Built-in Camera In This Section ࡗ Taking Pictures ࡗ Storing Pictures ࡗ Recording Videos ࡗ Storing Videos ࡗ Sending Sprint PCS Picture Mail ࡗ Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Your phone's built-in camera gives you the ability to take fullcolor digital pictures, view your pictures using the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 164
also press the camera button (see illustration on page 14). 2. Using the phone's main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. Press to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.com/ picturemail). Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 165
service. Ⅲ Review Albums to go to the In Phone folder to review your saved pictures. Ⅲ Postcard allows you to take a picture of handwritten text and digitize the writing into your image. Once placed in the image, you can modify the colors, placement, and various other features. Creating Your Sprint - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 166
, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. ⅷ Settings.. to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound, View Mode, Status Bar, or Save Picture To. (See "Selecting Camera Settings" on page 144 for details.) ⅷ Review Albums (to go to your phone's In Phone folder. See "In Phone Folder" on page 146 for - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 167
displayed in the upper right portion of the main LCD.) 5. Get ready for the picture. (When the timer is started, the phone will begin to beep and the timer numbers turn red when there are only three seconds left.) To cancel the self-timer after it has started: ᮣ Press . Using the Zoom - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 168
( ) to take the picture. (The picture will automatically be saved in the In Phone folder.) Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings: 1. From camera mode, select Options between the optional SD memory card or in phone when saving an image. 144 Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 169
Viewing Your Camera's Status Area Display Menu Bar Images Saved/ Remaining Display Image Capture Camera Options Camera Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera 145 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 170
your needs: ⅷ In Phone ⅷ Memory Card ⅷ Online Albums In Phone Folder Once a picture is taken, it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder. From the In Phone folder, you can view all of the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your phone, send pictures to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 171
outlet, or by using a PictBridge or Bluetooth connection. ⅷ Assign to assign the current image as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. ⅷ Erase to erase the image or selected images. ⅷ Copy/Move to copy or move an image or video to an installed memory card. ⅷ Detail/Edit to attach a text - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 172
it is automatically saved to the In Phone folder. Alternatively you can save pictures to your Memory Card folder. From the Memory Card folder, you can view all of the pictures you have taken, store selected images in your Memory Card folder, send pictures to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site (www - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 173
, press Options ( ) to display the following options: ⅷ Send to send an image to another user using picture mail. ⅷ Upload to upload pictures from the Memory Card folder to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.com/ picturemail). Depending on your settings, you may be prompted to accept - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 174
have taken, store selected images in your Online Album folder, send pictures to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site (www.sprint.com/picturemail), delete images, and access additional picture options. To review your stored pictures in the Online Album folder: 1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Albums - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 175
Bluetooth connection. Note: If this is the first time you have accessed the Sprint PCS Picture Mail account, you will be prompted to create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password. See "Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password" on page 141. ⅷ Post to Service saved in your phone. ⅷ Media Filter - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 176
Done ( ) to stop recording. (The video will automatically be saved in the In Phone folder.) 6. Press Next ( ) and select from one of the following options: Ⅲ to delete the video. Ⅲ Post to Service to post your video online to an optional third party service. Ⅲ Camcorder to return to camcorder mode. - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 177
Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. ⅷ Settings.. to select from the following options: Ⅲ Quality to select between Fine, Normal, or Economy. Ⅲ Save Video To to select between Phone and Memory Card as the location to save new videos. ⅷ Review Albums to display the videos saved in - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 178
, Normal, or Economy). Ⅲ Save Video To selects the default location (memory card or phone) of where new videos are saved. Storing Videos Your phone's video storage area is called In Phone. There are two types of folders in the In Phone folder that can be used separately according to your needs: ⅷ In - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 179
In Phone. 2. Highlight a picture you wish to send and press . (The check box in the upper left corner of the picture will be marked. You can select multiple pictures.) 3. Select Options ( ) and press Send. 4. Select To Contacts or Via Bluetooth and press . Note: The first time you send Sprint PCS - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 180
, highlight the recipient, press the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions in step 5 to select or edit the recipient. Ⅲ To change and pressing Review and select Re-Record under Options. Ⅲ To change the attached picture(s), select the thumbnail picture and press . Select In Phone and press - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 181
Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone's Messaging menu. To send pictures from the Use the navigation key to select one of the following and press . Ⅲ In Phone Ⅲ Memory Card Ⅲ Online Albums Ⅲ Take New Picture Ⅲ Take New Video Ⅲ Text Only 5. Display - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 182
