Features of Your Phone | Samsung M520 specification

Features of Your Phone

Congratulations on the purchase of your phone. The M520 by Samsung is lightweight, easy-to-use, and reliable, and it also offers many significant features and service options. The following list previews some of those features and provides page numbers where you can find out more:

⬤Digital dual-band capability allows you to make and receive calls while on the home network and to roam on other 1900 and 800 MHz digital networks where roaming agreements have been implemented (page 91).

⬤Sprint Vision provides access to the wireless Internet in digital mode (page 215).

⬤Email (page 200) and SMS Text Messaging (page 209) provide quick and convenient messaging capabilities.

⬤Games, ringers, screen savers, and other applications can be downloaded to make your phone as unique as you are. Additional charges may apply (page 225).

⬤The Contacts list can store a maximum of 500 phone numbers total, with contacts each containing a maximum of five phone numbers (page 103).

⬤The built-in Scheduler offers several personal information management features to help you manage your busy lifestyle (page 113).

⬤Your phone is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services (page 61).

⬤T9 Text Input lets you quickly type messages with one keypress per letter (page 46).

⬤Speed dial lets you dial phone numbers with one or two keypresses (page 44).

Phone Basics

Section 2A: Phone Basics

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Samsung M520 manual Features of Your Phone

Contents

M520 by Samsung Qwest Service M520ADXXRR060507F4 Table of Contents 2C. Setting Your Phone’s Security 2H. Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Qwest Service Features Index Page Welcome and thank you for choosing Qwest Welcome to Qwest Phone Guide Note Introduction Iii Your Phone’s Menu Applications Application Manager GamesRingers Screen Savers General SettingsAlarm Bluetooth Yes/No Calculator Calendar Memo Pad Mobile Podcasts World Time Update Phone SW Voice MemoVoice Service Mass Storage Vii Camera Camcorder Video Mail/Long Video Self-TimerViii Launch Find Add New Entry Speed Dial #s Groups PictBridge Settings and InfoMy Albums Main Screen My Phone # My Name Card ServicesDisplay Sounds Ringer Type Xii Xiii Bluetooth Xiv MessagingText Entry More Phone Information Data Call SetupHeadset Mode Xvi Security XviiRoaming # Key Guard XviiiNavigation Keys Getting Started Page This Section Setting Up Service To unlock your phone, follow these easy steps Setting Up ServiceGetting Started Unlocking Your Phone Voicemail Passcode Setting Up Your VoicemailTo set up your voicemail Holding , bypassing the need for you to enter your passcode Sprint Power Vision Password Account PasswordsAccount Password Voicemail Password Directory Assistance Reaching Qwest Wireless Customer ServiceOperator Services Getting HelpPage Your Phone Page Phone Basics Phone Basics Front View of Your Phone Key Functions Phone Basics Exterior Phone Features Camera Key allows you to take pictures when in camera mode Viewing the Display Screen Phone Basics Phone Basics Actual icon is black Indicates that a voice memo or video is playingFolder Currently being recorded Features of Your Phone To turn your phone on Turning Your Phone On and OffTurning Your Phone On Turning Your Phone Off Battery Capacity Using Your Phone’s Battery and Charger To install the Li-Ion battery Installing the Battery Grip the battery at the back 1 and pull it up and out Removing the BatteryTo remove the Li-Ion battery To use the phone charger provided with your phone Charging the BatteryUsing the Phone Charger Icon appears on the main LCD Display Screen UL Certified Phone Charger On it and releasing Using a microSD Memory Card With Your PhoneInstalling the microSD Memory Card To install the card Phone Basics Call History Incoming Calls Navigating Through the MenusSelecting Menu Items Or by highlighting it To display your phone number To return to standby modeDisplaying Your Phone Number To go to the previous menu Holding Your Phone Making and Answering Calls Making Calls To make a call using your keypad Find Enter a digit or string of digits and select Dialing Options To answer an incoming call Answering Calls Ending a Call Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard EnabledMissed Call Notification Calling Emergency Numbers Press to end a 911 call To exit Emergency modeEnhanced 911 E911 Information Press the key In-Call Options End-of-Call Options Select New Entry or Existing Entry and press To save a number from standby modeSaving a Phone Number Enter a phone number and select Options Save To find a phone