Page 1 SGH-A877 P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
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Page 3 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.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..........5 Call Time ........32 Data Volume .
Page 5 Time & Date ........54 Section 9: My Stuff ............
Page 6 Section 11: Messaging ..........104 MusicID ........124 XM Radio .
Page 7 Health and Safety Information ..... . . 150 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....151 UL Certified Travel Adapter .
Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first Installing the SIM Card configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with setting up your voice mail. a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as Setting Up Your Phone your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
Page 9: Installing The Battery
Note: The Samsung A877 supports up to a 8GB memory card. Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone does not detect the SIM Installing the Battery card. Re-orient the card back into the slot. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the Installing the Memory Card phone, making sure the connectors align (1).
Page 10: Charging A Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. The Travel Adapter is used to charge the battery, is included with your phone. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. The battery provides up to X.XXXXX hours of continuous talk time.
Page 11 Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain; the battery icon ( ) blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode.
Page 12: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Switching the Phone On or Off Locking the Touch Screen Press and hold until the phone Press to lock the touch screen. HOLD switches on. Hold key The phone launches the activation splash screen and then Press again to unlock the touch screen. HOLD proceeds to search for the network.
Page 13: Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Setting Up Your Voice Mail Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone In Idle mode, press , then touch and hold Dial your wireless phone number. You may be prompted to enter a password. When your voicemail answers, press Enter your passcode using the onscreen keypad. Note: You can also access your voicemail from the onscreen keypad by touching then pressing...
Page 14: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also Front View of Your Phone displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features.
Page 15 External speaker allows you to hear the caller and any Menu key allows you to access your phone’s menu ringtones or sounds offered by your phone. functions menu, such as Favorites, Music, My Stuff, Tools, Web, and Settings. Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery Light sensors use the ambient light level to adjust both level, time, etc..
Page 16: Side Views Of Your Phone
Side Views of Your Phone Volume keys allow you to adjust the ringer volume while in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, pressing the down on the volume key mutes the ring tone. Power/Accessory Interface connector allows you to connect a Travel Adapter or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for...
Page 17: Rear View Of Your Phone
Rear View of Your Phone Indicators Main Display Widget bar area Function categories Camera lens is used to take pictures and shoot videos. Display Layout Widget bar Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the The Widget bar provides quick access to those functions you use phone’s status and options, as well as providing access to the most frequently (Analog Clock, Digital Clock, Dual Clock, TV, new widget bar.
Page 18 Function categories Displays your battery’s charge level. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Function categories are also shortcuts to the Dialer (for dialing a number), Contacts (accessing the Contacts list), and Menu Displays when your connection to an Edge network is displays the icons for application access.
Page 19 Displays within the New Messages tab indicating when Displays when Bluetooth is active and a compatible a new voicemail message is received. device has been paired. Displays within the Indicators area when a new voice Displays when a Bluetooth stereo headset has been mail is received.
Page 20: Section 3: Menu Navigation
Section 3: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. The A877 has done away with the need for navigation wheels or keypads. The A877 is completely navigable by either an onscreen Hold key touch or scroll. Idle screen •...
Page 21: Opening An Application
Opening an Application Tap the associated onscreen icon. Press to exit from the current menu and return to the previous screen. • Press to exit from the current location/function and return to the Idle screen. Navigating Through Menus As you navigate through a menu, options display on the screen as scrollable lists.
Page 22 ➔ Touch Settings. Note: Scrolling requires that you press firmly on the screen then drag. When scrolling through a list (see below) make sure not to touch or press individual entries on the list as this will open the list entry. Scroll through the list to then touch/activate the desired phone function.
Page 23 ➔ ➔ ➔ Using the Power Search Tab Touch Tools Alarms Create Alarm. Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically) the Power Search Touch the Alarm Time field and then adjust the hour and tab allows to quickly “thumb through” the alphabetical listing of minutes values by using either the up/down input arrows ➔...
Page 24: Widgets
Widgets You can easily customize the Widget bar by allowing you to keep these mini-apps docked within the bar itself or they can also be The Widget bar provides quick access to mini-programs undocked by dragging anywhere onto your Idle screen. (widgets).
Page 25 Calendar: allows you to access the Calendar Analog Clock: displays the current time and date on feature. an analog clock. With the Calendar feature, you can: Touch, drag and drop the Analog clock onto • Consult the calendar by month, week, or day. •...
Page 26: Widget Bar Navigation
Today: allows you to access today’s alarm settings. Music Player allows you to play music files stored on 1:01 Play 00:01:23 the phone. For more information, refer to “Calendar” on • page 131. Touch, drag and drop, then Tap the Music •...
Page 27 While still holding the icon, in a single motion, drag it over Activating a Widget to the new location and release your finger from the Locate your widget (whether it is still docked in the Widget screen. The application is now located in another menu or bar or in another location).
