Samsung SGH-A400 User Manual Download

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Printed in Korea

Code No.: GH68-02250A

English. 07/2001. Rev. 1.0

ELECTRONICS

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DUAL BAND

GSM TELEPHONE

SGH-A400

* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone

depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

Summary of Contents for SGH-A400

Page 1: ... English 07 2001 Rev 1 0 ELECTRONICS World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com DUAL BAND GSM TELEPHONE SGH A400 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider ...

Page 2: ...6 Making a Call 26 Adjusting the Volume 28 Answering a Call 28 Viewing Missed Calls 30 Selecting Functions and Options 32 Example Setting the Display Language 34 Phonebook 36 Storing a Phone Number with a Name 36 Speed Dialling by Memory Location 37 Searching for and Dialling a Number in the Phonebook 38 Phonebook Options 39 Entering Text 43 Changing the Text Input Mode 44 Using the T9 Mode 44 Usi...

Page 3: ...e Menu 3 1 72 Melody Composer Menu 3 2 72 Ring Volume Menu 3 3 74 Alert Type Menu 3 4 75 Keypad Tone Menu 3 5 75 Message Tone Menu 3 6 76 5 4 Sound Settings continued Error Tone Menu 3 7 76 Minute Minder Menu 3 8 77 Connect Tone Menu 3 9 77 Phone Settings 78 Screen Saver Menu 4 1 78 Infrared Activate Menu 4 2 79 Greeting Message Menu 4 3 80 Own Number Menu 4 4 80 Language Menu 4 5 81 Light Menu 4 ...

Page 4: ...ea and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it or when it may cause interference or danger in a hospital for example Interference All mobile phones may be subject to radio interference which may affect their performance Qualified service Only qualified service personnel must repair cellular equipment Use only approved accessories and batteries Network Services 97 Call Diver...

Page 5: ...one is switched on Emergency calls Ensure that the phone is switched on and in service Enter the emergency number 112 or another official emergency number and press the key Give your location Do not end the call until given permission to do so End the call by closing the flip cover or pressing the key IMPORTANT Use only SAMSUNG approved accessories The use of any other power accessory will invalid...

Page 6: ...favourite menu options directly for more information on shortcuts see page 92 Deletes characters from the display In the menu facility returns to the previous menu level When held down for more than two seconds in idle mode accesses one of your favourite menu options directly for more information on shortcuts see page 92 11 10 Y Yo ou ur r P Ph ho on ne e Earpiece Soft key left Volume menu browse ...

Page 7: ...u facility selects a menu function or stores information that you have entered such as a name in the phone or SIM memory Ends a call Also switches the phone on and off when pressed and held In the menu facility returns to the idle mode and cancels your input When held down in idle mode accesses your voice mailbox Enter numbers letters and some special characters Enter special dial characters on th...

Page 8: ...tered with a different network when travelling in other countries for example Appears when a new voice mail message has been received Appears when you activate the Mute mode Backlight The display is illuminated by a backlight When you press any key the backlight illuminates It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time depending on the Back Light option in the Phone Settings menu...

Page 9: ...switch off the phone by holding down the key until the power off animation is displayed 2 Remove the battery To do so Slide the catch above the battery toward the top of the phone and hold it in the position Lift the battery away as shown Getting Started Your First Call The following diagram explains the main steps required when making your first call and indicates the pages on which you can find ...

Page 10: ...tes 1 With the battery in position on the phone connect the lead from the travel adapter to the bottom of the phone Check that the arrow on the lead connector is facing towards the front of the phone 2 Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet You can see the bar in the display indicating the charging progress 3 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder so that the holder locks the card i...

Page 11: ...If the phone asks for a password key in the password and press the OK soft key The phone password is factory set to 00000000 For further details see page 22 4 If the phone asks for a PIN key in the PIN and press the OK soft key For further details see page 23 The phone searches for your network and when it finds it the idle screen illustrated below is displayed Now you can make or receive a call N...

Page 12: ...ft key If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in succession the SIM card becomes invalid Contact your service provider for a new card Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use When requested for any of the codes explained below key in the appropriate code displayed as asterisks and press...

Page 13: ...e 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 refer to page 96 menu option 6 7 PUK2 The 8 digit PUK2 Personal Unblocking Key 2 supplied with some SIM cards is required to change a disabled PIN2 If you lose the code contact your service provider To re enable your PIN2 proceed as follows 1 Key in the PUK2...

