Samsung CAPTIVATE SGH-I897 User Manual

PORTABLE Quad-BAND MOBILE PHONEUser ManualPlease read this manual before operating yourphone, and keep it for future reference. i897 Vegas.book Page

5Section 1: Getting StartedThis section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then s

95Important!: Only some “Plus” accounts include POP access allowing this program to connect. If you are not able to sign in with your correct email ad

Messaging 965.Touch the Compose Mail field and begin composing your message.6. Touch Send when you are done. Viewing an Gmail Message1. From the

973.Touch the available fields to enter your information such as Screen Name, Email Address, or Yahoo! ID, and Password. Select any additional fields.

Changing Your Settings 98Section 8: Changing Your SettingsThis section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such se

99WPS Button ConnectionThe WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button is a standard for easy and secure wireless network set up and connections. To use WPS, t

Changing Your Settings 100phone becomes undiscoverable again.Scan DevicesThis option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you can

101To establish a L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol):1. Touch Add L2TP VPN. 2. Touch VPN name, add a name for this connection using the keypad, then to

Changing Your Settings 102Mobile networksBefore you use applications such as Google Maps and find your location or search for places of interest

1031.From the Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Mobile networks.2. Touch Network operators.3. Touch Default setup.4. Touch Manu

Changing Your Settings 104Voice callTo configure voice calls:1. From the Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Call settings ➔ Voice call.2. Touch

Getting Started 6䊳Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket (as shown) until the card locks into place. •Make sure that the card’s g

1055.Confirm your PIN2 code.Managing the FDN ListWhen this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in the FDN list on the

Changing Your Settings 1061.From the Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Sound and display.2. Touch Silent mode.– or –From the Home screen, press

1073.Touch a ringtone and touch OK.Phone vibrate1. From the Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Sound and display.2. Touch Phone vibrate to activate vib

Changing Your Settings 1082.Touch SD card notifications. A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates SD card notifications is active.Di

109Note: PAL is usually used in Europe.Location and SecurityThe Location and Security settings allow you to set up how the phone will determine your l

Changing Your Settings 110Use tactile feedbackWhen this option is enabled, you will feel vibration as feedback while drawing the pattern.Set up/

111Credential storageThis option allows certain applications to access secure certificates and other credentials. Certificates and credentials can be

Changing Your Settings 1123.Touch Uninstall updates, Clear cache, Clear defaults, Force stop, or View Permissions.Uninstalling third-party appli

113Allow mock locationsThis feature is used for development purposes only.If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this device,

Changing Your Settings 114PrivacyLocation settings, backup configurations, or reset the phone to erase all personal data.䊳From the Home screen,

7Installing the Battery1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align (1). 2. Gently press down to

1155.The following options are available:• reboot system now: this option turns on your phone.• reinstall packages: this option allows you to apply up

Changing Your Settings 116Locale and textThis setting allows you to configure the language in which to display the menus. You can also set onscr

117• Word Choice Window: select how often the Word Choice window displays.• Speed vs. Accuracy: select how quickly Swype responds to input.• Auto-sele

Changing Your Settings 118XT9 Advanced SettingsThe following XT9 Advanced settings are only available if the XT9 field has been selected.1. From

119Android Keyboard settingsFrom this menu you can set Android keyboard options.1. From the Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Locale and text ➔ Androi

Changing Your Settings 120• Driving mode: incoming calls and new notifications are automatically ready out loud.• Always use my settings: accept

121information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android-powered Phones, and much more pertinent information as a ref

Connections 122Section 9: ConnectionsThis section describes the various connections your phone can make including accessing the Internet with yo

123–Reset Homepage: This setting allows you to start over and reset your homepage to the default settings. You will lose any customization, including

Connections 124Browser Options1. From the home page, press to access the following options:• New window: displays a new window so you can brow

Getting Started 8Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in ap

125Adding and Deleting WindowsYou can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To add a new window, follow these steps:1. From your browser

Connections 126Adding Bookmarks1. From the Home webpage, tap ➔ Add if you are in Thumbnail view. Touch Add bookmark.. if you are in List view.

