Samsung GH68-09490A User Manual

Portable quad-band mobile phone
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SGH-d407 Series
PORTABLE QUAD-BAND

MOBILE PHONE

User Guide

Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-09490A
English 04/2006. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1: Mobile Phone

    SGH-d407 Series PORTABLE QUAD-BAND MOBILE PHONE User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-09490A English 04/2006. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Precautions... 1 Your Phone... 3 Features of Your Phone... 3 Phone Layout ... 4 Display... 8 Camera... 10 Getting Started ... 11 Installing the SIM Card... 11 Charging a Battery... 13 Switching the Phone On or Off... 15 Call Functions ...
  • Page 4 Menus... 33 List of Menu Functions... 34 Recent Calls ... 42 All Calls... 42 Missed Calls... 42 Calls Made ... 43 Calls Received... 43 Delete All... 44 Call Timers... 44 Messages... 46 Instant Messaging... 46 Create new message ... 47 My Messages...
  • Page 5 Other files... 92 Memory Status... 93 Contacts... 94 Storing a Number with a Name... 94 Contact List... 95 Group... 97 Speed Dial... 99 My Name Card ... 100 Own Number... 100 Management ... 101 Settings... 104 Time & Date ... 104 Phone Settings...
  • Page 6 FCC Notice ... 138 Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)... 139 Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ... 140 Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ... 144 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ... 153 Index ... 158...
  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 8: Sensible Use

    Do not end the call until given permission to do so. Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
  • Page 9: Your Phone

    Your Phone Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many exciting features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone: ♦ Digital camera ♦ ® Bluetooth wireless technology ♦ Instant Messaging ♦...
  • Page 10: Phone Layout

    Phone Layout Closed View of your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: 1. Headset Connector 2. Record Audio Key 3. Volume/Menu Navigation key 1. Headset Connector: Allows you to plug in a headset for safe, convenient, hands-free conversations.
  • Page 11 message. It also displays date, time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts, such as messages, or a set alarm. 6. Camera key: The external camera key used to launch the camera and take a photo or video. 7.
  • Page 12: Open View Of Your Phone

    Open View of Your Phone 1. Display 2. Soft key (left) 3. Send key 4. Clear key 5. Voicemail key 6. Asterisk/ Shift key 7. Power Interface Connector 1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 2.
  • Page 13 hold the key down, you will initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log. 4. Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in text entry mode. When in a main menu, press to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 14: Display

    13. Navigation key: This key allows you to scroll through phone menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from standby mode. In Idle mode, the navigation keys act as shortcuts, allowing you to access other menus directly. You can customize your shortcuts (Menu 9.2.3) to your own personal preferences.
  • Page 15 Area Icons Displays various icons. See page 9. Text and Displays messages, instructions and any graphics area information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing. Soft key Shows the current functions assigned to the two indicators soft keys. Icons Shows the received signal strength.
  • Page 16: Camera

    Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight turns on and remains on for a given period of time, depending on your setting in the Back Light menu (Menu 9.3.6).
  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services, and other information. Warning! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
  • Page 18 2. Remove the battery by lifting up, as shown. 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the card locks into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: If you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the socket. 4.
  • Page 19: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
  • Page 20 1. With the battery in position in the phone, plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the adaptor from the power outlet. 3.
  • Page 21: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in Canada or the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and a message repeats at regular...
  • Page 22: Call Functions

    Call Functions Selecting Functions and Options The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Press the Left soft key for Menu mode.
  • Page 23: Making A Call

    ♦ When using other features, such as the web browser, the right soft key performs a context-sensitive action. This action is shown in the bottom right corner of the Display Screen. Note: When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the current option. If, however, there are only two options, such as highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select it directly.
  • Page 24: Correcting The Number

    Correcting the Number To clear the last digit displayed any other digit in the number the whole display Ending a Call When you want to end your call, briefly press the the phone. Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you have dialed, received or missed if the caller is identified.
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Volume

