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RUGGEDIZED MOBILE PHONE User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference. - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 2
or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers. Open Source Software Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 3
THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL SOFTWARE. USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. Samsung Telecommunications - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 4
Ltd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: http://www.samsung.com/us/support T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 5
to provide customer support and to improve its services. For more information on AT&T's Privacy Policy, visit http://www.att.com/privacy. Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience™ Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing background - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 6
of Contents Section 1: Getting Started 5 Understanding This User Manual 5 Activating Your Phone 6 Removing the Back Cover 6 Installing the SIM Card 7 Installing the microSD Card 8 Installing the Battery 9 Replacing the Back Cover 9 Charging the Battery 10 MicroUSB to 3.5mm Converter 11 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 7
52 Adding a New Contact 53 Dialing a Number from Address Book 55 Finding an Address Book Entry 56 Address Book Entry Options 56 Sync Your AT&T Address Book 56 Viewing My Phone Number 57 FDN Mode 57 Group Settings 58 Adding Speed Dial Entries 59 Using the Service Dialing Numbers 60 Managing - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 8
Music/Tones 86 Using AT&T Radio 88 Camera 89 Camcorder 94 Section 9: Connections 98 Browser 98 Bluetooth 104 Synchronizing with Windows Media Player . 126 Phone 127 Calls 132 Connectivity 136 Applications Settings 139 Memory Management 139 Software Update 141 Phone Information 141 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 9
15 Information to User 148 Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 149 Smart Practices While Driving 149 Battery Use and Safety 150 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 152 UL Certified Travel Charger 153 Display / Touch-Screen 154 GPS 154 Emergency Calls 155 Care and Maintenance - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 10
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings and may vary from your phone depending on the software version on your phone and any changes to the phone's settings. Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user manual start with the device unlocked Tips: Provides quick or innovative - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 11
on page 20. Activating Your Phone Activating your phone requires several things: inserting the SIM card, charging the battery, and turning on the phone. Ⅲ If necessary, power-off the phone by pressing and holding until the power-off image displays. Removing the Back Cover 1. Use an object, such as - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 12
cover (3) to lift the cover up and away from the back of the phone (4). To install a SIM card: 1. Remove the back cover and battery. 2. Make sure to orient the SIM card with the gold contacts PIN, and available optional services. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 13
located to the left of the SIM card, inside the phone. Use the following instructions and illustrations to properly install a microSD card. Note: Your phone supports microSD cards to a maximum size of 32GB. 1. Remove the back cover and the battery. 2. Slide the microSD card into the slot as shown in - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 14
down firmly along the edges to ensure that the cover is flush with the phone. This ensures that the battery compartment is pressurized. Replacing the Back Cover Once the SIM card and battery have been installed, replace the back cover. 1. Place the cover back on the bottom of the handset (1) then - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 15
Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 16
" message repeats at regular intervals on the display, and the empty battery icon ( ) blinks. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power. Note: If your phone is in Silent Mode, the Low Battery Indicator defaults to Vibration (see "Sound Profile" on page 122). If you change - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 17
Number" on page 13. Setting Up Your Personal Options To set up your personal options: 1. Open the phone to access the keypad. 2. In Idle mode, press and hold . 3. Follow the voice mail prompts. If you need additional help setting up your voice mail, contact your service provider. Getting Started 12 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 18
Mail Name and Number Your SIM card gives you the default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Messaging Settings ➔ Voicemail. The Voice Mail screen - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 19
included in your phone: • Push to Talk (PTT) 2 14 • Mobile Web • AT&T GPS functionality including AT&T Navigator, Maps, and AT&T 3 13 FamilyMap applications 4 12 • Bluetooth wireless access 5 11 • 3 Megapixel camera and camcorder 6 10 • E-mail 9 • Multimedia Message Service (MMS - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 20
and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode. 3. Soft key (left): Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display. 4. GPS key: Launches the AT&T Navigator application. 5. Send key: Place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 21
phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to reject call. Call, Messaging, Browser, Music Player, Games, and End all? (closes all apps). 13. Soft key (right): Performs the functions indicated by - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 22
(power), optional PC connection cable (data transfer), and optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations. 6. Speaker key: During a call, press this key to turn the speaker on. When the phone is turned on and closed, press this key to access the camera and the Self Shot feature to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 23
Indicator area: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Displays when the phone is accessing services in a GPRS network. When data is being transferred - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 24
when a push-message is received from the WAP server. Displays when a new Over the Air (OTA) software update file is received. Displays when your memory card is inserted. Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. When transferring data, this icon blinks red and blue. Displays when - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 25
the Sound profile is set to Outdoor. In this case, the speaker is active, the volume settings are raised indicators, see "AT&T Enhanced Push To Talk" on page 42 Command Keys There are several command keys that you can use to navigate your phone. These keys are referenced throughout this user manual - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 26
for the following functions: • Press it once to answer calls. • Enter a number and briefly press it to make a call. • Briefly press it in the Idle screen to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone. • Press it twice in standby mode to call the most recent number. • Press it to pick up - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 27
Create Message My Stuff AT&T Social Net Contacts Browser Tip: The center Navigation key of Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling 1. In Idle mode, press Menu and scroll using the Navigation keys to menu. 2. If the menu contains sub-menus, Phone for example, you can access them by first - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 28
