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SGH-A727
POR T AB LE Qua d - B AN D
MO BI L E P H O N E
User Guide
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 there to (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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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 WO
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..........................................................................5 SIM Card Information ................................................................................................5 Installing the microSD Card .......................................................................................8 Turning the Phone On or Off ......................................................................................9 Setting Up Your Voice Mail
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Managing Address Book Entries ..............................................................................58 Section 7: Messaging ............................................................................. 61 Types of Messages .................................................................................................61 Creating and Sending New Messages .....................................................................61 Text Messages ...............................................
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Cellular Video Options ...........................................................................................115 Media Clip Options ................................................................................................116 Using the Video Categories ...................................................................................117 Customizing Cellular Video ....................................................................................118 My Purchases .....................
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Emergency Calls ...................................................................................................165 FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................166 Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................167 Product Performance ............................................................................................167 Availability of Various Features/Ring To
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Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • SIM Card Information � Turning the Phone On or Off � Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section describes the first steps to operating your phone. SIM Card Information When you subscribe for 3G cellular network services, you receive a plug-in USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone 1. If necessary, power-off the phone by holdi
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SIM Card Information Inserting and Removing 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 all SIM cards out of reach of children. Make sure the gold contacts of the card are face down, then slide the SIM card into the socket. Installing the Battery 1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone. 2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. M
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Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adaptor co
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Installing the microSD Card 4. Remove the adapter from the phone by gently pulling the connector out. Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage. Installing the microSD Card To add additional memory to your phone you can insert a microSD card into the side of the phone. Use the following instructions and illustrations for proper insertion and removal. 1. Open the side slot to insert the card. Place the microSD card into the sl
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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, the “Low Battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display, and the empty battery icon blinks. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery. Turning the Phone On or Off 1. Press and hold the key until the phone power-on screen displays. Note: Do not turn
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail 2. Follow the voice mail prompts to access messages. Accessing Your Voice Mail 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the key. 3. Highlight Voice Mail. 4. Highlight Connect to Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center. Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail cent
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered � Features of Your Phone � Front View of Your Phone � Internal Display Layout � Selecting Functions and Options � Command Keys This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed 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. User
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Front View of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. 1. Headset jack/Adapter jack: Allows you to plug in the travel adapter (power), PC connection cable (data transfer), and optional headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations. 2. Display: This screen indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also displays date, time, reception,
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4. Navigation keys: This key allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode. 5. Soft keys: Perform the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display. 6. Music key: Allows you to access both local and web-based Music applications. 7. 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 will initiate the mos
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Internal Display Layout 16. Menu access/Confirm key (WAP browser): When navigating through a menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. If you press once in Idle mode, the WAP browser will launch. TM 17. Memory Card slot: Used to install an optional microSD card for additional data storage. 18. Earpiece: Used to listen to audio from your phone. Back Light A back light illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given pe
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Appears when the phone is accessing services in a 3G+ (HSDPA) network. When data is being transferred, this icon animates. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when there is no network coverage available. When you are out of the service area, you cannot make or receive voice calls. Appears when an alarm is set on your phone. Appears when your incoming phone calls are being forwarded to another number. Appears when a new voice mail has been received. Appears when a new te
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Internal Display Layout Appears when you are browsing the Internet while using the phone as a modem. Appears when you are connected to a secured web page. Appears when the phone’s profile is set to either Normal or Driving. This indicates that the phone’s incoming Alert Type is set to melody. This audio icon is accompanied on screen by the Driving icon Note: The default phone profile is Normal, the profile is editable and the displayed icons may vary according to the setting. Ap
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access online information. This icon is accompanied on screen by the Vibrate Off icon. Appears when the speakerphone feature is being used during an active call. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your ease and specific needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys. Each
