Page 1 A580 BMC Guide.book Page a Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM SPH-A580 Series P O R T A B L E T r i - M o d e T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
A580 BMC Guide.book Page d Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Table of Contents Getting Started................. 1 Closed View of Phone ........1 Front View of Your Phone .
Page 5 A580 BMC Guide.book Page e Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Tools....................57 Today and Scheduler ........57 Task List .
Page 6 A580 BMC Guide.book Page f Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Contacts ..................100 Adding a New Contact ........100 Finding Contacts .
Page 7: Getting Started
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 1 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Getting Started Closed View of Phone 4. Headset Jack 21. External Speaker 20. Service Light 3. External Display Screen 19. Side Speaker Key 8. Volume Key Getting Started 1...
Page 8: Front View Of Your Phone
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 2 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker 2. Display Screen 5. Menu/OK Key 7. Right Softkey 6. Left Softkey 18. Navigation Key 9. TALK Key 16. BACK Key 17. END Key 10.
Page 9 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 3 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 2. Display Screen: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, including the time and date, signal strength indicator, ringer, and battery strength. 3. External Display Screen: This screen displays the time, signal strength indicator, ringer, and battery strength.
Page 10 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 4 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 8. Volume Key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the flip open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options.
Page 11 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 5 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 16. BACK Key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a menu, press to return to the previous menu. 17. END Key: This key can be used in several different ways. •...
Page 12: Viewing The Display Screen
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 6 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 21. External Speaker: The external speaker allows you to hear the other caller when using the speaker phone option. Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s interior and exterior display screens provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options.
Page 13 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 7 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Indicates that there is an unread urgent message in your inbox. Indicates that you have read the urgent message. Indicates that there is an unread URL message in your inbox. Indicates that the URL message has been read.
Page 14: Features Of Your Phone
Tip: Display indicators let you know when you’re off the network. Features of Your Phone Congratulations on the purchase of your Samsung SPH-A580 phone. This phone is lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options: •...
Page 15: Turning Your Phone On And Off
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 9 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Downloadable games, ringers, screen savers, and applications allow you to turn down time into fun time and to personalize your phone. See "Downloads" on page 95. • The built-in organizer lets you schedule alerts to remind you of important events.
Page 16: Using Your Phone's Battery And Charger
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 10 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM ing down animation on the display screen. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (LiIon) battery.
Page 17 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 11 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • To remove the battery, pull the top of the battery away from the phone and remove. • To insert the battery, insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone at an angle, making sure the metal contacts on the battery connect with the matching connectors in the phone.
Page 18 Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel adapter, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. Warning! FOR CONNECTION TO AN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY NOT LOCATED IN NORTH AMERICA, YOU MUST USE AN ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET.
Page 19 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 13 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM It takes approximately 4 hours to fully recharge a completely drained standard battery. With the Samsung approved LiIon battery, you can recharge the battery before it drains completely. An animated battery icon is displayed on both the external LCD screen and the main screen.
Page 20: Phone Basics
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 14 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Phone Basics Note: Your phone can display the various features and options in one of two different menu styles: Grid or List style. By default, your phone is set to Grid. This user guide also corresponds to the Grid menu style.
Page 21: Answering Calls
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 15 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM To make a call using your keypad: 1. Make sure your phone is on. 2. Enter a phone number. (If you make a mistake while dialing, press to erase one digit at a time. Press and BACK hold to erase the entire number.)
Page 22: Missed Call Notification
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 16 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: • The phone rings or vibrates (unless set to Silence All). • The LED flashes. • The backlight illuminates. •...
Page 23 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 17 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Warning: After initiating a 911 call, you must end the call by pressing . This notifies the phone that the 911 call was terminated Space Shift intentionally by the user. No other calls can be made prior to terminating the 911 call.
Page 24: Saving A Phone Number
