Samsung SGH-p777 User Manual

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SGH-p777 Series

PORTABLE Tri-Mode

TELEPHONE

User Guide

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property , as defin ed below , owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respecti ve suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (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. Y ou ma y not infringe or otherwise viol ate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, pr epare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create so urce 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.

Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc.

Headquarters: Customer Care Center: 1301 E. Lookout Drive 1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite150 Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074 Tel: 972.761.7000 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)

Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com

2005 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a registered trademark of Samsung Electr onics America, Inc. and its related entities.

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Printed in South Korea GH68-06098A

Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc. RSA® is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc.

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONT AINED ON T HE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT , THE PURCHASER T AKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INST RUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT . IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

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

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

Dialing Your Voice Mail Box ............................................12

Accessing Your Voice Mail ..............................................13

Changing the Voice Mail Number ....................................13

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............15

Features of Your Phone ..................................................16

Front View of Your Phone ...............................................17

Rear View of Your Phone ................................................18

Keys ...............................................................................18

Icons ..............................................................................21

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

Making a Call .................................................................24

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

Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................25

Missed Calls ...................................................................26

Call Log ..........................................................................27

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

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

Menu Navigation ............................................................36

Menu Outline .................................................................37

Section 5: Entering Text ..................................47

Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................48

Using T9 (Predictive Text) Mode .....................................49

Using Alphabet Mode .....................................................50

Entering Numbers ..........................................................52

Entering Symbols ...........................................................52

Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 53

Adding a New Address Book Entry ..................................54

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Dialing a Number from the Address Book .......................56

Speed Dialing .................................................................58

Finding an Entry in Address Book ...................................60

Deleting Address Book Entries ........................................64

Checking the Memory Status ..........................................65

Section 7: Messaging ......................................67

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Using Instant Messenger ................................................68

Creating and Sending New Messages .............................72

Retrieving New Messages ..............................................81

Viewing Messages ..........................................................82

Delete All ........................................................................88

Settings ..........................................................................89

Memory Status ...............................................................94

Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................97

Sound Settings ...............................................................98

Display Settings ...........................................................101

Phone Settings .............................................................103

Connection Settings .....................................................106

Time & Date .................................................................108

Network Services .........................................................110

Infrared Activate ...........................................................117

Security ........................................................................119

Reset Settings ..............................................................123

Section 9: Multimedia ....................................125

Using the Camera .........................................................126

Music Zone ..................................................................137

Using Record Audio ......................................................141

Section 10: Personal Assistant .....................145

Using the Calendar .......................................................146

Consulting the Calendar ...............................................147

Using the To Do List .....................................................150

Setting Alarms ..............................................................152

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Using the Calculator .....................................................154

Using the Currency Convertor .......................................155

Synchronizing PIM Data ...............................................156

Section 11: WAP ............................................159

Launching the WAP Browser ........................................160

Access a WAP Site .......................................................160

Navigating the WAP Browser ........................................160

Using Favorites ............................................................163

Downloading Multimedia Files ......................................164

Clearing the Cache .......................................................165

Section 12: Health and Safety Information ...169

Health and Safety Information ......................................170

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................172

Road Safety .................................................................182

Operating Environment .................................................184

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........184

Potentially Explosive Environments ............................... 186

Emergency Calls ..........................................................187

FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................188

Other Important Safety Information ...............................189

Product Performance ...................................................190

Section 13: Warranty Information .................195

Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................196

Intellectual Property Statement ....................................202

Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ......203

Index .............................................................. 204

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Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

• Activating your phone

• Setting Up Voice Mail

• Customer Support

• Understanding this User Manual

This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service, setting up your voice mail, contacting customer support, or getting an understanding of how this manual is put together.

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Activating Your Phone

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN or any optional services available. To Install the SIM card, use the following instructions:

Installing the SIM Card

Note: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep your SIM card out of reach from small children.

To install the SIM card:

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1. With the phone turned off, remove the battery as shown

in the following illustration. Slide the battery lock toward the top of the phone and

hold it in that position. Lift the battery away as shown.

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Activating Your Phone

2. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the

card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position.

Make sure the gold colored contacts of the card face into the phone.

3. To remove the SIM card, slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of the socket.

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4. Replace the battery so that the tabs on the end align with

the slots at the bottom of the phone.

5. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the power.

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Activating Your Phone

Charging the Battery

Y our phone is powered by a rechar geable Li-ion battery . A travel charger comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and char gers. A sk your local Samsung dealer for further details.

The travel charger allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.

Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first

time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 200 minutes.

To charge the battery:

1. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the connector of the travel charger into the jack at the bottom of the phone.

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

3. When charging is finished, unplug the charger from the

power outlet then disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out.

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Note: Y ou must unplug the charger before removing the battery from the phone

during charging, otherwise, the phone could be damaged.

Low Battery Indicator

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and a pop-up message repeats at regular intervals on the display . In this case, your phone will turn off the backlight to conserve the remaining battery power.

When the battery level is too low, the phone turns off automatically.

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Turning on your phone

1. Press and hold the key until the phone turns on.

2. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter a

password and press the OK soft key or the key. The password default is ‘00000000’.

3. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the key.

Turning off your phone

Press and hold the key until the power-off image displays.

Using Keypad Lock

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The keypad can be locked to prevent accidental key entries.

1. When the display is on, press the Unlock soft key and then press the OK soft key.

2. When the display is off, press and hold the key and then press the OK soft key. Or you can press and hold either of the Volume keys on the side of the phone and press the Unlock soft key and then press the OK soft key.

Dialing Your Voice Mail Box

To access your Voice Mail from your keypad, use the following steps:

1. Open the slider to access your keypad.

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

3. Follow the voice mail prompts to access messages.

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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 Mail and press the key.

