Samsung GH68-18518A User Manual
Samsung GH68-18518A User Manual

Samsung GH68-18518A User Manual

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A837.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM
SGH-A837 Series
P O R T A B L E
Q u a d - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 A837.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM SGH-A837 Series P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3: Disclaimer Of Warranties; Exclusion Of Liability

    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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    A837.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...5 SIM Card Information ....... . 5 Activating Your Phone .
  • Page 5 A837.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Add Group ........55 Making a PTT Call .
  • Page 6 Health and Safety Information ..... . . 155 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....156 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
  • Page 7 A837.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Battery Standby and Talk Time ..... . 171 Battery Precautions ....... 171 Care and Maintenance .
  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    A837.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 1: Getting Started This section describes the first steps to operating your phone. SIM Card Information When you subscribe for 3G cellular network services, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.
  • Page 9: Installing And Removing The Sim Card

    A837.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Installing and Removing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card, and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children. Remove the back cover and battery.
  • Page 10: Replacing The Battery

    A837.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM To remove the card, push it backward until it clears the brackets in the slot, then lift and remove it (refer to illustration). Replacing the Battery To reinstall the battery, with the battery cover open, align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone.
  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adapter 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 12: Low Battery Indicator

    A837.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Important!: The battery charging function may stop if you are on a call or viewing a streaming-video while charging your battery. Note: During charging, you must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone to avoid damage.
  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Voice Mail

    A837.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Setting Up Your Voice Mail Note: If your service provider did not pre-configure your voicemail server number, store the voicemail server number before accessing the server. Your service provider can give you the number. information, refer to “Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number”...
  • Page 14: Section 2: U Nderstanding Your Phone

    A837.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 2: U nderstanding 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 15: Open View Of Your Phone

    A837.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. Main Display: This screen displays useful information needed to operate your phone.
  • Page 16 A837.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Special Function keys: Asterisk/Shift key-enters the [ character for calling features. In text mode, press to change the character input type. Pound/Space key-enters the pound [ # ] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space between characters.
  • Page 17: Closed View Of Your Phone

    A837.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Closed View of Your Phone Keys The following list correlates to the side view illustrations. PTT key: Press to display the PTT Contacts. Press and hold to display the Recent calls list. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
  • Page 18: Main Display Layout

    A837.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Main Display Layout The display has 3 areas: Icons Text and graphic area Options Menu Soft key indicator Icons Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays the level of your battery.
  • Page 19 A837.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Displays when the phone is set to Mute. Displays when your incoming phone calls are being forwarded to another number. Displays when you receive new voice mail message. Displays when you receive an email message. Displays when a new text message is received.
  • Page 20: Selecting Functions And Options

    A837.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Displays when the phone’s profile is set to Driving. In this case, the speaker is active and launches the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification is activated. This icon is accompanied on screen by the Audio icon.
  • Page 21: Selecting Options

    A837.book Page 18 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the currently active option. If, however, there are only two options, such as On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone highlights the option that is not currently active, so that you can select it directly.
  • Page 22: Left Soft Key

    A837.book Page 19 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. In the Idle screen, press the Options (left) soft key • Menu screen. See ‘Selecting Functions and Options” on page 17. When in a menu mode, the left soft key function is Select.
  • Page 23: Navigation Key

    A837.book Page 20 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Press the Up or Down Navigation keys when jumping to highlighted links on the web. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications from the Idle screen.
  • Page 24: Section 3: Call Functions

    A837.book Page 21 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM 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 25: Making A Call From The Address Book

    A837.book Page 22 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Dialing a Number From the Recent Calls Menu All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Recent Calls Menu. If the caller is listed in your Address Book, the name associated displays.
  • Page 26: Video Share

    A837.book Page 23 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Video Share The Video Share features allows you to place a call and share live or recorded video while on the call. You can initiate or receive video by using the following steps. Initiating and Receiving a Video Share Session To initiate and receive a Video Share session: Dial the number and press the...
  • Page 27 A837.book Page 24 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Brightness:Select this option to adjust the brightness for the video. Landscape: Select this option to rotate the picture from Portrait to Landscape mode. Press any key to revert to Portrait. Mute: Select this icon to turn the audio off/on. Spkr Off/On : press this key to the speaker off/on.
  • Page 28: Recent Calls

    A837.book Page 25 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Recent Calls All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Recent Calls Menu. If a number is associated with a name in your Address Book, the associated name displays. To access the Recent Calls menu: In Idle mode, press the key.
  • Page 29: Sending A Message To A Missed Call

    A837.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Viewing the Details of a Missed Calls To view the details of a selected missed call, use the following steps: Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call displays. Scroll through the list of missed calls.
  • Page 30: Deleting A Missed Call

