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Samsung SCH-X839 User Manual

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PORTABLE CELLULAR
* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone,
depending on the software installed or your service provider.
TELEPHONE
SCH-X839
User's Manual
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No. : GH68-05542A
World Wide Web
English. 12/2004. Rev.1.0
http://www.samsungmobile.com

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  • Page 1 PORTABLE CELLULAR * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. TELEPHONE SCH-X839 User’s Manual ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No. : GH68-05542A World Wide Web English. 12/2004. Rev.1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important safety precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone ... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display... 13 Backlight ... 15 Service light... 15 Camera ... 15 Flash... 16 Getting started ... 17 Using a battery... 17 Switching on or off the phone...
  • Page 3 Table of contents Using Hebrew, English mode ... 40 Using Symbol mode ... 43 Using Number mode... 43 Using the menus... 44 Accessing a menu function by scrolling ... 44 Using shortcuts ... 45 List of menu functions ... 46 Calls ...
  • Page 4 Table of contents Index... 148 Quick reference card... 151...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: With the phone open Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/ Right) keys VAS key Headset jack Soft key (right) Soft key (left) Power On/Off/ Volume/menu menu exit key browse keys Cancel/ Dial key...
  • Page 8 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when pressed and held. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns to Standby mode. Deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, returns you to the previous menu level.

  • Page 9: Backlight

    Your phone Icon Description (continued) Alarm mode: Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. New message: Indicates that there is a new message waiting to be checked. New voice mail message: Indicates that there is a new voice mail message waiting to be checked.

  • Page 10: Flash

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 200 minutes for a standard battery.
  • Page 11 Getting started 2. Press the battery until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Removing the battery 1. If necessary, switch off the phone by pressing and holding the key down until the power- off image displays.

  • Page 12: Switching On Or Off The Phone

    Getting started 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from both the power outlet and the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. ➀ ➁ ➀ Note: Do not remove the battery from the phone without unplugging the adapter while it is charging.

  • Page 13: Using The Soft Keys

    The roles of the soft keys vary, depending on the current function you are using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Example: SAMSUNG 09:58 Mon Jun25 Menu Press the right soft Press the left soft...

  • Page 14: Call Functions

    Getting started Lock mode When you lock your phone using the Phone lock menu (Menu 7-5-1), you can receive messages and calls, but you cannot place a call until you unlock the phone. To unlock the phone, press one of the soft keys, one of volume keys, one of the navigation keys, Camera key, VAS key or key and enter the 4-...

  • Page 15: Ending A Call

    Call functions Ending a call When you want to finish your call, press the key. The call time, the length of the call, displays along with the phone number of the called person. If the number is stored in your Phone book, the name displays.

  • Page 16: Prepend Dialing

    Call functions Prepend dialing The Prepend option lets you add digits, such as area codes and network feature activation codes, to a phone number that is in your call logs before dialing To prepend the phone numbers stored in the call logs: 1.

  • Page 17: Pause Dialing

    Call functions Pause dialing When you call an automated system, like a banking service, you are often required to enter a password or an account number. Instead of manually entering the numbers each time, you can store the numbers in your Phone book, separated by pauses. Storing pauses in a Phone book entry To store a number in your Phone book that contains pauses:...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume During A Call

    Call functions Adjusting the volume during a call During a call, if you want to adjust the voice volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. Press the key to increase the volume level and key to decrease the level. The image on the display shows all five levels;...

  • Page 19: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call functions Viewing missed calls If you fail to answer a call for any reason, the phone indicates a missed call by displaying a text notification on the screen. Additionally, if caller information is available, a Missed entry is created, and the screen displays the phone number of the last missed call.

  • Page 20: Call Waiting

    Call functions Call waiting Call waiting lets you receive a second call during conversation. Your phone notifies you of a call waiting by beeping and displaying “Call Waiting.” Note: Contact your service provider to activate the Call waiting service. To answera waiting call: To answer the call, press .

  • Page 21: Using T9 Hebrew, T9 English Mode

    Entering text You can change between T9 Hebrew, Hebrew, T9 English, English and Number mode to enter words. To include a symbol between characters, Symbol mode is also available. 2. To select the highlighted mode, press the Select soft key. You will find the selected text input mode indicator on the display.

  • Page 22: Using Hebrew, English Mode

    Entering text Including a number You can include a number between letters without exiting T9 English mode. Press and hold the corresponding number key. Scrolling To move the cursor to the left or right through your text, press the Left or Right key. Clearing letters and words Press the C key once or repeatedly to clear letters one by one to the left.

