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Samsung SGH-T409 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-T409 Series P O R T A B L E T r i - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    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 there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state...
  • Page 3 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Getting Started ...4 Activating Your Phone ...4 Switching the Phone On or Off ...9 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...9 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...11 Features of Your Phone ...11 Open View of Your Phone ...12 Keys ...13 Closed View of Your Phone ...14 Display Layout ...15 Help ...17...
  • Page 5 Section 7: Messages ... 58 Types of Messages ...58 Text Messages ...59 Picture Messages ...60 Voice note ...63 Inbox ...64 Sentbox ...68 Outbox ...69 Drafts ...69 Templates ...70 Voice Mail ...70 Delete all ...71 Settings ...71 Memory Status ...72 Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) ...73 Instant Messaging (IM) ...73 Section 8: Fun &...
  • Page 6 Section 12: t-zones ...126 t-zones ...126 Section 13: Health and Safety Information ...130 Health and Safety Information ...130 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ...132 UL Certified Travel Adapter ...132 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...132 Road Safety ...139 Responsible Listening ...140 Operating Environment ...142...

  • Page 7: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Switching the Phone On or Off • Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone 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, available optional services,...
  • Page 8 Remove the battery by pressing the battery lock down until you hear a click sound (as indicated). Carefully lift the battery cover away from the bottom of the phone.
  • Page 9 Lift and remove the battery. Carefully slide the SIM card under the metal bracket and into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown below.

  • Page 10: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. 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 doing so requires additional charging time.
  • Page 11 Plug the adapter’s power plug into a standard AC wall outlet. Warning!: The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory port occurs therefore voiding the phone’s warranty. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the travel adapter’s connector from the phone.

  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Note: Failure to unplug the travel adapter before you remove the battery, can cause the phone to become damaged. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain; a warning tone sounds and the “Low battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode.

  • Page 13: Accessing Your Voice Mail

    Accessing Your Voice Mail You can press and hold the access your voice mail. To access voice mail using the menu: In Idle mode, press the Menu Highlight Messages and press the Select Highlight Voice mail and press the Select Highlight Call voice mail and press the Select key.

  • Page 14: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Keys • Closed View of Your Phone • Display Layout • Help This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use.

  • Page 15: Open View Of Your Phone

    Open View of Your Phone Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: 1. Earpiece 14. Display 13. OK (Select) key 2. Volume keys 3. Left Soft key 12. Right Soft key 11. Navigation 4.

  • Page 16: Keys

    Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations. Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call.

  • Page 17: Closed View Of Your Phone

    Navigation key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. In Menu mode, scrolls through the phone’s menus and Phonebook. In Idle mode: • Down key: allows you to directly access your Contact list. •...

  • Page 18: Display Layout

    Power/Accessory Interface connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories, such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Display Layout Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options.
  • Page 19 Displays when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For more details, see "Call forwarding" on page 113. Displays when Alert type is vibration or you set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call. Displays when Silent Mode is active. Displays when Mute is active.

  • Page 20: Help

    Press the Down key to take you to the Dim option. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the time the Dimming mode is on. You may choose between Off, 5 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1min, or 3 min. Press the Save soft key to retain your new settings.

  • Page 21: Section 3: Wi-Fi

    Section 3: Wi-Fi Topics Covered • Introducing Your T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Capable Phone • Connecting to Wi-Fi for the First Time • Using Wi-Fi • Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks • Get Security Key • Use Get Security Key • Add New Network •...
  • Page 22 Connect to Wi-Fi while you're on the go (hotspots) • Connect to T-Mobile HotSpot locations all across the U.S. without needing a T-Mobile HotSpot username and password as well as any open Wi-Fi access point. Connect to GSM • Connect to the GSM network when Wi-Fi is not available or if you are not interested in connecting to Wi-Fi.

  • Page 23: Connecting To Wi-Fi For The First Time

    What This Means to You When you are not in range of a Wi-Fi connection, your normal cellular network takes over and keeps you connected. Your phone switches automatically from Wi-Fi to cellular whenever it's necessary to maintain your connection, whether your phone is in Idle mode or in the middle of an active call.

  • Page 24: Using Wi-Fi

    If you have a T-Mobile router, select Yes. This action acquires the security key or passphrase so that you are not required to manually type it into your phone. If you do not have a T-Mobile router, select No. You are then required to enter your key or passphrase.