    A837.book Page 27 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Deleting a Missed Call To delete a missed call entry: Immediately after missing a call, press the View soft key. Press the Options soft key. Use the Navigation keys to select Delete and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 31: Options During A Call

    A837.book Page 28 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, if you want to adjust the ear piece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.
  • Page 32: In-Call Options

    A837.book Page 29 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • The current call (caller #2) is placed on hold and the previous call on hold (caller #1) is reactivated so you can continue conversing with that person. Press the key to end the currently active call. To end a specific call: Press the Options soft key.
  • Page 33: Using The Speakerphone During An Active Call

    A837.book Page 30 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call While in an active call, it is possible to enable the speakerphone feature. Dial the number and press the key. Press the key to activate the speakerphone when the call is answered.
  • Page 34: Searching For A Number In Address Book

    A837.book Page 31 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Searching for a Number in Address Book You can search for a number from the Address Book during a call. Press the Options soft key. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Address Book and press the Select soft key or key.
  • Page 35: Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling)

    A837.book Page 32 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) The 3-Way or Multi-Party feature allows you to answer a series of incoming calls and place them on hold. If this service is supported by the network, all calls can be joined together. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
  • Page 36: Menu Navigation

    A837.book Page 33 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM 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. Some menu options are controlled by the SIM provided by your service provider.
  • Page 37: My Menu

    A837.book Page 34 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM In Idle mode, press the Menu. Press the key for Settings. Press the key for Phone Press the key for Language. Press the key to display the list of available languages. My Menu The My Menu option is another way to access applications from the idle mode without navigating through the main menu icons...
  • Page 38: Section 5: Entering Text

    A837.book Page 35 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM 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.
  • Page 39: Changing The Text Input Mode

    A837.book Page 36 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that holds characters (such as in a text message), the text input mode indicator displays. Use the following steps to change the text input mode: To change the text input mode, press the - Or - Press the Options soft key and select Input Method.
  • Page 40: Using The Alphabetic Input Method

    A837.book Page 37 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM When the word displays correctly, go to step 5. If the word doesn’t display correctly, press the display alternative word choices. Example: Both “Of” and “Me” use the displays the most commonly used choice first. Insert a space by pressing the key and start entering the next word.
  • Page 41: Using The Symbols Input Method

    A837.book Page 38 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Keys . , ’ - ? ! @ : / 1 D E F É ∆ Φ 3 d e f è é Φ 3 G H I Γ 4 g h i ì Γ 4 J K L Λ...
  • Page 42: Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book

    A837.book Page 39 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM 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, entry, or group. Note: When storing an Address Book entry into your SIM card, note that only the Name, Address, Group, and slot location are initially offered as fields.
  • Page 43: Address Book Entry Options

    A837.book Page 40 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Address Book Entry Options While in the Address Book with any of the default entries highlighted, press the Options soft key to use access the following options: • View provides you with details about that contact entry. Press the Back soft key to return to the Address Book listing.
  • Page 44: Storing A Number On The Sim Card

    A837.book Page 41 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Note: The Save New Contacts to setting must be set to Phone to automatically store numbers in the phone’s memory. Select the type of entry, either a New contact or Update to an existing contact.
  • Page 45: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card Using The Location Number

    A837.book Page 42 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM does not support additional fields on the SIM card, this additional information may not be available. In Idle mode, enter the phone number. Press the Options soft key and select the Save to Address Book option.
  • Page 46: Group Settings

    A837.book Page 43 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Press the Up or Down Navigation key to find other numbers on the list. Press the Call soft key, the key, or the when you select the number to call. Group Settings Editing a Caller Group ➔...
  • Page 47: Deleting Speed Dial Entries

    A837.book Page 44 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Scroll to the contact to assign to this speed dial number and press the Select soft key or the Note: Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voice mail server number. Changing a Contact or Number Assigned to a Key ➔...
  • Page 48: Service Number

    A837.book Page 45 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Press the Right Navigation key, select one of the following options and press the Select soft key or the • Number: allows you to enter a number to add to the Reject List. •...
  • Page 49: Address Book Settings

    A837.book Page 46 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Address Book Settings Using the Address Book you can create a business card, determine where to save new contacts, view all the contacts, find your phone number, use the FDN list to restrict phone access, and view the space used and available.
  • Page 50: Fdn Contacts

    A837.book Page 47 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM You can assign a name to each of your own phone numbers registered on your SIM card. You can also edit the names and numbers. Any changes made here do not in any way affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card.
  • Page 51: Sim Management

    A837.book Page 48 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Used Space is listed for the following units: • Phone: tells you how many Address Book entries (out of a possible 1000) are in use. • SIM Card: tells you how many entries are in use on your SIM card (out of a possible 250, depending on your SIM card).
  • Page 52: Yellowpages

