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- Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 1
Sprint Power VisionSM Phone A960 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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 2
ZA16.05_LMa960_011906_D11 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 3
4 Setting Up Your Voicemail 5 Sprint PCS Account Passwords 6 Getting Help 7 Section 2: Your Phone 11 2A. Your Phone: The Basics 13 Front View of Your Phone 14 Viewing the Display Screen 17 Features of Your Phone 22 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger 25 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 4
73 Erasing Contacts 74 Erasing My Content 74 Erasing Pic/Video 75 Resetting Your Phone 75 Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM 76 2D. Controlling Your Roaming Experience 77 Understanding Roaming 78 Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode 80 Using Call Guard 81 2E. Managing Call History 83 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 6
FAQs 157 2K. Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 161 Turning Bluetooth On and Off 162 Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu 163 Bluetooth Profiles 165 Pairing Bluetooth Devices 166 Exchange FTP folder 167 Section 3: Sprint PCS Service Features 169 3A. Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 8
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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 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 11
's menu structure. For more information about navigating through the menus, please see "Navigating Through Phone Menus" on page 28. Press Menu to display the following: OPTIONS (RIGHT SOFTKEY) 1: Menu Style 1: 3x4 Style 2: List Style 2: Focus Effect 1: Pop 4: Drops 2: Stars 5: Ripple - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 12
CONTENT 1: Games 1: Get New Games 2: My Content Manager Games 3: 2Fast 2Furious 4: Block Breaker Demo 5: Ms.PAC-MAN DEMO by Namco 6: Tetris Demo 7: World Poker Tour Demo 2: Ringers 1: Get New Ringers 2: My Content Manager Ringers 3: Screen Savers 1: Get New Screen Savers 3: Screen Saver - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 13
. 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. 2: Call me - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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: Motion Fun 1: Dice Game 2: Random Ball 3: Beat Box 5: Bluetooth 6: Planner 1: Today 4: - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 15
Fluorescent 5: Settings.. 1: Resolution 1: 1.3MP: 1280x960 4: Low: 176x220 2: HIGH: 640x480 2: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Shutter Sound 1: Off 4: Shutter 3 2: Shutter 1 5: Say Cheese 4: View Mode 1: Wide Screen 2: Full Screen 5: Status Bar (On/Off) 6: Review Pictures 7: Camcorder - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 16
Auto 4: Tungsten 2: Sunny 5: Fluorescent 3: Cloudy 6: Manual 5: Settings.. 1: Quality 1: Fine 2: Normal 3: Economy 6: Review Videos 7: Camera Mode 3: Picture Mail 1: Inbox 3: Saved Mail 2: Sent Mail 4: Pending 4: My Albums 1: In Phone 2: Online Albums 5: Order Prints 6: PictBridge - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 17
3: Friends 5: VIPs 7: Empty 2: Family 4: Colleague 6: Empty 5: My Name Card 6: Services 1: Account Info 3: Dir Assist 5: Sprint Voice Command 2: Customer Service 4: Sprint Operator SETTINGS 1: Display 1: Screen Saver 1: Main LCD 1: Preset Images 1: Image Gallery 01 4: Image Gallery 04 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 18
3: Main LCD Pic 2: Set Foreground 1: Digital Clock 2: Calendar 3: Dialing Font 1: Basic 1: Color 1: Basic 4: Hyphenate 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 19
4: Brightness 1: Level 5-1 7: Service Light (On/Off) 8: Text Entry 1: Display Candidate 1: Display On 2: Display Off 2: Prediction Start 1: 3rd letters 2: 4th letters 3: 5th letters 2: Sounds 1: Ringer Type 1: Voice Calls 1: With - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 20
Sound 1: Use Ringer Volume 2: Separate Volume 2: Game Vibrate (On/Off) 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep (On/Off) 2: Service (On/Off) 3: Connect (On/Off) 4: Sig Enable Vision 2: Net Guard (On/Off) 3: Update Profile 4: Voice Service 1: Choice Lists 1: Automatic 2: Always On 3: Always Off 2: - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 21
2: Lock Pic/Video (On/Off) 3: Change Lock 4: Special # 1: Empty 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 xiii - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 22
Key 1: Contacts 4: Messaging 7: My Content 10: Calculator 13: Inbox 16: Send VoiceSMS 2: Voice Memo 5: Voice Service 8: Display 11: Media Player 14: VoiceSMS Inbox 17: Missed Events 3: Sprint 3: Scheduler 6: Ringer Type 9: Alarms 12: Web 15: Send Text 3: Scheduler 6: Ringer Type 9: Alarms 12: Web - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 23
Only 7: TTY Options 1: TTY Off 4: TTY + Talk 2: TTY Full 2: TTY + Hear 8: Update Phone SW 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 3: Hidden 3: Device Name 4: Exchange - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 24
IN USE MENU Press Options (Right Softkey) to display the following options: 1: Speaker On/Off 4: Messaging 7:Voice Memo 2: Key Mute/Unmute 5: 3-Way Call 8: Tools 3: Contacts 6: Call History 9: Phone Info xvi - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 25
Section 1 Getting Started - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 26
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This Section ࡗ Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service ࡗ Setting Up Your Voicemail ࡗ Sprint PCS Account Passwords ࡗ Getting Help Setting up service on your new phone is quick and easy. This section walks you through the necessary steps to unlock your phone, set up your voicemail, establish passwords - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 28
bottom left and bottom right of your phone's display screen. Softkey actions change according to the screen you're viewing and will not appear Security number or wireless phone number or try 0000 or NATL (6285). If none of these work, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4PCS (4727). 4 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 29
phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. To set up you are concerned about unauthorized access to your voicemail account, Sprint recommends you enable your voicemail passcode. For more information - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 30
Power Vision Password With your A960 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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 31
Payment ⅷ Purchase accessories ⅷ Shop for the latest phones ⅷ View available Sprint PCS Service Plans and options ⅷ Learn more about Sprint Power Vision and other great products like Sprint PCS Picture MailSM, games, ringers, screen savers, and more Reaching Sprint Customer Service You can reach - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 32
Invoicing Information For your convenience, your phone gives you access to invoicing information on your Sprint PCS Account. This information includes balance service may not be available in all Affiliate areas. Sprint 411 You have access to a variety of services and information through Sprint 411 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 34
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Section 2 Your Phone - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 36
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: The Basics In This Section ࡗ Front View of Your Phone ࡗ Viewing the Display Screen ࡗ Features of Your Phone ࡗ Turning Your Phone On and Off ࡗ Using Your Phone's Battery and Charger ࡗ Navigating Through Phone Menus ࡗ Displaying Your Phone Number ࡗ Making and Answering Calls ࡗ Entering Text Your - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 38
Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 3. Navigation Key 4. Left Softkey 5. Headset Jack 6. OK/Menu Key 7. TALK Key 8. Volume Key 9. Voicemail Key 10. Numeric Keypad 11. Shift/Asterisk Key 12. Power/Accessory Interface Connector 19. Right Softkey 18. END Key 17. BACK Key 16. Camera - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 39
ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. 2. Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the call status, the contacts, the date and time, the signal and battery strength, etc. 3. Navigation Key scrolls through the phone's menu options and acts as a shortcut - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 40
mode. 12. Power/Accessory Interface Connector allows you to connect charging accessories and optional accessory cables to your phone. 13. Microphone allows . This key also allows you to return to the previous screen in a Sprint PCS Vision session. 18. End Key (Power) ends a call. Press and - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 41
. This list identifies the symbols you'll see on your phone's display screen: Tip: To view a list of your phone's icons and descriptions, from the main menu select Settings > Phone Info > Icon Glossary. Phone Basics indicates that your Sprint PCS Vision connection is active. indicates that you are - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 42
. 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 messages, video messages, or Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) messages waiting. Press briefly to - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 43
option is checked. indicates that an alarm is set on your phone. means your phone cannot find a signal. tells you a call 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 Phone - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 44
is enabled. With the self-timer enabled, a set amount of time is required prior to taking the white balance has been set to Sunny. This is used for taking pictures set to Cloudy. This is used for taking pictures or movies outdoors under cloudy conditions. indicates that the white balance has been set - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 45
Phone Basics indicates that the white balance has been set to Manual. This is used for taking pictures indoors or outdoors using your own custom settings. . indicates that Bluetooth technology is connected. indicates that Bluetooth technology is enabled. indicates that your phone is muted and - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 46
quick and convenient messaging capabilities. ⅷ Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM lets you dial phone numbers by speaking someone's name or the digits of that person's phone number (page 223). ⅷ Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 47
Location feature for use in connection with location-based services that may be available in the future (page 57). ⅷ Your phone's external LCD display allows you to monitor the phone's status and to see who's calling without opening the phone. ⅷ T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 48
searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for Sprint PCS Service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on). Note: The Power Save feature helps to conserve your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal. Turning Your - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 49
order. They're also available at www.sprint.com - click the Wireless link under "Personal," and then click Accessories under "Shop Sprint PCS Online." Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 50
opening on the back of the phone at a 45-degree angle, making sure to line up the tabs. Gently press down until it snaps into place. Removing the Battery To remove your battery: 1. Press the release button and pull up on the back of the battery. 2. Pull the battery up and out at a 45-degree - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 51
of your phone's display screen. If the battery charge 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 52
Settings, you may also navigate to the next or previous first-level menu by pressing the navigation key right or left. For a diagram of your phone's menu, please see "Your Phone any calls, they are displayed on the screen.) Note: For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into "Select - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 53
to standby mode: ᮣ Press . Displaying Your Phone Number Just in case you forget your phone number, your phone can remind you. To display your phone number: ᮣ Select Menu > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number. (Your phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 54
. ATTENTION Correct Incorrect Obstructing the internal antenna could inhibit call performance. 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, press , and you're on your way to clear calls. To make a call - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 55
when you are finished. Tip: To redial your previous call, press TALK twice. You can also place calls from your phone by using Contacts menu (page 91), Sprint PCS Voice CommandSM (page 223), speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 40), using Voice-Activated Dialing (page 112), and using your - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 56
digit or string of digits, press Options (right softkey), and then press Search to display Contacts entries that contain the entered numbers. (See "Finding a 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 57
flashes. ⅷ The backlight illuminates. ⅷ The screen displays an incoming call message. If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry's name is displayed. The caller's phone number may also be displayed, if available. If Call Answer is set to Talk Key, the following options - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 58
charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Please see Section 2D: Controlling Your Roaming Experience your screen. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen: ᮣ Highlight the entry and press number, press .) . (To dial the phone To - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 59
Options (right softkey) 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) and then - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 60
or highlight the option and press . The following options are available through the Options menu: Warning! Due to higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during monitor use. ⅷ (1) Speaker On/Off allows you to turn on or off the speakerphone. ⅷ (2) Key Mute or Key Unmute allows - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 61
option if you wish to add the new number to your Contacts. (See "Saving a Phone Number" below.) After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is already in your Contacts, the entry name and phone number and the duration of the call are displayed. Highlight the desired entry and - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 62
the contacts. Note: If Existing Entry was selected, press OK to launch the Find screen. Locate the desired contact and add the additional number to the selected entry. 3. Use your navigation key to select a label (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, or Others) and press . 4. Enter a name for the entry using - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 63
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 after two seconds. Note: You can have multiple pauses in - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 64
