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Samsung SGH-A736 User Manual

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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A736
Portable Digital Mobile Phone

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
future reference.
Printed in China
Code No.: GH68-16832A
English 10/2007. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    QUAD BAND Series SGH-A736 Portable Digital Mobile Phone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. Printed in China Code No.: GH68-16832A English 10/2007. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Precautions ... 1 Your Phone ... 3 Features of Your Phone ... 3 Phone Layout ... 4 Display ... 8 Selecting Functions and Options ... 12 Memory Card ... 13 Getting Started ... 17 Activating Your Phone ... 17 Switching the Phone On and Off ...
  • Page 4 Video Calling ...38 Making a Video Call ... 38 Receiving a Video Call ... 39 Options During a Video Call ... 39 Entering Text ...44 Changing the Text Input Mode ... 44 Using T9 Mode ... 45 Using Alphabet Mode ... 46 Using Number Mode ...
  • Page 5 Memory Status ... 86 Games and Apps ... 87 Download Games ... 87 Call History ... 89 All Calls ... 89 Missed Calls ... 90 Calls Made ... 90 Calls Received ... 90 Speed Dial List ... 90 Delete All ... 92 Voice Call Time ...
  • Page 6 Converter ... 127 World Time ... 128 Timer ... 129 Stopwatch ... 129 Contacts ...131 Add New Contact ... 131 Find Contact Information by Name ... 134 Groups ... 137 My Business Card ... 138 Settings ...140 Set Profiles ... 140 Set Display ...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

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

  • Page 8: Accessories And Batteries

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

  • Page 9: Your Phone

    Your Phone Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone. ♦ Bluetooth ♦ Camera and camcorder ♦ Video calling ♦ Multitasking ♦...

  • Page 10: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout Closed View of Your Phone The following illustration shows some of the external elements of your phone 1. Volume keys: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the voice volume during a call.

  • Page 11: Open View Of Your Phone

    Open View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the rest of the main elements of your phone: 1. Display 2. Navigation Keys 3. Soft Key (Left) 4. Video Call Key 5. Send Key 6. Voice Mail Key 7. Video Mail Key 1.
  • Page 12 The shortcuts are: Press Up to access the Camera. Press Left to access the Call History menu. Press Down to open the Contacts menu. When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor left and right. 3. Soft keys: Perform the function indicated by text on the display directly above the key.
  • Page 13 9. Microphone: Converts your voice into an electrical signal during phone calls and voice recordings. 10. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. 11. Power On/Power Off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold for a few seconds to power your phone on or off.

  • Page 14: Display

    Display Display Layout The internal display has three main areas: Area Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function indicators Your Phone Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function indicators Description Displays various icons that indicate phone status. Displays messages, menus, instructions and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing.
  • Page 15 Icons Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when there is no network coverage available. Appears when the phone is accessing services on an Edge network. When data is being transferred, this icon animates. Appears when the phone is accessing services on an GPRS network.
  • Page 16 Appears when a push message has been received from the WAP server. Appears after a memory card is inserted. Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. When transferring data, this icon blinks. Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent. Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Driving.
  • Page 17 Multitasking Menu The Multitasking key application-switch window that allows you to select from a group of commonly used applications without having to exit from a currently active application. The menu icon choices are as follows: Call icon: Allows you to make a voice call while using the handset for other tasks.

  • Page 18: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Soft Keys There are two soft keys, left and right (see “Open View of Your Phone” on page 5). The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The icons or labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role.

  • Page 19: Speakerphone Key

    End Key The End key calls, and return to the standby mode. ♦ Press and hold to turn on your phone. ♦ Briefly press once to disconnect a call. ♦ Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last input.

  • Page 20: Inserting A Microsd Card

    files to and from your PC if your PC is equipped with a microSD card reader or SD card reader and microSD adapter. Note: Before using a microSD card, it must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. Check the documentation that came with the memory card before using it with your phone and, if necessary, format the card.

  • Page 21: Removing A Microsd Card

    The MicroSD icon is displayed on the main screen to indicate that a microSD card is inserted in the phone. Note: If this is the first time that the microSD card is inserted into your phone, the phone automatically creates a series of folders on it (Images, Videos, Music, Sounds, and Other files). Removing a microSD Card To remove a microSD card from your phone: 1.

  • Page 22: Reformatting A Microsd Card

    To insert a microSD card into a microSD adapter, hold the microSD card with the label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the adapter. Gently insert the card into the microSD adapter and slide it into the adapter until it is fully inserted.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and optional services you have selected. Removing the Battery Note: You must unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone to avoid damage.

  • Page 24: Installing The Sim Card

    2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first). Installing the SIM Card Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children.

  • Page 25: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery 1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the battery chamber. 2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. 3.

  • Page 26: Batteries And Chargers

    Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hours.

  • Page 27: Switching The Phone On And Off

    3. When the phone is fully charged, the message “Battery Full” appears on the display or the bars in the battery icon stop flashing. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet. 4. Disconnect the adapter from the phone by gently pulling the connector out of the jack.
  • Page 28 The default display language setting is Automatic, which is dependent on the setting in the SIM provided by your service provider. For further details or to change the language, see the Language section in “Set Phone” on page 146. To switch the phone off, press and hold the image is displayed.

  • Page 29: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if necessary), then press the Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option, the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the call is not answered or someone is already on the phone. For carriers that automatically divert unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful service.

  • Page 30: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call When you want to end your call, briefly press the Redialing a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call History menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List, the name associated with the number also displays.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume

    Making a Call from the Contacts List You can store phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively grouped in Contacts, one of your phone’s main menus. For details on using the Contacts menu, see “Contacts” on page 131. Adjusting the Volume To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, use the Volume key on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 32: Missed Calls

    2. End the call by pressing the Note: You can answer a call while using the Contact list or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the function screen you were using. Missed Calls Whenever you miss one or more calls, the number of calls missed is displayed on the Idle screen.

