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Text Message 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Select Messages and press the Select soft key or the key. Create New Message is highlighted. Using the Up or Down Navigation key, highlight Text Message and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. When you have finished writing your message, press the Options soft key. Choose from the following options: • Insert: allows you to insert from the predefined Text Templates options. Select Contact List to add the contact to the message, or Favorites to insert URLs for News, Sports, Weather, MEdia Net, or any other Favorites you have defined. • Add Media: allows you to add pictures, animation, or melody to your message. - Picture: allows you to add a picture to your message. - Animation: allows you to add an animation to your message. Select between Preset Emotions or My Animations. - Melody: allows you to add a melody to your message. Select between Preset Melody and My Melody. • Attach: allows you to attach the following to the message: - Business Card: allows you to attach your business card to the message. - Appointment: allows you to attach an appointment to the text message - Anniversary: allows you to attach an anniversary reminder or note to the message. - Miscellaneous: allows you to attach a miscellaneous file to the message. - Task: allows you to attach a task to the text message. • Save to: allows you to save the text message to your Drafts or your My Folder. • Select Language: allows you to set the language to English, Français, or Español. • Input Method: allows you to set the default input method for the text messaging screen. Choose from ab, Ab, AB, T9ab, T9Ab, T9AB, Numeric, Symbols. • Text Style: allows you to set the Text Size (Small, Medium, Large), Text Style (Normal, Underline, Strikethrough), Bold, Italic, and Alignment for the text entered. • Back: allows you to save the settings and the text you've entered to the Draft folder. 4. Press the Send To soft key. Enter recipient information (destination number or Email address) or press the Options soft key to find or select a Contacts List entry, Group name, or call record. 5. Highlight Contact List, Recent Recipients, Group, FDN Contacts, or Save to and press the Select soft key. 6. Press the Send soft key to send the message. 47

Section	Page
SGH-a436 Series	1
Table of Contents	4
Section 1: Getting Started	7
Activating Your Phone	7
Removing the Battery	7
Installing the SIM Card	8
Removing the SIM Card	9
Installing the Battery	9
Charging a Battery	10
Low Battery Indicator	11
Powering On or Off the Phone	11
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	12
Accessing Your Voice Mail	12
Changing the Voice Mail Number	12
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	13
Features of Your Phone	13
Open View of Your Phone	14
Keys	14
Closed View of Your Phone	15
Keys	15
Backlight	16
Internal Display Layout	16
Icons	16
Selecting Functions and Options	18
Selecting Options	18
Command Keys	18
Soft Keys	19
Left Soft Key	19
Right Soft Key	19
Clear Key	19
End Key	19
Send Key	19
Navigation Key	20
Speakerphone Key	20
Section 3: Call Functions	21
Making a Call	21
Making an International Call	21
Correcting a Dialed Number	21
Ending a Call	22
Redialing the Last Number	22
Making a Call from the Contact List	22
Adjusting the Call Volume	22
Answering a Call	23
Call History	23
Viewing Missed Calls	23
Deleting a Missed Call	23
Call Time	24
Data Volume	24
Data Call Time	24
Silent Mode	25
Options During a Call	25
Putting a Call on Hold	25
In Call Options	26
Switching off the Microphone (Mute)	26
Muting or Sending Key Tones	26
Searching for a Number in Contact List	27
Call Waiting	27
Section 4: Menu Navigation	28
Menu Navigation	28
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling	28
Using Shortcuts	28
Menu Shortcuts Outline	29
Section 5: Entering Text	36
Changing the Text Input Mode	36
Using T9 Mode	37
Enter a Word in T9 Mode	37
Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary	38
Using Alphabet Mode	38
Keys	39
Using Symbols	39
Using Numbers	39
Section 6: Understanding Your Contacts List	40
Using Contacts List	40
Dialing a Number from Contact List	40
Finding an Contact List Entry	40
Using Contact List Entry Options	41
Adding a New Contact	41
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory	41
Storing a Number in the SIM Card	42
Dialing a Number from the SIM Card	43
Speed Dial	43
Setting Up Speed Dial Entries	43
Changing a Number Assigned to a Key	44
Deleting Speed Dial Entries	44
Finding My Own Phone Number	44
FDN List	45
Group Settings	45
Editing a Caller Group	45
Management	46
Default Saving	46
Copy All to	46
Delete All of the Contact List Entries	47
Checking the Memory Status	47
Using the Service Dialing Numbers	48
Section 7: Messages	49
Types of Messages	49
Creating and Sending New Messages	49
Text Message	50
Multimedia Message	51
Retrieving New Messages	53
Retrieving a Multimedia Message	53
Viewing a Message	53
Using Message Options	54
Options for Text Messages	54
Options for Multimedia Messages	54
Using Instant Messenger (IM)	55
Default Community Settings	55
Community Settings	55
Using Message Templates	55
Deleting Messages	56
Messaging Settings	56
Text Message	56
Multimedia Message	56
Using Instant Messenger (IM)	58
Default Community Settings	58
Community Settings	58
Push Message	58
Broadcast Message	58
Memory Status	59
Section 8: Changing Your Settings	60
Set Sound	60
Incoming Call	60
Keypad Tone	61
Message Tone	61
Power On/Off Tone	61
Silent Mode	61
Set Display	62
Main Display	62
Front Display	63
Set Time & Date	63
Set Phone	64
Language	64
Shortcuts	64
Navigation Keys	64
Light Settings	64
Brightness	64
Backlight Time	64
Keypad Light	65
Front LCD Contrast	65
Greeting Message	65
Network Selection (SIM Dependent)	65
Airplane Mode	65
Set Calls	66
General	66
Show My Number	66
Call Answer	66
Call Status Tones	66
Alerts on a Call	66
Voice Call	66
Call Forwarding	66
Call Barring (SIM Dependent)	67
Call Waiting	67
Auto Redial	68
Bluetooth	68
Turn Bluetooth On/Off	68
My Headsets	68
Connecting to a Bluetooth Device	69
Bluetooth Services	69
Set Applications	69
Security	70
Lock Phone	70
Lock SIM Card	70
Check PIN Code	71
Lock Applications	71
Show Caller Information	71
Set FDN Mode	71
Change Phone Password	72
Change PIN Code	72
Change PIN2 Code	72
Reset Settings	72
Memory Status	73
Section 9: Personal Assistant	74
Ringtones / Audio	74
Graphics	75
Applications	76
Memory Status	76
Games & Apps	77
Camera	77
Taking Photos	77
Camera Options	78
Camera Shortcuts	79
Camera Options after a Photo is Taken	80
Accessing the Photos Folder	80
Record Audio	80
Recorded Audio	81
Tools	81
Alarms	82
Setting Auto Power Alarms	83
Calendar	83
Appointment	83
Anniversary	84
Miscellaneous	84
Task	85
Event Options	85
Viewing an Event	86
Calculator	86
Tip Calculator	86
Converter	87
Currency - Reviewing/Editing Exchange Rates	88
Currency - Adding Exchange Rates	89
Currency - Deleting Exchange Rates	89
Timer	90
Stopwatch	90
World Time	90
Section 10: WAP	91
Launching the WAP Browser	91
Access a WAP Site	91
Navigating the WAP Browser	92
Entering Text in the WAP Browser	92
Selecting and Using Menu Options	92
Using Favorites	93
Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites	93
Storing a URL Address	93
Editing a Bookmark	94
Deleting a Bookmark	94
Changing the WAP Profiles	94
Clearing the Cache	95
Section 11: Accessibility	96
TTY Settings*	96
Section 12: Health and Safety Information	97
Health and Safety Information	97
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	97
Certification Information (SAR)	97
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	99
UL Certified Travel Adapter	99
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	99
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	100
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	100
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	100
What are the results of the research done already?	102
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	102
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	103
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	103
What about children using wireless phones?	104
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	104
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	104
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	105
Road Safety	106
Responsible Listening	107
Operating Environment	109
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	109
Implantable Medical Devices	110
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	110
Other Medical Devices	111
Vehicles	111
Posted Facilities	111
Potentially Explosive Environments	111
Emergency Calls	112
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	112
FCC Notice and Cautions	113
FCC Notice	113
Cautions	113
Other Important Safety Information	113
Product Performance	114
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	114
Understanding the Power Save Feature	114
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	114
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	114
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	115
Battery Standby and Talk Time	115
Battery Precautions	115
Care and Maintenance	117
Section 13: Warranty Information	118
Standard Limited Warranty	118
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	121

