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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A796
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 Important Safety Precautions ................................................................ 1 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 3 Setting Up Your Phone ....................................................................................... 3 Switching the Phone On and Off ......................................................................... 8 Locking the Touch Screen ...................................
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Transferring Files via microSD Card ................................................................. 56 Transferring Music Using Media Player ............................................................ 56 Contacts .................................................................................................58 Add New Contact .............................................................................................. 58 Using Contacts .......................................................
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Other Files ...................................................................................................... 106 Memory Status ................................................................................................ 107 Document Viewer ............................................................................................ 107 Games & Apps .................................................................................... 109 Games .............................................
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STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................191 Index .....................................................................................................196 iv
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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 Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switch Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch Off in Aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous. Switch Off in Hospitals Switch you
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Emergency Call Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Touch Keypad, key in the emergency number for your present location, then touch Call. 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 Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use
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Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Setting Up Your Phone 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. Prior to using your phone it is necessary to install both the battery and SIM into their corresponding inter
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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 it out of reach of children. Position the SIM card as indicated on the SIM card slot (angled corner at the lower right edge), then carefully slide the card into the socket. Installing the Memory Card Your phone also supports the use of a microSD™ memory card for data storage such things as music, pictures, and video f
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Incorrect Correct Note: The Samsung a796 has been tested to support cards up 16GB capacity. 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 (1). 2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber (2). Getting Started 5
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3. Replace the battery cover on the back of the phone (1) and press down until a click indicates that the cover has locked into position (2). Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the travel charger supplied with your phone to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hour
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Note: The charger’s connector attaches to the phone at a slight angle toward the top of the phone. 2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, the display indicates that the phone is charging. If the phone is on, a bar in the battery icon flashes to indicate charging. 3. When the phone is fully charged, the message “Battery Full” appears on the display or the bars in the battery icon stop flashing. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from
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Low Battery Indication When only a few minutes of talk time remain, the empty battery icon flashes and a warning tone sounds at regular intervals. 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 the phone on: 1. Press and hold or until the phone switches on. 2. If prompted, enter the password and touch OK. For furt
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Access Codes There are several access codes used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested to enter any of the codes, enter the code and touch OK. Except for the PUK and PUK2 codes, access codes can be changed using the Security menu (see the Security section in “Phone” on page 148). Important! Avoid using access codes that are similar to emergency numbers, such as 911, to prevent accidentally dialing an emergency number. Phone
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2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and touch OK. 3. When the Confirm PIN Code message displays, enter the same code again and touch OK. If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in succession, the SIM card becomes invalid. Contact your service provider for a new card. PIN2 A 4 to 8 digit PIN2 is supplied with some SIM cards to allow access to specific functions supported by those cards. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the func
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Your Phone The section outlines some key features of your phone. It also explains the screens and the icons that appear when the phone is in use. 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. Touch screen provides quick response to menus and options Multitasking User friendly, menu driven access to features and options Ready access to the Internet Built-in Bluetooth
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Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Front View of Your Phone 11 2 1 17 1 3 1 16 1 41 15 1 14 1 5 1 13 1 6 1 7 1 81 12 1 91 11 1 10 1 1. Speaker: Allows you to hear the caller. 2. Touch screen: Display screen that responds to touch. Provides all information needed to operate your phone. 3. Message button: Accesses the Create Message screen. 4. Keypad button: Accesses the Phone Functions screen, where you can enter a phone number and place a call, send
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5. Contacts button: Accesses your current Contacts, Groups and Favourite lists. 6. Talk/Send key: Allows you to power on the phone, make or answer a call, and access the Call History list. Press and hold to redial the last phone number. 7. Voicemail key: Press and hold to automatically dial your voicemail. 8. QWERTY Keyboard: Allows you to enter numbers, letters, and characters using a full QWERTY interface. 9. Messaging key: Accesses the Create Message screen. 10. Microphone: Sensor that co
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Side Views of Your Phone 11 5 1 2 1 3 1 41 1. Power/Accessory Interface connector: Allows you to connect a travel charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or hands-free headset. 2. Volume keys: Adjust ringer volume in standby mode, mute ringer when receiving a call, adjust volume during a call and adjust text size when reading a message or using the browser. 3. Multitask key: Launches the multitask menu, which provides ready access to several commonly used features: M