  • Page 25: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks

    Wireless network name The signal bars are always visible when a call is active. The bars change correctly when you are on a call to indicate which network you are on. The name of your network displays on the idle screen as seen here. Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks Connecting to Wi-Fi networks with your phone allows you to make calls using Wi-Fi.
  • Page 26 indicates that a network was saved to your Saved Networks list (see next section for details). indicates that a network is protected with a security key (see ‘Get Security Key” on page 29 for more information). Note: Set up your wireless router first. For T-Mobile routers, run the CD that comes with the router and follow its instructions.
  • Page 27 When prompted, press the Yes soft key to save the network to your Saved Networks list. Create a profile name for your network, press the Options select Save and press the Select After the network saves to your Saved Networks list, you automatically connect to that network each time you are within range (see "Saved Networks"...
  • Page 28 Available Networks Options From the Available Networks menu, press the Options following options: Connect: Connects your phone to the currently highlighted network. This option • will not be available if your phone is currently connected to a Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, you can connect to a network on the Available by highlighting the network Networks list by highlighting the network and pressing the Select soft key.

  • Page 29: Saved Networks

    If you change the router settings, you can edit the phone's profile with the new setting or you can create a new phone profile. Note: The Samsung phone has 2 Default profiles on the Saved Networks list: HotSpot and @Home. This will allow the phone to automatically connect at the T-Mobile HotSpot locations and out-of-the-box to your unsecured T-Mobile router.
  • Page 30 Saved Networks Options In the Saved Networks menu, press the Options options: Edit Details: Allows you to edit the highlighted Wi-Fi network's parameters. Note • that this option is not available for your T-Mobile-designated Wi-Fi network profiles. Connect: Connects your phone to the currently highlighted network. This option •...

  • Page 31: Quick Connect

    Quick Connect Select the Quick Connect option from the Wi-Fi menu to scan for any available preferred or open Wi-Fi network and connect to the network with the best signal strength. This feature allows you to make a quick Wi-Fi connection in instances where you know you are within range of an open Wi-Fi network.

  • Page 32: Get Security Key

    Turn Wi-Fi On/Off Select the Turn Wi-Fi ON/OFF option from the Wi-Fi menu to activate/deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. Your phone's default state is Wi-Fi On (Active Mode). Wi-Fi should be left on to take advantage of the seamless transfer between regular cellular networks. In Idle mode, press the Menu Using the Navigation keys, scroll to Settings.

  • Page 33: Use Get Security Key

    For T-Mobile routers without encryption enabled, following this sequence turns on WPA and sends the security key to your T-Mobile phone. If encryption is enabled, the light is constantly lit on the T-Mobile router, and the current router settings are sent to the phone.

  • Page 34: Add New Network

    You can also enter a security key manually in the phone. If connecting via available networks, the phone prompts you to enter the key for WEP or passphrase for WPA. You can also follow the steps for manually adding a network seen in a subsequent section of the manual.

  • Page 35: Add From Available Network Option

    Add From Available Network Option To add a new network to your Saved Networks list from your list of available networks: In Idle mode, press the Menu Using the Navigation keys, scroll to Settings. Press the Select to enter the menu. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select Highlight the Add New Network option and press the Select Highlight the From Available Networks option and press the Select...
  • Page 36 Note: The Security Type refers to the particular security protocol being used for a specific wireless network. WPA is the current security standard for wireless networks and is recommended by T-Mobile. WEP is an older, and less robust security standard, but it provides wider compatibility. Press the Down key to highlight the Key: option.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides resources for determining solutions to problems or issues that may occur with your T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatible phone. T-Mobile Wi-Fi Help Use the following steps to select the Wi-Fi Help option from the Wi-Fi menu and get specific Wi-Fi assistance.

  • Page 38: Section 4: Call Functions

    Section 4: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Adjusting the Call Volume • Answering a Call • Call Records • Silent Mode • Selecting Functions and Options This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.

  • Page 39: Correcting The Number

    Correcting the Number To clear the last digit displayed, press the To clear any other digit in the number, press the Left or Right Navigation key until the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to be cleared and then press the To clear the whole display, press and hold the Ending a Call...

