Samsung SGH-A997 User Manual

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MOBILE PHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

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USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY.

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Devices purchased for use on AT&T's system are designed for use exclusively on AT&T's system. You agree that you won't make any modifications to the Equipment or programming to enable the Equipment to operate on any other system. A voice plan is required on all voice-capable devices, unless specifically noted otherwise in the terms governing your agreement. Some devices or plans may require you to subscribe to a data plan.

Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, AT&T wants you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through AT&T, AT&T offers privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your account. However, AT&T's privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of AT&T. Please review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location information will be used and protected.

Your phone may be used to access the Internet and to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from AT&T or elsewhere from third parties. AT&T provides tools for you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These controls may not be available for certain devices which bypass AT&T controls.

AT&T may collect certain types of information from your device when you use AT&T services to provide customer support and to improve its services. For more information on AT&T's Privacy Policy, visit

http://www.att.com/privacy

Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience™

Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing background noise, intermittent sounds (like a siren or nearby conversation), and echoes, allowing you to hear and be heard nearly anywhere.

How Does It Work?

Based on the intelligence of the human hearing system, the technology:

•

Captures, evaluates and distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone, and the person you're speaking with.

•

Then isolates the primary voice in conversation and filters out the background noise - so the person you're calling hears only your voice,

without disturbing background noise.

•

Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience, so you can hear clearly and don't need to speak louder to

overcome surrounding noise.

The noise suppression technology is built-in and already enabled in your new mobile phone. So it's ready to provide unsurpassed voice clarity with every call.

Section 1: Getting Started ...........................5

Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Removing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installing the microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Replacing the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

MicroUSB to 3.5mm Converter . . . . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Front and Side Views of Your Phone . . . . . . . . 16

Back Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Main Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Section 3: Entering Text ...........................25

Using the Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using the T9 Predictive Text Input Method . . . .26

Using the Alphabetic Input Method . . . . . . . . . .28

Using the Symbols Input Method . . . . . . . . . . .29

Using the 123 Numeric Input Method . . . . . . . .29

Section 4: Call Functions ..........................30

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Making a Call from the Address Book . . . . . . .32

Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Call Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Silent Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Section 5: AT&T Enhanced Push

To Talk .................................................... 42

Contact Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Initializing Push to Talk Service . . . . . . . . . . . 42

EPTT Availability Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

EPTT Home Screen Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Adding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Viewing EPTT Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Calling an Individual Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adding an EPTT Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adding EPTT Contacts to a Group . . . . . . . . . . 47

Deleting a Member from a Group . . . . . . . . . . 47

Viewing EPTT Group Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Deleting a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Calling a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

EPTT Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

EPTT Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Making an EPTT Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Receiving an EPTT Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Supervisory Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Section 6: Understanding Your

Address Book ..........................................52

AT&T Address Book Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Address Book Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Dialing a Number from Address Book . . . . . . . 55

Finding an Address Book Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Address Book Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Sync Your AT&T Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Viewing My Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

FDN Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Group Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Adding Speed Dial Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the Service Dialing Numbers . . . . . . . . . 60

Managing Address Book Entries . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Section 7: My Stuff ....................................63

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Other Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Used Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Section 8: Multimedia ...............................81

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Shop Music/Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Using AT&T Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

Section 9: Connections .............................98

Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . .107

Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . 107

Section 10: Messaging ............................108

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Create a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Mobile Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Delete by Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Used Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Section 11: Applications ......................... 119

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

AppCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Section 12: Changing Your Settings ......122

Sound Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Memory Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Phone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Section 13: Health and Safety

Information ........................................... 142

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 142 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

Certification Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 148

Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 149

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 152

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 161

Restricting Children's Access to Your

Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 163

Section 14: Warranty Information ..........165

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

End User License Agreement for Software . . 170

Section 15: Samsung Product

Registration ...........................................178

Index .........................................................179

Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail.

Understanding This User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. An index for features begins on page 179.

Also included is important safety information, beginning on page 142, that you should know before using your device.

This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.

Note:

Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your phone depending on the software version on your phone and any changes to the phone’s settings.

