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Samsung A886 User Manual

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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A886
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 QUAD BAND Series SGH-A886 Portable Digital Mobile Phone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Precautions ... 1 Getting Started ... 3 Setting Up Your Phone ... 3 Switching the Phone On and Off ... 8 Locking the Touch Screen ... 8 Access Codes ... 8 Your Phone ... 11 Features of Your Phone ... 11 Phone Layout ...
  • Page 4 Contacts ...59 Add New Contact ... 59 Using Contacts ... 63 Groups ... 66 Favorites ... 68 Managing Contacts ... 69 Contacts Settings ... 71 My Account ...74 Home ...75 Internet ...76 Open the Browser ... 76 Browser Navigation ... 76 Access a Web Site ...
  • Page 5 Memory Status ... 109 Games & Apps ... 110 Games ... 110 Get New Applications ... 110 Tools ... 111 urMusic ... 142 IM ... 143 MobileMail ... 144 Settings ... 145 Sound Profile ... 145 Display and Light ... 147 Time and Date ...
  • Page 6 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ...194 Index ...199...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switch Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 8: Emergency Call

    Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and optional services you have selected.

  • Page 10: Installing The Sim Card

    Installing 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 it out of reach of children. Position the SIM card as indicated on the SIM card slot (angled corner at the upper edge), then carefully slide the card into the socket.

  • Page 11: Installing The Battery

    Note: The Samsung a886 has been tested to support cards up 16GB capacity. Installing the Battery 1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the battery chamber with the arrow on the battery pointing toward the battery contacts.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the travel adapter supplied with your phone to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hours.
  • Page 13 1. Open the cover over the jack on the right side of the phone and plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, the display indicates that the phone is charging.

  • Page 14: Switching The Phone On And Off

    Switching the Phone On and Off To switch the phone on: 1. Press and hold 2. If prompted, enter the password and touch Confirm. For further details, see the Lock Phone option in “Phone” on page 151. 3. If prompted, enter the PIN and touch Confirm. For further details, see the Check PIN Code section in “Phone”...

  • Page 15: Phone Password

    Important! Avoid using access codes that are similar to emergency numbers, such as 911, to prevent accidentally dialing an emergency number. Phone Password The Phone Lock feature allows you to set a password to protect your phone against unauthorized use. For instructions, see the Security section in “Phone”...
  • Page 16 PIN2 A 4 to 8 digit PIN2 is supplied with some SIM cards to allow access to specific functions supported by those cards. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.

  • Page 17: Your Phone

    Your Phone The section outlines some key features of your phone. It also explains the screens and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.

  • Page 18: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Front View of Your Phone 1. Speaker: Allows you to hear the caller. 2. Touch screen: Display screen that responds to touch. Provides all information needed to operate your phone. 3.

  • Page 19: Edge Views Of Your Phone

    6. Talk/Send key: Allows you to power on the phone, make or answer a call, and access the Call History list. Press and hold to redial the last phone number. 7. Back key: Returns to the previous menu or Web page. 8.
  • Page 20 1. Microphone: Allows other callers to hear you during a call when the phone is in Speakerphone mode. 2. Volume keys: Adjust ringer volume in standby mode, mute ringer when receiving a call, adjust volume during a call and adjust text size when reading a message or using the browser.

  • Page 21: Unlocking The Phone

    1. Camera lens: Used to take pictures and videos. 2. Mirror: Helps position the camera when taking a self-portrait. Unlocking the Phone When the A886 is locked, press unlock the phone and display the Idle screen. (on the top of the phone) to...

  • Page 22: Display

    Display Display Layout Your display screen provides information about the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to the innovative widget bar.The display has four main areas: Widget bar Widget Bar The Widget bar allows quick access to frequently used functions: Home, Rogers and Contents (links to Rogers services);...
  • Page 23 Icons Received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Indicates that the Airplane Mode is active. You cannot send or receive calls or access online information. No network coverage available. Call in progress. Displays on the Lock screen when a call has been missed. Displays in the Event Widget when a call has been missed.
  • Page 24 Displays in the Indicators area when a new text message has been received. Displays in the Event Widget as a tab when a new message has been received. Displays in the Indicators area when a new Multimedia message has been received. Displays in the Event Widget as a tab when a new OTA (over-the-air) message has been received from your service provider.
  • Page 25 Bluetooth is activated. Bluetooth headset has been paired with the phone. Displays when browsing the Web. ActiveSync file transfer, SYNC schedule set to Push: icon is blue while connecting, red during SYNC, blue when SYNC has successfully completed, gray if SYNC failed. Your Phone...

  • Page 26: Using Menus

    Using Menus This section explains how to use your phone’s menus. The A886 has done away with the need for navigation wheels or keypads; it is completely navigable by either onscreen touch or scroll. Menu Navigation Opening and Closing an Application ...
  • Page 27 Navigating Lists When you open a menu, the menu options display on the screen as a scrollable list.  To activate a list item, touch it.  To scroll through the list, firmly press and slide your finger up or down the screen.
  • Page 28 Scrolling Through Field Entries Some screens will ask you to assign a value to an onscreen field by either touching up/down selection arrows or by quickly sliding through the values using your fingertip. An example of these actions is the Jog screen on the Alarm page, where you can set the time by touching the + and - buttons or by quickly sliding your fingertip over the numbers.

  • Page 29: Using The Multitasking Menu

    Using the Multitasking Menu The Multitask menu can be activated from within any active window or page on the phone by pressing , allowing you to temporarily exit from your current location, quickly do something else, then return to the previous task.