    3. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the numbers until the number you want is highlighted. dial the number edit the number delete the number delete all of the numbers in the Recent Calls list Making a Call from Contact list You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Contact list.
  • Page 26: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. When the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number or name, if stored in your Contact list, displays. To answer a call 1. If necessary, open the phone. 2.
  • Page 27 2. Press the View soft key. The number for the most recent missed call displays, if available. scroll through the missed calls call the number displayed edit or delete a missed call number Saving a Missed Call Number Note: When the number for the missed call is not available, the Edit option does not display.
  • Page 28: Quiet Mode

    Deleting a Missed Call To delete a missed call that appears on-screen: 1. Press the View soft key. 2. Highlight the call that you wish to delete. The most recent call is highlighted by default. 3. Press the Options soft key and select Delete. Choose Selected to delete the highlighted call or All to delete all missed calls.
  • Page 29: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
  • Page 30 Note: Please contact your service provider to determine if multi-party calling is supported. Setting up the Multi-party Call 1. Call the first participant in the normal way. 2. Call the second participant in the normal way. The first call is automatically put on hold.
  • Page 31: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    Dropping One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key and select Select One, and press the OK soft key. 2. Highlight the desired partipant and press 3. Select Remove and press The call ends with that participant, but you can continue to talk to the others.
  • Page 32: Sending A Sequence Of Dtmf Tones

    Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems Send DTMF using DTMF tones, the Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones You can send the DTMF tones after entering the entire number you need to send. This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service.
  • Page 33: Using Text Messages

    5. To view the highlighted entry, press the For further details about the Contact list feature, see “Contacts” on page 94. Using Text Messages If you receive a text message during a call, the Message icon ( flashes on the display. You can use the Text Message menu (Menu 2.2.1) to write new text messages.
  • Page 34: Entering Text

    Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in the Contact list, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad. Your phone has the following text input modes: ♦...
  • Page 35 built-in dictionary. Your phone will select the most likely word based on your keystroke combinations. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1. When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by pressing the 2 to 9 keys. Press each key only once for each letter. Example: To enter “HELLO”...
  • Page 36: Using Alphabet Mode

    The word is added to the T9 dictionary and becomes the first word for the associated key presses. ♦ To enter periods or hyphens, press the grammar rules to ensure that the correct punctuation is used. ♦ To shift the case in T9 mode, use the ♦...
  • Page 37 Refer to the following table for further details about the characters available: Characters in the Order Displayed Upper Case space space ♦ To shift the case in Alphabet mode, use the ♦ You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys. To delete letters, press €...
  • Page 38: Using Number Mode

    Using Number Mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter. Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols into a text message. select a symbol display more symbols clear the symbol(s) insert the symbol(s) into...
  • Page 39: Menus

    Menus The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. ♦ To navigate through a menu, simply press the navigation key up or down.
  • Page 40: List Of Menu Functions

    scroll through the menus confirm the chosen setting return to the previous menu level exit the menu without changing the settings List of Menu Functions The following list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature.
  • Page 41 2. Messages (See page 46) 1. Sign In 2. Sa ved Conve rsations 3. Offline Conve rsations 4. Se ttings (See below for ex panded me nu tree ) 5. Help 1.Serv ic e Provider Info. 2.About MSN M ess enger/Help Te xt Cre ate New M ess age 1.
  • Page 42: See Page