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked, at the Idle screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s settings.

Special Text

In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This special text is intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•

Notes

: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,

or sub-menu.

•

Tips

: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.

•

Important

: Points out important information about the current

feature that could affect performance.

•

Warning

: Brings important information to your attention that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your device.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps.

Arrows (➔) are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. For example:

•

In Idle mode, press

This is a shorthand way of saying:

•

In Idle mode, press the

•

Press the Navigation keys, highlight

the Select soft key or the key

•

Press the down Navigation key, highlight

the Select soft key or the key

For more information, refer to “Command Keys” on page 20.

Menu ➔ Settings ➔

soft key

Settings

Calls

, and

, and then

then press

press

Activating Your Phone

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



If necessary, power-off the phone by pressing and holding until the power-off image displays.

Removing the Back Cover

1. Use an object, such as a coin, and insert it in the

slot on the back cover lock (1). Turn the lock counter-clockwise to open the battery cover (2).

Getting Started 6

2. Use the groove at the top left corner of the cover (3)

Correct

Incorrect

to lift the cover up and away from the back of the phone (4).

Installing the SIM Card

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

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.

To install a SIM card:

1. Remove the back cover and battery.

2. Make sure to orient the SIM card with the gold contacts

facing down and the corner notch positioned as shown, then slide the SIM card completely into the socket.

Note:

The angled corner of the SIM should be inserted as shown in the following diagram. Improperly inserting the SIM can cause the phone to not recognize the SIM.

To remove the SIM card:



Gently slide it out of the socket.

Installing the microSD Card

Correct

Incorrect

To add additional memory to your phone, you can insert a

microSD of the SIM card, inside the phone.

Use the following instructions and illustrations to properly install a microSD card.

Note:

card into the memory card slot, located to the left

Your phone supports microSD cards to a maximum size

of 32GB.

1. Remove the back cover and the battery.

2. Slide the microSD card into the slot as shown in the

diagram.

Warning!

Please note the printed circuit side faces down when inserting the card.

To remove a microSD card:



Press down and gently slide it out of the socket.

Getting Started 8

Installing the Battery

To install the battery:

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of

the phone, making sure the three metal connectors align (1).

2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place (2).

Make sure the battery is properly installed and not obstructing the SIM card before replacing the cover.

Replacing the Back Cover

Once the SIM card and battery have been installed, replace the back cover.

1. Place the cover back on the bottom of the handset (1)

then press down firmly (2).

2. Press down along the edges to make sure the cover is

flush with the phone and that there is a tight seal.

3. Turn the slot on the back cover lock clockwise until the

cover locks.

Important!

Note:

When placing the cover back on the phone, press

down firmly along the edges to ensure that the

cover is flush with the phone. This ensures that the

battery compartment is pressurized.

The battery must be properly installed before charging the battery or switching on the phone.

Charging the Battery

Correct

Incorrect

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

Note:

You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.

Caution!

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

adapter jack into the jack on the side of the phone.

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.

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

3. 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 adapter before

removing the battery from the phone to avoid damage.

Getting Started 10

Low Battery Indicator

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

Note:

If your phone is in Silent Mode, the Low Battery Indicator defaults to Vibration (see “Sound Profile” on page 122). If you change the alert from Vibration to Mute, you will see a flashing message that indicates a low battery.

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

MicroUSB to 3.5mm Converter

To use a headset with your phone, connect the microUSB to

3.5 mm converter that is included with your phone.

1. Open the slot on the side of the phone.

2. Plug the connector of the converter into the USB jack.

3. Plug the 3.5mm headset jack into the converter.

Note:

The following illustration shows the correct method for connecting the converter. If the incorrect method is attempted, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.

Turning the Phone On or Off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold 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, enter a password and press Confirm

or . For more information, refer to “Change Phone Password” on page 130. The Idle screen displays while the phone searches for your network. After the phone finds your network and displays adequate signal strength bars, 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 “Phone” on page 127.

4. When you want to switch off the phone, press and

hold until the power-off image displays.

