Samsung SGHA401 Users Manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in

this guide may not match your phone exactly.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations

in this guide.

World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com

Printed in Korea

Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA

English (AUS). 10/2006. Rev. 1.0

SGH-A401 User’s Guide

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 calls

Key in the emergency number for you r present location, then press .

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 batteries and accessories, such as headse ts and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

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

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

At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 112.

Important safety precautions

About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”

In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:

Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information on

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the referenced page.

Indicates that you need to press the Navigation

→

keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.

Indicates a key on the phone. For example,

[]

Indicates a soft key, whose function is

displayed on the phone screen. For exam ple, <

•3G

Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment, allowing much greater data transfer speed, video streaming, and video conferencing.

Special

• Camera and camcorder

Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.

• Media player

Play media files on your phone. You can enjoy high quality videos and music.

eatures of your phone

• Bluetooth

Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.

•Web browser

Access the wireless web to get upto-the-minute information and a wide variety of me dia con tent.

• Messenger

Have a conversation with other people by sending and receiving instant messages.

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio.

•E-mail

Send and receive e-mails with image, video, and audio attachments.

•Java

Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.

•Phonebook

Store home, office, or cellular phone numbers for your contacts.

• Name card

Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card.

Special features of your phone

Contents

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 6

Keys, features, and locations

Get started 7

First steps to operating your phone

Install and charge the phone.............................. 7

Power on or off ................................................ 9

Keys and display .............................................. 9

Access menu functions .................................... 13

Customise your phone .................................... 14

Make/Answer calls .......................................... 17

Step outside the phone 18

Begin with your camera, the media player, the web, and other special features

Use the camera .............................................. 18

Play media files .............................................. 19

Browse the web.............................................. 20

Use Phonebook .............................................. 21

Send messages .............................................. 22

View messages .............................................. 24

Use Bluetooth ................................................ 25

Switch applications ......................................... 27

Enter text 28

ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes

Call functions 31

Advanced callin g features

Menu functions 36

All menu options listed

Solve problems 110

Help and personal needs

Health and safety information 112

Index 121

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

1 Call log

1 Recent contacts 2 Missed c alls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Delete all 6 Call time 7 Data volume 8 Data call time

9 Call cost

2 Phonebook

1 Search contact 2 New contact 3 Groups 4 Speed dial lis t 5 My busines s card 6 Copy all 7 Own number 8 FDN list 9 Service number 10 Settings 11 Memory status

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3 Applications

1 Media player 2 Alarm 3 Record audio 4 Organizer 5 Calculator 6 Converter 7 World clock 8 PocketNews

4 Browser

1 BigPond Home 2 Bookmarks 3 Enter URL 4 Browser profiles 5 Clear cache

5 My Place

1 BigPond 2 FOXTEL 3 Search 4 Email 5 Music 6 Downloads

> in Idle mode.

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5 My Place (continued)

7 Photos 8 Maps 9 My Account

6 My files

1 Images 2 Video 3 Sounds 4 Music 5 Games and more 6 Other files 7 Memory st atus

7 Camera

8 Messages

1 Create new 2 Inbox 3 Sent box 4 Outbox 5 Drafts

8 Messages (continued)

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6 Email inbox

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7 Templates

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8 IM 9 Delete all

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10 Settings 11 Memory status

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9 Settings

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1 Profiles

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2 Display settings

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3 Time & date

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4 Phone settings 5 Call settings

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6 Connectivity 7 Application settings 8 Security

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9 Reset settings

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10 Memory status

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1. Available only if supported

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by your USIM /SIM card.

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

• Phone

•Travel Adapter

•Battery

• PC Data Cable

• PC Link CD

• User’s Guide You can obtain various

accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

You r p hone

Keys, features, and locations

Earpiece

Main display

Navigatio n keys

(Up/Down/Left/Right)

Left soft key

Volum e ke ys

Application

switch key

Dial key

Special function keys

Camera lens Camera key

External disp lay

Headset/ Adapter ja ck

Confirm key Right soft key

Contact key Power on/off/Menu exit key

Delete/Cancel key

Alphanume ric keys

Microphone

Get started

First steps to operating your phone

USIM/SIM card information

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. For 3G services, you can purchase a USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery cover.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing and

[]

holding

Insert the USIM/ SIM card.

Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card are face down.

Install the battery.

Get started

Reattach the battery cover.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

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 Keys and display

Switch on

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

Switch off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <

Confirm

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

Keys

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

Access the contact list.

Open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current application.

In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.

In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.

Get started

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Get started

In Idle mode, launch the web browser.