Page 28: Section 4: Call Functions
Section 4: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also Making an International Call includes the features and functionality associated with making or Touch , then touch and hold . The + character answering a call. appears.
Page 29: Making A Call From The Address Book
Redialing the Last Number All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are recorded in the Calls menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name also displayed. To call the From the Idle Screen, press selected number Find the number by touching the drop down arrow to the right to view the call logs from the various options screens.
Page 30: Answering A Call
Answering a Call Dialing Options When a call is received the phone rings and displays the caller’s From the Idle screen and Main menu, you have the option to phone number, or name if stored in the Address Book. accesses the Dialer and initiate a call. When you enter numbers from the Dialer, you will see three dialing options displayed on From the Idle screen press the screen.
Page 31 Touch the Video Share onscreen button to invite the other party to see video shot from your phone. “Establishing a Stop: to stop the video share feature. Video Connection” displays. A message is sent to the recipient “###-###-#### Wants to Share Video With Brightness: to adjust the brightness for the video.
Page 32: Recent Calls
A pop-up message displays “Video Sharing has been Press and from the Calls screen, touch the right Stopped. Save the Recorded Video?” If accepted, the drop-down list to select from All, Missed, Made, or Received. ➔ recorded videos are stored in the My Stuff Video folder.
Page 33 • Block Caller: allows you to add the sending number to your Reject To move to another call type, touch the call drop-down list List, where incoming calls are sent direct to voice mail. (upper right of Calls page) and make your selection. •...
Page 34 Saving a Missed Call to your Address Book To add additional recipients, touch the yellow recipients field. Insert new recipients by: Touch the Missed Calls dialog. A list of the most recently missed calls is displayed. • Entering the number manually by pressing the yellow to field. •...
Page 35: Call Time
Call Time Data Volume ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Touch Tools Recent Calls Call Manager Data Volume refers to the amount of data (volume) to and from the phone. Call Time. ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Touch Tools Recent Calls Call Manager Choose from one of the following options: Data Volume.
Page 36: Options During A Call
Enter the password and touch Confirm to reset all Mute/Unmute turn the onboard microphone either on or off. • – Touch Mute during a call to mute the microphone. counters. – Touch Unmute to unmute the microphone. Press to cancel this operation. Video Share lets you share video during an active call.
Page 37 ➔ You can later reactivate this call by touching More Press to end the currently active call. Resume. To end a specific call: To make a new call while you have a call in progress: Press the associated tab (In call or On hold) and touch the ➔...
Page 38 Muting or Sending Keypad Tones Searching for a Number in Address Book During the active call, touch Address Book. These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute Keypad Tone option is selected, it allows you to press keys Touch the Address Book entry.
Page 39 3-Way Calling (Multi-Party Calling) The 3-Way or Multi-Party feature allows you to answer a series of incoming calls and place them on hold. If this service is supported by the network, all calls can be joined together. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. Note: The Join option combines all of the calls you have established with your phone (both active and on hold).
Page 40: Section 5: Entering Text
Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode Multitap: this mode allows you to enter letters by touching the key • when entering characters into your phone. This section also labeled with the letter you want and then selecting the character from describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to the available series.
Page 41: Using T9 Mode
From the onscreen keypad, touch to change the Text T9Ab Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, touch the 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6 keys. Input mode. The word that you are typing displays on the screen. It may Example: Writing a text message.
Page 42: Using Multitap Mode
To enter periods, hyphens, and other special characters, touch • and then touch the corresponding key. If the symbol does not display . @ , : ? - ! ( ) / 1 on the initial screen, touch the left or right key to display the next set of A B C Ä...
Page 43: Using Numeric
Using Numeric Tip: The cursor moves to the right when you touch a different key. When The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, wait for a few seconds for the cursor to automatically move to the right, and message.
Page 44: Changing The Text Input Mode - Handwriting
Changing the Text Input Mode - HandWriting Note: To properly recognize the written characters do not use script and to prevent scratching of the LCD, we recommended that you use a stylus You can write your message using the HandWriting mode but if at pens.
Page 45: Handwriting Mode-Entering Characters
• Draw a line ( ___ ) across the screen to insert a space. Since there Symbols: causes the phone to try and interpret all is no letter that matches this icon, the A877 inserts an empty inputs as symbols. Ex: The letter H would be displayed space.
Page 46: Handwriting Mode-Entering Symbols
As an example, to write “123 Anywhere” you would: As an example, to write “pat@att.net” you would: • Touch the Text Input Mode button and select Abc. is then • Touch the Text Input Mode button and select abc. is then shown onscreen.
Page 47: Section 6: Changing Your Settings
Section 6: Changing Your Settings This section includes tips on how to use some of use some of Normal Profile your phone’s features, as well as how to change and customize The phone’s profile defaults to Normal where the incoming Alert the display settings, call handling, security settings, and other Type is set to melody.
Page 48 Touch the Voice Call Ringtone field, touch to select a Touch the Message Alert Tone field, touch to select a ringtone and touch Save. ringtone and touch Save. Touch the Ringtone Volume field, then touch and drag the Touch the Message Alert Repetition pull-down and select slider to the volume level you desire (range is 1-7).
Page 49: Silent Profile
