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Samsung A847 User Manual

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P O R T A B L E
Q U A D - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
SGH_A847D_UG_EN_12072010_D7

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  • Page 1 A847 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

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 Except as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product, the purchaser takes the product "as is", and Samsung makes no express or implied warranty of any kind whatsoever with respect to the product, including but not limited to the merchantability of the product or its fitness for any particular purpose or use;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ............1 Activating Your Phone ..........1 Switching the Phone On or Off .
  • Page 5 Section 6: Contacts ..............37 Contacts Settings ..........37 Adding a New Contact .
  • Page 6 Videos ............65 Games and Apps .
  • Page 7 Section 12: Health and Safety Information ......118 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ......118 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone .

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    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 voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other features.

  • Page 9: Installing The Sim Card

    Lift the battery up (1) and away (2) from the phone, as shown. Installing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children. Remove the back cover and battery.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone (1). Be sure to line up the gold contacts. Lightly press down on the battery until it snaps into place (2). Place the cover back on the handset (1) the press down firmly (2).

  • Page 11: Charging A Battery

    Your phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of things such as music, pictures, video, or other files. This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices. Note: The Samsung A847 supports microSD cards to a maximum of 16GB. Remove the back cover and battery.
  • Page 12 Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours. Open the side slot and plug the connector of the travel adapter jack into the jack on the side of the phone.

  • Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Low Battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display, and blinks. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power.
  • Page 14 Changing the Voice Mail name and number Your SIM card gives you the default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number. In Idle mode, press the for Menu.

  • Page 15: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone: Voice Recognition •...

  • Page 16: Open View Of Your Phone

    Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. Main Display: This screen displays useful information needed to operate your phone. Navigation keys: This key allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.

  • Page 17: Understanding Your Phone

    Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent Call log. If you press and hold the key down, you initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log.

  • Page 18: Closed View Of Your Phone

    Menu access/Confirm key: When navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. Earpiece/Speaker: Used to listen to audio and music from your phone. Closed View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone. Keys The following list correlates to the side view illustrations.

  • Page 19: Back Light

    Camera/Camcorder: Allows you to take pictures and videos with your phone. Front Display: Allows you to view an incoming call or message. It also displays date, time, network type, signal strength, and battery power icons, and any icons associated with alerts or alarms. Headset jack/Adapter jack: Allows you to plug in the travel adapter (power), optional PC connection cable (data transfer), and optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
  • Page 20 Icons Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Displays when the phone is accessing services in a GPRS network. When data is being transferred, this icon animates.
  • Page 21 Displays when a new text message is received. Displays when a new multimedia message is received. Displays when a push-message is received from the WAP server. Displays when a new Over the Air (OTA) software update file is received. Displays when your memory card is inserted. Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.

  • Page 22: Command Keys

    Displays when the phone’s profile is set to Normal. Note: The default phone profile is Normal. The profile is editable and the displayed icons may vary according to the setting. Displays when the phone’s profile is set to Silent. In this case, the speaker is muted and the phone only vibrates and displays information on its front panel LCD.

  • Page 23: Soft Keys

    Soft keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Left Soft key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. In the Idle screen, press the left soft key to launch the Browser.

  • Page 24: Send Key

    End Key Use the End key to turn on/off your phone, disconnect calls, and return to the idle mode. Press and hold the End key to turn on/off your phone. • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to idle mode from any menu.

  • Page 25: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: 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. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.
  • Page 26 Manual Pause Dialing When you call automated systems, you are often required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can dial the numbers along with special characters called pauses. To manually call a number with pause(s) without storing it in your Contacts list: In Idle mode, enter a phone number.

  • Page 27: Making A Call From The Contacts

    Making a Call from the Contacts You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the Contacts. Once a number is stored in the Contacts, you can dial it by pressing a few keys using the Speed Dial feature. Answering a Call When you receive a call the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Contacts.

  • Page 28: Viewing Missed Calls

    Use the Right and Left Navigation keys to scroll through the Recent Calls options. Choose from All Calls, Missed Calls, Calls Made, or Calls Received. Scroll to the number to call and highlight to select. Press the key to call. Viewing All Calls From the Recent Calls menu, select the All Calls option.
  • Page 29 With the missed call selected, press the Options soft key. Highlight Details and press the key. Saving a Missed Call to your Contacts To save the missed call entry to your contacts, use the following steps: Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call displays. With the missed call selected press the Options soft key.

