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Sprint PCS® Service Sprint Power VisionSM Multimedia Phone MM-A940 by Samsung® www.sprint.com © 2005 Sprint Nextel. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part without prior written approval. Sprint, the "Going Forward" logo, the NEXTEL name and logo, and other trademarks are trademarks - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 2
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Section 2: Your Sprint PCS Phone 11 2A. Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 13 Front View of Your Phone 14 Viewing the Display Screen 18 Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone 22 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger 25 Navigating Through Phone Menus 28 Displaying - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 4
's Security 67 Accessing the Security Menu 68 Using Your Phone's Lock Feature 68 Lock Service 70 Using Special Numbers 72 Erasing Contacts 73 Erasing My Content 73 Erasing Pic/Video 74 Resetting Your Phone 74 Security Features for Sprint PCS Power VisionSM 75 2D. Controlling Your Roaming - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 5
for an 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 6
2K. Using Your Phone's Built-in Media Player 161 Your Multimedia Channel Options 162 Accessing Your 173 Pairing Bluetooth Devices 174 Sending a Contact 175 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features 177 3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 179 Using Voicemail 180 Using SMS Text Messaging - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 7
Using Sprint PCS Voice Command . . . 239 Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information 241 4A. Important Safety Information 243 General Precautions 244 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 245 Caring for the Battery 247 Radiofrequency (RF) Energy 249 Owner's Record 251 Phone Guide - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 8
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on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. This guide will familiarize you with our technology and your new Sprint PCS Phone through simple, easy-to-follow instructions. It's all right here - from setting up your account passwords and voicemail to using the most advanced features of Sprint Power VisionSM - Samsung SPH-A940 | 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 11
structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see "Navigating Through Phone Menus" on page 28. Press to display the following: OPTIONS (Right Softkey) 1: Menu Style 1: 3x4 Style 2: Focus Effect 1: Drops 4: Pop 3: Background 1: Preset Images WEB CALL - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 12
Savers 1: Get New Screen Savers 3: Screen Saver Preview 2: My Content Manager Screen Savers 4: Applications 1: Get New Applications 3: Vindigo - City Guide Demo 2: My Content Manager Applications 4: WSJ Mobile (Trial) 5: IM & Email 1: Get New IM & Email 3: Instant Msg. 2: My Content Manager - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 13
5: VoiceSMS 6: IM & Email 1: Instant Msg. 3: AOL 5: Yahoo! 7: Other 2: PCS Mail 4: MSN 6: Earthlink 7: Voicemail 1: Call Voicemail 2: Clear Envelope 8: Chat & Dating 9: Settings 1: General 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon Only 2: Preset Messages 1: Can't talk right now. Send - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 14
Gallery 02 4: Image Gallery 04 5: Image Gallery 06 2: Caller ID (Avatar) 1: People (1-21) 2: Animal (1-15) 3: Other (1-9) 3: My albums 1: In Phone 3: Online Albums 2: Memory Card 4: My Content 1: Get New Screen Savers 2: My Content Manager Screen Savers 3: Screen Saver Preview 5: Others - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 15
Guide Demo 4: WSJ Mobile (Trial) 3: Messaging 1: Get New IM & Email 2: My Content Manager IM & Email 3: Instant Msg. 4: Bluetooth 1:Phone 2: Card 5: Others 1:Phone 2: Card 6: Memory Info. 1:ALL 2: Phone 3: Card 2: Voice Service 3: Voice Memo 1: Record 3: Erase All (Yes/No) 2: Review - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 16
5: Bluetooth 6: Planner 1: Today 3: Task List 2: Scheduler 4: Countdown 7: Memo Pad 8: World Time 1: Set DST 9: Alarm Clock 1: Alarm #1 3: Alarm #3 2: Alarm #2 0: Calculator *: Set Time (Displayed when there is no time information.) PICTURES 1: Camera Swivel the screen as directed on - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 17
3: Save To 1: Phone 2: Card 4: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 5: Shutter Sound 1: Off 4: Sound 3 2: Sound 1 6: Status Icons 1: Show 2: Hide 7: Memory Info 8: Launch 1: Review Pictures 2: Camcorder 3: Rose 6: Microphone 9: Cry 3: Emboss 6: Monochrome 3: Cloudy 6: Manual 3: 800 3: Economy - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 18
Balance 1: Auto 4: Tungsten 2: Sunny 5: Fluorescent 3: Cloudy 6: Manual 5: Settings 1: Save To 1: Phone 2: Card 2: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy 3: Video Length 1: Video Mail 2: Long Video 4: Memory Info 6: Launch 1: Review Video 2: Camera Mode 3: Biz-Card Scan 4: Picture - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 19
1: Auto Save to 1: Phone 2: Memory Card 2: Account Info 3: View Mode 1: Portrait View 2: Landscape View 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: Services 1: Account Info - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 20
3: My Albums 1: In Phone 2: In Memory Card 2: Sub LCD 1: Preset Images 1: Analog 1 4: Digital 2 2: Analog 2 3: Digital 1 My Content 3: My Albums 1: In Phone 2: In Memory Card 2: No Caller ID 1: Preset Animation 2: My Content 3: My Albums 1: In Phone 2: In Memory Card 5: Dialing - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 21
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 (level 5-1) 8: Service Light (On/Off) 9: Text Entry 1: Display Candidate (Display On/Display Off) 2: Prediction Start (3, 4, or 5 letters) 2: Sounds 1: Volume 1: Ringer - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 22
Tones 4: My Content 2: Ring Tones 3: Melodies 4: Roam Ringer (Normal/Distinctive) 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 4: Sig. Fade Tone (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) 3: Connect (On/Off) 5: Power On/Off (On/Off) 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type 1: Normal 2: Rain Drop 3: Voice 2: Key Tone Level - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 23
1: Adapt VoiceMode 2: Reset VoiceMode 3: Tutorial 6: Voice Launch 1: Talk Key 2: Talk Key and Flip Open 7: About 5: Security 1: Lock Phone 1: Unlocked 2: On Power-up 3: Lock Now 2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off) 3: Lock Services 1: Voice: Lock/Unlock 2: Power Vision: Lock/Unlock 4: Change - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 24
Erase Pic/Video (Yes/No) 9: Reset Phone (Yes/No) 6: Roaming 1: Set Mode 1: Automatic 2: Roaming only 2: Call Guard (On/Off) 7: Launch Pad 1: Up Key 1: Contacts 4: Messaging 7: My Content 10: Calculator 13: Inbox 16: Send VoiceSMS 2: Voice Memo 5: Voice Service 8: Display 11: Mediaplayer 14 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 25
4: Call Answer 1: Any Key 2: Talk Key 3: Flip Open 5: Auto Answer (Car Kit/Headset) (Yes/No) 2: Language 1: English 2: Español 3: Airplane Mode 3: TTY+Talk 2: TTY+Hear 4: TTY Off 8: Update Phone SW 9: Phone Info 1: Phone Number 3: Version 2: Icon Glossary 4: Advanced 0: Bluetooth 1: - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 26
4: Device Info IN USE MENU Press Options (Right Softkey) to display the following options: 1: Key Mute/Unmute 4: 3-Way Call 7: Tools 2: Contacts 5: Call History 8: Phone Info 3: Messaging 6: Voice Memo xviii - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 27
Section 1 Getting Started - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 28
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1A Setting Up Service In 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 PCS Phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 30
is not visible as you type.) Tip: If you can't recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS Phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). 4 Section 1A: Setting Up - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 31
Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your Sprint PCS 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 Sprint PCS Phone is - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 32
Power Vision Password With your MM-A940 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 33
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 Sprint PCS Phones ⅷ View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options ⅷ Learn more - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 34
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 35
to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint Operator Services: ᮣ Press . For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com. Note: Sprint Operator Services may not be available in all Affiliate areas. Section 1A: Setting - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 36
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Section 2 Your Sprint PCS Phone - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 38
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The Basics In This Section ࡗ Front View of Your Phone ࡗ Viewing the Display Screen ࡗ Features of Your Sprint PCS 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 40
Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 23. Camera Key 3. Navigation Key 4. Left Softkey Speakerphone Key 16. Space/Pound Key 15. Plus Code Dialing Key 14. Microphone 12. Power Interface 13. Accessory Interface Connector Connector 14 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 41
the call status, the contacts, the date and time, the signal and battery strength, etc. 3. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone's menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. Keys can you to enter numbers, letters, and characters. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 15 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 42
asterisk [*] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to change the capitalization mode. 12. Power Interface Connector connects the phone to the battery charger. 13. Accessory Interface Connector allows you to connect optional accessories, such as a USB cable. 14. Microphone allows - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 43
ends a call. Press and hold this key for two seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, to take pictures when you are in camera mode. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 17 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 44
progress. Indicates that your phone is muted and no sound will be heard through the microphone. Indicates that key tones have been muted. Indicates Sprint Power Vision status. Indicates Sprint Power Vision available. Indicates Sprint Power Vision is dormant. Indicates Sprint Power Vision is active - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 45
PCS Vision connection is active. indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is dormant or inactive. indicates that you are receiving information. indicates that you are sending information. indicates that your phone is in vibrate all mode. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 19 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 46
your current battery charge strength. (Icon shown fully charged and completely empty.) indicates that position location is active. indicates that position location is inactive. indicates that the TTY option is on. indicates that your phone is roaming. indicates that your message is locked. indicates - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 47
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. select or video clip has been saved to the phone. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 21 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 48
Roaming Experience on page 77.) Features of Your Sprint PCS Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Sprint Power Vision Multimedia Phone. The MM-A940 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 49
ⅷ The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 99). ⅷ Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 56). ⅷ Your - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 50
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 51
also available at www.sprint.com - click on the Shopping tab at the top, then look under Phones & Accessories. Battery Capacity Your Sprint PCS Phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 4 hours - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 52
snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Make sure the power is off so that you don't lose any stored numbers or messages. 2. Press the battery release latch up and remove the battery from the phone at a 45-degree angle. 26 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 53
on the desktop charger indicates that the battery is at least 90 percent charged. Ⅲ A yellow light on the desktop charger indicates that there is a problem charging the phone. It takes about 3 hours to fully recharge a completely rundown battery. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 27 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 54
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 PCS Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 55
mode: ᮣ Press . Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your Sprint PCS 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 56
call (incoming, outgoing, or missed), call, press TALK twice. You can also place calls from your Sprint PCS Phone by using Contacts menu (page 91), Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM (page 235), Speed Dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 40), using Voice Activated Dialing (page 112), and using your - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 57
Phone ⅷ Save: saves the phone number in your Contacts. (See "Saving a Phone Number" on page 36) that contain the entered numbers. (See "Finding a Phone Number" on page 37) ⅷ Hard Pause allows you Phone Numbers With Pauses" on page 38.) ⅷ 2sec Pause allows you to enter a 2 second pause. The phone - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 58
or by pressing any number key. See "Call Answer Mode" on page 62 for more information.) Your Sprint PCS 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 call - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 60
call, press Options ( ) to display your options. To select an option, highlight it and press . ⅷ Unlock Phone to unlock your phone (appears only if the phone 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 61
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 to mute the phone's microphone for privacy. Press it again to Unmute the phone. Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 35 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 62
for the number. Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID or Restricted. Saving a Phone Number Your Sprint PCS 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 63
Phone a Phone Number You can search Contacts entries for phone numbers that contain a specific string of numbers. To find a phone number: of the last digits of the phone number. (The more numbers you enter the Contacts entry that contains the phone number you entered, highlight the entry and press . - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 64
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- left softkey to send the next set of numbers. 38 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 65
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 and phone number.) the number you wish to call and press . Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 39 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 66
eight numbers in your phone's speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as pressing a button or two. With this feature, you can dial Sprint PCS Network, you must always dial using eleven digits (1 + area code + number). 40 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 67
Sprint PCS 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 keypad (see page 44). Ⅲ Preset Msg to enter pre-programmed messages (see page 44). Ⅲ Recent Msg to enter - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 68