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Text Message

In Idle mode, press the

soft key to access Menu mode.

Select

Messages

and press the

Select

soft key or the

key.

Create

New Message

is highlighted. Using the

Down

Navigation key,

highlight

Text Message

and press the

Select

soft key or the

key.

When you have finished writing your message, press the

Options

soft key.

Choose from the following options:

• Insert

: allows you to insert from the predefined Text Templates options. Select

Contact List to add the contact to the message, or Favorites to insert URLs for

News, Sports, Weather, MEdia Net, or any other Favorites you have defined.

•

Add Media

: allows you to add pictures, animation, or melody to your message.

Picture

: allows you to add a picture to your message.

Animation

: allows you to add an animation to your message. Select between

Preset Emotions or My Animations.

Melody

: allows you to add a melody to your message. Select between Preset

Melody and My Melody.

• Attach

: allows you to attach the following to the message:

Business Card

: allows you to attach your business card to the message.

Appointment

: allows you to attach an appointment to the text message

Anniversary

: allows you to attach an anniversary reminder or note to the

message.

Miscellaneous

: allows you to attach a miscellaneous file to the message.

Task

: allows you to attach a task to the text message.

•

Save to

: allows you to save the text message to your Drafts or your My Folder.

•

Select Language

: allows you to set the language to

English

Français

, or

Español

•

Input Method

: allows you to set the default input method for the text messaging

screen. Choose from ab, Ab, AB, T9ab, T9Ab, T9AB, Numeric, Symbols.

•

Text Style

: allows you to set the Text Size (Small, Medium, Large), Text

Style (Normal, Underline, Strikethrough), Bold, Italic, and Alignment for the

text entered.

• Back

: allows you to save the settings and the text you’ve entered to the Draft

folder.

Press the

Send To

soft key. Enter recipient information (destination

number or Email address) or press the

Options

soft key to find or select a

Contacts List entry, Group name, or call record.

Highlight

Contact List

Recent Recipients

Group

FDN Contacts

, or

Save to

and press the

Select

soft key.

Press the

Send

soft key to send the message.