    A837.book Page 49 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Copying Contacts from the SIM Card to the Phone ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Address Book ➔ Management Copy Contacts from SIM, and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 53: Section 7: Push To Talk

    A837.book Page 50 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 7: Push to Talk This section describes the Push to Talk (PTT) feature which allows you to contact your family, friends, and co-workers (also using PTT) instantly. Initializing Push to Talk Service From the Idle screen, press the Push to Talk (PTT) key.
  • Page 54 A837.book Page 51 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Unavailable: This becomes your availability state if you power-off your phone, turn PTT off, or if the system detects you have moved out of coverage. Do Not Disturb: This becomes your availability state if you change My Availability to Do Not Disturb.
  • Page 55: Add Contact

    A837.book Page 52 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Invitation in Progress: This icon lets the User know the invitation to this person for addition to the PTT Contact List is in progress. A call can not be placed to the person until the invite completes and the icon changes to available.
  • Page 56 A837.book Page 53 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM The handset sends an invitation to the new contact and the Invitation In Progress icon displays. An invite response pop-up displays informing you that an invitation was sent to the new contact. Viewing Push To Talk Contacts ➔...
  • Page 57: Quick Group Shortcut

    A837.book Page 54 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM PTT Group Options Press the PTT key. The PTT Contacts list displays on the screen. -Or- ➔ Idle mode, press Menu Push to Talk (PTT) Group and press the Select soft key or the Highlight a PTT Group, press the Options soft key, and select from the following options: •...
  • Page 58: Dynamic Call

    A837.book Page 55 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Note: When the call completes, “Quick Group Call” displays in your PTT Call Log. Although this call is logged with your other PTT calls a call can not be placed to this entry. Press the key to return to Idle mode.
  • Page 59 A837.book Page 56 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Enter a name for the group in the Enter Name field and press the OK soft key or the key. The following options display: • Select in Contacts: allows you to choose from current contacts in your PTT Contacts phonebook.
  • Page 60: Deleting A Member From A Group

    A837.book Page 57 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Deleting a Member from a Group Note: When deleting a member from a group, the deleted member receives a PTT Message that they were deleted. Press the PTT key. The PTT Contacts list displays on the screen.
  • Page 61: Receiving A Ptt Call

    A837.book Page 58 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Alternatively, select the individual or group you want to call. Make sure an available icon is displayed beside the individual or group. Press and hold the PTT key to initiate the call and begin speaking after the tone.
  • Page 62: Ptt Settings

    A837.book Page 59 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM PTT Settings ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu PTT and press the Select soft key or the key. Select PTT Settings and press the Select soft key or the key. Choose from the following options: •...
  • Page 63: Pending Invitations

    A837.book Page 60 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Pending Invitations This menu displays the unanswered contact list invitation. You can accept or reject the pending invitation later. If you accept or reject a pending invitation, the invitation is removed from the Pending invitation list.
  • Page 64: Section 8: Messaging

    A837.book Page 61 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 8: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages •...
  • Page 65 A837.book Page 62 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM – Record Audio: allows you to temporarily exit the message, record an audio clip using the phone’s microphone, and then add the new audio clip to your message. – Record Video: allows you to temporarily exit the message, record a video clip using the phone’s camera, and then add the new video clip to your message.
  • Page 66: Creating And Sending Multimedia Messages

    A837.book Page 63 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Back: prompts you to save your message to the Drafts folder, closes your message, and returns you to the previous menu or to Idle mode. Press the Send To soft key. The Recipients screen displays. Note: A multimedia message should only be sent to a phone that can support the receipt and display of this message type.
  • Page 67: Locating A Message

    A837.book Page 64 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messaging Message and press the Select soft key or the In the text field, begin creating your text message. Press the Options soft key, select Add Items, then press the Right Navigation key.
  • Page 68: Inbox

    A837.book Page 65 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM The following icons indicate the message type. indicates a new Voicemail message. • • indicates a new Text or Multimedia message was received. Press the View soft key (in the case of Voicemail, the soft key displays Dial, and dials your Voicemail) or the key.
  • Page 69: Using Message Options

    A837.book Page 66 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Press the Options soft key, highlight Properties, and press the Select soft key or the key to view brief information about the message, such as the sender’s number, the message size, and the subject. If you want to view the message later in the Inbox, press the Back soft key.
  • Page 70: Options For Multimedia Messages

    A837.book Page 67 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Note: When storing an Address Book entry into the SIM card, only the Name, Number, Group, and Slot location display initially. To save additional information for a particular contact, such as other phone numbers, or e-mail, it is important to add new fields to that Contact information.
  • Page 71: Signing Into Your Im Account

