Samsung SGH-A617 User manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in
this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations
in this guide.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English (AUS). 10/2006. Rev. 1.0

SGH-A617
User’s Guide

Use road safety at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the
vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in
an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Important safety precautions
1
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area
and always switch off your phone whenever it is
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including
accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables.
Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage
you or 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 112.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening
to a headset can damage your hearing.

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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone. To
quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer
to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”
In this guide, the following instruction icons
appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful attention
to the subsequent information regarding safety
or phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information on
the referenced page.
→
Indicates that you need to press the Navigation
keys to scroll to the specified option and then
select it.
[]
Indicates a key on the phone. For example,
[]
<>
Indicates a soft key, whose function is
displayed on the phone screen. For example,
< Menu >
•3G
Your phone is capable of operating
in a 3G environment, allowing
much greater data transfer speed,
video streaming, and video
conferencing.
Special f eatures of your phone
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record a
video.
• Media player
Play media files on your phone.
You can enjoy high quality videos
and music.

Special features of your phone
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• Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get up-
to-the-minute information and a
wide variety of media content.
• Messenger
Have a conversation with other
people by sending and receiving
instant messages.
• Multimedia Message Service
(MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages
with a combination of text,
images, video, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with
image, video, and audio
attachments.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new games.
•Phonebook
Store home, office, or cellular
phone numbers for your contacts.
• Name card
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others, use
this convenient electronic name
card.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone.............................. 7
Power on or off ................................................ 9
Keys and display .............................................. 9
Access menu functions .................................... 13
Customise your phone .................................... 14
Make/Answer calls .......................................... 17
Step outside the phone 18
Begin with your camera, the media player, the web,
and other special features
Use the camera.............................................. 18
Play media files .............................................. 19
Browse the web.............................................. 20
Use Phonebook .............................................. 21
Send messages .............................................. 22
View messages .............................................. 24
Use Bluetooth ................................................ 25
Switch applications ......................................... 27
Enter text 28
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 31
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 36
All menu options listed
Solve problems 110
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 112
Index 121

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1 Call log
p. 36
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Data volume
8 Data call time
9 Call cost
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2 Phonebook
p. 39
1 Search contact
2 New contact
3 Groups
4 Speed dial list
5 My business card
6 Copy all
7 Own number
8 FDN list
9 Service number
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10 Settings
11 Memory status
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3 Applications
p. 45
1 Media player
2 Alarm
3 Record audio
4 Organizer
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 World clock
8 PocketNews
1
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4 Browser
p. 57
1 BigPond Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Enter URL
4 Browser profiles
5 Clear cache
p. 58
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5 My Place
p. 60
1 BigPond
2 FOXTEL
3 Search
4 Email
5 Music
6 Downloads
p. 60
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Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.
5 My Place (continued)
7 Photos
8 Maps
9 My Account
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6 My files
p. 62
1 Images
2 Video
3 Sounds
4 Music
5 Games and more
6 Other files
7 Memory status
p. 63
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7 Camera
p. 70
8 Messages
p. 77
1 Create new
2 Inbox
3 Sent box
4 Outbox
5 Drafts
p. 77
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8 Messages (continued)
6 Email inbox
7 Templates
8 IM
9 Delete all
10 Settings
11 Memory status
p. 84
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p. 93
9 Settings
p. 93
1 Profiles
2 Display settings
3 Time & date
4 Phone settings
5 Call settings
6 Connectivity
7 Application settings
8 Security
9 Reset settings
10 Memory status
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1. Available only if supported
by your USIM/SIM card.

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Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Camera key
External display
Camera lens
Headset/
Adapter jack
Microphone
Right soft key
Contact key
Delete/Cancel key
Power on/off/Menu exit key
Confirm key
Alphanumeric keys
Left soft key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Dial key
Earpiece
Main display
Special function keys
Volume keys
Application
switch key
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•TravelAdapter
•Battery
• PC Data Cable
• PC Link CD
• User’s Guide
You can obtain various
accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with
your phone and the
accessories at your
Samsung dealer may
vary, depending on your
country or service
provider.

