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SGH-a437 Series
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 ..........................................................................4 Activating Your Phone ...............................................................................................4 Powering On or Off the Phone ...................................................................................7 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ........................................................................................7 Section 2: Understanding Yo
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Using Contacts List .................................................................................................44 Adding a New Contact .............................................................................................46 Speed Dial ..............................................................................................................48 Finding My Own Phone Number ..............................................................................49 FDN List .....................
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Emergency Calls ...................................................................................................101 FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................102 Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................102 Product Performance ............................................................................................103 Availability of Various Features/Ring To
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Activating Your Phone Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone � Powering On or Off the Phone � Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services. Removing the Battery 1. If necessary, power-off the phone
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Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it away from socket. See the following illustration. 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. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. 3. With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover back on the handset and slide it in until it clicks. 5
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Activating Your Phone 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 o
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Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Battery Low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Powering On or Off the Phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Press a
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Setting Up Your 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 Number Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Highlight Recent Calls and press Select sof
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered � Features of Your Phone � Open View of Your Phone � Front View of Your Phone � 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
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Open View of Your Phone Open 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. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 2. Soft key: Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display 3. Volume/Menu Navigation key: Allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. T
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6. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters and characters. 7. Special Function keys: Asterisk/Shift key-enters the [ ] character for * calling features. In text mode, press to change the character input type. Pound/Space/Quiet Mode key-enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space between characters. Press and hold to place handset in Silent mode. 8. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other callers to hear you clea
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Internal Display Layout 1. Front LCD: Your phone has an external display on the front of the phone. It indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also displays date, time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts, such as messages, or a set alarm. 2. Camera key: launches the camera to take a photo. 3. Power Interface Connector/headset jack: The power interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories and the headset cord. 4. Camera lens: the ca
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Appears when you there is no network coverage available. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to a Edge service. Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For more information, refer to "Call Answer" on page 59. Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration. Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration then Melody. Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration and Melody. Appears when Quiet Mode, Silent All i
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Command Keys Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: � Press the appropriate soft key. � To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the Select soft key or the key. � To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the Down Navigation key or the key on the left side of the phone. � To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up Navigation key or the key on th
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Right Soft Key Some functions of the right soft key are as follows. � In the Idle screen, press the Options soft key to open the Options Menu screen. � When in a menu mode the right soft key function is Back. Clear Key The CLR key is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use to return to a previous menu or to return to standby mode from any menu. � If you enter an incorrect character, briefly press to backspace (and delete) the character. � To e
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Command Keys Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Press the Up or Down Navigation when jumping to highlighted links on the web. Each key also acts as a shortcut to launch applications. Speakerphone Key During a call, press the key to enable the speakerphone option. Use the volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) to adjust the volume. Understanding Your Phone 16
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Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered � Making a Call � Adjusting the Call Volume � Recent Calls � Call Time �Data Volume � Data Call Time � Silent Mode � Options During a Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Set Calls > Voic
