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Transition Effect Allows you to activate/deactivate the default transition effect (wipe) during transitions between menu/options pages. 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Display and Light ➔ Transition Effect. 2. Touch either On (activate) or Off (deactivate). Brightness Allows you to adjust the display brightness in order to see better in different lighting conditions. 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Display and Light ➔ Brightness. 2. Drag the Level slider to the brightness level you desire (range is 1-5). 3. Touch Save . Note: Modifying this setting will impact your battery life. Backlight Time The backlight turns the screen on using a preset brightness level. When the time (set in this feature) runs out, the touch screen turns off. The phone can also be set to lock when the Backlight Time runs out. For more information, refer to "Locking and Unlocking the Phone" on page 18. 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Display and Light ➔ Backlight Time. 2. Touch one of the backlight times to set the amount of time the phone's touchscreen remains lit without activity. Options include: 8 Seconds, 15 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes, or 10 Minutes). 3. Touch Save . Note: Modifying this setting will impact your battery life. Time & Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. 1. From Idle mode, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Time and Date. 2. Touch the Time Zone Updating drop-down list and select one of the following: • Automatic: the phone automatically updates the time and date according to the current time zone using the network service. Changing Your Settings 56

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Section 1: Getting Started 5	6
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 10	6
Section 3: Menu Navigation 18	6
Section 4: Call Functions 31	6
Section 5: Entering Text 44	6
Section 6: Changing Your Settings 52	6
Section 7: Mobile Video 75	7
Section 8: Understanding Your Address Book 78	7
Section 9: My Stuff 90	7
Section 10: Camera 96	7
Section 11: Messaging 106	7
Section 12: AT&T Mobile TV 117	8
Section 13: Games & Applications 123	8
Section 14: AppCenter 126	8
Section 15: Music 129	8
Section 16: AT&T GPS 132	8
Section 17: Tools 136	8
Section 18: Mobile Web 154	9
Section 19: Accessibility 160	9
Section 20: Health and Safety Information 161	9
Section 21: Warranty Information 181	9
Section 1: Getting Started	10
Setting Up Your Phone	10
Charging a Battery	12
Switching the Phone On or Off	13
Locking the Touch Screen	14
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	14
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	15
Features of Your Phone	15
Front View of Your Phone	15
Side Views of Your Phone	17
Back View of Your Phone	18
Display Layout	18
Using the Multitasking Menu	21
Section 3: Menu Navigation	23
Menu Navigation	23
Widgets	28
Widget Bar Navigation	33
Understanding the Events Widget	35
Section 4: Call Functions	36
Displaying Your Phone Number	36
Making a Call	36
Making a Call Using Speed Dial	38
Making a Call from the Address Book	38
Answering a Call	38
Dialing Options	40
Video Share	40
Recent Calls	41
Call Time	44
Data Counter	44
Options During a Call	45
Section 5: Entering Text	49
Using the QWERTY Keypad	49
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad	50
Using T9 Mode	50
Using 123Sym Mode	51
Using Emoticon (Emo) Mode	51
Using Abc Mode	52
Using Numeric in Portrait Mode	53
Using Symbols in Portrait Mode	53
Using Abc Mode in Portrait Mode	53
Using the Handwriting Feature	53
Changing the Text Input Mode - Handwriting	54
Handwriting Mode-Entering Characters	55
Handwriting Mode-Entering Numbers	55
Handwriting Mode-Entering Symbols	56
Section 6: Changing Your Settings	57
Quick Tips	57
Sound Profile	57
Normal Profile	57
Silent Profile	59
Display and Light Settings	59
Time & Date	61
Phone Settings	62
Smart Unlock	68
Call Settings	68
Connectivity	70
Bluetooth Secure Mode	71
Configuring Your Phone’s USB Settings	72
Network Profile Configuration	72
Applications Settings	74
Memory Management	77
Software Update	78
Phone Information	79
Section 7: Mobile Video	80
Viewing a Video Clip	80
Using the Video Categories	80
Customizing Mobile Video	81
Section 8: Understanding Your Address Book	83
Address Book Settings	83
AT&T Address Book Activation	83
Adding a New Contact	84
Using Contacts	87
Address Book Entry Options	88
AT&T Address Book Settings	89
Finding My Own Phone Number	89
FDN Mode	89
Group Settings	90
Address Book Favorites	91
Managing Address Book Entries	92
Section 9: My Stuff	95
My Stuff Functions	95
Applications	96
Audio	96
Games	98
Pictures	98
Tools	99
Video	99
Other Files	100
Used Space	100
Section 10: Camera	101
Using the Camera	101
Camera and Camcorder Options	102
Using the Camcorder	107
Section 11: Messaging	111
Types of Messages	111
Creating and Sending Messages	111
Additional Message Options	112
Viewing New Received Messages	113
Using Message Options	114
Using Mobile Email	115
Using Instant Messaging (IM)	115
Deleting Messages	116
Messaging Settings	117
Templates	120
Delete by Folder	120
Used Space	121
Section 12: AT&T Mobile TV	122
Getting Started	122
Using the Mobile TV Player	123
Want more?	127
Section 13: Games & Applications	128
Games	128
Applications	128
Section 14: AppCenter	131
Downloading Multimedia Files	131
Ringtones	131
Games	132
Cool Tools/Apps	132
Videos	132
Color Graphics	132
AppCenter Options	132
Section 15: Music	134
AT&T Music	134
AT&T Radio	136
Section 16: AT&T GPS	137
Launching AT&T Navigator	137
Using Navigator	138
Obtaining Driving Directions	138
AT&T FamilyMap	139
Shopping for GPS Applications	139
Loopt	139
Where	139
Section 17: Tools	141
Tools	141
Camera	141
Music Player	141
Shop Music	143
Using Playlists	145
Voice Recognition	149
Record Audio	151
Alarms	151
Calendar	153
Recent Calls	155
Sketchpad	155
Memo	155
Tasks	155
Calculator	156
Tip Calculator	156
Converter	157
World Clock	157
Timer	158
Stopwatch	158
Section 18: Mobile Web	159
Accessing the Mobile Web	159
Homepage - att.net	159
Navigating with the Mobile Web	160
Enter a URL	160
Search the Internet	161
My Shortcuts	161
My Account	161
Using Bookmarks	161
Emptying the Cookies	162
Using your History	163
Changing the WAP Profiles	163
Section 19: Accessibility	165
Section 20: Health and Safety Information	166
Health and Safety Information	166
Please Note the Following Information When Using Your Handset	167
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	168
UL Certified Travel Adapter	168
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	168
Road Safety	174
Responsible Listening	176
Operating Environment	178
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	178
Potentially Explosive Environments	179
Emergency Calls	179
FCC Notice and Cautions	180
Other Important Safety Information	180
Product Performance	181
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	182
Battery Standby and Talk Time	182
Battery Precautions	182
Care and Maintenance	184
Section 21: Warranty Information	186
Standard Limited Warranty	186
End User License Agreement for Software	189
Index	194
A	194
B	195
C	195
D	196
E	196
F	196
G	196
H	196
I	196
J	196
K	196
L	196
M	196
N	197
P	198
Q	198
R	198
S	198
T	198
U	199
V	199
W	199