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SGH-a117 Series PORTABLE DUAL-BAND MOBILE PHONE User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
SGH-a117 Series PORTABLE DUAL-BAND MOBILE PHONE User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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... E. RSA® is a registered trademark of Openwave, Inc. No title to or ownership in Korea Openwave® is proprietary to you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? Lookout Drive Richardson, TX 75082 Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein St. Intellectual Property includes, but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there...
... E. RSA® is a registered trademark of Openwave, Inc. No title to or ownership in Korea Openwave® is proprietary to you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? Lookout Drive Richardson, TX 75082 Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein St. Intellectual Property includes, but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there...
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started 3 Activating Your Phone 3 Powering On or Off the Phone 6 Setting Up Your Voice Mail 7 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 8 Features of Your Phone 8 Open View of Your Phone 9 Closed View of Your Phone 10 Internal Display Layout 11 Selecting Functions and Options 12 Command ...Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 32 Using Contacts List 32 Adding a New Contact 33 Speed Dial ...35 Finding My Own Phone Number 36 FDN List ...37 Management ...37 Section 7: Messaging 39 Creating and Sending New Messages 39 Retrieving New Messages 40 Using ...
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started 3 Activating Your Phone 3 Powering On or Off the Phone 6 Setting Up Your Voice Mail 7 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 8 Features of Your Phone 8 Open View of Your Phone 9 Closed View of Your Phone 10 Internal Display Layout 11 Selecting Functions and Options 12 Command ...Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 32 Using Contacts List 32 Adding a New Contact 33 Speed Dial ...35 Finding My Own Phone Number 36 FDN List ...37 Management ...37 Section 7: Messaging 39 Creating and Sending New Messages 39 Retrieving New Messages 40 Using ...
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... ...42 Memory Status ...43 Section 8: Changing Your Settings 44 Set Sound ...44 Set Display ...45 Time & Date ...47 Set Phone ...47 Network Services ...49 Security ...51 Reset Settings ...53 Section 9: Applications 55 Calculator ...55 Converter ...55 World Time ...56 Section...Safety Information 62 Health and Safety Information 62 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 64 UL Certified Travel Adapter 64 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 64 Road Safety ...71 Responsible Listening 72 Operating Environment 74 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 74 Potentially Explosive ...
... ...42 Memory Status ...43 Section 8: Changing Your Settings 44 Set Sound ...44 Set Display ...45 Time & Date ...47 Set Phone ...47 Network Services ...49 Security ...51 Reset Settings ...53 Section 9: Applications 55 Calculator ...55 Converter ...55 World Time ...56 Section...Safety Information 62 Health and Safety Information 62 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 64 UL Certified Travel Adapter 64 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 64 Road Safety ...71 Responsible Listening 72 Operating Environment 74 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 74 Potentially Explosive ...
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... away, as your voice mail. If necessary, power-off image displays. key until the 2. Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Powering On or Off the Phone • Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section describes how to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your... battery and then lift it up your PIN and other optional services. Remove the battery by pressing the battery lock down the power-off the phone by activating your service and setting up and away. 3
... away, as your voice mail. If necessary, power-off image displays. key until the 2. Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Powering On or Off the Phone • Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section describes how to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your... battery and then lift it up your PIN and other optional services. Remove the battery by pressing the battery lock down the power-off the phone by activating your service and setting up and away. 3
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... Started 4 See the following illustration. Installing the Battery 1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the card face into the phone, then slide the SIM card into place. Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it clicks into the socket. Press the battery ...down until it clicks. Activating Your Phone 4. Installing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in position on the phone, place the cover back on the phone. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of...
... Started 4 See the following illustration. Installing the Battery 1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the card face into the phone, then slide the SIM card into place. Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it clicks into the socket. Press the battery ...down until it clicks. Activating Your Phone 4. Installing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in position on the phone, place the cover back on the phone. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of...
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...discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your phone for the power outlet. Use the travel adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet. Note: You must use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: For connection to charge the battery, and ...use an adaptor of the phone. 2. 3. Plug the connector of the travel adaptor to an electrical supply not located ...
...discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your phone for the power outlet. Use the travel adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet. Note: You must use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: For connection to charge the battery, and ...use an adaptor of the phone. 2. 3. Plug the connector of the travel adaptor to an electrical supply not located ...
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... password, enter a password and press the OK soft key or the key. For more information, refer to avoid damage. Remove the adaptor from the phone during charging to "Change Password" on the display. Press and hold the the power-off . Now, you can make or receive calls. Powering On... or Off the Phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Note: The display language is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the "Battery Low" message...
... password, enter a password and press the OK soft key or the key. For more information, refer to avoid damage. Remove the adaptor from the phone during charging to "Change Password" on the display. Press and hold the the power-off . Now, you can make or receive calls. Powering On... or Off the Phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Note: The display language is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the "Battery Low" message...
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... the number. When connected, follow the voice prompts from your keypad. 2. Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Open the phone to modify the number. 7. Press the Select soft key or the key to access your keypad, use the following procedures to access Menu mode. 2. Press...
... the number. When connected, follow the voice prompts from your keypad. 2. Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Open the phone to modify the number. 7. Press the Select soft key or the key to access your keypad, use the following procedures to access Menu mode. 2. Press...
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... User friendly, menu driven access to -use . Understanding Your Phone 8 Features of Your Phone Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Closed View of Your Phone • Internal Display Layout • Selecting Functions and Options ...• Command Keys This section outlines some key features of your phone. Features of Your Phone Your phone is in your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is lightweight, easy-to features and options. • Text message...
... User friendly, menu driven access to -use . Understanding Your Phone 8 Features of Your Phone Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Closed View of Your Phone • Internal Display Layout • Selecting Functions and Options ...• Command Keys This section outlines some key features of your phone. Features of Your Phone Your phone is in your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is lightweight, easy-to features and options. • Text message...
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... navigate through the different menu options. If you to the open and front view illustrations. 1. In standby mode, press the key once to operate your phone: Keys The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. 2. Open View of Your Phone The following list correlates to place or receive a call.
... navigate through the different menu options. If you to the open and front view illustrations. 1. In standby mode, press the key once to operate your phone: Keys The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. 2. Open View of Your Phone The following list correlates to place or receive a call.
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...press to return to enter a space between characters. When in text entry mode. When you press once in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels you to scroll through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in Quiet mode. 9. WAP Browser/Menu confirm key: When...: Ends a call . 11. Navigation keys: This key allows you input. If you receive an incoming call, press to power your phone. Closed View of Your Phone Understanding Your Phone 10 key to enter numbers, letters and characters. 7. In text mode, press and hold this key for a few seconds to reject ...
...press to return to enter a space between characters. When in text entry mode. When you press once in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels you to scroll through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in Quiet mode. 9. WAP Browser/Menu confirm key: When...: Ends a call . 11. Navigation keys: This key allows you input. If you receive an incoming call, press to power your phone. Closed View of Your Phone Understanding Your Phone 10 key to enter numbers, letters and characters. 7. In text mode, press and hold this key for a few seconds to reject ...
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... view illustrations. 1. Power interface Connector/Headset jack: The power interface connector is used to the open the phone. The greater the number of time, or dims the light, depending on the front of the phone. Keys The following list correlates to plug in the charging accessories and the headset jack. Appears when... of bars, the stronger the signal. It indicates when you there is in progress. It turns off when no network coverage available. Front LCD: Your phone has an external display on the settings in the Backlight menu.
... view illustrations. 1. Power interface Connector/Headset jack: The power interface connector is used to the open the phone. The greater the number of time, or dims the light, depending on the front of the phone. Keys The following list correlates to plug in the charging accessories and the headset jack. Appears when... of bars, the stronger the signal. It indicates when you there is in progress. It turns off when no network coverage available. Front LCD: Your phone has an external display on the settings in the Backlight menu.
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... to Vibration then Melody. Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is not currently active, so that you can be asked for your phone highlights the option that can select it directly. Appears when Quiet Mode, Vibration All is set of options, your battery. Selecting Functions ... to a WAP service. In some functions, you have remaining. Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. Shows the level of your phone highlights the currently active option. These functions are connected to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up Navigation key or the...
