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Samsung SGH-A551 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-A551 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. precautions Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.

  • Page 3: Accessories And Batteries

    Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage interference or danger.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide • 3G Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment, This User’s Guide provides you with condensed allowing much greater data information about how to use your phone. transfer speed, video streaming, and video conferencing. In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Special...
  • Page 5 • Music player • Bluetooth Play music files on your phone. Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology. • Java Enjoy Java-based embedded games and download new games. • File viewer Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Play music........... 18 Contents Browse the web ........... 20 Use Phonebook ..........20 Unpack Send messages ..........21 View messages ..........23 Make sure you have each item Use Bluetooth ..........23 Get started Switch applications ........25 First steps to operating your phone Menu functions Assemble and charge the phone .....
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [OK] in Idle mode. 1 Call log 5 My Place 8 Camera 0 Alarms Call 1234 Whereis Mobile 2 Phonebook 9 My files # Settings Music Images 1 Phone profiles Blogs & Photos Videos 2 Time &...

  • Page 8: Unpack

    • User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. To AC power outlet...

  • Page 9: Power On Or Off

    Phone layout Removing the battery cover Front view Front camera Earpiece lens Display Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Menu access/ Power on or off Right) Confirm key Right soft key Left soft key 1. Open the phone. Switch on Application Application Volume keys switch key switch key 2.

  • Page 10: Keys And Icons

    Get started Keys and icons Rear view Keys Mirror Rear camera lens Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. Camera key In Idle mode, access Menu mode.
  • Page 11 In Idle mode, access the My Place Enter numbers, letters, and some menu. special characters. Press and hold to open the In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to application switch window to access access your voicemail server. Press other applications without exiting the and hold [0] to enter an international current application.
  • Page 12 Get started Icons Video call in progress The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Out of your service area Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Roaming network Signal strength Bluetooth active...

  • Page 13: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions New message: • : Text message Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. • : Multimedia message option 2. Press the Navigation keys to • : Email move to the next or • : Voicemail previous option. •...

  • Page 14: Enter Text

    Get started Enter text T9 mode To enter a word: 1. Press [2] to [9] to start • Press and hold [ ] to Change the entering a word. switch between T9 mode text input mode and ABC mode. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting •...

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone Symbol mode Press the keys corresponding to the symbols you want. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] Display Other • Press [1] to enter and select Settings → language operations punctuation marks or Phone settings → special characters. Language →...
  • Page 16 Get started 4. Select Voice call ringtone 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] Idle mode → a category → a ringtone. and select Settings → wallpaper Display & light settings 5. Select Video call ringtone → Display settings → → a category → a ringtone. Wallpaper →...

  • Page 17: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone You can activate the Silent Silent profile Begin with call functions, camera, music player, profile to avoid disturbing web browser, and other special features other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. Make or answer calls 1.
  • Page 18 Step outside the phone 1. During a call, call the 2. Press [ Make a second participant. 3. Press [ ] to end the call. multi-party The first call is put on hold. call 2. Press <Options> and 1. When the phone rings, Answer a call select Join.

  • Page 19: Use The Camera

    Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and Record hold [ ] to turn on the 1. In Idle mode, press and a video Take a photo camera. hold [ ] to turn on the 2. Press [1] to switch to camera.

  • Page 20: Play Music

    1. In Idle mode, press [OK] web. and select Settings → • Download from a PC using Phone settings → USB the optional Samsung PC settings → Media player. Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. 2. Connect your phone and PC with an optional PC data •...
  • Page 21 5. Select and drag the music • Left: return to the files you want to the sync previous file. Press and list. hold to scan backward in a file. 6. Click Start Sync. • Right: skip to the next 7. When synchronisation is file.

  • Page 22: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone 3. Enter the title of the playlist • To scroll through browser Navigate and press <Save>. items, press [Up] or [Down]. the web • To select an item, press 4. Select the added playlist. [OK]. 5. Press <Options> and •...