    • D eliv ery Time 2.Re ceive Se ttings • Anonym ous Re je ct • ADS Allowed • Informa tion Allowed • R eport Allowe d • Auto D ownloa d 3.Profile • F IDO WAP • F IDO MMS 4.
  • Page 43 Fav orites Go to U RL Brows er Profile s • FID O WAP • FID O MM S Clea r Ca che 6. Media (See page 76) Ca mera Voice Recognition Rec ord Audio 7. FUN & Tunes page 87) Audio 1.
  • Page 44 • Se t Da te • Date Form at • MM /DD /YYYY • YYYY/MM /DD • DD /MM /YYYY • Starting Da y of Calenda r • Start with Sunda y • Start with Monday • Auto Update • On •...
  • Page 45 1. Incom ing Call • Ge t Ring Tunes • RingTone • RingVolum e • Ale rt Ty pe • M elody • Vibration • Vibration the n Melody • Vibration & me lody 2. Ke ypad Tone • Tone •...
  • Page 46 5.Re ceiving While Abroa d 1.Voice Calls 2.D ata Ca lls 6.Cance l All 7.Change Barring Pass word 3. Ca ll Waiting 1.Voic e Calls • Activa te • De activ ate 2.Da ta Calls • Activa te • De activ ate 3.Cance l All 4.
  • Page 47 2.Re set Digits 4. Sound 1.Prompts • O n • O ff 2.Digits • O n • O ff 3.Na mes • O n • O ff 4.Na me Settings 1.Spee d • Fas ter • Rec omme nded • Slower 2.Volume •...
  • Page 48: Recent Calls

    Recent Calls In this menu, you can: ♦ view calls you missed, received or made ♦ view the length of calls made and received Note: You can access the most recent numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in Idle mode.
  • Page 49: Calls Made

    ♦ call the number back. You can also dial the number by pressing key. ♦ save the number to your Contact list. ♦ send a message to the number. ♦ delete the call from the list. Calls Made This menu (Menu 1.3) lets you view the last 30 numbers you dialed. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list, and press the key to view call details.
  • Page 50: Delete All

    Delete All This menu (Menu 1.5) allows you to delete all of the records in each call record type. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call record type to clear add or remove a check mark delete the marked records...
  • Page 51 To reset a timer, highlight the desired timer and press the Reset soft key. You must first enter the phone password and then press the OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see “Change Password”...
  • Page 52: Messages

    Messages You can send and receive a range of different message types from your mobile phone, including: ♦ Instant Messaging allows you to send and receive instant messages over a variety of different IM clients. ♦ Create new message allows you to compose and send text and multimedia messages to other phones able to receive the messages.
  • Page 53: Create New Message

    4. Enter the required sign on information such as ID and password and press the OK soft key. Note: The information required for sign on will vary depending on the instant messaging provider you are using. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage your IM account.
  • Page 54 Creating a Text Message 1. Press Menu 2.2.1 for Text Message. 2. Create your message. For further details about entering characters, see “Entering Text” on page 28. 3. When you finish entering your message, press the Options soft key and select Send Message, or press the 4.
  • Page 55 Text Message Options While you are composing your text message, press the Options soft key to select from the following: ♦ Send Message: allows you to send the message. ♦ Insert: allows you to insert one of the following: ● Text Templates allows you to apply one of the preset message templates to the text.
  • Page 56: Creating And Sending A Multimedia Message

    Depending on your service provider, the maximum number of characters may vary. Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message 1. Press Menu 2.2.2 for Multimedia message. The media types screen is displayed. 2. Add the message content by selecting the following media types: ♦...
  • Page 57 • Save to: save the message to your Drafts or other folder. • Language Select: allows you to set the language to English or Français. • Input Method: allows you to select the Text entry method. For more inforation, see “Entering Text” on page 28. 3.
  • Page 58: My Messages

    My Messages The My Messages screen (Menu 2.3) provides 4 message folders: ♦ Inbox: stores incoming text and multimedia messages ♦ Sent: stores the messages your phone has successfully sent. ♦ Outbox: stores the messages your phone is attempting to send temporarily.
  • Page 59 Using Message Options While viewing a message, press the Options soft key to access the following options: Options for Text Messages ♦ Reply: allows you to reply to the message received via a Text Message. ♦ Call Back: allows you to dial the number that the message has listed.
  • Page 60: Templates

    ♦ Properties: shows you information about the message. Templates Using this menu (Menu 2.4), you can preset the messages that you use most frequently. Select the message template you want and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: ♦...
  • Page 61: Settings