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone, to adjust the speaker volume. Press the the level. In Idle mode, you can also adjust the ring volume using these keys. Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

  • Page 41: All Calls

    The following Call Record options are available: All calls This menu lets you view the 90 most recent calls you received, dialed, and missed. The name or number, if already stored in your Phonebook, displays with the number of occurrences for each number. Note: At any time while you are in Call Records, you may use the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between All calls, Missed calls, Incoming calls, and Outgoing calls.

  • Page 42: Incoming Calls

    Incoming calls This menu lets you view the 30 most recent calls you received. The name and number, if already stored in your Phonebook, is then displayed with the number of occurrences for each number. Outgoing calls This menu lets you view the 30 most recent calls you dialed. The name and number, if already stored in your Phonebook, is then displayed with the number of occurrences for each number.

  • Page 43: Silent Mode

    Silent Mode Silent Mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, (in a theater for example). In Idle mode, press and hold the the Silent Mode icon ( vibrates. To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings, press and hold the until the “Exit Silent Mode”...

  • Page 44: Selecting Options

    Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available, you must select the one you want by: Press the appropriate soft key. To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the Select soft key or the To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the Down Navigation key.

  • Page 45: Putting A Call On Hold

    Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. If your network supports this service, you can also make another call while a call is in progress. To place a call on hold: Press the Options Select soft key or the...

  • Page 46: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    Muting or Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Keypad tone option is Off, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones of the keys, which then allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 47: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting The Call waiting option must be set to Activate before you can answer an incoming call while another call is in progress. For more information, refer to "Call waiting" on page 114. You are then notified of an incoming call with a call waiting tone. To answer a new call while another call is in progress: Press either the Accept soft key or the call.

  • Page 48: Having A Private Conversation With One Participant

    Press the Options press the Select Note: There are a maximum of two callers that can be joined to a single multi-party line. Additional callers would participate in a new Multiparty session which can be held in conjunction with the previous multiparty call.

  • Page 49: Section 5: Menu Navigation

    Section 5: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus.

  • Page 50: Menu Outline

    Example: Accessing the Security menu. Press the Menu Press the Press the Menu Outline The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. Important!: This menu navigation tree does NOT include or list UMA features. 1: Voice note 2: Call records 2.1: All calls...
  • Page 51 5.6: Templates 5.7: Voice mail 5.7.1: Call voice mail 5.7.2: Voice server number 5.8: Delete all 5.9: Settings 5.9.1: Text message 5.9.2: Picture message 5.9.2.1: Send settings 5.9.2.2: Receive settings 5.0: Memory status 5.*: Broadcast messages** 6: Fun & Apps 6.1: Files 6.1.1: Sounds 6.1.1.1: More MegaTones...
  • Page 52 6.4.2.1: Month view 6.4.2.2: Week view 6.4.2.3: Day view 6.4.2.4: Schedule 6.4.2.5: Anniversary 6.4.2.6: Miscellaneous 6.4.2.7: Missed alarm events 6.4.2.8: Memory status 6.4.3: Tasks 6.4.4: Calculator 6.4.5: Tip calculator 6.4.6: World Time 6.4.7: Synchronization 6.4.7.1: Sync Now 6.4.7.2: Data to Sync 6.4.7.3: View Log 6.4.7.4: About Sync 6.4.8: Unit conversion...
  • Page 53 8.8: FDN list 9: Settings 9.1: Wi-Fi 9.1.1: Available Networks 9.1.2: Saved Networks 9.1.3: Quick Connect 9.1.4: Turn Wi-Fi OFF/ON 9.1.5: Get Security Key 9.1.6: Add New Network 9.1.6.1: From Available Networks 9.1.6.2: Create Manually 9.1.7: Wi-Fi Help 9.2: Time & Date 9.3: Phone settings 9.3.1: Language 9.3.2: Greeting message...
  • Page 54 9.5: Sound settings 9.5.1: Incoming call 9.5.2: Keypad tone 9.5.3: Msesage tone 9.5.4: Power on/off 9.5.5: Flip tone 9.5.6: Silent mode 9.5.7: Extra tones 9.6: Bluetooth 9.6.1: Turn Bluetooth On 9.6.2: My devices 9.6.3: Bluetooth services 9.6.3.1: Headset 9.6.3.2: Handsfree 9.6.4: Help 9.7: Synchronization 9.7.1: Sync Now...
  • Page 55 9.8.5: Caller ID 9.9: Security 9.9.1: PIN check 9.9.2: Change PIN 9.9.3: Phone lock 9.9.4: Change password 9.9.5: Lock application 9.9.6: FDN mode 9.9.7: Change PIN2 9.0: Memory status 9.0.1: Shared memory 9.0.2: Messages 9.0.3: Files 9.0.4: Calendar 9.0.5: Phonebook 9.*: Reset settings ** Displays only if supported by your SIM card.

