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Samsung T669 User Manual

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P O R T A B L E
Q U A D - B A N D
M O B I L E
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  • Page 1 T669 P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 3: Intellectual Property

    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 thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 4 In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ............1 Activating Your Phone ..........1 Switching the Phone On or Off .
  • Page 6 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ....... . . 40 Deleting Contacts Entries .
  • Page 7 Voice Recorder ..........75 Voice Recognition .
  • Page 8 Motion settings ..........121 Call settings .

  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other features.
  • Page 10 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. Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone does not detect the SIM card.

  • Page 11: Replacing The Battery

    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. Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and then pushing the cover down until it snaps into place.
  • Page 12 Check that the battery is properly installed before turning on the phone. Installing or Removing the Memory Card Your phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of things such as music, pictures, video, or other files. This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices. Note: This device supports up to a 16 Gigabyte memory card.

  • Page 13: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger for charging the battery is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but doing so requires additional charging time.

  • Page 14: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    When charging is finished, unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the wall charger’s connector from the phone. Note: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery can damage the phone. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Low battery”...

  • Page 15: Accessing Your Voice Mail

    may be prompted to enter a password. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting, and your name. Note: These steps may be different depending on your network. Accessing Your Voice Mail You can access your Voice Mail by either pressing and holding , by using the phone’s menu, or by pressing the Voice Mail icon in the Widget bar.

  • Page 16: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.

  • Page 17: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Receiver allows you to hear the other call participant and the various ring tones and sounds provided by your phone. Send key allows you to make or answer a call. Press and hold to dial the last call. Microphone converts sound to electronic signal sent to another phone or used to make voice note recordings.

  • Page 18: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone. Volume keys allow you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, pressing the volume key mutes the ring tone. Press and hold the volume key to reject a call.

  • Page 19: Display Layout

    Camera lens Back Speaker Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options. The display has four areas: Indicators Widget bar Main Display area Function categories Understanding Your Phone...

  • Page 20: Unlocking The Phone

    Recognition, Calendar, Bluetooth, Today, Message composer, Games and apps, Voice mail, Widget memo, Digital clock, Analog clock, Dual clock, Birthday, Voice recorder, Calculator, YouTube, Alarm, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, digg.com, AccuWeather.com, Yahoo! Search, Yahoo! Finance, and Samsung Apps). For more information about the Widget bar, see “Widget Settings” on page 29...
  • Page 21 Displays while connected to a 3G network. Displays while your phone is connected to a computer. Displays when a new text message is received. Displays when a new voice mail is received. Displays when a new picture message is received. Displays when Call forwarding is set to Forward always.
  • Page 22 Touch Save to confirm your selection. Brightness You can also adjust the brightness level. From the Home screen, press then touch Settings Display settings.  Touch Brightness. Slide the Level bar from 1-5 to select the brightness level. Touch Save to confirm your selection.

  • Page 23: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. For more information, refer to “Call settings” on page 121. Making a Call From the Home screen, touch Dialer, enter the number you want to dial and press 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.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Press to dial the number. Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone to adjust the earpiece volume. Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the level. From the Home screen, you can also adjust the ring volume using these keys.

  • Page 25: Options During A Call

    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 icon to turn the speakerphone on or off. Tip: When the speaker is turned On, the color of the speaker icon is teal.

  • Page 26: Save To Contacts

    Viewing the Calls During a call you can touch the Logs icon to view the call history (All, Missed calls, Outgoing calls, or Incoming calls). Touch the Logs icon to view the call history Touch the Back key to return to the In call screen. Placing a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want.

  • Page 27: Calls

    Send message During the call you can send a text or picture message. For more information, refer to “Text Messages” on page 47. or see “Picture Messages” on page 49 Automatic screen lock During a call, if you select the Automatic screen lock option your screen locks to prevent accidental screen presses. To temporarily unlock the screen, press the lock key (on the right side of the phone).

  • Page 28: Missed Calls

    Missed calls This menu lets you view the 30 most recent calls you received but did not answer. The name and number display, if already stored in your Contacts List. Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer one or more calls for any reason, the number of calls you missed displays on the Home screen.