  • Page 30: Widget Bar Navigation

    Widget Bar Navigation The Widget Bar is a slide-out pane located at the left of the Idle screen that provides quick access to a series of “widgets”, which are user-selected mini-applications that provide information at a glance and easy access to frequently used tools such as: Home, Rogers and Contents (links to Rogers services);...
  • Page 31 Scrolling Through the Widget Bar The Widget Bar contains more widgets than can be displayed on screen at one time. To scroll the Widget Bar:  Use your fingertip to scroll the Widget Bar up and down.  Flick the screen in an upward or downward motion to quickly scroll through the list.
  • Page 32 Rearranging Widgets You can also customize the Widget bar by rearranging the location of your current widgets, for example to place frequently used (favorite) widgets at the top of the list. 1. Touch and hold your fingertip on the widget. 2.
  • Page 33 The following table contains a description of the widgets included with your phone. Home: Opens the browser and accesses the Rogers Home page. Content: Provides links to the Games & Apps, Ringtones, and Videos folders. Rogers: Provides links to Rogers Home, Rogers Zone and My Account (open in browser).
  • Page 34 Photo Favorites: Displays Contacts Favorites arranged as a scrollable series of pictures. Touch an entry to see the associated contact information. Touch the phone icon to place a call. Touch the message icon to write a message. Touch and drag to rotate the list. These favorites are listed and can be edited in Contacts Today: Displays the current date (day/month/year).
  • Page 35 Calculator: Opens the built-in calculator. For more information, see “Calculator” on page 138. Notifications: Displays on the screen to inform you of calendar events, missed calls, or new messages. For more information, see “Understanding the Notifications Widget” on page 30. Media Player: Controls playback of music files stored on the phone 1:01 Play 00:01:23 or external card.
  • Page 36 More Widgets: Opens the browser and accesses site where you can download free widgets. Note: Downloadable widgets are provided by Samsung at no cost, however you must have a data plan subscription with your service provider. Understanding the Notifications Widget The Notifications widget displays on the screen to inform you of calendar events, missed calls, or when new messages have been sent to the phone.

  • Page 37: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure The menu structure is as follows: 1. Call History 2. Contacts Contacts Groups Favorites Add New Contact Service Number Contacts Settings SIM Management 3. My Account 4. Home 5. Internet 6. Messages Create New Message Inbox MobileMail Friends Sent Outbox Drafts...

  • Page 38: Call Functions

    Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call, and all associated features and functionality. Making a Call 1. From the Idle screen, touch enter the number you wish to dial. 2. Touch or press Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option, the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the call is not answered or someone is already on the phone.

  • Page 39: Ending A Call

    3. Touch or press Note: You can create pauses longer than two seconds by pressing P multiple times. Correcting an Entered Number Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry when dialing:  To clear the last digit displayed, press ...

  • Page 40: Making A Call Using Speed Dial

    - or - Touch the contact to enter the Details page, then touch Call or press to dial the number. Note: You can also press and hold Making a Call Using Speed Dial You can assign a short cut number to a phone number for speed dialing. ...

  • Page 41: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call When a call is received, the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number. If the number is associated with an entry in Contacts, the contact’s Display Name is displayed. If your phone service includes “call display” and the caller can be identified, the caller’s name is displayed.

  • Page 42: Dialing Options

    Dialing Options From the Idle screen and Main menu, you have the option to access the Keypad and initiate a call. When you manually enter numbers from the Keypad, there are three dialing options displayed on the screen.  Call: dials the entered number. ...

  • Page 43: Viewing Missed Calls

    •Save: Allows you to save the number to your Address Book on either the phone or SIM card. •Block Caller: Allows you to add the sending number to your Reject List, where incoming calls are sent directly to voice mail. •Delete: Allows you to delete the selected call.

  • Page 44: Deleting A Missed Call

    Saving a Missed Call to Contacts 1. Touch Logs. A list of the most recent missed calls is displayed. 2. Touch the desired missed call. You will see different choices, depending on the settings for your “Save New Contacts to” option. ...

  • Page 45: Call Time

    4. Touch Delete. Note: You can press Call Time View Recorded Call Times  Touch Call History The following times are displayed:  Last Call Duration: Length of the last call.  Dialed Calls: Total time for all voice calls made. ...

  • Page 46: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Adjusting the Call Volume To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. Press the Up key to increase the volume level and the Down key to decrease the volume level.

  • Page 47: Placing A Call On Hold

    •Save to Contacts to store the current phone number into Contacts. •Send Message to send a new text message. •Memo to write a memo concerning this call. Placing a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold at any point during a conversation. You can also make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.

  • Page 48: Using The Speakerphone

    2. Touch to end the call. 3. Press to end the remaining call. Using the Speakerphone To turn on the speakerphone during a call, slide Speaker to On. A screen prompt confirms “Speaker on?”. Use the volume keys (left side of the phone) to adjust the volume. To deactivate the speakerphone, slide Speaker to Off.

  • Page 49: Making A Multi-Party Call

    Settings Activated. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1. Press to answer the incoming call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2.
  • Page 50 To have a private conversation with one participant: 1. Touch Split. 2. Touch the number of the person you wish to talk with. 3. You can now talk privately to that person. The other participants can still converse with each other. 4.

  • Page 51: Entering Text

    T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text. The A886 is equipped with an orientation detector that can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape) orientation.

  • Page 52: Using Abc Mode

    Your phone has the following text input modes (indicated near the top right corner of the display when text entry is allowed):  Alphabet modes (ABC, abc, Abc): Let you enter letters in all upper case, all lower case, or initial capital format by pressing the keypad keys. ...

  • Page 53: Using T9 Mode

    4. Touch the desired letters. Note: Whenever you enter a period (.) and then a space, the text input mode defaults to Abc (sentence mode). 5. Touch OK to complete the message and return to the previous screen. Using T9 Mode To enter text using T9 (predictive input) mode: 1.

  • Page 54: Using 123Sym Mode

    5. Press Space to insert a space, then start entering the next word. Using 123Sym Mode 1. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. 2. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom left of the screen until it says Text Input.