the settings of a particular function. If you select the Go to left soft key in Idle mode, the following displays under the title of Go to: 1. Camera: Access the Camera app. 2. Bluetooth: Use the Bluetooth functionality of the device. 3. Alarms: Set or alter alarm settings, including a Wake-up Alarm - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 29
the Down Navigation key or the Down Volume key on the left side of the phone. • To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up Navigation key or the Up Volume key on the left side of the phone. • To move back up one level in the menu structure, press Back. • To - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 30
section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the The E indicates English. S is displayed for Spanish and F is displayed for French. Numeric Use this mode to enter numbers. Symbols Use this mode to enter - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 31
all uppercase), and 123 (numeric). • T9 Predictive Text mode: Quickly press to toggle through T9Eab (completed words are all lowercase A series of keystrokes is interpreted by the phone using this dictionary to determine the likely word. Enter a Word in T9 Mode 1. In T9 method, begin entering a word - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 32
choices. Example: Both "Of" and "Me" use and . The phone displays the most commonly used choice first. 5. Insert a space by mode applies grammar rules to ensure that correct punctuation is used. • To shift case in T9 mode, short press to toggle between, Initial capital, Capital lock, Lower case - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 33
Using the Alphabetic Input Method To use the ABC Alphabetic input method, use the through keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labeled with the letter you want: • Once for the first letter • Twice for the second letter, and so on 2. Select the other letters in the same way. Note: The cursor - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 34
, press the corresponding number key. 4. To clear the symbol(s), press . When the input field is empty, this key returns the display to the previous mode. 5. To return to your message, press OK or . Press Cancel to return to your message without entering a symbol. Using the 123 Numeric Input Method - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 35
redials up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone. Making an International Call 1. Press and hold . The + character displays. 2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press . Correcting an Entered Number Use the following steps to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 36
can dial the numbers along with special characters called pauses. For more information, refer to "Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers" on page 55. To manually call a number with pauses without storing it in your Contacts list: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number. 2. Press and hold to add a two-second - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 37
and hold either Volume key on the left side of the phone before opening the phone. Quickly press the side volume key to silence the ringer on an incoming call. 2. Press or close the phone to end the call. Note: You can answer a call while using the Address Book or menu features. After ending the - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 38
information. This option only displays if the contact is in your address book. 33 Viewing Missed Calls The number of missed calls displays on both the Idle screen and the front panel LCD. To view the number details: 1. If the phone is closed, open the phone and press View. The most recently missed - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 39
following steps: 1. Press View. The most recently missed call displays. 2. With the missed call selected press Options. 3. Highlight Save to Address Book the Recipient List screen, use the numeric keypad to add additional contact phone numbers, if necessary. 7. Press Send to initiate delivery. Note: - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 40
Reject List. Removing a Number from the Reject List To remove a number from the Reject List: 1. From the Home screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Calls ➔ General ➔ Auto Reject. 2. Highlight Reject List and press . 3. Highlight the number to remove and press Options ➔ Delete. The number no longer appears - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 41
mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Recent Calls ➔ All calls. 2. Highlight the desired call and press Options. 3. Highlight Details and press Select or . The following displays: • (Number of Calls) Contact name / No name: The number of calls made to or received from this Contact or number. • Phone - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 42
on hold whenever you want. You can also make another call while a call is in progress, if your network supports this service. To place a call on hold: 1. While on a call, press Options, highlight Hold and press Select or . This action places the current caller on hold (which displays on the screen - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 43
supports this function. The DTMF tones are used in phones for tone dialling, sounding when you press the number keys. This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service. • End call: End the active call. If you are on a call - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 44
you. Example: You want to say something to a person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. To switch the microphone off temporarily with a single active call: 1. Press Mute. 2. Press Unmute to switch the microphone back on. To switch the microphone off temporarily with one - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 45
Enter the first few letters of the contact into the Search field which then highlights call while a call is in progress, if this service is supported by the network. You are notified of an incoming call with a Call Waiting tone. Note: To use this feature, Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Calls ➔ Voice Call ➔ Call - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 46
calls and place them on hold. If this service is supported by the network, all calls can be joined together. You are notified of an incoming call by a call on page 122. In Silent mode, your phone's speakers are muted. With the flip closed, an incoming call causes the phone to vibrate and lights up - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 47
list. The following defines the difference between personal contacts and groups and corporate contacts and groups for EPTT: • Personal Contacts: Contacts can be imported from the phone's native contact list or manually entered. Some phones may not have this ability if the corporate administrator - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 48
EPTT is ready for use. The icon displays on the screen. EPTT Availability Icons This section covers the icons that display next to individuals and groups in your EPTT Contacts list indicating their availability. 43 My Availability The availability icon displays in the top line in the Idle screen - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 49
Availability The following icons appear next to individuals in your EPTT Contacts list and indicate their availability. Individuals Unavailable: The Contact is unavailable to receive EPTT calls because the Contact has been logged off, is in the power-off state, or it is out of coverage. Available - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 50
