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Samsung SGH-X400 User Manual

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TRI BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-X400
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-04039A
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 06/2003. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-X400 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-04039A World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 06/2003. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout... Display ... Service Light ... Getting Started ... 17 Installing the SIM Card ... Charging a Battery ... Switching the Phone On/Off ... Call Functions ... 22 Making a Call...
  • Page 3 Contents Options During a Call ... 48 Putting a Call on Hold ... Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ... Muting/Sending Key Tones ... Sending DTMF Tones ... Searching for a Number in the Phonebook ... Using the SMS Service ... Answering a Second Call ...
  • Page 4 Contents Funbox ... 112 Games (Menu 7.1) WAP Browser (Menu 7.2) Radio (Menu 7.3) Downloads (Menu 7.4) Solving Problems ... 128 Access Codes ... 131 Phone Password ... PIN ... PUK... PIN2... PUK2 ... Barring Password ... Health and Safety Information ... 135 Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) ...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your mobile phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information” on page 135. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Radio Frequency Exposure The design of this phone complies with European Union (EU) requirements relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure. To maintain compliance with these requirements, use only Samsung-supplied or approved accessories. Use of non-approved accessories may violate the requirements. Sensible Use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone. Navigation keys Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial/menu confirmation key Cancel/ correction key IrDA port Microphone Ear-microphone jack Earpiece Display Soft key (right) WAP Browser Power on/off / menu exit key Alphanumeric...

  • Page 8: Display

    Your Phone Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. When held down in idle mode, recalls the last number dialled or received. In the menu facility, selects a menu option or stores information that you have entered (such as a name) in the phone or SIM memory.
  • Page 9 Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal strength. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network. Appears when the silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option (Menu 3.3), so that the phone vibrates when you receive a call;...

  • Page 10: Service Light

    Your Phone Service Light The service light is below the external display on the phone cover. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate use of the service light, set the Service Light menu option (Menu 4.7.4); see page 90 for further details.

  • Page 11: Charging A Battery

    A travel adapter is provided with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The phone can be used while the battery is charging, but this will cause the battery to charge more slowly.

  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On/Off

    Getting Started 2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note: Do not remove the battery from the phone while it is charging without first unplugging the adapter.

  • Page 13: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen is displayed, key in the area code and phone number, and press the Note: If you have checked the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu (Menu 4.8), the number is redialled automatically up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone;...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store frequently-dialled phone numbers with a name in the SIM card or the phone memory, using the phonebook. You then simply select the required name to recall the associated number. For further details on the Phonebook features, refer to page 31.

  • Page 15: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls If you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who was calling you, provided that this service is available. In this way, you can call the person back, if necessary. The number of missed calls is displayed on the idle screen immediately after a call was missed.

  • Page 16: Switching Quickly To The Silent Mode

    Call Functions Switching Quickly to the Silent Mode The silent mode is convenient when discretion is required and you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, in a theatre for example. In idle mode, to switch your phone quickly to the silent mode, simply press and hold down the until the “Silent Mode”...

  • Page 17: Phonebook

    Selecting Functions and Options To view the various functions/options available and select the one required, proceed as follows. 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To... Then press the... Select the: Select soft key or • Function displayed the Right key. •...
  • Page 18 Phonebook 4. Choose a memory, either SIM or Phone , by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. Note : If you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory will automatically be available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone memory must be stored again.

  • Page 19: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    Phonebook 9. To... Then press the... Use the entry options Options soft key. Return to the idle screen Using Phonebook Entry Options While accessing any phonebook entry, press the Options soft key to use the options for the entry. To... Then press the...

  • Page 20: Editing A Caller Group

    Phonebook 2. Press the Select soft key when Search is highlighted. You are asked to enter a name. 3. Enter the start of the name that you wish to find. The phonebook entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input. This entry is also highlighted.

  • Page 21: Speed-Dialling

    Phonebook 5. Select each option and change the settings, as required. The following options are available. Call ring tone: allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you receive a voice call from a person in the group. SMS tone: allows you to select the ring tone to be used when you receive a text message from a person in the group.

