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http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA

English (AUS). 02/2007. Rev. 1.0

Summary of Contents for SGH-A711

Page 1: ... the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English AUS 02 2007 Rev 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...SGH A711 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ... Do not use the phone at a refuelling point service station or near fuels or chemicals Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or ...

Page 4: ...ay from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage you and your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone For more de...

Page 5: ...o scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displays on the phone screen For example Select 3G Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment allowing much greater data transfer speed video streaming and video conferencing Special features of your phone Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your...

Page 6: ...ver Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology File viewer Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption Web browser Access the wireless web to get up to the minute information and a wide variety of media content Email Send and receive emails with image video and audio attachments ...

Page 7: ...ctions 12 Enter text 13 Customise your phone 14 Step outside the phone 16 Begin with call functions camera music player web browser and other special features Make or answer calls 16 Use the camera 18 Play music 19 Browse the web 20 Use Phonebook 21 Send messages 21 View messages 23 Use Bluetooth 24 Switch applications 25 Menu functions 26 All menu options listed Health and safety information 35 ...

Page 8: ...ates 9 Delete all 10 Messages settings 11 Memory status 7 Calendar 8 Camera 9 My files 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Sounds 4 Games and more 5 Other files 6 Memory status Applications 1 Voice recorder 2 Memo 3 Tasks 4 Calculator 5 Converter 6 Timer 7 Stopwatch 8 World clock 9 SIM application toolkit1 0 Alarms Settings 1 Phone profiles 2 Time date 3 Display settings 4 Phone settings 5 Call settings 6 Securit...

Page 9: ...in various accessories from your local Samsung dealer Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider To AC power outlet ...

Page 10: ... and press Confirm Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold Left soft key Special function keys Power Menu exit key Right soft key Confirm key Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Delete key Dial key Main display Interior camera lens Volume keys Mouthpiece Video call key Earpiece Application switch key Multi function jack Alphanumeric keys ...

Page 11: ...r camera lens Memory card slot Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display In Idle mode access your favourite menus directly In Menu mode scroll through menu options In Idle mode access the My Place menu In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm input Make a video call ...

Page 12: ...hold to switch the phone on or off End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special characters In Idle mode press and hold 1 to access your voicemail server Press and hold 0 to enter an international call prefix Enter special characters or perform special functions In Idle mode press and hold to activate or deactivate the Silent profile ...

Page 13: ...e mode press and hold to turn on the camera In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Return to the previous file during playback Press and hold to launch or close the media player Skip to the next file during playback Signal strength GPRS 2 5G network Connecting to GPRS 2 5G network or transferring data in GPRS 2 5G network EDGE network Connecting to EDGE network or transferring data in EDGE ...

Page 14: ... transferring data in HSDPA 3G network Voice call in progress Out of your service area Video call in progress Out of your service area Bluetooth active Connected with PC via a USB port Browsing Internet Connected to secured web page Memory card inserted New message Text message Multimedia message Email Voicemail Push Configuration message ...

Page 15: ...ting Outdoor Offline Battery power level Select an option 1 Press a desired soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select OK or to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted 4 Press Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use menu numbers Press the number key corresponding to the option you want ...

Page 16: ... enter a word Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display T9 mode To enter a word 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters 3 When the word displays correctly press to insert a space Otherwise press 0 to display alternative word choices Number mode Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want ...

Page 17: ...on keys to move the cursor Press C to delete characters one by one Press and hold C to clear the entire display 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Language Screen text 2 Select a language To change the profile properties 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone profiles 2 Scroll to the sound profile you are using 3 Press Options and select Edit Display language...

Page 18: ...ect the profile you want In Idle mode press to adjust the key tone volume Key tone volume 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Main display Wallpaper Pictures Images 2 Select an image category 3 Select an image 4 Press Set 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key Idle mode wallpaper Men...

Page 19: ...hold 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Security Phone lock 2 Select On 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press Confirm 4 Enter the new password again and press Confirm Silent profile Phone lock To make a voice call 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press Press to adjust the volume 3 Press to end the call To make a video call 1 In Idle mode enter an area code an...