an EPTT Call" on page 50. Adding a Contact To add a Contact: Note: The maximum number of Contacts is 1300. 1000 contacts are managed by the Administrator and the other 300 are allocated to the actual user of the device. However, if your corporate Administrator has restricted your phone, you may - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 51
For more information, refer to "EPTT Settings" on page 49. Calling an Individual Contact For more information, refer to "Making an EPTT Call" on page 50. Adding an EPTT Group Setting up an EPTT Group is a great way to quickly call a group of people simultaneously. A Group can consist of individuals - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 52
controlled by the phone user. There can be up to 250 members in Administrator groups and up to 30 members in User groups, which Contacts to the new Group. 6. Highlight and press Check to mark Contacts. 7. Press Save to save the new Group. 47 Adding EPTT Contacts to a Group To add EPTT Contacts - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 53
that you want to delete the Contact or press No to return to the EPTT Groups list. 6. Press to return to Idle mode. Viewing EPTT Group Options To page 49. Deleting a Group Note: If your corporate Administrator has restricted your phone, you may not be able to delete Groups. To delete a PPT Group: - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 54
alerts and missed call alerts. • Display Name: View, edit, and save the name that others see when you communicate with them. • Tutorial: View an EPTT tutorial. • Capacity: Display the number of Contacts, Groups, favorite Contacts, and favorite Groups you have added. • Restore Defaults: To restore - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 55
an EPTT Group" on page 46. 1. Press the EPTT key. 2. Select the Contact or Group that you want to call. Make sure an available icon is displayed beside the Contact. You can also select up to ten individual contacts to call a quick group (ad hoc group). 3. Press and hold the EPTT key to initiate - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 56
message after finishing the original call. While on an EPTT call you are notified of incoming cellular calls. Accepting the incoming cellular call places the EPTT call on hold. The EPTT call will continue after the cellular call ends. Rejecting the incoming cellular call forwards it to voicemail. If - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 57
move that same SIM card to another model phone, it is possible that only the basic information will transfer. AT&T Address Book Activation Upon activation of AT&T Address Book, the network backup service, contacts are automatically synchronized between your phone and online address book. The changes - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 58
to your Address Book. New contacts are stored on your phone by default. Add contacts into your Address Book one at a time or easily import them all by logging into your online AT&T Address Book at att.com/addressbook. Saving a Number from the Idle screen 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 59
Save. 11. Press Options ➔ Save. Note: By default, Contacts are saved on the phone. To copy Contacts to a SIM card, see "Copying an Entry to an existing contact, you can add additional fields to the entry's list of information. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book, highlight a contact name, - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 60
required to enter a password or account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Contacts along with special characters called pauses. To add a pause to a Contact: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book, highlight a contact name and press View - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 61
can be synchronized with your AT&T Address Book, the network backup service. If you were using AT&T Address Book on your previous phone, merge or replace contacts on this phone with your AT&T Address Book contacts. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Options ➔ Settings ➔ AT&T Address Book - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 62
. 3. Use the keypad to enter your Name and Number. FDN Mode Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) mode, if supported by your SIM card, restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the SIM card - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 63
more FDN Contacts: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book, select FDN Contacts from the list, and press View. 2. Highlight an FDN Contact and press Options ➔ Delete Contacts. 3. Press Selected or Multiple and select the FND Contact or Contacts to delete. 4. Enter your PIN2 code and press Confirm - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 64
checkmark beside the name indicates adding this person to the group. 5. Press Add. Removing an Entry From a Group 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address select the Contact or Contacts to delete. 5. Press Remove, if multiple contacts are being deleted. Renaming a Caller Group 1. In Idle mode, press - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 65
that if you move the SIM card to another phone that does not support additional fields on the SIM card, this additional information may not be available. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Options ➔ Settings ➔ SIM Management ➔ Copy Contacts to SIM and press Select or . 2. Highlight All or - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 66
mark your choices. 3. Press Copy. 61 Deleting an Address Book Entry You can delete a Phone or SIM entry from your phone's memory. Deleting an entry from the Phone 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book. 2. Highlight a contact to delete and press View. 3. Press Options ➔ Delete. 4. At the Delete - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 67
. Ⅲ In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Address Book ➔ Options ➔ Settings ➔ Memory Status. • Phone: The number of Address Book entries out of a possible 1000 that are in use. • USIM: The number of SIM Card entries are in use. • Additional No. 1: If additional numbers have been added to contacts saved on the - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 68
tones or music stored on the phone, play a selected tone or music recorded audio tones. 63 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Audio and the types of available tones on the phone. • Answer Tones: Shop for or Lists the recorded audio files available on the phone. 3. Select a music or tone file - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 69
Unlock: Lock/unlock the audio file. Unlocked audio files can be deleted. Locked audio files cannot be deleted. - Bluetooth Visibility: Make the audio file visible to a Bluetooth phone. You can shop for games using AppCenter. To access the Games menu option, use the following steps: 1. In Idle mode, - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 70
display games. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase games for your phone. Pictures Accessing the Pictures Folder 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Pictures are available: • Download: Download a graphic from AppCenter. • Take Photo: Take a photo with your camera. • Create Folder: - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 71
in your phone, all content downloaded from the web will be saved to the memory card. For more information, refer to "Accessing the Video Folder" on page 96. Tools The Tools menu provides access to Camera, Music Player, Voice Recognition, Record Audio, Alarms, Calendar, Recent Calls, Compass, Tasks - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 72
