Samsung A436 - SGH Cell Phone 3 MB User Manual Download

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SGH-a436 Series

P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D

M O B I L E P H O N E

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for A436 - SGH Cell Phone 3 MB

Page 1: ...SGH a436 Series P O R T A B L E Q U A D B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Samsung Telecommunications America STA LLC Headquarters Customer Care Center 1301 E Lookout Drive 1000 Klein ...

Page 3: ...R QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN ADDITIO...

Page 4: ...lume 19 Answering a Call 20 Call History 20 Call Time 21 Data Volume 21 Data Call Time 21 Silent Mode 22 Options During a Call 22 Section 4 Menu Navigation 25 Menu Navigation 25 Menu Shortcuts Outline 26 Section 5 Entering Text 33 Changing the Text Input Mode 33 Using T9 Mode 34 Using Alphabet Mode 35 Using Symbols 36 Using Numbers 36 Section 6 Understanding Your Contacts List 37 Using Contacts Li...

Page 5: ...ications 73 Memory Status 73 Games Apps 74 Camera 74 Tools 78 Section 10 WAP 88 Launching the WAP Browser 88 Access a WAP Site 88 Navigating the WAP Browser 89 Using Favorites 90 Changing the WAP Profiles 91 Clearing the Cache 92 Section 11 Accessibility 93 TTY Settings 93 Section 12 Health and Safety Information 94 Health and Safety Information 94 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 96 UL Certi...

Page 6: ...ortant Safety Information 110 Product Performance 111 Availability of Various Features Ring Tones 112 Battery Standby and Talk Time 112 Battery Precautions 112 Care and Maintenance 114 Section 13 Warranty Information 115 Standard Limited Warranty 115 Index 120 ...

Page 7: ...setting up your voice mail Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network a plug in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details such as your PIN and other optional services Removing the Battery 1 If necessary power off the phone by holding down the key until the power off image displays 2 Remove the battery by doing the following Pressing the battery cover lock down ...

Page 8: ...Card Important The plug in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone then slide the SIM card into the socket ...

Page 9: ... it away from socket See the following illustration Installing the Battery 1 Align the battery tabs with the slots at the top of the battery socket 2 Press the bottom of the battery down until it clicks into place Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone ...

Page 10: ...e You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time Note For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U S you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your warranty 1 Plug the connector of the travel adaptor i...

Page 11: ...en the phone 2 Press and hold the key until the phone power on screen displays 3 If the Phone Lock pop up appears in the display enter your Lock Code and press the OK soft key or the key For more information refer to Change Phone Password on page 69 4 If the phone asks for a PIN enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the key For more information see Check PIN Code on page 68 The phone searches...

Page 12: ...IM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center However you may need to change the number Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Highlight Recent Calls and press Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight Voice Server Number and press the...

Page 13: ...It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight easy to use and offers many significant features The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone User friendly menu driven access to features and options Instant Messaging capability Multimedia capability Speakerphone capability Featured ap...

Page 14: ...d to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options To mute the ringer during an incoming call press the volume key up or down 4 Send key Allows you to place or receive a call In standby mode press the key once to access the Recent Call log If you press and hold the key down you will initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log 5 Voicemail key Press and hold the key to ...

Page 15: ...nu Exit key Ends a call Press and hold this key for a few seconds to power your phone On or Off While in the main menu it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels you input When you receive an incoming call press to reject call 11 WAP Browser Menu confirm key When navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu If you press once in Idle mode the WAP browser will launch 12...

Page 16: ...tos Backlight A back light illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key or open the phone It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time and or dims the light depending on the settings in the Backlight menu Internal Display Layout The display has 3 areas Icons Shows the received signal strength The greater the number of bars the stronger the signal Appears whe...

Page 17: ...g feature is active For more information refer to Call Answer on page 63 Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration then Melody Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration and Melody Appears when Silent Mode Mute is active Appears when Silent Mode Vibration is active Appears when Bluetooth wireless technol...

Page 18: ...ons To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want Press the appropriate soft key To select the function displayed or the option highlighted press the Select soft key or the key To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list press the Down Navigation key or the key on the left side of the phone To move back to the previous function or option on...

