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T749 Series 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Place your thumbnail in the notch at the top (1) and lift it up and out (2) (as shown). Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.
Replacing the Battery Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. Be sure to line up the gold contacts. Lightly press down on the battery until it snaps into place. Replacing the Cover Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and then sliding the cover down until it snaps into place.
This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices. Note: The Samsung t749 supports up to a 16 Gigabyte memory card. To unlock the memory cover, use your thumb nail or another object to shift the edge of the memory card cover to the Unlock position (as indicated) until you hear a slight clicking sound.
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Incorrect Insertion Method After you insert the microSD memory card into the slot, if you feel resistance when closing the cover, do not push down or try to force the cover to close. Correct Insertion Method When the cover is open make sure it is pushed back toward the hinge. The cover should lay down flat and close easily with no resistance.
Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger, 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.
Note: The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty. Plug the adapter’s power plug into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is finished, first unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the wall charger’s connector from the phone.
Switching the Phone On or Off Press and hold the If the phone asks you to enter the phone password, use the keypad to enter this password and touch Confirm. If the phone asks for a PIN, use the keypad to enter the PIN and touch Confirm. For more information, refer to “Check PIN code”...
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.
Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations. Receiver allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone.
Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery level, date, and time. Side Views of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone. Cell phone strap anchor used to connect a carrying strap to the phone. Volume keys allow you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
Camera View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the external elements of your phone: Camera lens Battery cover Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options. The display has 4 areas: Widget bar Indicator Main Display area...
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Widget Bar The Widget bar provides quick access to the items you use most frequently (Web, Photos, Message inbox, IM, Tips, Search, My Account, TeleNav Navigator, Voice recognition, Calendar, Bluetooth, Today, and Weather). For more information about the Widget bar, see “Widget Bar Navigation” on page 40. Function categories Function categories are also shortcuts to the Phone (for dialing a number), Ph.
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Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Displays the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays when you are out of your service area. Displays the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Displays while connecting to the 3G network.
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Backlight A backlight illuminates the internal display and the keypad. When you touch any key, the backlight turns on. Backlight turns off when no keys are pressed or touched within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight menu setting. The display turns off after one minute to conserve battery power. To specify the length of time the backlight is active, access the Backlight menu: In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Backlight time.
Display Your phone has a display on the front of the phone which indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also alerts you at a specified time when an alarm was set by turning on the backlight and displaying a corresponding icon on the screen.
This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. For more information, refer to “Call Settings” on page 160. Making a Call In Idle mode, touch the Phone icon, and then enter the number you wish to dial and press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Call settings menu, the phone automatically redials up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone, provided your call is not sent to voice mail.
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: ➔ Touch Menu Call log to display the Call log. All calls is the default but you can use the drop down list to select All calls, Missed calls, Outgoing calls or Incoming calls (a list of the most recently used numbers in the order you dialed or received them).
Note: You can answer a call while using the Contacts List or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the function screen you were previously using. Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that are available for use during a call. In-call options Turning the Speakerphone on and off While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by touching the Speaker...
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Muting a Call During a call you can activate the Mute feature. This feature is used, for example, during a multiparty call when you want to listen to the call but do not want to interrupt with background noise or talking. Touch the Mute icon so the other caller cannot hear you speaking.
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More In-call Options During a call you can save the current caller’s information to the Phonebook, Send a message, check your message inbox, amplify your voice, view the Web, activate Automatic screen lock, or create a memo. Save to Phonebook To save the caller information to the phonebook: ➔...
Memo To create a memo during a call: ➔ Touch More Memo. For more information, refer to “Memo” on page 105. Swapping Calls Touch the Swap icon to place the current call on hold and then activate the previous call. Accessing the Contacts List During a Call You can search for a number in Contacts during a call.
Missed calls This menu lets you view the 30 most recent calls you received, but did not answer. The name and number, if already stored in your Contacts List, displays. Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is available, so that you can call the person back.
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Making a Multi-Party Call A multi-party call is a network service that allows up to six people to participate 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.
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Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can also make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service. To place a call on hold: Touch the Hold icon.
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Call Waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you must have previously set the Call waiting option to Activate. For more information, refer to “Call Settings” on page 160.
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.
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling As you navigate through a menu, options display on the screen as scrollable lists. To navigate a scrollable list: From the Idle screen, touch the Menu icon. Touch a menu option. From the list of options you can: •...