• Mute Silent Profile Touch the Power On Type field, select one of the following Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from and touch Save: making noise, in a theater for example. • Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ring Editing the Silent - Call Profile tone menu.
Page 50: Driving Profile
Editing the Silent - Message Profile Driving Profile ➔ ➔ ➔ Touch Settings Sound Profile Silent. In this case, the speaker is active and launches the currently selected Call alert type when the associated notification is • Touch the name field and not the radio button to the right. activated.
Page 51 Touch the Ringtone Volume field, then touch and drag the Touch the Message Alert Repetition pull-down and select slider to the volume level you desire (range is 1-7). one of the following options and touch Save: • Once: repeats the message alert once. Touch the Vibration Pattern field, then touch to select •...
Page 52: Outdoor Profile
Touch the Power On Type field, select one of the following Outdoor Profile and touch Save: In this case, you ares outdoors and might not be able to hear the phone, or need an increased volume in order to hear the phone. •...
Page 53 Touch the Voice Call Ringtone field, touch to select a Touch the Message Alert Tone field, then touch to select ringtone and touch Save. Message Tone 1 - 4 and touch Save. Touch the Ringtone Volume field, then touch and drag the Touch the Message Alert Repetition pull-down and select slider to the volume level you desire (range is 1-7).
Page 54: Display Settings
Touch the Keypad Tone pull-down and select one of the Touch the Phone Sound Volume field, then touch and drag following tones and touch Save: the slider to the volume level you desire (range is 0-7). • Beep • Touch Save to return to the Sound Profiles menu. •...
Page 55 Wallpaper Font Type This menu allows you to change the background image to display You can select the text style for the informational text displayed in Idle mode. on the Main LCD. ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ From Idle mode, touch Settings Display and From Idle mode, touch...
Page 56: Illumination
Transition Effects Backlight Time Allows you to activate/deactivate the default transition effect The backlight turns the screen on using a preset brightness level. (wipe) during transitions between menu/options pages. When the time (set in this feature) runs out, the touch screen locks.
Page 57: Time & Date
Touch Color Settings and within each of the available fields Touch the Time Zone field and assign a new time zone by choose a color theme used for each of the three different touching a corresponding area of the world map. actions: •...
Page 58: Phone Settings
Touch Save to store all the new Time and Date settings. Phone Settings You can customize various phone settings. ➔ ➔ From Idle mode, touch Settings Phone. Language This menu allows you to select a display language for Text language and Input mode. Choose from Automatic, English, Français, and Español.
Page 59 Touch the Input language drop-down list, touch one of the Touch the center of each target and repeat this step for all Save following selections and touch four targets displayed. • English Touch OK from the New settings saved... display page. •...
Page 60 Lock SIM Card • Applications include: Messaging, My Stuff, Recent Calls, Address Book, Calendar, Memo, IM, and Tasks. When the Lock SIM Card feature is enabled, your phone only Save • Touch to store your new selections. works with the current SIM. You must enter the lock code to Enter a new password using the onscreen keypad into the unlock the SIM so you can use a different SIM card.
Page 61: Change Phone Password
Change PIN code Note: The PIN2 code is provided by AT&T. Entering an incorrect PIN2 code can cause the phone to lock, at which point, you will have to call AT&T This feature allows you to change your current PIN, provided that customer service for assistance.
Page 62: Airplane Mode
Enter the new PIN2 code and touch Confirm Press to return to the previous Phone settings page. Re-enter (reconfirm) the same code and touch Confirm Call Settings APN Control ➔ ➔ From Idle mode, touch Settings Calls. Allows you to turn control of Access Point Names (APN) On or Off. APNs are a method by which you can access advanced Adjusting the General Call Settings communication using your handset.
Page 63: Connectivity
– Minute Minder: allows you to activate an alert tone which sounds Connectivity every minute the call is active. The phone has several communication/connection parameters • Alerts on Call: activates an alert tone for new messages being which can be edited. received during an active call.
Page 64 Phone’s Visibility ➔ ➔ ➔ From Idle mode, touch Settings Connectivity ➔ Bluetooth Visible. Touch Yes or No to enable or disable the visibility (discoverability) of your phone. Connecting to Other Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth ➔ ➔ ➔ From Idle mode, touch Settings Connectivity Bluetooth...
Page 65: Bluetooth Secure Mode
Bluetooth Secure Mode Bluetooth Services When the Bluetooth Visibility is turned on, your phone is Actually, the Bluetooth specification is a protocol that describes wirelessly transmitting its phone name and status to every device how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas within its range.
Page 66: Configuring Your Phone's Usb Settings
• Ask on Connection: requires the phone to display a message which requires you to assign a default USB application. Network Profiles. • Samsung PC Studio: sets PC Studio to launch as the default Touch one of these options: application when a USB connection is detected.
Page 67: Ims Settings
To create a new connection, touch Create – Static IP: specify if you want to manually enter an IP address. If you want the IP address to be automatically assigned by the server, remove – or – the check mark. To edit the existing AT&T MMS, touch this entry.
Page 68: Applications Settings
• IMS Profiles allows you to set the server that service is coming Video Share Settings from. Touch to store the new setting. Save To enable the Alerts, Auto Record, and Recording Location for Video Share, use the following steps. Important!: If you change from the default AT&T IMS, you may not be able to use Video Sharing.
Page 69: Reset Settings
• Default name : allows you to use the onscreen keyboard to enter a Reset Settings prefix name of all recorded audio files. Touch to store the You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset new name. your phone: •...
Page 70: Memory Management
Memory Management Place a checkmark alongside those applications you wish to clear by touching individual applications You can easily check the amount of memory being used for storing data, such as messages, media, calendar data, or – or – contacts entries. You can also delete any selected information touch All to clear all the memory settings.
