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Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text. The A867 comes equipped with an orientation detector that can tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or sideways (Landscape) orientation. This is useful when entering text. If the phone is sideways, an onscreen keyboard is displayed. When upright, only the alphanumeric keypad is shown. The A867 not only provides several on screen keypad/keypad text entry options, but also provides handwriting recognition to make the task of text entry that much easier. Text Input Options Your phone has the following text input modes: • T9 ( T9Ab ): this mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter; for example, touching can enter J, K, or L. However, the T9® mode automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. • Multitap ( Abc ): this mode allows you to enter letters by touching the key labeled with the letter you want repeatedly, and then selecting the character from the available series of onscreen characters. • Numeric ( 123 ): this mode allows you to enter numbers. • Symbols ( SYM ): this mode allows you to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks. • Emoticons ( SYM ): this mode allows you to scroll through pages of emoticons and then select one for insertion into your message. When you are in a field that allows character entry, the text input mode indicator displays on the upper right portion of the screen. Changing the Entry Method The A867 can detect the orientation of the phone and adjust the text input screen accordingly. If the phone is detected in a Portrait (upright) orientation, only the alphanumeric keypad is shown. If the phone is turned on its side, the screen displays a full keyboard (page 48). The following will describe entering text in the portrait mode. For more information on entering text in Landscape mode, see "Using the QWERTY Keyboard" on page 48. Entering Text 40

Section	Page
SGH-A867	1
Section 1: Getting Started	8
Setting Up Your Phone	8
Charging a Battery	10
Switching the Phone On or Off	12
Locking the Touch Screen	12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	13
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	14
Features of Your Phone	14
Front View of Your Phone	14
Side Views of Your Phone	16
Rear View of Your Phone	17
Display Layout	17
Using the Multitasking Menu	20
Section 3: Menu Navigation	22
Menu Navigation	22
Widgets	26
Widget Bar Navigation	29
Understanding the Event Widget	30
Section 4: Call Functions	31
Displaying Your Phone Number	31
Making a Call	31
Making a Call from the Address Book	32
Answering a Call	33
Dialing Options	33
Video Share	33
Recent Calls	35
Call Time	38
Data Counter	38
Options During a Call	39
Section 5: Entering Text	43
Text Input Options	43
Changing the Entry Method	43
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad	44
Using T9 Mode	44
Using Multitap Mode	45
Using Numeric	46
Using Symbols	46
Using the Handwriting Feature	47
Changing the Text Input Mode - Handwriting	48
Handwriting Mode-Entering Characters	49
Handwriting Mode-Entering Numbers	49
Handwriting Mode-Entering Symbols	50
Using the QWERTY Keyboard	51
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keyboard	51
Section 6: Changing Your Settings	53
Sound Profiles	53
Normal Profile	53
Silent Profile	55
Driving Profile	56
Outdoor Profile	58
Display and Light Settings	60
Illumination	62
Time & Date	63
Phone Settings	64
Airplane Mode	68
Call Settings	69
Connectivity	70
Bluetooth Secure Mode	72
Configuring Your Phone’s USB Settings	73
Network Profile Configuration	73
Applications Settings	75
Reset Settings	76
Memory Management	77
Software Update	78
Phone Information	78
Section 7: Video Features	79
Cellular Video	79
Music Videos	81
Section 8: AT&T Mobile TV	83
AT&T Mobile TV	83
Using the Mobile TV Player	85
Activating Full-Screen Mode	86
Using the Program Guide	86
Using the Options menu	87
Section 9: Understanding Your Address Book	90
Address Book Settings	90
Adding a New Contact	90
Using Contacts	94
Address Book Entry Options	95
Finding My Own Phone Number	96
FDN Mode	96
Group Settings	97
Managing Address Book Entries	98
Section 10: My Stuff	101
My Stuff Functions	101
Audio Files	102
Games & Apps	104
Pictures	105
Videos	107
Tools	107
Camera	107
Record Audio	107
Alarms	107
Calendar	108
Recent Calls	108
Tasks	108
Memo	108
Calculator	108
Converter	109
World Clock	109
Timer	109
Stopwatch	109
Other Files	109
Used Space	110
Section 11: Camera	111
Using the Camera	111
Camera and Camcorder Options	112
Using the Camcorder	117
Section 12: Messaging	120
Types of Messages	120
Creating and Sending Messages	120
Additional Message Options	121
Viewing New Received Messages	122
Using Message Options	123
Signing into Your Mobile Email	124
Using Instant Messaging (IM)	124
Deleting Messages	125
Messaging Settings	125
Used Space	128
Section 13: MEdia Mall	129
Downloading Multimedia Files	129
Ringtones	129
Games	130
Cool Tools/Apps	130
Color Graphics	130
Answer Tones	130
Multimedia Store	131
MEdia Mall Options	131
Section 14: AT&T Music	132
Music Player	132
Shop Music	134
Using Playlists	136
MusicID	139
XM Radio	141
Music Videos	142
Pandora	142
Community	142
Music Applications	142
Section 15: AT&T GPS	143
Launching AT&T Navigator	143
Using the Navigator	144
Obtaining Driving Directions	144
Shopping for GPS Applications	145
Where	145
Section 16: Applications	147
Tools	147
Camera	147
Record Audio	147
Alarms	148
Calendar	149
Recent Calls	151
Tasks	151
Memo	151
Calculator	151
Converter	152
World Clock	152
Timer	153
Stopwatch	153
Yellow Pages	153
Section 17: Web	154
Accessing the WAP Browser	154
Navigation Using the WAP Browser	154
Navigating via a URL Address	157
Using Favorites	158
Browser Settings	160
Using your History	161
Setting Browser Preferences	162
About Browser	162
Accessing the MEdia Net Homepage	163
Accessing the MEdia Net Site	164
Changing the WAP Profiles	164
Section 18: Accessibility	167
Section 19: Health and Safety Information	168
Health and Safety Information	168
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	169
UL Certified Travel Adapter	170
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	170
Road Safety	176
Responsible Listening	177
Operating Environment	179
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	179
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	180
Potentially Explosive Environments	182
Emergency Calls	182
FCC Notice and Cautions	183
Other Important Safety Information	183
Product Performance	184
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	185
Battery Standby and Talk Time	185
Battery Precautions	185
Care and Maintenance	186
Section 20: Warranty Information	188
Standard Limited Warranty	188
Index	192
A	192
B	193
C	193
D	194
E	194
F	194
G	194
H	194
I	195
J	195
K	195
L	195
M	195
N	196
P	196
Q	197
R	197
S	197
T	197
U	197
V	198
W	198