Menu Lists Once you display a menu list, tapping an item causes different functions, depending on which item you tapped. For example, you can open another list, add text to a message, send a message, play a song, or view a photo. To access items in a list, tap the item: Using Shortcuts The Widget bar provides quick access to the items you use most frequently (Web, Photos, Message inbox, IM, Tips,...
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In this menu, you can view the list of photos downloaded from the web server, received in messages, or taken by the camera. Touch, drag and drop the Photos icon onto the desktop. Tap View to view a photo, or tap Send to send this photo as a message.
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When you first view the Music Player application, the Music library screen displays the following: All tracks • Playlists • Artists • Albums • Recently played • From this screen you can play your music files. Tap the Music Library icon to display the Music Library menu. For more information, refer to “Music Player”...
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Tips were designed to work with your browser to show you some of the unique features of your phone. Contains user help about the following subjects: Using tips • Physical keys • Widget bar • Volume and Alarm • Making a call •...
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With the Calendar feature, you can: Consult the calendar by month, week, or day. • Set schedules and note anniversaries. • Create an events list. • Set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. • Check your event memory status. •...
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This application allows you to use Short Message Service (SMS) in order to send short messages. For more information, refer to “Text Messages” on page 66. You can also use the Multi Media Service (MMS) to create multimedia messages to send and receive from other mobile phones.
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This option takes you to T-Mobile Help and provides categories such as Top Questions, Troubleshooting, My Account, More Help, System Information and Help Settings. Touch the My Account widget to launch My Account application. The web2go feature allows you to access the news headlines from the sites you select or browse the web if you need more information.
Accessing Widgets To display or hide the Widget bar: Tap the Widget bar tab, located on the left side of the main display to open the widget (quick access) bar. Tap the Widget bar tab again to close the Widget bar. the Widget bar to open Widget Bar Navigation...
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Drag from the Widget bar Drop onto the Idle screen Tapping After you drag and drop an application to the desktop, tap on the application to display more information.
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Scrolling The Widget bar contains up to 24 widgets, but can only display six widget icons at one time. To view more widgets: Swipe up and down along the Widget bar. Tip: Flick the screen in an upward motion to quickly scroll through the list. Menu Navigation...
Widget Settings To select which items display or hide in the Widget bar: From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch the check box to place a check mark next to the Widget you want to display. Note: By default fifteen of the widgets are checked and display, and seven of the widgets require activation. For more information, refer to “Widget Manager”...
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 entry system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text. Changing the Text Input Mode When using your phone, you often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in your Contacts List, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar.
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Example: Writing a text message. Text Mode Indicator To change the text input mode, touch the screen, then Touch T9Abc and select one of the following options: • Abc • ABC • abc • Numeric • Symbols – or – Touch Shift to toggle T9 mode from T9Abc to T9ABC, or T9abc.
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. To enter a word in T9 mode: When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by touching the 2 to 9 keys. Touch each key only once for each letter.
To enter periods, hyphens, and other special characters, touch Symbols and then touch the corresponding key. If the symbol • does not display on the initial screen, touch the left << or right >> key to display the next set of symbols. TouchT9Abc to return to the T9Abc input mode.
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Keys By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and all consecutive letters are kept in lowercase (unless you touch the Shift key). After entering a character, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key. Keys display in two formats: Portrait (keypad) and landscape (QWERTY keyboard).
This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory or to your SIM card. Using Mobile Address Book Use the following procedures to store a new contact to your phone. Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts List is your phone’s built-in memory.
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• Mobile: assigns the number entered to the Mobile entry. • Home: assigns the number entered to the Home entry. • Work: assigns the number entered to the Office entry. • Other number: allows you to enter more detailed information for the entry. •...
Storing a Number on the SIM Card The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Phonebook is your phone’s built-in memory. To save a number to your SIM card, you need to change the Save new contacts option first. For more information, refer to “Phonebook Management”...
When you locate the entry, press the • Edit: allows you to change or add information for the contact. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected name and number from your Phonebook or delete multiple numbers. You are asked to confirm that you wish to delete the name and number by touching Yes.
Adding a New Caller Group In Idle mode, touch Ph. Book. From the drop-down list select Groups. Touch Create group. Enter a name for the new group in the Group name field. Touch the Group picture field and touch Take photo or Group picture. If you selected Take photo in step 5, see “Take and Send”...
Touch the Group name field, enter a new name and touch Done. Touch the Group picture field. If you added a group picture when you created the group, the following options display: • Reset: clears the field of the photo or image and leave the field blank. •...
Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries You can delete all your entries from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, FDN, or All. Important!: Once Contacts List entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered. In Idle mode, touch Ph. Book. Touch Delete. Touch All or touch the check box beside each entry you want to delete and touch Delete.
My Profile My Profile allows you to create a virtual business card. Once completed, you can send the card to recipients as a V-card attachment. Note: As with any profile, your profile can be associated with a group. To create a profile: In Idle mode, touch Ph.
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In Idle mode, touch Ph. Book Touch Copy contacts. Touch Phone to SIM or SIM to Phone. Touch the All check box or touch the check box next to each contact you want to copy and touch Copy. If you select Phone to SIM, you can see the Some info might be lost Continue? prompt. Touch Yes to continue, or No to cancel the copy.
Important!: Bluetooth must be turned on (enabled) in order to send a namecard to a Bluetooth enabled device. Touch the Bluetooth device to which you want to send the namecard. The namecard automatically sends to the selected device. Mobile backup T-Mobile backs up your Address book the first time you turn on your phone and each time you make a change to the address book.
FDN contacts FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The FDN List allows you to set up a list of numbers your phone may dial. Use Security settings to enable FDN mode.
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The following options are available: • Phone: new phonebook contacts are saved to your phone. Your phone comes with the default set to Phone memory. • SIM: new phonebook contacts are saved to your SIM card. • Always ask: you are prompted to choose between Phone or SIM card whenever you save a new contact. View contacts from This option allows you to view all the contacts stored on the Phone, SIM, or the Phone and SIM.
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Touch the Name field and enter a name for your own number. Touch the Number field and enter your phone number. Touch Save to confirm your entries. One hand operation The one-hand operation option is set to right-handed by default. You can set the power search tab to be either right- hand or left-hand “user friendly.”...
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Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Phonebook, within the SIM card, Phone memory, and the FDN list. You can also see the current storage capacity of all three memories. In Idle mode, touch Ph. Book. From the drop-down list select Contacts.
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: Audio postcard • Text Messages • Picture Messages •...
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New Messages Tab The New Messages Tab is an area that displays on the screen when a missed call, new message, or voicemail is sent to the phone. There are three New Messages tabs that display icons: New messages Missed calls Voice mail Message You can search through missed calls or unviewed messages and select the associated message tab, and then Touch the View or Exit Selection.
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, touch Menu Touch the Left or Right –...
Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. Press the Camera key to take a picture. Touch Record voice to add a voice message to the postcard. Touch Send to when you are finished recording your message and select one of the following options: •...
The Message icon ( ) displays when you receive a new text message. When the memory is full, the message icon flashes on your phone and you cannot receive any new messages. You must delete a message before you can receive additional messages.
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Important!: When your text message exceeds 160 characters, a page is automatically added. If you add a page using the More page feature, the message type automatically changes to a Picture message. When you finish entering your message, touch Done. Touch Other and select from the following: •...
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Touch the Pen tool, then use your fingertip or a stylus to handwrite your message. Note: As you write the keypad translates your handwriting into text. Use the key to correct any characters, then touch the keypad icon and enter the correct letters or words using the keyboard.
Touch Send when you are finished entering the destinations. Text message settings In this menu, you can set up a default text message. The last setting you accessed is automatically activated for sending subsequent messages. ➔ In Idle mode, touch Menu Sending options Touch Sending options.
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Tap the screen to display the keyboard and create your message. Tip: Tilting the phone to a horizontal position displays the QWERTY keyboard, while holding the phone in the vertical position displays the numeric keypad. Additionally, the QWERTY keyboard and the numeric keypad can be changed only when the angle of a phone from the ground is more than 40 degrees.
– Add attachment: allows you to add a File, Name card, Schedule, Memo, Tasks, or Bookmarks to this outgoing picture message as an attachment. – Edit style: allows you to modify the Background color, Font color, Font style, or Page duration for this picture message. –...
Add my name card: when this option is enabled, your phone allows you to attach a virtual business card to all picture • messages. Receiving options Send read report: you can set the option to receive a Read report. • Send delivery report: you can set the option to receive a Delivery report.
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• Recent recipients: allows you to select a number or an address from the last 20 destinations you entered. • Phonebook: allows you to enter the phone number you want from your Contacts List. • Online Album: allows you to send the voice note message to an Online Album. •...
