SGH-A837 Series

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User Manual

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AT&T A837 Rugby user manual SGH-A837 Series

Contents

SGH-A837 Series Headquarters Intellectual Property GH68-18518A Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Table of Contents Messaging 124 110130 132 173 171174 174 Removing the Battery Key until the power-off image displaysGetting Started SIM Card Information Installing and Removing the SIM Card Installing the microSD CardRemove the back cover and battery To remove the SIM, gently slide it out of the socket Replacing the Battery Charging the Battery If the phone asks, enter a password and press the Confirm Low Battery IndicatorTurning the Phone On or Off Setting Up Your Personal Options Setting Up Your Voice MailChanging the Voice Mail Name and Number Understanding Your Phone Features of Your Phone Keys Open View of Your PhonePage Closed View of Your Phone When the phone is closed, press and hold these keys toMusic Player is active Back Light Main Display Layout Displays when a call is in progressDisplay has 3 areas Icons Displays when a new multimedia message is received Displays when you receive new voice mail message Recent calls allows you to view the recent call log Selecting Functions and OptionsSelect an empty slot and press the key Selecting Options Command KeysSelect soft key or the key Key Right Soft Key Left Soft KeyClear Key End Key Address Book Navigation Key Making a Call Call Functions If the Open Flip option in the Settings Calls If the Any Key option in the Settings Calls GeneralMaking a Call from the Address Book Answering a Call Video Share Stop Select this option to stop the video share featureInitiating and Receiving a Video Share Session Live Video Share In-CallShare a Recorded Video File Spkr Off/On press this key to the speaker off/on Viewing All Calls Recent CallsViewing Missed Calls Highlight Details and press the key Viewing the Details of a Missed CallsSaving a Missed Call to your Address Book Sending a Message to a Missed Call Deleting a Missed Call Call DetailsCall Back Options During a Call Adjusting the Call VolumePutting a Call on Hold To place a call on hold In-Call Options Address Book Allows you to access your Address Book Switching off the Microphone Mute Using the Speakerphone During an Active CallMuting or Sending Keypad Tones Searching for a Number in Address Book To switch between the two calls, press Options SwapCall Waiting Highlight Active Call, Held Call, or All Calls and press Way Calling Multi-Party Calling Silent ModePress the key to end the call Use the Navigation keys to highlight Join and press Using Shortcuts Accessing a Menu Function by ScrollingMenu Navigation Menu Navigation My Menu Press the key to access the selected optionRemove removes the selected shortcut from this field Press the Options soft key and select one of the following Symbols Using the Text Input MethodsEntering Text T9 Input Method T9 abc, T9 Abc, and T9 ABC Changing the Text Input Mode Using the T9 Input MethodEnter a Word in T9 Mode Enter the word you want to add using the ABC mode Using the Alphabetic Input MethodAdd a New Word into the T9 Dictionary Press the Add soft key or the key Using the Numeric Input Method Using the Symbols Input Method Understanding Your Address Book Using ContactsDialing a Number from Address Book Finding an Address Book Entry Adding a New Contact Address Book Entry OptionsStoring a Number in the Phone’s Memory Ringtone allows you to choose a ringtone for this contact Storing a Number on the SIM CardPress the Options soft key and select Save or press Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone Call allows you to call a currently selected entryVideo Share initiates a Video Share Call with this contact Setting Up Speed Dial Entries Group SettingsSpeed Dial List Editing a Caller Group Deleting Speed Dial Entries Reject ListAdding a number to the Reject List Scroll to the contact to assign to this speed dial number Using the Service Dialing Numbers Service NumberIdle mode, press Menu Address Book Service Editing an Entry on the Reject List My Business Card Address Book SettingsSave New Contact View Contacts from FDN Contacts Idle mode, press Menu Settings PhoneUsed Space Change a contact, or delete a contact from the FDN List Copying Contacts to the SIM Card SIM ManagementPress the Copy soft key Press the Delete soft key Deleting Contacts from the SIM CardHighlight the entry that you want to delete from the SIM Idle mode, press Menu Yellowpages and press Push to Talk Initializing Push to Talk ServicePTT Icons My Availability Individuals PTT Contact Availability Add Contact GroupsIdle mode, press Menu Push to Talk PTT Add Contact and press Select soft key or the key Handset sends an invitation to the new contact Invitation In Progress icon displaysQuick Group allows you to make a group call without pre Quick Group Shortcut Group and press the Select soft key or the keyQuick Group Call display on your screen PTT Group Options Add Group Release the key when you finish speakingDynamic Call Deleting PTT Contacts Select Edit and press the Right Navigation key Adding Members to a Group from PTT ContactsOr the key Deleting a Member from a Group Making a PTT Call Convert a PTT Call to a Cellular Call Receiving a PTT Call Select PTT Settings and press the Select soft key or PTT