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Note:

If your service provider did not pre-configure your voicemail server number, store the voicemail server number before accessing the server. Your service provider can give you the number. For more information, refer to “Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number” on page 13.

Setting Up Your Personal Options

To set up your personal options:

1. Open the phone to access the keypad.

2. In Idle mode, press and hold .

3. Follow the voice mail prompts. If you need additional

help setting up your voice mail, contact your service provider.

Getting Started 12

Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number

Your SIM card gives you the 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 Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Messaging Settings ➔ Voicemail.

The Voice Mail screen displays.

2. Press Edit .

3. Highlight the Name field or the Center Address field

and press and hold

4. Use the keypad to enter a replacement name or new

Voice Server number.

5. Press Save or to save your changes.

6. Press to return to Idle mode.

to delete the current entry.

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

12 11

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 and easy to use. It offers many useful features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone:

•

Push to Talk (PTT)

•

Mobile Web

•

AT&T GPS functionality including AT&T Navigator, Maps, and AT&T FamilyMap applications

•

Bluetooth wireless access

•

3 Megapixel camera and camcorder

•

E-mail

•

Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

•

Multimedia capability including a Music Player

•

Photo caller ID

•

Speakerphone capability

•

AT&T Social Net

Open View of Your Phone

Understanding Your Phone 14

The following items can be found on your open phone as illustrated on the previous page.

1. Main Display: This screen displays useful 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 key (left): Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display.

4. GPS key: Launches the AT&T Navigator application.

5. Send key: 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 initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log. If the phone is off, press and hold this key to turn the phone on.

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

7. Microphone: Allows callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

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

] character for calling features. In text mode, press to

[

change the character input type. enters the pound text entry mode, press to enter a space between characters. Press and hold to activate/deactivate the Silent profile. Press and hold numbers.

9. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter

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

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. In Idle mode, quickly press to display the Calendar in Month view.

[#] character for calling features. In

Pound/Space key-

to enter a pause between

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 your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to reject call.

12. Multitasking key: Opens the application switch

window which allows you to select from a group of different applications without having to exit from the currently active application. These options include Call, Messaging, Browser, Music Player, Games, and End all? (closes all apps).

13. Soft key (right): Performs the functions indicated by

the screen text on the bottom of the display.

14. Menu access/Confirm key/Mobile Web: When

navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. If you press once in Idle mode, Mobile Web launches.

15. Earpiece/Speaker: Used to listen to audio and music

from your phone.

Front and Side Views of Your Phone

The following items can be found on the sides and front of your phone as illustrated above.

EPTT key

: Open the phone and press this key to login to

AT&T Enhanced Push to Talk (EPTT).

2. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Use these keys to:

•

Adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.

•

Mute the ringer during an incoming call.

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•

Icons Date and Time

Text and graphic area

Soft key indicators

Scroll up or down to navigate through the different menu options.

•

Turn on the display when the phone is closed (press and hold these keys).

•

Lower or increase volume when the Music Player is active. If you are playing music and the backlight goes out, press this key to re-display the music player screen.

3. Camera/Camcorder: Take pictures and videos with your phone.

4. Front Display: View an incoming call or message. It also displays date, time, network type, signal strength, and battery power icons, and any icons associated with alerts or alarms.

5. Headset jack/Adapter jack: Plug in the travel adapter (power), optional PC connection cable (data transfer), and optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.

Speaker key

speaker on. When the phone is turned on and closed, press this key to access the camera and the Self Shot feature to photograph yourself. For more information, refer to “Using the Self Shot Feature” on page 89.

: During a call, press this key to turn the

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.

Main Display Layout

The display has four main areas:

Indicator Icons

This list identifies the symbols that appear on your phone’s display and Indicator area:

Displays when a TTY adapter is plugged into the handset, making it accessible via a keyboard for the hearing or speech impaired.

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

Displays the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining.

Displays when the phone is accessing services in a GPRS network. When data is being transferred, this icon animates.

