Page 1 SGH-A827 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.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
Page 3 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Options During a Call ........26 Section 4: AT&T Mobile TV with FLO™ for Samsung Viewer SIM Card Information .
Page 5 Section 7: Messaging ............47 Shop Graphics ........70 Shop Multimedia Content .
Page 6 Address Book Entry Options ......102 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....131 Adding a New Contact .
Page 7: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 2: Getting Started This section describes the first steps to operating your phone. Inserting and Removing the SIM card SIM Card Information 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 When you subscribe for 3G cellular network services, you receive a cards out of reach of children.
Page 8: Charging A Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty. adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved Plug the adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet.
Page 9: Installing The Microsd™ Card
When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon is not animated), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone by gently pulling the connector out. Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage.
Page 10: Turning The Phone On Or Off
Note: If your phone is in Silent Mode, the Low Battery Indicator defaults to Vibration (see “Other Available Profiles” on page 112.). If you change the alert from Vibration to Mute, you will only see a flashing message indicating a low battery. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.
Page 11: Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Setting Up Your Voice Mail Locate the current voicemail number in the Center Address field and press to delete the current number. Note: If your service provider did not pre-configure your voicemail server number, you will Enter your new Voicemail number. Press needto store the voicemail server number before accessing the server.
Page 12: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays Front View of Your Phone the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features.
Page 13 Slots, Controls and Keys Left soft key: Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display. The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby Headset Jack Adapter: Allows you to plug in the travel mode, press the key once to access the Recent Call log.
Page 14 Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, application. These options include making a voice call, text letters and some special characters. When in Idle mode, messaging, MEdia Net launch, launching the music player, press and hold the key to access your voicemail accessing games and applications, or end multitasking.
Page 15: Side/Back View Of Your Phone
Side/Back View of Your Phone Headset jack/Adapter jack: Allows you to plug in the travel adapter (power), optional PC connection cable (data transfer), and optional headset for safe, convenient, hands- free conversations. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
Page 16: Display Layout
Display Layout Icons The display has 3 areas: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number tv tv of bars, the stronger the signal. Nov 8 Nov 8 12:13 12:13 Appears when the phone is accessing services in a GPRS network.
Page 17 Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when a push-messages has been received from the WAP server. Appears when a new Over the Air (OTA) software update file Appears when there is no network coverage available. When has been received. you are out of the service area, you cannot make or receive voice calls.
Page 18: Multitasking Menu
Back Light Note: The default phone profile is Normal, the profile is editable and the displayed icons may vary according to the setting. A back light illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent.
Page 19: Selecting Functions And Options
Navigation keys to select a feature, then press the Assign soft key or the Games and Apps: allows you to launch games or other key. applications while using the handset for other tasks. In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the End All?: allows you to end or cancel multitasking, and code and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 20: Command Keys
Command Keys Right Soft Key Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in Some functions of the right soft key are as follows. the display. There are two soft keys, the left soft key and the At the Idle screen, the right soft key function is to launch the My •...
Page 21: Create New Message
Send Key Create New Message The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed. Press once to answer calls. • • Enter a number and briefly press to make a call. Choose Your My Stuff •...
Page 22: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 4: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes • To clear another digit in the number, press the Left or Right Navigation key until the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to be cleared. the features and functionality associated with making or answering a Press the key.
Page 23: Answering A Call
Highlight the number to select, and press the key; or In Idle mode, press the key. You may set other in Idle mode, press the key to display a list of the options to answer an incoming call using the following: most recent numbers used in the order you dialed or •...
Page 24 Once the call is answered, if you're both capable of Video When the function is selected, the following options display Share, the Video Share icon displays above the right soft option key: on both screens and the soft key changes to Video Stop: press this key to stop the video share feature.
Page 25: Recent Contacts
Press the Yes soft key to stop. The phone then displays Viewing Missed Contacts “Video Sharing has been Stopped. Save the Recorded Video?” The number of contacts you have missed displays on the Idle screen if Press the Yes soft key to save the video. Recorded videos the phone is on.
Page 26 To move to another contact type (i.e. voice mail, text, Saving a Missed Call to your Address Book multimedia, or email messages), press the Left or Right To save the missed call entry to your address book, use the following Navigation key.