127Using Most Visited The Most visited list provides you with a list of the most visited websites that you have bookmarked. These entries can be used

Connections 128• Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and read cookies from your device.• Clear all cookie data: Deletes

129Connect to a Wi-Fi Network1. Touch ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Wi-Fi settings.The network names and security settings (Open network or Sec

Connections 130Wi-Fi Status IndicatorsThe following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance: Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, activ

131A map is displayed. You can also enter information for driving directions.BluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth is a short-range communications technol

Connections 132To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:1. Touch ➔ Settings ➔ Wireless and network ➔ Bluetooth settings.2. Verify your Bluetooth i

1335.The external device will then have to also accept the connection and enter your device’s PIN code.Once successfully paired to an external device,

Connections 134Sending Contacts via BluetoothDepending on your paired devices’ settings and capabilities, you may be able to send pictures, Cont

9When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.Switching the Phone On or Off1. Press and hold (on the upper right side o

135Connecting with Samsung KiesEnsure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsungmob

Connections 1361.Insert a memory card into the device to transfer files from or to the memory card.2. From the Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔

137Section 10: ApplicationsThis section contains a description of each application that is available in the Applications Menu, its function, and how t

Applications 1384.Touch one of the following options:• Play file from my phone on another player: You can enjoy multimedia content saved on your

139AT&T MusicAT&T Music provides you access to Streaming Music, Music Videos, Music communities, Music applications, and allows you to both id

Applications 140Stations, Gas By Price, Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots, Parking Lots Hotels & Motels, Movie Theaters, Car Rentals, and more.• Maps &

141For more information, refer to “Music Player” on page 71.BrowserOpen the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and come

Applications 142Calendar Options䊳From any Calendar view, touch to display the following options:•Create: allows you to create a new event for

143CameraUse your 5.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in a JPEG format. Your phone also functions as a Camcorder to take videos.For more in

Applications 144World ClockWorld Clock allows you to view the time of day or night in other parts of the world. World displays time in hundreds

Getting Started 10Note: If you already have a Google account, you only need to sign in.Retrieving your Google Account PasswordA Google account p

1456.After stopping, touch Restart to continue or touch Reset to set the timer back to 1 minute.ContactsYou can manage your daily contacts by storing

Applications 14611.Select a default calendar to use on Daily Briefing. Select My calendar to use the calendar on your phone or select an email a

147MapsDepending on your location, you can view basic, custom, and satellite maps and local business information, including locations, contact informa

Applications 148and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’ locations.•More: allows you to select the following additional

149Media HubSamsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. You can rent or purchase your favorite content and watch from the

Applications 1504.Tap the Tap to add photo field to add a photo. 5. To take a new picture, touch Camera. To add a photo from your Gallery, touch

151For more information, refer to “Mobile Video” on page 75.MobiTVMobiTV is a subscription service that allows you to watch your favorite TV shows us

Applications 152Voice RecorderThe Voice Recorder allows you to record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately share it using Al

1534.Results will display on the screen. Touch a link to view the information.– or –The No matches found screen will display if Voice Search was not a

Applications 154•Where Wall: allows you to write on the world wide WHERE wall. You must set up an account first.•Shortcuts: allows you to set se

11Section 2: Understanding Your PhoneThis section outlines some key features of your phone and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the

1554.If you prefer high quality video, as the video starts to play, touch ➔ More ➔ Watch in high quality.Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the

Health and Safety Information 156Section 11: Health and Safety InformationThis section outlines the safety precautions associated with using you

157contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF

Health and Safety Information 1582.WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: PROPER USE OF A TOUCH SCREEN HANDSETIf your handset has a touchscreen display, please no

159exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health an

Health and Safety Information 160FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspe

161However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around thre

Health and Safety Information 162research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.What steps can I take to red

163absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other h

Health and Safety Information 164FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Shoul

Understanding Your Phone 121.External speaker: allows you to hear the caller.2.Home screen indicator: shows which Home screen is presently displ