  • Page 55: Using The Alphanumeric Keypad

    Using the Alphanumeric Keypad Using T9 Predictive Text To enter text using T9 (predictive input) mode: 1. Hold your phone in upright (Portrait) orientation. 2. Touch the screen to open the keypad. If the Text Input Mode button at the bottom right of the screen says T9ab, move to step 4. 3.

  • Page 56: Using Numeric Mode

    Using Abc Mode 1. Hold your phone in upright (Portrait) orientation. 2. Touch the screen to open the keypad. If the Text Input Mode button at the bottom right of the screen says abc, move to step 4. 3. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom right of the screen and touch Abc Mode.

  • Page 57: Using Handwriting Recognition

    3. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom right of the screen and touch Symbols. 4. Touch the keys labeled with the symbol you want. Use the left or right arrow to view additional symbols. 5. Touch OK to complete the message and return to the previous screen. Using Handwriting Recognition Handwriting mode uses a handwriting recognition program to allow you to enter characters by drawing them on the screen with your finger.

  • Page 58: Entering Characters

    Change Input Modes To change the text input mode, touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom right of the screen and touch the mode that you require. The available text input modes are:  ABC: The phone interprets all characters entered as upper case. ...

  • Page 59: Entering Numbers

    Entering Numbers 1. Change the text input mode to 123 (see above). 2. Use your finger tip to write each number.  Touch Space or draw a horizontal line from left to right across the screen with your finger to create a space between letters, numbers, or symbols.

  • Page 60: Transferring Files

    Studio software (included with your phone) requires a PC with available USB port, installation of PC Studio on the PC, and a USB cable. Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio software, consult the online help provided with the program.
  • Page 61 SGH-A886 icon appears on PC Studio’s Communicator screen. 3. In the PC Studio program, click on the SGH-A866 icon. The Phone Explorer window appears. 4. Using Phone Explorer, navigate to the phone folder you want to access.

  • Page 62: Transferring Files Via Bluetooth

    File transfer between your phone and a PC using Bluetooth requires a PC with Bluetooth wireless capability and installation of Samsung’s PC Studio software (included with your phone). Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio, consult the online help provided with the PC Studio software. To transfer files using Bluetooth: 1.

  • Page 63: Transferring Files Via Microsd Card

    Transferring Files via microSD Card You can directly transfer music and other files between your PC and a microSD memory card. 1. Remove the microSD card from your phone (see “Installing the Memory Card” on page 4) and insert it into your PC’s microSD card reader or, if you are using an SD card reader, insert the microSD card into a microSD adapter then insert the adapter into the SD card reader.
  • Page 64 2. Open Windows Media Player on the PC and click the Sync tab. The list of devices at the right side of the screen will include your phone (SGH-A886). 3. Drag and drop the files you want to transfer to your phone to the Sync List at the right side of the screen.

  • Page 65: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts menu is used to manage your contact list. You can store names, phone numbers and other information in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory, which are physically separate but both used to create the contact list. You can also create contact groups, an FDN list, and speed dial numbers.
  • Page 66 2. To assign a picture to the entry, touch the image area at the top of the screen and choose Take Photo to take a picture or Caller Image to retrieve a previously stored image from your Pictures folder. 3. Touch the First Name field, use the onscreen keyboard to enter the first name for the new entry, then touch OK.
  • Page 67 Add More Fields to a Number While creating a new entry to be saved on the phone or editing an existing contact saved on your phone, you can add additional fields to the list of information. Note: A miximum of five phone numbers can be saved with each contact. 1.
  • Page 68 3. Touch Done to store the new fields to the entry and return to the previous screen. Delete Fields From a Number 1. On the Contacts screen, touch Delete Fields. Note: Only certain new fields can be deleted. If you have not added any new fields to the contact, the Delete Fields button does not appear.

  • Page 69: Using Contacts

    2. Touch New if this is a new contact entry, Update if you are updating an existing contact. 3. Enter the required information (see above). Save a Number After a Call Has Ended 1. Touch screen. 2. Touch the phone number to reveal the Details page for the call. 3.
  • Page 70 2. If necessary, touch the Contacts Filter field (upper-right) and select Contacts. 3. Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically by first name), drag the Power Search tab to quickly “thumb through” the alphabetical listing. 4. When you find the required contact, touch make the call.

  • Page 71: Contact Options

    Contact Options While in the details page for a specific contact, there are two sets of options available. Phone Options 1. Touch to access phone options:  Call: allows you to call the selected number.  Send Message: allows you to send a text message or multimedia message to the selected number.

  • Page 72: Groups

    •Send Business Card via: Sends your Business Card information to the selected contact in a message, via Exchange ActiveSync, or via Bluetooth. •Add to Favorites: Adds the current contact entry to your Favorites list. Groups Using Groups you can organize your contacts into lists such as Family, Friends and Work.

  • Page 73: Edit Group Information

    5. Touch Group Vibration to choose a vibration type for assignment to this group. Touch a vibration option to activate a short sample. Touch Save to complete the selection. 6. Touch Save to store the new Group category. Add Contacts to a Group 1.

  • Page 74: Favorites

    3. Touch More 4. Make modifications to the Group Name, Group Picture, Group Ring Tone, and Group Vibration fields as required. For more information, see “Create a New Group” on page 66. 5. Touch Save to store your changes. Favorites Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts, you can add them to your Favorites list.

  • Page 75: Managing Contacts

    3. Using your finger tip, drag and drop the entries to place them in the desired order. 4. Touch OK. Managing Contacts You can copy, delete, and view the memory status for the Phone and SIM entries on your phone. Copy Contacts to SIM Card Note: When storing a contact on the SIM card, only the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially available as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).

