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Samsung SGH-A707 SERIES User Manual

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SGH-A707 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 Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
A707CFJ4_PS_101306_F5

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  • Page 1 SGH-A707 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 Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software.
  • Page 3 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

    Using Contacts List ... 50 Address Book Entry Options ... 51 Adding a New Contact ... 52 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card using the Location Number ... 55 Speed Dial ... 55 Finding My Own Phone Number ... 56 FDN Mode ...
  • Page 5 Section 7: Messaging ... 60 Types of Messages ... 60 Creating and Sending New Messages ... 60 Text Messages ... 60 Retrieving New Messages ... 66 Using Message Options ... 68 Using Instant Messenger (IM) ... 69 Signing into your IM Account ... 69 Signing into your Mobile Email ...
  • Page 6 UL Certified Travel Adaptor ... 153 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ... 153 Road Safety ... 159 Operating Environment ... 161 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ... 161 Potentially Explosive Environments ... 162 Emergency Calls ... 163 FCC Notice and Cautions ... 163 Other Important Safety Information ...
  • Page 7 Section 16: Warranty Information ... 168 Standard Limited Warranty ... 168 Index ... 172 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: 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 USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.
  • Page 9 Inserting 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. Make sure the gold contacts of the card are face down, then slide the SIM card into the socket.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

    Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your warranty.

  • Page 11: Turning The Phone On Or Off

    The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the Idle screen displays. Now, you can make or receive calls. Note: The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For further details, see "Phone Settings" on page 81.
  • Page 12 When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center. Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number.

  • Page 13: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    • Internal Display Layout • Selecting Functions and Options • Command Keys 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 14: Open View Of Your Phone

    Navigation keys: This key allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode. Soft key: Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display. 4. Headset jack/Adapter jack (power), PC connection cable (data transfer), and optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
  • Page 15 If you are playing music and the backlight goes out, you will need to press and hold this key to gain access to the music player keys when the flip is closed. If the backlight is out, the keys themselves will not wake up the phone or control the music player.

  • Page 16: Closed View Of Your Phone

    Back Light A back light illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key or open the phone. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, and/or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Backlight Time menu.

  • Page 17: Internal Display Layout

    Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you there is no network coverage available. When you are out of the service area, you cannot make or receive voice calls. Appears when an alarm is set on your phone.
  • Page 18 Appears when a new E-mail message has been received. Appears when a push-messages has been received from the WAP server. Appears when a new Over the Air (OTA) software update file has been received. Appears after your memory card has been inserted.
  • Page 19 Meeting or Airplane icon. Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Driving. In this case, the speaker is active. In this case, the speaker is active and will launch the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification is activated. This icon is accompanied on screen by the Audio icon.

  • Page 20: Selecting Functions And Options

    • To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the Down Navigation key or the • To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up Navigation key or the key on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 21: Command Keys

    Left Softkey selection Left Softkey Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.
  • Page 22 Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Press the up or down navigation when jumping to highlighted links on the web. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications.

  • Page 23: Section 3: Call Functions

    When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Voice Call menu, the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
  • Page 24 You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the Address Book. Once you have stored a number in the Address Book, you can dial it by pressing a few keys using the Speed Dial feature.

  • Page 25: Answering A Call

    Note: To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Volume keys on the left side of the phone before opening the phone. A quick press of side volume key silences the ringer on an incoming call.
  • Page 26 • Phone: This option allows you to save the missed number to your Address Book stored on the phone. • SIM: This option allows you to save the missed number to your Address Book stored on the optional SIM card.

  • Page 27: Call Time

    Volume refers to the amount of data (volume) to and from the phone. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to view the following information: Last Sent Data: shows the size of the last data packet (measured in KB - •...

  • Page 28: Data Call Time

    Press the Back soft key or the Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the on”...

  • Page 29: 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 earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.
  • Page 30 (unmute the keypad), return to this option and select Send Keypad Tone. • New Call: Places the current call on hold and then allows you to enter and dial another number. • Send Message: Allows you to create and send a new SMS message.
  • Page 31 You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to 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.
  • Page 32 Select the End Held Call option or press the To end the current call, press the Note: Join: Joins all of the calls you have established with your phone (both active and on hold). Swap: Places the current call on hold and then activates the previous call.