Page 27: Call Time
➔ Press Options Send Message. Press the Select soft key, or At the “Delete?” prompt, press either the Yes soft key or the key. key to confirm deletion, or the No soft key to cancel. At the “Create New Message” screen, type in your message You can press the key at any time to exit the Missed using the alphanumeric keys.
Page 28: Data Volume
Data Volume Data Call Time ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press the Menu Recent Calls Data Call Data Volume refers to the amount of data (volume) to and from the Time and press the Select soft key or the key. The phone.
Page 29: Options During A Call
In Silent mode, your phone’s speakers are muted. The phone vibrates Putting a Call on Hold and lights up the display, or just lights the display, depending on the You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can settings of the Silent Phone Settings feature.
Page 30 When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch Use the volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing to adjust the volume. the other on hold.
Page 31: Muting Or Sending Keypad Tones
Whisper Mode On/Off: Increases the microphone sensitivity level so that Muting or Sending Keypad Tones • you do not have to speak loudly to be heard by the other party. Used in quiet These options allow you to turn the keypad tones off or on. If the Mute environments such as theaters, meetings, etc.
Page 32 Press the Down Navigation key to highlight the Address menu option to Activated. You are notified of an incoming call by a call Book option. waiting tone. Press the Select soft key or the key. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: Highlight the Address Book entry by using the Up or Down Press the key to answer the incoming call.
Page 33 To answer a call while you have a call in progress: Press the key to answer the first incoming call. Press the key to answer the consecutive incoming calls. The previous call is then automatically put on hold. To bring together the calls, press the Options soft key and highlight Join.
Page 34: Section 4: At&T Mobile Tv With Flo™ For Samsung Viewer Guide
TV experience unlike any other. Welcome to AT&T Mobile TV with FLO™ Using your new Samsung phone to enjoy the AT&T Mobile TV with FLO Congratulations! You are one step closer to experiencing the next service is simple.
Page 35: To Subscribe To At&T Mobile Tv
Mobile TV Player displays scheduled programming content according Press the More Info key if you need more information about to the Mobile TV with FLO service package to which you subscribe. a premium package. AT&T Mobile TV with FLO™ for Samsung Viewer Guide 32...
Page 36: Using The Program Guide
Down arrow: cycles down through channels • Important!: You must be subscribed to AT&T Mobile TV with Flo service in order to use the Using the Program Guide Mobile TV player. Using the program guide is simple. You can view program times and To launch Mobile TV Player: program descriptions by pressing the Up and Down Navigation keys.
Page 37: Parental Controls
From the Options menu, select the Refresh subscription option if you to view the program. believe your subscription is out of sync. Note: You must turn parental controls on before the ratings criteria can take effect. AT&T Mobile TV with FLO™ for Samsung Viewer Guide 34...
Page 38: About
Tip: You can sync your subscription if you have more than one AT&T Mobile TV-enabled phone, and you want to swap the SIM card. When you refresh your subscription, AT&T Mobile TV with FLO service checks your records to verify that you are receiving the correct package.
Page 39: Section 5: Cellular Video
Section 6: Cellular Video Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) • Parental Control: provides you with settings which can be configured to restrict certain media content from being displayed on the phone. browser which allows you to access the Internet and upload media •...
Page 40: Media Clip Options
• Go to Homepage: takes you back at any time to the homepage of the – About Browser: displays the access version and copyright information Wireless Web service provider. about the browser. • Add to Favorites: bookmarks the current page and marks it as a Media Clip Options favorite site.
Page 41 If, as an example, the content is three minutes long, entering a value the current volume setting for the player while in Landscape of: 00:01:30, would cause the Media Player to begin replaying the mode. content from its half-way point. Press the Save soft key to save your changes Use your keypad to enter a value for the Hour, Minute, and - or -...
Page 42: Using The Video Categories
Using the Video Categories Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the Edit button from the upper-right of the homepage (adjacent to This grouping of media categories provides access to an additional the My Favorites title) and press the Select soft key or the listing of streaming media.