  • Page 29: Making A Multi-Party Call

    Touch Contact details to view the details for this contact. If you do not have the number saved as a contact and want to save it, touch Save in contacts. Touch Copy to dialing screen to display the number on the Dialer screen and call this contact. Press to exit the screen.

  • Page 30: Dropping One Participant

    Touch the number for the participant in which you want to speak privately. You can now talk privately to that person while the other participants can continue to converse with each other. If there is only one other participant, that person is placed on hold. To return to the multi-party call, touch Join.

  • Page 31: Call Waiting

    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 have set the Call waiting option to Activate. For more information, refer to “Call settings” on page 121. When call waiting is activated, you are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 32: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications or widgets on your phone. Home consists of three workspaces where you can dock widgets. Each workspace can display a different wallpaper to aid you in navigation. Active workspace indicator Widget tab Slide your finger horizontally to the left and right on the screen to view the Home screens.

  • Page 33: Widgets

    “widgets”, which are user-selected mini-applications that provide information at a glance and easy access to frequently used tools such as: Web, Photo, Message Inbox, Calendar, Bluetooth, Today, Widget memo, YouTube, Alarm, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, digg.com, AccuWeather.com, Yahoo! Search, Yahoo! Finance, and Samsung Apps.
  • Page 34 Web: Opens the Web browser. For more information, refer to “Web” on page 82. Photos: Opens the My Downloads folder where you can view photos taken by the camera or downloaded. For more information, refer to “My Downloads” on page 63. Music player: Use the native Music Player to play your music files.
  • Page 35 Voicemail: Provides access to voice mail. Widget Memo 1, 2, 3: Opens an empty memo. Digital clock: Displays the time in the form of a digital clock. Analog clock: Displays the time in the form of an analog clock. Dual clock: Displays the time in both digital and analog styles. Birthday: View birthdays for all contacts.

  • Page 36: Accessing Widgets

    Y! Search: Provides access to the Yahoo search engine. Y! Finance: Provides access to Yahoo’s finance information. Samsung Apps: Provides access to more widgets. Accessing Widgets To display or hide the Widget bar, tap the Widget bar tab located on the left side of the main display.

  • Page 37: Widget Settings

    Widget Settings To select which items display or hide in the Widget bar: From the Home screen, press then touch Settings Widget manager.  Use the drop down list in the top right to view Offline or Online widgets. Touch the check box to place a check mark next to the widget you want to display or to remove the check mark and hide the widget.

  • Page 39: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone using the on-screen keypad or the slide-out QWERTY keyboard. It also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text.

  • Page 40: Using The Qwerty Keyboard

    Using the QWERTY Keyboard This phone offers the convenience of a slideout QWERTY keyboard. Using the QWERTY keyboard, you can type letters, numbers, punctuation, and other special characters into text entry fields or other applications simpler and faster than using the telephone keypad. The following keys perform special functions when entering text: Emoticon displays a list of emoticons to insert into messages.

  • Page 41: Entering Text

    www/.com enters “.com” when typing a URL in the browser or when logging in to Instant Messenger. Hold Alt and press this key to enter “www.” when typing a URL. Space inserts an empty space. OK allows you to accept the choices offered when navigating through a menu. Return moves the insertion point to the next line in a message.

  • Page 42: Using The Text Entry Keypad

    Using the Text Entry Keypad Changing the Text Input Mode When entering alphanumeric characters using your phone’s keypad, your phone has the following text input modes: ABC: This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the corresponding letter. •...
  • Page 43 Touch the text mode key to switch between T9 and ABC modes. In ABC mode, touch Shift to switch between ABC (upper case), Abc (initial cap) or abc (lower case) mode. In T9 mode, touch Shift to switch between T9 AB (upper case), T9 Ab (initial cap) or T9 ab (lower case) mode. Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

  • Page 44: Using Abc Mode

    Note: This feature may not be available for some languages. 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.

