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SGH-a877 Series PORTABLE Quad-BAND MOBILE PHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
SGH-a877 Series PORTABLE Quad-BAND MOBILE PHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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... Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com © 2009 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is proprietary to you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare ... but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is a registered trademark of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but is transferred to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
... Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com © 2009 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is proprietary to you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare ... but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is a registered trademark of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but is transferred to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
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... mark, figure mark (stylized "B Design"), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and "B Design") are registered trademarks and are Trademarks of your phone and other phones on your protection, we offer privacy controls that you to the Internet and certain Internet content. For your account. Please review the terms and... and is covered by the Bluetooth SIG. However, the AT&T privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of your AT&T phone may be used to access the Internet and to make it easy for you decide how an application may involve the location of AT&T....
... mark, figure mark (stylized "B Design"), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and "B Design") are registered trademarks and are Trademarks of your phone and other phones on your protection, we offer privacy controls that you to the Internet and certain Internet content. For your account. Please review the terms and... and is covered by the Bluetooth SIG. However, the AT&T privacy tools do not apply to applications available outside of your AT&T phone may be used to access the Internet and to make it easy for you decide how an application may involve the location of AT&T....
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... Locking the Touch Screen 9 Setting Up Your Voice Mail 9 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 10 Features of Your Phone 10 Front View of Your Phone 10 Side Views of Your Phone 12 Rear View of Your Phone 13 Display Layout 13 Using the Multitasking Menu 16 Section 3: Menu Navigation 18 Menu ...Navigation 18 Widgets 22 Widget Bar Navigation 25 Understanding the Event Widget 26 Section 4: Call Functions 28 Displaying Your Phone Number 28 Making a Call 28 Making a Call from the Address Book 30 Answering a Call 30 Dialing Options 31 Video Share 31 Recent...
... Locking the Touch Screen 9 Setting Up Your Voice Mail 9 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 10 Features of Your Phone 10 Front View of Your Phone 10 Side Views of Your Phone 12 Rear View of Your Phone 13 Display Layout 13 Using the Multitasking Menu 16 Section 3: Menu Navigation 18 Menu ...Navigation 18 Widgets 22 Widget Bar Navigation 25 Understanding the Event Widget 26 Section 4: Call Functions 28 Displaying Your Phone Number 28 Making a Call 28 Making a Call from the Address Book 30 Answering a Call 30 Dialing Options 31 Video Share 31 Recent...
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... Profile 56 Outdoor Profile 58 Display and Light Settings 60 Time & Date 62 Phone Settings 63 Airplane Mode 67 Call Settings 68 Connectivity 69 Bluetooth Secure Mode 71 Configuring Your Phone's USB Settings 72 Network Profile Configuration 72 Applications Settings 74 Reset Settings 76 Memory...8: Understanding Your Address Book 82 Address Book Settings 82 Adding a New Contact 82 Using Contacts 86 Address Book Entry Options 87 Own Phone Number 88 FDN Mode 88 Group Settings 89 Address Book Favorites 91 Managing Address Book Entries 91 Yellow Pages 94 Section 9: My Stuff...
... Profile 56 Outdoor Profile 58 Display and Light Settings 60 Time & Date 62 Phone Settings 63 Airplane Mode 67 Call Settings 68 Connectivity 69 Bluetooth Secure Mode 71 Configuring Your Phone's USB Settings 72 Network Profile Configuration 72 Applications Settings 74 Reset Settings 76 Memory...8: Understanding Your Address Book 82 Address Book Settings 82 Adding a New Contact 82 Using Contacts 86 Address Book Entry Options 87 Own Phone Number 88 FDN Mode 88 Group Settings 89 Address Book Favorites 91 Managing Address Book Entries 91 Yellow Pages 94 Section 9: My Stuff...
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... Section 19: Health and Safety Information 167 Health and Safety Information 167 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 168 UL Certified Travel Adapter 168 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 169 Road Safety 174 Responsible Listening 176 Operating Environment 178 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 178 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for...
... Section 19: Health and Safety Information 167 Health and Safety Information 167 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 168 UL Certified Travel Adapter 168 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 169 Road Safety 174 Responsible Listening 176 Operating Environment 178 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 178 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for...
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... all SIM cards out of reach of the card is positioned as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to install both the battery and SIM into the SIM card socket (as shown on the cover. 2. Getting Started 5 Remove the battery cover by ... damaged by pressing down on the next page) until the card locks into place. • Make sure that the card's gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of small children. ᮣ Carefully slide the SIM card into their corresponding internal compartments.
... all SIM cards out of reach of the card is positioned as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features. Setting Up Your Phone Prior to install both the battery and SIM into the SIM card socket (as shown on the cover. 2. Getting Started 5 Remove the battery cover by ... damaged by pressing down on the next page) until the card locks into place. • Make sure that the card's gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of small children. ᮣ Carefully slide the SIM card into their corresponding internal compartments.
