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Code No.:GH68-08532A
English. 12/2005. Rev. 1.1
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- Page 1 some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-08532A English.
- Page 2 SGH-X490 User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. - Page 4 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
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Page 5: About This Guide
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed on the phone screen. For example, <Menu>. • Simple, compact design with Intenna Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows the best call quality without an annoying external antenna. Special features of your phone •... - Page 6 • Contacts Store home, office, or cellular phone numbers for your contacts. • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, and audio. • Java Enjoy Java -based embedded ™ games and download new games. •...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 11 Customise your phone... - Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call register p.25 3 Applications (continued) 1 Missed calls p.25 2 Received calls p.26 6 Timer 3 Dialled calls p.26 7 Stopwatch 4 Delete all p.26 8 SIM AT* 5 Call time p.26...
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Page 9: Unpack
Travel Adapter You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Buttons, features, and locations... -
Page 10: Get Started
Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery. -
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Get started Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. -
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access the following menus directly. • Up: Multimedia • Down: Find name • Left: Create in Short messages • Right: Calendar In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. - Page 13 Get started Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the keypad tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to activate the external display. Display Layout Menu Contacts Icons Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter.
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Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option. -
Page 15: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → language Language → Text language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Profiles → melody Incoming calls → Default melodies or Sounds. -
Page 16: Make/Answer Calls
You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change password. 2. Enter the default password, 00000000 and press <OK>. -
Page 17: Step Outside Of The Phone
Step outside of the phone Begin with your games, web, and other special features Play games 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Launch a game and select Multimedia → Games. 2. Select a game. 1. After loading a game, press any Play key twice. -
Page 18: Use Contacts
Use Contacts To the phone’s memory: Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>. 2. Select Phone → a number type. 3. Enter a name and press <OK>. 4. To save additional information, press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the field you want. -
Page 19: Send Messages
Step outside of the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press [Left]. Send a text message (SMS) 2. Enter the message text and press [OK]. 3. Enter a destination number and press <OK>, or press <Contacts> to retrieve one from Contacts. -
Page 20: View Messages
View messages When a notification appears: View a text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Short messages → Inbox. 2. Select a message. When a notification appears: View a multimedia... -
Page 21: Use Calendar
Step outside of the phone Use Calendar 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Create a new [C]. memo 2. Enter a memo about the event and press <OK>. 3. Select an event type. 4. Select a date from the calendar. 5. -
Page 22: Enter Text
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features such as Messages, Contacts, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode • Press the right soft key and select the input mode you want. -
Page 23: Using T9 Mode
Enter text • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( are available. • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. •... -
Page 24: Call Functions
2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words, Spell appears on the bottom line. 3. Press <Spell>. 4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press <OK>. Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. -
Page 25: Ending A Call
Call functions Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ Making a call from Contacts Once you have stored a number in Contacts, you can dial the number by selecting it from Contacts. -
Page 26: Viewing Missed Calls
Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed. 1. Press <Missed>. 2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls. 3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. -
Page 27: Answering A Second Call
Call functions Answering a second call You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports it and you have activated the call waiting feature. 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. -
Page 28: Menu Functions
• Message: read an incoming message or send a new message. • Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones on or off. To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems, Send keys must be selected. • Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone multi- frequency) tones as a group. -
Page 29: Received Calls
Menu functions Using call record options While viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Call back: dial the selected number. • Send message: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number. • Edit: edit the number. •... -
Page 30: Call Costs
Call costs (Menu 1.6) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call. •... -
Page 31: Images
Menu functions • Delete: delete the file. • Properties: access the file properties. Downloading a sound clip You can download sound clips from the specified web page of t-zones. 1. From a sound screen, select t-music. 2. Search for a sound clip and follow the onscreen instructions to download it. -
Page 32: Delete All
For BubbleSmile, select START GAME → a game mode. Using game options Scroll to a game and press <Options> to access the following options: • Launch: launch the selected game. • Delete: delete the game. • Properties: access the game properties. Downloading a game You can download games from the specified web page of t-zones. -
Page 33: Calculator
Menu functions 4. Enter the time for the alarm to ring and press <OK>. 5. Press <Options> and select Alarm tone. 6. Select an alarm tone. Stopping an alarm • For a non-wake-up alarm, press <Confirm>. • For a wake-up alarm, press <Confirm>. Press <Snooze>... -
Page 34: Voice Recorder
While viewing a task, press <Options> to access the following options: • Add: add a new task. p. 43 • Mark: change the task status. • Edit: edit the task content. • Move: move the task to a different date. •... -
Page 35: Conversion
Menu functions Using voice memo options While reviewing a voice memo, press <Options> to access the following options: • Send: send the file via MMS. • Rename: change the file name. • Delete: delete the file. • Properties: access the file properties. Delete all (Menu 3.4.3) Use this menu to delete all voice memos you have... -
Page 36: Timer
Timer (Menu 3.6) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone will sound an alarm when the specified period of time has expired. Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>. - Page 37 Menu functions Create (Menu 4.1.1) You can create and send a text message. In Idle mode, press [Left] to quickly access this menu. 1. Enter your message. The maximum number of characters allowed in a message varies by service provider. If your message exceeds the maximum number of characters, the phone will split the message.
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Page 38: Multimedia Messages
While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Delete: delete the message. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Send: send or resend the message. • Edit: edit the message. •... - Page 39 Menu functions 8. Press <Opt.> to access the following options for editing the message: • Add page: add pages. Move to each page by pressing [Left] or [Right]. • Page timing: change the duration of page display. After the specified time, the display automatically scrolls to the next page.
- Page 40 • Cut media: save media content from the message to your phone’s memory. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Properties: access the message properties. Outbox (Menu 4.2.3) This folder stores MMS messages that the phone has sent or has failed to send.