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 18 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 6. Tools accesses the Tools menu options. 7. Phone Info displays the phone number, icon glossary, the hardware/software version, Preferred Roaming List (PRL), the system and the technology being used. End-of-Call Options After receiving a call from or making a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the phone number and the duration of the call...
Page 25: Finding A Phone Number
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 19 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 6. Enter the name using the keypad and press MENU 7. Press the left softkey for Done. After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. Finding a Phone Number This feature allows you to search for phone numbers saved in your address book by entering 1-4 digits of the last four digits saved.
Page 26: Abbreviated Dialing
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 20 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine 2-second and hard pauses. To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: 1. Enter a phone number from standby mode. 2.
Page 27: Dialing From Contacts
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 21 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 6. Press the navigation key up or down to select On and press MENU 7. Input the five or six digit prefix and press to Save. MENU Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call: 1.
Page 28: Entering Text
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 22 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM dialed when it shows “Calling...”.) Note: Location 1 is reserved for voice mail and cannot be changed. To use Two-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations 10-99: 1. Press the first digit. 2.
Page 29: Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 23 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 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 (English) mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Character Input Mode”...
Page 30 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 24 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 2. Use your keypad to enter the contact's name. (For example, to enter "Bill", press three times, three twice, times, and then after a brief pause three times again.) Characters scroll in the following order: •...
Page 31: Using Voicemail
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 25 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM keys to scroll up or down to see additional emoticons. Using Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 32: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 26 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM To call your voicemail: • Press and hold To display your Missed Calls: 1. Press for Menu followed by MENU Important When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
Page 33: Using Caller Id
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 27 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Note You may be charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your phone. Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.
Page 34: Responding To Call Waiting
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 28 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM back on. Either press and hold or press twice to answer the second call when the LCD is turned off. To avoid this problem, set the back light to "flip open". For more information, see "Backlight" on page 80. Responding to Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding two beeps.
Page 35: Tty Use With Handset
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 29 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 3. Dial the second number and press 4. When you’re connected to the second party, press again to begin your three-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected.
Page 36 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 30 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM explanation of TTY Mode will display.) 2. Press MENU again to continue. 3. Press the navigation key up or down to select TTY Off or TTY Full and press MENU to save and exit.
Page 37: Roaming
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 31 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Roaming Understanding Roaming Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen always lets you know when you’re off the network. The following chart indicates what you’ll see depending on where you’re using your phone.
Page 38: Setting Your Phone's System
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 32 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Though callers can leave voicemail messages while you are roaming, you will not receive notification until you return to the network. While roaming, you can periodically check your voicemail for new messages by dialing 1+area code+your Phone Number.
Page 39: Set Nam
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 33 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Home Only: This setting allows you to access the home network only and prevents roaming on other networks. • Digital Only: This setting allows you to access digital service only, preventing access on analog networks.
Page 40: Menus
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 34 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Menus Menu Styles Your phone can display the various features and options in one of two different menu styles, Grid and List. By default, your handset is set to the Grid menu style. Note: Key commands for the first menu level in the List style differ from those in this guide.
Page 41 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 35 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM List Style List style displays all the various menu choices in a vertical list. In other menu levels, choices are arranged in a vertical list, similar to List style. •...
Page 42: Viewing The Menus
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 36 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM To return to standby mode: 3: Preset Messages 1: Can’t talk right now. • Press Send me a message. 2: Call me Viewing the Menus 3: Where are you? 4: Can you pick up Menu Diagram 5: Meet me at...
Page 43 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 37 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 7: Settings • Yes • No 1: Display 9: Voice Mail # 1: Screen Saver 3: Tools 1: Preset Image 1: Today 2: Downloads 2: Scheduler 2: Menu Style 3: Task List •...
