User manual (user manual) (ver.f4) (spanish) (155 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung SGH-T209
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SGH-T209 P O R T A B L E T r i - B a n d T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you.
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; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT;...
Changing the Text Input Mode ...48 Using T9 Mode ...49 Using ABC Mode ...51 Using Symbols ...53 Using Numbers ...53 Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook... 55 Finding a Phonebook Entry ...56 Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory ...56 Table of Contents...
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Storing a Number in the SIM Memory ...58 Dialing a Number from the Phonebook ...59 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ...59 Speed Dialing ...60 Copying SIM Phonebook Entries to Phone ...61 Deleting all Phonebook Entries ...61 Group Settings ...62 Finding My Own Number ...63...
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Health and Safety Information ...130 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...132 Road Safety ...142 Operating Environment ...144 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...144 Potentially Explosive Environments ...147 Emergency Calls ...148 FCC Notice and Cautions ...149 Other Important Safety Information ...150 Product Performance ...151...
Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Switching the Phone On or Off • Setting Up Your Voicemail This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail. Section 1: Getting Started...
PIN, any optional services available, and many others. Installing the SIM Card Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
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3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the card locks into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the socket. Activating Your Phone...
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4. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. 5. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.
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Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 200 minutes. 1. With the battery in position on the phone, remove the jack cover at the bottom of the phone and plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack.
The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. For further details, see "Change Password" on page 102. 4. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the Check" on page 101.
Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For further details, see "Language" on page 90. 5. When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold key until the power-off image displays.
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However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode. 2. Highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key.
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail You may also select the Delete option to delete the voice mail number. 8. Press the key to return to Idle mode. Section 1: Getting Started...
• Keys • Understanding the Display Screen • Get More 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. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone...
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. • User friendly, menu driven access to features and options. • Instant Messaging capability.
The following list correlates to the illustrations. 1. Display area where text and graphics are displayed. 2. The headset jack is used for the hands-free headset. 3. Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom line of the display.
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10. Deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, returns you to the previous menu level. 11. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode.
Appears when a new voice mail has been received. Appears when a new multimedia message has been received. Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For details, see page "Alarm" on page 113. Appears when you are out of your service area.
A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, depending on the setting in the Back light menu.
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2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Get More Help icon. Press the Select soft key or the 3. You will enter t-zones and the Get More Help menu will be displayed. The following options are available: •...
• Answering a Call • Call Records • Silent Mode • Selecting Functions and Options This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Section 3: Call Functions...
Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu, the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone. See "Extra Settings" on page 91 for further details.
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To recall any of these numbers: 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Call records icon. Press the Select soft key or the the menu. Note: You can also access the call records of incoming, outgoing, and missed calls by pressing the 3.
SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the Phonebook. Once you have stored a number in the Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys. You can also assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys using the Speed Dial feature.
Active Flip option, see "Extra Settings" on page 91. Note: To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Volume keys on the left side of the phone before opening the phone, or press the Reject soft key or key.
All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call Records. You can also view Call time records. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Call records icon.
2. Press the View soft key. The number corresponding to the most recent missed call displays, if available. 3. To scroll through the missed calls, press the Up or Down key. 4. To call the number displayed, press the 5. To edit or delete a missed call number, highlight the number and press the 6.
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• Life time: shows the total length of time for incoming and outgoing calls. The length of call time must be at least 1 minute to increment this field. This information cannot be cleared. key to make a check mark.
Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see "Change Password" on page 102. Note: The Reset timers option will not reset the Life time timer log.
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2. To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the Select soft key or the 3. To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the Down key. Press the right soft key to access the t-zones menu.
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4. To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up key. 5. To move back up one level in the menu structure, press key or the 6. To exit the menu structure without changing the settings, press the key.
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You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
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2. To turn the Speakerphone off, press the Spkr off soft key. 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 allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
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2. To switch between the two calls, press the Swap soft key. To end a call on hold, press the Options soft key or the key and select the End held call option. To end the current call, press the key.