1653.Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an inc

Health and Safety Information 166"The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving."For more information, pleas

167• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing

Health and Safety Information 168Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your pho

169The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities. While some wireless

Health and Safety Information 170using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone. "Normal usage" in this context is defined

171Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on t

Health and Safety Information 172FCC Notice and CautionsFCC NoticeThe phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to rec

173• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.Produc

Health and Safety Information 174damage to the card of phone, (iii) protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise f

131.Power/Accessory Interface connector: allows you to connect a Travel Charger or other optional accessories such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free

175• Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand dealers, not associated with reputable manufacturers an

Health and Safety Information 176• Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.• Keep the phone dry. Pre

177Section 12: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC ("SAMSUNG&q

Warranty Information 178facility in an adequate container for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales receipt or comparable substitute p

179OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS

Warranty Information 180End User License Agreement for SoftwareIMPORTANT. READ CAREFULLY: This End User License Agreement ("EULA") is

1815. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make avail

Warranty Information 182REQUIREMENTS, THAT THE OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE WI

183shall not be governed by the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, the application of which is expressly excluded. If a d

Warranty Information 184No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to c

Understanding Your Phone 14Display LayoutYour display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options, as well as p

185IndexAAbc mode 49Adding a New ContactIdle Screen 56Address Book 55Adding a New Contact 56Adding Pauses to Contact Numbers 58Copying an entry to the

186Viewing All Calls 40Viewing Missed Calls 40Camcorder 84Accessing the Video Folder 85Camcorder Options 85Shooting Video 85Camcorder OptionsCa

187Instant Messaging 96International Call 36Internet 122KKeypadChanging Text Input 49LLandscape 48MMaps 147Market 148Media Hub 20, 68Memo 149Memory Ca

188QQWERTY Keypad 48RRadio 74SSAR values 156, 157SD Card 34Search Bar 22Service Dialing Numbers 67Settingsenabling wireless network locations 1

189WidgetsAndroid Market 20Browser 18, 141Calculator 18Calendar 18Camera 18Email 19Gmail 19, 146Instant Messaging (IM) 19Memo 20Settings 21, 151Video

i897_UCJG1_WC_071910_F5Intellectual PropertyAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its

15Displays when Call forwarding is set to Forward always. For more information, refer to “Call Settings” on page 103.Displays your battery charge lev

Understanding Your Phone 16For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 98.Application IconsThe A

17The following applications are available: AllShare: AllShare allows your phone to stream photos, music and videos from its memory to other Digital L

Understanding Your Phone 18AT&T Radio:With AT&T Radio, you can listen to over 400 stations anywhere you go. Get the best in radio with i

19Daily Briefing:With Daily Briefing, you can monitor the weather, financial information, news, and your schedule from one convenient location. For mo

Understanding Your Phone 20Market:Android Market provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone. Android Market

21MobiTV:MobiTV is a subscription service that allows you to watch your favorite TV shows using your handset. For more information, refer to “MobiTV”

Understanding Your Phone 22Tip: To open applications quickly, add the icons of frequently-used applications to the Home screen or to the folders

23Feeds and UpdatesThis application allows you to have feeds and updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter displayed on your phone.1. From the main

Understanding Your Phone 248.Touch to display the following settings:•Auto Refresh: this option allows you to set how often your social networ

T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953,541; U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pe

2512.Touch the contact photo or image to display contact information, History, Updates, and Media related to this contact.Changing or Removing Buddies

Understanding Your Phone 26Home Screen OverviewThe main home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you

27Navigating Using Sub-MenusSub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or have selected a feature or application such as Phone, Contacts,

Understanding Your Phone 28Adding a shortcut from the Applications tab1. Touch to activate the Home screen. 2. Navigate to the desired Home Pa

29Adding and Removing Primary ShortcutsYou can change any of your primary shortcuts with the exception of the Applications and Home shortcuts.1. T

Understanding Your Phone 30Removing an Android Widget or Samsung Widget1. Touch and hold a Widget until you can move it around on the screen.2.