    A837.book Page 68 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Signing into Your IM Account Although each account type differs, the initial sign in procedure is common to all supported types. Before beginning the sign in procedure, you must complete the previous procedures for selecting your default IM Community.
  • Page 72: Drafts

    A837.book Page 69 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Drafts This message box stores unsent messages that you want to edit or send later. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messaging press the Select soft key or the key. My Folder My Folder allows you to organize and save messages.
  • Page 73: Messaging Settings

    A837.book Page 70 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Outbox: allows you select the your Outbox folder and mark its files for deletion. • Drafts: allows you select the your Drafts folder and mark its files for deletion. • My Folder: allows you select the your My Folder and mark its files for deletion.
  • Page 74 A837.book Page 71 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Request Delivery Report : when this option is enabled, the network – informs you whether or not your message was delivered. Request Read Report : when this option is enabled, your phone sends a –...
  • Page 75: Push Message

    A837.book Page 72 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Voice Mail The following options are available: Voicemail: you can specify the default phone number used for access • of phone’s remote voicemail. Important!: Changing the Voicemail number can affect your ability to access your voicemail.
  • Page 76 A837.book Page 73 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Text Message - displays memory used for: – Inbox – Sent – Outbox – Drafts – My folder • Push Message - displays memory used for: – Inbox – My Folder •...
  • Page 77: Section 9: Media Net And Wap

    A837.book Page 74 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 9: MEdia Net and WAP Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access the Internet. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser.
  • Page 78: Navigation Keys

    A837.book Page 75 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM – Edit Categories: allows you to edit those category entries which appear on the MEdia Net homepage. Although the first four entries (WHAT’S HOT, Tones, Games, Pics, and Cellular Video) cannot be removed, the remaining entries can be toggled on or off.
  • Page 79: Entering Text In The Wap Browser

    A837.book Page 76 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Entering Text in the WAP Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen. The following modes are available: Upper-Case Alphabet Mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case •...
  • Page 80: Using Favorites

    A837.book Page 77 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Enter URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a WAP site. After entering an address, press the Go to soft key to go there directly. Copy URL to Message: send the URL of the current page to another •...
  • Page 81: Editing Favorites

    A837.book Page 78 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Storing a URL Address as a Favorite ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu MEdia Net and press the Select soft key or the key. Select Enter URL and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 82: Saved Pages

    A837.book Page 79 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Select Delete and press the Right Navigation key. Highlight Selected or All and press the Select soft key or key. Press the Yes soft key or the key to confirm the deletion.
  • Page 83: Emptying The Cookies

    A837.book Page 80 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Emptying the Cookies A cookie is a small file which is placed on your phone by a web site during navigation. In addition to containing some site-specific information, it can also contain some personal information (such as a username and password) which can pose a security risk if not properly managed.
  • Page 84 A837.book Page 81 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight one of these options: • MEdia Net • AT&T MMS • AT&T IMS Press the Options soft key. Important!: The WAPs are pre-configured and cannot be altered on this screen.
  • Page 85: Downloading Multimedia Files

    A837.book Page 82 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM – Server 1/Server 2: enter the Domain Name Server (DNS) addresses. – Traffic Class: select the traffic class. Note: The WAP settings may vary depending on the service provider. Downloading Multimedia Files You can buy a variety of multimedia files, such as ringtones, graphics, applications, Multimedia contents, and so on from the WAP browser and download them to your phone’s memory.
  • Page 86: Section 10: Media Mall

    A837.book Page 83 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 10: MEdia Mall The MEdia Mall topics covered in this section are shopping for Tones, Games, Graphics, Multimedia, Applications, and Videos as well as accessing the MEdia Home site. Shop Tones The Shop Tones menu option allows you to shop for audio tones using the built-in browser.
  • Page 87: Shop Graphics

    A837.book Page 84 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Shop Graphics The Shop Graphics menu option allows you to shop for graphic images using the built-in browser. You can download new images to your Graphics folder. To access this menu option, use the following steps: ➔...
  • Page 88: Shop Applications

    A837.book Page 85 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Shop Applications The Shop Applications menu option allows you to shop for application files using the built-in browser. You can download the new applications to your Games and Apps folder. To access this menu option, use the following steps: ➔...
  • Page 89: Accessing The Media Net Home

    A837.book Page 86 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Accessing the MEdia Net Home The MEdia Net menu option allows you to quickly access your MEdia Net homepage using the built-in browser. This page gives you quick access to information such as local weather, sports scores, horoscope information and quick links to the previously mentioned shopping sites.
  • Page 90: Section 11: My Stuff

    A837.book Page 87 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 11: My Stuff This section includes information on both on-board applications (such as camera, camcorder, calendar, and alarms) as well as applications that are purchased via the MEdia Mall. In the My Stuff menu option, you access AT&T Music and Cellular video, Audio, Games and Apps, Graphics, Videos, Tools, and Other Files submenus.
  • Page 91: Games And Apps

