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Removing the Battery, Installing the SIM Card, Important

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Removing the Battery If the battery has been installed, it must be removed before the SIM card can be installed. To remove the battery: Ⅲ Lift the bottom of the battery (1) and then lift it up and away (2). Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children. To install the SIM card: Ⅲ As you slide the SIM card into the socket, make sure the gold 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 Incorrect 6

Section	Page
Samsung SGH-A157	1
Table of Contents	5
Section 1: Getting Started	8
Understanding This User Manual	8
Activating Your Phone	9
Powering On or Off the Phone	13
Setting Up Your Voicemail	13
Refilling Your Account	14
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	15
Features of Your Phone	15
Open View of Your Phone	15
Internal Display Layout	17
Selecting Functions and Options	18
Command Keys	19
Menu Navigation	20
Main Menu	22
Section 3: Entering Text	25
Text Input Mode	25
Changing Text Input Mode	25
Using T9 Predictive Text Mode	26
Using Alphabet Mode	27
Entering Symbols and Punctuation Marks	28
Using Numbers	29
Entering Emoticons	29
Entering Text in an Edit Field	29
Section 4: Call Functions	30
Displaying Your Phone Number	30
Making a Call	30
Making a Call Using Speed Dial	31
Making a Call from the Address Book	31
Adjusting the Call Volume	31
Answering a Call	31
Options During a Call	32
Recent Calls	35
Call Time	38
Data Volume	38
Call Waiting	39
3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling)	39
Silent Profile Mode	40
Section 5: Messaging	41
Types of Messages	41
Message Settings	41
Creating and Sending New Text Messages	41
Creating and Sending New Multimedia Messages	42
Retrieving New Messages	43
Message Options	44
Using Message Templates	45
Outbox	46
Drafts	46
Voicemail	46
Used Space	47
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book	48
Address Book Settings	48
Adding a New Contact	48
Using the Address Book	52
Finding My Own Phone Number	53
FDN Mode	53
Group Settings	55
Adding Speed Dial Entries	57
Using the Service Dialing Numbers	58
SIM Management	58
Section 7: Changing Your Settings	60
Quick Tips	60
Sound Profile	60
Display	62
Time and Date	64
Phone	64
Calls	69
Connectivity	71
Applications Settings	72
Memory Management	76
Software Update	77
Phone Information	78
TTY Mode	78
Section 8: My Stuff	79
Audio	79
Pictures	81
Tools	82
Other Files	82
Used Space	84
Section 9: Tools	85
Record Audio	85
Alarms	86
Calendar	87
Recent Calls	88
Tasks	88
Memo	88
Calculator	89
Tip Calculator	89
Converter	90
World Clock	90
Timer	91
Stopwatch	91
Section 10: Mobile Web, AppCenter, and YPmobile	92
Mobile Web	92
AppCenter	97
YPmobile	98
Section 11: Health and Safety Information	99
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	99
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	103
FCC Part 15 Information to User	105
Smart Practices While Driving	105
Battery Use and Safety	106
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	108
UL Certified Travel Charger	109
Display / Touch-Screen	110
GPS & AGPS	110
Emergency Calls	111
Care and Maintenance	112
Responsible Listening	113
Operating Environment	114
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	116
FCC Notice and Cautions	118
Other Important Safety Information	118
Section 12: Warranty Information	120
Standard Limited Warranty	120
End User License Agreement for Software	124
Section 13: Samsung Product Registration	130