Samsung SGH-a517 User Manual

SGH-A517 Series

PORTABLE QUAD-BAND

MOBILE PHONE

User Guide

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ..........................................................................7

SIM Card Information ................................................................................................ 7

Charging a Battery .................................................................................................... 9

Installing the microSD Card .....................................................................................11

Turning the Phone On or Off ....................................................................................12

Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...................................................................................... 12

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .....................................................14

Features of Your Phone ...........................................................................................14

Open View of Your Phone ........................................................................................15

Closed View of Your Phone .....................................................................................17

Internal Display Layout ...........................................................................................18

Selecting Functions and Options .............................................................................20

Command Keys ......................................................................................................20

Section 3: Call Functions .........................................................................23

Making a Call ..........................................................................................................23

Answering a Call .....................................................................................................25

Recent Calls ...........................................................................................................25

Call Time ................................................................................................................28

Data Volume ...........................................................................................................28

Data Call Time ........................................................................................................29

Silent Mode ............................................................................................................ 29

Options During a Call ..............................................................................................30

Section 4: Menu Navigation ....................................................................35

Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................35

Menu Outline ..........................................................................................................36

Section 5: Entering Text ..........................................................................42

Changing the Text Input Method ............................................................................. 42

Using the T9 Input Method ...................................................................................... 43

Using the Alphabet Input Method ............................................................................ 44

Using the Symbols Input Method .............................................................................45

Using the Numeric Input Method .............................................................................46

Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book ........................................47

Using Contacts List .................................................................................................47

Adding a New Contact ............................................................................................49

Group Settings ........................................................................................................51

Speed Dial List .......................................................................................................52

Using My Business Card .........................................................................................54

Finding My Own Phone Number .............................................................................. 54

FDN List ..................................................................................................................55

Address Book Management ....................................................................................55

Using the Service Numbers ..................................................................................... 57

Section 7: Messaging ............................................................................. 58

Types of Messages .................................................................................................58

Creating and Sending New Messages .....................................................................58

Retrieving New Messages .......................................................................................64

Using Instant Messenger (IM) ..................................................................................66

Viewing the Sent Folder ..........................................................................................67

Using the Outbox ....................................................................................................68

Storing Message Drafts ...........................................................................................68

Using My Folder ......................................................................................................68

Using Message Templates ......................................................................................68

Deleting Messages .................................................................................................69

Messaging Settings ................................................................................................69

Memory Status .......................................................................................................71

Section 8: Changing Your Settings ......................................................... 72

Set Sound ...............................................................................................................72

Set Display .............................................................................................................74

Set Time & Date ......................................................................................................76

Set Phone ...............................................................................................................77

Set Calls .................................................................................................................81

Bluetooth ................................................................................................................84

Set Applications ......................................................................................................87

Reset Settings .........................................................................................................87

Memory Status .......................................................................................................88

Section 9: AT&T Mall ............................................................................... 89

Shop Tones .............................................................................................................89

Shop Games ...........................................................................................................90

Shop Graphics ........................................................................................................90

Shop Multimedia .....................................................................................................91

Shop Applications ...................................................................................................91

Shop Themes ..........................................................................................................91

MEdia Net Home .....................................................................................................92

Section 10: AT&T Music .......................................................................... 93

Music Player ...........................................................................................................93

Playing Music Transferred to the Handset ...............................................................99

Playing Music through a Stereo Bluetooth Device ....................................................99

Using Playlists .......................................................................................................100

Streaming Music ...................................................................................................102

The Buzz ...............................................................................................................103

Community ...........................................................................................................104

Music Apps ...........................................................................................................104

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Section 11: Using the Applications ........................................................105

Shop Applications .................................................................................................105

Camera .................................................................................................................106

Record Audio ........................................................................................................113

Alarms ..................................................................................................................115

Calendar ...............................................................................................................116

Notes ....................................................................................................................120

Tools ....................................................................................................................120

Timer ....................................................................................................................122

