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SGH-A897 Series PORT ABLE Quad-BAND MOBILE PHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. a897 Blackbox.
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1 Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .............................................. 5 Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Driving Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Outdoor Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Display and Light Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Delete by Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Section 18: Mobile Web .............................................. 159 Accessing the Mobile Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Homepage - att.
Getting Started 5 Section 1: Getting Star ted This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activa ting your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Y our Phone Prior to use it is necessar y to install both the ba tter y and SIM into their corresponding internal co mpartments.
6 Note: If the card is not inserted correctly , the phone does not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card back into the slot if the SIM is not detected. Installing the Mem or y Card Y our phone also supports the use of a memory card (microSD™) for data storage of such things as data, music, pictures, and video files.
Getting Started 7 3. Place the ba ttery cover onto the back o f the phone and press down (1). 4. Press down on the bottom of the phone (2) until you hear a light cli ck. Note: Make sure the battery is properly installed before s witching on the phone.
8 Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connection. If the battery is not properly installed and the wall charger is connected, the handset may power off and on continuously , preventing proper operation.
Getting Started 9 Switching the Phon e On or Of f 1. Press and hold or until the phone switches on. The phone launches the activati on splash screen and then proceeds to search for the network. Once the network has been found, you can ma ke or receive calls.
10 Section 2: Understanding Y our Phone This section ou tlines some key features of your phon e. It also displays the screen and the icons that appear when the pho ne is in use. F eatures of Y our Phone Y our phone is lightweight, easy-t o-use and offers many useful features.
Understanding Y our Phone 11 1. Power/Accessory Interf ace connector : allows you to connect a T ravel Charger or other opti onal accessories such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. 2. 3.5mm Headset jack : allows you to plug in headphones.
12 Side Views of Y our Phone 1. Speaker Microphone : allows other callers to hear you during a call when the phone is in Speaker mode. 2. Vol u m e k e ys : allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
Understanding Y our Phone 13 Rear View of Y our Phone 1. Camera lens : is used to take pict ures and shoot videos. 2. Power LED Flash : allows you to t ake pictures when there is not sufficient light.
14 Widget bar The Widget bar provides quick ac cess to those functions you use most frequently (Ana log Clock, Di gital Clock, Dual Clock, TV , Photo Favorites, Voice Recog nitio n, A T&T Navigato.
Understanding Y our Phone 15 For more details on configuring your phone’ s settings, see “Changing Y our Settings” on page 52. Displays when your phone is communicatin g with the 3G network. Displays when an internal microSD memor y card is detected.
16 Using the Multitasking Menu This key ( ) launches the Multitask menu tha t can be activated f rom within any a ctive window or page on the phone. There is no need to st op what you are doing, if you quickly want to jump out and activate another common feature.
Understanding Y our Phone 17 When any Java application, such as a game, is paused, suspended, or minimized, the Mult itask screen is modified to include t he Java application. In the example below , the bowling game has been paused. To u c h t h e Up or Down arrows to scroll up or down.
18 Section 3: Menu Naviga tion This section explains the menu na vigation for your phone. The a897 has done away with the n eed for navigation wheels or keypads. The a897 is complete ly navigable by either an on-screen touch or scroll. • T ouching an on-scr een option activates th e feature.
Menu Navigation 19 Navigating T hroug h the Ma in Menus The a897 originally has three main menus but you can add two more main m enus for a total of five . Some icons can be dele ted and replaced with new icons. 1. From the Idle screen, touch . Main menu 1 is displayed.
20 The Menu Items scre en is displayed. 4. T ouch one of t he Menu Items to have the ic on for that feature or applica tion added to your menu. Default items that already have icons on a menu will be grayed out. 5. Continue to add Icons that you want on a main menu.
Menu Navigation 21 3. T o uch t he symbol next to the icon you want removed. The icon is removed and the icon appears in its place. Openin g an Appli cation 䊳 T a p the associat ed on-screen icon. • Press to exit from the current me nu and return to th e previous screen .
22 Note: Scrolling requires that you press firmly on the screen then drag. When scrolling through a list make sure not to touch or press individual entries on the list as this will open the list entry.
Menu Navigation 23 2. T o uch t he Alarm Time field and then adjust the hour a nd minutes values by entering ma nually (Keypad tab) or using either the +/- butt ons or by quickly sliding your fingertip over the numbers (Jog tab). W idgets The Widget bar provides quick access to mini-programs (widgets).
24 Addi ng and De let ing Widget s T o select which item s are displayed or hi dden within the Widget bar: 1. From Idle mode, open the Widget bar and touch . 2. T ouch the c heck box to place a chec k mark next to the Widget you want to display . – or – T ouch the c heck box again to re move the check mark and hide the Widget.
Menu Navigation 25 AppCenter : opens AppCenter . For more informat ion, refer to “AppCenter” on page 129. Mobile W eb : opens the Mobile Web home page. For more informat ion, refer to “Mobile W eb” on page 159. To d a y : displays the curren t date (day/month/year).
26 Sound Profile : allows you to qui ckly modify your current sound Profil e. For more informat ion, refer to “Sound Profiles” on page 52. Bluetooth : From this a pplication you can activate Bluetooth and configure it so other Bluetooth devices can see your device by name.
Menu Navigation 27 Widget Bar Navigation Y ou can drag the widgets to the desktop (Idle Screen) to use the application or feature, then drag it back to the Widget Bar when you are finished. There are thr ee different widg et desktops you can use. Y ou can have different widgets on all three desktops.
28 Undocking W idgets Y ou can easily customize t he Widget bar by either keep ing these mini-apps docked within the ba r itself or undocking them by dragging anywhere onto yo ur Main disp lay screen.