  • Page 30: Call Details

    Deleting a Missed Call To delete a missed call entry: Immediately after missing a call, press the View soft key. Press the Options soft key. Use the Navigation keys to select Delete and press the Select soft key or key. Select the items to delete: •...

  • Page 31: Options During A Call

    Call Back To call back a missed call number: Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call displays. Scroll through the list of missed calls. Highlight the number to call back and press the Options soft key. Select Call and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 32 You can also press Options soft key, highlight New Call and press the Select soft key or the key. Once connected, both calls display on the screen. Note: The caller currently on hold displays as greyed text on the screen. When you are engaged in an active call and also have a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls.

  • Page 33: Using The Speakerphone During An Active Call

    Note: Noise Suppression is turned on in a voice call by default. If speaker, wired head set or Bluetooth headset is used, Noise Suppression will be turned off. Noise Suppression will need to be re-enabled in subsequent voice calls. To re-enable in a ➔...

  • Page 34: Searching For A Number In Contacts

    Muting or Sending Keypad Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Key tone off option is selected, it allows you to press keys without hearing key tones during a call. Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, the Key tone option must be set to On in the ➔...

  • Page 35: Call Functions

    Note: To use this feature Call Waiting must be set to Activated. To answer a call while a call is in progress: Press the Accept soft key to answer the next incoming call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. To switch between the two calls, press Options Swap and press the Select soft key or the ➔...

  • Page 36: Silent Mode

    Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when you want to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the phone vibrates, the Silent Profile on message, the Silent mode icon displays on the screen.

  • Page 37: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Some menu options are controlled by the SIM provided by your service provider. Menu Navigation Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling through them using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys.

  • Page 38: Shortcuts

    To scroll through these menus, press either the Up or Down Navigation key. Press the Select soft key or key to make your selection. To return to the previous menu level, press the Back soft key or the key. To exit the menu without changing the settings, press the key.

  • Page 39: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text.

  • Page 40: Using The T9 Predictive Text Input Method

    Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that holds characters (such as in a text message), the text input mode indicator displays. Use the following steps to change the text input mode: To change the text input mode, press the key.

  • Page 41: Entering Text

    Example: To enter “Hello”, press The word that you are typing displays on the screen. The word changes as you press additional keys. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes. When the word displays correctly, go to step 5. If the word doesn’t display correctly, press the key to display alternative word choices.

  • Page 42: Using The Alphabetic Input Method

    Using the Alphabetic Input Method To use the ABC Alphabetic input method use to enter your text. Press the key labeled with the letter you want: • Once for the first letter • Twice for the second letter, and so on Select the other letters in the same way.

  • Page 43: Using The Symbols Input Method

    Using the Symbols Input Method The Symbol input method enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. To enter symbol mode press and hold the key. Use the Navigation keys to select an on screen symbol group. To select a symbol from that group, press the corresponding number key. To clear the symbol(s), press the key.

  • Page 44: Section 6: Contacts

    Section 6: Contacts This section allows you to manage your contacts by storing their name and number in your Contacts. You can sort Contact entries by name, entry, or group. Note: When storing a Contact 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 45 Saving a number from the idle screen In Idle mode, select Contacts (right Soft key) Add New Contact or press Contacts Add New ➔ ➔ ➔ Contact. Highlight the First Name, Last Name, and Display Name fields and use the keypad to enter names for this contact.

  • Page 46: Adding Pauses To Contact Numbers

    Select Options Add More Fields. ➔ From the Add Details field, use the Left or Right Navigation key to highlight the field to add and press Select or The selected field type displays on the Edit Contact screen. Enter the information into the new field and select Options Save.

  • Page 47: Using Contacts

    To add a pause to a Contact: In Idle mode, select Contacts Contacts, highlight a contact name and press ➔ Press Options Edit. ➔ Highlight the number type where you want to add the pause. After the phone number, press and hold to add a two-second pause.

  • Page 48: Contacts Entry Options

    Contacts Entry Options To access the Contacts options, follow these steps: In Idle mode, select Contacts Contacts and select an entry from the list and press ➔ Select Options and select from the following: • Edit: allows you to make changes to the contact information. •...

  • Page 49: Group Settings

    Important!: With Fixed Dial Mode enabled, you are NOT able to dial any number other than those created as FDN numbers. Creating New FDN Numbers With the Fixed Dial mode On, follow these procedures: In Idle mode, select Contacts Contacts Settings FDN Contacts.
  • Page 50 Select an image and select Options Select or press . The selected image displays in the Picture ➔ field and displays the name of the image to the right. Highlight the Ringtone field and press Select an audio file and select Options Select.

