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- Page 1 SGH-a227 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 Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Page 2: Intellectual Property
(and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers. - Page 3 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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Page 6: Section 1: Getting Started
Remove the battery by sliding the battery cover away, as shown. Lift the bottom of the battery and then lift it up and away. With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover back on the handset and slide it in until it clicks. -
Page 7: Charging A Battery
Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, then slide the SIM card into the socket. Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it away from socket. See the following illustration. Installing the Battery Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone. -
Page 8: Low Battery Indicator
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged 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. -
Page 9: Powering On Or Off The Phone
“Change Phone Password” on page 54.) The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the key. The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the Idle screen displays. - Page 10 Changing the Voice Mail Number Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
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Page 11: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and 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. - Page 12 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 the different menu options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down.
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Page 13: Closed View Of Your Phone
Backlight A backlight 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 given period of time, or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Backlight menu. -
Page 14: Internal Display Layout
Appears when a new voice mail has been received. O p t i o n s Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. Appears when you there is no network coverage available. Appears when a call is in progress. -
Page 15: Command Keys
To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the • Select soft key or the key. To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the • Down Navigation key or the key on the left side of the phone. - Page 16 Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to • and from your phone. Press twice in standby mode or press and hold to call the most • recent number. Clear Key The clear key is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display.
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Page 17: Section 3: Call Functions
Press the key. • To enter a missing digit press the Left or Right navigation key until the cursor is in position and enter the digit. • To clear the whole display, press and hold the... -
Page 18: Adjusting The Call Volume
Note: To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Volume keys on the left side of the phone before opening the phone. A quick press of side volume key silences ringer on incoming call. -
Page 19: Recent Calls
Press the View soft key. The most recent missed call displays. Note: If there is a voicemail sent by the same number, associated icons display and can be selected. To scroll through the missed calls, press the Up or Down navigation key. -
Page 20: Data Volume
“Confirm New Password”, re-enter the same password and press the OK soft key. Note: You are only required to set the password 1 time. After the initial setup, you can enter the password to reset the call times. Press the Back soft key or the... -
Page 21: Options During A Call
Contacts List. Press the When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key. - Page 22 You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. During a call, to switch the microphone off temporarily: Press the Mute.
- Page 23 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 network, and you have set the Call Waiting-Voice Calls Menu to Activate. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
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Page 24: Section 4: Menu Navigation
If the menu contains sub-menus, press the Menu > Settings > Set Phone and by press the Select soft key or key. If the menu that you have selected contains further options, repeat this step. -
Page 25: Section 5: Entering Text
Symbols Mode This mode allows you to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks. When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Text Input Mode Indicator... -
Page 26: Using T9 Mode
T9 Predictive Text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. Enter a Word in T9 Mode In T9 mode, begin entering a word by pressing the 2 to 9 keys. Press each key only once for each letter. The built-in dictionary lists words that match the keystrokes you have entered. -
Page 27: Using Alphabet Mode
To shift case in T9 mode, use the key. There are 3 cases: Initial capital, Capital lock, and Lower case. You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys. To delete • letters, press the key. Press and hold the display. -
Page 28: Entering Symbols
To display more symbols, press the Up or Down navigation key. To clear the symbol(s), press the field is empty, this key returns the display to the previous mode. To insert the symbol(s) into your message, press the OK soft key or the key. -
Page 29: Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book
To access any Contacts List entry, press the To access the options, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: – Edit: allows you to edit the name and the number assigned to this contact. Press the key to save. -
Page 30: Adding A New Contact
– Send Business Card via: allows you to set the Business Card information for this entry in a Text or Multimedia message. – Assign Speed Dial: allows you to set the speed dial key for this entry. – Delete: allows you to delete the selected Contacts List entry. - Page 31 • Send Business Card via: allows you to set the Business Card information for this entry in a Text or Multimedia message. • Assign Speed Dial: allows you to set the speed dial key for this entry. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected Contacts List entry.
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Page 32: Speed Dial
• Send Business Card via: allows you to set the Business Card information for this entry in a Text or Multimedia message. • Assign Speed Dial: allows you to set the speed dial key for this entry. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected Contacts List entry. - Page 33 Options soft key. • View: allows you to view the number and name assigned to this key. • Change: allows you to select a new number and assign it to this key. • Call: allows you to call the selected contact.
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Page 34: Finding My Own Phone Number
Finding My Own Phone Number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone number if 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. -
Page 35: Fdn List
FDN List 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. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key. Highlight Address Book, press the Select soft key or the key. - Page 36 Copy All to You can copy all entries from the SIM card to the Phone, or from the Phone to the SIM card, using the Copy All to option. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.
- Page 37 When you are finished, press the mode. Delete All You can delete All, Phone, SIM, and SIM (FDN) entries from your phone’s memory. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key. Highlight Address Book, press the Select soft key or the key.
