Page 1 SGH-a885 Series P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
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Page 3: Disclaimer Of Warranties; Exclusion Of Liability
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Important Safety Precautions ...5 Important Safety Precautions ......5 Road Safety at All Times .
Page 5 Using Symbols in Portrait Mode ......41 Using the Handwriting Feature ......41 Changing the Text Input Mode - Handwriting .
Page 6 Using your History ........89 Setting Browser Preferences ......89 About Browser .
Page 7 Information to User ....... . . 130 Owner’s Record ........132 Section 21: Warranty ...
Page 8: Section 1: Important Safety Precautions
Do not end the call until given permission to do so. Liquid Resistance Your phone is not liquid 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.
Page 9: Qualified Service
Important!: Although the phone can be used while the battery is charging, the battery must be fully charged before first use, otherwise you could damage the battery. Important!: Using a non-supported battery may cause damage to your phone. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
Page 10: Section 2: Getting Started
Section 2: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding internal compartments.
Page 11: Installing The Memory Card
• Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face upward and the card is securely inserted. Note: The Samsung a885 has been tested to support up to a 16GB memory card. Installing the Battery Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1).
Page 12: Charging A Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Adapter is used to charge the battery, is included with your phone. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
Page 13: Low Battery Indicator
Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection. If the battery is not properly installed and the wall charger is connected, the handset may power off and on continuously, preventing proper operation. Correct Incorrect Plug the flat end of the Travel Adapter into the Power/ Accessory Interface connector and the other end into a standard AC wall outlet.
Page 14: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Press and hold until the phone switches on. The phone launches the activation splash screen and then proceeds to search for the network. Once the network has been found, you can make or receive calls. Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu.
Page 15: Section 3: Understanding Your Phone
Section 3: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features.
Page 16 Display: shows the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery level, time, etc. Widget tab: allows you to open the Widget toolbar. Contacts key: allows you to access your current Contacts, Groups and Favorites lists. Dial key: allows you to access the Phone Functions menu, such as Dialer, Contacts, and New Message screen.
Page 17: Side Views Of Your Phone
Microphone: allows other callers to hear you during a call when the phone is in Speaker mode. Volume keys: allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either volume key ( to mute the ring tone.
Page 18: Rear View Of Your Phone
Camera lens: is used to take pictures and shoot videos. Mirror: allow you to see yourself as you take a picture or video. Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to the new widget bar.
Page 19: Widget Bar
The Widget bar provides quick access to those functions you use most frequently: Analog Clock, Digital Clock, Dual Clock, Create New Message, Photo Favorites, Voice Recognition, Wireless Web, Today, Calendar, Favorite URL, Photo, Birthday, Sound Profile, Bluetooth, Calculator, Music Player, Videos, Share Pix, Yahoo! Search, Yahoo! Finance, Google Search, AccuWeather, digg, Events, More Widgets, and Notification.
Page 20 Displays when an internal microSD memory card is detected. Displays when the phone is connected to a computer via a supported USB cable connection. Displays within the Indicators area when a new text message is received. Displays within the Event Widget as a tab when a new message is received.
Page 21: Using The Multitasking Menu
“Changing Your Settings” on page 102. Using the Multitasking Menu This key ( ) launches the Multitask menu that can be activated from within any active window or page on the phone. There is no need to stop what you are doing, if you quickly want to jump out and activate another common feature.
Page 22: Section 4: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. The a885 has done away with the need for navigation wheels or keypads. The a885 is completely navigable by either an onscreen touch or scroll. • Touching an onscreen option activates the feature. •...
Page 23: Navigating Through Menus
Tap the associated onscreen icon. • Press to exit from the current menu and return to the previous screen. • Press to exit from the current location/function, cancel your input and return to the Idle screen. Navigating Through Menus As you navigate through a menu, options display on the screen as scrollable lists.
