Samsung SGH-A436 User Manual
QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A436
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
future reference.
Printed in China
Code No.: GH68-14526A
English 05/2007. Rev. 1.0
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions ................................................................1
Getting Started ........................................................................................3
Activating Your Phone ........................................................................................3
Switching the Phone On or Off ...........................................................................7
Your Phone ..............................................................................................8
Features of Your Phone ...................................................................................... 8
Phone Layout ...................................................................................................... 8
Display .............................................................................................................. 12
Selecting Functions and Options ...................................................................... 14
Call Functions ....................................... ... ... ... ..................................... ..17
Making a Call .................................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................................ 19
Answering a Call ............................................................................................... 19
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 20
Silent Mode ....................................................................................................... 21
Options During a Call ...........................................................................22
In Call Options ..................................................................................................22
Hold ................................................................................................................... 22
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ................................................................ 23
Muting or Sending Key Tones ........................................................................... 23
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ............................................................... 24
Searching for a Number in the Contact List ...................................................... 24
Call Waiting ....................................................................................................... 25
Access Codes ............................................................. ..........................26
Phone Password ............................................................................................... 26
PIN .................................................................................................................... 26
PUK ................................................................................................................... 27
PIN2 .................................................................................................................. 27
PUK2 ................................................................................................................. 28
Entering Text ........................................................................................29
Changing the Text Input Mode .......................................................................... 30
Using T9 Mode .................................................................................................. 31
Using Alphabet Mode ........................................................................................ 32
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Using Number Mode ......................................................................................... 33
Using Symbol Mode ..........................................................................................34
Menus .....................................................................................................35
List of Menu Functions ......................................................................................36
Internet ...................................................................................................45
Home .................................................................................................................45
Favorites ........................................................................................................... 47
Browser Profiles ................................................................................................48
Clear Cache ...................................................................................................... 49
Media ......................................................................................................51
Ring Tunes ........................................................................................................ 51
Graphics ............................................................................................................54
Camera ............................................................................................................. 56
Memory Status ..................................................................................................60
Games & Apps ...................................................... .... ... ... ... ....................61
Download Games ..............................................................................................61
My Games ......................................................................................................... 61
Call History ............................................................................................63
All Calls ............................................................................................................. 63
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 64
Calls Made ........................................................................................................ 64
Calls Received .................................................................................................. 64
Speed Dial List .................................. ............................................... ................. 64
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 65
Rogers Mall ............................................................................................66
Search ...............................................................................................................66
Music & Tones ..................................................................................................66
Games ...............................................................................................................66
Graphics ............................................................................................................67
Email/Chat .........................................................................................................67
Celebrity Voicemail ...........................................................................................67
News & Info ....................................................................................................... 67
Internet ..............................................................................................................67
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Messages ...............................................................................................68
Send Text Message ..........................................................................................68
Send Multimedia Message ................................................................................ 70
Message Folders ..............................................................................................73
Instant Messenger ............................................................................................75
Voice Mail .........................................................................................................76
Text Templates ................................................................................................. 77
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 78
Messages Settings ............................................................................................ 79
Memory Status .................................................................................................. 82
Tools ...................................................................................................... 83
Alarm ................................................................................................................. 83
Calendar ........................................................................................................... 85
Calculator .......................................................................................................... 93
Tip Calculator .................................................................................................... 94
Converter .......................................................................................................... 95
Timer ................................................................................................................. 96
Stopwatch ......................................................................................................... 97
World Time ........................................................................................................ 97
Contacts ................................................................................................99
Add New Contact .............................................................................................. 99
Find a Contact ................................................................................................. 102
Group .............................................................................................................. 103
Speed Dial ......................................................................................................105
My Name Card ................................................................................................ 106
Own Number ................................................................................................... 107
FDN List .......................................................................................................... 108
Management ...................................................................................................108
Service Dialing Numbers ................................................................................109
Settings ................................................................................................110
Set Sound ....................................................................................................... 110
Set Display ...................................................................................................... 112
Set Time & Date .............................................................................................. 114
Set Phone ....................................................................................................... 114
Set Calls .......................................................................................................... 117
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................... 121
Set Applications .............................................................................................. 123
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Security ........................................................................................................... 124
Reset Settings ................................................................................................. 128
Solving Problems ................................................................................129
Health and Safety Information ...........................................................132
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ....................................................132
For Body Operation ......................................................................................... 133
Precautions When Using Batteries .................................................................134
Operating Environment ................................................................................... 135
Electronic Devices ...........................................................................................135
Potentially Explosive Environments ................................................................137
Emergency Calls .............................................................................................138
Other Important Safety Information ................................................................. 139
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................... 139
FCC Notice ......................................................................................................141
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) ................................... 142
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ...............................144
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones .....................................147
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................... ... ...156
INDEX....................................................................................................161
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Important Safety Precautions
Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to
comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.