  • Page 22: Deleting All Phonebook Entries

    Phonebook Deleting All Phonebook Entries You can delete all entries in either the phone or SIM card memory or in both memories together. 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Delete All by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 23: Entering Text

    Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text. For example, when storing a name in the phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events in your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.

  • Page 24: Using The T9 Mode

    Entering Text Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys 2 to 9.

  • Page 25: Using The Upper/Lower-Case Character Modes

    Entering Text Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Modes Use the 1 to 9 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labelled with the required letter: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2.

  • Page 26: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions 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 this service is supported by the network.

  • Page 27: Muting/Sending Key Tones

    Options During a Call Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 28: Using The Sms Service

    Options During a Call Using the SMS Service If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the message icon ( flashes in the display. The SMS Service option enables you to use this feature. For further details on the SMS service, refer to page 62.

  • Page 29: Using The Menus

    Options During a Call 3. Select the Private option. Now you can talk privately with that person. The other participants can continue to converse with each other. 4. To return to the multiparty call, press the Options soft key and select Join. All of the multiparty call participants can now hear each other.

  • Page 30: Accessing Menu Functions By Using Shortcuts

    Using the Menus Accessing Menu Functions by Using Shortcuts The menu items (menu, sub-menus and options) are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut number. The shortcut number is shown in the bottom right next to the the display.
  • Page 31 Using the Menus 2. Call Records (continued) 2.5 Call Time 2.5.1 Last Call Time 2.5.2 Total Sent 2.5.3 Total Received 2.5.4 Reset Timers 2.6 Call Cost 2.6.1 Last Call Cost 2.6.2 Total Cost 2.6.3 Max Cost 2.6.4 Reset Counters 2.6.5 Set Max Cost 2.6.6 Price/Unit 3.
  • Page 32 Using the Menus 5. Organiser (see page 93) 5.1 Calendar 5.2 To Do List 5.3 Time & Date 5.3.1 Set Time 5.3.2 Set Date 5.3.3 World Time 5.3.4 Time Format 5.4 Alarm 5.4.1 Once Alarm 5.4.2 Daily Alarm 5.4.3 Morning Call 5.4.4 Remove Alarm 5.4.5 Autopower 5.5 Calculator...

  • Page 33: Messages

    Messages The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a network service and may not be supported by your network. Messages can be sent by text, fax, E-mail and paging messaging systems, provided that these services are supported by your network. To send text messages by phone, you must obtain the number of the SMS centre from your service provider.

  • Page 34: Write New (Menu 1.3)

    Messages When you select this menu, the list of messages in the outbox is displayed with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your phonebook. 1. Select the message you wish to read from the list and press the View soft key to view the message contents.

  • Page 35: Templates (Menu 1.4)

    Messages 4. Select the memory in which the message is to be saved and press the OK soft key. 5. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key. 6. If you did not store the number of the SMS centre in the setting group activated in the Settings menu option (Menu 1.5), enter it when prompted to do so and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 36: Settings (Menu 1.5)

    Messages Send Message: allows you to recall the selected message. Once you have completed the message, you can send, save and send, or simply save it. For details on how to send a message, see page 65. Delete: allows you to delete the selected message. You are asked to confirm the deletion by pressing the Yes soft key.

  • Page 37: My Objects (Menu 1.7)

    Messages My Objects (Menu 1.7) After saving any objects received in messages into your phone memory, using the Select Objects option (see page 63), you can see the objects in this menu. Three categories of objects are available: • My EMS Melody •...

  • Page 38: Broadcast (Menu 1.10)

    Messages Broadcast (Menu 1.10) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Messages are displayed immediately they are received, provided that: • The phone is in idle mode • The Receive option is set to Enable •...

  • Page 39: Call Records

    Call Records Via this menu, you can view the: • Missed, received or dialled calls • Length of a call you made or received • Cost of your calls Notes: • You can access all numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in idle mode.

