Samsung SGH-A766 User Manual

QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A766
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
©2009 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Using This Manual .................................................................................. 1
Instructional Icons ............................................................................................... 1
Important Safety Precautions ................................................................2
Getting Started ........................................................................................ 4
SIM Card ............................................................................................................. 4
Activating Your Phone ........................................................................................ 4
Switching the Phone On and Off ......................................................................... 8
Your Phone ..............................................................................................9
Features of Your Phone ...................................................................................... 9
Phone Layout .................................................................................................... 10
Display .............................................................................................................. 15
Selecting Functions and Options ...................................................................... 18
Memory Card .................................................................................................... 20
Call Functions .......................................................................................23
Making a Call .................................................................................................... 23
Answering a Call ............................................................................................... 24
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 25
Silent Profile ...................................................................................................... 26
Options During a Call ........................................................................... 28
In Call Options .................................................................................................. 28
Put a Call on Hold ............................................................................................. 29
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ................................................................ 29
Using the Speakerphone .................................................................................. 30
Muting or Sending Key Tones ........................................................................... 30
Making a Multi-party Call .................................................................................. 30
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ............................................................... 31
Searching for a Number in Contacts ................................................................. 32
Call Waiting ....................................................................................................... 32
Access Codes .......................................................................................33
Phone Password ............................................................................................... 33
PIN .................................................................................................................... 33
PUK ................................................................................................................... 33
PIN2 .................................................................................................................. 34
PUK2 ................................................................................................................. 34
i
Entering Text .........................................................................................35
Alphabet Mode .................................................................................................. 35
Number Mode ................................................................................................... 35
Symbol Mode ....................................................................................................36
Transferring Files ..................................................................................37
Transferring Files via USB Cable ...................................................................... 37
Transferring Files via Bluetooth ........................................................................ 39
Transferring Files via microSD Card ................................................................. 39
Transferring Music Using Media Player ............................................................40
Menus .....................................................................................................42
Menu Navigation ...............................................................................................42
Main Menu Style ............................................................................................... 42
List of Menu Functions ...................................................................................... 43
Rogers Mall ............................................................................................44
Media ......................................................................................................45
Music ................................................................................................................. 45
Ring Tunes ........................................................................................................ 47
Picture Album .................................................................................................... 49
Videos ............................................................................................................... 53
Voice Notes ....................................................................................................... 55
Tools ................................................................................................................. 56
Other Files ......................................................................................................... 80
Memory Status .................................................................................................. 82
Document Viewer .............................................................................................. 82
Games and Apps ...................................................................................85
Games ............................................................................................................... 85
Get New Applications ........................................................................................ 86
Call History ............................................................................................88
All Calls .............................................................................................................88
Missed Calls ...................................................................................................... 89
Calls Made ........................................................................................................89
Calls Received ..................................................................................................89
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 90
Call Time ........................................................................................................... 90
Vision ......................................................................................................91
Rogers Music Player ......................................................................................... 91
ii
Friends .............................................................................................................. 92
MobileMail ......................................................................................................... 92
Internet .............................................................................................................. 92
More Services ................................................................................................... 92
Messages ............................................................................................... 93
Rogers IM ......................................................................................................... 93
MobileMail ......................................................................................................... 95
Create New Message ....................................................................................... 95
Message Folders ............................................................................................ 101
Templates ....................................................................................................... 103
Voice Mail ....................................................................................................... 104
Delete All ......................................................................................................... 105
Messages Settings .......................................................................................... 106
Memory Status ................................................................................................ 106
Internet ................................................................................................. 107
Accessing an Internet Site .............................................................................. 107
Using the Internet Browser ............................................................................. 107
Bookmarks ...................................................................................................... 109
Contacts .............................................................................................. 112
Find Contact Information ................................................................................. 112
Add New Contact ............................................................................................ 113
Groups ............................................................................................................ 116
Speed Dial List ................................................................................................ 117
Reject List ....................................................................................................... 118
Service Number .............................................................................................. 119
Contact Settings .............................................................................................. 120
SIM Management ............................................................................................ 120
Settings ................................................................................................ 121
Sound Profile .................................................................................................. 121
Display ............................................................................................................ 123
Time & Date .................................................................................................... 125
Phone .............................................................................................................. 126
Calls ................................................................................................................ 128
Connectivity .................................................................................................... 132
Applications Settings ....................................................................................... 139
Reset Settings ................................................................................................. 145
Memory Management ..................................................................................... 146
iii
Solving Problems ................................................................................147
Health and Safety Information ...........................................................150
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals .................................................... 150
For Body Operation ......................................................................................... 151
Precautions When Using Batteries ................................................................. 152
Operating Environment ...................................................................................153
Electronic Devices ........................................................................................... 153
Potentially Explosive Environments ................................................................ 155
Emergency Calls ............................................................................................. 156
Other Important Safety Information ................................................................. 157
Care and Maintenance .................................................................................... 157
FCC Notice ...................................................................................................... 159
Appendix A: Certification Information (SAR) ................................................... 160
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ............................... 162
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ..................................... 165
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................174
Index .....................................................................................................179
iv

Using This Manual

This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your phone. To get started quickly, refer to Your Phone, Getting Started and Call Functions.