Page 43: My Purchases
Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the Highlight Purchase History and press the Select soft key or Customize Cellular Video button from the bottom of the key. This provides you with an on-screen listing of homepage and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 44 Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the Highlight the OK button and press the key. Customize Cellular Video button from the bottom of the When prompted, enter the PIN and e-mail address which homepage, and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 45: Section 6: Entering Text
Section 7: Entering Text ➔ ➔ This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when To select the T9 Input method, select Menu Messaging Create ➔ ➔ entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how New Message Options Input Method.
Page 46: Using The T9 Input Method
Symbols Predictive Text: input method is based on a built- This mode allows you to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks. in dictionary. ➔ ➔ To select the Symbolic input method, select Menu Messaging T9 abc Predictive Text: completed words are all Create New Message, and press and hold the key until the lowercase.
Page 47 Enter a Word in T9 Mode Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary In T9 method, begin entering a word by pressing the After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want through keys. Press each key only once for each to add, press the key to display the alternative letter.
Page 48: Using The Alphabet Input Method
Using the Alphabet Input Method M N O Ñ Ö Ø Ω 6 m n o ñ ö ò ø Ω 6 To use the ABC Alphabet input method use the through P Q R S П Σ Ψ 7 p q r s β Σ Ψ 7 keys to enter your text.
Page 49: Using The Numeric Input Method
To return to your message, press the OK soft key or the key. Using the Numeric Input Method The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. To enter Numeric input mode, press the key until 123 displays in the input method.
Page 50: Section 7: Messaging
Section 8: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of View Tab messages. It also includes the features and functionality The View Tab is an area that only appears on the display when a associated with messaging. missed call, new message, or voicemail is sent to the phone.
Page 51: Creating And Sending Text Messages
Creating a New Text Message Note: If you select the Voicemail icon, pressing or the Dial soft key will dial ➔ ➔ At the Idle screen, press Menu Messaging Create the Voicemail center so that you can listen to your voicemails. New Message, and press the Select soft key or the Creating and Sending Text Messages key.
Page 52 Press the Options soft key when you have finished – Text Template: allows you to insert one of the preset message templates to the text, such as Out of Office, I’m in a meeting..., writing your message. Choose from the following etc.
Page 53: Creating And Sending Multimedia Messages
– File: allows you to insert an audio, graphic, or video clip to your Press the Send To soft key and confirm the recipient(s). message as an attached file. You can add additional recipients from your Address – Business Card: allows you to insert the contact information for Book by selecting one of the Empty fields and pressing an entry from Address Book directly to your message as an attached file.
Page 54 ➔ messages. Use the Delete option in each message box to delete Select Options Change to Multimedia Message and obsolete messages. press the Select soft key or the key. ➔ ➔ At the Idle screen, select Menu Messaging Create Note: A multimedia message should only be sent to a phone which can support the New Message, and press the Select soft key or the receipt and display of this message type.
Page 55 • Insert: allows you to insert a predefined Text template, Text • Edit Style: allows you to edit the style of your outgoing message emoticon, Business card, or favorite web address into the with option such as: Select page, Background Color, Page message.
Page 56: Locating A Message
• Sending Options: allows you to configure the options associated Retrieving a Text Message with sending the message. When a new Text message comes in, the display (in Idle mode) • Save to Drafts: saves the current message to the Drafts folder. shows a new Message notification icon ( ) along with the •...
Page 57: Using Message Options
➔ Using Message Options Select Options Properties, and press the Select soft key or the key to view brief information about the While viewing the content of a message, press the Options soft message, such as the sender’s number, the message key to access the following message options: size, and the subject.
Page 58: Using Instant Messenger (Im)
Options for Multimedia Messages Using Instant Messenger (IM) View/Play: allows you to view or play the multimedia message. • The Instant Messenger function allows you to send and receive Reply: allows you to reply to the message. • instant messages using AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo Reply to All: allows you to reply to the all recipients of the message.
Page 59: Signing Into Your Mobile Email
Signing into Your Mobile Email Signing into Your IM Account Take your email with you! With Mobile Email you can check your Although each account type differs, the initial sign in procedure is Yahoo!® Mail, AOL®, AIM , Windows Live Mail, AT&T Yahoo!®, common to all supported types.
