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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.:GH68-06732A
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 05/2005. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-06732A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 05/2005. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 SGH-X640 User’s guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Use road safety 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.

  • 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 • 7 Indian local languages See your own language (Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada, and Gujarati) on your phone and enter the Indian text on SMS/ MMS messages. • Voice clarity Use the voice clarity feature to increase the volume and clarity of an incoming call, even in the midst of a crowd.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operate your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off ... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions...
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 SIM-AT p.42 Sound settings 7 Quiet mode 8 Alerts on call 2 Call records p.43 5 Messages 1 Missed calls p.43 2 Received calls p.43 1 Short messages 3 Dialled calls p.43 2 Multimedia messages...

  • Page 9: Unpack

    User’s manual 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 operate 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 Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access the following menus respectively. • Up: Camera • Down: Calendar • Left: Create in Short messages • Right: Incoming calls In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.
  • Page 13 Get started Display Layout The display has the three areas. Menu Phonebook Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area; you cannot send or receive calls New text message New voicemail message New multimedia message Icons (continued) Icons displays various icons.

  • 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. Menu Phonebook Press the left soft key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Phone settings language Language 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Sound settings melody Incoming calls. 2. Select a sound category. 3.

  • Page 16: Make/Answer Calls

    You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorised use with a phone password. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phone settings Security → password. 2. Enter the default password, “00000000” and press <OK>. 3. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press <OK>.

  • Page 17: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, WAP, messages, and other special features Use camera 1. Open the phone. Take a photo 2. In Idle mode, press and hold ] to turn on the camera. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and adjust the image.

  • Page 18: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory Add an entry 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>. 2. Select Phone. 3. Select a number type. 4. Enter a name and press <OK>. To the SIM card 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>.

  • Page 19: View Messages

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a and select Messages multimedia Multimedia messages message Create. (MMS) 2. Press <Add> on the Subject line. 3. Enter the message subject and press <OK>. 4. Press <Add> on the Picture line.

  • Page 20: Manage Schedule

    When a notification appears: View a 1. Press <View>. multimedia message 2. Press <Options> and select Retrieve. The message displays. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages Multimedia messages Inbox. 2. Select a message. 1. Press and hold [1] in Idle Access a mode.

  • Page 21: Enter Text

    Enter text Neopad Indian, ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Organiser, using Neopad Indian mode, ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Your phone allows you to enter Indian (Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, and Bengali) words with virtual keypad which gives the user option to select one of five letters assigned on keys easily and user friendly features like...
  • Page 22 Using Neopad Hindi mode Example: Entering a message in New message box Virtual Keypad or Word Prediction Box Text input mode indicator: Neopad Hindi mode To type a character in the Neopad Hindi mode: 1. Press a corresponding key to access the Virtual Keypad that contains a character you want.
  • Page 23 Enter text Virama (toggles a Virtual Keypad page) Key 1~7: Consonants Groups Key 8: Independent Vowels Group Key 9: Dependent Vowels Group Key 0: Signs & Symbols Example: To enter (made up of half character), press the 1, (Virama), 1, 5, and 5 keys. Example: To enter (Writing order: ), press the 1, 1, 9, 2, 8,...
  • Page 24 To type a word using the linguistic dictionary (Forward Prediction): 1. Input the first character of the word you want to enter. 2. You will see the word starting with the first character you input at step 1 in the Word Prediction Box at the bottom of display.
  • Page 25 Enter text Example: Entering a message in New message box To type a character in the Neopad Marathi mode: 1. Press a corresponding key to access the Virtual Keypad that contains a character you want. The character will appear in the Virtual Keypad at the bottom of display.
  • Page 26 Virama (toggles a Virtual Keypad page) Key 1~7: Consonants Groups Key 8: Independent Vowels Group Key 9: Dependent Vowels Group Key 0: Signs & Symbols Example: To enter (Writing order: ), press the 8, 2, 4, 3, 9, 3, 0, 2, 2, 1, 9, and 3 keys. List of the combination of half and full formed consonant...
  • Page 27 Enter text To type a word using the linguistic dictionary (Forward Prediction): 1. Input the first character of the word you want to enter. 2. You will see the word starting with the first character you input at step 1 in the Word Prediction Box at the bottom of display.
  • Page 28 Using Neopad Tamil mode Example: Entering a message in New message box Virtual Keypad or Word Prediction Box Text input mode indicator: Neopad Tamil mode To type a character in the Neopad Tamil mode: 1. Press a corresponding key to access the Virtual Keypad that contains a character you want.
  • Page 29 Enter text Virama (toggles a Virtual Keypad page) Key 1~4: Consonants Groups Key 5: Grantha characters Key 6~7: Independent Vowels Group & Ayudam Key 8~9: Dependent Vowels Group Example: To enter (Writing order: ), press the 2, 3, 4, 3, 4, 2, 8,and 2 keys. Example: To enter (Writing order: 6, 3, 4,3, 8, 2, 2, 5, 9, 2, 3,...
  • Page 30 To type a word using the linguistic dictionary (Forward Prediction): 1. Input the first character of the word you want to enter. 2. You will see the word starting with the first character you input at step 1 in the Word Prediction Box at the bottom of display.
  • Page 31 Enter text UDB (User defined word Database for Tamil) Every word you typed in Messages will be automatically stored in Tamil UDB. About 200 words can be stored in Tamil UDB. Every word in the UDB get arranged and updated by frequency of use and new words.
  • Page 32 Halant (Virama) for a link (toggles a Virtual Keypad page) Key 1~7: Consonants Groups (Banjonborno) Key 8: Independent Vowels Group (Shorborno) Key 9: Dependent Vowels Group (Kar) Key 0: Signs, Symbols, and Halant sound Example: To enter (Writing order: ), press the 7, (Halant), 4, 6, 2, 9, 1, 0, and 1 keys.
  • Page 33 Enter text 2. It is used as the sound to express the accurate pronunciation of a word. When you use the Halant as the sound, you can see the icon screen. Example: To enter Bengali , and by pressing the (Halant), 1, 7, and 2 keys.
  • Page 34 3. If that word is correct, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [Up] or [Down] to display another words you want to enter on the Word Prediction Box. 4. Press [ ] to select it and go on to input the next word.

