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Samsung SGH-T746 User Manual

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P O R T A B L E
Q u a d - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
BMC_t746_UG_EN_09022009_D8

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  • Page 1 T746 P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. BMC_t746_UG_EN_09022009_D8...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, provincial laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 In addition, Samsung shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase or use of the product or arising from the breach of the express warranty, including incidental, special or consequential damages, or loss of anticipated profits or benefits.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Getting Started ... 1 Activating Your Phone ..........1 Switching the Phone On or Off .
  • Page 5 Storing a Number on the SIM Card ........40 Finding a Contacts Entry .
  • Page 6 Voice Recognition ..........80 Tasks .
  • Page 7 Section 15: Health and Safety Information ... 129 Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ......129 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone .

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
  • Page 9 Place your thumbnail in the notch at the top and lift it up (1) and out (2) (as shown). 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.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. Be sure to line up the gold contacts. Lightly press down on the battery until it snaps into place. Replacing the Cover Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and then sliding the cover down until it snaps into place.

  • Page 11: Installing The Memory Card

    This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices. Note: The Samsung t746 supports up to a 16 Gigabyte memory card. To unlock the memory cover, use your thumb nail or another object to shift the edge of the memory card cover to the Unlock position (as indicated) until you hear a slight clicking sound.

  • Page 12: Charging A Battery

    Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger, 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.

  • Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Note: The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty. Plug the adapter’s power plug into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is finished, first unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the wall charger’s connector from the phone.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Voice Mail

    Setting Up Your Voice Mail For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail: In Idle mode, touch the Phone icon and touch and hold the prompted to enter a password. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting, and your name. Note: These steps may be different depending on your network.

  • Page 15: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

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

  • Page 16: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations. Receiver allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone.

  • Page 17: Side Views Of Your Phone

    The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone. Cell phone strap anchor used to connect a carrying strap to the phone. Volume keys allow you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.

  • Page 18: Camera View Of Your Phone

    Camera View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the external elements of your phone: Camera lens Battery cover Display Layout Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options. The display has 4 areas: Widget bar Indicator Main Display area...
  • Page 19 Widget Bar The Widget bar provides quick access to the items you use most frequently (Photos, Music, IM, Share Pix, Voice recognition, Calendar, Bluetooth, Today, Yahoo Search, Yahoo Finance, Google Search, AccuWeather, digg, Post-it, and More widgets). For more information about the Widget bar, see “Widget Bar Navigation” on page 30. Function categories Function categories are also shortcuts to the Phone (for dialing a number), Contacts (accessing the Contacts list), Web (for Internet connection), and Menu (displays the icons for application access).
  • Page 20 Displays when Sound profiles are set to Silent. Displays when Sound profiles are set to Vibration. Displays when Sound profiles are set to Driving. Displays when Sound profiles are set to Outdoor. Backlight A backlight illuminates the internal display and the keypad. When you touch any key, the backlight turns on. Backlight turns off when no keys are pressed or touched within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight menu setting.
  • Page 21 Your phone has a display on the front of the phone which indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also alerts you at a specified time when an alarm was set by turning on the backlight and displaying a corresponding icon on the screen.

  • Page 22: Section 3: Call Functions

    This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. For more information, refer to “Call settings” on page 125. Making a Call In Idle mode, touch the Phone icon, and then enter the number you wish to dial and press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Call settings menu, the phone automatically redials up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone, provided your call is not sent to voice mail.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Touch Menu Calls to display the Calls. All calls is the default but you can use the ➔ calls, Missed calls, Outgoing calls or Incoming calls (a list of the most recently used numbers in the order you dialed or received them). Touch the number to view details.

  • Page 24: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that are available for use during a call. In-call options Turning the Speakerphone on and off While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by touching the Speaker Tip: When the speaker is turned On, the color of the speaker is teal.
  • Page 25 Viewing the Calls During a call you can touch the Calls icon to view might be useful if during a call you want to join another contact to a multiparty call. Touch the Calls icon to view the call history Press the key to return to the In call screen.