Page 20: ...ck to the earpiece Answer a call Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call call the second participant The first call is put on hold 2 Press Options and select Join 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to add more participants 4 During a multi party call Press Options and select Split to have a private conversation with one participant Press Options and select End Select participant the participant you want t...

Page 21: ...hoto The photo is saved automatically 4 Press to take another photo Take a photo 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select My files Images My photos 2 Select the photo you want 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Press 1 to switch to Record mode 3 Press or to start recording 4 Press or to stop recording The video is saved automatically 5 Press Back to record another video View a photo...

Page 22: ...tooth Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone View a video Copy music files to the phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Media player 2 Scroll to the Music tab 3 Press Options and select Create playlist 4 Enter the name for the playlist and press Save 5 Select the playlist you just created 6 Press Options and select Add Playlist or Files 7 Scroll to the playlist you want or p...

Page 23: ...hen held down Right skip to the next file Move forward in a file when held down adjust the volume 3 Press Down to stop playback Play music files In Idle mode press The homepage of your service provider opens To scroll through browser items press Up or Down To select an item press To return to the previous page press Back To access browser options press Options Launch the web browser Navigate the w...

Page 24: ... Phonebook 2 Enter the first few letters of the name you want 3 Select a contact Add a contact Find a contact 4 Scroll to a number and press to dial or press and select Edit to edit contact information 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create message Message 2 Enter the message text 3 Move to the recipient field 4 Enter destination numbers 5 Press Options and select Send to send the me...

Page 25: ...tachment 8 Add a media file contact calendar item or bookmark item Send a multimedia message 9 Press Up until the recipient field highlights 10 Enter destination numbers or email addresses 11 Press Options and select Send to send the message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Create message Email 2 Enter the email text 3 Press Options and select Add subject 4 Enter the email subject 5 P...

Page 26: ...ess Menu and select Messages Inbox 2 Select a text message View a text message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Inbox 2 Select a multimedia message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messages Email inbox 2 Press Options and select Download 3 Select an email or a header 4 If you selected a header press Options and select Retrieve to view the body of the email View a multimedia messag...

Page 27: ...ation On 2 Select My phone s visibility On to allow other devices to locate your phone Turn on Bluetooth 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Network settings Bluetooth My devices Search new device 2 Select a device 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete 1 Access an ...

Page 28: ...er the Bluetooth PIN and press OK 1 When a device attempts to access your phone press Yes to permit the connection 2 If necessary press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Receive data 1 While using a menu press 2 Select an application Call open the dialling screen Messages access the Messages menu BigPond launch the web browser 1 Press 2 Scroll to End all 3 Press Yes Switch to an appli...

Page 29: ...act information stored in Phonebook Media player Listen to music or play video Browser Menu Description BigPond Home Connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages Saved pages Access the list of pages you have saved while o...

Page 30: ...connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web Menu Description Menu Description BigPond Access a range of mobile entertainment from the BigPond homepage only available on Telstra s Next G network FOXTEL Access the online TV service supported by your service provider Yellow local Access the local directory assistant services by your service provider BigPond Music Access a variety of ...

Page 31: ...a location service based on GPS technology Downloads Access the website preset by your service provider and have entertainment at your fingertips to download Menu Description My Account Manage your Telstra Accounts View and pay your Telstra bills manage your content subscriptions and more Menu Description Create message Create and send text multimedia and email messages Inbox Access messages that ...

Page 32: ... has failed to send Sentbox Access messages that you have sent My folders Access messages that you have moved to this folder Templates Make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages Delete all Delete messages in each message folder all at once Menu Description Messages settings Set up various options for using the messaging services Memory status Check the amount of memory currentl...

Page 33: ...items Menu Description Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them Tasks Make a list of tasks you need to complete Calculator Perform arithmetic functions Converter Do conversions such as length and temperature Timer Set a period of time for the phone to count down Stopwatch Measure elapsed time World clock Set your local tim...