  • Page 76: Delete Contacts

    Delete Contacts You can delete contacts saved on your phone or SIM card. Delete Contacts from Phone 1. From the Idle screen, touch Delete. The phone displays the contacts saved to your phone. 2. Touch the check box next to each contact you wish to delete to place a check mark in the box or touch All to place a check mark beside all contacts.

  • Page 77: Contacts Settings

    Note: Service Number only appears on the menu when supported by your SIM card. Contacts Settings My Business Card Creates a virtual business card that can be used as an attachment to outgoing messages. 1. In Idle mode, touch My Business Card. 2.
  • Page 78 In Idle mode, touch Number. Fixed Dial Contacts This selection accesses your FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) list. FDN mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict outgoing calls to phone numbers stored in the FDN List on the SIM card. Note: Use of the FDN List requires a PIN2 code (contact your service provider).

  • Page 79: Memory Status

    7. Touch Save to store the new FDN entry. 8. Press to return to Idle mode. Memory Status You can check how many contacts are stored in your SIM card and phone memory. You can also see the maximum capacity for each category. From the Idle screen, touch ...

  • Page 80: My Account

    My Account This menu selection opens the Internet browser and automatically accesses the My Account page. For more information on using the Internet browser, see “Internet” on page 76. My Account...

  • Page 81: Home

    Home This menu selection opens the Internet browser and automatically accesses the My Account page. For more information on using the Internet browser, see “Internet” on page 76. Home...

  • Page 82: Internet

    Internet Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser that allows you to access the Internet. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser. Open the Browser From the Idle screen, touch Browser Navigation Browser Window...
  • Page 83 Back: Returns the browser to the previous web page. Forward: Moves the browser to the next web page. Home: Returns the browser to the currently assigned homepage. Reload: Reloads the current page. Magnify: Launches magnification slider that lets you zoom in and out using an onscreen slider.
  • Page 84 Change Web Page Orientation The A886 is equipped with an orientation detector that can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (portrait) or sideways (landscape) orientation.  Hold the phone upright to see a portrait view of the current page ...

  • Page 85: Access A Web Site

    Note: The page must be magnified enough that there are unseen areas. If the entire page is already being displayed, the image will not move when you attempt to scroll. Select Onscreen Items To select a hyperlink appearing on the screen, touch the link. Enter Text in a Search or Text Field Touch an onscreen text field (such as the Navigation Toolbar) once to reveal the cursor and onscreen keyboard.

  • Page 86: Bookmarks

    Bookmarks While navigating through either the Internet or Mobile Web pages, you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs (web site addresses) of bookmarked sites are stored in the Bookmarks folder. There is also a series of preset bookmarks in the Bookmarks folder: ...
  • Page 87 3. Touch the Title field to associate a display name for this link. Use the onscreen keypad or keyboard to enter a title for the web site. Touch OK to continue. 4. Touch Save to store the new bookmark. Edit Bookmarks 1.
  • Page 88 2. Touch the button next to the bookmark you wish to copy to highlight the button. 3. Touch Done. 4. Enter any additional message text using the onscreen keypad/ keyboard (see “Entering Text” on page 45). 5. Touch the Tap to Add Recipient field and use the onscreen keypad/ keyboard to enter or select the recipient’s phone number.

  • Page 89: Browser Settings

    Browser Settings To configure browser settings: 1. From the Idle screen, touch 2. Touch the menu item you want to open. The Browser Settings menu provides the following selections:  Clear Caches: Deletes the information stored in the phone’s cache of recently accessed Web pages (see below).

  • Page 90: Delete Cookies

    1. From the Idle screen, touch Caches. 2. Touch Yes to continue, No to cancel the operation. Delete Cookies A cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a web site while you are visiting the site. In addition to containing some site-specific information, it can also store some personal information (such as username and password for the site), which can pose a security risk if not properly managed.
  • Page 91 Access the History List 1. From the Idle screen, touch 2. If the Toolbar View icon is displayed, touch the icon to reveal the Web toolbar. 3. On the navigation Toolbar at the top of the page, touch the drop-down arrow to open the History List.

  • Page 92: Browser Profiles

    Page Details Page Details provides information on the currently displayed Web page, including Title, Address, Size (in bytes), MIME type (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions), and Last Updated (date the page was last changed). Browser Profiles Lets you view and change the settings for Browser Profiles: GoRogers, Rogers Media, Rogers Internet and Rogers Tethering.

  • Page 93: Messages

    Messages This section explains how to send and receive different types of messages. It also describes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone sends and receives the following types of messages:  Text messages  Multimedia (picture and video) messages ...

  • Page 94: Additional Message Options

    2. Touch Tap to Add Recipient and select a method for adding a recipient:  Enter Manually: Manually enter a cellular phone number or email address using the keypad and touch OK.  Contacts: Lets you select recipients from your Contacts list (valid entries must have a wireless phone number or email address).
  • Page 95  Audio: Allows selection of an existing audio file from the Audio list. Touch a category (Ringtones, Music, Recorded Audio), touch the file name then touch Add.  Take Picture: Lets you temporarily exit the message, take a photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message.

  • Page 96: View Received Messages

    •Business Card: Lets you add your business card to the message as an attached file. •Event: Lets you add an Event from your calendar to the message as an attached file. •Tasks: Lets you add a Task to your message as an attached file. •Memo: Lets you add a previously saved Memo (text) to your message as an attached file.

  • Page 97: Message Folders

     When viewing a text message, press the Up or Down volume keys to increase or decrease the font size of the message text. Six font sizes are available.  To play a multimedia message, touch  To pause playback of the multimedia message, touch. ...
  • Page 98 1. From the Idle screen, Touch folder (Inbox, Sent, Outbox, Drafts or Templates). The corresponding message list opens. 2. Touch the message you wish to view. The message appears in the display. Message Folder Options While viewing a message list, the following options are available: ...

