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QUAD BAND Series

SGH-A256

Portable Digital Mobile Phone

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your phone,

and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for SGH-A256

Page 1: ...QUAD BAND Series SGH A256 Portable Digital Mobile Phone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...y not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property Moreover you agree that you will not and will not attempt to modify prepare 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 Pr...

Page 3: ...tions and Options 15 Call Functions 17 Making a Call 17 Answering a Call 18 Missed Calls 19 Silent Profile 20 Options During a Call 21 In Call Options 21 Put a Call on Hold 21 Switching the Microphone Off Mute 22 Using the Speakerphone 22 Muting or Sending Key Tones 22 Making a Multi party Call 23 Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones 24 Searching for a Number in the Contact List 24 Call Waiting 25 Acc...

Page 4: ...ls 34 Missed Calls 35 Calls Made 35 Calls Received 35 Speed Dial List 36 Delete All 37 Call Time 37 Contacts 38 Contact List 38 Add New Contact 39 Group 42 Speed Dial List 43 Reject List 43 Service Number 44 FDN Contacts 44 Contacts Settings 44 SIM Management 46 My Account 48 Media 49 Audio 49 Graphics 54 Other Files 56 Memory Status 56 Internet 58 Accessing an Internet Site 58 Using the Internet ...

Page 5: ...gs 70 Memory Status 71 Tools 72 Camera 72 Record Audio 75 Alarms 75 Calendar 77 Notes 81 Calculator 82 Tip Calculator 82 Converter 83 Timer 84 Stopwatch 84 World Clock 85 Games Apps 86 Games 86 Get New Applications 87 Settings 88 Sound Profile 88 Display 90 Time Date 93 Phone 94 Calls 96 Connectivity 100 Applications Settings 103 Memory Status 108 Phone Status 108 ...

Page 6: ...ng Environment 116 Electronic Devices 116 Potentially Explosive Environments 118 Emergency Calls 119 Other Important Safety Information 120 Care and Maintenance 120 FCC Notice 122 Appendix A Certification Information SAR 123 Appendix B Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use 124 Appendix C Consumer Update on Wireless Phones 128 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY 137 Index 142 ...

Page 7: ...h the following visual aids Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example Select Messages Create New Message means you should select Messages from the menu followed by Create New Message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power On Power Off End key Angled brackets phone keys that control different functions at different times soft keys f...

Page 8: ...ar fuels or chemicals Switching Off in Aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switching Off in Hospitals Switch your phone off near medical equipment Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Special Regulations Follow any special regulat...

Page 9: ...rgency call Give all the necessary information as accurately as possible Do not end the call until given permission to do so Water Resistance Your phone is not water resistant Keep it dry Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung approved accessories and batteries Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel ma...

Page 10: ... you SIM card before it will work Note the SIM card number and call your service provider s service centre Activating Your Phone Activating your phone requires several steps inserting the SIM card charging the battery and turning the phone on Removing the Battery Note To avoid damage unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone If necessary power off the phone by pressing u...

Page 11: ...ard and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep it out of reach of children Position the SIM card as indicated on the SIM card slot angled corner at the inner edge then slide the card into the socket To remove the SIM card slide it out of the socket ...

Page 12: ...ts 2 Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber Make sure that the battery is properly installed before replacing the cover 3 Slide the cover back on the phone until it locks into position Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion lithium ion battery Use the travel adapter to charge the battery and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers ...

Page 13: ...he travel adapter into the jack on the right side of the phone 2 Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet If the phone is off the display indicates that the phone is charging If the phone is on the bars in the battery icon flash to indicate charging 3 When the phone is fully charged the message Fully Charged appears on the display or the bars in the battery icon stop flashing 4 Unplug the a...

Page 14: ... the phone switches on 2 If prompted enter the password and press OK or For further details see the Security option in Phone on page 94 3 If prompted enter the PIN and press OK or For further details see the Check PIN Code section in Phone on page 94 The phone searches for your network and after finding it the Idle screen appears on the display You can now make and receive calls The default displa...

Page 15: ...e features The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone Bluetooth Camera Text messaging and picture messaging capability Featured applications provide alarms calendar notes calculator tip calculator converter timer stopwatch and world clock Speakerphone capability Internet browser ...

Page 16: ... in standby mode mute ringer when receiving a call adjust volume during a call and move menu selection to top or bottom of the screen 3 Menu Access Confirm Speakerphone key In Idle mode it launches the main menu In a menu it accepts the highlighted choice During a call it controls the speakerphone 4 Message key Opens the Messages menu 1 1 1 1 6 1 10 1 15 4 1 5 1 8 1 17 1 3 1 12 1 9 1 2 1 7 1 11 1 ...

Page 17: ...s the sound profile to Silent Mode prevents phone from making sounds 12 Lock key Lets you lock the keypad to prevent unwanted key entry 13 Games Apps key Opens the Games Apps menu 14 Camera key Opens the camera and operates the camera shutter 15 Power End Exit key Ends a call Hold to power phone on or off While in main menu it returns phone to standby mode Rejects incoming call 16 Right soft key P...

Page 18: ...eft and right navigation keys access the previous menu selection and the next selection Rear View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the rear elements of your phone Press Right to access the Create New Message screen Press Left to access Call History Press Down to open the Contact List Press Up to open the Camera 1 1 1 2 1 3 ...

