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Samsung SGH-A157 MOBILE PHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference. GH68-36238A Printed in Mexico - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 2
below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 3
USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC Headquarters: 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, TX 75082 Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein Rd. Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Internet - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 4
plan. Your phone is designed to phone being review the terms and conditions and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service to learn how location information will be used and protected. Your phone services to provide customer support and to improve its services. For more - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 5
Voicemail 9 Refilling Your Account 10 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 11 Features of Your Phone 11 Open View of Your Phone 11 Internal Display Layout 13 Selecting Functions and Options 14 Command Keys 15 Menu Navigation 16 Main Menu 18 Section 3: Entering Text 21 Text Input Mode 21 - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 6
Software Update 73 Phone Information 74 TTY Mode 74 Section 8: My Stuff 75 Audio 75 Pictures 77 Tools 78 Other Files 78 Used Space 80 Section 9: Tools 81 Record Audio Driving 101 Battery Use and Safety 102 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling 104 UL Certified Travel Charger 105 Display - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 7
Section 12: Warranty Information .....116 Standard Limited Warranty 116 End User License Agreement for Software 120 Section 13: Samsung Product Registration 126 Index 127 3 - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 8
To get to the Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, refer to "Security" on page 62. Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your device depending on the software version on your device and any changes to the device's settings - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 9
Navigation key to position on the Phone entry and press the Select soft key or the key. For more information, refer to "Menu Navigation" on page 16. Activating Your Phone Prior to use it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM card into their corresponding internal compartments. Getting - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 10
contacts of the SIM card face into the phone and the notch in the SIM card is aligned with the notch in the phone. Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services. Correct - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 11
the SIM Card To remove the SIM card: Ⅲ Slide the SIM card away from the socket. Incorrect Correct Installing the Battery To install the battery: 1. Align the gold contacts of the battery with the contacts in the battery compartment in at the bottom of the phone (1). 2. Press the battery down - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 12
is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the Travel Charger to charge the battery. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours. Although - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 13
displays while the phone searches for your network. After the phone finds your network and displays adequate signal strength bars, you can make or receive calls. Note: The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 14
SIM card gives you the default service number of the voicemail center. However, you may need to change the number. To change your voicemail number. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu To check your account balance using your phone: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Contacts. The - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 15
outlines a few 14 of the most important features included in your phone. 13 User friendly, menu driven access to features 3 and options. 12 • Text messaging capability 4 11 • Speakerphone capability • Featured applications provide alarms, calculator, 5 10 converter, and a world clock - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 16
briefly to display the Calendar in Month view. 10. Power on/off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to power your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to the Home screen and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 17
to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from the Home screen. Backlight A backlight illuminates the display when you open the phone or press any key . Appears when there is no network coverage available. Appears when a call is in progress. Understanding Your - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 18
and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the code and press the Confirm soft key or the key. When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the currently active option. If, however - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 19
calls, and return to the Home screen. • Press the End key to turn on your phone. • Briefly press once to disconnect a call. • Press to return to the Home screen from any menu or to cancel the last input. Send Key The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 20
can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys. 16 Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone. If the menu contains sub-menus, you can access them by highlighting the option and by pressing the Select soft key - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 21
The Navigation Keys come preset. To change the Navigation keys, follow these steps: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone ➔ Shortcuts. 2. You can change the Left and Right menu options by highlighting the option and pressing the Options soft key. 3. Use the Up or Down Navigation key - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 22
the fields in this menu. Main Menu Most of the functions of your phone can be accessed through the Main Menu. To access the Main Menu: Ⅲ From the Home screen, press the Menu soft key. The Main Menu displays. There are nine items on the Main Menu. If you are using a List Menu style, the nine items - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 23
phones. For more information, refer to "Mobile Web" on page 88. 5. AppCenter: AppCenter, on your phone, is located in the center of the main menu review your current plan details, and browse other rate plans. 7. My Stuff: The items covered in this submenu include Audio, Pictures, Tools, Other Files, - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 24
an application or a submenu. To launch a Main Menu item: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu. 2. Use the Up, Down, Left, and Right Navigation keys to select an item and press Select. - or - Press the number (1 - 9) associated with the item (see "Main Menu Items" on page 19). Tip: The number method - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 25