if they are activated, such as: Voice Mail, Contacts, Tones, Calendar, Tasks, and Browser. • Check : Check your phone's status in the same report (Status, Messages, Missed Calls, Time, Signal strength, Network, Battery, My Phone Number, and Volume). While the Say a Command screen displays - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 73
, it may be helpful to use a headset or a Bluetooth headset. Contacts List Voice Activation On startup, Nuance Voice Recognition software reads your Contacts list and voice-activates all the names. When you add or change contacts, the software automatically reloads and voice-activates the list when - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 74
file as a call ringtone, a ringtone for a specific caller, or an alarm tone. • Delete: Delete the voice file. • More: Select the following options: - Rename: Change the voice file's name. - Lock/Unlock: Lock the Audio file to prevent deletion or unlock the Audio file to allow deletion. - Bluetooth - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 75
feature allows you to: • set the alarm to ring at a specific time. • set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off. Setting the Alarm To set the alarm: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Alarms and press Select or . The following options - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 76
keys. Press OK to turn off the alarm. Setting Auto Power Alarms You can set the phone to ring the alarm when the time for an alarm comes, even if the phone is switched off. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Alarms ➔ Auto power and press . 2. Highlight On and press Save - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 77
steps: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Calendar and press Select or . Tip: In Idle mode, quickly press in Month view. to from the calendar. • Settings: Configure the Calendar's starting day and default view by mode (Month, Week, or Day). • Missed alarm events: Displays any - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 78
and press View. If the selected day has one or multiple Calendar events, those events are displayed in a list. Viewing an Event 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Calendar and press Select or . The calendar displays with today's date highlighted. 2. Use the Navigation keys to move to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 79
default View By mode (Month, Week, or Day). • Missed alarm events: Displays any missed events. • Used Space: Displays a list of the different Calendar event categories along with the memory allocation for each. 4. Press to return to Idle mode. Recent Calls The phone stores the numbers of the calls - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 80
Displays the number of tasks and the number possible, which is 100. Creating a Task To create a Task and add it to your calendar: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Tasks and press Select or . 2. Press Options, highlight Create, and press Select or to use the following options: • Title - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 81
Save the Memo to your My Stuff folder. • Print via Bluetooth: Send the Memo to a Bluetooth printer. • Used Space: Displays the number of memos and the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. In Idle mode - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 82
The remaining fields indicate: • Tip reset to default values. Converter The Converter menu provides the following conversion categories: Currency, Length, Weight, Volume, Area, and Temperature. To use the Converter: 1. In Idle mode case where conversions are not direct, decimal figures display for greater - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 83
a new city / time zone to the World Clock main screen: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ World Clock and press Select or . An set a countdown timer. To enable the Timer, use the following options: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Timer and press Select or . 2. Press - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 84
record lap times. 4. Press Stop to stop the stopwatch. 5. Press Reset to erase all times recorded. Other Files Use the Other Files option to view and files. You can also view the total available memory on your phone and memory card. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Used Space and press - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 85
to store game programs. - Pictures: Amount of memory used to store photos. - Video: Amount of memory used to store video files recorded with your phone's camcorder. - Other Files: Amount of memory used to store other types of files, such as documents. • On memory card: - Available: Total amount of - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 86
phone, which includes Music Player, Video Player, Gallery, Camera, and Camcorder. Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports : • Transfer to Bluetooth headset: Transfer the selected music file to a Bluetooth headset. • Repeat mode: Repeat the - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 87
. Playing Music Transferred to the Phone 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Music Player ➔ All tracks and press . Note: All tracks displays all of the downloaded songs or all of the songs stored on the phone or memory card. 2. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the song you - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 88
an audio/video clip is received as a part of a multimedia message. • Mobile Web: Browse the web (music continues to play). • Games: lets you play games while listening to music. Note: Playing music and pausing the music player uses the same amount of battery power. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 89
Media Player) and then downloaded to the handset. Creating a Playlist To create a playlist and add initial songs: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My from your phone or memory card. 7. Press to return to Idle mode. Adding Songs to a Playlist To add songs to an existing playlist: 1. In Idle mode, press - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 90
see SGH-A997 on the top of the pop-up. Click Sync digital media files to this device. Windows Media Player displays. Version 10.0 or higher is required. Note: If the target computer does not detect the newly connected phone and display the AutoPlay pop-up screen, please see "Transferring Music - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 91
it is now safe to unplug the USB connector from the handset. 11. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff and press Select or . 12. Highlight Playlists and press . The SGH-a997 playlist displays. 13. Press to return to Idle mode. Shop Music/Tones Use AT&T Music to shop for ringtones, Answer Tones™, and - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 92
Transferring Music Using a Media Application In order to download music from the computer to your handset, a microSD card and USB data cable are required. These items are sold separately. For more information, go to http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/accessories/. 1. Download a song to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 93
Radio does not work with Bluetooth. Periodically, the application asks the customer to confirm that they are still listening to the stream. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ AT&T Radio and press Select or . The first time you access this service, the End User License Agreement displays. 2. Press Accept - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 94
mode, press Go to ➔ Camera ➔ OK. - or - In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ Tools ➔ Camera and press Select or . 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera picture via Bluetooth. Note: Your camera produces photos in JPEG format. The number that displays in the lower-left of the screen indicates the - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 95