Page 19: ...lay Layout The internal display has three main areas Area Description Icons Displays various icons that indicate phone status Text and graphics area Displays messages menus instructions and any information that you enter such as the number you are dialing Soft key function indicators Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys T o b e r e p l a c e d Icons Text and graphics area Soft...

Page 20: ...ils see Alarms on page 75 Call Forwarding feature is active For details see Call Forwarding on page 97 A new text message has been received A new picture message has been received A new voice mail message has been received Appears when a push message has been received Bluetooth wireless technology is active Sound profile is set to Normal Sound profile is set to Silent Sound profile is set to Drivi...

Page 21: ...tions of the Right soft key are as follows From the Idle screen press to access My Menu for more information see below When using other features such as the Internet browser it performs a context sensitive action such as displaying the Back option My Menu The My Menu soft key provides a customizable menu list that can be quickly accessed from the phone s idle screen To make a selection from the li...

Page 22: ...d return to the standby mode Press and hold to turn on your phone Briefly press once to disconnect a call Press to return to standby mode from a menu Send Key The Send key is used to answer calls dial calls and to recall the last number s dialed received or missed Press once to answer a call Enter a number and press to make a call In standby mode briefly press to display a list of all recent calls...

Page 23: ...ce Call on page 97 for further details Making an International Call 1 Press The character appears 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number then press Correcting an Entered Number To correct one or more digits in a dialed number To clear the last digit displayed press To clear a different digit in the number press the left or right navigation key until the cursor is immediately to the ri...

Page 24: ...umber Note You can also access a list of all recent calls by pressing from the idle screen Making a Call from the Contacts List You can store phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone s memory and recall them to place a call These entries are collectively grouped in the Contacts menu see Contacts on page 38 for more information Answering a Call When a call is received the p...

Page 25: ...e last caller are displayed in a pop up message on the Idle screen To view a list of missed calls press View To scroll through the list press the up or down navigation key To call a number scroll to the number and press To access the Missed Calls list from the Idle screen press and select Call History Missed Calls Viewing the Details of Missed Calls To view the details of a missed call 1 Open the ...

Page 26: ...e 4 To delete one call select Selected To delete all calls select All Press Yes to confirm the deletion Silent Profile The Silent sound profile prevents the phone from making any sounds There are two choices for silent call alerts Mute the phone gives only visual indication when a call is received or Vibration the phone vibrates and provides visual indication For instructions on selecting sound pr...

Page 27: ...in My Messages Calendar Launches the calendar and lets you create events Mute Keypad Tone Silences the key tones when on the call Send DTMF Sends a sequence of DTMF tones to the caller see Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones on page 24 Put a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold at any time You can also make another call while you have a call in progress To put a call on hold 1 While on...

Page 28: ...d the person on the call can no longer hear you To switch the microphone back on press Unmute The other person on the call can hear you again Using the Speakerphone The speakerphone lets people near the phone participate in a call by broadcasting the voice or voices of those on the other end of the line and using the microphone to capture the voices of everyone near the phone To use the speakerpho...

Page 29: ...ll another participant press Options and select New Call Enter the new number and press to dial the second call 3 To add this person to the call press Options and select Join 4 To continue adding people to the call repeat steps 2 and 3 above You can also add incoming callers by answering the call pressing Options and selecting Join To have a private conversation with one participant 1 Press Option...

Page 30: ...tire number This option is sometimes useful for example when entering an account number when you call an automated system like a banking service To send DTMF tones 1 Press Options and select Send DTMF 2 Enter the numbers you want to send and press OK or Searching for a Number in the Contact List You can search for a number in the Contact List during a call 1 Press Options and select Contact List 2...

Page 31: ...ll option to Activate For information on changing Call Waiting settings see Call Waiting on page 99 To answer a call while you have a call in progress 1 Press or Accept to answer the incoming call The first call is automatically put on hold 2 To switch between the two calls press Options and select Swap 3 To end the current call press To end the call on hold press Options and select End Held Call ...

Page 32: ...feature allows you to set a password to protect your phone against unauthorized use For instructions see the Security section in Phone on page 94 PIN The Personal Identification Number or PIN 4 to 8 digits protects your SIM card against unauthorized use It is usually supplied with the card If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re ...

Page 33: ...ect PIN2 three times in succession the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re enable it by entering the PUK2 To change the PIN2 see the Security section in Phone on page 94 PUK2 An 8 digit PUK2 PIN Unblocking Key 2 is required to change a disabled PIN2 If a PUK was not supplied with your SIM card contact your service provider To re enable your PIN2 1 Enter the PUK2 and p...

Page 34: ... modes T9Abc T9ABC T9abc T9 predictive input lets you enter words by entering a few letters then selecting the word from a pop up list Note The letter E or F is added in the middle of T9 modes to indicate whether the phone language is set to English or French e g T9Eab T9Fab Number mode Allows you to enter series of numbers Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows character...

Page 35: ...own navigation keys to highlight the correct word and press If the word is not in the list continue typing letters until it appears or you have entered the entire word 3 Press to insert a space then start entering the next word To add a new word to the T9 dictionary 4 If the word you are entering is not in the pop up list and you want to add it to the dictionary select Add Word at the bottom of th...