how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry • While in ABC mode, a short press of the key changes the text case between the abc, Abc, ABC, and 123 mode. • While in T9 mode, a short press of - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 26
see more suggestions. The Spell soft key is shown at the end of the list. Example: Both "Of" and "Me" have the and keys. The phone displays the most commonly used choice first. 4. Insert a space by pressing the key and enter the next word. Adding a New Word to the T9 Dictionary - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 27
, press the key. T9 mode applies grammar rules to ensure that correct punctuation is used. • To shift case in T9 mode, use the key. There are 3 cases: Initial capital, Capital lock, and Lower case. • You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right Navigation keys. To delete letters, press - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 28
Keys .@,:?-!'/1 ABC2abc2 DEF3def3 GHI4ghi4 JKL5jkl5 MNO6mno6 PQRS7pqrs7 TUV8tuv8 WXYZ9wxyz9 0 Entering Symbols and Punctuation Marks Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. 1. To enter symbol mode press and hold the key. - or - Press Options ➔ Text Mode - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 29
marks, see "Entering Symbols and Punctuation Marks" on page 24. • To enter numbers, see "Using Numbers" on page 25. Note: When you are editing a phone number field, only numbers can be entered. You can also use the Options soft key to change text input mode while editing a field. Ⅲ Press Options - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 30
on page 65. Displaying Your Phone Number To display your phone number: Ⅲ From the Home Screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone ➔ Own number. Making a Call To make a call: 1. Open the phone. 2. From the Home screen, use the keypad to enter the area code, if required, and phone number. 3. Press the key - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 31
or simply close your phone. Dialing a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing, and missed calls are recorded in the Recent Calls menu. If the number or from the Address Book You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone's memory. These entries are collectively called - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 32
a call while using the Address Book or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the previously active function screen. Options can also make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service. To put a call on hold: 1. While on a call, press Options - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 33
. 2. Press the key to put the call on speakerphone. 3. Press the Options soft key to access the following phones for tone dialing, sounding when you press the number keys. This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 34
the speakerphone off, press the key again 3. Press the Up or Down Navigation key to adjust the volume. Important! For more information about Responsible Listening, see "Health and Safety Information" on page 95. Switching off the Microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone's microphone - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 35
To view the available options for recent calls: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Recent Calls ➔ All Calls. - or - From the Home screen, briefly Address Book: Save the number to your Address Book on either the phone or SIM card. This option only displays if the number is not already in your - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 36
book. Viewing Missed Calls The number of calls missed displays on the Home screen. 1. From the Home screen, briefly press the key. The Recent Calls menu displays. Note: If there is only one missed call, pressing the key dials the number. 2. Use the Right navigation key to scroll to the Missed - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 37
List To add a number to the Reject List: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Recent Calls ➔ All Calls. - or - From the Home screen, briefly press To remove a number from the Reject List: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Calls ➔ General ➔ Auto Reject. 2. Highlight Reject List and - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 38
. 2. To reset the counters, press Reset. 3. Enter the user-defined password and press Confirm to reset all counters. For more information, refer to "Change Phone Password" on page 64. Data Volume To check the amount of data sent to and from your phone: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Recent - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 39
password and press Confirm to reset all counters. For more information, refer to "Change Phone Password" on page 64. Call Waiting The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network, and you have set the Menu - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 40
. 1. From the Home screen, press and hold the key until the Silent profile on message and the Silent Profile Mode icon display. By default, your phone vibrates when in Silent Profile mode. You can also set it to Mute. To change the Silent Profile mode setting, see "Sound Profile" on page - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 41
and from other mobile phones and email addresses. To use this feature, you may need to subscribe to your service provider's multimedia message service. Message Settings You can set up various options for using messaging services. Ⅲ From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Messaging Settings - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 42
recipient phone numbers. • Advanced Options: The advanced options are: Attach Files, Attach Business Card, message. • Cancel Message: Returns to the Messaging menu with the option to save the message to the Sound: Choose an existing audio file from Tones or Recorded Audio. Press Options ➔ Select to - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 43
by pressing Options ➔ Add to Message. For more information on recording audio, see "Record Audio" on page 81. • Favorites URL: Attach a web URL a Message To view messages in your Inbox: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Inbox. The message list opens. The icons on the left indicates - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 44
SIM card or to the phone. - Lock/Unlock: Lock the message to protect it from deletion or unlock it to allow deletion. - Sort by: Sort the messages in your Inbox by Read/Unread, Recipient, Type, Subject, or size. To view message options while viewing a message: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 45
/Unlock: Lock the message to protect it from deletion or unlock it to allow deletion. Deleting Messages When your phone's memory is full, a notification message displays and you cannot receive any new messages. Use the Delete option to erase obsolete messages to free memory for new messages. You can - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 46