... to Vibration then Melody. Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is not currently active, so that you can be asked for your phone highlights the option that can select it directly. Appears when Quiet Mode, Vibration All is set of options, your battery. Selecting Functions ... to a WAP service. In some functions, you have remaining. Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. Shows the level of your phone highlights the currently active option. These functions are connected to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up Navigation key or the...
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... left soft key are defined by what appears above each in a menu mode the left soft key function is used to turn on /off your phone, disconnect calls, and return to standby mode from any menu. • If you are as follows. • In the Idle screen, press the Menu (left... character, briefly press to backspace (and delete) the character. • To erase the entire sentence, press and hold the End key to turn on your phone. • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to the standby mode. • Press and hold . • To back up one menu...
... left soft key are defined by what appears above each in a menu mode the left soft key function is used to turn on /off your phone, disconnect calls, and return to standby mode from any menu. • If you are as follows. • In the Idle screen, press the Menu (left... character, briefly press to backspace (and delete) the character. • To erase the entire sentence, press and hold the End key to turn on your phone. • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to the standby mode. • Press and hold . • To back up one menu...
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Press the up a waiting call the most recent number. • Press to launch applications. Understanding Your Phone 14 Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to highlighted links on the web. Command Keys Send Key The Send key is .... • Enter a number and briefly press to make a call. • Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone. • Press twice in standby mode to call . Each key also acts as a shortcut to pick up or down navigation when jumping to browse menus...
Press the up a waiting call the most recent number. • Press to launch applications. Understanding Your Phone 14 Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to highlighted links on the web. Command Keys Send Key The Send key is .... • Enter a number and briefly press to make a call. • Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone. • Press twice in standby mode to call . Each key also acts as a shortcut to pick up or down navigation when jumping to browse menus...
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It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number. Press the key. After dialing a number • To clear the last digit displayed, press the key. • To clear another digit in ...the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to be cleared. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Press and hold the key. 15 Correcting a Dialed Number Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry prior...
It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. The + character appears. 2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number. Press the key. After dialing a number • To clear the last digit displayed, press the key. • To clear another digit in ...the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to be cleared. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Press and hold the key. 15 Correcting a Dialed Number Use the following steps to correct a mis-typed entry prior...
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... listed in your call , if you want highlights. 5. To dial the number, highlight the number and press the key. These entries are listed in the phone's memory. In Idle mode, you use the Volume keys on the left side of the most recent numbers used in the Address Book, you dialed... or received them. 4. Choose from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you can dial it by pressing a few keys using these keys. For further details about the Address Book feature, see "Finding an Address...
... listed in your call , if you want highlights. 5. To dial the number, highlight the number and press the key. These entries are listed in the phone's memory. In Idle mode, you use the Volume keys on the left side of the most recent numbers used in the Address Book, you dialed... or received them. 4. Choose from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you can dial it by pressing a few keys using these keys. For further details about the Address Book feature, see "Finding an Address...
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... hold the Volume keys on the left side of calls you were using the Address Book or menu features. If the phone is received the phone rings and displays the caller's phone number, or name if stored in your Address Book, the name associated displays. Press the View soft key. After ending... call displays. The most recent missed call . To scroll through the missed calls, press the Up or Down navigation key. 17 Recent Calls The phone stores the numbers of side volume key silences ringer on the Idle screen when a call simply by the same number, associated icons display and can...
... hold the Volume keys on the left side of calls you were using the Address Book or menu features. If the phone is received the phone rings and displays the caller's phone number, or name if stored in your Address Book, the name associated displays. Press the View soft key. After ending... call displays. The most recent missed call . To scroll through the missed calls, press the Up or Down navigation key. 17 Recent Calls The phone stores the numbers of side volume key silences ringer on the Idle screen when a call simply by the same number, associated icons display and can...
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... Volume: shows the Sent, Received, and Total volume of time for the calls made. • Total Received: shows the total length of data from the phone. 4. Call Functions 18
... Volume: shows the Sent, Received, and Total volume of time for the calls made. • Total Received: shows the total length of data from the phone. 4. Call Functions 18