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Samsung SGH-T819 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-T819 Series 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 Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. 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.
  • Page 3 OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. 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 6: Understanding Your Phonebook ...47 Using Contacts List ...47 Phonebook Entry Options ...48 Adding a New Contact ...49 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card using the Location Number ...51 Managing Phonebook Entries ...51 Synchronizing your Phonebook ...52 My name card ...53 Speed Dial ...54...
  • Page 5 Player Settings ...112 Playing Music Files ...114 Creating a Music Playlist ...115 Adding Music to a Playlist ...115 Transferring Music Files to the Memory Card ...116 Deleting Music Files From the Memory Card ...116 Assigning Music Files ...117 Table of Contents...
  • Page 6 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...155 Road Safety ...162 Responsible Listening ...163 Operating Environment ...165 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...165 Potentially Explosive Environments ...167 Emergency Calls ...168 FCC Notice and Cautions ...169 Other Important Safety Information ...169 Product Performance ...
  • Page 7 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...171 Battery Precautions ...171 Care and Maintenance ...173 Section 14: Warranty Information ... 174 Standard Limited Warranty ...174 Index ... 179 Table of Contents...

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    This section describes the first steps to operating your phone. SIM Card Information When you subscribe for 3G cellular network services, you receive a plug-in USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

  • Page 9: Inserting The Sim Card

    Inserting the SIM card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep all SIM cards out of reach of children. Make sure the gold contacts of the card are face down, then slide the SIM card into the socket.

  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    Lift up the memory card cover, located on the right side of the phone as shown. Make sure the microSD’s gold contact pins face upward. Incorrect The previous illustration displays the correct and incorrect method for inserting the Memory Card.

  • Page 11: Charging A Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
  • Page 12 Plug the connector of the travel adaptor into the jack on the side of the phone. Incorrect Warning!: 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.

  • Page 13: Turning The Phone On Or Off

    Warning!: Failure to unplug the travel adapter before you remove the battery, can cause the phone to become damaged. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds, the “Low battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display, and the empty battery icon remaining battery power.

  • Page 14: Accessing Your Voice Mail

    When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center. Changing the Voice Mail Name and Number Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number.

  • Page 15: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    • Selecting Functions and Options • Command Keys • 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. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features.

  • Page 16: Open View Of Your Phone

    Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode, press the key once to access the Recent Call log. If you press and hold the key down, you initiate the most recent call from the Recent Call log.
  • Page 17 Power on/off/Menu Exit key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to power your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels you input. When you receive an incoming call, press to reject call.

  • Page 18: Back View

    Back View 1. Camera lens Camera lens: The camera lens is used for taking photos. Mirror (self portrait): allows you to center the camera lens for self portraits. Closed View of Your Phone 1. Headset jack/ Adapter jack 2. Volume key 3.

  • Page 19: Internal Display Layout

    Back Light A back light illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key or open the phone. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, and/or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Backlight Time menu.
  • Page 20 Displays the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Displays when the phone’s profile is set to indicates that the phone’s incoming Alert Type is set to melody.
  • Page 21 Displays when a new Over the0 Air (OTA) software update file is received. Displays after your memory card is inserted. Displays when you are connected to a PC via a USB port. can’t confirm (no data cable) Displays when you are browsing the internet with a Personal Computer.

  • Page 22: Selecting Functions And Options

    Your phone offers a set of functions that can be customized for your ease and specific needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 23: Soft Keys

    Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using; the labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Left Soft Key Some functions of the left soft key are as follows.

  • Page 24: Help

    • Help Help is designed to work with t-zones to show you some of the unique features of your phone. You can search help files on the fly while traveling, at home or anywhere, using help.wap.t-mobile.com.
  • Page 25 Help To access the browser options menu: Press the Options soft key. Note: The menus may vary, depending on your t-zones subscription. For more information on browser options, see "Selecting and Using Menu Options" on page 68. Understanding Your Phone...

  • Page 26: Section 3: Call Functions

    When the Idle mode displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Voice Call menu, the phone automatically redials up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.

  • Page 27: Answering A Call

    These entries are collectively called the Phonebook. The Phonebook is accessible using the right soft option key. Once you store a number in the Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys using the Speed Dial feature.