be sent. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the Outbox displays with the recipients' phone numbers or names, if available in Subject, or size. Voicemail Use this option to check your Voicemail by connecting to the Voicemail center. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 47
displays the memory used for various types of messages displayed as well as the available or remaining memory. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Used Space. 2. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the message type to view: • Multimedia Message • Text Message • Push Message - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 48
you can change the setting and save phone numbers and names to your SIM card. There is also a third option to prompt you each time: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Address Book Settings ➔ Save New Contacts to. 44 2. Highlight Phone Memory, SIM Card, or Always Ask and press Save - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 49
from your Audio files. • Notes Reset the Default number and Message for a contact. • More: Save the contact to your FDN Contacts list. 5. To return to the Home screen, press the key. Note: By default, Contacts are saved on the phone. To copy them to a SIM card, see "Copying Contacts to the SIM Card - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 50
To delete fields from a contact entry: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Contacts. 2. Highlight a contact name, and press the Press Options ➔ Save. Storing Contact Information During a Call To store the phone number and other contact information during a call: 1. During the call, - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 51
number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can include the passwords and account numbers in the phone numbers stored in a contact's entry by using special characters called pauses. To add a pause to a Contact: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Contacts - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 52
used as a single entity, called the Address Book. Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store and how they are stored may differ. 48 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Contacts. 2. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to locate - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 53
, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Address Book Settings ➔ Own Number. 2. Highlight the first entry and press the key. 3. Use the keypad to edit the Name field if necessary. Your phone number appears in the Number field. FDN Mode FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, restricts - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 54
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone password and press the key. Note: The PIN2 code is provided by your Service Provider. 4. Press Name and use the keypad to enter a name for this FDN contact. 5. Press Phone Number and use the keypad to enter a contact phone number for this FDN contact. 6. Highlight the SIM card - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 55
FDN information from the SIM card to the phone's memory. - Copy to SIM: Copy the FDN information from the phone's memory to the SIM card. Group Settings Set up Groups in order to locate contacts by Group. To view your list of Groups: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Groups. Any - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 56
the right. 8. Highlight the Ringtone field and press Select or the key. 9. Highlight an audio file and press Options ➔ Select. 10. Press Options ➔ Save. 11. Press Back to Group: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Groups. 2. Highlight a Group entry and press the key. 3. Press - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 57
a Caller Group To rename a caller Group: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Groups. 2. Highlight the Group that you want to rename. 6. Press the Save soft key. Adding Speed Dial Entries Once you have stored phone numbers from your Address book list, you can set up to 8-speed dial - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 58
that if you move the SIM card to another phone that does not support additional fields on the SIM card, this additional information may not be available. To copy contact information from the phone to the SIM card: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ SIM Management➔ Copy Contacts to - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 59
return to the Home screen, press the key. Copying SIM Contacts to the Phone To copy a SIM contact to the phone: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ SIM Management ➔ Copy Contacts from SIM. A list of the contacts stored on the SIM card displays. 2. Highlight an entry to copy to the - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 60
key to save the changes. Note: Scroll Right and Left to access the following sound settings options: Call, Message, and Phone. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Sound Profile. The following options display: • Normal • Silent • Driving • Outdoor 2. To view the current settings for the - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 61
an alert is played when the phone is powered on or off. - Phone Sound Volume: Set the volume of the phone. The range is from 1 through 7. Other Available Profiles The phone can be set to additional audio profiles which are available via the Sound Profiles menu. Although each profile has similarities - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 62
. 58 Outdoor Profile The Outdoor profile keeps the speaker active, the volume settings are raised to their highest levels, any currently active ringtones or melodies are activated, and the phone's vibrate feature is activated. Display In this menu, you can change various settings for the display - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 63
menu style to either Grid Menu or List Menu. Light Settings Note: Adjusting Light Settings may affect the battery or 10 minutes. • Dim: Choose from Off, 5, 15, or 30 Seconds or 1 or 3 minutes. Dialing Display to confirm your selection. • Font Size: To select a size for the selected font, press the - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 64
current time. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the hour, minute, and AM/PM fields. • Date: Use the keypad to enter the for alarm settings. Phone To customize the settings of your phone, use the following steps: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone. 2. Press the - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 65
çais, and Español. 1. From the Home screen, select Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone ➔ Language. 2. Highlight Screen text and press the key. 3. Highlight one of the following selections and press OK: • Automatic (uses the language set on your SIM card). • English • Français • Español 4. Highlight the Input T9 - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 66