  • Page 23: Using Symbol Mode

    Entering text Inserting a space Press the key to insert a space between words. Including a number You can quickly include a number between letters. Press and hold the corresponding number key. Scrolling To move the cursor to the left or right through your text message, press the Left or Right key.

  • Page 24: Using The Menus

    Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allows you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus. The menus and submenus can be accessed by scrolling or using the shortcuts. Accessing a menu function by scrolling 1.

  • Page 25: List Of Menu Functions

    Using the menus List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. 1. Calls (see page 51) 1.1 Missed 1.2 Incoming 1.3 Outgoing 1.4 Air Time 1.4.1 Last Call 1.4.2 Total 1.4.3 Life Time 1.4.4 Erase Total 2.
  • Page 26 Using the menus 7. Settings (see page 96) 7.1 Sounds 7.1.1 Ringer 7.1.1.1 Voice calls 7.1.1.2 Messages 7.1.1.3 Alarm/Scheduler 7.1.2 Ringer Volume 7.1.2.1 Voice calls 7.1.2.2 Messages 7.1.2.3 Alarm/Scheduler 7.1.3 Key tone 7.1.3.1 Tone Type 7.1.3.2 Volume 7.1.4 Function alert 7.1.5 Hour alert 7.1.6 Power On/Off 7.1.7 Voice volume...

  • Page 27: Calls

    Using the menus 9. Camera (see page 120) 9.1 Take photo 9.2 Record video 9.3 Photo album 9.4 Video album 9.5 MMS 9.5.1 New Photo 9.5.2 Album 9.6 Settings 9.6.1 Resolution 9.6.2 Fun frames 9.6.3 Color tones 9.6.4 Shutter sound 9.6.5 Quality 9.7 Memory status In-Call menu...

  • Page 28: Incoming

    Calls Press the place a call key. use the menu Menu soft key. For options details about the options, see below. view other calls Navigation keys. return to Standby key. mode. When you access the menu options, the following options are available: Talk: dials the selected number.

  • Page 29: Phone Book

    Phone book You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memories of your phone. The phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity, called Phone book. Find (Menu 2-1) This menu allows you to find an entry using a person’s name, entry number, group name, or memory location.

  • Page 30: Add (Menu 2-2)

    Phone book Finding an entry by entry number When you select this method, the whole list of all of the Phone book entries appears in numeric order. 1. Press the Left or Right key to scroll to By Entry. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the number input box.
  • Page 31 Phone book • E-Mail1/E-Mail2: Press the Edit soft key to enter an e-mail address. For more information about how to enter characters, see page 37. • URL: Press the Edit soft key to enter an URL address. For more information about how to enter characters, see page 37.
  • Page 32 Phone book 4. Find the name you want using the Up and Down keys and press the OK soft key. 5. Select a type icon by pressing the Navigation keys and press the Select soft key. 6. Follow the procedure from step 6 on page 57. When the confirmation message to overwrite the entry appears, select Yes and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 33: Group Set (Menu 2-3)

    Phone book Group Set (Menu 2-3) This menu allows you to change a relation group’s name. Note: You can’t change the name of 1. On the Group Set list, press the Up or Down key to select the group you want to rename and press the Select soft key.
  • Page 34 Message You can use up to 20 canned messages by pressing the Mode soft key and selecting Templates For details, see page 76. 2. Select one of the following options, and press the OK soft key. • Save & Send: allows you to save a copy of the message and then send the message to the required destination.
  • Page 35 Message • Press the Reply soft key to send a reply message to the sender. • Press the Menu soft key to access the following options: Erase: allows you to erase the selected message. Erase Multi: allows you to erase the messages you selected by pressing the Check soft key.

  • Page 36: Mms (Menu 3-2)

    Message • Press the Menu soft key to access the following options: Erase: allows you to erase the selected message. Erase Multi: allows you to erase the messages you selected by pressing the Check soft key. Erase all: allows you to erase all of the messages.
  • Page 37 Message 11. Select an option and then record a memo or select a sound. For details about the voice memo, see page 91. 12. If you want to add or remove a slide, move to the Slide field and press the Menu soft key. The following options are available: •...

  • Page 38: Voice Mail (Menu 3-3)

    Message Outbox (Menu 3-2-3) From this menu, you can access the list of the messages you have sent. On the message list, you can access the following options by pressing the Menu soft key: Erase: allows you to erase the currently selected message.