Page 19: ...e or clear numbers text or symbols from the display You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu If you enter an incorrect character briefly press to backspace and delete the character To erase the entire sentence press and hold To back up one menu level briefly press End Key The End key is used to turn on off your phone disconnect calls and return to th...

Page 20: ...wse menus sub menus and lists Press the Up or Down Navigation when jumping to highlighted links on the web Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications Speakerphone Key During a call press the key to enable the speakerphone option Use the volume keys located on the left side of your phone to adjust the volume Text Message Media Games Apps Contact List ...

Page 21: ...n the Settings Set Calls Voice Call Auto Redial the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone For more information refer to Set Calls on page 63 Making an International Call 1 Press and hold the key The character appears 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number Press the key Correcting a Dialed Number Use the follo...

Page 22: ...lls Made Calls Received or Voice Mail To access the All Calls list directly 1 From the Idle Screen press the key to display a list of the most recent numbers used in the order you dialed or received them 2 Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to scroll through the numbers until the number you want highlights 3 To dial the number highlight the number and press the key Making a Call from the Contact ...

Page 23: ...phone or by pressing the key Note You can answer a call while using the Contact List or menu features After ending the call the phone returns to the function screen you were using Call History The phone stores the numbers of the calls you ve dialed received or missed in the Call History menu If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List the name associated displays Viewing Missed Calls Th...

Page 24: ...ur password At the Confirm New Password re enter the same password and press the OK soft key 7 Press the Back soft key or the key to end Data Volume 1 From the Idle Screen press Menu Use the Navigation keys to highlight Call History and press Select or the key 2 Highlight Data Volume and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to view the following information Re...

Page 25: ...e the current call on hold whenever you want You can also make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service To put a call on hold 1 While on a call press the Options soft key Highlight Hold and press the Select soft key The call is on hold 2 You can reactivate the call whenever you want by pressing the Resume soft key To make a call while you have a call in ...

Page 26: ...ave established with your phone End Held Call Ends the call that is placed on hold When you want to finish end each call normally by pressing the key Switching off the Microphone Mute You can temporarily switch your phone s microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you Example You wish to say something to person in the room but do not want the person on the phone to hear you During a cal...

Page 27: ...ey For further details about the Contact List feature see Finding an Contact List Entry on page 37 Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress if this service is supported by the network and you have set the Call Waiting Voice Calls Menu to Activate You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone To answer a call while y...

Page 28: ...xample you can access them by highlight the option and by pressing the Select soft key or the key If the menu that you have selected contains further options repeat this step 4 To scroll through the menus press the Up or Down Navigation key or the Volume key located on the left side of your phone Press the Select soft key or the key to make your selection 5 To return to the previous menu level pre...

Page 29: ... numbers assigned to each of them 1 Internet 1 1 Home 1 2 Favorites 1 3 Enter URL 1 4 Browser Profiles 1 4 1 Current Profile 1 4 2 Profile Settings 1 4 2 1 Profile 1 1 4 2 2 Profile 2 1 4 2 3 Profile 3 1 4 2 4 Profile 4 1 4 2 5 Profile 5 1 4 2 6 Profile 6 1 5 Clear Cache 2 Media 2 1 Ringtones Audio 2 1 1 Downloaded Audio 2 1 2 Record Audio 2 1 3 Recorded Audio 2 1 4 Default Ringtones 2 2 Graphics ...

Page 30: ...opwatch 2 3 5 8 World Time 2 4 Memory Status 2 4 1 My Files 2 4 2 Calendar 3 Games Apps 3 1 Shop Games 3 2 My Games Apps 4 Call History 4 1 All Calls 4 2 Missed Calls 4 3 Calls Made 4 4 Calls Received 4 5 Voice Mail 4 5 1 Connect to Voice Server 4 5 2 Voice Server Number 4 5 2 1 Voice Mail 4 6 Speed Dial List 4 7 Contact List 4 8 Delete All 4 9 Call Time 4 0 Data Volume 4 0 1 Recent Volume ...