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
USIM/SIM card information
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 available optional
services. For 3G services, you can purchase a
USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module)
card.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery
cover.
If the phone is
already on, first turn
it off by pressing and
holding
[] .
Insert the USIM/
SIM card.
Make sure that the
gold-coloured
contacts on the card
are face down.
Install the battery.

Get started
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Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Reattach the
battery cover.
Plug the adapter
into a standard AC
wall outlet.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall
outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the
adapter from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter
from the phone.

Get started
9
Power on or off Keys and display
Keys
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is
prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press
<
Confirm >.
Switch off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
Perform the function indicated on
the bottom line of the display.
Access the contact list.
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application.
In Idle mode, access your favourite
menus directly.
 p. 97
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.

Get started
10
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select a highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the
previous menu level.
Press and hold to switch the phone
on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [
1 ] to
access your voicemail server. Press
and hold [
0 ] to enter an
international call prefix.
Enter special characters.
Press and hold [ ] to activate or
deactivate the Silent profile. Press
and hold [ ] to enter a pause
between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open,
adjust the key tone volume. With
the phone closed, press and hold
to turn on the backlight.

Get started
11
Display
Press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video.
Layout
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned to
the soft keys.
Icons
display various icons.
Menu BigPond
Icons
Received signal strength
Accessing services in a 2.5G
(GPRS) network; when
transferring data, this icon
animates
Accessing services in an
EDGE network; when
transferring data, this icon
animates
Accessing services in a 3G
(UMTS) network; when
transferring data, this icon
animates
Roaming network
Call diverting feature active
 p. 99
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive calls

Get started
12
Bluetooth active; When
transferring data, this icon
blinks red and blue
 p. 101
Bluetooth hands-free car kit
or headset connected
 p. 101
Connected with PC via a USB
port
Browsing Internet on PC
using the phone as modem
Connected to secured web
page
Alarm set
 p. 48
New message:
•:SMS
• : MMS
• : E-mail
• : Voicemail
• : Push
• : Configuration
message
Inbox full:
•:SMS
• : MMS
•:E-mail
•:Voicemail
•:Push
• : Configuration
message
Profile setting
 p. 95
•None:Normal
• : Meeting
• : Driving
•:Silent
•:Outdoor
• : Offline
Battery power level

Get started
13
Access menu functions
Use the
soft keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you
are using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current
role.
Press the left
soft key to select
the highlighted
option.
Press the right
soft key to return
to the previous
menu level.
Select Back
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press < Select > or [ ] to
confirm the function displayed
or option highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods:
• Press <
Back > or [ C ] to
move up one level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use
shortcuts
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.

Get started
14
Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone →
Language → Screen text .
2. Select a language.
3. Press <
Save >.
You can change the call
ringtone by changing the
properties of the currently
active sound profile.
To change the profile
properties:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Profiles .
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
2. Scroll to the sound profile
you are using.
3. Press <
Options > and
select
Edit .
4. Select
Voice call ringtone
and select a ringtone for
voice calls.
5. Press <
Options > and
select
Save .
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Profiles .
2. Select the profile you want.

Get started
15
You can set a wallpaper for the
idle screen on each display.
For the main display:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Main display →
Wallpaper .
2. Scroll to an image folder
.
3. Select an image.
4. Press <
Set >.
Idle mode
wallpaper
For the external display:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Display
settings
→ Front display
→ Wallpaper .
2. Select an image type.
3. For
Clock , scroll to a clock
type and press <
Save >.
For
Screen slogan ,
enter a greeting and
press <
Save >.
For
My image , press
<
Change > and select
an image.
4. Press <
Change >.

Get started
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You can set the Navigation
keys to function as shortcuts to
access your favourite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Phone
settings
→ Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[].
Menu
shortcuts
Silent profile
You can protect the phone
against unauthorised use with
a phone password. The phone
will require the password on
power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu > and select
Settings → Security →
Change phone password .
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 , and press
<
Confirm >.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press
<
Confirm >.
Phone lock

Get started
17
Make/Answer calls
4. Enter the new password
again and press
<
Confirm >.
5. Select
Phone lock .
6. Select
On .
7. Enter the password and
press <
Confirm >.
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer
a call
Adjust the
volume
during a call