Page 24 Note: Scrolling requires that you press firmly on the screen then drag. When scrolling through a list make sure not to touch or press individual entries on the list as this will open the list entry. Accessing the Phone’s Main Menu Once you display a menu list, tapping an item causes different functions, depending on its function.
Page 25: Widgets
minutes values by entering manually (Keypad tab) or using either the +/- buttons or by quickly sliding your fingertip over the numbers (Jog tab). Widgets The Widget bar provides quick access to mini-programs (widgets). This bar (located at the left of the Idle screen) gives you information at a glance and provides easy access to frequently used tools such as: Analog Clock, Digital Clock, Dual Clock, Create New Message, Photo Favorites, Voice Recognition,...
Page 26 Touch the check box to place a check mark next to the Widget you want to display. – or – Touch the check box again to remove the check mark and hide the Widget. The following table contains a description of each available Widget.
Page 27 Today: Displays the current date (month/day/year). Monday SEP 22 2008 Drag and drop the Today widget onto the • desktop to view the date. Calendar: Allows you to access the Calendar feature. With the Calendar feature, you can: Consult the calendar by month, week, or day. •...
Page 28 Bluetooth: From this application you can activate Bluetooth and configure it so other Bluetooth devices can see your device by name. Drag and drop, then tap the Bluetooth icon to • launch the Bluetooth application. For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on •...
Page 29: Widget Bar Navigation
More Widgets: Provides access to more widgets. Widget Bar Navigation You can drag the widgets to the desktop to use the application or feature, then drag it back to the Widget Bar when you are finished. Note: Many widgets can be used directly from the widget bar without dragging them onto the screen (ex: Bluetooth and Alarms).
Page 30: Understanding The Events Widget
and drop it on the main screen (2). Then drag it back into its new location in the list. Or, you can drag it away from the widget bar in a single motion and drop it in the desired location on the widget bar. Activating a Widget Locate your widget (whether it is still docked in the Widget bar or in another location).
Page 31: Section 5: Call Functions
Section 5: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. For more information, refer to “Call” on page 116. Displaying Your Phone Number Touch Contacts Contacts Settings...
Page 32: Making A Call Using Speed Dial
Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry when dialing. After entering a number using the keypad. • If you make a mistake, touch • Press and hold to erase the entire string of numbers. Press to return to the Idle screen. Ending a Call Press key.
Page 33: Answering A Call
information, refer to “Searching for a Number in Contacts” on page 35. Answering a Call When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in Contacts. From the Incoming call screen, press •...
Page 34: Viewing All Calls
screen to select from All, Missed, Made, or Received. If the number or caller is listed in your Contacts, the associated name is displayed. Viewing All Calls From the Call History menu, touch the drop-down and select the All option. All calls made, received, and missed are listed.
Page 35: Sending A Message To A Missed Call
Note: You may see different choices depending upon the settings for your “Save New Contacts to” option. Touch Save New. ➔ For further details about the Contacts feature, see “Adding a New Contact” on page 45. Sending a Message to a Missed Call To send a message to a missed call number: Touch the desired missed call.
Page 36: Data Counter
calls received. • Total Call Duration: shows the total length of time for all calls made and received. Reset these fields by touching Reset All. Touch Yes to confirm the reset or No to cancel the operation. Enter the user-defined password and touch OK to reset all counters.
Page 37: In-Call Options
same keys. In-Call Options During an active call there are several functions available by touching a corresponding onscreen button. Speaker On/Off routes the phone’s audio through either the speaker or • through the earpiece. – Slide Speaker to On to route the audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume keys.) –...
Page 38 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. Touch Swap. • The current call (caller #2) is placed on hold and the previous call on hold (caller #1) is then reactivated so that you can continue conversing with that person.
Page 39: Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling)
call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: Press to answer the next incoming call. The first call is automatically put on hold. To switch between the two calls, touch Swap. •...
Page 40: Section 6: Entering Text
Section 6: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the QWERTY keyboard-style keypad. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text.
Page 41: Changing The Text Input Mode - Keyboard
There are three main keyboard layout keys that will change the onscreen keys within the QWERTY keyboard. The available Text Input modes are: T9, 123Sym, and Abc. Refer to the Text Input mode in the upper right hand corner to identify which mode you are currently in.
Page 42: Using 123Sym Mode