. If you forget your password, your phone will require AT&T customer service to have it unlocked. Lock SIM Card When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code to unlock the SIM so you can use a different SIM card. The first time you - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 67
Confirm soft key. To access these locked applications, you must first enter the phone's password to access the associated menus. Set FDN Mode FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 68
have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Your PIN2 is provided by your Service Provider. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. APN Control Allows you to turn control of Access Point Names (APN) On or Off. APNs - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 69
From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone ➔ Restore Phone. 2. You will receive the prompt, "All settings reset to factory defaults and all user data will mode. Airplane mode allows you to use many of your phone's features, such as Games, Audio, and so on, but you cannot send or receive any - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 70
a call is connected. - Minute Minder: Activate an alert tone that sounds every minute the call is active. • Alerts phone status is set to unreachable. - Cancel All cancels all call forwarding functions. • Call Barring is a network service that allows you to restrict your calls. This option is SIM - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 71
active connection, please ask your local retailer or customer service representative to assist. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Connectivity ➔ Network Profiles. 2. Highlight one of the following options and press the key: • ATT WAP • AT&T MMS - or - Press Options ➔ Create and press - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 72
• Password: The user password, which is required to connect to the network. • Protocol: The connection protocol used by the within other sections of this manual. The Applications Settings menu can be used to access the settings for messages, the browser, recording audio, the calendar, and the - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 73
copy of the sent messages on your phone. - Add My Business Card: Specifies whether to send your contact information along with your sent messages. • Receiving Options - Download Type: The message receipt options. Choose from Auto Download, Manual, or Reject. - Reject Advertisement: Specifies whether - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 74
following options: - Free: Create a multimedia Service before changing. Push Message Push Messages are service provider-sent messages, that include software 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Applications Settings ➔ phone (Accept All or Reject All). If you select Prompt, the phone - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 75
Settings To configure the maximum recording time for a recording: 1. From the Home screen, select Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Applications Settings ➔ Record Audio Settings. 2. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to choose the maximum limit allowed for the recorded audio file (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 60 min, or - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 76
• Save New Contacts to: The destination for new contact entries (Phone Memory, SIM Card, or Always Ask). • View Contacts from: To filter the display . You can also delete any selected information from your phone: 1. From the Home screen, select Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Memory Management. 2. Select one of - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 77
• Calendar • Tasks • Memo • Address Book 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 the Home screen, select Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Software Update. 2. Select one of the following - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 78
the phone number on the SIM card (within the phone), the manufacturer, the model number, and various other information related to your phone. You may be asked for this information if you have to talk to Customer Service because of a problem. 1. From the Home screen, select Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 79
stored audio files. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Audio. 2. Select an option (Tones, Answer Tones, or Recorded Audio). Tones You can shop, download, and save to your Downloaded Ringtones folder. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Audio ➔ Tones. A menu displays - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 80
recorded audio files. • Rename: Rename the recorded audio. • Record Audio: Go to the Record Audio tool to record a new audio file. For more information, refer to "Record Audio" on page 81. • Sort by: Sort the audio files by date, type, name, or size. • Lock/Unlock: Lock/unlock the audio file. Lock - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 81
name, or size. • Lock/Unlock: Lock/unlock the picture file. Lock prevents the picture file from deletion. Unlock allows deletion. • Properties: Displays the Name, Format, Resolution, Size, Forwarding (Possible or Impossible), Date (and time) created, and Location of the audio file. Shop Wallpapers - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 82
show. • Lock/Unlock: Lock/unlock the image file. Lock prevents the image file from deletion. Unlock allows deletion. • Properties: Displays the Name, Format, Resolution, Size, Forwarding (Possible or Impossible), Date (and time) created, and Location of the image file. Tools The Tools menu option - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 83
message. • Delete: Delete either the Selected file or Multiple files. • Rename: Rename the file being viewed. • Sort by: Sort the picture files by date, type, name, or size. • Lock/Unlock: Lock/unlock the file. Lock prevents the file from deletion. Unlock allows deletion. • Properties: Displays the - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 84
available memory and the memory used for audio, picture, and other files. To access the Used Space option and delete files: 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Used Space. 2. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select Audio, Pictures, or Other Files. 3. Select items or All and then - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 85
the available memory within the phone. To record an audio file: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Record Audio. For more information, refer to "Record Audio Settings" on page 71. 2. To start recording, press Options ➔ Record or press the key. 3. Record a memo by speaking into - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 86
audio file. • More: - Rename: Rename the audio file. - Lock/Unlock: Lock/unlock the audio file. Lock prevents the audio file from deletion. Unlock allows deletion. - Properties: Displays the Name, Format, Size rings even when the phone is turned off. key to select the hour, minute, and AM/PM fields. - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 87