Page 14: ...hen Dial the number Press the key highlighted Edit the number Press the Edit soft key highlighted Change the number as required referring to Correcting the Number on page 26 for further details General Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed key in the area code and phone number and press the key Note If you have set the Auto Redial menu option 4 7 to ON see page 82 and the perso...

Page 15: ...d the phone An incoming call will be alerted to you by a ringer and the LED on the remote alarm Insert the connector of the buzzer into the microphone jack and clip the buzzer onto the pocket or the outside of the back so that you can easily notice its indication 28 29 G Ge en ne er ra al l F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s G Ge en ne er ra al l F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s Adjusting the Volume During a ...

Page 16: ...Select soft key You can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature Note You can access the Missed Call feature at any time by selecting the Missed Calls menu option 1 1 for further details see page 62 Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason you can find out who was calling you provided that this service is available In this way you can call the person ...

Page 17: ...ions your phone highlights the current option If however there are only two options such as On Off or Enable Disable your phone highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select it directly 32 33 S Se el le ec ct ti in ng g F Fu un nc ct ti io on ns s a an nd d O Op pt ti io on ns s Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to custo...

Page 18: ...ew the languages available press the Select soft key or the key The current setting is highlighted 6 Scroll through the list of languages until the appro priate one is highlighted by pressing the and keys 7 Press the Select soft key or the key to confirm your selection 8 Press the C or key twice to exit the menu structure 3 To select the Phone Settings menu press the Select soft key or key Sound S...

Page 19: ...es in the memory of your SIM card In addition you can store up to 99 numbers and names in the phone memory The SIM card and phone memories although physically separate are used as if they were a single entity called the phonebook Storing a Phone Number with a Name As soon as you start to enter a number Save appears above the left soft key to allow you to store the number in the phonebook 1 Key in ...

Page 20: ...ifferent letter 4 Once you have found the required entry press the key to dial the number Phonebook Options When storing or viewing a number in the phonebook Options appears above the left soft key to allow you to access the phonebook options described in the following paragraphs Accessing the Options To access the various phonebook options proceed as follows 1 Press the Options soft key The first...

Page 21: ...aller groups 1 In the idle mode press the Name soft key 2 Press the Options soft key 3 Select the Caller group option 4 Select the group to be defined 5 Set the appropriate options The following options are available Call ring tone allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you receive a voice phone call from a person in the group SMS tone allows you to select the ring tone to be used when...

Page 22: ...ervice Dialling Numbers SDN Entering Text When using your phone you will often need to enter text For example when storing a name in the phonebook creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone s keypad You are provided with the following text input modes T9 mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keyst...

Page 23: ...T9 predictive text input mode start entering a word by pressing keys to Press each key only once for one letter Example to enter HELLO in the T9 mode press and The word that you are typing appears in the display It may change with each key that you press 2 Type to the end of the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes 3 If the word is correct start entering the next word Otherwise press or ...

Page 24: ...ame letter twice or a different letter on the same key just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move right automatically and then select the next letter L E T S E A T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 i A B C 2 Ä Å Æ Ç Γ D E F 3 É Φ G H I 4 Θ Ψ J K L 5 Λ M N O 6 Ñ Ø Ö ö P Q R S 7 Π Σ Ξ T U V 8 Ü ü W X Y Z 9 Ω 0 a b c 2 à ä å æ Γ d e f 3 è é Φ g h i 4 ì Ψ j k l 5 Λ m n o 6 ñ ø ò ö p q r s 7 ß Σ Ξ u v 8 ù ...

Page 25: ...e key to dial the second call The first call is automatically put on hold Or alternatively proceed as follows 1 Put the current call on hold by pressing the Hold soft key 2 Make the second call in the normal way To swap between the two calls simply press the Swap soft key The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other party...

Page 26: ...d description of the Phonebook feature refer to page 36 50 51 I In n C Ca al ll l O Op pt ti io on ns s I In n C Ca al ll l O Op pt ti io on ns s To switch the microphone back on proceed as follows 1 Press the Options soft key 2 If necessary press the key to highlight the Unmute option 3 Press the OK soft key The other party can hear you again Muting Sending Key Tones These options allow you to tu...

Page 27: ...ress the Swap soft key To end a held call press the Options soft key and select the End Held Call option 3 To end the current call press the key Making a Multiparty Call A multiparty call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multiparty or conference call For more information contact your service provider Setting up the Multiparty Call 1 Call the first ...

