Samsung SGH-T469 User Manual

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  • Page 1 P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2 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 laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3: Open Source Software

    IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Getting Started ... 5 Activating Your Phone ............5 Switching the Phone On or Off .
  • Page 5 Text Messages ............. 42 Picture Message .
  • Page 6 Other files ..............84 Memory status .
  • Page 7 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ........
  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    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, and many others features.
  • Page 9 Lift up and remove the battery. Carefully slide the SIM card under the metal bracket and into the SIM card socket. 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 Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back onto the phone until you hear it securely snap. Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
  • Page 11: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the Memory Card Place the microSD card into the slot under the SIM card (as shown below). Ensure the microSD’s gold contact pins face upward and the card is placed so that the indentations on the card face the same direction as those illustrated.
  • Page 12: Charging A Battery

    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.
  • Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    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. Resecure the plastic cover over the interface jack on the phone. Warning!: Failure to unplug the travel adapter before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the phone. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain;...
  • Page 14 You may be prompted to enter a password. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting, and your name. Note: These steps may be different depending on your network. Accessing Your Voice Mail You can press and hold the voice mail using the menu: In Idle mode, press and hold Your phone dials the specified voice mail number.
  • Page 15: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    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. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.
  • Page 16: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations. Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller. Left Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items. The option for the soft key displays on the bottom, left portion of the screen.
  • Page 17 Messaging key allows you to program this key as a shortcut to your favorite messaging application. You can reprogram the key at any time. Voice mail key allows you to quickly access your voice mail. Press and hold this key for two seconds to automatically dial your voice mail’s phone number.
  • Page 18: Back View Of Your Phone

    This phone also offers the convenience of a slideout QWERTY keyboard. To open the phone to access the keyboard, rotate the phone 90 degrees to the left. Slide the top section of the phone up to open, as shown. To view the display in landscape mode and access the keypad, slide the phone open as show. Back View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the back, open view of the phone.
  • Page 19: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone Phone anchor allows you to connect a strap with which to carry the 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 20: Display Layout

    Display Layout Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. The display has three areas: web2go web2go web2go Display Your phone has a display on the front of the phone. From this front display you can monitor activity and status of your phone such as signal strength and battery levels.
  • Page 21: Missed Messages Tab

    Missed Messages Tab When you receive new messages, icons display in two locations: on the phone’s screen, New Messages Tab, and in the icon bar at the top of the screen. View Tabs for View Tabs for Missed Calls, Missed Calls, Picture Messages, Picture Messages, Voice Notes,...
  • Page 22 Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. Displays when a new text message is received. Displays when a new voice mail is received. Displays when a new picture message or Audio postcard is received. Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For more details, see “Alarm”...
  • Page 23: Backlight Time

    Backlight time A backlight illuminates the internal display and the keypad. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, depending on the setting within the Backlight menu.
  • Page 24: Section 3: Menu Navigation

    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. Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.
  • Page 25: Using Shortcuts

    Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling In Idle mode, press Menu. Scroll using the Navigation keys to reach a main menu (for example: Settings). Press the Select soft key or to enter the menu. If the menu contains sub-menus, (for example, Personalize), after highlighting the sub menu, press the Select soft key or If the menu you selected contains further options, repeat this step.
  • Page 26: Section 4: Call Functions

    This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the number you wish to dial and press Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the does not answer the call or is already on the phone, provided your call is not sent to voice mail.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed if the caller is identified. To recall any of these numbers: If you typed characters on the display, press Press the Up Navigation key to display a list of the most recent numbers used in the order you dialed or received them.
  • Page 28: Answering A Call

    Important!: For safety information related to Call Volume, see “Responsible Listening” on page 138. Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image, if the image is stored in the phonebook. The caller’s phone number, or name if stored in Phonebook, displays. Press or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.
  • Page 29: All Calls

    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 Contacts, displays with the number of occurrences for each number. Note: At any time while you are in Call history, you may use the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, and Answered calls.
  • Page 30: Dialed Calls

