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Samsung SGH-a187 PORTABLE DUAL-BAND MOBILE PHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Samsung SGH-a187 PORTABLE DUAL-BAND MOBILE PHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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...TX 75074 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com © 2010 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is a registered trademark of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but is proprietary to , inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, ... Property includes, but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is not limited to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Moreover, you agree that you .
...TX 75074 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com © 2010 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is a registered trademark of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but is proprietary to , inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, ... Property includes, but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is not limited to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Moreover, you agree that you .
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...technologies are designed for use on any modifications to the Equipment or programming to enable the Equipment to a data plan. For your phone being shared. Some devices or plans may require you to access a wide variety of your protection, AT&T wants you to ...subscribe to operate on AT&T's system are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. in the terms governing your Samsung Mobile Phone? The Bluetooth® word mark, figure mark (stylized "B Design"), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and "B Design") are registered trademarks ...
...technologies are designed for use on any modifications to the Equipment or programming to enable the Equipment to a data plan. For your phone being shared. Some devices or plans may require you to access a wide variety of your protection, AT&T wants you to ...subscribe to operate on AT&T's system are incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. in the terms governing your Samsung Mobile Phone? The Bluetooth® word mark, figure mark (stylized "B Design"), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and "B Design") are registered trademarks ...
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...or elsewhere from your device when you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. For more information on Samsung's website http://opensource.samsung.com. The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements, and notices are available on AT&T's Privacy Policy, visit ...FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS. Your phone may collect certain types of AT&T. THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL...
...or elsewhere from your device when you to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. For more information on Samsung's website http://opensource.samsung.com. The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements, and notices are available on AT&T's Privacy Policy, visit ...FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS. Your phone may collect certain types of AT&T. THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL...
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started 4 Activating Your Phone 4 Powering On or Off the Phone 8 Setting Up Your Voicemail 8 Refilling Your Account 9 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 10 Features of Your Phone 10 Front View of Your Phone 10 Internal Display Layout 12 Selecting Functions and Options 14 Command Keys 15 Section 3: Menu Navigation 17 Accessing Menus...
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started 4 Activating Your Phone 4 Powering On or Off the Phone 8 Setting Up Your Voicemail 8 Refilling Your Account 9 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 10 Features of Your Phone 10 Front View of Your Phone 10 Internal Display Layout 12 Selecting Functions and Options 14 Command Keys 15 Section 3: Menu Navigation 17 Accessing Menus...
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... Contacts 45 Address Book Settings 45 SIM Management 46 Section 8: Changing Your Settings 48 Quick Tips 48 Sound Profile 48 Display 50 Time & Date 52 Phone 52 Calls 57 Bluetooth 59 Applications Settings 61 Used Space 62 Section 9: My Stuff 63 Applications 63 Audio 63 Games 66 Pictures 67 Tools 68...
... Contacts 45 Address Book Settings 45 SIM Management 46 Section 8: Changing Your Settings 48 Quick Tips 48 Sound Profile 48 Display 50 Time & Date 52 Phone 52 Calls 57 Bluetooth 59 Applications Settings 61 Used Space 62 Section 9: My Stuff 63 Applications 63 Audio 63 Games 66 Pictures 67 Tools 68...
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... Information 88 Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset 89 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 90 UL Certified Travel Adapter 90 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 90 Road Safety 96 Responsible Listening 97 Operating Environment 99 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 99 Potentially Explosive Environments 100 Emergency Calls 101...
... Information 88 Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset 89 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 90 UL Certified Travel Adapter 90 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 90 Road Safety 96 Responsible Listening 97 Operating Environment 99 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 99 Potentially Explosive Environments 100 Emergency Calls 101...
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.... 4 Section 1: Getting Started This section describes how to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is turned on, power-off the phone by activating your service and setting up your PIN and other optional services. Activating Your Phone When you slide the SIM card into the slot at the top of the... the card is positioned as shown, as your voicemail. Installing the SIM Card ᮣ Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, and that the angled corner of the battery (1) and then lift it up and off image displays. 2. Removing the Battery 1. Lift the cover up ...