Page 31: ...eferences 5 3 1 5 Help 5 4 Sent 5 5 Outbox 5 6 Drafts 5 7 My Folder 5 8 Templates 5 9 Delete All 5 0 Messaging Settings 5 0 1 Text Messages 5 0 1 1 Send Settings 5 0 1 2 Block Number 5 0 2 Multimedia Messages 5 0 2 1 Send Settings 5 0 2 2 Receive Settings 5 0 2 3 Profiles 5 0 2 4 Block Number 5 0 2 5 Message Class 5 0 2 6 Creation Mode 5 0 3 IM 5 0 3 1 Default Community 5 0 3 2 Favorite IDs 5 0 3 ...

Page 32: ...ulator 7 5 Converter 7 5 1 Currency 7 5 2 Length 7 5 3 Weight 7 5 4 Volume 7 5 5 Area 7 5 6 Temperature 7 6 Timer 7 7 Stopwatch 7 8 World Time 8 Address Book 8 1 Contact List 8 2 Add New Contact 8 2 1 Phone 8 2 2 SIM Card 8 3 Group 8 4 Speed Dial List 8 5 My Business Card 8 6 Own Number 8 7 FDN List 8 8 Management 8 8 1 Default Saving 8 8 2 Copy All to ...

Page 33: ... Power On Off Tone 9 1 5 Silent Mode 9 2 Set Display 9 2 1 Main Display 9 2 1 1 Wallpaper 9 2 1 2 Info Display 9 2 1 3 Theme 9 2 1 4 Menu Style 9 2 1 5 Pop up List Menu 9 2 1 6 Dialing Display 9 2 1 7 Calendar 9 2 2 Front Display 9 2 2 1 Clock 9 2 2 2 My Image 9 2 2 3 Screen Slogan 9 3 Set Time Date 9 4 Set Phone 9 4 1 Language 9 4 2 Shortcuts 9 4 3 Light Settings 9 4 3 1 Brightness 9 4 3 2 Backli...

Page 34: ...uetooth 9 6 1 Turn Bluetooth On Off 9 6 2 My Headsets 9 6 3 Bluetooth Services 9 6 3 1 Headset 9 6 3 2 Handsfree 9 7 Set Applications 9 7 1 IM Settings 9 7 1 1 Default Community 9 7 1 2 Favorite IDs 9 7 1 3 Power On Sign On 9 7 1 4 Community Settings 9 7 1 5 IM Profiles 9 7 2 Messaging Settings 9 7 2 1 Text Messages 9 7 2 2 Multimedia Messages 9 7 2 3 IM 9 7 2 4 Push Messages 9 7 2 5 Broadcast Mes...

Page 35: ...7 3 Sort by Contacts 9 7 7 4 Delete All 9 7 7 5 Memory Status 9 8 Security 9 8 1 Lock Phone 9 8 2 Lock SIM Card 9 8 3 Check PIN Code 9 8 4 Lock Applications 9 8 5 Show Caller Information 9 8 6 Set FDN Mode 9 8 7 Change Phone Password 9 8 8 Change PIN Code 9 8 9 Change PIN2 Code 9 9 Reset Settings 9 0 Memory Status 9 0 1 Shared Memory 9 0 2 Messages 9 0 3 Media 9 0 3 1 My Files 9 0 3 2 Calendar 9 0...

Page 36: ... Symbols Mode T9 Mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter Each key on the keypad has more than one letter for example pressing the 5 key can enter J K or L However the T9 mode automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional Al...

Page 37: ...T9EAb T9EAB and T9Eab mode Numeric mode Symbols mode Using T9 Mode T9 Predictive Text input mode is based on a built in dictionary Enter a Word in T9 Mode In T9 mode begin entering a word by pressing the 2 to 9 keys Press each key only once for each letter The built in dictionary lists words that match the keystrokes you have entered Example To enter Hello press The word that you are typing appear...

Page 38: ...s To enter periods hyphens colons or parenthesis press the key T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that correct punctuation is used To shift case in T9 mode use the key There are 4 cases Initial capital Capital lock Lower case and Numeric You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys To delete letters press the key Press and hold the key to clear the display Using Alphabet Mode To u...

Page 39: ...ss the Up or Down Navigation key 4 To clear the symbol s press the key When the input field is empty this key returns the display to the previous mode 5 To insert the symbol s into your message press the OK soft key or the key Using Numbers Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter 1 G H I 4 g h i J K L 5 j k l M N O 6...