number Finding a Phone NumberDialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses To dial phone numbers with pauses To make a call using Plus Code DialingPlus + Code Dialing To save phone numbers with pauses To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations Using Speed DialingDialing From the Contacts List To dial directly from a Contacts entry Abc Abc ABC used on the current character Selecting a Character Input ModeTo change the character input mode Entering Text To enter a word using T9English Text Input Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Hold To delete an entire entry Entering Characters Using Alpha ModeTo enter characters using Alpha mode multi-tap key entry You make a mistake, press Options Text Options Dual Language To enter characters in dual language modeTo disable dual language mode Entering Characters In Dual Language To enter emoticons smileys To enter symbolsTo enter preset messages To enter numbers Select Close to go back to the previous screen Setting Text OptionsTo specify text options Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Changing the Text Greeting Display SettingsSelect Menu Settings Display Brightness Controlling Your Phone’s Settings Changing the Backlight Time Length Select Menu Settings Display BacklightSelect Menu Settings Display Keypad Light Select Menu Settings Display PowerSave Mode Changing the Dialing Font Select Menu Settings Display Dialing FontSelect Menu Settings Display Dialing Font Basic Changing the Screen Saver To activate the Status Light Select Menu Settings Display Status LightActivating the Status Light To change the dialing font size Select Menu Settings Sounds Volume Ringer Sound SettingsAdjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings To adjust the phone’s ringer volume Selecting a Ringer Type for Roaming Select Menu Settings Sounds Ringer Type Voice Calls RoamingRinger Types Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls Select Voicemail, Text Message, or Picture Mail Selecting Ringer Types for MessagesSelecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Events To select a ringer type for messages Selecting a Key Tone Length Selecting a Key Tone VolumeSelect Menu Settings Sounds Keytones Selecting a Key Tone To activate Silence All To enable or disable alert soundsAlert Notification Silence All Read the disclaimer and select OK Select On or Off press Location SettingsTo enable your phone’s Location feature Select Menu Messaging Settings General Message Alert Messaging SettingsSetting Message Alerts To hear an alert when you receive a new message To hear a reminder alert for unread messages Setting Message RemindersTo set the alert volume for a new message Done Adding a Customized Signature Select Menu Messaging Settings General Auto-EraseSelect Menu Messaging Settings Text Message Edit Signature Deleting Old Messages Select Menu Messaging Settings General Preset Messages Managing Preset MessagesTo edit or delete an existing preset message To add a new preset message Select Menu Messaging Settings Text Message Call Back # Text Message SettingsSelect Menu Messaging Settings Text Message Save in Outbox Select Menu Messaging Settings Text Message Priority Select Menu Settings More Airplane Mode Airplane ModeTo set your phone to Airplane Mode Pqrs . Then provide the state TRS with this number TTY Use Select TTY Off, TTY Full, TTY + Hear, or TTY + Talk To turn TTY options on or offPress Read the informational message and press or select OK Follow the onscreen instructions Select Menu Tools Update Phone SW from standby modeUpdating Phone Software Display Language Phone Setup OptionsSelect Menu Settings Display Language Favorites Select Menu Settings More Call Setup Auto Answer Call Setup OptionsAuto-Answer Mode To set auto-answer mode Making an Abbreviated Dial Call To set up abbreviated dialingSelect Menu Settings More Call Setup Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated Dialing Select Menu Settings More Call Setup Contacts Match Call Answer ModeTo set call answer mode To access Contacts Match Restricting Outgoing Voice Calls To access call restrictionTo enable voice caller ID To disable voice caller IDPage Your phone’s security settings Setting Your Phone’s Security Setting Your Phone’s Security Accessing the Security MenuTo access the Security menu Select Menu Settings More Security Locking Your Phone Using Your Phone’s Lock FeaturesCalling in Lock Mode Select Menu Settings More Restrict and Lock Select Change Lock Code Select Menu Settings More Restrict and Lock Camera/PicturesLocking Pic/Video Changing the Lock Code Select Menu Settings More Restrict and Lock Data Lock ServicesLocking Voice