number you're calling and press . (The access code for international dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the country code and phone number.) Dialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entry: 1. Select Menu > Contacts > Find. Shortcut: Press Contacts (right softkey - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 65
Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone's speed dial memory to make contacting friends and family as easy as when you are roaming; when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you must always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + number). Section 2A: Your - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 66
character input mode. 2. Select one of the following options: Ⅲ VoiceMode to enter text by speaking into your phone. Speech is converted to text and displayed on screen (see page 124). Ⅲ T9(English) to enter text using a predictive text entering system that reduces the number of keys that need to - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 67
the * (Shift) key to change letter capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc). Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text in your 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 42 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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 Phone: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 69
Phone Basics Entering Numbers, Symbols, Smileys, and Preset Messages To enter numbers: ᮣ Select the Number mode and press the appropriate key. (See of your own. (For more information on preset messages, please see "Managing Preset Messages" on page 60.) Section 2A: Your Phone: The Basics 45 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 70
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Your Phone's Settings Section 2B Controlling Your Phone's Settings In This Section ࡗ Sound Settings ࡗ Display Settings ࡗ Location Settings ࡗ Messaging Settings ࡗ Airplane Mode ࡗ TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service ࡗ Updating Phone Software ࡗ Phone Setup Options ࡗ Call Setup Options Using the menu - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 72
Ringer alerts 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 phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 73
Your Phone's Settings Selecting Ringer Types for Messages To select a ringer type for messages: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages. 2. Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Mail. 3. Select Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or My Content and press . (The list of - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 74
Tone Type and press . 3. Select DTMF, Rain Drop, or Voice and press . 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 > Key Tone. 2. Select Key Tone Level and press . 3. Press up or down until you - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 75
> Tone Length. 2. Select Short or Long and press . Adjusting the Phone's Ringer Volume You can adjust your phone's ringer volume to suit your needs and your environment. To adjust your phone's ringer volume: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Volume. 2. Select Ringer. 3. Use the navigation key to - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 76
once a minute during a voice call, when the signal fades, when powering your phone on or off, or when a call has been connected. To enable or disable alert sounds: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Sounds > Alerts. 2. Select Minute Beep, Service, Connect, or Sig. Fade Tone and press . Note: If Power On or - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 77
up repeatedly to select a desired volume level. Display Settings Changing the Text Greeting The text greeting can be up to 14 characters and is displayed on your phone's screen in standby mode. You may choose to keep the phone's default greeting ("Sprint"), or you may enter your own custom greeting - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 78
and press . To change the keypad setting: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Keypad. 2. Select a time setting and press . Note: Long backlight settings affect the battery's talk and standby times. Changing the Display Screen Your new phone offers options for what you see on the - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 79
display's contrast: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Backlight > Brightness. 2. Press your navigation key up or down to adjust the brightness and select Done ( ). Changing the Phone's Menu Style Your phone allows you to choose how the menu appears on your display screen. To select the display - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 80
the Foreground Choose whether you want your phone's clock or calendar to be displayed onscreen in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date. To change the appearance on the standby screen: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Display > Set Foreground. 2. Select Digital Clock, Calendar, or Others - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 81
some Sprint PCS applications and services easier cell site serving your call. No application or service Settings > Others > Location. (The Location disclaimer is displayed.) 2. Read the disclaimer and press . 3. Select On or Off press . When the Location feature is on, your phone's standby screen - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 82
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, create - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 83
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 or No and press . Adding a Customized - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 84
list (up to 20 messages total). To edit or delete a preset message: 1. Select Menu > Messaging > Settings > General > Preset Messages. (The list of preset messages is displayed.) 2. To edit or delete a preset message to the beginning of the list.) 60 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 85
press . While in Airplane Mode, your phone's standby screen will display "Phone off." TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service A TTY (also known as a TDD supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack. If this cable - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 86
unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and PSAP community are currently working to resolve this. 62 Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone's Settings - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 87
Your Phone's Settings Updating Phone Software The update phone software option allows you to download and update the software in your phone automatically. Only the internal software is updated; no contact entries or other information saved to your phone will be deleted. To update your phone: 1. - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 88
2. Select English or Español and press . Call Setup Options Call Setup options allow you to set up the following options: ⅷ Abbreviated Dial allows you 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 89
dialing is on, you can enter the last four or five digits of any phone number that matches the five- or six-digit prefix, and the number is dialed. To set up abbreviated dialing: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Abbrev. Dial. 2. Select On or Off and press . 3. Input the five - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 90
Contacts Match With the Contacts Match feature, your phone displays the contact's name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list. To access Contacts Match: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Contacts Match. 2. Select On or Off and press . - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 91
