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Samsung SGH-A717 User Manual

Samsung SGH-A717 User Manual

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P O R T A B L E
Q u a d - B A N D
M O B I L E
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  • Page 1 SGH-A717 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

    Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book ...53 Using Contacts List ...53 Address Book Entry Options ...54 Adding a New Contact ...55 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card using the Location Number ...58 Speed Dial ...58 Finding My Own Phone Number ...60 FDN Mode ...60...
  • Page 5 Signing into your Mobile Email ...72 Using Message Templates ...72 Deleting Messages ...73 Messaging Settings ...74 Memory Status ...77 Section 8: Changing Your Settings ... 78 Sound Settings ...78 Display Settings ...81 Time & Date ...82 Phone Settings ...83 Call Settings ...84 Connectivity ...88...
  • Page 6 Tip Calculator ...141 Converter ...142 World Time ...142 Timer ...142 Stopwatch ...143 Section 13: MEdia Net and WAP ...144 Accessing the MEdia Net Homepage ...144 Accessing the MEdia Net Site ...147 Navigating with the WAP Browser ...147 Using Favorites ...149 Downloading Multimedia Files ...150...
  • Page 7 Operating Environment ...168 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...168 Potentially Explosive Environments ...169 Emergency Calls ...170 FCC Notice and Cautions ...171 Other Important Safety Information ...171 Product Performance ...172 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...173 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...173 Battery Precautions ...173...

  • 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: Installing The Battery

    Inserting 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.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

    4 hours of charge time. 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: Installing The Microsd Card

    Remove the adapter from the phone by gently pulling the connector out. Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage. Installing the microSD Card To add additional memory to your phone you can insert a microSD card into the side of the phone.

  • Page 12: Turning The Phone On Or Off

    Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Battery Low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display, and the empty battery icon remaining battery power.

  • Page 13: Accessing Your Voice Mail

    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 14 Enter your new Voice Server number and press the Save soft key or the key to save this new number. Press the key to return to Idle mode.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Open View Of Your Phone

    Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent Call log. If you press and hold the key down, you will initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log.
  • Page 17 Power on/off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to power your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels you input. When you receive an incoming call, press to reject call.

  • Page 18: Closed View Of Your Phone

    This key is also used when the Music Player is active. • 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 19: Internal Display Layout

    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 20 Appears when you are browsing the Internet while using the phone as a modem. Appears when you are connected to a secured web page. Note: The default phone profile is Normal, the profile is editable and the displayed icons may vary according to the setting.
  • Page 21 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 22: Selecting Functions And Options

    Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your ease and specific needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 23: Command Keys

    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. To move back up one level in the menu structure, press the Back soft key.

  • Page 24: Clear Key

    • Enter a number and briefly press • Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your • phone. Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.

  • Page 25: Navigation Key

    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 26: 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 27: Ending A Call

    Press the key. • To enter a missing digit press the Left or Right Navigation key until the cursor is in position and enter the digit. • To clear the whole display, press and hold the Press the key to return to the Idle screen.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Play A Video Share Recording

    Lscape : press this key to change the image orientation from Normal to Landscape. Tip: To stop the video share call press the Options soft key and press the Select the “Video Share End” soft key. A pop-up message displays “Do you want to save the video share call?” The recorded videos are stored in the My Stuff >...

  • Page 30: Viewing Missed Calls

    Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call is displayed. Note: If there is a voicemail sent by the same number, associated icons display and can be selected. To scroll through the list of missed calls, press the Up or Down Navigation key.

  • Page 31: Call Time

    Select the location of your Address Book: • 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 32: Data Volume

    Highlight Data Call Time and press the Select soft key or the The following options are available: • Last Data Call: shows the time used for the last data call sent or received since the last time this counter was reset.

  • Page 33: Silent Mode

    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 34: In Call Options

    Once connected, both calls are displayed on the screen. When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold.

