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  To use camera options  

Before capturing a photo, press <

Menu

> to access 

the following options:

Icon

Function

Switch to the camcorder

Change the shooting mode

Change the resolution option

Adjust the color balance

Set whether to use Night shot mode

Select the time delay

Apply a special effect

View the shortcut information

Change the camera settings

Before recording a video, press <

Menu

> to access 

the following options:

Icon

Function

Switch to the camera

Change the recording mode

Change the resolution option

Summary of Contents for SGH-A847R

Page 1: ...Printed in Korea GH68 35487A English LTN 08 2011 Rev 1 0 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider www samsung com ...

Page 2: ...SGH A847R user manual ...

Page 3: ...ety precautions and this manual carefully before using your phone to ensure safe and proper use The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your phone Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ in appearance from the actual product Content in this user manual may differ from the product or from software provided by service providers or carriers and is subje...

Page 4: ...nd sources wallpapers and images provided in this phone are licensed for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user This product includes certain free open source software The exact terms of the licenses disclaimer...

Page 5: ... select to perform a step for example In Menu mode select Messages Create message represents Messages followed by Create message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power End key Angled brackets softkeys that control different functions at each screen for example Select represents the Select softkey Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 ...

Page 6: ...nd retrieval system without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics Trademarks SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and or its affiliates Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners Windows Media Player is a reg...

Page 7: ...off 17 Access menus 17 Customize your phone 18 Use basic call functions 19 Send and view messages 21 Send and view emails 22 Enter text 23 Add and find contacts 25 Use basic camera functions 26 Listen to music 27 Browse the web 29 Using advanced functions 30 Use advanced call functions 30 Use advanced phonebook functions 33 Use advanced messaging functions 34 Use advanced camera functions 35 Use a...

Page 8: ...memos 44 Use Java powered games and applications 44 Create a world clock 45 Set and use alarms 45 Use the calculator 46 Convert measurements 46 Set a countdown timer 47 Use the stopwatch 47 Create new tasks 47 Create a text memo 48 Manage your calendar 48 Troubleshooting 49 Safety precautions 55 ...

Page 9: ...8 Introducing your mobile phone In this section learn about your mobile phone s layout keys and icons Phone layout 8 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 ...

Page 10: ...hoto or record a video 4 Dial key Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialed missed or received numbers 5 Volume key In Idle mode adjust the phone s volume 6 Voice mail service key In Idle mode access voice mails press and hold 7 4 way navigation key Scroll through menu options In Idle mode access user defined menus left right up down Depending on your service provider pre defined...

Page 11: ...re 11 Power End key Turn the phone on or off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return to Idle mode 12 Back key In Menu mode return to the previous level Delete characters 13 Alphanumeric key 14 Silent profile key In Idle mode activate or deactivate the silent profile press and hold ...

Page 12: ...nition Signal strength UMTS network connected Call in progress Call diverting activate Roaming outside of normal service area Connected with PC Connecting to secured web page Music playback in progress Music playback paused Bluetooth activated Alarm activated Memory card inserted New text message SMS ...

Page 13: ...12 Icon Definition New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time ...

Page 14: ...rted by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use Install the SIM card and battery Turn the screw counterclockwise with a coin or 1 other object to unlock the back cover and then remove the cover Do not use your fingernails to unscrew ...

Page 15: ...14 Insert the SIM card 2 Insert the battery 3 Replace the back cover and turn the screw 4 clockwise to lock the cover ...

Page 16: ...nplug the travel 3 adapter Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter Doing this may cause damage to the phone To save energy unplug the travel adapter when not in use The travel adapter does not have a power switch so you must unplug the travel adapter from the outlet to interrupt the power supply The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use ...

Page 17: ...g the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone Format the memory card only on the phone Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of memory cards Remove the back cover and the battery 1 Insert a memory card with the gold colored 2 contacts facing down Memory card Replace the battery and the back cover 3 ...

Page 18: ... hold 1 Enter your PIN and press 2 Confirm if necessary To turn your phone off repeat step 1 above Access menus To access your phone s menus In Idle mode press 1 Menu to access Menu mode Use the Navigation key to scroll to a menu or 2 option Press 3 Select or the Confirm key to confirm the highlighted option Press 4 C to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode ...

Page 19: ...e information or other damages caused by illegal software Customize your phone To set the sound profile To switch to sound profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Sound Profile Scroll to the profile you are using 2 Press 3 Select To edit a sound profile In Menu mode select 1 Settings Sound Profile Scroll to the profile you are using 2 Press the Confirm key 3 Customize the sound settings as desired ...