Call Answer Mode You can determine how to answer incoming calls on your phone, whether by pressing , by pressing any number key, or simply by opening the phone. To set call answer mode: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Others > Call Setup > Call Answer. 2. To select an option, highlight it and press - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 92
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ࡗ Using Special Numbers ࡗ Erasing Contacts ࡗ Erasing My Content ࡗ Erasing Pic/Video ࡗ Resetting Your Phone ࡗ Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM By using the security settings on your phone, you receive peace of mind without sacrificing flexibility. This section will familiarize you with your - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 94
four digits of either your Social Security number or wireless 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 can only receive incoming calls or - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 95
"Using Special Numbers" on page 73.) To place an outgoing call in lock mode: ᮣ To call an emergency number, special number, or Sprint Customer Service, enter the phone number and press . Locking Pic/Video When your pictures and videos are locked, it prevents anyone from accessing the Pic/Video menu - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 96
and press Next ( ). 5. Re-enter your new lock code and press Done ( ). Lock Services This setting allows you to lock voice call functions and Sprint PCS Vision/Sprint Power Vision services. When you enable Lock Services, you will be unable to make new calls (excluding emergency numbers) or to access - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 98
your Contacts entries, select Yes and press . Erasing My Content You can use your phone's security menu to erase all content you have downloaded to your phone. To erase all downloads: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Security. 2. Enter your lock code. (The Security menu is displayed.) 3. Select Erase My - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 99
stored in your phone, select Yes and press . Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 100
Sprint PCS Vision services: ᮣ Select Menu > Settings > Power Vision > Enable Vision. (A message will appear.) Note: Enabling or disabling Sprint PCS Vision services will have the same effect on Sprint Power Vision services in areas with high-speed data coverage. 76 Section 2C: Setting Your Phone - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 101
This Section ࡗ Understanding Roaming ࡗ Setting Your Phone's Roam Mode ࡗ 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 A960 by Samsung® works anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and allows you - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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 PCS phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press . 3. Enter your passcode at the prompt - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 104
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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 105
Using Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network: the when you make or receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.) To turn Call Guard on or off: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Roaming > Call Guard. 2. Highlight On or Off - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 106
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Number From Call History ࡗ Prepending a Phone Number From Call History ࡗ Erasing Call History The Call History keeps track of incoming calls, calls made from your phone, and missed calls. This section guides you through accessing and making the most of your Call History. Call History Section 2E - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 108
information and options on a particular call, highlight a Call History entry and press . This feature displays the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller's name (if the number is already in your Contacts). By pressing Options ( ), you can select from the - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 110
the keypad and press . 7. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. After you have saved the number, the Find screen is displayed. (See "Finding Contacts Entries" on page 91.) Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No Caller ID, Unknown, or Restricted. 86 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 111
Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. To prepend a phone number from Call History: 1. Select a Call History entry, select the number or the name and press . 2. Press Options ( ) and select Prepend. 3. Enter the - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 114
: 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 Entering Text" on page 42.) 3. Enter the phone number for the entry and press . 4. Select a label for the entry (Mobile, Home, Work, Pager, or Others) and - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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 91) and press . 2. Press Options ( ) > Edit. 3. Highlight the number you wish to edit - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 121
Your Contacts list is preprogrammed with contact numbers for various Sprint PCS Services. To dial a service from your Contacts: 1. Select Menu > Contacts > Services. 2. Select Account Info, Customer Service, Dir Assist, Sprint Operator, or Sprint Voice Command. 3. Press to place the call. To dial - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 122
98 Section 2F: Using Contacts - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 123
personal information management features that help you manage your busy lifestyle. This section shows you how to use these features to turn your phone into a time management planner that helps you keep up with your contacts, schedules, and commitments. It takes productivity to a whole new level - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 125
the box to indicate that it has been selected. Select Done ( ). 12. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. Event Alerts There are several ways your phone alerts you to scheduled events: ⅷ By playing the assigned ringer type. ⅷ By illuminating the backlight. ⅷ By flashing the LED. Section 2G: Using the - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 127
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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 129
& Tools Using Your Phone's Memo Pad Your phone comes with a memo pad you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: 1. Select Menu > Tools > Memo Pad . Note: If there are no memos saved yet, the New Memo screen is automatically displayed - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 130
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, you may need to download the driver for the Samsung A900 series at http://www.samsungwireless.com/ usbdownload - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 131
folders and press to view the contents. 3. Press Options for Erase. Memory Info This option displays the available memory information in your phone. The memory is divided into the following three categories: Ⅲ Total Ⅲ Used Ⅲ Available To access the memory info: ᮣ Select Menu > Tools > Mass Storage - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 132
Motion Fun Motion Fun consists of three built-in random generated functions. They are Dice Game, Random Ball, and Beat Box. Each application delivers a fun-filled response based on shaking or tapping the phone. Experiment with each of the applications to get unique and different results. To launch - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 133
