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Creating and Sending Text Messages The Message icon ( ) displays when you have received new text messages. When the memory is full, an error message displays and you cannot receive any new messages. Use the Delete option in each message box to delete obsolete messages. 1. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key. 2. Select Messaging and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Using the Up or Down Navigation key, highlight Create New Message and press the Select soft key or the key. 4. Enter either a phone number or contact name (from your Address Book) by pressing the Options soft key and choosing the Add Recipients option. • Recent Log: allows you to choose from a brief list of recently dialed phone numbers. Press the key to add a selected number to your message's recipients list field. This entry can later be appended prior to sending the message. • Contacts: allows you to insert additional recipients from your Address Book by using your Up and Down Navigation keys to select those entries you wish to add. - Press the key to place a checkmark next to those entries. - Once you have selected the desired entries, press the Add softkey to return to the message. Note: FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, if supported by the SIM card, restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. • Groups: allows you to insert additional Group members from your Address Book by using your Up and Down Navigation keys to select those entries you wish to add. 5. In the text field, begin creating your text message. 6. When you have finished writing your message, press the Options soft key. Choose from the following options: • Send: allows you to send the message. • Text: allows you to highlight the text inserted, then set the Text Selection on or off, Cut previously entered text, Copy text, or Remove text before sending. • Add Item: allows you to add an image, sound or video clip to your message. Important!: Adding a photo, audio clip, or video clip to a text message will change the message from a text message to a multimedia message. • Create Item: allows you to temporarily exit from the current text message and create either a new photo, video clip, or audio clip for your current text message. - Take Photo: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a photo with phone's camera, and then add it to your message. Messaging 62

