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- Page 1 A847M 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.
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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;...
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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 ... 36 Contacts Settings ..........36 Adding a New Contact .
- Page 6 Other Files ............63 Memory Status .
- Page 7 Memory Management ..........113 Software Update .
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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.
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Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off
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 conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Switching the Phone On or Off Open the phone. -
Page 14: 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 15: 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 16 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.
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Page 17: Closed View Of Your Phone
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. Self Shot Camera key: Press and hold to access the Self Shot Camera capabilities. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. -
Page 18: Back Light
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 19: Understanding Your Phone
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 20 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. When transferring data, this icon blinks red and blue. Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is connecting with a device. It displays a solid red until the connection is set, then changes to a solid blue.
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Page 21: My Shortcuts
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. Displays when the phone’s profile is set to Driving. In this case, the speaker is active and launches the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification is activated. -
Page 22: Command Keys
Tools: allows you to use Camera, Voice Recognition, Record Audio, Alarms, Calendar, Tasks, Memo, • Calculator, Tip Calculator, Converter (for currency, length, weight, volume, area, and temperature), World Clock, Timer, and Stopwatch. Empty: (locations 6-9, 0, *, and #) allows you to program an additional set of frequently used features. •... -
Page 23: Send Key
To back up one menu level, briefly press • 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 • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. •... -
Page 24: 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 Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Voice Call menu, the phone automatically redials up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone. - Page 25 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.
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Page 26: 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 27: Viewing Missed Calls
Use the Right and Left Navigation keys to scroll through the Calls options. Choose from All Calls, Missed Calls, Incoming Calls, or Outgoing Calls. Scroll to the number to call and highlight to select. Press the Viewing All Calls From the Calls menu, select the All Calls option. All calls made, received, and missed are listed. Press the Options soft key for the following options: Details: allows you to see the number of the sender, the date and time of the call, the length of the call, and the contact’s •... - Page 28 With the missed call selected, press the Options soft key. Highlight Details and press the 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.
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Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: Call Functions
You can also press Options soft key, highlight New call and press the Select soft key or the 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. Switching calls automatically places the second call on hold. -
Page 32: 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 33: 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 ➔... -
Page 34: Call Waiting
Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while a call is in progress, (if this service is supported by the network). You are notified of an incoming call with a Call Waiting tone. 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. -
Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Shortcuts
Press the key for Wake-up Alarm. Shortcuts The Shortcuts option is another way to access applications from Idle mode without navigating through the main menu icons and sub menus. The Navigation keys act as shortcuts for My Downloads (left), Create Message (right), Messages (Up), and Contacts (down). -
Page 38: 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 39: Changing The Text Input Mode
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 Options soft key and select Text Mode. - Page 40 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 Example: Both “Of”...
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Page 41: Using The Alphabetic Input Method
Using the Alphabetic Input Method To use the ABC Alphabetic input method use 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. Note: The cursor moves to the right when you touch a different key. -
Page 42: 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 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 the previous mode. -
Page 43: 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 44 Saving a Number from the Idle screen In Idle mode, select Contacts Highlight the First Name, Last Name, and Display Name fields and use the keypad to enter names for this contact. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 31. Select the Mobile - Private field and use the keypad to enter the phone number for this contact.
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Page 45: Adding Pauses To Contact Numbers
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 Deleting Fields From a Number In the Idle screen, select Contacts Select Options... -
Page 46: Using Contacts
To add a pause to a Contact: In Idle mode, select Contacts Press Options Edit. ➔ Highlight the number type where you want to add the pause. After the phone number, press and hold indicate the pause. Note: If more than a two-second pause is required, press pauses. -
Page 47: Contacts Entry Options
Contacts Entry Options To access the Contacts options, follow these steps: In Idle mode, select Contacts Select Options and select from the following: • Edit: allows you to make changes to the contact information. • Call allows you to call a currently selected entry. •... -
Page 48: Group Settings
Changing the FDN mode Status In Idle mode, press Select On (to enable fixed dialing) or Off to disable the option and press Save. Enter the PIN2 code if you selected On. 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... - Page 49 Enter a name for this group in the New Group field and press Save. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 31. Select Options Group Settings and press ➔ Highlight the Picture field and press Select an image and select Options field and displays the name of the image to the right.
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Page 50: Adding Speed Dial Entries
Highlight a member from the list or highlight All and press Check. A checkmark beside the name indicates removing this person from the group. Press the Remove soft key. Renaming a Caller Group In Idle mode, select Contacts Highlight the group that you want to rename. Press Options Rename. -
Page 51: 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 52 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 Highlight a contact to delete and press Select Options Delete.
- Page 53 • 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.
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Page 54: 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 55 • 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 Delivert 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 attachment options: •...
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Page 56: 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 57 • 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.