    2. Select the type of messages for which you want to delete. select a message box place or remove a check mark delete the marked messages When a confirming message displays, press the Yes soft key to confirm. Settings You can set up various options for using text and multimedia messaging services (Menu 2.7).
  • Page 62: Text Message

    Community Settings This menu allows you to adjust your IM client’s behavior. Please note that the menu options change slightly, depending on your IM community. You can adjust the following settings: ♦ Sounds: adjusts how your phone indicates a Receive message, Contact alert or System message.
  • Page 63: Multimedia Message

    Text Message Profile The Profile settings menu allows you to modify the settings for each profile. Highlight the profile you wish to modify and press the Edit soft key: ♦ Service Center: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply through your message center, if your network supports this service.
  • Page 64: Memory Status

    ♦ Information Allowed: allows messages with the category of ♦ information. ♦ Report allowed: when this option is enabled, the sender of an incoming message receives a delivery report from the network. ♦ Auto Download: when this option is enabled, all multimedia messages will be autoamtically dowloaded to your phone.
  • Page 65 1. From the Idle menu, select Menu 2.8 for Memory Status. 2. The screen displays the amount of memory being used by your text messages. Press the left and right soft keys to view the memory usage of multimedia, broadcast and push messages. 3.
  • Page 66: Games

    Games You can download and play games already stored on your phone. Get Games You can download more games from the network. A charge may apply. Once you have downloaded games, they are added to your phone’s list of games. Note: Game services may not be available depending upon your service provider.
  • Page 67: Viewing Game Information

    Viewing Game Information 1. In Idle mode, select Menu 3 for Games. 2. Highlight My Games and press the 3. Scroll to the game you want, press the Options soft key and select Properties. The display shows information about the game, such as the file size, application version and its vendor.
  • Page 68: Applications

    Applications Applications enable you to: ♦ set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment. ♦ view the calendar and organize your schedule. ♦ use the phone as a calculator for basic mathematical equations or currency exchange operations.
  • Page 69 To set an alarm or wake-up call: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the Select soft key. 2. Enable or disable the Alarm by pressing the Left or Right navigation keys. 3. Press the Down navigation key to select Alarm Time. Use the numeric keys to enter the time for the alarm to sound.
  • Page 70: Calendar

    Calendar With the Calendar feature (Menu 4.2), you can: ♦ consult the calendar to check your memos. ♦ write memos to keep track of your schedule. ♦ set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the Calendar You can view the Calendar in one of the following ways: ♦...
  • Page 71 Writing a Calendar Entry You can create up to 100 calendar entries. To write or edit a calendar entry on a specific date: 1. Select a timeslot on the current view (month, week or day), using the Navigation keys and press the Note: If you are on the Monthly view, you can skip to the previous or next month by pressing the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.
  • Page 72: Viewing A Calendar Entry

    ♦ Repeat: Press the Depending on the type of entry, you can configure the repeat period by pressing the Left or Right navigation key. ♦ Until: Enter the date when the entry is no longer repeated. 4. Press the Save soft key to save the calendar entry. The corners of the date on the calendar change to indicate that a calendar entry exists for that date.
  • Page 73: Task

    Task You can use the Task function to in the same way you would use a to- do list. When the task has been completed, you can check it off as done. To enter tasks into your Organizer, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 74: Note

    Note You can use the Note function to in the same way you would use a to- do list. To enter notes into your Organizer, follow these steps: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu 4.4 to start the Note feature 2.
  • Page 75 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required. Converter Using the Converter application (Menu 4.5.2), you can easily determine many unit conversions (length, weight, volume, area, temperature) as well as currency conversions. 1. Select the conversion type and press the Select soft key: ♦...
  • Page 76: World Time

    2. Using the numeric keys, enter the amount of time that you wish to countdown from and press the OK soft key. Press the to start timer. 3. Press the key to stop or restart timer. Stopwatch The Stopwatch application (Menu 4.5.4) allows you to use your phone as a stop watch.
  • Page 77 Fido Internet Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which allows you to access Internet sites specified for mobile phones. This section explains how to access the WAP services of your service provider and navigate the WAP browser. Launching the Internet Browser 1.
  • Page 78: Downloading Multimedia Files