  • Page 26: Accessing The Contacts List During A Call

    Touch New or Update (if this number is not already listed in your Contacts). Select the phone number type: Mobile, Home, Work, or Other and touch Select. Enter the information for this caller. For more information, refer to “Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory”...

  • Page 27: Calls

    Touch the End icon to the right of the phone number for which you want to end the call. Calls All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in Calls. You can also view Call time records or reset all the call time records.

  • Page 28: Incoming Calls

    The name and number, if already stored in your Contacts List, displays. Incoming calls This menu lets you view the 30 most recent calls you received. The name and number, if already stored in your Contacts List, displays. Delete Touching this key allows you to delete the records in each call record separately, or you can delete all of your call records at one time.
  • Page 29 Touch the number for the participant in which you want to speak privately. You can now talk privately to that person while the other participants can continue to converse with each other. If there is only one other participant, that person is placed on hold. To return to the multi-party call, touch the Join icon.
  • Page 30 Touch the Contacts icon. With the Contacts list displayed: Touch the contact name displayed in the list to view the entry. The Contact information displays. Call Waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you must have previously set the Call waiting option to Activate.

  • Page 31: Section 4: Menu Navigation

    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. Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.

  • Page 32: Accessing A Menu Function By Scrolling

    Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling As you navigate through a menu, options display on the screen as scrollable lists. To navigate a scrollable list: From the Idle screen, touch the Menu icon. Touch a menu option. From the list of options you can: •...

  • Page 33: Using Shortcuts

    To access items in a list, tap the item: Using Shortcuts The Widget bar provides quick access to the items you use most frequently. The default widgets are: Photos, Music, IM, Share Pix, Voice recognition, Calendar, Bluetooth, Today, Games and Apps, Digital clock, Analog clock, Dual clock, Birthday, Yahoo Search, Yahoo Finance, Google Search, AccuWeather, digg, Post-it, and More widget.
  • Page 34 Photos: In this menu, you can view the list of photos taken by the camera. Touch, drag and drop the Photos icon onto the desktop. Tap View to view a photo, or tap Send to send this photo as a message. While viewing the photo you can select the following options: •...
  • Page 35 Voice recognition: An advanced voice recognition software used to activate a wide variety of functions ® on your phone. Nuance software automatically voice activates (up to 2,000 contacts) for voice dialing and searching. Speak a contact name naturally to dial, and use your voice to look up contacts, launch applications and navigate phone menus.

  • Page 36: Accessing Widgets

    Digital clock: Displays the time in the form of a digital clock. Analog clock: Displays the currenttime in the form of an analog clock. Dual clock: Displays the time in both digital and analog styles. Birthday: View your contact’s birthdays. Yahoo Search: Provides access to Yahoo’s search engine.

  • Page 37: Widget Bar Navigation

    Tap the Widget bar to open Widget Bar Navigation You can drag the widgets to the desktop to use the application or feature, then drag it back to the Widget bar when you are finished. Dragging and Dropping Certain menus allow you to move (drag and drop) an application onto the Main display screen. For example, you can drag the Music Player from the Shortcut menu onto the Main display screen using the drag and drop feature (see illustration).
  • Page 38 Drag from the Widget bar Drop onto the Idle screen Tapping After you drag and drop an application to the desktop, tap on the application to display more information.

  • Page 39: Widget Settings

    Scrolling The Widget bar contains up to 20 widgets, but can only display up to 7 widget icons at one time. To view more widgets: Swipe up and down along the Widget bar. Tip: Flick the screen in an upward motion to quickly scroll through the list. Widget Settings To select which items display or hide in the Widget bar: From Idle mode, touch Menu...
  • Page 40 Touch a checkbox to activate this Widget Note: By default fifteen of the widgets are checked and display, and five of the widgets require activation. For more information, refer to “Widget” on page 108. Touch the check box again to remove the check mark and hide the widget.

  • Page 41: Section 5: Entering Text

    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. Changing the Text Input Mode When using your phone, you often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in your Contacts List, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar.