  • Page 33: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Outline 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 through them using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys.

  • Page 34: Menu Outline

    Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers. In Menu mode, Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys (1 to 0) corresponding to their location on the screen.
  • Page 35 6: The Buzz 7: Community 1: Go to 2: Go 3: Reload 4: Desktop View 5: Page Size 6: Go to Homepage 7: Add to Favorites 8: View Favorites 9: Send URL 10: Enter URL 11: Copy URL 12: Save...
  • Page 36 1: View 2: Reply 3: Forward 4: Call Back 5: Delete 6: Move to Phone 7: Sort by 8: Add to Address Book 5: Sent 1: View 2: Forward 3: Delete 4: Move to SIM 5: Move to My Folder...
  • Page 37 7: Drafts 1: Edit 2: Send 3: Delete 4: Move to My Folder 5: Sort by 8: My Folder 1: My Folder 1 2: My Folder 2 3: My Folder 3 9: Templates 1: Text Templates 2: Multimedia Message Templates...
  • Page 38 2: Missed Calls 1: Details 2: Call Back 3: Send Message 4: Delete 5: Add to Reject List 6: View Address Book Details 3: Calls Made 1: Details 2: Call Back 3: Send Message 4: Delete 5: Add to Reject List...
  • Page 39 9: Data Volume 1: Last Sent Data 2: Last Received Data 3: Total Sent Data 4: Total Received Data 10: Data Call Time 1: Last Data Call 2: Total Data Call 4: MEdia Net 1: MEdia Net Home 1: Goto...
  • Page 40 1: Clear Cache 2: Empty Cookies 3: Cookie Options 4: Preferences 5: About Browser 7: Browser Settings 1: MEdia Net wap1.x 2: MEdia Net wap2.x 3: Cingular MMS 5: Cingular Mall 1: Shop Tones 2: Shop Games 3: Shop Graphics...
  • Page 41 2: Take Photo 3: Create Folder 4: Copy 5: Sort by 6: Bluetooth Visibility 7: Properties 3: Video 1: Open 2: Record Video 3: Create Folder 4: Copy 5: Sort by 6: Bluetooth Visibility 7: Properties Section 4: Menu Navigation...
  • Page 42 4: Music 1: Open 2: Create Folder 3: Copy 4: Sort by 5: Bluetooth Visibility 6: Properties 5: Games and Apps 1: Open 2: Create Folder 3: Sort by 4: Properties 6: Applications 1: Open 2: Create Folder 3: Sort by...
  • Page 43 8: Save to My Stuff 9: Send Name Card 1: As Message 2: Via Bluetooth 10: My Name Card 1: Input method 2: Input language 3: Add More Fields 11: Assign Speed Dial 12: Copy to Phone/SIM 13: Move to Phone/SIM...
  • Page 44 3: Time & Date 1: Time zone updating 2: Home Zone 3: Time 4: Date 5: Time Format 6: Date Format 4: Phone Settings 1: Language 2: Shortcuts 3: Own Number 5: Call Settings 1: All Calls 2: Voice Call...
  • Page 45 3: Display Settings 4: Profiles 5: Alarms 11: Memory Settings 1: Clear Memory 2: Memory Status 12: Phone Information 1: My Number 2: Manufacturer 3: Model 4: Device ID 5: Software Version 6: Language 7: Client Version Section 4: Menu Navigation...

  • Page 46: Section 5: Entering Text

    This input method allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter; for example, pressing the 5 key can enter J, K, or L. However, the T9 method automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional Alphabet mode.

  • Page 47: Using The T9 Input Method

    Note: Press and hold the key to access Symbol mode. Press the number key corresponding to the symbol you want to enter. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to scroll through the available symbols. Press the Cancel soft key to exit.

  • Page 48: Using The Alphabet Input Method

    Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically, and then select the next letter.

  • Page 49: Using The Symbols Input Method

    To return to your message, press the OK soft key or the Using the Numeric Input Method The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter.