Page 36: ... punctuation marks into text Press to access symbols To Press the select a symbol group navigation keys select a symbol corresponding number key adjacent to the symbol clear an entry insert the symbol s into your message OK cancel your input and return to the previous mode Back ...

Page 37: ...ne help provided with the program 1 Start the PC Studio software 2 Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and to your phone 3 When the software connects to the phone the SGH A256 icon appears at the right side of the PC screen 4 In the PC Studio program click on the SGH A256 icon The Phone Explorer window appears 5 Using Phone Explorer navigate to the phone folder you want to access 6 Clic...

Page 38: ...creen press To navigate through a menu press the up or down navigation key Press the volume keys located on the left side of your phone to move to the top or bottom of the displayed list As you navigate through a menu menu options are highlighted To select the highlighted item press Select or You can also select numbered options by pressing the corresponding keypad number Note When you access a li...

Page 39: ... Media 1 Audio 2 Graphics 3 Other Files 4 Memory Status 5 Internet 6 Messages 1 Create New Message 2 Inbox 3 Friends 4 Sent 5 Outbox 6 Drafts 7 Templates 8 Voice Mail 9 Delete by Folders 10 Messages Settings 11 Memory Status 7 Tools 1 Camera 2 Record Audio 3 Alarms 4 Calendar 5 Notes 6 Calculator 7 Tip Calculator 8 Converter 9 Timer 10 Stopwatch 11 World Clock 8 Games Apps 1 Get New Games 2 Get Ne...

Page 40: ... you send a Text Message or Picture Message to the caller Delete Lets you delete the selected call or all calls from the list Reject List Opens the reject list To view and configure your reject list see Reject List on page 43 Add to Reject List Adds the phone number the selected call was made from to the Reject List All Calls This menu Menu 1 1 lets you view a list of calls made and received inclu...

Page 41: ...Calls Made This menu Menu 1 3 lets you view a list of the numbers you dialed 1 From the Idle screen press and select Call History Calls Made 2 Scroll through the list and press or press Options and select Details to view call details The number is displayed along with the time and date when the call was made Calls Received This menu Menu 1 4 lets you view a list of calls you answered 1 From the Id...

Page 42: ... with a speed dial number press Options and select Add 3 Select either Contact or FDN Contact to choose an entry Fixed Dial Number mode if enabled restricts outgoing calls to phone numbers stored in the FDN List 4 Choose an entry from the list and press or press Options and select Select The virtual keypad reappears with the new speed dial entry appearing in its associated key When an existing Spe...

Page 43: ...o confirm the deletion press Yes to confirm Call Time This menu Menu 1 7 lets you view timers for calls made and received Note The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary depending on network features rounding off for billing purposes etc From the Idle screen press and select Call History Call Time The following timers are available Last Call Time Length of the last voice ...

Page 44: ...ional details that can not be stored on the SIM card Contact List To view the stored information for a contact 1 From the Idle screen press and select Contacts Contact List 2 Begin entering the letters of the name As you type the first entry matching your input is highlighted To select a different entry scroll through the list until the entry you want is highlighted 3 Press to dial the number or t...

Page 45: ...e a new contact to your phone or SIM card Note Your phone can be set to automatically save contacts to your Phone automatically save to your SIM Card or Ask on Saving The default setting is Phone The following procedures assume that the phone is set to Ask on Saving To change the setting see Contacts Settings on page 107 Storing a Number in the Phone s Memory 1 From the Idle screen press and selec...

Page 46: ...t selection is Not Assigned Ringtone Allows you to choose a ringtone that plays when this contact calls For information on selecting a ringtone see Ringtones on page 49 Group Allows you to assign this contact to a group Notes Lets you add any other information you wish to record with this contact Note You can change any number type designation Mobile Home Office Fax Other Press Options and select ...

Page 47: ... location Memory Status Displays the number of contacts saved on the SIM card and the number of spaces remaining Caller ID Lets you assign a Caller ID for this contact You can take a photo or assign an existing photo downloaded graphic or default image Ringtone Allows you to choose a ringtone that plays when this contact calls For information on selecting a ringtone see Ringtones on page 49 Group ...

Page 48: ...phone the Contact List will not open 4 Scroll to each name to be added to the Group and press to place a check mark in the selection box beside the name To find a specific name begin entering the letters of the name As you type the first Contact List entry matching your input is highlighted To select a different entry than the one that is highlighted scroll through the list until the entry you wan...

Page 49: ... group 4 When you are finished press or press Options and select Save Speed Dial List Using Speed Dial Menu 2 4 you can assign up to eight phone numbers from your Contact List to number keys 2 to 9 and dial them whenever you want simply by pressing and holding the associated number key For information on adding and using speed dial entries see Speed Dial List on page 36 Note Speed dial key 1 is re...

Page 50: ...umber you want to reject then press Select Recent Contacts Lets you choose one or more numbers from a list of recent contacts Press to place a check mark beside each number you want to reject then press Select Unknown Numbers Lets you reject all calls from unknown numbers Service Number This selection shows the list of Service Dialing Numbers SDN assigned by your service provider FDN Contacts This...

Page 51: ...a mobile phone number Home For recording a home phone number Office For recording a work number Fax For recording a fax number Other For recording an additional phone number Email For recording an email address Notes For adding any other information For information on text and numeric entry see Entering Text on page 28 To change the type of phone number field in a specific location press Options a...

