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Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (AUS). 02/2007. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 * 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. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA...
  • Page 2 SGH-A711 User’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important safety Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. precautions Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.

  • Page 4: Water Resistance

    Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage interference or danger.
  • Page 5 About this Guide • 3G Your phone is capable of operating in a 3G environment, This User’s Guide provides you with condensed allowing much greater data information about how to use your phone. transfer speed, video streaming, In this guide, the following instruction icons and video conferencing.
  • Page 6 • Java • File viewer Enjoy Java™-based embedded Open documents in various games and download new formats on the phone without games. corruption. • Image editor • Web browser Edit or decorate your photos. Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Play music........... 19 Contents Browse the web ........... 20 Use Phonebook ..........21 Unpack Send messages ..........21 View messages ..........23 Make sure you have each item Use Bluetooth ..........24 Get started Switch applications ........25 First steps to operating your phone Menu functions Assemble and charge the phone .....
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 5 My Place 8 Camera 0 Alarms 5 My Email 6 Call 1234 info 2 Phonebook 9 My files # Settings 7 BigBlog&Photos 8 Whereis Maps 1 Images 1 Phone profiles 9 Downloads...

  • Page 9: Unpack

    • User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. To AC power outlet...

  • Page 10: Power On Or Off

    Phone layout Removing the battery cover Front view Earpiece Main display Interior camera lens Navigation keys Power on or off (Up/Down/Left/ Confirm key Right) Left soft key Right soft key Switch on 1. Open the phone. Multi-function Application jack 2. Press and hold [ switch key Video call key 3.

  • Page 11: Keys And Icons

    Get started Keys and icons Rear view Keys Perform the function indicated on the Exterior camera lens bottom line of the display. Memory card slot External display In Idle mode, access your favourite Camera key menus directly. Media player In Menu mode, scroll through menu control keys options.
  • Page 12 Open the application switch window Enter numbers, letters, and some to access other applications without special characters. exiting the current application. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press Make or answer a call. and hold [0] to enter an international In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers call prefix.
  • Page 13 Get started Icons In Idle mode, press and hold to turn The following icons may appear on the top line on the camera. of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. In Camera mode, take a photo or Depending on your country or service provider, record a video.
  • Page 14 UMTS (3G) network Bluetooth active Connecting to UMTS (3G) network Connected with PC via a USB port or transferring data in UMTS (3G) network Browsing Internet HSDPA (3G+) network Connected to secured web page Connecting to HSDPA (3G+) Memory card inserted network or transferring data in HSDPA (3G+) network New message:...

  • Page 15: Access Menu Functions

    Get started Access menu functions Inbox full: • : Text message Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. • : Multimedia message option 2. Press the Navigation keys to • : Email move to the next or • : Voicemail previous option.

  • Page 16: Enter Text

    Enter text T9 mode To enter a word: 1. Press [2] to [9] to start Change the • Press and hold [ ] to entering a word. switch between T9 mode text input ) and ABC mode mode 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

  • Page 17: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone Symbol Press the corresponding number key to select a mode symbol. 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language Other • Press [1] to enter Settings → Phone punctuation marks or operations settings → Language → special characters.
  • Page 18 4. Select Voice call ringtone 1. In Idle mode, press Idle mode → a ringtone. <Menu> and select wallpaper Settings → Display 5. Select Video call ringtone settings → Main display → a ringtone. → Wallpaper → Pictures → 6. Press <Options> and Images.

  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone You can activate the Silent Silent profile Begin with call functions, camera, music player, profile to avoid disturbing web browser, and other special features other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. Make or answer calls 1.
  • Page 20 1. During a call, call the 2. Press [ Make a second participant. 3. Press [ ] to end the call. multi-party The first call is put on hold. call 2. Press <Options> and 1. When the phone rings, Answer select Join.

  • Page 21: Use The Camera

    Step outside the phone 5. Press [ ] to end the 1. In Idle mode, press View a multi-party call. <Menu> and select My photo files → Images → My photos. Use the camera 2. Select the photo you want. 1.

  • Page 22: Play Music

    • Download from a computer 6. Press <Options> and using the optional Samsung select Add → Playlist or PC Studio. See Samsung PC Files. Studio User’s Guide. 7. Scroll to the playlist you • Receive via Bluetooth. want, or press [ ] to select •...

  • Page 23: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web 1. Select the file you want to Play music play. files In Idle mode, press < >. Launch the 2. During playback, use the The homepage of your service web browser following keys: provider opens.

  • Page 24: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook 4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone ] and select Edit to edit Add a number and press contact information. contact <Options>. 2. Select Add to Phonebook Send messages →...
  • Page 25 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press 9. Press [Up] until the recipient Send a <Menu> and select field highlights. multimedia Messages → Create 10.Enter destination numbers message message → Message. or email addresses. 2. Enter your message. 11.Press <Options>...

  • Page 26: View Messages

    1. In Idle mode, press 6. Add a media file, contact, View a <Menu> and select calendar item, or bookmark multimedia Messages → Inbox. item. message 2. Select a multimedia 7. Press [Up] until the message. recipient field highlights. 8. Enter email addresses. 1.

  • Page 27: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth 1. In Idle mode, press Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth Search for <Menu> and select technology, enabling you to connect the phone and pair with Settings → Network wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and a Bluetooth settings →...

  • Page 28: Switch Applications

    Switch applications 2. Select an item. You can switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you are 3. Press <Options> and select using. Send Business card via or Send via → Bluetooth. 1. While using a menu, press 4.

