Samsung SGH-A517 Series User manual

Text Messaging
When you need to communicate privately and quickly,
use text messaging. You can text message to other
wireless phones and email addresses.
1. From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key
2. Press 2 for Messaging, then press 1 to Create New Message
3. Select 1 for Text Message
4. Enter message
5. When message is complete, press the “Send To” soft key
6. To send the message to someone in your Contact List, press
the key to display your Contact List. Use the navigation
keys to scroll and highlight the individual’s name you would
like to send your message to. Press the key to select the
name
7. Press the left soft key to Add and then press the right soft key
to Send
Take a Picture
Capture those special moments right from
your phone and send them to friends and family.
It’s easy.
Take a Picture
1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key
2. Press 1 for Take a Photo
3. Aim the camera at the subject. To zoom or adjust lighting, use
the navigation keys
4. Press the key to take the photo
Send to a Friend
1. Press the Options soft key, then press 3 to send and highlight
“via Multimedia Message” and press the key
2. Select the image you would like to send and press the right
soft key for Send To
3. Enter the mobile telephone number you would like to send
your message to and then press the right soft key for Send
Note: Pictures will automatically be saved in My Stuff (7) in the Graphicsfolder.
Downloadable Fun
Whether you are into the latest hits or the classics,
let your phone reflect your style with downloadable
ringtones and graphics. Or entertain yourself and
those around you with the most popular downloadable
games and applications.
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key
2. Press 5 for AT&T Mall
3. Select Shop Tones (1), Shop Games (2) Shop Graphics (3) or
Shop Applications (5) and press the key
4. When your web connection is established, choose a category,
and press the key
MEdia™ Net
With MEdia Net, you can get the information that is
important to you at a glance. Check local weather,
your team scores or movie listings with just a few
clicks.
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key
2. Press 4 for MEdia Net
3. Press 1 for MEdia Net Home
4. Highlight the content you want to view and press the key
- Weather
- News
- Sports... and more!
Personalize your MEdia Net home screen:
1. From the MEdia Net home screen, scroll to “Customize
MEdia Net” and press the key
2. Select Edit Categories and press the key
3. Highlight the categories you would like to appear on your
MEdia Net home screen and press Save
Optional Accessories
AT&T has accessories for productivity, convenience and
fashion. You can also shop accessories at att.com/wireless
Universal Case
Car Power Charger
Stereo Bluetooth™ Headset
USB Cable
GH68-13419A
SAMSUNG
SGH-a517
Quick Start Guide
Use your phone for more than just talking
• AT&T Mobile Music
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera
• MEdia Net Browsing
• Mobile Email
See User Manual for Spanish Instructions
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microSD™ Memory Card

Getting to Know Your Phone
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AT&T Mobile Music
AT&T Mobile Music provides the ultimate music experience
with the push of the music button. Listen to your
favorite music, watch the latest music videos, and stay in
the know with music news and more.
Listen to your music on an integrated Music Player
Browse and select music from leading digital music stores like
Napster®and Yahoo! Music™ with Shop Music
Enjoy dozens of commercial-free music stations with
Streaming Music
See the list of the hottest songs on Billboard Mobile with
the Buzz
Personalize with ringtones and Answer Tones™ under
Shop Music
Instantly ID the title and artist of a song with Community
Be the first to know about new ringtones and games with
Ringtone/Game Alerts located in Music Apps
Transfer Music
Transfer music from your existing MP3 collection or from
leading digital music stores like Napster® and Yahoo! Music™
to your phone. It’s Simple.
Listen to music from your favorite artists right on your
phone. To listen to music that you have transferred
to your phone, follow these quick easy steps.
Play Music
1. In Idle Mode, press the Menu soft key
2. From the Menu screen, press 2 for Messaging
3. Press 3 for Mobile E-mail
4. Scroll to the e-mail provider of your choice and press the key
(Note: you may also be prompted to select a domain name from
that provider)
5. Type in your personal Email address (e.g., “silverfox2”), then enter
your account’s Password and press the Sign In soft key
6. You will be connected to your account’s Inbox and contacts,
where you can send and receive emails
Mobile Email
Take your email with you. With Mobile Email, you can quickly
and easily access your email if your account is with one of
the following providers: Yahoo!®, AOL®/AIM, Windows Live™
Mail, or AT&T® Yahoo!
Instant Messaging
If you subscribe to an instant messaging service such as
AIM®, Yahoo!® or Windows Live®, you can take the
convenience and fun of instant messaging on the go with
your wireless phone.
To choose your IM service:
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key
2. From the Menu screen, press 2 for Messaging
3. Press 4 for IM
4. Highlight your IM community and press the key
5. Press 1 to Sign In. The first time you enter a community, enter
your Screen Name/ID or Email and your Password
6. Check the Auto Sign On/In box to be automatically connected in
the future
7. Press the Left soft key to Sign In/On
To use IM:
1. Once signed on, you’re ready to send instant messages to your
buddy list already set up with your IM service
Note: When you receive an incoming instant message, a “new message” iconwill appear
on screen.
1. Load music to your computer using Windows Media Player,
Napster or Yahoo! Music client software
2. Insert the microSD card* into the microSD slot on your a517
3. Connect the USB cable* to your computer and the handset
4. Once the USB cable is connected, the handset displays “
connected”. The computer screen shows the a517 device
5. Highlight the track(s) you wish to download to the handset
6. Using your right mouse button, click on the highlighted song and
select “Transfer Track(s) to Portable Device” from the drop-down
menu to transfer the song
Warning! Do not disconnect phone while the transfer is in progress.
Requirement: Windows 2000 or later. Not compatible with Mac OS.
Note: Not compatible with iTunes. For additional information on transferring music,
refer to the User Manual. Memory card is required to listen to music stored or
downloaded to the device. The number of files you can store depends on the size
and format options of the memory card. USB cable and microSD card sold separately.
* Sold separately.
Playing Music with the Flip Open
1. Press the key and select Music Player (1)
2. Select All or Recently Played and select the song and press
3. Press to play/pause. Press up or down on the navigation key
to change the volume and the left or right navigation keys to go
to the previous or next song
Playing Music with the Flip Closed
1. Press and hold the volume key on the side of the phone until
the external display is active
3. While a song is playing, use the and keys to go to the
previous or next song
4. Press the key to play/pause
Volume
Up/Down
microSD Card
Slot Left
Soft
Key
Navigation Key
AT&T Music Key
Send Key
Clear
& Back Key
Right
Soft
Key
Camera Key
Power/End
Key
Center Navigation Key
Earpiece/Speaker
Microphone
Headset Jack/
Charging & USB
Port
External Music
Keys
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* Sold separately.