  • Page 35: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the Muting or Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute Key Tone option is selected, tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 36: Call Waiting

    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 37 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 38: 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 39: 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 40 7: View Favorites 8: Send URL 9: Enter URL 10: Copy URL via Message 11: Save 12: Saved Pages 13: History 14: Advanced 6: The Buzz 7: Community 1: Go to 2: Go 3: Reload 4: Desktop View 5: Page Size...
  • Page 41 1: View 2: Reply 3: Forward 4: Call Back 5: Delete 6: Move to Phone 7: Sort by 8: Add to Address Book 3: Mobile Email 1: Yahoo! Mail 2: AOL 3: AIM 4: Windows Live Mail 5: AT&T Yahoo!
  • Page 42 4: Sort by 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 43 3: Video Share*** 4: Save to Address Book 5: Send Message 6: Delete 7: Add to Reject List 3: Calls Made 1: Details 2: Call Back 3: Video Share*** 4: Save to Address Book 5: Send Message 6: Delete 7: Add to Reject List...
  • Page 44 2: Normal 3: Small 5: Go to Homepage 6: Add to Favorites 7: View Favorites 8: Send URL 9: Enter URL 10: Copy URL via Message 11: Save 12: Saved Pages 13: History 14: Advanced 2: Enter URL 3: Favorites...
  • Page 45 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: AT&T MMS 4: AT&T IMS 5: AT&T Mall 1: Shop Tones 2: Shop Games...
  • Page 46 11: Copy URL via Message 12: Save 1: Image 2: Web page 13: Saved Pages 14: History 15: Advanced 1: Clear Cache 2: Empty Cookies 3: Cookie Options 4: Preferences 5: Certificates 6: Page Details 7: Browser Settings 8: About Browser...
  • Page 47 5: Sort by 6: Bluetooth Visibility 7: Memory Card Settings** 8: Properties 4: Music 1: Open 2: Create Folder 3: Copy Folder 4: Sort by 5: Bluetooth Visibility 6: Memory Card Settings** 7: Properties 5: Games and Apps 1: Open...
  • Page 48 1: Create FDN Contact 17: Copy to FDN Contacts 18: Print via Bluetooth 19: Address Book Settings 1: Speed Dial 2: Save New Contacts to Always Ask 3: View Contacts from 4: Own Number 20: Memory Status 9: Settings 1: Profiles...
  • Page 49 4: Meeting 5: Outdoor 6: Airplane 2: Display Settings 1: Display Settings 2: Light Settings 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...
  • Page 50 4: Device ID 5: Hardware Version 6: Software Version 7: Language 8: Client Version * Shows only if supported by your SIM card. ** Shows when a memory card is inserted. *** Shows only if you have Video Share service.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: Using The Alphabet Input Method

    To shift case in T9 mode, use the • lock, Lower case, and Numeric. You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys. To delete letters, press • key. Press and hold the Using the Alphabet Input Method...

  • Page 54: Using The Symbols 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 55: Using The Numeric Input Method

    Using the Numeric Input Method 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. Entering Text...

  • Page 56: 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 57: Address Book Entry Options

    Finding an Address Book Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto your SIM card and phone’s onboard memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called the Address Book. Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ.

  • Page 58: Adding A New Contact

    Phone, USIM, Additional No.1 (SIM card), Additional No.2, Email, and FDN. Adding a New Contact Use the following procedures to store a new contact to your Phone or SIM Card. Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory When the Idle screen displays, enter the phone number.
  • Page 59 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 •...

  • Page 60: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    Storing a Number in the SIM Card Note: 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 61: 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...
  • Page 62 Down key and press the Select soft key or the Highlight FDN Contacts and press the Select soft key or the • Select the FDN entry you would like to add by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 63: Finding My Own Phone Number

    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 64: 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 55.

  • Page 65: Checking The Memory Status

    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. You can also see the capacity of both memories.

  • Page 66: 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: IM Messages •...
  • Page 67 • Text: allows you to set the Text Selection on or off, Cut previously entered text, Copy text, or Remove text before sending. • Add Item: allows you to add an image, sound or video clip to your message. • Create Item: allows you to temporarily exit from the current text message and create either a new photo, video clip, or audio clip for your current text message.
  • Page 68 • Change to Multimedia Message: allows you to convert the current 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.
  • Page 69 - 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.
  • Page 70 Press the Options soft key, highlight the Change to Multimedia Message and press the Select soft key or the Note: A multimedia message should only be sent to a phone which can support the receipt and display of this message type.
  • Page 71 • Add Attachment: allows you to add either a file, card, or other information 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.
  • Page 72 Address Book by selecting one of the Empty fields and pressing the key. • Add the additional recipients from your Address Book by then using your Up and Down Navigation keys to select those entries you wish to add. • Press the key to place a checkmark next to those entries.