Menu Navigation 29 Tip: Flick the screen in an upward motion to quickly scroll through the list. Accessing Mu l tiple Widget Deskto ps 1. Drag your finger along the thre e bars at the top of the Main menu to scroll through the th ree widget desktops. Y o u can scroll in either direction.
30 Note: After the Event Widget appears on the Main Display, it will remain there until you drag it back to the Widget bar . Displays withi n the Event Widget as a tab when a new message is rece ived. Displays withi n the Event Widget as a tab when a new chat message is received.
Call Functions 31 Section 4: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a c all. It also includes the features and functional ity associated with ma king or answering a call . For more informat ion, refer to “Call Settings” on page 67.
32 Corr ecting an Entered N umber Use the following st eps to correct a mis-typed entr y when dialing. 1. After entering a number using the keypad. • If you make a mist ake, touch to erase a sing le character . • Press and hold to erase the entire st ring of nu mbers.
Call Functions 33 2. The Speed Dial screen displays showing the numbers 1 through 9. The number 1 is reserved for Voice Mail. 3. T ouch an unused number and the Contacts screen displays. 4. Select a conta ct to assign to the number . Y o u can also tap on the search box and enter the first few l etters of the name you are searching for .
34 Other Ans we ring Options When receiving an incoming cal l: • Briefly press down either volume key ( ) to mute the ring tone. – or – T o mute the ring tone when the phone is facing upwards, flip the phone over so tha t it is facing down.
Call Functions 35 Import ant!: When establishing a Video Share session, only the sender of the video clip can save the file. 5. The recipient will receive a Video Share pop-up to either Accept or Reject th e Video Share call. They should press the Accept soft key to continue or Reject soft key to rej ect the invitatio n.
36 Play a Video Sh are Recording During a call (while not in a Liv e Video Sh are session) you can share a recorded vide o for the re cipient. 1. T ouch More ➔ Vid eo S ha re ➔ Recorded and then select from the availa ble files in your Vi d eo folder .
Call Functions 37 Note: If there is a voicemail sent by the same number , associa ted icons are displayed and can then be selected. 2. Scroll through the li st of missed calls. 3. T o move to another call type, touch the call drop-down list (upper right of Calls page) and make your selection.
38 6. T o add additional recipients , touch the yellow rec ipients field. Insert new recipients by: • Pressing the y ellow fi eld and t hen enteri ng the numbe r manuall y . • Selecting from Recent Contacts to choose yo ur recipient. • Select an entr y f rom your Contacts list.
Call Functions 39 5. Enter the user-defined password and touch OK to reset all counters. For more in formation, refer to “Change Phone Password” on page 65. • Press or to cancel this o peration. Dat a Counter Data Counter refers to the amount of data (volume) to and from the phone.
40 • Speaker On/Off routes the phone’ s audio through either the speaker or through the earpiece. – Slide Speaker to On to route the audio th rough the speaker .
Call Functions 41 Switching Be tween Calls When you have an ac tive call and a call on hold , you may switch between the two calls, changi ng the one on hold to acti ve and placing the other on hold.
42 Example: Y ou wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. Note: If you are already in Video Share or you ha ve a call on hold, you need to select Mute/Unmute. T o switc h the micr ophone of f tempor arily during a call 1.
Call Functions 43 This feature joins all of the calls you have established with your phone (both active and on ho ld) into a multi-party call. 1. Press to answer the first incoming call. 2. Press or Accept to answer the next incoming call. The first call is auto matically put on hold.
44 Section 5: Entering T e xt This section outlines ho w to select the desi red text entry mode when entering characters usin g the Q WERTY keyboard-sty le keypad. This section also describe s how to use the T 9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text.
Entering T ext 45 Changing the T ext Input Mode - K eypad There are three ma in keypad layout keys that will chang e the on- screen keys within the QWERTY keypa d. The available T ext Input modes are: T9 , 123Sym , and Abc . Refer to the T ext Input mode in the up per right hand corner to identify which mode you are currently in.
46 2. T ouch the T ext Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch . The T9 letters will turn green and will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. 3. Begin typing a word. A list of word op tions displays and incl udes a number indicating the words avai lable to chose from.
Entering T ext 47 Note: The Emo option is available only when mode has been selected. 2. T ouch the T ext Input Mode bu tton at the bottom of the screen and touch . 3. T ouch either or on the button to cycl e through additional keys. 4. T ouc h to compl ete the me ssa ge and return to the previous scre en.
48 Using Numeric in P or trait Mode The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. 䊳 T ouch the T ext Input Mode button at the bo ttom of the screen and select Numeric ( ) , then touch the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter .
Entering T ext 49 3. Use your finger tip to write ou t each character . T ouch the Shift key to use uppercase letters. T ouch the Space key ( ) to create a space between letters, numbers, or symbols. Note: T o properly recognize the written characters and to prevent scratching of the LCD, do not use script.
50 The following buttons can also be used in Handwriting mode: Handwriting Mode-Entering Character s 1. T ouch the T ext Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and select Abc . The input mode indicator then changes to which activates the Initial uppercase function.
Entering T ext 51 As an example, to write “ 123 Anywhere ” you would: • To u c h t h e T ext Input Mode button and select Numeric . is then show n on the screen. • Write 123 . • To u c h t h e T ext Input Mode button and select Abc . is then shown on the sc reen.
52 Section 6: Changing Y our Settings This section inc ludes tips on how to use your phone’ s fea tures, as well as how to change a nd cu stomize the display settings, call handling, security se ttings, and other sett ings associated with your phone.
Changing Y our Settings 53 Editing the Normal - Message Profile 1. T o uch ➔ Settings ➔ Sound Profile ➔ Normal . • T o uch the name f ield and not the rad io button to the r ight. 2. T ouch drop-down menu (upper -right of the screen) and select Message.