Page 71: Software Update
• Notes • Address Book When you are finished, press to return to Idle mode. Software Update The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone. ➔...
Page 72: Section 7: Video Features
Section 7: Video Features The different available video options on your A877 can be defined • My Favorites: allows you to choose from some recently uploaded video clips from among the following media providers: CNN, ESPN, in the following way: HBO Mobile Preview, or Access Hollywood.
Page 73 • View Favorites: select from the list of available favorite web sites. Navigation Toolbar • Add New: bookmarks the current page and tags it as a favorite site. • Delete: removes a current editable bookmark from your favorites list. For more information, refer to “Using Favorites” on page 142.
Page 74 Stop Cellular Video Settings The feature stops the current media, exits the media player and This feature allows you to configure the current server profile returns you to the main CV homepage. being used by the on-board WAP. (For more information, refer to “Changing the WAP Profiles”...
Page 75 Customizing CV My Purchases Updating the Favorites List The CV homepage can be used to shop for streaming multimedia content. The My Purchases section can help keep track of your The list of media providers which appear in the Favorites section purchase history and view any new resale products.
Page 76: At&T Mobile Tv
Setting up Parental Control AT&T Mobile TV ➔ ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, touch Customize CV Watch Mobile TV as it’s meant to be watched —in broadcast quality. Tune-in to see full-length episodes of your favorite soaps, Parental Controls to access the MEdia Net parental setup sitcoms, sports, or news programs from the networks you love.
Page 77: Music Videos
➔ Music Videos From the main Music Video homepage, touch Options Help/Settings. The Music Videos homepage is a component of the Cellular Video service. This page provides you with links to some of the most to select the Full Screen and Mute options, and the Buy popular multimedia content.
Page 78: Section 8: Understanding Your Address Book
Section 8: Understanding Your Address Book This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing • Used Space: displays the memory storage allocation (total available and remaining) within both your Phone, SIM card, and FDN list their name and number in your Address Book. Address Book (page 86).
Page 79 Touch the First Name, Last Name, and Display Name fields • Group: assigns this contact to group. Touch an group type to complete the assignment. For more information, refer to and use the onscreen keyboard to enter names for the new “Creating New Group”...
Page 80 Adding More Fields to a Number Touch Save to store the new fields to the entry and return to the previous screen. While in the process of creating a new entry or editing an existing contact, you can add additional fields to the entry’s list of –...
Page 81 Saving a Number During a Call Make your call, touch , use the onscreen keypad to enter your number. Press or touch to initiate the call. To call the ➔ ➔ Touch More Save to Address Book New. selected number •...
Page 82: Using Contacts
Using Contacts Within the Contacts list (sorted alphabetically), touch and drag the Power Search tab to quickly “thumb through” the Dialing a Number from Address Book alphabetical listing by first name. Once you have stored phone numbers in the Address Book, you can dial them easily and quickly by either using their SIM card location number or by using the Search field to locate the entry.
Page 83: Address Book Entry Options
Address Book Entry Options Touch to reveal the first set of options: • Call allows you to call a currently selected entry. While in the details page for a specific entry (seen below) you have two sets of options, each accessible from two of the •...
Page 84: Finding My Own Phone Number
Finding My Own Phone Number Creating New FDN Numbers ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, touch Address Book Fixed Dial This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your ➔ own phone number if you need to do so. Contacts Create FDN.
Page 85: Group Settings
Group Settings Touch Group Vibration to choose a vibration type for assignment to this new group. Choose from five vibration Creating New Group options (Vibration 1-5). ➔ ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, touch Address Book Group • Touch a vibration option to activate a short sample and then touch Create Group.
Page 86: Managing Address Book Entries
Removing an Entry From a Group Make modifications to the Group Name, Group Picture, Group Ringtone, Group Vibration fields. For more Touch and touch a phone number from the list to information, refer to “Creating New Group” on page 82. reveal the Entry Options page (page 80) for the phone entry.
Page 87 Touch Copy. You are prompted to confirm that you want to Touch Copy. You are prompted to confirm that you want to copy these entries to the SIM card. copy these entries to the Phone. • To copy the checked entries to the SIM card, touch Yes. •...
Page 88: Using The Service Dialing Numbers
Deleting all entries from the SIM • Additional No. 1: if you have added additional numbers to contacts saved on the SIM card, this is a counter of the number of SIM ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, touch Address Book contacts with a second number saved on your SIM card.
Page 89: Used Space Address Book
Used Space Address Book The Used Space menu option allows you to view the usage and available memory for entry storage within the Phone, USIM (SIM card), and FDN list. ➔ ➔ ➔ Touch Address Book Address Book Settings Used Space. Press to return to the Used Space menu.
Page 90: Section 9: My Stuff
Section 9: My Stuff The topics covered in this section are audio, graphics, games, • More: provides you with the ability to Delete, Rename, Sort, Send via Bluetooth, Bluetooth Visibility, and Lock/Unlock certain files calendar, schedule events, set an alarm, and perform simple or folders.
Page 91: Audio Files
Once complete, touch Move/Copy to complete the process. Touch an onscreen option (Tones, Answer Tones, Music, and Recorded Audio). More Functionality ➔ ➔ Tones Touch My Stuff More. You can shop, download, and save to your Downloaded Select an onscreen option: Ringtones folder.
Page 92 A confirmation screen will pop up to let you know that you to launch the WAP browser. change has been made. Follow the on-screen options. Answer Tones Recorded Audio You can shop and download Answer Tones, manage your Answer This menu shows a list of saved voice memos. When a voice Tones, and access Help files.