  • Page 73: Using Message Options

    Address Book on either the Phone or SIM. Note: 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 74: Using Instant Messenger (Im)

    Save as Template: saves to the message as a template for this message type. • This template can be used to save time during the creation of the next similar message. Save Items: saves the multimedia content to the My Stuff folder.

  • Page 75: Signing Into Your Im Account

    Select IM and press the Select soft key or the Select Sign In/On and press the Select soft key or the Use the Navigation keys to select each log in field and then use the keypad to enter the appropriate information.

  • Page 76: Deleting Messages

    • 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 77: Messaging Settings

    • Email Settings: allows you to configure the Email parameters used when sending this type of message. • Empty: allows you to configure a new Text Message Center profile for use when sending this type of message. Multimedia Message...
  • Page 78 • Request Read Report: when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply along with your message to the recipient. • Keep a Copy: you specify whether you want to keep a copy of the sent messages on your phone.
  • Page 79 Auto Resize Image: you can specify that the received image by be resized up/ • down: • No Resize • 100 KB • 300 KB • 600 KB Creation: you can specify that the users creating new media content be given the •...

  • Page 80: Memory Status

    Memory Status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for Multimedia, Text, Push, and Configuration Messages. The display shows the total space including the used and free space. You can also view how much space is currently occupied by each message box.

  • Page 81: 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: Sound Settings key.
  • Page 82 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 83 • Volume, Phone Sounds: allows you to select the volume at which the keypad tone is played. This range is from 0 - 7. Note: To save any changes made to this profile’s parameters, press the Options soft key. Highlight Save and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 84: Display Settings

    : allows you to select the whether the phone’s menus are presented in either a Grid Menu style of List Menu style. Press the Up or Down Navigation keys to make your selection. Press the Select soft key or the Pop Up List Menu •...

  • Page 85: Time & Date

    • Greenwich Mean Time. Major cities in each zone are displayed upon selection. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select a new zone. Press the OK soft key or the key to save the new selection. Tip: You can also choose to activate Daylight Savings Time within the Home Zone menu option.

  • Page 86: Phone Settings

    Press the OK soft key to change the format. Press the Save soft key to save the new selection. Note: Automatic updates of time and date do not change the time you have set for alarm settings or calendar memos.

  • Page 87: Call Settings

    Select Auto Reject List and press the list of rejected numbers. 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 88 • Normal: allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing either the Accept soft key or the • Any key: allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing any key on your phone. • Active Flip: allows you to answer an incoming call by just opening the phone.
  • Page 89 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 90 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 91: Connectivity

    • Deactivate: allows you to deactivate this feature for all Data Calls. Press the Options soft key to select this option. • Check Status: allows you to check the status of this feature for all Data Calls. Press the Options soft key to select this option.
  • Page 92 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 93: 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 94: Configuring Your Phone's Connections

    Press the Options soft key. Note: The MEdia Net WAPs are pre-configured and can not be altered on this screen. The AT&T MMS connection option can be edited, renamed, or deleted on this screen. Your phone is set up by default for connecting to the network.

  • Page 95: Configuring Your Phone's Usb Connection

    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 96: Software Update

    With the application highlighted, press the Save soft key or the Software Update The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

  • Page 97: Phone Lock

    When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the lock code to unlock the SIM so you can use a different SIM card. Once you have entered the lock code, you are asked to confirm your password.

  • Page 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: Video Share Settings

    . To access the following options, press the Select soft key. • Alerts : allows you to turn On or Off the Video Share Alerts which displays a message and a tone. • Auto Record : allows you to turn On or Off the Auto Record which records the Video Share call.
  • Page 102 • Service : allows you to turn On or Off the Video Share service. (This option default is On.) Press the key to save the option.

