Samsung sgh a897 manual

Once connected, each call is displayed within either an In call or On hold tab. Note: The caller currently on hold appears within the On Hold tab.

When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. Touch Swap. Press to end the currently active call. Press the associated tab In call or On hold. Touch to end the specific call.

Press the key to end the remaining call. Dial the number and press. Once the call is answered, slide Speaker to On to activate the speakerphone. Use the Volume keys located on the left side of your phone to adjust the volume. To deactivate the speakerphone, slide Speaker to Off. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. Touch Mute. The option is then replaced with Unmute.

Touch Unmute to deactivate the Mute function and reactivate the microphone. During the active call, touch More Address Book. Touch the Address Book entry. The Call Waiting feature allows you to answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network, and you have set the Settings Calls Voice CallCall Waiting Menu to Activated.

You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. Press to answer the next incoming call. The first call is automatically put on hold. To switch between the two calls, touch Swap. Touch the On hold tab and touch adjacent to the caller you wish to disconnect. Press to end the current active call. The 3-Way or Multi-Party feature allows you to answer a series of incoming calls and place them on hold. If this service is supported by the network, all calls can be joined together.

Note: The Join option combines all of the calls you have established with your phone both active and on hold. Swap places the current call on hold and then activates the previous call. This feature joins all of the calls you have established with your phone both active and on hold into a multi-party call. Press to answer the first incoming call.

Press or Accept to answer the next incoming call. Join the first two callers by pressing touching Join. Press to end the call. This section outlines how to select the desired text entry mode when entering characters using the QWERTY keyboard-style keypad.

This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes needed to enter text. The a comes equipped with an orientation detector that can tell if the phone is being held in an upright Portrait or sideways Landscape orientation.

This is useful when entering text. If the phone is sideways, an onscreen keyboard is displayed. When upright, only the alphanumeric keypad is shown.

From a screen where you can enter text, rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. Refer to the Text Input mode in the upper right hand corner to identify which mode you are currently in.

T9 : activates the T9 mode in either abc all lower case or where the keys default to lowercase until the Shift key is touched [activated].

This is achieved by repeatedly pressing the button to toggle the current state. Symbol-Numeric : activates the number and symbol keys. Touch a corresponding key to enter the associated character within the text field. Touch either or to cycle through additional keys. This is only available within and options.

Touch to complete the message and return to the previous screen. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to a Landscape orientation. Note: The T9 option is available only when Abc mode has been selected.

Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and touch. Touch each key only once for each letter. A list of word options displays and includes a number indicating the words available to chose from. Use the up and down navigation keys in the word options box to select the desired word. Touch the desired alphabetic characters. Touch to input an upper-case letter. The keyboard automatically. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and select Numeric , then touch the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter.

To display more symbols, touch the left or right arrow key. To clear the symbol s , touch. Select the other letters in the same way.

ABC mode applies grammar rules to ensure correct punctuation. You can move the cursor by touching Space. To delete letters, touch. Touch and hold key to clear the display. Tip: The cursor moves to the right when you touch a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, wait for a few seconds for the cursor to automatically move to the right, and then select the next letter.

From a screen where you can enter text, touch the Input Select field shown below to change the screen to. From the drop-down list touch Handwriting to activate the handwriting recognition on the phone.

Use your finger tip to write out each character. Touch the. Shift key to use uppercase letters. Touch the Space key to create a space between letters, numbers, or symbols. Note: To properly recognize the written characters and to prevent scratching of the LCD, do not use script. Each option causes the Handwriting mode to behave differently. Ex: The letter I would be displayed as the number 1. The word HI would appear as Symbols : causes the phone to try and interpret all SYM inputsassymbols.

Ex: Theletter H would be displayed. Shift key : Touch this key before writing a letter to make it upper case. Space key : Touch this key before writing a letter to insert a space. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and select Abc. The input mode indicator then changes to Abc which activates the Initial uppercase function.

Write the desired text using your finger. Abc is then shown onscreen. Since there is no letter that matches this icon, the a inserts an empty space. After which return to the Handwriting mode. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and select Numeric. The input mode indicator then. No alphabetic characters are recognized. Write the desired numbers using your finger. Touch the Text Input Mode button at the bottom of the screen and select Symbols.

The input mode indicator then changes to SYM which activates the symbols function. No alphabetic or numeric characters are recognized. SYM is then shown onscreen. Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions. Enter a new password. Lookout Drive Klein Rd. Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? Section 1: Getting Started Managing Address Book Entries.

Setting Browser Preferences. Section Warranty Information Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features. Getting Started 5. Installing the Battery 1. Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Using the Travel Adapter 1. Getting Started 7. Correct Incorrect 2. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, the battery icon blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.

When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Switching the Phone On or Off 1. Locking the Touch Screen 1. Press LOCK on the top of the phone to lock the touch screen. Press LOCK again to unlock the touch screen. Setting Up Your Voice Mail 1. Accessing Your Voice Mail 1. Getting Started 9. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. Front View of Your Phone 10 2.

Lock key : LOCK lets you lock or unlock the touch screen. Understanding Your Phone Side Views of Your Phone 1. The display has 4 main areas: Indicators 1. Widget bar Main Display area 2. Function categories. Function categories Function categories are shortcuts to Dial for dialing a number , Contacts accessing the Contacts list , and Menu displays the icons for application access.

Displays when you are out of your service area. Displays when a call is in progress. Displays when a Video Share is in progress. Displays within the lock screen when a call has been missed.

Displays within the Event Widget as a tab when a call has been missed. Displays when your connection to an Edge network is active. Displays when your phone is communicating with the Edge network.