Page 52: ...d the total allocated for Phone SIM and FDN SIM Management This menu provides various options to help manage contact information on your SIM card 1 From the Idle screen press and select Contacts SIM Management The SIM Management screen opens 2 The following choices are available Copy Contacts to SIM Lets you copy selected contacts or all contacts saved on your phone to your SIM card Press to place...

Page 53: ...or each contact you want to copy then press Copy Delete Contacts from SIM Lets you delete selected contacts or all contacts saved on your SIM card Press to place a check mark beside All or each contact you want to delete then press Delete ...

Page 54: ...My Account 48 My Account This menu selection Menu 3 opens the Internet browser and automatically accesses the My Account page For more information on using the Internet browser see Internet on page 58 ...

Page 55: ...tion allows you to download ringtones from your service provider 1 From the Idle screen press and select Media Audio Ringtones Get New Ringtones The browser launches and opens the Music Tones page 2 Follow the on screen options to select and download a file Press Menu to access browser options see Using the Internet Browser on page 58 Downloaded Ringtones This menu allows you to select audio clips...

Page 56: ... lists the ringtones that came with your phone You can play them and assign them as a ringtone caller ringtone or alarm tone 1 From the Idle screen press and select Media Audio Ringtones Default Ringtones 2 Highlight the desired ringtone and press Options 3 To play the tune select Play To use the tune as the phone s ringtone select Set as Ringtone then press Yes to confirm the choice To use the tu...

Page 57: ...you change the name of the selected file Lock Unlock Allows you to lock the file so it can not be deleted Files must be unlocked before they can be deleted Sort by Lets you arrange all your files by Date Type Name or Size Properties Displays all the properties of the currently selected file Record Audio Record Audio allows you to record audio clips such as voice memos and send audio clips to other...

Page 58: ...or The following options are available Record Reopens to the voice recorder Go to Recorded Audio Takes you to the Recorded Audio folder where recorded audio clips are stored Send via Message Lets you send the selected file to a recipient in a Picture Message Set as Alarm Tone Lets you use the recording as an alarm Select an alarm option Wake up alarm Alarm 1 4 Program the alarm options see Alarms ...

Page 59: ...hted selected file Play Plays the currently selected audio file Send via Message Lets you send the selected file to a recipient in a picture message Set as Alarm Tone Lets you use the recording as an alarm Select an alarm option Wake up alarm Alarm 1 4 Program the alarm options see Alarms on page 75 then press Save or to confirm the choice Delete Lets you delete the Selected file or Multiple files...

Page 60: ...aunches and opens the Get Graphics screen 2 Follow the on screen options to select and download a file Downloaded Graphics This menu allows you to select graphics files that you have downloaded view them and assign them as wallpaper or a caller ID image 1 From the Idle screen press and select Media Graphics Downloaded Graphics 2 Select the desired image and press Options 3 To view an image choose ...

Page 61: ...h a picture file highlighted The availability of some of these options depends on the menu you are in and the type of file View Displays the image Display Mode Displays the files in Line View or Thumbnail View Send Lets you send the selected file to a recipient in a Picture Message or to an Online Album View Online Album Lets you view pictures uploaded to your online album Set as allows you to set...

Page 62: ...ss Options to access the following options availability depends on the type of file currently highlighted Send via Message Lets you send the selected file in a Picture Message Delete Lets you delete the Selected file or Multiple files Rename Lets you change the name of the selected file Lock Unlock lets you lock the file to prevent accidental deletion and unlock locked files to allow deletion Sort...

Page 63: ...e Idle screen press and select Media Memory Status 2 Use the left or right navigation key to toggle between Media Shared Memory and Picture Message Use the up and down navigation keys to scroll through a list of folders ...

Page 64: ...ddress directly on the phone screen see Go to in Browser Options on page 59 Select a bookmark in the Bookmarks list see Bookmarks on page 60 Using the Internet Browser While using the Internet browser the following navigational controls are available To Press the scroll through and select browser items up or down navigation keys until the item is highlighted then press to confirm select a numbered...

Page 65: ...e URL and press or Open The page opens Backward Reloads the previously viewed page Reload Reloads the current page Go to Messages Accesses the Messages menu Go to Media Accesses the Media menu Go to homepage Returns the browser to the Rogers Mall home page Add to Bookmarks Adds the current page to your Bookmarks list View Bookmarks Shows your Bookmarks list see Bookmarks on page 60 for more inform...

Page 66: ...ly access your favorite Internet sites View Bookmarks 1 With the browser open press Options and select View Bookmarks 2 Scroll to the bookmark you want to access and press or press Options and select Go While in the Bookmarks menu press Options for the following choices Go Accesses the bookmarked page View Lets you View the name and URL of the selected bookmark only available for default bookmarks...

Page 67: ...light the entry and edit the text as required 3 Press or press Options and select Save Edit a Bookmark Use the following procedure to edit the name or URL of a Bookmark stored in your Bookmarks list 1 Open your Bookmarks list see above 2 Choose the Bookmark you want to change press Options and select Edit 3 Change the Name and URL as required 4 Press or press Options and select Save to save the ch...