Services Locking Sprint Power Vision Select Special Numbers Creating and Using Special NumbersTo add or replace a special number Erasing Web History Erasing Web SettingsSelect Erase/Reset Erase Web History and press Erasing Cookies Erasing Web Cache Select Erase/Reset Erase Web Cache and pressSelect Erase/Reset Erase Contacts and press Erasing Contacts Erasing Pictures and Videos Erasing My ContentSelect Erase/Reset Erase My Content and press Select Erase/Reset Erase Pic/Video and press Erasing Text Messages Resetting Your Picture AccountSelect Erase/Reset Erase Message and press To reset your picture account Select Erase/Reset Reset All Settings and press Resetting Your FavoritesResetting Your Phone’s Settings Select Erase/Reset Reset Favorite and press Select Erase/Reset Reset Phone and press Resetting Your Phone To disable Sprint Vision services Enabling and Disabling Sprint Vision ServicesTo enable Sprint Vision services Select Yes to enable Sprint Vision and pressPage Controlling Your Roaming Experience Controlling Your Roaming Experience Understanding RoamingRecognizing the Roaming Icon on the Display Screen Roaming on Other Digital Networks To check your voicemail while roaming Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming Select Menu Settings More Roaming Set Mode Setting Your Phone’s Roam ModeSet Mode To set your phone’s roam mode To place roaming calls with Call Guard on Using Call GuardSelect Answer Press on your wireless phone To turn Call Guard on or off Highlight Always Ask or Never Ask and press Using Data Roam GuardTo use data services when Data Roam Guard is active To turn Data Roam Guard on or off Managing Call History Accessing and making the most of your Call History Managing Call History Viewing HistoryTo view a Call History entry Select Menu Call History Erase to delete the entry Call History Options To place a call from Call History Making a Call From Call History 101 To save a phone number from Call HistoryOptions Save Select New Entry and press Select Options Prepend Prepending a Phone Number From Call HistoryErasing Call History To prepend a phone number from Call History 103 Using Contacts Select Menu Contacts Add New Entry Using ContactsAdding a New Contacts Entry To add a new entry Up or down Scroll through all the entries using your navigation keyFinding Contacts Entries To find Contacts entries by name Select Menu Contacts Groups Select Menu Contacts Speed Dial #sTo find entries designated as part of a group 107 To access a Contacts entry’s optionsContacts Entry Options Group to assign the entry to a group To edit an entry’s phone number Adding a Phone Number to a Contacts EntryTo add a phone number to an entry Select Options Edit 109 Assigning Speed Dial NumbersTo assign a speed dial number to a new phone number To assign a speed dial number to an existing phone number To make changes to an entry Editing a Contacts Entry 111 Selecting a Ringer Type for an EntryTo select a ringer type for an entry 112 113 Using the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Select Menu Tools Calendar Scheduler Using Your Phone’s SchedulerUsing the Phone’s Scheduler and Tools Adding an Event to the Scheduler 115 Event AlertsEvent Alert Menu Select Menu Tools Calendar Today Viewing EventsGoing to Today’s Scheduler Menu Erasing a Day’s Events 117 Using Your Phone’s Alarm ClockTo use the alarm clock Select Menu Tools Alarm Select Menu Tools Memo Pad Using Your Phone’s Memo PadUsing Your Phone’s Tools Connect to PC File Manager Format Memory Info Mass StorageConnect to PC Select Menu Tools Mass Storage Phone will appear onscreen as a newly assigned drive letter To connect the phone to a computerConnect the other end of the cable to your Computer To view the file structure on the Memory Card File ManagerTo view the file structure on the phone Select Menu Tools Mass Storage File Manager Select Menu Tools Mass Storage Memory Info FormatMemory Info Select Menu Tools Mass Storage Format Select Menu Tools Calculator Using the CalculatorYour phone comes with a built-in calculator To use the calculator Select Menu Tools Calendar Task List Task List Select Menu Tools World Time CountdownWorld Time Select Menu Tools Calendar Countdown 126 127 Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Using Your Phone’s Voice Services Using Voice-Activated DialingUsing Voice Launch Select Menu Tools Voice Services Press and hold Using Call Name or #To place a call using Call Name or # Calling Contacts Entries Calling Nicknames 131 Calling Phone Numbers Digit DialingAdapting Digit Dial Repeat steps 6 and 7 for an additional nine sets of digits Tips for adapting Digit DialTo adapt Digit Dial to your voice Noises, say