(Shift) key to change letter capitalization (ABC > Abc > abc). Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your Sprint PCS 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 41 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 69
Phone Basics Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter characters by tapping the keypad: key. Characters scroll in the following order: . , @1?! *#/ T U V 8 A B C 2 D E F 3 W X Y Z 9 0 G H I 4 Space J K L 5 Shift M N O 6 P Q R S 7 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics 43 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 70
mode. (See "Selecting a Character Input Mode" on page 41.) 2. Scroll to the desired pre-programmed message and press . Note: Preset messages make composing text messages even easier by allowing you to enter "Managing Preset Messages" on page 59.) 44 Section 2A: Your Sprint PCS Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 71
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 PCS Phone, you can customize your phone to sound, look, and operate just the way you want it to. This - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 72
or messages without disturbing others. ⅷ Downloaded Ringers can be downloaded right to your phone. (See "Downloading Premium Services Content" on page 211.) Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Your Sprint PCS Phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and - Samsung SPH-A940 | 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-A940 | 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 tone length: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Tone Length. 2. Select Short or Long and press . 48 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH-A940 | 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 76
Alert Notification Your Sprint PCS Phone can alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, the signal fades, powering on/off your phone, or when a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 77
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 51 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 78
Changing the Display Screen Your new Sprint PCS Phone offers options for what you see on the display screen and when in standby mode. To change the Backlight > Brightness. 2. Press your navigation key up or down to adjust the brightness and press . 52 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 79
's Settings Changing the Phone's Menu Style Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your the 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 80
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 , Snow, Hearts, Leaves, or Clovers. 3. Press Assign ( ) to apply the floating setting. 54 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 81
Your Phone's Settings Display Candidate The Display Candidate allows you to turn on or off preditive text when T9 (English) is selected Display > Text Entry > Prediction Start. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to select 3, 4, or 5 and press . Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings 55 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 82
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. GPS enhanced 911 is not available in all areas. To enable your phone's Location feature: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Location. (The - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 83
can send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call. (For more information, see "Accessing Messaging" on page 207.) 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 84
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 85
Settings 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 and press . (Your new message will be added to the beginning of the list.) Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings 59 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 86
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 or data is prohibited. When your phone Airplane Mode, your phone's standby screen will display "Phone off." TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 87
Relay 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 used - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 88
> Call Setup > Call Answer. 2. To select an option, highlight it and press . 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 all incoming calls. Ⅲ Flip Open to answer the call when the flip - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 89
to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately). Remember, your phone will answer calls in AutoAnswer mode even if you are not present. Display Language You can choose to display your Sprint PCS Phone's onscreen menus in English or in - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 90
to program a five or six digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. ⅷ Contacts Match allows you to turn on or off the contacts matching feature. ⅷ hands-free car kit. Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated dialing allows you to program a five or six digit prefix for commonly used phone numbers. When - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 91
allows 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 92
list. (See "Using Special Numbers" on page 72.) To access call restriction: 1. 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 Special# Only and press . 66 Section 2B: Controlling Your - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 93
Section ࡗ Accessing the Security Menu ࡗ Using Your Phone's Lock Feature ࡗ Using Special Numbers ࡗ Erasing Contacts ࡗ Erasing My Content ࡗ Resetting Your Phone ࡗ Security Features for Sprint Vision By using the security settings on your Sprint PCS Phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 94
your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Security number or Sprint PCS 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 locked, you - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 95
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 Pictures menu without first having to enter a security code. To lock the pic/video menu: 1. Select - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 96
menu is displayed.) 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 are unable to make - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 97
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 . Your Phone's Security Section 2C: Setting Your Phone's Security 71 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 98
special numbers even if your phone is locked. You can save up to ten special numbers in addition to your Contacts entries (the same number may be in both directories). To add or replace a special number: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 99
, select Yes and press . Erasing My Content You can use your phone's security menu to erase all items 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 100
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 101
Security Features for Sprint PCS Power VisionSM Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision Services You can disable Sprint PCS Vision services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all Sprint PCS Vision services, including Web and messaging. Disabling Sprint PCS Vision - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 102
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digital dual band MM-A940 by Samsung® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where we've implemented roaming agreements with other carriers. This section explains how roaming works as well as special features that let you - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 104
. Any time you are roaming, the phone displays 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 105
need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time. To check your voicemail while roaming: 1. Dial 1+area code+your Sprint PCS Phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press . 3. Enter your passcode at the - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 106
2. To 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 or Automatic) is restored the next time the - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 107
phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint with Call Guard on: 1. From standby mode, dial 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and press 2. Select Roam Call ( 2. Select Answer ( ). Note: If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take extra steps to - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 108
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Call From Call History ࡗ Saving a Phone 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 Sprint PCS Phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 110
. Call History Options For additional 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 111
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 112
and press . After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See "Contacts Entry Options" on page 93.) 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 113
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 114
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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 phone's Contacts and helps you make the most of - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 116
OK. Proceed with steps 2-5. 2. Enter a name for the new entry and press the navigation key down. (See "Entering Text" on page 41.) 3. Enter the phone number for the entry and press . 4. Select a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, or Others) and press . 5. Select Done ( ). After you - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 117
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 118
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 119
and press Edit ( ). To select a field, highlight it and press . ⅷ [Add Photo] to add a photo to the entry. ⅷ [Add number] to add a phone number to the entry. (See "Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts Entry" on page 94.) ⅷ [Email] to add an email address to the entry. ⅷ [URL] to add a web site's URL - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 120
, 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 91) and press . 2. Press Edit ( ). 3. Highlight the number you wish to edit and press - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 121
. 5. Press Select ( ). 6. 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 122
Editing a Contacts Entry To make changes to an entry: 1. Display a Contacts entry. 2. Press 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 information and press . 5. Press Done ( ) to save your changes. Selecting - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 123
) to save the new ringer type. Dialing Sprint PCS Services 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, or Dir Assist. 3. Press to place - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 124
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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 PCS Phone is equipped with several personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 126
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 127
to indicate that it has been selected. Select Done ( ). 12. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. Event Alerts There are several ways your Sprint PCS Phone alerts you of scheduled events: ⅷ By playing the assigned ringer type. ⅷ By illuminating the backlight. ⅷ By flashing the LED. Section 2G: Using - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 128
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, highlight the day - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 129
alert 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 130
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 131
Scheduler & Tools Using Your Phone's Memo Pad Your Sprint PCS Phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 132
's Tools In addition to helping your be more efficient and organized, your Sprint PCS Phone offers useful and entertaining tools. File Manager The File Manager allows you to manage multiple files and applications for your phone. Files are sorted by type in five different menus. Memory Info is also - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 133
Dice Game, Random Ball, or Beat Box and press . 3. Gently shake or hit the handset to interact with the application. Using the Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. To use the calculator: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Calculator. 2. Enter the first numbers using your keypad. Ⅲ Press the - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 134
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 135
or right to scroll through different cities and time zones. 3. Press Set DST ( ) to turn daylight savings time on or off. Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 109 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 136
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Using Check ࡗ Voicemode ࡗ Managing Voice Memos Your Sprint PCS 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 138
Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM (see page 235), voice recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature commands, the phone launches the associated application. If the phone does not hear - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 139
Call" followed by the name and the label for that number. For example, say "Call John Mobile." The phone dials the number stored for the contact "John" with the label "Mobile." If the location recognized for the name application for that name. Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services 113 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 140
the contact, the phone prompts you with "Which name or nickname when using the voice features. For example, if you have a difficulty using with the voice features (such as some unusual pronunciation of that name. Calling Phone Numbers (Digit Dialing) To and remember to speak one digit at a time - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 141
speaker independent Digit Dialing, so the Adapt Digits feature allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through 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 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services 115 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 142
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 143
Dial at least once to achieve the maximum benefit of this feature. If a partial adaptation is performed, you can always return later and resume the process from the half-way point. Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation 1. Menu > Settings > Voice Service. 2. Select Digit Dialing and press . 3. Select - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 144
Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists You can customize whether the Voice Recognition feature displays a list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials disable choice lists for Digit Dial: 1. Menu > Settings > Voice Service. 2. Select Choice Lists and press . 3. Select Automatic, Always On - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 145
Voice Services Using Send Text 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. Press and hold . 2. Say "Send Text" followed immediately by the name of a person in your - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 146
screen displays "Next Menu." You can say the name of a destination, or say "Next Menu" to view the next screen. 120 Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 147
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 121 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 148
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 in on a non-roam system. Digital - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 149
Voice Services VoiceMode VoiceMode dictation software allows you to convert your speech to text 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 150
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. , select Resume ( ). 3. To finish recording, select Done ( ). Note: Your phone can store a total of ten, one minute of memos. Note: Your voice is not - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 151
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 152
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Adapter Your Sprint PCS Phone allows you to use a TransFLASH card and an adapter to expand the phone's available memory space. This highly secure digital card enables images, music, and voice data to quickly and easily be exchanged among SD-compatible devices. This section details the features and - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 154