Page 68: ...you have added to the phone 1 Open your Bookmarks list see above 2 Press Options and select Delete All All bookmarks are listed with a checkmark at the left side to mark for deletion 3 Press Delete and then Yes or to confirm the deletion ...

Page 69: ...sages received from your service provider containing information related to a specific area cell You can also use your phone to access Voice Mail recorded voice messages Create and Send a Message Use the Create New Message menu Menu 6 1 to compose new text SMS and picture MMS messages and send them to other messaging capable phones Create and Send a Message To create and send a text or picture mes...

Page 70: ...he message Note this changes the message to a picture message For more information on using the camera see Camera on page 72 Record Audio Opens the audio recorder to allow you to record an audio file Press or Record to start recording Save to save the file then Add to add the file to the message Note this changes the message to a picture message For more information on using the audio recorder see...

Page 71: ...ide Edit Style change Page Duration 3 When you finish entering your message press Send To and enter the recipient s mobile phone number You can enter additional recipients by pressing the down navigation key to move the cursor to a new entry box You can also press Options and select Add recipients to add recipients directly from the following files Recent Recipients Allows you to choose from a lis...

Page 72: ...ability of FDN depends on your SIM card contact your service provider for details If you are composing a picture message the following additional option is available Popular email accounts Provides an area where you can store and retrieve common email addresses To add an address to the Recipient list highlight the address and press or press Options and select Select To save or change an address pr...

Page 73: ...ttings Lets you configure default message settings For information see Messaging Settings on page 103 Note If the phone s memory is full an error message displays and you cannot receive any new messages Use the Delete option to delete unnecessary messages in each message box View Messages To view a message stored in one of the message folders 1 From the Idle screen press and select Messages messag...

Page 74: ...tacts Lets you save the number a message was sent from to your Contact List More Accesses the following options Move to Phone Move to SIM Card If a message is stored in the SIM card this option transfers it to the phone s memory If a message is stored in the phone s memory it is transferred to the SIM card Lock Unlock Locking a message prevents it from being deleted Save Items Lets you save an att...

Page 75: ... is open you can also press Options to access the following options Save Saves the template file and adds it to the list of templates Select Language Allows you to temporarily change the input language used to create your message between English and Français French 4 When you are finished entering text press Options and select Save to save the template file Use a Template To access templates 1 Fro...

Page 76: ...for further details Delete by Folders Use this menu to delete folders of messages 1 From the Idle screen press and select Messages Delete by Folders 2 Use the navigation keys to move through the list of folders and press to check or uncheck categories of messages 3 When you have finished making selections Press Delete Yes to delete messages in all checked categories If any messages are locked a me...

Page 77: ...ew the usage and available memory in your phone It displays the total memory used and available as well as the memory usage for each storage folder To access the Memory Status menu 1 From the Idle screen press and select Messages Memory Status 2 Use the left or right navigation key to toggle between Text Message Picture Message and Push Message ...

Page 78: ...View times in different parts of the world Camera Using the Camera Menu 7 1 you can take pictures of people or events while on the move Additionally you can send pictures to other people in a picture message or set one as wallpaper on your display screen For information on configuring default settings for the camera see Camera Settings on page 106 Taking Photos Your camera produces picture files i...

Page 79: ...ection The following options are available Size allows you to set the size in pixels of the resulting picture The options are 640x480 320x240 and 220x165 Timer allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the picture The options are Off 3 Sec 5 Sec or 10 Sec The camera counts down the time on the screen and by playing a sound White Balance allows you to set the white balance color temper...

Page 80: ...ke it was taken in fog Camera Shortcuts Provides a list of shortcuts that allow you to directly access camera options using the keypad Press the key repeatedly to cycle through the available settings Keypad shortcuts include Camera Settings Opens the Camera Settings menu for more information see Camera Settings on page 106 Camera Options After Taking a Photo When Single Shot mode is set to Take an...

Page 81: ...alarm when switched off Set an Alarm 1 From the Idle screen press and select Tools Alarms 2 Highlight an alarm and press or press Options and select Select 3 For all alarms except Wake up Alarm you can change the alarm name by selecting Alarm Name and editing the content of the text box 4 If Alarm Activation is Off choose Alarm and press the right navigation key to set it to On 5 Choose Alarm Time...

Page 82: ...e the Alarm Time occurs Individual days The alarm sounds at the Alarm Time only on the selected day s For each selection you want to make highlight it and press to put a check mark in the selection box When you are finished press OK 10 To change the Snooze setting use the left and right navigation keys to toggle the setting Off 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 7 Min 10Min Choose Repeat and set number of times to...

Page 83: ...so create Appointment Anniversary Miscellaneous and Task events on any day To view the Calendar from the Idle screen press and select Tools Calendar The calendar opens in Month week or day view depending on the Default View By setting see Calendar Options on page 78 In Month view the current date is highlighted by a box around the number Appointments are indicated by a red arrow at the upper left ...

Page 84: ...the Calendar views press Options and select View by Choose the view you want and press Select or Calendar Options While using the Calendar press Options to access the Calendar options not all options are available in each view View Displays the details of the selected event Create Used to create a new event Appointment Anniversary Miscellaneous or Task Send via Picture Message Lets you send the in...

Page 85: ...ions and select Create 3 Select the type of entry you want to make Appointment Anniversary Miscellaneous or Task Depending on the type of entry some of the following options are available Subject Occasion Task Enter text describing the event Note The Start Date and End Date on event entry screens are automatically set to the date highlighted on the calendar when the screen is opened Details Lets y...