    Press the Options soft key for the following options: • Call: allows you to call back the missed caller. • Send message: allows you to send a Message, or Audio postcard to the recipient. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected number or delete all call records. •...
  • Page 31: Vibration Profile

    Delete all using the Management Menu ➔ Press Menu Settings Highlight All calls and press At the Delete? prompt, press Yes to delete all calls or No to cancel. Vibration profile Vibration profile 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 ) displays.
  • Page 32 Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available, you must select the one you want by: Pressing the appropriate soft key. Selecting the displayed function or the highlighted option, by pressing the Select soft key or Viewing the next function or highlighting the next option on a list, by pressing the Down Navigation key. Moving back to the previous function or option on a list, by pressing the Up key.
  • Page 33 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 soft key, highlight the Hold option, then press the Select soft key or Press the Resume soft key to reactivate the call.
  • Page 34 Searching for a Number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. ➔ Press the Options Phonebook and press The Contacts screen displays. With the Phonebook entries displayed: Enter the name that you wish to find in the textbox located above the entries. If you enter the first few letters of the name, the Phonebook entries display, starting with the first entry that matches your input.
  • Page 35 Making a Multi-Party Call A multi-party call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multi-party or conference call. For further details about subscribing to this service, contact T-Mobile customer service. Setting up a Multi-Party Call Call the first participant in the normal way.
  • Page 36 Dropping One Participant ➔ Press Options Split option. The short list of call participants displays. Highlight the person you want to drop and select Active call, or Held call and press The remaining participant number displays.
  • Page 37: Section 5: Entering Text

    This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text. Using the QWERTY Keyboard This phone also offers the convenience of a slideout QWERTY keyboard.
  • Page 38: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Symbol/Shift press the Alt key and this key to display the Symbols page. Choose from an extensive list of symbols and other character sets. Shift converts the alphabetic character into uppercase. Changes the text input mode to Upper/Lower case mode. WWW./.COM inserts the www.
  • Page 39 Example: Writing a text message. Create Text Message Landscape Press the Right soft key to change the text input mode. Important!: The handset does not maintain text input mode settings when switched from portrait to landscape mode. The following options are available in Portrait and Landscape mode: •...
  • Page 40: Using Abc Mode

    Using ABC mode With the phone slider closed, to use ABC mode, use the letter keys to enter your text. Press the key labeled with the letter you want: • Once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. Select the other letters in the same way.
  • Page 41: Using T9 Mode

    GHI4 (ghi4) JKL5 (jkl5) MNO6 (mno6) Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. Note: The QWERTY keyboard displays ABC and Symbol mode only. To enter a word in T9 mode: When you are in T9 mode, press any one of the letter keys to enter a word.
  • Page 42: Using Numeric Mode

    To shift case in T9 mode: Press There are 3 cases: Capital lock, Initial capital, and Lower case. Tip: You can move the cursor by using the Navigation keys. To delete characters: Press . Press and hold the Using Numeric Mode The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message.
  • Page 43: Section 6: Messages

    This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages • Picture Messages • E-mail messages •...
  • Page 44 Missed Messages Tab The Missed Messages Tab is an area that displays on the screen when a missed call, picture message, or voice mail is sent to the phone. View Tabs for Missed Calls, Picture Messages, Voice Notes, or Audio Postcards There are three View tabs that display icons: Text message Missed Calls...
  • Page 45: 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 46: Picture Message

    • Insert allows you to insert from the Text template, Text emoticon, Contacts, or Bookmarks. The Text template allows you to apply one of the preset message templates to the text. Select one of the 11 items stored in the Text messages Template menu. Emoticons allow you to insert an emoticon into your message.
  • Page 47 • Online Album: allows you to send the picture message to your Online Album. Press the Down Navigation key and create your message. Note: For further details about entering characters, see “Changing the Text Input Mode” on page 35. You can enter up to 160 standard Alphabet characters per page in your message. The message can be up to 12 pages long for a total of 1920 characters.
  • Page 48: Inbox

    • Record sound: allows you to record a voice note to attach to this message. • Add sound: allows you to attach a sound file or voice list and attach it to this message. • Add picture: allows you to attach an image from the Images, Downloaded images, or Photos folder. •...
  • Page 49: Viewing A Picture Message From The Inbox

