Samsung SPH a900 User Manual (ENGLISH)
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Sprint Power VisionSM Phone A900 by Samsung® www.sprint.com © 2005 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. Sprint, the "Going Forward" logo, and other trademarks are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Printed in Korea. - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 2
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Your Sprint Power Vision Phone 11 2A. Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics 13 Front View of Your Phone 14 Viewing the Display Screen 17 Features of Your Sprint Power Vision Phone 22 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger 25 Navigating Through Phone Menus - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 4
Updating Phone Software 63 Phone Setup Options 63 Call Setup Options 64 2C. Setting Your Phone's Security 69 Accessing the Security Menu 70 Using Your Phone's Lock Feature 70 Lock Service 72 Using Special Numbers 73 Erasing Contacts 74 Erasing My Content 74 Erasing Pic/Video 75 Resetting - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 5
Entry 96 Dialing Sprint PCS Services 97 2G. Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 99 Using Your Phone's Scheduler 100 Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock 103 Using Your Phone's Memo Pad 105 Using Your Phone's Tools 106 2H. Using Your Phone's Voice Services 111 Using Voice-Activated Dialing 112 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 6
2J. Using Your Phone's Built-in Media Player 151 Your Multimedia Sprint PCS VisionSM 189 Sprint PCS Vision Applications 190 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision 191 Accessing Messaging 197 Downloading Premium Services Content 201 Exploring the Web 205 Sprint PCS Vision FAQs 209 3C. Sprint - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 7
Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . 227 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information 229 4A. Important Safety Information 231 General Precautions 232 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 232 Caring for the Battery 234 Radiofrequency (RF) Energy 235 Owner's Record 237 Phone Guide - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 8
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your services - whether it's Voicemail, Caller ID, email, or Sprint PCS Picture Mail - will work the same wherever you go on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint Power Vision Phone through simple, easy-tofollow instructions. It - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 11
menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see "Navigating Through Phone Menus" on page 28. Press Menu >Options to display the following: OPTIONS (RIGHT SOFTKEY) 1: Menu Style 1: 3x4 Style 2: List Style 2: Theme 1: Silver 2: Warp 3: Background 1: Preset - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 12
MUSIC MY CONTENT 1: Games 1: Get New Games 2: My Content Manager Games 3: 2Fast2Furious 4: Block BreakerDeluxe Demo 5: Ms.PAC-MAN DEMO by Namco 6: Tetris Demo 7: World Poker Tour Demo 2: Ringers 1: Get New Ringers 3: ToneMaker 2: My Content Manager Ringers 4: Video Ringer Preview-Simple - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 13
1: Instant Msg. 3: AOL 5: Yahoo! 7: Other 2: PCS Mail 4: MSN 6: Earthlink 6: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 2: Clear Envelope 7: Chat & Dating 8: Premium Msg 9: Settings 1: General 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon Only 2: Preset Messages 1: Can't talk right now. Send me a message. - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 14
3: VoiceSMS Opt. 1: Speaker Phone (On/Off) 2: From Name TOOLS 1: Mass Storage 1: Connect to PC 2: File Manager 3: Memory Info. 2: Voice Service 3: Voice Memo 1: Record 2: Review 3: Erase All 4: Bluetooth 5: Planner 1: Today 3: Task List 2: Scheduler 4: Countdown 6: Memo Pad 7: - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 15
White Balance 1: Auto 4: Tungsten 2: Sunny 5: Fluorescent 3: Cloudy 6: Manual 5: Settings.. 1: Resolution 1: 1.3MP: 1280x960 4: Low: 240x320 1: Wide Screen 2: Full Screen 5: Status Bar (On/Off) 6: Review Pictures 7: Camcorder 2: Camcorder (Video Mail/Long Video) Press the right softkey - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 16
4: Tungsten 5: Settings.. 1: Quality 1: Fine 2: View Mode 1: QCIF Screen 3: Video Length 1: Video Mail 6: Review Album 7: Camera Mode 3: Picture Mail 1: Inbox 3: Saved Mail 4: My Albums 1: In Phone 5: Order Prints 6: PictBridge Print 7: Settings and Info 2: On This Movie 3: Always On 2: 5 Seconds - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 17
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: Services 1: Account Info 3: Dir Assist 2: Customer Service SETTINGS 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Main LCD 1: Preset Images 1: Image Gallery 01 4: Image Gallery - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 18
ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 5: Greeting (Sprint/Custom) 6: Backlight 1: Main Display 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 2: 30 seconds 2: Keypad 1: Flip Open 4: 8 seconds 2: 30 seconds 5: Off 3: Calendar - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 19
3: Pwr Save Mode (On/Off) 4: Brightness 1: Level 5-1 7: Service Light (On/Off) 2: Sounds 1: Volume 1: Ringer 1: Ringer Off 4: Always Vibrate 2: 1-Beep 3: Level 1 - 8 2: Text Message 1: Use Ringer Volume 2: Separate Volume 3: Always Vibrate 3: Picture Mail 1: Use Ringer - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 20
/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: Reset - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 21
2: Empty 3: Empty 5: Erase Contacts (Yes/No) 6: Erase My Content (Yes/No) 7: Erase Pic/Video (Yes/No) 8: Reset Phone (Yes/No) 9: Lock Services 1: Voice: Lock/Unlock 2: Power Vision: Lock/Unlock 6: Roaming 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Roaming only 3: Sprint 2: Call Guard (On/Off) xiii - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 22
2: VoiceSMS Inbox 5: Missed Alerts 8: Scheduler 11: Ringer Type 14: Alarms 17: Web 2: Down Key 1: Inbox 4: Send VoiceSMS 7: Voice Memo 10: Voice Service 13: Display 16: Media Player 2: VoiceSMS Inbox 5: Missed Alerts 8: Scheduler 11: Ringer Type 14: Alarms 17: Web 3: Left Key 1: Inbox 4: Send - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 23
Audio Routing 1: Normal 2: Headset Only 7: TTY Options 1: TTY Full 4: TTY Off 2: TTY + Hear 2: TTY + Talk 8: Update Phone Software 9: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 3: Version 2: Icon Glossary 4: Advanced 0: Bluetooth 1: Enable (On/Off) 2: Visibility 1: Always Visible 2: Visible for 3min - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 24
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Section 1 Getting Started - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (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 Sprint Power Vision Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 28
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 not activated, please refer to the activation card included with your phone. Unlocking Your Phone To unlock - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 29
use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your Sprint Power Vision Phone is activated. To set up your voicemail: 1. From standby mode, press and hold . 2. Follow the system prompts to: Ⅲ Create your passcode Ⅲ Record your name announcement - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 30
Power Vision Password With your A900 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 31
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 Sprint Power Vision Phones ⅷ View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options ⅷ Learn more about Sprint Power Vision and other great products like - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 32
Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This information includes service may not be available in all Affiliate areas. Sprint PCS Directory Assistance You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 34
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Section 2 Your Sprint Power Vision Phone - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 36
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In This Section ࡗ Front View of Your Phone ࡗ Viewing the Display Screen ࡗ Features of Your Sprint Power Vision 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 38
Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3. Volume Key 4. Navigation Key 5. Power/Accessory Interface Connector 6. Left Softkey 7. OK/Menu Key 8. TALK Key . BACK Key 14. Space/Pound Key 13. Plus Code Dialing Key 12. Microphone 14 Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 39
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 .) 5. Power/Accessory Interface Connector allows you to connect a power cable and optional accessories, such as a USB cable. 6. - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 40
calls, answer Call Waiting, use Three-Way Calling, or activate Voice Dial. 9. Voicemail Key allows you to press and you are speaking to them. 13. Plus Code Dialing Key automatically dials the international access code for the country in which you are Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 41
that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant or inactive. A high-speed Sprint Power Vision connection is available. Your phone is connected to a high-speed Sprint Power Vision connection. Your high-speed Sprint Power Vision connection is active. Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 42
The high-speed Sprint Power Vision connection is dormant. indicates that position location is active. indicates 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 43
signal strength. The more 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.) Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics 19 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 44
Indicates that your phone is muted and no sound will be heard through the microphone. Indicates that key tones have been muted. indicates Fluorescent. This is used for taking pictures or movies indoors under fluorescent lighting conditions. 20 Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 45
Phone Basics indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual. This is used for taking pictures indoors or outdoors 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 46
Features of Your Sprint Power Vision Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint Power Vision Phone. The A900 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 47
messages with one key press per letter (page 43). ⅷ Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two key presses (page 41). ⅷ VoiceMode allows you to dictate a text message without having to use the keypad (page 124). Phone Basics Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics 23 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 48
your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 49
or manufacturer-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your Sprint Power Vision 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (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 gently press down until the cover snaps into place. 2 1 4 3 Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Remove the protective cover by pressing the release latch and pulling up on - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 51
is getting too low, the battery icon ( ) blinks and the phone sounds a warning tone. Always use a Sprint-approved desktop charger, 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 52
pressing or by highlighting it and pressing . (If you have received any calls, they are displayed on the screen.) Note: For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into "Select Menu > Call History > Incoming Calls." 28 Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 53
mode: ᮣ Press . Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint Power Vision 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 54
is located along the bottom portion of your handset. Correct Hand Position Internal Antenna Making Calls Placing a call from your Sprint Power Vision Phone is as easy as making a call from any landline phone. Just enter the number and press , and you're on your way to clear calls. 30 Section 2A - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 55
call, press TALK twice. You can also place calls from your Sprint Power Vision Phone by using Contacts menu (page 90), Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM (page 223), speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 40), using Voice Activated Dialing (page 112), and using your Call History listings (page 85 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 56
number (phone number and area code) and press Options (left softkey) > Save to save the phone number in your Contacts. (See "Saving a Phone Number" on Phone Number" on page 38.) ⅷ Hard Pause allows you to enter a hard pause. To continue dialing, you must press a key. (See "Dialing and Saving Phone - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 57
by pressing any number key. See "Call Answer Mode" on page 65 for more information.) Your Sprint Power Vision Phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: ⅷ The phone rings and/or vibrates. ⅷ The indicator light flashes. ⅷ The backlight illuminates. ⅷ The screen displays an incoming - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 58
notification screen: ᮣ Highlight the entry and press number, press .) . (To dial the phone To display a Missed Call entry from standby mode: 1. Select Menu > Call History ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted. 34 Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 59
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 mode is exited. Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 60
conversation. (For more information, see "Managing Voice Memos" on page 125.) ⅷ (8) Tools accesses the Tools menu options. ⅷ (9) Phone Info displays the following menu: Ⅲ (1) Phone Number Ⅲ (2) Icon Glossary Ⅲ (3) Version Ⅲ (4) Advanced 36 Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 61
number. Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID or Restricted. Saving a Phone Number Your Sprint Power Vision Phone can store up to 5 phone numbers in each Contact entry up to a total of 500 phone numbers. Each entry's name can contain up to 20 characters. Your - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 62
, enter three or more of the last digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you enter, the more specific the search becomes.) 2. Press Options ( ) and select Find. (All Contacts entries matching the entered numbers will be displayed.) 38 Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 63
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 2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 64
call using Plus Code Dialing: 1. Press and hold until a "+" appears on your phone display. 2. Dial the country code and phone number you're calling and press . (The access code for international dialing will you wish to call and press . 40 Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 65
Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone's speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family ; when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you must always dial using eleven digits (1 + area code + number). Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics 41 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 66
Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Your Sprint Power Vision 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 67