Inbox The Inbox stores received messages. You can tell what kind of message it is by the icon displayed. If the icon envelope is open, then the message was read; otherwise the icon envelope displays as closed. The following types of messages may display in your inbox: Voice note Text message (saved to SIM)
• More: – Move to my folder : moves the selected message to a personal folder. At the create folder prompt, touch OK. Enter a name for the new folder, and touch Done. Or, if a folder already exists, touch Move. –...
Listening to a Voice Note from the Inbox In Idle mode, Touch Menu Touch a voice note in the list. Voice note properties display. Touch Stop to stop listening to the voice note. After listening to a Voice Note, you may choose the following options: •...
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• Forward: allows you to forward the message to another number. • Delete: allows you delete the selected push message. • More: – Save to Phonebook: allows you to save the contact information to the phone book as a New contact or as an Update to update existing contact information.
E-mail E-mail enables you to review and create e-mail using AIM Gmail, HotPOP, Juno, Mac, NetZero, SBC Yahoo!, Verizon and several other email services. You can also receive text message alerts when you receive an important e-mail. In Idle mode, Touch Menu Touch an e-mail provider from the list.
Using the Instant Messenger Options Use the following procedure to access the Instant Messenger options. In Idle mode, touch Menu The IM communities screen displays. Touch the messenger service to which you have previously subscribed. After selecting an Instant Messaging service, or signing in, you can choose from the following options: •...
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• Move: moves the selected message to a personal folder. At the create folder prompt, touch OK. Enter a name for the new folder and touch Done. Or, if a folder already exists, touch Move. • Delete: allows you to delete a selected message from the Sentbox. Important!: In this example the options listed apply to a selected Text (SMS) message.
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– Edit style: allows you to modify the Background color, Font color, Font style, or Page duration for this message. Note: this option automatically changes the format of the message to Picture message. – Sending options: allows you to configure the sending options such as: Priority, Expiration, Delivery time, Delivery report, Request read report, or Keep a copy.
– Sending options: allows you to configure the sending options such as: Priority, Expiration, Delivery time, Delivery report, Request read report, or Keep a copy. If the selected message is a text message, these options include: Reply path and Delivery report. Touch Send (while viewing the message) to send the message or press the My Folders Use My Folders to manage and organize your messages and store them on your phone.
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At the Delete? confirmation, touch Yes to delete the template or touch No to cancel. Creating a Picture message template In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Picture message templates. Touch Create. Tap the screen and enter text for this message (if desired). Touch Image to add a picture to this message and select from the following: •...
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At the Enter new subject pop-up, enter a subject for this template and touch OK. The picture message template automatically saves. Previewing a Picture message template Prior to saving a Picture Message template you can preview the template and then modify it by adding images, sound, video, or other files.
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• Bookmarks: allows you to select a URL to attach to this message. Touch Preview. The template displays the following options: • Edit: redisplays the Create screen so you can add Images, Sound, Video, or Other files. • Edit style: allows you to modify the Background color, Font color, Font style, or Page duration for this message. •...
Touch the Page duration drop-down menu and select a page duration. (Note: This option is available only if you selected “This page” in the Select page field.) If you select Custom Time, enter the time, in seconds that you want the page to display to the recipient, then touch Change. Press the key to return to Idle mode.
Voice Mail This menu helps you access your voice mailbox, if provided by your network. In Idle mode, touch Phone. Touch and hold the Follow the voice mail prompts. Note: Voice mail is a network feature. Please contact T-Mobile’s customer service for further details. Important!: Before using the Voice Mail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from T-Mobile customer service in the Voice server number field.
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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 • - Inbox - Sentbox - Drafts - My folders Text message (saved on the Phone and SIM •...
This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Files The Files menu allows you to manage your images, videos, sounds, other files, and memory status in one convenient location. In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Files. Images In this menu, you can view the list of images downloaded from the web server or received in messages.
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In Idle mode, touch the Menu The web browser launches and the T-Mobile Web page displays. Touch the My Albums link. Photos sent to this folder are stored in the Inbox Album. Press to exit the web and return to the Idle screen. Photos In this menu you can review the photos you’ve taken.
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While viewing the photo, choose from the following options: • Send via: allows you to send the selected photo as a Message, Audio postcard, or to a Bluetooth enabled device. • Set as: allows you to set the photo as your Wallpaper, Picture ID, or myFaves icon (if myFaves is enabled). •...
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Videos In this menu, you can view a list of videos downloaded from the web server, received in multimedia messages, or recorded via the phone. In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch one of the following options: • Record video: allows you to begin recording a video. •...