  • Page 99: Mobilemail

    •Save Attachment: Lets you save the attachment to Phone or Memory Card (multimedia message only). •Properties: Displays the properties of the message: Subject, Date, From, To, Size, Priority, Delivery Report, Read Report (multimedia message only). •Lock/Unlock: allows you to secure a selected message by protecting it from accidental alterations.

  • Page 100: Exchange Activesync

    Contact your IT department or service provider if necessary. Note: The A886 phone can only connect to one Microsoft Exchange server, such as at you work location or a consumer service provider such as Gmail. Changing servers will delete all contact information saved on the phone.
  • Page 101 2. Enter your server information (Server URL, User name, Password, Domain). Touch the entry fields and use the keypad/keyboard to enter the required information. Select whether to use SSL (touch On or Off). 3. Touch Save. Messages...
  • Page 102 4. In the Active Sync Profile screen, touch Rogers Internet to select the connection APN and connect to your Exchange server. The Exchange ActiveSync client opens. 5. Select the information to be synchronized (Email, Calendar, Task, Contacts) and the Sync Settings (Server Settings, Sync schedule, Email options, Calendar options, Tasks options, Contacts options) as required.

  • Page 103: Templates

    6. Touch Sync on the Exchange ActiveSync client screen to begin using Exchange Activesync. Note: SSL (Secure Socket Layer) helps protect your data so use is recommended. Templates Templates let you save and reuse commonly used content for text and picture messages.

  • Page 104: Voice Mail

    4. Touch Insert to include any of the following: Picture, Video, Audio, Take PIcture, Record Video, Record Audio, Template, Bookmarks, Contact Info. 5. When you are finished, touch More template file. Use a Template To insert a template into a message: 1.

  • Page 105: Text Message

     Off: Messages will not be deleted automatically.  1 Week Old: Read messages more than one week old will be deleted automatically.  2 Weeks Old: Read messages more than two weeks old will be deleted automatically.  The Oldest when Full: The oldest message will be deleted automatically when the Inbox is full.
  • Page 106  Delivery Options: to configure the parameters associated with the delivery of the multimedia message. • Priority: Select the priority level of your messages. • Expiration: Select the length of time you wish the message you sent to remain on the message server. •...

  • Page 107: Broadcast Message

    • Reject Advertisement: Allows you to automatically reject messages with a category of advertisement.  Picture Message Profiles: To configure you Network parameters (it is recommended that you consult a customer service representative before changing any of these settings).  Auto Resize Image: To configure the size limits of the images added to new picture messages.

  • Page 108: Delete By Folder

    that are WAP enabled. You cannot initiate or reply to WAP Push Messages. Note: Please contact Rogers customer service for further details before changing any of the settings. Delete by Folder Use this menu to delete folders of messages. 1. From the Idle screen, touch Folder.

  • Page 109: Media

    Media The Media menu is used to manage your media files (audio, pictures, videos and other files). Media files are organized in a series of folders. You can also create additional folders or sub-folders to further organize your files. Create a New Folder 1.

  • Page 110: File And Folder Options

    File and Folder Options The availability of some of these options depends on the selected file. 1. From the Idle screen, touch 2. Select an onscreen option:  Delete: Erases selected files/folders.  Rename: Renames selected files/folders.  Sort by: Sorts files and folders by Date, Type, Name, or Size. ...
  • Page 111 Set Call Ringtone Call Ringtone allows you to assign the ringtone that plays whenever a call is received and the caller is not assigned a ringtone (see Caller Ringtone below). 1. From the Idle screen, touch Ringtones. 2. Touch the desired ringtone. The playback screen opens. 3.

  • Page 112: Recorded Audio

    Set Alarm Tone Alarm Tone allows you to assign the ringtone as an alarm. 1. From the Idle screen, touch Ringtones. 2. Touch the desired ringtone. The playback screen opens. 3. Touch Set as. 4. Touch Alarm Tone. 5. Touch Create Alarm, enter the alarm information, and touch Save. For more information on setting alarms, see “Alarms”...

  • Page 113: Pictures

    Pictures This folder contains your collections of provided and downloaded pictures as well as those taken with your phone’s internal camera. You can also download pictures. Get New Graphics The Get New Graphics option allows you to download images from your service provider.

  • Page 114: Other Files

    Get New Video Clips The Get New Video Clips option allows you to download videos from your service provider. 1. From the Idle screen, touch New Video Clips. The browser launches and opens the TV/Video page. 2. Follow the on-screen options to select and download a file. For more information on using the browser, see “Internet”...

  • Page 115: Memory Status

    Memory Status The Memory Status menu allows you to view the memory usage and available space in your phone and space used and available on a memory card (if present). It displays the total space available as well as the usage for each storage folder.

  • Page 116: Games & Apps

    Games & Apps Using the Games & Apps menu you can play games already stored on your phone, as well as download games and other applications from your service provider. Games Get New Games This selection allows you to download games from your service provider. 1.

