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SGH-a127 Series
P O R T AB LE D u al- B AN D
MO BI L E P H O N E
User Guide
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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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", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WO
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..........................................................................4 Activating Your Phone ...............................................................................................4 Powering On or Off the Phone ...................................................................................7 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ........................................................................................7 Section 2: Understanding Yo
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Section 7: Messaging ............................................................................. 50 Types of Messages .................................................................................................50 Creating and Sending New Messages .....................................................................50 Settings ..................................................................................................................56 Using Browser Messages .......................
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Section 13: WAP ........................................................................................87 Launching the WAP Browser ...................................................................................87 Access a WAP Site ..................................................................................................87 Navigating the WAP Browser ...................................................................................88 Using Favorites ................................
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Activating Your Phone 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
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Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it away from socket. See the following illustration. Installing the Battery 1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone. 2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. 3. With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover back on the handset and slide it in until it clicks. 5
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Activating Your Phone Charging a 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 battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use o
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Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Low Battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Powering On or Off the Phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Press a
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail 7. Follow the voice mail system prompts to the voice mail menu, then select option 4 to set up your voice mail personal options: • Turn Notification On/Off � Change Administrative Options � For Greeting or Recorded Name � Change Notification Options Changing the Voice Mail Number Your SIM card gives you default service number of the Voice Mail Center. However, you may need to change the number. Note: Contact your service provider customer support before changing the
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered � Features of Your Phone � Closed View of Your Phone � Open View of Your Phone � Internal 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 few of the features i
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Closed View of Your Phone Closed View of Your Phone Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. 1. Front LCD: Your phone has an external display on the front of the phone. It indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also displays date, time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts, such as messages, or a set alarm. 2. Power Interface Connector/Headset jack: The power interface connector is used to plug in the charging acc
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Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. 1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 2. Soft key: Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display. 3. 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 dow
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Open View of Your Phone 5. Voice Mail key: Press and hold the key to automatically dial your voice mail. 6. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters and characters. 7. Special Function keys: Asterisk/Shift key-enters the [ ] character for * calling features. In text mode, press to change the character input type. Pound/Space/Quiet Mode key-enters the pound [ ] character for calling # features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space between characters. Press and
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Internal Display Layout The display has 3 areas: Icons Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a new text message has been received. Appears when a new voice mail has been received. Appears when a new multimedia message has been received. Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For details, see "Alarms" on page 74. Appears when you there is no network coverage available, or when the phone is in Airplane Mode
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Selecting Functions and Options Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration then Melody. Appears when Silent Mode, Mute is active. Appears when Silent Mode, Vibration is active. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your ease and specific needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft key
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Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows. � In the Idle screen, press the Menu (left) soft key to open the Menu screen. � When in a menu mode, the left soft key function is Select. Right Soft Key Some functions of the right soft key are as follows. � In the Idle screen, press the Opti
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Command Keys � Briefly press in standby mode to display a list of recent calls to and from your phone. � Press twice in standby mode to call the most recent number. � Press to pick up a waiting call. Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Press the Up or Down navigation when jumping to highlighted links on the web. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications. Speakerphone Key During a call, use the speakerphone ke
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Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered � Making a Call � Adjusting the Call Volume � Answering a Call � Recent Calls �Data Volume � Data Call Time � Silent Mode � Options During a Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Extra Se