SettingsKey. Choose from the following options Idle mode, press Menu PTT and press the Select soft Help Call WaitingPending Invitations Types of Messages MessagingCreating and Sending Text Messages Text field, begin creating your text messagePage By selecting one of the Empty fields and pressing Key Creating and Sending Multimedia MessagesPress the Send soft key to send the message You can add additional recipients from your Address Book Press the Send To soft key. The Recipients screen displays Locating a MessageMessage and press the Select soft key or the key Select an Image, Sound or Video and press the key Retrieving a Text Message from the Inbox InboxRetrieving a Multimedia Message from the Inbox Options for SMS Messages Using Message Options Signing into Your Mobile Email Using Instant Messenger IMOptions for Multimedia Messages More Outbox SentSigning into Your IM Account Key Highlight New Account if this is the first time you are Drafts Using Message TemplatesMy Folder Deleting Messages Text Message Messaging SettingsMultimedia Message Following options are available AT&T MMS AT&T IMS MEdia Net Voice Mail Please contact AT&Ts customer service center for detailsPush Message Always Prompt NeverPage MEdia Net and WAP Accessing the MEdia Net HomepageIdle mode, press Menu MEdia Net MEdia Net Navigating with the WAP Browser Accessing the MEdia Net SiteTo select a browser item, highlight a MEdia Net entry Reload reloads the current page with updated information Selecting and Using Menu OptionsEntering Text in the WAP Browser Following modes are available Accessing a WAP Site Using Favorites Using FavoritesMy Account Chat Group News Sports Weather MEdia Net Press the Options soft key to select Go to or press Key Editing Favorites Storing a URL Address as a FavoriteDeleting Favorites Idle mode, press Menu MEdia Net and press Saved Pages Using your HistoryAdvanced Clearing Caches Emptying the Cookies Changing the WAP ProfilesCookie Options Preferences Press the Options soft key Advanced Settings allows you to configure some of the IPConnection None, Normal, or Secure Home URL enter the URL address of the homepage Downloading Multimedia Files To access homepage of the online shopping mall, selectTraffic Class select the traffic class MEdia Net Home Shop Tones MEdia MallShop Games Shop Multimedia Shop GraphicsSelect an image entry and press the key Select an video file entry and press the key Shop Videos Shop ApplicationsSelect an application file entry and press the key Select an application file entry and press the key Idle mode, press Menu MEdia Mall MEdia Net Accessing the MEdia Net Home Entertainment My StuffAudio Select one of the following Folders and press the Select Games and Apps Accessing the Graphics FolderGraphics Shop Games Rename allows you to rename the selected graphic Selecting and Using the Graphics FolderShop Graphics Videos Using the CameraTools Taking Photos Camera Options Press the key to take the photoIcons are defined in the following Panorama allows you to take a panoramic still shot General Options are 1280x960 results in a 1.3M size 640x480 320x240Camera Camcorder More provides access to the following options Using the GalleryCamera Options after Taking a Photo Zoom allows you to zoom in on the image or zoom out Editing a Photo Key Press the key twice to switch to the camcorder Using the CamcorderShooting Video Press the key to return to the camcorder preview General Camcorder Options after a Video is Taken Accessing the Video FolderRename allows you to rename the video file Select a video file and press the key to play the video Record Audio Using Video Share Delete allows you to delete the memo AlarmsTo exit, press the Back soft key or the key Audio Folder Key Select Auto Power-upand press the key Setting Auto Power-up AlarmsMin, 3 Min, 5 Min, 7 Min, or 10 Min Press the key to save the changes Select one of the following options and press the Select CalendarDelete this option allows you to delete the selected event 101 End Date enter a date for this appointment to end AppointmentHighlighted, press the key to select this audio file Press the key to save this new appointment entry Date enter a date for this anniversary AnniversaryPress the key to save this new anniversary entry Other Event Options Indicates a Holiday Press the key to select this audio file TasksPress the Options soft key. Highlight Create, and press Priority allows you assign the task a priority 1, 2, or Calculator Save and the key, or press the keyTip Calculator Remaining fields indicate Bill Tip% # payingConverter World Time Other Files TimerTime & Date Stopwatch On Phone Used SpaceOn Card You wish to view, then press the Select soft key or Key Bluetooth Accessing AT&T MusicEntertainment Adding Music to your Handset Idle mode, press Menu My Stuff Entertainment Using the Music PlayerKey to open the folder Press the key to play the song Music Player Options Transfer to Bluetooth Stereo headset and press Playing Music through a Stereo Bluetooth DevicePlaying Music Transferred to the Handset Want to listen to and press the key Key and select the Hide Player option Playing Music while Using the PhoneIdle screen, press the key once Pause Center key, and press the Fast Forward Creating a Playlist Using PlaylistsAdding Songs to a Playlist Highlight Playlists and press the Right Navigation key Importing a Playlist from Windows Media Player Removing