  • Page 117: Tools

    Downloaded applications are added to the Games & Apps menu. Press <Options> to access browser options (see “Internet” on page 76). Tools Communities This menu option provides a list of online communities. 1. From the Idle screen, touch Communities. Communities Settings Upload details: Displays details of community uploads.
  • Page 118 Camera This section explains how to use the 2.0 megapixel camera built in to your phone. You can take photographs in JPEG format and shoot videos. Using the Camera Taking pictures with your device’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the camera, then pressing the camera key.
  • Page 119 Note: The options disappear after a few seconds. Touch the screen and they will reappear. Camera/Camcorder Mode: Switches operation between Camera and Camcorder mode. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator appears at the top left of the display. Recording Mode: allows you to set the recording mode to either: Normal (limited only by available space on destination location), Limit for Picture Message (limited by MMS size restrictions).
  • Page 120 Settings: Allows you to customize your camera settings. Choose the following options and touch OK: Camera: •Effects: Change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo. Options include: None, Black and White, Sepia, Negative, or Water Color. •Exposure Meter: Set how the camera measures or meters the light source: Matrix, Centre-Weighted, or Spot.
  • Page 121 Brightness: allows you to adjust the brightness level by moving the slider across the page. Access Pictures/Video Folder Options: allows you to access the options page for a selected image/video. Options include: Play slideshow, Edit, Upload to web (facebook, Picasa, Flickr, Photobucket, Friendster, MySpace), Information, Send (via Message or to Online Album), Set as (Wallpaper or Caller ID), Delete, and Return to previous page.
  • Page 122 Information: Displays file information such as name, format, size, resolution, etc. Send: Lets you send the active image as part of a multimedia message or to an Online Album. Set as: Lets you assign the current image as your Wallpaper or as the display image for a contact entry.
  • Page 123  Send: Lets you send the currently active image via Message, via Exchange ActiveSync, via Bluetooth, or to Online Album.  Set as: Lets you assign the image as your Wallpaper or as the display image for a contact entry. ...
  • Page 124  Insert: Lets you add Frames, Image, Clip arts, Emoticon, and Text to the image.  Memo on screen: Lets you select a color, then handwrite a message onto the current image. Touch Done to store the changes. Assign an Image to a Contact 1.
  • Page 125 2. If the camera is in camera mode, press mode. 3. Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. Onscreen icons let you access various camera options (see “Camera and Camcorder Options” on page 112).

  • Page 126: Voice Recognition

    Call <Name or #>: Dials the spoken number or the number associated with the spoken name in your contact list. If multiple numbers exist (i.e., home, work, cell phone), say the name and the number type.  Send Message to <Name or #>: displays the Create Text Message screen.
  • Page 127  Go to <Application>: Opens the phone application (Voice mail, Contacts, Tones, Calendar, Tasks, and Browser). Application must be activated.  Check <Item>: Reports various phone status (Status, Messages, Missed Calls, Time, Signal strength, Network, Battery, My Phone Number, and Volume). When the Say a Command screen displays, there are two options available: ...

  • Page 128: Media Player

    to repeat the command. If it does not recognize your command again, it issues the voice message “Sorry, command not recognized,” and voice recognition turns off.  You must end your current Voice Commands call before you can make another call using Voice Commands. To make a three-way call, only the first call can be made using Voice Commands.
  • Page 129 •CLAS (classical) •JAZZ •WIDE •DYNA (dynamic) •5.1Ch. The a886 uses the SRS™ solution: WIDE = WOWHD (Voice), DYNAMIC = WOWHD. Repeat •Repeat one: repeats the currently playing song. •Repeat all: replays the current list when the list ends. •Play All: plays the current song list once.
  • Page 130 Forward Advances to the next song. Touch the player menu options at the bottom of the screen for additional menu functions:  Library: displays the Media Player library (Now Playing, All Music, Artist, Album, Playlists).  Minimize: reduces the player and leaves it running in the background so that you can navigate to other programs or activities.
  • Page 131 Note: Audio files smaller than 300 KB are treated as ringtones while audio files larger than 300 KB are stored in the Music folder. To listen to music files smaller than 300 KB, go to Menu  Media  Audio  Ringtones. Note: When the Bluetooth feature is active on your handset, USB communication is not available.To transfer files to your handset, turn off Bluetooth communication (see “Bluetooth”...
  • Page 132 The functions you can use are: Call: Music pauses when an incoming call is accepted, and resumes when the call is ended. Messaging: Music continues to play while you send or receive an instant message, text message, or multimedia message, unless an audio clip is received as a part of a multimedia message.
  • Page 133 1. From the Idle screen, touch  Media Player 2. Touch the playlist name and touch Add. 3. Touch All Music to view all music files on your phone, Artist to list files by artist name, Album to list files by album name. 4.
  • Page 134 2. Open Windows Media Player on the PC and click the Sync tab. The list of devices at the right side of the screen will include your phone (SGH-A886) and the available storage space. A list of available songs appears in the main area of the screen.

  • Page 135: Record Audio

    1. Connect your phone to the PC and open Windows Media Player (see above). 2. Click the Sync tab and locate Playlists (upper left side of the screen). 3. Right-click a playlist and select Add to ‘Sync List’. 4. Click Start Sync to upload the selected playlist to your phone. 5.
  • Page 136 Recorded Audio Folder This folder contains all audio clips that have been recorded and saved. To access this folder, use the following steps: 1. From the idle screen, touch Recorded Audio. 2. Touch the memo you wish to play to begin playback. 3.
  • Page 137 Note: To change the time format, see “Time and Date” on page 150.  Alarm Repeat: Use this option to choose the days that the alarm sounds.Touch the check box next to each day that the alarm should sound or Everyday to place a check mark beside every day, then touch Save.
  • Page 138  If Snooze is set to On and if the phone is facing upwards, flip it over so that it is facing down to activate Snooze. If the phone is facing downward, flip it over so it is facing upward and then flip it over again so that it is facing downward.
  • Page 139 Create a New Event 1. From the idle screen, touch  Calendar Create Event. 2. Touch the Title field and use the onscreen keypad/keyboard to enter a name for this specific event. Touch OK to save the new name. 3. Touch the Start Date field. Touch the Keypad tab and enter a date using the keypad, or touch the Jog tab and scroll to the desired Month, Day and Year using the + and - buttons.
  • Page 140  Location: Enter a location for this event. Touch OK to store the name.  Alarm Tone: Choose an alarm tone. Touch an audio file then touch Add to assign the file as the alert tone.  Repeat: allows you to set the number of repetitions for this appointment (Off, Every Day, Every Week, Every Month, or Every Year).
  • Page 141 View a Calendar Event 1. From the idle screen, touch  Calendar Event List. A listing of all upcoming events opens. 2. To see the details of an event, touch the event listing. 3. To exit, press Delete a Calendar Event 1.
  • Page 142 Enter New Tasks 1. From the idle screen, touch  Tasks Create Task. Select any of the following options: 2. Touch the Title field and use the onscreen keypad/keyboard to enter a name for this specific event (up to 15 characters). Touch OK to save the new name.
  • Page 143 8. Touch Save to store the new task. Note: Your phone holds up to 100 tasks. Memo This option allows you to create and save short text files that can be viewed later. Create a Memo 1. From the idle screen, touch ...