  • Page 33: Calling Back A Missed Call

    Calling Back a Missed Call To call back a missed call number: 1. Press the View soft key. 2. Using the Up or Down navigation key, highlight the call you want to return and press the Options soft key. 3. Use the Navigation keys to highlight either Voice Call or Video Call and press the Select soft key or the Sending a Message to a Missed Call To send a text or picture message to a missed call number:...

  • Page 34: Silent Profile

    4. To delete one call, highlight Selected and press the Select soft key or key. To delete all calls, highlight All and press the Select soft key key. Press Yes to confirm the deletion. Silent Profile The Silent sound profile is convenient when you want to stop the phone from making any sounds, such as when you are in a theater.

  • Page 35: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a call. In Call Options During a call, press the Options soft key to access the following: ♦ Whisper Mode On/Off: Increases the microphone sensitivity so that you do not have to speak loudly to be heard by the other party.

  • Page 36: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    To put a call on hold: 1. While on a call, press the Options soft key. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll to Hold and press the Select soft key or the key. The call is placed on hold. 2.

  • Page 37: Using The Speakerphone

    Using the Speakerphone Speakerphone lets several persons near the phone participate in a call at the same time by broadcasting the voice or voices of those on the other end of the telephone line and using the microphone to capture the voices of everyone near the phone.
  • Page 38 key. Enter the new number and press the Call soft key or the key to dial the second call. 3. To add this person to the call, press the Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the Select soft key. 4.

  • Page 39: Sending A Sequence Of Dtmf Tones

    To end the multi-party call: When you want to end a multi-party call, press the Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones You can choose to send DTMF tones after entering the entire number you need to send rather than as you press the numeric keys. This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service.

  • Page 40: Call Waiting

    For further information on using the Contact list feature, see “Contacts” on page 131. Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature lets you answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting-Voice Calls option to Activate.For information on changing Call Waiting settings see “Call Waiting”...

  • Page 41: Access Codes

    Access Codes There are several access codes used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes listed below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the Select soft key. If you make a mistake, press one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then continue entering the correct code.

  • Page 42: Puk

    The 8-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) is required to change a disabled PIN. The PUK may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, or you have lost it, contact your service provider. To re-enable your PIN: 1. Enter the PUK and press the OK soft key. 2.
  • Page 43 2. Enter a new PIN2 of your choice and press the OK soft key. 3. When the Confirm New PIN2 message displays, enter the same code again and press the OK soft key. If you enter an incorrect PUK2 ten times in succession, you will not be able to access the functions requiring the PIN2.

  • Page 44: Video Calling

    Video Calling Video calling allows you to transmit photos and live video from your camera phone to another video calling-capable handset, as well as receive photos and live video from that handset. Both phones must be located within a 3G Network coverage area.

  • Page 45: Receiving A Video Call

    Your phone switches to video calling mode. During the video call, your phone can transmit photos or videos from your camera and receive photos or videos from the other phone during the conversation. 4. To end your call, briefly press the Receiving a Video Call When somebody places a video call to you, the phone rings and displays the incoming Video Call image.
  • Page 46 Loudspeaker Outgoing Mute Capture Front/ Image ♦ Loudspeaker: Switches between Normal speaker volume and Loudspeaker. The other phone’s sound is not affected. ♦ Outgoing Image: Controls the image or video that is displayed on the other phone. You can select between: •Show Me: Displays your current camera view (either Internal or External).
  • Page 47 •full screen view of receiving image •full screen view of my receiving image with picture-in-picture view of transmitting image •full screen view of my transmitting image •full screen view of my transmitting image with picture-in-picture view of receiving image ♦ Brightness: Allows you to change the brightness of your display.
  • Page 48 •Effects: Lets you apply Black and White or Sepia effect to the image. •Video Quality: Allows you to optimize the transmitted video quality for Normal, Little movement or Lots of movement. •Viewing Style: Switches the view on your display between: •...
  • Page 49 •Select My Image: Press the Select soft key and select either Get From My files or Use Preset Image. •Use Call Fail Options: Select either Off or On. When this option is on, you will be prompted to choose another connection method when a video call connection is not successful.

  • Page 50: Entering Text

    Entering Text This section explains the various text input modes available for entering characters into your phone. It also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes required for entering text. Your phone has the following text input modes: ♦...

  • Page 51: Using T9 Mode

    ♦ Press the key to cycle between Initial Capital Case , Lower Case modes. ♦ To access the Symbol ♦ You can also access any of the input modes by pressing the Options soft key and selecting Input Method. Highlight the desired input method (and case) and press the Select soft key or the Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode based on a built-in dictionary that allows...

  • Page 52: Using Alphabet Mode

    To add a new word to the T9 dictionary: 1. When you press the the left soft key changes to Spell. Press the Spell soft key and enter the word you want using Alphabet mode. ♦ To enter a punctuation mark (period, hyphen, colon, apostrophe, etc.), use the Symbol mode (see below).

  • Page 53: Using Number Mode

    The following table shows the characters available for each key: Characters in order displayed when key is pressed repeatedly Uppercase ♦ To shift the case in Alphabet mode, use the ♦ Move the cursor using the Left and Right navigation keys. ♦...

  • Page 54: Using Symbol Mode

    Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. Press and hold the select a symbol group select a symbol clear an entry insert the symbol(s) into your message cancel your input and return to the previous mode Entering Text key access Symbol mode.

  • Page 55: Transferring Files

    Studio 3 software (included with your phone) requires a PC with available USB port, installation of PC Studio 3 on the PC, and a USB cable. Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio 3, consult the online help provided with the PC Studio 3 software.