Select Menu > Tools > Planner > Task List. Note: If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. 2. Select Add New ( ). 3. Enter the task name using the keypad and press . task. 7. Select Done ( ) to save and exit. Section 2G: Using the Phone's Scheduler and Tools 109 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 134
> Planner > Countdown. Note: If there are no countdowns saved, the New Countdown screen is automatically displayed. 2. Select Add New ( ). 3. Enter the countdown name using the different cities and time zones. 3. Press Set DST ( ) to turn on daylight saving time or off. 110 Section 2G: Using the - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 135
To ࡗ Using Check ࡗ VoiceMode ࡗ Managing Voice Memos Your phone's Voice Services let you place calls using your voice, store voice reminders, and record memos right on your phone. This section includes easy-to-follow instructions on using voice-activated dialing and managing voice memos - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 136
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. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 137
"John" with the label "Mobile." If the location recognized for the name does not have a number stored in Contacts, VoiceSignal will play the message "No number available, John Smith, Mobile," and then launch the Contacts application for that name. Section 2H: Using Your Phone's Voice Services 113 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 139
feature allows users to dramatically improve the digit accuracy through adaptation. Users who phone unless they reset the phone to factory defaults. Note: ONLY adapt Digit Dial if the system is frequently misrecognizing your speech. You can always restore the system to its original factory setting - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 140
need to rerecord the digits to fix any problems, say No. (The phone then prompts you to say the digits again.) phone will ask "More Adaptation?") 10. Select OK to continue for six more sets of digits, or press for partial adaptation. When you are finished with a full session, you will reach a screen - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 142
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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 143
Voice Services Using Send Text With a single voice command you can launch the text message client on the phone and specify a recipient number type and there are multiple numbers for the name, VoiceSignal chooses the mobile number by default. If you say the "Send" command without specifying - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 144
phone and specify a recipient for the email message. An email address must be associated with the contact entry. If there is no email, the screen and there are multiple numbers for the name, VoiceSignal chooses the mobile number by default. If you say the "Send" command without Phone's Voice Services - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 145
. A list of valid destinations is displayed and prompts you with "Please Choose." If the list is too long to fit on one screen, the screen displays "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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 147
Voice 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 - Handset is scanning. Sprint - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 148
VoiceMode VoiceMode dictation software allows you to phone. The initial process takes about three minutes to complete. To adapt VoiceMode: 1. Menu > Settings > Voice Service > VoiceMode. 2. Select Adapt VoiceMode and press . 3. Read the instruction screen and press to begin. Read the word on screen - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 149
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 a conversation during a phone call: 1. During a call, select Options > Voice Memo. (A oneminute counter is displayed on the screen indicating the amount of - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 151
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 ࡗ Printing Pictures Using PictBridge ࡗ Settings and Info Your phone's built-in camera gives you the ability to take fullcolor digital pictures - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 152
to capture the image. (The picture will automatically be saved in the In Phone folder.) Ⅲ To return to camera mode to take another picture, press the 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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 153
ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. Ⅲ Erase to delete the picture you just took. Ⅲ Order Prints to order a printed picture of the image saved in your phone or memory card. Ⅲ Post to Service allows you to post your image to an online third party service. Ⅲ Review Pictures to go to the In Phone folder - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 154
terms of your Sprint PCS Picture Mail service, please visit http://pictures.sprintpcs.com/ tos.do. Camera Mode Options When the phone is open or Warm). (The default setting is Auto.) ⅷ Controls.. to select from the following options: Ⅲ Brightness to manually set the brightness. Press the navigation - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 155
, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. ⅷ Settings.. to select Resolution, Quality, Shutter Sound, View Mode, or Status Bar. (See "Selecting Camera Settings" on page 134 for details.) ⅷ Review Pictures to go to your phone's In Phone folder. (See "In Phone Folder" on page 136 for details - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 156
. Note: Zooming is unavailable when the image resolution is set to 1.3MP: 1280 x 960 pixels. To use the zoom: 1. From camera mode, press the navigation key left or right. 2. Press to take the picture. (The picture will automatically be saved in the In Phone folder.) Fun Frames Allows you to select - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 157
The following frames are available: Ⅲ Off (No frame overlay image) Ⅲ Birthday Ⅲ Rose Ⅲ Flower Ⅲ Halloween Ⅲ Hands Ⅲ Microphone Ⅲ Big Mouth Ⅲ Pattern Ⅲ White Ⅲ X-mas To access fun frames: 1. From camera mode, select Options ( ). 2. Select Fun Tools and press . 3. Highlight Fun Frames and press . 4. - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 158
. 3. Select Color Tones and press . 4. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired color tone and press . Selecting Camera Settings To select your camera settings: 1. From camera mode, select Options ( ). 2. Select Settings and press . 134 Section 2I: Using the Built-in Camera - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 159
3. Select one of the following options and press . Ⅲ Resolution to select a picture's file size (1.3MP: 1280x960, HIGH: 640x480, Med: 320x240, or Low: 176x220). Ⅲ Quality to select the picture quality setting (Fine, Normal, or Economy). Ⅲ Shutter Sound to select a shutter sound (Off, Shutter 1-3, or - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 160
send an image. ⅷ Upload to upload pictures from the In Phone folder 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 connection. ⅷ Post to Service to send the image to a number of popular third-party - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 161
PCS Picture Mail Password. See "Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password" on page 129. ⅷ Print.. to print an image by mail, at a retail outlet, or by using a PictBridge or Bluetooth connection. ⅷ Assign to assign the current image as a Picture ID, Screen Saver, or Incoming Call. ⅷ Erase to - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 162
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 animated screen saver or ringer. Ⅲ Erase to delete the video. Ⅲ Post to Service allows you to post your image to an online third party service. - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 163
