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Samsung SGH SGH-T429 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-T429 Series P O R T A B L E T r i - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    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 there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state...

  • Page 3: Disclaimer Of Warranties; Exclusion Of Liability

    EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ...4 Activating Your Phone ...4 Switching the Phone On or Off ...8 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...8 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...10 Features of Your Phone ...10 Open View of Your Phone ...11 Keys ...11 Closed View of Your Phone ...13 Display Layout ...14...
  • Page 5 Section 7: Messages ... 51 Types of Messages ...51 Text Messages ...52 Picture Messages ...54 Voice note ...56 Inbox ...57 Outbox ...60 Drafts ...61 Templates ...61 Voice Mail ...62 Delete all ...62 Settings ...63 Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) ...64 Memory status ...64 Instant Messaging (IM) ...64 Section 8: Changing Your Settings ...
  • Page 6 Section 12: Health and Safety Information ...107 Health and Safety Information ...107 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ...109 UL Certified Travel Adapter ...109 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...109 Road Safety ...116 Responsible Listening ...117 Operating Environment ...119 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...119 Potentially Explosive Environments ...121...

  • Page 7: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Switching the Phone On or Off • Setting Up Your Voice Mail 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,...
  • Page 8 Carefully lift the battery cover away from the bottom of the phone. Lift and remove the battery. 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 below.

  • Page 9: Charging A Battery

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

  • Page 10: Low Battery Indicator

    Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connecting the travel adapter. If the battery is not installed and the travel adapter is connected the handset will power cycle continuously preventing proper operation. Plug the adapter’s power plug into a standard AC wall outlet. Note: The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger.

  • Page 11: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Switching the Phone On or Off Press and hold the If the phone asks you to enter the phone password, use the keypad to enter your password and press either the OK soft key or the If the phone asks for a PIN, use the keypad to enter the PIN and press either the OK soft key or the on page 77.
  • Page 12 Changing the Voice Mail Server Number Your SIM card gives you the default service number of the voice mail center. However, should you need to change the number, use the following procedures: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode. Highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Voice mail and press the Select soft key or the Highlight Voice server number and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 13: Open View Of Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Keys • Closed View of Your Phone • Display Layout • Help This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.

  • Page 14: Open View Of Your Phone

    Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: 1. Earpiece 2. Volume keys 3. Left Soft key 4. Send key 5. Cancel/clear key 6. Voice mail key 7. Alphanumeric keys 8. Special function keys Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations.
  • Page 15 Cancel/Clear key deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, this key returns you to the previous menu level. Voice mail key allows you to quickly access your voice mail. Press and hold this key for two seconds to automatically dial your voice mail’s phone number.

  • Page 16: Closed View Of Your Phone

    Closed View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone 2. Camera key Camera lens is used to take pictures. Camera key allows you to take pictures when you are in camera mode. Launches the camera with a press. Power/Accessory Interface connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories, such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

  • Page 17: Display Layout

    Display Layout Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. The display has 3 areas: Tue, Jul 17 Tue, Jul 17 T-Mobile T-Mobile Menu Menu Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Shows the received signal strength.
  • Page 18 Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to vibration. Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to Melody and vibration. Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to Vibration then melody. Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to Melody then vibration.

  • Page 19: Help

    Press the Down key to take you to the Dim option. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the time the Dimming mode is on. You may choose between Off, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1min, or 3 min. Press the Save soft key to retain your new settings.

  • Page 20: Accessing A Menu Function By Scrolling

    Section 3: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus.