) key to change letter capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc). Entering Characters Using 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 mode when entering text, see "Selecting a Character Input Mode" on page - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 68
next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key. Characters scroll in the following order: . ,@ 1 ?! * # / T U V 8 A B C 2 W X Y Z 9 D E F 3 0 G H I 4 Space J K L 5 Shift M N O 6 P Q R S 7 44 Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 69
Phone Basics Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages To enter numbers: ᮣ Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key own. (For more information on preset messages, please see "Managing Preset Messages" on page 60.) Section 2A: Your Sprint Power Vision Phone: The Basics 45 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 70
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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 Sprint Power Vision Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 72
you to calls or messages without disturbing others. ⅷ Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone. (See "Downloading Premium Services Content" on page 201.) Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your Sprint Power Vision Phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 73
the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option. 5. Press to assign the desired ringer. 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 better for tone recognition when - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 74
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 > Sounds : 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Key Tone > Tone Length. 2. Select Short or Long and press . 50 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 75
volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust your phone's volume settings: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume. 2. Select Ringer, Text Message, Picture Mail, Voice Mail, Alarms, or App. Volume. 3. Using the navigation key, select Separate - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 76
Alert Notification Your Sprint Power Vision Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, 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 > - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 77
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 and press . Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery's talk and standby times. Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings 53 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 78
Changing the Display Screen Your new Sprint Power Vision Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen and when in standby mode. To change > Brightness. 2. Press your navigation key up or down to adjust the brightness and press . 54 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 79
's Settings Changing the Phone's Menu Style Your Sprint Power Vision Phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on main menu as a list 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 80
dialing font: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Dialing Font . 2. Select Feather or Post it 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 81
Settings Your Sprint Power Vision Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission. - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 82
can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see "Accessing Messaging" on page 197.) Your phone's messaging settings make text messaging even faster and easier by letting you decide how you would like to be notified of new messages - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 83
Messages You can delete messages that you've already read whenever 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 messages: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > General > Auto-Erase. 2. Select Yes - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 84
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 page 42), and press . (Your new message will be added to the beginning of the list.) 60 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 85
screen will display "Phone off." TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 86
your phone will display Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 87
no contact entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. To update your phone: 1. Press Menu > Settings > Others > Update Phone Software from standby mode. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Phone Setup Options Favorites Your phone offers you the option of assigning favorite or - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 88
Display Language You can choose to display your Sprint Power Vision 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 . Call Setup Options Call Setup options allow you - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 89
. Ⅲ Any Key to allow an incoming call to be answered by opening the phone or pressing any key. Ⅲ Talk Key to require to be pressed to answer the call when the flip is opened. Auto Answer Mode You may set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 90
or Off and press . 3. Input the five or six digit prefix (for example, area code and prefix) and press . Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call: 1. Enter the last four or five digits of the prefix phone number. 2. Abbrev. Dial is displayed in the lower left corner with the prefix digits - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 91
Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature, your phone displays the contact's name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Restriction. 2. Enter your lock code. 3. Select Outgoing Call and press . 4. Select Allow all, Contacts Only, or - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 92
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Lock Feature ࡗ Using Special Numbers ࡗ Erasing Contacts ࡗ Erasing My Content ࡗ Resetting Your Phone ࡗ Security Features for Sprint PCS Vision By using the security settings on your Sprint Power Vision Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 94
your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint Power Vision Phone number or try 0000 or 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 95
Your Phone's Security Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: 1. From standby mode, press , , , or . 2. Enter your lock code. Calling 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 96
.) 3. Select Change Lock. 4. Enter your 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 97
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 98
, 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 My Content and press - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 99
including the ringer types and display settings (contacts are not affected when resetting your phone). 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 100
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 101
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 A900 by Samsung® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 102
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 103
need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended time. To check your voicemail while roaming: 1. Dial 1 + area code + your Sprint Power Vision Phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press . 3. Enter your passcode at the - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 104
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 105
Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the enabled. To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and press . 2. Select Roam Call ( ). To answer incoming roaming - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 106