. Select from Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, or Manual. ⅷ Settings.. to select from the following options: Ⅲ Quality to select Fine, Normal, or Economy. ⅷ Review Videos to display the videos saved in the In Phone folder. (See "In Phone Folder" on page 136 for details.) ⅷ Camera Mode to - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 164
( ). 3. Press the volume key up to select Movie Light and press . 4. Select one of the following options and press . Ⅲ Off Ⅲ On This Movie Ⅲ Always On Setting the Camcorder Self-timer The self-timer function operates the same as it does in Camera mode. For more information on using the self-timer - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 165
to 10 people at a time using their email addresses or their Sprint PCS Phone numbers. Sending Pictures or Videos From the In Phone Folder To send pictures or videos from the In Phone folder: 1. Press Menu > Pictures > My Albums > In Phone. 2. Highlight a picture or video you wish to send and press - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 166
and password. (See "Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password" on page 129.) 5. Select a contact, enter a mobile number, or enter an email address recipient, highlight the recipient, press the appropriate softkey, and follow the instructions in step 5 to select or edit the recipient. Ⅲ To - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 167
You can also send Sprint PCS Picture Mail from your phone's Messaging menu. To mobile number, or enter an email address using the keypad and select OK ( ). 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 168
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 "Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture Mail Password" on page 129.) 144 Section 2I: Using the Built-in - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 169
page 136 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 Uploads folder and your albums appear.) 2. Highlight Uploads - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 170
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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 171
. Ⅲ Print to print the image using a third party online service Ⅲ Post to Service to post the image to an online third party service to display the image. Ⅲ Assign to assign the image to a picture ID, Screen Saver or incoming caller. Ⅲ Save to Phone copies the selected picture to the Saved to the In - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 172
ࡗ Copy This to copy the selected picture to the album. ࡗ Copy All to copy all pictures in the current album (or Inbox) to the target album. ࡗ Move This to move the selected picture to the album. ࡗ Move All to move all pictures in the current album (or Inbox) to the target album. Ⅲ Detail/Edit to add - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 173
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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 174
7. Press the navigation key down to select Type. Press the navigation key left or right to select one of the following sizes: Ⅲ Standard to print the standard size image. Ⅲ Index to print a picture index of available images. Note: These sizes may vary and are dependent on the printer's capabilities. - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 175
information, and set the view between portrait or landscape mode. To access the settings and info menu: 1. Select Menu > Pictures > Settings and Info. 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 176
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, and sports information while also enjoying the latest blockbuster movie trailers or music videos - anywhere, anytime on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Just access your media player from your phone's main menu, scroll to your choice of channel, and select one of the video or audio clips to play - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 178
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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 179
access and view the multimedia Channel Listings on your A960 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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 180
fee), you will see a list of available clips. Ⅲ Mass Storage: Media content that was downloaded to a mass storage area. Ⅲ My Play List: If you have selected a channel you have 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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 181
the voicemail icon will appear on the screen. 2. How long are the clips? Will phone? As long as you are on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, you will have access to the audio and video clips. Note: Sprint TV Service does not work while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network or where service - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 182
of the screen? This happens when the media player is in the process of loading the data necessary to play the clip. It typically occurs when there is heavy traffic on the network. 10. How can I cancel service if I decide I don't want it? To cancel your Sprint TV Service, visit www.sprint.com and - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 183
call will not become disconnected by closing the phone.) 12. Can I surf to a different channel while I am playing a clip? Yes; while you are playing a clip, you can use the up and down navigation buttons to surf to a different channel. A small pop-up screen will appear that tells you which channel - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 184
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Section 2K Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology In This Section ࡗ Turning Bluetooth On and Off ࡗ Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu ࡗ Bluetooth Profiles ࡗ Pairing Bluetooth Devices ࡗ Exchange FTP folder Your phone features built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing you to share information more - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 186
> Settings > Bluetooth> Enable. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to select Off and press to disable Bluetooth. Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: - Bluetooth is active. - Bluetooth is connected to a device or transferring data - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 187
settings. To set a Bluetooth name for your phone: 1. Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Device name. 2. Press and hold to clear the current name. 3. Use your keypad to enter a new name and press Done ( ) to save and exit. Using Bluetooth Section 2K: Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 188
you exit the Bluetooth Settings menu. Any setting changes will apply to all devices in the same category. Bluetooth Settings: My Bluetooth Address To display your phone's Bluetooth address: ᮣ Select Menu > Settings > Bluetooth > Device Info. 164 Section 2K: Using Bluetooth® Wireless Technology - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 189
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 cable, connecting a PC or PDA to a network through your handset. ⅷ BPP: Basic Printing Profile - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 190
with your phone. To allow your phone to be paired with another Bluetooth device: 1. Select Menu > Tools> Bluetooth > Add New > Wait for request. 2. The visibility pop-up screen is displayed. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to enter your passkey and press . 166 Section 2K: Using Bluetooth® Wireless - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 191