  • Page 103: Section 9: At&T Mall

    The AT&T 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 104: Shopping For Games

    • Latin • Search for a specific image by name Select an image entry and press the • When you are ready to purchase the image, press the Buy Now button to charge your e-wallet account and complete the transaction. key.

  • Page 105: 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 106: Accessing The Media Net Home

    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 107: Section 10: At&T Music

    Note: Audio files less than 300 KB are treated as ringtones, whereas audio files which are greater than 300 KB are stored in the Music Folder. A user can not set an MP3 file as a ringtone if it is larger than 300 KB.
  • Page 108 "Connected" and the computer screen then shows your device. If the detection occurs, skip to step 11. 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.
  • Page 109 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 110: Using The Music Player

    It is now safe to unplug the USB connector from the handset. Using the Music Player The Music Player is a component of the built in Media Player which 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.

  • Page 111: Multitasking

    The music will pause when an incoming call is accepted, and the music will resume when the call is ended. Music will also continue to play when you receive a Text Message, Multimedia Message, or an Instant Message.

  • Page 112: 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 113 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.
  • Page 114 The A717-Phone and A717-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 115: 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 116: 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 117: Music Video

    AT&T Music menu. Streaming a Music Channel Press the OK 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 the MobiRadio service, press the Buy soft key and follow the on screen prompts.

  • Page 118: The Buzz

    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 119: Music Community

    Exit the application at any time by simply pressing the 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.

  • Page 120: Music Apps

    Highlight AT&T Music and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Music Apps and press the Select soft key or the Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select a fan site and press the key to make your selection.

  • Page 121: Section 11: Cellular Video

    These media files are displayed using the built-in Media Player. Cellular 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 122: Cellular 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 123: 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 124: Using The Video Categories

    Media Player’s Volume setting. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to increase/decrease the current volume setting for the player while in Portrait mode. Use your Left or Right Navigation key to increase/decrease the current volume setting for the player while in Landscape mode.

  • Page 125: Customizing Cellular Video

    Select soft key or the 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 126: My Purchases

    My Purchases The Cellular Video homepage can be used to shop for streaming multimedia content. The My Purchases section can help keep track of your purchase history and view any new resale products. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.
  • Page 127 Use you Navigation keys to highlight the Save button and press the key. Allow a few minutes for your information to be received and accepted by MEdia Net. You can then use this information to activate the parental filters.

  • Page 128: Section 12: Using The Applications

    S e c tio n 1 2 : U s in g th e A p p lic a tio n s Topics Covered • Shop Applications • Using the Camera • Using the Camcorder • Media Player • Record Audio •...

  • Page 129: Shop Applications

    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 Options (right) soft key screen. From the on screen list choose Camera and press the Select soft key or key.
  • Page 130 • No Effects: automatically adjust the picture for the best quality available. • Black & White: removes all color and display the picture as black and white. • Sepia: adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tint that was popular in early photography.
  • Page 131 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 132 • ViewFinder: allows you exit from the picture options menu and return to the camera’s viewfinder. • Set as: allows you to set the photo as your wallpaper on your Main Display or set the photo as a Caller ID for a contact.

  • Page 133: 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 Options (right) soft key screen.

  • Page 134: Camcorder Options

    - Create Folder: allows you to create a new folder and then populate it with either Selected or Multiple multimedia files from the list. - Sort by: allows you to sort the list of files by either: Date, Type, Name, or Size. - Bluetooth Visibility: allows you to make either a Selected or Multiple videos visible to Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 135 Choose Limit for Multimedia Media Message, 10 Seconds, 30 Seconds, For Full Memory, or Video Share. - 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 136 • Play: uses the Media Player to view the video segment. • Send: allows you to attach the video to a Message or send it to a Bluetooth device. • Delete: allows you to delete the video you have shot.

  • Page 137: Media Player

    • Play: allows you to play the memo. • Record: allows you to save the current memo and begin another session. • Send via: allows you to send your memo to other people by using MMS or to a Bluetooth device.