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Page 58: 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 choose between Recent Contacts, Contacts, or Group and press the •... -
Page 59: 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 the key. -
Page 60: 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 Select a multimedia message from the list. Press the Options soft key, highlight Message Details, and press the Select soft key or the view brief information about the message, such as the sender’s number, time and date, the message size, and the subject. - Page 61 Save to Contacts: allows you to save the recipient or sender’s information from the message to your Contacts. • 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.
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Page 62: 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 Drafts This message box stores unsent messages that you want to edit or send later. -
Page 63: Messaging Settings
Messaging Settings You can set up various options for using messaging services. In Idle mode, press Select the type of messages that you want to change settings. • Text Message • Multimedia Message • Voicemail • Push Message • Broadcast Message (SIM dependent) Press the Select soft key or the Text Message The following options are available:... - Page 64 Get Read Report : this option is enables your phone to send 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. –...
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Page 65: 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 66: Delete By Folder
Delete by Folder This option allows you to delete some or all of your messages. In Idle mode, press Select the folder you want to delete the messages in by pressing the You can delete messages in all of your folders by selecting the All box. Press the Delete soft key. - Page 67 • 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. Messages...
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Page 68: Section 8: My Downloads
Section 8: My Downloads This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. The My Downloads menu allows you to manage your audio, images, videos, get new tunes, games and apps, other files, and memory status in one convenient location. -
Page 69: Images
Images In Idle mode, press press Select a folder and press the Select soft key or the The following options are available: Get New Wallpapers Using the Get New Wallpapers option allows you to access your service provider’s website to download new images using the web browser. -
Page 70: Games And Apps
Games and Apps Get New Games You can download more games from your service provider’s website. In Idle mode, press soft key or the key. It launches the web browser. Follow the on-screen instructions. When downloading games, charges may apply. The file is downloaded and stored in the Games folder. -
Page 71: Section 9: Tools
Section 9: Tools The Tools provides access to and allows you to use the Camera, 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 72: Camera Options
A picture of your face should appear in the front display. Press 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 Images folder. - Page 73 Photo size: allows you to set the size of the resulting photo. Options are: 1600 1600x1200 (2M) 1200 • 1280x960 (1.3M) • 640x480 • 320x240 • White Balance: allows you to set the white balance for the camera. Choose Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
- Page 74 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.
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Page 75: 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 Images 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 76: Using The Camcorder
Zoom: allows you to zoom in on the image or zoom out. • 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 77: Camcorder Options
Press the Menu soft key, which activates the icons across the top of the display, use the navigation keys to select the Adjust the image by aiming the camcorder at the subject. Press the key to begin capturing video. Press the Stop soft key to stop the recording and save the video file to your Video folder. Save the video and press the Press the key to return to the camcorder preview. - Page 78 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. Choose from the following: No Effects: automatically adjust the video for the best quality available.
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Page 79: 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 the key. The following options are available: : allows you to attach the video to a Multimedia Message or Bluetooth device. •... -
Page 80: Voice Recognition
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 81: Record Audio
Check <Item>: lets you check your phone's status in the same report (Status, Messages, Missed Calls, Time, Signal • strength, Network, Battery, My Phone Number, and Volume). While the Say a Command screen displays you have two options: Tutorial: provides examples of how to use the voice commands. •... - Page 82 Highlight Record Audio and press the Select soft key or the Options before the audio recording is made are: • Record: allows you to start recording an audio clip. • My Voice Clips: allows you to view your audio clips. •...
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Page 83: Alarms
Alarms This feature allows you to: set the alarm to ring at a specific time. • set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off. • To set the alarm: In Idle mode, press Alarms option is also present in the Menu Display screen and can be accessed by pressing Alarm. -
Page 84: Calendar
• Alarm Tone: press the • Alarm Volume: press the Left and Right Navigation key to adjust the volume level (1-7). • Recurrence: press the alarm to sound. Press the • Snooze: use this option to set the snooze feature for the alarm (Off, 5 Min, 10 Min, 15 Min, 20 Min, or 30 Min). •... - Page 85 Tip: In Idle mode, a quick press of the Press the Options soft key. Highlight Create and press the Right Navigation key. Select one of the following options and press the Select soft key or the • Appointment • Anniversary •...
- Page 86 • Details: enter a description for this appointment (up to 100 characters). • Start Date: enter a date for this appointment. • Start Time: enter a time for this appointment. Use the Right Navigation key to select AM or PM for the start time of the scheduled event.