  • Page 21: Menu Outline

    Example: Accessing the Security menu. Press the Menu soft key. Press the key for Settings. Press the key for Security. Menu Outline The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option. 1: Voice note 2: Call records 2.1: All calls 2.2: Missed calls...
  • Page 22 4.2.5: Help 4.3: Windows Live 4.3.1: Sign in 4.3.2: Saved conversations 4.3.3: Preferences 4.3.4: Help 4.4: Yahoo! 4.4.1: Sign in 4.4.2: Saved conversations 4.4.3: Preferences 4.4.4: Help 5: Messages 5.1: Create new 5.1.1: Text message 5.1.2: Picture message 5.1.3: Voice note 5.2: Inbox 5.3: Outbox 5.4: Drafts...
  • Page 23 6.1.1: Sounds 6.1.2: Images 6.1.3: Icons 6.1.3.1: myFaves icons 6.1.3.2: Browse myFaves Icons 6.1.4: Other files 6.1.5: Memory status 6.2: Games 6.3: Camera 6.3.1: Take and Send 6.3.2: Photos 6.3.3: My Album 6.3.4: My Journal 6.4: Organizer 6.4.1: Alarm 6.4.2: Calendar 6.4.3: Tasks 6.4.4: Notes 6.4.5: Calculator...
  • Page 24 8.6.2: Copy all to 8.6.3: Sort by contacts 8.6.4: Delete all 8.6.5: Memory status 8.7: Own Number 8.8: FDN list 9: Settings 9.1: Time & Date 9.2: Phone settings 9.2.1: Language 9.2.2: Greeting message 9.2.3: Slide settings 9.2.4: Extra settings 9.2.5: Airplane mode 9.3: MyFaves settings*** 9.4: Display settings...
  • Page 25 9.6.4: Power on/off tone 9.6.5: Slide tone 9.6.6: Silent mode 9.6.7: Extra tones 9.7: Synchronization 9.8: Network services 9.8.1: Call forwarding 9.8.2: Call barring** 9.8.3: Call waiting 9.8.4: Network selection** 9.8.5: Caller ID 9.9: Security 9.9.1: PIN check 9.9.2: Change PIN 9.9.3: Phone lock 9.9.4: Change password 9.9.5: Lock application...

  • Page 26: Making An International Call

    Section 4: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Adjusting the Call Volume • Answering a Call • Call Records • Silent Mode • Selecting Functions and Options This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.

  • Page 27: Making A Call From The Phonebook

    Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed if the caller is identified. To recall any of these numbers: If you have typed characters on the display, press the Idle mode.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone, to adjust the speaker volume. Press the key to increase the volume level and the the level. In Idle mode, you can also adjust the ring volume using these keys. Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

  • Page 29: Viewing Missed Calls

    The following Call Record options are available: All calls This menu lets you view the 60 most recent calls you received, dialed, and missed. The name or number, if already stored in your Phonebook, is displayed with the number of occurrences for each number. Note: At any time while you are in Call Records, you may use the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between All calls, Missed calls, Incoming calls, and Outgoing calls.

  • Page 30: Incoming Calls

    • Add to block list: Allows you to add the highlighted number to the blocked call list. You can press the key at any time to exit the Missed Call feature. Incoming calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you received. The name and number, if already stored in your Phonebook, is then displayed with the number of occurrences for each number.

  • Page 31: Silent Mode

    Silent Mode Silent Mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making any noise, in a theater for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the the Silent Mode icon ( ) displays. In Silent Mode, instead of sounds, your phone vibrates.

  • Page 32: Options During A Call

    Press the appropriate soft key. To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the Select soft key or the To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the Down Navigation key. To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up key. To move back up one level in the menu structure, press the Back soft key.

  • Page 33: Using The Speakerphone

    Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can also make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service. To place a call on hold: Press the Options soft key, highlight the Hold option, then press the Select soft key or the You can reactivate the call whenever you want, by pressing the Resume...

  • Page 34: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    Muting or Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones of the keys, which then allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 35: Making A Multi-Party Call

    To switch between the two calls, press the Options soft key, highlight Swap and press the Select soft key or the Press the Options soft key and select the End held call option to end a call on hold. Then press the Select soft key or the Press the key to end the current/remaining call.

  • Page 36: Having A Private Conversation With One Participant

    Having a Private Conversation With One Participant When you have two participants in a multi-party session, you might be necessary to place one of those participants on hold so that a private conversation can be held with a single caller. While you are in a multi-party call: Press the Options soft key and choose the Split option.

