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SGH-a437 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 Guide

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for SGH-a437 Series

Page 1: ...SGH a437 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 Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference...

Page 2: ...erivative 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 a...

Page 3: ...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 SPECIFICATIO...

Page 4: ...wering a Call 19 Recent Calls 19 Call Time 20 Data Volume 20 Data Call Time 20 Silent Mode 21 Options During a Call 21 Section 4 Menu Navigation 24 Menu Navigation 24 Menu Outline 25 Section 5 Enterin...

Page 5: ...mory Status 69 Games Apps 69 Camera 70 Tools 78 Section 10 WAP 81 Launching the WAP Browser 81 Access a WAP Site 81 Navigating the WAP Browser 82 Using Favorites 83 Downloading Multimedia Files 84 Cle...

Page 6: ...rtant Safety Information 102 Product Performance 103 Availability of Various Features Ring Tones 104 Battery Standby and Talk Time 104 Battery Precautions 104 Care and Maintenance 105 Section 13 Warra...

Page 7: ...ription 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...

Page 8: ...Battery 1 Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone 2 Press the battery down until it clicks into place Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the...

Page 9: ...harged 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...

Page 10: ...65 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 64 The phone searches for your network and after finding it the Idl...

Page 11: ...ft 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 S...

Page 12: ...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 featur...

Page 13: ...3 Volume Menu Navigation key Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through th...

Page 14: ...entry mode When in a main menu press to return to the previous menu 10 Power on off Menu 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...

Page 15: ...a lens the camera lens is used for taking photos 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 g...

Page 16: ...technology is active Shows the level of your battery The more bars you see the more power you have remaining Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customize...

Page 17: ...e left side of the phone To move back up one level in the menu structure press the Back soft key To exit the menu structure without changing the settings press the key Command Keys Functions for the s...

Page 18: ...tence 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 the standby mode Press and hold the End key to turn on...

Page 19: ...nus 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 ke...

Page 20: ...edial 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 59 Making an International Call 1 Press and hold the key The ch...

Page 21: ...Screen press the key to display a list of the most recent numbers used in the order you dialed or received them 5 Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to scroll through the numbers until the number you...

Page 22: ...menu features After ending the call the phone returns to the function screen you were using Recent Calls The phone stores the numbers of the calls you ve dialed received or missed in the Recent Calls...

Page 23: ...er 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 Recent Calls and press Sel...

Page 24: ...ou 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 pre...

Page 25: ...oins the calls you have 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 M...

Page 26: ...re see Finding an Address Book Entry on page 44 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 networ...

Page 27: ...sub menus Set Phone for example 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...

Page 28: ...ber assigned to each option 1 Mobile Email 2 Messaging 1 Create New Message 1 Text Message 2 Multimedia Message 2 Inbox 3 IM 1 AIM 2 Windows Live 3 Yahoo 4 Sent 5 Outbox 6 Drafts 7 My Folder 8 Templat...

Page 29: ...2 Shop Games 3 Shop Graphics 4 Shop Multimedia 5 Shop Applications 6 Shop Themes 7 MEdia Net Home 6 Games Apps 1 Shop Games 2 Shop Applications 3 My Games Apps 7 My Stuff 1 Ringtones Audio 1 Shop Tone...

Page 30: ...List 5 My Business Card 6 Own Number 1 Empty 2 Empty 3 Empty 4 Empty 7 FDN List 8 Management 1 Default Saving 2 Copy All to 3 Sort by Contacts 4 Delete All 5 Memory Status 9 Service Number 9 Settings...

Page 31: ...work Selections 6 Airplane Mode 5 Set Calls 1 General 1 Show My Number 2 Call Answer 3 Call Status Tones 4 Alerts on Call 2 Voice Call 1 Call Forwarding 2 Call Barring 3 Call Waiting 4 Auto Redial 6 B...

Page 32: ...Code 4 Lock Applications 5 Show Caller Information 6 Set FDN Mode 7 Change Phone Password 8 Change PIN Code 9 Change PIN2 Code 9 Reset Settings 10 Memory Status 1 Shared Memory 2 Messaging 3 My Stuff...

Page 33: ...Mode Numeric Mode and 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 ent...

Page 34: ...s the key to toggle between Numeric mode Symbol mode press and hold the key to change to Symbol mode Note Press and hold the key to access Symbol mode Press the number key corresponding to the symbol...

Page 35: ...ive words 2 When the last alternative word is displayed Spell displays Press the Spell soft key or the key 3 Enter the word you want to add using ABC mode 4 Press the Add soft key or the key The word...

