Samsung SGH-a117 Series manual Product Performance, Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception

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Product Performance

•Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation.

•Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.

Product Performance

Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception

The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars displayed, the stronger the signal.

If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.

Understanding the Power Save Feature

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.

Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a message displays on the screen. When a signal is found, your phone returns to standby mode.

Understanding How Your Phone Operates

Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.

Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance

For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty.

There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.

•If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder.

•Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna, if applicable.

•Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged.

•If your phone is equipped with an internal antenna, obstructing the internal antenna could inhibit call performance.

Health and Safety Information

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Contents SGH-a117 Series Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents Changing Your Settings Removing the Battery Getting StartedActivating Your Phone Installing the SIM Card Installing the BatteryRemoving the SIM Card Charging a Battery Powering On or Off the Phone Low Battery IndicatorSetting Up Your Voice Mail Accessing Your Voice MailChanging the Voice Mail Number Understanding Your Phone Features of Your PhoneKeys Open View of Your PhoneClosed View of Your Phone Icons Internal Display LayoutSelecting Options Selecting Functions and OptionsCommand Keys Navigation Key Send KeyMaking a Call Call FunctionsMaking an International Call Correcting a Dialed NumberEnding a Call Adjusting the Call VolumeRedialing the Last Number Making a Call from the Address BookAnswering a Call Recent CallsViewing Missed Calls Data Volume Call TimeDeleting a Missed Call Data Call Time Quiet ModeOptions During a Call Speakerphone KeyCall Options Press the key to dial the second callSwitching off the Microphone Mute Muting or Sending Key TonesSearching for a Number in Address Book Call Waiting Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling Menu NavigationMenu Navigation Menu Outline Using ShortcutsMEdia Net Address Book Shows only if supported by your SIM card Entering Text Changing the Text Input ModeEnter a Word in T9 Mode Using T9 ModeAdd a New Word into the T9 Dictionary Using Alphabet ModeUsing Numbers Entering SymbolsUnderstanding Your Address Book Using Contacts ListDialing a Number from Address Book Finding an Address Book EntryStoring a Number in the Phone’s Memory Adding a New ContactStoring a Number in the SIM Card Speed Dial Finding My Own Phone Number Changing a Number Assigned to a KeyDeleting Speed Dial Entries Management FDN ListCopy All to Phone Delete AllMemory Status Creating and Sending New Messages MessagingViewing a Message Retrieving New MessagesUsing Message Options Options for the InboxOptions for a Text Message Settings Using Message TemplatesMemory Status Changing Your Settings Set SoundIncoming Calls Quiet Mode Power On/Off ToneSet Display Keypad ToneBrightness WallpaperLCD Contrast BacklightTime & Date Set PhoneShow Caller Information Extra Settings LanguageGreeting Message Network Services Call ForwardingCall Barring SIM Dependent Network Selection SIM Dependent Caller ID SecurityPIN Check Change PINChange Password Lock ApplicationsSIM Lock Reset Settings FDN ModeChange PIN2 Reset Settings Changing Your Settings Applications CalculatorConverter World Time Access a WAP Site WAPLaunching the WAP Browser Selecting and Using Menu Options Navigating the WAP BrowserEntering Text in the WAP Browser Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites Using FavoritesStoring a URL Address Editing a BookmarkDownloading Multimedia Files Clearing the CacheDeleting a Bookmark Changing the WAP Profiles Health and Safety Information Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Page Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Samsung Mobile Products and RecyclingUL Certified Travel Adapter What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Health and Safety Information What are the results of the research done already? Consumer Information on Wireless Phones What about children using wireless phones? Page Road Safety Responsible Listening American Academy of Audiology Operating Environment Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesHearing Aids Implantable Medical DevicesOther Medical Devices VehiclesEmergency Calls Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsRestricting Childrens access to your Phone Other Important Safety InformationFCC Notice and Cautions FCC NoticeUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Getting the Most Out of Your Signal ReceptionProduct Performance Understanding How Your Phone OperatesAvailability of Various Features/Ring Tones Battery Standby and Talk TimeBattery Precautions Battery Precautions Care and Maintenance Standard Limited Warranty Warranty InformationPage Standard Limited Warranty Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Standard Limited Warranty Index PIN Warranty Information
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