  • Page 37: Section 5: Entering Text

    Section 5: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Input Mode • Using T9 Mode • Using Number Mode • Using Symbol Mode • Using ABC Mode This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone.

  • Page 38: Using T9 Mode

    New message Options Send To change the text input mode, press the Right soft key ( Each time you press the Right soft key, a different Text input mode indicator is displayed at the lower right corner of your display. The following options are available: : T9 mode : Number mode...

  • Page 39: Using T9 Mode

    Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes. When the word is correctly displayed, go to step 4. If the word doesn’t display correctly, press the alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed. Example: Both the words “Of” and “Me” have the 6 and 3 keys. The phone displays the most commonly used choice first.

  • Page 40: Using Number Mode

    Using Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter. Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. To display a list of symbols press and hold the To select a symbol, press the corresponding number key.
  • Page 41 Keys By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and all consecutive letters are kept in lowercase (unless the Shift key is used). After a character is entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key.

  • Page 43: Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook

    Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook Topics Covered • Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory • Storing a Number in the SIM Card • Finding a Phonebook Entry • Dialing a Number from Phonebook • Speed Dialing • Editing a Caller Group •...
  • Page 44 In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon. Press the Select soft key or the key to enter your Phonebook. Scroll to Add new contact by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the Enter a first name in the First Name text box.

  • Page 45: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    Storing a Number in the SIM Card The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your phonebook is your phone’s built-in memory. To save a number to your SIM card, you need to change the Default Saving option first. Note: When you copy a phone number from your SIM card to your phone, the number displays twice in your Contact list.

  • Page 46: Finding A Phonebook Entry

    Press the Save soft key or the SIM card. After storing, the phone displays the new Phonebook entry. To use the entry options before saving the number, highlight the Name field and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: •...
  • Page 47 Note: Any contacts which were stored on the SIM card displays with a SIM card icon to the left of the entry. Any contacts which were stored on the phone displays with a phone icon to the left of the entry. Enter the first few letters of the name in the text box.

  • Page 48: Dialing A Number From Phonebook

    • Copy to phone/SIM card: allows you to copy the number to your phone, or SIM card. • Assign speed dial: allows you to assign a speed dial key number to the selected Phonebook entry. • Send name card via: allows you to send your name card via Text message or Picture message.

  • Page 49: Editing A Caller Group

    Note: The key is pre-reserved for quick dialing your voice mail. Highlight a contact entry number from the list and press the Select soft key or the key. You receive a Saved confirmation and the Speed dial menu displays the number assigned to the number key you selected.

  • Page 50: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card

    The following options are available: • Default melodies: allows you to choose between 10 different melodies. • Voice list: allows you to assign a voice clip to this group. • Sounds: allows you to choose a sound from your Sounds folder. Press the Save soft key when you are finished.

  • Page 51: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries

    Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries You can delete all your entries from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, FDN, or All. Important!: Once Phonebook entries have been deleted, they cannot be recovered. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon.

  • Page 52: Management

    • Recent contacts: allows you to select one or multiple contacts from the Recent contacts list to add to the block list. • Unknown numbers: adds any unknown numbers to the block list. Management The Management menu allows you to select where your contacts are saved, copy your SIM contacts to your phone and phone contacts to your SIM card, sort by contacts, delete your contacts, or check your memory status.

  • Page 53: Memory Status

    Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Phonebook, within both SIM card and the phone memory. You can also see the current storage capacity of both memories. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon.
  • Page 54 To enable FDN mode, a PIN2 number is required. You can obtain your PIN2 from T-Mobile customer service. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon. Press the Select soft key or the Select the FDN list option by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 55: Section 7: Messages

    Section 7: Messages Topics Covered • Types of Messages • Text Messages • Picture Messages • Voice note • Inbox • Outbox • Drafts • Templates • Voice Mail • Delete all • Settings • Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) •...