Page 44 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 38 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • 15 seconds 1: Ringer • 8 seconds 2: Messages • Off 3: Voice Mail 3: Pwr Save Mode 4: Alarms • On 5: App. Volume • Off 3: Alerts 4: Brightness 1: Minute Beep 7: LCD Contrast...
Page 45 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 39 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 1: 911 3: Left Key (Options same 2: *911 as Up key) 3: #911 4: Right Key (Options same 4: Erase Contacts as Up key) • Yes 6: Others •...
Page 46 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 40 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary 3: Version 4: Advanced 8: Downloads • Games • Get New • Ringers • Get New • Screen Savers • Get New • Applications •...
Page 47: Voice Memo
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 41 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Voice Memo You can use your phone to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or other items. Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo: 1.
Page 48: Reviewing And Erasing Memos
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 42 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Note : A total of 10 minutes in 10 separate memos can be recorded and saved. Individual memos can record up to 60 seconds of audio. Reviewing and Erasing Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: record a voice memo: 1.
Page 49 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 43 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM To erase all voice memos: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2. Press for Voice Memo. 3. Press for Review. (The phone displays a list of saved memos, with the first one selected.) 4.
Page 50: Messaging
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 44 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Messaging Now you can exchange text and multimedia messages right from your phone and stay connected without saying a word. Within the Messaging menu you can also view the number of voicemail messages you have waiting for you.
Page 51 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 45 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM To send a text message: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Press for Send Message. 4. Enter the phone number or email address of the person(s) to whom you’re sending a message.
Page 52 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 46 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Recent Msg: allows you to use a recent message for your text message • Emoticons: adds an emoticon image to your text message. 7. Press the left softkey for Next when finished.
Page 53: Web Alert
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 47 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Erasing Text Messages To erase messages: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2. Press for Messaging. 3. Select for Inbox. 4. Press the right softkey , followed by: • for Erase. Using the navigation keys select Erase this to delete the currently highlighted message, Erase read to delete all read messages, or Erase all to delete all messages in your Inbox and press...
Page 54: Voicemail
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 48 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Therefore, you will want to set up your Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Page 55 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 49 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM To call your voicemail: • Press and hold To display your Missed Calls: • Press , followed by MENU Important When you are roaming off the network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
Page 56: Settings
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 50 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Note You may be charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your phone. Clearing the Message Icon Your phone may temporarily continue to display the message icon after you have checked your voice and text messages.
Page 57 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 51 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Message Alerts: Allows you to configure the Volume level, Type, Message Reminder and Alert on Call settings for Message Alerts. • Save In Outbox: If this option is On, a copy of the message is automatically saved in the Outbox after being sent.
Page 58: Sending Options
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 52 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Sending Options The Sending Options allow you to configure the Priority and Call Back number for outgoing messages. Once configured, these options are the default settings for any new messages that are created. Priority There are two priority levels associated with text messaging.
Page 59: Preset Messages
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 53 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 4. For the custom call back #, press and hold to erase BACK the existing number. Enter the number using the keypad and press to save. MENU Preset Messages Preset messages are used to enter common responses to questions often received in text messages.
Page 60: Message Alerts
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 54 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 3. If signatures are on, your current signature is now displayed. Press and hold to erase the signature. BACK Enter your new signature or edit the existing one using the keypad and press the left softkey for Done.
Page 61: Save In Outbox
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 55 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 3. Press: • for Voicemail • for Text Message • for Web Alert 4. Press the navigation key left or right to select between Ring Tones, Melodies, Downloaded, or Single Tones. 5.
Page 62: Auto Erase
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 56 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 1. In the Settings menu, press for Save In Outbox. 2. Press the navigation key up or down to select Yes or No and press to select. MENU Auto Erase This option allows you to automatically delete old messages when the memory becomes full.
Page 63: Tools
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 57 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Tools Today and Scheduler Your Scheduler helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. You can schedule events for either the current day, or a specific calendar date. Each date can store up to 9 items. Adding an Event to the Scheduler To add an event to today’s schedule: 1.