: 1. Open the TransFlash access panel located on the bottom left side of the phone. 2. Position the TransFlash card perpendicular to the opening and gently slide it into place until it is fully inserted and locked. Note: Be sure to use only recommended memory cards (8MB 512MB). Using non-recommended - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 155
memory Icon Indicators The following icons will appear on your phone's display screen when a TransFLASH memory card is properly inserted result in loss or damage of data. Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the TransFLASH memory card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 156
Using the TransFLASH SD Adapter The supplied TransFLASH SD (memory) adapter allows TransFLASH memory cards to be used in SD compatible devices. Before using, you will need to insert the TransFLASH memory card into the TransFLASH SD adapter. To insert the TransFLASH memory card into the TransFLASH SD - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 157
easy to use as a traditional point-and-click camera: just take a picture, view it on your phone's display, and send it from your phone to up to ten people. This section explains the features and options of your Sprint PCS Phone's built-in camera. Camera Section 2J: Using the Built-in Camera 131 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 158
a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. 4. Press the camera button until the shutter sounds. (The picture will automatically be saved in the In Phone/Card folder.) Ⅲ To return to camera mode to take another picture, press the camera key. 5. Press for more options then twist the screen to - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 159
from an online printer. Ⅲ Post to Service to post the image to a third party online service. Ⅲ Review Pictures to go to the In Phone folder to review your saved pictures. Ⅲ Postcard to save handwritten text across the original image. Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password The first time you - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 160
received confirmation that your account has been successfully registered, you may upload and share pictures and access the 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 Picture Mode to select from Auto - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 161
conditions. Select from Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. Ⅲ Metering to adjust the metering point between Average or Spot. select to select from the following options: Ⅲ Review Pictures (to go to your phone's In Phone folder. See "In Phone Folder" on page 140 for details.) Ⅲ - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 162
in the upper right portion of the main LCD during 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 are only 3 seconds left.) To cancel the self-timer after it has started - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 163
This feature allows you to take up to ten continuous shots of one moment. When you take multiple shots, the [ ] icon will appear in the viewfinder. To take multiple shots: 1. From camera mode, select Options ( ). 2. Press the volume key up to select Mult-Shot and press . Note: If your phone's memory - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 164
or sixteen thumbnail pictures per screen.). Note: After taking multiple shots, the pictures are automatically saved in the Memory Card folder. Using the Zoom This feature allows you to zoom in on an object when you take a picture. Depending on your resolution settings, you can adjust the zoom up to - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 165
. Ⅲ Resolution to select a picture's file size (2M, 1M, 800, 640, or 320). Ⅲ Save To select a folder where the images will be saved (Phone or Card). Ⅲ Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine, Normal, or Economy). Ⅲ Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Off or Sound 1-3). Ⅲ Status - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 166
you're in the In Phone Folder, the images are already stored 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 167
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 133. ⅷ Post to Service Copy/Move to copy or move the image from the In Phone memory to the installed memory card. ⅷ Detail/Edit to - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 168
press (Additional video options are available through the video mode Options menu. See "Video Mode Options" on page 143 for more information.) 3. Using the phone's main LCD as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject. 4. Press to begin recording. (Maximum recording time for video mail is 30 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 169
Service to upload a video to a third party online service. Ⅲ Camcorder Mode to return to camcorder mode. Ⅲ Review Videos to review all videos saved in the Memory Card folder. Camera Video Mode Options When the phone Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. ⅷ Settings to select Save To, Quality - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 170
ⅷ Launch to select to select from the following options: Ⅲ Review Video (to go to your phone's In Phone folder. See "In Phone Folder" on page 140 for details.) Ⅲ Camera Mode (to switch to Camera mode. See "Taking Pictures" on page 132 for details.) Setting the Movie Light - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 171
page 140) ⅷ Memory Card (see "Memory Card Folder" on page 140) ⅷ Online Album Sending Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Once you've taken a picture, you can use the messaging capabilities of your Sprint PCS Vision Picture Phone to instantly share it with family and friends. You can send a picture to up to - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 172
> In Phone. 2. Highlight a picture you wish to send and press . (The check box on the upper left corner will be marked. You can select multiple pictures.) 3. Select Options ( ) and press Send. 4. Select To Contacts, Postcard, or Via Bluetooth and press . Note: The first time you send Sprint PCS - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 173
, 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 174
3. Enter additional recipients or select Next ( ) to continue. 4. 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 the picture you wish to send and press can select multiple pictures - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 175
bubbles and cartoon effects, and use other features to transform your pictures. To access the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site: 1. From your computer's Internet connection, go to www.sprint.com/picturemail. 2. Enter your Sprint PCS Phone Number and Sprint PCS Picture Mail password to register. (See - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 176
" on page 141 for information about uploading.) To view your online pictures from your phone: 1. Select Menu > Pictures > My Albums > Online Albums. (Depending on your settings you may be prompted to accept a Sprint PCS Vision connection.) (The My Uploads folder and other folders created by the user - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 177
Uploading Pictures To upload pictures: 1. Press Menu > Pictures > My Albums (Thumbnail pictures will display.) 2. Select In Phone or Memory Card and press . 3. Select the picture(s) you wish to upload and press Options ( ). 4. Select Upload. and choose My Uploads or My Albums and - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 178
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. To download pictures from the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Web site: 1. From the online pictures display, select the picture you wish - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 179
Sending Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail To send an album from the online pictures menu: 1. From the online albums display, select an album you wish to send and press Send ( ). (See "Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone" on page 150.) 2. Select Contacts and press . 3. Highlight a - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 180