  • Page 56: Section 6: Entering Text

    Section 6: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Input Mode • Using T9 Mode • Using Number Mode • Using Symbol Mode • Using ABC Mode This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone.

  • Page 57: Using T9 Mode

    Press the Right soft key ( Note: Each time you press the Right soft key ( lower right corner of your display. The following options are available: : T9 mode : Number mode : Symbol mode : ABC mode Enter text in the text message box using the selected text input mode when the Text input mode indicator that you desire displays.
  • Page 58 The word that you type displays on the screen. The word may change with each consecutive key that you press. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes. When the word correctly displays, go to step 4. If the word doesn’t display correctly, press the alternative word choices for the keys that you pressed.

  • Page 59: Using Number Mode

    To delete characters: Press the Using Number Mode The 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 and punctuation marks into text. To display a list of symbols press and hold the To select a symbol, press the corresponding number key.
  • Page 60 Keys By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and all consecutive letters are kept in lowercase (unless the Shift key is used). After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.

  • Page 61: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages Topics Covered • Types of Messages • Text Messages • Picture Messages • Voice note • Inbox • Sentbox • Outbox • Drafts • Templates • Voice Mail • Delete all • Settings • Memory Status • Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) •...

  • Page 62: Text Messages

    Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple graphics, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to T-Mobile's message service.

  • Page 63: Picture Messages

    • Attach: allows you to attach a Name card, Schedule, Anniversary item, Miscellaneous item, or Tasks to your message. • Save to Drafts: save the message to your Phone or SIM card. • Select language: allows you to set the language to English, Français, and Español.

  • Page 64: Creating And Sending A Picture Message

    A Picture Messaging message is a multimedia presentation contained in a single file. It is not a text file with attachments. You must first retrieve a picture message from T-Mobile’s network before you can view the message. The retrieved Picture messages. The Message icon ( retrieve a new picture message from the network.
  • Page 65 Select an image and press the Options option and press the Select message. Highlight the Sound option and press the Highlight one of the following options and press the Select key. • Record audio: allows you to record a new voice message. •...

  • Page 66: Voice Note

    If you selected more than one recipient, press the Options the following options: • Add recipients: allows you to add additional recipients to this message. • Change recipient: allows you to change the To, Cc, or Bcc additional numbers. Press the Send Voice note In this menu, you can record a voice note of up to one minute long and then immediately send it via Picture Messaging.

  • Page 67: Inbox

    Highlight one of the following send options: • Recent recipients: allows you to select either a number or an address from the last 20 destinations you entered. • Phonebook: allows you to enter the phone number you want from your phonebook.

  • Page 68: Viewing A Text Message From The Inbox

    In Idle mode, press the Menu Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Messages icon. Press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Inbox option and press the Select key. Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox Select a text message from the list and press the Options The following options display: •...

  • Page 69: Viewing A Picture Message From The Inbox

    • Move to SIM: allows you to move the message from the Phone’s memory into the SIM card. This option is only available for messages stored in the Phone’s memory. Depends on where the current message was saved. • Lock: allows you to protect the message deletion. Viewing a Picture Message from the Inbox Highlight an unretrieved picture message Options...

  • Page 70: Listening To A Voice Note From The Inbox

    To scroll through the contents, press the Up or Down Navigation keys. Press the Back soft key or the message. Listening to a Voice Note from the Inbox Select a Voice Note The following options display: • Reply via: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Voice note, Text message, or Picture message.

  • Page 71: Sentbox

    • Lock/Unlock: allows you to protect the message deletion. • Properties: shows you information about the message, such as time and date the message was received, the sender’s email address or phone number, recipient’s email address or phone number, Cc, message size, priority, and class. Viewing a Picture Message When You Receive It When a new picture message comes in, the display shows the Picture Messaging Message icon.

  • Page 72: Outbox

    Outbox This message box stores unsent messages. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the Outbox displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook. In Idle mode, press the Menu Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Messages icon. Press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Outbox option and press the Select key.