  • Page 45: Section 6: Contacts

    Section 6: Contacts 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 contacts. 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.

  • Page 46: Storing A Number On The Sim Card

    • Email: assigns the number entered as private Email. • Group: allows you to assign this contact to a group. • Ringtone: allows you to select a sound to use as a ringtone. • Vibration: allows you to assign vibration for this contact. •...

  • Page 47: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Enter a number in the SIM field and touch Done. Touch Save when you are finished. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see “Entering Text” on page 31. Finding a Contacts Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto either your SIM card or the phone’s built-in memory.

  • Page 48: Editing A Caller Group

    Enter a name for the new group in the Group name field and then touch Done. To add a photo, touch the Group picture field and touch Take photo or Caller image. If you selected Take photo, see “Take and Send Photos” on page 86. If you selected Caller image, touch a photo in the list to represent this group, and touch Add.

  • Page 49: Deleting Contacts Entries

    Deleting Contacts Entries You can delete any or all of your entries from your phone’s memory or SIM card. Important!: Once Contacts List entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered. From the Home screen, touch Contacts. Touch Delete. Touch Select all or touch the check box beside each entry you want to delete and touch Delete. The selected entry or all of the Contact entries are deleted.

  • Page 50: Contacts Management

    To create a profile: From the Home screen, touch Contacts. Your contacts list displays. Touch My profile. Touch Edit. Touch the First name field and enter a first name for this profile. Touch the Last name field and enter a last name for this profile. Similarly, enter information into the other fields as required.

  • Page 51: Contact Settings

    Touch Phone to SIM or SIM to phone. Touch the Select all check box or touch the check box next to each contact you want to move, then touch Move. If you select Phone to SIM, the Some info might be lost. Continue? prompt appears. Touch Yes to continue, or No to cancel the copy.
  • Page 52 Touch the View contacts from drop-down. The following options are available: • All: allows you to view all contacts stored to the Phone’s memory and the SIM memory when you view the phonebook. • Phone: allows you to view contacts stored to the phone’s memory. •...

  • Page 53: Memory Status

    Screen with left-hand option Screen with right-hand option Memory status You can check how many contacts are stored in the SIM card and Phone memory. You can also see the current storage capacity of both locations. From the Home screen, press then touch Contacts More Memory status.

  • Page 54: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages This section describes how to send and receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages • Picture Messages •...

  • Page 55: Text Messages

    There are three New Messages tab icons: New messages Missed calls Voice mail Message You can search through and view missed calls or unviewed messages by selecting the associated message tab, then touching View. Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages. The Message icon ( ) displays when you receive a new text message.
  • Page 56 Create New Message Create New Message Landscape (QWERTY) Keyboard Portrait Keypad Note: For further details about entering characters, see “Using T9 Mode” on page 35 and see “Using ABC Mode” on page 36. You can enter up to 160 standard Alphabet characters per page in your message. The message can be up to 20 pages long or a total of 2000 characters.

  • Page 57: Picture Messages

    To add another recipient, touch Add recipients and repeat steps 4 and 5. Touch Send when you are finished entering the destinations. Picture Messages Picture messaging is a messaging service that provides delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to email using Multimedia Message Service (MMS).

  • Page 58: Message Inbox

    • Record video: allows you to record a video clip (up to 1019kb) to attach to this message. • Add from videos: allows you to select a video to add from the Videos folder to attach to this message. To insert additional information, touch Other and select from the following, then touch Add: •...
  • Page 59 The following types of messages may display in your inbox: Voice note Multimedia message Text message Push message (saved to SIM) Text message (saved to Phone) When you enter the Message inbox, the list of messages displays with the sender’s phone numbers, or name, if available in your Contacts list, and the Text message (saved to SIM) icon displayed.
  • Page 60 Touch a picture message in the list to view the message. Touch More to select from the following: • Forward: allows you to forward the text message to another person. • Move to Folders: moves the selected message to another folder. •...

