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- To set a Picture as wallpaper, highlight the My Image option, then press Edit. Press Change, and scroll through the graphics in your My Stuff Pictures folder to select your wallpaper. Use the soft keys to zoom in or out and the Navigation keys to center the desired portion of the graphic in the window. Press , then press Options ➔ Set or to confirm your selection. - To set a Screen slogan, highlight the Screen slogan option, and press Edit. The text box activates and displays the default slogan. Press to delete the default slogan, then use the text entry options and the keyboard to enter your slogan. Press Save or to confirm your selection. • Greeting Message: Enter the text to display on the screen when the 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, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Time and Date and press Select or . The Time and Date settings screen displays. The following options are available. Use the Navigation keys to scroll and set options: • Time Zone Updating: Select whether the time zone information is updated: Automatic (which greys-out some of the other options), Manual Only, or Prompt First. • Time Zone: Assign your current time zone based on Greenwich Mean Time. Major cities in each zone display upon selection. Press Change and use the Left or Right Navigation key to select a new zone. If you want the phone to automatically adjust to Daylight Saving time, highlight the check box and press Check. Press OK to save the new selection. Tip: You can also choose to activate Daylight Savings Time within the Home Zone menu option. • Time: Enter the current time using your keypad. Press the Right Navigation key to select am or pm. Press Save or to confirm the selection. • Date: Enter the current date using your keypad. Press the Navigation key to navigate between the month, day, or year fields. Press Save or to confirm the selection. Changing Your Settings 126

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Section 1: Getting Started	10
Understanding This User Manual	10
Activating Your Phone	11
Removing the Back Cover	11
Installing the SIM Card	12
Installing the microSD Card	13
Installing the Battery	14
Replacing the Back Cover	14
Charging the Battery	15
MicroUSB to 3.5mm Converter	16
Turning the Phone On or Off	17
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	17
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	19
Features of Your Phone	19
Open View of Your Phone	19
Front and Side Views of Your Phone	21
Back Light	22
Main Display Layout	22
Command Keys	25
Menu Navigation	27
Section 3: Entering Text	30
Using the Text Input Methods	30
Using the T9 Predictive Text Input Method	31
Using the Alphabetic Input Method	33
Using the Symbols Input Method	34
Using the 123 Numeric Input Method	34
Section 4: Call Functions	35
Making a Call	35
Making a Call from the Address Book	37
Answering a Call	37
Recent Calls	37
Call Details	41
Options During a Call	41
Silent Mode	46
Section 5: AT&T Enhanced Push To Talk	47
Contact Types	47
Initializing Push to Talk Service	47
EPTT Availability Icons	48
EPTT Home Screen Options	49
Adding a Contact	50
Viewing EPTT Contact Options	51
Calling an Individual Contact	51
Adding an EPTT Group	51
Adding EPTT Contacts to a Group	52
Deleting a Member from a Group	52
Viewing EPTT Group Options	53
Deleting a Group	53
Calling a Group	54
EPTT Settings	54
EPTT Favorites	54
Making an EPTT Call	55
Receiving an EPTT Call	55
Call Waiting	56
Supervisory Override	56
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book	57
AT&T Address Book Activation	57
Address Book Settings	57
Adding a New Contact	58
Dialing a Number from Address Book	60
Finding an Address Book Entry	61
Address Book Entry Options	61
Sync Your AT&T Address Book	61
Viewing My Phone Number	62
FDN Mode	62
Group Settings	63
Adding Speed Dial Entries	64
Using the Service Dialing Numbers	65
Managing Address Book Entries	65
Section 7: My Stuff	68
Applications	68
Audio	68
Games	69
Pictures	70
Video	71
Tools	71
Other Files	84
Used Space	84
Section 8: Multimedia	86
Music Player	86
Shop Music/Tones	91
Using AT&T Radio	93
Camera	94
Camcorder	99
Section 9: Connections	103
Browser	103
Bluetooth	109
Synchronizing with Windows Media Player	112
Connecting as a Mass Storage Device	112
Section 10: Messaging	113
Types of Messages	113
Create a Message	113
Inbox	117
Outbox	119
Drafts	119
Mobile Email	119
Voicemail	120
Messaging Settings	120
Templates	122
Delete by Folder	123
Used Space	123
Section 11: Applications	124
Applications	124
AppCenter	126
Section 12: Changing Your Settings	127
Sound Profile	127
Display	129
Time and Date	131
Phone	132
Calls	137
Connectivity	141
Applications Settings	144
Memory Management	144
Software Update	146
Phone Information	146
Section 13: Health and Safety Information	147
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	147
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	152
FCC Part 15 Information to User	153
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS)	154
Smart Practices While Driving	154
Battery Use and Safety	155
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	157
UL Certified Travel Charger	158
Display / Touch-Screen	159
GPS	159
Emergency Calls	160
Care and Maintenance	161
Responsible Listening	162
Operating Environment	164
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	166
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	168
FCC Notice and Cautions	168
Other Important Safety Information	168
Section 14: Warranty Information	170
Standard Limited Warranty	170
End User License Agreement for Software	175
Section 15: Samsung Product Registration	183

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Changing Your Settings

126

–

To set a Picture as wallpaper, highlight the

My Image

option,

then press

Edit

. Press

Change

, and scroll through the graphics

in your My Stuff Pictures folder to select your wallpaper. Use

the soft keys to zoom in or out and the Navigation keys to

center the desired portion of the graphic in the window. Press

, then press

Options

➔

Set

confirm

your

selection.

–

To set a Screen slogan, highlight the

Screen slogan

option,

and press

Edit

. The text box activates and displays the default

slogan. Press

to delete the default slogan, then use the

text entry options and the keyboard to enter your slogan. Press

Save

confirm

your selection.

•

Greeting Message

: Enter the text to display on the screen when

the 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.

In Idle mode, press

➔

Settings

➔

Time and Date

and press

Select

The Time and Date settings screen displays.

The following options are available. Use the Navigation keys

to scroll and set options:

•

Time Zone Updating

: Select whether the time zone information

is updated:

Automatic

(which greys-out some of the other

options),

Manual Only

, or

Prompt First

•

Time Zone

: Assign your current time zone based on Greenwich

Mean Time. Major cities in each zone display upon selection.

Press

Change

and use the Left or Right Navigation key to select a

new zone. If you want the phone to automatically adjust to

Daylight Saving time, highlight the check box and press

Check

Press

to save the new selection.

Tip:

You can also choose to activate Daylight Savings Time

within the Home Zone menu option.

•

Time

: Enter the current time using your keypad. Press the Right

Navigation key to select

. Press

Save

to confirm

the selection.

•

Date

: Enter the current date using your keypad. Press the

Navigation key to navigate between the month, day, or year fields.

Press

Save

to confirm the selection.