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Printed in Korea
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Code No.:GH68-06752A
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 03/2005. Rev 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-06752A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 03/2005. Rev 1.0...
  • Page 2 SGH-X480 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. safety Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
  • Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved accessories and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    Indicates that you need to pay careful • Simple, compact design with Intenna attention to the subsequent information Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows regarding safety or phone features. the best call quality without an annoying Indicates that you can get more external antenna.
  • Page 6 • WAP browser • Calendar and To do list Access the wireless web and Keep track of your daily, weekly, access various services and up- and monthly schedules and to-the-minute information. tasks. • Voice recorder Record memos or sounds. • Phonebook Store up to 2000 contact numbers.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Send messages............ 14 Contents View messages ............ 15 Compose your melody .......... 16 Unpack Enter text Make sure you have each item Neopad Indian, ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Your phone Call functions Buttons, features, and locations Advanced calling features Get started Menu functions First steps to operate your phone...
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 SIM AT p. 38 4 Sound settings p. 43 6 Funbox p. 52 8 Phonebook p. 62 1 WAP browser p. 52 1 Search p. 62 1 Ring tone p.

  • Page 9: Unpack

    You can obtain various accessories from your local Menu exit key Volume keys Samsung dealer. Cancel/Correct Dial key The items supplied with your phone and the accessories Alphanumeric keys at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your Special country or service provider. Microphone function keys...

  • Page 10: Get Started

    Get started Install the battery. Plug the travel adapter into the phone. First steps to operate your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    Get started Power on or off Remove the adapter from the phone. Power on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on ➀ the phone. Do not turn on ➁ 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and the phone when ➀...

  • Page 12: Keys And Display

    Keys and display Key(s) Description Key(s) Description Deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu Performs the function indicated on the level. bottom line of the display. Ends a call. In Idle mode, access the following menus Hold down to switch the phone on and off.
  • Page 13 Get started Display Icons New text message (continued) Layout The display has the three areas. New voicemail message Icons New multimedia message displays various icons. Alarm set Text and graphics Mute mode is active p. 36 displays messages, instructions, and Active Silent mode or call ringer set information you enter.

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary move to the next or previous depending on the function you are keys option.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone You can switch the phone to Silent Switch to mode to avoid disturbing other Silent mode 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display people with your phone sounds. and select Phone settings → language Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode. Language.

  • Page 16: Make/Answer Calls

    Step outside the phone 5. Select Phone lock. Phone lock Begin with your WAP, melody composer, messages, and (continued) 6. Select Enable. other special features 7. Enter the password and press Browse WAP <OK>. Using a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) Make/answer calls browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to receive a variety of updated services and...

  • Page 17: Use Phonebook

    Step outside the phone Use Phonebook 1. In Idle mode, press Find an entry <Phonebook> and select To the phone’s memory Add an entry Search. 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone 2. Select an entry. number and press <Save>. 3.

  • Page 18: View Messages

    1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> 8. To add other destinations, Send a Send a and select Messages → select Add destination and multimedia multimedia Multimedia messages → repeat from step 6. message message Create. 9. To add destinations of other (MMS) (MMS) 2.

  • Page 19: Compose Your Melody

    Step outside the phone When a notification appears: 3. Select a note or rest and press Create a View a <Select>. 1. Press <View>. multimedia melody 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more message (continued) 2. Press <Options> and select notes and rests.