    A837.book Page 88 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Games and Apps The Games and Apps menu option allows you to shop games using the WAP browser. You can download new, and save to the My Games and Apps folder. To access the Games and Apps menu option, use the following steps: ➔...
  • Page 92 A837.book Page 89 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Selecting and Using the Graphics Folder If you enter the Graphics folder through menu options, and press the Options soft key before selecting an existing graphic, the following options list: • Download: allows you to download a graphic from MEdia Mall.
  • Page 93: Videos

    A837.book Page 90 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM in the Graphics folder found within the My Stuff (Phone) location. These images can be used as wallpapers or included into multimedia messages. Select an image entry and press the When you are ready to purchase the image, press the Buy Now button to complete the transaction.
  • Page 94: Camera Options

    A837.book Page 91 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Before taking the photo, use the Menu soft key and the navigation keys to access camera option icons. Press the Gallery soft key to return to the picture viewer. You can use the keypad to quickly change the camera options using the camera shortcut keys.
  • Page 95 A837.book Page 92 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Photo size: allows you to set the size of the resulting photo. 1280 Options are: • 1280x960 (results in a 1.3M size) • 640x480 320x240 • White Balance: allows you to set the white balance for the camera.
  • Page 96: Using The Gallery

    A837.book Page 93 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Camera Options after Taking a Photo After you have taken a photo, you can use various options by pressing the Options soft key. Highlight an option and press the key. The following options are available: Take photo: allows you to go back to the camera and take another •...
  • Page 97: Editing A Photo

    A837.book Page 94 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Editing a Photo Once you have selected and loaded a photo, the following options are available for editing and management of the photo. Zoom: allows you to zoom in on the image or zoom out. •...
  • Page 98: Using The Camcorder

    A837.book Page 95 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Using the Camcorder Shooting Video Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by having the light source behind you. In Idle mode, press the Options soft key to open the My Menu screen.
  • Page 99 A837.book Page 96 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM White Balance: allows you to set the white balance for the camcorder. Choose Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy. Effects: allows you to choose a custom color tone for your video clip. Choose from the following: •...
  • Page 100: Accessing The Video Folder

    A837.book Page 97 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Camcorder Options after a Video is Taken After you have shot a video, press the Options soft key to select various options. Highlight an option and press the following options are available: •...
  • Page 101: Using Video Share

    A837.book Page 98 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Once the video completes playing, or you select the Stop option, the following options are available: Play: allows you to replay the video clip. • Send via: allows you to send the video clip via a multimedia message •...
  • Page 102: Audio Folder

    A837.book Page 99 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Set as: allows you to set the audio file as a call ringtone, a ringtone for a specific caller, or an alarm tone. • Delete: allows you to delete the memo. •...
  • Page 103: Set The Following Options

    A837.book Page 100 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Alarm 4: fourth alarm setting. • Auto Power-up: the alarm rings even when the phone is turned off. ➔ Select an alarm type and press Options key. The options available are: Select and Create. Select the alarm, and press the key.
  • Page 104: Calendar

    A837.book Page 101 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Highlight On and press the Select soft key or the to activate the Autopower feature. Note: If the menu option is set to Off, and the phone is switched off at the specified time, the alarm does not ring.
  • Page 105 A837.book Page 102 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Missed Alarm Event: this option displays any missed events. • Used Space: this option displays a list of the different Calendar event categories along with the memory allocation for each. Appointment ➔...
  • Page 106: Other Event Options

    A837.book Page 103 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Anniversary ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff. Highlight Tools and press the Select soft key or the key. Select Calendar and press the Select soft key or the key. Press the Options soft key.
  • Page 107 A837.book Page 104 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM The calendar displays with today’s date highlighted. If there is an alarm or alarms set, the the icon line above the Calendar. Select the date of the event (s) you want to view and press key or use the Navigation keys to move to the date with an assigned event.
  • Page 108: Recent Calls

    A837.book Page 105 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Missed Alarm Event: this option displays any missed events. • Used Space: this option displays a list of the different Calendar event categories along with the memory allocation for each. Press the key to return to Idle mode.
  • Page 109: Tip Calculator

    A837.book Page 106 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Notes This option allows you to create notes to add to your events. ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff. Highlight Tools and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 110: World Time

    A837.book Page 107 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Enter the values into the appropriate fields by using the numeric keys: • Bill • Tip(%) • # paying Note: To include a decimal point by pressing the The remaining fields indicate: •...
  • Page 111: Other Files

    A837.book Page 108 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Highlight World Time and press the Select soft key or the key. Use the Left or Right Navigation keys to browse cities and times. Press the key or the Set DST soft key to indicate that the selected time zone has Daylight Savings Time (DST).
  • Page 112: Used Space