  • Page 73: Templates

    Templates Besides entering message text using the keypad keys, you can speed message composition by including copies of stored text (Templates) in your message. In Idle mode, press the Menu Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Messages icon. Press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Templates option and press the Select key.

  • Page 74: Delete All

    Delete all This menu allows you to delete all of the messages in each message box. Or, you can also delete all of your messages in all message boxes at one time. Important!: Once messages are deleted, they cannot be recovered. Press the Up or Down Navigation key to select a message box to clear.

  • Page 75: Memory Status

    Picture message Use the following options to set Send and Receive settings for Picture messages. Send Settings Delivery report: when this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or • not your message was delivered. Read reply: when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply •...

  • Page 76: Broadcast Messages (Sim Card Dependent)

    Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Please contact T-Mobile's customer service center for further details. Instant Messaging (IM) Instant Messaging is a way of sending short, simple messages that are delivered real time to users online.

  • Page 77: Using The Instant Messenger Options

    Using the Instant Messenger Options After selecting an Instant Messaging service, the following options display: Sign on/Connect/Sign in: allows you to login to your Instant Messaging account. • Saved conversations: displays permanent records of your Instant Messaging • conversations. Offline conversations: displays a listing of any conversations made while you •...

  • Page 78: Section 8: Fun & Apps

    Section 8: Fun & Apps Topics Covered • Files • Games • Camera • Organizer • Synchronization • Synchronizing your Phonebook This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Files Files allows you to manage your sounds and images and view your memory status in one convenient location.

  • Page 79: More Megatones

    Highlight the Sounds option and press the Select key. Note: When downloading MegaTones The following options are available: More MegaTones Using the More MegaTones option on the sounds list, you can quickly access the T-Mobile website and download new sounds by using the t-zone browser. Press the Select soft key to purchase additional MegaTones.

  • Page 80: Voice List

    Voice list The Voice list contains your recorded audio messages. Highlight an item and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Play: plays the audio message. • Send: allows you to send the audio message via a Picture message. •...
  • Page 81 Photos In this menu you can review the photos you’ve taken. Highlight a photo and press the Options following options: • View: allows you to view the photo on your display. • Send to My Album: allows you to send your photos to My Album. •...

  • Page 82: Downloaded Images

    My Journal Use a web browser to make notes in My Journal, your online diary and Weblog. Keep it private to store your personal memories and send email invitations to ask people to view and comment on your album. See your service provider for more information.

  • Page 83: Games

    Games You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using t-zones browser and then storing them in your phone. In Idle mode, press the Menu Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Fun & Apps icon. Press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Games option and press the Select key.

  • Page 84: Camera

    Camera For information on using your camera, see "Camera" on page 119. Organizer The Organizer allows you to set alarms, view the calendar, create Tasks, perform simple math calculations, check world time, perform synchronization, perform unit conversions, set a timer, and use a stopwatch. Alarms This feature allows you to: Set up to 3 alarms to ring at specified times.

  • Page 85: Month View

    Press the Save soft key. Press the Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the time format, see "Time & Date" on page 102. To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key or press the Snooze soft key.

  • Page 86: Week View

    Delete: allows you to delete all events for a selected date, delete all events for a • specified period, or delete all events for this month dates. You can also delete all event. Week view When you select this option, the calendar displays the selected week with today’s date and time highlighted.
  • Page 87 Press the OK soft key to check the Repeat option. Press the Save soft key when you are finished. Your Schedule information saves to the Calendar. Anniversary This option allows you to record Anniversaries in your calendar. You can also set an alarm to remind you of important anniversaries.

  • Page 88: Missed Alarm Events

    Missed alarm events You can check on all of the alarmed events. Highlight the Missed alarm events option and press the Select key or the To view an event information, highlight an event and press the The missed alarm event information displays. To acknowledge and remove the event, press the Confirm soft key or the key.

  • Page 89: Tip Calculator

    Highlight the Done option and press the Select key. The status checkbox next to the Task item displays a check mark. Highlight the item and press the item. Press the Options Highlight the Edit option and press the Select Edit the items you wish to change. Press the Options Highlight the Save option and press the Select key.