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Page 87: Viewing An Event
– Alarm Time: allows you to enter a time the alarm begins to notify you of the occasion. Use the Right Navigation key to select AM or PM. – Alarm Tone: press the • Repeat Every Year: allows you to set whether this entry is repeated on a yearly basis. Press the option. -
Page 88: Tasks
If there is an alarm or alarms set, the Press the Up or Down Navigation key to scroll to the previous or next event. Highlight an entry and press the Options soft key to use one of the following Calendar entry options: •... -
Page 89: Memo
• Details: enter a detailed description for this task (up to 100 characters). • Start Date: enter a date for this task to begin. • Due Date: enter a date for this task to end. • Alarm: allows you to set an alarm for this event. Press the alarm settings are enabled. -
Page 90: Tip Calculator
Note: To include a decimal point or a bracket, press the Left soft key until the symbol you want displays. Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing the Navigation keys, according to the illustration on the display. Enter the second number. To view the result, press the Tip Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone to calculate the amount of money left as a tip based on parameters... -
Page 91: World Clock
• Volume • Area • Temperature In Idle mode, press Highlight Converter and press the Select soft key or the Highlight the specific converter function, and press the Select soft key or the 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. -
Page 92: Timer
Editing a Time Zone To edit a time zone, follow these steps: In Idle mode, press Highlight World Clock and press the Select soft key or the Your time zone will display with City, Date, and Time. To edit a time zone, select Options Use the Left or Right Navigation key to highlight the time zone you wish to add. -
Page 93: Section 10: Browser
Section 10: Browser This section outlines the web features available on your phone. Accessing the Browser Your phone is equipped with a browser that provides wireless connectivity and access to the Web using your phone. In Idle mode, press option. You connect to the network and the web homepage loads. -
Page 94: Browser Settings
Add to Favorites 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 95 Preferences The Preferences option allows you to set Web preferences such as Run JavaScript, Display Images, Play Sound, or Run Flash. 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.
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Page 96: Section 11: Music Player
Section 11: Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, MP3, WMA, 3GP, MPEG, MP4, and M4A. Launching the Music Player allows you to navigate within your Music folders and select playback material. In Idle mode, press Highlight a folder from the folders available and press the Highlight a song and press the... -
Page 97: Playing Music
• Equalizer: allows you to select from one of the preset equalizer settings. Select from Normal, Rock, Pop, Dance, Classic, or Jazz. • Properties: displays properties related to the selected song such as: Artist, Title, Size, Format, Track length, Genre, Description, and Track Number. -
Page 98: Using Playlists
To hide the Music Player, press the Options soft key and select the Hide Player option or press the key once. Press the Rewind music, press Pause advance to the next song. While playing the music in Idle mode, you can exit the Music player by pressing the key. - Page 99 Adding Songs to a Playlist In Idle mode, press Select Playlists. Highlight the previously created playlist. Press the Options soft key, select Add Tracks and press the Highlight All, an individual song, or multiple songs and press the beside your selection. Press the Add soft key and wait for the song to add to the current playlist.
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Page 100: Section 12: Changing Your Settings
Section 12: 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 101: 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 102: Display
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 12. The Silent profile causes the speaker to mute and the phone only vibrates or displays information on its LCD. -
Page 103: Main Display
• Front Display • Light Settings Select an option, then press the 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. Press the Select soft key or the key to confirm the selection. -
Page 104: Time & Date
– 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. Use the keyboard to enter your slogan. Press the Save soft key or the Greeting Message: allows you to enter the text to display on the screen when the phone powers on. -
Page 105: Phone
• 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 • Date: allows you to enter the current date using your keypad. Press the Navigation key to navigate between the month, day, or year fields. -
Page 106: Own Number
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: • English: the selected phone language is changed to English. •... -
Page 107: Lock Applications
Note: You will be prompted to create a password the first time this feature is enabled. To change the phone password, See “Change Phone Password” on page 101. Once you enter the correct password, you can use the phone until you switch it off. The following options are available: –... -
Page 108: Change Security Code
The applications options are: – All – Messages – Recent Calls – My Downloads – Calendar – Tasks – Memo – Contacts Set FDN Mode FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. -
Page 109: Reset Phone
Change PIN Code This option allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you enter a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. -
Page 110: Airplane Mode
Warning!: All User Data such as contacts, messages, pictures, videos, and music is deleted. Ensure that you remove your microSD card if applicable because it will erase during the Restore Phone option. Warning!: When performing the Restore Phone option, do not remove your battery until the phone completes the task and restarts, otherwise phone damage may occur. -
Page 111: Calls
Calls This menu allows you to change the actions taken by the phone when dialing and receiving calls. In Idle mode, press following options are available. General This allows you to configure some common high level parameters used by the phone for most types of calls. Show My Number This feature allows you to select how your ID is handled when an outgoing call is initiated. -
Page 112: Alerts On Call
• Call Connect Tone: allows you to activate an alert tone that sounds when connected. • Minute Minder: allows you to activate an alert tone which plays at one minute increments during an active call. Press the Save soft key when finished. Alerts On Call This feature allows you to activate an alert tone for new messages being received during an active call. -
Page 113: Call Restrictions
Note: When you select Check Status, the phone quickly checks the number entered as the Forward To number to see if the number is working and available. If the number is not working or unavailable, a message displays. Call Restrictions The Call Restrictions feature enables you to put a restrictions on incoming or outgoing calls. -
Page 114: Connectivity
• Check Status: allows you to check the status of this feature for all Voice Calls. Press the Options soft key to select this option. Press the Select soft key to save your new selection. 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. - Page 115 Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within connectivity range of one another, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms. 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.