  • Page 51: Adding Speed Dial Entries

    Renaming a Caller Group In Idle mode, select Contacts Groups. ➔ Highlight the group that you want to rename. Press Options Rename. ➔ Backspace over the original name and use the keypad to enter a new name for this group, then press Save soft key.

  • Page 52: Managing Contacts

    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 53 Press Copy. Press to return to Idle mode. Deleting a Contact Entry You can delete a Phone or SIM entry from your phone’s memory. Deleting an entry from the Phone In Idle mode, select Contacts Contacts and press ➔ Highlight a contact to delete and press Select Options Delete.
  • Page 54 • Additional No. 1: if you have added additional numbers to contacts saved on the SIM card, this is a counter of the number of SIM contacts with a second number saved on your SIM card. • Additional No. 2: if you have added additional numbers to contacts saved on the SIM card, this is a counter of the number of SIM contacts with a third number saved on your SIM card.

  • Page 55: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages 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 Messages •...
  • Page 56 • Save as Templates: allows you to save the message as a template to use with other messages. • Delivery Options: allows you to select for Character support, Get Delivery Report, or Keep a Copy. • Cancel Message: allows you to cancel a message. Press the Yes or No soft key at the Save to Drafts? prompt. To insert an attachment, in the Create Message screen, press the key for the following attachment options:...

  • Page 57: Creating And Sending Multimedia Messages

    – Press the Add soft key to return to the message once you select the desired entries. • Group: allows you to insert additional Group members from your Contacts by using your Up and Down Navigation keys to select those entries you wish to add. You can copy others on the message by pressing the Options soft key and choosing the Change Recipients option.
  • Page 58 • Video: allows you to attach a video clip to your message. • Sound: allows you to attach an audio clip to your message. • Templates: allows you to add one of the preset message templates to the text. • Emoticon: allows you to add an emoticon (created by phone characters) to your message. An example would be :-) to signify a happy face.

  • Page 59: Attaching Business Card To A Message

    You can save your message to your Drafts folder by pressing the Options soft key and choosing the Save to Drafts. You can add additional recipients from your Contacts by selecting one of the Empty fields and entering another number. You can also select another Empty field and press Options Add Recipients and ➔...

  • Page 60: Inbox

    The following icons indicate the message type. indicates a new Voicemail message. • indicates a new Text message was received. • indicates a new Multimedia message was received. • Press the View soft key (in the case of Voicemail, the soft key displays Dial, and dials your Voicemail) or key.

  • Page 61: Using Message Options

    Retrieving a Multimedia Message from the Inbox When a new Multimedia message comes in, the display (in Idle Mode) shows the Multimedia Message icon ) and a text notification along with the sender’s number. In Idle mode, press Messages Inbox. ➔...
  • Page 62 Save to Contacts: allows you to save the recipient or sender’s information from the message to your Contacts on either • the Phone or SIM. More: provides the following two options: • – Move to Phone/Move to SIM Card: If a message is stored in the SIM card, it is saved to the phone’s memory. If a message is stored in the phone’s memory, it is then saved to the SIM card.

  • Page 63: Outbox

    Outbox This message box contains messages that were sent or will be sent. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the Outbox displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Contacts. In Idle mode, press Messages Outbox.

  • Page 64: Messaging Settings

    Messaging Settings You can set up various options for using messaging services. In Idle mode, press Messages Messaging Settings. ➔ ➔ Select the type of messages that you want to change settings. • Text Message • Multimedia Message • Voicemail •...
  • Page 65 Get Read Report : when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply along with your message to the – recipient. Keep a Copy : you specify whether you want to keep a copy of the sent messages on your phone. –...

  • Page 66: Templates

    Voice Mail The following option is available: Voicemail: you can specify the default phone number used for access of phone’s remote voicemail. • Important!: Changing the Voicemail number can affect your ability to access your voicemail. Check with your provider’s Customer Service before changing.

  • Page 67: Delete By Folder

    Delete by Folder This option allows you to delete some or all of your messages. In Idle mode, press Messages Delete by Folder. ➔ ➔ Select the folder you want to delete the messages in by pressing the key to make a check mark. You can delete messages in all of your folders by selecting the All box.
  • Page 68 • Push Message - displays memory used on Phone for: – Inbox • Broadcast Messages - displays memory used on Phone for: – Inbox • Configuration Message - displays memory used on Phone for: – Inbox Press the key to return to Idle mode.