  • Page 56: Between Pc And Card Using Microsoft Windows

    2. Open My Computer on the PC. The list of contents will include a “Removable Disk” with the name of the microSD card in your phone (the default card name is Samsung). Transferring Files key. The status message at the bottom...

  • Page 57: Transferring Files Via Bluetooth

    Bluetooth wireless capability and installation of Samsung’s PC Studio 3 software (included with your phone). Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio 3, consult the online help provided with the PC Studio 3 software. To transfer files using Bluetooth: 1.

  • Page 58: Transferring Files Via Microsd Card

    Transferring Files via microSD Card You can directly transfer music and other files between your PC and a microSD memory card. 1. Remove the microSD card from your phone (see “Removing a microSD Card” on page 15) and insert it into your PC’s microSD card reader or, if you are using an SD card reader, first insert the microSD card into a microSD adapter (see “Using the microSD Adapter”...

  • Page 59: Menus

    Menus The navigation keys on your phone allow you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. ♦ To access menus from the Idle screen, press the ♦...

  • Page 60: Main Menu Style

    Main Menu Style You can choose to display the Main menu as a 3x3 grid of icons or a list. For more information, see Menu Style in “Display Settings” on page 143. List of Menu Functions The following list shows the menu structure. 1.
  • Page 61 Mobile TV Music More Services 6. Messages Fido IM MobileMail Create New Message Inbox Sent Outbox Drafts My Folder Templates 10. Voice Mail 11. Video Mail 12. Delete All 13. Messages Settings 14. Memory Status 7. Tools Alarms Calendar Tasks Notes Calculator Tip Calculator...

  • Page 62: Fido Mall

    Fido Mall This menu (Menu 1) allows you to view Internet sites; shop for music, ring tunes, games, images and video files; access messaging functions; and view news and information. Using the Internet Browser While using the Internet Browser, the following navigational controls are available:, scroll through and select browser items...
  • Page 63 ♦ Go: Lets you navigate Forward (next sequenced web page) or Backward (to the previously visited web page) through pages in your browsing history. ♦ Reload: Reloads the current page. ♦ Desktop/Smart-Fit View: Changes the display mode of the browser. ♦...

  • Page 64: Go To

    •Preferences: Lets you change the settings for the web browser to suit your preference. •Certificates: Accesses certificate information from your phone. •Page Details: Displays the properties for the currently active web page. •Browser Settings: Selects a connection profile to be used when connecting to the Internet.

  • Page 65: Games

    To access this menu option, use the following steps: 1. From the Idle screen, press the 2. Using the navigation keys, highlight Fido Mall and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Music & Tones and press the Select soft key or the 4.

  • Page 66: Messaging

    1. From the Idle screen, press the 2. Using the navigation keys, highlight Fido Mall and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Images and press the Select soft key or the 4. Follow the online instructions shown on your display screen after you launch this service.

  • Page 67: News & Info

    3. Highlight Video and press the Select soft key or the 4. Follow the online instructions shown on your display screen after you launch this service. For more information on using the browser, see “Using the Internet Browser” on page 56. For more information on files storage, see “Videos”...
  • Page 68 2. Using the navigation keys, highlight Fido Mall and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Internet Settings and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. To view or edit the settings for an existing profile, press the Options soft key, highlight Edit and press the Select soft key or the Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the settings and make any changes required using the keypad.

  • Page 69: Media

    Media The Media menu (Menu 2) is used to manage your media files (ring tunes, graphics, videos, music, and audio recordings) and access media applications (camera, media player, camcorder and audio recorder). Media files are organized in a series of named folders. You can also create additional folders or sub-folders to further organize your files.
  • Page 70 ♦ Set as: Lets you set the selected ring tune as your Voice Call Ring Tune, Video Call Ring Tune, Caller Ring Tune or Alarm Tone. ♦ Move: Lets you move the Selected file or Multiple files to another folder on the phone or in the microSD memory card if one is inserted.

  • Page 71: Graphics

    ♦ Lock/Unlock: Allows you to lock the file so it can not be deleted. Files must be unlocked before they can be deleted. ♦ Properties: Displays all the properties of the currently selected file. Graphics This folder contains your collections of provided and downloaded pictures as well as those taken with your phone’s internal camera.
  • Page 72 ♦ View: Displays the image. While viewing the image, press the Options soft key to access additional options. ♦ Send: Lets you send the selected file to a recipient in a Message, via Bluetooth to another Bluetooth device, or to an Online Album. ♦...

  • Page 73: Videos

    •Memory Card Settings: Lets you view memory card details, format or rename the card, and enable/disable Bluetooth visibility. •Properties: Displays all the properties of the currently selected file. ♦ Sort by: Lets you arrange all your files by Date, Type, Name or Size. ♦...

  • Page 74: Video Options

    Video Options The following options are available when you press the Options soft key while in the Video folder. The availability of some of these options depends on what is currently highlighted (selected) in the folder: ♦ Play: Plays the currently selected video. ♦...

  • Page 75: Music

    •Memory Card Settings: Lets you view memory card details, format or rename the card, and enable/disable Bluetooth visibility. •Properties: Displays all the properties of the currently selected file. ♦ Sort by: Lets you arrange all your files by Date, Type, Name or Size. ♦...

  • Page 76: Voice List

    ♦ Add to Playlist: Lets you add the file to a new or existing playlist. ♦ Create Folder: Lets you create a subfolder. After you create a folder, you can highlight it and access the following additional options from the Option soft key: •Open: Opens the selected folder or subfolder.
  • Page 77 Voice list Options Press the Options soft key to select one of the following options. The availability of some of these options depends on what is currently highlighted (selected) in the folder: ♦ Play: Plays the currently selected audio file. ♦...

