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Samsung SGH-A517 Series User Manual

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SGH-A517 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
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  • Page 1 SGH-A517 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: Intellectual Property

    (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Getting Started ...7 SIM Card Information ... 7 Charging a Battery ...9 Installing the microSD Card ...11 Turning the Phone On or Off ...12 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...12 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...14 Features of Your Phone ...14 Open View of Your Phone ...15...
  • Page 5 Shop Themes ...91 MEdia Net Home ...92 Section 10: AT&T Music ... 93 Music Player ...93 Playing Music Transferred to the Handset ...99 Playing Music through a Stereo Bluetooth Device ...99 Using Playlists ...100 Streaming Music ...102 The Buzz ...103 Community ...104 Music Apps ...104...
  • Page 6 Timer ...122 Stopwatch ...123 World Time ...123 Section 12: MEdia Net and WAP ...124 Before Connecting to the MEdia Net Homepage ...124 Launching the MEdia Net Homepage ...125 Accessing the MEdia Net Site ...127 Navigating with the WAP Browser ...127 Using Go to Messages ...130...

  • Page 7: Section 1: Getting Started

    • Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section describes the first steps to operating your phone. SIM Card Information This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail Removing the Battery If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the power-off image displays.

  • Page 8: Installing The Battery

    Inserting and Removing the SIM card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children.

  • Page 9: Charging A Battery

    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 the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your warranty.
  • Page 10 Remove the adapter from the phone by gently pulling the connector out and replace the plastic cover back over the open jack. Note: During charging, you must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone to avoid damage.

  • Page 11: Installing The Microsd Card

    Use the following instructions and illustrations for proper insertion and removal. Note: Please note that the minimum size limit for the micro-SD is 64MB. Media Player will not be available without this additional memory. The maximum size supported is a 2GB micro-SD.

  • Page 12: Turning The Phone On Or Off

    Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Battery Low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display, and the empty battery icon remaining battery power.

  • Page 13: Accessing Your Voice Mail

    When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center. Changing the Voice Mail Name and 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.

  • Page 14: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    • Internal Display Layout • Selecting Functions and Options • Command Keys 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 15: Open View Of Your Phone

    Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the above open and front view illustration. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone.
  • Page 16 Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent Call log. If you press and hold the key down, you will initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log.

  • Page 17: Closed View Of Your Phone

    This key is also used when the Music Player is active. • If you are playing music and the backlight goes out, you will need to press and hold this key to gain access to the music player keys when the flip is closed. If the backlight is out, the keys themselves will not wake up the phone or control the music player.

  • Page 18: Internal Display Layout

    Volume key. Back Light 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 given period of time, and/or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Backlight Time menu.
  • Page 19 Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent using the volume control (set to 0) or the # key shortcut. In this case, the speaker is muted. Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent. This indicates that the phone’s incoming Alert Type is set to vibrate only.

  • Page 20: Selecting Functions And Options

    Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your ease and specific needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 21: Left Soft Key

    Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.

  • Page 22: Send Key

    Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus, 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.

  • Page 23: Section 3: Call Functions

    Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Settings > Set Calls > Voice Call menu, the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.

  • Page 24: Ending A Call

    • 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 Press the key to return to the Idle screen.

  • Page 25: Answering A Call

    Answer menu is activated, you can answer the call simply by opening the phone. 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 the ringer on an incoming call.
  • Page 26 Press the Select soft key or the Select the location of your Address Book: • Phone: This option allows you to save the missed number to your Address Book stored on the phone. • SIM: This option allows you to save the missed number to your Address Book stored on the optional SIM card.
  • Page 27 AB, T9ab, T9Ab, T9AB, Numeric, and Symbols. For more information, see "Changing the Text Input Method" on page 42. • Text Style: allows you to choose the text style for the message. Select the Text Size, Text Style, Bold or Italic and the Alignment.