  • Page 144: Tip Calculator

    Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator with basic arithmetic operators (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and other mathematical functions. To use the calculator: 1. From the idle screen, touch Calculator. 2. Enter the equation you want to solve. ...

  • Page 145: World Clock

    5. The amount of the Tip, the Total bill, and the amount each person should pay appear in the lower half of the screen. Converter The built-in conversion application performs many unit conversions.  Games & Apps 2. Touch the desired conversion type (Currency, Length, Weight, Volume, Area or Temperature).
  • Page 146 4. To add or remove Daylight Savings Time, touch the sun symbol next to the time. The sun symbol turns orange when Daylight Savings Time is selected, gray if Daylight Savings Time is off. 5. Touch OK to save this entry to the City Time list. View World Clock Entries If you have saved one or more time entries for various cities, when you open World Clock the screen displays a list of the cities and the current...

  • Page 147: Stop Watch

    4. Touch Start to start the timer. Touch Touch Stop to pause the timer and Restart to start counting again. Touch Reset to enter a new time setting. Note: If Motion Detection is turned on, you can also stop the timer by flipping the phone over so that it is facing downward and restart the timer by flipping it back so it is face up.

  • Page 148: Urmusic

    urMusic This menu selection opens the Rogers music player and allows access to the urMusic online music store. For more information on using the Internet browser, see “Internet” on page 76. urMusic...
  • Page 149 Instant Messaging or IM is a way of sending short, simple messages that are delivered immediately to other users.   Touch Menu Messages IM and select Windows Live or Yahoo!. Follow the onscreen prompts to sent up and use IM. Note: To use this feature, you must be subscribed to a message service.

  • Page 150: Mobilemail

    MobileMail MobileMail lets you send email to any email address. Recipients can access your emails from email-equipped phones or from their computers. The messages you create can contain text only. Your phone allows selection of three online email services: Rogers Yahoo! Mail, Yahoo! Mail or Windows Live Hotmail.

  • Page 151: Settings

    Settings This menu lets you customize numerous phone settings to suit your preferences. Sound Profile Sound profiles are groups of customized sound settings to make your phone behave differently in various situations. For example, you may want your incoming call ringtone to play loudly when you are outdoors. Your phone includes the following profiles: ...
  • Page 152 and vibration. You can also specify ringtones and vibration pattern, and set audio volume.  Message: Lets you specify the manner in which the phone alerts you to incoming messages, the message alert tone and the frequency of alert reminders. ...

  • Page 153: Display And Light

     Message Alert Repetition: Lets you specify whether the message alert tone notifies you of a new message only once, or periodically until you open the message.  Alert Tone Volume: Lets you specify the volume for the selected alert tone (level 1 to 7).

  • Page 154: Font Type

    Touch Pictures to view image thumbnails with file names, then touch a thumbnail to view the image as wallpaper. While viewing images this way, you can drag the slider at the right of the screen to zoom in and out and touch Rotate to rotate the image 90 clockwise. Note: The menu bar and zoom slider disappear after a few seconds of screen inactivity.

  • Page 155: Greeting Message

    Greeting Message In this menu you can enter text for a greeting message that displays on the screen for a few seconds when the phone is turned on. 1. From the Idle screen, touch  Greeting Message. 2. If there is an existing message, touch and hold message.

  • Page 156: Time And Date

    Backlight Time The setting lets you select the length of time the screen remains lit when the phone is idle. 1. From the Idle screen, touch  Backlight Time. 2. Touch one of the backlight times to set the amount of time the phone’s touchscreen remains lit without activity.

  • Page 157: Phone

    disable Daylight Saving Time, touch the sun symbol next to the time. The sun symbol turns orange when Daylight Savings Time is selected, gray if Daylight Savings Time is off. • Time: Lets you change the time setting. Touch the Keypad tab to enter a time length using the keypad, or the Jog tab to scroll to the desired time.

  • Page 158: Vibration Feedback

    Language This menu allows you to select a display language for Screen Text and Input Language. To change Screen Text: 1. From the Idle screen, touch Language. 2. Touch Screen Text, then touch a selection. The choices are Automatic (language read from your SIM card), English, or Français (French). 3.

  • Page 159: Motion Detection

    Calibration The Calibration function allows you to re-align the screen’s touch accuracy if the device does not respond properly to your touch. 1. From the Idle screen, touch Calibration. 2. Carefully touch the center of each target displayed. 3. Touch Yes to confirm and save the new settings. Note: Accurate calibration requires that you carefully touch the centre of each target.

  • Page 160: Own Number

    For information on setting the Backlight Time settings, see “Backlight Time” on page 150. Own Number Shows you the phone number assigned to the SIM in your phone. From the Idle screen, touch Own Number. Security The Security feature lets you restrict the use of your phone by others and restrict the types of calls.

  • Page 161: Reset Phone

    application. Touch the check box next to each application to add a check mark (application locked) or remove the check mark (application unlocked). Touch Save to save the settings.  Fixed Dialing Mode: FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict outgoing calls to phone numbers stored in the FDN List.

  • Page 162: Calls

    When the reset procedure finishes, the phone displays “Reset Phone done” and then restarts. Restore Phone The Restore Phone option resets your phone to default settings, similarly to the Reset Phone option described above, but also deletes all user data. Note: All user data such as contacts, messages, pictures, videos, and music will be deleted.