  • Page 35: Using Abc Mode

    Enter text Entering a Indian number directly To enter a Hindi, Marathi, Tamil or Bengali number, press and hold the number key in each Indian mode. Scrolling To move the cursor to the left or right within the text, press [Left] or [Right]. Clearing characters and Words To clear the character to the left of the cursor, press [C]key.

  • Page 36: Using T9 Mode

    • Press to insert a space. • Press to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available. • Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

  • Page 37: Call Functions

    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. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. display more symbols select a symbol clear the symbol(s)

  • Page 38: Viewing Missed Calls

    Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook. p. 39 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys.

  • Page 39: Using The Headset

    Call functions Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone. The buttons on the headset work as listed below: Press redial the last call the button twice.

  • Page 40: Answering A Second Call

    Answering a second call You can answer an incoming call, if your network supports it and you have activated the call waiting feature. p. 45 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2.

  • Page 41: Using Phonebook

    Call functions Sending a sequence of DTMF tones Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling. You can send DTMF tones as a group after entering the entire number you need to send or retrieving a number from Phonebook.

  • Page 42: Menu Functions

    5. Press <Options> and select Join. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as desired. Having a private conversation with one participant 1. Press <Options> and select Split. 2. Select a name or number from the participant list. You can talk privately with that person, while the other participants converse with each other.
  • Page 43 Menu functions 3. If you selected an entry in the phone’s memory, scroll to the number or information item you want. 4. Press [ ] to dial the number, or <Options> or <Edit> to change the information. Using Phonebook options While viewing a contact in Phonebook, press <Options>...
  • Page 44 Speed-dial list (Phonebook 1.3) Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) for eight of your most frequently called numbers. Assigning speed dial entries 1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voice mail server.
  • Page 45 Menu functions Own number (Phonebook 2.1) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card. Group setting (Phonebook 2.2) Use this menu to change the properties of caller groups.
  • Page 46 Call records (Menu 2) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, the length of your calls, and the cost of your calls. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Call records. Missed calls (Menu 2.1) This menu displays the most recently received calls...
  • Page 47 Menu functions • Reset timers: reset the call timers. You need to enter the phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. Call costs (Menu 2.6) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature.
  • Page 48 • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted. 3. To activate call diverting, select Activate. Otherwise, select Remove. 4. Enter the number to which calls are to be diverted and press <OK>. 5.
  • Page 49 Menu functions Network selection (Menu 3.4) This network service allows you to either automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
  • Page 50 Sound settings (Menu 4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Incoming calls (Menu 4.1) Use this menu to set up the ringer for incoming calls. • Default melodies: select one of the preset melodies. • My sounds: select one of sounds downloaded from the wireless web or EasyStudio programme, or received by MMS.
  • Page 51 Menu functions Minute minder (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Quiet mode (Menu 4.7) Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event in Quiet mode, instead of making sounds.
  • Page 52 • Save message: save the message to Outbox so that you can send it later. 3. Press <Options> and select Send. 4. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one destinations, press <Add> and repeat this step. 5.
  • Page 53 Menu functions Multimedia messages (Menu 5.2) Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages containing a combination of text, picture, and sound, from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. Create (Menu 5.2.1) You can create and send an MMS message. 1.
  • Page 54 Inbox (Menu 5.2.2) This menu displays MMS messages that you have received. The following icons tell you the message status: • has been read • has not been read • is being retrieved from the server • Notification that you have not read •...
  • Page 55 Menu functions Draft (Menu 5.2.4) After creating a multimedia message, you can store it in this message box for sending later. Messages interrupted while created are also saved in this message box. While viewing a message, press <Opt.> to access the following options: •...
  • Page 56 • Delete all: delete all push messages. Preset messages (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to preset message templates to retrieve them when composing a new message. Voice mail (Menu 5.5) Use this menu to store the number of the voice mail server and access your voice mails.
  • Page 57 Menu functions Settings (Menu 5.7) Use this menu to customise the settings required for sending and receiving messages. Short messages (Menu 5.7.1) Use this menu to customise the SMS settings. The setting options available in this menu may vary depending on your service provider. •...