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... pictures, and video files. This type of memory card is designed for data storage of a memory card (microSD™) for use with this mobile phone and other devices. 1. Installing the Battery 1. Gently press down to a 16GB memory card. Note: If the card is securely inserted. Installing the ...). • Make sure the microSD's gold contact pins face downward and the card is not inserted correctly, the phone does not detect the SIM card. Incorrect Correct Note: The Samsung a877 has been tested to support up to secure the battery (2). 6 Re-orient the card back into the slot.
... pictures, and video files. This type of memory card is designed for data storage of a memory card (microSD™) for use with this mobile phone and other devices. 1. Installing the Battery 1. Gently press down to a 16GB memory card. Note: If the card is securely inserted. Installing the ...). • Make sure the microSD's gold contact pins face downward and the card is not inserted correctly, the phone does not detect the SIM card. Incorrect Correct Note: The Samsung a877 has been tested to support up to secure the battery (2). 6 Re-orient the card back into the slot.
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..., slide the top portion towards the camera area (4) until you can use , and other variables may power off and on the phone. Note: You must fully charge the battery before switching on continuously, preventing proper operation. Note: Make sure the battery is installed ... backlight settings, searching for the first time. 3. With the battery installed, temporarily remove the plastic cover (top of the phone (3). 4. Important!: Verify that the handset battery is properly installed before using your phone. Getting Started 7 Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
..., slide the top portion towards the camera area (4) until you can use , and other variables may power off and on the phone. Note: You must fully charge the battery before switching on continuously, preventing proper operation. Note: Make sure the battery is installed ... backlight settings, searching for the first time. 3. With the battery installed, temporarily remove the plastic cover (top of the phone (3). 4. Important!: Verify that the handset battery is properly installed before using your phone. Getting Started 7 Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
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... to unplug the wall charger before you can cause damage to "Changing Your Settings" on the phone. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off . Switching the Phone On or Off 1. For a quick check of your device's display. To change the language,... use the Language menu. Plug the flat end of your battery level, glance at the factory. The phone launches the activation splash screen and then proceeds to English at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of the Travel...
... to unplug the wall charger before you can cause damage to "Changing Your Settings" on the phone. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off . Switching the Phone On or Off 1. For a quick check of your device's display. To change the language,... use the Language menu. Plug the flat end of your battery level, glance at the factory. The phone launches the activation splash screen and then proceeds to English at the battery charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of the Travel...
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... voicemail greeting, press . 3. Setting Up Your Voice Mail 1. In Idle mode, press , then touch and hold . When you hear your wireless phone number. 2. Press (on your passcode using the onscreen keypad. Note: You can also access your name. Accessing Your Voice Mail 1. Note: These ...steps may be different depending on the right side of the phone) to create a password, record a greeting, and record your voicemail from the voice mail center. Follow the tutorial to lock the touch screen...
... voicemail greeting, press . 3. Setting Up Your Voice Mail 1. In Idle mode, press , then touch and hold . When you hear your wireless phone number. 2. Press (on your passcode using the onscreen keypad. Note: You can also access your name. Accessing Your Voice Mail 1. Note: These ...steps may be different depending on the right side of the phone) to create a password, record a greeting, and record your voicemail from the voice mail center. Follow the tutorial to lock the touch screen...
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... in use. It also Front View of Your Phone displays the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is lightweight, easy-to the Internet • Built-in Bluetooth technology 3 • Instant Messaging capability • AT&T GPS Navigation ...7 6 10 The following list outlines a few of the 10 features included in your phone. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. • Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone menus 2 and options • Multitasking 9 • User friendly, menu driven access ...
... in use. It also Front View of Your Phone displays the screen and the icons that appear when the phone is lightweight, easy-to the Internet • Built-in Bluetooth technology 3 • Instant Messaging capability • AT&T GPS Navigation ...7 6 10 The following list outlines a few of the 10 features included in your phone. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. • Touch screen provides quick response to a variety of in-phone menus 2 and options • Multitasking 9 • User friendly, menu driven access ...
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... to receive the call 10. Dial key allows you to return to adjust keypad access. Back key allows you to access your phone. also displays the 7. Proximity sensors use the ambient light level to the previous menu. Talk/Send key allows you to access your...Display shows the information needed to the previous page within the Web browser. • While on or off . 11. to turn off . Understanding Your Phone 11 1. Press and hold for convenient, hands-free conversations. 2. This key also allows you to connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as ...
... to receive the call 10. Dial key allows you to return to adjust keypad access. Back key allows you to access your phone. also displays the 7. Proximity sensors use the ambient light level to the previous menu. Talk/Send key allows you to access your...Display shows the information needed to the previous page within the Web browser. • While on or off . 11. to turn off . Understanding Your Phone 11 1. Press and hold for convenient, hands-free conversations. 2. This key also allows you to connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as ...