Yes or press Select Automatic, Always On, or Always Off Using Choice ListsResetting Digit Dial Adaptation Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists To send an email message Using Send Email NamePress and hold on your wireless phone 135 Using Send Text Name or #To launch a text message Send Text John Smith To see a list of possible destinations Using Lookup NameUsing Go To App To use Lookup Name Coverage Using Check ItemStatus Battery Signal Network My Phone # Signal Strength Getting Your Phone Number My Phone Number 139 Managing Voice MemosRecording Voice Memos Select Menu Tools Voice Memo Record Erasing Voice Memos Reviewing Voice Memos Select Options Info Editing a Voice Memo CaptionViewing the Information for a Voice Memo Select Options Edit Caption 142 143 Using the Built-in Camera To take a picture with the phone open Using the Built-in CameraTaking Pictures Screen appears, select Continue Creating Your Sprint Picture Mail PasswordTo create your Sprint Picture Mail password To set up your phone for Picture Mail delivery Launch to select from the following options Camera Mode OptionsControls.. to select from the following options 147 Setting the Camera Self-TimerUsing the Zoom Viewing Your Camera’s Status Area Display Selecting Camera SettingsTo select your camera settings Select Video Mail or Long Video and press Recording VideosTo record a video Select Menu Pictures Camcorder Video Mode Options 151 Setting the Camcorder Self-timerSetting the Camera Self-Timer on To select your camcorder settings Selecting Video Settings Storing Pictures and Videos Media Storage SettingsTo assign picture and video storage settings Select Menu Pictures Settings and Info Select Menu Pictures My Albums In Phone Phone FolderPhone Folder Options To review your stored pictures in the In Phone folder Select Menu Pictures My Albums Memory Card Memory CardMemory Card Options To review your stored pictures in the Memory Card folder Select Menu Pictures My Albums Online Albums Online AlbumsOnline Albums Options To review your stored pictures in the Online Albums folder Select Options Send Sending Sprint Picture MailSending Pictures From the In Phone Folder To send pictures from the In Phone folder Press Change . Select In Phone Next Confirm the recipients, message, audio message, and picture Select Menu Messaging Send Message Picture Mail Sending Pictures From MessagingTo send pictures from the Messaging menu 159 Managing Sprint Picture Mail Using the Sprint Picture Mail Web SiteTo access the Sprint Picture Mail Web site To upload pictures Managing Online Pictures and Videos From Your PhoneUploading Pictures To view your online pictures from your phone To download pictures from the Sprint Picture Mail Web site Downloading Your Online PicturesTo your phone 163 Expand to expand the selected picture To access your Online Albums options from your phone Select Menu Pictures PictBridge Printing Pictures Using PictBridgePrinting From Your Phone To use PictBridge to print pictures from your phone Press the navigation key down to select Date Print Default 4x6Press the navigation key down to select Paper Size 167 Settings and InfoTo access the Settings and Info menu 168 169 Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player Your Multimedia Channel Options Using Your Phone’s Built-in Media Player 171 Accessing Your Media Player’s Channel ListingsTo access your media player and Channel Listings Select Menu Media Player Key to scroll to a channel and press Playing a Video or Audio ClipTo select and play a media clip 173 To play or pause the current song Music MultitaskingTo multitask on your phone 175 Answer an incoming call by selecting Answer Receiving an Incoming Call While Playing Your Music 177 Multimedia FAQsAre the videos that I’m viewing live videos? Tip 179 Mobile Podcasting Mobile Podcasting Select Menu Tools Mobile Podcasts 181 To enable/disable channelsPodcast Channel Options Play Updating Podcast Channel Preferences 183 Listening to PodcastsSmall Medium Large Restart allows you to replay the current podcast One of these feedback options Select Cancel to return to the podcasts menuFrom, Published, Duration, and Summary 185 Registration and Podcast Sign-upTo create your podcast account Samsung Model M520 Send a text message see step To synchronize your podcasts with your phoneYour Mobile Carrier enter USA Qwest 187 188 189 Using Bluetooth Using Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and OffBluetooth Status Indicators Select Menu Settings Bluetooth On/Off Device type, or Voice Caller ID and press Using the Bluetooth Settings MenuSelect Menu Settings Bluetooth Select Menu Settings Bluetooth Device Name Bluetooth