    • Forward: allows you to forward the text message to another person. • Save to Contacts: allows you to save the contact information to your Contacts list. This option displays only when the number does not reside in the Contacts list. This option displays only if the contact does not already reside in the Contacts list. •...
  • Page 50 The following options display: • Reply: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a message. • Call back: allows you to call back the recipient. • Forward: allows you to forward the text message to another person. •...
  • Page 51 Listening to an Audio Postcard from the Inbox In Idle mode, press Menu Select an Audio Postcard The following options display: • Reply: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a message. • Call back: allows you to call back the missed caller. •...
  • Page 52: E-Mail Messages

    • More: – Move to my folders: allows you to move the selected Audio postcard to a personal folder. – Print via Bluetooth: allows you to print the message using a Bluetooth enabled printer. – Properties: displays the properties associated with this Audio postcard such as: Date, From, To, Size, Priority, Delivery report, and Read report.
  • Page 53: Audio Postcard

    Audio Postcard In this menu you can select a frame, take a picture and then record a voice message up to one minute long and send it as an Audio Postcard. In Idle mode, press Menu Press the Down Navigation key (portrait mode) or Right Navigation key (landscape mode) to select an audio postcard frame.
  • Page 54: Instant Messaging (Im)

    Press the and enter a phone number into the Recipient list, or press following options: • Recent recipients: allows you to select a number or an address from the last 20 destinations you entered. • Contacts: allows you to enter the phone number you want from your phonebook. •...
  • Page 55 E-mail Messages The E-mail option allows you to send or receive pop e-mail from AOL, Yahoo! or you can select from two, other predefined broadband e-mail providers. E-mail Setup This option allows you to select the e-mail accounts you want to use. From Idle mode, press Menu –...
  • Page 56: Sentbox

    Sentbox This message box stores sent messages. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the Sentbox displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook. In Idle mode, press Menu Note: Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between Sentbox, Drafts, My folders, Templates, and Inbox. Select a message from the list and press To scroll through the contents, press the Up or Down Navigation keys.
  • Page 57: Drafts

    • More: – Move to my folders: allows you to move the selected message to a personal folder. – Print via Bluetooth: allows you to print the message using a Bluetooth enabled printer. – Properties: displays the properties for the selected message including: Date, From, To, Size, Priority, Delivery report, and Read report. Drafts This message box stores messages that you may want to edit or send at a later time.
  • Page 58 • Add recipients: allows you to add Recent recipients, Contacts, Groups, or send the message to you Online Album. • Insert: allows you to insert a Text template, Text emoticon, Contacts, or Bookmarks into the selected message prior to sending. •...
  • Page 59: Templates

    Enter the title of the folder and press the OK soft key. The newly created folder displays on the My folders screen. Templates Besides entering message text using the keypad keys, you can speed message composition by including copies of stored text (Templates) in your message.
  • Page 60: Settings

    Press the Down Navigation key and select one of the following options: • Record sound: allows you to record a voice note to attach to this message. • Add sound: allows you to attach a sound file or voice list and attach it to this message. •...
  • Page 61: Text Message

    ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Text message The following Sending Options are available: Reply path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center, if your network • supports this service. Request delivery report: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network •...
  • Page 62 – Reject advertisement: automatically rejects messages with a category of advertisement. Auto Resize Image – No Resize – 100 KB – 300 KB – 600 KB Creation Mode – Free – Warning – Restricted Default Style – Font color – Font style –...
  • Page 63: Delete By Folder

    Push message Receiving options: you can specify whether to turn push message reception On or Off. • • Service loading: you can specify whether to load this service: – Always – Prompt – Never Delete by folder 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.
  • Page 64: Memory Status

    Memory status To view the memory status: ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu You can view the amount of the allocated memory and the memory available for picture messages. The display shows the total space including the used and free space. You can also view how much space and the number of messages currently occupying each message box type: Picture message •...
  • Page 65: Section 7: Understanding Your Phonebook