    A837.book Page 109 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Highlight Other Files and press the Select soft key or the key. Used Space This option lets you view the memory usage on your phone and on an optional Memory Card, if installed. This option also lets you view the files stored in each folder and lets you delete unwanted files.
  • Page 113: Section 12: Entertainment

    A837.book Page 110 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 12: Entertainment The Entertainment menu offers both AT&T Music and CV (Cellular Video). AT&T Music is a music service which provides you access to Music Videos, Shop Music, Community, Music applications, XM Radio, The Buzz and a unique Music ID application.
  • Page 114: Using The Music Player

    A837.book Page 111 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Using the Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MPEG, MP4, and M4A. Launching the Music Player allows you to navigate within your Music folders and select playback material.
  • Page 115: Playing Music Transferred To The Handset

    A837.book Page 112 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Equalizer: allows you to select from one of the preset equalizer settings. Select from Normal, Rock, Pop, Dance, Classic, or Jazz. • Download Status: allows you to view the status of the downloaded music files.
  • Page 116 A837.book Page 113 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Playing Music while Using the Phone The Music Player allows you to play music in the background while performing other tasks on your phone. The music pauses when an incoming call is accepted, and the music resumes when the call ends.
  • Page 117: Using Playlists

    A837.book Page 114 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Using Playlists Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. These Playlists can be created via either the handset’s Music Player options menu or from within a 3rd party music application (such as Windows Media Player) and then downloaded to the handset.
  • Page 118: Removing Songs From A Playlist

    A837.book Page 115 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Removing songs from a Playlist ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff AT&T Music and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Music Player and press the Select soft key or key.
  • Page 119: Shop Music

    A837.book Page 116 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Under Library, select Songs. The downloaded songs list displays. Highlight a song from the list, right click and select Add to ➔ A837-Phone. Note: If there are no items present in the playlist, click the Edit Playlist button and begin adding the music files from among the various media categories.
  • Page 120 A837.book Page 117 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Press the key to return to the AT&T Music screen. Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores In order to download music from the computer to your handset, a microSD™ card and USB data cable are required. These items are sold separately;...
  • Page 121: Transferring Music Using A Media Application

    A837.book Page 118 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Transferring Music using a Media Application A USB cable, microSD™ card, and a current version of a media application (such as Windows Media Player) are required for this procedure. Open Windows Media Player on your computer (version 10.0 or higher).
  • Page 122: Using Id Song

    A837.book Page 119 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Using ID song! ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff AT&T Music and press the Select soft key or the Highlight MusicID and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 123: Exiting From The Music Id Application

    A837.book Page 120 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • ID Picks and More!: describes the process following the successful identification of a song. You can choose to purchase the song and wallpaper (if available) or send the musicID as a link to another phone number.
  • Page 124: Using The Buzz

    A837.book Page 121 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Highlight Music Videos and press the Select soft key or key. You are then taken to your CV Music homepage. Highlight the desired media clip or select from one of the available categories and press the Music Video Options The options for the Music Video page are identical to those...
  • Page 125: Music Community

    A837.book Page 122 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Enter an area code, phone number (without dashes), and Zip code into the appropriate fields on the Customize screen. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to switch between fields. Press the Done soft key to accept and save your information.
  • Page 126: Music Applications

    A837.book Page 123 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Music Applications The Music Applications option accesses the internet to provide Music tools for your handset. Services provided on this site may include, Music ID, MobiRadio, Billboard Mobile Channel, MobiTV, Live TV, and MobiTV en Español. ➔...
  • Page 127: Section 13: Cellular Video

    A837.book Page 124 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 13: Cellular Video CV (Cellular Video) is a media service which allows you to stream video content directly to your phone. Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access the Internet and begin streaming.
  • Page 128: Media Clip Options

    A837.book Page 125 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Page Size : ch ange the page size of the displayed web page using the Right and Left Navigation keys to step the size up or down (there are 20 increments) •...
  • Page 129: Cellular Video Settings

    A837.book Page 126 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Jump to Track Time This feature pauses the current media content and displays a “Jump to track time” pop-up which allows you to enter an Hour, Minute, and Second value which corresponds to the media’s timeline.
  • Page 130: Customizing Cellular Video

    A837.book Page 127 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM After the stream is buffered into memory, you can choose to either Pause or play the content. Pressing the toggles the Play and Pause functionality. Customizing Cellular Video Updating the Favorites List The list of media providers which appear in the Favorites section of the CV homepage can be edited and changed by the user.
  • Page 131: My Purchases

    A837.book Page 128 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Press the Options soft key. Highlight Add to Favorites and press the Select soft key or the key. My Purchases The CV homepage can be used to shop for streaming multimedia content.
  • Page 132: Configuring The Filters