for the alarm (Off or 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 Minutes). • Repeat: Enter the number of times (1, 2, 3, 5, or stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone and press the End key or any other appointments and view events. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Calendar. 2. Press the - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 88
press Select to assign the audio file as the current alarm tone. • Priority: The task priority (1-high, 2-medium, or 3-low). 4. Press Options ➔ Save to store the new task. Memo This option allows you to create memos to add to your events. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Memo - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 89
the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ displays in the You pay field. 5. Press the Reset soft key to clear the fields and start over. 6. Press the Back soft key - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 90
Converter Your phone comes with a built-in conversion application. The Converter menu provides the following conversion categories: Currency, appear for greater accuracy. 5. Press the Back soft key to return to the Tools menu. 86 World Clock Use World Clock to view the time of day or night in - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 91
Use a timer to count down to an event based on a preset time length (hours, minutes, and seconds). 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Timer. 2. Press Set and use the keypad to enter a the Stop soft key to stop the stopwatch. 5. Press Reset to erase all times recorded. Tools 87 - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 92
the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Mobile Web. Your phone is connected to the network and loads the home page of the Wireless Web service provider. The content of item in the Favorites menu. From the browser, press Options ➔ View Favorites. 3. Entering a URL address manually. From the browser, press - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 93
for entering characters by pressing one key per letter. In this mode, you can use only the 0 key to display alternative words. To change case, press the key. The following modes are also available: • 123: Numeric mode for entering numbers. • SYM: Symbols for entering symbols and punctuation marks - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 94
Browser option: 1. Press the Options soft key. A menu list displays. 2. Press the Up and Down Navigation service provider. • Smart-width view / Standard view: Use Smart-width view to better fit a wide web page to your phone page, such as title, address, size, and so on. • Browser Settings: Change various browser - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 95
and store your favorite URL addresses. Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites To access a WAP site by using a favorite: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Mobile Web. 2. Press the Options soft key and select View Favorites. 3. Select an item in the Favorites list. Storing a Favorite To store a URL - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 96
Use either ATT WAP or AT&T MMS (MultiMedia Server) to connect the phone to the network. You can create and customize the profile settings for connecting your phone to the network. These network settings are required to use the WAP browser or to send MMS messages. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 97
the network is files, such as ringtones, graphics, Multimedia contents, and so on from the WAP browser and download them to your phone's memory. Your phone has embedded links to the WAP sites providing you with download services, preset by your service provider. 1. From the Home screen, press Menu - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 98
➔ AppCenter ➔ Shop Wallpapers. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase a wallpaper file. AppCenter Online To access AppCenter online: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ AppCenter ➔ AppCenter. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to make purchases. YPmobile The YPmobile (Yellow Pages - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 99
to be replicated. The majority of studies published have failed to show an association between exposure to radio frequency from a cell phone and health problems. The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave frequency range. They also emit RF at substantially reduced time - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 100
Research Results to Date: Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say no. In addition, Frequency (RF) from cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community has supported additional research to address gaps - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 101
new cases for brain cancer. If cell phones play a role in risk for brain cancer, rates should go up, because heavy cell phone use Free Kits and Other Accessories Steps to Reduce Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy If there is a risk from being exposed to radio frequency energy (RF) from cell phones - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 102
amount of time spent using your cell phone; • Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your head and the cell phone. Hands-Free Kits Hands-free kits may include audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 103
evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 104
to a particular model phone, this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 105
cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Samsung could void your authority to operate the device. This and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to , or talking on a mobile phone unless the driver has assessed the driving conditions and - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 106
Use a hands-free device; • Secure your phone within easy reach; • Place calls when you are not moving; • Plan calls when your car will be stationary in a manner that will obstruct the driver's clear view of the street and traffic. Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web browsing - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 107
, contact your nearest Samsung-authorized service center. • Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping the phone or the battery, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 108
may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard. Samsung's warranty does not cover damage to the phone caused by non-Samsung-approved batteries and/or chargers. • Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some websites and second-hand dealers not associated with - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 109
the environment - recycle! Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 110
technology on your mobile device. Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from the cellular network to improve GPS performance. AGPS uses your wireless service provider's network and therefore airtime, data charges, and - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 111