Road Safety at All Times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Switching Off When Refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or
chemicals.
Switching Off in Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in aircraft is both
illegal and dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any regulations or
rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their
performance.
Special Regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your
phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger (for example, in a hospital).
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Sensible Use
Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Emergency Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency
number for your present location, then press the key. You must
deactivate any unnecessary features before you can make an emergency
call. Give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Do not
end the call until given permission to do so.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any
unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be
dangerous.
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information”
on page 132.
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Getting Started
Activating Your Phone
When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided
loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional
services.
Removing the Battery
Note: You must unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone to avoid
damage.
If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the key until the
power-off image displays.
1. Press the battery cover tab down and hold it in position.
2. Lift the battery cover away from the back of the phone.
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Installing the SIM Card
Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or
bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of
children.
Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face into the phone and the
angled corner is at the outer right side, then slide the card into the socket.
Removing the SIM Card
To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket.
Installing the Battery
1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the
battery chamber.
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2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make
sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
3. With the battery in position in the phone, slide the cover back on the
handset and push down until the cover tab locks it into position.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use
the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved
batteries and chargers.
Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery
recharges fully in approximately four hours. You can use the phone while the battery is charging,
but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an
adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage
your phone and void your warranty.
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1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the side of the
phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, the
internal display indicates that the phone is charging. If the phone is on,
one of the bars in the battery icon flashes to indicate charging.
3. When the phone is fully charged, the message “Fully Charged”
appears on both the front and main displays. Unplug the adapter from
the power outlet.
4. Pull the connector out of t he phone.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a
warning tone sounds and the “Battery Low” message repeats at regular
intervals on the display. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining
battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
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Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.
3. If the phone prompts you to enter the phone password, enter the
password and press the key. For further details, see “Lock Phone”
on page 124.
4. If the phone prompts you for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the
key. For further details, see “Check PIN Code” on page 125.
The phone searches for your network and, after finding it, the Idle
screen appears on the display. You can now make or receive a call.
The display language is preset to Automatic, which is dependent on
the setting in the SIM provided by your service provider. For further
details or to change the language, see “Language” on page 115.
5. To switch the phone off, press and hold the key until the power-off
image is displayed.
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Your Phone
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features.
The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.
♦Digital camera
♦Instant messaging capability (IM)
♦Text and multimedia messaging
♦Bluetooth wireless technology
♦Applications such as alarms, calendar, calculator, audio recorder,
converter, timer, stopwatch, and world time.
Phone Layout
Closed View of Your Phone
1. Front LCD: Your phone has an LCD display on the front that indicates
when you have an incoming call or message. It also displays date,
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time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts,
such as message and alarm.
2. Camera key: launches the camera to take a photo.
3. Power Interface Connector/Headset Jack: The power interface
connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and the headset
cord.
4. Camera Lens: The camera lens is used to take photos.
Open View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:
1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate
your phone.
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2.
Soft keys: Perform the function indicated by text on the display directly
above the key.
3. Volume/Menu Navigation key: Lets you adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. It can also be
used to scroll up or down when navigating menu options and to mute
the ringer during an incoming call.
4. Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In Idle mode, press the
key once to access the Recent Call log. Press and hold the key to
initiate the most recent call.
5. Voicemail key: Press and hold the key to automatically dial your
voicemail.
6. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
some special characters.
[*]
7. Special Function keys: The key enters the
character for
calling features. In text mode, press to change the character input type.
The key-enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In text
entry mode, press to enter a space between characters. Press and
hold to place handset in Silent mode.
8. Microphone: Converts your voice into an electrical signal during phone
calls and voice recordings.
9. Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text
entry mode. When in a main menu, press to return to the previous
menu.
10. Power on/Power off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold for a
few seconds to power your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it
returns the phone to standby mode and cancels any input. Rejects an
incoming call.
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11. Menu/Menu confirm key: When navigating through a menu it accepts
the highlighted choice in the menu. While in Idle mode, it launches the
main menu.
12. Navigation keys: In Menu mode, the navigation keys work as
directional keys to scroll through menus and lists.