  • Page 50: Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book

    Note: The default Address Book entries are: Check Bill Balance - *225#, Directory Assistance - 411, Music ID - #43, Pay My Bill - *729, View My Minutes - *646#, Voice Connect - *08, *Now - *669.

  • Page 51: Address Book Entry Options

    • View: provides you with details about that contact entry. P to return to the Address Book listing. • Add New Contact: allows you to add a new entry to either your Phone or SIM card. • Voice Call: allows you to call a currently selected entry.

  • Page 52: Adding A New Contact

    • My Name Card : allows you to send a name card message to the selected entry. This name card contains your name cards with your number and profile. • Assign Speed Dial: allows you to set the speed dial key for this entry.
  • Page 53 Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to select a group. Press the Select soft key or the Caller ID: allows you to set a graphic to the Caller ID for this contact. Press the Options soft key or the Ringtone: allows you to choose a ringtone for this contact information.
  • Page 54 Storing a Number in the SIM Card Notes: When storing an Address Book entry into your SIM card, note that only the Name, Address, and slot location are saved. To save additional information for a particular contact, such as notes, e-mail, dates, etc.., it is important to save that Contact into your phone’s onboard memory.

  • Page 55: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card Using The Location Number

    8-speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated numeric key. In Idle mode, to speed dial the numbers assigned to keys (2 to 9), press and hold the appropriate key. Setting Up Speed Dial Entries When the Idle screen displays, press the Options soft key.

  • Page 56: Finding My Own Phone Number

    When you are finished, press the Finding My Own Phone Number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone number if you need to do so. You can assign a name to each of your own phone numbers registered on your SIM card.

  • Page 57: Fdn Mode

    FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. 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: •...

  • Page 58: Managing Address Book Entries

    When you are finished, press the Note: Options are available for phone entries that are not available when stored to the SIM card. For details see "Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory" on page 52.
  • Page 59 At the Delete? confirm screen, press the Yes soft key to continue, or the No soft key to cancel. Enter the password and press the Confirm soft key or the When you are finished, press the Checking the Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Address book, in both SIM card and the phone memory.

  • Page 60: Section 7: Messaging

    • Deleting Messages • Messaging Settings • Memory Status 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: •...
  • Page 61 : allows you to temporarily exit from the current text message • Create Item and create either a new photo, video clip, or audio clip for your current text message. Take Photo: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a photo with phone’s camera, and then add it to your message.
  • Page 62 • message to/from either a text or multimedia message prior to being sent. Note: A multimedia message should only be sent to a phone which can support the receipt and display of this message type. : allows you to temporarily change the input language used •...
  • Page 63 Note: allows you to insert a presaved Note (text) directly to your message as an attached file. Favorites: allows you to add a web address from your Favorites list of Internet sites as an attachment to the message. : allows you to configure the options associated with •...
  • Page 64 Yes soft key. This converts the message type from a text-based message to a multimedia compatible message type. Notes: A multimedia message should only be sent to a phone which can support the receipt and display of this message type.
  • Page 65 • such as a calendar entry, task, or note. File: allows you to insert an audio, graphic, or video clip to your message as an attached file. Name Card: allows you to insert the contact information for an entry from Address Book directly to your message as an attached file.

  • Page 66: Retrieving New Messages

    Note: allows you to insert a presaved Note (text) directly to your message as an attached file. Favorites: allows you to add a web address from your Favorites list of Internet sites as an attachment to the message. : allows you to configure the options associated with •...
  • Page 67 Retrieving a Text Message When a new Text message comes in, the display (in Idle mode) shows a new Message notification icon ( 1. Press the View soft key to launch the Inbox list of message. Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to select the message.

  • Page 68: Using Message Options

    • Delete : deletes the message. • Move to Phone/Move to SIM : If a message is stored in the SIM card, it is saved to the phone’s memory. If a message is stored in the phone’s memory it is then saved to the SIM card.

  • Page 69: Using Instant Messenger (Im)

    • Print via Bluetooth : allows you print the contents of the message on a Bluetooth compatible printer. • Lock : locks the message by using the phone’s password to access the contents. • Properties : displays some of the file properties for the message such as: sender, date/time, file size, priority, etc..