    Navigating the Internet Browser • To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down navigation keys. • To select a browser item, press the • To select a numbered item, press the corresponding numeric key. Entering Text in the Internet Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen.
  • Page 79 Accessing a Internet Site Using Favorites 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Highlight Fido Internet and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. Select Favorites. 4. Select a bookmark item from the Favorite list and press the key.
  • Page 80: Deleting A Bookmark

    Deleting a Bookmark 1. From the Favorites list, select the bookmark you want to delete. 2. Press the Options soft key and select Delete. To delete the current bookmark, highlight Selected and press delete all your personal bookmarks, select All and press 3.
  • Page 81: Browser Profiles

    Browser Profiles You can set up multiple server profiles for the Internet browser. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access menu mode and select Fido Internet and press the Select soft key or the 2. Using the Up or Down navigation key scroll to Browser Profiles and press the Select soft key or the 3.
  • Page 82: Media

    Media The Media menu (Menu 6) provides access to the following features: ♦ take pictures and video clips using the Camera. ♦ use the hands-free Voice Recognition feature. ♦ record audio clips Camera Using the camera menu (Menu 6.1) in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move.
  • Page 83 4. Press the Camera key ( ) on the right side of the phone or the key to take the photo. ♦ To discard the photo and return to the capture mode, press and select Delete. Options soft key ♦ To return to the capture mode, press Using the Camera Options In Capture mode, you can use various Options by pressing the left...
  • Page 84 ♦ Frames: allows you to use a decorated frame. Select a frame from the list using the Navigation keys and press the View soft key. If you wish to keep the selected frame press the Select soft key. To return to the list, press the Back soft key. ♦...
  • Page 85: Recording Video

    4. Press the Camera key ( ) to take the photo. The image is saved in the default storage location. Options after taking your photo When you press the Options soft key after saving a photo, the following options are available: ♦...
  • Page 86 The video clip is saved in the Videos folder. Using the Video Options In Record mode, you can use various options for the camera by pressing the left soft key. The following options are available: ♦ Take Photo: switches your phone to Camera mode. ♦...
  • Page 87: Voice Recognition

    ♦ Delete: deletes the video. ♦ Rename: allows you to change the name of the video. ♦ Go to Video: views the video album in the handset. ♦ Protection: prevents a video in your video album from being accidentally deleted. You must unprotect a video before it can be deleted.
  • Page 88 ♦ Say “Call” followed by a valid telephone number, or… ♦ Say “Call” by itself to be prompted for a name or number. Examples: Call Angela Martinez Call Tom Stewart at Office Call Donna Harper's Mobile Call 781-555-5200 3. After you say a name or number, you might be prompted “Did you say Call?”...
  • Page 89: Looking Up A Contact

    Digit Dialing’s Adapt Digits from the Voice Recognition Settings menu. Looking Up a Contact Use the Lookup command to look up contact information for any person stored in your contact list. 1. Start Voice Recognition (Menu 6.2). You hear “Say a command.” 2.
  • Page 90 Hints for using Go To Wait for the beep before saying the command. ♦ To see a list of applications/menu items you can open, say “Go To” but do not specify a destination. Voice Recognition displays a list of valid destinations and prompts you with “Please Choose.” You can then say the name of the application you want to open.
  • Page 91 When Voice Recognition rejects an utterance, it displays a message such as “Please repeat…” or “No match found.” If you frequently experience these messages, you might be able to get better recognition by adjusting the Sensitivity setting toward Reject Less. If you frequently experience false activations (Voice Recognition detects a wrong match), you might be able to get better performance by adjusting the Sensitivity setting toward Reject More.
  • Page 92: Record Audio

