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Creating and Sending Text Messages Creating a New Text Message 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 key to access both a list of recent calls and your Address Book Contacts and Groups. • 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 Done soft key to return to the message. • 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. Use the Down Navigation key to access the text field and 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. Note: If you add an image, sound clip, or video clip to your message, it will be sent as 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. - Record Audio: allows you to temporarily exit the message, record an audio clip using the phone's microphone, and then add it to your message. Messaging 58

Section	Page
SGH-A737	1
Section 1: Getting Started	8
SIM Card Information	8
Install and charge the phone	8
Inserting and Removing the SIM card	9
Installing the Battery	9
Charging a Battery	10
Installing the microSD Card	11
Low Battery Indicator	12
Turning the Phone On or Off	13
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	13
Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number	14
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
Side Views of Your Phone	18
Keys	18
Back Light	19
Display Layout	19
Icons	19
Multitasking Menu	22
Selecting Functions and Options	22
Selecting Options	23
Command Keys	23
Soft Keys	23
Left Soft Key	24
Right Soft Key	24
Clear Key	24
End Key	24
Send Key	24
Navigation Key	25
AT&T Logo Key	25
Section 3: Call Functions	26
Making a Call	26
Making an International Call	26
Correcting an Entered Number	26
Ending a Call	27
Redialing the Last Number	27
Making a Call from the Address Book	27
Answering a Call	28
Video Share	28
Initiating and Receiving a Video Share Session	28
Video Share (In-Call)	29
Play a Video Share Recording	29
Recent Calls	30
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
Silent Mode	33
Options During a Call	33
Adjusting the Call Volume	33
Putting a Call on Hold	33
Using the Speakerphone Key	34
In Call Options	35
Muting or Sending Keypad Tones	36
Switching off the Microphone (Mute)	36
Searching for a Number in the Address Book	36
Call Waiting	37
3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling)	37
Section 4: Menu Navigation	38
Menu Navigation	38
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling	38
Using Shortcuts	39
Menu Outline	39
Section 5: Entering Text	45
Text Input Modes	45
T9 Input Method (T9 abc, T9 Abc, and T9 ABC)	45
ABC (Alphabet) Input Method (Abc, abc, and ABC)	45
Numeric	45
Symbols	46
Changing the Text Input Mode	46
Using the T9 Input Method	46
Enter a Word in T9 Mode	46
Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary	47
Using the Alphabet Input Method	47
Keys	48
Using the Symbols Input Method	48
Using the Numeric Input Method	48
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book	49
Using Contacts	49
Dialing a Number from Address Book	49
Finding an Address Book Entry	50
Address Book Entry Options	50
Adding a New Contact	51
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory	51
Storing a Number in the SIM Card	53
Dialing a Number from the SIM Card using the Location Number	54
Speed Dial List	54
Setting Up Speed Dial Entries	54
Changing a Number Assigned to a Key	55
Deleting Speed Dial Entries	56
Finding My Own Phone Number	56
FDN Mode	56
Copy to FDN Contacts	57
Group Settings	57
Editing a Caller Group	57
Managing Address Book Entries	57
Copying an Entry to the Phone	58
Deleting All of the Address Book Entries	58
Checking the Memory Status	59
Using the Service Dialing Numbers	59
Section 7: Messaging	60
Types of Messages	60
Creating and Sending Text Messages	60
Creating a New Text Message	61
Creating and Sending Multimedia Messages	63
Locating a Message	66
Retrieving a Text Message	66
Retrieving a Multimedia Message	67
Using Message Options	67
Options for SMS Messages	67
Options for Multimedia Messages	68
Using Instant Messenger (IM)	68
Default Community Settings	68
Signing into Your Mobile Email	69
Signing into Your IM Account	69
Using Message Templates	70
Deleting Messages	70
Messaging Settings	71
Text Message	71
Multimedia Message	71
Voice Mail	73
Push Message	73
Memory Status	74
Section 8: Changing Your Settings	75
Set Profiles	75
Normal Profile	75
Call:	76
Message:	76
Phone:	76
Other Available Profiles	77
Set Display	78
Display Settings	79
Light Settings	79
Set Time & Date	80
Set Phone	81
Set Calls	84
General	84
Voice Call:	86
Set Connectivity	87
Bluetooth	87
Configuring your Phone’s Connections	89
Configuring your Phone’s USB Mode	91
IMS Settings	91
Set Applications	92
Video Share Settings	92
Reset Settings	93
Set Memory	93
Clearing Memory	94
Checking the Memory Status	94
Software Update	95
Phone Information	95
Section 9: AT&T Mall	96
Shop Tones	96
Shop Games	97
Shop Graphics	97
Shop Multimedia Content	97
Shop Applications	98
Accessing the MEdia Net Home	98
Section 10: AT&T Music	99
Accessing AT&T Music	99
Adding Music to your Handset	99
Shopping for Music	100
Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores	100
Transferring Music using a Media Application	101