  • Page 69: Section 8: My Stuff

    Section 8: My Stuff This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. The My Stuff menu allows you to manage your photos, music, images, videos, sounds, games and apps, other files, and used space in one convenient location.

  • Page 70: Music

    Music In Idle mode, press the Left Navigation key Music Music Player or press My Stuff ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Music Music Player. You can also use the Multitasking key and select Music Player. ➔ Select a folder and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 71: Sounds

    When you are ready to purchase the image, press the Buy button to complete the transaction. Wallpaper Using the Wallpaper option allows you to set the provided images as wallpaper. In Idle mode, press My Stuff Images Wallpaper and press the Select soft key or ➔...

  • Page 72: Videos

    Sounds Using the Sounds option allows you to set the provided tones as Call Ringtone, Caller Ringtone, or Alarm Tone. In Idle mode, press My Stuff Sounds Sounds. ➔ ➔ ➔ Select an tune and press the key to play it and then set it as your ringer tone. Voice list Using the Voice list option allows you to set the saved voices as Call Ringtone, Caller Ringtone, or Alarm Tone.

  • Page 73: Games And Apps

    Games and Apps Get New Games You can download more games from your service provider’s website. In Idle mode, press My Stuff Games and Apps Get New Games and press the Select soft ➔ ➔ ➔ key or the key. It launches the web browser.

  • Page 74: Section 9: Tools

    Section 9: Tools The Tools provides access to and allows you to use the Camera, Music Player, Voice Recognition, Record Audio, Alarms, use the Calendar, create Tasks, create Memos, use the Calculator, use the Tip Calculator, use the Converter (for Currency, Length, Weight, Volume, Area, and Temperature), view the World Clock, set the Timer, and use the Stopwatch.

  • Page 75: Camera Options

    A picture of your face should appear in the front display. Press to take a picture. Note: For best results, hold the phone at eye level when using Self Shot. When you are finished, open the phone and you will be in camera mode. The pictures you have taken are automatically saved in the Photos folder.
  • Page 76 Photo size: allows you to set the size of the resulting photo. Options are: 1600 1600x1200 (2M) • 1200 1280x960 (1.3M) • 640x480 (0.3M) • 320x240 • White Balance: allows you to set the white balance for the camera. Choose Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
  • Page 77 Shortcuts: allows you to view the currently specified shortcuts for Camera/Camcorder mode. Settings: allows you to customize your camera settings. Choose the following options: General: Shutter Sound: allows you to select a shutter tone sound when taking a photo. • Default Storage: allows you to set a default storage location for the photos taken on your phone.

  • Page 78: Editing A Photo

    Using the Camera Option The Camera/Camcorder mode allows you to access the list of previously taken photos or videos. The Menu Navigation display is another method of accessing the Photos folder but only shows the photos taken using the handset. If you press the Options soft key after you have located and selected a photo, the following options are available: View: allows you to view the photo.

  • Page 79: Using The Camcorder

    Send via: allows you to send the photo using a Multimedia Message, or via Bluetooth. • Set as: allows you to set the photo as your wallpaper on your Main Display, Front Display, or set the photo as a Caller ID •...

  • Page 80: Camcorder Options

    Press the Menu soft key, which activates the icons across the top of the display, use the navigation keys to select the icon, then select the Camcorder option from the list. Adjust the image by aiming the camcorder at the subject. Press the key to begin capturing video.
  • Page 81 Record Audio: allows you to turn On/Off recording audio with the video clip. Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camcorder takes the video clip. You can select between Off, 3 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec. Effects: allows you to choose a custom color tone for your video clip.

  • Page 82: Accessing The Video Folder

    Camcorder Options after a Video is taken After you have shot a video, press the Options soft key to select various options. Highlight an option and press key. The following options are available: : allows you to attach the video to a Multimedia Message or Bluetooth device. •...

  • Page 83: Music Player

    Transfer to Bluetooth Headset: allows you to listen to the video through your Bluetooth headset. • Jump to Track Time: allows you to jump ahead to a specific time in the track. • Send via: allows you to send the video clip via a multimedia message or Bluetooth device. •...

