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In camera mode, takes photos or starts and ends video clip recording. 5. Power/Accessory Connector - Used to plug in charging accessories and also to connect other available accessory cables to your device. 6. Volume Key - During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume. In standby mode with the device open, adjusts the ring volume. 7. Camera Lens - The lens of your built-in camera. Command Keys Functions for the soft touch keys are defined by what appears above each in the display. There are two soft touch keys, the left soft touch key ( ) and the right soft touch key ( ). Note: The touch keys [Left ( ) and Right ( ) soft touch keys, the Send ( ) touch key, and the Back/Clear ( ) touch key] are only active when unlocked. The touch keys lock automatically when you slide the device. To unlock the touchpad, press and hold the Volume key up or down until the "Key Lock State Unlock key input?" prompt appears in the display. Caution!: The External Touchpad responds to a light touch. Using excessive force when pressing touch keys may damage the touchpad. Left Soft Touch Key Some functions of the left soft touch key are as follows. • In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ) to open the main menu. • When the left soft touch key function is Edit, press the Edit (left) soft touch key ( ) to edit an Alarm. • When the left soft touch key function is Menu, press the Menu (left) soft touch key ( ) and a pop-up menu appears. Right Soft Touch Key Some functions of the right soft touch key are as follows. • In standby mode, press the Contacts (right) soft touch key ( ) to open the Contacts List screen. • When the right soft touch key function is Check, press the Check (right) soft touch key ( ) to select an item in a list to be acted on by a selected function, such as Delete. Helio Key • In a menu, press the Helio key ( ) to accept the highlighted selection. 15

Section	Page
SPH-A523 Mysto	1
Table of Contents	4
Section 1: Getting Started	8
Understanding this User Manual	8
Notes and tips	8
Activating Your Device	9
Install the Battery	9
Turn Your Device On	9
Turn Your Device Off	10
Remove the Battery	10
Charging the Battery	11
Use the Travel Adapter	11
Low battery indicator	12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail	12
Listen to voice mail	12
Section 2: Understanding Your Device	13
Features of Your Device	13
Closed View of Your Device	14
Features	14
Open View of Your Device	15
Features	15
Rear	17
Features	17
Command Keys	18
Left Soft Touch Key	18
Right Soft Touch Key	18
Helio Key	18
Back/Clear Key	19
End Key	19
Send Touch Key	19
Navigation Key	19
Camera Key	20
Understanding the Display Screen	20
Display Screen Icons	20
Dialogue Boxes	22
Backlights	22
Your Device’s Modes	23
Call Answer Mode	23
Input mode	23
Lock Mode	23
Standby Mode	23
Receive Messages in Standby Mode	24
Talk Mode	24
Enter/Exit Silent Mode	24
Vibrate Mode	25
Adjust the Ringer	25
Camera Mode	25
Section 3: Call Functions	26
Making a Call - Number Entry Dialing	26
Dialing Emergency Numbers	26
Dialing International Numbers	27
Call another country from the U.S.	27
Placing calls when outside the U.S. - Mexico	27
Manual Pause Calling	27
Making a Call - Speed Dialing	28
One-Touch Dialing	28
Two-Touch Dialing	28
Three-Touch Dialing	28
Pause Dialing From a Contacts Entry	28
Answering a Call	28
Answering an Incoming Call	29
Ignoring a Call	29
Adjusting the Call Volume	29
Calls Log	29
Review the Calls Log - Menu Method	30
Review the Calls Log - Key Method	30
All Calls History	30
Review a Call	31
Delete a Call	31
Delete Multiple Calls	32
Delete All Calls	32
Missed Calls	33
Outgoing Calls	33
Ignored Calls	34
Incoming Calls	34
Call Times	35
Roaming	35
What is Roaming?	35
Section 4: Menu Navigation	37
Menu Navigation	37
Return to the Previous Menu	37
Navigate Using Shortcuts	37
Navigation Key Shortcuts	38
The In-Use Options	38
Accessing the In-Use Menu	38
Menu Outline	39
Section 5: Entering Text	46
Text Entry Modes	46
Changing the Text Entry Mode	47
Entering Text in Alpha (Abc) Mode	47
Entering Text in T9Abc Mode	47
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters	48
Entering Korean	48
Entering Numbers	50
Entering Symbols	50
Section 6: Understanding CONTACT	51
Your Contacts List	51
Open Your Contacts List	51
Adding a New Contact	52
Using the Contacts Add Option	52
Saving a Number from a Call	53
Saving a Number from a Calls Log	54
Finding a Contact	55
Search by Name	55
Search by Number	56
Search by Email	57
Groups	58
Editing an Existing Contact	59
Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers	59
Store Pauses in a New Contact	60
Add Pauses to an Existing Contacts Entry	60
Add a Number or Email Address to a Contact	60
Edit an Existing Email Address	61
Speed Dial Numbers	61
Contact Groups	62
Assign/Reassign Contacts to Groups - Shortcut Method	63
Assign/Reassign Contacts to Groups - Menu Method	63
Create a Group	64
Edit a Group	65
Delete a Group	67
Deleting a Contact	67
Sync Contacts	68
Call Logs	69
Service Numbers	69
My Info	69
Section 7: CUSTOMIZE	70
Rings	70
Download Rings	71