Page 60: Deleting Messages
➔ ➔ At the Idle screen, select Menu Messaging Using the Up or Down Navigation keys to select the Templates, and press the Select soft key or the message folder(s) you want to empty. key. Press the key to mark the folder you want to Highlight a template type (Text or Multimedia) and delete.
Page 61: Messaging Settings
Press the key to return to Idle mode when you • Text Message Center Settings: allows you to set the default method of text message transmission used by the Text Message Center. The are finished. options are: Messaging Settings – SMS Settings: allows you to configure the text delivery parameters You can set up various options for using messaging services.
Page 62 – Keep a Copy: you specify whether you want to keep a copy of the sent – Profile Settings (accessed by pressing the Options soft key) messages on your phone. • Set Name – Add My Business Card: you send your content information along with •...
Page 63: Memory Status
– Prompt • Background Color • Page Duration – Never Voice Mail Memory Status The following options are available: You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for Multimedia, Text, Push, and Configuration Voicemail: you can specify the default phone number used for access •...
Page 64: Section 8: Media Net And Wap
Section 9: MEdia Net and WAP Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) list and press the key. These categories can be edited from within Customize MEdia Net. browser which allows you to access the Internet. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate Note: Prior to using these services, you must complete the MEdia Net registration process located at: att.com/wireless.
Page 65: Accessing A Media Net Site
– Parental Control: provides you with settings which can be configured Accessing a MEdia Net Site to restrict certain media content from being downloaded on the phone. There are several ways to access a WAP site: For more information, refer to "Parental Controls" on page 38. –...
Page 66: Entering Text In The Wap Browser
Entering Text in the WAP Browser The following options are available: Go to: lets you navigate Forward (next sequenced web page) or Backward • When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input (to the previously visited web page) through pages in your browsing history. mode is indicated on the screen.
Page 67: Using Favorites
– Clear Cache: deletes the information stored in the cache. The cache stores Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites the most recently accessed pages. At the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key. – Empty Cookies: delete cookies. Cookies are pieces of personal information Highlight MEdia Net and press the Select soft key or the sent to a web server while navigating the web.
Page 68: Downloading Multimedia Files
Enter the URL address and press the key to launch the Deleting Favorites web page. From the Favorites list, select the bookmark you want to delete. Tip: Use can use the key to cycle through that available symbols and choose the . Press Options soft key, highlight Delete and press the (period) and the @ (at) needed for most website addresses.
Page 69: Using Your History
to buy. Press the key to exit from the browser when you are finished. To access homepage of the online shopping mall, select MEdia Net Home. Clearing Caches A cache is the phone’s temporary memory in which the most recently Find the item you want to download and follow the on- accessed web pages are stored.
Page 70: Changing The Wap Profiles
➔ ➔ At the Idle screen, press the Menu MEdia Net Advanced Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight one of these ➔ Empty Cookies and press the Select soft key or the options: key. • MEdia Net •...
Page 71 • User ID: enter the User ID required to connect to the network. • Password: enter the user password required to connect to the network. • Protocol: set the connection protocol used by the WAP browser: WAP or HTTP. • Home URL: enter the URL address of the page to be used as your homepage.
Page 72: Section 9: At&T Mall
Section 10: AT&T Mall The AT&T Mall topics covered in this section are shopping for Tones, When you are ready to purchase the audio file, press the Games, Graphics, Multimedia, and Accessing the MEdia Home site. Buy Now button to complete the transaction. Shop Tones Shop Games The Shop Tones menu option allows you to shop for audio tones using...
Page 73: Shop Graphics
Shop Graphics Shop Multimedia Content The Shop Graphics menu option allows you to shop for graphic images The Shop Multimedia menu option allows you to shop for multimedia using the built-in browser. You can download new images to your files using the built-in browser. You can download new videos to your Graphics folder.
Page 74: Shop Applications
Shop Applications Accessing the MEdia Net Home The Shop Applications menu option allows you to shop for application The MEdia Net Home menu option allows you to quickly access your files using the built-in browser. You can download the new MEdia Net homepage.