Stopwatch ............................................................................................................123

World Time ...........................................................................................................123

Section 12: MEdia Net and WAP .............................................................124

Before Connecting to the MEdia Net Homepage ....................................................124

Launching the MEdia Net Homepage ....................................................................125

Accessing the MEdia Net Site ...............................................................................127

Navigating with the WAP Browser .........................................................................127

Using Go to Messages ..........................................................................................130

Using Go to My Stuff .............................................................................................130

Section 13: Accessibility ........................................................................132

Section 14: Health and Safety Information ............................................133

Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 133

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............................................................135

UL Certified Travel Adapter ................................................................................... 135

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ........................................................... 135

Road Safety ..........................................................................................................142

Responsible Listening ........................................................................................... 143

Operating Environment .........................................................................................145

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................145

Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................147

Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 148

FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................149

Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................149

Product Performance ............................................................................................150

Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................151

Battery Standby and Talk Time .............................................................................151

Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................151

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 153

Section 15: Warranty Information ..........................................................154

Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................154

Index .........................................................................................................159

SIM Card Information

Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

• SIM Card Information

• Charging a Battery

• Installing the microSD Card

• Turning the Phone On or Off

• Setting Up Your Voice Mail

This section describes the first steps to operating your phone.

SIM Card Information

This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail

Removing the Battery

1. If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the key until the

power-off image displays.

2. Press down and slide the battery cover away, as shown.

3. Lift the battery up and away from the phone.

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Inserting and Removing the SIM card

Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easil y damaged by scratches or bending. Use

caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children.

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Make sure the gold contacts of the card are face down, then slide the SIM card into the socket.

Installing the Battery

1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone.

2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery

is properly installed and not obstructing the SIM card before switching on the phone.

Charging a Battery

3. With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover back on the

handset and slide it in until it clicks.

Charging a Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers.

Note: You must fully charge the batte ry before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery

requires up to 4 hours of charge time.

Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper

configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your warranty.

1. Open the side slot and plug the connector of the travel adaptor jack on the

jack on the side of the phone.

2. Plug the adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet.

Note: The following illustration shows the correct and incorrect method for connecting the charger. If the

incorrect method is attempted, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.

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When the phone is completely charged, unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

4. Remove the adapter from the phone by gently pulling the connector out

and replace the plastic cover back over the open jack.

Note: During charging, you must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone to a void

damage.

Installing the microSD Card

To add additional memory to your phone you can insert a microSD card into the side of the phone. Use the following instructions and illustrations for proper insertion and removal.

Note: Please note that the minimum size limit for the micro-SD is 64MB. Media Player will not be available

without this additional memory. The maximum size supported is a 2GB micro-SD.

1. Open the side slot to insert the card. Place the microSD card into the slot.

2. Push the microSD card into the slot until it clicks into place.

Warning!: Please note the proper side is facing down when inserting the card.

3. To remove the card, a quick press to release the card from the slot.

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Low Battery Indicator

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Battery Low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display, and the empty battery icon blinks. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power.

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

Turning the Phone On or Off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold the key until the phone power-on screen displays.

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

3. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter a password and press the

Confirm soft key or the

Password" on page 79.

The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the Idle screen displays. Now, you can make or receive calls.

Note: The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory. To change the language, use the

Language menu. For more information, refer to "Set Phone" on page 77.

4. When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold the key until

the power-off image is displayed.

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Note: You must store the voicemail server number before accessing the ser ver. The service provider may

pre-populate the voicemail server number when the SIM card is activated.

To access you voice mail from your keypad, use the following steps:

1. Open the phone to access your keypad.

2. From an Idle screen, press and hold the key.

3. Follow the voice mail prompts to access messages.

key. For further details, see "Change Phone

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Accessing Your Voice Mail

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the key.

3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the key.

4. Highlight Connect to Voice Server and press the Select soft key or

the key.

5. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center.

Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number

Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number.

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the Select soft key or the key.