  • Page 28: Call Time

    Select the desired option, press the Reset soft key. At the “Are You Sure?” prompt, select Yes or No. Note: The first time you access the reset options menu, you will be prompted to create and Confirm a password by pressing the OK.

  • Page 29: Data Call Time

    Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to select either Vibration or Mute as the Silent mode option. Press Note: Setting the Silent Mode option does not set the phone to Silent Mode. Setting the phone to Silent mode may only be done using one of the following methods.

  • Page 30: Options During A Call

    Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 31: In Call Options

    During a call, press the Options soft key to access the following: Hold: Places the current call on hold. • New Call: Places the current call on hold and then allows you to enter and dial • another number. Contact List: Allows you to access your Contact List information.

  • Page 32: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    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 33: Call Waiting

    Select the End Held Call option or press the To end the current call, press the Note: Join: Joins all of the calls you have established with your phone (both active and on hold). Swap: Places the current call on hold and then activates the previous call.
  • Page 34 • Mute Keypad Tone • Send DTMF • End Held Call To Join the first two calls, press the left Options soft key, highlight Join, and press the Once multiple calls are joined, the following options are available: • Hold •...

  • Page 35: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling through them using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys.

  • Page 36: Menu Outline

    Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers. In Menu mode, Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys (1 to 0) corresponding to their location on the screen.
  • Page 37 3: Recent Calls 1: All Calls 2: Missed Calls 3: Calls Made 4: Calls Received 5: Voice Mail 1: Connect to Voice Server 2: Voice Server Number 6: Speed Dial List 7: Contact List 8: Delete All 9: Call Time...
  • Page 38 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 Tones 2: Downloaded Audio 3: Record Audio...
  • Page 39 5: Notes 6: Tools 6: Other Files 1: Other Files 2: Memory Card** 8: Address Book 1: Contact List 2: Add New Contact 1: Phone 2: SIM Card 3: Group 4: Speed Dial List 5: My Business Card 6: Own Number...
  • Page 40 2: Set Display 1: Main Display 1: Wallpaper 2: Info Display 3: Theme 4: Menu Style 5: Pop up List Menu 6: Dailing Display 7: Calendar 2: Front Display 1: Clock 2: My Image 3: Screen Slogan 3: Light Settings...
  • Page 41 7: Address Book Settings 8: Reset Settings 9: Memory Status 1: Shared Memory 2: Messaging 3: My Stuff 4: Address Book Shows only if supported by your SIM card. Shows when a memory card is inserted. Menu Outline Menu Navigation...

  • Page 42: Section 5: Entering Text

    This input method 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 enter J, K, or L. However, the T9 method automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional Alphabet mode.

  • Page 43: Using The T9 Input Method

    Note: Press and hold the key to access symbols. Press the number key corresponding to the symbol you want to enter. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to scroll through the available symbols. Press the Cancel soft key to exit.

  • Page 44: Using The Alphabet Input Method

    This feature allows you to add new words to the phone’s current dictionary. When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered (such as in a text message), you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display.

  • Page 45: Using The Symbols Input Method

    Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically, and then select the next letter.

  • Page 46: Using The Numeric Input Method

    Using the Numeric Input Method The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. To change the text input mode while in a message, press the Highlight Input Method and press the Highlight Numeric and press the Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter.

  • Page 47: Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book

    Note: The default Address Book entries are: Check Bill Balance - *225#, Directory Assistance - 411, Music ID - #43, Pay My Bill - *729, View My Minutes - *646#, Voice Connect - *08, *Now - *669. Using Contacts List...

  • Page 48: Finding An Address Book Entry

    Finding an Address Book Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto your SIM card and phone’s onboard memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called the Address Book. Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.

  • Page 49: Adding A New Contact

    Copying an Existing Number to the SIM Card Note: Copying an existing contact entry can be done to the SIM card or to the phone. Which option depends on the Default Saving option you selected see "Default Saving" on page 55.