Page 75: Section 10: At&T Music
Section 11: AT&T Music AT&T Music is a music service which provides you access to Note: If the Bluetooth feature is currently active on your handset, USB communication is Streaming Music, Music Videos, Music store, Music communities, not available. To transfer files to your handset, turn off the Bluetooth functionality ➔...
Page 76 ➔ ➔ Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores At the Idle screen, select Menu Settings Connectivity and press the Select soft key or the key. In order to download music from the computer to your handset, a ➔ microSD™ card and USB data cable are required. These items are Select Select USB Mode Media Player and press the Save sold separately;...
Page 77 Transferring Music using a Media Application From within the Windows Media Player application, click on the Sync tab. Previously downloaded songs are then listed A USB cable, microSD™ card, and a current version of a media on the left side of the application. application (such as Windows Media Player) are required for this procedure.
Page 78: Using The Music Player
It is now safe to unplug the USB connector from the • Shop Music: allows you to shop online music and download to the handset. handset. Select a playlist, album, genre, artist, or individual song. Using the Music Player Press the Options soft key. Highlight Open and press the The Music Player is an application that can play music files.
Page 79: Playing Music While Multitasking
Player and press the Select soft key or the key.The pauses when an incoming call is accepted, and the music resumes following options display: when the call ends. Music continues to play when you receive a Text Message, Multimedia Message, or an Instant Message. •...
Page 80: Using Playlists
• Genres Using Playlists • Shop Music Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media which Make your selection and press the key to open the can then be grouped into a list for later playback. These Playlists can folder.
Page 81 Go through the list of music, using the key to select You can choose to add All available songs. All selects all of one or multiple songs to add to the playlist. the available listed songs and marks them for addition to the playlist.
Page 82 Confirm the playlist name that you are editing, and press From the left side of the Library tab, click on All Music. The the Save soft key. right side of the page is then populated with all of the songs which the player has previously found.
Page 83: Using Musicid
Using MusicID Using ID song! ➔ ➔ At the Idle screen, select Menu AT&T Music MusicID MusicID is an application which uses the onboard microphone to and press the Select soft key or the key. analyze a song sample and then compare it to a remote database of songs.
Page 84: Streaming Music
Using Manage IDs Highlight help me out and press the key to select a ➔ ➔ topic. The screen displays a list of helpful topics related to At the Idle screen, select Menu AT&T Music MusicID the musicID application. These topics cover: and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 85: Music Video
Streaming a Music Channel Note: Since this product uses a large amount of data in its stream process, you should Press the OK soft key to accept the terms of the trial period. note that you are responsible for all data charges incurred. It is recommended that you subscribe to a MEdia Max data bundle so that you are not charged for data You have only a few days to use the service before the trial overages.
Page 86: The Buzz
Highlight the desired media clip or select from one of the artists main page (containing discographies, ringtones, concert available categories and press the key. dates,etc..), concert information, games, and setup options for your own personal billboard notifications. Music Video Options ➔...
Page 87: Community
To exit the application at any time, simply press the Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select a fan site and key. press the key to make your selection. 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 88: Section 11: Using The Applications
Section 12: Using the Applications The on-board applications (such as camera, camcorder, calendar, and Using the navigation keys, select Camera and press the alarms) can be supplemented with additional applications which can key. be purchased via the AT&T Mall. Before taking the photo, press the Menu soft key to access ➔...
Page 89: Camera Settings Options
Camera Settings Options Image Size: allows you to select an image size from the following options: • – 1280x960 (1.3M size) If you press the Menu soft key before shooting a photo, the following – 640x240 options are displayed below the icons listed across the top of the –...
Page 90 – Help: allows you to see the shortcuts for various options, and to see a brief Photo Options after Photo is Taken description. If you navigate to the Graphics folder, the options before you select a – Settings: allows you to change the default settings of the camera options. specific photo are: Camera Options Take Photo: allows you to take a photo.
Page 91: Camera Shortcuts
Print via: allows you to make a selected graphic printable by either USB or – Send: allows you to attach the graphic to a message, send it to a Bluetooth • Bluetooth printer. device, or to send to the Sony ImageStation® photo service. –...
Page 92: Using The Camcorder
➔ ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, select Menu My Stuff Applications switches the handset between camera and camcorder Camera and press the Select soft key or the key. mode Press the key to switch to the camcorder. changes the image size. Before shooting the video, you can adjust the camcorder settings using the follow options accessed by pressing the changes the image quality.