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Browse MegaTones Using the Browse MegaTones option on the sounds list, you can access the web site preset by T-Mobile and download new MegaTones. Music & Sounds This option uses the web browser to navigate to the T-Mobile Music and Sounds folder. Music This folder lists all the music files on the phone and memory card.
Sounds Touch an item in the Sounds menu and touch one of the following options: • Create folder: allows you to create a folder in which to store sound files. • Manage: allows you to move or copy the selected sound file to another folder or location. •...
– Sort by: allows you to sort the voice notes by Date, Type, Name, or Size. – Send via Bluetooth: allows you to send the selected voice note to a Bluetooth enabled device. – Bluetooth visibility: allows you to enable this voice note so it is visible to other Bluetooth devices. –...
– or – Touch one of the following options: • Delete: allows you to delete one or more games from the list. • More: – Lock/Unlock: allows you to prevent or allow deletion of the selected game, or unlock it to allow deletion. –...
Touch Alarm sound. Touch the Alarm type drop-down menu and select one of the following alarm types: • Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ring tone menu. • Increasing melody: the melody volume increases. • Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring. •...
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Say a Command Options Call <Name or #> : dials a name or number listed in your contact list. If multiple numbers exist (i.e. home, work, • or other) say the name and the number type (location). Send Text <Name or #> : displays the Create Text Message screen. •...
Contacts List Voice Activation On startup, Nuance reads your Contacts list and voice-activates all the names. When you have add or change contacts, Nuance automatically reloads and voice-activates the list when you add or modify a contact. Name Dialing To use Name Dial, you need entries stored in your Phonebook. For information on creating Phonebook entries, see “Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory”...
Name Lookup To perform a name lookup, you’ll need to have some entries in your Contact list. To access Voice recognition: In Idle mode, touch Menu After a brief pause, a list of available commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command” message.
To check phone status: In Idle mode, touch Menu After a brief pause, a list of available commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command” message. Say “Check” at a distance of 3-8 inches from the microphone. A list of options displays. The spoken application menu option displays.
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Adaptation If Nuance frequently does not recognize your commands, adapting digit dialing to your voice improves the accuracy of digit recognition. After you adapt Digit Dial, your phone recognizes only your voice. Other users are not able to use the handset with Nuance unless the handset is reset to factory defaults.
• Expert Mode: turns off the voice and text prompts. • Prompt Mode: this is the default mode. Uses a voice prompt to confirm your selection and also displays a confirmation screen. Speakerphone The Speakerphone feature allows you to turn voice recognition through the speakerphone On or Off. You can also automatically connect to the speakerphone if you select Automatic.
High priority items have a red #1 triangle, Normal priority items have a blue #2 triangle, and Low priority items have a green #3 triangle. Touch a task to edit. Touch Edit. Edit the information you want to modify and touch Save. –...
– Memory status: you can check the number of memo composed and based on the amount of memory those memo used, the total number of available memo. Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: – Currency – Length – Weight – Volume – Area – Temperature To convert a currency, length, weight, volume, area, or temperature, do the following: Touch the category that you want to convert. Enter the quantity you want converted in the empty field.
Timer You can use this menu to set a timer. To enable the Timer, use the following options: In Idle mode, touch Menu Scroll to enter the Hour, Minute, and Second. Touch Start to start the timer. Touch Stop to stop the timer or Reset to reset the time and start over. Stopwatch This feature allows you to use a stopwatch.
• Wishlist: contains a list of the downloadable contents added to the wishlist from RSS items. • Settings: includes Preferences. • Details: displays the details for the selected RSS feed. • Help: displays information about the RSS reader feature and describes how to use it. RSS Settings In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Preferences and touch the Auto update checkbox if you want your RSS feeds to update automatically.
Month view When you select this option, the calendar displays the selected month with today’s date touched. At the bottom of the calendar, scheduled events display in the order that they occur. The following options are available: Create event: allows you to create an event. •...
When you select this option, you are taken to the Day view of the selected day with any events listed. The following options are available: Create event: allows you to create an event. • Go to: displays Today’s date or another touched date. •...
This section outlines the web features available on your phone. For more information, contact T-Mobile. Web Access Your phone is equipped with a browser that provides wireless connectivity and access to the Web using your phone. Tip: Touch the Web icon on the main display to launch the web. To access the web browser via the menu, follow these steps: In Idle mode, touch Menu –...