options displays and includes a number indicating the words available to chose from. Use the up and down navigation keys in the word options box to select the desired word. Touch to complete the message and return to the previous screen. Using 123Sym Mode Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation.
Page 43: Using Abc Mode
Note: The Emo option is available only when selected. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch Touch either to cycle through additional keys. Touch to complete the message and return to the previous screen. Using Abc Mode Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation.
Page 44: Using Symbols In Portrait Mode
Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and select Symbols ( symbol key. To display more symbols, touch the left or right arrow key. To clear the symbol(s), touch Select the other letters in the same way.
Page 45: Changing The Text Input Mode - Handwriting
Changing the Text Input Mode - Handwriting You can write your message using the Handwriting mode but if at any time you feel you can’t remember how to input text, you can touch the Input Select field and select Keypad. Symbols.
Page 46: Handwriting Mode-Entering Characters
Shift key: Touch this key before printing a letter to make it uppercase. Space key: Touch this key before printing a letter to insert a space. Handwriting Mode-Entering Characters Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and select Abc.
Page 47: Handwriting Mode-Entering Symbols
• Touch and hold to erase an entire word or line. As an example, to write “123 Anywhere” you would: • Touch the Text Input Mode button and select Numeric. then shown onscreen. • Write 123. • Touch the Text Input Mode button and select Abc. shown onscreen.
Page 48: Section 7: Understanding Your Contacts
Section 7: Understanding Your Contacts This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts. Contacts entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. Note: When storing a Contacts entry into your SIM card, note that only the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).
Page 49 Picture folder and assign it to this entry. Select an image and touch Add to assign the image and return to the previous Add New Contact screen. Touch the First Name, Last Name, and Display Name fields and use the onscreen keyboard to enter names for the new entry, and touch .
Page 50 touching each entry. – or – Place a checkmark alongside all entries by touching All. Additional fields include: • Mobile: adds an additional Mobile number field for the entry. • Home: adds an additional Home number field for the entry. •...
Page 51: Adding Pauses To Contact Numbers
Touch and use the onscreen keypad to enter your number. Press or touch to initiate the call. Touch Save to Contacts ➔ More • Select Update if this was a previously created entry and your are adding the current number to the previous entry. Enter the desired information, see “Saving a Number from the Idle screen”...
Page 52: Using Contacts
Touch Touch to store your changes. Save Using Contacts Dialing a Number from Contacts Once you have stored phone numbers in Contacts, you can dial them easily and quickly by either using their SIM card location number or by using the Search field to locate the entry. Finding a Contacts Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto your SIM card and phone’s onboard memory.
Page 53: Contacts Entry Options
Power Search tab to quickly “thumb through” the alphabetical listing by first name. Contacts Filter Power Search tab When found, touch adjacent to the entry to make the call. While in the details page for a specific entry (seen below) you have two sets of options, each accessible from two of the onscreen buttons.
Page 54: Finding My Own Phone Number
multimedia message to the selected entry. Press to return to the previous Entry Options page. Touch to alter the properties of the current entry such Edit as: name, type, group, or location. Touch your changes. Touch to delete the current contact entry from a target Delete location such as the Phone and/or SIM card.
Page 55: Group Settings
Note: If FDN is Off: touch Menu -> Contacts -> Contacts Settings -> Fixed Dial Contacts -> Create FDN. Then follow steps 2-7. Enter your PIN2 password and touch provided to you by your service provider. Touch Name and use the onscreen alphanumeric keypad to enter a name for this FDN contact.
Page 56: Editing A Caller Group
In Idle mode, touch Contacts ➔ Touch a group entry. Touch Add Member and place a checkmark alongside those entries you wish to add to the current Group. Touch Add. Removing an Entry From a Group In Idle mode, touch Contacts ➔...
Page 57: Managing Contacts
In Idle mode, touch Contacts ➔ Touch Drag the entry to the desired location in your Favorites. Touch Managing Contacts You can copy, delete, and view the memory status for the Phone and SIM entries on your phone. Copying an Entry to the SIM Card Note: When storing a Contacts entry into the SIM card, note that only the name, phone number, group, and slot location are initially offered as fields (some SIM cards may allow an address as well).
Page 58: Using The Service Dialing Numbers