  • Page 61: Exchange Email

    To sort the Inbox: From the Home screen, touch Messages Message inbox.  Touch Sort by and touch a method by which you want to view the messages (Date, Sender, Type, Subject, Size, or Lock/Unlock). Moving Messages from the Inbox You can move messages from the Inbox to another folder or location.
  • Page 62 already sent displays. Prior to viewing an outgoing message, you can choose one of the following options: • Create: allows you to create a new message. • Sort by: allows you to display messages in the Sentbox by Date, Recipient, Type, Subject, Size, or Lock/Unlock. •...
  • Page 63 Drafts This message box stores messages that you may want to edit or send at a later time. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays. From the Home screen, touch Messages Drafts. A list of draft messages displays. ...

  • Page 64: Folders

    Folders Use Folders to manage and organize your messages and store them on your phone. To create a new folder: From the Home screen, touch Messages Folders.  Tap the screen (if no additional folders have been created yet) or touch Create folder. Enter a folder name then touch Save.
  • Page 65 Touch Image to add a picture to this message and select from the following: • Take photo: launches the camera and allows you to take a photo to attach to this message. • Add from photos: allows you to select a picture from the Photos album to attach to this message. Touch Sound to add a sound to this message and select from the following: •...

  • Page 66: Messaging Settings

    Editing the style of a Picture message template The Edit style feature allows you to modify the Background color, Font color, Font style, or Page duration for this picture message template. From the Home screen, touch Messages Templates.  Touch Picture message template. Touch the icon next to the picture message template you want to edit.

  • Page 67: Picture Message Settings

    • Request delivery report: when this option is enabled, the network informs you when your message is delivered. Touch Save. Note: Reply path and Request delivery report are network-dependent features. Please contact your service provider for more information. Text message center Use the following options to access the Text message center.

  • Page 68: Voicemail Settings

    • Home network: you can set Home network options for Auto download, Manual or Reject. • Foreign network: you can set Foreign network options to Auto download, Manual, Restricted, or Reject. • Send read report: you can set the option to allow transmission of a Read report. •...

  • Page 69: Delete By Folder

    Push message settings From the Home screen, touch Messages Messaging settings Push message.   • Receiving options: you can specify whether to turn push message reception On or Off. • Service loading: specify how to load this service: Always, Prompt, or Never. Delete by folder This menu allows you to delete all messages in individual message boxes or all message boxes.
  • Page 70 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 • Configuration • - Inbox Message inbox - Folders - Sentbox - Drafts - Folders...

  • Page 71: Section 8: My Downloads

    Section 8: My Downloads This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. The My downloads menu allows you to manage your images, videos, sounds, games and apps, other files, and memory status in one convenient location. From the Home screen, press then touch My downloads.

  • Page 72: Videos

    • Manage: allows you to move or copy video files to another location. • More: Delete : allows you to delete the Selected photo or to delete Multiple photos. – – Rename: allows you to rename an image file. – Sort by: allows you to organize your image files by Date, Type, Name, or Size. –...

  • Page 73: Sounds

    Delete : allows you to delete one or more video files. – – Rename: allows you to rename a video file. – Sort by: allows you to organize your video files by Date, Type, Name, or Size. – Send via Bluetooth: allows you to send the selected video to a Bluetooth enabled device. –...

  • Page 74: Voice List

    • Set as: allows you to set the music as your ring tone, an Individual ringtone, or alarm tone. • Send via: allows you to send the music file via Message or to a Bluetooth enabled device. • Details: displays the music Name, Format, Size, Forwarding, Date created, and Location. Sounds This menu lets you view and manage the ringtone files pre-loaded on your phone and downloaded.

  • Page 75: Games And Apps

    – Delete: allows you to delete one or more voice files. – Rename: allows you to change the name of the voice note. – 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. –...

  • Page 76: Other Files

    Other Files This option allows you to view other types of files that you have stored on your phone or memory card. This includes Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations and Word documents; text files; and PDFs files. You can move or copy the files to your memory card, as well as send them to other Bluetooth enabled devices, or enable the file for Bluetooth visibility.