    This section explains how to use and manage your Phonebook. Mobile Backup Your address book is backed up by T-Mobile the first time you turn on your phone and each time you make a change to the address book. Important!: You can view and manage all your contacts and update your Mobile Backup options at my.t-mobile.com. Press OK after reading the information.
  • Page 66: Finding A Phonebook Entry

    The following types are available: • Mobile: assigns the number to the Mobile entry. • Home: assigns the number entered to the Home entry. • Work: assigns the number entered to the Work entry. • Other: allows you to enter an additional phone number for this entry. •...
  • Page 67: Dialing A Number From Phonebook

    • Call: places the call to the selected phone number. • Copy to phone/SIM card: copies the selected or multiple contacts to the phone or SIM card. Depends on where the contact was previously saved. • Assign speed dial: allows you to assign a speed dial key number to the selected Phonebook entry. •...
  • Page 68: Editing A Caller Group

    Adding a New Caller Group In Idle mode, press Menu Press the Options soft key and select the Add new group option. Enter a name for the new group in the New group field and press Save. Highlight the group name again and press Options Highlight the Picture field and press the following options: •...
  • Page 69: Speed Dialing

    To change the ringtone associated with the Caller group: Press Options and select Group settings. Highlight the Ringtone field and press Select a sound from the Sounds folder. ➔ Press Options Save when you are finished. Your Caller group settings save. Press to return to Idle mode.
  • Page 70: Management

    In Idle mode, press the Down Navigation key to display the Contact list. My profile is listed at the top of the contact list and displays the name of the associated group (if applicable). Press to View. Press to Edit. Fill in the desired fields.
  • Page 71: Delete All

    Highlight each contact you want to copy and press All and press to copy all entries. Press Copy to copy the selected contacts to the Phone or SIM card. Delete all Important!: Once contact entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered. This option allows you to delete all your contacts from the Phonebook.
  • Page 72: My Number

    My Number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to edit or remove your own phone number. You can also edit the default name assigned to your phone number. In Idle mode, press Menu Press . The cursor displays in the Name field. Press the Down Navigation, press if desired.
  • Page 73: Section 8: Web2Go Browsing

    This section outlines the features of the web2go browser, which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone. Browser Your phone is equipped with a browser which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone.
  • Page 74 Entering Text in the browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen. The following modes are available: A Eng (ABC): this mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the corresponding letter. •...
  • Page 75: Enter Url

    – Go to: navigates to the URL address, Homepage, Bookmarks, History, or Saved page. – Save: allows you to save the Image or Page. – Add to bookmarks: adds the current URL to Bookmarks. – Send URL via message: sends the currently viewed URL to a recipient as a message. –...
  • Page 76: Browser Settings

    Saved Pages This option displays a list of the pages that were saved while navigating the browser. History This option provides you with a list of the most recently visited web sites. You can use these entries to return to previously visited, but not bookmarked, web pages.
  • Page 77 Preferences The Preferences option allows you to set browser preferences such as Run JavaScript, Display images, Play sound, and View mode. About Browser About Browser displays information about the browser such as the type and version. Help Help is designed to work with the browser to show you some of the unique features of your phone. You can search help files on the fly while traveling, at home or anywhere.
  • Page 78: Section 9: Media

    This section outlines the media features available on your phone such as the web2go browser, photos, music, images, sounds, videos, Games and Apps, other files, and memory status. web2go Your phone is equipped with a browser which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone.
  • Page 79: Camera

    • Print via Bluetooth: sends the selected photo to a Bluetooth enabled device. • Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the photo to protect it from deletion or unlocks it to allow deletion. • Properties: displays the image Name, Format, Resolution, Size, Forwarding, Date created, and Location. My Album My Album is a private online picture album that you can use to store and share pictures, videos, voice messages, and text.
  • Page 80: Music Player

    • Create folder: allows you to create a folder in which to store the selected music file. • Sort by: allows you to sort the music by Date, Type, Name, or Size. • Bluetooth visibility: allows you to select one or multiple music files to share with other Bluetooth devices. •...
  • Page 81: Creating A Playlist