  • Page 28: All Calls

    Note: To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Volume keys on the left side of the phone before opening the phone. A quick press of side volume key silences the ringer on an incoming call. Press the Note: You can answer a call while using the Phonebook or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the function screen you were using.
  • Page 29 • Delete : Allows you to delete the selected number or delete all call records. • Add to block list : Allows you to block the selected number from being received as an incoming call. • View contact details : Allows you to view the contact name (if already saved to the Phonebook) and the phone number.

  • Page 30: Returning A Missed Call

    Returning a Missed Call To return a missed call number, use the following steps: If the display is off, press the volume key to turn the display on. The Missed call tab appears on the display. Press the View soft key.

  • Page 31: Call Time

    Highlight the desired number or contact name and press the The Call Time displays on the screen. Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the Profile on”...

  • Page 32: Options During A Call

    Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 33: In Call Options

    • Mute: Temporarily switches your phone’s microphone off, so the other person cannot hear you. • Hold: Places the current call on hold. • New Call: Places the current call on hold and then allows you to enter and dial another number. • Phonebook: Accesses your Phonebook information.

  • Page 34: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. During a call, to switch the microphone off temporarily:...

  • Page 35: Call Waiting

    The 3-Way or Multi-Line feature allows you to answer a series of incoming calls, place them on hold, and if this service is supported by the network, and join all of the calls together the Call Waiting Menu to Activate. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 36: 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. Menu Navigation Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling through them using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcut keys.

  • Page 37: Menu Outline

    Numbered menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options can be quickly accessed by using their shortcut numbers. In Menu mode, Main Menus can be accessed by pressing the number keys (1 to 0) corresponding to their location on the screen.
  • Page 38 3.6.5: About browser 4: IM 4.1: AIM 4.1.1: Sign on 4.1.2: Saved conversations 4.1.3: Offline conversations 4.1.4: Settings 4.1.4.1: Choose your community 4.1.4.2: Community settings** 4.1.5: Help 4.1.5.1: Service provider info 4.1.5.2: Help text 4.1.5.2.1: Sign up 4.1.5.2.2: Sign on 4.1.5.2.3: Buddies...
  • Page 39 4.3.3: Settings 4.3.3.1: Choose your community 4.3.3.2: Community settings** 4.3.4: Help 4.3.4.1: Service provider info 4.3.4.2: Help text 4.3.4.2.1: About 4.3.4.2.2: Getting a Windows Live ID 4.3.4.2.3: Signing in/out 4.3.4.2.4: Contacts 4.3.4.2.5: Send IM 4.3.4.2.6: Status 4.3.4.2.7: Preferences 4.4: Yahoo! 4.4.1: Sign in...
  • Page 40 5.6.1: Text templates 5.6.2: Picture message templates 5.7: Delete all 5.8: Messages settings 5.8.1: Text message 5.8.1.1: Common settings 5.8.1.2: Text message center settings 5.8.2: Picture message 5.8.2.1: Sending options 5.8.2.2: Receiving options 5.8.2.3: Auto resize image 5.8.2.4: Creation mode 5.8.2.5: Default style...
  • Page 41 6.6: Videos 6.7: Music 6.8: Games 6.9: Other files 6.10: Voice recognition 6.11: Memory status 7: Help 8: Organizer 8.1: Alarm 8.1.1: Wake-up alarm 8.1.2: Alarm 1 8.1.3: Alarm 2 8.1.4: Alarm 3 8.1.5: Alarm 4 8.1.6: Auto power-up 8.2: Calendar 8.3: Tasks...
  • Page 42 8.*: Stopwatch 9: Settings 9.1: Sound Profiles 9.2: Display and light settings 9.2.1: Display settings 9.2.1.1: Wallpaper 9.2.1.2: Greeting message 9.2.1.3: Main menu style 9.2.1.4: Pop up list menu 9.2.1.5: Dialing display 9.2.2: Light settings 9.2.2.1: Brightness 9.2.2.2: Backlight time 9.2.2.3: Keypad light...
  • Page 43 9.8.1.1: Turn Bluetooth On/Off 9.8.1.2: My devices 9.8.1.3: My visibility 9.8.1.4: My phone name 9.8.1.5: Security modes 9.8.1.6: Features 9.8.1.7: Help 9.8.2: Network selection 9.8.2.1: Search now 9.8.2.2: Default setup 9.9: Synchronization 9.9.1: Sync now 9.9.2: View log 9.9.3: Sync settings 9.9.4: About sync...
  • Page 44 9.14.2: Memory status 9.14.2.1: Shared memory 9.14.2.2: Messages 9.14.2.3: Fun & Apps 9.14.2.4: Calendar 9.14.2.5: Tasks 9.14.2.6: Notes 9.14.2.7: Phonebook * Displays only if supported by your SIM card. ** The IM menu settings determine your Default Community Setting *** Service dependent.