Using the Music Player	102
Playing Music Transferred to the Handset	103
Playing Music through a Stereo Bluetooth Device	103
Playing Music while Multitasking	103
Using Playlists	105
Creating a Playlist	105
Adding songs to a Playlist	105
Remove songs from a Playlist	106
Importing a Playlist from a 3rd Party Application	106
Using MusicID	107
Using ID song!	108
Using Manage ID’s	108
Getting Help with Music ID	109
Exiting from the Music ID Application	109
Streaming Music	109
Streaming a Music Channel	110
Music Video	110
Music Video Options	110
Viewing a Video Clip	110
The Buzz	111
Community	112
Music Apps	112
Section 11: Cellular Video	113
Cellular Video Options	114
Media Clip Options	115
Pause/Resume	115
Stop	115
Jump to track time	115
Properties	115
Settings	116
Cellular Video Settings	116
Landscape	116
Using the Video Categories	116
Viewing a Video Clip	116
Customizing Cellular Video	117
Updating the Favorites List	117
Adding a Video Alert	117
My Purchases	118
Parental Controls	118
Setting up Parental Control	118
Configuring the Filters	119
Section 12: Using the Applications	120
Shop Applications	120
Using the Camera	120
Taking Photos	120
Camera Options	121
Camera Shortcuts	123
Camera Options after a Photo is Taken	124
Accessing the Graphics Folder	125
Using the Camcorder	125
Shooting Video	125
Camcorder Options	125
Camcorder Shortcuts	127
Camcorder Options after a Video is Taken	128
Accessing the Video Folder	128
Music Player	128
Record Audio	128
Audio	129
Alarms	130
Setting the Auto Power-up Alarm	131
Calendar	131
Appointment	132
Anniversary	133
Other Event Options	134
Viewing an Event	134
Tasks	135
Tools	136
Notes	136
Calculator	136
Tip Calculator	136
Converter	137
World Time	137
Timer	138
Stopwatch	138
Section 13: MEdia Net and WAP	139
Accessing the MEdia Net Home	139
Accessing a MEdia Net Site	141
Navigating with the WAP Browser	141
Entering Text in the WAP Browser	141
Selecting and Using Menu Options	142
Using Favorites	143
Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites	143
Storing a URL Address as a Favorite	143
Editing Favorites	144
Deleting Favorites	144
Downloading Multimedia Files	144
Using your History	145
Clearing Caches	145
Clearing the Cookies	145
Changing the WAP Profiles	146
Section 14: Accessibility	148
TTY Settings*	148
Section 15: Health and Safety Information	149
Health and Safety Information	149
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	149
Certification Information (SAR)	149
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	151
UL Certified Travel Adapter	151
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	152
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	152
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	152
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	153
What are the results of the research done already?	154
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	154
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	155
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	155
What about children using wireless phones?	156
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	156
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	157
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	157
Road Safety	158
Responsible Listening	160
Operating Environment	162
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	162
Implantable Medical Devices	162
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones	162
Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing heal...	163
Other Medical Devices	163
Vehicles	163
Posted Facilities	163
Potentially Explosive Environments	164
Emergency Calls	164
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	165
FCC Notice and Cautions	165
FCC Notice	165
Cautions	165
Other Important Safety Information	165
Product Performance	166
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	166
Understanding the Power Save Feature	166
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	166
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	166
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	167
Battery Standby and Talk Time	167
Battery Precautions	167
Care and Maintenance	168
Section 16: Warranty Information	170
Standard Limited Warranty	170
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	173

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Messaging

Creating and Sending Text Messages

Creating a New Text Message

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

key to access both a list of recent calls and your Address

Book Contacts and Groups.

•

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

Done

soft key to return to

the message.

• 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.

Use the

Down

Navigation key to access the text field and 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.

Note:

If you add an image, sound clip, or video clip to your message, it will be sent as 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.

Record Audio

: allows you to temporarily exit the message, record an audio clip

using the phone’s microphone, and then add it to your message.