    Up Navigation key allows you to view all of the tracks. Down Navigation key stops the playback of the music file. Left Navigation key plays the previous music file in the playlist. Right Navigation key plays the next music file in the playlist. Marks the user rating using stars (0-5).
  • Page 82: Images

    Adding Music Files to a Playlist From Idle mode, press Menu Highlight All tracks and press Open. Select a music track to add to the playlist and press Options key. Select Selected and press the Select soft key or The selected music track is added to the selected playlist. Images In this menu, you can view the list of images downloaded from the web server, taken with the built-in camera, or received in messages.
  • Page 83: Downloaded Images

    Downloaded images This menu allows you to access your downloaded images on your phone. Scroll to the image you want to view and press the Options soft key to access the following options: • Send to My Album: sends the selected image to My Album. •...
  • Page 84: Sounds

    Sounds In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the web server or received in picture messages. You can also set a downloaded sound as the current ring tone. From Idle mode, press Menu Note: When downloading MegaTones The following options are available: Browse HiFi Ringers Using the Browse HiFi Ringers option on the sounds list, you can quickly access T-Mobile website and use the...
  • Page 85: Voice Recorder

    Rename: allows you to change the name of the audio message. • Create folder: allows you to create a new folder in which to contain audio messages. • Sort by: allows you to sort audio files by Date, Type, Name, or Size. •...
  • Page 86: Videos

    Videos In this menu, you can view the list of videos downloaded from the web server or received in picture messages. You can also view a video saved to your Videos folder or memory card. This menu allows you to access your saved videos. From Idle mode, press Menu Highlight a video file and press –...
  • Page 87: Games And Apps

    Games and Apps You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the browser and store them in your phone. From Idle mode, press Menu When you access the Games & Apps menu, the list of default games displays. Once you download new games, they are then added to the list.
  • Page 88: Memory Status

    Select a file and press the Options soft key to choose from the following options: • Send via: allows you to send another file via an Email or to a Bluetooth enabled device. • Delete: allows you to delete the Selected, Multiple, or All files. •...
  • Page 89: Section 10: Changing Your 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. myFaves Settings myFaves Settings displays only if you subscribe to this service. From this menu you can modify the myFaves display, menu style, icons, refresh your contacts, or gather information About myFaves.
  • Page 90: Dialing Display

    The following options display: Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image to display in Idle mode. From Idle mode, press Menu Select soft key or Highlight More wallpapers and press edit or Highlight Images and press Highlight one of the following options: •...
  • Page 91 To change the size of the font: From the Display settings menu, highlight Dialing display and press the Select soft key or Select the Font size option and press the Select soft key or Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select between: Small, or Large or Medium and press Save. To change the color of the font: From the Display settings menu, highlight Dialing display and press the Select soft key or Highlight the Font color option and press the Select soft key or...
  • Page 92: Keypad Light

    Highlight the On field and press The Dim option is how much longer after the keypad backlight goes off that the display remains lit. Highlight the Dim field and press seconds. Press OK to save your changes, or Back to cancel. Keypad light In this menu you can configure the keypad light to turn on and off at any time.
  • Page 93: Auto Key Lock

    Select one of the following USB modes: • Samsung PC studio: sets PC Studio to launch as the default application when a USB connection is detected. • Ask on connection: requires the phone to display a message which requires you to assign a default USB application.
  • Page 94 Change phone password The Change password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Once you enter a new password, you are asked to confirm the change by entering the password again. From Idle mode, press Menu password and press the Select soft key or Enter your current password and then enter the new password twice.
  • Page 95: Messaging Key

    The following options are available: – Disable: you can call any number. – Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in the FDN list. You must enter your PIN2. You can obtain your PIN2 from T-Mobile’s customer service. Change PIN2 code The Change PIN2 feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one.
  • Page 96: Memory Settings

    Memory settings Clear phone memory From this menu you can clear the memory for Media, Messaging, Phonebook, Calendar, Tasks, or Memo. You can all select All to clear everything listed. From Idle mode, press Menu press the Select soft key or Highlight one of the applications to clear, or highlight All to clear all the memory settings and press A checkmark displays next to each application to clear.
  • Page 97: Language