Page 86: ... of day that the alarm will sound Repeat Allows you to repeat the same event on a daily weekly or monthly basis Repeat Every Year Allows you to repeat the event on the same day each year Until Lets you specify when to stop the event 4 When you have finished press or press Options and select Save The entry is indicated on the calendar by a colored arrow at a corner of the date Event Options The fol...

Page 87: ...lect Create 3 Type your note in the message window For further information on entering characters see Entering Text on page 28 The remaining number of character spaces is indicated at the upper left side of the display 4 To save the note press or press Options and select Save From the Notes screen you can access the following options by pressing Options View Allows you to view the contents of a no...

Page 88: ... To enter math functions press Options select Functions choose a function on the list and press or Select To make corrections use the volume keys to move left and right in the equation and press to delete the character to the left of the cursor 3 To view the result press From the Calculator screen you can access the following options by pressing Options Functions Lets you enter a math function Go ...

Page 89: ...ss and select Tools Converter 2 Select the conversion type required Currency Length Weight Volume Area or Temperature and press Select or 3 Use the navigation keys to select the original unit type 4 Use the navigation keys to select the amount field and enter the amount to convert Use to insert a decimal 5 Use the navigation keys to select the second Unit field and to select the final unit type 6 ...

Page 90: ...d select Tools Timer 2 Press Set 3 Using the numeric keys enter the number of hours minutes and seconds that you wish to count down then press OK 4 Press to start the timer To pause the countdown press When the count reaches 0 an alarm sounds and Time Out displays on the screen Press OK to cancel the alarm and message Stopwatch The Stopwatch Menu 7 10 allows you to time an event and measure up to ...

Page 91: ...time zone To use World Clock 1 From the Idle screen press and select Tools World Clock 2 Use the left and right navigation keys to scroll to a time zone The selection box lists one or more well known cities within the zone and the current time within that zone The location of the zone is indicated on the map by a red and white vertical line To toggle the application of Daylight Savings Time to the...

Page 92: ...tions to select and download a file Press Options to access browser options see Using the Internet Browser on page 58 Game Options When a game is highlighted in the Games Apps screen you can access the following options by pressing Options Start starts the game Delete lets you delete the selected game Lock Unlock Allows you to lock the file so it can not be deleted Files must be unlocked before th...

Page 93: ...plications This selection allows you to download applications from your service provider 1 From the Idle screen press and select Games Apps Get New Applications 2 Follow the on screen options to select and download a file Downloaded applications are added to the Games Apps menu Press Options to access browser options see Using the Internet Browser on page 58 While playing a game to Press the adjus...

Page 94: ... not require special sound settings Silent For situations where you do not want your phone to use audible sounds Driving For use while driving Outdoor For use outdoors or in loud environments where it may be difficult to hear alert tones Selecting a Profile To select a profile 1 In Idle mode press and select Settings Sound Profile 2 Choose a profile and press Select A message appears confirming th...

Page 95: ... and the frequency of alert reminders Phone Lets you specify the sounds made by the phone when you press a key or turn the phone on or off To see all options for a specific setting choose it and press To change the setting use the navigation keys to choose another setting and press OK or To save changes made to the profile settings press Save Call Settings Call Alert Type Specifies how you want to...

Page 96: ...ether the phone plays a response when you turn it on and off Volume Lets you specify the volume for the phone sounds Mute or level 1 to 7 Display In this menu Menu 9 2 you can change settings for the display and backlight Wallpaper The Wallpaper menu lets you select a screen background image from the Graphics folders To change the wallpaper 1 In Idle mode press and select Settings Display Wallpape...

Page 97: ...ss and select Settings Display Light Settings 2 The following options are available Use the left and right navigation keys to change settings Press or Save to save selections Brightness Allows you to adjust LCD display brightness for best viewing in different lighting conditions Backlight Time Allows you to select the length of time the backlight remains on at full brightness 15 Seconds 30 Seconds...

Page 98: ...lue Lavender Blue Cornflower Blue or Blue Violet Background Colour Allows you to select a colour for the background screen None Hazelnut Brown Skin Tone Lemon Autumn Gold Bright Pine Green Baby Blue Lavender Blue Petrol Blue Pink Beaver Grey Bright Turquoise Plum Tangerine Lime Green Sea Green Dark Lavender Blue Dark Turquoise Blue Violet Cranberry Navy Blue Greeting Message To change the text tha...

Page 99: ...able daylight saving highlight Set Daylight Saving Time and press to add or remove the check mark at the left side Press OK to return to the previous screen Time Lets you change the time setting Scroll left or right to choose the number you want to modify and then enter a new number using the keypad To switch between AM and PM highlight the indicator and press the left or right navigation key Date...

Page 100: ... assigned to the navigation keys for quick access To select a new application for a key press the key and then press or press Options and select Change Choose the application you want to assign to the key and press or Save Auto Key Lock Locks the phone keys when they have not been used for a period of time Press Unlock and then OK to unlock the keys Own Number Shows you the number s assigned to th...