  • Page 42: Using T9 Mode

    Example: Writing a text message. To change the text input mode, touch the screen, then Touch T9Abc and select one of the following options: • Abc • ABC • abc • Numeric • Symbols – or – Touch Shift to toggle T9 mode from T9Abc to T9ABC, or T9abc. Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.
  • Page 43 Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, touch the 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6 keys. The word that you are typing displays on the screen. It may change with each consecutive key that you touch. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes. When the word correctly displays, go to step 4.

  • Page 44: Using Abc Mode

    Using ABC Mode To use ABC mode, use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text. Touch the key labeled with the letter you want: • Once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on. Using Numeric The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message.
  • Page 45 The handwriting method is also displayed. For more information on handwriting a text message, see “Creating a Text Message using the Pen Tool” on page 52. Create New Message Create New Message Portrait Keypad Landscape Keyboard Create New Message Handwriting with Pen tool Entering Text...

  • Page 46: Section 6: Contacts

    This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory or to your SIM card. Using Mobile Address Book Use the following procedures to store a new contact to your phone. Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts List is your phone’s built-in memory.

  • Page 47: Storing A Number On The Sim Card

    Note: You can save up to 2,000 contact entries. Refer to the following screen to add additional contact information for this contact. Allows you to add a caller image, ringtone, or web address to the contact information Allows you to add multiple email addresses with this contact Touch Save when you are finished.

  • Page 48: Finding A Contacts Entry

    Touch the Mobile, Home, Work, or Other number field, enter a phone number into the field using the displayed keypad and touch Done. Touch Save when you are finished. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see “Using ABC Mode” on page 37. Finding a Contacts Entry You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto either your SIM card or phone’s built-in memory.

  • Page 49: Adding A New Caller Group

    When you locate the entry, press the • Edit: allows you to change or add information for the contact. • Mark as default: allows you to set the selected number as the default for the contact. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected name and number from Contacts or delete multiple numbers. You are asked to confirm that you wish to delete the name and number by touching Yes.

  • Page 50: Editing A Caller Group

    Touch the Group ringtone field and select a sound from the Sounds folder. Touch the Group vibration field, touch Vibration 1-5 and touch Save. Touch Save when you are finished. Your Caller group settings save. Choose Yes if you want to add members to this group. Select the contact(s) for this new group.

  • Page 51: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card

    Dialing a Number from the SIM Card Touch Phone. Enter the location number for the phone number you want to dial and press the The entry associated with the location number displays. If you don’t know the location number, press a location number (for example, the number 2), then press The number assigned to this location displays.

  • Page 52: Contacts Management

    Touch the keypad number key to where you wish to assign the new speed-dialing number (keys 2 through 9). The contact list displays. Touch a contact entry or search for a contact entry. The selected contact is now assigned to the number key you touched.
  • Page 53 In Idle mode, touch Contacts Touch Save new contacts to. The following options are available: • Phone: new Contacts are saved to your phone. Your phone comes with the default set to Phone memory. • SIM: new Contacts are saved to your SIM card. •...
  • Page 54 Touch My name card. Touch the First name field, enter a first name using the displayed keypad and touch Done. Touch the Last name field, enter a last name using the displayed keypad and touch Done. Touch the Nickname field, enter a Nickname using the displayed keypad and touch Done. Enter a phone number into one of the following phone number type fields using the displayed keypad and touch Done: •...

  • Page 55: Memory Status

    In Idle mode, touch Menu – or – In Idle mode, touch Contacts Touch One hand operation. Choose Right handed or Left handed, and then touch Save. Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Contacts, within the SIM card, and Phone memory. You can also see the current storage capacity of all three memories.

  • Page 56: Section 7: Messages

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

  • Page 57: Text Messages

    There are three New Messages tabs that display icons: New messages Missed calls Voice mail Message You can search through missed calls or unviewed messages and select the associated message tab, and then Touch the View or Exit Selection. Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones.
  • Page 58 Create New Message Portrait Keypad Note: For further details about entering characters, see “Using T9 Mode” on page 35. Text messages can be up to 3 pages long. Important!: When your text message exceeds 160 characters, a page is automatically added. If you add a page using the More page feature, the message type automatically changes to a Picture message.
  • Page 59 • New number: allows you to enter a phone number not already listed in Contacts. Touch Add more and repeat step 6 to add additional recipients to this message. Touch Send when you are finished entering the destinations. Creating a Text Message using the Pen Tool In this menu, you can handwrite and send a text message.

