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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A766
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
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 thereto (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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Table of Contents Using This Manual .................................................................................. 1 Instructional Icons ............................................................................................... 1 Important Safety Precautions ................................................................ 2 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 4 SIM Card .................................................
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Entering Text .........................................................................................35 Alphabet Mode .................................................................................................. 35 Number Mode ................................................................................................... 35 Symbol Mode .................................................................................................... 36 Transferring Files ............................
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Friends .............................................................................................................. 92 MobileMail ......................................................................................................... 92 Internet .............................................................................................................. 92 More Services ................................................................................................... 92 Messages .........
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Solving Problems ................................................................................147 Health and Safety Information ...........................................................150 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals .................................................... 150 For Body Operation ......................................................................................... 151 Precautions When Using Batteries ..............................................................
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Using This Manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your phone. To get started quickly, refer to Your Phone, Getting Started and Call Functions. Instructional Icons Before you start, familiarize yourself with the following visual aids: Followed by — the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step, for example: Select Settings Display Wallpaper means you should select Settings from the menu, followed by Dis
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Important Safety Precautions Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switching Off in Aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous. Switching Off in
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Sensible Use Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear). Emergency Call Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press [ ]. You must deactivate any unnecessary features before you can make an emergency call. Give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Do not end the call until given permission to do so. Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batter
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Getting Started SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and optional services you have selected. Activating Your Phone Activating your phone requires several steps: inserting the SIM card, charging the battery, and turning the phone on. Removing the Battery Note: You must unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone to avoid damage. If necess
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2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first). Installing 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. Position the SIM card with the gold contacts facing toward the phone and the angled corner at the outer right side (as indicated on the phone), then carefully slide the card into the SIM socket. To remove the SIM card, s
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Installing the Battery 1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the battery chamber with the arrow on the battery pointing toward the battery contacts. 2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before replacing the cover. 3. Slide the cover back on the phone until it locks into position. Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the t
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Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hours. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty. 1. Plug the connector of the t
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Note: The phone is also charged when connected to the USB port of a PC using the USB cable. Low Battery Indication When only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Low Battery” message appears on the display and the empty battery icon flashes. The backlight dims to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge the battery to restore phone operation. Switching the Phone On and Off To switch
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Your Phone Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone. Bluetooth wireless technology Camera and camcorder Instant messaging capability MobileMail email capability Featured applications provide alarms, calendar, task lists, notes, calculator, converter, timer, stopwatch, and world clock. Multimedia capability (with included Music Player) Speakerphone capability
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Phone Layout Closed View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the location of the external elements of your phone 1 1 4 1 2 1 3 1 1. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the voice volume during a call. Can also be used to move to the top or bottom of a menu screen. 2. Memory Card Slot: Used to install an optional microSD™ card for additional data storage (see “Memory Card” on page 20).
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Open View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the rest of the main elements of your phone: 16 1 1 1 15 1 2 1 3 1 14 1 4 1 1 13 5 1 12 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 1 9 10 1 11 1 1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 2. Menu Access/Confirm/Speakerphone key: While in Idle mode, it launches the main menu. When navigating through a menu, it accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. During a call, it turns the speakerphone function on and off. 3. Left so
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5. Send key: Allows you to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, press the key once to access the Recent Call log. Press and hold the key to redial the most recent call. 6. Voice Mail key: Press and hold to automatically dial your voice mail. 7. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. Press Fn to enter characters shown on the top half of the key. 8. Microphone: Converts your voice into an electrical signal during phone calls and voice recor
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The shortcuts are: Press Up to open browser and access the Friends site. Press Left to Press Right to access the Call access the History menu. Messages Inbox. Press Down to open the Contacts menu. When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor left and right. 16. Earpiece: Used to listen to callers. Your Phone 13
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Rear View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the back side of your phone: 1 1 2 1 1 3 1. Reflector: Helps aim the camera when taking a self-portrait. 2. Camera Lens: Allows you to take pictures and videos. 3. External Speaker: Used to listen to audio and music from your phone. Your Phone 14