for each icon or use the keypad to quickly change the camera options. 3. Press OK to change the option setting. The Camera options are: Camera/Camcorder mode: Choose the Camera or Camcorder mode. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator displays at the bottom center of the screen - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 96
are: • 2048 X 1536 (3M) • 1600 X 1200 (2M) • 1280 X 960 (1.3M) • 640 X 480 (0.3M) White Balance: Set the white balance for the camera. Choose Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy. Metering Exposure: Choose from Matrix, Center-weighted, or Spot. Effects: Choose a custom color tone - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 97
Select a shutter tone sound when taking a photo. • Default storage: Set a default storage location for the photos taken on your phone. Choose Phone or Memory Card. • Shortcuts: View the currently specified shortcuts for Camera/Camcorder mode Camera Options After Taking a Photo After you have taken - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 98
Camera/Camcorder mode to access the list of previously taken photos or videos. The Gallery is another method of accessing the Pictures or Video folder, but only shows the photos or video files taken using the handset. 1. Press View from the camera • Insert: Add Frames, Clip Art, Emoticon, or Text to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 99
for each icon or use the keypad to quickly change the camera options. 3. Press OK to change the option setting. The Camcorder options are: Camera/Camcorder mode: Choose the Camera or Camcorder mode. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator displays at the bottom center of the screen - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 100
. • Audio recording: Turn Audio recording Off or On. Setup: • Review screen: Turn review screen Off or On. • Default storage: Set a default storage location for the photos taken on your phone. Choose Phone or Memory Card. • Shortcuts: View the currently specified shortcuts for Camera/Camcorder mode - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 101
mode, phone or memory card. • Record Video: Record a video with your Camcorder. • Create Folder: Create a folder within the Video folder. • More: provides access to the following options: - Lock/Unlock: Lock the video file to prevent deletion or unlock the video file to allow deletion. - Bluetooth - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 102
: Stop the video being played. • Mute/Unmute: Turn the sound on or off. • Portrait/Landscape Mode: Rotate the video to Portrait or Landscape format. • Transfer to Bluetooth headset: Listen to the video through your Bluetooth headset. • Send via: Attach the video to a Multimedia Message or send it to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 103
device can make including accessing the Internet with your Browser, Bluetooth, and Connecting to your PC. Browser Browser is your access access the browser: Ⅲ In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Browser. - or - In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Applications ➔ Browser. - or - In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ My Stuff ➔ - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 104
: Use Smart-width view to better fit a wide web page to your phone screen. • View Favorites: Shows the bookmarks list. You can bookmark the current text message that includes the URL of the current page or send it to a Bluetooth device. - Save: Save an image to the Pictures folder or save the web - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 105
these items to speed up web viewing on your phone. - Browser Profiles: Indicates the current browser profile. For more information, refer quickly by entering the URL. Websites are optimized for viewing on your phone. To enter a URL and go to a particular website, follow these steps: 1. In Idle mode - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 106
website with Browser, you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URLs in the list and press Go to open the webpage. Adding Favorites To add a favorite: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Browser ➔ Options ➔ Add to Favorites. The title and URL for the current webpage are - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 107
, it can also contain some personal information (such as a username and password) which can pose a security risk if not properly managed. You can clear these cookies from your phone at any time. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Browser ➔ Options ➔ Browser Settings ➔ Cookies. 2. Highlight Empty Cookies - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 108
your service provider, the web browser, MMS, and e-mail features may not work properly. To create a new connection profile: 1. In Idle mode, press : None, Normal, or Secure. • User ID: The User ID required to connect to the network. • Password: The user password required to connect to the network. • - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 109
is deactivated, you cannot send or receive information via Bluetooth. To save battery life or in situations where Bluetooth use is prohibited, you can turn off the Bluetooth wireless technology headset. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Connectivity ➔ Bluetooth. 2. If the first item in the - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 110
and press Select or . 3. Enter the passkey (if applicable). If connecting to a Bluetooth wireless device, consult your Bluetooth device user manual for your assigned PIN. If connecting to another handset, enter the same user-defined PIN on both handsets. 4. Highlight the device and press Options - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 111
Hardware and Software Version, entered into the fields when your phone's Bluetooth visibility is turned On. The information is altered by selecting the pre-existing text and replacing it with a new string. This feature should be paired with a Bluetooth security option. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 112
➔ Connectivity ➔ Select USB Mode ➔ Samsung Kies to make sure Samsung Kies is set as the USB mode. Navigate back to the transfer files to the memory card. 2. From the Idle screen, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Connectivity ➔ Select USB Mode ➔ Mass Storage to make sure Mass Storage is set as the USB mode - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 113
Text Messages The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. You can send and writing the message. Choose from the following options: • Text Mode: Select the text input mode. Select between T9 Predictive Text, Multitap, Numeric, or - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 114
to the message. 109 Important! Adding a photo, audio clip, or video clip to a text message changes the message from a text message to a multimedia message. 5. Press Send to. The Recipients List displays. 6. Enter either a phone number or contact name (from your Address Book) by pressing Options and - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 115
➔ Add Recipients and choose between Recent Contacts, Contacts, or Groups and press . • Add Service allows you to send and receive multimedia messages to and from other mobile phones. mode, press Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Create Message and press Select or . Adding a photo, audio clip, or video clip - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 116
the message type. Indicates a new Voicemail message. Indicates a new Text message was received. Indicates a new Multimedia message was received. 2. Press View (in the case of Voicemail, the soft key displays Dial, and dials your Voicemail) or . The Messaging, Recent Calls, or Voice Mail screens - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 117