Instructional Icons

Before you start, familiarize yourself with the following visual aids:
Followed by — the order of options or menus you must select
to perform a step, for example: Select Settings Wallpaper means you should select Settings from the menu, followed by Display, followed by Wallpaper.
[ ] Square brackets — phone keys, for example
the Power On/Power Off/End key.
< > Angled brackets — phone keys that control different functions
at different times (“soft keys”), for example <Back> represents the Back soft key, as indicated at the bottom of the screen.
Display
[] represents
Using This Manual
1

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).
Important Safety Precautions 2

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 [ ]. 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 150.
Important Safety Precautions
3

Getting Started

SIM Card

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 optional services you have selected.

Activating Your Phone

Activating your phone requires several steps: inserting the SIM card, charging the battery, and turning the phone on.

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 pressing [ ] until the power-off image displays.
1. Slide the battery cover off of the phone (in the direction of the arrow).
Getting Started 4
2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first).

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.
Position the SIM card with the gold contacts facing toward the phone and the angled corner at the outer right side (as indicated on the phone), then carefully slide the card into the SIM socket.
To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket.
Getting Started
5

Installing the Battery

1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the battery chamber with the arrow on the battery pointing toward the battery contacts.
2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before replacing the cover.
3. Slide the cover back on the phone until it locks 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.
Getting Started 6
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.
1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the right side of the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, the display indicates that the phone is charging. If the phone is on, the bars in the battery icon flash to indicate charging.
Note: The battery charging circuit may stop functioning if you are viewing a streaming video and receive a call while charging as the capacity of the charging circuit will be exceeded.
3. When the phone is fully charged, the message “Battery Full” appears on the display or the bars in the battery icon stop flashing.
4. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by gently pulling the connector out of the jack.
Note: To avoid damaging the phone, you must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone.
Getting Started
7
Note: The phone is also charged when connected to the USB port of a PC using the USB cable.

Low Battery Indication

When only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Low Battery” message appears on the display and the empty battery icon
flashes. The backlight dims to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge the battery to restore phone operation.

Switching the Phone On and Off

To switch the phone on:
1. Press and hold [ ] until the phone switches on.
2. If prompted, enter the password and press <Confirm> or [ ]. For
further details, see the Security option in section “Phone” on page 126.
3. If prompted, enter the PIN and press [ ]. For further details, see the
Check PIN Code section in “Phone” on page 126.
The phone searches for your network and, after finding it, the Idle screen appears on the display. You can now make and receive calls.
The default display language setting is Automatic, which is dependent on the setting in your SIM. For further details or to change the language, see the Language section in “Phone” on page 126.
To switch the phone off, press and hold [ ] until the power-off image is displayed.
Getting Started 8

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.
Bluetooth wireless technology
Camera and camcorder
Instant messaging capability
MobileMail email capability
Featured applications provide alarms, calendar, task lists, notes,
calculator, converter, timer, stopwatch, and world clock.
Multimedia capability (with included Music Player)
Speakerphone capability
Web browser
Your Phone
9

Phone Layout

1
1
2
1
3
1
1
4

Closed View of Your Phone

The following illustration shows the location of the external elements of your phone
1. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume
in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the voice volume during a call. Can also be used to move to the top or bottom of a menu screen.
2. Memory Card Slot: Used to install an optional microSD™ card for
additional data storage (see “Memory Card” on page 20).
3. Power/Accessory Interface connector: Connects the headset, PC
connection cable (see “Transferring Files via USB Cable” on page 37), and travel adapter (see “Charging the Battery” on page 6).
4. Multitasking key: Launches the multitasking menu, which allows you
to select Call, Messages, Internet, Media Player, or Games and Apps without having to exit from the currently active application. See “Multitasking Menu” on page 19 for additional information.
Your Phone 10