  • Page 60: Picture Messages

    • Bookmarks: allows you to select a URL to attach to this message. Touch Send. Select one of the following from the Send to menu and touch Add when you are finished. • Recent recipients: allows you to select a number or an address from the last 20 destinations you entered. •...

  • Page 61: Creating And Sending A Picture Message

    In addition to the familiar text content available via traditional text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice, and audio clips. A Picture Messaging message is a picture presentation contained in a single file. It is not a text file with attachments. The Message icon ( ) displays when you receive a new picture message.

  • Page 62: Picture Message Settings

    Touch Other and select from the following: • Text template: allows you to select a Text Template to attach to this message. • Insert from Contacts: allows you to select a contact profile from Contacts. • Bookmarks: allows you to select a URL to attach to this message. Touch More and select from the following: •...

  • Page 63: Voice Notes

    Delivery time: you can set a delay time before the phone sends your messages. • Message size: displays the size of the selected message. • Delivery report: when this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or not your message was delivered. •...

  • Page 64: Inbox

    When you access this menu, a timer displays on the screen. In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Sound to record a voice note and select Record sound . Touch the Stop icon to stop recording and save the sound. Touch Add to add a voice note. Important!: Adding a voice note automatically changes the type of message to Picture message.

  • Page 65: Viewing A Text Message From The Inbox

    When you enter the Inbox, the list of messages displays with the sender’s phone numbers, or name, if available in your Contacts list, and the Text message (saved to SIM) icon displayed. After you have read the message, the envelope in the icon displays as opened. If the Inbox is full when a new text message is received, or the SIM card is full, the text message saves to the phone and the Text message (saved to Phone) icon displays.

  • Page 66: Viewing A Picture Message From The Inbox

    Viewing a Picture Message from the Inbox In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch a picture message in the list to view the message. Touch Stop to finish viewing the multimedia file. After viewing a picture message, you may choose the following options: •...
  • Page 67 – Move to my folder: moves the selected message to a personal folder. At the create folder prompt, touch OK. Enter a name for the new folder and touch Done. Or, if a folder already exists, touch Move. – Save to Contacts: stores the number in your Phone memory, or updates the information if the number is already saved. –...

  • Page 68: E-Mail

    To move messages: In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Move. Touch the check box next to each message you want to move to another folder or location. Touch Move. Push Message Settings In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ • Receiving options: you can specify whether to turn push message reception On or Off. •...

  • Page 69: Outbox

    Follow the on-screen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage your Instant Messaging account. Outbox This message box stores messages that you have sent or messages that you attempted to send but were not actually sent. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in Contacts.
  • Page 70 – Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the message to protect it from deletion or unlock it to allow deletion. – or – Touch the icon next to the sent message to display these additional options: • Send: allows you to send this message to Recent recipients, Contacts, or New number. •...

  • Page 71: My Folders

    • Send: allows you to send the draft to Recent recipients, Contacts, or a New number. • Save in drafts: allows you to resave this file to the drafts. • More: – Add page: Inserts an additional page into the message and automatically converts to a Picture message. –...
  • Page 72 Touch Save. Deleting a Text template In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Text templates. Touch Delete. Touch the check box to the right of the template(s) you wish to delete and touch Delete. At the Delete? confirmation, touch Yes to delete the template or touch No to cancel. Creating a Picture message template In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Picture message templates.
  • Page 73 Touch More for the following options: Save as template, Add page, Add attachment, Edit style, and Sending options. Touch Save as template. At the Enter new subject pop-up, enter a subject for this template and touch OK. The picture message template automatically saves.
  • Page 74 • Bookmark: allows you to select a URL to attach to this message. Touch Preview. The template displays the following options: • Edit: redisplays the Create screen so you can add Images, Sound, Video, or Other files. • Edit style: allows you to modify the Background color and Page duration for this message. Press the key when you are finished previewing and/or editing the picture message template.

  • Page 75: Voice Mail

    Sending Options In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Picture message templates. Touch a picture message template from the list. Touch Edit. Touch More Sending options. ➔ Use the following options to set Sending options for Picture template messages. • Priority: allows you to select the priority level of your messages. •...

