Samsung SGH-X526 User Manual

SGH-X526
User's Guide
• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different
from the illustrations in this guide.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-13925A
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com English (LTN). 01/2007. Rev.1.0
Silent Press and hold in Idle mode to disable all sounds on the phone.
To exit, press and hold this key again.
mode
Voicemail Press and hold 1 in Idle mode to access your voicemail server.
server
With the phone closed, press the Volume keys four times in Idle
SOS
mode to send an SOS message to preset phone numbers. Once the
mode
SOS message is sent, the phone will change to SOS mode and will
receive calls only from the SOS message recipients until the SOS
mode is cancelled. Upon receiving a call from the SOS message
recipients, the phone will automatically answer the call, after one
vibration, relaying the emergency situation to the caller.
Display
Your phone is in Idle mode when you are not on a call or using a menu.
You must be in Idle mode to dial a phone number.
Icons
Text and graphics
Menu Phonebook Soft key function
indicators
Using the menus
In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to enter the main menu.
Labels at the bottom corners of
the display show the current soft
key functions. Press the left soft
key ( ) or right soft key ( ) to
perform the function indicated.
To return to the
To exit the menu
previous menu
without changing the
level, press the
menu settings, press
soft key or c .
this key.
Use the 4-way navigation keys ( ) as
shortcuts to access your favourite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
→
2. Select Phone settings Shortcuts.
3. Select a key.
4. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.
Installing the SIM card and battery
1. Remove the battery cover and insert the SIM card.
Battery cover
2. Install the battery and reattach the cover.
Battery
Your phone displays the following status indicators on the top of the screen:
Icon Description
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls
except for emergency calls
GPRS network
Roaming network
Call ringer set to vibrate
Silent mode
Mute mode, during a call
Whisper mode, during a call
Call diverting feature active
IrDA feature active
SOS message feature active
New text message
New multimedia message
New voicemail message
Alarm set
Battery power level
To select or modify a menu or feature:
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to reach a desired menu and then press the
Select soft key or .
3. If the menu contains any submenus, locate the one you want by
pressing the Navigation keys. Press the Select soft key or
the submenu.
If the selected menu contains additional submenus, repeat this step.
4. Press the Navigation keys to find the setting of your choice.
5. Press the Select soft key or to confirm your chosen setting.
Shortcut numbers
You can quickly access the menu you want by using shortcut numbers.
The shortcut number displays in front of the menu name in Menu mode.

Charging the battery

1. Plug the supplied travel adapter.
To AC wall outlet
2. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter.
Note: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the
adapter first. Otherwise, the phone may be damaged.
Switching on or off the phone
1. Press and hold for more than one second to switch on the phone.
2. To switch off the phone, press and hold
Changing the display language
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.
2. Select Phone settings → Language.
3. Select a language.
Making a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number, and press
2. When you want to end the call, press .
Answering a call
1. When the phone rings, press the Accept soft key or
To reject the call, press the Reject soft key or
2. To end the call, press .
Menu map
1. SIM AT* 5. Messages
5.1 Text messages
2. Call records
5.2 Multimedia messages
5.3 Push messages
2.1 Missed calls
5.4 SOS messages
2.2 Received calls
2.3 Dialled calls
6. Funbox
2.4 Delete all
2.5 Call time
6.1 WAP browser
2.6 Call cost*
to enter 6.2 Games
6.3 Sounds
3. Network services
6.4 Images
6.5 Delete all
3.1 Call diverting
6.6 Memory status
3.2 Call barring
3.3 Call waiting
7. Organiser
3.4 Network selection
3.5 Caller ID
7.1 Alarm
3.6 Closed user group
7.2 Calendar
3.7 Band selection
7.3 Time & Date
7.4 Calculator
4. Sound settings
7.5 To do list
7.6 Voice memo
4.1 Ring tone
7.7 Currency exchange
4.2 Ring volume
4.3 Alert type
8. Camera
4.4 Keypad tone
4.5 Message tone
8.1 Take photos
4.6 Alert on call
8.2 My photos
4.7 Folder tone
8.3 Memory status
4.8 Power on/off
4.9 Extra tones
Phone layout and key functions
Web access/
Confirm key
In Idle mode, accesses
the web browser.
Selects the highlighted
option or confirms input
in a menu mode.
Dial key
Makes and answers a
call. In Idle mode,
retrieves the most
recent calls.
Volume keys
In Idle mode, adjust the
keypad tone volume.
Send an SOS message
when pressed four
times. SOS mode
Voicemail server key
Voicemail server
IrDA port
Alphanumeric keys

Adjusting the volume

1. In Idle mode, press the
for more than two seconds. 2. Select Sound settings
3. Press Up or Down to adjust the volume level.
4. Press the OK soft key.
While a call is in progress, press the Volume keys to adjust the earpiece
volume.
Changing a ringtone for calls
1. In Idle mode, press the
2. Select Sound settings →
.
3. Select a ringtone.
Redialling recent numbers
1. In Idle mode, press .
to answer a call.
2. Press Up or Down to scroll to the number you want.
.
3. Press to dial the number.
9. Phone settings

Entering text

9.1 Infrared activate
9.2 Display settings
Changing the text input mode
9.3 Greeting message
9.4 Own number
9.5 Language In a text input field, press the right soft key until the input mode indicator
9.6 Security
you want appears:
9.7 Extra settings
9.8 Shortcuts
• : T9 mode
9.9 Volume key
9.0 Reset settings
• : ABC mode
• : Number mode
Press the Phonebook soft
key in Idle mode.
• None: Symbol mode
1 Search
2 New entry
3 Group search
T9 mode
4 Edit group
5 Speed dial
1. Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word. Press each key once for one letter.
6 Delete all
7 Memory status
Example: To enter "Hello" in T9 mode, press 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6.
8 SDN*
T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each
key that you press.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.
* Shows only if supported by
your SIM card.
Soft keys
Perform functions
indicated by the text
above the key.
4-way navigation keys
In Menu mode, scroll
through menu options.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
Power/End key
Turns the phone on or off
when pressed and held.
Also ends a call.
Cancel/Clear key
Deletes characters from
the display. Returns the
display to the previous
menu level.
Silent mode key
Silent mode
Menu soft key.
Ring volume.
→
Menu soft key.
Ring tone.