    A837.book Page 129 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM From the Parental Control Setup screen, use your keypad to enter information into the following fields: PIN, Re-enter PIN, contact email address. Use you Navigation keys to highlight the Save button and press the key.
  • Page 133: Section 14: At&T Gps

    A837.book Page 130 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 14: AT&T GPS AT&T GPS is an audible and visual, JAVA based driving aid that uses GPS navigation. The program is a separately licensed product that requires you to download the feature to your handset, and accept the license agreement before using.
  • Page 134 A837.book Page 131 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Tools & Extras: allows you to search, refresh and view Favorites, displays Preferences, and provides detailed information about the phone. – My Favorites: allows you to search your saved favorites, create a new favorite, refresh favorites, or view the received address.
  • Page 135: Section 15: Changing Your Settings

    A837.book Page 132 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 15: Changing Your Settings This section includes quick tips on how to use some of use some of your phone’s features, as well as how to change and customize the display settings, call handling, security settings, and other settings associated with your phone.
  • Page 136: Sound Profile

    A837.book Page 133 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • History: allows you to review the history of the last web pages you viewed. Advanced: allows you to change the following settings for the • browser. – Clear Cache: deletes the information stored in the cache. The cache stores the most recently accessed pages.
  • Page 137 A837.book Page 134 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Call Tab Call Alert Type : allows you to select the way in which the selected – ringtone is played when a call comes in on the phone. • Melody: the phone sounds the selected melody. •...
  • Page 138: Other Available Profiles

    A837.book Page 135 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Vibration: the phone vibrates. • Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and also plays the melody. • Mute: the phone neither vibrates nor plays a ringtone. The only indication of a message is an alert on the display. –...
  • Page 139: Display Settings

    A837.book Page 136 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Note: To save any changes made to a profile, highlight the desired Profile, press the key. The phone displays a verification of profile change. Press the Save soft key to verify change. Display Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight.
  • Page 140: Front Display

    A837.book Page 137 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Front Display Wallpaper: allows you to select from Clock, Picture, or Screen Slogan. • – To set the Clock style, select the Clock option, then press the Edit soft key. Use the Left or Right Navigation keys to access the options of Digital Clock, Analog Clock 1, and Analog Clock 2.
  • Page 141: Phone

    A837.book Page 138 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Time Zone Updating: allows you to select whether the time zone information is updated: Automatic (which greys-out some of the other options), Prompt First, or Manual Only. • Time Zone: allows you to assign your current time zone based on Greenwich Mean Time.
  • Page 142: Own Number

    A837.book Page 139 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Français: the selected phone language is changed to French. • Español: the selected phone language is changed to Spanish. Select Press the soft key or the key to confirm your selection.
  • Page 143: Lock Phone

    A837.book Page 140 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM The following options are available. Lock Phone When the Lock Phone feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is powered on.
  • Page 144 A837.book Page 141 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Set FDN Mode FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: –...
  • Page 145: Airplane Mode

    A837.book Page 142 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Airplane Mode The Airplane mode allows you to turn On or Off the Airplane mode. This mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Music, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., but you cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
  • Page 146: Auto Reply

    A837.book Page 143 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Press the Select soft key to confirm your selection. Options include: • Send Key: allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing either the Accept soft key or the key. •...
  • Page 147 A837.book Page 144 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM • Unreachable: allows you to forward Voice Calls to a designated number instead of your voicemail number when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off.
  • Page 148: Auto Redial

    A837.book Page 145 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Auto Redial This feature allows to you automatically redial the last number if the call was either cut off or you were unable to connect. Press the key to make your selection. Options include: •...
  • Page 149 A837.book Page 146 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Highlight On or Off and press the Select soft key or the key. Discoverable The Discoverable option allows your phone to wirelessly transmit its phone name and status, when activated. This can be useful if you are attempting to connect additional Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 150: My Bluetooth Info

    A837.book Page 147 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM My Bluetooth Info The My Bluetooth Info feature allows your phone to identify itself using the name, the Device Address and Hardware and Software Version, entered into the fields when your phone’s Bluetooth visibility is turned On.
  • Page 151 • PC Studio: is set to launch PC Studio as the default application when a USB connection is detected. Navigate to www.samsung.com for a free download of PC Studio. • Mass Storage: sets the USB connection to a mass storage device such as a zip drive.
  • Page 152: Ims Settings

    A837.book Page 149 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Select the parameter you want to edit: • Set Name: enter a profile name. • Access Name: edit the access point name. • Auth Type: select the type of authentication used for this WAP connection: None, Normal, or Secure.
  • Page 153: Applications Settings

    A837.book Page 150 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Applications Settings The Applications Settings feature allows you to configure the functional parameters for most of the onboard applications. These applications are described in more detail within other sections of this manual. ➔...
  • Page 154: Memory Management