  • Page 50: Copying An Entry To The Phone

    To return to the Idle screen, press the Note: When storing an Address Book entry into your SIM card, note that only the Name, Address, and slot location are saved. To save additional information for a particular contact, such as notes, e-mail, dates, etc., it is important to save that Contact into your phone’s onboard memory.

  • Page 51: Group Settings

    When you are finished, press the Note: Options are available for phone entries that are not available when stored to the SIM card. For details see "Storing a Contact in the Contact List" on page 49. Dialing a Number from the SIM Card using the Location...

  • Page 52: Speed Dial List

    8-speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated numeric key. In Idle mode, to speed dial the numbers assigned to keys (2 to 9), press and hold the appropriate key. Setting Up Speed Dial Entries...
  • Page 53 Down key and press the Highlight FDN Contact and press the Select soft key or the • Select the FDN entry you would like to add by pressing the Up or Down key and press the key to save the entry.

  • Page 54: Using My Business Card

    When you are finished, press the Using My Business Card The My Business Card option allows you to keep a current list of phone numbers and contact methods for yourself. Creating a My Business Card From the Idle Screen, press...

  • Page 55: Fdn List

    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 subscriber numbers on your SIM card.

  • Page 56: Checking The Memory Status

    Phone memory or the SIM card. If you choose the Phone option, the entries listed on the SIM card display. If you choose the SIM Card option, the entries in the phone memory display. You can then choose whether to deselect any of the entries using key, then Copy All entries, Check All entries, Uncheck All entries, or Select Language.

  • Page 57: Using The Service Numbers

    When you are finished viewing your phone’s Memory Status, press the key to return to Idle mode. Using the Service Numbers You can view the list of Service Numbers (SDN), if supported and assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, customer service numbers and directory inquiries.

  • Page 58: Section 7: Messaging

    • Deleting Messages • Messaging Settings • Memory Status This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages •...
  • Page 59 Melody to your message. Picture : allows you to attach a picture stored in your Picture folder. Note: If a Text Message is sent with an attached Picture, the message will be sent as an Multimedia Message. Animation : allows you to attach a piece of animation (such as an emoticon) stored in your Animation folder.
  • Page 60 - Task: allows you to insert an entry from your calendar tagged as a Task directly to your message as an attached file. • Save to: allows you to save the message to your Drafts folder or to My Folder. • Select Language: allows you to temporarily change the input language used to create your message.
  • Page 61 - Save to: allows you to save the message to Drafts or My Folder. - Add Page: allows you to add additional pages to your message. - Edit Page: allows you to edit duration of the page, and to move the page forward or backward in the message.
  • Page 62 - Add Graphic: allows you to add a taken a photo, add from My Photos, or a downloaded image to the message. - Add Video: allows you to add a recorded video, add from My Video Clips, or a downloaded video to the message.
  • Page 63 - Edit Page: allows you to edit the Duration, Move Page Forward, or Move Page Back settings. - Attach: allows you to attach a file to the message such as a: Business Card, Appointment, Anniversary, Miscellaneous, Task, Notes, or Other Files.

  • Page 64: Retrieving New Messages

    • Move to My Folder: moves the message from the Inbox to the My Folder. • Move to Phone/Move to SIM: If a message is stored in the SIM card, it is saved to the phone’s memory. If a message is stored in the phone’s memory it is saved to the SIM card.This option is not available if the message has been...
  • Page 65 • Forward: allows you to forward the message to another number. • Delete: allows you to deleted the selected or multiple messages. • Move to My Folder: allows you to move the message in its entirity to your My Folder in the Message Box.

  • Page 66: Using Instant Messenger (Im)

    • Properties: allows you to see the properties of the message, including the date and time sent, the sending number, and the recipients. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. When you have finished, press the...

  • Page 67: Viewing The Sent Folder

    Select an IM community and press the Select soft key or the This is the service that will load when you press the IM soft key. Once you have selected the IM community, that community is automatically selected for all subsequent entries. Your options then are: Sign In, Saved Conversations, Preferences, and Help.