  • Page 138: Alarms

    Recorded Audio This menu shows a list of saved voice memos. When a voice memo is recorded and saved, it is stored in the Recorded Audio folder. To access this menu use the following steps: When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.
  • Page 139 Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the time format, see "Time & Date" on page 82. • Alarm Type: press the Increasing Melody, Vibration, Vibration then Melody, Vibration & Melody, or Vibration & Increasing Melody) •...

  • Page 140: Calendar

    • Start Date: enter a date for this appointment to begin. • Start Time: enter a time for this appointment to begin. Use the Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled event and press the Select soft key.
  • Page 141 (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 142 • 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 143: 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 144: Note

    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 145: Converter

    Use the Left or Right Navigation keys to browse cities and times. Note: If the selected area is in Daylight Savings Time (DLS) area, you must press the Options soft key and select Daylight Saving. If the area does not have DLS, uncheck this option.

  • Page 146: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch You can use this menu to measure intervals of time for 50 separate times. Press the key to start the stopwatch. Press the to stop the stopwatch. Press the Reset soft key to erase all times recorded.

  • Page 147: 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 begin your search.
  • Page 148 Navigation keys to select Edit (from the upper-right of the page), and press Note: Prior to using this service you must agree to the terms of the service agreement and setup the service on your handset. - Entertainment: takes you to the MEdia Net Entertainment page which provides you with links to some of the most popular entertainment news and videos.
  • Page 149 - 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 150: Accessing The Media Net Site

    Lower-Case Alphabet Mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case characters. • Note: You can enter symbols in upper or lower case alphabet mode by pressing the 1 key. T9 Mode (T9): allows you to enter characters by pressing one key per letter. In this •...
  • Page 151 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 •...

  • Page 152: 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 153: 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 154: 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 155: Changing The Wap Profiles

    Notes: The WAPs are pre-configured and can not be altered on this screen. The 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 156 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 157: Section 14: 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 158: Section 15: Health And Safety Information

    Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. government. These...
  • Page 159 This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.

  • Page 160: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.

  • Page 161: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    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 162 Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they 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 163 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 164 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 165 RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the 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.
  • Page 166 Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone.

  • Page 167: Road Safety

    When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial.
  • Page 168 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 169: Responsible Listening

    When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people • speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen •...
  • Page 170 Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in • your ears, hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.

  • Page 171: 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 172: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find results for your hearing device. The more immune your hearing aid is, the less likely you are to experience interference noise from mobile phones.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 173: Emergency Calls

    Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example). 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 174: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    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. FCC Notice and Cautions...

  • Page 175: Product Performance

    If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.

  • Page 176: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. • If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less power; talk and • standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator.

  • Page 177: Care And Maintenance

    • 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 178 Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be • damaged. Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of • electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics.

  • Page 179: Section 16: Warranty Information

    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 Standard Limited Warranty...
  • Page 180 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 181 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 182 If data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the standard methods, the data only appears to be removed on a superficial level, and it may be possible for someone to retrieve and reuse the data by means of special software.
  • Page 183 Standard Limited Warranty ©2007 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Warranty Information 180...

  • Page 184: Index

    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 185 Your Phone’s Bluetooth 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...
  • Page 186 Font Size Font Type Greeting Message Idle Screen Setting Menu Style Pop Up List Menu Wallpaper Making a Call Address Book Managing Adderss Book Entries Managing the Address Book Copying an entry to the Phone Media Clip Options Media Player Multitasking...
  • Page 187 Navigation key Network Services Settings Normal Profile Incoming Call New Messages Phone Sounds Number mode Numeric Options During a Call Putting a Call on Hold Outdoor Profile Phone icons Turning on/off Phone Settings Language Own Number Shortcuts Phone Sounds Volume...
  • Page 188 Time & Date Date Format Home Zone Set Date Set Time Time Format Time Zone Updating Transferring Music From the Digital Music Stores Windows Media Player Travel adapter Turning on/off phone Understanding Your Address book Adding a New Contact Group...
  • Page 189 Using Management Checking the Memory Status Deleting all of the Phone book Entries Using the Camcorder Video Categories Video Clip Viewing Video Share In-Call Play a Recording Viewing an Event Voice Call Ringtone Voice Calls Auto Redial Call Forwarding...

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