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- Page 1 SGH-A137 Series P O R T A B L E D u a l - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Page 2: Intellectual Property
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 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...3 Activating Your Phone ....... . 3 Powering On or Off the Phone . - Page 5 Health and Safety Information ......57 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....58 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
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Page 6: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services. - Page 7 Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, and the notch in the SIM card are aligned with the notch in the phone, as you slide the SIM card into the socket. Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it away from socket.
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Page 8: Powering On Or Off The Phone
Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. -
Page 9: Setting Up Your Voice Mail
If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter a password and press the OK soft key or the more information, refer to “Change Phone Password” on page 40. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the key. -
Page 10: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. - Page 11 Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. Display: This screen displays useful information needed to operate your phone. Soft key: Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display. Volume/Menu Navigation key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
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Page 12: Closed View Of Your Phone
Power on/off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to power your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels you input. When you receive an incoming call, press to reject call. -
Page 13: Internal Display Layout
The display has 3 areas: Icons Text and graphics area Menu Options Soft key function indicators Icons Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a new text message has been received. -
Page 14: Command Keys
option that is not currently active, so that you can select it directly. Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: Press the Left soft key. • To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the •... -
Page 15: Navigation Key
To access the Calendar in Month view, briefly press • End Key The End key is used to turn on/off your phone, disconnect calls, and return to the standby mode. Press and hold the End key to turn on your phone. •... -
Page 16: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Call Volume
Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the numbers until the number you want highlights. To dial the number, highlight the number and press the key. Making a Call from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. -
Page 18: Recent Calls
The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, ➔ received, or missed in the Menu Recent Calls menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the name associated displays. Viewing Missed Calls The number of calls you have missed displays on the Idle screen when a call is missed. -
Page 19: Data Volume
Note: You are only required to set the password 1 time. After the initial setup, you can enter the password to reset the call times. Press the Back soft key or the Data Volume From the Idle Screen, press Menu Data Volume and press the Select soft key or the key. - Page 20 You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can also make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service. To put a call on hold: While on a call, press the left soft key Options. Highlight Hold and press the Select soft key.
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Page 21: Call Waiting
Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. During a call, to switch the microphone off temporarily: Press the Mute. Unmute displays. Press the Unmute to deactivate the Mute function. - Page 22 To switch between the two calls, press the Options soft key and select Swap. To end a call on hold, press the Options soft key and select the End Held Call option. Press the To end the current call, press the key.
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Page 23: Section 4: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys. Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling ➔... -
Page 24: Alarms
key. You can Open, Change, Remove, or Remove All. Press the key to view the available menu items. Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to highlight the selection and press key. Press the Save soft key to save your changes. My Menu Note: This menu can also be access in the Idle screen by pressing the soft key. - Page 25 To change the time format, see “Set Time & Date” on page 37. • Alert Type: press the key to select a new type of alert notification (Melody, Increasing Melody, Vibration, Vibration then Melody, Vibration & Melody, or Vibration & Increasing Melody) •...
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Page 26: Section 5: Entering Text
Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text. Changing the Text Input Mode The Text Input option switches the key entry functions from T9 Mode, ABC Mode, Numeric Mode, and Symbols Mode. -
Page 27: Using T9 Mode
To change the text input mode, press the Choose from the following options: A short press of the key changes the text case between the ABC, Abc, abc, and 123 mode). A long press of the key changes the text case between T9[E]AB, T9[E]Ab, T9[E]ab and 123. -
Page 28: Using Alphabet Mode
Press the Add soft key or the The word is added to the T9 dictionary and becomes the first word for the associated keypress series. Note: This feature may not be available for some languages. To enter periods, hyphens, colons, or parenthesis, press the •... -
Page 29: Using Numbers