Page 101: ... Set FDN Mode FDN Fixed Dial Number mode if supported by your SIM card allows you to restrict outgoing calls to phone numbers stored in the FDN List To set this mode you must enter your PIN2 Note Not all SIM cards have a PIN2 If your SIM card does not and you want to use FDN mode contact your service provider for a new SIM card Change Phone Password Allows you to change your phone password You mus...

Page 102: ...n Idle mode press and select Settings Calls 2 To change a setting choose another setting and press Save The following options are available General This menu Menu 9 5 1 lets you configure high level features that specify how calls are handled Use the navigation keys to choose the feature if necessary press to enable check or disable uncheck the option then press Save Show My Number Lets you specif...

Page 103: ...ts you configure the default settings for voice call features Call Forwarding Call forwarding lets you reroute incoming calls to another number or to your voicemail Availability of the various options depends on your service provider Contact your provider for more details on enabling this feature To set call forwarding options 1 In Idle mode press and select Settings Calls Voice Call Call Forwardi...

Page 104: ...Forwards calls when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off Choose call type and press Select or then left or right navigation key to Activate In the Forward to box enter the destination phone number or press Options to select a number from your Contacts or Voice Mail Cancel All Deactivates call forwarding The phone sends your settings to the netw...

Page 105: ...assword again in the Confirmation box and press OK or Call Waiting Call Waiting informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call To set Call Waiting options 1 In Idle mode press and select Settings Calls Voice Call Call Waiting 2 To change call waiting status for Voice Calls or Data Calls press Select or choose Activate or Deactivate and press Select or To cancel Call ...

Page 106: ...e Idle screen press and select Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On Off Note Turn off Bluetooth when it is not required to save battery life and in situations where Bluetooth use is prohibited such as on airplanes My Devices This function provides a list of Bluetooth devices within range of your phone and lets you pair the phone with one or more devices To search for Bluetooth devices...

Page 107: ...etooth specification 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 1 From the Idle screen press and select Settings Connectivity Bluetooth Bluetooth Services The following service profiles are available Headset The r...

Page 108: ...if there is a valid roaming agreement between them To change your network selection 1 In the Network selection menu highlight Automatic to connect to the first available network when roaming or Manual to have the phone scan for available networks Press Select or 2 If you selected Manual the phone displays a list of available networks Highlight the network you want and press Select or Your phone co...

Page 109: ...our message center if your network supports this service Request Delivery Receipt Provides a delivery report after sending a message Availability is network dependent and may not be supported by your service provider Validity Period Specifies how long a message is valid The message must be sent and received within the specified time period or it is removed from the text message server Choose 1 Hou...

Page 110: ...r messages Immediately 1 Hour 6 Hours 12 Hours 1 Day 3 Days 1 Week 1 Month Receiving Options Anonymous Reject Automatically rejects messages belonging to the Anonymous category Ads Allowed Automatically accepts messages belonging to the Advertisement category Report Allowed Automatically sends notification to the network indicating whether or not the message was successfully delivered Message Rece...

Page 111: ...nglish or Français French Browser Settings Browser settings let you change the following settings for the browser Clear Cache Deletes the information stored in the phone s memory cache temporary memory where recently accessed web pages are stored to speed up browser operation Empty Cookies Delete cookies Cookies are pieces of personal information sent to a web server while navigating the web Cooki...

Page 112: ...y the screen icons that indicate camera settings Scene Program Sets the default scene program to Normal or Night time Landscape increases the camera sensitivity to produce brighter pictures in dark locations Metering Exposure Sets the default metering method the camera uses to determine proper exposure for the picture Select Normal averages the exposure over the entire image Center weighted makes ...

Page 113: ...nday or Monday Default View By Specifies whether the calendar opens in Month Week or Day view Contacts Settings Contact settings Menu 9 7 6 let you manage the saving and viewing of contact information including your own My Business Card Allows you to create a Business Card file containing your contact information that can be sent to others for addition to their contact list Enter the information y...

Page 114: ...tatus Allows you to view the amount of memory allocated and available in various categories Phone SIM Card and FDN Memory Status Memory Status Menu 9 8 let you view used and available memory in the following categories Shared Memory Messages Media Contacts Select the memory location for which you want to view status and press Select or Use the navigation keys to view subfolders To view the content...

Page 115: ...Settings 109 Language Phone operating language as set in the Language settings see Language in Phone on page 94 ...

Page 116: ...one s password before you can use the phone Enter PIN You are using your phone for the first time You must enter the Personal Identification Number PIN supplied with the SIM card The PIN Check feature is enabled Every time the phone is switched on the PIN has to be entered To disable this feature use the Check PIN Code menu see Security in Phone on page 94 Enter PUK The PIN code was entered incorr...

Page 117: ...lular network Is Call Barring turned on see Call Barring on page 98 for more details Your correspondent cannot reach you Is your phone switched on the key pressed for more than one second Are you accessing the right cellular network Is Call Barring turned on see Call Barring on page 98 for more details Has your phone been call forwarded to another number Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking...

Page 118: ...if you are in a building No number is dialed when you recall a Contacts entry Check that the number has been stored correctly by using the Contact List Search feature Store the number again if necessary If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem take note of the model and serial numbers of your phone your warranty details a clear description of the problem Then contact your local...

Page 119: ...or wireless phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit recommended by the FCC is 1 6W kg SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting 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 o...