You can delete all Phone or SIM entries from your phone’s memory. Deleting all entries from the Phone In Idle mode, touch ➔ Contacts Touch the All field to place checkmarks alongside all the current entries. Touch Delete. A pop-up Delete? message appears. Touch Yes or No.
Page 59 saved on the SIM card, this is a counter of the number of SIM contacts with a third number saved on your SIM card. – Email: tells you how many entries are in use. • FDN: tells you how many entries are in use on your FDN SIM memory.
Page 60: Section 8: Messaging
Section 8: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages • Multimedia (Picture and Video) Messages •...
Page 61: Additional Message Options
Note: If the number of recipients are less than 10, all members in the group will be added. You will need to delete any unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted entries. Note: Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;) then using the previous procedure.
Page 62: Attaching Business Card To A Message
message but then have those configured to display as a slideshow on the recipients phone. Options include: Add Slide, Delete Slide, or Edit Style (multimedia messages only). • Attach Files: allows you to add either a file, card, or other information such as a calendar entry, task, or note.
Page 63: Using Message Options
Note: If you accidentally exit from this notification screen, you will need to go ➔ ➔ to Menu Messaging Inbox to access your messages. Touch a message you wish to view. The selected message appears in the display. Tip: When viewing a text message, press the Up or Down volume keys to increase or decrease the font size of the message text.
Page 64: Using Exchange Activesync
– Forward: allows you to forward the message. Move to My Folder: moves the current message to My Folder. – – Save to Contacts: allows you to save the recipient or sender’s information from the message to Contacts as either a New or Updated entry.
Page 65: Server Settings
computer. If any change is made, Microsoft® ActiveSync® automatically will begin synchronization. To begin synchronization, touch Sync in Microsoft® ActiveSync® on your phone. You can open the phone’s file directory by clicking Explore from the Microsoft® ActiveSync window. You can then copy files quickly and easily from the phone to the computer, or vice versa.
Page 66: Delete All Messages
list of messages in the folder appears in the display. Touch Delete and touch an entry to mark it for selection with a checkmark. Touch either an individual message or Select All to place a checkmark alongside all entries in the list. Touch Delete.
Page 67 For example, touch Keep a Copy and touch store a local copy of all outgoing text messages. Configuring the Text Message Center From Messaging Settings page, touch Text Message Message Center. These settings allow you to set the default method of text message transmission used by the Text Message Center.
Page 68: Configuring Voice Mail Settings
with a category of advertisement. • MMS Profiles: to configure you Network parameters (For more information, refer to “Changing the WAP Profiles” on page 90.) • Auto Resize Image: to configure the size limits of the images added to new picture messages. Images larger then your setting, will be resized to meet this value.
Page 69: Multimedia Templates
Touch Messaging Templates ➔ ➔ Touch Create. Touch the empty onscreen text field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter a message. You can rotate the phone to use the qwerty keyboard. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 37. Touch Save to store the text to the Text Template folder.
Page 70: Section 9: My Files
Section 9: My Files The topics covered in this section include Audio, Picture, Games, Video, Tools, Other Files, and Used Space. Touch My files. ➔ Select from one of the following functions: Audio, Picture, Games, Video, Tools, Other Files, or Used Space. Touch the filter drop down (upper-right of My files page) to filter the entries based on their current location (All, Phone, or Memory Card).
Page 71: Audio Files
Touch Phone or Memory Card depending on where you want to copy or move the files to. Select the folder to copy or move the files to. Touch New folder to create a new folder. Touch Paste here/Move here to copy or move the files. More Functionality Touch My files...
Page 72: 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: Touch My files Audio ➔ ➔ Touch a pre-recorded memo to begin playback. To exit, press Creating a new audio recording Touch...
Page 73: Editing Images
Information: displays an onscreen listing of the image’s properties such • as: name, format, size, etc. Send: lets you send the currently active image via Message, via • Bluetooth, or via Exchange ActiveSync. Set as: allows you to assign the current image as either your current •...
Page 74: Video
World Clock, set the Timer, and use the Stopwatch. For more information, refer to “Tools” on page 95. Video This menu allows you shop for videos and to set up folders to save your videos. Touch My files Video ➔ ➔...
Page 75: Section 10: Camera
Section 10: Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in camera functionality. Your 2.0 megapixel camera produces photos in JPEG format. Important!: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed.
Page 76: Camera And Camcorder Options