  • Page 45: Section 5: Entering Text

    This input method 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 method automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional Alphabet mode.

  • Page 46: Using The T9 Input Method

    The numeric mode allows you to enter numbers. The symbols mode allows you to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks. The text input mode indicator displays on the screen when you are in a field that allows you to enter characters (such as in a text message).

  • Page 47: Using The Alphabet Input Method

    Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically, and then select the next letter.
  • Page 48 Characters scroll in the following order (lowercase characters shown in parentheses): . @ , ? ! ‘ - : ) ( ; / _ + & 1 A B C Ä Å Æ Ç 2 a b c a a a Ф...

  • Page 49: Using The Numeric Input Method

    Using the Numeric Input Method The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter. Using the Symbols Input Method The Symbol input method enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text.

  • Page 50: Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook

    Phonebook. Phonebook entries can be sorted by name, entry, or group. Note: When storing an Phonebook entry into your SIM card, note that only the Name, Address, and slot location are saved. To save additional information for a particular contact, such as notes, e-mail, dates, etc., it is important to save that Contact into your phone’s onboard memory.

  • Page 51: Phonebook Entry Options

    Phonebook listing. Call: dials the selected phone number. • Send message: sends a message, shares a picture, or sends a Voice note to the • selected entry. Edit: edits the properties of an entry such as: Name, Category, Group, or location.

  • Page 52: Adding A New Contact

    FDN Contacts: Fixed Dialling Number mode restricts your outgoing calls and SMS • calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored on the SIM FDN list.

  • Page 53: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    Storing a Number in the SIM Card Note: When storing an Phonebook entry into your SIM card, note that only the Name, Address, and slot location are saved. To save additional information for a particular contact, such as notes, e-mail, dates, etc., it is important to save that Contact into your phone’s onboard memory.

  • Page 54: Dialing A Number From The Sim Card Using The Location Number

    The contact entry information displays. Note: If you cannot remember a location number, you must go into the Contact list menu in the Phonebook menu to search for the entry by name. For more information, refer to "Finding a Phonebook Entry"...

  • Page 55: Synchronizing Your Phonebook

    Default Saving The Save new contacts to option allows you to choose where your contacts are saved. The following options are available: Phone memory: new phonebook contacts are saved to your phone. Your phone • comes with the default set to Phone memory.

  • Page 56: My Name Card

    My Name Card allows you to create a virtual business card. Once completed, you can send the card to recipients as a V-card attachment. In Idle mode, press the Phonebook Press the Options soft key, scroll to My name card by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select key.

  • Page 57: Speed Dial

    Select Press the Speed Dial Once you have stored phone numbers from your Phonebook list, you can set up to 8-speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated numeric key.

  • Page 58: Printing Via Bluetooth

    Printing via Bluetooth Remote Bluetooth printer allows you to print images, text messages, and personal data (for example, namecard, calendar item). This device acts as a virtual serial port. To print data via Bluetooth: Connect the phone to a Bluetooth enabled printer.

  • Page 59: Fdn Mode

    • You must enter your PIN2 password. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Copying an Entry to the Phone You can copy a SIM entry to the Phone by using the Duplicate option. When you copy entries to the phone, duplicate entries are created.

  • Page 60: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries

    Select an entry which currently resides on the phone. • If the entry’s associated Group graphic has a SIM location icon on it, then the entry already exists on the SIM card. • If the entry’s associated Group image does not have a SIM location icon, then this entry currently exists on the phone.

  • Page 61: Using The Service Dialing Numbers

    The Phone, SIM and FDN status displays. Press the Using the Service Dialing Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, customer service numbers and directory inquiries.