Page 40: ...g the location numbers that were assigned to them in the Contact List Finding an Contact List Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in your SIM card and phone s memories They are physically separate but are used as a single entity called Contact List Depending on your particular SIM card the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ 1 When the Idle...

Page 41: ...via allows you to send your business card information via text message or multimedia message Assign Speed Dial allows you to set the speed dial key for this entry Delete allows you to delete the Selected contact list entry or All contact list entries Select Language allows you to set the language to English Français or Español Adding a New Contact Use the following procedures to store a new contac...

Page 42: ...up allows you to assign this contact to group Press the to display available groups Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to select a group Press the key to mark your selection and press the Options soft key highlight Save to save your selection Notes allows you enter notes associated with this contact 8 Press the key to save To return to the Idle screen press the key Storing a Number in the SIM Card...

Page 43: ...press the key The contact entry information is displayed 2 Press the Left or Right Navigation key to find other numbers on the list 3 Press the Dial soft key the key or the key when you have selected the number you want to call Speed Dial Once you have stored phone numbers from your Contact list list you can set up to 8 speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want simply by press...

Page 44: ...tions soft key 5 Press Change select a new entry Contact or FDN Contact and press the Select soft key or the key 6 Highlight an entry and press the key Select the previously created entry you would like to add by pressing the Up or Down key and press the key to save the entry Deleting Speed Dial Entries 1 When the Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Highlight Address Book press the Sele...

Page 45: ...e available Disable you can call any number Enable you can only call phone numbers stored in SIM card You must enter your PIN2 You can obtain your PIN2 from your service provider Group Settings Editing a Caller Group 1 When the Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Highlight Address Book press the Select soft key or the key 3 Scroll to Group by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Se...

Page 46: ... Default Saving and press the Select soft key or the key 5 Highlight the memory location you want to receive new Contacts List entries and press the key Available options are Phone SIM Card or Ask on Saving 6 When you are finished press the key to return to Idle mode Copy All to You can copy all Contact List entries to the Phone and or the SIM card using the Copy All to option When you copy Contac...

Page 47: ...n 7 At the Delete confirm screen press the Yes soft key to continue or the No soft key to cancel 8 Enter the PIN2 password and press the OK soft key or the key 9 When the confirmation message appears press the Yes soft key or the key to confirm deletion Press the No soft key to cancel deletion 10 When you are finished press the key to return to Idle mode Checking the Memory Status You can check ho...

Page 48: ...en the Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Highlight Address Book press the Select soft key or the key 3 Select Service Number by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Scroll through the numbers by using the Up or Down Navigation key 5 To dial the number displayed press the key Note This menu is available only when your SIM card supports Servi...

Page 49: ... Sending New Messages Short Message Service SMS allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones In addition your phone supports the Enhanced Message Service EMS which enables you to attach simple pictures melodies and animated images to your messages and the Multimedia Message Service MMS which enables you to include photographs melodies and animated images in yo...

Page 50: ...rd allows you to attach your business card to the message Appointment allows you to attach an appointment to the text message Anniversary allows you to attach an anniversary reminder or note to the message Miscellaneous allows you to attach a miscellaneous file to the message Task allows you to attach a task to the text message Save to allows you to save the text message to your Drafts or your My ...

Page 51: ...tings allows you to select the Delivery Report Read Reply Priority Expiry and Delivery After Back returns you to the previous screen 5 Using the Up or Down Navigation key highlight Graphics and press the Options soft key and highlight Add to add a picture Highlight Take Photo to launch the camera or select My Photos to select a photo previously taken Select Downloaded Graphics to choose from the d...

Page 52: ...ou to attach a file to the message Send settings allows you to select the Delivery Report Read Reply Priority Expiry and Delivery After Message Add allows you to add a message Preview allows you to preview your messages before sending Save to allows you to save the message to Drafts or My Folder Add Page allows you to add additional pages to your message Delete Page allows you to delete pages from...

Page 53: ... to access the following options View allows you to view to the message Retrieve retrieves messages from the network Delete allows you to delete the selected message or all messages Sort by allows you to sort by Date Read Unread Sender Type Size or Subject Call Back allows you to call the sender of the message Lock allows you to lock the message to prevent deletion 4 To scroll through the message ...