  • Page 76: Memory Status

    Important!: Once messages are deleted, they cannot be recovered. In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch the checkbox to the right for a message box to clear. – or – Touch All to delete all of your messages. Touch Delete to delete the marked folders. At the Locked messages confirmation, touch Yes to delete your selections.
  • Page 77 • Push message - Inbox - My folders Messages...

  • Page 78: Section 8: My Downloads

    This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. The My Downloads menu allows you to manage your images, videos, sounds, other files, and memory status in one convenient location. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Images In this menu, you can view the list of images downloaded from the web server or received in messages.

  • Page 79: Videos

    • More: – Rename: allows you to rename an image file. – Sort by: allows you to organize your image files by Date, Type, Name, or Size. – Send via Bluetooth: allows you to send the selected image to a Bluetooth enabled device. –...

  • Page 80: Sounds

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

  • Page 81: Voice List

    • Send via: allows you to send the music file via Message or to a Bluetooth enabled device. • Details: displays the music Name, Format, Size, Forwarding, Date created, and Location. Sounds Touch an item in the Sounds menu and touch one of the following options: •...

  • Page 82: Other Files

    – Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the voice note to protect it from deletion, or unlock it to allow deletion. While listening to the voice note, the following options are available: • Send via: allows you to send the voice note via Message or Bluetooth. •...
  • Page 83 – or – Touch one of the following options: • Delete: allows you to delete one or more games from the list. • More: – Lock/Unlock: allows you to prevent or allow deletion of the selected game. – Details: displays information about the game, such as file Size, Version, Supplier, Date, Location, and Sign. –...

  • Page 84: Section 9: Tools

    Alarm This feature allows you to: Set up to 10 alarms to ring at specified times. • Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off. • To set the alarm: In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch the screen to create a new alarm.

  • Page 85: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth For more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 123. Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can: Consult the calendar by day, week, or month. • Create events. • Set an alarm to act as a reminder, if necessary. • Track Missed Alarm Events.

  • Page 86: Week View

    Week view When you select this option, the calendar displays the selected week with today’s date and time Touched. The following options are available: Create event: allows you to create a new event. • Go to: displays Today’s date or another selected date. •...

  • Page 87: Sharepix

    Calendar Settings Using the Calendar settings you can select the day with which you want the calendar to begin. You also select how you want to view the calendar, by Month, Week, or Day. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Missed Alarm Event You can view all of the alarmed events.
  • Page 88 Send Text <Name or #> : displays the Create Text Message screen. • Lookup <Name> : allows you use a voice command to locate and display contact information stored in the Contacts • list. For more information, refer to “Finding a Contacts Entry” on page 41. Go to <Menu>...
  • Page 89 Name Dialing To use Name Dial, you need entries stored in your Contacts. For information on creating Contacts entries, see “Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory” on page 39. To access Voice recognition: In Idle mode, touch Menu Say “Call” followed by the first and last name of the contact that you want to dial. The name that you said is repeated through the earpiece and your phone dials the number.

  • Page 90: Opening Applications

    After a brief pause, a list of available commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command” message. Say “Lookup” at a distance of 3-8 inches from the microphone. “Say the name” plays through the earpiece. Say the name exactly as it displays in your Contacts list, first name followed by last name. The contact name displays on the screen with other information that you’ve entered for that contact.

  • Page 91: Voice Recognition Settings

    Voice Recognition Settings Confirmation Nuance uses a confirmation list when a name or number is not clearly recognized. The software displays three choices and prompts you to select a choice. You can modify the way Nuance uses the confirmation list in the settings. Each time Nuance activates you can choose to view the confirmation list even if there is only one choice.

  • Page 92: Tasks

    Touch Adapt Voice. Touch Start to begin adaptation or touch Back to cancel. The screen displays an adaptation message. The entire adaptation process takes just a couple of minutes to complete. Tip: Perform the adaptation process in a quiet room. Audio Modes Your voice recognition software includes an interface that allows you to customize your voice recognition, mode setting to match your experience and comfort level with voice commands.