  • Page 77: Section 9: Tools

    Section 9: Tools Alarm This feature allows you to: Set up to 10 alarms to ring at specified times. • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off. • To set the alarm: From the Home screen, press then touch Alarm.

  • Page 78: Tasks

    Touch the Alarm tone field. Touch an item in the list to choose and play the alarm sound, or touch the to select a sound from Music, Sounds, or Voice list. Touch Add. Touch and slide the Alarm volume bar to adjust the volume level (range is 1-7). Touch Save.

  • Page 79: Memo

    From the Home screen, press then touch Tasks. Touch a task to edit. Touch Edit. Edit the information you want to modify. To modify alarm settings, touch Set details and select the alarm detail information to be changed. Touch Save to confirm your selections until returned to the task list. Memo This feature allows you to save memos for later viewing.

  • Page 80: Calculator

    – Memory status: you can check the number of memos composed and based on the amount of memory those memos use, the total number of available memos. • Back: displays the previous menu or screen. Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

  • Page 81: Converter

    Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: – Currency – Length – Weight – Volume – Area – Temperature To convert a quantity: From the Home screen, press then touch Converter. Touch a conversion category. Enter the quantity you want converted in the empty field and press OK. Touch the drop-down box to the right of the field and select the original units.

  • Page 82: Stop Watch

    Stop Watch This feature allows you to use a stopwatch. Touch Start to begin the stopwatch counter. Touch Reset to erase all previously recorded stopwatch times. Touch Lap to begin the lap time counter. Touch Stop to stop the counter. Touch Restart to restart the lap counter.

  • Page 83: Voice Recorder

    Voice Recorder The Voice Recorder allows you to record audio files. From the Home screen, press then touch Voice recorder.  Touch to begin the recording. Touch to stop the recording, to save the recording. Note: The message automatically saves to the Voice list. To send this recording in a message, touch More Send via Message.

  • Page 84: Name Dialing

    Lookup <Name> : allows you use a voice command to locate and display contact information stored in the Contacts • list. For more information, refer to “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 39. Go to <Menu> : accesses all the features of your phone if they are activated, such as: Web, Calendar, Ringtones, •...
  • Page 85 On startup, Nuance reads your Contacts list and voice-activates all the names. When you add or change contacts, Nuance automatically reloads and voice-activates the list. To call a number using voice recognition: From the Home screen, press then touch Voice recognition. ...

  • Page 86: Voice Recognition Settings

    The contact name displays on the screen with other information that you’ve entered for that contact. Opening Applications You can open an application or access a menu on your phone using Voice recognition. To access Voice recognition: From the Home screen, press then touch Voice recognition.
  • Page 87 From the Home screen, press then touch Voice recognition.  After a brief pause, a list of available commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command” message. From the “Say a command” screen, touch Settings Confirmation.  Select one of the following options: •...

  • Page 88: Voice List

    From the Home screen, press then touch Voice recognition. After a brief pause, a list of available  commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command” message. From the “Say a command” screen, touch Settings Audio Modes. ...
  • Page 89 • Set as: allows you to save as a Ringtone, an Individual ringtone, or Alarm tone. • Send via: allows you to send the voice note via Message or Bluetooth. • Details: displays the sound Name, Format, Size, Forwarding, Date created, and Location. Tools...

  • Page 90: Section 10: Web

    Section 10: Web This section outlines the web features available on your phone. Accessing the Web 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: From the Home screen, press then touch Web...

  • Page 91: Enter Url

    Displays a collection of up to 100 Bookmarks (stored URL addresses). Reloads the current page. Toggles full screen and regular view. Entering Text While you are navigating the web you often need to enter text, such as a URL. You can enter alphanumeric characters using your phone’s keypad or keyboard.

  • Page 92: Settings

    More: • – Go to homepage: navigates to the Home page. – Send URL via: allows you to send the selected URL as a Message, Exchange email, or to a Bluetooth enabled device. – Set as homepage: sets the current web page as your homepage. Back: redisplays the previous screen.