54 5. T ouch the Pow er Of f Type field, select one of the f ollowing and touch Save : •M e l o d y : the phon e rings using t he ring melo dy sele cted in the Ring tone menu. •V i b r a t i o n : the ph one vibr ates b ut does n ot ri ng. • V ibration & Melody : the ph one vibr ates and plays a mel ody simultan eously .
Changing Y our Settings 55 3. T o uch t he Message Aler t T ype field, select o ne of the following and touch Save : •V i b r a t i o n : the phone vi brates 3 times.
56 3. T ouch the Message Alert T ype field, select one of the following and to uch Save : •M e l o d y : the phon e rings using t he ring melo dy sele cted in the Ring tone menu. •V i b r a t i o n : the ph one vibr ates b ut does n ot ri ng. • V ibration & Melody : the ph one vibr ates and plays a mel ody simultan eously .
Changing Y our Settings 57 • Vib ration & Melo dy : the phone vibrates and plays a m elody simultan eously. •M u t e : the phone is sile nt and does not pl ay a melod y or vi brate. 6. Drag the Phone Sound Volume slider to the volume le vel you desire (range is 0-7).
58 •M u t e : the phone i s silen t and does not play a melody or vibra te. 4. T ouch the Message Alert T one field, then touch to select Message T one 1 - 6 and touch Save . 5. T ouch the Message Alert Repetition pull-down and select one of the following options and touch Save : •O n c e : repeats the mess a ge alert once.
Changing Y our Settings 59 Display and Light Settings In this menu, you can change va rious settings for the display or backlight. 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Display and Light .
60 2. T ouch and hold to eras e the current greeting message. 3. Use the on-screen keypad to enter a new gre eting. 4. T ouch . T ransition Effect Allows you to acti vate/deactiva te the default transition ef fect (wipe) during transitions between menu/options pages.
Changing Y our Settings 61 Time & Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Time an d D at e .
62 Langua ge This menu allows you to select a display language for T ext language and T ext Input mode. Cho ose from Automatic, English, Français, and Español.
Changing Y our Settings 63 Motion Detection The Motion Detec tion feature can be used for muting an incoming call or a larm, setting Snooze on an alarm, and starting and restarting a timer . 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Phone ➔ Motion Detection .
64 unlock the SIM so you can use a different SIM card. Once you have entered the loc k code, you are asked t o confirm your password. 䊳 T ouch On or Off from the Lock SIM Card field. Note: This lock code is typically the last four digits of the current phone number or can be obtained from an A T&T customer service representative.
Changing Y our Settings 65 1. T o uch On or Off from the Fixed Dialing Mode field. •O n : you can onl y call phone numbers st ored in the Fixed Dial Contacts. Y ou must enter your PIN2 to continue this co nfiguration. Y ou can obta in your PIN2 from AT&T’ s customer se rvice department.
66 (obtained from A T&T) before yo u can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN2, yo u are asked to c onfirm it by entering it again. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display . 1. T ouch the Change PIN2 Code field.
Changing Y our Settings 67 Warn ing!: All User Data such as contacts, messages, pictures, videos, and music will be deleted. Ensure that you remove your MicroSD card if applicable as it will be erased with the Restore Phone option. Air pl ane Mo de Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’ s features, such as Games, Voice no te, etc.
68 Adjusting the Gene r al Call Settings 1. T ouch General and select from the fol lowing options: • Show My Number : allows you to select how your caller I D is handle d when an outgoing c all is initiat ed. This is w hat others see on their Caller ID screen.
Changing Y our Settings 69 • Auto Redial : the phone automa tically redials t he last acti ve number if the call wa s either cut off or you were unable to connect. – To u c h e i t h e r On or Off to activate/deactivate the fun ction. – T ouch to store the new setting.
70 4. T ouch . Phone’s Visibility 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Connectivity ➔ Bluetooth ➔ Vis ib l e . 2. T ouch Ye s or No to enable or disable the visibility (discoverability) of your phone. • Y our phone becomes vi sible to ot her devices when you transmit your devi ce’ s name to others i n your area.
Changing Y our Settings 71 Blueto oth Ser vic es The Bluetooth specificati on is a protocol that describes how the short-range wireless te chnology works, whereas se rvices describe the individual devi ces that are supported. These services reduce t he chance that incompat ible devices are allowed to connect to your phone.
72 • Install PC Studio : allows you to install PC Studio on your computer . For more in formation, refer to “Installing PC Studio on Y our Computer” on page 72. 3. T ouch . Installing PC Studio on Y our Computer PC Studio allows you to mana ge music, photo s, and videos between your pho ne and computer .
Changing Y our Settings 73 • Auth T ype : select the t ype of authenticati on used for this WA P connecti on: None, Normal, or Secure. •U s e r I D : enter th e User ID requi red to conne ct to the netw ork. •P a s s w o r d : enter the u ser password req uired to connect to the network.
74 These applications ar e described in more detail within other sections of this manual. 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Applications Settings .
Changing Y our Settings 75 Settings ➔ Vid eo S ha re . 2. Activate any of t he following options by to uching the on- screen button. • Audio Alert : allows you to turn On or Off the Video Shar e Alerts which pl ay a tone. • Auto Record : allows you to turn On or Off the A uto Reco rd which records the V ideo Share ca ll.
76 informati on, see “Attaching Business Card to a Message” on page 111. • Speed Dial : allows you to set up Spee d Dial for your contacts. For more info rmation, refer to “Making a Call Using Speed Dial” on page 32. • Save New Contacts to : defines the destin ation for new contact entries (Phone, SIM Card, or Always Ask).