In Menu mode, select a highlighted menu option or confirm input.

Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve numbers

recently dialled, missed, or received.

Delete characters from the display. In Menu mode, return to the

previous menu level.

Press and hold to switch the phone on or off.

End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and

return the phone to Idle mode.

Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold [ access your voicemail server. Press and hold [ international call prefix.

Enter special characters. Press and hold [ ] to activate or

deactivate the Silent profile. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open,

adjust the key tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to turn on the backlight.

] to enter an

] to

Display

Layout

Press and hold to turn on the camera.

In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

Icons

display various icons.

Text and graphics

display messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Menu BigPond

Soft key function indicators

show the current functions assigned to the soft keys.

Icons

Received signal strength Accessing services in a 2.5G

(GPRS) network; when transferring data, this icon animates

Accessing services in an EDGE network; when transferring data, this icon animates

Accessing services in a 3G (UMTS) network; when transferring data, this icon animates

Roaming network Call diverting feature active

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p. 99 Call in progress Out of your service area; you

cannot make or receive calls

Get started

Bluetooth active; When transferring data, this icon blinks red and blue

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

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Connected with PC via a USB port

Browsing Internet on PC using the phone as modem

Connected to secured web page

Alarm set New message:

•: SMS

• : MMS

• : E-mail

• : Voicemail

• : Push

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• : Configuration

message

Inbox full:

•: SMS

• : MMS

•: E-mail

•: Voicemail

•: Push

• : Configuration

message

Profile setting

•None: Normal

• : Meeting

• : Driving

•: Silent

•: Outdoor

• : Offline Battery power level

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Access menu functions

Use the soft keys

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.

Select Back

Press the left soft key to se lect the highlighted option.

Press the right soft key to return to the previous menu level.

Select an option

Use shortcuts

1. Press a desired soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.

3. Press <

4. To exit, choose either of the

Select

confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

> or [ ] to

following methods:

• Press <

Back

> or [C] to

move up one level.

• Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.

Get started

Customise your phone

Display language

Call ringer melody

1. In Idle mode, press <

Menu Settings → Phone → Language → Screen text

2. Select a language.

3. Press <

You can change the call ringtone by changing the properties of the currently active sound profile.

To change the profile properties:

1. In Idle mode, press <

Settings → Profiles

> and select

Save

> and select

2. Scroll to the sound profile you are using.

3. Press <

4. Select

5. Press <

To change the sound profile:

1. In Idle mode, press

2. Select the profile you want.

Options

Edit

select

Voice call ringtone

and select a ringtone for voice calls.

select

Save

Settings → Profiles

> and

Options

> and

> and select

Idle mode wallpaper

You can set a wallpaper for the idle screen on each display.

For the main display:

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Display settings

→

Wallpaper

2. Scroll to an image folder

3. Select an image.

4. Press <

Main display →

Set

For the external display:

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Display settings

→ Wallpaper

2. Select an image type.

3. For type and press <

For enter a greeting and press < For < an image.

4. Press <

→

Front display

Clock

, scroll to a clock

Screen slogan

Save

My image

Change

> and select

Change

, press

Save

Get started

Menu shortcuts

Silent profile

You can set the Navigation keys to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Phone

→

settings

2. Select a key.

3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

You can activate the Silent profile to avoid disturbing other people.

In Idle mode, press and hold [].

Shortcuts

Phone lock

You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Settings → Security → Change phone password

2. Enter the default password,

00000000

Confirm

3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <

Confirm

, and press

4. Enter the new password again and press <

Confirm

press <

Phone lock

Confirm

5. Select

6. Select

7. Enter the password and

Make/Answer calls

Make a call

Answer a call

1. Enter an area code and phone number.

2. Press [ ].

3. To end the call, press [ ].

1. When the phone rings, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Get started

Adjust the volume during a call

Press [ / ].

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, the media player, the web, and other special features

Use the camera

View a photo

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

files

→

Images

2. Select the photo you want from the

Photos

folder.

Take a photo

1. Open the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments.

4. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

5. Press <

Back

another photo.

> to take

Record a video

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.

2. Press [

3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start

4. Press [ ] or [ ] to stop

5. Press <

] to switch to Record

mode.

recording.

recording. The video is saved automatically.

Back

another video.

> to record

Play a video

1. In Idle mode, press <

files

2. Select the video you want from the

Play media files

Copy media files to the phone

Use these methods:

• Download from the wireless web

• Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Studio User’s Guide

• Receive via Bluetooth

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→

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> and select

Video

Videos

folder.