  • Page 40: Delete All (Menu 2.4)

    Call Records Delete All (Menu 2.4) You can delete all numbers stored in each call record. To... Then press the... Select the type(s) of calls Up or Down key, to be deleted followed by the Mark soft key. Cancel the selection Unmark soft key.

  • Page 41: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • Ring melody, volume and type • Sounds made when you press a key, make an error or receive a message Note: When the phone is in the silent mode (see page 28), you cannot change the sound settings.

  • Page 42: Message Tone (Menu 3.5)

    Sound Settings Message Tone (Menu 3.5) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS Tone (Menu 3.5.1) This option allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new SMS message has been received.

  • Page 43: Extra Tones

    If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Note: For best results, it is highly recommended that you use the optional data cable. You can buy one from your local Samsung dealer.

  • Page 44: My Settings (Menu 4.2)

    Phone Settings My Settings (Menu 4.2) You can change the background image and the menu display style according to your preference. Wallpaper (Menu 4.2.1) This option allows you to change the background image (wallpaper) to be displayed in idle mode. To change the background image, proceed as follows.

  • Page 45: Language (Menu 4.5)

    Phone Settings Language (Menu 4.5) You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. Security (Menu 4.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to: •...

  • Page 46: Display Settings (Menu 4.7)

    Phone Settings SIM Lock (Menu 4.6.5) When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM. You must enter the SIM lock code. Once you have entered the SIM lock code, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. To unlock the SIM, you must enter the SIM lock code.

  • Page 47: Extra Settings (Menu 4.8)

    Phone Settings Auto Light (Menu 4.7.3) Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps conserve your battery power. The following options are available. Disable: the backlight is used according to the setting in the Back Light menu option (Menu 4.7.2);...

  • Page 48: Reset Settings (Menu 4.9)

    Phone Settings Reset Settings (Menu 4.9) You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To do so, proceed as follows. 1. Select the Reset Settings menu option. 2. Enter the 8-digit phone password and press the OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to 00000000.

  • Page 49: Organiser

    Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • View the calendar and organise your schedule • Define a list of things to do • Set the current date and time • Set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time (to remind you of an appointment for example) •...
  • Page 50 Organiser Writing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date, proceed as follows. 1. Select the required date in the calendar, using the navigation keys. Note: To skip to the previous or next month, press keys on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 51: To Do List (Menu 5.2)

    Organiser To Do List (Menu 5.2) This feature allows you to: • Draw up a list of tasks to be done • Assign a priority and deadline to each task • Sort the tasks by priority and status mark Creating the To Do List 1.

  • Page 52: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)

    Organiser To... Then... Copy a task • Highlight the task. • Press the Options soft key. • Select the Copy option. • Change the text, priority and deadline for the task as required. Copy a task to the • Highlight the task. calendar •...

  • Page 53: Alarm (Menu 5.4)

    Organiser Alarm (Menu 5.4) This feature allows you to: • Set the alarm to ring at a specific time • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off (Autopower menu option set to Enable) The following options are available.

  • Page 54: Currency Exchange

    Organiser Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) Using this menu option, you can make currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key. You can insert a decimal point by pressing key . 2.

  • Page 55: Call Barring (Menu 6.2)

    Network Services To set your call diverting options, proceed as follows. 1. Select the type of call diverting required by pressing the Up or Down key until the appropriate option is highlighted, and then press Select. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted by pressing the Up or Down key until the appropriate option is highlighted and then press Select.

  • Page 56: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)

    Network Services 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement is displayed. To deactivate specific call barring settings, proceed as follows.

  • Page 57: Network Selection (Menu 6.4)

    Network Services Network Selection (Menu 6.4) The Network Selection feature enables you to indicate whether the network used when roaming (outside your home area) is selected automatically or manually. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if it has a valid roaming agree- ment with your home network.