Changing Y our Settings 77 Memor y Card Details Allows you to view specific information related to the current microSD ca rd bein g used for storage. 䊳 From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Memor y Management ➔ Memory Card D etails. Note: Memory card is optional.
78 Software Update The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone. 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Softwar e Update ➔ Continue Update . 2. Foll o w the on screen ins tructions.
Mobile Video 79 Section 7: Mobile Video Y our phone allows yo u to access the Internet and download media files directly to your pho ne. These media files are displayed using the built -in Medi a Player . Mobile Video is a media service which allows you to st ream media content (Weather , News, Sports highligh ts, etc.
80 Customizing Mobile Video Updating t he Favorites List The list of media providers which appear in the F avorites section of the Mobile Video ho mepage can be edited and changed by the user . 1. In Idle mode, touch ➔ Mobile V ideo ➔ Customize CV ➔ Edit My Favorites .
Mobile Video 81 • Purchase Blocker : lets you restrict the ability to buy rington es, downloads, games, etc., from MEdia Net on this pho ne. Setting up Parental Contr ols 1. In Idle mo de, touc h ➔ Mobile V ideo ➔ Customize CV ➔ Parental Controls to access the MEdi a Net parental setup fields.
82 Section 8: Understanding Y our Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book.
Understanding Y our Address Book 83 T o uch if you want to change th e category type of the entry . Choose from among : Mobile , Home , Wor k , Fax , or Others . 5. Use your fingertip to scroll down the scr een and to uch an y of the remaining fields to upda te their in form ation.
84 •E m a i l : adds an addit ional contact Emai l address field for this entry . •U R L : adds a Web site’s URL to the entr y . •D T M F : adds a DTMF tone string for use with this entry . •G r o u p : creates an additional grou p field for group assignment.
Understanding Y our Address Book 85 Saving a Number After a Call Has Ended 1. Press to bring up the recent calls screen. – or – T o uch ➔ T ools ➔ Recent Calls . 2. T ouch a phone number from the list to reveal the Details page (shown below) for the phone entr y .
86 5. T ouch . 6. T ouch to store your changes. Using Contacts Dialing a Numb er from Address Book Once you have stored phone num bers in the Addres s Book, you can dial them ea sily and quickly by either usin g their SIM card location num ber or by using the Se arch field to locat e the entry.
Understanding Y our Address Book 87 3. Within the Contacts list (sor ted alphabetically), drag the Pow er Se a rc h tab to quickly “thumb th rough” the alphabet. When you get to the letter that begins with th e first name you are looking for , release the tab and then scroll to the contact you are searching for .
88 •V i d e o S h a r e : allows y ou to share either a live vi deo record ing or recorded vi deo with a phone that is similarl y equipped, and if b oth SIMs have the feat ure enabled. • Send Message : allows you to send a text message or a mu ltimedia message to the selected en tr y .
Understanding Y our Address Book 89 Note: If FDN is Off: touch Menu -> Address Book -> Address Book Settings -> Fixed Dial Contacts -> Create FDN . Then follow steps 2-7. 2. Enter your PIN2 password and touch . This number is provided to you by your Se rvice Provide r .
90 6. T ouch to store the new Group category. Adding an Entr y to a Gr oup 1. In Idle mode, touch ➔ Address Book ➔ Groups . 2. T ouch a group entr y . 3. T ouch Add Member and place a check mark alongside those entries you wish to add to the current Group.
Understanding Y our Address Book 91 Changi ng the Orde r of your Fav orit es 1. In Idle mode, touch ➔ Address Book ➔ Fav or it es . 2. T o uch . 3.
92 Deleti ng All of t he Ad dres s Book En trie s Y ou can delete all Phone or SIM entries from your phone’s memory. Deleting all entries fr om the Phone 1. In Idle mode, touch ➔ Address Book ➔ Contacts ➔ Delete . 2. T ouch the All field to place checkm arks alongside all the current Address Book entries.
Understanding Y our Address Book 93 Settings ➔ Used Space. • Phone : tells you how many Address Book entries (out of a possible 2000) are in use. •U S I M : tells you how many en tries are in use on your SIM card.
94 Section 9: My Stuff The topics covered in this section inc lude Applications, Audio, Games, Picture, T ools, Video, Other Files, and Used Space. 1. T ouch ➔ My Stuff . 2. Select from one of the following functi ons: Applications , Audio , Games , Picture , T ools , Vi de o , Other Files , or Used Space .
My Stuff 95 3. Select an unlock ed entry by touching it to then place a checkmark n ext to the entry . • To u c h All to place a ch eckmark alongs ide all av ailabl e/unlocked items. 4. Once complete, touch Move / Copy . 5. T o uch Phone or Memory Card depending on where you want to copy or move the files to.
96 – or – T ouch an a vailable entry . 3. From the playback page, touch Set as and select from the following options: • Call Ringtone : allows you to assign the selected ringtone f or use with general incom ing calls when no other calle r ringtone has been assigned.
My Stuff 97 2. T o start recording, touch . For more informat ion, refer to “Record Audio” on page 150. Games The Games menu option allows you to shop games using AppCenter . Y ou can download new ga mes, then save them to the Games folder . For more informat ion, refer to “Games” on page 126.
98 • Set as : allows you to assign the current image as e ither your current Wallpaper , or as a Caller Image used by a specific entry within your Address Book. • More : allows you to choose from the following image options : • Delete : allows yo u to delete the c urrent graphic.
My Stuff 99 Video This menu allows you shop for vide os and to set up folders to save your videos using AppCenter . 1. T o uch ➔ My Stuff ➔ Vid eo ➔ Shop Videos . AppCenter is launched. 2. Follow the on-sc reen options to purchase a new video. The file is downloaded and stored in the Vi de o folder .