  • Page 62: Section 7: T-Zones

    Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the t-zones homepage. Note: You can enter t-zones without going through the t-zones menu by simply pressing the t-zones soft key while in Idle mode. The content of the t-zones startup homepage depends on your wireless web service provider.

  • Page 63: Accessing The T-Zones Homepage

    To change the text input mode, use the following procedures: Press the To enter a space, press the To edit text, set the cursor to the right of the character(s) to be corrected. soft key to access menu mode, highlight t-zones soft key or the key.

  • Page 64: Selecting And Using Menu Options

    View Bookmarks: accesses and displays the bookmarks assigned as favorite web • pages. Send URL via: send the URL of the current page via either a message or to another • party via a Bluetooth device. Enter URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a WAP site. After •...
  • Page 65 About browser : displays information about the browser.The Search feature allows you to enter a text string into the field and then searches the t-zones database for matches. Once you enter a word, press the Right Navigation key to select the Search button and press the FAQ’s &...
  • Page 66 • Games: (your plan must include the T-Mobile game download service for this option to be active.) Note: Prior to using this service you must agree to the terms of the service agreement and setup the service on your handset at http://www.t-mobile.com/plans.

  • Page 67: Enter Url

    While navigating through either the Internet or the t-zones pages, you can bookmark a site to quickly and easily access it at a future time. The URL addresses of the bookmarked sites are stored in the Favorites folder, where you can either use the 6-preset URL addresses and store your own favorite URL addresses.

  • Page 68: Editing Bookmarks

    This option displays a list of the pages that were saved while navigating the browser. History This option provides you with a list of the most recently visited web sites. You can use these entries to return to previously visited, but not bookmarked, web pages.

  • Page 69: Clear Cache

    Press the Empty Cookies A cookie is a small file which is placed on your phone by a web site during navigation. In addition to containing some site-specific information, it can also contain some personal information (such as a username and password) which can pose a security risk if not properly managed.

  • Page 70: About Browser

    Cookie Options This option determines whether you Accept or Reject all cookies placed on your phone during web site navigation. You can also select the option to Prompt you to accept or reject cookies each time you navigate the web.

  • Page 71: Navigating With The Wap Browser

    Lower-Case Alphabet Mode (abc): allows you to enter lower-case characters. • Note: You can enter symbols in upper or lower case alphabet mode by pressing the 1 key. T9 Mode (T9): allows you to enter characters by pressing one key per letter. In this •...
  • Page 72 View Bookmarks: accesses and displays the bookmarks assigned as favorite web • pages. Send URL via: send the URL of the current page via either a message or to another • party via a Bluetooth device. Enter URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a WAP site. After •...
  • Page 73 • Root Certificate: provides several root certificates from which to choose. • CA Certificate: provides several CA certificates from which to choose. - Page details: displays the Title, Address, Size, MIME type, Last updated and other information regarding this web page.

  • Page 74: Section 8: Messages

    • Messages Settings • Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) • Memory Status This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also includes the features and functionality associated with messages. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text messages •...

  • Page 75: Creating And Sending New Messages

    Creating and Sending New Messages Text Messages The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. To use this feature, you must subscribe to your service provider’s message service. The Message icon ( memory is full, an error message displays and you cannot receive any new messages.

  • Page 76: Take A Picture

    Using the Share Picture feature, your phone can receive and send messages that contain multimedia files, such as photos, sounds and images you downloaded from the Internet and recorded voice notes. This function is available only if it is supported by T-Mobile. Only phones that offer multimedia Messages features can receive and display picture messages.
  • Page 77 The image automatically saves in the Images folder and the audio saves in the Sounds folder and is associated with the image. Note: A picture message should only be sent to a phone which can support the receipt and display of this message type.

  • Page 78: Voicemail

    "Retrieving a Push Message" on page 81. Voice Notes In this menu, you can record a voice note of up to one minute long and then immediately send it via Picture or Multimedia messaging. When the Idle mode displays, press the Menu Select Voice notes and press the Select Press the Record soft key and begin recording your Voice note.

  • Page 79: Using Instant Messenger (Im)

    • Set default destination: removes or replaces the default destination for this voice note. • Set as: sets the audio file as a voice call ringtone, caller ringtone or an alarm tone. Press the Send soft key when you are finished.