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Options soft key or the Press the OK soft key or the 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and then press the Options soft key or the...
Select soft key, the Now you can talk privately to that person. 3. To drop the other participant that is now on hold, press the Options soft key or the held multiparty option. Press the Select soft key or the The call with that participant ends, but you can continue to talk to the other participants.
Section 4: 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. Section 4: Menu Navigation...
Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts. Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll using the Navigation keys to reach a main menu, Settings for example.
(0 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen. Example: Accessing the Text language menu. 1. Press the Menu soft key. 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press the 5.
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3.1 Home 3.2 Favorites 3.3 Go to URL 3.4 Clear cache Messages 5.1 Text messages 5.1.1 Create 5.1.2 Inbox 5.1.3 Outbox 5.1.4 Delete all 5.2 Picture messages 5.2.1 Create 5.2.2 Inbox 5.2.3 Outbox 5.2.4 Draft 5.2.5 Delete all 5.3 Browser messages 5.3.1...
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6.4.7 Stopwatch Get More Help Phonebook 8.1 Search 8.2 New entry 8.2.1 Phone 8.2.2 8.3 Speed dial 8.4 Copy all to phone 8.5 Delete all 8.6 Group settings 8.6.1 Family 8.6.2 Friends 8.6.3 Co-workers Section 4: Menu Navigation Menu Outline...
8.6.4 VIPs 8.6.5 Other 8.7 Own number 8.8 Memory status 8.9 SDN Settings 9.1 Time & Date 9.1.1 Set date 9.1.2 World time 9.1.3 Set time 9.1.4 Time format 9.1.5 Auto update 9.2 Phone settings 9.2.1 Language 9.2.2 Greeting message 9.2.3...
Change password 9.6.5 Privacy 9.6.6 FDN mode 9.6.7 Change PIN2 9.7 Memory status 9.8 Reset settings 9.8.1 Sound settings 9.8.2 Phone settings 9.8.3 All settings * Shows only if supported by your SIM card. Section 4: Menu Navigation Menu Outline...
• Using ABC Mode • Using Symbols • Using Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text.
: this mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter; for example, pressing the 5 key can enter J, K, or L. However, the T9 mode automatically compares the series of...
1. To change the text input mode, press the right soft key 2. Highlight the input option that you want and press the Select soft key or the 3. Choose from the following options: : ABC mode : T9 mode...
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Up or Down key to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed. Example: Both “Of” and “Me” have the 6 and 3 keys. The phone displays the most commonly used choice first. 4. Insert a space by pressing the entering the next word.
Using ABC Mode To use the ABC Mode use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labeled with the letter you want: • Once for the first letter •...
Using Symbols Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. When you want to add a symbol while creating a message: 1. Press the right soft key mode. 2. Highlight the Symbol option and press the Select soft key or the 3.
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2. Highlight the Number option and press the Select soft key or the key. 3. To type a number, press the corresponding number key. 4. To clear the number(s), press the 5. When you are finished adding numbers, press the right...
• Finding My Own Number • Checking the Memory Status • Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) This section allows you to manage your daily contacts by storing their name and number in your Phonebook. Phonebook entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group.
Depending on your particular SIM card, the maximum number of phone numbers the SIM card can store may differ. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon.
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3. Scroll to New entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the 4. Select the Phone option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the 5.
2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon. Press the Select soft key or the Phonebook. 3. Scroll to New entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the 4. Select the SIM memory location, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the 5.
Phonebook. Note: If you cannot remember a location number, you must go into the Search menu in the Phonebook menu to search for the entry by name. For details, see "Finding a Phonebook Entry" on page 56.
The location number in the SIM card appears, with the desired number displayed. 2. You can press the Up or Down key to find other numbers on the list. 3. Press the Dial soft key, the you have selected the number you want.
Yes soft key or the Note: Options are available for phone entries that are not available when stored to the SIM card. For details, see "Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory" on page 56. Deleting all Phonebook Entries You can delete all of your entries from your phone’s...