Page 20: ...n external display type In Menu mode select 1 Settings Display Front display Wallpaper Select 2 My image Change an image Move the rectangle or resize the image and then 3 press the Confirm key Press the Confirm key 4 Use basic call functions To make a call In Idle mode enter an area code and a phone 1 number Press 2 to dial the number To end the call press 3 ...

Page 21: ...s the Confirm key or the 1 Speaker key to activate the speaker To switch back to the earpiece press the Confirm 2 key or the Speaker key again In noisy environments you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature For better audio performance use the normal phone mode To use a headset By plugging a headset into the multifunction jack you can make and answer calls To r...

Page 22: ...dset button Send and view messages To send a text or multimedia message In Menu mode select 1 Messages Create message Enter your message text p 2 23 For sending as a text message skip to step 5 For attaching multimedia continue with step 4 Press the Confirm key and add an item 3 Press 4 Send To Enter a recipient number and press 5 Send ...

Page 23: ...nter an email address and scroll down 2 Enter a subject and scroll down 3 Enter your message text 4 Press 5 Options Attach media and add an item if necessary Press the Confirm key to send the message 6 To view an email In Menu mode select 1 Messages Email Inbox an account Press 2 Options Download Select an email or a header 3 If you selected a header press 4 Retrieve to view the body of the email ...

Page 24: ...and ABC modes Depending on your region you may be able to access an input mode for your specific language Press to change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode T9 mode Press appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an 1 entire word When the word displays correctly press 2 to insert a space If the correct word does not display press 0 to select an alternate word ...

Page 25: ...eric key to enter a number Symbol mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol To use other features for text input To move the cursor press the Navigation key To delete characters one by one press C To delete entire words press and hold C To insert a space between characters press To enter punctuation marks press 1 repeatedly ...

Page 26: ...ry location To add a new contact In Idle mode enter a phone number and press 1 the Confirm key Select a memory location if necessary 2 New Select a number type if necessary 3 Enter contact information 4 Press 5 Options Save to add the contact to memory To find a contact In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Contacts Enter the first few letters of the name you want 2 to find Select the contact s name from...

Page 27: ... to take a photo The photo 3 is saved automatically Press 4 C to take another photo After capturing photos press View to view photos To view photos In Menu mode select Applications My files Images a photo file To record videos In Idle mode press 1 to turn on the camera Press 2 1 twice to switch to Recording mode Aim the lens at the subject and make any 3 adjustments ...

Page 28: ...video After recording videos press View to view videos To view videos In Menu mode select Applications My files Videos a video file Listen to music To listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web p 29 Download from a PC with Samsung PC Studio p 39 Receive via Bluetooth p 43 ...

Page 29: ...r Select a music category a music file 2 Control playback using the following keys 3 Key Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Navigation Up Down Adjust the volume Left Skip backward Scan backward in a file press and hold Right Skip forward Scan forward in a file press and hold 3 Change the repeat mode 4 Change the equalizer type 6 Activate or deactivate Shuffle mode ...

Page 30: ...To browse web pages In Menu mode select 1 Internet to launch your service provider s homepage Navigate web pages 2 To bookmark your favorite web pages In Menu mode select 1 Internet Press 2 Options View Bookmarks Options Add bookmark Enter a page title and a web address URL and 3 press the Confirm key ...

Page 31: ...ons To view and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display To dial the number of a missed call Press 1 View Scroll to the missed call you want to dial 2 Press 3 to dial To call a recently dialed number In Idle mode press 1 to display a list of recent numbers Scroll to the number you want and press 2 to dial ...

Page 32: ...her number during a call Press 1 Options Hold to place the first call on hold Enter the second number to dial and press 2 Press 3 Options Swap to switch between the two calls To answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call Press 1 to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold Press 2 Options Swap to switch between the ...

Page 33: ...ically placed on hold When connected to the second party press 3 Options Join To call an international number In Idle mode press and hold 1 0 to insert the character Enter the complete number you want to dial 2 country code area code and phone number and then press to dial To call a contact from the phonebook In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Contacts Select a contact you want 2 Press 3 to dial ...

Page 34: ...nu mode select 1 Settings Calls General Reject list Scroll left or right to 2 On to turn on auto rejection Select 3 Reject list Press 4 Options Create Enter a number to reject and press 5 Save To add more numbers repeat steps 4 5 6 Select the number you want to reject and press 7 Options Save Use advanced phonebook functions To create a group of contacts In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Groups Press...

Page 35: ...To set favorite numbers In Menu mode select 1 Contacts Speed Dial List Select an empty location 2 Select a contact to assign to the number 3 Select a number if necessary 4 Use advanced messaging functions To create a text template In Menu mode select 1 Messages Templates Text Templates Press 2 Create or Options Create to open a new template window Enter your text and press the Confirm key 3 ...