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Number From Call History ࡗ Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your Sprint Power Vision Phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History. Call History Section 2E: Managing Call History 83 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 108
find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. Call History makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 109
From Call History" on page 86.) ⅷ Prepend to add numbers to the beginning of the selected number. (See "Prepending a Phone Number From Call History" on page 87.) ⅷ Erase to delete the entry. Tip: You can also view the next Call History entry by pressing the - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 110
save and exit. After you have saved the number, the Find screen is displayed. (See "Finding Contacts Entries" on page 90.) Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No Caller ID, Unknown, or Restricted. 86 Section 2E: Managing Call History - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 111
History If you need to make a call from 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 112
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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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 114
up to 500 entries and each entry's name can contain twenty 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 115
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 - To display additional Contacts entries, press the navigation key left or right. Shortcut: From standby mode, press Contacts (right - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 116
the number of a speed dial location using your keypad. 3. To display an entry, highlight it and press . 4. 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 117
] 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 94.) 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 118
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 90) and press . 2. Press Options ( ) > Edit. 3. Highlight the number you wish to edit - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 119
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 120
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 121
, or Dir Assist. 3. Press to place the call. To dial a service from standby mode using your keypad: 1. Dial the appropriate service number: Ⅲ Customer Services - Ⅲ Directory Assistance - Ⅲ Account Info. - Ⅲ Sprint Operator - Ⅲ Sprint Voice Command - 2. Press to place the call. Contacts Section 2F - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 122
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Scheduler & Tools Section 2G Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools In This Section ࡗ Using Your Phone's Scheduler ࡗ Using Your Phone's Alarm Clock ࡗ Using Your Phone's Memo Pad ࡗ Using Your Phone's Tools Your Sprint Power Vision Phone is equipped with several personal information management - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 124
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. 100 Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 125
that it has been selected. Select Done ( ). 12. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. Event Alerts There are several ways your Sprint Power Vision Phone alerts you to scheduled events: ⅷ By playing the assigned ringer type. ⅷ By illuminating the backlight. ⅷ By flashing the LED. Section 2G: Using - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 126
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 Events To view your scheduled events: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Scheduler. 2. Using your navigation key, select the day - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 127
press . 3. Turn the alarm on or off by highlighting the activation field. Ⅲ Press the navigation key left or right to select On or Off . 4. Select a time for the alarm by highlighting the time field. Ⅲ Use your keypad to enter an alarm time. Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 103 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 128
field. Ⅲ Press the navigation key left or right to select 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, or 20 minutes. 8. Select Done ( ). 104 Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 129
Scheduler & Tools Using Your Phone's Memo Pad Your Sprint Power Vision Phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help a note and select Options ( ). 3. Select Erase and press . 4. Select Yes and press . Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 105 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 130
The mass storage tool allows you to connect a USB data cable from your phone to a PC, manage your files using the file manager, and check the available memory information. Before connecting, download the necessary files at http://www.samsung.com/a900download. To access mass storage: 1. Select Menu - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 131
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 107 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 132
the Due Date field. Ⅲ Using the keypad, enter the due date of the task. 7. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. 108 Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 133
or right to scroll through different cities and time zones. 3. Press DST Setting ( ) to turn daylight savings time on or off. Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 109 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 134
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VoiceMode ࡗ Managing Voice Memos Your Sprint Power Vision 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. Section - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 136
Activated Dialing In addition to Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM (see page 223), built-in voice recognition software allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone one of these commands, the phone launches the associated application. If the phone does not hear a command - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 137
to configure how to launch Voice-Activated dialing. To access voice launch: 1. Press Menu > Settings > Voice Service. 2. Select Voice Launch and press . 3. Select Talk Key or Talk Key and Flip Open and press . Using Call You can voice dial from your phone with a single command by saying - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 138
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 contact list: ⅷ Say be pronounced "One Eight Zero Zero." 114 Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 139
will not be able to use Digit Dial on your phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. Note: ONLY adapt Digit Dial if you make a mistake while recording a sequence of digits, or if there is an unexpected noise that spoils the recording, you can say or select No when the prompt asks, "Did - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 140
asks you if the recording sounds "OK.") 5. If the recording sounds OK (no mistakes and no background noises), say Yes. 6. If you need to rerecord the digits to fix any problems, say No. (The phone then prompts you to say the digits again.) 7. Wait for the beep, and then record the digits again - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 141
. If a partial adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume 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. Section 2H: Using Your - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 142
recognition choices or automatically dials the first number without displaying a choice list. To enable or disable choice lists for Digit Dial: 1. Menu > Settings > Voice Service. 2. Select Choice Lists and press . 3. Select Automatic, Always On or Always Off and press . 118 Section 2H: Using Your - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 143
