Samsung SGH-a436 Series User manual

QUAD BAND Series
SGH-A436
Portable Digital Mobile Phone
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
future reference.
Printed in China
Code No.: GH68-14526A
English 05/2007. Rev. 1.0

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the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not
attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from
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owners.

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions ................................................................1
Getting Started ........................................................................................3
Activating Your Phone ........................................................................................ 3
Switching the Phone On or Off ........................................................................... 7
Your Phone ..............................................................................................8
Features of Your Phone ......................................................................................8
Phone Layout ......................................................................................................8
Display .............................................................................................................. 12
Selecting Functions and Options ......................................................................14
Call Functions .......................................................................................17
Making a Call ....................................................................................................17
Adjusting the Volume ........................................................................................19
Answering a Call ...............................................................................................19
Missed Calls ......................................................................................................20
Silent Mode .......................................................................................................21
Options During a Call ...........................................................................22
In Call Options .................................................................................................. 22
Hold ...................................................................................................................22
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ................................................................23
Muting or Sending Key Tones ...........................................................................23
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ...............................................................24
Searching for a Number in the Contact List ......................................................24
Call Waiting .......................................................................................................25
Access Codes .......................................................................................26
Phone Password ...............................................................................................26
PIN ....................................................................................................................26
PUK ...................................................................................................................27
PIN2 ..................................................................................................................27
PUK2 .................................................................................................................28
Entering Text ........................................................................................29
Changing the Text Input Mode ..........................................................................30
Using T9 Mode ..................................................................................................31
Using Alphabet Mode ........................................................................................32

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Using Number Mode .........................................................................................33
Using Symbol Mode ..........................................................................................34
Menus .....................................................................................................35
List of Menu Functions ......................................................................................36
Internet ...................................................................................................45
Home .................................................................................................................45
Favorites ...........................................................................................................47
Browser Profiles ................................................................................................48
Clear Cache ......................................................................................................49
Media ......................................................................................................51
Ring Tunes ........................................................................................................51
Graphics ............................................................................................................54
Camera .............................................................................................................56
Memory Status ..................................................................................................60
Games & Apps .......................................................................................61
Download Games ..............................................................................................61
My Games .........................................................................................................61
Call History ............................................................................................63
All Calls .............................................................................................................63
Missed Calls ......................................................................................................64
Calls Made ........................................................................................................64
Calls Received ..................................................................................................64
Speed Dial List ..................................................................................................64
Delete All ...........................................................................................................65
Rogers Mall ............................................................................................66
Search ...............................................................................................................66
Music & Tones ..................................................................................................66
Games ...............................................................................................................66
Graphics ............................................................................................................67
Email/Chat .........................................................................................................67
Celebrity Voicemail ...........................................................................................67
News & Info .......................................................................................................67
Internet ..............................................................................................................67

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Messages ...............................................................................................68
Send Text Message ..........................................................................................68
Send Multimedia Message ................................................................................70
Message Folders ..............................................................................................73
Instant Messenger ............................................................................................75
Voice Mail .........................................................................................................76
Text Templates .................................................................................................77
Delete All ........................................................................................................... 78
Messages Settings ............................................................................................79
Memory Status ..................................................................................................82
Tools ......................................................................................................83
Alarm .................................................................................................................83
Calendar ........................................................................................................... 85
Calculator .......................................................................................................... 93
Tip Calculator ....................................................................................................94
Converter .......................................................................................................... 95
Timer .................................................................................................................96
Stopwatch .........................................................................................................97
World Time ........................................................................................................97
Contacts ................................................................................................99
Add New Contact ..............................................................................................99
Find a Contact .................................................................................................102
Group ..............................................................................................................103
Speed Dial ......................................................................................................105
My Name Card ................................................................................................ 106
Own Number ...................................................................................................107
FDN List ..........................................................................................................108
Management ...................................................................................................108
Service Dialing Numbers ................................................................................109
Settings ................................................................................................110
Set Sound .......................................................................................................110
Set Display ......................................................................................................112
Set Time & Date ..............................................................................................114
Set Phone .......................................................................................................114
Set Calls ..........................................................................................................117
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................121
Set Applications ..............................................................................................123

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Security ...........................................................................................................124
Reset Settings .................................................................................................128
Solving Problems ................................................................................129
Health and Safety Information ...........................................................132
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ....................................................132
For Body Operation .........................................................................................133
Precautions When Using Batteries .................................................................134
Operating Environment ...................................................................................135
Electronic Devices ...........................................................................................135
Potentially Explosive Environments ................................................................137
Emergency Calls .............................................................................................138
Other Important Safety Information .................................................................139
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................139
FCC Notice ......................................................................................................141
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) ...................................142
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ...............................144
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones .....................................147
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................156
INDEX ....................................................................................................161

Important Safety Precautions
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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 Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any regulations or
rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their
performance.
Special Regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your
phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger (for example, in a hospital).