Page 54: ...ses or phone numbers from the message text Lock allows you to lock the message to prevent deletion Options for Multimedia Messages Reply Via allows you to reply to the message via Text Message or Multimedia Message Reply to All allows you to reply to all recipients of the message as well as to the sender Call Back allows you to dial the originating message number Forward allows you to forward the ...

Page 55: ...Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Select IM and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Select Preferences and press the Select soft key or the key 5 Select Community Settings and press the Select soft key or the key 6 Use the Navigation keys to select values for Auto Sign On and for Sound Settings and press the Save soft ke...

Page 56: ...d press the key Messaging Settings You can set up various options for using Messages services 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Select Messages and highlight Messaging Settings Press the Select soft key or the key 3 Select the type of messages for which you want to change Press the Select soft key or the key Text Message The following options are available Send Settings ...

Page 57: ...ception allows you to set the message receipt options Choose from Manual Automatic or Reject Profiles you can select a connection profile to be used for sending and receiving Multimedia messages Current Profile allows you to select an option for sending a text message Choose from the following options Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Profile 5 Profile 6 Profile Settings Profile 1 Profile 2 ...

Page 58: ...mmunity Settings 1 When the Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Select IM and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Select Preferences and press the Select soft key or the key 5 Select Community Settings and press the Select soft key or the key 6 Use the Navigation keys to select values for Auto Sign On and for Sound Setting...

Page 59: ...hannel from the list Edit use to change the ID and title of an existing channel Language allows you to select your preferred language in which to display cell broadcast messages Please contact your service provider for further details Memory Status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for multimedia messages The display shows the total space including the used...

Page 60: ...oft key to access Menu mode 2 Select Settings and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Select Set Sound and press the Select soft key or the key The following options are available Use the Down Navigation key to scroll to and set options Incoming Call This menu allows you to make a selection from the following categories Shop Tones allows you to access the internet to shop for a new ringtone Ale...

Page 61: ...an select a type of message alert Off the phone does not use an Message tone Melody the phone sounds the selected message tone Vibration the phone vibrates Vibration Then Melody the phone vibrates then plays the Message Tone Press the Left or Right Navigation key to make selection Press the Save soft key or the key to save changes Power On Off Tone This menu allows you to enable disable the melody...

Page 62: ...picture shown Choose from 10 90 transparency Press the Save soft key Info Display allows you select the settings for the following Text Position allows you to select the position of the text displayed in Idle mode Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to make your selection Choose from Top Bottom or Off Press the Save soft key or the key to make your selection Text Style allows you to set the te...

Page 63: ...le Use the Down Navigation key to scroll to and set options Time Zone Updating allows you to choose from the following options Automatic Manual Only or Prompt First Tip If Manual Only is selected the following options are enabled Home Zone allows you to set your a time zone for the handset Press the to access the different time zones When you have made your selection press the OK soft key Time all...

Page 64: ... may not display Press the Save soft key or the key to save selection Shortcuts Navigation Keys The Shortcuts menu option allows you to change the options assigned to the Navigation Keys Press the Options soft key to Change the assigned shortcut key Light Settings Brightness You can adjust the display brightness for the LCD to see it better in different lighting conditions Press the Left or Right ...

Page 65: ...page 33 Network Selection SIM Dependent The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area Note You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two To indicate to automatically or manually select the network to be used when roaming 1 From the Set Phone men...

Page 66: ...lowing options are available to answer a call on your handset Flip Open allows you to answer the call when you open the phone Any Key allows you to answer the call when you press any key Press the Save soft key to save the selection Call Status Tones The Call Status Tone options are used to notify you for the Minute Minder or the Connection Tone Use the key to enable or disable these functions Pre...

Page 67: ...hable calls are forwarded when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off Cancel All all call forwarding options are canceled 3 Select the call type Voice Calls or Data Calls by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key or the key 4 Using the Left or Right Navigation key select Activate Select Deactivate to turn off call forwardi...

Page 68: ... you don t need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth If the devices are within a range of one another you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms The Bluetooth wireless technology settings menu provides the ability to view and change the device name show the visibility and set the security for the device Turn Bluetooth On Off When the ...