Press the Select soft key or the Phonebook. 3. Scroll to Delete all by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or the 4. To place a check mark by the memory location you want to empty, All, SIM, or Phone, press the Select soft key or key.
6. Select an option and change the settings, as required. The following options are available: Ringtone • : allows you to set the ring tone to be used when you receive a voice call from a member of that group. Edit Name •...
3. Select the Memory status option by pressing the Up or Down key. Press the Select soft key or the 4. A total of the numbers stored in the Phone and SIM are displayed. 5. When you are finished, press the key.
5. To dial the number displayed, press the Select soft key or the key. Note: This function is available only if it is supported by your service provider. Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) key to enter your...
• Voice mail Messages • Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) • Settings • Memory Status • IM (Instant Messaging) This section allows you to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messaging. Section 7: Messaging...
• Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) Voice Notes In this menu, you can record a voice message of up to 1 minute and then immediately send it by Picture message. When you access this menu, a timer appears on the screen.
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• the recipient. My Album: • My Journal: • Journal. Note: Before sending your voice note, you can access the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Replay • : plays back your voice message. Re-record • : discards the voice message and enables you to record another one.
After your message is sent, it is saved in the Outbox in the Picture messages menu. 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...
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4. Enter a number and press the OK soft key. 5. Press the Send soft key or the Note: When the phone fails to send the message, it asks you if you want to retry. Press the No soft key to confirm. Otherwise, press the Retry soft key to return to the message screen.
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While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: • Text reply: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a text message. • Call back: allows you to call the sender.
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You can then use the items when writing a message. • Move to Phone: allows you to move the message from the SIM card to the phone’s memory. This option is only available for messages stored in the SIM card.
This menu allows you to delete all of the text messages in each message box. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. 1. To select a text message box to clear, press the Up or Down key. To delete all of your messages, select All messages.
In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice, and audio clips. A Picture Messaging message is a multimedia presentation in a single file. It is not a text file with attachments. Using the Picture Messaging feature, your phone can...
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Mode" on page 51. 3. To add a picture, highlight the Picture option and press the Add soft key or the 4. Highlight a photo or image and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. After the picture appears, press the Add soft key or the key.
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Messaging message. Page timing: • page timing allows you to set how long each page of the Picture Messaging is displayed. The default time is 5 seconds, maximum 99 seconds. Text effect: • allows you to change the color, size, and style of the Picture Messaging text.
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Picture Messaging icon. 1. Press the View soft key or the message. If you want to view the message later in the Inbox, press the Exit soft key. 2. If your message is longer than the display screen, use the Up or Down key to scroll through the message.
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Viewing a Received Message in the Inbox When you access the Inbox menu, a list of multimedia messages you received displays along with the message subjects. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages. Picture Messaging notifications that have been opened.
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Messages currently being sent Messages your phone couldn’t send Messages to be sent Messages deferred 1. Select a message on the list and press the Select soft key or the key. The message displays and scrolls to the next page, if it has more than one, after a specified time.
Draft After creating a multimedia message, you can store it in this message box to be sent at a later time. After creating your message, select the Save message option. Delete All This menu allows you to delete all of the multimedia messages in each message box separately.
You can then highlight this option and press the Select soft key or the You can connect to the voice server by pressing and holding the 1 key in Idle mode. •...
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• Message type (SIM dependent): allows you to view the type of message sent. • Reply path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center, if your network supports this service. •...
Validity period: set the length of time your messages are stored in the message center while the network attempts to deliver them. • Delivery after: you can set a delay time before the phone sends your messages. • Delivery report: when this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered.
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Starting your IM 1. Select the messenger service to which you subscribed using the Left or Right key and press the Select soft key or the key. 2. Enter your screen name. The name will be displayed on other people’s phones or PCs.
• Network Services Settings • Security Settings • Memory Status • Reset Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes display settings, security settings, and extra settings associated with your phone. Section 8: Changing Your Settings...