  • Page 23: Send Messages

    Send messages 3. For Phone, select a number type. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] Send a text 4. Specify contact information. and select Messages → message Create message → 5. Press [OK] or press Message. <Options> and select Save to save the contact. 2.
  • Page 24 Step outside the phone 3. Press <Options> and select 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] Send an email Add item, Create item, or and select Messages → Add attachment. Create message → Email. 4. Add a media file, contact, 2. Enter the email text. calendar item, or bookmark 3.

  • Page 25: View Messages

    View messages 3. Select an email or a header. 4. If you selected a header, 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] View a text press <Options> and and select Messages → message select Retrieve to view the Inbox. body of the email. 2.
  • Page 26 Step outside the phone 2. Select My phone’s 1. Access an application, such Send data visibility → On to allow as Phonebook, My files, other devices to locate your Calendar, Memo, or Task. phone. 2. Select an item. 3. Press <Options> and select 1.

  • Page 27: Switch Applications

    1. When a device attempts to • Call: open the dialling Available Receive data access your phone, press screen. applications <Yes> to permit the • Messages: access the connection. Messages menu. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> • BigPond: launch the web to confirm that you are browser.

  • Page 28: Menu Functions

    Music player Menu functions Access and listen to all music files sorted by All menu options listed criteria. You can also make your own music playlist. This section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone. Browser Call log Menu Description Check the most recent calls dialled, received, or...
  • Page 29 My Place Menu Description Saved pages Access the list of pages Menu Description you have saved while BigPond Access a range of mobile online. entertainment from the History Access the list of pages BigPond homepage, only you have accessed available on Telstra’s Next recently.
  • Page 30 Menu functions Messages Menu Description Whereis Mobile Access a location service Menu Description based on GPS technology. Create message Create and send text, Music Access a variety of music multimedia, or email files and buy them on the messages. website preset by Telstra. Inbox Access messages that you Blogs &...
  • Page 31 Menu Description Menu Description Sentbox Access messages that you SOS messages Specify options for sending have sent. and receiving an SOS message. You can send an My folders Create new folders and SOS message by pressing organise your messages. [ / ] 4 times when the Templates Make and use templates of phone is closed and the...
  • Page 32 Menu functions Camera Applications Use the camera embedded in your phone to Menu Description take photos and record videos. Voice recorder Record voice memos and any other sounds. My files Memo Make memos for things that are important and Menu Description manage them.
  • Page 33 Settings Menu Description World clock Set your local time zone Menu Description and find out the current Phone profiles Change the sound settings time in another part of the of the phone for different world. events or situations. PocketNews Use a variety of additional Time &...
  • Page 34 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Display & light Display the pop-up list that Display & light Select the length of time settings → shows the menu options. settings → Light the backlight or display Display settings settings → stays on when the phone is →...
  • Page 35 Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings → Check your phone Phone settings → Select a USB mode that Own number numbers or assign a name USB settings will be used when you to each of the numbers. connect your phone to another device via USB Phone settings →...
  • Page 36 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Security → Activate your PIN to Security → Change the PIN. PIN lock protect your USIM or SIM Change PIN code card against unauthorised Security → Change the PIN2 if use. Change PIN2 supported by your USIM or Security →...
  • Page 37 Menu Description Menu Description Application Customise the settings for Connectivity → Add a new network to your settings using applications available Preferred preferred network list, if on the phone. networks your USIM or SIM card supports it. Connectivity → Connect the phone Bluetooth wirelessly to other Connectivity →...

  • Page 38: Health And Safety Information

    SAR tests are conducted using standard operating Health and safety information positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. SAR certification information Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements operating can be well below the maximum value.

  • Page 39: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power batteries in a fire. source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 40: Road Safety

    Health and safety information Road safety As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.

  • Page 41: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Hearing aids Posted facilities Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some Switch off your phone in any facility where posted hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you notices require you to do so. may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to Potentially explosive environments discuss alternatives.

  • Page 42: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information Emergency calls Other important safety information This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee service may be dangerous and may invalidate any connection in all conditions.

  • Page 43: Care And Maintenance

    • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, suspension or denial of telephone services to the as its moving parts may be damaged. offender, or legal action, or both. •...
  • Page 44 Health and safety information • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired. •...
  • Page 45 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-15894A...

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