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- Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea GH68-35487A www.samsung.com English (LTN). 08/2011. Rev. 1.0...
- Page 2 SGH-A847R user manual...
- Page 3 • Content in this user manual may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the user manual.
- Page 4 Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user. • This product includes certain free/open source software.
- Page 5 Instructional icons Caution: situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information Followed by: the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: → In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets: phone keys;...
- Page 6 Samsung Electronics. Trademarks • SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics. ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Introducing your mobile phone .......8 Phone layout ...............8 Icons ................11 Assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...13 Install the SIM card and battery ........13 Charge the battery ............15 Insert a memory card ..........16 Using basic functions..........17 Turn your phone on or off ..........17 Access menus ............17 Customize your phone ..........18 Use basic call functions ..........19... - Page 8 Using tools and applications .........42 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ......42 Record and play voice memos .........44 Use Java-powered games and applications .....44 Create a world clock ..........45 Set and use alarms ...........45 Use the calculator .............46 Convert measurements..........46 Set a countdown timer ..........47 Use the stopwatch ............47 Create new tasks ............47 Create a text memo ..........48...
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Page 9: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
Introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Phone layout... - Page 10 Confirm key Volume key Select the highlighted menu In Idle mode, adjust the phone’s option or confirm an input volume Depending on your service provider or region, the key may perform differently Voice mail service key In Idle mode, access voice mails (press and hold) Sound profile key In Idle mode, access to the 4-way navigation key...
- Page 11 Application switch key Alphanumeric key Switch between applications. Silent profile key Speaker key In Idle mode, activate or Activate the speakerphone deactivate the silent profile feature (press and hold) Power/End key Turn the phone on or off (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, cancel input and return to Idle mode Back key...
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Page 12: Icons
Icons Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider. Icon Definition Signal strength UMTS network connected Call in progress Call diverting activate Roaming (outside of normal service area) Connected with PC Connecting to secured web page Music playback in progress Music playback paused Bluetooth activated... - Page 13 Icon Definition New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
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Page 14: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone
Assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery Turn the screw counterclockwise with a coin or other object to unlock the back cover, and then remove the cover. - Page 15 Insert the SIM card. Insert the battery. Replace the back cover and turn the screw clockwise to lock the cover.
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Page 16: Charge The Battery
Charge the battery Plug the small end of a travel adapter into the multifunction jack. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. -
Page 17: Insert A Memory Card
Insert a memory card Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). • Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone. •... -
Page 18: Using Basic Functions
Using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on or off To turn your phone on, Press and hold [ Confirm> (if Enter your PIN and press < necessary). -
Page 19: Customize Your Phone
When you access a menu requiring the PIN2, you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM card. For details, contact your service provider. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Customize your phone... -
Page 20: Use Basic Call Functions
To select a wallpaper to the idle screen In Menu mode, select Settings → Display → Main display → Wallpaper. Select Pictures → an image. Select>. Press < To select an external display type In Menu mode, select Settings → Display → Front display → Wallpaper. Select My image → Change → an image. Move the rectangle or resize the image and then press the Confirm key. - Page 21 To answer a call When a call comes in, press [ To end the call, press [ To adjust the volume of voice during a call While a call is in progress, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the volume. To use the speakerphone feature During a call, press the Confirm key or the Speaker key to activate the speaker.
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Page 22: Send And View Messages
• To use voice command feature, press and hold the headset button. • To answer a call, press the headset button. • To end a call, press the headset button. Send and view messages To send a text or multimedia message In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message. -
Page 23: Send And View Emails
To view text or multimedia messages In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. Select a text or multimedia message. Send and view emails To send an email In Menu mode, select Messages → Email → Create. Enter an email address and scroll down. Enter a subject and scroll down. Enter your message text. -
Page 24: Enter Text
Enter text You can enter text by pressing keys on the keypad. Available text input modes may vary depending on your region. To change the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes. Depending on your region, you may be able to access an input mode for your specific language. - Page 25 ABC mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the display. Number mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number. Symbol mode Press an appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a symbol. To use other features for text input •...
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Page 26: Add And Find Contacts
Add and find contacts The memory location to save new contacts may be preset depending on your service provider. To change the memory location, in Menu mode, select Contacts → Contact settings → Save new contacts to → a memory location. To add a new contact In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press the Confirm key. -
Page 27: Use Basic Camera Functions
Use basic camera functions To capture photos In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. Press the Confirm key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. Press [ C] to take another photo. -
Page 28: Listen To Music
In Menu mode, select Applications → My files → Videos → a video file. Listen to music To listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. ► p. • Download from a PC with Samsung PC Studio. ► p. 39 • Receive via Bluetooth. ► p. - Page 29 • Copy to your memory card. ► p. • Synchronize with Windows Media Player 11. ► p. 40 After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, In Menu mode, select Music Player. Select a music category → a music file. Control playback using the following keys: Function Confirm Pause or resume playback • Up/Down: Adjust the volume •...
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Page 30: Browse The Web
Browse the web The web browser menu may be labeled differently depending on your service provider. To browse web pages Internet to launch your In Menu mode, select service provider’s homepage. Navigate web pages. To bookmark your favorite web pages In Menu mode, select Internet. -
Page 31: Using Advanced Functions
Using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions To view and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Press <... - Page 32 To hold a call or retrieve a held call Press <Options> → Hold to place a call on hold or press <Resume> to retrieve a held call. To dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: Press <...
- Page 33 To make a multiparty call (conference call) Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call. While connected to the first party, call the second party. The first party is automatically placed on hold. When connected to the second party, press <Options> → Join.