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Navigating the Web Scroll or flick the screen to view the browser items. For more information, refer to “Menu Navigation” on page 31. Touch a link in the browser to view it. To return to the previous page, touch the Back To return to the startup homepage, touch the Home Entering Text in the Web While you are navigating the web you often need to enter text, such as when entering a URL.
Allows you to select the page size to view. Allows you to Go to a URL in which to navigate. Displays a collection of up to 100 URL direct links (URL addresses) to predefined web pages stored in your web browser. Resizes the window.
Bookmarks options After creating a bookmark, you can view it, delete it, or send the URL via message or to a Bluetooth enabled device. Touch Bookmarks. The following options are available: • Add New: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a web site that you want to access. •...
Delete History This option allows you to delete the URLs to the most recently visited web sites. Touch Delete History. At the Delete history? prompt, touch Yes to delete, or touch No to cancel. Preferences The Preferences option allows you to set Web preferences such as View mode, Run JavaScript, Display images, or Play sound.
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 a link to your My Album online to other people, set the picture as a Wallpaper, or as a Picture ID image.
Tap the screen once and touch one of the following: • Send to My Album Online?: allows you to send the photo to My Album. • Record voice: allows you to record a voice note to attach to this photo. –...
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– Single: takes a single photo and allows you to view it before returning to the shooting mode. – Continuous: takes a succession of photos. – Panorama: takes a landscape photo and places a black mat in front of the photo so it looks like there are four panels in one photo. –...
Camera Shortcuts You can change options using your keypad in capture mode. The following shortcuts are available: • zooms in zooms out toggles between camera and video mode. When the Camcorder displays you are in Camera mode and when the Camera displays you are in Video mode. allows you to change the shooting mode.
Photos In Idle mode, touch Menu When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Line view or Thumbnail view, depending on which mode you select. Tip: You can also navigate by touching the Photos Widget in the Widget bar, or by touching Menu Photos.
While viewing the photo, choose from the following options: • Send via: allows you to send the selected photo as a Picture message, Audio postcard, or to a Bluetooth enabled device. • Set as: allows you to set the photo as your Wallpaper or as a Picture ID. When myFaves is activated, the myFaves icons also display.
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Renaming a Photo In Idle mode, touch Menu When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Line view or Thumbnail view, depending on which mode you select. Tip: You can also navigate by touching the Photos Widget in the Widget bar, or by touching Menu Photos.
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➔ Touch More Lock. Touch the photo that you want to lock. The lock icon displays as locked. Touch the photo again to unlock it. Touch Done. Saving a Photo as Wallpaper After you take a picture you can save it as wallpaper. In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch the photo name that you want to save as wallpaper.
Editing a Photo In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch the photo name that you want to edit. ➔ Touch More Edit. The image loads. Touch Edit. Touch one of the following options: • Effects: allows you to apply special effects to the selected photo such as: Filter, Style, Warp, or Partial blur. •...
Press the camera key to begin recording the video. Touch the icon when you want to stop recording. Tap the screen once and touch one of the following: • Send to My Album Online?: allows you to send the recorded video to My Album. •...
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Other camcorder settings Touch the Settings tab and configure the following: • Audio recording: allows you to turn audio recording On or Off. • Storage: allows you to store video to the Phone memory or to the memory card. • Review: allows you to turn the review feature On or Off, or select 5 seconds. •...
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. zooms in zooms out toggles between camera and video mode. When the Camcorder displays you are in Camera mode and when the Camera displays you are in Video mode.
Videos To access your videos: In Idle mode, touch Menu When you access this menu, your videos display. Touch the Line view/Thumbnail view icon in the upper, left corner of the screen to change the view. The following options are available: •...
My Album My Album is a private online picture album that you can use to store and send pictures, videos, voice messages, and text. Use the following procedures to access My Album. Note: When accessing My Album, charges may apply. The feature is not activated until you send your first image to the remote My Album location.
This section describes how to use the Music Player to play downloaded music files. Music Player The Music Player allows you to play music files stored on the phone. Important!: You must create and organize your playlist before you get started. The following characters cannot be used in the filename: <...
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Touch the Sound effects drop-down menu and select one of the following: Normal • Rock • • Touch the Music menu drop-down menu, then touch the appropriate checkbox to display or hide each of the following: Playlists • Artists • Albums •...