Open View of Your Phone

1
1
1
1
5
1
9
1
13
1
15
1
16
3
1
4
1
6
1
14
1
2
1
12
1
10
1
7
1
8
1
11
The following illustration shows the rest of the main elements of your phone:
1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate
your phone.
2. Menu Access/Confirm/Speakerphone key: While in Idle mode, it
launches the main menu. When navigating through a menu, it accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. During a call, it turns the speakerphone function on and off.
3.
Left soft key: Performs the function indicated by text on the display directly above the key (see “Soft Keys” on page 18).
4. MobileMail key: Opens the MobileMail service.
Your Phone
11
5. Send key: Allows you to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, press the
key once to access the Recent Call log. Press and hold the key to redial the most recent call.
6. Voice Mail key: Press and hold to automatically dial your voice mail.
7. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and
some special characters. Press Fn to enter characters shown on the top half of the key.
8. Microphone: Converts your voice into an electrical signal during phone
calls and voice recordings.
9. Internet key: Opens the browser and accesses the Rogers home
page.
10. Camera key: Opens the camera and operates the camera shutter to
take a photo (see “Camera” on page 57).
11. Silent key: Changes the sound profile to Silent Mode and back to the
previous mode.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14.
Right soft key: Performs the function indicated by text on the display directly above the key (see “Soft Keys” on page 18).
15. 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.
Your Phone 12
The shortcuts are:
Press Right to access the Messages Inbox.
Press Left to access the Call History menu.
Press Down to open the Contacts menu.
Press Up to open browser and access the Friends site.
When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor left and right.
16. Earpiece: Used to listen to callers.
Your Phone
13

Rear View of Your Phone

1
1
1
2
1
3
The following illustration shows the back side of your phone:
1. Reflector: Helps aim the camera when taking a self-portrait.
2. Camera Lens: Allows you to take pictures and videos.
3. External Speaker: Used to listen to audio and music from your phone.
Your Phone 14

Display

Icons
Text and graphics area
Soft key function indicators

Display Layout

The internal display has three main areas:
Area Description
Icons Displays various icons that indicate phone status.
Text and graphics
area
Soft key function
indicators
Displays messages, menus, instructions and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing.
Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.
Your Phone
15

Icons

Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when there is no network coverage available.
Appears when the phone is accessing services on a GPRS network.
Appears when the phone is accessing services on an Edge network.
Appears when the phone is accessing services on a UMTS (3G) network.
Appears when the phone is accessing services on a 3G+ (HSDPA) network.
Appears when an alarm is set. For details, see “Alarms” on page 72.
Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For details, see “Call Forwarding” on page 129.
Appears when a new voice message has been received.
Your Phone 16
Appears when a new text message has been received.
Appears when a new picture message has been received.
Appears when a new email message has been received.
Appears when a push message has been received from the WAP server.
Appears when a memory card is inserted.
Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Silent.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Driving.
Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Outdoor.
Appears when Call Alert Type is set to Melody or Increasing Melody.
Appears when Call Alert Type is set to Vibration & Melody or Vibration & Increasing Melody.
Appears when Call Alert Type is set to Vibration then Melody.
Appears when Call Alert Type is set to Vibration.
Appears when the Call Alert Type set to
Mute.
Appears when the phone is connected to a PC.
Appears when the phone is being used as a modem.
Appears at the bottom of the screen during a call to indicate that the speakerphone can be activated by pressing [ ].
Shows the level of your phone’s battery. The more bars, the more power you have remaining.
Your Phone
17

Selecting Functions and Options

Soft Keys

There are two soft keys, left and right (see “Open View of Your Phone” on page 11). The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The icons or 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 Vision 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 Rogers Music Player (for more
information see “Rogers Music Player” on page 91).
When using other features, such as the web browser, it 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 it to return to a previous menu.
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, press briefly.

End Key

The End key [ ] is used to turn your phone on and off, disconnect calls, and return to the standby mode.
Your Phone 18
Press and hold to turn on your phone.
Briefly press once to disconnect a call.
Press to return to standby mode from a 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 a call.
Enter a number and briefly press to make a call.
In standby mode, briefly press to display a list of all recent calls.
Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.
Press to pick up a waiting call.
Multitasking Menu
The Multitasking key [ ] on the right side of the phone opens an application-switch window that allows you to select from a group of commonly used applications without having to exit from a currently active application. The menu icon choices are as follows:
Call icon: Allows you to make a voice call while using the handset for other tasks. If Music Player is active, it is muted during the call.
Messages icon: Allows you to send a text or picture message while using the handset for other tasks.
Internet icon: Allows you to launch the Internet browser while using the handset for other tasks.
Media Player icon: Allows you to launch the Media Player while using the handset for other tasks. If an incoming call is received or you make a call, the Media Player is muted.
Your Phone
19
Games and Apps icon: Allows you launch games or other applications while using the handset for other tasks.
End all? icon: Allows you to cancel multitasking and return to the idle screen.
When the application-switch window is open, scroll to the application you want to open using the navigation keys, or press the Multitasking key repeatedly. When you have highlighted the application you want, press <Select> or [ ] to launch that application. Press <Back> to return to the previous screen. The End all? option returns the phone to Idle mode.