Page 28: ...Scroll through the menus by using the and keys until Phone Settings is displayed then press the Select soft key or the key 54 55 I In n C Ca al ll l O Op pt ti io on ns s 2 Highlight the required person by pressing the or key followed by the Select soft key or the key 3 Select Private Now you can talk privately with that person The other participants can continue to converse with each other 4 To r...

Page 29: ... en nu us s Menu Map The following illustration shows the menu structure available and indicates the Number assigned to each option Page on which you can find a description of each feature Note If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services the SIM AT menu 0 is displayed first when you press the Menu soft key to enter the menu facility For further details refer to your SIM card documen...

Page 30: ... 2 Voice Server 4 Phone Settings see page 78 5 Organiser see page 84 6 Security see page 93 6 1 PIN Check 6 2 Change PIN 6 3 Phone Lock 6 4 Change Password 6 5 SIM Lock 6 6 FDN Mode 6 7 Change PIN2 5 1 Calendar 5 2 To Do List 5 3 Time Date 5 3 1 Set Time 5 3 2 Set Date 5 3 3 World Time 5 3 4 Format 5 4 Alarm 5 4 1 Once Alarm 5 4 2 Daily Alarm 5 4 3 Weekly Alarm 5 4 4 Remove Alarm 5 4 5 Autopower 5...

Page 31: ...4 Network Selection 7 4 1 Automatic 7 4 2 Manual 7 5 Caller ID 7 5 1 Default 7 5 2 Hide Number 7 5 3 Send Number 7 6 Closed User Group 7 6 1 Index List 7 6 2 Outside Access 7 6 3 Default Group 7 6 4 Deactivate 8 WAP Browser see page 106 8 1 Home 8 2 Favorite 8 3 http 8 4 Settings 8 5 Clear Cache 9 Life see page 107 9 1 Games 9 2 Health 9 2 1 Bio Rhythm 9 2 1 1 Today 9 2 1 2 Special day 9 2 1 3 Set...

Page 32: ... it in the phonebook Delete the call from the list Dialled Calls Menu 1 3 This option lets you view the last 10 numbers dialled You can also Delete the number Edit the number and save it in the phonebook Redial the number Call Time Menu 1 4 This option lets you view the timers for calls made and received The following timers are available Last Call Time length of the last call Total Sent total len...

Page 33: ...used to store the messages that you have already sent or will send Select the required box The list of messages in the box is displayed Call Cost Menu 1 5 This network feature lets you view the cost of calls The following options are available Last Call Cost cost of the last call made Total Cost total cost of all calls made since the cost counter was last reset If the total cost exceeds the maximu...

Page 34: ... preset message list Scroll through the list using the and keys When the required message number appears press the Options soft key To view a message highlight it in the list using the and key and press the View soft key The screen shows the Sender s phone number if sent with the message or name if it is available in your phonebook inbox only Date and time at which the message was received inbox o...

Page 35: ... next message Edit allows you to write a new message or edit the selected preset message Note For further information on how to enter the characters in your message refer to page 43 Send Message allows you to recall the selected message Once you have completed the message you can send save and send or simply save it Delete allows you to delete the selected message You are asked to confirm the dele...

Page 36: ...ber To Then press the Enter the server number Corresponding numeric keys Correct a digit C key Move the cursor to or key the left right without clearing the digit Receive allows you to enable or disable the reception of broadcast messages Channel List allows you to indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages Several options are available Select used to enable or disable...

Page 37: ...Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings such as the Ringing tone or melody volume and type Sounds made when you press a key make an error or receive a message Ring Tone Menu 3 1 This option allows you to select the required ringing tone You can choose between 48 different tones Each time you select a tone it is played for a few seconds Two additional opt...

Page 38: ...ou press a key The following options are available OFF the keys do not make any sound Tone each key when pressed makes a different sound Beep each key when pressed makes the same sound 4 Enter a title for the melody Note For further details on how to enter characters refer to page 43 You are asked if the melody is to become the ring tone 5 To use the melody as the ring tone press the Yes soft key ...

Page 39: ...ne The following options are available OFF the phone does not beep ON the phone beeps when your call is accepted Message Tone Menu 3 6 This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received The following options are available Light Only the service light at the top of the phone flashes Single Beep the phone beeps once SMS Tone1 10 the phone uses an SMS tone...