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Entering Text

Section 5: Entering Text

This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode

when entering characters into your phone. This section also

describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to

reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text.

The A867 comes equipped with an orientation detector that can

tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or sideways

(Landscape) orientation. This is useful when entering text. If the

phone is sideways, an onscreen keyboard is displayed. When

upright, only the alphanumeric keypad is shown.

The A867 not only provides several on screen keypad/keypad

text entry options, but also provides handwriting recognition to

make the task of text entry that much easier.

Text Input Options

Your phone has the following text input modes:

•

(

): this mode allows you to enter words with only one

keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter;

for example, touching

can enter J, K, or L. However, the T9

mode automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with

an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus

requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode.

•

Multitap

(

): this mode allows you to enter letters by touching the

key labeled with the letter you want repeatedly, and then selecting the

character from the available series of onscreen characters.

•

Numeric

(

): this mode allows you to enter numbers.

•

Symbols

(

): this mode allows you to enter symbols, such as

punctuation marks.

•

Emoticons

(

): this mode allows you to scroll through pages of

emoticons and then select one for insertion into your message.

When you are in a field that allows character entry, the text input

mode indicator displays on the upper right portion of the screen.

Changing the Entry Method

The A867 can detect the orientation of the phone and adjust the

text input screen accordingly. If the phone is detected in a Portrait

(upright) orientation, only the alphanumeric keypad is shown. If

the phone is turned on its side, the screen displays a full

keyboard (page 48). The following will describe entering text in

the portrait mode. For more information on entering text in

Landscape mode, see

“Using the QWERTY Keyboard”

page 48.

T9Ab

Abc

123

SYM