100 Section 10: Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. Y ou can take photographs and shoo t video by using the built-in camera function ality . Y our 3.2 mega pixel camera produces photos in JPEG format. Important!: Do not take photos of people without their permission.
Camera 101 4. If desired, befo re taking the photo , you can touch on-screen icons to acc ess various camera opt ions. 5. When viewing a pi cture after yo u have taken it, use the Up and Down Volume keys to zoom in or out. Y ou can magnify the picture up to x2.
102 Shooting mode (continued) : • Frame : allows you to choose a custom frame border for your image. Choo se from one of the 20 avai lable frames. Camera Res olution : allows you to set the image size to either: 3M (2048x1536), w2M (1920x1080), 2M (1600x1200), 1M (1280x960), 0.
Camera 103 • Effects : allows you to change the co lor tone or apply special effect s to the video. Option s include: None, Black and White, Sepia, Nega tive, or Water Color . • Video Qu ality : allows you to set the video quality to: Fine, Normal, or Economy .
104 Pictures/Videos F older Options After you ha ve taken a photo or shot a video, you can access various options from the Pi ctures/Video Folder page. 䊳 T ouch ➔ and then touch one of the available options: • Play Slideshow ( ): to play the available images (from the Pictures folder) within a slideshow .
Camera 105 • Return to previous page ( ): takes you back to the previously active camera or camcorder page where you c an take another photo or shoot a new video. Access ing t he Pict ure Folder 1. T o uch ➔ My Stuff ➔ Picture . 2. T o uch a photo to o pen it in the viewer .
106 • Effects : allows you to choose f rom among sev eral effec ts such as: Filter , Style , Warp , or Pa rtial Blur . • Adjust : allows you to adjust Auto Level , Brightness , Contrast , and Color . •T r a n s f o r m : allows you to Resize , Rotate , and Flip the imag e.
Camera 107 3. Using the phone’ s main display screen as a viewfinder , adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subj ect. 4. Press the Camera key agai n to begin shooting video. 5. T ouch or the Camera key to stop th e recording and save the video file to your Videos folder .
108 2. T ouch a video to ope n it in the viewer and initiate play back. 3. T o play the video, touch . Options available from the m ain Videos page, and before you select it to play: • Create Folder : create a new My Stuff folder on either the Phone or Memory Card.
Messaging 109 Section 11: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different ty pes of messages. It also includes the fe a tures and func tionality associated with messaging.
110 Note: If the number of recipients are less than 10, all members in the group will be added. Y ou will need to delete any unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted entries. Note: Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon (;) then using the previous procedure.
Messaging 111 • Attach Files : allows you t o add either a file, car d, or other information suc h as a calendar entry , task, or note. – File : allows you to in sert an audio, graphic, or video clip to your message as an attached file.
112 2. T ouch the Vie w button from the New Messages pop-up. Note: If you accidentally exit from this notification screen, you will need to go to Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Inbox to access your messages. 3. T ouch a message you wish to view . The selected message appears in the display .
Messaging 113 • Delete : deletes the current message. •M o r e : provides these additi onal messa ge functions: – Forward : allows you to forwar d the message. – Save to Address Book : allows you to save th e recipient or sender’ s information from the mes sage to your Address Book a s either a New or Updated entry .
114 Note: Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a messaging service. For further details, contact your service provider . Signin g into Y our IM Accoun t Although each account type differs, the initial sign in procedure is common to all supported IM clients.
Messaging 115 5. T o uch Delete . Delete All Messages 1. T o uch ➔ Messaging ➔ Delete by Folder . 2. T o uch eit her a sing le cate gory (Inbox, Sent, Outbox, or Drafts) or touch All to place a che ckmark alongside all entries. 3. T o uch . 4. At the “ Locked Messages ” pop-up, touch Ye s or Cancel to discontinue the process.
116 • Email Settings : allows yo u to configure th e Email param eters when sending th is type of message. •E m p t y : all ows you t o confi gure a ne w T ext Messa ge Cent er profi le for use when sending this type of message. Note: It is recommended that you do not alter these fields without assistance from a customer service representative.
Messaging 117 • Creation Mode : provide y ou with edit ing and fo rmatting tools. Choose from : Free, Warni ng, or Restricted. • Default S tyle : assigns t he “look a nd feel” f or the mul timedia message screen with parameters such as: Background C olor , Font Color (f or text), Font Style, a nd Slide Durati on (durin g playback).
118 Te x t Te m p l a t e s 1. T ouch ➔ Messaging ➔ Te m p l a t e s ➔ Te x t Te m p l a t e s . 2. T ouch Create . 3. T ouch the empty text field an d use the on-screen keypad to enter a message. Y ou can rotate the phone to use the QWERTY keypad.
Messaging 119 1. T o uch ➔ Messaging ➔ Used Space . 2. T ouch a particular folder fo r review or both size and contents within the selected folder .
120 Section 12: A T&T Mobile TV The A T&T Mobile TV (Mobile TV) servic e allows you to wa tch an exciting lineup of li ve, simulcas t or time-shifted full-length episodes of entertainment, new.
A T&T Mobile TV 121 Subscribing to A T&T Mobile TV Y ou must be in an A T&T Mobile TV coverage area to subscribe. 1. T o uch . 2. T o uch Subscribe Now . The Review Base Package screen appears. – or – If you de cide to Subscribe Later , you can access the Subscribe Now option each time you launch Mobile TV .
122 Using the Mobile TV Player Navigate the Mobile TV Player a nd Program Guide using swi pes and touch keys. Swiping up/dow n on the display changes the channel. Other available Mobile TV Player options: Note: When viewing a program, the touch icons and program information disappear after a few seconds.