    Record Audio You can record audio clips (Menu 6.3). After recording, you can send the audio clip to other people using Multimedia Messaging. To record an audio clip 1. Press Menu 6.3. 2. To start recording, press the Options soft key followed by Record or press the 3.
  • Page 93: Fun & Tunes

    FUN & Tunes The FUN & Tunes menu (Menu 7) is used to manage your collection of audio clips, graphics, downloaded video, and other files. Audio In this menu (Menu 7.1), you can select a new ringtone from your collection of pre-provided and downloaded ring tunes. In addition, you can play your recorded audio clips.
  • Page 94: Recorded Audio

    ♦ Properties: displays information about the sound, such as Name, Date, Format, Size, and Protection. Recorded Audio The Recorded Audio contains your recorded audio clips. Highlight an item in the Recorded Audio menu and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: ♦...
  • Page 95: Graphics

    ♦ Properties: displays audio clip information, such as Name, Date, Format, Size, and Protection. Graphics In this menu (Menu 7.2), you can select a new wallpaper image from your collection of pre-provided and downloaded pictures. In addition, you can send the images to other phones. Get Graphics Using the Get Graphics option, you can access your Service Provider’s site where you can download new images.
  • Page 96 ♦ Send via: allows you to send the image via Multimedia message or Bluetooth. ♦ Set as: allows you to set the image as Wallpaper or as a Caller ID. ♦ Delete: allows you to delete the image. ♦ Rename: allows you to change the name of the item. ♦...
  • Page 97: Video

    Video In this menu (Menu 7.3), you can view videos downloaded from the web server or received in multimedia messages. The following options are available: Get Videos Using the Get Videos option, you can access your Service Provider’s site where you can download new videos. Downloaded Video This menu allows you to access your downloaded video clips.
  • Page 98: Other Files

    ♦ Move to Favorite Video: moves the file to your Favorite Video folder. ♦ Share for Bluetooth: allows the video to be shared or released for the use of another Bluetooth device. ♦ Protection: allows you to lock the video to protect it from deletion. ♦...
  • Page 99: Memory Status

    Memory Status This menu (Menu 7.5) shows the amount of memory for My Files, Games and Applications. The display shows you the total, free and used space including the number of multimedia files you recorded and the total number of multimedia files you can additionally create.
  • Page 100: Contacts

    Contacts You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and phone’s memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called your Contact List (Menu 8). Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to store a number: ♦...
  • Page 101: Contact List

    4. Enter a name and press the Save soft key. For further details about entering characters, see “Entering Text” on page 28. Storing a Number Using the Contacts Menu 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the menu. 2.
  • Page 102 call the highlighted Contact When viewing a contact, the following Options are available: ♦ Edit: allows you to edit the name and contact information. ♦ Send message: allows you to send a text message or Multimedia message to the currently selected contact. ♦...
  • Page 103: Group

    4. Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find. The Phone Book entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input. view the highlighted entry select a different entry look for a name starting with a different letter 5.
  • Page 104: Creating A New Group

    Adding a contact to the Group 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the menu. 2. Select Contacts and press the Select soft key or 3. Scroll to Group by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and press the key.
  • Page 105: Speed Dial

    ♦ To add a custom ringtone to the group, press Down to Ringtone and press 6. When you are finished, press the Save soft key. 7. When you are finished, press the Back soft key or to the Idle screen. Speed Dial You can assign up to eight phone numbers from Contact List that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then dial them...
  • Page 106: My Name Card

    To edit the number use the following options by pressing the Options soft key: ♦ View: allows you to view the number assigned to the key. You can dial the number by pressing the key. ♦ Change: allows you to assign a different number to the key. ♦...
  • Page 107: Management