songs from a PlaylistPress the key to return to the AT&T Music screen Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to Shop Music It is now safe to unplug the USB connector from the handsetA837-Phone Highlight Music Player and press the Select soft key or Key Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores Select Settings and press the Select soft key or KeyKey Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight Select Transferring Music using a Media Application Using Manage IDs Using ID songKey Highlight ID song! and press the key Available, highlight get, and press the key Accessing Music Videos Using XM RadioExiting from the Music ID Application Music Video Options Using The BuzzViewing a Video Clip Music Community Press the key Press the key to return to Idle modePress the Done soft key to accept and save your information Highlight Community and press the Select soft key or Cellular Video Music Applications Cellular Video Options Cellular VideoCV and press the Select soft key or Key Pause/Resume Media Clip OptionsStop Cellular Video Settings Using the Video CategoriesJump to Track Time Landscape Updating the Favorites List Customizing Cellular VideoAdding a Video Alert Customize CV button from the bottom of the homepage My Purchases Setting up Parental ControlParental Controls Highlight My Account and press the Select soft key or Highlight the OK button and press the key Configuring the FiltersKey to toggle the On/Off state Drive To AT&T GPSTip Press the AT&T Navigator key 131 Quick Tips Changing Your SettingsPress the key to exit the browser Options for Quick Tips Press the Save soft key when you are finished Idle mode, press Menu Settings Sound ProfileSound Profile Normal Profile Call Tab Melody the phone sounds the selected melodyMessage Phone 135 Other Available Profiles Main Display Display SettingsSelection and press the Select soft key or the key 136 Time & Date Light SettingsFront Display Key or the key to confirm the selection PhoneLanguage Screen Text Shortcuts Input T9Own Number Security Lock SIM Card Lock PhoneCheck PIN Code Lock Applications Off you can call any number Calls Coil ModeGeneral Voice Call Highlight On or Off and press the Select soft key or Press the Select soft key to save your new selection Key to select a number from the Address BookEnter the Forward To number in the field or press Call Waiting Connectivity BluetoothPress the key to make your selection. Options include Press the Select soft key to confirm your selection Highlight On or Off and press the Select soft key or Highlight Search For New Device and press the SelectDiscoverable My Devices Selecting your Phone’s USB Mode This option allows you to search for new Bluetooth devicesMy Bluetooth Info Search for New Device Configuring your Network Profiles Idle mode, press Menu Settings ConnectivitySelect USB Mode and press the Select soft key or 148 Advanced Settings allows you to configure some IMS Settings149 Reset Settings Applications SettingsVideo Share Settings Idle mode, press Menu Settings Reset Settings Clear Memory Used Space Memory ManagementClearing Memory Idle mode, press Menu Settings Software Software UpdateChecking the Used Space Phone Information Idle mode, press Menu Settings Phone Information153 TTY Settings AccessibilityUse the following steps to access the TTY settings Accessibility Health and Safety Information Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Certification Information SAR UL Certified Travel Adapter Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling156 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesWhat is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? 157 158 What are the results of the research done already? 159 160 What about children using wireless phones? 161 Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as Road Safety162 163 164 Responsible Listening Operating Environment National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthAmerican Academy of Audiology Implantable Medical Devices Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesPersons who have such devices Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket 167 Emergency Calls Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsOther Medical Devices Vehicles FCC Notice and Cautions Restricting Childrens access to your PhoneFCC Notice Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception Other Important Safety InformationUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Product Performance Battery Standby and Talk Time Availability of Various Features/Ring TonesBattery Precautions Maintaining Your Phones Peak Performance 172 32 F Care and Maintenance Standard Limited Warranty Warranty InformationWhat is Covered and For How Long? 175 What are the Limits on Samsungs WARRANTY/LIABILITY? 176 177 Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Index Call Settings Bluetooth DeviceCall Alert Type Call Forwarding Call Functions Graphics Group Settings Charging battery Clear key Command Keys ConnectivityCamera Options Cellular Video Low battery indicator Main Display Settings Left soft key Light SettingsMessage Settings HAC Ratings Multitasking Music File Extensions Phone Information Phone Safety Phone SettingsMusic Videos MusicID Standard Limited Warranty SettingsSubscriber Identity Module SIM T9 Mode Push To Talk Using Quick Tips Using FavoritesTools Video Categories