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Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Other Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Used Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Section 8:

Multimedia

...............................

81

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Shop Music/Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Using AT&T Radio

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Camcorder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Section 9:

Connections

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98

Browser

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Bluetooth

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Synchronizing with Windows Media Player

. . 107

Connecting as a Mass Storage Device . . . . . . 107

Section 10:

Messaging

............................

108

Types of Messages

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Create a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Outbox

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Drafts

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Mobile Email

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117

Delete by Folder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Used Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Section 11:

Applications

.........................

119

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

AppCenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Section 12:

Changing Your Settings

......

122

Sound Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Display

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Phone

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Calls

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Memory Management

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Software Update

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Phone Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

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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