your online Picture Mail. (See "Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your Phone" on page 150.) 2. Select Options ( ) to display options. 3. album. Ⅲ Save to to copy the selected picture to the Saved to Phone folder. (See "In Phone Folder" on page 140.) Ⅲ Erase to select Erase Selection or Erase - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 181
To access your online Albums options from your Sprint PCS 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 150.) 2. Use your navigation key to select an album (or Inbox). 3. Select Options ( ) to display - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 182
. Scanning a Business Card Make sure that the business card can be clearly read before taking the picture. If the printing contrasts with the background, the program will have a greater chance of recognizing the text. If the text is muted or blends into the background, some or all of the text may - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 183
5. When the image is displayed, you must use your navigation key to scroll up or down to highlight the requested information and press . A small icon indicating your choice will be displayed on-screen. The requested information is: Ⅲ Select Name: this is the name of the contact. Ⅲ Select Mobile: - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 184
To use PictBridge to print pictures from your 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. 4. Read the Connect Printer message and - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 185
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 are may vary and are dependent on the printer's capabilities. 9. Press the navigation key down to select Type. Press the navigation key left - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 186
the following options and press . Ⅲ Auto Save to select where to save pictures and videos. The available options are Phone and Memory Card. 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 187
Clip ࡗ Multimedia FAQs Your Sprint PCS Vision Multimedia Phone's built-in media player phone's main menu, scroll to your choice of channel, and select one of the video or audio clips to play. It's like having a TV in the palm of your hand. This section explains the features and options of your phone - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 188
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 189
the multimedia channel listings on your MM-A940 by Samsung from the phone's main menu. To access your access. If you have purchased Sprint TV, either through a Sprint TV Vision Plan subscription or and select a channel, and follow the onscreen instructions to purchase access to it. Upon purchasing - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 190
to the channel for as long as you continue to pay the monthly fee. If you accept the fee, the next time you access your phone's media player, this channel will appear in the My Channels section of your Channel Listings. 164 Section 2K: Using Your - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 191
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. Media Player Section 2K: Using - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 192
am I still able to view the multimedia clips? Yes; for service access charges, please consult your Sprint PCS Service Plan or visit www.sprint.com. 9. How can I easily access a channel without having to channel "07," just press the "7" key. 166 Section 2K: Using Your Phone's Built-in Media Player - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 193
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. 12. If I place my stereo headphones on and insert them into the phone's headset - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 194
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Profiles ࡗ Pairing Bluetooth Devices ࡗ Sending a Contact Your Sprint PCS Phone features built-in Bluetooth technology, allowing you to share information such as headsets, hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth enabled handhelds, PCs, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 196
Turning Bluetooth On and Off By default, your device's Bluetooth functionality is turned off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your device "discoverable" by other in-range Bluetooth devices. To turn Bluetooth on: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth> Enable. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 197
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 198
min to allow other devices three minutes before changing your status to hidden. Ⅲ Hidden to prevent other Bluetooth devices from detecting and identifying your phone. Note: Any changes you make to your Bluetooth settings will be saved to the current profile when you exit the Bluetooth Settings menu - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 199
by pushing a button on the headset, the same as inserting a jack into the phone. Increase or decrease the volume by using the volume key on the side of the handset. ⅷ Hands-Free Profile - This profile functions as a wireless car-kit. Incoming calls ring to the hands-free headset or device. Calls can - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 200
-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. Follow the on screen prompts to enter - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 201
Sending a Contact Bluetooth technology allows you to send a contact entry saved in your phone to another Bluetooth enabled device by pairing (establishing a connection) between the two devices. The contact information must be accepted by the other device to allow - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 202
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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 179 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 206
set up your Sprint PCS Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To code). Note: Voicemail Passcode If you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode. 180 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 207
dialing 1 + area code + you Sprint PCS Phone number. When your Sprint PCS Network. Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, you are only notified of new messages when your phone is turned on and you are in a Sprint PCS Service Area. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 208
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your Sprint PCS Phone or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your Sprint PCS Phone, you can either speed dial your message, press 4 during the header. 182 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 209
contains any new or saved messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.) 2. Press to change your Personal Options, following the system prompts. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 183 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 210
the voicemail main menu.) Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Record and send a voice message to other Sprint PCS Voicemail users. 1. From the main voicemail menu, press message. to send a 2. Follow the voice prompts to enter the phone number. 184 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 211
when you send, forward, or reply to other Sprint PCS users. 1. After you have recorded a message, press to indicate you are satisfied with the message you recorded. 2. Press to mark receipt requested. 3. Press to send your voicemail message. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 185 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 212
Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages. To clear the icon from the display screen: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Voicemail > Clear Envelope. 2. Select Yes or No and press . 186 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 213
Rewind Forward Message Erase Callback Save Options Send a Message Personal Options Notification Options Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a Sprint PCS Phone Return to Personal Options Menu Administrative Options Skip Pass code Autoplay Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 187 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 214