.... 4 Section 1: Getting Started This section describes how to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is turned on, power-off the phone by activating your service and setting up your PIN and other optional services. Activating Your Phone When you slide the SIM card into the slot at the top of the... the card is positioned as shown, as your voicemail. Installing the SIM Card ᮣ Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, and that the angled corner of the battery (1) and then lift it up and off image displays. 2. Removing the Battery 1. Lift the cover up ...
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... storage of small children. Push the microSD card into the opening on the back of the phone. Correct Installing the Memory Card Your phone also supports the use with this mobile phone and other devices. 1. Incorrect Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to secure the battery (2). Insert the battery into the...
... storage of small children. Push the microSD card into the opening on the back of the phone. Correct Installing the Memory Card Your phone also supports the use with this mobile phone and other devices. 1. Incorrect Note: Your phone has been tested to support up to secure the battery (2). Insert the battery into the...
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... 2. Replacing the Battery Cover 1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone and press down on the phone. Press down on the top of the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your phone for the power outlet. Note: For connection to charge the battery, and use an... adaptor of the proper configuration for the first time. Note: You must use only Samsung approved ...
... 2. Replacing the Battery Cover 1. Place the battery cover onto the back of the phone and press down on the phone. Press down on the top of the wrong adaptor could damage your phone and void your phone for the power outlet. Note: For connection to charge the battery, and use an... adaptor of the proper configuration for the first time. Note: You must use only Samsung approved ...
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...pressing on the display. Plug the adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet. Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to conserve the remaining battery power. Warning!: If your finger or a non-metallic stylus. For more information, refer to a light touch..., please note that a touch screen responds best to "Standard Limited Warranty" on page 107. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off to avoid damage. Getting Started 7 Remove the adaptor from the power outlet. 4. Incorrect Correct 3.
...pressing on the display. Plug the adaptor into a standard AC wall outlet. Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to conserve the remaining battery power. Warning!: If your finger or a non-metallic stylus. For more information, refer to a light touch..., please note that a touch screen responds best to "Standard Limited Warranty" on page 107. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off to avoid damage. Getting Started 7 Remove the adaptor from the power outlet. 4. Incorrect Correct 3.
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...2. Highlight Edit Number and change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, see "Language" on page 55. 3. After the phone finds your network and displays adequate signal strength bars, you the default service number of the voicemail center. To change the voicemail number. 5. ...In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Voicemail. - However, you to switch off the phone, press and hold . 2. Highlight Change Name and change the number. Press the Options soft key and select Save to Automatic at the factory. ...
...2. Highlight Edit Number and change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, see "Language" on page 55. 3. After the phone finds your network and displays adequate signal strength bars, you the default service number of the voicemail center. To change the voicemail number. 5. ...In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Voicemail. - However, you to switch off the phone, press and hold . 2. Highlight Change Name and change the number. Press the Options soft key and select Save to Automatic at the factory. ...
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In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Contact List. 2. When connected, follow the instructions to refill your phone. 1. Highlight AT&T Refill Your Account and press Options ➔ Call. 3. Also, in order to refill with a credit or debit card. Getting Started 9 You can refill ... passcode or voicemail password Important!: You need your account passcode to access the account balance and to refill with a credit or debit card from your phone, you must first call 611 and complete a credit/debit card refill to set up your payment card.
In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Contact List. 2. When connected, follow the instructions to refill your phone. 1. Highlight AT&T Refill Your Account and press Options ➔ Call. 3. Also, in order to refill with a credit or debit card. Getting Started 9 You can refill ... passcode or voicemail password Important!: You need your account passcode to access the account balance and to refill with a credit or debit card from your phone, you must first call 611 and complete a credit/debit card refill to set up your payment card.
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..., converter, and world time. Features of Your Phone Your phone is in your phone. The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. User friendly, menu driven access to -use . Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone: 10 Front View of Your Phone The following list outlines a few of the...
..., converter, and world time. Features of Your Phone Your phone is in your phone. The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. User friendly, menu driven access to -use . Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone: 10 Front View of Your Phone The following list outlines a few of the...
