Samsung SPH-a500 Series manual Unlocking the phone, Calling in lock mode, Lock code, Special #s

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Unlocking the phone

Enter your phone’s lock code (last four digits of the phone number or 0000), and the phone is immediately unlocked.

Calling in lock mode

You can place emergency calls using confidential numbers you program in lock mode.

To place an outgoing call in lock mode:

To call 911 or a confidential number, enter the number and then press .

Lock code

The default lock code for your phone is generally the last four digits of your phone number. You can enter a personal lock code and later change the lock code as often as you like.

To enter a new lock code:

1.Press for Security. Enter your current lock code.

2.Press for Change Lock. The screen prompts Lock code. Enter a new, 4-digit lock code by pressing the keypad.

3.Press to save the new lock code, or press to exit.

Note: Your phone does not allow viewing of the lock code unless you know the lock code (this is for obvious security reasons). So, if you change the lock code, be sure to write down or memorize the new code.

Special #s

Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency numbers. Each number can be up to 32 digits.

All emergency numbers can be manually called at any time even when your phone is locked or restricted. This can be a useful feature for controlling what numbers can be called from your phone.

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Contents SPH-a500 Series User Guide Intellectual Property Samsung Telecommunications America STA, IncDisclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Page Table of Contents Your phone’s modes Getting StartedList of main and sub menus Call HistoryPhone Book Mail kit Creating SMS text messagesWireless Web CalendarVoice Tool SoundsRoaming Setup All about performance and safetyDisplay Games In-use menuLimited Warranty Your Phone as a Network DeviceIndustry Canada Notice Page SPH-a500 closed view SPH-a500 open view Backlight features Getting to know your phoneAntenna Back keyHeadset connector Talk keyNavigation Menu keyLED indicator MicrophoneSpeaker Display screenDisplay screen icons Installing the battery To attach the battery to your phoneRemoving the battery Charging the batteryUsing the travel adaptor Low battery indicator Empty battery iconAnswer mode Input modeLock mode Power save modeStandby mode Your phone goes into standby modeTalk mode Vibrate modeGetting service Getting StartedWhen you receive a call Turning your phone offSeveral ways to answer a call To turn your phone offList of main and sub menus Auto LCD OffStep Ringer Wireless Web 2Messages 1Voice Mail 2Page 3Text 4Web Alerts Accessing menus using the navigation key Returning to the previous menuAccessing menus using shortcut numbers Call HistoryOutgoing IncomingMissed Erase HistoryTo erase all directories Press for Erase HistoryTo view Air Time from standby mode Air TimeLast Call Press for Call HistoryReviewing calls Total AirtimePress for Total Air Time To review your callsKeeping track of call activity Call waitingTo answer this call To access your Phone Book Phone BookCaller I.D To activate call blockGroup Setting FindAdd New Entry My Phone # MemoryEditing phone book numbers Adding pauses Storing pauses in a phone book entry Pause dialing from a stored entryManual pause calling To store a number in your Phone Book that contains pausesErasing individual phone book entries Erasing your phone bookSetting speed dial Editing an existing e-mail addressTo edit an existing e-mail address Storing incoming phone numbers at the end of a call Storing phone numbers from call logsShortcuts to storing phone numbers To store a phone number after ending a callOne-touch dialing Two-touch dialingThree-touch dialing Shortcuts to memory dialingMail kit Creating SMS text messages To continueUrgent Normal Entering text, numbers, and/or symbols None 30 min Hour Hours Day DaysAuto Save Do Not Save Prompt Save T9English Alpha Symbol Number To change the input mode againSymbol entry Alphabetical text entryEntering numbers T9 English text entryNew Message Inbox OutboxTo view your messages To review outgoing messagesMessage Setup You can access Web Alert from the Message menuPress for Message Setup Web AlertScroll Timer Msg. ReminderVoice Mail # Callback #Messages and lock mode Entry MethodDelivery Acknowledge Canned MsgReceiving a message in standby mode Receiving a message while on a callReviewing voice mails and text messages Message options Three way calling Ringer type messageTo activate, view or change the ringer type for messages Press Ringer Type Press MessagesWireless Web Launching the minibrowser To launch the MiniBrowserTo change the settings Exiting the web/minibrowserMinibrowser start and end prompts Minibrowser soft keysNavigating the web How the minibrowser keys workUsing links Making a phone call while using the minibrowserHow to schedule an event CalendarToday How to add or erase an event How to view an eventMonth View Press for Month ViewHow to add or erase a task list item Task ListCreating a task list item How to add or erase a count down timer Count DownAlarm Clock To set the Alarm ClockCalculator To perform a calculationVoice Tool Voice DialTips on recording names + Addition Subtraction Multiplication ÷ DivisionRecord To program the phone for voice callingSet Active ReviewErase all Voice Memo Voice AnswerTo set voice memo To set voice answerAdjusting ringer volume rapidly Adjusting voice volume during a callRinger Volume SoundsRinger Type Ringer type callsRinger type messages To activate, view or change the ringer type for callsRinger type data/fax incoming Ringer type scheduleTo activate, view or change the ringer type for schedule Power On/Off Roam RingerKey Beep To set the Roam Ringer alert on or offAlerts service Tone LengthAlerts Alerts Minute beepRoam Alerts connectAlerts disconnect Alerts fadeRoaming Roaming on other digital networksRoaming on analog networks You will experience a few differences includingDisplay Menu StyleBacklight To set the BacklightGreeting LCD ContrastTo create a banner To set the LCD contrastSetup Auto AnswerCall Answer YesTo enable Auto Retry Auto RetryLanguage To change the languageSet NAM Set SystemData/Fax To set up Data/Fax calls Receiving a fax Voice Call Only, Fax in Only, Data in Only, and Fax in Once Ending a fax or data call Sending a fax or data fileChanging your phone back to voice calling To change your phone back to voice callingSecurity Lock PhoneLocking the phone Calling in lock mode Unlocking the phoneLock code Special #sRestricting the use of your phone Storing Special #sFor any other essential or emergency communications To store emergency numbersCalling Special #s in lock mode Resetting your phoneErase PBook Location VersionMessage time To set or view message timeGames In-use menu In-Use menu options areUsage guidelines All about performance and safety Understanding Signal StrengthUnderstanding the Power Save Mode Understanding how Your Phone OperatesExposure To Radio Frequency Signals Body-worn OperationAntenna Care Phone OperationTips on Efficient Operation Operating a Motor VehiclePacemakers Other Medical DevicesVehicles Aircraft Blasting AreasPotentially Explosive Atmospheres For Vehicles Equipped with an Air bagYour Phone as a Network Device Storing your phonePage Information to User Samsung Phone and Battery Specifications Owners RecordUser Guide Proprietary Notice Limited Warranty What is Covered and For How Long?100 What are SAMSUNG’s Obligations? 101What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG’s Liability? 102103 104 Numerics 911Page Missed 30 Month view 61 My phone # Analog Networks 75 Other Digital Networks Symbol entry 46 Symbol mode