Page 93: Games And Apps
Games and Apps Shop Games ➔ ➔ ➔ Touch My Stuff Games & Apps Shop Games The Games & Apps menu option allows you to shop games and applications using the WAP browser. You can download new, and to launch the WAP browser. save to the Games &...
Page 94: Pictures
Shop Graphics • Create Folder: create a new My Stuff folder on either the Phone or Memory Card. ➔ ➔ ➔ Touch My Stuff Pictures Shop Graphics. The • Manage: allows you to move or copy an existing unlocked folder or WAP browser is launched.
Page 95: Videos
More: allows you to choose from the following image options: • Insert: allows you to add Frames, Picture, Clip arts, Emoticon, • and Text to the image. • Delete: allows you to delete the current graphic. • Memo on screen: allows you to select a color, then handwrite a •...
Page 96: Camera
Camera Alarms Taking Photos This feature allows you to: set the alarm to ring at a specific time. • Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the •...
Page 97: Recent Calls
Recent Calls Calculator The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, This option allows you to use your phone as a calculator. The received, or missed in the Recent Calls menu. If the number or calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name is subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Page 98: World Clock
➔ ➔ Access the Converter menu by selecting My Stuff Tools Used Space Converter. The Used Space menu option allows you to view the usage and available memory for Audio, Games & Apps, Graphics, Videos, For more information, refer to “Converter” on page 134. and Other Files.
Page 99: Section 10: Camera
Section 10: Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You Using the phone’s main display screen as a viewfinder, can take photographs and shoot video by using the built-in adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. camera functionality.
Page 100: Camera And Camcorder Options
Note: The number of JPEG pictures remaining on the selected media appears Shooting mode: allows you to set the shooting mode. in the upper-right of the screen. This is an approximate number of total Options are: pictures which can be taken at the current image size. Single: takes a single photo and view it before •...
Page 101 Settings: allows you to customize your camera settings. Settings tab: Choose the following options and touch OK: • Guidelines: allows you to turn the guidelines On or Off. Camera tab: • Review: allows you to activate the instant review Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply feature where images are displayed immediately after •...
Page 102 Touch one of the available options: White Balance: allows you to adjust the brightness level by Play Slideshow ( ): to play the available images (from the • moving the slider across the page. Pictures folder) within a slideshow. Touch the Up/Down arrows to set the duration of each onscreen image.
Page 103 Send ( ): lets you send the currently active image as part of a Send: lets you send the currently active image as part of a new • • new multimedia message, to an external device via Bluetooth, or to multimedia message, to an external device via Bluetooth, or to HP’s ®...
Page 104: Using The Camcorder
• Adjust: allows you to adjust Auto Levels, Brightness, Contrast, Assigning an Image as a Wallpaper and Color. ➔ ➔ ➔ Touch My Stuff Pictures <image>. • Transform: allows you to Resize, Rotate, and Flip the image. ➔ Touch Set as Wallpaper.
Page 105 ➔ ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, touch My Stuff Tools Camera. Press to return to the viewer. – or – You can use the keypad to quickly change the camcorder Press the Camera key to activate the camera mode. options using the shortcut keys. Camcorder Options Touch then select Camcorder (...
Page 106 Send ( ): lets you send the currently active image as part of a More: provides you with the ability to Delete, Rename, Sort, Send via • • new multimedia message, to an external device via Bluetooth, or to Bluetooth, Bluetooth Visibility, and Lock/Unlock certain files or folders. ®...
Page 107: Section 11: Messaging
Section 11: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of Message Notifications messages. It also includes the features and functionality Messaging icons are displayed at the top of the screen and associated with messaging. indicate when messages are received and their type. For more Touch Save to store each new settings.
Page 108: Creating And Sending Messages
Select a recipient by selecting an entry method by touch Tap to Add Recipient and then selecting an associated option: Indicators Area • save@mysnapfish.com: to save the current message to your Snapfish page. New Messages tab • Recent Contacts: to select a recipient from a list of recently sent messages.
Page 109: Additional Message Options
More Add more recipients by touching the yellow recipient field Touch to reveal additional options. and repeating step 2. • Preview: allows you to preview your current message before delivery. Review you message and touch Send • Slide Options: allows you to add more images to the current Additional Message Options message but then have those configured to display as a slideshow on the recipients phone.
Page 110: Viewing New Received Messages
• Delivery Options: allows you to configure the options associated To play a multimedia message with an audio file or video with sending the message. clip, touch When you have finished composing your message, touch • To pause playing an audio/video clip, touch Send To and confirm the recipient(s).
Page 111: Signing Into Your Mobile Email
of the following menu options: Signing into Your Mobile Email • List by: sort the current list based on one of the following criteria: Take your email with you! With Mobile Email you can check your ® ® ® Yahoo! Mail, AOL , AIM, Windows Live Hotmail, AT&T Yahoo! –...
Page 112: Using Instant Messenger (Im)
Using Instant Messenger (IM) folder(s) either individually or all at one time. Another option is to delete messages from all categories at once. The Instant Messenger allows you to send and receive instant ® Deleting Messages within a Folder messages using AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo! communities.
Page 113: Messaging Settings
At the “Locked Messages” pop-up, touch Yes or Cancel to • SMS Settings: allows you to configure the Text message delivery parameters when sending Text messages. discontinue the process. This message indicates the • Email Settings: allows you to configure the Email parameters when presence of protected/locked messages in one of the sending this type of message.