  • Page 20: Enter Text

    Changing the text input mode Enter text The text input mode indicator displays when the Neopad Indian, ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes cursor is in a text field. You can enter text for some features such as Press the right soft key to change another text input messaging, Phonebook, or Organiser, using Neopad mode until the text input mode indicator you want Indian mode, ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode,...
  • Page 21 Enter text Using Neopad Hindi mode When you enter a character, you will see the Example: Entering a message in New message box predicted word on the Word Prediction Box at the bottom of display. Otherwise, repeat above steps to enter other characters. List of the characters available in Hindi Charachters in the Order Displayed Press the key...
  • Page 22 Key 1~7: Consonants Groups Key 8: Independent Vowels Group Key 9: Dependent Vowels Group Key 0: Signs & Symbols Example: To enter (made up of half character), press the 1, (Virama), 1, 5, and 5 keys. Example: To enter (Writing order: ), press the 1, 1, 9, 2, 8, (toggles the page), and 2 keys.
  • Page 23 Enter text To type a word using the linguistic dictionary (Forward in Word Prediction Box. Select the word Prediction): by pressing [ ]. 1. Input the first character of the word you want to Example: To enter (Writing order: enter. + space + ) using the linguistic dictionary, first 2.
  • Page 24 Using Neopad Marathi mode List of the characters available in Marathi Example: Entering a message in New message box Charachters in the Order Displayed Press the key And press [ ] To type a character in the Neopad Marathi mode: 1.
  • Page 25 Enter text Key 1~7: Consonants Groups Key 8: Independent Vowels Group Key 9: Dependent Vowels Group Key 0: Signs & Symbols Example: To enter (Writing order: ), press the 8, 2, 4, 3, 9, 3, 0, 2, 2, 1, 9, and 3 keys. List of the combination of half and full formed consonant Virama (toggles a Virtual Keypad page)
  • Page 26 To type a word using the linguistic dictionary (Forward using the linguistic dictionary, press the 1, Prediction): (Virama), 1, 6, 2, 5, 5, 9, 1, 0, 2, 1, and 1 keys. Then, you will see the desired word 1. Input the first character of the word you want to in Word Prediction Box.
  • Page 27 Using Neopad Tamil mode When you enter a character, you will see the predicted word on the Word Prediction Box at the Example: Entering a message in New message box bottom of display. Otherwise, repeat above steps to enter other characters. List of the characters available in Tamil Charachters in the Order Displayed Press the key...
  • Page 28 Example: To enter (Writing order: ), press the 2, 3, 4, (Virama), 3, 4, 2, 8,and 2 keys. Example: To enter (Writing order: ), press the 6, 3, 4,3, 8, 2, 2, 5, 9, 2, 3, (Virama), and 3 keys. List of the combination Virama (toggles a Virtual Keypad page) Key 1~4: Consonants Groups...
  • Page 29 Enter text 4. Press [ ] to select it and go on to input the next word. Example: To enter (Writing order: ) using the linguistic dictionary, press the 7, 2, 3, 5, 8, 4, (Virama), and 2 keys. Then, you will see the desired word in Word Prediction Box.
  • Page 30 UDB (User defined word Database for Tamil) To type a character in the Neopad Bengali mode: 1. Press a corresponding key to access the Virtual Every word you typed in Messages will be Keypad that contains a character you want. The automatically stored in Tamil UDB.
  • Page 31 Enter text Halant (Virama) for a link (toggles a Virtual Keypad page) Key 1~7: Consonants Groups (Banjonborno) Key 8: Independent Vowels Group (Shorborno) Key 9: Dependent Vowels Group (Kar) Key 0: Signs, Symbols, and Halant for the sound Example: To enter (Writing order: ), press the 7, (Halant), 4, 6, 2, 9, 1,...
  • Page 32 The usage of the Halant (Virama) List of combination 1. It is used as the link key to type Bengali conjuncts. Example: To enter Bengali , You have to type the , and by pressing the 1, (Halant), 1, 7, and 2 keys. 2.
  • Page 33 Enter text 3. If that word is correct, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [Up] or [Down] to display another words you want to enter on the Word Prediction Box. 4. Press [ ] to select it and go on to input the next word.
  • Page 34 Example: To enter (Writing order: Entering a Indian number directly ) using the linguistic dictionary, press To enter a Hindi, Marathi, Tamil or Bengali number, the 7 , 1, 9 and 4 keys. Then, you will see the press and hold the number key in each Indian mode. desired word in Word Prediction Box.

  • Page 35: Using Abc Mode

    Enter text Using ABC mode • Press to insert a space. • Press to change case. Lower case (No Press the appropriate key until the character you want indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( appears on the screen. are available.

  • Page 36: Using Number Mode

    3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. 3. Press <Add>. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word 4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and choices for the keys that you have pressed. press <OK>. For example, OF and ME use [6] and [3].

  • Page 37: Call Functions

    Call functions 2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ Call functions Making a call from Phonebook Advanced calling features Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Making a call Phonebook.

  • Page 38: Viewing Missed Calls

    Viewing missed calls 2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through other numbers. If you have missed calls, the screen displays how 3. Press <Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you want. many calls you have missed. 1. Press <View>. Ending a call 2.

  • Page 39: Options During A Call

    Call functions Options during a call Muting or sending key tones You can turn the key tones off or on. You can access a number of functions during a call. Press <Options> and select Mute keys or Send Adjusting the volume during a call keys.

  • Page 40: Using Phonebook

    Using Phonebook Setting up a multi-party call 1. Call the first participant. You can access the Phonebook menu to locate or store entries. p. 62 2. Call the second participant. The first call is automatically put on hold. Press <Options> and select Phonebook. 3.

