Changing the Backlight Time Length

The backlight setting lets you select how long the display screen and keypad are backlit after any key press is made.

To change the backlight setting:

1.Press the left softkey for Menu.

2.Press for Settings.

3.Press for Display.

1.Press for Backlight.

4.Press for Main Display, for Keypad, or for Pwr Save Mode.

5.Use the navigation key to select:

•Flip Open, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, or 3 minutes for the Main Display.

•Off, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes or 10 minutes for Keypad.

•On or Off for Pwr Save Mode.

6.Press to save and exit.

Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.

Changing the LCD Contrast

You can change the brightness of the main and external LCDs, making the screens brighter or dimmer.

To change the LCD Contrast:

1.Press the left softkey for Menu.

2.Press for Settings.

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Contents

User Guide P O R T A B L E T r i - M o d e T E L E P H O N ESPH-a740 Series Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for Intellectual Property Printed in South Korea Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Getting Started Table of ContentsPhone Basics Clearing the Message Icon Using ContactsRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages Roaming Web Services Using Text MessagingPhone Camera Phone Settings Display SettingsVoice Services Tools Locking Your Phone Unlocking Your Phone Changing the Lock Code Accessing the Security Menu Using Your Phone’s Lock FeatureCalling in Lock Mode Restricting Calls Using Special Numbers Erasing the Contacts Safety Erasing Downloads Erasing Pictures Resetting Your PhoneAcknowledging Special Precautions and Manufacturer’s Warranty Closed View of Phone Getting Started1 Getting Started Getting Started Front View of Your PhoneGetting Started Key Functions Allows you to place or receive a call 18. END Key This key can be used in several different ways Viewing the Display Screen indicates that you have new picture messages waiting indicates that the ringer is turned Off Features of Your Phone To turn your phone on Press to turn your phone on Turning Your Phone On and OffVoice Signal/Voice Command English or French Language Menus To turn your phone off Battery Capacity Using Your Phone’s Battery and ChargerInstalling the Battery To remove your battery Removing the Battery2. Push the battery release latch up completely Charging the Battery Using the Desktop Charger Making and Answering Calls Phone BasicsDisplaying Your Phone Number Making Calls Answering Calls Phone Basics Calling Emergency Numbers Missed Call NotificationEnding a Call In-Call Options End-of-Call Options Saving a Phone Number 4. Press to Add a New Entry Finding a Phone Number Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses Abbreviated Dialing Making an Abbreviated Dial Call Dialing From Contacts Using One-Touch/Two-Touch/Three-Touch Speed Dialing Entering Text Selecting a Character Input Mode Entering Characters Using T9 Text Input Entering Characters by Tapping the Keypad Setting Up Your Voicemail Using VoicemailEntering Numbers and Symbols Voicemail Notification Using One-Touch Message Access New Voicemail Message AlertsRetrieving Your Voicemail Messages By sounding the assigned ringer type By the LED blinking red Clearing the Message Icon Using Caller ID4. Press for Clear Envelope Responding to Call Waiting Making a Three-Way Call or Disable TTY and press to save and exit TTY Use With Handset3. Press the navigation key up or down to select Enable TTY To turn TTY Mode on or off Recognizing Icons on the Display Screen RoamingUnderstanding Roaming Roaming on Other Digital Networks Setting Your Phone’s System Set NAM List Style Navigating Through MenusMenu Styles 3. Press for Incoming Calls Backing Up Within a Menu Changing the Phone’s Menu Style3x3 Style Navigating 1 Call History Menu DiagramViewing the Menus 2 Contacts 5 Downloads 7 Voice Service4 Pictures 6 Web 9 Settings 7 Power On/Off 2 On Power-Up 2 Recommended 41 Navigating Through Menus In Use Menu 5 AMPS Home Camera Menu Call History Options Call HistoryViewing History Press for Missed Calls Press for Outgoing Calls 3. Select Missed Calls , Outgoing Calls Making a Call From Call HistoryIncoming Calls , or All Recent 3. Select Missed Calls , Outgoing Calls Prepending a Phone Number From Call HistorySaving a Phone Number From Call History Incoming Calls , or All Recent Erasing Call HistoryAir Time 3. Press for Erase History 4. Select Missed Calls , Outgoing Calls Adding a New Contact Using ContactsUsing Contacts Finding Contacts Editing a Contacts Entry’s Phone Number Adding a Phone Number to an Existing Contact Entry49 Using Contacts Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry Secret Contacts Entries 51 Using Contacts VIPs Changing the Group NameFamily Friends Messaging Erasing Text Messages To send a text message Using Text MessagingText Messaging 3. Press for Send Message To read and Reply to a Text Message Message Setup Options Sending Options NotificationsPriority Preset Messages Call Back Number Edit