Note: The number of JPEG pictures remaining on the selected media appears in the upper-right of the screen. This is an approximate number of total pictures which can be taken at the current image size. If desired, before taking the photo, you can touch onscreen icons to access various camera options.
Page 77 Shooting mode (continued): Frame: allows you to choose a custom frame border for • your image. Choose from one of the 20 available frames. Touch OK to assign the frame. Camera Resolution: allows you to set the image size to either: 2M(1600x1200), w1M(1600x960), 1M(1280x960), 0.3M(640x480), 400x240, or 320x240.
Page 78 Settings tab (continued): Storage: allows you to configure the default storage • location for images/videos as either Phone or Memory Card (if inserted). White Balance: allows you to set this option from the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
Page 79: Assigning An Image To A Contacts Entry
Selecting and Using the Picture Folder Touch a picture from the Picture page to display the image. From the image viewer page, you have access to both macro functions (Zoom, Edit, and Properties) and menu options. Note: Menu options only appear in portrait view. Zoom: allows you to magnify the current image.
Page 80: Assigning An Image As A Wallpaper
the create a new Contacts entry with the image already assigned. For more information, refer to “Understanding Your Contacts” on page 45. Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper Touch My files Picture ➔ ➔ Touch Set as Wallpaper. ➔ Touch the screen to reveal the adjustment tools: •...
Page 81: Accessing The Video Folder
After you have shot a video, you can use various options that appear as icons on the screen. Touch an icon to activate the function. Touch and then touch one of the available ➔ options: Slideshow ( ): to play the available images (from the Picture •...
Page 82 Full-Screen View ( ): allows you to change the display mode to the • full-screen option while the video is playing. Press the Normal View icon ) to return to Normal View. Pause/Resume: ( )allows you to pause the video being •...
Page 83: Section 11: Sharepix
Section 11: SharePix SharePix allows you to upload your photos to the photo sharing websites Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, Photobucket, Friendster, and MySpace. You can also download your friends’ photos to your phone. Launching SharePix Touch SharePix. ➔ The following menu options display: Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, Photobucket, Friendster, and MySpace.
Page 84: Section 12: Games
Section 12: Games The Games menu option allows you to access games that are on the phone such as Tumbling Dice. Touch Games. ➔ Touch a pre-installed game to play.
Page 85: Section 13: Telus Shop
Section 13: TELUS Shop The TELUS Shop menu option allows you to buy a variety of multimedia files, such as ringtones and graphics. Your phone has embedded links to the web sites providing you with download services, preset by your service provider. Launching TELUS Shop Touch TELUS Shop.
Page 86: Section 14: Wireless Web
Section 14: Wireless Web Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access the Internet. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser. Accessing the Wireless Web In Idle mode, touch and select any one of the following...
Page 87 Browser Settings: accesses the Browser Settings menu, which allows you to clear caches, delete cookies, access cookie options, delete history, change preferences, view the page details, change the browser profiles, and view information about the browser software. Fullscreen View: indicates the page is being displayed in a fullscreen view either in a Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Page 88: Navigating Via A Url Address
Scrolling Within a Web Page As with other menu items and pages on your phone, scrolling requires that steady directional pressure be applied onscreen via via your fingertip. To scroll up or down a Web page Touch and slide your finger either up or down on the screen. To move around a Web page: Drag across the screen in any direction.
Page 89: Using Favorites
Touch the URL text field at the top of the screen. Use either the onscreen alphanumeric keypad or keyboard, to enter the target Web address, beginning with the www. The http:// prefix is pre-inserted into the text string. Touch to launch the new web page, where you have the opportunity to also add the new page to your Favorites list and assign a display name for the link.
Page 90: Browser Settings
• Only those entries with can be deleted. Touch Delete Place a checkmark adjacent to those editable entries you wish to choose for deletion. – or – Touch Select All to place a checkmark alongside all deleteable fields. Touch Delete Copying a URL to a Message Copying a selected URL as text into a message requires that the selected URL Address already be saved as a Favorite entry.
Page 91: Clearing Caches
cache stores the most recently accessed pages (page 88). • Delete Cookies: delete cookies. Cookies are pieces of personal information sent to a web server while navigating the web (page 88). • Cookie Options: sets whether cookies are stored on your phone (Accept All or Reject All).
Page 92: Using Your History