A T&T Mobile TV 123 T a pping the scre en displays the icons and prog ram title information, and the video resizes to the defaul t viewing size. Using the Program Guide The Program Guide lists all sc heduled programs and their respective channel names, prog ram titles, descriptions, and program times.
124 Using t he Opti ons menu The Options menu allows you to change your subscription, set parental controls, check fo r updates, and refresh your subscription. 1. From the Program Guide screen, touch . 2. Foll o w the on-screen opt ions and make your selectio n by touching the corresponding on -screen icon.
A T&T Mobile TV 125 5. T o uch OK . 6. Reenter the 4-digit PI N, and touc h OK to store t he new PIN. 7. T o uch Parental control ratings , and select the rating levels for TV , movies, and audio. After settings ar e confirmed, the servic e assesses a program's rating before allowing it to be viewed.
126 Section 13: Games & Applications Games The Games menu option allows you to access games that a re on the phone and also shop for games using AppCenter . Y ou can download new game s and then save them to the Games folder . 1. T ouch ➔ Games .
Games & Applications 127 • JuiceCaster : This applic ation is a social netwo rk specifically designed for use on a mobile device. The feature s of the site are similar to othe r social networkin g sites. Features includ e mobile chat, instant m essaging, photo and video sharing, and forums.
128 2. Foll o w the on-screen opt ions to purchase the new application. The file is do wnloaded and stored in the Applications folder . 3. T o access a new applica tion, touch the entry from the available list. Note: Service charges and subscription purchase may be required.
AppCenter 129 Section 14: AppCenter The AppCenter allows you to shop for Ringtones, Games, Cool T ools/Apps, Videos, Color Graphics, Answer T ones, and Multimedia using the built-in br owser . Y ou can also access the MEdia Home site. 䊳 T o uch ➔ AppCenter .
130 Games 1. T ouch ➔ AppCenter ➔ Games . Y ou may have to touch an on-screen entry twi ce, once to select it and a second time to naviga te to that page. 2. Foll o w the on-screen opt ions to purchase a game. Cool T ools/A pps 1. T ouch ➔ AppCenter ➔ Cool T ools/Apps .
AppCenter 131 2. If prompted to acc ept a redirection, touch Ok . 3. Follow the on-screen options to purc hase an answer to ne. Multimedia Store This menu op tion allows you to shop for multim edia files (videos) using the built-in browser . 1. T o uch ➔ AppCenter ➔ Multimedia Store .
132 Section 15: A T&T Music A T&T Music provides you acce ss to Streaming Music, Music Videos, Music communit ies, Music applications, and allows you to both identify and purchase m usic directly from y our handset. Music Player The Music Player is an applicatio n that can play music files.
A T&T Music 133 䊳 T ouch the player menu o ptions at the bottom of the s creen to reveal addit ional menu functions: • Library : displays the Music Pl ayer library view (Now Playing, Al l Music, Artist, Album, Playlists, and Sho p Music).
134 Note: The maximum number of songs you can synchronize between your phone and your PC is 1500. Shop Music A T&T Music can be used to shop for ringtones, Answer T ones™ and songs from some of your favorite music stores. 1. T ouch ➔ AT & T M u s i c ➔ Shop Music .
A T&T Music 135 7. Locate the song on your co mputer and using your right mouse button, click Copy . 8. Open the Removab le Disk drive correspond ing to the microSD ca rd location on the phone. 9. Open the Music folder (ex:AudioMusic) you wish to upload from the handset.
136 Important!: When you are finished using the Musi c Player function, you must press to stop the function to prevent the battery from losing its charge. Pausing the player will continue to use the battery. Music Pl ayer Setti ngs 1. T ouch ➔ AT & T M u s i c ➔ Music Player ➔ Settings .
A T&T Music 137 3. T o uch More ➔ Change Order . 4. T ouch and hold one of the songs. The color bar changes color . 5. Drag the song to the new location. Re mo ving songs from a Playlist 1. T o uch ➔ AT & T M u s i c ➔ Music Player ➔ Playlists .
138 5. If this is your first time connecting the a897 to Windows Media Player you wil l need to enter a unique name for this phone connection (ex: a897 Card ). This assigns a name to both the phone (when recogni zed) and to the internal microSD card. 6.
A T&T Music 139 8. If not already active, click t he Sync tab. 9. Choose the destination l ocation for the m edia files. The a897 Card entry (you named) appears in a drop-down list on the left side of the screen. 10. Click on the Library entry (from the left column) and select a category to reve al a vaila ble songs.
140 3. Once the USB connection ha s been established, the handset displays “ Connected ” and the computer screen then shows your phone. 4. If not already act ive, click the Sync tab. 5. Locate the Pl aylist section (upper-left). 6. Right-click a playlist entr y and select Add to ‘Sync List’.
A T&T Music 141 4. The song, or a list of songs is displayed. T ouch the song and you will be diverted to a website where you can purchase the song. 5. T o share the song ID with another user , touch Share . 6. Enter the recipients phone number . T ouch OK once complet e.
142 5. Select a speci fic radio channel to start t he music streaming to your phone. 6. T ouch Buy to purchase the music co ntent asso ciated to the selected channel. Music Videos Music Videos provides links to music video channels tha t are organized by music genres.
A T&T Music 143 T o Star t Music Sync 1. T o uch ➔ AT & T M u s i c ➔ Music Sync . 2. A screen will displ ay stating the Music Sync uses large amounts of data and that yo u will be responsible for the data charges. Read th e information and touch Okay to conti nue.
