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QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A226R
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-19089A
English 07/2008. Rev. 1.0
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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 Your Phone .............................................................................................. 4 Features of Your Phone ..................................
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Entering Text .........................................................................................29 Changing the Text Input Mode .......................................................................... 29 Using T9 Mode .................................................................................................. 30 Using Alphabet Mode ........................................................................................ 31 Using Number Mode .........................................
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Message Folders .............................................................................................. 59 Templates ......................................................................................................... 61 Voice Mail ......................................................................................................... 62 Delete All ........................................................................................................... 63 Messages Settings .......
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Electronic Devices ........................................................................................... 105 Potentially Explosive Environments ................................................................ 107 Emergency Calls ............................................................................................. 108 Other Important Safety Information ................................................................. 109 Care and Maintenance .........................................
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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 → Text Message means you should select Messages from the menu, f
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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 in
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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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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. ♦Instant messaging capability (IM) ♦Text and multimedia messaging ♦Featured applications provide alarms, calendar, calculator, tip calculator, converter, timer, stopwatch, and world clock. ♦Speakerphone capability ♦WAP browser Phone Layout Closed View of Your Phone The following illustration shows some of the exter
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1. Volume Keys/Menu Navigation: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the voice volume during a call. Can also be used to move to the top or bottom of a menu screen. 2. Headset/Adapter/USB Jack: Allows you to connect the headset, PC connection cable (see “Transferring Files via USB Cable” on page 33), and travel adapter (see “Charging the Battery” on page 14). Open Views of Your Phone The following illustrations show the res
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2. Navigation keys: In Menu mode, the navigation keys work as directional keys to scroll through menus and lists. In Idle mode, the navigation keys work as shortcuts, allowing you to access other menus directly. The shortcuts are: Press Up to access the Media menu. Press Left to Press Right to access the Call access the History menu. Messages menu. Press Down to open the Contact List. When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor left and right. 3. Soft keys: Perf
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7. Microphone: Sensor that converts sound into an electrical signal during phone calls and voice recordings. 8. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. 9. Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a main menu, press to return to the previous menu. When in the Calendar, press to display Month view. 10. Power On/Power Off/End key: Ends a call. Press and hold for a few seconds to power your phone
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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 information area that you enter, such as the number you are dialing. Soft key function Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys. indicators Icons Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the sign
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Appears when an alarm is set. For details, see “Alarms” on page 65. Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For details, see “Call Forwarding” on page 89. Appears when notification of a new voice mail has been received. Appears when a new picture message has been received. Appears when a new text message, broadcast message or push message has been received from the WAP server. Appears at the bottom of the screen during a call to indicate that speakerphone can be accessed by pres
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Selecting Functions and Options Soft Keys There are two soft keys, left and right (see “Open Views of Your Phone” on page 5). The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The icons or labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Some functions of the Left soft key are as follows. ♦From the Idle screen, press to open the Message screen. ♦In a menu mode, press to select the highlighted menu item. Some functions o
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End Key The End key [ ] is used to turn your phone on and off, disconnect calls, and return to the standby mode. ♦Press and hold to turn on your phone. ♦Briefly press once to disconnect a call. ♦Press to return to standby mode from a menu or to cancel the last input. Send Key The Send key [ ] is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed. ♦Press once to answer a call. ♦Enter a number and press to make a call. ♦In standby mode, briefly press
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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. Activating Your Phone Activating your phone requires several steps: inserting the SIM card, charging the battery, and turning the phone on. Removing the Battery Note: To avoid damage, unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone. If necessary, powe
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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 outer left side), then slide the card into the slot. Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the slot. Getting Started 13
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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. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before replacing the cover. 2. With the battery in position in the phone, 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 to charge the