Page 34: ...nu Description Phone profiles Change the sound settings of the phone for different events or situations Time date Change the time and date displayed on your phone Display settings Main display Wallpaper Change the background image that is displayed in Idle mode Display settings Main display Greeting message Enter the greeting that is displayed briefly on the main display when the phone is switched...

Page 35: ...ings Cover display LCD contrast Adjust the brightness of the external display Menu Description Display settings Light settings LCD brightness Adjust the brightness of the main display for varying lighting conditions Display settings Light settings Backlight time Select the length of time the backlight or display stays on when the phone is not used Display settings Light settings Keypad light Set h...

Page 36: ...or call functions Security Phone lock Activate your phone password to protect your phone against unauthorised use Menu Description Security SIM lock Set the phone to work only with the current USIM SIM card by assigning a SIM lock password Security PIN lock Activate your PIN to protect your USIM SIM card against unauthorised use Security Privacy lock Lock access to messages files call logs contact...

Page 37: ...ication settings Customise the settings for using applications available on the phone Menu Description Network settings Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices Network settings Network selection Select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area or let the network be chosen automatically Network settings Network mode Select the network you use Network s...

Page 38: ...by independent scientific organisations through the periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies The limits include a substantial safety margin designed to ensure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2 0 W kg 1 Networ...

Page 39: ... level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna the lower th...

Page 40: ...ith the above conditions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines For more Information concerning exposure to radio frequency signals see the following websites Federal Communications Commission FCC http www fcc gov Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association CTIA http www wow com com U S Food and Drug Administration FDA http www fda gov cdrh consumer World Health Organization WHO http www who ...

Page 41: ...ntal short circuiting can occur when a metallic object coin clip or pen causes a direct connection between the and terminals of the battery metal strips on the battery for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag Short circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short circuiting Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always rec...

Page 42: ...d and your mirrors then continue Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial the emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical emergencies Reme...

Page 43: ...ined between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research 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 us...

Page 44: ...an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refueling point service station Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often ...

Page 45: ... possible Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident do not end the call until given permission to do so FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received inc...

Page 46: ...of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other important safety information Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating proper...

Page 47: ...ne and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children s Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its moving parts may be damaged Do not store the phone in h...

Page 48: ...CC and industry canada notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC Compliance information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received...

Page 49: ... RADIO WAVES Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on safety ...

Page 50: ...hone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1 5 cm from the body Non compliance with the above restrictions may result in violation of FCC RF exposure guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mode...

Page 51: ... first responsibility A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool but good judgment must be exercised at all times while 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...

Page 52: ...s 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 attention to the road Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving If you are reading an address book or business card or ...

Page 53: ...ns you encounter while driving may require attention but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services But you still can use your wireless phone to lend a hand If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside assistance or other special non emergenc...

Page 54: ...s are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating...

Page 55: ...alth Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that ar...

Page 56: ...search will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there ...

Page 57: ...issions Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones 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 head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other h...

Page 58: ...emakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a...

Page 59: ...ide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years However very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one ...

Page 60: ... TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA L P SAMSUNG warrants to the original purchaser Purchaser that SAMSUNG s Phones and accessories Products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date Phone 1 Year Batteries 1 Year Leather Case Pouch 90 Days Other ...

Page 61: ...option without charge to Purchaser any defective component part of Product To obtain service under this Limited Warranty Purchaser must return Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate container for shipping accompanied by Purchaser s sales receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purchase the serial number of Product and the sellers name and address ...

Page 62: ...MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER 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 D...

Page 63: ...URCHASER MAY USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY...

Page 64: ... and should not be relied upon Samsung Telecommunications America STA Inc 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson TX 75082 Phone 1 800 SAMSUNG Phone 1 888 987 HELP 4357 2005 Samsung Telecommunications America All rights reserved No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice 080802 E760 book Page 45 Tuesday May...

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