  • Page 78: Media Applications

    •Bluetooth Visibility: Allows the media file to be shared or released for the use with another Bluetooth device. •Memory Card Settings: Lets you view memory card details, format or rename the card, and enable/disable Bluetooth visibility. •Properties: Displays all the properties of the currently selected file. ♦...
  • Page 79 Taking Photos 1. Open your phone. 2. From the Idle screen, press the 3. Using the navigation keys, scroll to Media and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Select Media Applications and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 80 • Single Shot: allows you to take a single photo and either review the photo after taking it (Take and Review) or return immediately to the viewfinder to take another (Take and Return). •Multi-Shot: Allows you to take a series of 6, 9 or 15 photos in quick succession.
  • Page 81 options while taking photos using your keypad, Navigation keys, and Volume key. The following options are available. takes a photo zooms in or out (not available when picture size is set to 1280 x 1024) adjusts the image brightness zooms in zooms out toggles to Camcorder mode changes the image size...
  • Page 82 ♦ Set as: •Wallpaper: Sets the photo as your wallpaper for the idle screen on the LCD display. •Caller ID: Sets the photo as a caller ID image for Contact list entries. ♦ Edit Photo: Opens the Edit screen, which provides the following editing and sharing tools you can access using the Options soft key: •Save as: Lets you specify a unique name for the photo file.
  • Page 83 ♦ Lock/Unlock: Lets you lock the file to prevent accidental deletion and unlock it when necessary. ♦ Bluetooth Visibility: Allows the media file to be shared or released for the use with another Bluetooth device. ♦ Properties: Displays the properties of the currently selected file. Viewing Pictures For information on accessing your photo files, see “Graphics”...
  • Page 84 4. Select Media Applications and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. Select Camera and press the Select soft key or the 6. Press the Options soft key, select Record video and press the Select soft key or the LCD screen acts as the viewfinder.
  • Page 85 Sepia: Displays the picture in black and white with a sepia tint that makes it look like an old picture. Negative: Changes the image to a negative image display. ♦ Timer: Allows you set the delay before the camera starts a video to Off, 3, 5 or 10 seconds.

  • Page 86: Media Player

    Options After Recording a Video When you press the Options soft key after saving a video, the following options are available: ♦ Play: Plays the video you recorded. ♦ Send: Allows you to send the photo in a picture message or to an online album.
  • Page 87 To access music files and playlists: 1. From the Idle screen, press the 2. Using the navigation keys, scroll to Media and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Select Media Applications and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 88 Before or after a file is played, you can press the Options soft key for additional options (see below). Media Player Options When you open the Media Player screen, the following options are available by pressing the Options soft key: ♦...

  • Page 89: Record Audio

    ♦ Add to Playlist: Lets you add the selected file, multiple files or all files to a Playlist. ♦ Sort by: Lets you sort files by Recently Added, My Rating, or Title. ♦ Delete: Lets you delete the selected file, multiple files or all files. ♦...
  • Page 90 2. Using the navigation keys, scroll to Media and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Select Media Applications and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Select Record Audio and press the Select soft key or the 5.

  • Page 91: Other Files

    ♦ Go to Voice List: Takes you to the Voice List folder, which contains audio files that you have created using the built-in recorder. ♦ Record Audio Settings: Lets you set default Record audio settings. For more detailed information, see “Record Audio Settings” on page 171. ♦...

  • Page 92: Memory Status

    While in the Other files folder, press the Options soft key to access the following options (availability depends on the type of file currently highlighted): ♦ View: Lets you view the contents of the selected file. ♦ Save to Favorites/Contacts, Register to Address Book/Calendar/ Note: Saves/lists the file in an additional location.

  • Page 93: Games And Apps

    Games and Apps Using the Games and Apps menu (Menu 3) you can play games already stored on your phone, as well as download games and other applications from your service provider. Download Games This option allows you to download games from your service provider. To launch the service, highlight Download Games and press the Follow the online instructions shown on your display screen after you launch this service.

  • Page 94: To Start A Game

    Password, Protocol, Home URL, Proxy address, Port, Linger Time, and Advanced Settings. 6. Properties: displays the properties of the selected game, including Size, Version, Supplier, Creation Date and Time, Description and Location. To Start a Game 1. From the Idle screen, press the 2.

  • Page 95: Call History

    Call History In this menu (Menu 4), you can: ♦ View calls you missed, received or dialed ♦ Check your voice mail ♦ Add phone numbers from your call history to Speed Dial ♦ View the length of calls made and received While in any of the call lists, press the Options soft key to access the following functions: ♦...

  • Page 96: Missed Calls

    details. The number is displayed along with the time and date when the call was made. Note: You can access the most recent numbers in All Calls by pressing the mode. Missed Calls This menu (Menu 4.2) lets you view a list of calls you received but did not answer.
  • Page 97 To add a speed dial entry: 1. From the Idle screen, press the 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Call History and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Speed Dial List and press the Select soft key or the 4.

  • Page 98: Using Speed Dial

    Using Speed Dial While in Idle mode, you can speed-dial the numbers assigned to numeric keys 3 to 9 by pressing and holding the appropriate key until the phone begins dialing. Delete All This menu (Menu 4.6) allows you to delete all of the records in one or more call record types.

  • Page 99: Video Call Time

    ♦ Total Sent: Total length of all calls you made since the timer was last reset. ♦ Total Received: Total length of all calls you received since the timer was last reset. To reset the timers, press the Reset soft key, enter the phone password and then press the Confirm soft key.

  • Page 100: I.fido

    i.Fido The i.Fido menu (Menu 5) allows you to access numerous online services, including Internet, Video Calling, Video/Radio, Mobile TV, Music, and More Services. Note: These services are provided and maintained by Fido and require paid subscription. They are not specific to your phone. Contact your service provider on consult the insert provided with your phone for additional information.

  • Page 101: Music

    Music Accesses the Java-powered Rogers Music Player, which lets you play music you have downloaded from your service provider or loaded from your PC to your phone or Micro SD memory card. This feature also lets you buy new songs, manage your playlists and customize the Music Player settings.

