Section 1: Getting Started; Understanding This User Manual - Samsung SGH-A157 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to start using your
phone by first configuring your hardware,
activating your service, and then setting up your
voicemail.

Understanding This User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the
features of your device. A robust index for
features begins on page 127.
Also included is important safety information,
beginning on page 95, that you should know
before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions
according to the default display settings. If you
select other settings, navigation steps may be
different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this
manual assume that you are starting from the
main or Home screen. To get to the Home
screen, you may need to unlock the device. For
more information, refer to "Security" on
page 62.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on
default settings and may vary from your
device depending on the software version
on your device and any changes to the
device's settings.
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Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this
user manual start with the device unlocked,
at the Home screen.
Note: All screen images in this manual are
simulated. Actual displays may vary
depending on the software version of your
device and any changes to the device's
settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the
rest. This special text is intended to point out
important information, share quick methods for
activating features, define terms, and more. The
definitions for these methods are as follows:
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Notes: Presents alternative options for the current
feature, menu, or sub-menu.
•
Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods or
useful shortcuts.
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Important: Points out important information about
the current feature that could affect performance.
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Warning: Brings important information to your
attention that can help to prevent loss of data or
functionality or damage to your device.