  • Page 84: Playing Music

    Press the Options soft key and select one of the following options: • Pause/Resume: pauses or resumes playing the song when pressed. • Transfer to Bluetooth Headset: transfers the selected music file to a Bluetooth headset. • Hide Player: continues to play the music but hides the player in the background. •...
  • Page 85 The other functions you can use are: Call: make or receive a call (music player is paused) • Messaging: send or receive a text or multimedia message. Music continues to play unless an audio/video clip is received • as a part of a multimedia message. Browser: allows you to connect to the browser.

  • Page 86: Using Playlists

    Using Playlists Playlists are used to assign songs to a list of preferred media which can then be grouped into a list for later playback. These Playlists can be created via either the handset’s Music Player options menu or from within a 3rd party music application (such as Windows Media Player) and then downloaded to the handset.

  • Page 87: Voice Recognition

    Highlight the track to delete, press the Options soft key, scroll to Remove and press the Select soft key or the key. At the Remove <title of song>? prompt press the Yes soft key to remove the song from the playlist, or press the No soft key to cancel.

  • Page 88: Record Audio

    Settings: lists the settings for voice command software such as: Confirmation, Adaptation, Audio Modes, Speakerphone, • and About. 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. If it does not recognize your command after a few seconds, a voice prompt asks you to repeat the command.

  • Page 89: Alarms

    • My Voice Clips: allows you to view your audio clips. • Record Audio Settings: allows you to set up a recording preset: Default Name and Recording Time (1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes, 60 minutes, or Limit for MMS). Press the key to begin recording.
  • Page 90 In Idle mode, press Tools Alarms and press the Select soft key or the key. The ➔ ➔ Alarms option is also present in the Menu Display screen and can be accessed by pressing ➔ Alarms. The following options display: •...

  • Page 91: Calendar

    Press the key to save the changes. Note: To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key or press the volume keys. Press OK soft key to turn off the alarm. Setting Auto Power-up Alarms You can set the phone to ring the alarm when the time for an alarm comes, even if the phone is switched off. In Idle mode, press Tools and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 92 Select one of the following options and press the Select soft key or the key. • Appointment • Anniversary • Holiday • Important • Private Other options for the Calendar include: • View: this option allows you to view the selected day. •...
  • Page 93 • End Date: enter a date for this appointment to end. • End Time: enter a time for this appointment to end. Use the Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled event. •...

  • Page 94: Viewing An Event

    Press the key to save this new anniversary entry. Note: The remaining Calendar entry types (Holiday, Important, or Private entries) contain similar fields and use similar creation procedures. Viewing an Event In Idle mode, press Calender. ➔ The calendar displays with today’s date highlighted. Select the date of the event (s) you want to view and press the key or use the Navigation keys to move to the date with an assigned event.

  • Page 95: Tasks

    • Create: this option allows you to add an additional event to the selected day(s). • Send via : this option allows you to send a listing of the event via a Multimedia message or via Bluetooth. • Event List: this option allows you view a list of all currently active events by type (Appointment, Anniversary, Holiday, Important, or Private).

  • Page 96: Memo

    Alarm Time : enter a time for this alarm to sound. Use the Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the – alarm. Alarm Tone : allows you to choose an alarm tone. Once highlighted, press the key to select this audio file.

  • Page 97: Tip Calculator

    To view the result, press the key. Tip Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone to calculate the amount of money left as a tip based on parameters such as: total bill amount, tip percentage, and number of members in your party. In Idle mode, press Tools and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 98: World Clock

    Highlight the specific converter function, and press the Select soft key or the key. Each converter function has a field for the type of unit to convert, and the type of unit to convert to. An additional field allows you to input the unit amount to convert. The unit of conversion displays in the appropriate field.

  • Page 99: Timer

    Use the Left or Right Navigation key to highlight the time zone you wish to add. Highlight the Daylight Saving field and press to place a checkmark in the box. Press the Save soft key to save your changes. Timer You can use this menu option to set a countdown timer.

  • Page 100: Section 10: Web

    Section 10: Web This section outlines the web features available on your phone. Accessing the Web Your phone is equipped with a browser that provides wireless connectivity and access to the Web using your phone. In Idle mode, press the Browser soft key. You can also press Browser or press the ➔...