  • Page 102: More Services

    More Services Accesses an online listing of additional services provided by Fido. i.Fido...

  • Page 103: Messages

    Messages From the Messages menu (Menu 6), you can send and receive a range of different message types from your mobile phone, including: ♦ Instant Message: Fido IM (Instant Messenger) lets you send and receive instant messages using Windows Live and Yahoo! communities. ♦...

  • Page 104: Sending An Instant Message

    2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Fido IM and press the Select soft key or the Note: If this is your first time using Instant Messaging, highlight the IM service that you are subscribed to and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 105: Configuring Default Im Settings

    Configuring Default IM Settings For information, see “Messages Settings” on page 165. MobileMail MobileMail (Menu 6.2) lets you send email to any email address. Recipients can access your emails from email-equipped phones or from their computers. The messages you create can contain text, photos, videos and voice attachments.
  • Page 106 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Create New Message and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Highlight the address box and enter the recipient’s mobile phone number.
  • Page 107 5. Highlight the message window and type your message. The number in the bottom-right corner of the screen displays the number of characters still available. For further information on entering characters, see “Entering Text” on page 44. While you are composing your text message, press the Options soft key to select any of the following: ♦...
  • Page 108 ♦ Add/Delete Page: Adds or Deletes a page to/from the message. Pages are delineated by a dotted line in the message text box. The current page is indicated in the bottom-left corner of the screen. ♦ Input Language: Allows you to temporarily change the input language used to create your message between English and Français (French).

  • Page 109: Create And Send A Picture Message

    Create and Send a Picture Message Use the following procedures to compose and send new messages with graphics, video or audio attachments. 1. From the Idle screen, press the 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the 3.
  • Page 110 • Groups: Allows you to insert Group members from your Contact List. Highlight a Group and press the the Group. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to highlight a name and press the same procedure to select any additional recipients. When you have finished, press the Done soft key to add the recipients to the address box.
  • Page 111 ♦ Create Item: Lets you take a picture or record a sound or video file to be sent in the message. For information on the camera, audio recorder or camcorder, see “Media Applications” on page 72. ♦ Insert: Allows you to insert text from a Text Template, a text emoticon, contact information from the Contact List, or a bookmarked URL from Favorites.

  • Page 112: Message Folders

    ♦ Sending Options: Lets you configure default message settings. For information, see “Messages Settings” on page 112. ♦ Save to Drafts: Saves the message to the Drafts folder. ♦ Save as Template: Saves the message to the Template folder to allow use in the future when creating similar messages.

  • Page 113: View Messages

    View Messages To view a message stored in one of the message folders: 1. From the Idle screen, press the 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Inbox, Sent, Outbox, or Drafts and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 114 ♦ Video Call: Makes a video call to the originating number. ♦ Preview: Previews multimedia files attached to the message. ♦ Delete: Allows you to delete the selected message, multiple messages or all messages. ♦ Move to Phone/Move to SIM: If a message is stored in the SIM card, this option transfers it to the phone’s memory.

  • Page 115: Templates

    ♦ Delete Folder: Deletes the selected folder. Templates Templates let you save and reuse commonly used content for text and picture messages. To access templates: 1. From the Idle screen, press the 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the 3.

  • Page 116: Voice Mail

    Voice Mail This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your account supports this service. Note: Voice mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for further details. Configure Your Voice Mail Before using your phone’s Voice Mail feature, you must have a valid voice server number configured in your phone.

  • Page 117: Delete All

    2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the 3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the 4. Highlight Connect to Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 118: Messages Settings

    3. Highlight Delete All and press the Select soft key or the message folders list opens. 4. Use the Up and Down keys to navigate through the list and press the key to check/uncheck categories of text messages. 5. Press the Delete soft key. Press the deletion of locked messages and confirm the deletion by pressing the Yes soft key.

  • Page 119: Tools

    Tools Tools (Menu 7) enable you to: ♦ Set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment ♦ View the calendar and organize your schedule ♦ Use the phone as a calculator for basic mathematical equations or currency exchange operations ♦...
  • Page 120 6. Press the Down navigation key to select Alarm Time. Set a time for the alarm to sound using the numeric keypad. To change the AM/PM setting, press the Right navigation key to select AM/PM and continue pressing the Right navigation key to toggle the setting. Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format.
  • Page 121 11. To change the Snooze setting, press the Down navigation key to select Snooze. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to toggle the setting (Off, 1 Min, 3 Min, 5 Min, 7 Min, 10Min). Press the Down navigation key to select Repeat and use the Left and Right navigation keys to toggle the setting for the number of times to repeat the alarm (1, 2, 3, 5, 10).

  • Page 122: Calendar

    Calendar Using the Calendar feature (Menu 7.2), you can view any month, week or day. The current day is highlighted in the month and week views. You can also create Appointment, Anniversary, Holiday, Important and Private events on any day. To view the Calendar: 1.

  • Page 123: To Change The View

    Day view provides a list of the events associated with that day, the scheduled time and icons indicating the type of event, alarm indicator, etc. To Change the View While in any of the Calendar views, press the Options soft key, highlight View Mode and press the Right navigation key or the Select soft key.

  • Page 124: Creating Calendar Entries

    (whether the current month, week or day is displayed when the calendar is opened). ♦ Missed Alarm Event: Provides a list of events with alarm time that has passed. ♦ Memory Status: Shows the number of each type of event saved on your phone.
  • Page 125 ♦ End Time: Use the numeric keypad to set the end time. Use the Right navigation key to toggle the AM/PM setting. ♦ Date: If the displayed date for the event is not correct, use the navigation keys and numeric keypad to enter the required date. ♦...