  • Page 56: Text Messages

    Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple graphics, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to T-Mobile's message service.
  • Page 57 • Attach: allows you to attach a Name card, Schedule, Anniversary item, Miscellaneous item, or Task to your message. • Save to Drafts: saves the message to the Drafts folder. • Select language: allows you to set the language to English, Français, and Español.

  • Page 58: Picture Messages

    Picture Messages This menu allows you to use the Multimedia Message Service (MMS). Picture Messaging is a messaging service that provides delivery of personal picture messages from phone to phone or from phone to email. In addition to the familiar text content available via traditional text messages, picture messages can contain images, graphics, voice, and audio clips.
  • Page 59 Highlight one of the following options and press the Select soft key or the key. • Take picture: launches the camera for you to take a picture. • Downloaded images: allows you to select a previously downloaded image to send in the picture message. •...

  • Page 60: Voice Note

    The number or address you selected is entered in the To text box. If you selected more than two recipients, press the Options soft key for the following options: • Add recipients: allows you to add additional recipients to this message. •...

  • Page 61: Inbox

    • New recipient: allows you to manually enter a phone number or email address. • My Album: allows you to send the message to My Album. • My Journal: allows you to send the message to My Journal. Highlight the selection and press the Press the Add soft key.

  • Page 62: Viewing A Picture Message From The Inbox

    Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox Select a text message from the list and press the Options soft key. The following options display: • Reply via: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Text message, Picture message, or Voice note.

  • Page 63: Listening To A Voice Note From The Inbox

    • Reply via: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Text message, Picture message, or Voice note. • Reply all via: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Picture message or Voice note. •...

  • Page 64: Outbox

    Replay : allows you to replay the Voice note. • Save address : allows you to extract the sender’s number and URL, email addresses • or phone numbers from the message text, so that you can save them in your phone’s memory.

  • Page 65: Drafts

    While reading a message, you can choose different options by pressing the Options soft key. 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. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

  • Page 66: Voice Mail

    • Phonebook: allows you to enter the phone number you want from your phonebook. • New number: allows you to manually enter a phone number or email address. After selecting a recipient, press the Send The template message sends to the select recipient(s). Voice Mail This menu provides you with a way of accessing your voice mailbox, if provided by your network.

  • Page 67: Settings

    Press the Delete soft key to delete the marked objects. After you receive the Delete? confirmation, press the Yes soft key or press the No soft key. Settings In this menu, you can set up a default text message or a picture message. The last setting you accessed is automatically activated for sending subsequent messages.

  • Page 68: Broadcast Messages (Sim Card Dependent)

    Receive Settings Anonymous reject: you can set your phone to automatically reject anonymous • messages. Ads allowed: you can set your phone to automatically receive advertising • messages. Report allowed: you can set the option to receive a delivery report. •...

  • Page 69: Using The Instant Messenger Options

    Starting your Instant Messaging In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the IM icon. Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu. Highlight the messenger service to which you are subscribed to using the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the Highlight the Sign on, Connect, or Sign in option, depending on your messenger service and press the Select soft key or the...

  • Page 70: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings Topics Covered • Time & Date • Phone Settings • Display Settings • Sound Settings • Bluetooth • Network Services • Security • Memory Status • Reset Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone.

  • Page 71: Phone Settings

    Home zone: allows you to select a time zone. • Time: allows you to change the hour and minute. • AM/PM: allows you to set either AM or PM. • Time format: allows you to select whether your time is displayed in either a •...

  • Page 72: Greeting Message

    Greeting message This menu allows you to set a greeting to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. For details about entering characters, see "Entering Text" on page 34. Slide settings This menu determines whether you accept or reject calls with the slide in the up position or when the slide is down.

  • Page 73: Display Settings

    Display Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: Browse wallpapers: allows you to download additional wallpapers from t-zones. •...