3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the key.

4. Highlight Voice Server Number and press the Select soft key or the

key.

5. Press the Options soft key, highlight Edit and press the Select soft key.

6. To edit the Voice Server Name, highlight Change Name and press to

delete the current name, then use your keypad to enter a replacement name.

7. To edit the Voice Mail Number, highlight Edit Number and press to

delete the current number.

8. Enter your new Voice Server number and press the Options soft key and

highlight Save.

9. Press the Select soft key or the key to save this new number.

10. Press the key to return to Idle mode.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Topics Covered

• Features of Your Phone

• Open View of Your Phone

• Closed View of Your Phone

• Internal Display Layout

• Selecting Functions and Options

• Command Keys

This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed 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.

User friendly, menu driven access to features and options.

• Bluetooth

• Camera and camcorder

• Instant Messaging capability

• E-mail

• Featured applications provide alarms, calendar, calculator, record audio, converter,

timer, stopwatch, world time, tip calculator, and notes.

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

• Multimedia capability (with included Media player if additional memory has been

installed)

• Photo caller ID

• Speakerphone capability

• Web browser

Open View of Your Phone

The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:

Keys

The following list correlates to the above open and front view illustration.

1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your

phone.

2. Navigation keys: This key allows you to scroll through phone menu

options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode.

3. Soft keys: Perform the functions indicated by the screen text on the

bottom of the display.

4. Music key: Allows you to access both local and web-based Music

applications.

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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 will initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log.

6. Voice Mail key: Press and hold the key to automatically dial your

voicemail.

7. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters and

some special characters. When in Idle mode, press and hold the key to access your voicemail server or press and hold to enter an International call prefix.

8. Special Function keys: Asterisk/Shift key-enters the

[*] character for calling features. In text mode, press to change the character input type. Pound/Space key-enters the pound

[#] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space between characters. Press and hold the to activate/deactivate the Silent mode. Press and hold

to enter a pause between numbers.

9. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other callers to hear you clearly

when you are speaking to them.

10. Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry

mode. Deletes items when in an application. When in a main menu, press to return to the previous menu.

11. Power on/off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key 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 you input. When you receive an incoming call, press to reject call.

12. Camera key: Allows you to access both camera and camcorder

applications.

13. Menu access/Confirm key (WAP browser): When navigating through a

menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. If you press once in Idle mode, the WAP browser will launch.

14. Earpiece/Speaker: Used to listen to audio and music from your phone.

Closed View of Your Phone

Keys

The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations.

1. 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.

2. Front LCD: Your phone has an external display on the front of the phone. It

indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also displays date, time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts, such as messages, or a set alarm.

3. Volume key/Menu option key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in

standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the volume key up or down. When the phone is closed, press and hold these keys to toggle the display on or off. This key is also used when the Music Player is active.

• If you are playing music and the backlight goes out, you will need to press and

hold this key to gain access to the music player keys when the flip is closed. If the backlight is out, the keys themselves will not wake up the phone or control the music player.

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Camera lens: The camera lens is used for taking photos.

5. Memory Card slot: Used to install an optional microSD™ card for

additional data storage.

6. Music Player control: Used to go forward, play/pause, or go back on the

music player, using the Volume key.

Back Light

A back light illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key or open the phone. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, and/or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Backlight Time menu.

Backlight Time is determined in the Settings menu, under option 2 (Set Display), and option 3 (Light Settings). Option 2 of Light Settings is Backlight Time. There are two settings under Backlight Time: Main Display On (options are: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 10 minutes) and Main Display Dim, a power-saving setting (options are: Off, 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, and 3 minutes). Turning off the Main Display Dim leaves the Main Display at full power until it times out.

Internal Display Layout

The display has 3 areas:

Icons

Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Appears when the phone is accessing services in an EDGE network. When data is being transferred, this icon animates.

Appears when a call is in progress.