  • Page 90: Synchronization

    Use the Down Navigation key to move to the # paying field to change the number of people contributing to the tip amount. The You pay field displays what each individual is to pay. World Time This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world, using the Left and Right Navigation keys.

  • Page 91: Data To Sync

    Highlight Synchronization by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select Highlight Data to Sync and press the Select Highlight Phonebook and press the the Phonebook selection. Press the Back soft key. Select the Sync now option and press the Select key.

  • Page 92: About Sync

    Sync now Once you establish the information you want to synchronize, this feature allows you to synchronize with the T-Mobile network. In Idle mode, press the Menu Scroll to Fun & Apps and press the Select Select Organizer and press the Select Highlight Synchronization by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select Highlight Sync now and press the Select...

  • Page 93: Unit Conversion

    Unit Conversion The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: • Currency • Length • Weight • Volume • Area • Temperature To convert a currency, length, weight, volume, area, or temperature, do the following: Scroll to the conversion feature you wish to use and press the Select soft key or the Enter the quantity you want converted.

  • Page 94: Section 9: Understanding Your Phonebook

    Section 9: Understanding Your Phonebook Topics Covered • Using Contacts List • Adding a New Contact • Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory • Storing a Number in the SIM Card • Dialing a Number from the SIM Card •...

  • Page 95: Adding A New Contact

    Adding a New Contact Use the following procedures to store a new contact to your Phone or SIM Card. Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your phonebook is your phone’s built-in memory. You can also save your numbers to your SIM card or setup a default location so that whenever a new phonebook entry is created, you are prompted to choose between Phone or SIM card.

  • Page 96: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    • Ringtone: allows you to assign a Ringtone by choosing from one of the following locations: Default melodies, Voice list, Sounds, or Do not assign (no ringtone assigned to entry). • Group: allows you to assign this contact to a group. •...

  • Page 97: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card

    Enter a name for your contact into the Name field. A SIM card entry only has one available name field. Press the Down key to tab to the next text box. For further details about how to enter characters, see "Using ABC Mode" on page 56.

  • Page 98: Finding A Phonebook Entry

    Finding a Phonebook Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto either your SIM card or phone’s built-in memory. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Depending on the storage size of the particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the card can store may differ.

  • Page 99: Dialing A Number From Phonebook

    If you selected the View option from the above listing, press the Options soft key after the contact information displays, for these additional options: • Edit: allows you to edit the name and number fields in the entry. You can also add an email address and notes.

  • Page 100: Editing A Caller Group

    Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the keypad number key to where you wish to assign the new speed-dialing number and press the Add soft key or the • Select from the 2 to 9 keys, and press the Add soft key. •...

  • Page 101: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries

    The following options are available: • Default melodies: allows you to choose between 10 different melodies. • Voice list: allows you to assign a voice clip to this group. • Sounds: allows you to choose a sound from your Sounds folder. Press the Save soft key when you are finished.

  • Page 102: Finding My Own Phone Number

    Highlight My namecard and press the Select My namecard opens with the Name field highlighted. Enter information into each of the fields as desired. Use the Navigation keys to move between fields, then use the keypad to enter information. When finished, press the Options Highlight the Save option and press the Select key.

  • Page 103: Fdn List

    Copy all to The Copy all to option allows you to copy all the contact information to your Phone or SIM card. Sort by contacts The Sort by contacts menu option allows you to set the sort function to alphabetize the contacts by First name or Last name.
  • Page 104 In Idle mode, press the Menu Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon. Press the Select soft key or the Select the FDN list option by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select Enter phone number into the list: •...

  • Page 105: Section 10: Changing Your Settings

    Section 10: Changing Your Settings Topics Covered • Wi-Fi Settings • Time & Date • Phone Settings • Display Settings • Sound Settings • Bluetooth • Synchronization • Network Services • Security • Memory Status • Reset Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone.
  • Page 106 The following options are available: Set time: allows you to change the hour and minute. • AM/PM: allows you to set either AM or PM. • Time format: allows you to select whether your time displays in either a • 12 hours or 24 hours format.

  • Page 107: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings You can customize various phone settings. In Idle mode, press the Menu Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon. Press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Phone settings option and press the Select key. The following options display: Language This menu allows you to select a display language for Text language and Input mode.

  • Page 108: Display Settings

    Open to answer: when this option is checked, you can simply open the phone to • answer a call. When it is unchecked, you must open the phone and press a key to answer the incoming call, depending on the setting of the Anykey answer option. When you finish changing your settings, press the Save soft key to save your settings.

