Network Settings, Press for Switch Network | Samsung IP-A790

Network Settings

The digital quad-band capability of your IP-A790 by Samsung allows you to operate on both CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) digital networks (including the Sprint Nationwide PCS Network) and GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) digital networks, depending on your phone’s settings. The default setting is CDMA mode, which is the setting used throughout the U.S.

To switch from CDMA (default) mode to GSM (International Roaming) mode:

Note: When switching from GSM mode to CDMA or from CDMA to GSM, the phone will power off and then back on automatically.

1.Make sure you have a valid SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card inserted into the phone’s SIM card slot (see "Installing a SIM Card" on page 178).

2.From standby mode, press the left for Menu.

3.Highlight Settings and press .

4.Press for Switch Network.

5.Select int’L-GSM and press . (“Change Phone Mode?” will display.)

6.Press the left for Yes. (Your phone is now in GSM mode

and the icon will appear on the phone’s display.)

GSM	For more information about GSM mode and international roaming, see
Note:	"Sprint PCS International Roaming" on page 177.

To switch from GSM mode to CDMA mode:

1.From standby mode, press the left for Menu.

2.Highlight Settings and press .

3.Press for Switch Network.

4.Select Sprint/CDMA and press . (“Change Phone Mode?” will display.)

5.Press the left soft key for Yes. (Your phone is now in CDMA mode.)

Section 2B: Controlling Your Phone’s Settings

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Samsung IP-A790 manual Network Settings, Press for Switch Network, To switch from GSM mode to Cdma mode