  • Page 93: Memo

    Touch Create task. Touch the Title field and enter a Title for this task, then touch Done. Touch the Priority field and select a level from the drop-down menu (High, Medium or Low). Touch the Start date field and scroll up or down to select a Month, Date, and Year, then touch Set. Touch the Due date field and scroll up or down to select a Month, Date, and Year, then touch Set.

  • Page 94: Calculator

    Touch the screen or touch Create memo. Compose the note and touch Done. For more information, refer to “Using ABC Mode” on page 37. Memo options While viewing the list of Memos, select one of the following options: • Create memo: allows you to create a memo. •...

  • Page 95: World Clock

    World Clock This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world. To access the World Clock: In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Add. Touch the screen and scroll the displayed map to the right or the left until the location displays on the screen, then touch OK.

  • Page 96: Timer

    Depending on what you are converting, different options display such as: Screen Options Currency View rate: displays a currency rate table. Reset: allows you to reset to the original currency values. Length Reset: allows you to reset to the original length values. Weight Reset: allows you to reset to the original weight values.

  • Page 97: Section 10: Web

    This section outlines the web features available on your phone. Web Access Your phone is equipped with a browser that provides wireless connectivity and access to the Web using your phone. Tip: Touch the Web icon on the main display to launch the web. To access the web browser via the menu, follow these steps: In Idle mode, touch Menu –...
  • Page 98 Entering Text in the Web While you are navigating the web you often need to enter text, such as when entering a URL. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad. For more information, refer to “Entering Text” on page 34. Selecting and Using Menu Options Various menus are available when you are using the web to navigate the Wireless Web.

  • Page 99: Enter Url

    Resizes the window. Enter URL This menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a web site that you want to access. For further details about entering characters, see “Entering Text” on page 34. Bookmarks This menu displays a collection of up to 100 URL direct links (URL addresses) to predefined web pages stored in your web browser.

  • Page 100: Browser Settings

    Browser Settings Various settings are available when you are using the web browser to navigate the wireless web. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Clear cache You can clear the information stored in the cache, (the phone’s temporary memory) which stores the most recently accessed web pages.

  • Page 101: Section 11: Camera

    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. Additionally, you can set the picture as a Wallpaper, or as a Picture ID image.

  • Page 102: Configuring Picture Options

    Tap the screen once and touch one of the following: • Send to: allows you to send your Photos. – or – Configure the picture options. For more information, refer to “Configuring Picture Options” on page 95. Press the key to return to the Idle screen. Configuring Picture Options After you take a picture, touch one of the following icons.

  • Page 103: Camera Shortcuts

    – Smile shot: the camera focuses on the foreground or subject and not on the background. – Mosaic: Takes several photos and then groups them together into a single final photo. • Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the photo. Select the length of delay you want and touch the Off, 2, 5, and 10 seconds.

  • Page 104: Photos

    allows you to change the shooting mode. allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the photo allows you to configure settings for this photo, or for the Camera. allows you to change the Scene for this photo. allows you to set the brightness levels.

  • Page 105: Deleting A Photo

    • More: – Rename: allows you to rename a photo file. – Sort by: allows you to organize your photos files by Date, Type, Name, or Size. – Send via Bluetooth: allows you to send the selected photo to a Bluetooth enabled device. –...
  • Page 106 Renaming a Photo In Idle mode, touch Menu displays the photos in Line view or Thumbnail view, depending on which mode you select. Tip: You can also navigate by touching the Photos Widget in the Widget bar. Touch More Rename. ➔...
  • Page 107 Bluetooth Visibility This option allows you to share the selected photo with another Bluetooth device. In Idle mode, touch Menu displays the photos in Line view or Thumbnail view, depending on which mode you select. Touch More Bluetooth visibility. ➔ Touch the photo you want to share with other Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 108: Editing A Photo

    In Idle mode, touch Menu Touch the photo name that you want to save as a Picture ID. Touch Set as Picture ID. ➔ Touch Search contact and scroll through the list of contacts to locate the contact in which you apply this Picture ID.