  • Page 101: Browser Settings

    Add to Bookmark This option lets you bookmark a selected a web page.Once you bookmark a page, you can easily access it by selecting the View Bookmarks option. Enter URL This menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a web site that you want to access. For further details about entering characters, see “Entering Text”...
  • Page 102 Preferences The Preferences option allows you to set Web preferences such as Run JavaScript, Display Images, Play Sound, or Run Flash. Certificates The Certificates option allows you to select between Root certificates or the CA Certificates. Browser Profiles This option allows you to select between the various profile options provided by your service provider. About Browser About Browser displays information about the browser such as the type and version.

  • Page 103: Section 11: Changing Your Settings

    Section 11: Changing Your Settings This section includes procedures on how to use some of use some of 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.

  • Page 104: Phone Tab

    Message Tab Message Alert Type: allows you to select the way in which the selected alert is played when a new text or multimedia • message is received. Melody : the phone sounds the selected melody. – Vibration : the phone vibrates. –...

  • Page 105: Display Settings

    Other Available Profiles The phone can be set to additional audio profiles which are available via the Profiles menu. Although profiles are similar, each profile is preset with different audio parameters for incoming phone call alerts, message alerts, and phone usage. For more information, refer to “Icons” on page 13. The Silent profile causes the speaker to mute and the phone only vibrates or displays information on its LCD.

  • Page 106: Main Display

    • Front Display • Light Settings Select an option, then press the key to access the following: Main Display Wallpaper: allows you to select Picture or None. None leaves the wallpaper blank. Press the Edit soft key, and scroll • through the graphics in your Pictures folder (on the Phone or on the Memory card) to select your wallpaper.

  • Page 107: Time & Date

    and the Navigation keys to center the desired portion of the graphic in the window. Press the key, then press Options ➔ Set or the key to confirm your selection. – To set a Screen Slogan, highlight the Screen Slogan option, and press the Edit soft key. The text box activates and displays the default slogan.

  • Page 108: Phone

    Tip: You can also choose to activate Daylight Savings Time within the Home Zone menu option. • Time: allows you to enter the current time using your keypad. Press the Right Navigation key to select am or pm. Press the Save soft key or the key to confirm the selection.

  • Page 109: Own Number

    Save 3. Press the soft key to save your new selection. Input Language The Input Language option sets the language used when entering text into the phone. Highlight your selection using the Up or Down Navigation key. Select from the following: •...
  • Page 110 Lock Phone The Lock Phone feature helps to protect your phone against unauthorized use. When the Lock Phone feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is powered on.

  • Page 111: Lock Applications

    Lock Applications Using this option you can lock various applications. Once you lock the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus. Note: The first time you access the password screen, you will be prompted to create a password. The applications options are: –...

  • Page 112: Reset Phone

    Change Phone Password The Change Phone Password option allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. Once you enter a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Change Security Code This option allows you to change your current Security Code to a new one. Once you enter a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.

  • Page 113: Restore Phone

    Note: User Data such as contacts, messages, pictures, videos, and music is not deleted. Restore Phone The Restore Phone option is the same as the Reset Phone option described above in that all settings are reset to factory defaults. However, with the Restore Phone option, all user data is deleted. Warning!: All User Data such as contacts, messages, pictures, videos, and music is deleted.

  • Page 114: Calls

    Press the Yes soft key when the T-Coil confirmation displays. Important!: The hearing aid category specified for this product represents compatibility only when the phone is flipped open, which has maximum antenna efficiency. When the option is enabled and the phone is open during a call, the T-coil adjusts the audio for use with T-coil hearing aids.

  • Page 115: Voice Call

    Rejecting a number from the Recent Calls screen: In Idle mode, press to display the Recent Calls screen. Highlight the number you want to add to the Reject List and press Options Add to Reject List. ➔ At the Add to Reject List? prompt, press Yes. Call Answer This feature allows you to select how your phone answers incoming calls.

  • Page 116: Call Forwarding

    Call Forwarding The Call Forwarding feature enables incoming calls to reroute to a user-specified number. Highlight an option and press the Select soft key or the Options include: key. • Always: allows you to forward Voice Calls. • Busy: allows you to forward Voice Calls to a designated number instead of your voice mail number if you are on another phone call.

  • Page 117: Connectivity

    Auto Redial This feature allows to you automatically redial the last number if the call was either cut off or you were unable to connect. Press the key to make your selection. Options include: • On: causes the phone to automatically redial the last number if the call was disconnected or the call was cut off. •...
  • Page 118 The Bluetooth wireless technology settings menu provides the ability to view and change the device name, show the visibility, and set the security for the device. Activation The activation option allows you to use the Bluetooth features available when Bluetooth is activated. When the Bluetooth is deactivated, you cannot send or receive information via Bluetooth.

