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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A886
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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Contacts .................................................................................................59 Add New Contact .............................................................................................. 59 Using Contacts .................................................................................................. 63 Groups ..............................................................................................................66 Favorites ..............................
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Memory Status ................................................................................................ 109 Games & Apps .................................................................................... 110 Games ............................................................................................................110 Get New Applications ...................................................................................... 110 Tools ...............................................
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STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................194 Index .....................................................................................................199 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. Press Keypad, key in the emergency number for your present location, then press 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 upper 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 files.
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Note: The Samsung a886 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. 2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Getting Started 5
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3. While applying slight pressure, 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 travel adapter 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 hours. You can use the phone while the batter
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1. Open the cover over the jack on the right side of the phone and plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack. 2. Plug the adapter 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 outle
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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 Confirm. For further details, see the Lock Phone option in “Phone” on page 151. 3. If prompted, enter the PIN and touch Confirm. For further details, see the Check PIN Code section in “Phone” on page 151. The phone searches for your network and, after finding it, the Idle screen appears on the display. You can now make and receive calls. The d
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Important! Avoid using access codes that are similar to emergency numbers, such as 911, to prevent accidentally dialing an emergency number. Phone Password The Phone Lock feature allows you to set a password to protect your phone against unauthorized use. For instructions, see the Security section in “Phone” on page 151. PIN The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually supplied with the card. If you enter an incorrec
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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 functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2. To change the PIN2, see the Security section in “Phone” on page 151. PUK2 An 8-digit PUK2 (PIN Unblocking Key 2) is required to change a disabled PIN2. If a PUK was not supplied with your SIM card, contact your serv
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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 Widgets that provide fast access to frequently used functions. Ready access to the Internet Built-in Blue
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Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Front View of Your Phone 11 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 1 9 61 1 8 1 7 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. Widget tab: Accesses the Widget toolbar (see “Widget Bar Navigation” on page 24). 4. Contacts key: Accesses your current Contacts, Groups and Favorites lists. 5. Keypad key: Accesses the Phone Function
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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. Back key: Returns to the previous menu or Web page. 8. Power/End key: Ends a call. Press and hold for three seconds to turn the phone on or off. While in a menu, press to return to Idle mode. 9. Menu key: Accesses the phone’s Main Menu screen. While using the menu screens, this key is replaced by the Message key, which opens the Crea
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1. Microphone: Allows other callers to hear you during a call when the phone is in Speakerphone mode. 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. Microphone: Allows other callers to hear you during a call when the phone is not in Speakerphone mode. 4. Camera key: In Idle mode, press to launch the camera. In Camera mode, press to take a picture. 5. Mu