  • Page 93: Facebook

    About Browser About Browser displays information about the browser such as the type and version. Facebook Facebook is an online social networking application where users can post messages, upload and share photos, and maintain personal information. Your My Facebook status displays your status automatically as you post. You can view a stream of updates from friends, as well as your inbox or wall.

  • Page 94: Section 11: Camera

    Section 11: Camera This section explains how to use the built-in camera and camcorder on your phone to take photographs and record videos. 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 set the picture as a Wallpaper, or as a Picture ID image.

  • Page 95: Picture Options

    – Panorama: creates a landscape photo by taking an initial photo and then adding additional images to the file. Slowly move the phone in any direction and align the guide box with the viewfinder. When you have aligned the frame and viewfinder, the frame turns orange and the camera will automatically take the next photo.Repeat this step for up to 6 segments.

  • Page 96: Photos

    Delete: allows you to delete the currently displayed photo. • More: • – Set as: allows you to save the photo Wallpaper or a Picture ID. – Slide show: allows you to view all saved photos in a slideshow format. –...

  • Page 97: Deleting A Photo

    While viewing the photo, the following options are available: • Send via: allows you to send the selected photo as a picture message, Exchange email, or to another Bluetooth enabled device. • Set as: allows you to set the photo as your Wallpaper or as a Picture ID. •...
  • Page 98 Touch Date, Type, Name, or Size. Send via Bluetooth This option allows you to send the selected photo via Bluetooth. In the Photos folder, touch More Send via Bluetooth.  Touch the photo you want to send. Touch Done. Touch the target Bluetooth device. Bluetooth Visibility This option allows you to share the selected photo with another Bluetooth device.

  • Page 99: Editing A Photo

    Saving a Photo as a Picture ID After you take a picture you can save it as a Picture ID in Contacts. In the Photos folder, touch the photo that you want to save as a Picture ID. Touch Set as Picture ID.

  • Page 100: Recording A Video

    • Insert image: allows you to insert another image onto this photo. • Emoticons: allows you to insert Emoticons onto this photo. • Clipart: allows you to insert Clipart onto this photo. Touch Done to confirm your selection. Recording a Video You can record and save videos and send them to other people in a message or via Bluetooth.
  • Page 101 • Setup : allows you to configure the following:  – White balance: allows you to set this option from the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy. – Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo. Options include: None, Black and white, Sepia, Negative, or Watercolor.

  • Page 102: Videos

    Videos To access your videos: From the Home screen, press then touch Videos. When you access this menu, your phone displays  the videos in Line view. To change the view, touch the icon for Line view , Cascade view , or Thumbnail view at the top of the screen.

  • Page 103: Section 12: Music

    Section 12: Music This section describes how to use the Music Player to play downloaded music files. Music Player Use Music Player to add music files or play music stored on your phone. From the Home screen, press then touch Music player. –...

  • Page 104: Playlists

    • More: – Set as: allows you to set this music file as a Ringtone, an Individual ringtone, or an Alarm tone. – Details: displays Basic details about the selected music file. allows you to configure Background playing, Sound effects and the Music menu . –...
  • Page 105 From the Home screen, open the Widget bar then touch the Music player widget. Touch Playlists Create.  Tap the name field, enter a name for the playlist, and touch Done. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 31. Tap the icon above the name field and select one of the following to add an image to this playlist.

  • Page 106: Deleting Music Files

    Editing a Playlist You can rename a playlist or add an image. To rename a playlist: From the Home screen, press then touch Music player. – or – From the Home screen, open the Widget bar then touch the Music player widget. Touch Playlists More Edit playlist.

  • Page 107: Assigning Music Files

    Assigning Music Files You can choose to assign music files as an Individual ringtone, an Alarm tone, a Message tone, or a Calendar reminder. Files used for these types of assignments must be copied to the phone. From the Home screen, press then touch Music player.

  • Page 108: Music Player Settings

    Music Player Settings From the Home screen, press then touch Settings Application settings Music player.   The Settings screen displays. – or – While a track is playing, touch More Settings.  The Background playing setting controls whether music playback continues when you switch to another screen or launch another application.