Page 93: Accessing The Video Folder
Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camcorder begins to shoot Send via: allows you to attach the multimedia file to a message or send it to • • video. a Bluetooth device. – Off Accessing the Video Folder –...
Page 94: Camcorder Shortcuts
Send via: allows you to attach the multimedia file to a message or send it to Full screen: allows you to view the video using the full display screen. • • a Bluetooth device. Properties: allows you to view the properties of a video file. •...
Page 95: Music Player
To start recording, press the key. Record a memo by changes the video quality. speaking into the microphone. Options available before an audio recording is made are: changes the recording mode. • Record: allows you to start recording an audio clip. If you are planning changes the effects used on the video.
Page 96: Alarms
• Set as: allows you to set the audio file as a voice call ringtone, a A list of voice memos displays. To play a recording, press ringtone for a specific caller, or an alarm tone. the Options soft key and select Play, or the key.
Page 97 Select an alarm type and press the Options soft key or the Note: To turn off the alarm when it rings, open the phone and press any key, or press the key. Set the following options: OK soft key if the phone is already open. •...
Page 98: Calendar
Calendar Appointment ➔ ➔ ➔ At the Idle screen, select Menu My Stuff Applications The calendar feature allows you to view the Month, Week, and Day Calendar and press the Select soft key or the key. layout views. You can also create an Appointment, Anniversary, Holiday, Important, or Private entries.
Page 99: Other Event Options
Navigation keys to select. Once selected, all remaining alarm settings – Alarm Time: allows you to enter a time for the alarm to begin notifying are enabled. you of the occasion. Use the Right Navigation key to select AM or PM. •...
Page 100 Select the date of the event (s) you want to view and press • Memory Status: this option displays a list of the different Calendar event categories along with the memory allocation for each. key, or use the Navigation keys to move to the date Press the key to return to Idle mode when you are with an assigned event.
Page 101: Tools
– Alarm Time: enter a time for this alarm to sound. Use the Right Enter your text and press the Options soft key and then the Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the alarm and Save soft key.
Page 102 ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ At the Idle screen, select Menu My Stuff Applications At the Idle screen, select Menu My Stuff Applications ➔ ➔ Tools Tip Calculator and press the Select soft key or the Tools Converter and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 103 Timer You can use this menu to set a countdown timer. To enable the Timer, use the following options: ➔ ➔ ➔ At the Idle screen, select Menu My Stuff Applications ➔ Tools Timer and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 104: Section 12: Understanding Your Address Book
Section 13: Understanding Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their Finding an Address Book Entry name and number in your Address Book, either on your phone or on You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto the the SIM card.
Page 105: Address Book Entry Options
Address Book Entry Options your own Business Card, or other Business Cards stored in your Address Book. This can be sent as either a message or via Bluetooth wireless device. While accessing any Address Book entry, press the Options soft key to •...
Page 106 Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory • First Name: allows you enter a first name for this entry. • Last Name: allows you enter a Last name for this entry. At the Idle screen, enter the phone number of a contact not •...
Page 107 Storing a Number in the SIM Card • Name: allows you to enter a name for the number entered. • Phone Number: assigns the number entered to the entry. • Group: allows you to assign the contact to a group, such as Office, Note: When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, note that only the Name, Phone Number, Group, and Slot location are initially displayed.
Page 108: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card Using The Location Number
• Send Business Card via: allows you to send a message to the Speed Dial List selected entry which contains the information from their Address Book Once you have stored phone numbers from your Address Book list, entry which you have on file. This can be sent as either a message or via Bluetooth.
Page 109: Finding My Own Phone Number
Select the key in which you wish to assign the speed- The Speed Dial List displays with the new contact assigned dialing number (from the 2 to 9 keys), and press the Select to the number. soft key or the key.
Page 110: Using Fdn Mode
➔ ➔ ➔ At the Idle screen, select Menu Settings Set Phone Copy to FDN Contacts Own Number, and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight an entry in the Address Book, press the Options soft key, and select the Copy to FDN Contacts option. Important!: While this field is editable, changing this number could affect your ability to You must enter your PIN2 password.