    2. Select Contacts and press the Select soft key or 3. Scroll to Own Number by pressing the Up or Down navigation key and press the Select soft key or 4. Highlight the number you want to view by pressing the Up or Down navigation key.
  • Page 108 5. After receiving the “Copy All to Phone?” confirmation message, press the Yes soft key. Note: Options are available for entries stored to your phone that are not available when stored to the SIM card. For details, see the note on page 94. Delete All This option allows you to delete your contacts.
  • Page 109 Note: Once contact entries have been deleted, they cannot be recovered. Memory status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Phonebook, in both SIM card and the phone memory. You can also see the capacity of both memories. Your phone memory can hold up to 1000 contacts and your SIM card can hold up to 255 contacts.
  • Page 110: Settings

    Settings Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Settings menu (Menu 9). Time & Date Use this menu (Menu 9.1) to configure the settings for the time and date display.
  • Page 111: Phone Settings

    Note: Automatic updates of time and date does not change the time you have set for alarm settings or calendar memos. Phone Settings Use this menu (Menu 9.2) to configure the settings for how the phone operates. Language You can select a display language: Automatic, English, or Français. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used.
  • Page 112: Short Cut

    Short Cut You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use this menu to change these shortcut assignments. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Highlight the naviation key that you wish to assign a function to. 2.
  • Page 113: Display Settings

    ♦ Anykey Answer: when this option is checked, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the Reject soft key. To reject the call, press the soft key. When this option is unchecked, you can only press the key or Accept soft key.
  • Page 114: Lcd Brightness

    Info display This menu allows you to change the background image or the color of the text to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: ♦ Text Position: you can specify the location of the text on the screen (Top, Bottom or Off).
  • Page 115: Dialing Display

    Backlight You can select the length of time the backlight is on. The backlight turns on when you press a key or receive a call or message and remains on for the specified length of time. Press the Up or Down navigation key to switch between options: ♦...
  • Page 116: Sound Settings

    Sound settings You can use the Sound Settings menu (Menu 9.4) to customize various settings, such as the: ♦ ring melody, volume and type. ♦ sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, open/ close the folder or switch your phone on or off. ♦...
  • Page 117: Keypad Tone

    Keypad Tone This menu allows you to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. Press Up or Down to select an option and press Right or Left to scroll through the choices. When you are finished, press the Save soft key or ♦...
  • Page 118: Folder Tone

    Power On/Off This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on and off. Select either Tone 1 or Tone 2. To turn the sound off, select Off. When you are finished, press the Select soft key or Folder Tone This menu allows you to select the tone that the phone generates...
  • Page 119: Network Services

    Network Services Use this menu (Menu 9.5) to customize the settings for network features, such as call forwarding, call barring, and call waiting. Call Forwarding Call forwarding enables incoming calls to be rerouted to a number that you specify. For example, you could forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holidays.
  • Page 120: Call Barring

    3. In the Forward to field, enter the number to which the calls are to be forwarded and press the Select soft key. To enter an international code, press the displays. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays.
  • Page 121 2. Select whether you want to bar Voice Calls or Data Calls, and then press the Select soft key. The screen informs you whether call barring is activated or deactivated. 3. Activate or deactivate the call barring feature as necessary by selecting either Activate or Deactivate.
  • Page 122: Network Selection

    Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between them.
  • Page 123: Bluetooth

    Closed User Group This network service allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. You can create up to ten user groups. For details on how to create and use a closed user group, contact your service provider. Bluetooth Bluetooth (Menu 9.6) is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of...
  • Page 124: Security

    Secure Mode Secure mode provides the ability to monitor data stored on the handset. When Secure mode is set as On, whenever another person trys to access your phone's data, the phone will always promt you to allow access. When Secure mode is set as Off, other people can access your phone`s data without permission.
  • Page 125: Pin Check

    PIN Check When the PIN check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. Note: Before disabling the PIN Check feature, you must enter your PIN. The following options are available: ♦...
  • Page 126: Change Password

    ♦ Enable: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on. Change Password The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one.
  • Page 127: Connection Settings

    ♦ To unlock your SIM card, you must re-enter the SIM lock code. FDN Mode FDN (Fixed Dial Number) Mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: ♦...
  • Page 128 Note: Your phone connects to the network by default. If you change the multimedia settings without first checking with your service provider, the Internet and multimedia features may not work properly. Select the profile you want, press the Options soft key, and select Edit to review or change the current profile or Add new connection to create an additional profile.
  • Page 129: Voice Recognition Settings