  • Page 126: Viewing A Calendar Entry

    Event Options The following options display when you press the Options soft key while setting an event. ♦ Birthday from Contacts: Lets you import information from Contacts (anniversary only). ♦ Save: Saves the event in the corresponding event list. ♦ Input Method: Allows you to select the text input method (see “Changing the Text Input Mode”...
  • Page 127 ♦ Settings: Lets you set the defaults for calendaroptions. For more information, see “Calendar Settings” on page 172. ♦ Missed Alarm Event: Displays a list of events that have passed without your acknowledgement of the alarm. For more information, see “Missed Alarm Events”...

  • Page 128: Missed Alarm Events

    Missed Alarm Events While viewing the calendar or a calendar entry, the Missed Alarm Event option is accessible from the Options soft key menu. It shows all the calendar entries that you have missed. If more than one entry is stored, press the up or down navigation key to scroll to the previous or next entry.
  • Page 129 7. Press the down navigation key and highlight Start Date. Using the numeric keypad, enter the start date. 8. Press the down navigation key and highlight Due Date. Using the numeric keypad, enter the due date. 9. To enable a warning alarm for a task, press the down navigation key and highlight Alarm.

  • Page 130: Task Options

    To Mark a Task as Completed 1. Select the task in the task list. 2. Press the Options soft key and highlight Done. Press the Select soft key or the key. A check mark is placed in the box at the left side of the task. Task Options From the Tasks menu, you can access the following options by pressing the Options soft key:...

  • Page 131: Notes

    Notes Notes lets you create and save text files up to 100 characters that can be viewed later. You can also send a note to someone else via text message, picture message or Bluetooth. To create and save a note: 1.

  • Page 132: Calculator

    ♦ Memory Status: Shows the number of notes in your phone and space left. The maximum number of notes is 20. Calculator With this feature (Menu 7.5), you can use the phone as a calculator with basic arithmetic functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). To use the calculator: 1.

  • Page 133: Converter

    2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Tools and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Tip Calculator and press the Select soft key or the 4. Using the numeric keypad and the point), enter the total amount of the bill in Bill. 5.

  • Page 134: World Time

    7. Press the Left or Right navigation key to select the final unit type. 8. The converted value is displayed below the final unit type. ♦ To reverse the direction of the conversion, select the Options soft key, highlight Reverse and press the Select soft key or the ♦...

  • Page 135: Timer

    4. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll to a time zone. The selection box lists one or more well-known cities within the zone and the current time within that zone. The location of the zone is indicated on the map by a blue and white vertical line.
  • Page 136 2. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Tools and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Stopwatch and press the Select soft key or the 4. Press the key to start the stopwatch. You can measure lap times by pressing the 5.

  • Page 137: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts menu (Menu 8) is used to manage your contact list. You can store names and phone numbers in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory, which are physically separate but both used to create the contact list.
  • Page 138 Note: You can also access the Add New Contact screen from the Contacts menu. Press the Options soft key, highlight Add New Contact and press the Select soft key or the 5. Using the Up and Down navigation keys, highlight the type of number you have entered (Mobile, Landline, Fax, Video Call, etc.) and press key.

  • Page 139: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    Media menu. For information on using the Media menu, see “Media” on page 63. ♦ Ring Tune: Allows you to choose a ring tune that plays when this contact calls. Highlight the Ring Tune icon and press the open the Media menu. Highlight Ring Tunes and press the Select soft key or the “Ring Tunes”...

  • Page 140: Find Contact Information By Name

    Note: You can also access the Add New Contact screen from the Contacts menu. Press the Options soft key, highlight Add New Contact and press the Select soft key or the 5. Enter the information you want to save for this contact. The following fields are available for input: ♦...

  • Page 141: Contact List Options

    3. Begin entering the letters of the name. As you type, the first Contact List entry matching your input is highlighted. To select a different entry than the one that is highlighted, press the Up or Down navigation key until the entry you want is highlighted. 4.
  • Page 142 ♦ Send Business Card via: Allows you to send a message to the selected entry that contains your Business Card. This can be sent as either a message or via Bluetooth. ♦ My Business Card: Opens the My Business Card screen (see “My Business Card”...

  • Page 143: Groups

    Groups Using Groups you can organize your contacts into groups such as Business, Family and Friends. You can also assign a unique Caller ID or ring tune to members of the group. Adding Contacts to a Group 1. From the Idle screen, press the 2.

  • Page 144: Creating A New Group

    ♦ Create Group: allows you to create a new group and save it to your phone or, if your SIM card allows Group storage, to your card. ♦ Send Message: Allows you to send a message to group members. ♦ Delete: Allows you to delete the selected group.
  • Page 145 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Contacts and press the Select soft key or the 3. Press the Options soft key, highlight My Business Card and press the Select soft key or the 4. Enter the information you want to save for your Business Card. The following fields are available for input: ♦...

  • Page 146: Settings

    Settings This menu (Menu 9) allows you to customize numerous phone settings to suit your preferences. Set Profiles Profiles (Menu 9.1) are groups of customized settings, each specifically designed to make your phone behave differently in different situations. For example, you may not want your incoming call ring tune to play as loudly in a meeting as you would if you were outdoors.

  • Page 147: Viewing And Changing Profile Settings

    3. Select Set Profiles and press the Select soft key or the 4. Highlight a profile and press the Save soft key. A message appears notifying you that the profile has been changed. Note: You can turn the Silent profile on at any time by pressing and holding the phone displays the message “Silent Profile on”.
  • Page 148 To change the setting, use the Up and Down navigation keys to select another setting and press the OK soft key or the To save changes made to the profile settings, press the Options soft key, highlight Save and press the Select soft key or the Call ♦...

  • Page 149: Set Display

    Phone Sounds Settings ♦ Keypad Tone: Lets you specify the tone played when you press a button on the keypad (Beep or Xylophone). ♦ Power On Type: Lets you specify the phone response when you turn the it on (Melody, Vibration, Vibration & Melody, or Mute). ♦...