say the "Send" command without specifying a recipient, VoiceSignal 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. Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services 119 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 144
With a single voice command you can launch the text message client on the phone and specify a recipient for the message. To launch a text message: 1. you start a text message through voice activation, the message opens in VoiceMode automatically. 120 Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 145
Voice Services Using Lookup You can look up and display contact information for any person stored in your contact list by saying "Lookup," "Next Menu." You can say the name of a destination, or say "Next Menu" to view the next screen. Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services 121 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 146
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. 122 Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 147
Services For example, say "Check Status." The phone 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 148
VoiceMode VoiceMode dictation software allows you to convert your speech to text when into your phone. The initial process takes about 3 minutes to complete. To adapt VoiceMode: 1. Menu > Settings > Voice Service > VoiceMode. 2. Select Adapt VoiceMode and press . 3. Read the instruction screen and - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 149
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 Finish ( ). Note: Your phone can store a total of 10 one-minute memos. Note: Your voice is not - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 150
> Tools > Voice Memo. 2. Select Review and press . 3. Highlight the desired memo. 4. Select Options ( ) and press Erase. 5. Select Yes and press . To erase all voice memos: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Voice Memo > Erase All. 2. Select Yes and press . 126 Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 151
the Built-in Camera In This Section ࡗ Taking Pictures ࡗ Storing Pictures ࡗ Recording Videos ࡗ Storing Videos ࡗ Sending Sprint PCS Picture MailSM ࡗ Managing Sprint PCS Picture Mail Your Sprint Power Vision Phone's built-in camera gives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view your - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 152
a button. You can activate the phone's camera mode whether the phone is open or closed. To take a picture with the phone open: 1. Press Menu 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 153
just took. Ⅲ Order Prints to order a printed picture of the image saved in your phone. Ⅲ Post to Service to upload your image to a third party online service. Ⅲ Review Pictures to go to the In Phone folder to review your saved pictures. Ⅲ Postcard allows you to take a picture of handwritten text and - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 154
Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site. Camera Mode Options When the phone is open and in camera mode, press to display additional camera options: ⅷ Flash to activate ⅷ Controls.. to select from the following options: Ⅲ Brightness to manually set the brightness. Press the navigation key right (increase) or - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 155
ⅷ Review Pictures (to go to your phone's In Phone folder. See "In Phone Folder" on page 134 for details.) ⅷ Camcorder (to switch to Video mode. See "Recording Videos" on page 136 for details.) Setting the Flash To activate the flash: 1. From camera mode, select Options ( ). 2. Select Flash and press - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 156
Setting the Camera Self-timer To activate the Self-timer: 1. From camera mode, select Options ( ). 2. Press the the Self-timer countdown.) 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 is only three seconds left.) To - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 157
Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings: 1. From camera mode, select Options ( ). 2. Select Settings and press . 3. Select one of the following options and press . Ⅲ Resolution to select a picture's file size (1.3MP: 1280x960, HI: 800x600, Med: 640x480, or Low: 240x320). Ⅲ Quality - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 158
pictures you have taken, store selected images in your phone, 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 In Phone folder: 1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Albums > In - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 159
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 129. ⅷ Post to Service Album list to display the list of albums saved in your phone. ⅷ Media Filter to filter images only or videos only - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 160
. 5. Press to stop recording. (The video will automatically be saved in the In Phone folder.) 6. Press for Next and select from one of the following options: Ⅲ Send to camcorder mode. Ⅲ Review Album to review all pictures and videos saved in the In Phone folder. 136 Section 2I: Using the Built-in - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 161
Options When the phone is open and in camcorder mode, press to display additional camcorder options: ⅷ Movie Light to activate the movie light changing conditions. Select from Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. ⅷ Settings.. to select from the following options: Ⅲ Quality to - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 162
ⅷ Review Album to display the videos saved in the In Phone folder. (See "In Phone Folder" on page 134 for details.) ⅷ Camera Mode to switch to Camera mode. (See "Taking Pictures" on page 128 for details.) Setting the Movie Light - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 163
can be used separately according to your needs: ⅷ In Phone (See "In Phone Folder" on page 134.) ⅷ Online Albums Sending Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Once you've taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your Sprint Power Vision Phone to instantly share it with family and friends. You - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 164
> In Phone. 2. Highlight a picture you wish to send and press . (The check box on the lower right corner will be marked. You can select multiple pictures.) 3. Select Options ( ) and press Send. 4. Select To Contacts or Postcard or via Bluetooth and press . Note: The first time you send Sprint PCS - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 165
, highlight the recipient, press the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions in step 5 to select or edit the recipient. Ⅲ To the picture. Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone's Messaging menu. To send pictures from the Messaging menu - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 166
, select New Picture during step 4 above, take the new picture, press Next (right softkey), and follow steps 5-11 in "Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder" on page 140. 7. Follow steps 7-11 in "Sending Pictures From the In Phone Folder" on page 140. 142 Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 167
Picture Mail Web site: 1. From your computer's Internet connection, go to www.sprint.com/picturemail. 2. Enter your Sprint Power Vision Phone Number and Sprint PCS Picture Mail password to register. (See "Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password" on page 129.) Camera Section 2I: Using the - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 168
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 135 for information about uploading.) To view your online - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 169
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 170
and assign the selected picture as a screen saver. Ⅲ Incoming Call 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 171