  • Page 74: Dialing Display

    Backlight In this menu, you can select the length of time that the keypad backlight is on and how much longer the display is illuminated before going off. The On setting is how long the keypad backlight is on. You can select 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 3 min, or 10 min.

  • Page 75: Show Caller Information

    To change the background color: Highlight the Background color option and press the Select soft key or key. Use the Left or Right key to select between 20 different colors or None. Press the Save soft key or the press the Cancel soft key. Calendar This option allows you to On (enable) or Off (disable) the calendar display for your background wallpaper.

  • Page 76: Incoming Call

    Features Actually, the Bluetooth specification is a protocol that describes how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas individual profiles describe the services supported by individual devices. Profiles reduce the chance that different devices will not work together. The following Service profiles are available: Headset : The remote Bluetooth headset enables both outgoing and incoming calls.

  • Page 77: Alert Type

    Alert type This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. Use the Right or Left key to select a Alert type. The following options are available: Melody : the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ringtone menu. •...

  • Page 78: Synchronization

    Extra tones You can customize additional tones for the phone. To turn a given tone on, press the of the option. Press the Save soft key to save the setting. To turn a given tone off, press the displays in front of the option. Press the Save soft key to save the setting. The following options are available: Indicative tones : generates a tone whenever a pop-up window displays on •...

  • Page 79: Call Waiting

    The following options are available: • Forward always: all calls are forwarded until this feature is cancelled. • Busy: calls are forwarded when you are already on another call. • No reply: calls are forwarded when you do not answer the phone. •...

  • Page 80: Network Selection

    The screen informs you whether call waiting is activated or deactivated. Press the Select soft key or the Highlight Deactivate or Activate and press the Select soft key or the key. Call waiting is either activated or deactivated for that type of call. Select the Cancel all option to deactivate Call waiting on all voice and data calls.

  • Page 81: Caller Id

    Caller ID You can prevent your phone number from displaying on the phone of the person called. Note: Some networks do not allow you to change this setting. The following options are available: Default : the default setting provided by the network is used. •...

  • Page 82: Lock Application

    Phone lock When the Phone lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. Note: To change the phone password, see "Change password" on page 78. Once the correct password is entered, you can use the phone until you switch it off.

  • Page 83: Fdn Mode

    To lock the marked items, press the Save soft key. Enter a password and press the OK soft key or the Note: To change the password, see "Change password" on page 78. FDN 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 84: Reset Settings

    Reset Settings From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the default settings. The following options are available: • All: Phone, Display, and Sound settings are returned to default values. • Phone settings: only phone settings are returned to default values. •...

  • Page 85: Section 9: Fun & Apps

    Section 9: Fun & Apps Topics Covered • Files • Games • Camera • Organizer This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Files Files allows you to manage your sounds and images in one convenient location. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode.

  • Page 86: Voice List

    The following options are available: Browse MegaTones Using the Browse MegaTones option on the sounds list, you can quickly access the T-Mobile website and download new sounds by using the t-zone browser. Press the Select soft key to purchase additional MegaTones. Browse HiFi Ringers Using the Browse HiFi Ringers option on the sounds list, you can quickly access T-Mobile website and use the t-zone browser to download new HiFi Ringers.

  • Page 87: Browse Wallpapers

    Images In this menu, you can view the list of images downloaded from the web server, taken with the built-in camera, or received in messages. You can set an image as the current background image. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Fun &...

  • Page 88: Downloaded Images

    My Album My Album is a private online picture album that you can use to store and share pictures, videos, voice messages, and text. For more information, see "My Album" on page 102. Use the following procedures to access My Album. Note: When accessing My Album, charges may apply.

  • Page 89: Other Files

    Lock: allows you to lock the image to protect it from deletion. • Properties: displays the image name, date, format, resolution, size, quality, and • Lock/Unlock. Icons This menu allows you to personalize your favorite numbers with downloadable icon types. •...