  • Page 150: Set Time & Date

    ♦ Pop Up List Menu: Allows you to select the whether pop up menus are On or Off. ♦ Dialing Display: Allows you to select the properties of the type font used for the dialing display. • Font Type: Allows you to select the font used (Normal 1, Normal 2, Quill Pen, or Sticky Note).
  • Page 151 1. In Idle mode, press the 2. Highlight Settings and press the Select soft key or the 3. Select Set Time & Date and press the Select soft key or the 4. Change settings as required (see below). 5. To save changes, press the Save soft key. The following settings are available: ♦...

  • Page 152: Set Phone

    Set Phone Use this menu (Menu 9.4) to configure general phone settings related to the user interface language, shortcuts, security and phone slide. You can also view your phone number and record other personal numbers. To access phone settings: 1. In Idle mode, press the 2.
  • Page 153 • Lock Phone: When the phone lock is enabled, the phone is secured and the phone password must be entered each time the phone is switched on. Once the correct password has been entered, the phone remains operational until switched off. To change the phone password, see “Phone Password”...

  • Page 154: Set Calls

    Set Calls Call settings (Menu 9.5) let you configure the actions taken by the phone when you dial and receive calls. To access call settings: 1. In Idle mode, press the 2. Highlight Settings and press the Select soft key or the 3.
  • Page 155 ♦ Call Answer: Provides a choice of methods for answering a call on your phone (Normal, Open Slide, or Any Key). ♦ Auto Reply: Lets you enable and configure auto reply. Use the left and right navigation keys to enable (On) and disable (Off). If you select On, press the down navigation key to highlight the Reply to Send area and type the message you want sent as an automatic reply.

  • Page 156: Voice Call

    7. Use the Down navigation key to select Reject List and press the key to view the current list. If this is the first time you have accessed this feature, the only item on the list is the default, Unknown. If you have already created an Auto Reject List and do not need to add entries to it, proceed to step 9.
  • Page 157 Call Forwarding Call forwarding lets you reroute incoming calls to a number you specify, for example, forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on vacation. To set your call forwarding options: 1. In Idle mode, press the 2.
  • Page 158 8. Press the Options soft key and select either Activate or Deactivate to enable or disable the feature. If you activate the feature, the phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed. Call Barring Call Barring allows you to restrict outgoing calls from being made with your phone.
  • Page 159 7. The screen confirms whether call barring is activated or deactivated for the selected call type. To modify the setting, enter the password and press the key. Changing the Password for Call Barring The Call Barring password is the same for both voice and video calls. To change the password: 1.

  • Page 160: Video Call

    Auto Redial Auto Redial lets you configure your phone to automatically redial the last dialed number if the call connection is lost or if the call was unable to connect. To enable or disable Auto Redial: 1. In Idle mode, press the 2.
  • Page 161 ♦ Call Barring: Restrict different types of calls from being made or received with your phone. For more information, see “Call Barring” on page 157. ♦ Auto Redial: Configure your phone to automatically redial the last dialed number if the call connection is lost or if the call was unable to connect. For more information, see “Auto Redial”...
  • Page 162 ♦ If you chose Get from My files, scroll to the folder that contains the image you want to use and press the Highlight the file and press is displayed. Press the and press the ♦ If you chose Get from Camera, take a picture by aiming the camera and pressing the see a preview.

  • Page 163: Set Connectivity

    line while you are in the office. For more information, see “Call Forwarding” on page 151. Call Barring Call barring allows you to restrict different types of calls from being made or received with your phone. For example, you can bar all calls to international phone numbers in case the phone is lost or stolen.
  • Page 164 Activation To turn Bluetooth on or off: 1. From the Idle screen, press the 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Settings and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Highlight Set Connectivity and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 165 ♦ Red for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3. Select a device. 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code and press the OK soft key. When the same code is entered on the other device, pairing is complete. To connect to a Bluetooth Device: 1.
  • Page 166 2. Use the keypad to enter a new name. 3. Press the Save soft key or the Note: The default name for your phone is SGH-A736, the model code. Secure Mode When Bluetooth visibility is turned on, your phone wirelessly transmits its phone name and status.
  • Page 167 ♦ Headset: The remote Bluetooth headset enables outgoing and incoming calls. ♦ Handsfree: The remote Bluetooth car kit enables outgoing and incoming calls. ♦ Bluetooth Stereo Headset: The remote Bluetooth stereo headset lets you listen to music. ♦ Serial Port: The remote Bluetooth device acts as a virtual serial port. ♦...

  • Page 168: Network Selection

    ♦ Delete: Delete the selected device or all devices. ♦ Rename: Rename the paired device. Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Activate Bluetooth (see “Activation” on page 158). 2. Select the item you want to send. For example, you can send a video file stored in the Media folders.
  • Page 169 1. In the Network selection menu, highlight Automatic to connect to the first available network when roaming or Manual to have the phone scan for available networks. Press the Select soft key or the 2. If you selected Manual, the phone displays a list of available networks. Press the up or down navigation keys until the network you want is highlighted and then press the Select soft key or the phone connects to the selected network.
  • Page 170 ♦ Auth Type: Select the type of authentication used for this WAP connection (None, Normal, or Secure). ♦ User ID: Enter the User ID required to connect to the network. ♦ Password: Enter the password required to connect to the network. ♦...

  • Page 171: Select Usb Mode

    USB connection is detected. ♦ PC Studio: The phone is automatically recognized by Samsung PC Studio, a Windows-based PC programme package that you can use to manage personal data and multimedia files or access the Internet using the phone as a modem.

