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A847M
POR T AB LE Qua d -B AN D
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
SGH_A847M_UG_EN_12012010_D4
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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, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), pat
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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 wor
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ........................................................ 1 Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Setting Up Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..................
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Section 6: Contacts .................................................................36 Contacts Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Adding a New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Other Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Memory Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Section 9: Tools ....................................................................... 64 Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Memory Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Phone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Self Serve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Section 13: Health and Safety I
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Section 1: 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. Activating Your Phone 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 other features. Removing the Battery 1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down the key until the power-off i
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4. Lift the battery up (1) and away (2) from the phone, as shown. Installing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children. 1. Remove the back cover and battery. 2. Make sure to orient the SIM card with the gold contacts facing down and the corner notch positioned as shown below, then slide the SIM card comp
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Replacing the Battery 1. Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone (1). Be sure to line up the gold contacts. 2. Lightly press down on the battery until it snaps into place (2). 3. Place the cover back on the handset (1) the press down firmly (2). 4. Turn the grooved dial clockwise until the cover locks. 3
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Note: The battery must be properly installed before charging the battery or switching on the phone. Installing or Removing the Memory Card Your phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of things such as music, pictures, video, or other files. This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices. Note: The Samsung A847 supports microSD cards to a maximum of 16GB. 1. Remove the back cover and battery. 2. Slide the microSD card into the sl
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Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours. 1. Open the side slot and plug the connector of the travel adapter jack into the jack on the side of the phone. Incorrect Correct Note: The previous illustration displays the correct and incorrect method for connecting the charger. If the incorrect method is attempted, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
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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, and blinks. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Switching the Phone On or Off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold until the phone power on screen displays. 3. If the phone asks you to enter the phone pas
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display 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 included in your phone: • Voice Recognition • Bluetooth wireless access • Camera and camcorder • Self Shot Camera • Browser capability • Messaging capability • Featured applic
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Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: 15 1 2 14 3 13 4 12 5 11 6 10 9 7 8 Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. 1. Main Display: This screen displays useful information needed to operate your phone. 2. Navigation keys: This key allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode. 3. Soft key (left): Performs the functions indicated by the screen te
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5. 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 down, you initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log. If the phone is off, press and hold this key to turn the phone on. 6. Voice Mail key: Press and hold the key to automatically dial your voicemail. 7. Microphone: Allows the other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. 8. Special Function keys: Asterisk/Shift key
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15. Earpiece/Speaker: Used to listen to audio and music from your phone. Closed View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone. 6 1 5 2 4 3 Keys The following list correlates to the side view illustrations. 1. Self Shot Camera key: Press and hold to access the Self Shot Camera capabilities. 2. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. To mute the ringer during an incomin
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4. Front Display: Allows you to view an incoming call or message. It also displays date, time, network type, signal strength, and battery power icons, and any icons associated with alerts or alarms. 5. Headset jack/Adapter jack: Allows you to plug in the travel adapter (power), optional PC connection cable (data transfer), and optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations. 6. Speaker key: During a call, press this key to turn the speaker on. Back Light A back light illuminat
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Icons Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Displays when the phone is accessing services in a GPRS network. When data is being transferred, this icon animates. Displays when the phone is accessing services in an EDGE network. When data is being transferred, this icon animates. Displays when the phone is accessing services in a 3G (UMTS) network.
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Displays when a new Over the Air (OTA) software update file is received. Displays when your memory card is inserted. Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. When transferring data, this icon blinks red and blue. Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is connecting with a device. It displays a solid red until the connection is set, then changes to a solid blue. Displays when a Bluetooth wireless headset is active and in use. Displays when you are using the phone’s Music Play