, I'm on my way," that make composing messages fast and easy. You can also customize your own pre-set messages (up to 160 characters) from your Sprint PCS Phone or at www.sprint.com. 188 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 215
that corresponds to the number next to the message or emoticon. 5. Select Next ( ). 6. Review your message and press Send ( ). (You may also select the following additional messaging options by to Drafts to save the message without sending. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 189 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 216
you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone's main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and next to the message or emoticon. 3. Select Next ( ). 4. Review your message and press Send ( ). (You may also select the : Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 217
Sprint PCS Service Using Preset Messages Preset messages make sending text messages to your friends, family, and co-workers easier than .) . (See 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 191 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 218
to other SMS-enabled Sprint PCS Phones or working email addresses without making a phone call. Just record a message and send it directly to the recipient's phone messaging inbox. Playing . (To display the message options, press Options [ ].) 192 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 219
Sprint PCS Service Composing SMS Voice Messages To compose an SMS Voice message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Send Message > VoiceSMS. 2. Select Mobile # or Email to enter a recipient's wireless phone your default name here for your messages. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 193 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 220
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. 194 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 221
Sprint PCS Service Responding to Call Waiting When you're on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding one beep. Your phone's screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller's phone end the call. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 195 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 222
Three-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. To make a Calling are not available while roaming off the Sprint Nationwide Network. 196 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 223
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 area code and phone rate for calls you have forwarded. Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics 197 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 224
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on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. This section introduces these advanced services and walks you through the necessary steps to start taking advantage of Sprint PCS Vision Services. For complete details and instructions, see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at www.sprint.com. Section 3B - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 226
For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at www.sprint.com. Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Take digital pictures with your Sprint Power Vision Picture Phone and send them to email addresses or to other Sprint PCS Vision Phones. Sprint PCS Video Mail Shoot video clips with - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 227
, including managing your User name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your 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 a number, followed by - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 228
ⅷ On your Sprint Power Vision Phone. You can find your User name under the Phone Info option in your phone's Settings menu (Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number). Launching a Sprint PCS Vision Connection To launch a Sprint PCS Vision connection: ᮣ Select Menu > Web. (Your Sprint PCS Vision - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 229
Guard will appear to confirm that you want to connect. This feature helps you avoid accidental connections. You can disable the Net 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 230
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-speed Sprint Power Vision connection is available. The high-speed Sprint Power Vision connection is dormant. Your - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 231
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 232
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 233
-to-mailbox messaging. For information on using your phone's voicemail feature, see "Using Voicemail" on page 180.) Accessing Sprint PCS Mail Sprint PCS Mail allows you to perform many of the typical email functions from your Sprint Power Vision Phone that you can from your personal computer. You - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 234
For information and instructions about reading, replying to, and composing Sprint PCS Mail, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User's 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 235
® Messenger, and Yahoo!® Messenger. To access instant messaging clients from your phone: 1. From the Sprint PCS Vision home page, select Messaging > IM&Email. 2. Select an you are using. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage your IM account. Section 3B - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 236
PCS 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 or setting up one-on-one sessions, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User's Guide at www.sprint.com. 210 Section 3B - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 237
PCS Vision Downloading Premium Services Content With Sprint PCS Vision and your new Sprint Power Vision Phone, you have access to a dynamic variety of Premium Service content, such as downloadable Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) The basic - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 238
which outlines the price, license type, and length of license for the download, and the Terms of Use page, which details the Premium Services Terms of Use select Buy. (The item will download automatically. When the New Download screen appears, the item has been successfully downloaded to your phone.) - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 239
: Ⅲ Select Use ( ) to assign the downloaded item (or to launch, in the case of a game or application). Your Sprint PCS Vision session will end and you will be redirected to the appropriate phone menu screen. Ⅲ Select Shop ( ) to browse for other items to download. Ⅲ Press to quit the browser and - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 240
the appropriate phone menu screen. Ⅲ Select Shop ( ) 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 User's Guide at www - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 241
on the go. Follow sports scores and breaking news and weather and shop on your Sprint Power Vision Phone anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. In addition to the features already covered in this section, the Sprint PCS Vision home page offers access to these colorful, graphically rich Web - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 242
: ᮣ Press . (The browser menu will display in a dropdown 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 having used the key). ⅷ Mark this Page Allows you to bookmark - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 243
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 217 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 244
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. 218 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 245
responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. To restart the Web browser: 1. Press 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 example - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 246
do I know when my phone is connected to Sprint PCS Vision services? Your phone automatically connects when Sprint PCS Vision service is used or an incoming message arrives. Your phone will also display the indicator. When you enter an area in which Sprint Power Vision service is available, you will - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 247