  • Page 70: Signing Into Your Mobile Email

    Highlight Messaging, and press the Select soft key or the Select Mobile Email and press the Select soft key or the Use the Navigation keys to select an e-mail carrier of your choice and press the Select soft key or the Use the Navigation keys to select which domain your personal account uses (e.g., "@hotmail.com") and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 71: Deleting Messages

    Press the key to mark the folder you want to delete. All: allows you select all of the list items and mark each one for content deletion. Inbox: allows you select the your Inbox folder and mark its files for deletion.

  • Page 72: Text Message

    • Sending Options : allows you to set the following options: Keep a Copy: allows you to keep a copy of your sent messages. • Text Message Center Settings : allows you to set the default method of text message transmission used by the Text Message Center. The options are: SMS Settings: allows you to configure the text delivery parameters used when sending this type of message.
  • Page 73 Home URL Proxy address Port Linger Time (Sec.) Advanced Settings (Static IP, Static DNS, and Traffic Class) • Auto Resize Image : you can specify that the received image by be resized up/down: No Resize 100 KB 300 KB 600 KB •...

  • Page 74: Memory Status

    Voice Mail Message The following options are available: • Voicemail : you can specify the default phone number used for access of phone’s remote voicemail: Name: allows you to create a new descriptive name for this access number. Center Address: allows you edit the existing number and create a new number for use when accessing the remote voicemail.

  • Page 75: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    To access the available options for this calling profile, press the Options soft key. Highlight Edit and press the Select soft key or the Navigation keys to move between the various tabs. This menu allows you to alter the audio settings for the following categories: key.
  • Page 76 • Incoming Call : allows you to edit the properties for audio alert used for incoming phone calls. Call Alert Type: allows you to select the way in which the selected ringtone is played to notify you of an incoming call. Options include: Melody: the phone sounds the selected melody.
  • Page 77 Vibrate icon. Notes: The Silent profile can also be activated by pressing and holding the notifies you that the new Silent profile is now active. To deactivate this profile, press and hold the again. • The Driving profile keeps the speaker is active. In this case, the speaker is active and will launch the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification is activated.

  • Page 78: Display Settings

    Press the Select soft key or the selection. • Pop Up List Menu : allows you to select the whether the to activate pop up menus. Press the Up or Down Navigation keys to make your selection. Choose from On or Off.
  • Page 79 Analog Clock 1 Analog Clock 2 • My Image : allows you to select a graphic for display on the LCD as a wallpaper. This image can be selected from either the preloaded wallpapers found in the My Stuff (Phone) folder, photographs which have been either taken with the camera, or images downloaded from the Internet.

  • Page 80: Time & Date

    Press the Save soft key or the • Backlight Time : allows you to select the amount of time for the backlight to remain on and the length of time for the actual dimming to occur. Press the Up or Down Navigation keys to make your selection.

  • Page 81: Phone Settings

    • Time Format : allows you to change the time format to 12 hours or 24 hours. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select between the two options. Press the Save soft key to save the new selection.

  • Page 82: Call Settings

    • Input T9 : sets the language used when entering text into the phone. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight your selection. Press the OK softkey or the key to make your selection. Press the Save soft key to save your new selection.
  • Page 83 Press the to select an entry from the list of press the Create soft key to create a new phone entry. Press the OK softkey or the key to make your selection. Press the Save soft key to save your new selection.
  • Page 84 Always: allows you to forward Voice Calls and Data Calls. Press the Select soft key and either enter the phone number or press the Options soft key to select a number from your Address Book. Once you have selected a number, press the Options soft key and select to either Activate/Deactivate this feature.
  • Page 85 • Auto Redial : allows to you automatically redial the last number if the call was either cut off or you were unable to connect. Press the selection. Press the Save soft key to save your new selection. Options include: Off: keeps the phone from automatically redialing the last number if the call was disconnected or the call was cut off.

  • Page 86: Connectivity

    • Call Waiting : informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. Press the key to make your selection. Press the Select soft key to save your new selection. Options include: Activate: allows you to activate this feature for all Voice Calls and Data Calls.
  • Page 87 If connecting to another handset, enter the same user-defined PIN on both handsets. Note: The first time you try to pair with a handset, you and the owner of the other handset must enter the same PIN. Once the handsets are paired, you will not need to use the PIN again.