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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 the key. 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 Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any
unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be
dangerous.
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information”
on page 132.

Getting Started
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Getting Started
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
Note: You must unplug the travel adapter before removing the battery from the phone to avoid
damage.
If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the key until the
power-off image displays.
1. Press the battery cover tab down and hold it in position.
2. Lift the battery cover away from the back of the phone.

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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 orremoving the card and keep all SIMcards out of reach of
children.
Make sure the gold contacts of the SIM card face into the phone and the
angled corner is at the outer right side, then slide the card into the socket.
Removing the SIM Card
To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket.
Installing the Battery
1. Align the top edge of the battery under the tabs at the top edge of the
battery chamber.

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2. Press the battery down until it is seated in the battery chamber. Make
sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
3. With the battery in position in the phone, slide the cover back on the
handset and push down until the cover tab locks it into position.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use
the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved
batteries and chargers.
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.
Note: 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.

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1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the side of the
phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is off, the
internal display indicates that the phone is charging. If the phone is on,
one of the bars in the battery icon flashes to indicate charging.
3. When the phone is fully charged, the message “Fully Charged”
appears on both the front and main displays. Unplug the adapter from
the power outlet.
4. Pull the connector out of the phone.
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.

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Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.
3. If the phone prompts you to enter the phone password, enter the
password and press the key. For further details, see “Lock Phone”
on page 124.
4. If the phone prompts you for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the
key. For further details, see “Check PIN Code” on page 125.
The phone searches for your network and, after finding it, the Idle
screen appears on the display. You can now make or receive a call.
The display language is preset to Automatic, which is dependent on
the setting in the SIM provided by your service provider. For further
details or to change the language, see “Language” on page 115.
5. To switch the phone off, press and hold the key until the power-off
image is displayed.

Your Phone
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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.
♦Digital camera
♦Instant messaging capability (IM)
♦Text and multimedia messaging
♦Bluetooth wireless technology
♦Applications such as alarms, calendar, calculator, audio recorder,
converter, timer, stopwatch, and world time.
Phone Layout
Closed View of Your Phone
1. Front LCD: Your phone has an LCD display on the front that indicates
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time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts,
such as message and 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 camera lens is used to take photos.
Open View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:
1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate
your phone.

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2. Soft keys: Perform the functionindicated by texton the displaydirectly
above the key.
3. Volume/Menu Navigation key: Lets you adjust the ringer volume in
standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. It can also be
used to scroll up or down when navigating menu options and to mute
the ringer during an incoming call.
4. Send key:Allows you to placeorreceive a call. InIdlemode, pressthe
key once to access the Recent Call log. Press and hold the key to
initiate the most recent call.
5. Voicemail key: Press and hold the key to automatically dial your
voicemail.
6. Alphanumeric keypad: Usethesekeystoenternumbers, letters,and
some special characters.
7. Special Function keys: The key enters the [*] character for
calling features.In textmode,presstochange the character input type.
The 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:Convertsyourvoiceintoanelectricalsignalduringphone
calls and voice recordings.
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.
10. Power on/Power off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold for a
few seconds to power your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it
returns the phone to standby mode and cancels any input. Rejects an
incoming call.

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11. Menu/Menu confirm key: When navigating through a menu it accepts
the highlighted choice in the menu. While in Idle mode, it launches the
main menu.
12. 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:
When entering text, the navigation keys move the cursor to the left or
right, depending on the side pressed.
13. Earpiece: used to listen to audio from your phone.
PressRighttoaccess
the Messages menu.
Press Left to
access the Call
History menu.
Press Down to open the Contact List.
Press Up to access the Media menu.

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Display
Display Layout
The internal display has three main areas:
Icons
Showsthereceivedsignalstrength.Themorebars,thestronger
the signal.
Appears when a new text message has been received.
Appears when a new voice mail has been received.
Appears when a new multimedia message has been received.
Area Description
Icons Displays various icons thatindicate phone status.
Text and graphics
area Displays messages, instructions and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing.
Soft key
indicators Shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.

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Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For
details, see “Alarm” on page 83.
Appears when there is no network coverage available.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when you are connected to the Edge network.
Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For details,
see “Call Forwarding” on page 118.
Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration.
Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration then
Melody.
Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration and
Melody.
Appears when Quiet Mode, Vibration All is active.
Appears when Quiet Mode, Silent All is active.
Appears when Bluetooth is active.
Shows the level of your phone’s battery. The more bars, the
more power you have remaining.

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Selecting Functions and Options
Soft Keys
The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently
using. The 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 Menu screen.
♦In a menu mode, press to select the highlighted menu item.
Some functions of the Right soft key are as follows.
♦From the Idle screen, press to access the Internet. (See “Internet” on
page 45.)
♦When using other features, such as the web browser, the right soft key
performs a context-sensitive action such as displaying the Back option.
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.