In Idle mode, the navigation keys work as shortcuts, allowing you to
access other menus directly. The shortcuts are:
Press Up to access the Media menu.
Press Left to
access the Call
History menu.
Press Right to access
the Messages menu.
Press Down to open the Contact List.
When entering text, the navigation keys move the cursor to the left or
right, depending on the side pressed.
13. Earpiece: used to listen to audio from your phone.
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Display
Display Layout
The internal display has th ree main areas:
Area Description
Icons Displays various icons that indicate phone status.
Text and graphics
area
Soft key
indicators
Icons
Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger
the signal.
Displays messages, instructions and any information
that you enter, such as the numbe r you are dialing.
Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft
keys.
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Appears when a new text message has been received.
Appears when a new voice mail has been received.
Appears when a new multimedia message has been received.
Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For
details, see “Alarm” on page 83.
Appears when there is no network coverage available.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when you are connected to the Edge network.
Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For details,
see “Call Forwarding” on page 118.
Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration.
Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration then
Melody.
Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration and
Melody.
Appears
when Quiet Mode, Vibration All is active.
Appears when Quiet Mode, Silent All is active.
Appears when Bluetooth is active.
Shows the level of your phone’s battery. The more bars, the
more power you have remaining.
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Selecting Functions and Options
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.
Some functions of the Left soft key are as follows.
♦From the Idle screen, press to open the Menu screen.
♦In a menu mode, press to select the highlighted menu item.
Some functions of the Right soft key are as follows.
♦From the Idle screen, press to access the Internet. (See “Internet” on
page 45.)
♦When using other features, such as the web browser, the right soft key
performs a context-sensitive action such as displaying the Back option.
Clear Key
The CLR key is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from
the display. You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to
standby mode from any menu.
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♦If you enter an incorrect character, press to backspace (and delete)
the character.
♦To erase an entire sentence, press and hold .
♦To back up one menu level, briefly press .
End Key
The End key is used to turn on/off your phone, disconnect calls, and
return to the standby mode.
♦Press and hold the End key to turn on your phone.
♦Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
♦Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last
input.
Send Key
The Send key used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last
number(s) dialed, received, or missed.
♦Press once to answer calls.
♦Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
♦Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and from
your phone.
♦Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
♦Press to pick up a waiting call.
Speakerphone Key
During a call, press the key to enable the speakerphone. Use the
volume keys (on the left side of the phone) to adjust the volume.
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Camera
The embedded camera on the front of your phone is activated by pressing
the Camera key on the right side of the phone. The internal display shows
the image captured by the camera lens. Press the Camera key a second
time to record a photograph. See “Camera” on page 56 for further details.
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Call Functions
Making a Call
From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if
necessary), then press the key.
Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option, the phone automatically redials up to ten times
when the call is not answered or someone is already on the phone. For carriers that
automatically divert unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful
service. See “Auto Redial” on page 121 for further details.
Making an International Call
1. Press and hold the key. The + character appears.
2. Enter the country code, area code and phone number then press the
key.
Correcting a Dialed Number
1. To correct one or more digits in a dialed number:
♦To clear the last digit displayed, press the key.
♦To clear another digit in the number, press the Left or Right
navigation key until the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit
to be cleared. Press the key.
♦To enter a missing digit, press the Left or Right navigation key until
the cursor is in position and enter the digit.
♦To clear the whole display, press and hold the key.
2. Press the key to return to the Idle screen.
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Ending a Call
When you want to end your call, briefly press the key.
Redialing a Recent Number
All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call History Menu.
If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the name associated
with the number also displays.
To access the Call History menu:
1. From the Idle Screen, press Menu. Use the navigation keys to
highlight Call History and press Select.
2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the Call
History options. Choose from All Calls, Missed Calls, Calls Made, or
Calls Received and press Select.
3. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the listed
numbers until the number you want is highlighted.
4. Press to dial the number.
You can also directly acce ss the All Calls list:
1. From the Idle Screen, press the key to display the All Calls screen.
2. Use the Up and Down navigation keys to scroll through the numbers
until the number you want is highlighted.
3. Press to dial the number.
Making a Call from Contact list
You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or
the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively known as the Contact
List. Once you have stored a number in the Contact List, you can dial it by
pressing a few keys usi ng the Speed Dial feature.
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For further details, see “Contacts” on page 99.
Adjusting the Volume
To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, use the Volume keys on the
left side of the phone.
Press the key to increase the volume level and the key to decrease
the level.
In Idle mode, these keys adjust the ringer volume.