Page 40: ...The six images Picture 1 6 are available Infrared Activate Menu 4 2 This feature allows you to send or receive data fax through the infrared port To use an infrared connection you must Install the modem driver for receiving or sending data fax We recommend 14400 bps Data Fax modem by Rockwell company Install the network dial up software supplied by your service provider or a fax application progra...

Page 41: ... option allows you to select whether or not the service light on the top of the phone is used The following options are available OFF the service light is not used ON the service light flashes when the phone is ready for use Greeting Message Menu 4 3 This option allows you to set a greeting message to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on The current message is displayed To Then press...

Page 42: ...You can easily reset your phone to its default config uration To do so proceed as follows 1 Select the Reset Settings menu option 2 Enter the 8 digit phone password Note The password is preset to 00000000 To change this password refer to page 94 Auto Redial Menu 4 7 With the Auto Redial function the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call Note The interva...

Page 43: ...ed Note For further details on how to enter characters refer to page 43 Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to View the calendar and organise your schedule Define a list of things to do Set the current date and time Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time to remind you of an appointment for example Use the phone as a calculator Assign functions to the navigation keys so th...

Page 44: ...er the text priority and deadline for the task Edit an existing Highlight the task task Press the Options soft key Select the Edit option Change the text priority and deadline for the task Once you have finished editing the memo press the OK soft key The following options are then available when you press the Options soft key Alarm allows you to set the alarm to ring on the chosen day Erase allows...

Page 45: ...Date format YYYY MM DD year month day DD MM YYYY day month year MM DD YYYY month day year To Then Sort the existing Press the Options soft key tasks by priority Select the Sort option or status Select the sort criterion high low done undo Copy a task Highlight the task Press the Options soft key Select the Copy option Change the text priority and deadline for the task as required Delete a task Hig...

Page 46: ...re allows you to Set the alarm to ring at a specific time Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off Autopower menu option set to Enable In the Alarm menu the following options are available Once Alarm the alarm rings only once and is then deactivated Daily Alarm the alarm rings every day at the same time Weekly Alarm the alarm rings every week on...

Page 47: ... down 2 Select the menu option to be assigned to the key Note To deactivate a shortcut key select the None option Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to The people of your choice The types of calls of your choice Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone They are described in the following sections see also pages 22 25 PIN Ch...

Page 48: ...s been entered you can use the phone until you switch it off The following options are available Disable you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on Enable you are required to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on Change Password Menu 6 4 The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one You must enter the curre...

Page 49: ... calls only Fax calls only Data calls only Example You can Systematically divert fax calls to your office fax machine Divert voice calls to your colleague if you are already using the phone S Se ec cu ur ri it ty y FDN Mode Menu 6 6 The FDN Fixed Dial Number mode if supported by your SIM card allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers The following options are ava...

Page 50: ... settings by selecting the Cancel All option 99 98 N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s Call Barring Menu 7 2 The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls Call barring can be set up in the following ways All Outgoing calls cannot be made International international calls cannot be made International Except to Home when ...

Page 51: ...assword you can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider using this option You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new password you are asked to confirm it by entering it again 101 100 N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s Call Waiting Menu 7 3 This network service enables you to be informed when some...

Page 52: ...ct Automatic you are connected to the first available network when roaming If you select Manual the phone scans for the available networks Go to Step 3 3 Press the or key until the preferred network is highlighted and then press the OK soft key You are connected to that network 103 102 N Ne et tw wo or rk k S Se er rv vi ic ce es s Caller ID Menu 7 5 You can prevent your phone number from being di...

Page 53: ...l through the or key existing CUG indexes Add a new CUG index Options soft key select the Add option and enter the index To Then press the Delete a CUG index Options soft key and select the Delete option Activate a CUG index Options soft key and select the Activate option Outside Access lets you enable or disable calls to numbers other than those nominated for the Closed User Group This feature de...

Page 54: ... the phone Casino Roulette Black Jack Sniper Snake Mole Othello Once you have selected a game the following options are available Play allows you to start a game Level only in Sniper and Snake allows you to select the level of difficulty Select the required level using the and keys and press the OK soft key This option is only available in games with several levels Configuration allows you to conf...

Page 55: ...u Menu 9 2 1 3 first The following options are available Today shows today s bio rhythm Special Day shows a specified day s bio rhythm Enter the desired date and press the OK soft key You must enter the date in order of day month and year Setup Enter the date of your birthday You must enter the date in order of day month and year Help shows the cycles of the each types of the bio rhythm Fatness Us...