    Memory status You can check the amount of the memory used and memory remaining for Shared memory, Messaging, Media, Calendar, Tasks, Memo, and Phonebook. From Idle mode, press Menu the Select soft key or Highlight a category for which you want to view the memory status and press Select. The status for that category displays.
  • Page 98: Greeting Message

    Greeting message This menu allows you to set a greeting to display briefly when the phone is switched on. For details about entering characters, see “Entering Text” on page 34. From Idle mode, press Menu Press to clear the text and enter the message you want to display in the greeting. Press the Options soft key and select one of the following options: •...
  • Page 99: My Account

    To change your time and date settings: Highlight the Time zone update field and use the Left or Right Navigation key to select Manual only. Important!: The Manual only or Prompt first option must be selected to activate the Time zone, Time, Date, and Time format. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the option you wish to change.
  • Page 100: Security Mode

    Turn Bluetooth On/Off This option allows you to turn Bluetooth On or Off. Make a selection and press the Select soft key or My devices This option allows you to search for new Bluetooth devices. Highlight the Search new device option and press the Select soft key or The phone searches for available devices.
  • Page 101: Remote Sim Mode

    Remote SIM mode This mode allows you to turn On or Off Remote SIM Mode. Remote SIM mode, when set to On, allows the Bluetooth phone car kit to access the contact information stored on the SIM card. Press On or Off from the Remote SIM mode field. Features 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.
  • Page 102: Menu Design

    Menu design The first time you turn on the phone your main menu displays as a Circle menu. Use this option to configure the display as either Circle or Grid menu format. From Idle mode, press Menu Highlight Circle menu or Grid menu and press Select or Your Main menu displays in either Circle or Grid menu layout.
  • Page 103: Show My Number

    From Idle mode, press Menu Press to make your selection then press the Save soft key to save your new selection. Options include: • Off: keeps the phone from automatically redialing the last number if the call was disconnected or the call was cut off. •...
  • Page 104: Call Waiting

    The following options are available: • Always: all calls are forwarded until this feature is cancelled. • If Busy: calls are forwarded when you are already on another call. • If no reply: calls are forwarded when you do not answer the phone. •...
  • Page 105 ➔ Select Options Activate, Deactivate, or Check status then press the Select soft key or The current status displays. If the option was already set, the number to which the calls are forwarded displays. Call status tones This option allows you to activate the phone to alert you when the call connects with a Call connect tone, Minute minder, or Call end tone.
  • Page 106: Call Time

    Call log management Call time This menu lets you view the time log for calls both made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by T-Mobile may differ from times displayed on your phone due to network features and service plan. The following time logs are available: •...
  • Page 107: Advanced

    Advanced Network The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two. To change the Network Selection mode: From Idle mode, press Menu Select Search now and press the Select soft key or...
  • Page 108: Reset Settings

    Reset settings Reset settings From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the default settings. The following options are available: – All: Phone, Display, and Sound settings are returned to default values. – Phone settings: only phone settings are returned to default values. –...
  • Page 109: Diagnostic Tools

    Diagnostic Tools A customer care (diagnostic) solution is provided on this handset. This solution allows your carrier to efficiently solve subscriber service issues from a T-Mobile portal. To use this feature: From the Idle menu, dial 611 then press Self-Help software immediately captures the call and displays a menu screen that displays frequently asked questions, troubleshooting and other tips and tricks.
  • Page 110: Section 11: Organizer

    This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Organizer The Organizer allows you to set alarms, schedule appointments, view the calendar, create Tasks, perform simple math calculations, check world time, perform unit conversions, set a timer, and use a stopwatch. Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can: Consult the calendar by month, week, or day.
  • Page 111: Week View

    Week view With the Week view displayed, press the Options soft key to display the following options: View by : displays the Day view or Month view. – Create : allows you to create an Appointment, Anniversary, Holiday, Important, or Private event. –...
  • Page 112: Telenav Gps Navigator