  • Page 68: Using The Outbox

    Once you access the message in the Draft folder, you can complete the message and send it, you can delete it, move it to My Folder, move it to SIM, sort it by the message parameters, or lock it.

  • Page 69: Deleting Messages

    • Send via: allows you to send a Text message or a Multimedia message using the template. • Edit: allows you to change the template. • Delete: deletes the selected template. When you have finished, press the Deleting Messages You can delete the messages in each message folder(s) individually or all at one time.
  • Page 70 Delivery Report : when this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or • not your message has been delivered. Read Reply : when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply • along with your message to the recipient.

  • Page 71: Memory Status

    Service Center: you can specify whether to load this service. • Memory Status You can check 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 occupied by each message box.

  • Page 72: 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, Vibration, •...

  • Page 73: Keypad Tone

    Press the Save soft key or the 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: •...

  • Page 74: Set Display

    Outline, or Shadow. Press the Save soft key or the 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. Choose from White, Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, or Black.

  • Page 75: Front Display

    Press the Save soft key or the key to save selection. Backlight Time In this menu, you can select the length of time for the Main LCD backlight On and the Main LCD Dim. Main Display On: Settings available are: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 •...

  • Page 76: Set Time & Date

    Choose from MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD. When you have made your selection, press the Save soft key or the selection. Note: Automatic updates of time and date does not change the time you have set for alarm settings or calendar memos. key to save your selection.

  • Page 77: Set Phone

    Define), the display changes to the Main Menu where you can select one of the icons to associate with that empty slot. • Once selected, select the Assign soft key to assign the selection or press the key to search for more options.

  • Page 78: Lock Phone

    Lock SIM Card When the Lock SIM Card feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code to unlock the SIM so you can use a different SIM card. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm your password.

  • Page 79: Lock Applications

    On: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phone book. • Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your 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.

  • Page 80: Change Pin Code

    You must enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one. 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. Greeting Message This menu allows you to set a greeting to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on.

  • Page 81: Set Calls

    Settings allow your phone to be configured to launch a default application when an active USB connection is detected. Note: The Bluetooth feature must first be disabled before initiating a USB connection with the phone. Prior to connecting the USB cable to the phone, install the latest version of the Studio application. This application installs the necessary USB drivers onto your machine.

  • Page 82: Call Forwarding

    Save soft key to save the settings. Voice Call Call Forwarding This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. key. key and...
  • Page 83 You can choose the time setting from 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 seconds. • Unreachable: calls are forwarded when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off.

  • Page 84: Bluetooth

    Press the Select soft key to apply selection. Auto Redial This option allows you to turn On or Off the Auto Redial function. Press the Save soft key to save the settings. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection.

  • Page 85: My Devices

    If connecting to another handset, enter the same user-defined PIN on 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.

  • Page 86: Secure Mode

    This is useful to print received text message or contact information using a Bluetooth printer. • Dial-up Networking: The phone is configured as a dial up modem for access to the Internet. • Serial Port: data communication can be established via a Serial Port connection.

  • Page 87: Set Applications

    Press the Select soft key or the Reset Settings You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone: When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key. Select Settings and press the Select soft key or the Select Reset Settings and press the Select soft key or the The following options are available.

  • Page 88: Memory Status

    Messaging, Multimedia Messaging, your Inbox, Sent, Outbox, Drafts. and My Folder, and Push Messages. • My Stuff: allows you to seen how much memory is being used by your My Files folder and events on your Calendar. • Address Book : allows you to see how much memory is being used by your Address Book on your handset, the SIM card, and the FDN.

  • Page 89: Section 9: At&T Mall

    Graphics, Multimedia, Applications, Themes, and the MEdia Home site. Shop Tones The Shop Tones menu option allows you to shop for audio tones using the built-in browser. You can download, record new, and save audio to either your Audio or Music folder.