Internal Display Layout

Appears when there is no network coverage available. When you are out of the service area, you cannot make or receive voice calls.

Appears when an alarm is set on your phone.

Appears when your incoming phone calls are being forwarded to another number.

Appears when a new voice mail has been received.

Appears when a new text message has been received.

Appears when a new multimedia message has been received.

Appears when a new E-mail message has been received.

Appears when a push-message has been received from the WAP server. If the phone is closed, the icon displays on the front

display; when opened, the phone will automatically display the WAP message, and the icon will display in the top part of the display until the message is closed. WAP messages do also appear in the Inbox with their special icon.

Appears after your memory card has been inserted.

Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. When

transferring data, this icon blinks red and blue.

Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent using the

volume control (set to 0) or the # key shortcut. In this case, the

speaker is muted.

Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent. This indicates

that the phone’s incoming Alert Type is set to vibrate only. This

icon is accompanied on screen by the Vibrate icon.

Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the

more power you have remaining.

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Selecting Functions and Options

Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your ease and specific needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the code and press the Select soft key or the key.

When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the currently active option. If, however, there are only two options, such as On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone highlights the option that is not currently active, so that you can select it directly.

Selecting Options

To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want:

• Press the appropriate soft key.

• To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the Select soft key

or the key.

• To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the Down

Navigation key or the key on the left side of the phone.

• To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up Navigation

key or the key on the left side of the phone.

• To move back up one level in the menu structure, press the Back soft key.

• To exit the menu structure without changing the settings, press the key.

Command Keys

Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears above each in the display. There are two soft keys, the left soft key and the right soft key .

Command Keys

Soft Keys

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role.

Left Soft Key

Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.

• In the Idle screen, press the Menu (left) soft key to open the Menu screen.

• When in a menu mode the left soft key function is Select.

Right Soft Key

Some functions of the right soft key are as follows.

• In the Idle screen, press the Options (right) soft key to open the My Menu

screen. This menu contains the following:

• 1. Bluetooth

• 2: Mobile Email

• 3: Airplane Mode

• 4: Applications

• 5: Alarm

• 6: Calendar

• 7~12: Empty

• When in a menu mode, the right soft key function is Back.

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, briefly press to backspace (and delete) the character.

• To erase the 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/off your phone.

• Briefly press once to disconnect a call.

• Press to return to standby mode from any menu.

Send Key

The Send key is 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.

Navigation Key

Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Press the up or down navigation when jumping to highlighted links on the web.

Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications.

Making a Call

Section 3: Call Functions

Topics Covered

• Making a Call

• Answering a Call

• Recent Calls

• Call Time

• Data Volume

• Data Call Time

• Silent Mode

• Options During a Call

This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.

Making a Call

When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the

key.

Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Settings > Set Calls > Voice Call menu, the phone

will automatically redial up to 10 times when the perso n does not answer the call or is already on the phone.

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 an Entered Number

Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry when dialing.

1. After entering a 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.

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• 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.

Ending a Call

When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key or simply close the phone.

Redialing the Last Number

All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Recent Calls Menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the name associated displays.

To access the Recent Calls menu:

1. From the Idle Screen, press Menu. Use the navigation keys to

highlight Recent Calls and press Select.

2. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to scroll through the Recent Calls

options. Choose from All Calls, Missed Calls, Calls Made, Calls Received, Voice Mail, Speed Dial List, or Contact List.

To access the recent call from the Idle Screen:

1. Press the key to display a list of the most recent numbers used in the

order you dialed or received them.

2. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to scroll through the numbers until

the number you want highlights.

3. To dial the number, highlight the number and press the key.

Making a Call from the Address Book

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 Address Book.

Once you have stored a number in the Address Book, you can dial it by pressing a few keys using the Speed Dial List feature.

For further details about the Address Book feature, see "Finding an Address Book Entry" on page 48.

Answering a Call

When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in the Address Book.