PCS Picture Mail Web site: 1. From your computer's Internet connection, go to www.sprint.com/picturemail. 2. Enter your phone number and Sprint PCS Picture Mail password to register. (See "Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password" on page 141.) 158 Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 183
Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone You can use your phone to manage, edit, or share pictures you have uploaded to the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site at www.sprint.com/picturemail. (See "In Phone Folder Options" on page 147 for information about uploading.) To view your online - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 184
5. Select Continue ( ) to start uploading. Downloading Your Online Pictures From your online Sprint PCS Picture Mail albums display at www.sprint.com/picturemail, you can select pictures to download to your phone's Saved to Phone folder. To download pictures from the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 185
Ⅲ Incoming Calls to download a picture and assign to incoming calls with or without caller ID. Accessing Online Picture Options From Your Phone 1. Select a picture from your online Picture Mail (See "Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone" on page 159.) 2. Select Options ( ) to display - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 186
To access your online Albums options from your phone: 1. Display the album list in the Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail menu. (See "Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone" on page 159.) 2. Use your navigation key to select an album (or Inbox). 3. Select Options ( ) to display options. 4. - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 187
PictBridge to print pictures from your phone: 1. Insert one end of the accessory cable into the USB slot on the printer. (The printer must support PictBridge technology.) 2. Select Menu > Pictures > PictBridge Print. 3. Insert the USB cable into your phone. 4. Read the Connect Printer message and - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 188
Ⅲ Index: prints the index information Note: These options may vary and are dependent on the printer's capabilities. 8. Press the navigation key down to select Size. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: Ⅲ 4x6 Ⅲ Default Note: These sizes may vary and are - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 189
and press . Ⅲ Auto Save To allows you to choose between Phone and Memory Card as the default location to save videos. Ⅲ Status Bar allows you Sprint account settings via an online connection. Ⅲ View Mode to select a picture view mode of portrait or landscape when viewing pictures in the In Phone - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 190
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, and sports information while also enjoying the latest blockbuster movie trailers or music videos - anywhere, anytime on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Just access your media player from your phone's main menu, scroll to your choice of channel, and select one of the video or audio clips to play - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 192
. ⅷ Sprint TV: This comprehensive basic service gives you access to a variety of content from familiar brands. Think of it as "basic cable" for your phone. It subscription fee. You can always visit www.sprint.com for a comprehensive up-to-date Channel Guide, giving you an explanation of the available - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 193
you have purchased access. If you have purchased Sprint TV, either through a Sprint TV Vision Plan subscription or by purchasing it separately, it will be displayed here. Ⅲ Memory Card: Media files are downloaded and saved to an installed memory card. Ⅲ Play List: These are channels that have not - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 194
no monthly fee), you will see a list of available clips. Ⅲ Memory Card: Media content that was downloaded to a memory card. Ⅲ Play List: If you have selected a channel you have not the fee, the next time you access your phone's media player, this channel will appear in the My Channels section of your - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 195
wherever I am, as long as I have my phone? As long as you are on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will have access to the audio and video clips. Note: Sprint TV Service does not work while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network or where service is unavailable. 4. Are the videos that - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 196
't want it? To cancel your Sprint TV Service, visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My PCS with your account number and password. From this page you have the ability to cancel the service and/or any Available Channels to which you subscribe. 172 Section 2J: Using Your Phone's Built-in Media Player - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 197
the clip? Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the phone's headset jack, the phone automatically goes into "headset mode," allowing you to close the phone and continue playing the clip. (Likewise, if your phone is in "headset mode," a phone call will not become disconnected by closing the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 198
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allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetoothenabled devices, such as headsets, hands-free car kits, handhelds, PCs, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 10 meters (30 feet). This section details how to set up and make the most - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 200
on makes your device "discoverable" by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth> Enable. 2. Highlight On and press to enable Bluetooth. To turn Bluetooth off: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth> Enable. 2. Highlight Off and press to disable - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 201
of your phone's Bluetooth service, including: ⅷ Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication. ⅷ Setting your phone's visibility (or "discoverability") for other Bluetooth devices. ⅷ Displaying your phone's Bluetooth address. To access the Bluetooth Settings menu - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 202
settings will be saved when you exit the Bluetooth Settings menu. Any setting changes will apply to all devices in the same category. Bluetooth Settings: My Bluetooth Address To display your phone's Bluetooth address: ᮣ Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Device Info. 178 Section 2K: Using - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 203