Page 56: ...by pressing the or key and press the Select soft key to view the sum total Note If you want to reset the sum total to resume calculation press the Reset soft key Pink Schedule Using this feature you can set your menstrual period and check your physical schedule such as the ovulation day today s pregnancy probability the pregnancy period and next menses day Note The schedule may not fit to your phy...

Page 57: ...er checking press the OK soft key To check the pink schedule of your friend s proceed as follows 1 Press the or key to select Friend s Schedule and press the Select soft key 2 Enter the starting day of her last menstruation and press the OK soft key Note Enter the date in order of day month and year 3 Enter your average menstrual period and press the OK soft key 4 Press the or key to select the de...

Page 58: ... and the phone is now blocked Enter the PUK supplied by your network operator S So ol lv vi in ng g P Pr ro ob bl le em ms s No service Network failure or Not done is displayed The network connection was lost You may be in a weak signal area in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings Move and try again You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service...

Page 59: ...AMSUNG after sales service S So ol lv vi in ng g P Pr ro ob bl le em ms s Using the Batteries Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion battery The following batteries are also available ask your SAMSUNG dealer for further details Standard battery Slim battery Precautions When Using Batteries Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only for its intended pur...

Page 60: ...cket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuit Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Safety Information Road Safety Remember road safety always comes first Do not use a hand held phone while driving a vehicle Always park the vehicle before having a conversation M...

Page 61: ...e Rough handling may damage the internal circuits 120 Operation of any radio transmitting equipment including cellular phones may interfere with inadequately protected medical devices Consult a doctor or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have any questions Other electronic equipment may also be subject to interference As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment you are advised th...

Page 62: ...ong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in mild soapy water If the phone or any of its accessories are not working properly take them to your nearest qualified service centre The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for the phone to be repaired Emergency Calls Important This phone like any cellular phone uses radio signals cellular and land...

Page 63: ...and giving access to special services such as voice mail directory inquiries customer support and emergency services 124 DCS Digital cellular network standard based on the GSM network architecture With the higher frequency range 1800 MHz for DCS instead of 900 MHz for GSM more radio channels can be made available thus allowing the network to support more subscribers and traffic Dual Band Ability t...

Page 64: ...wering a call 28 83 a second call 52 Anykey Answer 4 9 83 Auto Redial 4 7 82 Autopower 5 4 5 90 B Backlight 15 81 contrast 83 Barring calls 7 2 99 password 25 100 Batteries charging 19 low battery indicator 20 precautions 117 Bio rhythm 108 Broadcast 2 5 69 C Calculator 5 5 91 Calendar 5 1 84 Caller group 40 ID 7 5 103 Calls answering 28 83 a second call 52 barring 7 2 99 cost 1 5 64 dialled 1 3 6...

Page 65: ...29 I In nd de ex x I In nd de ex x 128 Missed calls 1 1 62 deleting 31 editing the number 31 62 viewing 30 62 Multiparty calls dropping a participant 54 making 53 private conversation 53 Mute key tones 50 microphone 49 N Names entering 43 searching dialling 38 51 storing in the phonebook 36 Navigation keys 55 Network Selection 7 4 102 Network Services 7 97 Numbers copying phonebook 40 correcting 2...

Page 66: ...Sound Settings 3 72 Speed dialling 37 Switching on off microphone 49 phone 21 90 T Tasks defining 86 Text changing modes 44 entering 43 Text messages 65 broadcasting 2 5 69 icon 65 preset 2 3 67 reading 2 1 65 setup 2 4 68 writing 2 2 67 Time calls 1 4 63 77 setting 5 3 1 89 world 5 3 3 89 To Do List 5 2 86 Tone connect 3 9 77 error 3 7 76 keypad 3 5 75 melody 75 message 3 6 76 ring 3 1 72 Travel ...

Page 67: ...all View Missed Calls Immediately After Missing Them Briefly press the key Press the Menu soft key Scroll with the and keys through the list of menus until you reach the required menu Press the Select soft key Scroll with the and keys through the list of options until the required one is selected Press the Select soft key to confirm Access the Menu Function Each of the two soft keys performs the f...

Page 68: ...the name Press the Search soft key To scroll through the names press the and keys To make a call press the key Search for a Number in the Phonebook Press the or key on the left side of the phone Adjust the Volume Select the Alert Type menu option 3 4 Select an option Light only Melody Vibration Vibra Melody Press the Select soft key to confirm Choose the Alert Type Open the phone or Press the key ...

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