  • Page 41: Menu Functions

    Menu functions Dropping one participant Menu functions 1. Press <Options> and select Select one. All menu options listed 2. Select a name or number from the participant list. 3. Press [Down] and select Remove. SIM AT (Menu 1) The participant is dropped from the call, but the call continues with the other parties.

  • Page 42: Missed Calls

    Missed calls Call time (Menu 2.1) (Menu 2.5) This menu displays the 20 most recently received calls This menu displays the time log for calls made and that you did not answer. received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary.

  • Page 43: Network Services

    Menu functions • Total cost: check the total cost of all of your calls Call diverting (Menu 3.1) since your last reset the cost counter. If the total This network service reroutes incoming calls to a cost exceeds the maximum cost set in Set max phone number that you specify.

  • Page 44: Call Barring

    Call barring 3. Press <Activate>. To deactivate call barring, (Menu 3.2) press <Deactivate>. This network service allows you to restrict your calls. 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your 1. Select a call barring option: service provider and press <OK>. •...

  • Page 45: Caller Id

    Menu functions • Automatic: connect to the first available network • Index list: list, add, or delete CUG index when roaming. numbers. Press <Options> to access the options for setting up an index list. • Manual: select the network you want. •...
  • Page 46 The country where you purchased your phone Alert type (Menu 4.3) determines the default band that it uses. When you Use this menu to specify how you are to be informed travel abroad, you must remember to change to an of incoming calls.
  • Page 47 Menu functions • SMS tone: specify how you are informed of a new Extra tones (Menu 4.9) SMS message. Use this menu to customise additional tones for the • SMS-CB tone: specify how you are informed of a phone. new cell broadcast (CB) message. •...
  • Page 48 Text messages • Language: change the language used in T9 (Menu 5.1) input mode. Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or 3. Press <Options> and select Save and send or receive text messages including pictures, melodies, Send only. and animated images.
  • Page 49 Menu functions • Move to SIM: move the message from the Templates (Menu 5.1.4) phone’s memory to the SIM card. You can preset maximum 5 templates to write a text • Select content: save images or sounds from the message. message into your phone.
  • Page 50 Settings Delivery reports: set the network to inform you (Menu 5.1.6) when your message has been delivered. Use this menu to customise the SMS settings. Bearer selection: select the GSM or GPRS The setting options available in this menu may vary preferred bearer type.
  • Page 51 Menu functions • Settings: change the message settings. 7. Enter a destination number or an e-mail address, or select a number from Phonebook and press • Add destination: enter destination numbers <OK>. or addresses. • Preview: view the message you created. 8.
  • Page 52 While viewing a message, press <Options> to access • currently being sent the following message options: • sent • Delete: delete the message. • your phone couldn’t send • Reply: reply to the sender. • to be sent • Callback: call the sender. •...
  • Page 53 Menu functions Templates • Validity period: set the length of time your (Menu 5.2.5) messages are stored in the message centre. This menu stores messages you saved as templates so • Delivery time: set the time delay before that you can use them to create new messages. messages are sent.
  • Page 54 • IP address: enter the gateway address. 2. Press [ ] to check the message box(es) to be cleared. • User name: assign the user ID. 3. Press <Delete>. • Password: enter the password. 4. Press <Yes> twice to confirm the deletion. •...