    To acknowledge and remove the event, press the Confirm soft key or Missed alarm events menu. TeleNav GPS Navigator TeleNav is a driving aid that uses both audible and visual directions for GPS navigation. From Idle mode, press Menu A Warning message displays. Read the agreement and press Agree to accept the terms, or press EXIT to close the window.
  • Page 113 Press the Down Navigation key to highlight the Alarm time option. Enter the time you want the Alarm to sound. Press the Down Navigation key to highlight the Alarm type option and press alarm types: • Melody: the alarm rings using the selected ring melody. •...
  • Page 114: Voice Recognition

    Voice Recognition Nuance is advanced speech recognition software used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. Nuance software automatically voice activates (up to 2,000 contacts) for voice dialing and searching. No pre-recording or training needed. Speak a contact name naturally to dial, and use your voice to look up contacts, launch applications and navigate phone menus.
  • Page 115: Name Dialing

    Speak clearly when giving your command. There is no need for you to speak slowly or with added emphasis. The voice recognition software has been optimized to understand your speech in its natural form. If it does not recognize your command after a few seconds, a voice prompt asks you to repeat the command. If it does not recognize your command again, the following message displays “Sorry, no match found,”...
  • Page 116 The location repeats through the earpiece and your phone dials the number. Send Text Message To access Voice recognition: In Idle mode, press Menu After a brief pause, a list of available commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command” message.
  • Page 117: Voice Recognition Settings

    Opening Applications You can open an application or access a menu on your phone using Voice recognition. To access Voice recognition: In Idle mode, press Menu After a brief pause, a list of available commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command” message.
  • Page 118 You can modify the way Nuance uses the confirmation list in the settings. Each time Nuance activates you can choose to view the confirmation list even if there is only one choice. Additionally, you can choose never to view a confirmation list, even if there are multiple choices.
  • Page 119: Tasks

    Tip: Perform the adaptation process in a quiet room. Press Start to being adaptation or press Back to cancel. Audio Modes Your voice recognition software includes an interface that allows you to customize your voice recognition, mode setting to match your experience and comfort level with voice commands. You can select one of three levels, Expert mode, Prompt mode, or Readout mode.
  • Page 120: Memo

    Enter a short description of the task in the Title field then press the Down Navigation key. Enter a short description in the Details field and press the Down Navigation key. Continue to enter other information including Start date, Due date, Alarm, Alarm date, Alarm time, Alarm tone and Priority.
  • Page 121: Tip Calculator

    Use the Navigation keys to select the calculation method, according to the illustration on the display. Enter the second number using the numeric keys. Note: Press the Left soft key to insert a decimal point, or press it multiple times to create brackets. Press sign, or press to enter the greater-than sign.
  • Page 122: Converter

    Press the Left or Right Navigation key until the desired GMT time zone displays in the field. Press the Down Navigation key and press to place a check mark in the Daylight saving checkbox (if applicable). Press OK to confirm you settings. Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: –...
  • Page 123: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch This feature allows you to use a stopwatch. Press Reset to erase all previously recorded stopwatch times. Press to start the stopwatch. Press Stop to stop recording the lap time. You can view up to 50 lap times. RSS reader The RSS reader feature allow you to read up-to-date web pages, news, and other information (such as updates) distributed through an RSS feed.
  • Page 124: Section 12: Camera

    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. Additionally, you can send these photos to other people in a Picture Messaging message or set a wallpaper or picture ID image.
  • Page 125 Press the Options soft key to view the following options: • Take another: allows you to take another picture. • Send to: sends this image to the last called or received numbers, Recent recipients, Contacts, Groups, or Online Album. • Send via: allows you to send this image via Message, Email, or to another Bluetooth enabled device. •...
  • Page 126: Configuring Camera Options

    Configuring Camera Options Before taking a photo, press Menu to access the following: • Camera/Camcorder: allows you to take a picture or record a video. • Shooting Mode: takes a photo in various modes. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator displays at the top left of the display.
  • Page 127: Photos