Page 64: Event Alerts
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 58 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 8. Press the left softkey for Done. MENU To add an event for a specific calendar date: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for Scheduler. 4.
Page 65: Viewing Events
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 59 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 5. Press for Schedule. 6. Press the navigation key left or right to select the desired ringer category. 7. Press the navigation key down and then left or right to select the desired ringer or melody.
Page 66: Task List
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 60 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 3. Press for Scheduler. 4. Press the right softkey for Options. 5. Press for Erase All. 6. Highlight Yes with the navigation key and press MENU confirm. Task List You can create and view a list of up to 9 tasks.
Page 67: Memo Pad
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 61 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 3. Press for Task List. 4. Use the navigation keys to scroll to the desired task and press to view the task details. MENU To delete one or more tasks: 1.
Page 68: World Time
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 62 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 4. Enter up to 64 characters in the memo using the keypad and press the left softkey for Done. (See "Entering Text" on page 22.) To view a memo: 1.
Page 69: Using The Alarm Clock
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 63 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 2. Press for Tools. 3. Press for World Time. 4. Press the navigation key left, right, up, or down to display the different time zones. 5. Press the right softkey for Options, followed by turn Daylight Savings Time (DST) On or Off.
Page 70: Calculator
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 64 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 9. Press the navigation key left or right and select one of the following options: • • Daily Mon to Fri • • Once Sat & Sun 10. Press or the left softkey for Done.
Page 71: Countdown
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 65 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Countdown Countdown allows you to enter a future date and time into the phone and then see the amount of days, hours, and minutes until that time is reached. To set up a new countdown: 1.
Page 72: Voice Svc
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 66 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Voice SVC Voice Service recognition allows you to say commands to perform common functions supported by your phone. There is no voice training required to use the voice recognition feature. You simply say the pre-designated command displayed on your screen in a normal tone of voice to perform the desired function.
Page 73: Customizing Voice Dial
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 67 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 2. Say the full name of the person, exactly as it is entered in your Contacts list. (The phone will play the name it recognized through the speaker, and then open the contact information for that name.) •...
Page 74: Changing Voice Dial Prompts
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 68 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Changing Voice Dial Prompts By default, your phone provides audio prompts such as “Please say a command”. You can turn these prompts on or off. To turn voice dial prompts On or Off: 1.
Page 75: Call History
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 69 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Call History Viewing History You’ll find the Call History feature very helpful. It is a list of the last 20 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you missed, made, or accepted.
Page 76: Making A Call From Call History
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 70 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Press the right softkey for Options to select one of the following options for this entry: • Send Msg to send a text message to this phone number. • Save to create a new Contact for this phone number.
Page 77 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 71 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM To save a phone number from Call History: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2. Press for Call History. 3. Select Outgoing Calls , Incoming Calls Missed Calls , or All Recent 4.
Page 78: Prepending A Phone Number From Call History
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 72 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Prepending a Phone Number From Call History If you need to make a call from Call History and you happen to be outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
Page 79: Web
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 73 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM The Wireless Web Your phone comes equipped with Wireless Web access through your browser. You can view specially designed version of popular sites which includes sports, weather, news, stock quotes etc..as well as downloadable ringtones, screen savers and games.
Page 80: Web Connection Status And Indicators
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 74 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM may not see the "Connecting as..." message when you launch the session. Though the browser is open, you are not currently in an active data session - that is, no data is being sent or received. As soon as you navigate to another page, the active session will launch and you will see the "Connecting"...
Page 81 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 75 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM select the menu items using your keypad (if they’re numbered) or by highlighting the option and pressing MENU Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites.
Page 82 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 76 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Using the Menu to Navigate By pressing the Menu softkey, you can navigate between web pages. • Press the Menu softkey and select one of the following options: 1. Home to return to the Bell home page 2.
Page 83: Settings