  • Page 109: Recording A Video

    Recording a Video Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by putting the light source behind you. In Idle mode, touch Menu – or – Press the Camera key to enter Camera mode then touch the Video icon to toggle to the camcorder.

  • Page 110: Camcorder Shortcuts

    – White balance: allows you to set this option from the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy. – Effects: allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the video. Options include: None, Black and white, Sepia, Negative, or Water Color.

  • Page 111: Videos

    toggles between camera and video mode. When the Camcorder displays you are in Camera mode and when the Camera displays you are in Video mode. allows you to change the recording mode. allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the video. allows you to configure settings for this video, or for the Camera.
  • Page 112 – Sort by: allows you to organize your video files by Date, Type, Name, or Size. – Send via Bluetooth: allows you to send this video to a Bluetooth enabled device. – Bluetooth visibility: allows you to enable this video so it is visible to other Bluetooth devices. –...

  • Page 113: Section 12: Tv & Radio

    This section describes how to display television and radio clips that are available on the network. In Idle mode, touch Menu service. Once the application launches, navigate through the media content offered by your service provider. Follow the on-screen instructions to purchase and play the desired media clip. TV &...

  • Page 114: Section 13: Music

    This section describes how to use the Music Player to play downloaded music files. In Idle mode, touch Menu Follow the on-screen instructions to download songs or other audio tracks. A service charge may apply. Music. The Music Centre is displayed. ➔...

  • Page 115: Section 14: Changing Your 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. Widget In this menu you can select the items you want to display in the Widget bar (quick access menu). Simply touch the check mark box to the right of the item you want to display then touch the Save soft key to save your configuration.

  • Page 116: Ringer Settings

    Ringer Settings This menu allows you to specify how you are informed of incoming calls. Normal The phone’s profile defaults to Normal which means that the incoming Alert Type is set to melody. Call From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch the Normal profile. Touch the Pull down menu and select Call.

  • Page 117: Changing Your Settings

    • Vibration: the phone will vibrate but not play a melody. • Vibration & melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. • Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate. Touch the Message alert tone field, touch to select a ringtone and touch Save. Touch the Message alert repetition drop-down and select one of the following options: •...
  • Page 118 • Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate. Touch the Phone sound volume slide bar, then touch and drag the slider to the volume level you desire (range is 0-7). Touch Save to return to the Ringer settings menu. Silent Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example.
  • Page 119 Touch the drop-down menu and select Message. Touch the Message alert repetition drop-down and select one of the following: • Once: repeats the message alert once. • Periodic: repeats the message alert periodically. Touch the Vibration intensity field, then touch and drag the slider to the intensity level you desire (range is 0-7). Touch the Message alert vibration field, and select Vibration select Vibration 1 - 3, then touch Save.
  • Page 120 • Vib. & Increasing melody: the phone vibrates and the melody increases simultaneously. Touch the Ringtone field, touch to select a ringtone and touch Save. Touch the Call alert volume slide bar, then touch and drag the slider to the volume level you desire (range is 1-7).
  • Page 121 Touch Driving. Touch the drop-down menu and select Phone. Touch the Keypad tone drop-down and select one of the following tones: • Beep • TouchWiz Touch the Power on type field, select one of the following and touch Save: • Melody: the phone plays the selected Power on type melody. •...
  • Page 122 • Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ring tone menu. • Increasing melody: the melody volume increases. • Vibration then melody: the phone vibrates 2 times and then starts ringing. • Vibration & melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melody simultaneously. •...

  • Page 123: Display Settings

    Touch Save to return to the Ringer settings menu. Phone From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch Outdoor. Touch the drop-down menu and select Phone. Touch the Keypad tone drop-down and select one of the following tones: • Beep • TouchWiz Touch the Power on type field, select one of the following and touch Save: •...

  • Page 124: Font Type

    Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image to display in Idle mode. From Display settings menu, touch Wallpaper Touch one of the following options: • Photos: allows you to choose a photo from Images folder. – or – •...

  • Page 125: Time & Date

    From Display settings menu, touch LCD brightness. Touch and drag the Level slider to the brightness level you desire (range is 1-5). Touch Save. Backlight time A backlight illuminates the internal display and the keypad. When you touch any key, the backlight turns on. Backlight turns off when no keys are touched within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight menu setting.