Speakerphone Key

During a call, press [ ] to enable the speakerphone. Use the volume keys (on the left side of the phone) to adjust the volume.

Memory Card

Your phone accepts a microSD (Secure Digital) memory card up to 8GB capacity to expand the available memory space. This allows you to store more audio files, graphics, videos and other files in your phone than the internal memory can hold. You can also use a card to transfer files to and from a PC equipped with a microSD card reader or SD card reader and microSD adapter.
When a memory card is available for use, the memory card icon appears in the icon area at the top of the idle screen.
Note: Before using a microSD card, it must be formatted with the FAT32 file system. Check the documentation that came with the memory card and, if necessary, format the card.

Inserting a microSD Card

Note: Ensure your battery is fully charged before using a microSD card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while reading or writing to the microSD card.
Your Phone 20
To insert a microSD card into your phone:
1. Open the cover over the microSD card slot (left side of the phone).
2. Holding the microSD card with the gold contacts facing down and toward the phone, gently insert the card into the slot and slide the card in until it is fully inserted. Using a fingernail or pen tip, gently push the card in until it is fully inserted and locked.
3. Close the protective cover and press it flush with the side of the phone.
The MicroSD icon is displayed on the screen to indicate that a microSD card is inserted in the phone.
Note: If this is the first time that the microSD card is inserted into your phone, the phone automatically creates a series of folders on it for file storage (Music, Ring Tunes, Picture Album, Videos, Voice Notes).

Removing a microSD Card

Warning! Do not remove a microSD card while files are being accessed or transferred. You could cause data loss or damage the card.
To remove a microSD card from your phone:
1. Open the microSD access cover located on the left side of the phone.
Your Phone
21
2. Use a fingernail or pen tip to press and release the microSD card. The card ejects part way out to allow removal. Pull the card out of the phone.
3. Close the protective cover and press it flush with the side of the phone.

Using a microSD Adapter

MicroSD adapters allow use of microSD cards in SD-compatible devices, including PC card readers.
To insert a microSD card into a microSD adapter, hold the card with the label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the adapter. Gently insert the card into the adapter and slide it into the adapter until it is fully inserted.
To remove a microSD card from a microSD adapter, grasp the front edge of the microSD card and gently pull it out of the adapter.

Formatting a microSD Card

If you need to reformat a microSD card:
1. Insert the card into the slot (see above).
2. From the Idle screen, select [ ]
3. Press the right navigation key so that On Card is highlighted.
4. Press <Options> and select Memory Card Settings
5. If there is any data on the card you are prompted to confirm the loss of data on the memory card. Press <Yes> if you agree. The card is formatted.
Media.
Format.
Your Phone 22

Call Functions

Making a Call

From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if necessary), then press [ ].
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 the Auto Redial section in “Voice Call” on page 129 for further details.

Making an International Call

1. To make an international call, enter the + sign (press [Fn] and [Q]), the
country code, area code and phone number, then press [ ].

Correcting an Entered Number

1. To correct one or more digits in a dialed number:
To clear the last digit displayed, press [ ].
To clear a different 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 [ ].
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 [ ].
2. Press [ ] to return to the Idle screen.
Call Functions
23

Ending a Call

When you want to end your call, briefly press [ ] or close the phone.

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 Contact List, the name associated with the number also displays.
To redial a number:
1. From the Idle Screen, press the left navigation key or select [ ] Call History to access the Call History menu.
2. Scroll to the required option (All Calls, Missed Calls, Calls Made, or Calls Received) and press <Select> or [ ].
3. Highlight the number you want to call.
4. Press [ ] to dial the number.

Making a Call from the Contacts List

You can store phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively grouped in the Contacts menu (see “Contacts” on page 112 for more information).

Answering a Call

When a call is received, the phone rings and, if possible, displays the caller’s phone number. If the number is associated with an entry in your Contact List, the contact’s Display Name is displayed. If your phone service includes “call display” and the caller can be identified, the caller’s name is displayed.
To answer a call:
1. Press [ ] or <Accept> to answer the incoming call.
Call Functions 24
Loading...
+ 158 hidden pages