Page 69: ...ification is a protocol that describes how the short range wireless technology works whereas individual profiles describe the services supported by individual devices Profiles reduce the chance that different devices will not work together Your phone supports the following profile services Headset enables outgoing and incoming calls Handsfree the remote car kit enables outgoing and incoming calls ...

Page 70: ... digit phone password each time the phone is switched on To change the phone password see Change Phone Password on page 69 Once the correct password has been entered you can use the phone until you switch it off The following options are available Off you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone On you are required to enter the phone password when you switch on the ph...

Page 71: ... Messages Recent Calls Audio Graphics Address Book Once you have locked the contents you must enter the phone s password to access the associated menus Show Caller Information This option allows you to display the caller information on the Front LCD as well as the Main LCD Set FDN Mode Set FDN Fixed Dial Number mode if supported by your SIM card allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limi...

Page 72: ...ure is enabled You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new PIN you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Change PIN2 Code The Change PIN2 Code feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one You must enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new PIN2 you are asked to confirm it by entering it a...

Page 73: ...Note To completely remove any personal information stored on your device see Precautions for Transfer and Disposal on page 118 Memory Status You can easily check the amount of memory being used for storing data such as messages media calendar data or contacts entries You can also delete any selected information from your phone 1 When the Idle screen displays press the Menu soft key 2 Select Settin...

Page 74: ...nu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Use the Navigation keys to highlight Media and press the Select soft key or the key 3 With the Ringtones Audio option highlighted press the Select soft key or the key 4 From the Ringtone Audio menu highlight Downloaded Audio to select from ringtones downloaded using the Internet browser or Default Ringtones to select from the pre loaded ringtones on your phone 5 H...

Page 75: ...and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight Graphics and press the Select soft key or the key 4 From the Graphics menu highlight Downloaded Graphics to select from images downloaded using the Internet browser or My Photos to access the photos you have taken with your phone and press the Select soft key or the key to access list of photos 5 Highlight a photo from the list and press the Opt...

Page 76: ...e key 3 Select Applications and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Select the type of application that you want to launch Camera page 74 Record Audio page 77 Alarm page 79 Calandar page 80 Tools page 78 5 Press the Select soft key or the key Memory Status The Memory Status menu option allows you to view the usage and available memory for Media Graphics Audio Games Apps Games Camera and Multime...

Page 77: ...ded or pre installed game highlight My Games Apps and press the key Select a game and press the key Camera Taking Photos Note When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions shadows may appear on the photo 1 In Idle mode press the key to turn on the camera Alternatively in Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode then do one of the following Use the Navigation keys to h...

Page 78: ...o set a time delay before the camera takes the photo Off 3 Seconds 5 Seconds 10 Seconds Go to My Photos allows you to view the photos you have previously taken Press the Options soft key to choose from the following View allows you to view the highlighted photo View by allows you to choose the viewing options by List or Thumbnails Send via allows you to send the photo via Multimedia Message Set as...

Page 79: ...o turn On or Off the Zoom sound Brightness Sound allows you to turn On or Off the change to the brightness Default Name allows you to enter an name of the photo Press the Save soft key to save the settings or press the Cancel soft key to return to the picture viewer Camera Shortcuts Shortcut keys allows you to change options using your keypad Navigation keys and Volume key in capture mode The foll...

Page 80: ...nlock the photo to prevent allow deletion Properties allows you to view the properties for this photo Accessing the Photos Folder 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Use the Navigation keys to highlight Media and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight Graphics and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the My Photos fol...

Page 81: ...le Properties displays the Name Date Format Length Size and Lock Unlock of the voice memo 7 To exit press the Back soft key or the key Recorded Audio This menu shows a list of saved voice memos When a voice memo is recorded and saved it is stored in the Recorded Audio folder To access this menu use the following steps 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access menu mode 2 Select Media and pr...

Page 82: ...nge the time format see Set Time Date on page 60 Alarm Time use the alphanumeric keypad enter a time for the alarm to sound AM PM use the Left or Right Navigation key to select AM or PM Alarm Day press the key to access the Alarm Day screen To set the days of the week you wish your alarm to sound use the Up or Down Navigation keys to select the day and press the to mark the day Press the OK soft k...