Your phone dials the specified number of the voice mail center.

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

Changing the Voice Mail Number

Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center . However, yo u 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 the Menu mode.

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

key.

3. Highlight V oice Mail and press the soft key or the key.

4. Highlight Voice Mail Number and press the key or the key. Voice Server 1 displays, press the OK soft key to edit.

5. Press the Edit soft key or the key.

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6. Use the key to clear the current number, enter a new number and press the OK soft key or the key.

7. When you are finished, press the key.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Topics Covered

• Features of Your Phone

• Front and Rear View of Your Phone

• Command Keys

• Understanding the Display Screen

This section outlines some key featur es of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that will are displayed when the phone is in use.

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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.

• Instant Messaging capability

• Multimedia capability including Camera, MP3 Player, Record

Audio and Java Games.

• Personal Assistant feature provides Calendar, To Do List, Alarm,

Calculator, Currency Exchange, and PIM Synchronization.

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Front View of Your Phone

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Rear View of Your Phone

Keys

The following list correlates to the from and rear

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illustrations.

Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom line of the display.

2. (on the left side of the phone) Adjusts the ringer volume when the phone is ringing.

Adjusts the earpiece volume during the call. In Idle mode, adjusts the keypad tone volume. In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options.

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3. Makes or answers a call. In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received when held down.

In Menu mode, selects a menu option or stores information that you have entered.

4. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.

5. Enters special characters and performs various

functions.

6. Port provided for charging and PC data link cable.

7. The microphone used during phone calls and voice

memo recordings.

8. Deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, returns you to the previous menu level.

9. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on or off when held down.

10.In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser.

In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu option or confirms your input.

Keys

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11.In Idle mode, allows you to access your favorite menu options directly. For further details about shortcuts, see "Using Shortcuts" on page 36.

On a menu list, the Up or Down keys scrolls through the menu options. The soft key returns you to the previous menu level and the Right key selects the highlighted menu option.

When entering text, moves the cursor, depending on which side you push.

12.The display area where text and graphics appear.

13.The earpiece used to listen to audio from your phone.

14.The antenna is used to obtain reception.

15.The camera lens used for taking photos and videos.

16.The external camera key used to launch the camera and

take a photo or video.

17.Launches the MP3 Player.

18.The infrared sensor is used to send and receive data.

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19.The flash sense will light when the flash is turned on.

20.The microphone is used to record audio during a video

recording.

21.The headset jack is used for the handsfree equipment.

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Display Screen Layout

The display screen has 3 areas. They are:

Icons

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

Appears when you are connected to the GPRS netw or k.

Icons

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Appears when a new text message has been re cei v ed.

Appears when a new voice mail has been rece ive d. Appears when a new multimedia message has been

received Appears when there is a new text me ssage a n d a new

multimedia message received.

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Appears when a new Email has been received. Appears when a multimedia message is being sent.

Appears when the IrDA port is active. For details, see "Infrared Activate" on page 117.

Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For details, see "Setting Alarms" on page 152.

Appears when a call is in progress Appears when you are connected to a WAP service.

Appears when the Call For w ar di ng f eature i s active. For details, see page "Call Forwarding" on page 110.

Appears when you are in the Home Zone if you are subscribed to the service.

Appears when you are in the City Zone if yo u ar e subscribed to the service.

Appears when Silent mode is active or you set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call.

Appears when Mute mode is active. For details,

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see"Switching Off the Microphone (Mute)" on page 31. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see,

the more power you have remaining.

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Section 3: Call Functions

Topics Covered

• Making a Call

• Answering a Call

• Adjusting the Call Volume

•Call Log

This section allows you to make or answer a call. It al so includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.

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Making a Call

1. When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and

phone number.

2. To clear the last digit displayed, press the key.

3. T o c lear any other digit, press the Left or Right soft keys.

4. To clear the whole display, press and hold the key.

Ending a Call

When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close 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

and press the key.

Redialing the Last Number

The phone stores the number of calls dialed, received, or missed.

In Idle mode, press and hold the key to redial the last number dialed or received.

Making a Call from the Address Book

Phone numbers stored in the SIM card or in the phone’s memory are accessed in the Address Book.

Once numbers have been stored in the Address Book they can be accessed by pressing a few keys. Also, numbers frequently used can be assigned a Speed Dial entry. For

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more information see "Speed Dialing" on page 58.

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Answering a Call

When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in the Address Book, displays.

1. If necessary, open the phone.

2. Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the

incoming call. When the Phone Settings-Slide Settings option is set to Up-Accept call, you can answer the call simply by opening the phone.

Notes:

To reject the call, press the You can mute the ringer by pressing the volume keys on the side of the phone.

Reject soft key or the key.

3. End the call by closing the phone or press the key.

Note: You can answer a call while using the menu features. After ending

the call, the display returns to the function screen you were using.

Adjusting the Call Volume

During a call, you can adjust the earpiece volume using 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 keypad tone volume using these keys.

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Missed Calls

Viewing and Calling Missed Calls

When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, a missed call list is created.

The number of calls missed displays on the Idle screen immediately after a call is missed.

To view a missed call immediately:

1. If necessary, open the phone.

2. Press the View soft key or the key.

The number for the most recent missed call displays.

3. T o scro ll thr ough th e missed calls, press the Up or Down key.

4. To call the number displayed, press the key.

5. To return to Idle mode, press the key.

Editing a Missed Call Number

1. Press the View soft key or the key.

2. T o scro ll thr ough th e missed calls, press the Up or Down

key.

3. Press the Select soft key.

4. Press the Options soft key to highlight the Edit option.

5. Press the Select soft key or the key.

6. Change the number.

7. To call the number, press the key.

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8. To store the number, press the Save soft key or the

key.

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