SGH-A811 User’s Guide
Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. 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.
Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries 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. 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. Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
About this Guide • This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your 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 need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.
• Java Enjoy Java-based embedded games and download new games. • Photo printing Print your photos to preserve your best moments forever. • • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology. File viewer Open documents in various formats on the phone without corruption. • Web browser Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.
Contents Unpack 6 Make sure you have each item Get started 6 First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ................. 6 Power on or off......................................... 7 Phone layout ............................................ 7 Keys and icons ......................................... 8 Access menu functions ............................ 11 Enter text .............................................. 12 Customise your phone .............................
Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press [OK] in Idle mode.
Unpack Make sure you have each item • • • • Phone Travel adapter Battery User’s Guide Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone 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.
Phone layout Removing the battery cover Front view Front camera lens Display Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ]. 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press . Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ].
Get started Rear view Keys and icons Keys Mirror Rear camera lens Camera/ Video call key Multi-function jack When you close the phone, it locks the exposed keys to avoid accidental key presses. To unlock the keypad, press and then . 8 Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, access Menu mode.
Delete characters from the display or items in an application. 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 or perform special functions. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate the Silent profile.
Get started Icons The following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Signal strength GPRS (2.5G) network Connecting to GPRS (2.5G) network or transferring data in GPRS (2.
New message: • : Text message • : Multimedia message • : Email • : Voicemail • : Push message • : Configuration message Access menu functions Select an option 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press
Get started Enter text Change the text input mode • • • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode and ABC mode. Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode. Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. ABC mode To enter a word: Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display. T9 mode To enter a word: 3. When the word displays correctly, press [ ] to insert a space. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices.
Customise your phone Display language 5. Select Video call ringtone → a category → a ringtone. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Settings → Phone settings → Language → Screen text. 6. Press and select Save. To change the sound profile: 2. Select a language. Call ringer melody 3. Press . 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Settings → Phone profiles. To change the profile properties: 2. Select the profile you want. 1.
Get started Idle mode wallpaper 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Settings → Display & light settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Pictures → Images. 2. Select an image category. 3. Select an image. 4. Press . Menu shortcuts 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. Silent profile 14 You can activate the Silent profile to avoid disturbing other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ].
Step outside the phone Begin with call functions, camera, music player, web browser, and other special features Answer a call Make or answer calls Make a call To make a voice call: 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [ ]. Press [ / ] to adjust the volume. 3. Press [ call. 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. Press [ call. 2. Press [ call. ].
Step outside the phone 4. During a multi-party call: • Press and select Split to have a private conversation with one participant. • Press and select End → Select participant → a participant you want to drop → Drop to drop one participant. 5. Press [ ] to end the multi-party call. Use the camera Take a photo 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments. 3. Press [OK] or [ ] to take a photo.
View a video 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select My files → Videos → My video clips. 2. Select the video you want. Play music Prepare music files Use these methods: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. • Receive via Bluetooth. • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone. Play music files 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Music player. 2. Select a music category → a music file. 3.
Step outside the phone Create a playlist 1. From the music player screen, press and select Open playlist → All → Playlists. 2. Press and select Create playlist. 3. Enter the title of the playlist and press . Browse the web Launch the web browser Navigate the web In Idle mode, press < >. The homepage of your service provider opens. • • 4. Select the added playlist. 5. Press and select Add → a source. • 6.
3. For Phone, select a number type. 4. Specify contact information. Send messages Send a text message 5. Press [OK], or press and select Save to save the contact. Find a contact 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Messages → Create message → Message. 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press [Up] to move to the recipient field. 4. Enter destination numbers. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Phonebook. 5. Press and select Send to send the message. 2.
Step outside the phone 4. Add a media file, contact, calendar item, or bookmark item. 3. Press and select Add attachment or Create item. 5. Press and select Add subject. 4. Add a media file, contact, calendar item, or bookmark item. 6. Enter the message subject. 5. Press [Up] to move to the subject field. 7. Press [Up] to move to the recipient field. Send an email 6. Enter the email subject. 8. Enter destination numbers or email addresses. 7.
View a multimedia message 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Messages → Inbox. Turn on Bluetooth 2. Select a multimedia message. View an email 2. Select My phone’s visibility → On to allow other devices to locate your phone. 1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Messages → Email inbox. 2. Press and select Download. 3. Select an email or a header. 4. If you selected a header, press and select Retrieve to view the body of the email.
Step outside the phone Send data 1. Access an application, such as Phonebook, My files, Calendar, Memo, or Task. 2. Select an item. 3. Press and select Send Business card via or Send via → Bluetooth. 4. Search for and select a device. Switch applications You can switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you are using. Switch to an application 2. Select an application. Available applications 5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press .
Menu functions Browser All menu options listed Menu Description This section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone. BigPond Home Connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. Check the most recent calls dialled, received, or missed. Enter URL Enter a URL address and access the associated web page. Phonebook Bookmarks Save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages.
Menu functions Menu Description Menu Description Advanced Clear the cache. Delete cookies or set whether or not they are stored. Change the settings for the web browser and access version and copyright information about it. FOXTEL Access the online TV service supported by Telstra. Yellow search Access the Internet on your phone and launch the Telstra search engine. BigPond Music Access a variety of music files and buy them on the website preset by Telstra.
Menu Description Menu Description BigBlog & Photos Access the blog community service and download images from the website preset by Telstra. Inbox Access messages that you have received. Email inbox Access emails that you have received. Drafts Access messages that you have saved to send at a later time. Outbox Access messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send. Sentbox Access messages that you have sent. My folders Create new folders and organise your messages.
Menu functions Menu Description Messages settings Set up various options for using the messaging services. SOS messages Specify options for sending and receiving an SOS message. You can send an SOS message by pressing [ / ] 4 times when the phone is closed and the exposed keys are locked. Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use. Calendar Keep track of your schedule. Camera Use the camera embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos.
Menu Description Alarms Task Make a list of tasks you need to complete. Calculator Perform arithmetic functions. Set a wake-up call to wake you up in the morning or an alarm to alert you to an event at a specific time. Converter Do conversions, such as length and temperature. Timer Set a period of time for the phone to count down. Stopwatch Measure elapsed time. World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world.
Menu functions 28 Menu Description Menu Description Display & light settings → Display settings → Pop up list menu Display the pop-up list that shows the menu options. Display & light settings → Light settings → Keypad light Set how the phone controls the use of the keypad light. Display & light settings → Display settings → Dialling display Customise the settings for the display while dialling. Phone settings → Language Select a language to be used for the display text or T9 input mode.
Menu Description Menu Description Phone settings → Show caller information Set the phone to display or block caller information on all missed calls and incoming messages. Security → PIN lock Activate your PIN to protect your USIM or SIM card against unauthorised use. Phone settings → Camera key Set a default function for [ ]. Security → Privacy lock Lock access to messages, files, call logs, contacts, calendar, memo, or tasks.
Menu functions 30 Menu Description Menu Description Security → Mobile tracker Set the phone to send the preset tracking message to your family or friends when someone tries to use your phone with another USIM or SIM card. This feature may be unavailable due to certain features supported by your service provider. Connectivity → Network mode Change to an appropriate band when you travel abroad.
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population.
Health and safety information • • • • • 32 Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge, the type of battery, and the charger used. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will gradually wear out. When the operation time is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery. If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsungapproved chargers.
When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder).
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station).
• • • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless equipment could result in serious injury if the air bag inflates. Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft.
Health and safety information • • • • 36 When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired. If your phone has a flash or light, do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals. This may cause damage to their eyes. Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
* 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.:GH68-15988A English (AUS). 09/2007. Rev. 1.