  • Page 39: Msg Setup (Menu 3-4)

    Message Msg Setup (Menu 3-4) Using this menu, you can set up various options for receiving or sending messages. Scroll Timer (Menu 3-4-1) If an incoming message is too long for the display, the phone scrolls the screen automatically. You can set the time interval in which the phone scrolls to the next screen, 1 through 5 seconds.

  • Page 40: Scheduler

    Message Delivery Report: allows you to request that the network inform you when your message has been delivered. Read Reply: allows you to request that the network inform you when the recipient reads your message. Retrieval Mode: allows you to set how you want to retrieve incoming MMS messages.
  • Page 41 Scheduler On the Calendar screen, press the Menu soft key to use the following options: View: allows you to view the scheduled events of the day. Add new: allows you to add a new event on the selected day. Scheduling an event You can schedule up to 9 events for one day and 20 events total.

  • Page 42: Alarm Set (Menu 4-2)

    Scheduler Alarm Set (Menu 4-2) This menu allows you to set the alarm to ring at a specific time. To set the alarm: 1. Select the alarm frequency option by pressing the Navigation keys. • Once: The alarm rings only once and is then deactivated.

  • Page 43: Calculator (Menu 4-4)

    Scheduler 3. Select the time zone for the right clock by pressing the Left or Right key. 4. Press the Save key. To apply the daylight savings: 1. When Location highlights, press the Left or Right key to select Summer Time. Press the Down key.

  • Page 44: To Do List (Menu 4-6)

    Scheduler To Do List (Menu 4-6) This feature allows you to enter up a list of tasks you need to do and assign both a priority and a deadline to them. You can store up to 20 tasks. Creating a to-do item 1.

  • Page 45: Countdown (Menu 4-8)

    Scheduler Countdown (Menu 4-8) This menu helps you know how much time it takes for you to do something or how many months, days, hours, and/or minutes until a specific event occurs. You can create up to 20 Countdown timers using this feature.

  • Page 46: Games

    Games Using the Games, you can enjoy games using your phone. You can enjoy games using your phone. To start a game: 1. Press the Navigation keys to scroll to one of the games and press the Select soft key. 2.

  • Page 47: Voice Tools

    Games SOUND: allows you to turn the game sound on or off. VIBRATION: allows you to turn the vibration on or off. : allows you to exit the current screen. Select HELP menu to see the simple guide. Once the game starts, enemies in red appear at target position.

  • Page 48: Voice Answer (Menu 6-2)

    Voice Tools • Rerecord: allows you to discard the current memo and record another one. • Save: allows you to save the voice memo. • Quit: allows you to quit recording the memo and exit the Record menu. 3. When you are satisfied, select the Save option and press the Select soft key.
  • Page 49 Voice Tools Setting (Menu 6-2-3) You can change the settings for the voice answer mode. The following options are available: Greeting: Your phone provides you with the default greeting message to be played when a call comes in. You can also record your own greeting message. To record a greeting message: 1.

  • Page 50: Settings

    Settings Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences. Sounds (Menu 7-1) You can use this menu to customize various sound settings, such as the: • ringer. • ringer volume. • key tone. • tones that sound while using the phone’s functions.
  • Page 51 Settings Key tone (Menu 7-1-3) Using this menu, you can set up the keypad tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. The following options are available: Tone Type: allows you to select a tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. Choose one of Man(Heb), Lady(Eng), Raindrop and Beep.

  • Page 52: Display (Menu 7-2)

    Settings Voice volume (Menu 7-1-7) This menu enables you to adjust the voice volume of the earpiece. Press the Navigation keys to adjust the volume. You can also use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. The graphic shows the volume level; the more bars you see, the louder the volume.

  • Page 53: Auto Retry (Menu 7-3)

    Settings Backlight (Menu 7-2-3) This menu allows you to select the length of time the backlight remains on. When the phone is open, the backlight remains on for the specified length of time after the last key is pressed or you open the phone. Remember that backlight use drains your battery faster.

  • Page 54: Security (Menu 7-5)

    Settings Security (Menu 7-5) Your phone provides you with various security options, including a user-programmable lock code and emergency numbers. To access the Security menu, you must enter the 4-digit lock code. It is preset to “0000” at the factory. Phone lock (Menu 7-5-1) In Lock mode, you cannot dial numbers, except for...
  • Page 55 Settings To store an emergency number: 1. Press the Up or Down key to select a location and press the Select soft key. 2. Press the C key to clear the existing number. 3. Enter a number and press the Save soft key to save the number.

  • Page 56: Data/Fax Mode

    Settings Data/Fax Mode (Menu 7-6) Your phone is capable of sending and receiving digital data and fax call when connected to a computing device(laptop, desktop, handheld, palmtop, etc.) running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT or later versions. The phone functions just like a typical modem on your PC, enabling you to use wireless data involving a wide variety of Windows software applications.