  • Page 172: Sending Options

    • Network Selection: Select either the CS or PS domain. • Character Support: Select GSM alphabet, Unicode, or Automatic. • Reply Path: Allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center, if your network supports this service.
  • Page 173 • Delivery: Set a time delay before the phone sends your messages (Immediately, 1 Hour, 1 Day, 1 Week, Custom Time). • Hide Address: Hides address information that is normally sent along with a message. • Request Delivery Report: When this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered.
  • Page 174 ♦ Auto Resize Image: Selects whether images are automatically resized to 100 KB, 300 KB, or not resized (No). ♦ Creation Mode: Specify how new media content is sent: Restricted, Warning, Free. ♦ Default Style: Specify the Font Color, Font Style, Background Color and Page Duration (for embedded media) settings for incoming messages.

  • Page 175: Browser Settings

    Browser Settings Browser settings (Menu 9.7.2) lets you select a connection profile to be used when connecting to the Internet. For more information, see “Internet Settings” on page 61. Camera Settings Camera settings (Menu 9.7.3) let you set the default preferences for camera functionality.

  • Page 176: Camcorder Settings

    7. White Balance tab: Optimizes the image color based on the color temperature of the light source. Choose from Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent or Fluorescent. The default setting is Auto. 8. Default Storage tab: Lets you set the default storage location for the photos taken with the phone to either Phone or Memory Card.

  • Page 177: Player Settings

    7. Default Name tab: Lets you change the default name prefix for videos taken with the phone. Player Settings Player settings (Menu 9.7.5) let you set the default playback options for the media player: ♦ Equalizer Type: Optimizes sound equalization for Normal, Rock, Jazz or Classic music styles.

  • Page 178: Calendar Settings

    ♦ Recording Time: Lets you specify the maximum allowable length of an audio recording made with the phone (1 min, 2 min, 3 min, 4 min, 5 min, 60 min or Limit for Picture Message). Calendar Settings Calendar settings (Menu 9.7.8) let you set the default settings for the weekly start day (Sunday or Monday) and the default view mode (month, week or day).

  • Page 179: Set Memory

    ♦ Profiles: Resets Sound Profile options to their default values. For more information on Profiles, see “Set Profiles” on page 140. ♦ Display Settings: Resets only display options to their default values. For more information on Display settings, see “Set Display” on page 143.
  • Page 180 Settings...

  • Page 181: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, one of the following messages appears Insert SIM Card ♦...

  • Page 182: Your Correspondent Cannot Reach You

    “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays ♦ The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Change location and try again. ♦ You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.

  • Page 183: The Phone Starts Beeping And "Low Battery" Flashes On The Display

    ♦ the model and serial numbers of your phone ♦ your warranty details ♦ a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. Solving Problems ); the number of ) to weak ( ).

  • Page 184: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

  • Page 185: For Body Operation

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

  • Page 186: Precautions When Using Batteries

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

  • Page 187: Operating Environment

    battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C (32 F). ♦ Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, clip or pen) causes a direct connection between the + and terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag.

  • Page 188: Hearing Aids

    Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

  • Page 189: Posted Facilities

    information. 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. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles.

  • Page 190: Emergency Calls

    such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.

  • Page 191: Other Important Safety Information

    Other Important Safety Information ♦ Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. ♦ Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
  • Page 192 ♦ Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. ♦ Do not use or store the phone in dusty or dirty areas. Moving parts may become damaged or clogged.

  • Page 193: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.

  • Page 194: Appendix A: Certification Information

    ♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ♦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
  • Page 195 ♦ Head: 0.695 W/kg ♦ Body: 0.751 W/kg Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved or non-Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device, including its antenna Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 196: Appendix B: Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    whether extended or retracted, and the user’s body. Non-compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 197 signs and signals and staying within the speed limit. It means using seat belts and requiring other passengers to do the same. But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little more. This brochure is a call to wireless phone users everywhere to make safety their first priority when behind the wheel of a car.
  • Page 198 conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road. 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an Contact list or business card, or writing a to do list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going.

  • Page 199: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    10. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non emergency assistance number when necessary. Certain situations you encounter while driving may require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services. But you still can use your wireless phone to lend a hand.
  • Page 200 s head. These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of 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 201 users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: ♦...
  • Page 202 wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. 4.
  • Page 203 exposure to radio frequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance.
  • Page 204 Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head.
  • Page 205 method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.
  • Page 206 phones, so we don’ t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, gioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
  • Page 207 FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA): http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/index.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics.emf World health Organization (WHO): http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones...

  • Page 208: Standard Limited Warranty

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 209 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 approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 210 PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR...
  • Page 211 (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/ PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 212 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.
  • Page 213 Index Access Codes Alarms All Calls Alphabet Mode Answering call second call Audio Recorder Auto Redial Auto Reject Battery charging installing low indicator removing Bluetooth Activation Name Options searching for new devices Secure Mode Service Profiles visibility Bluetooth Connectivity Broadcast Messages Browser Browser Settings Business Card...
  • Page 214 Delete All Display layout Display Settings Download Games Downloading Graphics Ring Tunes DTMF tones, send Earpiece/Speaker Email Emergency Call Emergency Calls End Key Entering Text Using Alphabet Mode Using Number Mode Using T9 mode Using the Symbol Mode Explosive Environments FCC Notice File Transfer Bluetooth...
  • Page 215 Settings Messaging Microphone microSD Adapter microSD Card Missed Alarm Events Missed Calls calling back deleting sending message MP3 Player Multimedia Messaging Service Multi-party Call Multitasking key Multitasking Menu Music Music & Tones Mute Mute keys My Business Card Navigation keys Network Selection New Contact in phone memory...
  • Page 216 Settings Applications Audio recorder Auto Reject Bluetooth Browser Call Call Barring Call Waiting Camcorder Camera Connections Connectivity Contact Date & Time Display Memory Messages Network Selection Phone Player Profiles Reset USB Mode Video Call Short Message Service Silent Mode SIM card installing Soft Keys Soft keys...

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