  • Page 109: Interior Display

    Interior display You can select the background color of the menus displayed on the interior LCD. There are two different patterns (Black or White) from which to choose. Press the Up or Down Navigation keys to change the settings. Press the Save soft key to apply your changes, or the Back to cancel.

  • Page 110: Show Caller Information

    Dialing display This menu allows you to select the size and color of your dialing font and the background color. To change the size of the font: Highlight the Font size option and press the Select key. Use the Left or Right key to select between: Large, Medium, or Small. Press the Save soft key or the press the Back To change the color of the font:...

  • Page 111: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings You can customize various sound settings. Incoming call Note: When downloading Mega Tones More mega tones Using the More mega tones option on the sounds list, you can quickly access the T-Mobile website and download new sounds by using the t-zone browser. Press the Connect soft key to purchase additional sound files.

  • Page 112: Keypad Tone

    Keypad tone This menu allows you to select the key tone and volume that the phone sounds when you press a key. Use the Right or Left Navigation keys to make your selections. Select On or Off to turn the sound on or off. Highlight the Key tone field and press the options.

  • Page 113: Bluetooth

    Extra tones You can customize additional tones for the phone. Press the front of the option. Press the Save soft key to save the setting. Press the longer displays in front of the option. Press the Save soft key to save the setting.

  • Page 114: Synchronization

    Bluetooth services Actually, the Bluetooth specification is a protocol that describes how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas individual profiles describe the services supported by individual devices. Profiles reduce the chance that different devices integrate. The following Service profiles are available: Headset : The remote Bluetooth headset enables both incoming and outgoing calls.
  • Page 115 Data to Sync This feature allows you to synchronize your Contacts, Calendar events, and Task lists with your T-Mobile account on the network. In Idle mode, press the Menu Scroll to Fun & Apps and press the Select Select Organizer and press the Select Highlight Synchronization by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select Highlight Data to Sync and press the Select...

  • Page 116: Network Services

    About sync This feature displays information about how the synchronization feature works and provides a URL for more specific synchronization information. Press the More Info soft key to launch the t-zones synchronization information. Note: Your t-zones feature must be activated by T-Mobile for this feature to work. Network Services Call forwarding This network service enables incoming calls to be re-routed to a secondary,...

  • Page 117: Network Selection

    Enter the number to which the calls are to be forwarded in the Forward to text box and press the Select To enter an international code, press and hold the + sign displays. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays.

  • Page 118: Security

    To change the Network Selection mode: Highlight the Search now option and press the Select key. Press the Up or Down Navigation key until the network you want highlights and then press the Select The phone scans for that network and, if available, you are connected. To change your Default setup: Highlight the Default setup option and press the Select key.

  • Page 119: Pin Check

    PIN check When the PIN Check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. Note: Before enabling or disabling the PIN Check feature, you must enter your PIN. The following options are available: Disable : the phone connects directly to the network when you switch it on.

  • Page 120: Memory Status

    Lock application With this feature you can lock your applications which provide access to information such as call records, phonebook, messages, images, and sounds. Once you lock the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus. Press the Up or Down Navigation key to select an item to lock Press the •...

  • Page 121: Reset Settings

    You can also check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, in both SIM card and the phone memory. You can also see the capacity of both memories. Reset Settings From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the default settings. The following options are available: •...

  • Page 122: Section 11: Camera

    Section 11: Camera Topics Covered • Using the Camera • Take and Send • Photos • My Album • My Journal This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs by using the built-in camera functionality. Using the Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move.

  • Page 123: Configuring Picture Options

    Press the Options see "Configuring Camera Options" on page 121. Tip: You can use the keypad to quickly change the camera options. Press the displays. Press the Yes soft key if you want to send the photo to your T-Mobile My Album Online service.

  • Page 124: Configuring Camera Options

    The following options are available: Take another: returns you to camera mode to take another photo. • Send to: displays the Send to menu and allows you to select a destination for the • currently taken photograph. This destination can be a single or multiple recipient(s) (such as, Recent recipients, Phonebook, New number or Email address) or to a remote folder such as My Album or My Journal.

  • Page 125: Photo Settings

    • Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo. - Options include: No Effects, Black & White, Negative, Sepia, Emboss, Sketch, and Aqua. • Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the photo. Select the length of delay you want.