display (in Idle mode) shows a new Message notification icon ( ) along with the available sender's information. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Messaging Options ➔ Play or Play. To pause the audio/video clip, press Pause. To stop the audio/video clip press Stop. 6. To scroll through the message (if - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 118
contact, such as other phone numbers, or e-mail, it is important to add new fields to that Contact information. If you move the SIM card to another phone that does not support Call: Dial the originating message number. • Delete: Delete the Selected message or Multiple messages. • Forward: Forward - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 119
the Outbox displays with the recipients' phone numbers or names, if available in your Address Book. Ⅲ In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Outbox silverfox2), then enter your account's Password and press Sign In. You are connected to your account's Inbox and contacts, where you can send and - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 120
Voicemail From Another Phone 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press . 3. Enter your password using the keypad. 4. Hang up when you are finished. Messaging Settings You can set up various options for using messaging services. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 121
resized as follows: No Resize, 100 KB, 300 KB, and 600 KB. • Creation Mode: Specify that the users creating new media content be given the following options: Free, Warning, and Restricted. • Default Style: Specify the default visual parameters used by this type of message. The only option is: Slide - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 122
for access of phone's remote voicemail. Important! Changing the Voicemail number can affect your ability to access your voicemail. Check with your provider's Customer Service before changing this number. Push Message Push Messages are service provider-sent messages, that include software upgrades or - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 123
marking your choices, press Delete. 4. At the Delete? prompt, press Check or Uncheck to indicate whether Locked Messages are to be deleted. 5. Press Yes to delete or Cancel to cancel. 6. Press to return to Idle mode. Used Space The Used Space option displays the memory used for various types of - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 124
sections of this user manual. Applications Use the Applications menu to access applications that are available on the phone. You can also shop for applications using AppCenter. You can download applications and then save them to the Applications folder. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Applications - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 125
® Mail, AIM Mail, Windows Live Hotmail, AT&T Mail, Gmail, and other providers quickly and easily. For more information, refer to "Mobile Email" on page 114. My-Cast Weather A user-friendly application that runs on your mobile phone giving you access to all the weather information you need. You can - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 126
-in browser. You can also access the MEdia Net Home site. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ AppCenter to launch the AppCenter application. 2. Press the Up or A description screen displays. 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase the item. - or - Press Back to display the previous screen. 121 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 127
then Melody: The phone vibrates initially, but then plays the melody. - Vibration & Melody: The phone vibrates and also plays the melody. • Call Ringtone: Select a ringtone from your Audio folder, which contains not only the default phone ringtones, but also any new downloaded ringtones. Changing - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 128
phone neither vibrates nor plays a melody. • Phone Sound Volume: Set the volume of the phone from power on. Changes made while using the phone are not reflected in this default when the phone incoming phone call alerts, message alerts, and phone usage. For more information, refer to "Indicator Icons - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 129
case, the speaker is active and launches the currently selected ringtone or melody when the associated notification activates. You may also set the phone to automatically reply to a voice call for the main and from displays. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Display and press Select or - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 130
• Menu Style: Select whether the phone's menus are displayed in either a Grid Menu style or List Menu style. Make a selection and press Save or . • Light Settings: There are two lighting options: Note: Light settings can affect the length of time before battery recharge is necessary. - Brightness: - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 131
the default slogan. Press to delete the default slogan, phone powers on. Time and Date Use the Time and Date menu to change the current time and date displayed. You can also find out what time it is in another part of the world. Ⅲ In Idle mode of the other options), Manual Only, or Prompt First. - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 132
or calendar memos. Phone To customize the settings of your phone use the following steps: Ⅲ In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone and press Select or SIM card in your phone. You can change the number, but entering another number prevents you from making or receiving calls on the handset. You - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 133
to unlock the SIM so you can use a different SIM card. Once you enter the lock code, you are asked to confirm your password. Reenter your password and press Confirm. Note: This lock code is typically the last four digits of the current phone number or can be obtained from an AT&T customer service - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 134
Memo - Address Book Set FDN Mode FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict the outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: - On: You can only call phone numbers stored in the FDN contacts list. You must enter your - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 135
PIN2 code. Reset Phone You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone: 1. In Idle mode, select Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone ➔ Reset Phone. 2. At the All Settings reset to factory defaults. Continue? prompt, press Yes to reset or No to cancel. 3. Enter your phone password and - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 136
is not deleted. Restore Phone The Restore Phone option is the same as the Reset Phone option described above in that all settings are reset to factory defaults. However, with the Restore Phone option, all user data is deleted. Warning! All User Data such as contacts, messages, pictures, videos, and - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 137
. For additional technical support you may access the following website or call 1-888-987-4357. http://www.samsungtelecom.com/contact_us/accessibility.asp Calls This menu allows you to change the actions taken by the phone when dialing and receiving calls. Ⅲ In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 138
the Recent Calls screen: 1. In Idle mode, press to display the Recent Calls screen. 2. Highlight the number you want to add to the Reject List and press Options ➔ Add to Reject List. 3. At the Add to Reject List? prompt, press Yes. Call Answer This feature allows you to select how your phone answers - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 139