Page 83: ...o create Appointment Anniversary Miscellaneous and Task entries It also shows any Missed Alarm Events that have occurred To access the Calender menu use the following steps 1 Highlight Calendar and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Press the Options soft key highlight Create and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight the event type you wish to create and press the Select soft key or...

Page 84: ... use the following options Occassion enter the Anniversary Occasion Date enter the Anniversay Date Alarm allows you to set an alarm for this event Press the key to enter an alarm time In the before field enter the time increment you wish for the alarm to sound prior to the appointment Choose from day or week Alarm Time enter the Alarm Time using the keypad and press the Save soft key AM PM use the...

Page 85: ...er the task using the keypad Start Date enter the start date for the task entry Due Date enter the date the task is due Priority enter the priority of the task choose from High Normal or Low Alarm allows you to set an alarm for this task Press the key to enter an alarm time In the before field enter the time increment you wish for the alarm to sound prior to the task Choose from day or week Alarm ...

Page 86: ...event 6 When you have finished press the key Calculator With this feature you can use the phone as a calculator The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication and division and provides a number of higher level mathematical functions logarithmic factorial and trigonometric functions 1 Highlight Calculator and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Enter t...

Page 87: ...e Tip field and enter a tip percentage using the keypad 4 If needed use the Down navigation key to highlight the paying field 5 Use the keypad to enter the number of persons paying The following amounts appear in the screen Tip the tip amount based upon the tip percentage and the bill amount You pay the amount you pay or each contributor pays Converter The conversion menu provides the following co...

Page 88: ...ighlight Currency Rates and press the Select soft key or the key The Currency Rates list appears in the display 3 If needed use the Left and Right Navigation keys to change the base currency for the exchange rate you wish to change 4 Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to highlight a currency whose exchange rate you wish to change 5 Press the Options soft key then highlight Edit or Edit Name and p...

Page 89: ...of up to 10 characters for the new currency using the keypad See Using Alphabet Mode on page 35 for more information 6 Press the Down Navigation key to highlight the Enter New Rate field 7 Enter a decimal exchange rate for the new currency using the keypad Note Press the key to enter the decimal point The Enter New Rate field only accepts up to six digits after the decimal point 8 Press the Save s...

Page 90: ... timer Stopwatch You can use this menu to measure intervals of time for up to 4 separate occurrences Press the key to start the stopwatch Press the to stop the stopwatch Press the Reset soft key to erase all times recorded World Time World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in another parts of the world World displays time in the 30 different time zones around the world 1 Highlight W...

Page 91: ...lso press the Menu soft key to access menu mode and highlight Internet and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Select Home and press the Select soft key or the key Your phone is connected to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider The content of the start up homepage depends on your Wireless Web service provider 3 To scroll through the screen use the Up and Down ...

Page 92: ...per Case Alphabet Mode A allows you to enter upper case characters Lower Case Alphabet Mode a allows you to enter lower case characters Note You can enter symbols in upper or lower case alphabet mode by pressing the 1 key T9 Mode T9 allows you to enter characters by pressing one key per letter In this mode you can use only the 0 key to display alternative words To change case press the key Number ...

Page 93: ...dress of the page to which you are currently connected It also enables you to set the current site as the startup homepage Reload reloads the current page Using Favorites While navigating the WAP browser you can bookmark the site to quickly and easily access it at a future time The URL addresses of the bookmarked sites are stored in the Favorites folder wherein you can use the 4 preset URL address...

Page 94: ...press the Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight Profile Settings and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Select the profile you want For each profile the following options are available Profile Name enter a name that you wish to assign to the HTTP proxy server Home URL set the address of your startup homepage When the default homepage displays you can delete it using the key and enter your own...

Page 95: ...ntly accessed WAP pages are stored You can clear the cache at anytime 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Highlight Internet and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Select Clear Cache 4 Press the Yes soft key or the key to confirm the deletion 5 When you have finished press the key ...

Page 96: ...a compatbile Samsung connector For more information on insertion and connection see Charging a Battery on page 7 2 Temporarily remove the plastic Power Interface Connector headset cover located on the Right side of the phone 3 Plug the TTY device s connector into the connector jack to enable the TTY Mode 4 Remove the TTY device s connector from the phone s connector jack to disable the TTY Mode Fo...