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Touch to decrease the volume Tip: You can also touch the Touch to view the Music library screen. Toggles through the Repeat mode: Repeat one: repeats the currently active song. Repeat all: replays each song in the current list and as the last song in the list ends, the player begins replaying all of the songs in the order they display within the current list.
Creating a Playlist In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Playlists. Touch Create to begin creation of the playlist. Touch the text field and enter a name for this playlist, then touch Done. For more information, refer to “Using ABC Mode” on page 47. Tap the icon above the text field and select one of the following to add an image to this playlist.
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Touch the checkbox to the right of each track you want to add to this playlist, or touch Select all to add all the music tracks to this playlist, then touch Add. Adding Music to the Current Playlist In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔...
Editing a Playlist Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you can also rename the playlist. To edit a playlist: In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Playlists. ➔ Touch More Edit playlist. Touch a playlist. Touch the Name field for the selected playlist, enter a new name for the playlist then touch Done. Tap the icon above the text field and select one of the following to add an image to this playlist.
• Pop • Dance • Classic • Jazz Touch the Music menu drop-down and touch the appropriate checkbox to display, or hide the following: • Playlists • Artists • Albums • Composers • Recently played • Recently added Playing Music Files You can play an individual track of music, or you can select music from a playlist, or play an entire Album.
• More: – Go to Music library: displays the Music Library screen. – Details: displays information about the selected music file such as Name, Format, Size, Forwarding, Date created, and Location. – Settings: allows you to set preferences for background playing, sound effects, and the music menu. Transferring Music Files Music files can be downloaded to the phone via one of two methods: •...
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Touch All tracks. All tracks displays music files on the phone and on the memory card. Touch a music file. Touch Set as, then select one of the following ring types: • myFaves Ringtone, if myFaves is activated • Ringtone •...
Copying a Music file In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Manage. Touch Copy. The Copy screen displays. Touch the check box next to each individual music file you want to copy, or touch All to move all the music files to the Phone or Memory card. Touch Copy.
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. Widget Manager The default menu displays 14 of the 22 available widgets. The rest of the widgets are configurable. In this menu you can select the items you want to display in the Widget bar (quick access menu).
To select which items display or hide in the Widget bar: From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch the check box to place a check mark next to the widget you want to display in the shortcut bar. Touch the check box again to remove the check mark and hide the widget. myFaves Settings myFaves Settings displays only if you subscribe to this service.
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Touch the Call alert volume slide bar, then touch and drag the slider to the volume level you desire (range is 1-7). Touch the Call alert vibration field, then touch to select Vibration 1 - 5 and touch Save. Touch Save to return to the Sound Profiles menu. Message From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch the Normal profile.
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Touch the Keypad tone drop-down and select one of the following tones: • Beep • Glossy Touch the Power on type field, select one of the following and touch Save: • Melody: the phone plays the selected Power on melody. •...
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Vibration Vibration Profile is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, in a theater for example. In Idle mode, touch Phone, then press and hold the Vibration Profile icon ( ) displays. In Vibration Mode, instead of sounds, your phone vibrates. To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings, touch and hold the message displays.
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Phone From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Vibration. Touch the drop-down menu and select Phone. Touch the Vibration intensity field, then touch and drag the slider to the intensity level you desire (range is 0-7). Touch Save to return to the Sound Profiles menu. Driving In this case, the speaker is active and launches the currently selected Call alert type when the associated notification is activated.
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From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Driving. Touch the drop-down menu and select Message. Touch the Message alert type field, select one of the following and touch Save. • Melody: the phone plays the selected Message alert tone. • Vibration: the phone will vibrate but not play a melody. •...
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Touch the Power on type field, select one of the following and touch Save: • Melody: the phone plays the selected Power on type melody. • Vibration: the phone will vibrate but not play a melody. • Vibration & melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. •...
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• Vibration & melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. • Vib. & Increasing melody: the phone vibrates and the melody increases simultaneously. Touch the Ringtone field, touch to select a ringtone and touch Save. Touch the Call alert volume slide bar, then touch and drag the slider to the volume level you desire (range is 1-7).
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Touch Save to return to the Sound Profiles menu. Phone From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Outdoor. Touch the drop-down menu and select Phone. Touch the Keypad tone drop-down and select one of the following tones: • Beep • Glossy Touch the Power on type field, select one of the following and touch Save: •...
Display Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. From Idle mode, touch Menu Select one of the following options: Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image to display in Idle mode. From Display settings menu, touch Wallpaper Touch one of the following options: •...