31Changing the WallpaperYou can change the Wallpaper (background) of your home screens by following these steps:1. Touch to activate the Home screen

Understanding Your Phone 32In this example, the Home screen is inserted between two other Home screens.5. Touch to return to the main Home scr

335.Tap ➔ Save.6. Touch to return to the main Home screen.Notification BarThe Notification Bar includes a pull-down list to show information about

Understanding Your Phone 342.Touch the Clear button.The notifications are cleared and the panel closes.Memory CardYour device lets you use a mic

Your phone may be used to access the Internet and to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from AT&T or elsewhere from third

35To mount the SD card:1. Insert the SD card into the external, SD card slot. For more information, refer to “Installing the Memory Card” on page 6.2

Call Functions 36Section 3: Call FunctionsThis section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality a

374.Select Add wait to add a wait. A wait will pause the calling sequence until you enter a number or press a key.5. Touch to make the call.For more

Call Functions 38Making a Call from the Address BookYou can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory.

39Dialing OptionsFrom the Home screen and Application menus, you have the option to access the Dialer and initiate a call by touching . When you manu

Call Functions 40Call LogThe phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed in the Call log. The Call log displays the

41Calling Back a Missed Call To call back a missed call number:1. From the Home screen, touch ➔ Call log. A list of recent calls is displayed. If th

Call Functions 42For further details about the Address Book feature, see “Adding a New Contact” on page 56.Sending a Message to a Recent Call1.

43Call Duration1. From the Home screen, touch .2. Touch Call log. 3. Touch to display the Call log sub-menu.4. Touch Call duration.5. The following

Call Functions 44–Touch Mute again to unmute the microphone. The green line will turn grey when Mute is not activated.• Headset connects to a Bl

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of LiabilityEXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT,

45To end a specific call1. Touch Swap until the call you want to end appears in a green box.2. Touch to end the specific call.3. Press the key to

Call Functions 46Bluetooth headset1. Touch Headset .2. The phone will scan for your Bluetooth headset. When found, connect to the headset.The H

47This feature joins all of the calls you have established with your phone (both active and on hold) into a multi-party call.1. Touch and slide to t

Entering Text 48Section 4: Entering TextThis section describes how to select the desired text input method when entering characters into your ph

49Changing the Text Input Mode - KeypadThere are two main keypad layout keys that will change the on-screen keys within the QWERTY keypad.The availabl

Entering Text 50Using Symbol/Numeric ModeUse Symbol/Numeric Mode to add numbers, symbols, or emoticons.1. Rotate your phone counterclockwise to

515.Begin typing a word. A list of word options is displayed. Touch one of the words to replace the word that has already been typed or touch for mo

Entering Text 52• Auto-capitalization: automatically capitalizes the first letter of a sentence.•Word Prediction: uses a built-in word database

53Using the Handwriting FeatureYou can enter text simply by using your finger to handwrite letters on your screen.1. From a screen where you can enter

Entering Text 54After writing each character, suggestions will be offered in case the correct letter was not recognized.Handwriting Tips• For up

1Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ...5Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

55Section 5: Contacts and Your Address BookThis section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Address Book

Contacts and Your Address Book 56You can also manage your Address Book on the web at http://www.att.com/addressbook.Adding a New ContactUse the

57The Home button initially displays next to the Email address field. If you want to add an Email address that is not a Home email address, touch th

Contacts and Your Address Book 58Adding Pauses to Contact NumbersWhen you call automated systems, you are often required to enter a password or

59• Ringtone: adds a field used to assign a message tone that will sound when messages are received from this contact. Choose between Default, Sound,

Contacts and Your Address Book 603.Touch the contact you wish to call or message.4. Touch the phone number you wish to call or message.5. Touch

611.From the main Home screen, touch Contacts .2. Touch a contact name (the name you want to link to another entry). Note: typically this is the same

Contacts and Your Address Book 62Synchronizing AccountsFrom the Accounts menu you decide if you want applications to synchronize, send, and rece

63–Send via bluetooth: allows you send selected contact entry information to a Bluetooth device or compatible printer.–SIM Management: allows you to c