Therefore, you should always visually confirm that the navigational instructions are consistent with what you see before following them. networks or when certain network services and/or mobile device features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call: 1. If the phone - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 112
before you can make an emergency call. Consult your User Manual and your local cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give all and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 113
(including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cell phones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise-induced hearing loss. This includes the - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 114
any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. You National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W., Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800 accessory - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 115
to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. Using your mobile device off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 116
any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel and take it to a service center. FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 117
Trying out the mobile device with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings: Wireless mobile devices rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. M4 is the - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 118
you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the mobile device warranty if said accessories - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 119
as the mobile device, its parts, or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air bag to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cell phone services to the offender device has a camera flash or light, do not use the flash or light close to the eyes of - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 120
use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date: Phone 1 Year Batteries 1 Year Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days Other Phone Accessories 1 Year What is not covered? This - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 121
are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. What are SAMSUNG's obligations? During the applicable warranty period, provided the Product is returned in accordance with the terms of this Limited - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 122
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR, WITHOUT LIMITATION, VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRDPARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT. Nothing in the Product instructions or information shall be construed to create an - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 123
model number; and (d) the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number, as applicable, if you have it (the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number can be found (i) on the Product box; (ii) on the Product information screen, which can be found under "Settings;" (iii) on a label on the back of the Product beneath the battery - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 124
someone to retrieve and reuse the data by means of special software. To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung's Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 125
and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software. Samsung may use this information solely to improve its products or to provide customized services or technologies to you and will not disclose this - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 126
Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software. 9. THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS. Certain third-party applications may be included with, or downloaded to this mobile device. SAMSUNG to ensure that whatever Purchaser selects to use is free of such items as viruses, worms, Trojan horses, - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 127
OTHERWISE RESPECTING, THE CONTENT OF ANY THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG, IS DOWNLOADED, OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED. USE OF ANY THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION IS DONE AT PURCHASER'S OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND PURCHASER IS SOLELY - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 128
OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION WILL BE CORRECTED. PURCHASER ASSUMES THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, TO CONNECT, NETWORK 124 CHARGES, AND ALL OTHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 129
. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA. If any provision of this EULA - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 130
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FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) Mode 49 group settings 51 own phone number 49 Searching for a Number 30 Service Dialing Numbers 54 Speed Dial 53 using contacts list 48 Settings 68 Audio 75 B Battery charging 8 installation 7 low indicator 9 removing 6 Battery Cover removing 5 replacing 7 Battery Use & - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 132
call 32 viewing all calls 31 Call Waiting 35 Care and Maintenance 108 Charging battery 8 Children and Cell Phones 98 Clear Key 15 Clear Phone Memory 72 Command Keys 15 Connectivity configuring your network profiles 67 Converter 86 D Data Volume 34 Dialing a Number Address Book 48 Dialing Display - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 133
Style 59 Lock Phone 62 Low Battery Indicator 9 M Making a Call Address Book 27 Memo 84 Memory Management 72 clear phone memory 72 used space 73 Menu Style 59 Messaging 37 settings 69 types of messages 37 Missed Call viewing 32 Mobile Care 19 Mute 30 My Stuff 75 Answer Tones 75 Audio 75 Pictures - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 134
Recent Calls 84 Record Audio 81 Recorded Audio 76 Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories 97 Refilling Your Account 10, 19 130 Removing Battery 6 Removing Battery Cover 5 Replacing Battery Cover 7 Responsible Listening 109 Right Soft Key 15 Ringtones 94 S Samsung Mobile Products and - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 135
Profile 58 Silent Profile 58 Speakerphone Key 30 Specific Absorption Rate Record Audio 81 Stopwatch 87 Tasks 84 Timer 87 Tip Calculator 85 World Clock 86 Travel Charger 8 TTY Mode 14, 74 U UL Certified Travel Charger 105 Understanding Your Phone 11 Features of Your Phone 11 Open View of Your Phone - Samsung SGH-A157 | User Manual Ver.lc4_f5 (English(north America)) - Page 136
W Wallpaper 58 Wallpapers 94 Warranty Information 116 World Clock adding an entry 86 deleting an entry 87 editing an entry 87 Y Yellow Pages Mobile 94 YPmobile 94 132
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