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 77 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Settings Display Screen Saver Your new phone offers options for what you see on the display screen when in standby mode. To change the display images: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2.
Page 84: Incoming Call
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 78 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Incoming Call Your phone allows you to change the image shown on your display screen when receiving a call. To select the Incoming Call style: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2.
Page 85 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 79 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Monochrome displays entered digits as a single color of your choice. • Hyphenate displays each block of digits separated by hyphens in a different color. 7. A sample of the new Dialing Font color appears onscreen. •...
Page 86: Lcd Contrast
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 80 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 4. Press for Greeting. 5. Select Custom using the navigation key and press MENU 6. Press and hold to clear the existing greeting. BACK 7. Use the keypad to enter a new custom greeting. (See "Entering Text"...
Page 87: Sounds
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 81 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM To change the LCD Contrast: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2. Press for Settings. PQRS 3. Press for Display. 4. Press for LCD Contrast. PQRS 5. Press for Main LCD or for External LCD.
Page 88 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 82 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Downloaded ringers includes all the ringtones you have previously downloaded. See "Downloading Ringers" on page Selecting Ringer Types Your phone provides a variety of ringer options that allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.
Page 89 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 83 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 2. Press for Settings. PQRS 3. Press for Sounds. 4. Press for Volume. 5. Press for Ringer, for Messages, for Voice Mail, for Alarms, or for App. Volume. • Ringer: Press the navigation key left or right until the desired volume level is selected.
Page 90: Key Tone
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 84 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Connect - An alert tone is sounded when you are initially connected. • Sig. Fade Tone - An alert tone is sounded when the signal fades and the connection is lost. •...
Page 91 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 85 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • DTMF - Dual Tone, Multi-Frequency beeps are heard when a button is pressed. • Simple - Polyphonic beep tones are heard when you press a key. To select a key tone: 1.
Page 92: Security
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 86 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Tone Length Your phone offers a number of options for changing the tone duration of a key press. Voicemail or other automated systems may require long or short time lengths to activate different features. To select a tone length: 1.
Page 93: Launch Pad
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 87 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Launch Pad You have the option of assigning the navigation key to an often-used function. The center navigation key cannot be changed. Pressing the navigation key in standby mode will launch the assigned feature. To modify the function launched by the navigation key: 1.
Page 94 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 88 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Contact Match allows you to turn On or Off the contacts matching feature. When On, you can dial the last few digits and press . A list of Contacts entries appear whose last few digits match the sequence you dialed.
Page 95 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 89 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM prefix digits displayed. 2. Press to make the call. Contact Match With the Contact match feature, your phone displays the Contact’s name and phone number if the incoming call or outgoing call is in your Contacts list.
Page 96 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 90 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • Allow all to allow outgoing calls to be made (no restrictions). • Contacts Only to allow only outgoing calls to those saved in the contacts. • Special# Only to allow only outgoing calls to the numbers set up in the special numbers list.
Page 97: Airplane Mode
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 91 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Auto Answer To answer calls when your phone is connected to an optional hands- free car kit or head set: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2. Press for Settings. PQRS 3.
Page 98 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 92 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM receive any calls or access online information. All incoming calls will be sent directly to your voicemail box. To set your phone to Airplane Mode: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2.
Page 99: Key Guard
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 93 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 2. Press for Settings. PQRS 3. Press for Others. 4. Press for Location. (A brief explanation will display. Use your navigation key to scroll through to read the entire text.) 5.
Page 100: Phone Info
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 94 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Phone Info The Phone Info screen displays information about your handset’s current hardware and software. The Icon Glossary option can help you identify a display icon whose function you have forgotten. 1.
Page 101: Downloads
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 95 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Downloads With your new web enabled phone, you have access to a variety of services such as downloadable Games, Ringers, and Screen Savers. While each type of download involves a different file type, the basic method for accessing and downloading files is the same.
Page 102: Ringers