Contents

Sprint PCS International Phone IP-A790 by Samsung Table of Contents 2C.Setting Your Phone’s Security 2E.Navigating Through Menus 2I. Using Voice Recognition Sprint PCS Service Features Index Welcome and thank you for choosing Sprint Sprint has the most complete, all-digital wireless networkWelcome to Sprint Introduction Getting Started Setting Up Service Setting Up Service Getting Started With Sprint PCS Service Determining if Your Phone is Already ActivatedUnlocking Your Phone To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps Setting Up Your Voicemail To set up your voicemail Sprint PCS Vision Password Sprint PCS Account PasswordsAccount Password Voicemail Password Reaching Sprint Customer ServiceSM To access automated invoicing informationGetting Help Visit Our Website Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS International Roaming Customer SolutionsTo access Sprint PCS Operator Services Sprint PCS Directory Assistance Your Sprint PCS Phone Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Front View of Your Phone Key Functions Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Viewing the Display Screen Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics Your Sprint PCS Phone The Basics External LCD External LCD Features of Your Sprint PCS International Phone Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning Your Phone OnTurning Your Phone Off To turn your phone on Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger Battery CapacityInstalling the Battery To install the Li-Ion battery To remove your battery Removing the BatteryCharging the Battery Using the Travel Adapter To use the travel adapter provided with your phone To make a call using your keypad Displaying Your Phone NumberMaking and Answering Calls Making Calls Answering Calls To answer an incoming call Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled To disconnect a call when you are finishedMissed Call Notification Ending a Call Calling Emergency Numbers In-Call Options Saving a Phone Number To save a number from standby modeEnd-of-Call Options Finding a Phone Number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With PausesTo find a phone number To dial or save phone numbers with pauses To set up abbreviated dialing Abbreviated DialingMaking an Abbreviated Dial Call To make a call Using Speed Dialing Dialing From ContactsTo dial directly from a Contact entry To use One-Touch Dialing for Speed Dial locations Using Plus + Code Dialing To enable or disable Plus Code DialingTo make a call using Plus Code Dialing To reassign a speed dial number Selecting a Character Input Mode Entering Characters Using T9 Text InputTo change the character input mode To enter text using T9 To enter text using Alpha Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad To enter numbers Entering Numbers and SymbolsTo enter symbols Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Controlling Your Phone’s Settings To switch from GSM mode to Cdma mode Network SettingsPress for Switch Network Sound Settings Ringer TypesSelecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Press for With Caller ID or for No Caller ID Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled AlertsTo select a ringer type for messages To select a ringer type for scheduled alerts Key Tone Volume Key Tone LevelSelecting Ringer Type for Roam Ringer Press for Key Tone Level Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings Press for Ringer VolumeTo adjust the ringer, key beep, or earpiece volume Selecting Tone Length To enable or disable alert sounds Alert Notification for Vibrate Application VolumeSilence All Display Settings Changing the Text GreetingTo display or change your custom greeting To display Sprint PCS as your greeting Changing the Backlight Time Length Pwr Save Mode On or OffTo change the backlight setting Preset Images Downloads My Pictures My Video Changing the Display ScreenChanging the Main Display Changing the External Display Changing the Phone’s Menu Style To select the display’s menu style Location Settings To enable your phone’s Location feature Airplane Mode To set your phone to Airplane Mode TTY Use With Sprint PCS Service To turn TTY Mode on or off To assign a shortcut key Phone Setup OptionsShortcut Call Answer Mode Auto-Answer ModeTo set call answer mode To set Auto-Answer mode Display Language To assign a language for the phone’s display Setting Your Phone’s Security Setting Your Phone’s Security Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock FeatureLocking Your Phone Unlocking Your Phone Calling in Lock Mode Restricting CallsLocking Pictures/Videos Changing the Lock Code Lock Services Locking Sprint PCS Vision ServicesLocking Voice Calls Press for Outgoing Call Using Special Numbers Erasing ContactsPress for Erase Contacts To add or replace a special number Erasing Downloads Erasing Pictures/VideosPress for Erase Downloads Press for Erase Pic/Video Resetting Your Phone Resetting Your Picture AccountTo reset your phone To reset your account Security Features for Sprint PCS VisionSM Enabling and Disabling Sprint PCS Vision ServicesPress for Enable/Disable Vision Select Disable Vision or Enable Vision and press to Save Updating Your Sprint PCS Vision Profile Press for Update ProfileTo update your profile Controlling Your Roaming Experience Controlling Your Roaming Experience Roaming on Other Cdma Digital Networks Understanding RoamingRecognizing Icons on the Display Screen To check your voicemail while roaming in Cdma mode Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming To set your phone’s Cdma roam mode Setting Your Phone’s Cdma Roam ModeSet Mode Controlling Roaming Charges Using Call Guard To turn Call Guard on or offTo place roaming calls with Call Guard on To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus Menu Navigation Menu Structure Viewing the Menus Menu Navigation Menu StructureSelecting Menu Items Backing Up Within a Menu Menu Diagram Viewing the Menus Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus Pictures Video Navigating Through Menus Web Media Player Tools Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus Navigating Through Menus Outside Access Yes/No Default Group Yes/No InUse Menu Managing Call History Managing Call History Viewing History To view a Call History entry Call History Options Making a Call From Call History Send Msg Save/Show Contacts Prepend Erase To place a call from Call History Saving a Contact From Call History To save a Contact from Call