Page 111: Managing Address Book Entries
• Ringtone: allows you to set the ringtone associated with this group. Press the Options soft key, highlight Copy to Phone, and Selecting Ringtones takes you to your My Stuff folder, where you can press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 112: Checking The Memory Status
Press the Delete soft key to delete the entries from the Using the Service Dialing Numbers selected memory location. You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, At the Delete? confirm screen, press the Yes soft key to customer service numbers and directory inquiries.
Page 113: Section 13: Changing Your Settings
Section 14: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your Normal Profile phone. It includes display settings, security settings, and extra In the Set Profiles option, the soft keys can be used for different settings associated with your phone. purposes.
Page 114 – Vibration & Increasing Melody: the phone vibrates and also plays the Phone: melody, which increases in volume until the call is answered, rejected, Keypad Tone: allows you to choose the tone for pressing the keypad • or goes to voice mail. keys.
Page 115 Other Available Profiles The phone can be set to additional audio profiles which are The Driving profile keeps the speaker active and launches the currently selected ringtone or melody available via the Profiles menu. Although each profiles has when the associated notification is activated. similarities, they have each been preset to use different audio parameters for incoming phone call alerts, message alerts, and The Outdoor profile keeps the speaker active, the...
Page 116: Set Display
Set Display Choose from On or Off. Press the Save soft key or the key to make your selection. In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or Idle Screen Setting: allows you to set the format for the clock used on •...
Page 117: Set Time & Date
Set Time & Date Light Settings This menu allows you to change the current time and date Note: Light settings can affect the length of time before battery recharge is displayed. You can also find out what time it is in another part of necessary.
Page 118: Set Phone
• Date: allows you to enter the current date using your keypad. The options available for Set Phone are as follows: Press the Left or Right Navigation key to navigate between the Language: allows you to select a display language. You can set the •...
Page 119 – Press the Save soft key or the key to save the new application to entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm your password. the assigned Navigation key. Reenter your password and press the OK soft key. – Check PIN Code: when the Check PIN Code feature is enabled, you Own Number: displays the number assigned to the SIM card in your •...
Page 120 – Set FDN Mode: FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your – Change PIN2 Code: the Change PIN2 option allows you to change your SIM card, allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set of current PIN2 to a new one.
Page 121: Set Calls
– Phone Sound Volume: shows the volume of the phone sounds. In – By Network: you are identified to the other party using the default Airplane profile, the sound is preset to 0, but you can change the network information. volume.
Page 122: Voice Call
to a call or text message. You may select the Input Language and Input Voice Call Method for entering this response. This option allows you to configure those phone parameters Call Status Tones: allows you to activate an alert tone for one of three •...
Page 123: Set Connectivity
– Unreachable: allows you to forward Voice Calls to a designated – Off: keeps the phone from automatically redialing the last number if the number instead of your voicemail number when you are not in an area call was disconnected or the call was cut off. covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off.
Page 124 The Bluetooth wireless technology settings menu provides the • Secure Mode: allows your phone to wirelessly transmit its phone name and status in a secure manner when the Bluetooth Visibility is turned ability to view and change the device name, show the visibility, On.
Page 125 – Basic Printing: The phone is configured to use Bluetooth technology to Note: The first time you try to pair with a handset, you and the owner of the other enable basic printing from the phone. This is useful to print received handset must enter the same PIN.
Page 126 Use this menu to create and customize the profiles containing the To edit the existing AT&T MMS, highlight this entry, settings for connecting your phone to the network. Although the press the Options soft key, select Edit, and press the active connection can be changed by the user, it is recommended Select soft key or the key.
Page 127 The phone can be configured to launch a default application when a USB connection is detected. For a free download of PC Studio, go to www.samsung.com. application when an active USB connection is detected. • Ask on Connection: requires the phone to present a “Select USB Mode”...
Page 128: Set Applications
IMS Settings Select the type of application which you want to change. IMS is the method used to connect to the server in order to • Messaging Settings (page 58) receive multimedia messages. It has a default setting of On so •...