  • Page 57: Vas

    This menu allows you to use a variety of services supplied by your service provider, such as the: • WAP browser • Voice potal service • SMS information service Note: You can quickly access this menu by pressing key in Standby mode. Internet Portal (Menu 8-1) Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless...
  • Page 58 Using the browser menus When you access the browser menu list, the follwoing options are available: Back: goes back to the previous page. Home: accesses the homepage. Exit: exits the browser. Bookmarks: allows you to make a bookmark for the current page, or use th bookmark list to quickly access a page.

  • Page 59: Games & App

    Games & App. (Menu 8-2) In this menu, you can use Brew applications. On the main screen of the menu, there are three default applications available: • MobileShop: allows you to buy and download Brew applications from the WAP browser. •...

  • Page 60: Ringtone (Menu 8-3)

    Ringtone (Menu 8-3) In this menu, you can download ring tones and melodies from the WAP browser and play the downloaded contents. Download New Ringtone (Menu 8-3-1) Selecing this menu loads the WAP page preset by your service provider so that you can download a variety of ring tones and melodies.

  • Page 61: Gps (Menu 8-7)

    (Menu 8-7) From the GPS menu, you can access the GPS feature, which is a handset-based positioning technology, provided by your service provider. To determine a location, the phone sends and receives signals to and from a location server on the network.

  • Page 62: Camera

    Camera Using the camera module built into your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. You can send photos to other people using a message or set photos as a Wallpaper image or an image to be displayed when you turn on or off the phone.
  • Page 63 Camera Using the options in Capture mode When you press the Option soft key in Capture mode, the following options are available for the current shot: Video Mode Selecting this option switches the phone to Record mode. See page 124. Flash The following options are available: Off: allows you to turn off the flash.

  • Page 64: Record Video (Menu 9-2)

    Camera 3. Press the key to take the photo. The phone saves the photo in the Photo album menu (Menu 9-3) and returns to Capture mode. Record video (Menu 9-2) To record a video: 1. Accessing the Record video menu turns on the camera.

  • Page 65: Photo Album (Menu 9-3)

    Camera ColorTones This option allows you to change the color tone or apply a special effect to the video. Photo album (Menu 9-3) In this menu, you can review the photos you have taken. By default, your phone displays the last photo you took on the full screen, Expand mode.

  • Page 66: Mms (Menu 9-5)

    Camera Using the video options Press the Option soft key on the Video album screen to use the following options: Rename This option allows you to change the name of the video. Protect This option allows you to protect the video so that other people cannot access the video without your lock code.
  • Page 67 Camera 8. Enter a subject and press the OK soft key. 9. Press the Down key to move the Picture field and press the Menu soft key. The following options are available: • Take Photo: allows you to take a new photo using the camera.

  • Page 68: Settings (Menu 9-6)

    Camera Settings (Menu 9-6) This menu allows you to change the default settings of the options for using the camera. The following options are available: Resolution: allows you to adjust the resolution of the image. You can select either High:640*480, Medium:320*240, Full:160*120, or Low:128*96.

  • Page 69: For Body Operation

    For body operation For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum from the body.The minimum distance for this model...

  • Page 70: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • 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.

  • Page 71: Operating Environment

    Health and safety information 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. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.

  • Page 72: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information 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. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.

  • Page 73: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.

  • Page 74: Glossary

    Health and safety information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.
  • Page 75 Glossary EVRC - (Enhanced Variable Rate Codec) EVRC is a new global standard for compressing and decompressing voice signals. EVRC uses a lower bit rate (the number of bits sent per second) than existing CDMA vocoders, while providing significant improvements in voice quality. This technology enables your phone to provide superb voice quality while benefiting from the ability to process more cellular voice calls using less bandwidth than the...
  • Page 76 Index forwarding 36 from Phonebook 27 Accessories 9 incoming 52 making 25 from Standby mode missed 34, 51 outgoing 53 into an existing entry recent call 27 silencing 33 using a memo 61 three-way 35 using a number 57 waiting 36 using an e-mail Camera 120 address 60...
  • Page 77 Index Voice memo 91 Voice portal 117 Wallpaper 101 What’s new? 119 World time 85 Writing new message 63...
  • Page 79 Licensed by QUALCOMM incorporated under one or more of the following Patents. U.S Patent No. 4,901,307 5,056,109 5,099,204 5,101,501 5,103,459 5,107,225 5,109,390...

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