You can define how to manage cookie installation on your phone when a web site is attempting to place them on your phone. In Idle mode, touch Wireless Web ➔ Cookie Options. Touch one of the following options: • Accept All: allows all cookies to be placed on your phone. •...
Page 93: About Browser
• Run JavaScript • Display Images • Display Flash Contents • Play Sound • Display Minimap Touch either On (to activate the feature) or Off (to deactivate the feature). Touch to save the new setting. Save About Browser The About Browser option gives the browser software version information.
Page 94 Caution!: The WAPs are pre-configured and can not be altered using this screen. If you change the settings without first checking with your service provider, the web browser, MMS, and e-mail features may not work properly. To create a new connection profile, touch the onscreen prompts.
Page 95: Section 15: Applications
Section 15: Applications The Applications menu allows you to shop for Applications using the built-in browser. Launching Applications Touch Applications. This launches a web browser. ➔ Follow the on-screen options. Applications...
Page 96: Section 16: Calendar
Section 16: Calendar The calendar feature allows you to view the Month, Week, and Day layout views. It also shows any Missed Alarm Events that have occurred. Creating a New Event Touch Calendar Create Event. ➔ ➔ Touch the Title field and use the onscreen keyboard to enter a name for this specific event.
Page 97: Other Event Options
• Repeat: allows you to set the number of repetitions allowed for this appointment (Off, Everyday, Every Week, Every Month, or Every Year). Once selected, all remaining alarm settings are enabled. Touch Save to store the option. • Repeat Until: allows you to set as duration for this appointment by assigning an expiration date.
Page 98: Section 17: Tools
Section 17: Tools Tools Tools (such as camera, camcorder, calendar, and alarms) are feature options that allow you to use your handset for a variety of non-phone related activities. To access any of the tools, perform the following: Touch Tools. ➔...
Page 99: Media Player
recognized screen displays with two options: Tutorial: provides instructions on how to use voice commands. • Restart: touch and try the command options again. • Speak clearly when giving your command. There is no need for you to speak slowly or with added emphasis. The voice recognition software has been optimized to understand your speech in its natural form.
Page 100: Recorded Audio Folder
During the recording process you can either touch Stop ) to stop the recording or Pause ( halt the recording. Once the audio recording has stopped, the message is automatically saved. Once stopped, choose from one of the following options: •...
Page 101: Turning Off An Alarm
activated. – Alarm Volume adjusts the alarm’s volume (1 - 7). Touch Save to store the alarm details and Save again store this new event. Touch On from the Auto Power-up field to keep the alarm event active even if the phone is turned off. Activating this feature turns the phone on and sounds the alarm even if the phone was previously is a powered-off state.
Page 102: Calculator
• Title: enter a title for this task (up to 15 characters). • Priority: allows you assign the task a priority (High, Medium, or Low). • Start Date: enter a date for this task to begin. • Due Date: enter a date for this task to end. •...
Page 103: Converter
the tip percentage. If needed, touch the Split field and use the keypad to change the number of persons that will be splitting the bill. The amount of the Tip, the bill Total, and the amount each person should pay appear in the lower half of the screen. Touch Reset to clear the fields and start over.
Page 104: Deleting A World Clock Entry
area is then correctly highlighted in a darker gray, your selection was accurately read and you can touch – or – If not read correctly, repeat the previous two steps until your selection is correct. Touch the sun symbol next to the time to add or remove Daylight Saving Time.
Page 105: Section 18: Changing Your Settings
Section 18: Changing Your Settings This section includes tips on how to use your phone’s features, as well as how to change and customize the display settings, call handling, security settings, and other settings associated with your phone. Sound Profiles This menu allows you to specify how you are informed of incoming calls.
Page 106 Touch Settings Sound Profile ➔ ➔ • Touch the name field and not the radio button to the right. Touch drop-down menu (upper-right of the screen) and select Message. Touch the Message Alert Type field, select one of the following and touch Save: •...
Page 107: Silent Profile
and touch Save: • Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ring tone menu. • Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. • Vibration & Melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. • Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate. Drag the Phone Sound Volume slider to the volume level you desire (range is 0-7).
Page 108: Driving Profile