  • Page 58 Receive settings • Msg. reception: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically: Manual: the phone displays notifications. Use the Retrieve option to manually download new messages. Automatic: the phone automatically retrieves messages from the server. Reject: the phone rejects all messages. •...
  • Page 59 Menu functions Fun box (Menu 6) The Fun box menu allows you to use the WAP browser, play Java games, and access images and sounds stored in the phone’s memory. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Fun box.
  • Page 60 Using WAP page options From any WAP pages, press [ ] to access the following options: • Goto URL: enter a URL address manually. • Bookmark: switch to the Bookmark menu. Menu 6.1.2 • Messages: check the Inbox and Outbox boxes in the Short messages menu.
  • Page 61 Menu functions Proxy settings (Menu 6.1.5) Use this menu to set up servers for the WAP browser. Contact your service provider for details about your settings options. For each server, the following options are available: • Proxy name: assign a name to the server profile. •...
  • Page 62 • Delete: delete the image. • Set as wallpaper: set the image as your wallpaper for the idle screen. • Properties: view the properties of the image. Sounds (Menu 6.2.3) This menu displays sounds recorded, downloaded from the wireless web, or received in messages. While accessing a sound, press <Options>...
  • Page 63 Menu functions Scroll to the game you want and press <Options>. And then select Properties. Internet settings (Menu 6.3.2) Use this menu to set up the network settings required for accessing the Java server. • APN: enter the access point name. •...
  • Page 64 9. Select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. 10. Select an alarm melody. The memo is saved. Using memo options After the memo is saved, press <Options> to access the following options: • Add: add a new memo. • Delete: delete the current memo.
  • Page 65 Menu functions To do list (Menu 7.3) This menu displays the list of To do list memos. The following icons tell you the status of memos. • Done • Undone While viewing a memo, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
  • Page 66 Stopping an alarm • When the alarm sounds, press any key. • When the morning call alarm sounds, press <Confirm>. To snooze the alarm. press any key, except for <Confirm>. The alarm will sound again after five minutes. • To remove an alarm set, access it, press <Options>...
  • Page 67 Menu functions • Properties: view the properties of the voice memo. Delete all (Menu 7.6.3) Use this menu to delete all of the voice memos you have recorded at one time. Settings (Menu 7.6.4) Use this menu to change the recording time, volume and default name.
  • Page 68 Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>. 3. Press <Start> to start counting down. Stopping the timer • Press any key to stop the timer when it rings. •...
  • Page 69 Menu functions 3. Adjust the image by aiming the camera lens at the subject. • Press < > to use the camera options. p. 66 • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. 4. Press [ ] to take a photo.
  • Page 70 Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode. Function Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. Left/ Adjusts the brightness of the image. Right Zooms in or out. Down Changes the size of the preview screen.
  • Page 71 Menu functions Using photos options Press <Options> to access the following options: Available options vary depending on whether you are looking at the photo list or viewing a photo. • Send: send the photo via MMS. • Rename: change the name of the photo. •...
  • Page 72 Phone settings (Menu 9) The Phone settings menu allows you to customise various settings for your phone. You can also reset the settings to their default values. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Phone settings. Display (Menu 9.1) Use this menu to change settings for the display and...
  • Page 73 Menu functions Security (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card. 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).
  • Page 74 must enter the SIM lock code to use a different SIM card. FDN mode (Menu 9.4.7) If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored in Phonebook.

  • Page 75: Solve Problems

    Reset settings (Menu 9.10) Use this menu to reset the phone to its default settings. 1. Select a setting category. 2. Press <Yes> to confirm the reset. 3. Enter the 4- to 8-digit phone password and press <OK>. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password.
  • Page 76 “Enter PUK” • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone 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.

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 80: Electronic Devices

    Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.

  • Page 81: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information 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. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station).

  • Page 82: 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 83 Health and safety information • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards. • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution.

  • Page 84: Index

    Index ABC mode, text input • 32 Call time • 43 Active folder • 71 Caller ID • 46 Alarm • 62 Calls Alerts 48 Alet on call • 48 Answering call • 35 second call • 37 Any key answer • 71 Auto redial •...
  • Page 85 Index MMS • 50 SMS • 48 Own number • 42 voice • 53 web • 52 Password Minute minder • 48 Missed calls • 43 MMS messages Phone creating/sending • 50 deleting • 51 viewing • 51 Multi-party calls • 38 Muting key tones •...
  • Page 86 Voice clarity • 37, 71 Voice mail • 53 Voice memos playing • 63 recording • 63 Voicemail server • 53 Waiting call • 45 WAP browser access • 56 bookmarks • 57 cache, clear • 57 World time • 62...

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