History Prepending a Phone Number From Call History Erasing Call HistoryTo prepend a phone number from Call History To erase Call History Using Contacts Using Contacts Adding a New Contact Entry Finding Contact EntriesFinding Names To add a new entry Adding a Phone Number to a Contact Editing a Contact Entry’s Phone NumberTo add a phone number to an existing Contact To edit an entry’s phone number Assigning Speed Dial Numbers To assign a Speed Dial number to a new phone number Dialing Sprint Customer Service Press for Customer ServiceTo dial a service Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Personal Organizer Personal Organizer To add an event Using Your Phone’s SchedulerAdding an Event to the Scheduler Erasing a Day’s Events Event AlertsViewing Events Erasing Events Erasing All EventsTo delete individual events To delete all scheduled events Daily Once Mon to Fri Sat & Sun Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockTo use the alarm clock Using Your Phone’s Memo Pad To compose a noteTo read a saved note To delete saved notes Using Your Phone’s Tools Using the CalculatorTo use the calculator Personal Organizer 100 To access world time To set up a new countdownWorld Time Countdown Managing Voice Memos Recording Voice MemosTo view a countdown To record a voice memo Reviewing and Erasing Memos To record a conversation during a phone callTo play the voice memos you have recorded To erase an individual memo To erase all voice memos Personal Organizer 104 Using Voice Recognition Using Voice Recognition 105 New Features Using Voice Recognition 106 To activate voice recognition Using Voice Recognition 107Activating Voice Recognition Using Call Name or # To place a call using Call Name or #Using Voice Recognition 108 Calling Contacts Entries Press for Voice Service Using Voice Recognition 109Calling Numbers Phone Numbers Digit Dialing Adapting Digit Dial Resetting Digit Dial Adaptation Press for Voice Service Press for Digit DialingUsing Voice Recognition 110 Press for Digit Dialing Using Choice Lists To enable or disable choice lists for Digit DialUsing Voice Recognition 111 Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists Using Send Text Name Using Lookup NameUsing Voice Recognition 112 To launch a text message Using Go to App Using Check ItemUsing Voice Recognition 113 To see a list of possible destinations Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera and Camcorder Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 114 Picture Settings Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 115Taking Pictures To take a picture with the phone open Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 116 Image ResolutionTo access the picture settings Sepia, Green, Aqua, Antique, Cool, and Warm by pressing Camera Mode OptionsUsing Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 117 Setting the Self-Timer To cancel the Self-Timer after it has startedUsing Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 118 For Options To share Sprint PCS Picture Mail from review/share mode Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 119Sharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail SharingSprintPCSPictureMailFromReview/ShareMode Finding Contacts Using Check Boxes To access the Contact entriesUsing Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 120 Select In Camera or Saved to Phone and press Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 121 Storing PicturesSharing Sprint PCS Picture Mail From Messaging In Camera Saved to Phone Online Albums Creating Your Sprint PCS Picture MailSM Password To create your Sprint PCS Picture Mail passwordUsing Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 122 Press for Online Albums To access the images Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 123Camera Saved to Phone Online Albums Select Select All, Pictures Only, or Video Only and press Using the Sprint PCS Picture Mail Website Managing Sprint PCS Picture MailSMManaging Online Pictures From Your Phone Select Upload Selection or Upload All and press Accessing Online Picture Options Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 126Sharing Online Sprint PCS Picture Mail Select All, Pictures Only, or Videos Only and press Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 127 Taking Video Clips Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 128 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Camera 129 Sharing Sprint PCS Video MailTaking a Video Clip To take a Video Clip with the phone open Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 130 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 131 Your Multimedia Channel Options Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 132 Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel ListingsTo access your media player and channel listings To select and play a media clip Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 133Playing a Video or Audio Clip Multimedia FAQs How am I charged for Multimedia Service?Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 134 Sprint PCS Vision Plan Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 135 Any plan other than a Sprint PCS Vision Plan Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 136 Are the videos that Im viewing live videos? How can I cancel service if I decide I dont want it? Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 137 Sprint PCS Service Features Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 139 Using Voicemail Setting Up Your VoicemailSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 140 Voicemail Notification Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Using One-Touch Message AccessNew Voicemail Message Alerts Press for Call Voicemail Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your MessagesSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 142 Using Expert Mode To turn Expert Mode on or offSprint PCS Service Features The Basics 143 Voicemail Button Guide Setting Up Group Distribution Lists Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 144Sprint PCS Callback Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 145 Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message ForwardingVoicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Continue Recording Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 146 Clearing the Message IconVoicemail Menu Key Press for Clear Envelope Using SMS Text Messaging Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 147Composing