• Periodic: repeats the message alert periodically. Touch the Vibration Pattern field, then touch to select Vibration 1 - 3 and touch Save. Drag the Vibration Intensity slider to the intensity level you desire (range is 0-7). Touch Save to return to the Sound Profile menu. Driving Profile In this case, the speaker is active and launches the currently selected Call alert type when the associated notification is...
Page 109 Touch the Message Alert Tone field, then touch to select Message Tone 1 - 6 and touch Save. Touch the Message Alert Repetition pull-down and select one of the following options and touch Save: • Once: repeats the message alert once. •...
Page 110: Outdoor Profile
In this case, you are outdoors and might not be able to hear the phone, or need an increased volume in order to hear the phone. For example, you might be jogging and need the phone to vibrate and ring loudly. Editing the Outdoor - Call Profile Touch Settings...
Page 111: Display And Light Settings
Drag the Alert Tone Volume slider to the volume level you desire (range is 1-7). Touch the Vibration Pattern field, then touch to select Vibration 1 - 3 and touch Save. Touch Save to return to the Sound Profile menu. Editing the Outdoor - Phone Profile Touch Settings...
Page 112: Greeting Message
• Font Type • Greeting Message • Transition Effect • Brightness • Backlight Time Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image displayed on the Main screen. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Light Wallpaper. ➔ Drag an onscreen image to the left or right to view either the next or previously available images (located in your Pictures folder) for the wallpaper selection.
Page 113: Transition Effect
Allows you to activate/deactivate the default transition effect (wipe) during transitions between menu/options pages. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Light Transition Effect. ➔ Touch either On (activate) or Off (deactivate). Touch Save Brightness Allows you to adjust the display brightness for the LCD to see better within different lighting conditions.
Page 114: Phone
• Manual Only : you need to manually set the time and date according to the current time zone using the Set time menu. Touch the Time Zone field and assign a new time zone by touching a corresponding area of the world map. •...
Page 115: Motion Detection
Vibration Feedback You can set the level of vibration intensity that occurs when you touch the screen. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Vibration Feedback. Drag the Vibration Intensity slider to the intensity level you desire (range is 0-4). Touch Save. Calibration The Calibration feature allows you to re-align the screen’s touch accuracy.
Page 116: Lock Applications
“Backlight Time” on page 110. Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and to restrict the types of calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. From Idle mode, touch Settings ➔...
Page 117: Change Phone Password
Note: The first time you access the password screen, you will be prompted to create a password. Touch the Lock Applications field. Touch the check box next to each application you wish to lock, or touch All to select all applications. •...
Page 118 Note: If you change your password, be sure to write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your password, your phone will require unlocking by your service provider. Change PIN code This feature allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the Check PIN Code feature is enabled.
Page 119: Reset Phone
You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone: From Idle mode, touch ➔ Phone. At the Continue? prompt, touch Yes to reset, or No to cancel. Enter your phone password, if prompted and touch After the phone settings have been reset, the Reset Phone done confirmation displays.
Page 120 voicemail based on a user-created list from within the Reject List. • Call Answer: selects how your phone answers incoming calls. Selections are: Send Key, Any Key, and Automatic (Time - 1-5 seconds). • Auto Reply: sets up an automatic text message that is sent to the calling party when they call you.
Page 121: Connectivity
Connectivity The phone has several communication/connection parameters which can be edited. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within a range of one another, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms.
Page 122: Bluetooth Services
Touch Yes or No to enable or disable the visibility (discoverability) of your phone. • Your phone becomes visible to other devices when you transmit your device’s name to others in your area. This allows other devices to detect your phone and request a connection. If your phone is not visible, you can still detect and connect to other devices, while still hiding yourself from others.
Page 123: Configuring Your Phone's Usb Settings
Mode” pop-up when you connect to the PC. You can then choose from either: Samsung PC Studio, Media Player, or Mass Storage. • Samsung PC Studio: sets PC Studio to launch as the default application when a USB connection is detected.
Page 124 settings for connecting your phone to the network. Although the active connection can be changed by the user, it is recommended that this choice be made with the assistance of either the retailer or service provider. From Idle mode, touch ➔...
Page 125: Applications Settings