settings you configure are stored in your phone's Bluetooth user profile. Different profiles can be used for specific Bluetooth functions. ⅷ HSP: Headset Profile - Bluetooth technology connects the phone to a wireless Bluetooth-enabled headset. When an incoming call is received, the ringer can - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 204
-provides a standard interface to control TVs, Hi-fi equipment, etc. to allow a single remote control (or other device) to control all of the A/V equipment that a user has access to. It may be used in concert with A2DP or VDP. 180 Section 2K: Using - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 205
with a PC or PDA, you will need to allow the other device to initiate pairing with your phone. To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth device: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Bluetooth > Add New > Wait for request. 2. The visibility pop-up screen is displayed. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 206
up to 16 digits) and press . 6. Accept the connection on the other Bluetooth enabled device and enter the PIN. 7. Press for Done on your existing device the "Trusted Devices" screen, press for Options. 9. Select Send Name Card and press . 10. Press the navigation key down to highlight the first - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 207
between your handset and PC via Bluetooth using the FTP transfer protocol. Note: The PC must support Bluetooth Wireless Technology to transfer files. To transfer files: 1. Make sure that the PC is set up to send and receive files via a Bluetooth connection with a shared directory. 2. Select Menu - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 208
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Making a Three-Way Call ࡗ Using Call Forwarding Now that you've mastered your phone's fundamentals, it's time to explore the calling features that enhance your Sprint PCS Service. This section outlines your basic Sprint PCS Service features. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 187 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 212
. Therefore, you will want to set up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: 1. Press voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 213
voicemail while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, you are notified of new messages only when your phone is turned on and you are in a Sprint PCS Service Area. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 189 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 214
review your messages directly from your phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your phone, you can either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using One-Touch Message Access ᮣ Press and hold box.) . (Your phone . 190 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 215
Sprint PCS Service Voicemail Button Guide Here's a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. For further details and menu options, see "Voicemail Menu Key" on page 195. Date/Time Send - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 216
for Administrative Options. 4. Press for Group Distribution Lists. 5. Follow the voice prompts to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. Sprint PCS Callback Return a call after listening to a message without disconnecting from voicemail. ᮣ Press after listening to a message. (Once the call - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 217
phone number. 3. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message. Voicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Receive confirmation that your voice message has been listened to when you send, forward, or reply to other Sprint PCS users. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 218
recorded, press recording. to continue Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network for an extended period, this greeting can be . 3. Press to record an Extended Absence Greeting. 194 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 219
Sprint PCS Service Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon your keypad to navigate through the voicemail menu. The following list outlines your phone's voicemail menu structure. Listen Envelope Information Reply Advance 8 Seconds Replay Rewind - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 220
Personal Options Notification Options Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a Phone Return to Personal Options Menu Administrative Options Skip Passcode Autoplay Message Date & Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect 196 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 221
Sprint PCS Service Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people's wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones - and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically be - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 222
5. Select Next ( ). 6. Review your message and press Send ( ). message: ᮣ When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone's main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire Next ( ). 198 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 223
Sprint PCS Service 4. Review your message and press Send ( ). You may also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( Note: You may also add or edit preset messages in the "My Online Tools" area at www.sprint.com Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 199 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 224
. If you select No after reading the message, incoming SMS Voice messages will not be downloaded to your phone. Playing an SMS Voice Message To play an SMS Voice message from the main menu: (To display the message options, press Options [ ].) 200 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 225
Sprint PCS Service Composing SMS Voice Messages To compose an SMS Voice message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS. 2. Select Mobile # or Email to enter a recipient's wireless phone number or email address directly. 3. Select Contacts. 4. Select your desired list and press - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 226
call, just follow these easy steps. To block your phone number from being displayed for a specific outgoing call: 1. Press . 2. Enter the number you want to call. 3. Press . To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service. 202 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 227
Sprint PCS Service Responding to Call Waiting When you're on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone's screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller's phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you' - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 228
