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This tri-mode CDMA phone from Samsung was one of Sprint's flagship PCS Vision phones. Key features include a large color display, 1xRTT high-speed data, an optional camera attachment, and J2ME (Java) support. Additional features include voice dialing, WAP 2.0, a large external display, PIM (organizer) features, GPS positioning, and polyphonic ringers.

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Modes	more detail less detail CDMA 850 / 1900 AMPS 850 CDMA / 1xRTT (2G / 3G) 850 Cellular / BC0 Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 1900 PCS / BC1 Americas AMPS (1G) 850 Cellular Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel
Weight	3.6 oz (102 g)
Dimensions	3.46" x 1.96" x 0.92" (88 x 50 x 23.4 mm)
Battery	Talk: 2.5 hours max. (150 minutes) Standby: 216 hours max. (9 days) LiIon, Removable
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels Colors: 4096 (12-bit) TFT / up to 12 lines of text
OS / Platform	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	?
Phone Book Capacity	250
FCC ID	A3LSPHA500 » (Approved May 10, 2002)

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	Yes
Inductive Charging	-
NFC	-
Ruggedized	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	-
Digital TTY/TDD	-
Hearing Aid Compatible	-
Multiple Languages	Languages Supported: English, Spanish
Alerts
External Display	96 x 64 pixels
Polyphonic Ringtones	Chords: 16 CMX MIDI
Ringer Profiles	-
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	-
Infrared (IR)	-
Mobile Hotspot	-
PC Sync	-
SDIO	-
USB	Yes
Wi-Fi	-
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Numbers per entry: 6
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-dependent (tags) up to 10 / plus voice digit dialing and voice control of menus
Customization
Changeable Faceplates	-
Custom Graphics	downloadable / can set as wallpaper (idle mode) or assign to phone book entries for incoming calls (Picture ID)
Custom Ringtones	downloadable
Real-Music Ringers	-
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
External Antenna Jack	-
Flight Mode	-
GAIT	-
High-Speed Data	Technology: 1xRTT
UMA	-
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: Obigo 1.1.4 WAP 2.0
Input
Key Lock Switch	-
Predictive Text Entry	Technology: T9
Side Keys	up/down
Text Keyboard, Hardware	-
Touch Screen	-
Memory
Hard Drive	-
Memory Card Slot	-
Messaging
Email Client	-
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	-
MMS	-
Text Messaging (SMS)	one-way (receive-only)
Text Messaging Templates	-
Music
FM Radio	-
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	-
Music Player	-
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
Camera	-
DLNA	-
Front-Facing Camera	-
Live TV	-
PictBridge	-
Streaming Video	-
TV Output	-
Video Capture	-
Video Sharing	-
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet	-
SyncML	-
To-Do List	up to 20 items
Voice Memo	Yes
Software
BREW	-
Games	downloadable Java games
Java (J2ME)	Yes
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	located on top
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	-

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