  • Page 163: Voice Call

    • Set by Network: You are identified to the recipient using the default network information. • Hide Number: Your identification is hidden from the recipient. • Show Number: Your phone number and name are sent to the recipient.  Auto Reject: If Auto Reject is On, your phone rejects all calls from numbers on the reject list.

  • Page 164: Connectivity

     Busy: Forwards calls only when your number is in use and the caller would otherwise receive a busy signal.  No Reply: Automatically forwards all calls after a preset time (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 Seconds).  Unreachable: Forwards calls when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off.
  • Page 165 Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet. Activation To turn Bluetooth on or off: 1. From the Idle screen, touch Bluetooth. 2. Touch the onscreen phone icon to turn Bluetooth on (icon turns blue) or off (icon turns gold).
  • Page 166 3. Use the onscreen keypad/keyboard to enter the new name for this device and touch OK. Phone Visibility 1. From the Idle screen, touch  Bluetooth 2. Touch Yes or No to enable or disable the visibility (discoverability) of your phone. Note: When Bluetooth Visibility is turned on, your phone is wirelessly transmitting its name and status to every device within range.
  • Page 167 1. From the Idle screen, touch  Bluetooth My Info. At the Remote SIM Control field, touch On or Off. 2. Touch Save. Note: There is a risk that another Bluetooth device could be used to access and modify your SIM card features and data.

  • Page 168: Network Selection

    Mass Storage, see below).  Samsung PC Studio: The phone is automatically recognized by Samsung PC Studio, a Windows-based PC program that can be used to manage personal data and multimedia files or access the Internet using the phone as a modem.

  • Page 169: Applications Settings

     Media Player: Allows you to transfer multimedia files between your phone and a PC using Microsoft MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), which supports Autosync of content from Windows Media Player and DRM (digital rights management).  Mass Storage: The PC recognizes a microSD card in your phone as a storage drive, allowing you to transfer files to and from the card.

  • Page 170: Memory Management

     Browser: See page 83.  Music Player: See page 122.  Record Audio: See page 130.  Calendar: See page 135.  Contacts: See page 71. Memory Management Clear Phone Memory Lets you clear various segments of phone memory or all memory. 1.

  • Page 171: Phone Status

    Phone Status provides the following information for your phone:  My Number: Phone number of the SIM card used in the phone.  Manufacturer: Samsung  Model: SGH-A886  Device ID (IMEI)  Software Version: the version number of the phone operating software ...

  • Page 172: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, one of the following messages appears Insert SIM Card ...
  • Page 173 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays  The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Change location and try again.  You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
  • Page 174 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note  the model and serial numbers of your phone  your warranty details  a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Solving Problems ); the number of ) to weak (...

  • Page 175: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Warning Regarding Display The display on your handset is made of glass or acrylic and could break if your handset is dropped or if it receives significant impact. Do not use if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you. Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.

  • Page 176: For Body Operation

    For Body Operation For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the phone a minimum from the body.

  • Page 177: Precautions When Using Batteries

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 178: Operating Environment

     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. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 179: Electronic Devices

    Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

  • Page 180: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Audio Shock At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 181: Emergency Calls

    Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked.

  • Page 182: Other Important Safety Information

    If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible.

  • Page 183: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow enjoy this product for many years:  Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of reach of small children.

  • Page 184: Fcc Notice

     Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices.  If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.

  • Page 185: Appendix A: Certification Information (Sar)

    equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 186 Body: 0.63 W/kg Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved or non-Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device, including its antenna whether extended or retracted, and the user’s body. Non-compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 187 the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid. Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 188: Appendix B: Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association “Safety is the most important call you will ever make.” A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Tens of millions of people in North America today take advantage of the unique combination of convenience, safety and value delivered by the wireless telephone.
  • Page 189 Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory.
  • Page 190 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary.

  • Page 191: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    Careless, distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road. Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted an educational outreach program to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones.
  • Page 192 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
  • Page 193  Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level.
  • Page 194 are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world.
  • Page 195 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. 6.
  • Page 196 used against the head or against the body. Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit. 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks.
  • Page 197 specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 198 exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 11. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
  • Page 199 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics.emf World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 200: Standard Limited Warranty

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 201 (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 202 PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR...
  • Page 203 COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/ PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 204 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
  • Page 205 Index Numerics 123Sym Mode Access Codes Airplane Mode Alarms Answer call Audio Auto Redial Backlight Time Battery charging installing low indicator precautions Bluetooth Activation Connectivity Services Bookmarks Brightness Broadcast Message Browser Browser Profiles Calculator Calendar Calibration screen Call Barring Call Functions Call Settings Call Time Call Waiting...
  • Page 206 Field Entries File transfer Bluetooth Mass Storage Mode Media Player microSD Card USB cable Fixed Dial Contacts Font Type Friends Games & Apps Get New Graphics Ringtones Videos Getting Started activating your phone Graphics Greeting Message Groups Handwriting Recognition Health and Safety Information History List Hold Home...
  • Page 207 Other Files Outbox Own Number Password PC Studio software Phone display icons layout switching on/off Phone Settings Phone Status Settings Photo editing Pictures PIN2 Playlists Power Search tab PUK2 Push Message Radio Frequency Signals Recent Calls Record Audio Recorded Audio Redial Redialing manually Remote SIM Control...
  • Page 208 lock/unlock Transfer Files to PC Transferring Files Bluetooth Mass Storage Mode Media Player microSD card USB Cable Transition Effect Travel adapter Unlocking the Phone urMusic Vibration Feedback Videos View Online Album Voice Call Forwarding Voice Mail Voice Recognition Volume Waiting call Wallpaper Warranty Web Site...

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