Page 36: ...ou to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text 1 To enter symbol mode press and hold the key 2 To select a symbol press the corresponding number key 3 To display more symbols press the Up or Dow...

Page 37: ...ultimedia Messages Creating and Sending New Messages Text Messages Short Message Service SMS allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones In addition your phone s...

Page 38: ...d 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 mes...

Page 39: ...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 fro...

Page 40: ...ages to your message Delete Page allows you to delete pages to your message Edit Page allows you to edit the Duration Move Page Forward Move Page Back Attach allows you to attach a file to the message...

Page 41: ...ws 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 me...

Page 42: ...s 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 Si...

Page 43: ...lder s individually or all at one time You can also delete all of your messages at one time 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Select Messaging and press the Select soft key...

Page 44: ...equest for a reply along with your message to the recipient Priority you can select the priority level of your messages Expiry select the length of time you wish the message to remain on the MMS serve...

Page 45: ...st first create a default community account before accessing it on your phone To access your default community session settings use the following steps Default Community Settings 1 When the Idle scree...

Page 46: ...k the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for multimedia messages The display shows the total space including the used and free space You can also view how much space is currently...

Page 47: ...asily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in the Address Book Finding an Address Book Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in your SIM card...

Page 48: ...r multimedia message Assign Speed Dial allows you to set the speed dial key for this entry Delete allows you to delete the selected address book entry Address Book Settings The address book Settings a...

Page 49: ...ter an e mail address for the contact Tip To change the text entry mode press the key For further details about how to enter characters see Using Alphabet Mode on page 32 6 Press the Options soft key...

Page 50: ...ess the Options soft key to display the following options Edit allows you to edit the name and number assigned to this contact Send Message allows you to send a text message or a multimedia message to...

Page 51: ...peed dialing number from the 2 to 9 keys and press the Options soft key or the key Note Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voice mail server number 5 Highlight Add and press the Select soft key or...

Page 52: ...you need to do so You can assign a name to each of your own phone numbers registered on your SIM card You can also edit the names and numbers Any changes made here do not in any way affect the actual...

Page 53: ...y to return to Idle mode Note Group assignments can only be made to contacts stored on the phone If a contact list entry has a SIM icon located adjacent to it then the entry exists only on the SIM car...

Page 54: ...to return to Idle mode Checking the Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Address book in both SIM card and the phone memory You can also see the capacity of both m...

Page 55: ...essing 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...

Page 56: ...ft 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 Navig...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...icture 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...

Page 59: ...e 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 f...

Page 60: ...matic option 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 P...

Page 61: ...be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on For details about entering characters see Using Alphabet Mode on page 32 Network Selection SIM Dependent The Network Selection feature enables you to...

Page 62: ...Note Some networks do not allow you to change this setting The following options are available Set by Network the default setting provided by the network is used Hide Number your number does not disp...

Page 63: ...steps and press the Deactivate soft key Busy allows you to forward Voice Calls and Data Calls to the designated number instead of your voice mail number if you are on another phone call No Reply allo...

Page 64: ...r Down Navigation key you can Activate or Deactivate the call waiting feature respectively 4 Press the Select soft key to apply selection Auto Redial This option allows you to turn On or Off the Auto...

Page 65: ...both handsets Note The first time you try to pair with a handset you and the owner of the other handset must enter the same PIN Once the handsets are paired you will not need to use the PIN again 3 Pr...

Page 66: ...used to protect the features of your phone 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Select Settings and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Select Security and press the Select...

Page 67: ...PIN Code feature is enabled you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone Consequently any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval Note Before disabl...

Page 68: ...ur SIM card does not this menu does not display Change Phone Password The Change Phone Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one You must enter the current passwor...

Page 69: ...one has been reset to its default settings for those selected options it will restart itself in order to incorporate the new settings 7 Enter your phone password if prompted Note To completely remove...

Page 70: ...ode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Use the Navigation keys to highlight My Stuff and press the Select soft key or the key 3 With the Ringtones Audio option highlighted press the Select...

Page 71: ...ress the Select soft key or the key to launch the WAP browser and select a file to download Follow the on screen options These files are downloaded and stored in the Downloaded Graphics folder 5 From...

Page 72: ...ys to highlight My Stuff and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight the Memory Status menu option and press the Select soft key Choose from My Files or Calendar 4 Press the Back soft key to...

Page 73: ...ding indicator appears at the top right of the display Take and Review allows you to take a photo and view it before returning to the shooting mode Press the Options soft key to view the following opt...