Page 114 – Get Delivery Report: when this option is enabled, the network informs • Auto Resize Image: to configure the limits you’ll accept for you whether or not your message has been delivered. incoming images. Images larger then your setting, will be resized to meet this value.
Page 115: Used Space
• Center Address: allows you edit the existing number and create a Used Space new number for use when accessing the remote voicemail. You can check the amount of the memory being used and the Save Touch to store this new information. memory remaining for Multimedia, Text, Push, and Configuration Messages.
Page 116: Section 12: Media Mall
Section 12: MEdia Mall The MEdia Mall allows you to shop for Ringtones, Games, Videos, • MEdia Mall Home Color Graphics, Fun Packs, Answer Tones, and Multimedia using • My MEdia Club the built-in browser. You can also access the MEdia Home site. •...
Page 117: Games
Games Color Graphics This option allows you to shop for games using the built-in This menu option allows you to shop for graphic images using browser. the built-in browser. You can download new images to your Pictures folder. ➔ ➔ Touch MEdia Mall Games.
Page 118: Multimedia Store
Multimedia Store Recently Viewed: shows the most recently viewed ringtones, games, • videos, graphics, and answer tones. This menu option allows you to shop for multimedia files (videos) Exit: takes you back to the Menu screen. • using the built-in browser. ➔...
Page 119: Section 13: At&T Music
Section 13: AT&T Music AT&T Music is a music service that provides you access to Accessing AT&T Music Streaming Music, Music Videos, Music store, Music ➔ ➔ Touch AT&T Music Music Player. communities, Music applications, and a unique MusicID Touch an entry category to reveal available music files. application.
Page 120 Minimize: reduces the player and leaves it running in the background • Toggles through the Repeat mode: so that you can navigate to other features or activities. Repeat one: repeats the currently active song. • More: Provides features such as: •...
Page 121: Using The Music Player
Note: When the Bluetooth feature is active on your handset, USB Note: All Music will show all songs both downloaded to the phone and those communication is not be available. stored on the phone or microSD™ card. To transfer files to your handset, turn off the Bluetooth functionality ➔...
Page 122: Using Playlists
The other functions you can use are: Note: If you receive a call while listening to music, that song is placed on Call: make or receive a call (music player is paused) • pause while your call remains active and only restarts after the current call is ended.
Page 123: Shop Music
Adding Songs to a Playlist Touch Remove and wait for the songs to be deleted from ➔ ➔ ➔ the current playlist. Touch AT&T Music Music Player Playlist. Shop Music Touch a previously created playlist from the list and touch Add.
Page 124 Open the Removable Disk drive corresponding to the Note: If the music file is protected, Media Player will block the playing or microSD card location on the phone. synching of that file. Open the Music folder (ex:\\Audio\Music) you wish to Verify the pre-insertion of the microSD card into the upload from the handset.
Page 125 Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to the Name for microSD storage card target PC. When an active connection has been established, a USB icon ( ) appears on the phone. Once the USB connection has been established, the handset displays “Connected”...
Page 126 Click on the Library entry (from the left column) and select Current selected source a category to reveal available songs. (indicating the internal microSD card) Playlists Click a song from the center column and drag it into the Sync List section of the current page. This then places the current song on a “wait list”...
Page 127: Musicid
Once the USB connection has been established, the Select any of the following options by touching an entry: handset displays “Connected” and the computer screen • ID song!: begins the analysis of the song being sampled through the handset’s microphone. then shows your phone.
Page 128 Touch the 123 button from the bottom of the scree to • New ID!: begins the song analysis process again. Hold the microphone to the song source and wait for analysis. display an alphanumeric keypad. Use these keys to enter To exit the application at any time, simply press the recipients phone number.
Page 129: Xm Radio
XM Radio Touch Buy to purchase the music content associated to the selected channel. This service allows you to stream over 20 channels of commercial free music through your handset. Music Videos The Music Videos homepage is a component of the Cellular Video Note: Since this product uses a large amount of data in its stream process, you should note that you are responsible for all data charges incurred.
Page 130: Section 14: At&T Gps
Section 14: AT&T GPS AT&T GPS is an audible and visual, JAVA-based driving aid that Important!: After the trial period, charges for GPS service apply. Contact your uses a GPS signal to provide turn-by-turn directions. AT&T service provider for details. The program is a separately licensed product that requires you to Read the warning disclaimer and touch Agree to download the feature to your handset, and accept the license...
Page 131: Obtaining Driving Directions
– Address: displays manually entered locations. Obtaining Driving Directions – Intersection: used to locate a specific address by using two separate The A877’s built-in GPS hardware allows you to get real-time street addresses to identify an intersection. These can be entered either driving directions to selected locations or establishments based manually (Type It) or by speaking into the phone (Speak It).
Page 132 Follow both the onscreen and audio directions. GPS IS NOT CURRENTLY FUNCTIONAL ON THIS DEVICE BUT THE ISSUE IS BEING REVIEWED FOR THE NEXT RELEASE - D3.
Page 133: Section 15: Applications
Section 15: Applications The on-board applications (such as camera, camcorder, During the recording process you can either touch Stop calendar, and alarms) can be supplemented with additional ) to stop the recording or Pause ( ) to applications which can be purchased through the AT&T Mall. temporarily halt the recording.
Page 134: Alarms
Recorded Audio Folder • Alarm Repeat: use this option to set the repeating status for the alarm by placing a checkmark alongside those days you would like This folder shows a list of audio clips that have been recorded to use for the current alarm. Everyday places a checkmark and saved.
Page 135: Other Event Options