SMS Text Messages To compose an SMS Text message Accessing SMS Text Messages Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 148To read an SMS Text message To reply to an SMS Text message Using Caller ID Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 149Erasing Messages To erase messages For 3-Way Call Responding to Call WaitingMaking a Three-Way Call Using Call Forwarding Sprint PCS Service Features The Basics 151To activate Call Forwarding To deactivate Call Forwarding Sprint PCS Vision 152 Sprint PCS VisionThis Section Getting Started With Sprint PCS Vision Your User NameFinding Your User Name To find your User Name Launching a Vision Connection Vision HomeTo launch a Vision connection Sprint PCS Vision 154 Sprint PCS Vision 155 Vision Connection Status and IndicatorsTo change your Net Guard settings Navigating the Web Soft KeysTo use soft keys Sprint PCS Vision 156 Scrolling Selecting Going Back Going HomeTo go back one To return to the Vision home page from any other Web Accessing Messaging Downloading Premium Services ContentAccessing the Download Menus Sprint PCS Messaging Selecting an Item to Download Downloading an ItemTo download a selected item Sprint PCS Vision 160 Sprint PCS Vision 161 Accessing Games GamesDownloading Games To download an available game to your phone Playing Games To play a downloaded game on your Sprint PCS PhoneTo quit a game Sprint PCS Vision 163 Accessing Ringers RingersDownloading Ringers To download an available ringer to your phone To assign a downloaded ringer from the Settings menu Assigning Downloaded RingersPurchasing Ringers To assign a downloaded ringer from the Downloads menu Accessing Screen Savers Screen SaversDownloading Screen Savers To download an available Screen Saver to your phone To assign a downloaded Screen Saver from the Settings menu Assigning Downloaded Screen SaversPurchasing Screen Savers To assign a downloaded Screen Saver from the Downloads menu Sprint PCS Vision 168 WebExploring the Web Using the Browser Menu Opening the Browser MenuTo open the browser menu Sprint PCS Vision 169 Accessing a Bookmark Creating a BookmarkSelect Mark this Select View Bookmarks Deleting a Bookmark Going to a Specific WebsiteReloading a Web Restarting the Web Browser Sprint PCS Vision FAQs Sprint PCS Voice Command Sprint PCS Voice Command 173 Getting Started With Sprint PCS Voice Command Sprint PCS Voice Command 174Creating Your Own Address Book It’s Easy to Get Started Sprint PCS Voice Command 175 Making a Call With Sprint PCS Voice CommandTo make a call with Sprint PCS Voice Command Sprint PCS Voice Command 176 Accessing Information Using Sprint PCS Voice CommandTo access information using Sprint PCS Voice Command Sprint PCS International Roaming Sprint PCS International Roaming 177 Using Your Phone’s SIM Card Installing a SIM CardTo install your phone’s SIM card To order a SIM card Using Your SIM Card’s PIN Using Your SIM Card’s Phone BookAdding Entries to the SIM Card Phone Book To add a new SIM card phone book entry Copying Contacts Entries to Your SIM Card Using Your Phone in GSM ModeEntering GSM Mode Sprint PCS International Roaming 181 Making and Answering Calls in GSM ModeCalling Emergency Numbers in GSM Mode Sprint PCS International Roaming 182 Accessing Voicemail in GSM ModeTo access your voicemail Setting GSM Services Options Using Call Diverting GSMTo activate Call Diverting GSM Sprint PCS International Roaming 183 Using Call Barring GSM To enable Call Waiting in GSM modeActivating Call Waiting GSM To activate Call Barring GSM Activating Caller ID GSM Select Default, Hide Number, or Send Number and pressManually Selecting a GSM Network Activating Closed User Group GSM Sprint PCS International Roaming 186 Safety Guidelines Warranty Information Safety Safety Guidelines 188 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Using Your Phone While DrivingFollowing Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone Safety Guidelines 191Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Caring for the Battery Protecting Your BatterySafety Guidelines 192 Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC Notice Safety Guidelines 193FCC Notice Body-Worn Operation FCC Radiofrequency Emission Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless PhonesSafety Guidelines 194 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones What is radiofrequency energy RF?Safety Guidelines 195 How is radiofrequency energy used? What biological effects can be caused by RF energy? Safety Guidelines 196How is radiofrequency radiation measured? What levels of RF energy are considered safe? Why has the FCC adopted guidelines for RF exposure?Safety Guidelines 197 Safety Guidelines 198 Safety Guidelines 199 Safety Guidelines 200 What are wireless telephone base stations?Are wireless telephone base stations safe? Safety Guidelines 201 Safety Guidelines 202 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? Safety Guidelines 203 Safety Guidelines 204 What are the results of the research done already? What about children using wireless phones? Safety Guidelines 205 Safety Guidelines 206 Safety Guidelines 207 Safety Guidelines 208 How does FCC Audit Cell Phone RF? User’s Guide Proprietary Notice Safety Guidelines 209Owner’s Record Terms & Conditions / Warranty 210 Terms & Conditions Manufacturer’s Warranty Terms and Conditions Manufacturer’s Warranty Terms and Conditions Terms and Conditions of ServicesTerms & Conditions / Warranty 211 Terms & Conditions / Warranty 212 Terms & Conditions / Warranty 213 Terms & Conditions / Warranty 214 Terms & Conditions / Warranty 215 Terms & Conditions / Warranty 216 Terms & Conditions / Warranty 217 Terms of Picture Mail Service Terms & Conditions / Warranty 218Eligibility Membership Fees Picture Mail Password Photo LossUse of Related Software Use of Picture Mail Terms & Conditions / Warranty 220 Privacy Statement Terms & Conditions / Warranty 221 Anonymous Information Terms & Conditions / Warranty 222 Personally Identifiable Information Terms & Conditions / Warranty 223 Usage and Storage No Resale of Service or Software Changes to the Service and Termination of the ServiceTerms & Conditions / Warranty 224 Proprietary Rights Terms & Conditions / Warranty 225 General Provisions Terms & Conditions / Warranty 226Indemnity Manufacturer’s Warranty Terms & Conditions / Warranty 227 Terms & Conditions / Warranty 228 Terms & Conditions / Warranty 229 Index Sprint PCS Video Mail Sharing Volume Settings Web Bookmarks Launching Navigating Welcome