Page 36: ... p 21 Press 4 Options Save as template Use advanced camera functions To capture a series of photos In Idle mode press 1 to turn on the camera Press 2 Menu Multi Shot Make any necessary adjustments 3 Press and hold the Confirm key to take photos 4 To capture divided photos In Idle mode press 1 to turn on the camera Press 2 Menu Mosaic Shot Select an image layout 3 Make any necessary adjustments 4 P...

Page 37: ...ure a panoramic photo In Idle mode press 1 to turn on the camera Press 2 Menu Panorama Select the number of shots 3 Make any necessary adjustments 4 Press the Confirm key to take the first photo 5 Slowly move the phone in any direction and align 6 the frame with the viewfinder When you have aligned the frame and viewfinder the camera will automatically capture the next photo Repeat step 6 to compl...

Page 38: ...mode Change the resolution option Adjust the color balance Set whether to use Night shot mode Select the time delay Apply a special effect View the shortcut information Change the camera settings Before recording a video press Menu to access the following options Icon Function Switch to the camera Change the recording mode Change the resolution option ...

Page 39: ...ttings To customize camera settings Before capturing a photo press Menu to access the following settings Option Function Shutter Sound Set the camera shutter to make a sound when capturing a photo Default Storage Select a memory location for storing captured photos Quality Adjust the quality level for your photos Single Shot Mode Set to show the photo you captured ...

Page 40: ...ality level for your videos Movie Format Select a file format for your videos Use advanced music functions To copy music files via Samsung PC Studio In Menu mode select 1 Settings Connectivity Select USB mode Samsung PC studio Press 2 to return to Idle mode Using a PC data cable connect the multifunction 3 jack on your phone to a PC Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 4 PC to the phone R...

Page 41: ...a PC data cable connect the multifunction 3 jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC Open Windows Media Player to synchronize 4 music files Edit or enter your phone s name in the pop up 5 window if necessary Select and drag the music files you want to the 6 sync list Start synchronization 7 ...

Page 42: ...the multifunction 4 jack on your phone to a PC When connected a pop up window will appear on the PC Open a folder to view files 5 Copy files from the PC to your phone or the 6 memory card To create a playlist In Menu mode select 1 Music Player Playlists New Playlist Select a category 2 Select files you want to include and press 3 Add Enter a title for your new playlist and press the 4 Confirm key ...

Page 43: ...on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode select 1 Applications Bluetooth Select 2 Activation off to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature To allow other devices to locate your phone 3 select Discoverable Off To find and pair with other Bluetooth enabled devices In Menu mode select 1 Applications Bluetooth Search for new devices Select a device 2 ...

Page 44: ...ring is complete To send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Select the file or item that you want to send from 1 one of your phone s applications Select an option for sending data via Bluetooth 2 The method for selecting an option may vary by data type To receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 and press OK if necessary Press 2 Ye...

Page 45: ... memo In Menu mode select 1 Applications My files Sounds My voice clips Select a file 2 Use Java powered games and applications In Menu mode select 1 Games Select a game or application from the list and 2 follow the on screen instructions The download of Java games or applications may not be supported depending on the software of the phone Available games may vary depending on your service provide...

Page 46: ...at steps 2 3 4 Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events To set a new alarm In Menu mode select 1 Applications Alarms Select an empty alarm location 2 Set the details of the alarm and press 3 Options Save To stop an alarm When the alarm sounds Press OK or the Confirm key to stop the alarm Press Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period ...

Page 47: ...left or right to Off Press the Confirm key 4 Use the calculator In Menu mode select 1 Applications Calculator Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2 display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert measurements In Menu mode select 1 Applications Convertor a conversion type Enter the measurements and units in the 2 appropriate fields ...

Page 48: ...s press 5 OK to stop the alert Use the stopwatch In Menu mode select 1 Applications Stopwatch Press the Confirm key to begin the stopwatch 2 Press the Confirm key to record time 3 When you are finished press 4 Stop Press 5 Reset to clear recorded times Create new tasks In Menu mode select 1 Applications Tasks Press 2 Options Create Enter the details of the task and press 3 Options Save ...

Page 49: ...r view In Menu mode select 1 Applications Calendar Press 2 Options View by Day Week or Month To create an event In Menu mode select 1 Applications Calendar Press 2 Options Create an event type Enter the details of the event and press 3 Options Save To view events In Menu mode select 1 Applications Calendar Select a date on the calendar 2 Select an event to view its details 3 ...

Page 50: ...ing the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature by using the Check PIN Code menu PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter t...