  • Page 29: Menu Functions

    Browser Menu functions Menu Description All menu options listed BigPond Home Connect your phone to the This section provides brief explanations of network and load the menu functions on your phone. homepage of the wireless web service provider. Call log Enter URL Enter a URL address and Check the most recent calls dialled, received, or...
  • Page 30 My Place Menu Description History Access the list of pages Menu Description you have accessed BigPond Access a range of mobile recently. entertainment from the Advanced Clear the cache. Delete BigPond homepage, only cookies or set whether or available on Telstra’s Next not they are stored.
  • Page 31 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description My Email Access the email service My Account Manage your Telstra supported by your service Accounts. View and pay provider. your Telstra bills, manage your content subscriptions Call 1234 info Access information about and more. call services.
  • Page 32 Menu Description Menu Description Drafts Access messages that you Messages Set up various options for have saved to send at a settings using the messaging later time. services. Outbox Access messages that the Memory status Check the amount of phone is attempting to memory currently in use in send or has failed to send.
  • Page 33 Menu functions My files Menu Description Memo Make memos for things Menu Description that are important and Images, Videos, Access media files and manage them. Sounds, Other other files stored in the files phone’s memory. Tasks Make a list of tasks you need to complete.
  • Page 34 Settings Menu Description SIM application Use a variety of additional Menu Description toolkit services offered by your Phone profiles Change the sound settings service provider. This of the phone for different menu is available only if events or situations. supported by your USIM/ SIM card.
  • Page 35 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Display settings Customise the settings for Display settings Adjust the brightness of → Main display → the display while dialling. → Light settings the main display for Dialling display → LCD brightness varying lighting conditions. Display settings Select a clock type to be Display settings...
  • Page 36 Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings → Check your phone Security → SIM Set the phone to work only Own number numbers or assign a name lock with the current USIM/SIM to each of the numbers. card by assigning a SIM lock password.
  • Page 37 Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Security → Change the phone Network settings Connect the phone Change phone password. → Bluetooth wirelessly to other password Bluetooth devices. Security → Change the PIN. Network settings Select the network to be Change PIN code →...

  • Page 38: Health And Safety Information

    Menu Description Network settings Create and customise the SAR certification information → Connections profiles containing the settings for connecting This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements your phone to the concerning exposure to radio waves. network. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits Memory settings Manage memory of your...
  • Page 39 bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest Health and safety information certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. Exposure to radio frequency (RF) signals This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver.

  • Page 40: For Body Operation

    Precautions when using batteries tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any designated for this product or when used with and way.

  • Page 41: Road Safety

    Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your a fire. battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source.

  • Page 42: Operating Environment

    phone with one of the many hands-free accessories conversations that have the potential to divert your available today. attention from the road. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the access your wireless phone without removing your eyes emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or from the road.

  • Page 43: Electronic Devices

    Health and safety information When connecting the phone or any accessory to another are consistent with the independent research and device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. Persons with pacemakers: As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the...

  • Page 44: Posted Facilities

    information. Switch off your phone in health care facilities Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

  • Page 45: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Health and safety information FCC Notice and Cautions Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal FCC Notice strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all •...
  • Page 46 Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not determined by turning the equipment off and on, expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s the user is encouraged to try to correct the authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 47: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. including both installed or portable wireless equipment in Do not use the phone with a wet hand.
  • Page 48 Acknowledging special precautions Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may and the FCC and industry canada explode when overheated. notice Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
  • Page 49 Health and safety information Appendix A: CERTIFICATION This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio INFORMATION (SAR) frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S interference to radio communications. However, there is REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
  • Page 50 For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) product or when used with an accessory that contains no averaged over one gram of tissue.
  • Page 51 Health and safety information Appendix B: Guide to safe and judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a responsible wireless phone use motor vehicle whether on the phone or not. Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers. “Safety is the most important call you will ever make.”...
  • Page 52 Wireless phone “Safety Tips” with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy wireless phone which should be easy to remember: traffic.
  • Page 53 Health and safety information people you are talking with aware you are driving and if traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle necessary, suspend conversations which have the you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other potential to divert your attention from the road.
  • Page 54 Appendix C: consumer update phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones on wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while U.S. Food and Drug Administration being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? the stand-by mode.
  • Page 55 Health and safety information to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard Occupational Safety and Health Administration no longer exists. National Telecommunications and Information Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA Administration regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone The National Institutes of Health participates in some industry to take a number of steps, including the interagency working group activities, as well.
  • Page 56 FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program additional research needs in the context of the latest and with groups of investigators around the world to research developments around the world. ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio address important questions about the effects of exposure frequency energy from my wireless phone?
  • Page 57 Health and safety information those described above to reduce your RF exposure from Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF wireless phone use. emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits What about children using wireless phones? can be used with wireless phones for convenience and The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of...
  • Page 58 “hand-free” kits, these so-called “shields” may interfere FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from with proper operation of the phone. The phone may be handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and increase in RF absorption.
  • Page 59 Health and safety information showed increased tumor development used animals that A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer studies of people actually using wireless phones would causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop provide some of the data that are needed.

  • Page 60: Standard Limited Warranty

    STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (SAMSUNG) http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA): SAMSUNG’s Phones and accessories ("Products") are http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/...
  • Page 61 SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/ seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of...
  • Page 62 THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT;...
  • Page 63 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make...
  • Page 64 SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc. 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, TX 75082...

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