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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A256
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 Using This Manual .................................................................................. 1 Instructional Icons ............................................................................................... 1 Important Safety Precautions ................................................................ 2 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 4 SIM Card .................................................
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Entering Text .........................................................................................28 Changing the Text Input Mode .......................................................................... 28 Using T9 Mode .................................................................................................. 29 Using Number Mode ......................................................................................... 29 Entering Symbols ...........................................
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Go to URL ......................................................................................................... 60 Bookmarks ........................................................................................................ 60 Messages ............................................................................................... 63 Create and Send a Message ......................................................................... 63 Friends .........................................
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Solving Problems ................................................................................110 Health and Safety Information ...........................................................113 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals .................................................... 113 For Body Operation ......................................................................................... 114 Precautions When Using Batteries ..............................................................
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Using This Manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your phone. To get started quickly, refer to Your Phone, Getting Started and Call Functions. Instructional Icons Before you start, familiarize yourself with the following visual aids: Followed by — the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step, for example: Select Messages Create New Message means you should select Messages from the menu, followed by Crea
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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 at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switching Off in Aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous. Switching Off i
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Sensible Use Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear). Emergency Call Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press [ ]. 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 Batter
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Getting Started SIM Card 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. Note: If you are a Pay As You Go customer, you must make arrangements to activate you SIM card before it will work. Note the SIM card number and call your service provider’s service centre. Activating Your Phone Activating your phone requires several steps: inserting the
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2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first). 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 inner edge), then slide the card into the socket. To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket. Getting Started 5
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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. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before replacing the cover. 3. 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 tr
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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 battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. Warning! For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty. 1. Plug the connector of t
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Low Battery Indication When only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Low Battery” message appears on the display and the empty battery icon flashes. 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 [ ] until the phone switches on. 2. If prompted, enter the pas
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Your Phone 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. Bluetooth Camera Text messaging and picture messaging capability Featured applications provide alarms, calendar, notes, calculator, tip calculator, converter, timer, stopwatch, and world clock. Speakerphone capability Internet browser Your Phone 9
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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 18 1 4 1 1 17 5 1 16 1 61 15 1 1 7 81 91 14 1 13 1 1 12 1 10 1 11 1. Display: Provides all information needed to operate your phone. 2. Volume keys: Adjust ringer volume in standby mode, mute ringer when receiving a call, adjust volume during a call and move menu selection to top or bottom of the screen. 3. Menu Access/Confirm/Speakerphone key: In Idle mode, it launches the ma
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5. Left soft key: Performs the function indicated by text on the display directly above the key. 6. Send key: Makes or answers a call. In Idle mode, press once to access the Recent Call log. Press and hold to redial the most recent call. 7. Voice Mail key: Press and hold to automatically dial your voice mail. 8. Function (Fn) key: Press to enter upper character (symbol or number) on a key. 9. Internet key: Opens the browser and the Rogers Mall page. 10. Symbol key: While in text entry mode,
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The shortcuts are: Press Up to open the Camera Press Right to Press Left to access the Create access Call New Message History. screen. Press Down to open the Contact List. When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor. When in the main menu screen, the left and right navigation keys access the previous menu selection and the next selection. Rear View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the rear elements of your phone. 1 2 1 3 11 Your Phone 12
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1. Power/Accessory Interface connector: Connects the headset, PC connection cable and travel adapter. 2. Camera lens: Used to take pictures. 3. Mirror: Helps position the camera when taking a self-portrait. Display Display Layout The internal display has three main areas: Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function indicators Area Description Icons Displays various icons that indicate phone status. Text and graphics Displays messages, menus, instructions and any area information that you en
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Icons Received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Call in progress. No network coverage available. Phone is accessing services on an Edge network. An alarm is set. For details, see “Alarms” on page 75. Call Forwarding feature is active. For details, see “Call Forwarding” on page 97. A new text message has been received. A new picture message has been received. A new voice mail message has been received. Appears when a push message has been received. Bluetooth wireless tec