  • Page 55: Memory Status

    Menu functions Funbox Use this menu to change the settings for the service (Menu 6) and access broadcast messages. The Funbox menu allows you to use the WAP browser, • Read: open received messages. play Java games, and access images and sounds The Volatile box saves network messages until stored in the phone’s memory.
  • Page 56 Navigating with the WAP browser • Clear cache: delete information stored in the cache. Press • Security info: view security information. access browser options <Menu>. • Inbox: read messages received from a web server. scroll through browser items [Up] or [Down]. •...
  • Page 57 Menu functions Using bookmark options • Bearer: select a bearer for each type of network address accessed; GPRS or Data. After saving an item, press <Options> to access the following options: When the bearer is set to GPRS: • Go to URL: access the website. •...
  • Page 58 Games Viewing MIDlet information (Menu 6.2) Scroll to the MIDlet you want and press <Info>. You can download MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the Changing DNS settings WAP browser, and store them in your phone. You may need to change the DNS setting of the Java Java services may not available, depending on your server at your service provider’s instructions.
  • Page 59 Menu functions Images Melody composer (Menu 6.4) (Menu 6.7) This menu displays images downloaded from the Use this menu to compose your own melodies using a wireless web or received in messages. variety of musical components. You can set one of your melodies as your call ringer.
  • Page 60 1. To change an entered note or rest, move the Using composer options selection point by pressing [Up] or [Down]. While composing a melody, press <Options> to 2. Change the position of the note or type of the note access the following options: or rest the same as you would when inserting it.
  • Page 61 Menu functions Organiser Stopping an alarm (Menu 7) • When the alarm sounds, press any key. The Organiser feature enables you to keep track of • To remove an alarm set, access it, press your schedule and tasks, and to make a voice memo. <Options>...
  • Page 62 3. Press [ ] to set an alarm to ring on the chosen • New: add a new memo. day. • Edit: edit the memo. Otherwise, press <Skip>. • Alarm: set an alarm for the memo. 4. Enter the time for the alarm. •...
  • Page 63 Menu functions Calculator 4. Enter your deadline and press [ ]. (Menu 7.4) Otherwise, press <Skip>. Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and Viewing the To do list division. When you select the To do list menu, the tasks display 1.
  • Page 64 • Delete all: delete all tasks. Voice list (Menu 7.6.2) • Exit: exit the To do list menu. Use this menu to access the list of voice memos you have recorded. Voice memo (Menu 7.6) Press <Options> to access the following options: Use this menu to record voice memos.
  • Page 65 Menu functions Currency exchange Search (Menu 7.7) (Menu 8.1) Use this menu to do currency conversions. Use this menu to search for numbers in Phonebook. 1. Enter the rate of foreign currency and press Finding an entry <OK>. 1. Enter the first few letters of the name that you 2.
  • Page 66 Add entry Group search (Menu 8.3) (Menu 8.2) Use this menu to search your entries in Phonebook in Use this menu to add a new entry to Phonebook. caller groups. Storing a number or an e-mail address in the 1. Enter the first few letters of the group name. phone’s memory 2.
  • Page 67 Menu functions Speed dial list Delete all (Menu 8.5) (Menu 8.6) Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) to Use this menu to delete all of the entries from eight of your most frequently called numbers. Phonebook.
  • Page 68 Phone settings Back light (Menu 9.1.3) (Menu 9) You can select the length of time the backlight and the Use this menu to customise your phone settings. You display stay on. can also reset the settings to their default values. •...
  • Page 69 Menu functions Greeting message (Menu 9.2) If you enter an incorrect PIN /PIN 2 three times in Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed succession, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it briefly when the phone is switched on. you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key).
  • Page 70 The password is preset to 00000000. To change the FDN mode (Menu 9.5.7) password, use the Change password menu. If supported by your SIM card, Fixed Dialing Number (FDN) mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited Change Password (Menu 9.5.4) set of phone numbers.

  • Page 71: Short Cut

    Menu functions Short cut (Menu 9.7) You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to access specific menus directly from Idle mode. Use this menu to change the shortcut assignments for the Up or Down key. 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key. 2.

  • Page 72: Solve Problems

    “Enter PUK” Solve problems • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional.
  • Page 73 Your warranty details bottom of the phone. • A clear description of the problem The phone starts beeping and “Battery low” Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales flashes on the display service. • Your battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery.

  • Page 74: Health And Safety Information

    SAR tests are conducted using standard operating Health and safety information positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. SAR certification information Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements operating can be well below the maximum value.

  • Page 75: Precautions When Using Batteries

    Short-circuiting the terminals may damage itself over time. the battery or the object causing the short-circuiting. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of Disconnect the charger from the power source when it batteries in a fire.

  • Page 76: Road Safety

    Road safety Electronic devices Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic important responsibility accompanies the benefits of equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

  • Page 77: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information Other medical devices Potentially explosive environments If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially manufacturer of your device to determine if it is explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions.

  • Page 78: Emergency Calls

    Emergency calls Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user- service may be dangerous and may invalidate any programmed functions, which cannot guarantee warranty applicable to the device.

  • Page 79: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone suspension or denial of telephone services to the warms up to its normal operating temperature, offender, or legal action, or both.

  • Page 80: Index

    Index Call records Delivery reports, message • 50 MMS • 48 dialled • 39 Dialled calls • 39 SMS • 45 missed • 39 Display International calls • 34 received • 39 layout • 10 Internet • 52 ABC mode, text input • 32 Call time •...
  • Page 81 Index cell broadcast • 51 PIN2, change • 67 locking • 67 greeting • 66 Power on/off tone • 44 SMS messages Organiser • 58 MMS • 47 Privacy • 67 creating/sending • 45 Outbox, messages SMS • 45 viewing • 45, 46 MMS •...
  • Page 82 Voicemail server • 51 Waiting call • 41 WAP browser access • 52 bookmarks • 53 cache, clear • 54 World time • 58...

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