2. Modify the date and press the OK soft key. 3. At the Overwrite network time? prompt, Press the Yes soft key to set the new date or press the No soft key to cancel. World Time This option allows you to find out what time it is another part of world, using the Left and Right Navigation keys.
1. Highlight the Set time option and press the Select soft key or the 2. Modify the time and press the OK soft key. 3. Highlight AM or PM and press the Select soft key or the key. Time format This option allows you to change the time format to 12 hours or 24 hours.
• Confirm first: the phone asks for a confirmation before the update. Note: Automatic updates of time and date do not change the time you have set for alarm settings or calendar memos. Phone Settings Language You can select a display language.
You can turn the automatic redialing or answering features on or off. 1. To turn a feature on, press the Select soft key or the key. A check mark displays in front of the option. 2. To turn a feature off, press the Select soft key or the key.
Images: you can select a background image to be displayed on the idle screen. • Text color: you can select the color of the text to be displayed on the idle screen. If you selected Animations: 1. Scroll through the list by pressing the Left or Right key.
Dialing Font Color This menu allows you to select the color of your dialing font. You can choose either Black or Rainbow. Highlight the option you want and press the Select soft key or the key. Sound Settings You can customize various sound settings.
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This menu allows you to select a ring melody. You can choose between many different melodies. Ring volume This menu allows you to adjust the ring volume to one of 5 levels. Use the Up or Down volume key to increase or decrease the volume.
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Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. The following options are available: • Once: the phone alerts you to a new message just once at the time of receipt. • Periodic: the phone alerts you to a new message every 2 minutes until you open the message.
Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. The following options are available: • Once: the phone alerts you to a new message just once at the time of receipt. • Periodic: the phone alerts you to a new message every 2 minutes until you open the message.
Extra Tones You can customize additional tones for the phone. 1. To turn a given tone on, press the Select soft key or the key. A check mark displays in front of the option. 2. To turn a given tone off, press the Select soft key or the key.
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Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. To set your call forwarding options: 1. Select a call forwarding option by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key or the key.
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To enter an international code, press and hold the 0 key until the + sign displays. 7. When you select No reply in step 1, select the length of time the network waits for before forwarding a call. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays.
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Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two. To change the Network Selection mode: 1.
Hide number: your number does not display on the other person’s phone. • Send number: your number is sent each time you make a call. Security Settings The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and to restrict the types of calls.
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Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus. 1. To select an item to lock, press the Up or Down key to...
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To lock all of the contents, highlight All. 2. To place a check mark, press the Select soft key or the key. 3. To remove a check mark, press the Select soft key or key.
PIN2 before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Memory Status...
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1. Make a selection of the settings you wish to reset. At the Confirm screen, press the Yes soft key or the Otherwise, press the No soft key and you will be returned to the previous screen. Enter the 4- to 8-digit password and press the OK soft key or the key.
Section 9: Fun & Apps Topics Covered • t-zones • File Manager • Games • Organizer This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Section 9: Fun & Apps...
The following options are available: Sounds In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the web server or received in multimedia messages. You can set a downloaded sound as the current ring tone.
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• Set as ringtone: allows you to set the sound as your ring tone. • Rename: allows you to change the name of the sound. • Delete: allows you to delete the sound. • Delete all: allows you to delete all sounds in your My sounds folder.
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1. In your t-zone browser, select the My Albums Menu link and press the Select soft key or the 2. Photos sent to this folder are stored in the Inbox Album. Press the Select soft key to view the photos.
When you access the Games menu, the list of default games appears. Once you have downloaded games, they are added to the list. Note: Java services may not be available, depending on your service plan and phone model. Downloading a New Game You can download more games from the web site preset by T-Mobile using the Get More Games option.
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4. If you want to delete a MIDlet, press the Delete soft key and then press the Yes soft key or the the deletion. Note: When you select default games from the list, the Delete option is not available. 5. To exit and return to the Games list, press the Right soft key or the key.
Organizer Entering text If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can access the following input modes: Upper-case character mode (A): allows you to enter upper-case English characters. Lower-case character mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case English characters.