Contacts and Your Address Book 644.Touch Save to store the new Group category.Adding an Entry to a Group1. From the main Home screen, touch Cont

2History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65•View by: allows you to select what type of calls, messages, or emails that are displayed. You can choose Call, Message, Email, IM, Facebook, MySpac

Contacts and Your Address Book 66Managing Address Book EntriesYou can copy, delete, and view the memory status for the Phone and SIM entries on

67Deleting Address Book EntriesYou can delete Phone or SIM entries from your phone’s memory.1. From the main Home screen, touch Contacts .2. Within th

Multimedia 68Section 6: MultimediaThis section explains how to use the multimedia features of your phone, including Media Hub, AT&T Music, M

697.Scroll through the media listings and tap on an item you would like to purchase or rent.8. Information concerning the media displays. Touch WATCH

Multimedia 70Play screen options:• My Favorites: allows you to access shortcuts to favorite artists, albums, songs, and radio stations.•My Libra

71Music PlayerThe Music Player is an application that can play music files. The music player supports files with extensions AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WMA

Multimedia 72• Add to quick list: adds the current music file to the Quick list.• Via Bluetooth: scans for devices and pairs with a Bluetooth he

733.Press ➔ Create.4. Type a name for this playlist in the field and touch Save.Adding Music to a PlaylistTo add files to the playlist:1. From the Ho

Multimedia 74Note: MobiTV will use a large amount of data and you are responsible for all data charges. It is strongly recommended that you upgr

3AT&T Hot Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138AT&T Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

755.Make a selection and follow the on-screen instructions.6. Touch to select additional options.Mobile VideoYour phone allows you to access the Int

Multimedia 76Note: The 5.1 channel sound effect works in earphone mode only.For more information on downloading videos for your phone, see “Mark

77Viewing VideosNote: If no control icons are displayed on the screen in addition to the picture, tap anywhere on the screen to display them.1. Touch

Multimedia 783.Before you take a picture, use the Up and Down Volume keys to zoom in or out. You can magnify the picture up to x4 (400 percent).

79Camera and Camcorder OptionsOptions are represented by icons across both sides of the screen. Note: The options disappear after a few seconds. Touch

Multimedia 80Scene mode: allows you to set the Scene to help take the best pictures possible. Options include None, Portrait, Landscape, Night,

81• ISO: ISO determines how sensitive the light meter is on your digital camera. Choose from Auto, 100, 200, 400, or 800. Use a lower ISO number to ma

Multimedia 82Pictures and Videos Image Viewer OptionsAfter you take a photo or shoot a video, you can access various options from the Pictures a

83• Set as: allows you to assign the current image as either your current Wallpaper or as a Contact icon to display for a specific entry within your A

Multimedia 84• Delete licenses: allows you to delete licenses for all files in the folder.Selecting and Using the PicturesFrom the Image viewer,

4Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174Battery Standby and Talk Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

85Shooting VideoTip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient l

Multimedia 86Before you select a video to play, touch in the Camera folder to see the following options: • Share: lets you share the selected

87• Full-Screen in Ratio View: the video is enlarged as much as possible without becoming distorted. Touch the Full-Screen in Ratio View icon ( ) to r

Messaging 88Section 7: MessagingThis section describes how to send and receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and fu

893.If adding a recipient from Recent, Contacts, or Group, tap the contact to place a checkmark then tap Select.The contact will be placed in the reci

Messaging 90• Attach: allows you to attach the following:–Slideshow: allows you to create up to a 10 page slideshow to attach to the message.–Pi

914.Touch Add if adding text from Contacts or Calendar and touch Attach if adding Memo to your message.The text is added to your message.Attaching a N

Messaging 92Message ThreadsSent and received text and picture messages are grouped into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see all

934.All messages that contain the search string you entered are displayed.Messaging SettingsTo configure the settings for text messages, multimedia me

Messaging 94Using EmailEmail enables you to review and create email using AIM®, AOL®, Yahoo!® Mail, Comcast, Compuserve, Earthlink, Gmail, HotPO