between your handset and PC via Bluetooth using the FTP transfer protocol. Note: The PC must support Bluetooth Wireless Technology to transfer files. To transfer files: 1. Make sure that the PC is set up to send and receive files via a Bluetooth connection with a shared directory. 2. Select Menu - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 192
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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 171 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 196
are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned 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 . 2. Follow the system prompts to: Ⅲ Create - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 197
Sprint PCS Service Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: ⅷ By displaying a message on the screen. ⅷ By sounding the assigned ringer type. ⅷ By the LED blinking red. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 198
messages. Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your phone. Using a Phone Other Than Your Phone to Access Messages 1. Dial your Sprint PCS Phone number. 2. When your voicemail answers, press . 3. Enter your passcode. Tip: When you call into voicemail - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 199
Sprint PCS Service Voicemail Button Guide Here's a quick guide to your keypad functions while listening to voicemail messages. Voicemail Options Your phone offers several options for organizing and accessing your voicemail. Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 200
the system prompts. 3. Press for Expert Mode. 4. Press to turn Expert Mode on or off. Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Create up to 20 separate group lists, each with up to 20 customers. 1. to create, edit, rename, or delete group lists. 176 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 201
"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 177 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 202
to when you send, forward, or reply to other Sprint PCS users. 1. After you have recorded a message, press to continue Extended Absence Greeting When your phone is turned off or you are off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network for an extended 178 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 203
Sprint PCS Service Clearing the Message Icon 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 . - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 204
Personal Options Notification Options Phone Notification Numeric Paging to a phone Return to Personal Options Menu Administrative Options Skip Passcode Autoplay Message Date & Personal Options Menu Expert Mode (On/Off) Place a Call Disconnect 180 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 205
Sprint PCS Service Using SMS Text Messaging With SMS Text Messaging, you can use other people's wireless phone numbers to send instant text messages from your phone to their messaging-ready phones - and they can send messages to you. When you receive a new message, it will automatically be - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 206
or Urgent]. Ⅲ Call Back # to set the callback number. Ⅲ Save to Drafts to save the message without sending. Accessing SMS Text Messages To read an SMS Text message: ᮣ When you receive a text message, it will automatically appear on your phone's main display screen. Use your navigation key to scroll - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 207
Sprint PCS Service 4. Review your message and press Send ( ). You may also select the following additional messaging options by pressing Options ( ): Ⅲ Edit to edit the existing message before sending. Ⅲ Priority to set the message priority level [Normal or Urgent]. Ⅲ Call Back # to set the - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 208
downloaded to your phone. To activate Voice SMS Messages: 1. When you turn on your phone, you will be prompted to register your phone to receive Voice SMS messages. 2. Select Yes. (When activation is complete, an activation confirmation screen 184 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 209
Sprint PCS Service 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 number or email address directly. 3. Select Contacts. 4. Select your desired list and press - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 210
appear on your phone's main display screen. Use your softkeys 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. 186 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 211
Sprint PCS Service Responding to Call Waiting When you're on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone's screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller's phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you' - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 212
roaming off the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. Using Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number - even when your phone is turned off. You a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. 188 Section 3A: Sprint PCS Service Features: The Basics - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 213
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 screen savers, and portable Web - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 214
is a brief list of the applications available through your phone. For more information, please see the Sprint PCS Vision User Guide online at www.sprint.com. Sprint PCS Picture MailSM - Instantly shoot, share, and print sharp, high resolution, digital pictures, and take and send short video clips - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 215
you learn the basics of using your Sprint PCS Vision services, including managing your User name, launching a Vision connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. Your User Name When you buy a phone and sign up for service, you're automatically assigned a User name, which is typically based on - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 216
is enabled and displayed (see page 193), press OK (right softkey) to continue and launch the Web. While connecting, the following will appear on the screen: Vision Connecting.... 192 Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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 enabled, the Net Guard appears only once per session. The Net Guard does not appear if the phone is merely reconnecting due to a time-out. Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 218
(No data is being sent or 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 219
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 Web, and they correspond to the softkey buttons directly below the phone's display screen. Tip: Depending on which Web sites you visit, the labels - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 220
selected by pressing the 0 key on your phone's keypad, even though the number 0 doesn't appear on the screen.) Links, which appear as underlined text, 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 221
You can manage your Sprint PCS Mail account from your 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, your phone will prompt you to set up your Sprint PCS Mail account - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 223
your phone: 1. From the Sprint PCS user name and/or password, and select Sign In. (Your IM screen for the selected provider will be displayed.) Note: The information required for sign-in will vary depending on the instant messaging provider you are using. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 224
Accessing Wireless Chatrooms Sprint PCS Vision gives you the ability to join wireless chatrooms from your phone, to send text messages and icons to chatroom participants, posting to chatrooms or setting up one-on-one sessions, please see the Sprint PCS Vision Guide at www.sprint.com. 200 Section 3B - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 225
