Samsung SGHA257 Users Manual

*Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider.

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SGH-A257

User’s Guide

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 there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

Samsung Telecommunications

America (STA), Inc.

Headquarters:

1301 East Lookout Drive Suite 150 Richardson,

TX 75082

Tel: 972.761.7000

Customer Care Center:

1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150 Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)

Fax: 972.801.6065

Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com

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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

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; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE

REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING

CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG

SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF

THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Important safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Use road safety at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switch off the phone near all medical equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency call

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press [SEND].

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

•The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

•Dispose used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 16.

precautions safety Important

Contents

Unpack	3

Make sure you have each item
Get started	4

First steps to operate your phone
Menu functions	8

All menu options listed
Solve problems	17

Help and personal needs
Health and safety information	19

Unpack

Make sure you have each item

Phone	Travel adapter
Battery	User’s manual

Get started

First steps to operate your phone

Install and charge the phone

1	Install the battery:	2	Plug the adapter into
	To remove the battery,		the phone.
	slide the battery catch
	toward the top of the
	phone and hold it.

3 Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

4 When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

5 Remove the adapter from the phone.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

•a warning tone sounds,

•the battery low message displays, and

•the empty battery icon blinks.

If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Power on or off

Power on

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

Power off

1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold [] to turn on the phone.

3.If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>

1.Open the phone.

2.Press and hold [].

Keys and display

Key(s) Description

Softkeys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.

Navigation In Standby mode, access menu options keys directly.

In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.

OK key In Idle mode, enters Menu mode.

In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu option.

SEND key Sends or answers a call.

In Standby mode, retrieves the last number dialed, missed, or received.

CLR key Deletes characters from the display.

In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu level.

Key(s) Description

Speaker Turns on the external speaker during a call. phone key

END key Ends a call. Hold down to switch the phone on and off.

In Menu mode, cancels input and returns the phone to Idle mode.

Numeric Enter numbers, letters, and some special keys characters.

In Standby mode, hold [1] down to access your voicemail.

*/# keys Enter special characters.

Use for some special functions.

started Get

Get started

Volume	Adjusts the phone volume.
keys	In Standby mode, with the phone open,
(on the left)	In Standby mode, with the phone open,
	adjusts the master volume. With the phone
	closed, hold down to turn on the display.
	In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu
	options.

Camera key In Standby mode, with the phone open, turns on the camera. With the phone closed, hold down to turn on the camera.

In Capture mode, takes a photo.

Menu functions

All menu options listed

Contacts

You can store phone numbers in your phone.

Find

Find a phone number By Name, By Entry, or By Group.

Add New Entry

Add a number, e-mail, or web address to your Phonebook.

Speed Dial

Speed dialing allows you to press and hold a key (or keys) to dial the number associated with those key(s).

Group

Create, view, rename, or send a message to your groups.

Memory Info

Display available memory for your phone.

Calls

Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed, received, or missed, and the length of your calls.

Outgoing Calls

If Caller Line Identification is available, your phone keeps a list of the most recent outgoing calls that you have made. Contact your service provider for the availability.

Incoming Calls

This menu lets you view the most recent calls you have received if you are a subscribe to the Caller Line Identification service. Contact your service provider for further details about this service. When you access this menu, a list of the incoming calls displays.

Missed Calls

Menu functions

The phone stores the most recent numbers you have failed to answer. When you access this menu, a list of the missed calls displays.

All Calls

Erase History

Use this menu to delete calls from any or all call logs.

Call Timer

Use the Call Timers menu to view various timers for calls made and received from your phone. You can also reset any of your call timers, with the exception of the Lifetime timer.

Data Counter

Messages

Use the Messages menu to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to

8 include simple pictures, melodies, and animated

images in your messages. You can also use the voice mail feature.

To access this menu, press [OK] in Standby mode and select Messages.

Send Message

In this menu, you can create and send new text/ picture messages.

Inbox

You can view the messages you have received in this message box. When you access this menu, a list of messages displays.

Outbox

You can view the messages you have sent in this message box. When you access this menu, a list of messages displays.

Drafts

You can view the messages you have saved in this message box while creating a message.

Voicemail

Use this menu to store the number of the voice mail server and access your voice mails.

You must enter the voice server number before you can access your voice mails. Your service provider can give the voice server number.

Erase Messages

You can erase unlocked messages in your Inbox, Drafts folder, or Sent folder. Locked or unread messages are not erased.

Msg Settings

Use the Msg Settings menu to define general message settings and specific settings for text and picture messages.

easyedge

With easyedgeSM, you can download full featured applications over the air including games, personalized

ring tones, pictures, and more. You can send and receive instant messages and email, or browse the web to catch up on all the latest news.

Display

This section shows you how to change your phone’s menu appearance, display brightness and contrast, and display content to better meet your needs.

Menu Style

Choose how the main menu appears in the display when you press the MENU key

Wallpaper

Wallpaper lets you choose the images that appear in the background of your phone’s front and main displays while your phone is closed or in standby mode.

functions Menu

Menu functions

Clock Format

Clock Format lets you choose the format your phone will use to present the current time in your phone’s front and main displays while your phone is closed or in standby mode.

Theme

Lets you select the color theme used to display menu screens and popup menus and messages. You can choose from a variety of color themes.

Dialing Font Size

Lets you select the style and size of your dialing font.

Banner

Create your own personalized greeting that appears in the display while your phone is in standby mode.

Backlight

Front Contrast

Sounds

Volume

Use the Volume sub menu to set the default volume for incoming calls and alarms.

Ringer Type

You can assign ring tones for calls, alarms, and other alerts in the Ringer Type sub menu.

Alerts

You can set your phone to sound an alert whenever you enter or leave your service area, connect or disconnect a call, and other options.

Key Tone

You can set the backlight for your display or keypad to remain on for a specified period of time or remain on as long as the folder is open.

Key Tone allows you to adjust the volume level and length of the tone that the keypad generates each time you press a key.

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