144 • Set Limits : Y ou can set the upper and lower limits of the perce nta ge of space your memory card will allow for Music Sync. • Reset Application : This option resets the Music Sync application. This is needed if you want to pair your ha ndset with a new PC.
A T&T GPS 145 Section 16: A T&T GPS A T&T GPS provides you wit h a ccess to real-time GPS-driven applications. These programs no t only allow y ou to achieve real-time GPS enabled turn-by-turn navigation, but also access local searches based on a variet y of category parameters.
146 Using Naviga tor Although your phone does not come with left and right softkeys, these are available as on-screen buttons so you can activat e their correspondi ng features. 1. T ouch ➔ AT & T G P S ➔ AT & T N a v i g a t o r . 2. Select an option and foll ow the on-screen instructions to activate a Na vigator fea tures.
A T&T GPS 147 •S p e a k I t : enables the voi ce response unit and tran slates voice to text. 3. If typing in the address, to uch the followi ng fields and use the on-screen al phanumeric keyp ad to enter the necessary information: •S t r e e t : used to enter a str eet address.
148 4. T ouch Use GP S to get locat ions . This will set your locat ion using GPS for future use of the Where application. 5. The following menu i cons appear in the display: • Weather : allows you to check the local w eather . •N e w s : allows you to check Local News, T op US News, Sports, Entertai nment, T echnology, or Strange News.
T ools 149 Section 17: T ools The on-board applicat ions (such as camera, camcorder , calendar , and alarms) can be supplemented with additional applications which can be purch ased through th e A T&T Mall. T ools T ools are feature optio ns that allow you to use your handset for a variety of non-phone related activit ies.
150 • Settings : lists the settings for v oice command software such as: Confirmation, Adaptation, Mode, Speakerphone, and About. If the phone does not recogniz e y our command the Command not recognized sc reen displays with two options: • Tu t o r i a l : provides instructions on how to use voi ce commands.
T ools 151 4. Once stopped, cho ose from one of the fol lowing options: •P l a y : () allows you to pl ay the memo. •R e c o r d : allows yo u to save the current m emo and begin an other session. • Delete : allows you to delete the current memo.
152 2. T ouch Save to store the alarm deta ils and Save again store this new event. 3. T ouch On from the Auto Power -up field to keep the a larm event active even if t he phone is turned off. Act ivating this feature turns the phone on a nd sounds the alarm even if the phone was pre viously is a powered-off state.
T ools 153 5. T o uch Set to complete the process. 6. T o uch t he Start Time field. The Start Time screen displays. 7. Select the Keypad tab to enter a time with the keypad, o r touch the Jog tab to scroll to th e desired time using + or - . 8. T o uch Set to complete the process.
154 • Calendar Settings : allows you to configure the C alendar’ s Starting Day (select either Su nday or Monday) and Vi ew b y Mode (select Month, W eek, or Day).
T ools 155 Memo This option allo ws you to creat e memos to add to your events. 1. T o uch ➔ T ools ➔ Memo ➔ Create Memo . 2. Use the on-scree n keypad to enter a new memo and to uch . T asks This menu option allo ws you to cr eate a “to do” entr y of tasks which are created in a si milar fashion to previously described Calendar entries.
156 2. Enter the first number using the on -screen numeric keys. 3. Enter the operatio n for your calculat ion by touching t he corresponding on-screen arit hmetic function key . 4. Enter the second number . 5. T o view the result, touch equals ( = ).
T ools 157 4. Use the popup keypad to enter the necessary value and touch . 5. T ouch the drop-down list (uppe r -right) to then select the desired source unit. This is the value you are converting “ from ”. • The resulting conve rted values (“ to ”) are th e automat ically displayed in a list .
158 Note: In Jog mode, touching and holding down the + and - keys increases the speed at which the numbers scroll through each reel. 3. T ouch Start to begin the timer and touch Stop to pause the timer . Note: Y ou can stop the timer by flipping your phone over so that it is facing downward.
Mobile Web 159 Section 18: Mobile W eb Y our phone is equipped with a tt.net, your a ccess to the mo bile web. This section explains how to naviga te att.net and introduces you to the basic features. Accessing the Mobile W eb T o access the Mobile Web browser: 䊳 When the Idle screen displ ays, touch ➔ Mobile W eb .
160 Naviga ting with the Mobile Web 1. T o select an it em, touch an entry. 2. T o return t o the pr evious p age, touch Back or press . 3. Press the Options soft key to acc ess the followi ng options: • Home [0] : returns you to the homepage where you started.
Mobile Web 161 Search the Inter net T o perform an internet search using keywords, fol low these steps: 1. Select the We b tab. 2. T o uch the Y aho o search fi eld. 3. Enter the keyword(s) to search using the on-screen keypad . 4. A list of search results displays.
162 2. T ouch a bookmark item i n the Bo okmarks list to go to that webpage. Addi ng Book mar ks 1. When the Idle screen displays, touch ➔ Mobile W eb . 2. In the URL f ield, enter the URL u sing the on-screen k eypad and touch OK . 3. After the webpage appears, touch Option s then select Add to Bookmarks .
Mobile Web 163 1. When the Idle screen displays, touch ➔ Mobile W eb , then touc h Options ➔ History . 2. T o uch an entr y from the list to access t he site. 3. T o uch Clear to clear the histor y content. 4. When you have finished, pr ess to exit from the browser .
164 • Gateway Address : (WAP only) enter the gateway address of the proxy server . • Proxy Address : (HTTP on ly) se t the pro xy ser ver ad dress an d port.
Accessibility 165 Section 19: Accessibility TTY Settings TTY (also known as a TDD or T ext T elephone) is a telecommunicati o ns device that allows pe ople who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have spe ech or language disabilities, to communicate via a t elephone.