Highlight On or Off and press Save or . Voice Call This option allows you to configure your phones voice call parameters. Call Forwarding The Call Forwarding feature enables incoming calls to reroute to a user-specified number. 1. Highlight an option and press Select or . Options include: • Always - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 140
Check Status, the phone quickly checks the number entered as the Forward to number to see Call Barring Call Barring is a network service that allows you to restrict your calls. This option is SIM dependent and requires a subscription. For more information, contact your service provider. 135 Call - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 141
Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Connectivity ➔ Bluetooth. For more information, refer to "Bluetooth" on page 104. Select USB Mode Your phone can connect to a PC by using the USB cable (sold separately). The phone can be configured to launch a default application when the phone detects an active USB connection - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 142
you to assign a default USB application when a USB connection is detected. • Charging Only: The phone uses the power from your PC to charge its battery. • Samsung Kies: Samsung Kies is a software that enables you to update your device firmware, synchronize files, and transfer data to and from - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 143
Normal, or Secure. • User ID: User ID required to connect to the network. • Password: User password required to connect to the address. - Local phone IP: Configure the local phone IP address. - Static DNS: Specify if you want to manually enter the Domain service provider. Changing Your Settings 138 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 144
in more detail within other sections of this manual. 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Applications Settings media, calendar data, or contacts entries. You can also delete any selected information from your phone: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings Transfer and Disposal" on page 169. 139 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 145
and press Confirm. Depending on your phone's security settings, you may be asked to enter your password a second time. 5. At the Clear? prompt, press Yes to continue or No to cancel. A Clearing and then a Cleared message displays. 6. When you are finished, press mode. to return to Idle Checking - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 146
if you have to talk to Customer Service because of a problem. Ⅲ In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Phone Information and press Select or . The phone information including: My Number, Manufacturer, Model, Device ID, Hardware Version, Software Version, Language, and Client Version displays. Tip - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 147
and health problems. The low levels of RF cell phones emit while in use are in the microwave frequency range. They also emit RF at substantially reduced time intervals when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 148
areas of the body, the eyes and the testes, are particularly vulnerable to RF heating because there Is there a connection between RF and certain health problems? The results of most studies conducted to date say cell phones and adverse health outcomes. Still the scientific community has supported - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 149
the following: • Support-needed research on possible biological effects of RF for the type of signal emitted by cell phones; • Design cell phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user; and • Cooperate in providing users of cell phones with the current information on cell phone use and - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 150
audio or Bluetooth® headsets and various types of body-worn accessories such as belt-clips and holsters. Combinations of these can be used to reduce RF energy absorption from cell phones. 145 Headsets can substantially reduce exposure because the phone is held away from the head in the user's hand - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 151
users of cell phones from RF exposure, including children and teenagers. The steps adults can take to reduce RF exposure apply to children and teenagers as well. • Reduce the amount of time spent on the cell phone; • Use speaker mode Note: This web address is case sensitive.) • National Institute for - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 152
default.htm. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information Your wireless phone Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by antenna, the lower the power output of the phone. Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 153
model phone, this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions has been tested and found - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 154
, the user is encouraged the receiving antenna. • Increase contact your wireless provider. Smart Practices While Driving On the Road - Off the Phone The primary responsibility of every driver Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 155
necessary and appropriate, follow these tips: • Use a hands-free device; • Secure your phone within easy reach; • Place calls when you are not moving; • Plan calls when your car will be stationary; • Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations; • Let the person with whom you are speaking - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 156
options, contact your nearest Samsung-authorized service center. • Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping the phone or the battery, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 157
should purchase manufacturer or carrier-recommended products and accessories. If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible, contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger. • Misuse or use of incompatible phones, batteries, and charging devices could result in damage to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 158
the environment - recycle! Warning! Never dispose of batteries in a fire because they may explode. UL Certified Travel Charger The Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 159
more information, please refer to the "Standard Limited Warranty". GPS Certain Samsung mobile devices can use a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal for mobile device. Even with GPS, when you make an emergency call: • Always tell the emergency responder your location to the best of your - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 160
when certain network services and/or mobile device features are in use. Check with local service providers. To make an emergency call: 1. If the phone is not on, make an emergency call. Consult your User Manual and your local cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 161
allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile adhere to gaskets of the battery cover or USB port cover. Foreign matter such as hair, sand, or fibers that becomes trapped between contact surfaces may cause seals to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 162
, such as portable music players and cell phones, at high volume settings for long durations use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds, and Bluetooth® or other wireless devices). Exposure to very loud -induced hearing loss and potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 163
of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.audiology.org/Pages/ default.aspx Health and Safety Information 158 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 164
Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/ default.html 1-888-232-6348 TTY Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations mobile device or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 165
be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch your mobile device off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 166
refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using battery immediately (if the device will not turn off or you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel and take it to a service - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 167
enabling acoustic coupling with hearing aids that do not operate in telecoil mode. T-Ratings: Mobile devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements . A sum of 6 or more would indicate excellent performance. However, these are not guarantees that all users will be satisfied. T ratings work similarly. - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 168
calls that increase your mobile device bill. Keep the mobile device and all its parts and accessories of this standard, contact the National Fire batteries, antennas, and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the mobile device warranty if said accessories - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 169
and cause a small quick static electrical shock. the mobile device, its parts, or accessories. • For vehicles equipped with an air observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of cell phone services to physician. • If your device has a camera flash or light, do not use the flash - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 170
use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase by the first consumer purchaser and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date: Phone 1 Year Batteries 1 Year Case/Pouch/Holster 90 Days Other Phone Accessories 1 Year What is not covered? This - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 171
not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 172
OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND SUITABILITY OF ANY SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT RESTS SOLELY WITH THE USER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIER OF SUCH THIRD - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 173
fees, or $50.00 of such fees, whichever is less, and SAMSUNG shall pay the remainder of such fees. Administrative, facility and arbitrator fees for Claim") shall be determined according to AAA rules. In a Large Claim case, the arbitrator may grant to the prevailing party, or apportion among the - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 174
Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings. Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details. Important! Please provide warranty information (proof of purchase) to Samsung's Customer Care Center in order to provide this service at no charge. If - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 175
800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2012 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. [111611] End User License Agreement for Software - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 176
gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any. Samsung Electronics Co. and its affiliates of the Software. The transfer may not be an indirect transfer, such as a consignment. Prior to the transfer, the end user receiving the Software must agree to - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 177
the Software, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end user, end SOFTWARE, OR TO CREATE ANY WARRANTY OF ANY SORT FROM SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. 10. THIRD-PARTY APPLICATIONS. Certain third party applications may be included with, or downloaded to this mobile device. Samsung - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 178
, or affiliation with the third party or its products and services. You agree that Samsung Electronics Co. shall not be responsible or liable, directly or APPLICATION IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., IS DOWNLOADED, OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED. USE OF ANY THIRD PARTY - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 179
WILL BE CORRECTED. YOU ASSUME THE ENTIRE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR, OR CORRECTION. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 180
as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and conditions herein. All Software and Products are provided subject to Federal residents. ALL DISPUTES WITH SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO. ARISING IN ANY WAY FROM THIS EULA OR YOUR USE OF THE SOFTWARE SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 181
Software. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by providing notice to Samsung iii) on a label on the back of the device beneath the battery, if the battery is removable; and (iv) on the outside of the device if the battery is not removable). Alternatively, you may opt out by calling - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 182
EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung Electronics Co. relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA. If any provision of - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 183
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Group Settings 58 Managing Address Book Entries 60 My Number 57 Service Dialing Numbers 60 Address Book Settings 52 Airplane mode 131 Alarms Auto Power-up Alarms 71 AppCenter 121 Application Settings Reset 130 Applications 119 Alarms 70 Calendar 71 Camera 66, 89 Record Audio 68 Tasks 75 Using the - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 185
Activation 104 Discoverable mode 105 My Bluetooth Info 106 My Devices 105 Bluetooth Device Stereo 82 Browser 98 Settings 102 Business Card attaching to a message 111 C Calendar 71 Creating an Event 72 Holiday 73 Important 73 Private 73 Viewing an Event 73 Call Barring 135 Call Forwarding Always 134 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 186
clip size 95 White Balance 95 Camera Camera Options 90 Taking Photos 89 Camera Options Effects 91, 95 Mosaic Shot 90 Panorama 90 Photo size 91 Settings 92, 95 Shooting mode 90 181 View Special Effects 90 White Balance 91 Care and Maintenance 156 Charging battery 10 Children and Cell Phones 146 - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 187
125 G Games 64 Getting Started Activating Your Phone 6 Charging the Battery 10 Installing the microSD Card 8 Turning phone on/off 12 Voicemail 12 Go To 23 Call 30 L Language Input Language 127 Screen Text 127 Left soft key 21 Light Settings Backlight Time 125 Brightness 125 Low battery indicator - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 188
Message 111 Retrieving a 183 Music Player 81 Music Transferred to the Phone 82 Mute 39 My Call Settings 122 Message Settings 123 Phone Settings Phone Airplane mode 131 Language 127 Own Number 127 Security 128 Shortcuts 127 Turning on/off 12 Phone Information 141 Phone Settings Keypad Tone 123 Phone - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 189
PIN2 Code 130 Check PIN Code 128 Lock Phone 128 Lock SIM Card 128 Set FDN Mode 129 Send key 21 Service Dialing Numbers 60 Set FDN Mode 129 Settings Address Book 52 Applications Settings 139 Calls 132 Connectivity 136 Display 124 Memory Management 139 Phone 127 Phone Information 141 Software Update - Samsung SGH-A997 | User Manual Ver.lk8_f6 (English(north America)) - Page 190
Transferring Music Windows Media Player 87 Travel adapter 10 TTY Settings 132 U UL Certified Travel Charger 153 Understanding Your Phone Closed View of Your Phone 16 Features of Your Phone 14 Open View of Your Phone EPTT Contacts 46, 48 Voice Call Auto Redial 135 Call Barring 135 Call Waiting
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