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Page 34: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
To reject a call To reject an incoming call, press <Reject>. The caller will hear a busy tone. To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, use auto rejection. To activate auto rejection and set up the reject list, In Menu mode, select Settings → Calls →... -
Page 35: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
Select a memory location (if necessary). Enter a group name and press the Confirm key. Options> → Group settings. Press < Select an image and a ringtone for the group and press <Options> → Save. To set favorite numbers In Menu mode, select Contacts → Speed Dial List. -
Page 36: Use Advanced Camera Functions
To create a multimedia template In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia Templates. Press < Create> or <Options> → Create to open a new template window. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. ► p. 21 Press < Options> → Save as template. - Page 37 To capture photos with decorative frames In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. Press < Menu> → → Frame Shot. Select a frame. Make any necessary adjustments. Press the Confirm key to take a photo with the frame. To capture a panoramic photo In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera.
- Page 38 To use camera options Before capturing a photo, press <Menu> to access the following options: Icon Function Switch to the camcorder Change the shooting mode Change the resolution option Adjust the color balance Set whether to use Night shot mode Select the time delay Apply a special effect View the shortcut information...
- Page 39 Icon Function Adjust the color balance Turn the audio on or off Select the time delay Apply a special effect View the shortcut information Change the camcorder settings To customize camera settings Before capturing a photo, press <Menu> → to access the following settings: Option Function Set the camera shutter to make a sound...
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Page 40: Use Advanced Music Functions
] to return to Idle mode. Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more... - Page 41 To synchronize your phone with Windows Media Player In Menu mode, select Settings → Connectivity → Select USB mode → Media Player. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed.
- Page 42 To copy music files to a memory card Insert a memory card. Settings → Connectivity In Menu mode, select → Select USB mode → Mass storage. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Using a PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC.
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Page 43: Using Tools And Applications
Using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature To turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth. Select Activation off to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature. - Page 44 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <Pair>. Alternatively, press <Yes> to match the PIN between your phone and the device. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete.
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Page 45: Record And Play Voice Memos
Record and play voice memos To record a voice memo In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice recorder. Press the Confirm key to start recording. Speak your memo into the microphone. When you are finished speaking, press < Stop>. To play a voice memo In Menu mode, select Applications → My files → Sounds → My voice clips. -
Page 46: Create A World Clock
Create a world clock In Menu mode, select Applications → World clock. Press < Options> → Add. Scroll left or right to a time zone and press <Save>. To add more world clocks, repeat steps 2-3. Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. To set a new alarm Applications → Alarms. -
Page 47: Use The Calculator
To deactivate an alarm Applications → Alarms. In Menu mode, select Select the alarm you want to deactivate. Scroll to Alarm Activation and scroll left or right to Off. Press the Confirm key. Use the calculator In Menu mode, select Applications → Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. -
Page 48: Set A Countdown Timer
Set a countdown timer In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. Press < Set>. Enter the time to count down and press < OK>. Press the Confirm key to start countdown. When the timer expires, press < OK> to stop the alert. Use the stopwatch In Menu mode, select Applications →... -
Page 49: Create A Text Memo
Create a text memo In Menu mode, select Applications → Memo. Options> → Create. Press < Enter your memo text and press the Confirm key. Manage your calendar To change the calendar view In Menu mode, select Applications → Calendar. Press < Options> → View by → Day, Week, or Month. -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the phone. - Page 51 Your phone displays network or service error messages • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
- Page 52 • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the incoming phone number. Others cannot hear you speaking on a call • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth.
- Page 53 This is normal and should not affect your phone’s lifespan or performance. Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile phone must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following:...
- Page 54 Samsung Service Center. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile phone for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your phone, try the following: •...
- Page 55 Ensure that your phone and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Center. A connection is not established when you connect the phone to a PC •...
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Page 56: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions To prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your device, read all of the following information before using your device. Warning: Prevent electric shock, fire, and explosion Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets Do not touch the power cord with wet hands, or disconnect the charger by pulling on the cord... - Page 57 For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorized service center. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...
- Page 58 Caution: Follow all safety warnings and regulations when using your device in restricted areas Turn off your device where prohibited Comply with all regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a particular area. Do not use your device near other electronic devices Most electronic devices use radio frequency signals.
- Page 59 If you are using a hearing aid, contact the manufacturer for information about radio interference Some hearing aids may be interfered with by the radio frequency of your device. Contact the manufacturer to ensure the safety of your hearing aid. This device meets Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) ratings M3 and T4.
- Page 60 Comply with all safety warnings and regulations regarding mobile device usage while operating a vehicle While driving, safely operating the vehicle is your first responsibility. Never use your mobile device while driving, if it is prohibited by law. For your safety and the safety of others, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: •...
- Page 61 • Use your device to call for help. Dial a local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, or medical emergencies. • Use your device to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, a crime in progress, or a serious emergency where lives are in danger, call a local emergency number. •...
- Page 62 Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 50 °C • Your device can explode if left inside a closed vehicle, as the inside temperature can reach up to 80 °C. •...
- Page 63 If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use a flash close to the eyes of people or pets Using a flash close to the eyes may cause temporary loss of vision or damage to the eyes. Use caution when exposed to flashing lights • While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close to your eyes.
- Page 64 Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...
- Page 65 You can be injured or damage the device if you fall. Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Center. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.
- Page 66 Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Center to have it repaired. Do not use the device for anything other than its intended...
- Page 67 Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.
- Page 68 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification information Your device conforms to U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards that limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment. These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 1.6 W/kg.
- Page 69 POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES." Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and services are transmitted by third parties by means of...
- Page 70 Without limiting the generality of this disclaimer, Samsung expressly disclaims any responsibility or liability for any interruption or suspension of any content or service made available through this device. Samsung is neither responsible nor liable for customer service related to the content and services. Any question or request for service relating to the content or services should be made directly to the respective content and service providers.