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SGH-A747
POR T AB LE Qua d - B AN D
MO BI L E P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents
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Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307; 5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459; 5, 107, 225; 5, 109, 390. Printed in China Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc. RSA® is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc. Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS"
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..........................................................................5 SIM Card Information ................................................................................................5 Activating Your Phone ...............................................................................................5 Charging the Battery .................................................................................................7 Installing the micro
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FDN Mode ...............................................................................................................57 Group Settings ........................................................................................................58 Managing Address Book Entries ..............................................................................58 Section 7: Messaging ............................................................................. 61 Types of Messages ......................
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Using XM Radio ....................................................................................................113 Accessing Music Videos ........................................................................................114 Using The Buzz .....................................................................................................114 Music Community .................................................................................................115 Music Applications ..........
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Emergency Calls ...................................................................................................173 FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................174 Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................174 Product Performance ............................................................................................175 Availability of Various Features/Ring To
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Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • SIM Card Information � Activating Your Phone � Charging the Battery � Installing the microSD™ Card � Turning the Phone On or Off � Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section describes the first steps to operating your phone. SIM Card Information When you subscribe for 3G cellular network services, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Activat
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Activating Your Phone Installing and Removing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card, and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children. 1. Remove the back cover and battery. 2. Make sure the gold contacts of the card are face down, then slide the SIM card completely into the socket. 3. To remove the SIM, pull gently out of the socket. Note: The angled corner of the SIM should b
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3. With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover back on the handset and slide it in until it clicks. Note: The battery must be properly installed before charginig the battery or switching on the phone. Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged b
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Installing the microSD™ Card 4. Remove the adapter from the phone by gently pulling the connector out and replace the plastic cover back over the open jack. Important!: The battery charging function may stop if you are on a call or viewing a streaming-video while charging your battery. Note: During charging, you must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone to avoid damage. Installing the microSD™ Card To add additional memory to your phone, you can insert a microSD™ car
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3. To remove the card, firmly press it until you hear a click and then gently pull the card from the slot. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Battery Low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display, and the empty battery icon ( ) blinks. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power. Note: If your phone is in Silent Mode, the Low Battery Indicator defaults to Vibration (see ”Set So
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail Note: The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Set Phone” on page 83. 4. When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold the key until the power-off image is displayed. Setting Up Your Voice Mail Note: If your service provider did not pre-configure your voicemail server number, you will need to store the voicemail server number before accessing the server. Your
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8. Enter your new Voice Server number and press the Save soft key or the key to save this new number. 9. Press the key to return to Idle mode. 11
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Features of Your Phone Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered � Features of Your Phone � Open View of Your Phone � Closed View of Your Phone � Main Display Layout � Selecting Functions and Options � Command Keys This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a fe
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Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: 14. Earpiece/Speaker 1. Main Display 2. Navigation keys 13. Menu Access/Confirm key (WAP Browser) 3. Soft key (Right) 3. Soft key (Left) 12. Multitasking key 4. Music key 11. Power On/Off/Menu 5. Send key Exit key 6. Voice Mail key 10. Clear key 9. Alphanumeric keypad 7. Microphone 8. Special Function keys Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. 1. Main Di
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Open View of Your Phone 4. Music key: Allows you to access both local and web-based Music applications. 5. Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent Call log. If you press and hold the key down, you will initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log. 6. Voice Mail key: Press and hold the key to automatically dial your voicemail. 7. Microphone: Allows the other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
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Closed View of Your Phone 1. Camera Lens 2. Volume keys 5. Memory Card Menu Navigation Slot 4. Headset jack/ Adaptor jack 3. Front Display Keys The following list correlates to the side view illustrations. 1. Camera lens: Allows you to take pictures and shoot video. 2. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incoming call, press the up or down volume key. The volume keys can als
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Main Display Layout 5. Memory Card slot:: Used to install an optional microSD™ card for additional data storage. Back Light A back light illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key or open the phone. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, and/or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Backlight Time menu. Main Display Layout The display has 3 areas: Icons 3G Text and graphic area Menu Options Soft key indicator Icons Shows
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Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when there is no network coverage available. When you are out of the service area, you cannot make or receive voice calls. Appears when an alarm is set on your phone. Appears when the incoming alert is set to Vibration. Appears when your incoming phone calls are being forwarded to another number. Appears when a new voice mail has been received. Appears when a new text message or email has been received. Appears when a new multimedia message has been