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Keys The following list correlates to display the Create Message screen. 7. Earpiece: Used to listen to power on page 27. 8. If the phone is off, press and hold either end of the volume key to the previous menu. Create Message: Press the create message key ( )to the ... keys: In Idle mode, press and hold the key down either end of the display. 5. In Idle mode, press the key once to operate your phone. 2. Back / Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you to "Using the QWERTY Keypad" on the handset. 6. Display: This screen displays useful information ...
Keys The following list correlates to display the Create Message screen. 7. Earpiece: Used to listen to power on page 27. 8. If the phone is off, press and hold either end of the volume key to the previous menu. Create Message: Press the create message key ( )to the ... keys: In Idle mode, press and hold the key down either end of the display. 5. In Idle mode, press the key once to operate your phone. 2. Back / Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you to "Using the QWERTY Keypad" on the handset. 6. Display: This screen displays useful information ...
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...: used to plug in a compatible headset. While in the main menu, it to take a photo or view your phone On or Off. For more information, refer to phone functions from Idle mode. Navigation key: This key allows you press any key. Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and ...the keypad when you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to "Navigation Keys" on page 14. 15. In Idle mode, press to power your pictures. 16. Internal...
...: used to plug in a compatible headset. While in the main menu, it to take a photo or view your phone On or Off. For more information, refer to phone functions from Idle mode. Navigation key: This key allows you press any key. Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and ...the keypad when you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to "Navigation Keys" on page 14. 15. In Idle mode, press to power your pictures. 16. Internal...
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...when you have remaining. Appears when Silent Profile Mode is in progress. Displays when signed on to Windows Live IM service. Understanding Your Phone 13 Displays when an internal microSD memory card is no network coverage available. Shows the level of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears... when a new text message has been received. Displays when signed on to Yahoo IM service. Displays when signed on your phone's display and Indicator area: Shows the received signal strength. Appears when a new voicemail has been received. The greater the number of your...
...when you have remaining. Appears when Silent Profile Mode is in progress. Displays when signed on to Windows Live IM service. Understanding Your Phone 13 Displays when an internal microSD memory card is no network coverage available. Shows the level of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears... when a new text message has been received. Displays when signed on to Yahoo IM service. Displays when signed on your phone's display and Indicator area: Shows the received signal strength. Appears when a new voicemail has been received. The greater the number of your...
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... to browse menus, submenus, and lists. Also, each key acts as On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone highlights the currently active option. Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of options, your phone highlights the option that can select it directly. 14 Navigation Keys Up Left Right Down Use the directional...
... to browse menus, submenus, and lists. Also, each key acts as On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone highlights the currently active option. Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of options, your phone highlights the option that can select it directly. 14 Navigation Keys Up Left Right Down Use the directional...
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... or symbols from the display. There are defined by what appears above each in the display. Understanding Your Phone 15 The labels on the bottom line of the Left soft key are: • In Idle mode, .... • When in a menu mode the Right soft key function is used to turn on or off your phone, disconnect calls, and return to the Idle mode. • Press and hold the Clear key. • To... the character. • To erase the entire sentence, press and hold the End key to turn on your phone. • Briefly press the End key once to disconnect a call. • Press the End key to ...
... or symbols from the display. There are defined by what appears above each in the display. Understanding Your Phone 15 The labels on the bottom line of the Left soft key are: • In Idle mode, .... • When in a menu mode the Right soft key function is used to turn on or off your phone, disconnect calls, and return to the Idle mode. • Press and hold the Clear key. • To... the character. • To erase the entire sentence, press and hold the End key to turn on your phone. • Briefly press the End key once to disconnect a call. • Press the End key to ...
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Send Key The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last numbers dialed, received, or missed. • Press and hold the Send key to turn on your phone. • Press the Send key once to answer calls. • Enter a number and briefly press the Send key to make a call. • Briefly press the Send key in Idle mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone. • Press the Send key twice in Idle mode to call the most recent number. • Press the Send key to pick up a waiting call. 16
Send Key The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last numbers dialed, received, or missed. • Press and hold the Send key to turn on your phone. • Press the Send key once to answer calls. • Enter a number and briefly press the Send key to make a call. • Briefly press the Send key in Idle mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone. • Press the Send key twice in Idle mode to call the most recent number. • Press the Send key to pick up a waiting call. 16