  • Page 109: Transferring Music Files To Your Phone

    Transferring Music Files to your Phone Music files can be downloaded to the phone via one of two methods: Downloaded to the phone from Web Home Downloads.   • – Music files can be directly stored on your phone from this site. –...

  • Page 110: Section 13: Bluetooth

    Section 13: Bluetooth This section describes how to activate Bluetooth and configure it so other Bluetooth devices can see your device. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike an infrared connection, you do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth.

  • Page 111: Bluetooth Settings

    Bluetooth Settings My phone’s name From the Home screen, press then touch Bluetooth. – or – From the Home screen, open the Widget bar then touch the Bluetooth widget. Touch Settings. Touch the My phone’s name field, touch to erase the current name and enter the new name for this device.

  • Page 112: Remote Sim Mode

    Touch On or Off from the Secure mode field. Touch Save. Remote SIM mode Remote SIM mode allows a Bluetooth phone car kit to access the contact information stored on your phone’s SIM card. From the Home screen, press then touch Bluetooth. –...
  • Page 113 • Dial-up: used to provide Internet access for Bluetooth devices via the phone’s modem. • Basic printing: used to print images, text messages, personal data such as namecards and appointments, and so on via remote Bluetooth printers. • File transfer: used to transfer files to and from Bluetooth devices. •...

  • Page 114: Section 14: Changing Your Settings

    • Today Voice recorder Yahoo! Finance • • • Message composer Calculator Samsung Apps • • • Games and apps YouTube • • Note: For more information about the default widgets, see “Widgets” on page 25. To select which items display or hide in the Widget bar:...

  • Page 115: Sound Profiles

    Touch the check box to remove the check mark for each widget you do not want to display in the shortcut bar. Touch Save. Sound profiles The Sound Profile menu allows you to specify how you are informed of incoming calls and messages as well as other notification sounds your phone can make.
  • Page 116 • Vibr. & raising melody: the phone vibrates and the melody increases simultaneously. Touch the Voice call ringtone field, touch to select a voice call ringtone and touch Save. Touch and drag the Call alert volume slide bar 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.
  • Page 117 • 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. • Vibration: the phone vibrates twice but does not play a melody. • Vibration and melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. •...
  • Page 118 To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings, touch and hold the key again until the “Normal profile on” message displays. The Vibration Profile icon no longer displays. Call From the Home screen, press then touch Settings Sound profiles.  ...
  • Page 119 Touch Save to return to the Sound profiles menu. Driving Driving mode provides alerts that you can hear easily while driving. Call From the Home screen, press then touch Settings Sound profiles.   Touch the double arrow icon to the right of Driving. Touch the drop-down menu and select Call.
  • Page 120 • Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate. Touch the Message alert tone field, touch to select a ringtone and touch Save. Touch the Message alert repetition drop-down and select one of the following: •...
  • Page 121 Touch Save to return to the Sound profiles menu. Outdoor Outdoor mode provides alerts that you can hear in outdoor conditions. Call From the Home screen, press then touch Settings Sound profiles.   Touch the double arrow icon to the right of Outdoor. Touch the drop-down menu and select Call.
  • Page 122 • Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate. Touch the Message alert tone field, select a tone and touch Save. Touch the Message alert repetition drop-down and select one of the following: • Once: repeats the message alert once. •...

  • Page 123: Display Settings

    Touch the Phone sound volume slide bar, then touch and drag the slider to the volume level you desire (range is 0-7). Touch Save to return to the Sound profiles menu. Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display and backlight. From the Home screen, press then touch Settings...

  • Page 124: Time & Date

    Brightness In this menu, you can set the brightness levels. From the Display settings menu, touch Brightness. Touch and drag the Level slider to the brightness level you desire (range is 1-5). Touch Save. Backlight time The backlight that illuminates the screen and the keyboard turns off when no keys are touched within a given period of time to conserve battery power.