Section	Page
PORTABLE Quad-BAND	1
MOBILE PHONE	1
Intellectual Property	2
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC	2
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability	3
Section 1: Getting Started	8
SIM Card Information	8
Activating Your Phone	8
Removing the Battery	8
Installing and Removing the SIM Card	9
Replacing the Battery	9
Charging the Battery	10
Installing the microSD™ Card	11
Low Battery Indicator	12
Turning the Phone On or Off	12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	13
Setting Up Your Personal Options	13
Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number	13
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	15
Features of Your Phone	15
Open View of Your Phone	16
Keys	16
Closed View of Your Phone	18
Keys	18
Back Light	19
Main Display Layout	19
Icons	19
Selecting Functions and Options	21
Selecting Options	22
Command Keys	23
Soft Keys	23
Left Soft Key	23
Right Soft Key	23
Clear Key	23
End Key	24
Send Key	24
Navigation Key	24
Section 3: Call Functions	25
Making a Call	25
Making an International Call	25
Correcting an Entered Number	26
Ending a Call	26
Redialing the Last Number	26
Making a Call from the Address Book	27
Answering a Call	27
Video Share	27
Initiating and Receiving a Video Share Session	27
Video Share (In-Call)	29
Play a Video Share Recording	29
Recent Calls	29
Viewing All Calls	29
Viewing Missed Calls	30
Viewing the Details of a Missed Calls	30
Calling Back a Missed Call	30
Saving a Missed Call to your Address Book	31
Sending a Message to a Missed Call	31
Deleting a Missed Call	31
Call Time	32
Data Volume	32
Data Call Time	33
Options During a Call	33
Adjusting the Call Volume	33
Putting a Call on Hold	33
In-Call Options	34
Using the Speakerphone During an Active Call	35
Muting or Sending Keypad Tones	36
Switching off the Microphone (Mute)	36
Searching for a Number in Address Book	36
Call Waiting	37
3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling)	37
Silent Mode	38
Section 4: Menu Navigation	39
Menu Navigation	39
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling	39
Using Shortcuts	40
Menu Outline	40
Section 5: Entering Text	47
Using the Text Input Methods	47
ABC (Alphabetic) Input Method (abc, Abc, and ABC)	47
T9 Input Method (T9 abc, T9 Abc, and T9 ABC)	47
Numeric	48
Symbols	48
Changing the Text Input Mode	48
Using the T9 Input Method	48
Enter a Word in T9 Mode	48
Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary	49
Using the Alphabetic Input Method	49
Keys	50
Using the Symbols Input Method	50
Using the Numeric Input Method	51
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book	52
Using Contacts	52
Dialing a Number from Address Book	52
Finding an Address Book Entry	53
Address Book Entry Options	53
Adding a New Contact	54
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory	55
Storing a Number on the SIM Card	56
Dialing a Number from the SIM Card using the Location Number	57
Speed Dial List	57
Setting Up Speed Dial Entries	57
Changing a Contact or Number Assigned to a Key	58
Deleting Speed Dial Entries	59
Finding My Own Phone Number	59
FDN Mode	60
Copy to FDN Contacts	60
Group Settings	61
Editing a Caller Group	61
Managing Address Book Entries	61
Copying an Entry to the Phone	61
Deleting All of the Address Book Entries	62
Checking the Memory Status	62
Using the Service Dialing Numbers	63
Section 7: Messaging	64
Types of Messages	64
Creating and Sending Text Messages	64
Creating and Sending Multimedia Messages	67
Locating a Message	70
Retrieving a Text Message	71
Retrieving a Multimedia Message	71
Using Message Options	72
Options for SMS Messages	72
Options for Multimedia Messages	72
Signing into Your Mobile Email	73
Using Instant Messenger (IM)	73
Default Community Settings	73
Signing into Your IM Account	74
Using Message Templates	74
Deleting Messages	75
Messaging Settings	75
Text Message	76
Multimedia Message	76
Broadcast Message (SIM dependent)	78
Voice Mail	78
Push Message	79
Memory Status	79
Section 8: Changing Your Settings	80
Quick Tips	80
Set Sound Profile	81
Normal Profile	81
Other Available Profiles	82
Set Display	83
Main Display	83
Front Display	84
Light Settings	85
Set Time & Date	85
Set Phone	86
Set Calls	89
General	89
Voice Call:	91
Set Connectivity	92
Bluetooth	92
Network Selection (SIM Dependent)	94
Configuring your Phone’s Connections	95
Configuring your Phone’s USB Mode	97
IMS Settings	97
Set Applications	98
Video Share Settings	98
Reset Settings	99
Set Memory	99
Clearing Memory	100
Checking the Memory Status	100
Software Update	101
Phone Information	101
Section 9: AT&T Mall	102
Shop Tones	102
Shop Games	103
Shop Graphics	103
Shop Multimedia	103
Shop Applications	104
Shop Video	104
Accessing the MEdia Net Home	105
Section 10: AT&T Music	106
Accessing AT&T Music	106
Adding Music to your Handset	107
Downloading Music using Digital Rights Management	107
Using the Music Player	107
Playing Music Transferred to the Handset	108
Playing Music through a Stereo Bluetooth Device	108
Playing Music while Using the Phone	109
Using Playlists	110
Creating a Playlist	110
Adding Songs to a Playlist	110
Remove songs from a Playlist	111
Importing a Playlist from Windows Media Player	111
Shop Music	112
Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores	112
Transferring Music using a Media Application	113
Using MusicID	114
Using ID song!	115
Using Manage IDs	115
Getting Help with Music ID	116
Exiting from the Music ID Application	116
Using XM Radio	116
Accessing Music Videos	117
Music Video Options	117
Viewing a Video Clip	117
Using The Buzz	117
Music Community	118
Music Applications	119
Section 11: Cellular Video	120
Cellular Video Options	121
Media Clip Options	122
Pause/Resume	122
Stop	122
Jump to Track Time	122
Cellular Video Settings	122
Landscape	123
Properties	123
Using the Video Categories	123
Viewing a Video Clip	123
Customizing Cellular Video	123
Updating the Favorites List	123
Adding a Video Alert	124
My Purchases	124
Parental Controls	125
Setting up Parental Control	125
Configuring the Filters	126
Section 12: Using the Applications	127
Shop Applications	127
Using the Camera	128
Taking Photos	128
Camera Options	128
Camera Options after a Photo is Taken	130
Accessing the Graphics Folder	131
Selecting and Using the Graphics Folder	131
Editing a Photo	132
Using the Gallery	133
Using the Camcorder	134
Shooting Video	134
Camcorder Options	135
Camcorder Options after a Video is Taken	136
Accessing the Video Folder	137
Video Share	138
Music Player	138
Record Audio	138
Audio Folder	139
Alarms	140
Setting Auto Power-up Alarms	141
Calendar	142
Appointment	142
Anniversary	143
Other Event Options	144
Viewing an Event	144
Tasks	146
Tools	146
Notes	147
Calculator	147
Tip Calculator	147
Converter	148
World Time	148
Timer	149
Stopwatch	149
Section 13: MEdia Net and WAP	150
Accessing the MEdia Net Homepage	150
Accessing the MEdia Net Site	152
Navigating with the WAP Browser	152
Entering Text in the WAP Browser	152
Selecting and Using Menu Options	153
Using Favorites	154
Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites	154
Storing a URL Address as a Favorite	154
Editing Favorites	155
Deleting Favorites	155
Downloading Multimedia Files	155
Using your History	156
Clearing Caches	156
Clearing the Cookies	156
Changing the WAP Profiles	157
Using Quick Tips	158
Options for Quick Tips	158
Section 14: Accessibility	160
TTY Settings*	160
Section 15: Health and Safety Information	161
Health and Safety Information	161
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	161
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	163
UL Certified Travel Adapter	163
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	164
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	164
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	164
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	165
What are the results of the research done already?	166
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	166
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	167
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	167
What about children using wireless phones?	168
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	168
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	169
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	169
Road Safety	170
Responsible Listening	171
Operating Environment	173
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	174
Implantable Medical Devices	174
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	174
Other Medical Devices	175
Vehicles	175
Posted Facilities	175
Potentially Explosive Environments	175
Emergency Calls	176
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	176
FCC Notice and Cautions	177
FCC Notice	177
Cautions	177
Other Important Safety Information	177
Product Performance	178
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	178
Understanding the Power Save Feature	178
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	178
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	178
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	179
Battery Standby and Talk Time	179
Battery Precautions	179
Care and Maintenance	181
Section 16: Warranty Information	182
Standard Limited Warranty	182