To clear the symbol(s), press the field is empty, this key returns the display to the previous mode. To insert the symbol(s) into your message, press the OK soft key or the key. Using Numbers Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter. -
Page 30: Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book entries can be sorted by name, or entry. Using Contacts List Tip: From the Idle screen, press the Down Navigation key to access the Contact List. -
Page 31: Adding A New Contact
Delete : allows you to delete the Selected, Multiple, or All address book – entry. – Select Language: allows you to select the language for the contact entry. Adding a New Contact Use the following steps to add a new Contact Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory When the Idle screen displays, press Menu Book, press the Select soft key or the... -
Page 32: Speed Dial List
Scroll to Add New Contact by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight SIM Card and press the Select soft key or the key. Enter the following information for the New Contact. •... -
Page 33: Reject List
Press the Options soft key and scroll to Assign Speed Dial by pressing the Up or Down navigation key, then press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight the key into which you wish to assign the speed- dialing number (from the 2 to 9 keys), and press the Select soft key or the key. -
Page 34: Service Number
The Service Number option allows you to display service numbers assigned to your phone. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Address Book option using the navigation keys, then press the Select soft key or the key. FDN Contacts FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. -
Page 35: Section 7: Messaging
Section 7: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Creating and Sending New Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. -
Page 36: Using Message Options
Select a message on the list. The message content displays. Press the Up or Down navigation key to scroll through the message screen. When you have finished, press the Using Message Options While viewing the contents of the Inbox, press the Options soft key to access the following options: Options for the Inbox View: allows you to view the message. -
Page 37: Using Message Templates
Select the message folders you want to empty by using the Navigation keys to highlight the folder and press the Select soft key or the key to mark the folder for deletion. • To delete all of the messages in all folders, select All Messages. Press the Delete soft key. -
Page 38: Section 8: Changing Your Settings
Increasing and Vibration, Vibration then Melody, Melody then Vibration Voice Call Ringtone: allows you to change he Default Tones. Choose • from AT&T Tone, Beep, Classic Bell, Club Mix, Outset, or Samsung Tune. Ringtone Volume: allows you to set the volume for your ringer to •... -
Page 39: Set Display
Message Alert Repetition: allows you to set the alert repetition • occurrence. Choose from Once, Every 1 Min, or Every 2 Min. Phone This menu allows you to make a selection from the following categories: Keypad Tone: allows you to set the keypad tone. Choose from Off or •... -
Page 40: Set Time & Date
Allows you to choose the Font Size, Font Color, and Background Color for your phone. Highlight the selection and press the Select soft key. Make your selection and press the Save soft key. Greeting Message This menu allows you to set a greeting to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. -
Page 41: Set Phone
– The time format can be set to either 12 hours or 24 hours. Use the or Right navigation key to select Time Format. Press the Save soft key to save. – Date: allows you to enter the current date using your keypad. Press the Set soft key to save. -
Page 42: Lock Applications
Off: you are not required to enter the phone password when you • switch on the phone. On: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch on • the phone. Press the Select soft key to enable your setting. Lock SIM Card When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. - Page 43 When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card. The following options are available: – Off: you can call any number. – On: you can only call the phone numbers stored in the SIM FDN list. You must first enter your PIN2 password.
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Page 44: Set Calls
Press the Up or Down key until the network you want highlights and then press the Select soft key or the key. The phone will scan for that network and you will be connected. Set Calls ➔ In Idle mode, press the Menu press the Select soft key or the General This menu shows the following options:... -
Page 45: Call Waiting
Call Forwarding Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. To set your call forwarding options: ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Settings ➔ Voice Call Call Forwarding. Select a call forwarding option by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key or the following options are available: •... -
Page 46: Set Applications
You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls or data calls. To set your call waiting options: In Idle mode, press the Menu ➔ Voice Call Call Waiting. Select the call type, Voice Calls or Data Calls, to which the call waiting option is to be applied by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and then press the Select soft key or the... - Page 47 You can set up various options for using messaging services. Current Profile In Idle mode, press the Menu ➔ Applications Browser Settings select from the following options: • MEdia Net • Profile 2 • Profile 3 • Profile 4 • Profile 5 Press the Select soft key or the selection.
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Page 48: Reset Settings
• Save New Contacts to : allows you to save contacts to the Phone, SIM or Ask on Saving. : allows you view the contacts stored on All, • View Contacts from Phone or SIM Card. : allows you to sort the contact list by First Name or •... - Page 49 Messaging • My Stuff • Address Book • Changing Your Settings...