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... receive an incoming call and send it by either volume key to reject the call while the screen is locked, you to some of Your Phone 1 2 5 4 3 12 1. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either volume key ( ) to mute the ring tone. • Press and hold either : • Pressing •...
... receive an incoming call and send it by either volume key to reject the call while the screen is locked, you to some of Your Phone 1 2 5 4 3 12 1. When receiving an incoming call, briefly press down either volume key ( ) to mute the ring tone. • Press and hold either : • Pressing •...
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Speaker is initiated, and also to listen to the new widget bar. Camera lens is used to hear the caller when the speakerphone function is used to take pictures and shoot videos. Rear View of Your Phone 1 2 Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone's status and options, as well as providing access to music. 2. The display has 4 main areas: Indicators 1. Widget bar Main Display area Function categories Understanding Your Phone 13
Speaker is initiated, and also to listen to the new widget bar. Camera lens is used to hear the caller when the speakerphone function is used to take pictures and shoot videos. Rear View of Your Phone 1 2 Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone's status and options, as well as providing access to music. 2. The display has 4 main areas: Indicators 1. Widget bar Main Display area Function categories Understanding Your Phone 13
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... when your current signal strength. The more bars you see, the more information about the Widget bar, see on page 25. Displays when the phone is accessing services in progress. Icons This list identifies the symbols you use most frequently (Analog Clock, Digital Clock, Dual Clock, Top Five, ... a 3G+ (HSDPA) network. Widget bar The Widget bar provides quick access to those functions you 'll see "Widget Bar Navigation" on your phone's display and Indicator area: Displays your phone is active. Displays your connection to a 3G network is communicating with the Edge network.
... when your current signal strength. The more bars you see, the more information about the Widget bar, see on page 25. Displays when the phone is accessing services in progress. Icons This list identifies the symbols you use most frequently (Analog Clock, Digital Clock, Dual Clock, Top Five, ... a 3G+ (HSDPA) network. Widget bar The Widget bar provides quick access to those functions you 'll see "Widget Bar Navigation" on your phone's display and Indicator area: Displays your phone is active. Displays your connection to a 3G network is communicating with the Edge network.
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...the Event Widget as a tab when an event has been missed. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Outdoor. Understanding Your Phone 15 Displays within the Indicators area when a new Multimedia message is received. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Normal (volume levels... 1. Displays when the Sound profile is set to "Alarms" on page 68. For more details on configuring your phone is communicating with the phone. Displays when your phone's settings, see "Changing Your Settings" on page 53. Displays within the Indicators area when a new voice mail is...
...the Event Widget as a tab when an event has been missed. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Outdoor. Understanding Your Phone 15 Displays within the Indicators area when a new Multimedia message is received. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Normal (volume levels... 1. Displays when the Sound profile is set to "Alarms" on page 68. For more details on configuring your phone is communicating with the phone. Displays when your phone's settings, see "Changing Your Settings" on page 53. Displays within the Indicators area when a new voice mail is...
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... your number and continue the call (page 28), after which you quickly want to completely exit from within any active window or page on the phone. Press until the you from your message. Touch Call, then enter your call . 3. Using this same situation, all ?. Once you are done, hang up an...
... your number and continue the call (page 28), after which you quickly want to completely exit from within any active window or page on the phone. Press until the you from your message. Touch Call, then enter your call . 3. Using this same situation, all ?. Once you are done, hang up an...
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If an incoming call while using the handset for other tasks. Understanding Your Phone 17 If Music Player is active, it is muted during the call. • Messaging: allows you to send a text or multimedia message while using the ...
If an incoming call while using the handset for other tasks. Understanding Your Phone 17 If Music Player is active, it is muted during the call. • Messaging: allows you to send a text or multimedia message while using the ...
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The a877 has done away with the need for your fingertip to scroll either an onscreen touch or scroll. • Touching an onscreen option activates the feature. • Long menu list can tailor the phone's range of functions to a wealth of phone features, including popup Widgets and Menu tabs (Dial, ...key Menu tabs Menus, sub-menus, and features can be easily viewed by scrolling through the available onscreen menus. Locking and Unlocking the Phone When the device is completely navigable by either up or down the onscreen list, or pressing the volume keys up or down. Menu...
The a877 has done away with the need for your fingertip to scroll either an onscreen touch or scroll. • Touching an onscreen option activates the feature. • Long menu list can tailor the phone's range of functions to a wealth of phone features, including popup Widgets and Menu tabs (Dial, ...key Menu tabs Menus, sub-menus, and features can be easily viewed by scrolling through the available onscreen menus. Locking and Unlocking the Phone When the device is completely navigable by either up or down the onscreen list, or pressing the volume keys up or down. Menu...