Screens	71
Download Screens	71
H.O.T. (Helio On Top) Screens	71
Download H.O.T.	72
Sound Settings	72
Ring Vibration	72
Volume	72
Sound Effects	73
Hourly Alert	73
Sleep Mode	74
Display Settings	74
Overlay	75
Banner	76
Clock	77
Missed Events	77
Font	77
Dial Style	78
Backlight	78
Touch Sensitivity	78
Call Settings	79
Answer Call On	79
Call Forwarding	79
Call Block	80
Tone Length	80
Network	80
Device	81
Memory Info	81
Download Memory	81
System Memory	82
USB Disk	83
Ext Memory	83
Format Ext Memory	84
S/W Info	85
My Info	85
Reset	85
Security	86
Phone Lock	86
Set Password	87
Bluetooth	87
Turn on / off	87
Trusted Devices	88
Send + Receive	89
Disconnect Device	89
Settings	90
Supported Services	90
Language ()	90
Airplane Mode	91
Section 8: SURF	92
SURF	92
Stored Web Content	92
Accessing Helio Portal	92
Exit Helio Portal	93
Using the SURF Browser	93
SURF soft touch keys	93
Using Links	93
How Browser Keys Work	93
Section 9: SNAP	95
SNAP Menu	95
Camera	96
Taking Snap Shots	96
Camera Options	97
View Settings	97
Resolution	97
Quality	98
White Balance	98
Lighting	99
Effects	99
Set Frame	100
Save Location	100
Video Camera	100
Taking Videos	101
Video Camera Options	101
View Settings	102
Resolution	102
Frame Rate	102
White Balance	103
Lighting	103
Record Sound	104
Effects	104
Save Location	105
Zoom	105
Brightness	106
Your Albums	106
Album	106
Managing Folders	106
Accessing Folders and Managing Files	107
Helio Album	108
Photo Studio	108
Settings	108
Album Lock	109
Shutter Sound	109
Camera	110
Video Camera	110
Storage	111
Block Calls	111
Auto Save	111
Point, Click, and Send Pictures	112
Print Photos	112
Memory Info	113
Download Memory	113
System Memory	114
USB Disk	114
External Memory	115
Format External Memory	116
Section 10: VIDEO + MUSIC	117
Accessing VIDEO + MUSIC	117
Video	118
Download Video	118
Music	119
Download Music	119
Memory Info	120
Download Memory	120
System Memory	121
USB Disk	121
Ext Memory	122
Format Ext Memory	122
Settings	122
Backlight Duration	122
Play Time	123
Play Option	123
Section 11: GAMES	124
Finding Games	124
Managing Games	124
Rearranging Items in Your GAMES List	125
Section 12: PLAN	126
Tools Menu	126
Opening Tools Menu	126
Calendar	127
View an event	127
Add a New Event	128
To-do	129
Add Tasks	129
Edit Tasks	130
Delete Tasks	130
Wake-up Call	131
Set the Wake-up Call	131
Cancel the Wake-up Call	132
Alarm	132
Set an Alarm	132
When an Alarm Sounds	133
Edit an Alarm	134
Cancel an Alarm	134
Delete Alarms	135
Calculator	135
World Time	136
Unit Converter	137
Notepad	138
Add a Memo	138
View, Edit, and Erase Memos	139
Stopwatch	139
User Memory	139
Connect Device	139
Disconnect Device	140
Managing Files	140
Voice	141
Record a Voice Memo	142
Review Voice Memos	142
Erase One Voice Memo	143
Erase All Voice Memos at One Time	143
Section 13: MESSAGE	145
Launching the MESSAGE Feature	145
Sending a Text Message	146
Sending a Picture Message	147
Sending an Email Message	150
Email Folders	152
Messaging Services	154
Email Setup Information	154
Setting Up an Email Account	154
Customizing the Message Menu	155
Section 14: APPS	156
Finding Applications	156
Managing Applications	156
Rearranging Items in Your APPS List	157
Section 15: Health and Safety Information	158
Health and Safety Information	159
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	159
Certification Information (SAR)	159
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	160
UL Certified Travel Adapter	160
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones	161
What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?	161
Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?	161
What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?	161
What are the results of the research done already?	163
What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?	163
What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?	164
What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?	164
What about children using wireless phones?	165
Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?	165
Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?	165
What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?	166
Road Safety	167
Responsible Listening	168
Operating Environment	170
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices	170
Implantable Medical Devices	171
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	171
Other Medical Devices	173
Vehicles	173
Posted Facilities	173
Potentially Explosive Environments	173
Emergency Calls	173
Restricting Children's access to your Phone	174
FCC Notice and Cautions	174
FCC Notice	174
Cautions	174
Other Important Safety Information	175
Product Performance	175
Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception	175
Understanding the Power Save Feature	175
Understanding How Your Phone Operates	176
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance	176
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones	176
Battery Standby and Talk Time	176
Battery Precautions	177
Care and Maintenance	178
Section 16: Warranty Information	180
Standard Limited Warranty	180
Precautions for Transfer and Disposal	183