Touch to erase the greeting message, then use the touch screen keypad to enter a new greeting. Touch Done. LCD Brightness After you set the backlight duration, set the brightness levels. From Display settings menu, touch LCD brightness. Touch and drag the Level slider to the brightness level you desire (range is 1-5). Touch Save.
Touch 12hr (12 hour) or 24hr (24 hour) from the Time format field. Touch the Time field and select Hour, minute, or AM/PM (available only if Time zone updating is set to Manual only or Prompt first). Touch the Date format drop-down list and select the format in which you want the date to display. Touch the Date field and touch the format in which you want the date to display (available only if Time zone updating is set to Manual only).
Vibration feedback You can set the level of intensity at which you want the vibration mode. From Phone settings menu, touch Vibration feedback. Touch and drag the Vibration intensity slider to the intensity level you desire (range is 0-7). Touch Save. Calibration The Calibration feature allows you to re-align the screen’s touch accuracy.
Check PIN code When the Check PIN code feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. Touch On or Off from the Check PIN code field. Lock Applications Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as messages, images, and sounds.
Enter the new password again and touch Confirm. The password changed confirmation displays. Note: If you change your password, be sure to write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your password, your phone requires service to have it unlocked. Change PIN code This feature allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the PIN check feature is enabled.
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.
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Touch Turn on or Turn off or touch the Bluetooth icon to activate or deactivate Bluetooth. Search When you touch Search, the device searches for all available Bluetooth devices, and displays the devices found during the search on the screen. My phone’s name From Idle mode, touch Menu ➔...
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. From Idle mode, touch Menu ➔...
Help Accesses the T-Mobile help web site for general help information. From Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Touch Bluetooth Settings Press the key to return to the Main screen. Call Settings To access the Call settings menu: From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch one of the following options: •...
Application Settings The Application Settings feature allows you to configure the functional parameters for most of the on-board applications. These applications are described in more detail within other sections of this manual. • Messaging • Calendar • Phonebook • Data Roaming •...
Default setup To change your Default setup: Touch Default setup. Touch one of the following options: • Automatic: you are connected to the first available network when roaming. • Manual: the phone begins searching for available networks. Touch the radio button next to the network with which you want to connect and touch Select.
Memory status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for Shared memory, Messages, Files, Calendar, Tasks, Memo, and Phonebook. The display shows the total space including the used and available space. You can also view how much space is currently occupied by each message box and check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, in both SIM card, phone memory and FDN.
Software Update The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and download any new phone software directly to your phone. From Idle mode, touch Menu The phone updates with the latest software (if available). ➔...
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.
Do not use if screen is broken or cracked as this could cause injury to you. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories.
UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
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Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods.
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What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
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Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary;...
manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time.
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Get to know your wireless phone and its features, such as speed dial and redial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your attention off the road. When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today.
"The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving." For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.ctia.org. Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, please call 1-888-901-7233. Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association. Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss.
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Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or • experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300...
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.
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;...
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M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled.
information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy. Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example, 911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location. Press the key. If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call.
chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone. Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.
Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode.
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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 overcharging may shorten its life.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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(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.
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Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details. Important!: Please provide warranty information (proof of purchase) to Samsung’s Customer Care Center in order to provide this service at no charge. If the warranty has expired on the device, charges may apply.
ABC mode Accessing a Menu Function Alarm Applications Alarm Calculator Calendar Convertor Files RSS reader Stopwatch Tasks Timer World Clock Audio Modes Backlight description LCD brightness settings Battery charging low indicator Bluetooth settings Calculator Calendar Call Functions adjusting the call volume answering a call call log correcting the number...
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Check PIN code Clear phone memory Converter Creating a Playlist Data roaming Dialing a Number SIM Card Display backlight icons Entering Text changing the Text Entry Mode using ABC Mode using Numeric using Symbols using T9 Mode Fixed Dialing Mode Getting Started activating your phone voice mail...
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deleting files playing music removing music settings shortcuts My Album Network Selection Number mode Phone icons putting a call on hold switching on/off Phone Keys Phone Lock Phone Safety Phone Settings Phonebook checking the memory status one-hand operation searching for a number speed dialing Photos accessing pictures...
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T9 mode Text input mode changing Text message create sending options settings Timer T-Ratings UL Certification Understanding Your Phone camera view features front view side views Understanding Your Phonebook finding a Phonebook Entry using Mobile Address Book Voice Commands checking phone status name dial name lookup open applications...