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Page 116: My Bluetooth Info
If the second item in the Bluetooth menu is Discoverable:On, then Bluetooth is already discoverable. My Devices The My Devices option provides a list of Bluetooth wireless technology devices discovered by your handset. In Idle mode, press Devices and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Search for New Device and press the Select soft key or the applicable). - Page 117 Connectivity ➔ ➔ ➔ key. The phone searches for available devices. Settings Connectivity ➔ ➔ ➔ Bluetooth Search for New Device and ➔ key. www.samsung.com Select USB Mode and press the Select soft Changing Your Settings ) displays on the...
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Page 118: 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 • Mass Storage: sets the USB connection to a mass storage device such as a zip drive. -
Page 119: Applications Settings
• Auth Type: select the type of authentication used for this WAP connection: None, Normal, or Secure. • User ID: enter the User ID required to connect to the network. • Password: enter the user password required to connect to the network. •... -
Page 120: Memory Management
Select the type of application to change and press the Select soft key or the • Messaging Settings • Browser Settings • Camera Settings • Music Player Settings • Record Audio Settings • Calendar Settings • Contacts Settings Memory Management You can check clear of memory or view the Used (memory) Space for Messages, My Downloads, Calendar, Tasks, Memos, Contacts, or Bluetooth. -
Page 121: Software Update
Checking the Used Space Highlight Used Space and press the Select soft key or the Highlight the storage category and the Select soft key or the following categories: • Shared Memory • Messages • My Downloads • Calendar • Tasks •... -
Page 122: Phone Support
Phone Support This option allows you to see the phone number of the phone, the manufacturer, and the model number. This information may be necessary if talking to Customer Service in the event of a problem. In Idle mode, press The phone information including: My Number, Manufacturer, Model, Device ID, Software Version, Language, and Client Version displays. -
Page 123: Section 13: Health And Safety Information
Section 13: 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 124: 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 125: 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 126: 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 127: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice
• The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for a long period of time. • t’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 128: 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 A847M are: GSM 850: Head: 0.33 W/Kg; Body-worn: 1.38 W/kg GSM 1900: Head: 0.52W/Kg;... -
Page 129: 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-A847M Serial No.: Health and Safety Information... -
Page 130: Section 14: 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 131 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 132 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 133 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 134 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.
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Page 135: Index
Index Accessing a Menu Function Adding a New Contact Adding More Fields After a Call Deleting Fields Airplane mode Alarms Auto Power-up Alarms Anniversary Application Settings Reset Applications Alarms Calendar Record Audio Tasks Using the Camera Applications Settings Auto Power-up Alarms Battery charging low indicator... - Page 136 Making a Call Missed Call Details Muting Key Tones Putting a Call on Hold Redialing Last Number Searching for a Number in Contacts Send Message to Missed Call Silent Mode Using the Speakerphone Viewing All Calls Viewing Missed Calls Call Settings Auto Reply Call Ringtone Ringtone Volume...
- Page 137 Contacts Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers Checking the Used Space Contacts Entry Options Copying an entry to the Phone Copying Entry to Phone Deleting an Contacts entry Dialing a Number FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) Mode Finding a Contact Group Settings Managing Contacts Own Phone Number Service Dialing Numbers...
- Page 138 Backlight Time Brightness Low battery indicator Main Display Settings Dialing Display Greeting Message Menu Style Wallpaper Memory Management Clearing Memory Menu Navigation Menu Navigations Using Shortcut Numbers Message Options Options for Multimedia Messages Options for SMS Messages Message Settings Message Alert Repetition Message Alert Tone Message Alert Type Message Tone Volume...
- Page 139 Security Shortcuts switching on/off Phone Information Phone Keys Phone Settings Keypad Tone Phone Sound Volume Power Off Type Power On Type Playlists Adding songs to a Playlist Creating a Playlist Removing songs from a Playlist Right soft key Security Change PIN Code Change PIN2 Code Check PIN Code Lock Phone...
- Page 140 Date Date Format Time Time Format Time Zone Time Zone Updating Tools Calculator Converter Stopwatch Timer Tip Calculator World Clock Travel adapter Understanding Your Contacts Understanding Your Phone Closed View Display Layout features Open View Used Space Voice Call Auto Redial Call Waiting Voice Recognition Voicemail...