  • Page 90: Shop Games

    Select from one of the categories, or use the Search function to locate a specific graphic by name. Select an image entry and press the • When you are ready to purchase the image, press the Buy Now button to charge your e-wallet account and complete the transaction. key.

  • Page 91: Shop Multimedia

    Shop Multimedia The Shop Multimedia menu option allows you to shop for multimedia files (videos) using the built-in browser. You can download new videos to your Videos folder. To access this menu option, use the following steps: When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 92: Media Net Home

    MEdia Net Home The MEdia Net menu option allows you to quickly access your MEdia Net homepage using the built-in browser. This page gives you quick access to information such as local weather, sports scores, horoscope information and quick links to the previously mentioned shopping sites.

  • Page 93: Section 10: At&T Music

    Note: Audio files less than 300 KB are treated as ringtones, whereas audio files which are greater than 300 KB are stored in the Music Folder. A user cannot set an MP3 file as a ringtone if it is larger than 300 KB.

  • Page 94: Shop Music

    Insert the microSD card into the handset. For more information see "Installing the microSD Card" on page 11. Note: The phone must first be configured to communicate via the Adapter jack prior to connecting the USB. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.
  • Page 95 Double-click the Music folder to view its contents. Note: If the target computer does not detect the newly connected handset or provide an MTP Player dialog window on the PC screen, remove the USB cable and repeat steps 4 - 9.
  • Page 96 Insert the microSD card into the handset. For more information see "Installing the microSD Card" on page 11. Note: The phone must first be configure to communicate via the Adapter jack prior to connecting the USB. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.
  • Page 97 • The Sync list is list of songs from your current playlist which are then synchronized and mirrored on your A517. Note: If the target computer does not detect the newly connected handset or provide an MTP Player dialog window on the PC screen, please follow steps 3 - 9.

  • Page 98: Using The Music Player

    It is now safe to unplug the USB connector from the handset. Note: While this procedure specifies Windows Media Player, other 3rd party music applications can be used to download songs to your handset. Refer to the Help files of your specific music application for details.

  • Page 99: Playing Music Transferred To The Handset

    Music Player is active. • If you are playing music and the backlight goes out, you will need to press and hold this key to gain access to the music player keys when the flip is closed. If the backlight is out, the keys themselves will not wake up the phone or control the music player.

  • Page 100: Using Playlists

    (such as Windows Media Player) and then downloaded to the handset. Note: The Music Player does not necessarily support all features of a particular file format nor all the variations of those formats. The Music Player includes support for Windows Media Digital rights Management (WMDRM) which allows you to play some purchased or subscription content.
  • Page 101 Importing a Playlist from a 3rd Party Application Note: The following procedure is based on use of the Windows Media Player, version 10.0 or higher, as one of the most commonly available music applications. However, other 3rd-party music software may be used.

  • Page 102: Streaming Music

    Drag and drop the previously created playlist from the Playlists section to the A517 pane on the right of the screen. Note: If there are no items present in the playlist, click the Edit Playlist button and begin adding the music files from among the various media categories.

  • Page 103: The Buzz

    Press the Continue soft key to accept the terms of the trial period. You have only a few days to use the service before the trial period expires. If at any time you wish to purchase a subscription to the MobiRadio service, press the Options soft key, press the Buy soft key, and then follow the on screen prompts.

  • Page 104: Community

    Billboard mobile menu. Exit the application at any time by simply pressing the Community This Community is a place where you can find a listing of various fan sites that provide sound clips, wallpapers, bios, discographies, and other information about an artist.