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

Displays when the phone is accessing services in a 3G (UMTS) network. Displays with a blue background when your connection to a 3G network is active. Displays with a red background when your phone is communicating with the 3G network. When data is being transferred, this icon animates.

Displays when a call is in progress.

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

Displays when an alarm is set on your phone.

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

Displays when you receive a new voice mail message.

Displays when you receive an email message.

Displays when a new text message is received.

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Displays when a new multimedia message is received.

Displays when a push-message is received from the WAP server.

Displays when a new Over the Air (OTA) software update file is received.

Displays when your memory card is inserted.

Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. When transferring data, this icon blinks red and blue.

Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is connecting with a device. It displays a solid red until the connection is set, then changes to a solid blue.

Displays when a Bluetooth wireless headset is active and in use.

Displays when you are using the phone’s Music Player.

Displays when you are connected to a PC via a USB port.

Displays when your Address Book is synchronizing with the AT&T Address Book, the network backup service. For more information, refer to “Sync Your AT&T Address Book” on page 56.

Displays when T-Coil is enabled. For more information, refer to “T-Coil Mode” on page 131.

Displays when Airplane mode is enabled. For more information, refer to “Airplane Mode” on page 131.

Displays when the phone’s profile is set to

Normal. For more information, refer to “Sound Profile” on page 122.

Note:

The default phone profile is Normal. The profile is editable and the displayed icons may vary according to the setting.

Right soft key

Left soft key

selection

Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent. In this case, the speaker is muted and the phone only vibrates and displays information on its front panel LCD.

Displays when the Sound profile is set to Driving. In this case, the speaker is active and launches the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification is activated. This icon is accompanied on screen by the Audio icon.

Displays when the Sound profile is set to Outdoor. In this case, the speaker is active, the volume settings are raised to their highest levels, any currently active ringtones or melodies are activated, and the phone’s vibrate feature is activated.

Displays when Push to Talk (PTT) is active. For other PTT indicators, see “AT&T Enhanced Push To Tal k” on page 42

Command Keys

There are several command keys that you can use to navigate your phone. These keys are referenced throughout this user manual.

Soft Keys

There are two soft keys: the left soft key and the right soft key the function you are currently using. The labels on the bottom line of the display, just above each soft key, indicate the current function of the corresponding key.

. The roles of the soft keys vary depending on

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Tip:

In this manual, we say, for example, “press

means “press the

Go to

soft key “. For more

Go to

”, which

information, refer to “Text Conventions” on page 6.

Left Soft key

Some functions of the left soft key are:

•

In the Idle screen, press the left soft key to open the For more information, refer to

•

When in a menu mode, the left soft key function is

“Go To”

on page 23.

Go to

Select

screen.

Right Soft Key

Some functions of the right soft key are:

•

In the Idle screen, press the right soft key to open the screen.

•

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

Back

Clear Key

The Clear key can be used for the following functions:

•

If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press it to backspace and delete the character.

•

Press and hold it to erase an entire sentence.

•

Briefly press it to back up one menu level.

•

In Idle mode, briefly press calendar.

to display the Month view of your

End Key

The End key can be used for the following functions:

•

Press and hold it to turn your phone on or off.

•

Briefly press it once to disconnect a call.

•

Press it to return to the Idle screen from any menu.

Send Key

Use the Send key to for the following functions:

•

Press it once to answer calls.

•

Enter a number and briefly press it to make a call.

•

Briefly press it in the Idle screen to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone.

•

Press it twice in standby mode to call the most recent number.

•

Press it to pick up a waiting call.

•

Press and hold it to turn on your phone when the phone is off.

Navigation Key

Create Message

My Stuff

Contacts

AT&T Social Net

Browser

Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus, sub-menus, and lists. Press the Up or Down Navigation keys when jumping to highlighted links on the web.

Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications from the Idle screen.

Tip:

The center Navigation key can often be used instead of the

Select

soft key.

Menu Navigation

Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling through them using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys.

Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling

1. In Idle mode, press Menu and scroll using the

Navigation keys to reach a main menu item, such as

Settings. Press Select or to enter the menu.

2. If the menu contains sub-menus, Phone for example,

you can access them by first highlighting the option and then by pressing Select or . If the menu you selected contains further options, repeat this step.

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3. To scroll through these menus, press either the Up or Down Navigation key or the Volume key (located on the left side of your phone). Press Select or to make your selection.

4. To return to the previous menu level, press Back or

5. To exit the menu without changing the settings, press .

Using Shortcut Numbers

Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers. In Menu mode, Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys (1 to 0, * and #) corresponding to their location on the screen.

Example:

Accessing the Maps application.

1. In Idle mode, press Menu.

2. Press the

3. Press the

The Maps main screen is displayed.

key for AT&T GPS.

key for Maps.

Go To

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

If you select the Go to left soft key following displays under the title of Go to:

Camera

: Access the Camera app.

Bluetooth

: Use the Bluetooth functionality of the device.

Alarms

: Set or alter alarm settings, including a

Wake-up Alarm.

Recent Calls

information, refer to “Recent Calls” on page 32.

Games

Poker. You can also buy new games using the Shop Games option.

Applications

on your phone. For more information, refer to “Applications” on page 119.

: View the Recent Call menu. For more

: Play games such as Tetris and Texas Hold’Em

: Access the many applications available

in Idle mode, the

Too ls

: View the Tools menu. For more information, refer

to “Tools” on page 66.

My Account

8. Empty

program additional, frequently used features.

•

To access the shortcut options, press Options and select one of the following:

•

Open

: Open the selected shortcut and display the sub-menus,

launch the selected application, or display a screen.

•

Change

another shortcut to this field.

•

Remove

•

Remove all

menu.

•

Define

displayed when an entry is empty.

: View your account information on the web.

: (locations 9, 0, *, and #) Use these entries to

Select an empty slot and press . Use the Menu and Navigation keys to select a feature, then

Assign

press

: Assign a shortcut to this field. This option is only

: Change the currently selected shortcut and assign

: Remove the selected shortcut from this field.

: Remove all the shortcuts from the fields in this

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 Select or

•

To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the left side of the phone.

•

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

phone.

•

To move back up one level in the menu structure, press

•

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

Down

Navigation key or the

Navigation key or the Up Volume key on the left side of the

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Down

Volume key on the

Back

Section 3: Entering Text

This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the amount of key strokes associated with entering text.

Using the Text Input Methods

The Input Method option switches the key entry functions from ABC (Alphabetic), T9 Alphabetic (predictive text mode), 123 (Numeric Mode), and Symbols Mode.

ABC (Alphabetic) Input Method (abc, Abc, and ABC)

Use this input method to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the letter you want. Press the key once, twice, three, or four times until the desired letter displays.

The abc method makes all characters of the word lowercase. The Abc method makes the initial character an uppercase while the remaining characters are left as lowercase. The ABC method makes all characters of the word uppercase.

T9 Predictive Text Input Method (T9Eab, T9EAb, and T9EAB)

Use this input method to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter; for example, pressing can enter J, K, or L. However, the T9 method automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional Alphabetic mode. The T9Eab method makes all characters lowercase. The T9EAb method makes the initial character an uppercase while the remaining characters are left as lowercase. The T9EAB method makes all characters uppercase.

Note:

The E indicates English. S is displayed for Spanish and

is displayed for French.

Numeric

Use this mode to enter numbers.

Symbols

Use this mode to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks.

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Samsung SGH-A997 User Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started

Understanding This User Manual

Activating Your Phone

Removing the Back Cover

Installing the SIM Card

Installing the microSD Card

Installing the Battery

Replacing the Back Cover

Charging the Battery

MicroUSB to 3.5mm Converter

Turning the Phone On or Off

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Features of Your Phone

Open View of Your Phone

Front and Side Views of Your Phone

Back Light

Main Display Layout

Command Keys

Menu Navigation

Section 3: Entering Text

Using the Text Input Methods