  • Page 126: Photos

    arrow zooms in or enlarges the view of the photo. arrow zooms out or decreases the view of the photo. Down changes the picture resolution. changes the camera Shooting mode. changes the color tone or applies a special effect to the image. adjusts the white balance setting.

  • Page 127: My Album

    • Delete: allows you to delete the selected or multiple photos. • Rename: allows you to rename the photo. • Display mode: allows you to view the pictures in Line view or Thumbnail view. • Slide show: allows you to see all of your photos in a slide show presentation. Choose from 1 or 3 seconds intervals.

  • Page 128: My Journal

    Photos sent to this folder are stored in the Inbox Album. Press the key to view the photos. Press the My Journal Make notes in My Journal, your online diary and Weblog. Keep it private to store your personal memories, or send email invitations to ask people to view and comment on your album.

  • Page 129: Section 12: T-Zones

    Section 12: t-zones Topics Covered • t-zones This section outlines the t-zones features available on your phone. For more information, contact T-Mobile. t-zones Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone. Tip: Press the t-zones soft key To access t-zones via the menu, follow these steps: In Idle mode, press the Menu...

  • Page 130: Selecting And Using Menu Options

    Navigating the t-zones To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down Navigation key. To select browser items, press the Options soft key, highlight Select and press the OK soft key. To return to the previous page, press Options soft key, highlight Back and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 131: Go To Url

    The following options are available: Go to URL : allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web page. After • entering an address, press the Bookmarks : shows the bookmarks list. You can bookmark the current web page or •...
  • Page 132 Highlight an item after saving favorite items, then press the Options soft key to access the following: • Go: navigates to the site. • Edit: allows you to edit the address. • Delete: allows you to delete the address. -OR- Select the favorite item and press the site.

  • Page 133: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    Section 13: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information • Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling • UL Certified Travel Adapter • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Responsible Listening • Operating Environment • Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices •...
  • Page 134 These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.

  • Page 135: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://www.samsungwireless.com/recycling.asp for more information.
  • Page 136 What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell," "mobile," or "PCS" phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user's head.
  • Page 137 Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted •...
  • Page 138 What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
  • Page 139 What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 140 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 141 In February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic...

  • Page 142: Road Safety

    International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: • http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): • http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration • http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

  • Page 143: Responsible Listening

    Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone! Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
  • Page 144 are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound, settings and equipment. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you •...

  • Page 145: Operating Environment

    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg. 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html...

  • Page 146: Implantable Medical Devices

    Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device. Persons who have such devices: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their implantable •...

  • Page 147: Potentially Explosive Environments

    T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.) Hearing devices may also be measured for immunity to this type of interference.

  • Page 148: Emergency Calls

    Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

  • Page 149: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated. Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane) must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard (NFPA-58).

  • Page 150: Product Performance

    Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 151: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    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 152 Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the • disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

  • Page 153: Care And Maintenance

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

  • Page 154: Section 14: Warranty Information

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 155 (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 156 STATED HEREIN. 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...
  • Page 157 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. Precautions for Transfer and Disposal...
  • Page 158 Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2007 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.

  • Page 159: Index

    Index ABC mode Accessing a Menu Function Alert type Backlight description settings Battery charging installing low indicator removing Bluetooth about searching for new devices services turning bluetooth on and off Broadcast Messages Calendar Call Barring Call Functions adjusting the call volume answering a call call records correcting the number...
  • Page 160 Entering Text changing the text entry mode using abc mode using number mode using symbol mode using t9 mode Extra tones Files Flip tone Fun & Apps Functions and Options Games Getting Started activating your phone voice mail Health and Safety Information Help HiFi Ringers Icons, description...
  • Page 161 Number mode On/off switch, phone Options during a call making a new call while in a call putting a call on hold Organizer calculator calendar stopwatch synchronize timer tip calculator unit conversion world time Own Number Phone icons switching on/off Phone Keys Phone lock Phone Settings...
  • Page 162 Speakerphone Speed Dial setting up entries Standard Limited Warranty Stopwatch Storing a Number phone’s memory SIM card Switching on/off phone Symbol mode T9 mode Take and Send Task List Text input mode changing Text Messages Timer Travel adapter t-zones bookmarks entering text exiting go to url...

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