  • Page 126: Phone Settings

    Touch the Date field and touch the format in which you want the date to display (available only if Time zone updating is set to Manual only). Phone Settings You can customize various phone settings. From Idle mode, touch Menu Language This menu allows you to select a display language for Text language and Input mode.

  • Page 127: Security

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

  • Page 128: Change Pin Code

    Lock Applications Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as messages, images, and sounds. Once you lock the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus. Touch the Lock applications field. Touch the check box next to each application you want to lock, or touch All to select all applications. Touch Save.

  • Page 129: Airplane Mode

    Enter your PIN code. Enter a new PIN code. Confirm your PIN code. Change PIN2 code The Change PIN2 code feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one. You must first enter the current 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.

  • Page 130: Bluetooth

    • Samsung PC studio: sets PC Studio to launch as the default application when a USB connection is detected. • Ask on connection: requires the phone to display a message which requires you to assign a default USB application. • Mass storage: allows you to utilize the onboard storage capacity of the phone to store and upload files. This option allows your computer to detect the phone as a removable storage drive.

  • Page 131: Bluetooth Services

    Touch Bluetooth Settings. ➔ Touch On or Off from the My phone’s visibility field. Touch Save. Secure Mode When the Bluetooth Visibility is turned on, your phone is wirelessly transmitting its phone name and status. This transmission can pose a security risk and incite unauthorized connection to your phone. It is recommended that you activate your phone’s Bluetooth security.

  • Page 132: Call Settings

    The following information displays: • Headset: used to make incoming and outgoing calls via Bluetooth headsets. • Handsfree: used to make incoming and outgoing calls via Bluetooth car kits. • Bluetooth Stereo Headset: used to make calls and listen to music via Bluetooth stereo headsets. •...

  • Page 133: Application Settings

    Application Settings The Application Settings feature allows you to configure the functional parameters for most of the on-board applications. These applications are described in more detail within other sections of this manual. • Messaging • Calendar • Contacts • Music player Network selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area.

  • Page 134: Reset Settings

    Touch one of the applications to clear, or touch All to clear all the memory settings. Touch Clear. Enter your password in the Password field and touch Confirm. At the Clear? prompt, touch Yes to confirm your action. Memory Card Details From Idle mode, touch Menu Touch one of the following options: •...

  • Page 135: Software Update

    Touch Reset. Enter your password, then select Yes or No from the confirmation “Reset settings?” pop-up box. Software Update The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and download any new phone software directly to your phone. From Idle mode, touch Menu available).

  • Page 136: Section 15: Health And Safety Information

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

  • Page 137: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

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

  • Page 138: Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying

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

  • Page 139: Caring For The Battery

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

  • Page 140: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Industry Canada Notice

    Note: For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking LiIon battery. Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.

  • Page 141: Owner's Record

    The model number, regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SGH-T746 Serial No.: Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 142: Section 16: Warranty Information

    Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if: (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery; (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 143 Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-Samsung. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product.
  • Page 144 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...
  • Page 145 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 dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.

  • Page 146: Index

    ABC mode Accessing a Menu Function Alarm Applications Alarm Calculator Calendar Convertor Stopwatch Tasks Timer World Clock Audio Modes Backlight description LCD brightness settings Battery charging low indicator Bluetooth settings Calculator Calendar Call Functions adjusting the call volume answering a call Call Records Call Waiting Caller Group...
  • Page 147 checking the memory status one-hand operation searching for a number speed dialing Converter Dialing a Number SIM Card Display backlight icons Entering Text changing the Text Entry Mode using ABC Mode using Numeric using Symbols using T9 Mode Getting Started activating your phone voice mail Health and Safety Information...
  • Page 148 settings Push message settings viewing in Inbox Recording Video Security Settings backlight call settings display one-hand operation phone security sound time & date voice recognition Shortcuts SIM card installing Speed Dial setting up entries Stopwatch Storing a number in phone’s memory on SIM card Symbol mode T9 mode...
  • Page 149 entering text exiting navigating Widgets accessing functions navigation settings Widget Manager World Clock...

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