Touch the Start Time field and use either the Up/Down • Repeat: allows you to set the number of repetitions allowed for this appointment (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly). Once selected, all arrows or scroll through the available fields to set the new remaining alarm settings are enabled.
Page 136: Recent Calls
• Used Space: displays a list of the different Calendar event Recent Calls categories along with the memory allocation for each. The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, To exit, press or press received, or missed in the Recent Calls menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Address Book, the associated name Viewing an Event displays.
Page 137: Memo
Touch Set Details to access additional options: Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing the Navigation keys, according to the illustration on the • Details: enter a detailed description for this task (up to 100 characters). display. • Alarm: allows you to set a time prior to the event where the event Enter the second number.
Page 138: World Clock
Touch any onscreen field to then use the keypad to enter Deleting a World Clock Entry ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ the necessary information. Touch My Stuff Tools World Clock Delete. Use the drop-down list to then selection the desired units Touch the Trash Can ( ) next to the entry you wish to for conversion to and from.
Page 139: Stopwatch
Stopwatch You can use this menu to measure intervals of time. ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Touch My Stuff Tools Stopwatch Start. Touch Stop to stop the stopwatch and touch Lap to mark a unit of time per lap. Touch Reset soft key to erase all times recorded. Applications...
Page 140: Section 16: Web
Section 16: Web Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Touch one of the following profiles: Protocol) browser which allows you to access the Internet. This • MEdia Net section explains how to access the WAP services of your service •...
Page 141: Accessing The Wap Browser
• Auth Type: select the type of authentication used for this WAP – Static DNS: specify if you want to manually enter the Domain Name connection: None, Normal, or Secure. Server (DNS) address. If you want the address to be automatically assigned by the server, remove the check mark.
Page 142: Navigation Using The Wap Browser
Navigation Using the WAP Browser Back: returns you to the previous web page. Navigation within web pages is all driven via touch points on the screen. Reload: reloads the current page with updated Browser Window Overview information. Navigation Toolbar Magnification Magnify: launches the magnification slider that allows you to zoom a web page either in or out.
Page 143 Changing the Orientation of the Web page From within any active web page, change the orientation: • Turn the phone on its side to see a Landscape/Widescreen view of The A877 comes equipped with an orientation detector that can the current page. tell if the phone is being held in an upright (Portrait) or sideways (Landscape) orientation.
Page 144 Scrolling Within a Web Page To move around a Web page: Touch and drag across the screen in any direction. As with other menu items and pages on your phone, scrolling requires that steady directional pressure be applied onscreen via either your fingertip or stylus.
Page 145: Navigating Via A Url Address
Entering Text Into a Search or Text Field Touch to go to the ENTER URL page where you have the opportunity to also add the new page to your Favorites Touch an onscreen text field (such as the Navigation Toolbar) once to reveal an onscreen keyboard.
Page 146 Adding Favorites Touch to store the entry and launch the web ➔ ➔ ➔ page. In Idle mode, touch MEdia Net Favorites New. Editing Favorites ➔ ➔ Touch the Enter URL Address field and use the onscreen In Idle mode, touch MEdia Net Favorites.
Page 147: Browser Settings
Delete Touch Touch one of the following options and follow the onscreen prompts to complete the process: Copying a URL to a Message • Message: attaches a select Favorite URL Address to a new text Copying a selected URL as text into a message requires that the message.
Page 148 • Preferences: changes the settings for the web browser to suit Deleting Cookies your preference. A cookie is a small file that is placed on your phone by a web site • Browser Profiles: deletes the current browser profile. during navigation. In addition to containing some site-specific •...
Page 149: Using Your History
Touch Save to save the new setting. From the Navigation Toolbar (at the top of the web page) touch the History List drop down arrow to reveal the Using your History current stored list of visited web sites. The History list provides you with a list of the most recently visited web sites.
Page 150: About Browser
Activate any of the following by touch an option: • Search field: allows you enter a text string into the field and then search the MEdia Net database for matches. For more information, • Run Javascript refer to “Entering Text Into a Search or Text Field” on •...
Page 151: Accessing The Media Net Site
– Edit Categories: allows you to edit those category entries which To exit the browser at any time, simply press appear on the MEdia Net homepage. Although the first four entries Accessing the MEdia Net Site (WHAT’S HOT, Tones, Games, Pics, and CV) can not be removed, the remaining entries can be toggled on or off.
Page 152: Section 17: Accessibility
Section 17: Accessibility TTY Settings* TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate via a telephone. This phone comes TTY-ready and only requires the insertion of the TTY device to enable this feature.
Page 153: Section 18: Health And Safety Information
Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals tested frequency bands. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. Although the SAR is determined at the highest It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone...
Page 154: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
FCC RF exposure guidelines (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved the FCC for each model. While there may be accessory designated for this product or when used...
Page 155: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
Precautions when using batteries • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- • Never use any charger or battery that is damaged approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, in any way. disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave •...
Page 156 terminals may damage the battery or the object safety to your wireless phone with one of the many causing the short-circuiting. hands-free accessories available today. • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local • Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be regulations.