Signature Alert VolumeMessage Alerts Reminder Alert Typefor Voicemail for Text Message for Picture Mail for Web Alert Alert on Call Save in OutboxAuto Delete 2. Press for Alert on Call Voice Mail Number Alert SetupPicture Mail Sending Picture Messages from your Phone For more information on taking a picture, see Taking Pictures on page Taking Pictures Phone CameraPhone Camera Erase - to erase this picture Camera Mode - to take another picture Camera Options Auto Automatically adjusts the lighting Setting the Self-timer Picture Messaging Storing Pictures In Camera Saved to Phone Online AlbumsCreating an Online Album Uploading a picture to the Picture Messaging Web Site 3. Press for Online Albums Sharing Online Pictures Accessing Online Pictures Message Options From Your PhoneTo view Online Albums Upload All and press Camera Key Guard Account Info3. Press for Cam. Key Guard Launching the Browser Web ServicesThe Wireless Web 3. Press for Start Browser None Web ServicesWeb Guard To Start Softkeys Web Connection Status and IndicatorsNavigating the Wireless Web Scrolling Navigating Between Web Pages Using the Menu to Navigate 8. Reload this page Downloading Games Downloading Games, Ringers, Screen Savers and ApplicationsGames Playing Games Ringers Downloading Ringers Assigning Downloaded Ringers 6. Press for With Caller ID or for No Caller ID Downloading Screen Savers Screen SaversAssigning Downloaded Screen Savers Applications Downloading Applications Voice Dial Voice ServicesActivating Voice Recognition Voice Memo Using Voice Dial Voice Services Enabling/Disabling Choice Lists 87 Voice Services Phone Status Information Using Name Lookup3. Press for Voice Service 6. Press for Name Dialing, for Digit Dialing or for Contacts Customizing Voice Dial Adapting Voice Dial 2. Press for Voice Service 4. Press for Digit Dialing Resetting Voice Dial Adaptation Changing Voice Dial Sensitivity Changing Voice Dial Prompts Changing Voice Launch Talk and Flip and press Managing Voice MemosRecording Voice Memos Done Reviewing and Erasing Memos Erase Voice Service95 Voice Services Scheduler No AlarmTools Adding an Event to the Scheduler 1Hr before No AlarmOn Time 30min before There are several ways your phone alerts you of scheduled events Event AlertsViewing Events 4. If you selected , use the navigation keys to scroll to the Erasing All Events in your Scheduler Erasing a Single Event for a DayErasing All Events for a Day 99 Tools Using the Alarm Clock World Time Daily Task ListOnce Memo Pad 103 Tools Countdown CalculatorLeft to Subtract Right to Add Up to Multiply Down to Divide 105 Tools Phone Settings Phone SettingsDisplay Settings Changing the Screen Saver Changing the Incoming Call display 107 Phone Settings 4. Press for Incoming Call Changing the Text Greeting5. Press for With Caller ID or for No Caller ID Changing the LCD Contrast Changing the Backlight Time Length109 Phone Settings 4. Press for Service Light Turning the Service Light On or OffChanging the Size of your Dialing Font Adjusting the Phone’s Volume Settings Sound SettingsChanging the Color of your Dialing Font 4. Press for Ringer Volume Ringer Types Message, for Picture Mail or for Web Alerts Selecting Ringer Types for Voice CallsSelecting Ringer Types for Messages 113 Phone Settings Selecting Ringer Types for Scheduled Alerts Selecting Ringer Type for Roam Ringer Key Tone Volume Selecting a Key Tone Selecting Tone Length Alert Notification for Minute Beep for Service for Connect for Disconnect for Power On/Off for Flip Sound Silence All Application Volumefor Vibrate Airplane Mode Location Settings119 Phone Settings Phone Setup Options Shortcut Key, or for Right Key Call Answer ModeAuto-Answer Mode Any Key Display Language Phone Security Accessing the Security MenuUsing Your Phone’s Lock Feature Locking Your Phone Calling in Lock Mode Unlocking Your PhoneChanging the Lock Code Restricting Calls Using Special Numbers Special# Only and press Erasing Pictures Erasing the ContactsErasing Downloads 2. Press for Erase Contacts Resetting Your Phone Understanding the Power Save Feature SafetyKeeping Tabs on Signal Strength Knowing Radio Frequency Safety Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance Using Your Phone While Driving Following Safety Guidelines Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesTurning Off Your Phone Before Flying 131 Safety Restricting Children’s Access to your Phone Caring for the BatteryProtecting Your Battery Disposal of Lithium Ion LiIon Batteries Information to User Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada NoticeCautions AMPS mode Part 22 - Head 1.28 W/kg Body-worn 1.25 W/kg Specific Absorption Rates SAR for Wireless PhonesThe highest reported SAR values of the SPH-a740 are Digital mode Part 24 - Head 1.05 W/kg Body-worn 1.04 W/kg Owner’s Record User Guide Proprietary Notice STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY Manufacturer’s Warranty137 Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty 139 Manufacturer’s Warranty Index

Samsung SPH-a740 Changing the Backlight Time Length, Changing the LCD Contrast, Phone Settings

Models: SPH-a740