Page 74: ...the image size The icon for the selected image size appears on the capture screen Quality allows you to select the picture quality setting Choose from Super Fine Fine or Normal Viewfinder Mode allows...

Page 75: ...fter you have taken a photo you can use various options by pressing the Options soft key Highlight an option and press the Select soft key or the key The following options are available Take Another l...

Page 76: ...udio and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight Record Audio and press the Select soft key or the key 5 Press the Options soft key to start recording or press the key Record a memo by speaki...

Page 77: ...cally and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off To set the alarm 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access the menu mode 2 Select My Stuff and press the Select soft key or the key Hi...

Page 78: ...for 5 minutes Setting Auto Power Alarms You can set the phone to ring the alarm when the time for an alarm comes if the phone is switched off 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access menu mode...

Page 79: ...end time for the appointment AM PM use the Left or Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled event and press the Select soft key Location enter the location of the ap...

Page 80: ...Navigation key to select AM or PM for the end time of the scheduled event and press the Save soft key Alarm allows you to set an alarm for this event Press the key to enter an alarm time in the befor...

Page 81: ...and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight Calendar and press the Select soft key or the key The calendar displays with today date highlighted 4 Select the date of the event s you want to v...

Page 82: ...d number 5 To view the result press the key Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories Currency Length Weight Volume Area Temperature Tip Calculator This tool provides...

Page 83: ...parts of the world World displays time in the 30 different time zones around the world 1 Highlight World Time and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Use the Left or Right Navigation keys to brows...

Page 84: ...s menu mode and highlight MEdia Net and press the Select soft key then the key 2 Select MEdia Net Home and press the Select soft key or the key Your phone is connected to the network and loads the hom...

Page 85: ...more times The following modes are available Upper 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 ent...

Page 86: ...Home page Show URL displays the URL address 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...

Page 87: ...s graphics applications Multimedia contents and so on from the WAP browser and download them to your phone s memory Your phone has embedded links to the WAP sits providing you with download services p...

Page 88: ...d 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 Hom...

Page 89: ...TTY device with a compatbile Samsung connector For more information on insertion and connection see Charging a Battery on page 6 2 Temporarily remove the plastic Power Interface Connector headset cove...

Page 90: ...fety 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 ass...

Page 91: ...y 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 of the...

Page 92: ...sung Mobile 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 samsungwireless com re...

Page 93: ...levels and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC s compliance limits Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associ...

Page 94: ...level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety a...

Page 95: ...nd primary brain cancer glioma meningioma 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 effec...

Page 96: ...he 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 re...

Page 97: ...es there is no reason to believe 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...

Page 98: ...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 perform...

Page 99: ...ands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today 3 Position your wireless phone within...

Page 100: ...er The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving For more information please call 1 888 901 SAFE or visit our web site www wow com com Provided by the Cellular Telecommunicat...

Page 101: ...hones to block out background environmental noise By blocking background environment noise noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds Limit...

Page 102: ...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...

Page 103: ...your health care provider For more information see http www fcc gov oet rfsafety rf faqs html Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interf...

Page 104: ...wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential comm...

Page 105: ...operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a def...

Page 106: ...pressing any key Anytime the Power Save feature is activated a message displays on the screen When a signal is found your phone returns to standby mode Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone...

Page 107: ...mage to the phone and battery If you suspect damage to the phone or battery take it to a service center for inspection Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Use the battery only...

Page 108: ...bject coin clip key jewelry or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short c...

Page 109: ...icals 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...

Page 110: ...Warranty 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 el...

Page 111: ...57 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 re...

Page 112: ...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...

Page 113: ...y 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 I...

Page 114: ...ichardson 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 approv...

Page 115: ...ns 70 Charging battery 6 Clear key 15 Command Keys 14 Converter 79 D Data Call Time 20 Data Volume 20 Dialing a Number Address Book 44 Display icons 12 Display Settings 55 E End key 15 Ending a Call 1...

Page 116: ...hone 7 R Responsible Listening 97 Right soft key 15 S Safe Use of your phone 89 Security 63 Security Settings 63 Send key 15 Service Dialing Numbers 51 Settings 53 Memory Status 66 Reset Settings 65 S...

Page 117: ...nding Your Phone 9 Features of Your Phone 9 Front View of Your Phone 11 Open View of Your Phone 10 Using Management Checking the Memory Status 51 Copying all to Phone 50 Deleting all of the Phone book...

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