Page 157 • Do not engage in stressful or emotional Operating environment conversations that may be distracting. Make the Remember to follow any special regulations in force in people with whom you are talking aware that you any area and always switch off your phone whenever it are driving and suspend conversations that have is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause the potential to divert your attention from the...
Page 158 Pacemakers Other medical devices Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a If you use any other personal medical devices, consult minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid adequately shielded from external RF energy.
Page 159 Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Switch off your phone when in any area with a This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even connection in all conditions.
Page 160: Road Safety
If certain features are in use (call barring, for • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember example), you may first need to deactivate those that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not features before you can make an emergency call. place objects, including both installed or portable Consult this document and your local cellular service wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or...
Page 161 • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or out of the reach of small children’s. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and- •...
Page 162: Responsible Listening
Acknowledging Special Precautions If this equipment does cause harmful interference to and the FCC and Industry Canada radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is Notice encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: FCC Notice and Caution •...
Page 163: Operating Environment
(RF) Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not energy set by the Federal Communications expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s Commission of the U.S. Government. These limits are authority to operate the equipment.
Page 164: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
FCC RF exposure guidelines well below the maximum value. This is because the when used with a Samsung accessory designated for phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels this product or when used with an accessory that...
Page 165 Health and safety information Appendix B: Guide to Safe and responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times Responsible Wireless Phone Use while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications &...
Page 166: Potentially Explosive Environments
Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you. Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using 4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: conditions or situations.
Page 167: Fcc Notice And Cautions
Health and safety information with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a while driving, follow this simple tip-dial only a few perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan”...
Page 168: Other Important Safety Information
Telecommunications Industry Association and the Appendix C: Consumer Update on wireless industry have conducted educational Wireless Phones outreach to inform wireless phone users of their U.S. Food and Drug Administration responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of 1.
Page 169: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
Health and safety information thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless compliance limits. phones? 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones before they can be sold, as it does with new...
Page 170 • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary phones with the Federal Communications Commission for device function; and (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF •...
Page 171: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Organization International Electromagnetic Fields radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential If there is a risk from these products—and at this point result of this work has been the development of a we do not know that there is—it is probably very...
Page 172: Section 19: Warranty Information
6. What about children using wireless phones? 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF teenagers.
Page 173 Health and safety information from those emissions reduce risks. Some products Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, special phone cases, while others involve nothing FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone.
Page 174 FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t for possible interactions with other medical devices. know with certainty what the results of such studies Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA mean for human health.
Page 175 Health and safety information numbers of animals would be needed to provide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or (OSHA): more years follow-up may be needed to provide http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/...
Page 176 Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less Phones interference to hearing devices than phones that are When some mobile phones are used near some not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear implants), T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC users may detect a buzzing, humming, or whining...
Page 177: Index
This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of...
Page 178 Product or for 90 days, whichever is applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and replace, at SAMSUNG’s sole option, without charge to equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. Purchaser, any defective component part of Product.
Page 179 WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING...
Page 180 CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY, additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.

Samsung SGH-A877 User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Menu Navigation

Section 4: Call Functions

Section 5: Entering Text

Section 6: Changing Your Settings

Section 7: Video Features

Section 8: Understanding Your Address Book

Section 9: My Stuff

Section 10: Camera

Section 11: Messaging

Section 12: Media Mall

Section 13: AT&T Music

Section 14: AT&T GPS

Section 15: Applications

Section 16: Web

Section 17: Accessibility

Section 18: Health and Safety Information

Section 19: Warranty Information

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