  • Page 88: Bluetooth Services

    When your phone’s Bluetooth visibility is turned On, it identifies itself using the name entered into this text field. This name can be altered by selecting the pre-existing text and selecting a new text string in its place. This feature should be paired with a Bluetooth security option.

  • Page 89: Configuring Your Phone's Connections

    Notes: The MEdia Net WAPs are pre-configured and can not be altered on this screen. The Cingular MMS connection option can be edited, renamed, or deleted on this screen. Your phone is set up by default for connecting to the network. If you change the settings without first checking with your service provider, the web browser, MMS, and e-mail features may not work properly.

  • Page 90: Configuring Your Phone's Usb Connection

    Advanced Settings: allows you to configure some of the IP-specific information: Static IP, Static DNS, Server information, and Traffic Class. Static IP: specify if you want to manually enter an IP address. If you want the IP address to be automatically assigned by the server, remove the check mark.

  • Page 91: Software Update

    Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight one of these options: Media Player: sets the Media Player to launch as the default application when a USB connection is detected. This is the default application. PC Studio: sets PC Studio to launch as the default application when a USB connection is detected.

  • Page 92: Phone Lock

    The following options are available: • Off : you are not asked 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.

  • Page 93: Lock Applications

    FDN list will be restricted. Note: Entering an asterisk (*) is not required for wild card entries. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Change Phone Password The Change Phone Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one.

  • Page 94: Reset Settings

    PIN2 before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Reset Settings You can easily reset your phone to its default settings.

  • Page 95: Memory Settings

    Memory Settings You can easily check the amount of memory being used for storing data, such as messages, media, calendar data, or contacts entries. You can also delete any selected information from your phone: When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.
  • Page 96 • Note • Address Book To view the contents of a category’s memory, use the Up or Down navigation key to select the entry and press the Select soft key. To delete all the entries in this category, highlight All and press the to select the categories.

  • Page 97: Section 9: Cingular Mall

    The Cingular Mall topics covered in this section are shopping for Tones, Games, Graphics, Multimedia, and Accessing the MEdia Home site. Note: Prior to purchasing downloadable tones, graphics, games, or other applications, it is necessary to setup an e-wallet account so that with every purchase, your account can easily be debited.

  • Page 98: Shopping For Games

    Shopping for Games The Shop Games menu option allows you to shop for games using the built-in browser. You can download new games to your Games folder. To access this menu option, use the following steps: When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 99: Shopping For Multimedia Content

    Shopping for Multimedia Content The Shop Multimedia menu option allows you to shop for multimedia files (videos) using the built-in browser. You can download new videos to your Videos folder. To access this menu option, use the following steps: When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 100: Accessing The Media Net Home

    Accessing the MEdia Net Home The MEdia Net Home menu option allows you to quickly access your Cingular 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 101: Section 10: Cingular Music

    Note: Audio files less than 600 KB are treated as ringtones, whereas audio files which are greater than 600 KB are stored in the Music Folder. A user can not set an MP3 file as a ringtone if it is larger than 600 KB.

  • Page 102: Adding Music To Your Handset

    Adding Music to your Handset Music files (such as ringtones) can be added to your handset by using one or more of the following methods: • Download music and ringtones over the Cingular network directly to your device by using the shopping for music feature.
  • Page 103 Note: If the target computer does not detect the newly connected handset or provide an MTP Player dialog window on the PC screen, please follow steps 6 - 10 from the previous "Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores" on page 102.