; however, you will not be able to browse the Web or use other Sprint PCS Vision services. While signed out, you can still place or receive phone calls, check voicemail, and use other voice services. You may sign in again at any time. To sign out, go to Settings > Power Vision > Disable PCS Vision - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 248
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latest messaging, imaging and browsing enhancements currently available to Sprint PCS users. Features such as the Sprint Music StoreSM, On Demand personalized data services, and the option to use your phone as a modem make Sprint Power Vision your key to total connectivity. This section introduces - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 250
speeds. Your MM-A940 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 MM-A940's data services work anywhere - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 251
your user identification and password. To access the Sprint Music Store: 1. Select Menu > Music. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to establish your User ID and password. Tip: Your User ID for the Sprint Music Store is your 10-digit Sprint PCS Phone number. The password may be any 4 digit number - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 252
that you're in the store, you can shop for songs to purchase and download to your phone's TransFLASH card. 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 selection of - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 253
of the song: one to download and play on your MM-A940 (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 downloaded - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 254
and organize your music library. Accessing the Music Player 1. From the Sprint Music Store opening page, use your right navigation key to select the 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 255
Power Vision Personalizing Your Service With On Demand The On Demand feature from Sprint Power Vision makes it easier than ever to retrieve the most popular Web information and categories instantly. On Demand uses the ZIP code you provide to customize the content it retrieves to your area, so - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 256
screen will display.) 2. From the On Demand menu screen, highlight a category (in this case, News) and press . 3. Depending on which category you select, you will see . The left softkey functions as an action key in the On Demand service. Ⅲ Right Softkey - Your right softkey will be a Menu button, - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 257
's details, which may include cast, running time, plot synopsis, MPAA rating, reviews, etc. Ⅲ Manage Theaters to view the movie's showtimes at a number of selected movie theaters in your area. Follow the onscreen instructions to purchase willcall tickets (may not be available for all theaters or for - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 258
-click on the downloaded file and follow the onscreen instructions to install the Sprint Power Vision 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. (Your PC will detect the connection and - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 259
Sprint Power Vision Connection Manager icon in the system tray, then click Disconnect to end the session. 7. Disconnect the USB cable from your phone and Sprint PCS Vision services are available on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Sprint Power Vision services work anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 260
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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 235 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 262
call anyone in your address book - even if you don't remember their phone number. ⅷ You don't need to worry about losing your contacts or address book. This advanced service is network-based, so if you switch or happen to lose your Sprint PCS Phone, you won't lose your contacts or address book. It - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 263
and sign on with your Sprint PCS 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 264
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. 238 Section 3D - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 265
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 266
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General Precautions ࡗ Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ࡗ Caring for the Battery ࡗ Radiofrequency (RF) Energy 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 - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 270
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 : 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 271
/or mobile phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider for details. Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 272
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 that contains your phone or accessories. Restricting Children's Access to Your Phone Your phone is not - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 273
's manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They're also available at www.sprint.com - click on the Shopping tab at top, then look under Phones & Accessories. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure they're genuine and safe. ⅷ In order to avoid damage, charge the - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 274
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact 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. - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 275
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 Website at www.fcc.gov. Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 276
W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the MM-A940 are: PCS mode (Part 24): Head:0.999 W/kg; Body-worn: 1.12 W/kg FCC Radiofrequency Emission This phone meets the FCC Radiofrequency Emission Guidelines. FCC ID number: A3LSPHA940. More information on the - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 277
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 Multimedia Phone MM-A940 by Samsung® Serial No.: Phone Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 278
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Section 4B Manufacturer's Warranty In This Section ࡗ Manufacturer's Warranty Your Sprint PCS 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 280
") 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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 281
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 facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales INSTRUCTION MANUAL - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 282
THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 283
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-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 284
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Calls 32 Auto Answer Mode 63 B Backlight 51 Battery 25-27 Capacity 25 Charging 27 Installing 26 Bluetooth Phone Number 94 Editing an Entry 96 Entry Options 93 Erasing 73 Finding Entries 91 Contacts Match 65 Countdown 109 D Dialing Options 31 Display Language 63 Display Screen 18, 52 Downloads Sprint - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 286
61 Pic/Video Erasing 74 Picture/Video Locking Pic/Video 69 Plus (+) Code Dialing 39 Preset Messages 44 R Resetting Your Phone 74 Restriction 66 Ringer Types 46 40 Assigning Numbers 95 Sprint Customer Service 7 Sprint Music Store 225 Sprint PCS Mail 207 Sprint PCS Picture Mail Downloading Pictures - Samsung SPH-A940 | User Manual (ENGLISH) - Page 287
Security Features 75 Sprint PCS Service Account Passwords 6 Dialing Sprint PCS Services 97 Directory Assistance 8 Setting Up 3 Sprint PCS -61 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 Index U Unlocking Your Phone 69 V Videos Recording 142 Storing 145 Voice Memos 124-125 Voice Services 111-122 Voice-
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Sprint PCS
®
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Sprint Power Vision
SM
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MM-A940 by Samsung
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