    • • Dial Number: • Login ID: enter the Login ID required to connect to the GSM network. • Password: enter the password required to connect to the GSM network. • Data Call Type: Voice Recognition Settings You can adjust the settings and preferences for VoiceSignal by opening the Voice recognition settings menu (Menu 9.9).
  • Page 130: Reset Settings

    Reset Settings You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone: 1. Select one or more of the following reset options: ♦ All: resets all configuration options to their default values. ♦ Phone Settings: resets only phone options to their default values. ♦...
  • Page 131: Access Codes

    Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key. If you make a mistake, press incorrect digit is cleared and then continue entering the correct code.
  • Page 132: Pin

    The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
  • Page 133: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM Card ♦...
  • Page 134 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays ♦ The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. ♦ You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
  • Page 135 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: ♦ the model and serial numbers of your phone ♦ your warranty details ♦ a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service. ); the ) to Solving Problems...
  • Page 136: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 137: For Body Operation

    For Body Operation For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung- supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum from the body.
  • Page 138: Precautions When Using Batteries

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. ♦ Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. ♦ Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 139: Operating Environment

    ♦ Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 140: Hearing Aids

    ♦ should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize potential interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch your phone off immediately. Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
  • Page 141: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off 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 the phone off while at a refueling point (service station).
  • Page 142: Other Important Safety Information

    2. Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location. 3. Press the key. If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call.
  • Page 143: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow enjoy this product for many years: ♦ Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of reach of small children.
  • Page 144: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Compliance Information This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 145: Appendix A: Certification Information (Sar)

    ♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ♦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
  • Page 146: Appendix B: Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    Head: 0.658 W/kg, Body-worn: 0.598 W/kg in GSM 1900. Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved or non-Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device, including its antenna whether extended or retracted, and the user’s body. Non- compliance to the above restrictions may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
  • Page 147 the powerful ability to communicate by voice-almost anywhere, anytime with the boss, with a client, with the kids, with emergency personnel or even with the police. Each year, North Americans make billions of calls from their wireless phones, and the numbers are rapidly growing.
  • Page 148 including automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road. 2. When available, use a hands free device. A number of hands free wireless phone accessories are readily available today.
  • Page 149 this simple tip-dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue. 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix-they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car.
  • Page 150: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted an educational outreach program to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones. And, as we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive safely.
  • Page 151 The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
  • Page 152 FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group: ♦ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ♦...
  • Page 153 establishment of new research programs around the world. The Project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations.
  • Page 154 6. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
  • Page 155 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the user from RF absorption use special phone cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone.
  • Page 156 aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 157 11. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years.
  • Page 158 International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.nrpb.org.uk Updated 4/3/2002: US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Health and Safety Information...
  • Page 159: Standard Limited Warranty

    STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA INC. (SAMSUNG) warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG’s Phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase...
  • Page 160 80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 161 SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE...
  • Page 162 LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE QUALITY,...
  • Page 163 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon.
  • Page 164: Index

    Index Alarm • Alert type Alphabet mode, text input • Answering call • second call • Anykey answer • Auto redial • Backlight description • Battery charging low indicator • Bluetooth Searching for new devices Security modes Turning Bluetooth On and Off Visibility Broadcast messages Calculator •...
  • Page 165 deleting Games • Graphic logo • Health and safety • HiFi Ringers Holding, calls • Icons, description • Settings Instant Messaging International calls • Key volume • Keypad tones selecting • sending • Language, select • Last number, redial • Locking phone •...
  • Page 166 changing • description • PIN2 description • Power on/off tone • Privacy • PUK • Push Message Settings Radio frequency • Record Audio Redialing automatically • manually • Resetting phone • Ring Volume Ringtunes Roaming • Safety information • precautions • Schedule •...

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