)to expand the selected picture. To access your online Albums options from your Sprint Power Vision 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 144.) 2. Use your navigation key to select an album (or - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 172
need for a PC. Printing From Your Phone The A900 comes equipped with a built-in camera phone: 1. Insert one end of the accessory cable into the USB slot on the printer. (Printer must support PictBridge technology.) 2. Select Menu > Pictures > PictBridge Print. 3. Insert the USB cable into your phone - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 173
7. Press the navigation key down to select Type. 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 dependent on the printer's capabilities. 8. Press the navigation key down to select Size. Press the navigation key left or - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 174
press . Ⅲ Status Bar allows you to view the status bar menu icons onscreen when in picture or video mode. Ⅲ Account Info to display your current 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 175
, 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 176
ⅷ Sprint TVSM: 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 177
access and view the multimedia Channel Listings on your A900 by Samsung from the phone's main menu. To access your media player and Sprint TV, either through a Sprint TV Vision Plan subscription or by purchasing it separately, it will be displayed here. Ⅲ Mass Storage: Media files are downloaded - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 178
fee), you will see a list of available clips. Ⅲ Mass Storage: Media content that was downloaded to a mass storage area. 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 179
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 of the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network or where service is unavailable. 4. Are the videos that - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 180
'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. 156 Section 2J: Using Your Phone's Built-in Media Player - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 181
. If I place my stereo headphones on and insert them into the phone's headset jack, can I close the flip while I am playing an audio (or video) clip without interrupting the clip? Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the phone's headset jack, the phone automatically goes into "headset mode - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 182
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Turning Bluetooth On and Off ࡗ Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu ࡗ Bluetooth Profiles ࡗ Pairing Bluetooth Devices ࡗ Exchange FTP folder Your Sprint Power Vision Phone features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing you to share information more easily than ever before. Bluetooth is a short - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 184
or down to select Off and press to disable Bluetooth. Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: ⅷ - Bluetooth is active. ⅷ - Bluetooth is connected to a device or transferring data. 160 Section 2K: Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 185
Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 186
section of the Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to manage your availability to other Bluetooth devices. To configure your phone's visibility (discoverability) to other Bluetooth devices: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Visibility. 2. Select your desired visibility setting and press - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 187
button on the headset or device. For dialing, four functions are supported: recent call dial, voice dial, speed dial, and number dial. Increase or decrease the volume by using the volume key on the side of the phone. ⅷ DUN: Dial-Up Network Profile - Bluetooth technology functions as a wireless data - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 188
Up Network (DUN) profile to pair 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 visability pop-up screen is displayed - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 189
Exchange FTP folder You can send and receive files 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 190
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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 169 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 194
off. 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 and hold voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode. 170 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 195
dialing 1 + area code + your Sprint Power Vision Phone number. When your 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 196
Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your Sprint Power Vision Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your Sprint Power Vision Phone, you can either speed to the message, press 4 during the header. 172 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 197
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 177. Date/Time Send - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 198
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 199
"Private," to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. 1. After listening to a message, press and then . 2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. 3. Follow the voice prompts to record your introduction and forward the voice message. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 175 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 200
that you are satisfied with the message you 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 played instead of your normal personal greeting. 1. From - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 201
Sprint PCS Service Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 202
Date & Time On/Off Change Passcode Group Distribution List Return to Personal Options Menu Greetings Personal Greetings Name Announcement Extended Absence Greeting Return to Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect 178 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 203
Sprint PCS Service Using Text SMS Messaging With Text SMS Messaging, you can use a person's wireless phone number to send instant text messages from your Sprint Power Vision Phone to their messaging-ready phone - and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 204
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 ( ). 180 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 205
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 181 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 206
, incoming Voice SMS messages will not be downloaded to your phone. Playing a Voice SMS Message To play a Voice SMS message from the main menu: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > VoiceSMS. 2. Highlight the message you want to play and press . 182 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 207
Sprint PCS Service 3. Press Reply ( ) to play the message. (To display the message options, press Options [ ].) Composing Voice SMS Messages To compose a Voice SMS message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > Voice SMS. 2. Select Mobile # or Email to enter a recipient's wireless phone - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 208
Accessing Voice SMS Messages To play a Voice SMS message: ᮣ When you receive a voice message, a pop-up notification will automatically appear on your phone's main display screen. Use your softkeys to view and play the voice message. To reply to a Voice SMS message: 1. From the Voice SMS inbox, press - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 209
number you want to call. 3. Press . To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 210