  • Page 125: Phone Settings

    Touch the Date format drop-down list and select the format in which you want the date to display. Touch the Date field. Touch Month and set the month, Day and set the day, touch Year to set the year. Or you can touch Jog to use + and - to change the hour and minute settings, then touch Back.

  • Page 126: Security

    Calibration The Calibration feature allows you to re-align the screen’s touch accuracy. Use this feature only when the device does not respond properly when you touch the screen. From the Phone settings menu, touch Calibration. Touch the center of each target that displays. Touch Yes when the New settings saved...

  • Page 127: Change Password

    Touch the Lock applications field. Touch the check box next to each application you want to lock, or touch Select all to select all applications. Touch Save. Fixed Dialing Mode 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.

  • Page 128: Airplane Mode

    From the Phone settings menu, touch PC connections. The following options are available: Samsung PC studio: uses PC Studio software to communicate with the phone. • Ask on connection: each time you connect the phone to a PC, the phone will prompt you to choose a USB mode.

  • Page 129: Smart Unlock

    Mass storage: allows you to utilize the onboard storage capacity of a microSD card to store and upload files. This option allows • your computer to detect the phone’s microSD card as a removable storage drive. Smart unlock Smart unlock is a gesture control that enables you to unlock the phone, launch features, and make calls simply by drawing a symbol with your finger on the screen.

  • Page 130: Application Settings

    • Call barring: allows you to restrict specific types of incoming and outgoing calls on your phone. • Call waiting: this network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls. •...

  • Page 131: Memory Settings

    To change the Network selection mode: From the Home screen, press then touch Settings Network settings.   Search now To change the selected network: From the Network selection screen, touch Search now. The phone scans for network connections and displays them. Touch the network to which you subscribe and touch Select.

  • Page 132: Reset Settings

    At the Clear? prompt, touch Yes to confirm your action. Memory card details From the Home screen, press then touch Settings Memory settings Memory card details. The    details display. Touch one of the following options: • Format: allows you to erase all the data on the inserted memory card and formats it for your phone. •...

  • Page 133: Master Reset

    Master reset From the Home screen, press then touch Settings Reset settings Master reset.    Enter your password and touch Confirm. At the prompt, select Yes to confirm or No to cancel. Changing Your Settings...

  • Page 134: Section 15: Health And Safety Information

    Section 15: Health and Safety Information Getting the Most Out of Your Reception Keeping Tabs on Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 135: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    • Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the power off and remove the battery. If it’s inoperable, return it to a dealer store or call Customer Support for service. Note: For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories.

  • Page 136: Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

    RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their representative to determine if these systems are adequately shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

  • Page 137: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. • Use only Samsung approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 138: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice

    Note: For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking LiIon battery. Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and 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.

  • Page 139: Owner's Record

    SAR values between different model phones do not mean variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the T669 are: GSM850: Head: 0.20 W/Kg; Body-worn: 0.50 W/kg GSM1900: Head: 0.38 W/Kg;...

  • Page 140: Section 16: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if: (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering;...
  • Page 141 Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-Samsung. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new Product. Repaired/ replaced leather cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days.
  • Page 142 JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR...
  • Page 143 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. Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. ©2011 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities.

  • Page 144: Index

    Index making a call making a new call while in a call ABC mode putting a call on hold Alarm redialing last number Applications swapping calls Alarm Call Records Calculator all calls Calendar delete Convertor incoming calls Memo missed calls Stopwatch outgoing calls Timer...
  • Page 145 SIM Card dropping one participant Display private conversation backlight setting up icons My Downloads Entering Text Network Selection changing the Text Entry Mode Number mode using Emoticons using Numeric Phone using Symbols icons using T9 Mode switching on/off Phone Lock Getting Started Phone Settings activating your phone...
  • Page 146 security name dial time & date name lookup voice recognition open applications SIM card send text message installing Voice Mail Speed Dial Voice recognition setting up entries Say a Command options Stopwatch Storing a number Wall charger in phone’s memory Warranty Information on SIM card Web access...

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