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Page 50: Section 9: Tools
Section 9: Tools The Tools menu covers Calendar, Calculator, Tip Calculator, Converter, Timer, Stopwatch, and World Time. Calendar With this feature, you can use the Calendar and set appointments and view events. ➔ In Idle mode, press Options Press the Options soft key to access the following: •... -
Page 51: Converter
The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: ➔ In Idle mode, press Options • Currency • Length • Weight • Volume • Area • Temperature Timer You use this menu to set a countdown timer. To access the Timer, use the following options: ➔... -
Page 52: Section 10: My Stuff
Section 10: My Stuff The topics covered in this section are audio, graphics, and Used Space. Audio The Audio menu option allows you to shop tones, answer tones, and music using the WAP browser. Tones You can shop, download, and save to your Downloaded Ringtones folder. -
Page 53: Graphics
You can shop Answer Tones, manage your Answer Tones, and access Help files. To access the Answer Tones menu option, use the following steps: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. ➔ ➔ Select My Stuff Audio Answer Tones. -
Page 54: Used Space
Use the Navigation keys to view the available wallpapers and press the Save soft key to set the wallpaper selection. Used Space The Used Space menu option allows you to view the usage and available memory for Audio and Graphics. To access the Used Space option, use the following steps: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. -
Page 55: Section 11: Wap
Section 11: WAP Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access Internet specified for mobile phones. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser. Launching the WAP Browser In Idle mode, press the key to launch the WAP... -
Page 56: Selecting And Using Menu Options
– Upper-Case Alphabet Mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case characters. – Lower-Case Alphabet Mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case characters. Note: You can enter symbols in upper or lower case alphabet mode by pressing the 1 key. – T9 Mode (T9): allows you to enter characters by pressing one key per letter. -
Page 57: Using Favorites
While navigating the WAP browser, you can bookmark the site to quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URL addresses of the bookmarked sites are stored in the Favorites folder, wherein you can use the 5-preset URL addresses and store your favorite URL addresses. -
Page 58: Clearing The Cache
and download them to your phone’s memory. Your phone has embedded links to the WAP sits providing you with download services, preset by your service provider. ➔ In Idle mode, press the Menu Select soft key or the key. Highlight Shop Tones, Shop Graphics, Shop Multimedia, or MEdia Net Home, depending on the type of items you want to buy. - Page 59 • Proxy: place a check in the box to use the proxy server. • GPRS setting: allows you to choose from the following options: Proxy : enter the Proxy address of the proxy server. – Proxy Port : enter a port number or use default setting. –...
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Page 60: Section 12: Health And Safety Information
Section 12: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. -
Page 61: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
SAR for a particular phone. Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. -
Page 62: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the following information: What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell,”... - Page 63 health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the •...
- Page 64 cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
- Page 65 FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators.
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Page 66: Medical Equipment
risks from exposure to RF emissions? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands- free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. -
Page 67: Road Safety
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 68 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
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Page 69: Responsible Listening
"The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving." For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com. Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association. Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. -
Page 70: Operating Environment
Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such • as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you •... -
Page 71: Using Your Phone Near Other 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. Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device. -
Page 72: Potentially Explosive Environments
Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). -
Page 73: Fcc Notice And Cautions
Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill. FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. -
Page 74: Product Performance
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. -
Page 75: Battery Standby And Talk Time
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 use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web •... -
Page 76: Care And Maintenance
For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. -
Page 77: Section 13: Warranty Information
Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. - Page 78 SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
- Page 79 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional...
- Page 80 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
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Page 81: Index
Index Accessing a Menu Function Address Book Searching for a Number Address Book Settings Alarms Alphabet Mode Answer Tones Applications Alarms Audio Battery charging Installation low indicator Removal Calculator Calendar Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume Answering a Call Correcting the Number Making a Call Recent Calls Redialing Last Number... - Page 82 Graphics Greeting Message Health and Safety Information International Call Left soft key Lock Phone Low battery indicator Making a Call Address Book Menu Navigation Messaging Missed Call Deleting Viewing Multimedia Files Downloading Mute My Stuff Answer Tones Audio Graphics Navigation key Numeric Mode Options During a Call...
- Page 83 Phone’s Memory SIM Card Symbols Mode T9 Mode enter a word Text Input Mode Changing Travel adapter Understanding Your Address book Adding a New Contact Speed Dial Using Contacts List Understanding Your Phone Closed View of Your Phone Features of Your Phone Open View of Your Phone Used Space Voice Mail...