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Samsung PC

Create a play list

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Applications → Media

player

2. Press [ ].

3. Press <

4. Scroll to the folder you

5. Press <

6. Press <

Options

Select

> or <

Back

> to return to

> and

Add

Add → Folder

select

Files

want, or press [ ] to select the files you want.

the media player screen.

Step outside the phone

Play media files

1. From the media player screen, press [ ].

2. Select the file you want.

3. During playback, use the following keys:

•: pauses or resumes playback.

• Left: returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down.

• Right: skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down.

• / : adjusts the volume.

4. Press [Down] to stop playback.

Browse the web

Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of upto-date services and information and to download web content.

Launch the web browser

Navigate the web

In Idle mode, press <

BigPond

• To scroll through browser

• To select an item, press

• To return to the previous

• To access options, press

items, press [Up] or [Down].

Select

> or [ ].

page, press <

Options

Back

Use Phonebook

Add a contact

To the phone’s memory:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number.

2. Press <

Save to Phonebook → Phone → New →

type.

3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Phone number, Work Email, Home Email, Group, Homepage, Birthday, and More information (Job title, Department, Company, Nickname, and Notes).

4. Press <

Save

Options

> and select

a number

Options

to save the contact.

> and select

To the USIM/SIM card:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number.

2. Press <

3. Specify contact information:

4. Press [ ] to save the

Options

select

Save to Phonebook

→ SIM →

Name, Phone number, Group (for USIM), and Location number.

contact.

New

> and

Step outside the phone

Find a contact

Create and send a name card

1. In Idle mode, press [ ].

2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want.

3. Select a contact.

4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [ ] to edit contact information.

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Phonebook → My business card

2. Specify your contact information.

3. Press <

Save

to save the name card.

Options

> and select

4. To send the name card, access again.

5. Press <

Send business card →

sending method.

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Create new →

2. Enter the message text and press [ ].

3. Enter destination numbers.

4. Press [ ] to send the message.

My business card

Options

> and select

SMS

Messages →

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Messages → Create new

→ MMS

2. Enter the message subject.

3. Select

4. Enter the message text and

5. Select

6. Add an image, a video clip,

7. Press [ ].

8. Enter destination numbers

9. Press [ ] to send the

Text

press [ ].

Picture or Video or

Audio

or a sound clip.

or e-mail addresses.

message.

Send an e-mail

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Messages → Create new

→ Email

2. Enter the e-mail subject.

3. Move to the

4. Enter the e-mail text.

5. Move to the line.

6. Press < select

name card v-calendar

7. Select images, videos, sounds, name cards, or calendar data.

Message

Attach files

Options

, or

> and

Add

Add files, Add

field.

Step outside the phone

Send an e-mail

(continued)

View messages

View a text message

8. Press <

9. Press [ ].

10.Enter e-mail addresses.

11.Press [ ] to send the

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Select the message from

Options

select

Attach

e-mail.

View

the Inbox.

> and

View a multimedia message

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Messages → Inbox

2. Select an SMS message ().

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Select the message from

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press

2. Select an MMS message

View

the Inbox.

> and select

Messages → Inbox

().

View an e-mail

1. In Idle mode, press <

> and select

Messages → Email inbox

2. Press <

3. Select an e-mail or a

4. If you selected a header,

Options

> and

to view the

select

Download

download new e-mails or headers.

header.

press <

Retrieve

select body of the e-mail.

Use Bluetooth

Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone

wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.

Turn on Bluetooth

1. In Idle mode, press

Menu>

Settings → Connectivity

→ Bluetooth → Activation

→ On

2. Select

visibility

other devices to find your phone.

and select

My phone’s

→ On to allow

Step outside the phone

Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device

1. In Idle mode, press <

Menu>

and select

My devices →

Settings → Connectivity → Bluetooth → Search new device

2. Select a device.

3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press < When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.

Send data

1. Access an application,

Phonebook, My files Calendar, Schedule Task

2. Select the item you want to send.

3. Press <

4. Select a device.

5. If necessary, enter the

Options

select

Send business

Send via/Send

card schedule Bluetooth bluetooth

Bluetooth PIN and press <

Send task →

or .

> and

Via

, or

Receive data

1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press <

Yes

> to permit the

connection.

2. If necessary, press < to confirm that you are willing to receive.

Yes

Switch applications

You can switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you were using.

Available applications

Close all running applications

•

Call

: opens the dialling

screen.

•

Messages Messages

•

Browser

browser.

1. Press [ ].

2. Scroll to

3. Press <

End all?

Select

Step outside the phone

: accesses the menu.

: launches the web

Switch to an application

1. While using a menu, press [].

2. Select an application.

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