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Page 41: Push Messages
Menu functions Push messages (Menu 4.3) Use this menu to access messages from web servers. • Inbox: access push messages you have received. • Setting: determine whether or not your phone receives push messages. Always: the phone receives push messages. Never: the phone rejects push messages. -
Page 42: Settings
The Temporary box saves network messages until the phone is switched off. Press <Options> and select Save when a text notification appears to save to the Archive box. The Archive box saves network messages indefinitely. • Receive: select to receive broadcast messages, or not. - Page 43 Menu functions Multimedia messages (Menu 4.7.2) You can configure MMS settings. • Send settings: set up the options for sending MMS messages: Priority: set the priority level of messages. Validity period: set the length of time messages are stored in the MMS server. Delivery after: set a time delay before messages are sent.
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Page 44: Memory Status
• MMS profiles: configure required network settings for MMS. Check with your service provider before you change any MMS settings on your phone. Current profile: select a profile to be used for MMS. Profile setting: customise the options for each profile: - Profile name: assign a name to the MMS profile. -
Page 45: Calendar
Menu functions Navigating the web scroll through browser items select a browser item return to the previous page return to the homepage Using web page options From any web page, press [ ] to access the following options: • GoTo URL: enter a URL address manually. •... -
Page 46: Consulting The Calendar
Consulting the calendar When you access the Calendar menu, the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a blue box. Selecting a date on the calendar • Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day. • Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week. Using calendar options From the calendar, press <Options>... -
Page 47: Profiles
Menu functions Viewing an event Once you have scheduled events, the following icons and the number of events for a specific day appears at the bottom of the calendar. • Scheduler • • Calls • Accessing an event 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the events for the day. -
Page 48: Messages
Messages (Menu 7.2) Use this menu to change the sound settings for incoming SMS messages and MMS messages individually. • Tone: select one of several message tones. • Alert type: specify how you are to be informed when a message comes in. •... -
Page 49: Contacts
Menu functions Contacts (Menu 8) You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Contacts. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Contacts, or press <Contacts>... -
Page 50: Speed-Dial List
3. Enter information and press <Save> or <OK>. 4. Enter a name and press <OK>. 5. To save additional information, press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the field you want. 6. Enter information or change settings. • Mobile/Home/Office/Fax/Other: press <Options>... -
Page 51: Copy All To Phone
Menu functions • Change name: change an entry name. • Delete: clear the speed dial setting for a key. Dialling speed dial entries In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key. Copy all to phone (Menu 8.4) Use this menu to copy all of the contacts stored on the SIM card to the phone’s memory. -
Page 52: Sdn
(Menu 8.9) Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider, including emergency numbers and numbers for directory enquiries. This menu is available if your SIM card supports SDN. 1. Scroll to the number you want. 2. -
Page 53: Greeting Message
Menu functions • Images: select a downloaded image to be displayed. • Text position: select a text position. If you do not want text to display in Idle mode, select Off. • Text style: select a font style or colour. Colour theme (Menu 9.2.2) You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu mode. - Page 54 If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN 2 three times in succession, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key). The codes are supplied by your service provider. PIN check (Menu 9.5.1) The 4-to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use.
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Page 55: Internet
Menu functions Change PIN2 (Menu 9.5.8) If supported by your SIM card, use this menu to change your current PIN2. Internet (Menu 9.6) Use this menu to connect your phone to the Internet services. You can also set up connection profiles for connecting your phone to the network and launching the web browser. -
Page 56: Extra Settings
• Bearer: select the network bearer type. • Proxy use: activate or deactivate the proxy server. • GPRS setting: customise the following GPRS network settings: IP address: (When Proxy use is enabled) enter the IP address of the proxy server. IP port: (When Proxy use is enabled) enter the port number of the proxy server. -
Page 57: Reset Settings
Menu functions • Active folder: answer an incoming call by opening the phone and end a call by closing the phone. • Anykey answer: answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except for <Reject>, [ [ / ]. When this feature is deactivated, you must press ] or <Accept>... - Page 58 Call barring (Menu 9.9.2) This network service allows you to restrict your calls. 1. Select a call barring option: • All outgoing: prohibit all outgoing calls. • International: prohibit international calls. • International except to home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home country.
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Page 59: Solve Problems
Band selection (Menu 9.9.6) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can handle any of Combined GSM 900/1800 and GSM 1900, and support automatic switching between three bands. The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses. - Page 60 “Enter PUK” • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the SIM card is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. “No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area.
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Page 61: Health And Safety Information
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. Health and safety information SAR Certification Information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. -
Page 62: 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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. -
Page 63: Road Safety
Health and safety information • Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced. -
Page 64: Hearing Aids
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder). -
Page 65: Posted Facilities
Health and safety information Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone 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. -
Page 66: Other Important Safety Information
Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. - Page 67 Health and safety information • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards.
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Page 68: Index
Index Call records ABC mode, text input • 19 Active folder • 54 Alarm • 29 Call time • 26 Answering Caller ID • 55 call • 22 Calls second call • 24 Anykey answer • 54 Auto redial • 53 Background image •... - Page 69 Index MMS • 36 SMS • 34 International calls • 21 Internet accessing • 41 setting • 52 Keypad tones selecting • 45 sending/muting • 25 volume • 45 Language, select • 50 Last number, redial • 22 Locking media items • 51 phone •...
- Page 70 SIM card, insert • 7 Skin colour • 50 SMS messages Voicemail creating/sending • 34 deleting • 34, 35 setting • 39 viewing • 34 Waiting call • 55 Sound profiles • 44 Wallpaper • 49 Sounds, downloaded • 27 Web browser, access •...