Settings Voice Caller ID Bluetooth Settings VisibilityBluetooth Settings My Bluetooth Address 193 Supported Bluetooth Profiles Select either Hands-Freeor HeadSet and press To assign your Bluetooth device profile/typeSelect Menu Settings Bluetooth Select Device type 195 Pairing Bluetooth DevicesWaiting for pairing Paired Devices FTP Contents Folder Qwest Service Features 198 199 Qwest Service Features The BasicsThis section outlines your basic Qwest service features Qwest Service Features The Basics Using VoicemailSetting Up Your Voicemail To display your Missed Log Voicemail NotificationNew Voicemail Message Alerts To call your voicemail Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Using One-Touch Message AccessUsing the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages Using Another Phone to Access Messages Voicemail Key Guide Using Expert ModeTo turn Expert Mode on or off Voicemail Options Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Reply Setting Up Group Distribution ListsCallback Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message Extended Absence Greeting Voicemail-to-Voicemail Message ForwardingVoicemail-to-Voicemail Receipt Request Continue Recording Select Menu Messaging Voicemail Clear Envelope Clearing the Message IconTo clear the icon from the display screen 207 Voicemail Menu Key GuidePhone’s voicemail menu structure Change Passcode Select Menu Messaging Send Message Text Using SMS Text MessagingComposing SMS Text Messages To compose an SMS Text message To reply to an SMS Text message Accessing SMS Text MessagesTo read an SMS Text message Outgoing call Using Caller IDUsing Preset Messages To add or edit preset messages To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call To switch back to the first callerResponding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call 213 Using Call ForwardingTo activate Call Forwarding To deactivate Call Forwarding 214 215 Sprint Vision Sprint Vision Sprint Vision Applications To find your user name Getting Started With Sprint VisionYour User Name Finding Your User Name To launch a Sprint Vision connection ConnectingLaunching a Sprint Vision Connection Sprint Vision Home 219 To change your Net Guard settingsSelect Menu Settings More... Data Net Guard Net Guard Sprint Vision Connection Status and Indicators 221 Navigating the WebSoftkeys Scrolling Going Home SelectingGoing Back Message Types Accessing MessagingAccessing Email Providers To access email providers from your phone Accessing Instant Messaging Selecting an Item to Download Accessing the Download MenusTo access the Sprint Vision download menus Select Menu My Content Select an option to continue Downloading an ItemTo download a selected item To open the browser menu Using the Browser MenuExploring the Web Opening the Browser Menu To create a bookmark Creating a Bookmark 229 Accessing a BookmarkDeleting a Bookmark Going to a Specific Web Site To restart the Web browser Reloading a WebRestarting the Web Browser To reload refresh a Web 231 Sprint Power Vision Sprint Power Vision Getting to Know Sprint Power VisionEnabling Sprint Power Vision Select Menu Music Accessing the Sprint Music StoreTo access the Sprint Music Store Exploring the Sprint Music StoreSM Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files Purchasing and Downloading Music 235 Accessing the Music PlayerPlaying Music From the Sprint Music Store Select Menu On Demand Personalizing Your Service With On DemandInitializing Your On Demand Service Accessing On Demand Information 237 To access Movies information using On DemandUse your navigation key to scroll through the article Date to select a date for the movie 238 Safety and Warranty Information 240 241 Important Safety Information Important Safety Information General Precautions Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your PhoneFollowing Safety Guidelines Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone 245 Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your Battery Disposal of Lithium Ion Li-Ion Batteries Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone 247 Understanding How Your Phone Operates Knowing Radio Frequency SafetySpecific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless Phones Radio Frequency RF Energy 249 FCC Radio Frequency Emission Owner’s Record 251 Phone Guide Proprietary Notice 252 253 Manufacturer’s WarrantyPlease refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 255 Manufacturer’s Warranty Index IndexDialing Font MicroSD Countdown Data Roam Guard Delete ABC Mode Dual Language Emoticons107 Erasing Finding Entries Playing Video and Audio Clips Memo Pad 118 Memory Index Downloading Content Index