Answering a Call
When a call is received, the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone
number. If the caller can be identified and their name is stored in your
Contact List, the caller’s name is displayed.
To answer a call
1. If necessary, open the phone.
Note: When a headset is used, the phone does not need to be opened.
2. Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.
If the Any Key option in the Call Answer menu is activated, you can
press any key to answer a call except the key and the Reject soft
key (see “Call Answer” on page 118 for more information).
If the Flip Open option in the Call Answer menu is activated, you can
answer the call simply by opening the phone (see “Call Answer” on
page 118 for more information).
3. End the call by pressing the key.
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Note: You can answer a call while using the Contact list or menu features. After ending the call,
the phone returns to the function screen you were using.
Missed Calls
Whenever you miss one or more calls, the number of calls missed is
displayed on the Front LCD and on the Idle screen. If you only missed one
call, the caller’s number is displayed or, if the caller’s name is stored in your
Contact List, their name is displayed.
To view the details of more than one missed call:
1. Open the phone.
2. Press the View soft key.
3. To scroll through the missed calls, press the Up or Down navigation
key.
4. To call the highlighted number, press the key.
Deleting Missed Calls
1. Press the View soft key.
2. If you want to delete one call, press the Up or Down navigation key to
highlight the number you wish to delete and press the Options soft
key. If you want to delete all calls, press the Options soft key.
3. Press the Down navigati o n key t o sc r oll t o th e Delete option and press
the key or Right navigation key.
4. To delete one call, highlight Selected and press the Select soft key or
key. To delete all calls, highlight All and press the Select soft key
or key. Press Yes to confirm the deletion.
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Note: You can access the Missed Call feature at any time by selecting the Missed Calls
menu. For further details, see “Missed Calls” on page 64.
Silent Mode
SIlent mode is convenient when you want to stop the phone from making
any sounds, such as when you are in a theater.
♦From the Idle screen, press and hold the key until the “Silent Mode
Activated” message and the Silent Mode icon display.
♦To return to normal operation, press and hold the key until the
“Silent Mode Deactivated” message displays and the Silent Mode icon
disappears.
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Options During a Call
Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a call.
In Call Options
During a call, press the Options soft key to access the following:
♦Hold: Places the call on hold.
♦New Call: Places the current call on hold and allows you to enter and
dial another number.
♦Contact List: Accesses the Contact List information.
♦Message: Allows you to send a message from My Messages, or to
create a new text message.
♦Calendar: Launches the calendar and lets you create events while on a
call.
♦Mute Keypad Tone: Silences the key tones when on the call.
♦Send DTMF: Sends DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones to the
caller.
Hold
You can place the current call on hold at any time. You can also make
another call while you have a call in progress.
To put a call on hold:
1. While on a call, press the Options soft key. Use the Up and Down
navigation keys to scroll to Hold and press the Select soft key. The call
is placed on hold.
2. You can reactivate the call by pressing the Resume soft key.
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To make a call while you have a call in progress:
1. Place the call on hold using the previous procedure, and enter the
phone number that you wish to dial or look it up in the Contact List.
2. Press the key to dial the second call.
When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch
between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing
the other on hold, by pressing the Swap soft key. The current call is
placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can speak
with that person.
3. To finish, end each call by pressing the key.
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute)
You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other
person on the call cannot hear you. For example, you wish to speak to
another person in the room but do not want the person on the call to hear
you.
To switch the microphone off temporarily:
♦Press the Mute soft key. The soft key indicator changes to Unmute and
the other person can no longer hear you.
To switch the microphone back on:
♦Press the Unmute soft key. The other person can hear you again.
Muting or Sending Key Tones
These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys
option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone
Multi-Frequency) tones produced by the numeric keys during a call, which
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allows you to press keys to perform phone functions without hearing
annoying key tones.
Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, the Send
Keys option must be selected.
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones
You can choose to send DTMF tones after entering the entire number you
need to send rather than as you press the numeric keys. This option is
helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an
automated system, like a banking service.
To send the DTM F tones:
1. When you are connected to the teleservice system, press the Options
soft key.
2. Press the Down key to highlight the Send DTMF option.
3. Press the Select soft key.
4. Enter the number you want to send and press the OK soft key. The
tones are sent.
Searching for a Number in the Contact List
You can search for a number in the Contact List during a call.
1. Press the Options soft key.
2. Use the Down navigation key to scroll to the Contact List and press
the Select soft key or the key.
3. Enter the first few letters of the name to display entries listed starting
with the first entry matching your input.
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