Getting Started, Activating Your Phone | Samsung SGH-a117 Series

Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

•Activating Your Phone

•Powering On or Off the Phone

•Setting Up Your Voice Mail

This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail.

Activating Your Phone

When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services.

Removing the Battery

1.If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the key until the power-off image displays.

2.Remove the battery by pressing the battery lock down and slide the battery cover away, as shown.

3.Lift the bottom of the battery and then lift it up and away.

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Samsung SGH-a117 Series manual Getting Started, Activating Your Phone, Removing the Battery

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 Low Battery Indicator Powering On or Off the Phone Setting Up Your Voice Mail Accessing Your Voice MailChanging the Voice Mail Number Features of Your Phone Understanding Your Phone Open View of Your Phone Keys Closed View of Your Phone Internal Display Layout Icons Selecting Functions and Options Selecting Options Command Keys Send Key Navigation Key Making an International Call Call FunctionsMaking a Call Correcting a Dialed Number Redialing the Last Number Adjusting the Call VolumeEnding a Call Making a Call from the Address Book Answering a Call Recent CallsViewing Missed Calls Data Volume Call TimeDeleting a Missed Call Options During a Call Quiet ModeData Call Time Speakerphone Key Press the key to dial the second call Call Options Switching 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 Using Shortcuts Menu Outline MEdia Net Address Book Shows only if supported by your SIM card Changing the Text Input Mode Entering Text Using T9 Mode Enter a Word in T9 Mode Using Alphabet Mode Add a New Word into the T9 Dictionary Entering Symbols Using Numbers Dialing a Number from Address Book Using Contacts ListUnderstanding Your Address Book Finding an Address Book Entry Adding a New Contact Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory Storing a Number in the SIM Card Speed Dial Finding My Own Phone Number Changing a Number Assigned to a KeyDeleting Speed Dial Entries Copy All to Phone FDN ListManagement Delete All Memory Status Messaging Creating and Sending New Messages Retrieving New Messages Viewing a Message Using Message Options Options for the InboxOptions for a Text Message Using Message Templates Settings Memory Status Changing Your Settings Set SoundIncoming Calls Set Display Power On/Off ToneQuiet Mode Keypad Tone LCD Contrast WallpaperBrightness Backlight Time & Date Set PhoneShow Caller Information Extra Settings LanguageGreeting Message Network Services Call ForwardingCall Barring SIM Dependent Network Selection SIM Dependent PIN Check SecurityCaller ID Change PIN Change 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 Storing a URL Address Using FavoritesAccessing a WAP Site Using Favorites Editing a Bookmark Downloading 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 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Operating Environment Other Medical Devices Implantable Medical DevicesHearing Aids Vehicles Potentially Explosive Environments Emergency Calls FCC Notice and Cautions Other Important Safety InformationRestricting Childrens access to your Phone FCC Notice Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal ReceptionUnderstanding the Power Save Feature Understanding How Your Phone Operates Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones Battery Standby and Talk TimeBattery Precautions Battery Precautions Care and Maintenance Warranty Information Standard Limited WarrantyPage Standard Limited Warranty Precautions for Transfer and Disposal Standard Limited Warranty Index PIN Warranty Information