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Messaging

Creating and Sending Text Messages

The Message icon (

) displays when you have received new text messages.

When the memory is full, an error message displays and you cannot receive any new

messages. Use the

Delete

option in each message box to delete obsolete messages.

When the Idle screen displays, press the

soft key.

Select

Messaging

and press the

Select

soft key or the

key.

Using the

Down

Navigation key, highlight

Create New Message

and

press the

Select

soft key or the

key.

Enter either a phone number or contact name (from your Address Book) by

pressing the

Options

soft key and choosing the

Add Recipients

option.

•

Recent Log

: allows you to choose from a brief list of recently dialed phone

numbers. Press the

key to add a selected number to your message’s

recipients list field. This entry can later be appended prior to sending the

message.

•

Contacts

: allows you to insert additional recipients from your Address Book by

using your Up and Down Navigation keys to select those entries you wish to add.

Press the

key to place a checkmark next to those entries.

Once you have selected the desired entries, press the

Add

softkey to return to

the message.

Note:

FDN (Fixed Dialing Number) mode, if supported by the SIM card, restricts your outgoing calls to a

limited set of phone numbers.

•

Groups

: allows you to insert additional Group members from your Address Book

by using your Up and Down Navigation keys to select those entries you wish to

add.

In the text field, begin creating your text message.

When you have finished writing your message, press the

Options

soft key.

Choose from the following options:

•

Send

: allows you to send the message.

•

Text

: allows you to highlight the text inserted, then set the Text Selection on or

off, Cut previously entered text, Copy text, or Remove text before sending.

•

Add Item

: allows you to add an image, sound or video clip to your message.

Important!:

Adding a photo, audio clip, or video clip to a text message will change the message from a text

message to a multimedia message.

•

Create Item

: allows you to temporarily exit from the current text message and

create either a new photo, video clip, or audio clip for your current text message.

Take Photo

: allows you to temporarily exit the message, take a photo with

phone’s camera, and then add it to your message.