  • Page 104: Using The Music Player

    This selection determines whether the audio files will be synchronized with the Phone or with the inserted memory card. 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 105: Using Playlists

    (such as Windows Media Player) and then downloaded to the handset. Note: The Music Player does not necessarily support all features of a particular file format nor all the variations of those formats. The Music Player includes support for Windows Media Digital rights Management (WMDRM) which allows you to play some purchased or subscription content.
  • Page 106 All available songs. All: Selects all of the available listed songs and marks them for addition to the playlist. Press the Add soft key and wait for the song to be added to the current playlist. Remove songs from a Playlist Press the key to display the main Cingular Music menu.
  • Page 107 The SGH-A707 - Phone and SGH-A707 Card entries both appear on the left side of the screen. 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 108: Using Musicid

    Once the application completes the analysis of the song sample, it then provides you with the name of the song, artist and album art as well as opportunities to buy related content.
  • Page 109 Highlight a song and press the Options soft key. Highlight one of the following options and press the ID Info: displays the Artist Name, Track Title, and Album cover art of the identified song. Delete ID: deletes the selected song from the list of identified songs.

  • Page 110: Streaming Music

    Note: Since this product uses a large amount of data in its stream process, you should note that you are responsible for all data charges incurred. It is recommended that you subscribe to a MEdia Max data bundle so that you are not charged for data overages.

  • Page 111: Music Video

    From the main Music Video homepage, press the Options soft key. Viewing a Video Clip Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the video clip and press the Select soft key or the After the stream has been buffered into memory, you can choose to either Pause or play the content.

  • Page 112: The Buzz

    Highlight The Buzz and press the Select soft key or the Press the Trial soft key to accept the terms of the trial period. You have only a few days to use the service before the trial period expires. If at any time you wish to purchase a subscription to this service, press the Buy soft key and follow the on screen prompts.

  • Page 113: Music Community

    Music Community This Community is a place where you can find a listing of various fan sites that provide sound clips, wallpapers, bios, discographies, and other information about an artist. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 114: Section 11: Cingular Video

    These media files are displayed using the built-in Media Player. Cingular Video (CV) is a media service which allows you to not only navigate to your favorite web sites but stream media content (Weather, News/Sports highlights, etc..) directly to your phone.

  • Page 115: Cingular Video Options

    • View Favorites : accesses and displays the bookmarks assigned as favorite web pages. • Send URL : send the URL of the current page via either a message or to another party via a Bluetooth device. • Enter URL : allows you to manually enter the URL address of a WAP site. After entering an address, press the OK soft key to go there directly.

  • Page 116: Media Clip Options

    With the media currently active on the phone (either playing or paused), press the Options softkey to open a list of the following streaming media options. Tip: Within the clips listed in the My Favorites section of your main CV homepage, highlight the description and then press the key to begin the stream.
  • Page 117 Press the Jump soft key to cause the Media Player to resume playback at that value on the clip’s timeline - or - Press the Cancel soft key to go back to your media clip and resume playback from its previous location.

  • Page 118: Using The Video Categories

    This grouping of media categories provides access to an additional listing of streaming media. Where the previous Favorites list of media stream can be user edited and updated, this list of categories is defined by Cingular’s homepage and can not be changed.

  • Page 119: My Purchases

    Adding a Video Alert When new media is available for upload to your phone (such as breaking news), you can set your phone to notify you of the new available content. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 120: Parental Controls

    Once those have been established, you can the two available filter options: Content Filter and Purchase Blocker. • Content Filtering let you restrict access to inappropriate content both on and outside of MEdia Net. • Purchase Blocking lets you restrict the ability to buy ringtones, downloads, games, etc.., from this phone.
  • Page 121 Highlight the On button and press the Select soft key or the toggle the On/Off state. Highlight Purchase Blocker and press the Select soft key or the Highlight the On button and press the Select soft key or the toggle the On/Off state.

  • Page 122: Section 12: Using The Applications

    Using the Up or Down Navigation key, highlight Applications and press the Select soft key or the Shop Applications Press the Select soft key or the Refer to the ‘Shopping for Applications” on page 99 for more information on downloading applications. key. key.

  • Page 123: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera Taking Photos Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. In Idle mode, press the From the on screen list choose Camera and press the Select soft key or key.
  • Page 124 Mosaic Style: allows you to take up to four photos and then have them grouped together into a single final photo. Press the Select soft key to set the size of these mosaic photos to either: Effects: allows you to choose a custom color tone for your photo. Choose from •...