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 96 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 3. Highlight Games and press MENU 4. Select the game you wish to play. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game. When you are finished, select Exit (or Quit) or press Ringers Downloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone:...
Page 103: Screen Savers
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 97 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Assigning Downloaded Ringers Downloaded ringers may be assigned directly from the Downloads menu and are also available through the Settings menu. To assign a downloaded ringer through the Settings menu, see "Selecting Ringer Types"...
Page 104 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 98 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 5. Use your navigation key to highlight and select a Screen Saver you wish to download. (For more information on navigating the Web, see “Navigating the Wireless Web” on page 74.) 6.
Page 105: Applications
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 99 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Applications Downloading Applications To download an application to your phone: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2. Press for Downloads. 3. Highlight Applications and press MENU 4. Highlight Get New and press .
Page 106: Contacts
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 100 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Contacts Your phone can store up to 300 Contacts. Each contact can store up to a total of six phone numbers. For instance, you could store both the home and mobile numbers for a person. Each Contact name can contain up to 20 characters.
Page 107: Editing A Contact
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 101 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Tip: You can also Press for Menu, and then press MENU WXYZ Contacts. 2. Enter the first few letters or scroll down to locate the desired entry. 3. Highlight the name and press to make the call.
Page 108: Speed Dial #S
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 102 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM select a Ringer Category and the desired Ringer. When you are finished, press MENU • You can also add an Email address, URL, Memo or Image to this contact. 6.
Page 109: Group Settings
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 103 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Group Settings You can associate a preset group name to your entries to help you sort them easier in the Contacts. The preset group names already programmed into your phone: •...
Page 110: Services
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 104 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 6. Press the navigation button left or right to select Default, Single Tones, Ring Tones, Melodies, or Downloaded ringers. 7. Press the navigation button down and then left or right to select the desired Ringer.
Page 111: Phone Security
If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four digits of either your Social Insurance Number or Phone Number or try 0000. If none of these work, call Customer Service at 1-800-Samsung. Using Your Phone’s Lock Feature...
Page 112: Special Numbers
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 106 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Unlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone: 1. Press for Menu. MENU 2. Enter your lock code. Changing the Lock Code To change your lock code: 1. From the Security menu, press for Change Lock.
Page 113: Erasing The Contacts
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 107 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 1. From the Security menu, press for Special #. 2. Select entry one, two, or three and press MENU 3. Enter the number using the keypad. 4. Press to Save. MENU Note There are no Speed Dial options associated with special numbers.
Page 114: Safety
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 108 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
Page 115: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 109 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM reviewing the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP).
Page 116 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 110 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions. Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety always comes first. When using your phone in the car: •...
Page 117 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 111 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.
Page 118: Caring For The Battery
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 119 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 113 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM • In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32º F to 113º F (0º C to 45º C). • Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
Page 120: Industry Canada Notice
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 114 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment.
Page 121 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 115 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset. The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing, measuring and calculation process.
Page 122: Owner's Record
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 116 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future.
Page 123: Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if: (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 124 All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
Page 125 This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
Page 126: Index
A580 BMC Guide.book Page 120 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM Index Abbreviated Dialing 20 Font Activating Voice Recognition 41 changing the color Airplane Mode 91 Alarm Clock 63 Alert Notification 83 Greeting 79 Auto-Answer 91 Icon Glossary 94 Backlight 80 Battery Capacity Key Tone 84...
Page 127 A580 BMC Guide.book Page 121 Monday, June 12, 2006 4:23 PM 25, 48 Finding Entries Notification 26, 49 Phone Info 94 Retrieving 25, 48 Setting Up Phone Number 14, 94 Volume Settings 82 Phone Numbers Finding Saving With Pauses Web Alert 47 Wireless Web Downloading Items Resetting Your Phone 107...

Samsung SPH-A580 Series User Manual

Getting Started

Phone Basics

Roaming

Menus

Voice Memo

Messaging

Tools

Voice SVC

Call History

Web

Settings

Downloads

Contacts

Phone Security

Safety

Manufacturer's Warranty

Index

Quick Links

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