the first to hang up, all three callers are disconnected. Note: Call Waiting and Three-Way Calling are not available while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. 186 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 211
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 212
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Started With Sprint PCS Vision ࡗ Accessing Messaging ࡗ Downloading Premium Services Content ࡗ Exploring the Web ࡗ Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS VisionSM offers easy and amazing data services you will really use. These features - including Sprint TVSM, messaging, games, downloadable ringers and - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 214
your Sprint Power Vision Phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at www.sprint.com. Sprint PCS Sprint Power Vision Phone. Games Play exciting games with full-color graphics, sound, and vibration. Ringers Personalize your Sprint Power Vision Phone by downloading - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 215
, including managing your User name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your Sprint Power Vision Phone. Your User Name When you buy a Sprint Power Vision Phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a User name, which is typically based on your name and - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 216
your User name under the Phone Info option in your phone's Settings menu (Menu > Settings > Phone Info). Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: ᮣ Select Menu > Web. (Your Sprint PCS Vision connection will launch and the Sprint PCS Vision home page will - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 217
ᮣ Select Menu >Settings > Power Vision > Net Guard. Ⅲ On to activate the Net Guard. Ⅲ Off to deactivate the Net Guard. Note: When phone is merely reconnecting due to a time-out. Sprint PCS Vision Connection Status and Indicators Your phone's display lets you know the current status of your Sprint - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 218
received). Though not currently active, when dormant the phone can restart an active connection quickly; voice calls can be made and received. Your phone is not currently able to access Sprint PCS Vision service features. Your phone is connected to a high-speed Sprint Power Vision connection. A high - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 219
Vision session is easy once you've learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a Sprint PCS Vision session, the bottom line of your phone's display contains one or more softkeys. These keys are shortcut controls for navigating around the Web, and they correspond to - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 220
in a numbered list may be selected by pressing the 0 key on your phone's keypad, even though the number 0 doesn't appear on the screen.) Links, your phone. Note: The BACK key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text. Going Home To return to the Sprint PCS - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 221
that you can from your personal computer. You can manage your Sprint PCS Mail account from your Sprint Power Vision Phone or from your personal computer at www.sprint.com. To access Sprint PCS Mail from your phone: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > IM & Email > PCS Mail. (If you're a first-time user - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 222
For information and instructions about reading, replying to, and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at www.sprint.com. Accessing Additional Email Providers With Sprint PCS Vision, you can use popular email services such as AOL® Mail, Yahoo!® Mail, MSN® Hotmail, and - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 223
and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your Sprint Power Vision Phone: 1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging > Instant Messaging. 2. are using. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage your IM account. Section 3B - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 224
Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your Sprint Power Vision Phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, or to launch a one-on-one ( chatrooms or setting up one-on-one sessions, please see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at www.sprint.com. 200 Section 3B - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 225
Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic steps required to access and download Premium Service content are outlined below. Accessing the Download Menus To access the Sprint PCS Vision download menus: 1. Select Menu > My Content. 2. Select the type of file you wish to - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 226
details the Premium Services Terms of Use and your responsibility for payment. To download a selected item: 1. From the information page, select Buy. (The item will download automatically. When the New Download screen appears, the item has been successfully downloaded to your phone.) Note: If you - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 227
Content Manager Whether you purchase your Premium Services content from your Sprint Power Vision Phone or from your online account management page at www.sprint.com, all of your purchases are stored in My Content Manager and may be downloaded to your phone from there. My Content Manager is a storage - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 228
phone menu screen. Ⅲ Select Shop (right softkey) to browse for other items to download. Ⅲ Press to quit the browser and return to standby mode. For complete information and instructions on downloading Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and Applications, see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at www.sprint - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 229
convenient for you. Using the Browser Menu Navigating the Web from your phone using the Sprint PCS Vision home page is easy once you get the hang of Web" on page 195. Although the Sprint PCS Vision home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not all sites - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 230
The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are viewing. list.) Options available under the browser menu include: ⅷ Home. Returns the browser to the Sprint PCS Vision home page. ⅷ Forward. Returns you to a previously viewed page (after - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 231
Sprint PCS Vision Ⅲ About Browser. Displays technical information about the browser, its version, and the encryption version, and provides links to Certificate and press to go to the Web site (or press the number corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access). Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 207 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 232
keypad to enter the URL of the Web site you wish to go to and press . Note: Not all Web sites are viewable on your phone. Reloading a Web Page To reload (refresh) a Web page: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select Refresh this Page. (The browser will reload - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 233
, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser: 1. Press the right softkey to open the browser menu. 2. Select More > Restart Browser. Sprint PCS Vision FAQs How will I know when my phone is ready for Sprint PCS Vision service? Your User name (for - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 234
may become active again quickly.) If no data is received for an extended period of time, the connection will terminate. Can I sign out of data services? You can sign out without turning off your phone; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other Sprint PCS Vision services. While - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 235