1. From the Idle Screen press the key.

If the Any key option in the Settings > Set Calls > General > Call Answer menu is activated, you can press any key to answer a call except

for the key and the Reject soft key. If the Flip Open option in the Settings > Set Calls > General > Call

Answer menu is activated, you can answer the call simply by opening the phone.

Note: To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Volume keys on the left side of the phone before

opening the phone. A quick press of side volume key silences the ringer on an incoming call.

2. End the call by closing the phone or by pressing the key.

Note: You can answer a call while using the Address Book or menu features. After ending the call, the

phone returns to the function screen you were using.

Recent Calls

The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve missed, made, or received in the Recent Calls menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is displayed.

Viewing Missed Calls

The number of calls you have missed is displayed on both the Idle screen and the front panel LCD. To view the number details, use the following steps:

1. If the phone is closed, open the phone.

2. Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call is displayed.

Note: If there is a voicemail sent by the same number, associated icons display and can be selected.

3. To scroll through the list of missed calls, press the Up or Down Navigation

key.

4. To move to another call type, press the Left or Right Navigation key.

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Viewing the Details of a Missed Calls

To view the details of a selected missed call, use the following steps:

1. Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call is displayed.

2. To scroll through the list of missed calls, press the Up or Down Navigation

key.

3. With the missed call selected and press the Options soft key.

4. Use the Navigation keys to highlight Details and press the key.

Calling Back a Missed Call

To call back a missed call number, use the following steps:

1. Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call is displayed.

2. To scroll through the list of missed calls, press the Up or Down Navigation

key.

3. Press either Options soft key and highlight Call Back.

4. Press the Select soft key or the key.

Adding a Missed Call to your Address Book

To call back a missed call number, use the following steps:

1. Press the View soft key. The most recently missed call is displayed.

2. To scroll through the list of missed calls, press the Up or Down Navigation

key.

3. Press either Options soft key and highlight Save to Address Book.

4. Press the Select soft key or the key.

5. Select the location of your Address Book:

•Phone: This option allows you to save the missed number to your Address Book

stored on the phone.

•SIM: This option allows you to save the missed number to your Address Book

stored on the optional SIM card.

For further details about the Address Book feature, see "Adding a New Contact" on page 49.

Sending a Message to a Missed Call

To send a text message or attachment to a missed call entry, use the following steps:

1. Immediately after missing a call, press the View soft key.

2. To scroll through the list of missed calls, press the Up or Down Navigation

key.

3. Press the Options soft key and select Send Message.

4. Select from a Text Message or a Multimedia Message and press either

the Select soft key or the key.

5. At the “New Message” screen, use the Alphanumeric keys to type in a

message or press the Options soft key to select from the following options:

• Insert: allows you to insert items from the Tex t Temp lat es, Contact List, or Favorites to the message.

• Add Media: allows you to add a Picture, Animation, or a Melody to the

message.

• Attach: allows you to a Business Card, Appointment, Anniversary, Miscellaneous, or a Tas k to the message.

•Save to: allows you to save the message to your Drafts, or My Folder.

• Select Language: allows you to change the text input language. Choose from English, Français, or Español.

• Input Method: allows you to change the text input mode. Choose from ab, Ab, AB, T9ab, T9Ab, T9AB, Numeric, and Symbols. For more information, see

"Changing the Text Input Method" on page 42.

• Text Style: allows you to choose the text style for the message. Select the Tex t Size, Tex t Sty le, Bold or Italic and the Alignment.

•Back: exits the message and returns you to the Recent Calls listing.

6. When you are done with your message, press the Send To soft key.

Deleting a Missed Call

To delete a missed call entry, use the following steps:

1. Immediately after missing a call, press the View soft key.

2. Press the Options soft key and highlight Delete. Choose from Selected or

All. Press the Select soft key, or the key.

3. At the “Delete?” prompt, press either the Yes soft key to confirm deletion

or No to cancel.

You can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature.

Recent Calls

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Call Time

1. From the Idle Screen, press Menu. Use the navigation keys to

highlight Recent Calls and press Select or the key.