  • Page 105: Section 11: Using The Applications

    • World Time Shop Applications The on-board applications (such as camera, camcorder, calendar, and alarms) can be supplemented with additional applications which can be purchased via the AT&T Mall. First, to access what applications are already on-board your handset: When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 106: Camera

    Camera Taking Photos Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. In Idle mode, press the • This feature can also be accessed from the Idle screen by navigating to: Menu >...
  • Page 107 - Off - 3 sec - 5 sec - 10 sec • Go to My Photos: goes to your My Photos folder, and displays the photos you have taken. • Camera Settings allows you to customize your camera settings between either Function or Setup options.
  • Page 108 Note: Your camera produces photos in JPEG format. The number that appears in the upper-right of the screen indicates the current number of pictures have been saved to the selected media and an approximate number of total pictures which can be taken at the current image size.
  • Page 109 Edit: allows you to edit the photo by bringing up a set of options consisting of: • • New Image: allows you to either open a different image or to take a new photo. • Save as: allows you to change the name of the image.

  • Page 110: Using The Camcorder

    The Camcorder is a function of the Applications Camera option. Shooting Video Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you have provide your subject with sufficient light by having the light source behind you.
  • Page 111 Limit for Multimedia Media Message, or Normal. • Size: allows you to set the video size. Choose 128 x 96, 176 x 144 or, 160 x 120. Note: To obtain all three available resolutions, the Recording Mode must be set to Normal. Selecting the Limit for Multimedia Message option limits the size selection options.
  • Page 112 Select soft key or the Viewfinder: returns you to filming mode. • Send via: allows you to attach the video to a Multimedia Message or send it to a • Bluetooth device. key. The following options are available:...

  • Page 113: Record Audio

    Rename: allows you to rename the video file. • Go to My Video Clips: goes to your My Stuff - Video - My Video Clips folder. • Bluetooth Visibility: allows you to make the selected video or more than one video •...
  • Page 114 • Go to Recorded Audio: takes you to your My Stuff - Audio - Recorded Audio folder. • Send via: allows you to send your audio clip to other people as an attachment to either a Multimedia Message or to a Bluetooth device.

  • Page 115: Alarms

    • Alarm Time: use the alphanumeric keypad enter a time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the time format, see "Set Time & Date" on page • AM/PM: press the Left and Right Navigation key to adjust the AM/PM setting.

  • Page 116: Calendar

    Note: Press OK soft key to turn off the alarm. 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. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.
  • Page 117 • Start Date: enter a date for this appointment to begin. • Start Time: enter a time for this appointment to begin. • AM/PM: use the Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled event.
  • Page 118 - before: allows you to the number of units of time (day, week) before your anniversary, you wish the alarm to sound. - Alarm Time: allows you to enter a time for the alarm to begin notifying you of the occasion.
  • Page 119 • Start Date: enter a date for this event to begin. • Start Time: enter a time for this event to begin. • AM/PM: use the Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled event.

  • Page 120: Notes

    Navigation keys to move to the date with an assigned event. Note: The icon categories displayed at the bottom display any events scheduled for the day you selected. Press the Up or Down Navigation key to scroll to the previous or next event.

  • Page 121: Tip Calculator

    To view the result, press the Tip Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone to calculate the amount of money left as a tip based on parameters such as: total bill amount, tip percentage, and number of members in your party.

  • Page 122: Timer

    The remaining fields indicate: • Tip($): the amount of the tip based on the figures entered. • You pay: your share of the total check amount. This value is based on the figure entered within the # paying field. Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: •...

  • Page 123: Stopwatch

    Use the Left or Right Navigation keys to browse cities and times. Note: If the selected area is in Daylight Savings Time (DLS) area, you must press the Options soft key and select Apply Daylight Saving. If the area does not have DLS, uncheck this option.

  • Page 124: Section 12: Media Net And Wap

    WAP browser. Before Connecting to the MEdia Net Homepage If you select the MEdia Net icon using the Select soft key, the following options are listed: MEdia Net Home: launches the WAP browser.

  • Page 125: Launching The Media Net Homepage

    The content of the start-up homepage is customizable, but can include the following selections: • Search field: allows you enter a text string into the field and then search the MEdia Net database for matches. Once you have entered a word, press the Right Navigation key to select the Search button and press the begin your search.
  • Page 126 Note: Prior to using this service you must agree to the terms of the service agreement and setup the service on your handset. - More Categories: takes you to the MEdia Net Categories page which provides you with additional links to other web services . Highlight a link from the list and press the •...