  • Page 90: Browse Games

    Browse Games You can download more games from the T-Mobile website by using the Browse Games option. Highlight the Browse Games option and press the Connect soft key or the key. Note: When downloading games, charges may apply. MIDlet game options differ depending on the MIDlet you select.
  • Page 91 Alarm This feature allows you to: Set up to 3 alarms to ring at specified times. • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is • switched off. The following options are available: Wake-up alarm : the alarm rings to wake you up in the morning.

  • Page 92: Month View

    Press the Select soft key once you have selected an alarm sound. Press the Save soft key. To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key or press the Snooze soft key. Note: The Snooze alarm rings every five minutes until it is turned off. Press the key to return to Idle mode.

  • Page 93: Week View

    The following options are available when you press the Options soft key: View mode : takes you to the Day view or Week view of the selected day. • Create : allows you to create a Schedule, Anniversary, or Miscellaneous. •...
  • Page 94 Continue to enter other information including Details, Start date, Start time, AM/PM, End date, End time, AM/PM, Location, Alarm, before, Alarm tone, Repeat and until. Press the Save soft key when you are finished. Your Schedule information saves to the Calendar. Anniversary This option allows you to record Anniversaries in your calendar.

  • Page 95: Missed Alarm Events

    Missed alarm events You can check on all of the events that you have set an alarm on. Highlight the Missed alarm events option and press the Select soft key or key. To view an event information, highlight an event and press the The missed alarm event information displays.

  • Page 96: Notes

    The status checkbox next to the Task item is checked. To edit other fields in the Task item, highlight the item and press the key. Press the Options soft key. Highlight the Edit option and press the Select soft key or the Edit the items you wish to change.

  • Page 97: Tip Calculator

    Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. Enter the operation for your calculation by pressing the Navigation key that corresponds to the operation (for example, multiply, add, divide, or subtract) according to the illustration on the display.

  • Page 98: Synchronization

    Press the Options soft key for the following options: Save : this allows you to save your world time settings. • Apply daylight saving time : use the • cities that you want to set daylight savings time. Each city listed represents a time zone.

  • Page 99: Unit Conversion

    Highlight Data to sync and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight the item you want to synchronize and press the a check mark next to the item. Press the Save soft key to return to the Synchronization screen. Press the key to return to Idle mode.
  • Page 100 To convert a currency, length, weight, volume, area, or temperature, do the following: Scroll to the conversion feature you wish to use and press the Select soft key or the key. Enter the quantity you want converted. Note: To include a decimal point, press the Use the Up, Down, Left, and Right navigation keys to select the From and To units of measure for the quantity you want converted.

  • Page 101: Section 10: Camera

    Section 10: Camera Topics Covered • Using the Camera • Take and Send • Photos • My Album • My Journal This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs by using the built-in camera functionality. Using the Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move.

  • Page 102: Configuring Picture Options

    Press the Left soft key to access the camera options. For details, see "Configuring Camera Options" on page 99. Note: You can use the keypad to quickly change the camera options. Press the displayed. Press the Yes soft key if you want to send the photo to your T-Mobile My Album Online service.

  • Page 103: Configuring Camera Options

    Send to: displays the Send to menu and allows you to select a destination for the • currently taken photograph. This destination can be a single or multiple recipient(s) (such as, Recent recipients, Phonebook, or New recipient) or to a remote folder such as My Album or My Journal.

  • Page 104: Photo Settings

    Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the photo. Select the • length of delay you want. When you press the photo after the specified time has elapsed. Default destination: allows you to Remove a current destination location or •...

  • Page 105: Photos

    zooms out to display the entire object. changes the picture resolution. changes the camera Shooting mode. changes the color tone or applies special effects sets the White balance. sets a delay timer. sets the ISO (film speed). navigates to the Photos folder. sets the view finder.

  • Page 106: Deleting A Photo

    • Display mode: allows you to view the pictures in Line view or Thumbnail view. • Slide Show: allows you to see all of your photos in a slide show presentation. Choose from 1 or 3 seconds intervals. • Lock: allows you to protect the photo from being deleted. •...