166 Section 20: Health and Saf ety Infor mation This section outlines th e safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety prec autions should be followed to safely use your phone.
Health and Safety Information 167 contains no meta l and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body . Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
168 UL Cer tified Tra vel Adapter The T ravel Ada pter for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please ad here to the followi ng safety instructions per UL guidelines. F AILURE TO FOLLOW THE IN STRUCTIONS OUTL INED MA Y LEAD TO SERIOUS PERS ONAL INJURY AND PO SSIBLE PROPER TY DAMAGE.
Health and Safety Information 169 low level RF that does not prod uce heating effects causes no known adverse healt h effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any bi ological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biologic al effects may occur , but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research.
170 power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get f rom these base sta tions are typic ally thousands of t imes lower than th ose they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.
Health and Safety Information 171 studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day- to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect t his measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
172 described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. What about children usin g wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger t o users of wireless phones, inc luding children and teen agers.
Health and Safety Information 173 advertised. Unli ke "hand-free" ki ts, these so-called "shields" may interfere with proper opera tion of the phon e. The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensa te, leading to an increase in RF absorption.
174 • Health Protection Agenc y: http://www .hpa.org.uk/radiation • US Food and Drug Administration: http://www .fda.gov/cellphones Road Saf ety Y our wireless phone gives yo u the powerful ability to communicate by voice, a lmost anywhere, anytime.
Health and Safety Information 175 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional c onversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
176 Individual susceptibi lity to noise-induc ed hearing loss and potential h earing problem varies. Ad ditionally , the amount of sound produced by a portable a udio device v aries depending on the nature of the sound, the devi ce settings, and the headphones that are used.
Health and Safety Information 177 Operating En vir onment Remember to follo w any special regulations in force i n any area and always sw itch your phone of f whenever it is forbi dden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger .
178 Implantable Me dical Devices A minimum separation of six (6 ) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless pho ne and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or impl antable cardioverter defibrillator , to a void potential interfe rence with the device.
Health and Safety Information 179 Users are advis ed to switch the phone off while a t a refueling point (service sta tion). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radi o equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribut ion areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
180 FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interf erence if used in close proximity to receiv ing equipmen t. The FCC can require you to stop using the p hone if such interferen ce cannot be eliminated .
Health and Safety Information 181 Product Performance Getti ng th e Most Out of Y o ur Si gnal Rece ption The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Y our phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
182 features are avai lable for purchase or use in all areas. Downloadable Ring T ones m ay be availabl e at an additiona l cost. Other conditions and re strictions may apply . See your service provider for additi onal information. Batter y Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions.
Health and Safety Information 183 lifetime of the battery . Always tr y to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work, even when the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).
184 • Do not paint the phone. P aint can clog the device's moving parts an d prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devic es, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator . The phone may explode when ove rheated.
Warranty Information 18 5 Section 21: W ar ranty Infor mation Standard Limited War ranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNI CA TIONS AMERICA, LLC ("SAMSUNG") warrants to t.
186 facility in a n adequate contai ner for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales receipt or co mparable substitute proof of sale showing the date of purch ase, th e serial number of Product and the sellers' name and address. T o obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987- 4357.
Warranty Information 18 7 OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY , INCL UDING INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIA L OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIP A TED PROFIT.
188 End User License Agr eement for Software IMPORT ANT . READ CAREFULL Y: This End User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agre ement between you (either an indi vidual or a single entity) and Samsung Elec tronics Co., Ltd. for softw are owned by Samsung Electronics Co.
Warranty Information 18 9 5. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any ) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make a vailable to you afte r the date you obta in your initial c opy of the Softwa re, unless we provide other terms along with such u pgrade.
190 REQUIREMENTS, THA T THE OPERA T ION OF THE SO FTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DE FECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WILL BE CORRECT ED . NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA TION O R ADVICE GIVEN BY SAMSUNG OR A SAMSUNG AUTHORIZED REPRESENT A TIVE SHALL CREA TE A WARRANTY .
Warranty Information 19 1 shall not be governed by th e UN Conventi on on Contracts for the Internationa l Sale of Goods, the appli cation of whi ch is expressly excluded.
192 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed with out prior written approval. Specif ications and availability su bject to change without notic e. a897 Blackbox.
193 Inde x A Accessing AT&T Mu sic 132 Adding a New Contact Adding More Fields 83 Deleting Fie lds 84 During a Call 84 , 85 Idle Screen 82 Address Book Adding a New Contact 82 Adding Pauses to Con.
194 Playing Music while Usi ng the Phone 135 Playlists 136 Shop Music 134 Transferring Music From the Digital Music Stores 134 Transferring Music Windows Media Player 137 XM Radio 141 AT&T Social .
195 Camera Options Settings 102 Shooting mode 102 White Bal ance 103 Change Phone Password 65 Changing Your Settings 52 Charging battery 7 Check PIN code 64 Clear Phone Memory 76 Cookies Emptying 162 .
196 Downloading Multimedia Files 129 Memory Used Space 118 Memory Card Installation 6 Memory Management 76 Formatting the Memory Card 77 Used Space 77 Menu Navigation 18 Messaging Creating and Sending.
197 Used Space 99 Videos 99 My-Cast Weather 127 N Network Profile Configuration 72 Network Selection 72 P Paragraph Inserting a Return 50 Parental Controls Configuring Filters 81 Setup 81 Password Cha.
198 Tip Calculator 156 Tones 95 Tools Alarms 151 Calculator 155 Calendar 152 Camera 100 Converter 156 Memo 155 Recent Calls 154 Record Audio 150 Stopwatch 158 Tasks 155 Timer 157 World Clock 157 Touch.
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