  • Page 127: Accessing The Media Net Site

    To return to the start-up homepage, press the Menu soft key and select the Home option. Note: Once connected to the MEdia Net Site, to cancel or exit from the browser you must use the key to exit the browser, then confirm the action by selecting the...
  • Page 128 Go to Messaging: allows you access to Messaging to create a text message, • check your inbox, go to the sent message folder, go to your outbox, go to your draft messages, and go to My Folder without disconnecting from the browser.
  • Page 129 From the Favorites list, select the bookmark you want to change. Press the Options soft key. Highlight Edit and press the Change the address and the name, as you would when storing a new one. Navigating with the WAP Browser key.

  • Page 130: Using Go To Messages

    Using Go to My Stuff While you are active on the browser, you may also go to your My Folder for ringtones/audio, graphics, video, music, applications, and other files. You can download, view, set as defaults (for ringtones, wallpapers, and Caller IDs), delete, and rename files, and check memory status.

  • Page 131: Downloading Multimedia Files

    Find the item you want to download and follow the on-screen instructions to purchase it. Note: This content is delivered to you in Multimedia messages. You can retrieve the messages from the server and then save the items in your phone’s memory. you cannot forward these messages to other people or add the saved items to a Multimedia message.

  • Page 132: Section 13: Accessibility

    TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate via a telephone. This phone comes TTY-ready and only requires the insertion of the TTY device to enable this feature.

  • Page 133: Section 14: Health And Safety Information

    Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. government.
  • Page 134 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 135: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
  • Page 136 FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
  • Page 137 Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted • by wireless phones; Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that • is not necessary for device function; and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information •...
  • Page 138 - 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. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
  • Page 139 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 concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 140 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 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.
  • Page 141 This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.

  • Page 142: Road Safety

    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.

  • Page 143: Responsible Listening

    Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss.
  • Page 144 When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people • speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen •...

  • Page 145: Operating Environment

    Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, 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.

  • Page 146: Hearing Aid Compatibility With Mobile Phones

    If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.

  • Page 147: Potentially Explosive Environments

    T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)

  • Page 148: Emergency Calls

    Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase...

  • Page 149: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.

  • Page 150: Product Performance

    If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of 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 151: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    Do not modify or remanufacture the battery as this could result in serious safety • hazards. If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less power; talk and • standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator.
  • Page 152 • 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. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.

  • Page 153: Care And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 154: Section 15: Warranty Information

    (b) equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 155 Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 156 UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 157 If data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the standard methods, the data only appears to be removed on a superficial level, and it may be possible for someone to retrieve and reuse the data by means of special software.
  • Page 158 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, 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 approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.

  • Page 159: Index

    Index AAC+ Accessing Media Net Accessing a Menu Function Add word Adding songs to a Playlist Address Book Searching for a Number Alphabet mode (ABC and abc) Applications Alarm Calculator Calendar Converter Note Tasks Tip Calculator AT&T AT&T Music Community...
  • Page 160 Key Tones Muting Keypad Tone Left soft key Low battery indicator Making a Call Address Book Managing Address Book Entries Managing the Address Book Copying an entry to the Phone Media Net Memory card slot Menu Navigation Menu Outline Message Tone...
  • Page 161 Navigation key Network Selection Network Services Call Forwarding Number mode Numeric Options During a Call Putting a Call on Hold Phone icons Turning on/off Playing Music Transferred from the Handset Power On/Off Tone Record Audio Remove songs from a Playlist...
  • Page 162 Features of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone Open View of Your Phone Settings Using Management Checking the Memory Status Deleting all of the Phone book Entries Using the Camcorder Viewing an Event Voice Mail Changing Name and Number...

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