  • Page 125: Camera Shortcuts

    Camera Settings: allows you to customize your camera settings. Choose the • following options: Size: allows you to set the image size. The icon for the selected image size appears on the capture screen. Quality: allows you to select the picture quality setting. Choose Super Fine, Fine, Normal, Low, or Economy.
  • Page 126 Camera Options after a Photo is Taken After you have taken a photo, you can use various options by pressing the Options soft key. Highlight an option and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 127: Using The Camcorder

    Using the Camcorder Shooting Video Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you have provide your subject with sufficient light by having the light source behind you. In Idle mode, press the From the on screen list choose Camera and press the Select soft key or key.

  • Page 128: Camcorder Options

    Press the Options soft key to view the following options for these clips: Play: allows you to play the video clip. Send via: allows you to attach the multimedia file to a message or send it to a Bluetooth device.
  • Page 129 Choose Limit for MMS, 10 Seconds, 30 Seconds, or For Full Memory. Size: allows you to set the video size. Choose 176 x 144 or 128 x 96. Quality: allows you to select the video quality setting. Choose Fine, Normal, Low, or Economy.
  • Page 130 Video folder where the videos are stored. Cammcorder Options after a Video is Taken After you have shot a video, you can use various options by pressing the Options soft key. Highlight an option and press the Select soft key or the following options are available: : uses the Media Player to view the video segment.

  • Page 131: Media Player

    • Properties • Record Audio Settings Name and Recording Time (1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, 5 min, or 60 min) To save these changes, press the Save soft key. To exit, press the Back soft key or the key.

  • Page 132: Alarms

    Alarms This feature allows you to: • set the alarm to ring at a specific time. • set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off. To set the alarm: When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.
  • Page 133 Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the time format, see "Time & Date" on page 80. Alarm Type: press the Increasing Melody, Vibration, Vibration then Melody, Vibration & Melody, or Vibration & Increasing Melody) Alert Tone: press the Alarm Volume: press the Left and Right Navigation key to adjust the volume level (1-7).

  • Page 134: Calendar

    Start Date: enter a date for this appointment to begin. Start Time: enter a time for this appointment to begin. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled event and press the Select soft key.
  • Page 135 (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly). Press the Once selected, all remaining alarm settings are enabled. Every: allows you to set an the number of times the entry is repeat in the selected time frame. Except Weekends: allows you to exempt non-work days (weekends) from the appointment schedule.
  • Page 136 View Mode: this option allows you view the Calendar entries in one of two ways: Weekly View (one week at a time) or Month View (one month at a time). Event List: this option allows you view a list of all currently active events by type (Appointment, Anniversary, Holiday, Important, or Private).

  • Page 137: Tasks

    When you have finished, press the Tasks This menu option allows you to create a “to do” entry of tasks which are created in a similar fashion to previously described Calendar entries. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 138: Tools

    Highlight Calculator and press the Select soft key or the Enter the first number using the numeric keys. Note: To include a decimal point or a bracket, press the left soft key until the symbol you want displays. Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing the Navigation keys, according to the illustration on the display.
  • Page 139 World Time World Time allows you to view the time of day or night in another parts of the world. World displays time in the 30 different time zones around the world. Highlight World Time and press the Select soft key or the Press the key to set the city or area as the new time zone.

  • Page 140: Section 13: Media Net And Wap

    MEDia Net homepage. The content of the start-up homepage contains the following selections: Search field: allows you enter a text string into the field and then search the MEdia Net database for matches. Once you have entered a word, press the Right Navigation key to select the Search button and press the search.
  • Page 141 Email address for your handset. Follow the configuration prompts to configure your handset to use this feature. Note: Prior to using this service you must agree to the terms of the service agreement and setup the service on your handset.
  • Page 142 Username & Password : allows you to setup a username and password prior to gaining access to the MEdia Net homepage and related services. Note: Prior to using this service you must agree to the terms of the service agreement and setup the service on your handset.

  • Page 143: Accessing The Media Net Site

    • Using a bookmark item in the Favorites folder; use the Bookmarks option on the browser menu list or Favorites menu. • Entering a URL address manually; use the Go to URL option on the browser menu list. Navigating with the WAP Browser To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down Navigation keys.
  • Page 144 • View Favorites : accesses and displays the bookmarks assigned as favorite web pages. • Send URL : send the URL of the current page via either a message or to another party via a Bluetooth device. • Enter URL : allows you to manually enter the URL address of a WAP site. After entering an address, press the OK soft key to go there directly.