    A837.book Page 151 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Scroll to and set options one of the following options: • All • Sound Profile Settings • Display Settings • Phone Settings • Alarms Press the Check soft key to make your selection and press the OK soft key.
  • Page 155: Checking The Used Space

    A837.book Page 152 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Enter your password (if applicable) and at the Clear memory? prompt, press the Yes soft key to confirm or the No soft key to cancel. Depending on your phone’s security settings, you may be asked to enter your password a second time.
  • Page 156: Phone Information

    A837.book Page 153 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Phone Information This option allows you to see the phone number of the phone, the manufacturer, and the model number. This information may be necessary if talking to Customer Service in the event of a problem.
  • Page 157: Section 16: Accessibility

    A837.book Page 154 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 16: Accessibility TTY Settings* TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate via a telephone.
  • Page 158: Section 17: Health And Safety Information

    A837.book Page 155 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Section 17: 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 159: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: https://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp for more information.
  • Page 160: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    A837.book Page 157 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET.
  • Page 161: What Are The Results Of The Research Done Already

    A837.book Page 158 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user.
  • Page 162: What Research Is Needed To Decide Whether Rf Exposure From Wireless Phones Poses A Health Risk

    A837.book Page 159 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure.
  • Page 163: What Steps Can I Take To Reduce My Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy From My Wireless Phone

    A837.book Page 160 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM 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 164: What About Wireless Phone Interference With Medical Equipment

    A837.book Page 161 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000.
  • Page 165: Road Safety

    A837.book Page 162 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI).
  • Page 166 A837.book Page 163 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today.
  • Page 167: Responsible Listening

    A837.book Page 164 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number. "The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving."...
  • Page 168: Operating Environment

    A837.book Page 165 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds. Limit the amount of time you listen. As the volume increases, less time • is required before you hearing could be affected. Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such •...
  • Page 169: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

    A837.book Page 166 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if you are using an external antenna).
  • Page 170 A837.book Page 167 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label located on the box.
  • Page 171: Other Medical Devices

    A837.book Page 168 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. 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 172: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone

    A837.book Page 169 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use.
  • Page 173: Other Important Safety Information

    A837.book Page 170 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it. Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle.
  • Page 174: Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance

    Battery Precautions Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard • surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection.
  • Page 175 • 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 176: Care And Maintenance

    A837.book Page 173 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
  • Page 177: Section 18: 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 178 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 179 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 180: Precautions For Transfer And Disposal

    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.
  • Page 181: Index

    A837.book Page 178 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Index Accessing a Menu Function Accessing AT&T Music Address Book Adding a New Contact Address Book Entry Options Dialing a Number FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) Mode Finding an Address Book Entry Group Settings Own Number Service Dialing Numbers...
  • Page 182 A837.book Page 179 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM My Devices Bluetooth Device Stereo Calendar Anniversary Appointment Holiday Important Private Viewing an Event Call Alert Type Call Forwarding Always Cancel All If Busy If No Reply Unreachable Call Functions 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) Address Book Adjusting the Call Volume Answering a Call...
  • Page 183 A837.book Page 180 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Shooting mode Shortcuts Video clip size White Balance Camera Accessing the Graphics Folder Camera Options Photo Gallery Taking Pictures Camera Options Effects Frame Mosaic Shot Panorama Photo size Settings Shooting mode Shortcuts Timer View Special Effects...
  • Page 184 A837.book Page 181 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Headset jack/Adapter jack Health and Safety Information International Call Language Input T9 Screen Text Left soft key Light Settings Backlight Time Brightness Low battery indicator Main Display Settings Dialing Display Greeting Message Menu Style Pop Up List Menu Wallpaper...
  • Page 185 A837.book Page 182 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM BellSouth Windows Live Mail M-Ratings Multitasking Music File Extensions AAC+ eAAC+ MPEG Music Videos Music Video Options Viewing a Video Clip MusicID Exit Help me out ID song! Manage IDs Mute Navigating with the WAP Browser Entering Text in the WAP Browser Navigation key...
  • Page 186 A837.book Page 183 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM PTT Contact Options PTT Group Options Push To Talk Add Contacts Add Group Help Making a PTT Call PTT Icons PTT Settings Push to Talk key Recent Calls Record Audio Audio Folder Right soft key SAR values Security...
  • Page 187 A837.book Page 184 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 3:28 PM Time Time Format Time Zone Time Zone Updating Tools Calculator Converter Notes Stopwatch Timer Tip Calculator World Time T-Ratings Travel adapter TTY Settings UL Certification Understanding Your Phone Closed View of Your Phone Features of Your Phone Open View of Your Phone Using Favorites...

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