Page 97: ...her Important Safety Information Product Performance Availability of Various Features Ring Tones Battery Standby and Talk Time Battery Precautions Care and Maintenance This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Certification In...

Page 98: ...smitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wir...

Page 99: ...ile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories Go to http www samsung com us consumer type type do group mobilephones type mobilephones for more information UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements Please adhere to the following ...

Page 100: ...nce does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to l...

Page 101: ...p National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Feder...

Page 102: ...ingioma or acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones RF exposures However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years What research is needed to decide whether RF...

Page 103: ...tracts to independent investigators The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these pro...

Page 104: ...that hands free kits reduce risks Hands free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use then that part of the body will absor...

Page 105: ...fibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same...

Page 106: ...ee accessories available today 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet s...

Page 107: ...her than a standard numeric keypad please call 1 888 901 7233 Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association Responsible Listening Caution Avoid potential hearing loss Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is ...

Page 108: ...round environment noise noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds Limit the amount of time you listen As the volume increases less time is required before you hearing could be affected Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might...

Page 109: ... it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel it is recommended that ...

Page 110: ...tml Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones When some mobile phones are used near some hearing devices hearing aids and cochlear implants users may detect a buzzing humming or whining noise Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this interference noise and phones also vary in the amount of interference they generate The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some o...

Page 111: ... off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should a...

Page 112: ...calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in the emergency number for your present location for example 911 or other official emergency number Emergency numbers vary by location 3 Press the key If certain features ...

Page 113: ... it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other Important Safety Information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mount...

Page 114: ...hen it s turned on it receives and transmits radio frequency RF signals When you use your phone the system handling your call controls the power level This power can range from 0 006 watts to 0 2 watts in digital mode Maintaining Your Phone s Peak Performance For the best care of your phone only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories Faulty service may void the warranty The...

Page 115: ... battery as this could result in serious safety hazards If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator Follow battery usage storage and charging guidelines found in the user s guide Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery c...

Page 116: ...ng appliance iron or radiator Do not get your phone or battery wet Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery for examp...

Page 117: ...old areas When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water ...

Page 118: ...is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser This Limited Warranty does not cover a defects or damage resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress or modification of any part of Product including antenna or cosmetic damage b equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible c any plastic surfaces or other externally exp...

Page 119: ...357 Upon receipt SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product SAMSUNG may at SAMSUNG s sole option use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt reconditioned or new Product Repaired replaced leather cases pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety 90 days All other repaired replaced Product wil...

Page 120: ...T INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME STATES PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND Y...

Page 121: ...ly additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation whether oral or written do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon Precautions for Transfer and Disposal If data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the standard methods the data only appears to be removed on a superficial level and it may be possible for someone to retrieve and reuse t...

Page 122: ...Richardson Texas 75082 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG Phone 1 888 987 HELP 4357 2007 Samsung Telecommunications America All rights reserved No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice ...

Page 123: ...Command Keys 15 Contact List Searching for a Number 24 Converter 84 D Data Call Time 21 Data Volume 21 Dialing a Number Contact List 37 Display Icons 13 Display Settings 59 E End key 16 Ending a Call 19 Entering Text 33 Changing the Text Entry Mode 33 Using Alphabet Mode 35 Using Numbers 36 Using Symbols 36 Using T9 Mode 34 F Functions and Options 15 G Games 74 Getting Started 4 Activating Your Ph...

Page 124: ...ht soft key 16 S Safe Use of your phone 96 Security 67 Security Settings 67 Send key 16 Service Dialing Numbers 45 Settings 57 Memory Status 70 Reset Settings 69 Shortcuts 25 Silent Mode 22 SIM card Installing 5 Removing 6 Soft Keys 16 Sound Settings 57 Speakerphone Key 17 Speed Dial Setting Up Entries 40 Standard Limited Warranty 115 Storing a Number Contact List 38 39 Storing a number Phone s Me...

Page 125: ...g Your Phone 10 Features of Your Phone 10 Front View of Your Phone 12 Open View of Your Phone 11 Using Management Checking the Memory Status 44 Copying all to Phone or SIM 43 Deleting all of the Address Book Entries 44 V Viewing an Event 83 Voice Mail 9 Accessing 9 Changing number 9 W Warranty Information 115 ...

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