Displays when your connection to a 3G network is active. Displays when your phone is communicating with the 3G network. Displays when an internal microSD memory card is detected. Displays within the Indicators area when a new text message is received. Displays within the Event Widget as a tab when a new message is received. Displays within the Indicators area when a new Multimedia message is received. Displays within the Event Widget as a tab when an event has been missed.

Displays within the Indicators area when a new voice mail is received. Displays within the Indicators area when a new WAP message is received. Displays when Inbox is full - Text Message. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Normal.

Displays when the Sound profile is set to Driving. Displays when the Sound profile is set to Outdoor. Displays when Bluetooth is activated. Displays when a Bluetooth stereo headset has been paired with the phone. Displays when TTY device has been inserted. Displays when browsing the web. Using the Multitasking Menu This key launches the Multitask menu that can be activated from within any active window or page on the phone.

Here is an example: You might be in the middle of typing up an email or text message, when you suddenly realize that you need to make a quick call. Using this same situation, all you would have to do is: 1. Idle screen Lock key Command Keys. Opening an Application Tap the associated onscreen icon. Navigating Through Menus As you navigate through a menu, options display on the screen as scrollable lists.

To navigate a scrollable list: 1. Menu Navigation Page Section Camera Section Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in camera functionality. Your 3. Do not take photos in places where cameras are not allowed. Page Camera And Camcorder Options If desired, before taking the photo, you can touch on-screen icons to access various camera options. When viewing a picture after you have taken it, use the Up and Down Volume keys to zoom in or out.

You can magnify the picture up to x2. Choose from one of the 20 available frames. Camera Resolution: allows you to set the image size to either: 3M x , w2M x , 2M x , 1M x , 0. Touch a photo to open it in the viewer. Press the Camera key again to begin shooting video. Touch or the Camera key to stop the recording and save the video file to your Videos folder. Page Touch a video to open it in the viewer and initiate playback.

Page Section Messaging Section Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Page Additional Message Options Note: If the number of recipients are less than 10, all members in the group will be added.

You will need to delete any unnecessary members in the list by selecting the trash can icon and deleting unwanted entries. Note: Enter additional recipients by separating each entry with a semicolon ; then using the previous procedure. Touch a message you wish to view.

The selected message appears in the display. Page Deleting Messages Note: Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a messaging service. For further details, contact your service provider.

Before beginning the sign in procedure, you must complete the previous procedures for selecting your default IM Community to which you are subscribed. Page Messaging Settings Touch Delete. Note: It is recommended that you do not alter these fields without assistance from a customer service representative. Choose from: Free, Warning, or Restricted. Touch Save to store each new settings. Touch the empty text field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a message.

Touch Save to store the text to the Text Template folder. Touch a particular folder for review or both size and contents within the selected folder. When you have finished, press Messaging Touch Touch Subscribe Now.

The Review Base Package screen appears. Exits Mobile TV. Views the program in full-screen mode. Displays information about current programs. Page Tapping the screen displays the icons and program title information, and the video resizes to the default viewing size.

Using the Program Guide The Program Guide lists all scheduled programs and their respective channel names, program titles, descriptions, and program times. Touch a current program title from within the Program Guide to launch that program. Page The Options menu allows you to change your subscription, set parental controls, check for updates, and refresh your subscription.

From the Program Guide screen, touch Follow the on-screen options and make your selection by touching the corresponding on-screen icon. Page Touch OK. Touch Parental control ratings, and select the rating levels for TV, movies, and audio. After settings are confirmed, the service assesses a program's rating before allowing it to be viewed. When a selected program exceeds the set rating, you are prompted to enter your PIN. You can download new games and then save them to the Games folder.

The features of the site are similar to other social networking sites. Features include mobile chat, instant messaging, photo and video sharing, and forums. Page Follow the on-screen options to purchase the new application. The file is downloaded and stored in the Applications folder.

To access a new application, touch the entry from the available list. Note: Service charges and subscription purchase may be required. You can also access the MEdia Home site. This launches the AppCenter application. You may have to touch an on-screen entry twice, once to select it and a second time to navigate to that page.

Follow the on-screen options to purchase a game. Page Multimedia Store If prompted to accept a redirection, touch Ok. Follow the on-screen options to purchase an answer tone. Multimedia Store This menu option allows you to shop for multimedia files videos using the built-in browser.

Music Player The Music Player is an application that can play music files. Touch and hold to play the previous song. Page Locate the song on your computer and using your right mouse button, click Copy. Open the Removable Disk drive corresponding to the microSD card location on the phone. Using your right mouse button, click Paste. Page Using Playlists Important! Pausing the player will continue to use the battery.

Page Touch More Change Order. Touch and hold one of the songs. The color bar changes color. Drag the song to the new location. Page If this is your first time connecting the a to Windows Media Player you will need to enter a unique name for this phone connection ex: a Card. This assigns a name to both the phone when recognized and to the internal microSD card. Choose the destination location for the media files. The a Card entry you named appears in a drop-down list on the left side of the screen.

Click on the Library entry from the left column and select a category to reveal available songs. If not already active, click the Sync tab. Locate the Playlist section upper-left. Click the Start Sync button at the bottom of the Sync List to begin uploading the selected playlist to your handset.

Page Xm Radio The song, or a list of songs is displayed. Touch the song and you will be diverted to a website where you can purchase the song. To share the song ID with another user, touch Share. Enter the recipients phone number. Touch OK once complete. Page Music Videos Select a specific radio channel to start the music streaming to your phone. Touch Buy to purchase the music content associated to the selected channel.

Music Videos Music Videos provides links to music video channels that are organized by music genres. A screen will display stating the Music Sync uses large amounts of data and that you will be responsible for the data charges. Read the information and touch Okay to continue. Otherwise touch Quit. Reset Application: This option resets the Music Sync application.

Note: This option removes all music files downloaded and resets files and folders on the data storage card. Add Comment Cancel. Step 2.

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