  • Page 58: Band Selection (Menu 6.7)

    Network Services Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group. To... Then press the... Scroll through the Up or Down key. existing CUG indexes Add a new CUG Options soft key, select the index Add option and enter the index.

  • Page 59: Funbox

    Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. Games (Menu 7.1) You can enjoy games with your phone. Scroll to a game, using the Up or Down keys and press the Select soft key. The following options are available. New Game: allows you to start a new game. High Score: shows you the High Score table.
  • Page 60 Funbox HamsterBox (Menu 7.1.2) The goal of the game is to occupy more spaces within the given time, while avoiding the enemies. When you start a new game by pressing the you are allowed to move around or stop if necessary using the various keys, so that you can occupy more spaces.

  • Page 61: Wap Browser (Menu 7.2)

    Funbox WAP Browser (Menu 7.2) Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web via your phone. Home (Menu 7.2.1) This option allows you to connect the phone to the network and load the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
  • Page 62 Funbox 3. Select the option by pressing the left soft key. 4. If necessary, select the secondary option using the Up and Down keys, and press the left soft key to confirm. Note: The menus may vary, depending on your version of the WAP Browser.
  • Page 63 Funbox Favorite (Menu 7.2.2) This option allows you to store the URL addresses of your favourite Web sites. You can access this menu directly by pressing and holding down the while using the WAP Browser. To store a URL address, proceed as follows. 1.

  • Page 64: Radio (Menu 7.3)

    Funbox Parameter Description Password PPP server password. Dial-up PPP server phone number. Number Data Call Analogue or ISDN . Type When the bearer is set to GPRS Parameter Description User Name User ID required to connect to the GPRS network. Password Password required to connect to the GPRS network.

  • Page 65: Downloads (Menu 7.4)

    Funbox Notes: • When the ear-microphone is disconnected, the radio automatically turns off. • The quality of the radio broadcast depends on the radio station coverage in your area. On the Radio screen, the following options are available when you press the Options soft key. Channel List: stores up to 20 radio channels.
  • Page 66 Funbox Using the Menus From the Main Screen press the Menu soft key to access the following options. Info : displays information about the selected MIDlet, such as the file size, application version, vendor and the location of the jad file, which is the MIDlet description file.

  • Page 67: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They 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 • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter Password •...

  • Page 68: Access Codes

    • 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. Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.

  • Page 69: Pin2

    Access Codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised 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 70: Barring Password

    Access Codes Barring Password The 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call Barring menu option (Menu 6.2).

  • Page 71: 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.

  • Page 72: Road Safety

    Health and Safety Information • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and life-time of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.

  • Page 73: Operating Environment

    Health and Safety Information 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

  • Page 74: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

    Health and Safety Information Persons with pacemakers: • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise potential interference If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately.

  • Page 75: Emergency Calls

    Health and Safety Information Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emer- gencies, for example).

  • Page 76: Care And Maintenance

    Health and Safety Information 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.

  • Page 77: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone. Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls.
  • Page 78 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone/SIM against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in...

  • Page 79: Index

    Index cost (2.6) dialled (2.3) Access codes 1 31 diverting (6.1) Accessories emergency Active Folder ending Alarm (5.4) 1 00 holding Alert Type (3.3) international Animations 6 6 , 70 making Answering missed (2.1) a call multiparty a second call received (2.2) Anykey Answer records (2)
  • Page 80 Index Length of calls 7 6 , 82 Missed Calls (2.1) Letters Morning Call changing mode Multiparty calls entering dropping Light making backlight 1 5 , 89 , 90 private conversation service 1 6 , 90 Muting Locking key tones phone (4.6.3) microphone SIM card (4.6.5)
  • Page 81 Index Sound Settings (3) Sounds Vibration downloading 1 27 Voice Mail (1.9) messages 6 6 , 70 Voice server Speed-dialling Volume Switching on/off adjusting microphone selecting the ring phone silent mode tone Symbol mode Waiting calls Wallpaper WAP Browser (7.2) T9 mode World Time (5.3.3) Tasks...

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