Samsung SGH-A551 User Manual

SGH-A551User’s Guide

Get started8Rear viewKeys and iconsKeysWhen you close the phone, it locks the exposed keys to prevent any unwanted phone operations, from accidentally

9In Idle mode, access the My Place menu.Press and hold to open the application switch window to access other applications without exiting the current

Get started10IconsThe following icons may appear on the top line of the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service p

11Access menu functionsNew message:•: Text message• : Multimedia message•: Email•: Voicemail• : Push message• : Configuration messageProfile setting:•

Get started12Enter textChange the text input mode• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode and ABC mode.• Press [ ] to change case or switch to N

13Customise your phoneSymbol modePress the keys corresponding to the symbols you want.Other operations• Press [1] to enter punctuation marks or specia

Get started144. Select Voice call ringtone → a category → a ringtone.5. Select Video call ringtone → a category → a ringtone.6. Press <Options>

15Step outside the phoneBegin with call functions, camera, music player, web browser, and other special featuresMake or answer callsYou can activate t

Step outside the phone162. Press [ ].3. Press [ ] to end the call.1. When the phone rings, press [ ].If it is a video call, press <Show me> to a

17Use the camera1. 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

Important safetyprecautionsDrive safely at all timesDo not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park your vehicle first. Switch off the phone when ref

Step outside the phone18Play musicUse these methods:• Download from the wireless web.• Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Sa

195. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list.6. Click Start Sync.7. When synchronisation is finished, disconnect the phone from the

Step outside the phone20Browse the webUse Phonebook3. Enter the title of the playlist and press <Save>.4. Select the added playlist.5. Press <

21Send messages3. For Phone, select a number type.4. Specify contact information.5. Press [OK] or press <Options> and select Save to save the co

Step outside the phone223. Press <Options> and select Add item, Create item, or Add attachment.4. Add a media file, contact, calendar item, or b

23View messagesUse BluetoothYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices

Step outside the phone242. Select My phone’s visibility → On to allow other devices to locate your phone.1. In Idle mode, press [OK] and select Settin

25Switch applicationsYou can switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you are using.1. When a device attempts to acce

26Menu functionsAll menu options listedThis section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone.Call logCheck the most recent calls di

27My PlaceSaved pages Access the list of pages you have saved while online.History Access the list of pages you have accessed recently.Advanced Clear

1Be aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it,

Menu functions28MessagesWhereis Mobile Access a location service based on GPS technology.Music Access a variety of music files and buy them on the web

29CalendarKeep track of your schedule.Sentbox Access messages that you have sent.My folders Create new folders and organise your messages.Templates Ma

Menu functions30CameraUse the camera embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos.My filesApplicationsMenu DescriptionImages, Videos, Sound

31AlarmsSet a wake-up call to wake you up in the morning or an alarm to alert you to an event at a specific time.SettingsWorld clock Set your local ti

Menu functions32Display & light settings → Display settings → Pop up list menuDisplay the pop-up list that shows the menu options.Display & li

33Phone settings → Own numberCheck your phone numbers or assign a name to each of the numbers.Phone settings → Volume key functionSet how the phone re

Menu functions34Security → PIN lockActivate your PIN to protect your USIM or SIM card against unauthorised use.Security → Privacy lockLock access to m

35Application settingsCustomise the settings for using applications available on the phone.Connectivity → BluetoothConnect the phone wirelessly to oth

36Health and safety informationSAR certification informationThis phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your

37Precautions when using batteries• Never use a charger or battery that is damaged in any way.• Use the battery only for its intended purpose.• If you

2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone.In this guide, the following instruction icons

Health and safety information38Road safetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an

39Hearing aidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your heari

Health and safety information40Emergency callsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as we

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

Health and safety information42• When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case,

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.* D

3•Music playerPlay music files on your phone. •JavaEnjoy Java-based embedded games and download new games.• Image editorEdit or decorate your photos.•

4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemGet started 6First steps to operating your phoneAssemble and charge the phone ... 6

51 Call log2 Phonebook3 Music player4 Browser1 BigPond Home2 Enter URL3 Bookmarks4 Saved pages 5 History6 Advanced7 Browser settings5 My P

6UnpackMake sure you have each item• Phone•Travel adapter•Battery•User’s GuideYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.Get st

7Removing the battery coverPower on or offPhone layoutFront viewSwitch on1. Open the phone.2. Press and hold [ ].3. If necessary, enter the PIN and pr