Page 129: Reset Settings
• Auto Record: allows you to turn On or Off the Auto Record which Enter your phone password, if prompted. At the “Reset records the Video Share call. Settings?” prompt, press the Yes soft key to reset, or • Service: allows you to turn On or Off the Video Share service. the No soft key to cancel.
Page 130 Clearing Memory At the Clear? confirm screen, press the Yes soft key to continue, or the No soft key to cancel. To completely remove any personal information stored on your device, see “Precautions for Transfer and Disposal” on page Press the key to return to Idle mode when you 153.
Page 131: Software Update
Phone Information To delete all the entries in this category, highlight All and press the key to select the categories. This option allows you to see the phone number of the phone, the manufacturer, and the model number. This information may be Press the Delete soft key.
Page 132: Section 14: Accessibility
Section 15: 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 15: Health And Safety Information
Health and safety information The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human Certification Information (SAR) body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
Page 135: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
Health and safety information What kinds of phones are the subject of this Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? update? The available scientific evidence does not show that The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held any health problems are associated with using wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called wireless phones.
Page 136 What is FDA's role concerning the safety of • “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes wireless phones? any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless •...
Page 137 Health and safety information The National Institutes of Health participates in some What are the results of the research done already? interagency working group activities, as well. The research done thus far has produced conflicting FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in phones with the Federal Communications Commission their research methods.
Page 138 Three large epidemiology studies have been published Epidemiological studies can provide data that is since December 2000. Between them, the studies directly applicable to human populations, but ten or investigated any possible association between the use more years' follow-up may be needed to provide of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, answers about some health effects, such as cancer.
Page 139 Health and safety information FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless Organization international Electromagnetic Fields phone? (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a If there is a risk from these products - and at this detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the...
Page 140 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit about the RF exposure from these products, you can wireless phone use by children was strictly use measures like those described above to reduce precautionary;...
Page 141 Health and safety information Do wireless phone accessories that claim to What about wireless phone interference with shield the head from RF radiation work? medical equipment? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to interact with some electronic devices.
Page 142: Road Safety
FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ for possible interactions with other medical devices. • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA Radiation Protection: will conduct testing to assess the interference and http://www.icnirp.de work to resolve the problem.
Page 143 Health and safety information 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features, 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, such as speed dial and redial. If available, these place calls when you are not moving or before features help you to place your call without taking pulling into traffic.
Page 144: Operating Environment
10. Call roadside assistance or a special non- for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect emergency wireless assistance number when incompatible products. necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of minor traffic accident where no one appears the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is...
Page 145 Health and safety information These recommendations are consistent with the Other Medical Devices independent research and recommendations of If you use any other personal medical devices, consult Wireless Technology Research. the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is Persons with pacemakers: adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Page 146: Potentially Explosive Environments
Potentially Explosive Environments Emergency Calls Switch your phone off when in any area with a This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an user programmed functions, which cannot guarantee explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even connection in all conditions.
Page 147: Fcc Notice And Cautions
Health and safety information If certain features are in use (call barring, for and (2) this device must accept any interference example), you may first need to deactivate those received, including interference that may cause features before you can make an emergency call. undesired operation.
Page 149: Product Performance
Health and safety information in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result. • Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation.
Page 150: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
There are several simple guidelines to operating your restrictions may apply. See your service provider for phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory additional information. service. Battery Standby and Talk Time • Hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully- extended and over your shoulder. Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions.
Page 151 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the recharge your battery only with Samsung- terminals may damage the battery or the object approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, causing the short-circuiting.
Page 152: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating Your phone is a product of superior design and temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The which may damage the phone's electronic circuit suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty boards.
Page 153: Section 16: Warranty Information
Health and safety information • If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.

Samsung SGH-A827 Series User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: AT&T Mobile TV with FLO™ for Samsung Viewer Guide

Section 5: Cellular Video

Section 6: Entering Text

Section 7: Messaging

Section 8: Media Net and WAP

Section 9: AT&T Mall

Section 10: AT&T Music

Section 11: Using the Applications

Section 12: Understanding Your Address Book

Section 13: Changing Your Settings

Section 14: Accessibility

Section 15: Health and Safety Information

Section 16: Warranty Information

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