- Page 38 Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Contacts List, in both SIM card, the phone memory, and SIM (FDN). You can also see the capacity of both memories. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.
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Page 39: Section 7: Messaging
Creating and Sending New Messages Text Messages Tip: Press the Up Navigation key to access the New Message screen. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. -
Page 40: Multimedia Messages
• Attach: allows you to attach a business card, task, or various appointment types to the message.. • Save to: allows you to save the text message to the Drafts box or to your My Folder. • Select Language: allows you to set the language to English, Français, or Español. - Page 41 – Add – Preview: allows you to preview your messages before sending. – Save to: allows you to save the message to Drafts or My Folder. – Add Page: allows you to add pages to your message. – Edit Page: allows you to edit the Duration, Move Page Forward, Move Page Backward.
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Page 42: Receiving And Retrieving New Messages
: allows you to add message text . – Preview: allows you to preview your messages before sending. – Save to: allows you to save the message to Drafts or My Folder. – Add Page: allows you to add pages to your message. - Page 43 Multimedia messages will be stored in the Inbox of the message server and the server will alert you to new messages. Therefore you need to retrieve new messages to your phone and read them on the phone. Retrieving a Multimedia Message...
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Page 44: Multimedia Message Option
Delete: allows you to delete the message. Move to My Folder: moves message to My Folder. • Add to Block List: allows you to add the number to the caller Block List. • Extract Address: extracts information from the text message such as: •... -
Page 45: Using Message Templates
Navigation keys to highlight the folder and press the key to mark the folder for deletion. • To delete all of the messages in all folders, select All Messages. Press the Delete soft key. At the “Delete?” confirmation screen, press the Yes soft... -
Page 46: Memory Status
Anonymous Reject, Ads allowed, Send Delivery Report, Send Read Report, and Message Reception. – Profiles: allows you to select an MMS profile and to configure profile settings. Choose from the following options: Profile Name, Server URL, Proxy, and GPRS Settings (Proxy Address, Proxy Port, APN, Login ID, Password). -
Page 47: Section 8: Changing Your Settings
Incoming Call This menu allows you to make a selection from the following categories: Shop Tones: allows you to access the internet to shop for a new • ringtone. Alert Type: allows you to set the alert default. Choose from Melody, •... -
Page 48: Set Display
Message Tone This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new Text Message or Multimedia Message has been received. For each message tone, the following options are available: Message Tone: you can select a message tone. -
Page 49: Main Display
Normal, Outline, or Shadow. Press the Save soft key or the key to make your selection. – Text Color: allows you to select the color of the text to be displayed on the Idle screen. Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to make your selection. -
Page 50: Set Time & Date
• Date : allows you to enter the current date using your keypad. Press the Save soft key to save. • Time Format : allows you to change the time format to 12 hours or 24 hours. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select Time Format. -
Page 51: Set Phone
Light Settings Important!: Changing light settings may impact the battery life. Brightness You can adjust the display brightness for the LCD to see it better in different lighting conditions. Press the Left or Right Navigation key or press the Volume keys to adjust the brightness. - Page 52 The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two. key to Note: Screen may only be active when roaming outside of your home country.
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Page 53: Set Calls
: allows you to answer the call when you open the phone. • Flip Open : allows you to answer the call when you press any key (except • Any Key key. Press the Save soft key to save the selection. -
Page 54: Voice Call
Press the Save soft key to save the selection. Alerts on Call Use this option to turn On or Off the Alerts on Call option. This will enable or disable the alert sound. Press the Save soft key to save the settings. -
Page 55: Set Applications
Press the Select soft key to apply selection. Auto Redial This option allows you to turn Off or On the Auto Redial function. When the Auto Redial option is enabled, the number will automatically redial if there is no answer or a busy signal is reached. -
Page 56: Security
Once the correct password has been entered, you can use the phone until you switch it off. The following options are available: Off: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch • on the phone. On: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch on •... -
Page 57: Lock Applications
Note: Entering an asterisk (*) is not required for wild card entries. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. If the PIN2 code was not provided to you at activation, please contact your service provider. -
Page 58: Reset Settings
Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. - Page 59 • Messaging • My Stuff • Address Book Changing Your Settings...
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Page 60: Section 9: Applications
The topics covered in this section are Games & Apps, My Stuff, and Tools. Games & Apps To access the Games & Apps menu press Menu > Games & Apps. The following submenus are listed. Shop Games Press the Select soft key or the key to access the online Games menu. - Page 61 • Send via Multimedia Message: allows you to include a recorded audio file in an MMS message. • Set as: allows you to set a recorded audio file as a Ringtone, a Caller Ringtone, or an Alarm Tone. • Delete: allows you to delete a Selected recorded audio file.
