Samsung SGH-p777 Series User manual

EA5_012705_F3
SGH-p777 Series
PORTABLE Tri-Mode
TELEPHONE
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”),isproprietarytoSamsungandprotectedunderfederal
laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual
Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other
works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate
the rights secured by 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 the software. No
title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA),
Inc.
Headquarters: Customer Care Center:
1301 E. Lookout Drive 1601E. PlanoParkway,Suite
150
Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074
Tel: [phone] Toll Free Tel:
1.888.987.HELP (4357)
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
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©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a registered
trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related
entities.
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Printed in South Korea
GH68-06098A
Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
RSA® is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc.
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 WORKMANSHIP
OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED
THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR
CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING
CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE
CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT
TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING
FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED
PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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Table of Contents 1
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................................. 5
Activating Your Phone ......................................................6
Dialing Your Voice Mail Box ............................................12
Accessing Your Voice Mail ..............................................13
Changing the Voice Mail Number ....................................13
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 15
Features of Your Phone ..................................................16
Front View of Your Phone ...............................................17
Rear View of Your Phone ................................................18
Keys ...............................................................................18
Icons ..............................................................................21
Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 23
Making a Call .................................................................24
Answering a Call ............................................................25
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................25
Missed Calls ...................................................................26
Call Log ..........................................................................27
Options During a Call .....................................................30
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 35
Menu Navigation ............................................................36
Menu Outline .................................................................37
Section 5: Entering Text .................................. 47
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................48
Using T9 (Predictive Text) Mode .....................................49
Using Alphabet Mode .....................................................50
Entering Numbers ..........................................................52
Entering Symbols ...........................................................52
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 53
Adding a New Address Book Entry ..................................54
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Dialing a Number from the Address Book .......................56
Speed Dialing .................................................................58
Finding an Entry in Address Book ...................................60
Deleting Address Book Entries ........................................64
Checking the Memory Status ..........................................65
Section 7: Messaging ......................................67
Using Instant Messenger ................................................68
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................72
Retrieving New Messages ..............................................81
Viewing Messages ..........................................................82
Delete All ........................................................................88
Settings ..........................................................................89
Memory Status ...............................................................94
Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................97
Sound Settings ...............................................................98
Display Settings ...........................................................101
Phone Settings .............................................................103
Connection Settings .....................................................106
Time & Date .................................................................108
Network Services .........................................................110
Infrared Activate ...........................................................117
Security ........................................................................119
Reset Settings ..............................................................123
Section 9: Multimedia ....................................125
Using the Camera .........................................................126
Music Zone ..................................................................137
Using Record Audio ......................................................141
Section 10: Personal Assistant .....................145
Using the Calendar .......................................................146
Consulting the Calendar ...............................................147
Using the To Do List .....................................................150
Setting Alarms ..............................................................152
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Table of Contents 3
Table of Contents
Using the Calculator .....................................................154
Using the Currency Convertor .......................................155
Synchronizing PIM Data ...............................................156
Section 11: WAP ............................................ 159
Launching the WAP Browser ........................................160
Access a WAP Site .......................................................160
Navigating the WAP Browser ........................................160
Using Favorites ............................................................163
Downloading Multimedia Files ......................................164
Clearing the Cache .......................................................165
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ... 169
Health and Safety Information ......................................170
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................172
Road Safety .................................................................182
Operating Environment .................................................184
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........184
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................186
Emergency Calls ..........................................................187
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................188
Other Important Safety Information ...............................189
Product Performance ...................................................190
Section 13: Warranty Information ................. 195
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................196
Intellectual Property Statement ....................................201
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ......203
Index .............................................................. 206
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 4
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Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started 5
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating your phone
• Setting Up Voice Mail
• Customer Support
• Understanding this User Manual
This section allows you to start using your phone by
activating your service, setting up your voice mail,
contacting customer support, or getting an
understanding of how this manual is put together.
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Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started 6
Activating Your Phone
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN or any optional
services available. To Install the SIM card, use the
following instructions:
Installing the SIM Card
Note: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches
or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep
your SIM card out of reach from small children.
To install the SIM card:
1. With the phone turned off, remove the battery as shown
in the following illustration.
Slide the battery lock toward the top of the phone and
hold it in that position. Lift the battery away as shown.
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