  • Page 107: My Journal

    My Journal Make notes in My Journal, your online diary and Weblog. Keep it private to store your personal memories, or send email invitations to ask people to view and comment on your album. Contact T-Mobile customer service for more information. Note: When accessing My Journal, charges may apply.

  • Page 108: Section 11: T-Zones

    Section 11: t-zones Topics Covered • t-zones This section outlines the t-zones features available on your phone. For more information, contact T-Mobile. t-zones Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone. Note: You can enter t-zones without going through the t-zones menu by simply pressing the t-zones soft while in Idle mode.

  • Page 109: Selecting And Using Menu Options

    Navigating the t-zones To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down Navigation key. To select browser items, press the To return to the previous page, press the Back soft key or the To return to the startup homepage, press the Home soft key. Entering Text in the t-zones When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen.

  • Page 110: Clear Cache

    Messages : allows you to create a text message or check your My Messages folder. • My Files : allows you to go to your Files folders. • Home : takes you back at any time to the home page of the Wireless Web service •...

  • Page 111: Section 12: Health And Safety Information

    Section 12: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information • Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling • UL Certified Travel Adapter • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Responsible Listening • Operating Environment • Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices •...
  • Page 112 These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.

  • Page 113: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://www.samsungwireless.com/recycling.asp for more information.

  • Page 114: What Kinds Of Phones Are The Subject Of This Update

    What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell," "mobile," or "PCS" phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user's head.
  • Page 115 Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted •...

  • Page 116: What Are The Results Of The Research Done Already

    What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.

  • Page 117: What Is Fda Doing To Find Out More About The Possible Health Effects Of Wireless Phone Rf

    What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).

  • Page 118: What About Children Using Wireless Phones

    What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.

  • Page 119: What About Wireless Phone Interference With Medical Equipment

    In February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic...

  • Page 120: Road Safety

    International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: • http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): • http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration • http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

  • Page 121: Responsible Listening

    Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies.
  • Page 122 Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones that are used. As a result, there is no single volume setting that is appropriate for everyone or for every combination of sound, settings and equipment.

  • Page 123: Operating Environment

    National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg. 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html...

  • Page 124: Implantable Medical Devices

    Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device. Persons who have such devices: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their implantable •...

  • Page 125: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

  • Page 126: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone

    Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill. FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment.

  • Page 127: Product Performance

    Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in • aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of • telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both.

  • Page 128: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    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 129 Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the • disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

  • Page 130: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children. •...

  • Page 131: Section 13: Warranty Information

    (d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 132 (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 133 STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES/PROVINCES 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...

  • Page 134: Precautions For Transfer And Disposal

    Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Precautions for Transfer and Disposal...
  • Page 135 Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2007 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.

  • Page 136: Index

    Index ABC mode Accessing a Menu Function Alert type Backlight description settings Battery charging installing low indicator removing Bluetooth About Features Searching for new devices Turning Bluetooth On and Off Calendar Call Barring Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume Answering a Call Call Records Correcting the Number Ending a Call...
  • Page 137 Files Fun & Apps Functions and Options Games Getting Started Activating Your Phone Voice mail Health and Safety Information Help HiFi Ringers Icons, description Instant Messaging International Call Keypad Tone Low battery indicator Making a Call Phonebook Mega tones MegaTones Menu Navigation Menu Outline Message...
  • Page 138 Tip calculator Unit Conversion World time Phone icons switching on/off Phone Keys Phone lock Phone Settings Phonebook Searching for a Number Photos Accessing pictures Deleting pictures Picture Messages change check Reset settings Ring tone Ring Volume Security Settings Bluetooth Display Network Services Phone Reset...
  • Page 139 t-zones Bookmarks Clear Cache Enter URL Entering Text Exiting Home Navigating Understanding Your Phone Closed View Features of Your Phone Open View Understanding Your Phonebook Finding a Phonebook Entry Voice Mail changing the server number Voice Note Warranty Information...

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