Page 51: ...eing dropped When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose your connection to the network Move to another area and try again Outgoing calls are not connected Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialing Incoming calls are not connected Ensure...

Page 52: ...t it is properly connected Audio quality is poor Ensure that you are not blocking the phone s internal antenna When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again When dialing from contacts the call is not connected Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary Ensure that you h...

Page 53: ...rly and replace it with a new battery refer to your local ordinances for proper disposal instructions Your phone is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your phone for an extended period of time your phone may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your phone s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the ...

Page 54: ...not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a variety of reasons If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone try the following Free some memory by transferring files to a PC or deleting files from your phone Ensure that the music file is not Digital Rights Management DRM protected If the file is DRM protected ensure that you have the appropriate license or key to play the fi...

Page 55: ...you connect the phone to a PC Ensure that the PC data cable you are using is compatible with your phone Ensure that you have the proper drivers installed and updated on your PC Your phone freezes or has fatal errors If your phone freezes or hangs you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality If your phone is still responsive but a program is frozen close the program us...

Page 56: ...er cord with wet hands or disconnect the charger by pulling on the cord Do not bend or damage the power cord Do not use your device while charging or touch your device with wet hands Do not short circuit the charger or the battery Do not drop or cause an impact to the charger or the battery Do not charge the battery with chargers that are not approved by the manufacturer Do not use your device dur...

Page 57: ...ces on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when overheated Never crush or puncture the battery Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating Protect the device batteries and chargers from damage Avoid exposing your device and batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures Extreme...

Page 58: ...our device near a pacemaker Avoid using your device within a 15 cm range of a pacemaker if possible as your device can interfere with the pacemaker If you must use your device keep at least 15 cm away from the pacemaker To minimize the possible interference with a pacemaker use your device on the opposite side of your body from the pacemaker Do not use your device in a hospital or near medical equ...

Page 59: ...nstructions and signs in potentially explosive environments Do not use your device at refueling points service stations near fuels or chemicals and at blasting areas Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the device its parts or accessories Turn off your device when in an aircraft Using your device in an aircraft is illegal Your device may i...

Page 60: ...g call at an inconvenient time let your voice mail answer it for you Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving Suspend calls in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow ice and heavy traffic can be hazardous Do not take notes or look up phone numbers Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsib...

Page 61: ...stance or another special non emergency number Proper care and use of your mobile device Keep your device dry Humidity and all types of liquids may damage device parts or electronic circuits Do not turn on your device if it is wet If your device is already on turn it off and remove the battery immediately if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery leave it as is Then dry the ...

Page 62: ...ore your device near magnetic fields Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields Magnetic stripe cards including credit cards phone cards passbooks and boarding passes may be damaged by magnetic fields Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your device to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of tim...

Page 63: ...itive motion injuries When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys drawing characters on a touch screen with your fingers or playing games you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands neck shoulders or other parts of your body When using your device for extended periods hold the device with a relaxed grip press the keys lightly and take frequent breaks If you continue to h...

Page 64: ... by Samsung Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery Doing so may damage the device or cause explosion If children use the device make sure that they use the device properly When speaking on the device Hold the device upright as you would with a traditional phone Speak directly into the mouthpiece Avoid contact with your device s internal antenna Touching the antenna may reduce the call qu...

Page 65: ... headsets in dry environments or touch a metal object to discharge static electricity before connecting a headset to the device Use caution when using the device while walking or moving Always be aware of your surroundings to avoid injury to yourself or others Do not carry your device in your back pockets or around your waist You can be injured or damage the device if you fall Do not disassemble m...

Page 66: ...rylic could cause injury to your hands and face Take the device to a Samsung Service Center to have it repaired Do not use the device for anything other than its intended use Avoid disturbing others when using the device in public Do not allow children to use your device Your device is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it as they could hurt themselves and others damage the device or mak...

Page 67: ...access to emergency services Emergency calls from your device may not be possible in some areas or circumstances Before traveling in remote or undeveloped areas plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel Keep your personal and important data safe While using your device be sure to back up important data Samsung is not responsible for data loss When disposing of your device...

Page 68: ...1g 1 1 0 63 1 When used with accessories that contain no metal and provide at least 1 5 cm separation between the device including the antenna whether extended or retracted and the wearer s body In normal use the actual SAR is likely to be much lower as the device has been designed to emit only the RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest base station By automatically emitting lower...

Page 69: ... FOR ANY PURPOSE SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SAMSUNG DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY VALIDITY TIMELINESS LEGALITY OR COMPLETENESS OF ANY CONTENT OR SERVICE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS DEVICE AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE WHETHER IN CONTRACT...

Page 70: ... interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services Any question or request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective content and service providers ...

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