    Camera Shortcuts You can change options using your keypad in capture mode. The following short cuts are available: takes the photograph. Left and Right navigation keys zoom in and out - Landscape mode. Up and Down for Portrait mode. Up and Down navigation keys adjust the image brightness - Landscape mode. Left and Right for Portrait mode.
  • Page 128: Record Video

    • Default destination: allows you to Remove or Change the destination folder for your photos. • Rename: allows you to rename the photo. • Take photo: allows you to take another photo. • Create folder: allows you to create a personal folder in which to place this photo. •...
  • Page 129: Camcorder Options

    Press the Right soft key to stop the recording and save the video file to your Videos folder. Once the file saves, press Camcorder Options Press the Menu soft key to access the camcorder options. • Camera/Camcorder: allows you to take a picture or record a video. •...
  • Page 130: Videos

    Camcorder Shortcuts Shortcut keys allow you to change options using your keypad, Navigation keys, and Volume key in capture mode. The following options are available. shoots video. Left and Right navigation keys zoom in and out. (Landscape mode) Up and Down navigation keys adjust the image brightness. (Landscape mode) switches the handset between camcorder and camera mode.
  • Page 131: My Album

    • Sort by: allows you to sort and view videos by Date, Type, Name, or Size. • Bluetooth visibility: allows you to enable the Selected video or Multiple videos so they are visible to other Bluetooth devices. • Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the video to protect it from deletion, or unlock it to allow deletion. •...
  • Page 132: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 133: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    SAR for a particular phone. 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: https://fun.samsungmobileusa.com/recycling/index.jsp for more information.
  • Page 134: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA, USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG ADAPTOR OF THE PROPER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION. Consumer Information on Wireless Phones The U.S.
  • Page 135 action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
  • Page 136 laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure.
  • Page 137 FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users.
  • Page 138 Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks. Hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head.
  • Page 139: Road Safety

    FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem. Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations (Updated 12/1/2006): FCC RF Safety Program: •...
  • Page 140 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.
  • Page 141: Responsible Listening

    Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss.
  • Page 142 You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: http://www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320...
  • Page 143: Operating Environment

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov 1-888-232-6348 TTY Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
  • Page 144: 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 medical device when the phone is turned ON;...
  • Page 145: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
  • Page 146: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill. FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment.
  • Page 147: Product Performance

    For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both • installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
  • Page 148: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not • in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since...
  • Page 149: Care And Maintenance

    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 150 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 •...
  • Page 151: Section 14: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 152 Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
  • Page 153 SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon.
  • Page 154: End User License Agreement For Software

    Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 155 5. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade. To use Software identified as an upgrade, you must first be licensed for the Software identified by Samsung as eligible for the upgrade.
  • Page 156 (including, without limitation, all damages referenced herein and all direct or general damages in contract or anything else), the entire liability of Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of the actual damages you incur in reasonable reliance on the Software up to the amount actually paid by you for the Software or US$5.00.
  • Page 157 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings. Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details.
  • Page 158 Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) © 2009 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

    ABC mode Accessing a Menu Function Audio Postcard Back View of your Phone Backlight description settings Battery charging installing low indicator removing Bluetooth About features Searching for new devices Turning Bluetooth On and Off browser Clear cache Enter URL Entering Text Exiting History Home...
  • Page 160 Font size Font type Display backlight icons E-mail messages Entering Text Changing the Text Entry Mode Using ABC Mode Using Number Mode Using Symbol Mode Using T9 Mode Functions and Options Getting Started Activating Your Phone Voice mail Health and Safety Information HiFi Ringers Icons, description Instant Messaging...
  • Page 161 Phone icons switching on/off Phone Safety Phone Settings Phonebook Searching for a Number Photos Accessing pictures Deleting pictures Recording Video SAR values Settings Bluetooth Display Phone Sound Time and Date Voice recognition Shortcuts SIM card installing Soft Keys Speakerphone Speed Dial Setting Up Entries Standard Limited Warranty Stopwatch...
  • Page 162 Voice Recognition Say a Command options Warranty Information web2go Bookmarks Browser settings web2go browser...

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