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 download (Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, Applications, IM & Email, or - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 227
an option to continue: Ⅲ Select Use (left softkey) to assign the downloaded item (or to start, 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 (right softkey) to browse for other items to - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 230
browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active Sprint PCS Vision session, from any page you are viewing. To 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 231
menu. 3. Select Mark this Page and press bookmark. to save the 4. Press to exit the pop-up screen. Note: Bookmarking a page does not store the page's contents, just its address. Some pages cannot be bookmarked corresponding to the bookmark you wish to access). Section 3B: Sprint PCS Vision 207 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 232
OK ( ) to confirm and remove the bookmark. 6. Press to exit the pop-up screen. Going to a Specific Web Site To go to a particular Web site by entering a URL 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 233
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 example - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 234
on your phone's display screen. When is my data connection dormant? If no data is received 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 signed out, you can still place or receive phone - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 235
3-D games, and Broadband-like download speeds. In addition, you can experience all the 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 236
like speeds. Your A960 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 A960's data services work anywhere on - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 237
will be prompted to set up 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 ten-digit Sprint PCS Phone number. The password - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 238
information screen will be displayed.) 3. Select an option and press : Ⅲ Preview to play an audio clip of the selected song. Ⅲ Buy Song to purchase the song and download it to your phone's mass storage. ࡗ When you select Buy Song, the file will automatically download to your phone's mass storage - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 239
you get two versions of the song: one to download and play on your A960 (file type: AAC+), and another to download from http://musicstore.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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 240
Ⅲ Create Playlist... to 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 For more information about using the Sprint Music Store, visit the Sprint Web site at http://musicstore.sprint.com. 216 Section 3C - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 241
Demand Service To initialize your 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 Power - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 242
Select Menu > On Demand. (The On Demand menu screen will be displayed.) 2. From the On Demand menu screen, highlight a category (in this case, News) and 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, - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 243
, reviews, etc. Ⅲ to view the movie's showtimes at a number of selected movie theaters in your area. Follow the onscreen instructions to optional categories such as Maps and TV Guide, bring the information you want right to your screen - all without having to go through a traditional - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 244
supplied USB cable or built-in Bluetooth connection to connect your phone to your PC. To set up your phone-to-PC data connection: 1. From your computer's traditional Internet connection, go to www.sprint.com/downloads and download the Sprint PCS Connection Manager software. (The software and drivers - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 245
. Placing an outgoing 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 248
. It's Easy to Get Started There are two easy ways to sign up for Sprint PCS Voice Command: ᮣ Sign up when you purchase and activate your phone. ᮣ Just dial from your phone to contact Sprint Customer Service and sign up. There is a monthly charge for Sprint PCS Voice Command. 224 Section 3D - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 249
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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 250
Baker on the mobile phone," "Call 5551234," or "Call Bob Miller.") 3. Your request will be repeated and you will be asked to verify. Say "Yes" to call the number or person. (The number will automatically be dialed.) Say "No" if you wish to cancel. Tip: Keep in mind that Sprint PCS Voice Command - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 256
best care of your phone, only Sprint authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty. Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 257
frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals 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 - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 258
's manufacturer, or call 1-866-343-1114 to order. They're also available at www.sprint.com - click the Shopping tab at top, and 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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 260
carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. Use of non-Sprint-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC Web site at www.fcc.gov. Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 261
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 A960 by Samsung® Serial No.: Phone Guide 569 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 262
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to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer's warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit www.sprint.com and click the "Terms - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 264
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/Holster Game - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 266
BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (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-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 268
244 Section 4B: Manufacturer's Warranty - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 269
67 B Backlight 54 Battery 25-27 Capacity 25 Charging 27 Installing 26 Bluetooth Wireless Technology 161-167 Bookmarks Phone Number 94 Entry Options 93 Erasing 74 Finding Entries 91 Contacts Match 66 Countdown 110 D Dialing Options 32 Display Language 64 Display Screen 17, 54 Downloads Sprint - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 270
215 Exploring 213 Index Playing Music 215 Purchasing and Downloading 214 My Content Erasing 74 My Content Manager 203 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 Settings 47-67 Auto Answer Mode 67 Call Answer - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 271
Making a Call 226 Sprint Service Operator Services 9 Sprint TV 154 Storing Pictures 136 T T9 Text Input 43 Taking Pictures 128-135 Task List 109 Text Greeting 53 Three-Way Calling 187 TTY Use 61-62 Turning Your Phone On and Off 24 U Unlocking Your Phone 71 Updating your Phone Software 63 Using Send - Samsung SPH-A960 | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.d11) (English) - Page 272
Voice SMS Messaging 184- 186 Voice-Activated Dialing 112- 118 Voicemail Menu Key 179 Options 175 Retrieving 174 Setting Up 5, 172 Volume Text Message, Picture Mail, Voice Mail, Alarms, App. Volume. 52 W Web 205-209 World Time 110 248 Index
Sprint Power Vision
SM
Phone
A960 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.