  • Page 119: My Bluetooth Info

    My Devices The My Devices option provides a list of Bluetooth wireless technology devices discovered by your handset. In Idle mode, press Settings Connectivity Bluetooth My Devices and press the ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Select soft key or the key. Highlight Search for New Device and press the Select soft key or the key.
  • Page 120 PC Studio application. This application installs the necessary USB drivers onto your machine. For a free download of PC Studio, go to www.samsung.com Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to the target PC. A USB icon ( ) displays on the screen when an active connection is established.

  • Page 121: Network Selection

    • Samsung PC Studio: is set to launch Samsung PC Studio as the default application when a USB connection is detected. Navigate to www.samsung.com/support for a free download of PC Studio. • Mass Storage: sets the USB connection to a mass storage device such as a zip drive.

  • Page 122: Applications Settings

    Select the parameter you want to edit: • Set Name: enter a profile name. • Access Name: edit the access point name. • 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. •...

  • Page 123: Memory Management

    In Idle mode, press Settings Applications Settings and press the Select soft key or the ➔ ➔ key. Select the type of application to change and press the Select soft key or the key. • Messaging Settings • Browser Settings •...
  • Page 124 Enter your password and at the Clear? prompt, press the Yes soft key to confirm or the No soft key to cancel. Depending on your phone’s security settings, you may be asked to enter your password a second time. When you are finished, press the key to return to Idle mode.

  • Page 125: Section 12: Health And Safety Information

    Section 12: Health and Safety Information 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. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.

  • Page 126: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Your Phone’s Peak Performance There are several simple guidelines for operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. • Speak directly into the mouthpiece. • Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery.

  • Page 127: Following Safety Guidelines

    Following Safety Guidelines To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or danger. Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals.

  • Page 128: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 129: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice

    • The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. • It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. When used correctly, the battery can be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. •...

  • Page 130: Specific Absorption Rates (Sar) For Wireless Phones

    SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the A847 are: GSM 850: Head: 0.33 W/Kg; Body-worn: 1.38 W/kg GSM 1900: Head: 0.52W/Kg;...

  • Page 131: 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-A847 Serial No.: Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 132: Section 13: Warranty Information

    What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG's phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date...
  • Page 133 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 134 STATED HEREIN. SOME JURISDICTIONS 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...
  • Page 135 CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT. THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS,...
  • Page 136 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 137: Index

    Index Business Card attaching to a message Accessing a Menu Function Adding a New Contact Adding More Fields Calendar After a Call Anniversary Deleting Fields Holiday Airplane mode Important Alarms Private Auto Power-up Alarms Viewing an Event Anniversary Call Alert Type Application Settings Call Forwarding Reset...
  • Page 138 Making a Call Record Audio Missed Call Details Settings Muting Key Tones Shooting mode Putting a Call on Hold Shooting Video Redialing Last Number Shortcuts Searching for a Number in Contacts Video clip size Send Message to Missed Call White Balance Silent Mode Camera Using the Speakerphone...
  • Page 139 Contacts Using Symbols Input Method Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Contacts Entry Options Copying an entry to the Phone Changing the Status Copying Entry to Phone Creating New Numbers Deleting an Contacts entry Front Display Dialing a Number Greeting Message FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) Mode Wallpaper Finding a Contact...
  • Page 140 Brightness Music Low battery indicator Music Player Playing Music while Using the Phone Playlists Main Display Settings Music File Extensions Dialing Display Greeting Message Menu Style AAC+ Wallpaper Memory Management Clearing Memory Menu Navigation MPEG Menu Navigations Using Shortcut Numbers Mute Message Options My Downloads...
  • Page 141 Reset Phonel Applications Settings Security Calls Shortcuts Connectivity switching on/off Contacts Phone Keys Display Phone Settings Memory Management Keypad Tone Phone Phone Sound Volume Sound Profile Power Off Type Time & Date Power On Type Shortcuts Playlists Show My Number Adding songs to a Playlist Hide Number Creating a Playlist...
  • Page 142 Time & Date Accessing Voicemail from another Date phone Date Format Volume keys/Menu Navigation Time Time Format Warranty Information Time Zone Web access Time Zone Updating bookmarks Tools browser settings Calculator enter URL Converter entering text Stopwatch World Clock Timer Tip Calculator World Clock Travel adapter...

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