- Page 62 Recorded Audio This menu shows a list of saved voice memos. When a voice memo is recorded and saved, it is stored in the Recorded Audio folder. To access this menu, use the following steps: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode.
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Page 63: Applications
• Send via Multimedia Message : allows you to send your memo to other people by using MMS. • Set as: allows you to set the audio recording as a Ringtone, a Caller Ringtone, or an Alarm Tone. • Delete: allows you to delete the memo. - Page 64 Tip: To stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone and press any key. Note: Press the OK soft key to turn off the alarm. Press the Snooze soft key to silence the phone for 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 minutes.
- Page 65 • Start Time: enter the start 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 Save soft key. •...
- Page 66 Repeat: in this field, choose to repeat the alarm every Day, every • Week, or every Month. In the until field, enter the date you wish the alarm to stop. When you have finished, press the Save soft key. Anniversary To schedule an anniversary use the following options: Occasion: enter the Anniversary Occasion.
- Page 67 Event Options The following options display when pressing the Options soft key after setting an event. View by: allows you to view the details of the event by Day or Week. • Create: allows you to create a new event.
- Page 68 The following menu items are displayed: Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and provides a number of higher-level mathematical functions (logarithmic, factorial, and trigonometric functions).
- Page 69 The following amounts appear in the screen: • Tip($): the tip amount (based upon the tip percentage and the bill amount). • You pay: the amount you pay or each contributor pays. Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: •...
- Page 70 You are prompted to confirm saving your changes. • Press the Yes soft key to save your changes and return to the Currency Rates screen. • Press the No soft key to discard your changes and return to the Edit screen.
- Page 71 Enter the time and press the OK soft key. Press the stop the timer. key. The Stopwatch You can use this menu to measure intervals of time for up to 4 separate occurrences. Press the key. You are prompted key to start the timer. Press the key to key to start the stopwatch.
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Page 72: Memory Status
Press the Reset soft key to erase all times recorded. World Time World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in another parts of the world. World displays time in the 30 different time zones around the world. -
Page 73: Section 10: Wap
Using a bookmark item in the Favorites folder; use the Favorites • option on the browser menu list or Favorites menu. Entering a URL address manually; use the Go to URL option on the • browser menu list. Navigating the WAP Browser To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down navigation keys. -
Page 74: Entering Text In The Wap Browser
1 key. T9 Mode (T9): allows you to enter characters by pressing one key per • letter. In this mode, you can use only the 0 key to display alternative words. To change case, press the key. Number Mode (1): allows you to enter numbers. -
Page 75: Using Favorites
Select Favorites. Highlight an <Empty> location, and press the Add New soft key. Enter a title of the address in the Name field and press the Down Navigation key. Enter the URL in the URL field. Press the Options soft key, highlight the Save option and... -
Page 76: Clearing The Cache
To change the current browser profile, highlight Current Profile and press the Select soft key or the • The Current Profile allows you to set the options for current browser profile. Choose from the following options: MEdia Net or Profiles 2-5. - Page 77 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. • Home URL: set the address of your startup homepage. When the default homepage displays, you can delete it using the and enter your own choice.
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Page 78: Section 11: Health And Safety Information
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 the power output. -
Page 79: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. -
Page 80: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require... - Page 81 Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a...
- Page 82 This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
- Page 83 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if you are...
- Page 84 RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S.
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Page 85: Road Safety
This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. - Page 86 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
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Page 87: Responsible Listening
As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound, settings and equipment. -
Page 88: Operating Environment
Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time • is required before you hearing could be affected. Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such • as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. -
Page 89: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
(held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if you are using an external antenna). Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. -
Page 90: Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). -
Page 91: Fcc Notice And Cautions
• inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. -
Page 92: Product Performance
Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. -
Page 93: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
• surface, can potentially cause damage 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. -
Page 94: Care And Maintenance
Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: • it may require cooling or warming first. Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in • summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. - Page 95 Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to • clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's moving parts and •...
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Page 96: Section 12: Warranty Information
United States or Canada. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by... - Page 97 Product or replace Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/replaced leather cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer.
- Page 98 OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS...
- Page 99 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) © 2008 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved.
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Page 100: Index
Data Volume Dialing a Number Contacts List Display Icons Display Settings End key Ending a Call Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode Using Alphabet Mode Using Numbers Using Symbols Using T9 Mode Getting Started Activating Your Phone Voicemail Graphics... - Page 101 Receiving and Retrieving Missed Call Deleting Viewing Mute Navigation key Network Services Call Forwarding Numeric Mode Options During a Call Putting a Call on Hold Personal Assistant Alarm Calculator Calendar Phone Icons Phone Safety Powering on/off Phone Recent Calls Right soft key...
- Page 102 Using Management Checking the Memory Status Copying all to Phone/SIM Deleting all of the Phone book Entries Sort by Contacts Viewing an Event Voice Mail Changing the Number Setup Warranty Information...