Page 120: ...e with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID printed in the label on the phone For Body Operation For body worn operation this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains ...

Page 121: ...ear out When the operation time talk time and standby time is noticeably shorter than normal it is time to buy a new battery If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time Use only Samsung approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung approved chargers When a charger is not in use disconnect it from the power source Do not leave the battery connected to a c...

Page 122: ...deo and receive a call while charging as the capacity of the charging circuit will be exceeded Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever 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 inst...

Page 123: ...arch Persons with pacemakers should always keep the phone more than 15 cm 6 inches from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on should not carry the phone in a breast pocket should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place switch your phone off immediately Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones...

Page 124: ...epresentative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area wit...

Page 125: ...r essential communications medical emergencies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency 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 sw...

Page 126: ...ber air bag inflates with great force Do not place installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phones in aircraft is illegal unless permitted and may be dangerous to the a...

Page 127: ...c 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 solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s moving parts and prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating dev...

Page 128: ... device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference...

Page 129: ...s through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg SAR Tests are conducted using standard operating ...

Page 130: ... 0 637 W kg GSM Body 1 23 W kg PCS Head 0 619 W kg PCS Body 0 72 W kg Body worn operations are restricted to Samsung supplied approved or non Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1 5cm separation between the device including its antenna whether extended or retracted and the user s body Non compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guide...

Page 131: ...e driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or not The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers Driving requires alertness caution and courtesy It requires a heavy dose of basic common sense keep your head up keep your eyes on the road check your mirrors frequently and watch out for other drivers It requires obeying all traffic signs and signals and staying within the speed limit It m...

Page 132: ... an inconvenient time if possible let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations 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 snow and ice can be hazardous but so is heavy traffic As a driver your first responsibility is to pay atte...

Page 133: ...your wireless phone to help others in emergencies Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a Good Samaritan in your community If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 9 1 1 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for you 10 Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non emergency assistanc...

Page 134: ...S phones These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy RF because of the short distance between the phone and the user s head These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies When the phone is located at greater distances from the us...

Page 135: ...A does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold as it does with new drugs or medical devices However the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy RF at a level that is hazardous to the user In such a case FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users ...

Page 136: ...n the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are ...

Page 137: ...DA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world 5 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential r...

Page 138: ...sts that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists 7 Do hands free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones the...

Page 139: ...ed claims According to FTC these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim 9 What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillat...

Page 140: ... cancer in laboratory animals However many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people u...

Page 141: ...he time of exposure to a cancer causing agent and the time tumors develop if they do may be many many years The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones Many factors affect this measurement such as the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used 12 Which other federal agencies...

Page 142: ...anization WHO http www who int peh emf en International Commission on Non Ionizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de National Radiation Protection Board UK http www hpa org uk radiation US Food and Drug Administration http www fda gov cellphones ...

Page 143: ...dent 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 exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use d malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with acc...

Page 144: ...rial number of Product and the sellers name and address To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product call Samsung Customer Care at 1 800 SAMSUNG 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 ...

Page 145: ...R WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING IF APPLICABLE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF TIME AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN SOME STATES PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LI...

Page 146: ... OF ANY LAW SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES ...

Page 147: ...s of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG Accordingly additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation whether oral or written do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon Samsung Electronics Canada Inc 2009 Samsung Electronics Canada Inc SAMSUNG is a registered trademark ...

Page 148: ...l Options 21 Call Settings 96 Call Time 37 Call Waiting 25 99 Calls All 34 answering 18 ending 17 from contact list 18 holding 21 international 17 made 35 making 17 missed 19 35 received 35 redialing 18 waiting 99 Camera 72 Effects 73 Shortcuts 74 Taking Photos 72 Camera key 11 Camera Options After taking photo 74 Capture Mode 73 Camera Settings 106 Care and Maintenance 120 Characters entering 28 ...

Page 149: ...nding 22 L Light Settings Backlight Time 91 Brightness 91 Lock key 11 Low Battery Indicator 8 M Maintenance 120 Making a Call 17 Media menu 49 Memory Status Media 56 Messages 71 Settings 108 Menu Access Confirm key 10 Menu Function List 33 Menus using 32 Message Folders 66 Options 67 Message key 10 Message Templates 69 Messages 63 creating 63 Settings 70 103 Missed Calls 19 35 calling back 19 dele...

Page 150: ...e Use 124 Ring Tunes get 49 Roaming 102 S Safety Information 113 Precautions 2 Tips 125 SAR Information 123 SAR values 124 Search number 24 Send Text Message 63 Send key 11 16 Sending DTMF tones 24 Key tones 22 Service Dialing Numbers 44 Service Number 44 Settings Applications 103 Audio recorder 107 Bluetooth 100 Browser 105 Call 96 Call Barring 98 Call Waiting 99 Camera 106 Connectivity 100 Conta...

Page 151: ...t Message 63 Settings 70 Time format 93 Timer 84 Tip Calculator 82 Tones alert tones 88 Tools menu 72 Transfer Files to PC 31 Transferring Files USB 31 Travel adapter 6 V View Messages 67 Voice Call Forwarding 97 Voice Mail 70 Voice mail key 11 Volume Key 10 W Waiting call 99 Wallpapers 55 Warranty 137 World Clock 85 Y Your Phone 9 ...

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