  • Page 145: Using Favorites

    While navigating through either the Internet or the MEdia Net pages, you can bookmark a 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 either use the 6-preset URL addresses and store your own favorite URL addresses.

  • Page 146: Downloading Multimedia Files

    Find the item you want to download and follow the on-screen instructions to purchase it. Note: This content is delivered to you in Multimedia messages. You can retrieve the messages from the server and then save the items in your phone’s memory. you cannot forward these messages to other people or add the saved items to a Multimedia message.

  • Page 147: Using Your History

    When you have finished, press the Clearing 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 148: Changing The Wap Profiles

    Notes: The MEdia Net WAPs are pre-configured and can not be altered on this screen. The Cingular MMS connection option can be edited, renamed, or deleted on this screen. Your phone is set up by default for connecting to the network. If you change the settings without first checking with your service provider, the web browser, MMS, and e-mail features may not work properly.
  • Page 149 Advanced Settings: allows you to configure some of the IP-specific information: Static IP, Static DNS, Server information, and Traffic Class. Static IP: specify if you want to manually enter an IP address. If you want the IP address to be automatically assigned by the server, remove the check mark.

  • Page 150: Section 14: Accessibility

    TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate via a telephone. This phone comes TTY-ready and only requires the insertion of the TTY device to enable this feature.

  • Page 151: Section 15: Health And Safety Information

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
  • Page 152 Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC. Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC.

  • Page 153: Ul Certified Travel Adaptor

    FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
  • Page 154 • Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones; • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and •...
  • Page 155 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 156 Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S.
  • Page 157 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 158 RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S.

  • Page 159: Road Safety

    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 160 Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

  • Page 161: Operating Environment

    Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.

  • Page 162: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

  • Page 163: Emergency Calls

    Restricting Children's access to your Phone 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.

  • Page 164: Other Important Safety Information

    Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

  • Page 165: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. • If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder. • Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna.

  • Page 166: Battery Precautions

    • Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • 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.

  • Page 167: Care And Maintenance

    • Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone.

  • Page 168: Standard Limited Warranty

    Canada. This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or...
  • Page 169 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 170 UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 171 SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this 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 Telecommunications America, L.P.
  • Page 172 Index Numerics AAC+ Accessing a Menu Function Activation of Bluetooth My Devices Add word Adding songs to a Playlist Address Book Searching for a Number Airplane Profile All Calls Alerts On Call Answering Mode Auto Reject Call Status Tones Show My Number...
  • Page 173 Name Your Phone’s Bluetooth Security Your Phone’s Bluetooth Visibility Your Phone’s Connectivity Your Phone’s USB Connection Connecting to a Bluetooth Device Creating a Playlist Data Call Time Data Calls Call Forwarding Call Waiting Data Volume Deleting Favorites Dialing a Number...
  • Page 174 Light Settings Main Display Driving Profile eAAC+ Editing Favorites End key Ending a Call Entering Text Changing the Text Entry Mode Using Alphabet Mode Using Numbers Using Symbols Using T9 Mode FDN (Fixed Number) Mode Folder Open/Close Tone Front Display...
  • Page 175 Making a Call Address Book Managing Adderss Book Entries Managing the Address Book Copying an entry to the Phone Media Clip Options Media player control key Media Player/Camera/Profiles key Meeting Profile Memory card slot Memory Status Menu Navigation Menu Outline...
  • Page 176 Standard Limited Warranty Stereo Bluetooth Device Storing a Number Address Book Storing a number Phone’s Memory USIM Card Streaming Music Streaming a Music Channel Symbols T9 Mode enter a word T9 mode Text Input Method Changing Text Messages Time & Date...
  • Page 177 Adding a New Contact Group Own Phone Number Speed Dial Using Contacts List Understanding Your Phone Features of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone Open View of Your Phone USIM USIM card installing Using Management Checking the Memory Status...

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