2. Highlight Call Time and press the Select soft key or the key.

3. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to view the following information:

• Last Call Time: shows the length of time for the last call.

• Total Sent: shows the total length of time for the calls made.

• Total Received: shows the total length of time for the calls received.

4. Select the desired option, press the Reset soft key. At the “Are You Sure?”

prompt, select Yes or No.

Note: The first time you access the reset options menu, you will be prompted to create and Confirm a

password by pressing the OK.

5. Enter the password and confirm the reset with the OK soft key to reset the

selected option.

6. Press the Back soft key or the key to end.

Data Volume

1. From the Idle Screen, press Menu. Use the navigation keys to

highlight Recent Calls and press Select.

2. Highlight Data Volume and press the Select soft key or the key. Data

Volume refers to the amount of data (volume) to and from the phone. Choose from the Recent Volume or Total Volume.

3. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to view the following information for

both Recent Volume and Total Volume:

•Sent: shows the size of the last data packet (measured in KB - kilobytes) sent by

the phone since the last time this counter was reset.

• Received: shows the size of the last data packet (measured in KB - kilobytes)

received by the phone since the last time this counter was reset.

• Total: shows the size of the total data packet (measured in KB - kilobytes) which

have been sent by the phone since the last time this counter was reset.

4. Press the Back soft key or the key to end.

Data Call Time

1. From the Idle Screen, press Menu. Use the navigation keys to

highlight Recent Calls and press Select.

2. Highlight Data Call Time and press the Select soft key or the key.

3. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to view the following information:

• Last Data Call: shows the time used for the last data call sent or received since

the last time this counter was reset.

• Total Data Call: shows the total time used to send or receive data since the last time this counter was reset.

4. Press the Back soft key or the key to end.

Silent Mode

Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. Silent mode has two settings: Mute and Vibrate. The default is Vibrate.

Setting Silent Mode Option

1. From the Idle Screen, press Menu. Use the navigation keys to

highlight Settings and press Select.

2. Highlight Set Sound and press the Select soft key or the key.

3. Highlight Silent Mode and press the Select soft key or the key.

4. Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to select either Vibration or Mute as

the Silent mode option. Press Save.

Note: Setting the Silent Mode option does not set the phone to Silent Mode. Setting the phone to Silent

mode may only be done using one of the following methods.

Setting the Phone to Silent Mode

Your phone can only be put into silent mode using one of the two methods following:

• In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the phone displays the message

“Silent Mode Activated.” The Silent/Vibrate or Silent/Mute icon is displayed on the screen. If you selected the Vibration option, the phone vibrates.

• With the phone open and in Idle mode, press and hold the volume key down until

Ring Volume is at 0. The phone displays the message “Silent Mode Activated.” The Silent/Vibrate or Silent/Mute icon is displayed on the screen.

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In Silent mode, your phone’s speakers are muted. The phone will either vibrate and light up the external LCD display or just light the external LCD display depending on the settings of the Silent Mode option.

To reactivate the previous sound settings, press and hold the key or the volume key again until “Silent Mode Deactivated” displays. The Silent mode icon no longer displays.

Options During a Call

Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call.

Adjusting the Call Volume

During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, 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, you can also adjust the ringer volume using these same keys.

Putting a Call on Hold

You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can also make another call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service.

To put a call on hold:

1. While on a call, press the left Options soft key.

2. Highlight Hold and press the Select soft key. The call is on hold.

3. You can reactivate the call whenever you want, by pressing the Resume

soft key.

To make a call while you have a call in progress:

1. Place the current call on hold using the previous procedures.

2. Press the Options soft key and choose from the New Call.

3. Enter the new phone number that you wish to dial and press the key.

– or – Look it up in the Address Book by pressing the Contact List soft key and highlight the entry by using the Up or Down Navigation key.

4. Press the key to dial the second call. Once connected, both calls are

displayed on the screen.

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.

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