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• Auto power: alarm rings at the specified time even if the phone is turned off. If the option is set to Off and the phone is switched off at the specified time, the alarm does not ring. To set the alarm: 1.
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6. Press the key to return to Idle mode. Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the time format, see "Time & Date Settings" on page 88. 7. To stop the alarm when it rings, open the phone and...
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6. If applicable, select the AM or PM option and press the Select soft key or the 7. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm. If you want the alarm to ring on the chosen day, press the Yes soft key or key.
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Notes: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the time format, see "Time & Date Settings" on page 88. When the alarm time you set occurs, the alarm rings. To view details about the memo, press the View soft key or the press the Exit soft key, or the 9.
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• enter a list of tasks to be done. Creating the To Do List 1. Select the To do list option and press the Select soft key or the key. 2. Enter the first task and press the OK soft key or the key.
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6. At the Set alarm? prompt, press the Yes soft key to set an alarm. Otherwise, press the No soft key. 7. If you pressed Yes to set an alarm, enter the time, AM or PM, and the alarm tone.
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• Temperature Timer You can use this menu to set a timer. To enable the Timer, use the following options: 1. Press the Set soft key to enter the length of time. 2. Enter the time and press the OK soft key.
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This may be used as a lap counter. The time displayed at the top of the display is cumulative. 3. Press the Reset soft key to reset all times to zero. Organizer Section 9: Fun & Apps...
Section 10: t-zones Topics Covered • t-zones This section outlines the t-zones service on your phone. For more information, contact T-Mobile. Section 10: t-zones...
2. To select browser items, press the Select soft key. 3. To return to the previous page, press the Back soft key or key. The Back soft key does not appear until you have scrolled to the end of the browser items.
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To change the text input mode, press the right soft key • To enter a space, press the • To edit text, set the cursor to the right of the character(s) to be corrected. • Press the key as required.
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Note: The menus may vary, depending on your version of the t-zones browser. The following options are available: • Go to URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web page. After entering an address, press the OK soft key or key to go there directly. •...
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Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see "Using ABC Mode" on page 51. 3. Enter a name for the favorite item and press the OK soft key or the After saving a favorite item, you can select the item and...
• Health and Safety Information • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Operating Environment • Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices • Potentially Explosive Environments • Emergency Calls • FCC Notice and Cautions • Other Important Safety Information •...
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).
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Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC. Tests for each model phone are performed in positions and locations (e.g.
FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a...
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What is FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs Section 11: Health and Safety Information...
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In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA...
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FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
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22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000.
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RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S.
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What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if...
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RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S.
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FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.
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This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
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Try to plan calls when your car will be stationary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
"The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving." For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications &...
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Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on. • should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
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Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label on the box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and hearing loss.
Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. 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.
(medical emergencies, for example). Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use.
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.
• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
If you're inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated. If your phone is active, it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key.
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. • If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, hold the phone with the antenna raised, fully-extended and over your shoulder. • Do not hold, bend or twist the phone's antenna, if applicable.
• Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect damage to the phone or battery, take it to a service center for inspection. •...
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• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery. Always try to keep the battery at room temperature.
Keep the phone dry. Precipitation, humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. •...
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• 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. • If your phone is equipped with an external antenna, use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna.
Product, including antenna, or cosmetic damage; (b) equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible; (c) any plastic surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d) malfunctions resulting from the use...
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80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by...
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Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG...
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FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR...
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THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT.
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EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUNG's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and...
Index ABC mode Accessing a Menu Func- tion Alarm Back Light Backlight description 20 Battery charging 8 installing 8 low indicator 10 removing 6 Brightness Control Broadcast Messages Browser Messages Calculator Calendar Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume Answering a Call 27...
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My Journal Network Selection Network Services Call Forwarding 97 Number mode On/off switch, phone Options During a Call 33 Putting a Call on Hold 33 Organizer Alarm 113 Calculator 118 Calendar 115 Conversion 120 Stopwatch 120 Timer 120 To Do List 118...
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