The Applications Settings feature allows you to configure the functional parameters for most of the onboard applications. These applications are described in more detail within other sections of this manual. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings. Select the type of application which you want to change: •...
Page 126: Memory Management
Touch one of the following fields and edit the information: • My Business Card: creates and attaches a virtual business card to be used as an attachment to outgoing messages. For more information, see “Attaching Business Card to a Message” on page 59.
Page 127: Memory Card Details
Touch Clear Enter the user-defined password and touch memory settings. For more information, refer to “Change Phone Password” on page 114. Touch Yes to confirm or No to cancel. Memory Card Details Allows you to view specific information related to the current microSD card being used for storage.
Page 128: Section 19: Accessibility
Section 19: Accessibility TTY Settings TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate via a telephone. This phone comes TTY-ready and only requires the insertion of the TTY device to enable this feature.
Page 129: Section 20: Safety
Section 20: Safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
Page 130: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone
call Customer Support for service. Note: For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Page 131 necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when stationary or before pulling into traffic. •...
Page 132: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and travel adapters. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.
Page 133: Disposal Of Lithium Ion (Liion) Batteries
4º F to 140º F (-20º C to 60º C) – More than one month: 4º F to 113º F (-20º C to 45º C) Disposal of Lithium Ion (LiIon) Batteries For safe disposal options of your LiIon batteries, contact your nearest service center.
Page 134: Specific Absorption Rates (Sar) For Wireless Phones
following measures: • Reorient / relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones The SAR is a value that corresponds to the relative amount of RF energy absorbed in the head of a user of a wireless handset.
Page 135: Owner's Record
Owner’s Record The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SGH-a885 Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice...
Page 136: Section 21: Warranty
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; (I) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (IA) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
Page 137 Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800- Samsung. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product.
Page 138 LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS, OR FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (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.
Page 139 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional...
Page 140: Index
Index Adding a New Contact Adding More Fields Deleting Fields During a Call Idle Screen Alarms APN Control Application Settings Calendar Audio Audio Folder Backlight settings Battery charging Installing Low Battery Indicator Birthday Widget Block Caller Brightness Browser Preferences Settings Business Card attaching to a message Calendar...
Page 141 Camera Options Picture Folder Taking Pictures Camera Options Settings Shooting mode Timer White Balance Change Phone Password Changing Your Settings Charging battery Check PIN code Clear Phone Memory Contacts Adding a New Contact Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Checking the Used Space Contacts Entry Options Copying Entry to Phone Copying Entry to SIM Card...
Page 142 Entering Symbols Icons, description In-Call Options International Call Join Keyboard Changing Text Input Landscape Lock Applications Memory Used Space Memory Card Installation Memory Management Used Space Menu Navigation Messaging Creating and Sending Text Messages Settings Types of Messages Using Message Options microSD card Installing Motion Detection...
Page 143 Safety SAR values Security Sending a URL Service Dialing Numbers Settings Applications Call Contacts Display and Light Phone Record Audio Security Sound Time & Date SharePix SIM card installation Installing Speakerphone Key Standard Limited Warranty Swap TELUS Shop Text Input Mode Changing within Handwriting Tip Calculator Tones...
Page 144 Warranty Information Widgets Accessing Activation Adding to the Widget bar Deleting from the Widget bar Events Rearranging Undocking Wireless Web Accessing the Wireless Web Site Changing WAP Profiles Using Favorites World Clock Deleting an Entry...

Samsung SGH-a885 Series User Manual

Section 1: Important Safety Precautions

Section 2: Getting Started

Section 3: Understanding Your Phone

Section 4: Menu Navigation

Section 5: Call Functions

Section 6: Entering Text

Section 7: Understanding Your Contacts

Section 8: Messaging

Section 9: My Files

Section 10: Camera

Section 11: Sharepix

Section 12: Games

Section 13: TELUS Shop

Section 14: Wireless Web

Section 15: Applications

Section 16: Calendar

Section 17: Tools

Section 18: Changing Your Settings

Section 19: Accessibility

Section 20: Safety

Section 21: Warranty

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