and the option to use your phone as a modem make Sprint Power Vision your key to total connectivity. This section introduces these advanced highspeed services and walks you through the necessary steps to start taking advantage of Sprint Power Vision. For an updated listing of the latest products and - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 236
information experience at Broadband-like speeds. Your A900 by Samsung® is equipped with the latest in multimedia, imaging and processing technology, and offers exclusive services not available on current Sprint PCS Vision Phones, such as access to the Sprint Music Store and On Demand. Note: The - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 237
Power Vision Exploring the Sprint Music StoreSM Your Sprint Power Vision service allows you to access the Sprint Music Store, an online music distribution site that lets you purchase and download digital music files to play on your Sprint Power Vision Phone. Accessing the Sprint Music Store You can - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 238
Music Now that you're in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone's mass storage. To find and download music files from the Sprint Music Store: 1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, select an option to browse the store: Ⅲ Featured Music offers a revolving - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 239
, you get two versions of the song: one to download and play on your A900 (file type: AAC+), and another to download from www.sprint.com and play on your PC (file type: WMA). The AAC+ files downloaded to your phone can only be played on your phone and on your account, and once they have been - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 240
set up a custom playlist of songs you like to hear together. Follow the onscreen instructions to create a name for the playlist, select songs by artist, genre, and title For more information about using the Sprint Music Store, visit the Sprint Web site at www.sprint.com/musicstore. 216 Section 3C - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 241
are updated continuously throughout phone's On Demand service: 1. Select Menu > On Demand. 2. Enter your preferred ZIP code and press Done (left softkey). (The On Demand service will customize itself to your selected location and the On Demand menu screen will be displayed.) Section 3C: Sprint - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 242
the article, that link will be available by pressing your left softkey. The left softkey functions as an action key in the On Demand service. Ⅲ Right Softkey - Your right softkey will be a Menu button, allowing you to return to the main On Demand menu and offering additional navigation options - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 243
Sprint Power Vision reviews, etc. Ⅲ to view the movie's showtimes at a number of selected movie theaters in your area. Follow the onscreen instructions teams), along with optional categories such as Maps and TV Guide, bring the information you want right to your screen - all without - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 244
charge.) 2. Double-click on the downloaded file and follow the onscreen instructions to install the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software and drivers to your PC. 3. Once the software has been fully installed, connect your phone to your PC using the supplied USB cable or builtin Bluetooth connection - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 245
call during a data session terminates the data connection. Sprint PCS Vision services are available on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Sprint Power Vision services work anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, but Broadband-like download speeds are available only in areas with high-speed - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 246
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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 3D: Sprint PCS Voice Command 223 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 248
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 Sprint Power Vision Phone to contact Sprint Customer Service and sign up. There is a monthly charge for Sprint PCS Voice Command. 224 Section 3D - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 249
sign on with your Sprint Power Vision 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 250
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. 226 Section 3D - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 251
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 252
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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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 256
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 Note: 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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 257
off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives. Turn your phone off when you're in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it's rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an explosion or fire, resulting in bodily - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 258
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 a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 259
your nearest Sprint authorized service center. Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. Radiofrequency (RF) Energy Important Safety Information Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 260
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 . The highest reported SAR values of the A900 are: CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 261
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 Vision Phone A900 by Samsung® Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 262
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Section 4B Manufacturer's Warranty In This Section ࡗ Manufacturer's Warranty Your Sprint Power Vision Phone has been designed 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 264
("Purchaser") 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 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 265
SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG's sole option, without charge to Purchaser, any defective component part of Product. To obtain service under this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must return Product to an authorized phone service NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 266
STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT AND STATES THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 267
or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P. 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 268
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Answering Calls 33 Auto Answer Mode 65 B Backlight 53 Battery 25-27 Capacity 25 Charging 27 Installing 26 Bluetooth Wireless Phone Number 94 Entry Options 93 Erasing 74 Finding Entries 90 Contacts Match 67 Countdown 109 D Dialing Options 32 Display Language 64 Display Screen 17, 54 Downloads Sprint - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 270
Downloading 214 My Content Erasing 74 My Content Manager 203 Index N Net Guard 193 O On Demand Accessing 218 Service 217 P Phone (Illus.) 14 Phone Number Displaying 29 Finding 38 With Pauses 39 Phone Video 71 Plus (+) Code Dialing 40 Preset Messages 45 R Resetting Your Phone 75 Restriction 67 Ringer - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 271
Calling 186 TTY Use 61-62 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 U Unlocking Your Phone 71 Updating your Phone Software 63 Using Send Email 119 V Videos Recording 136 Storing 139 Voice Memos 125-126 Voice Services 111-123 Voice SMS Messaging 182- 184 Voice-Activated Dialing 112- 118 Voicemail Menu Key 177 - Samsung SPH a900 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 272
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