the first to hang up, all other callers are disconnected. Note: Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. 204 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 229
Sprint PCS Service Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number - even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when Call Forwarding is activated. To activate Call Forwarding: 1. Press . 2. Enter the - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 230
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you're on the go. You can even listen to Web-based information, such as news, weather, and sports. Your voice does it all with Sprint PCS Voice Command. This section outlines the Sprint PCS Voice Command service. Voice Command Section 3B: Sprint PCS Voice Command 207 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 232
Easy to Get Started There are two easy ways to sign up for Sprint PCS Voice Command: ᮣ Sign up when you purchase and activate your phone. ᮣ Just dial from your wireless phone to contact Sprint Customer Service and sign up. There is a monthly charge for Sprint PCS Voice Command. 208 Section 3B - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 233
and sign on with your phone number and password to access a fully functional Web-based address book to create and update your contacts. ⅷ Use an Existing Address Book. Automatically merge address books from desktop software applications with Sprint SyncSM Services for no additional charge. Simply - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 234
Command recognizes not only your voice, but any voice, so that others can experience the same convenience if they use your phone. For more helpful hints on Sprint PCS Voice Command, including a list of recognized commands and an interactive tutorial, visit www.talk.sprintpcs.com. 210 Section 3B - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 235
choose from a listing of information categories like news, weather, and sports. - or - Simply say "Call news room," "Call the weather," "Call Sports Central," etc. Note: Sprint PCS Voice Command is not available while roaming off the Nationwide - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 236
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In This Section ࡗ General Precautions ࡗ Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ࡗ Caring for the Battery ࡗ Radiofrequency (RF) Energy ࡗ Owner's Record ࡗ Phone Guide Proprietary Notice This phone guide contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 240
your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. ⅷ Although your phone is : For the best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure to do so may be - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 241
comes first. Tip: Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local Sprint Store, or call the Sprint PCS Accessory Hotline® at 1-800-9742221 or by dialing #222 on your phone. Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 242
a crew member to use your phone while the plane is on the phone while the plane is in the air. Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone contains your phone or accessories. Restricting Children's Access to Your Phone Your phone is not - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 243
developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your Sprint PCS Vision® m500 by has an M4 rating and T3 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 244
device. Should you experience interference or find the quality of service unsatisfactory after purchasing your phone, promptly return it to the store within 30 days of purchase. With the Sprint 30-day Risk-Free Guarantee, you may return the phone within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. 220 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 245
aware of similar problems with Sprint PCS® phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint- or manufacturer-approved batteries and accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone's manufacturer, or call - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 246
updated standard after reviewing the available case, holster or other body-worn accessory. Use of non-Sprint approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Web site at www.fcc.gov. Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 247
are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: Sprint Power VisionSM Phone M500 by Samsung® Serial No.: Important Safety Information Section - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 248
Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending. Phone Guide template version 5A (September 2005) 224 Section 4A: Important Safety Information - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 249
to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer's warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit www.sprint.com and click on the "Terms - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 250
") that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date: Phone Batteries Leather Case/Pouch - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 251
sale showing the date of purchase, the serial number of Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG . NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 252
AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 253
Telecommunications America, L.P. 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2006 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 254
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57 changing backlight settings 56 Battery 25-28 Capacity 25 Charging 27 Installing 26 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 175-183 C Calculator Phone Number 104 Entry Options 103 Erasing 80 Finding Entries 101 Contacts Match 72 Countdown 121 D Data Roam Guard 92 Dialing Options 33 Dictionary 118 Review - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 256
171 My Content Erasing 80 P Phone (Illus.) 14 Phone Number Displaying 30 Finding 40 With Pauses 41 Phone Settings 49-74 Auto Answer Mode - 202 Software Updating 68 Special Numbers 79 Speed Dialing 43 Assigning Numbers 105 Sprint Customer Service 7 Sprint PCS Picture Mail Downloading Pictures 160 - Samsung SPH-M500 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.f5) (English) - Page 257
209 Making a Call 210 Sprint Service Operator Services 9 Sprint TV 168 Storing Pictures 146 T T9 Text Input 45 Taking Pictures 140-145 Task List 120 Text Greeting 56 Three-Way Calling 204 TTY Use 67 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 U Unlocking Your Phone 77 Updating your Phone Software 68 Using Send
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