  • Page 80: Retrieving New Messages

    While text messages from other phones are delivered directly to your phone, Picture (multimedia) messages are stored in the Inbox of the message server and the server alerts you to new messages. Therefore you need to retrieve new messages to your phone and read them on the phone.

  • Page 81: Retrieving A Text Message

    Reply via: allows you to reply to the recipient via Message, Share picture or • Voice note. Reply to all: allows you to reply to all the recipients via Message, Share picture or • Voice note. Forward: forwards the selected Voice Note message to another recipient.

  • Page 82: Text Message Options

    Select message, such as the sender’s number, the message size, and the subject. If you want to view the message later in the Inbox, press the Back (Right) soft key. To view the message, highlight View, and press the Select or the key.

  • Page 83: Picture Message Options

    Save as Templates: saves the message as a template for this message type. This • template can be used to save time during the creation of the next similar message. Save items: saves the Picture content to My Album. •...
  • Page 84 WAP enabled. With a Push message you don't actually send the content in the text message, you direct the mobile phone where to retrieve it. When a new Push message is delivered, the display (in Idle mode) shows a new Message notification icon along with the available sender’s information.

  • Page 85: Using Message Templates

    • Delete: deletes the currently Selected or All templates. Press the Deleting all messages You can delete the messages in each message folder(s) individually or all at one time. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. When the Idle mode displays, press the Menu Highlight Messages, and press the Select key.

  • Page 86: Messages Settings

    Press the • All: selects all of the list items and marks each one for content deletion. • Inbox: selects the Inbox folder and mark its files for deletion. • Sentbox: selects your Sent folder and marks its files for deletion.

  • Page 87: Text Message

    • Request read report: when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply along with your message to the recipient. • Keep a copy: you specify whether you want to keep a copy of the sent messages on your phone.

  • Page 88: Broadcast Messages (Sim Card Dependent)

    • Background color • Page duration Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Please contact T-Mobile's customer service center for further details. Voice Mail The following options are available: Voice mail: specifies the default phone number used for access of phone’s remote...

  • Page 89: Memory Status

    Memory Status You can check the amount of the memory used and the memory remaining for Inbox, Sentbox, Outbox, Drafts, and My folders. The display shows the total space including the used and free space. You can also view how much space is currently occupied by each message box.

  • Page 90: Section 9: Fun & Apps

    • Help This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Music Player The Music Player allows you to play music files stored on the phone. For more information, refer to "Music Player" on page 111. Camera Using the camera/camcorder module in your phone, you can take photos or video clips of people or events while on the move.

  • Page 91: Using The Camera

    Using the Camera Taking Photos Note: When taking a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Scroll to the Fun & Apps icon and press the Select key.

  • Page 92: Camera Options

    • No effects: automatically adjusts the picture for the best quality available. • Black & White: removes all color and displays the picture as black and white. • Sepia: adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tint that was popular in early photography.
  • Page 93 Camera settings: allows you to customize your camera settings. Choose the • following options: • Size: sets the image size to 1280 x 1024, 800 x 600, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 or 240 x 180. The icon for the selected image size appears on the capture screen.

  • Page 94: Camera Shortcuts

    • Default storage: sets a default storage location for the photos taken on your phone. Choose Phone or Memory card. • Default name: sets a default prefix name for the photos taken on your phone. Camera shortcuts: displays the shortcut keys associated when using the camera.
  • Page 95 - Delete: deletes the selected photo. - Set as: sets the photo as your wallpaper on your Main Display or set the photo as a Caller ID for a contact. - Default destination: removes or changes the default destination for this photo.

  • Page 96: Using The Camcorder

    Using the Camcorder Shooting 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. When the Idle mode displays, press the Menu Select Fun &...

  • Page 97: Camcorder Options

    No effects : automatically adjusts the picture for the best quality available. Black & White : removes all color and display the picture as black and white. Sepia : adds a sepia tint to the picture. This is the common orange tint that was popular in early photography.

  • Page 98: Camcorder Shortcuts

    Size : sets the video size. Choose 176 x 144 or 128 x 96 . Quality : selects the video quality setting. Choose Fine , Normal , Low , or Economy . Audio recording : allows you to choose whether to use audio in your video.

  • Page 99: Accessing The Video Folder

    Play : uses the Media Player to view the video segment. - Edit message: displays a Video message screen so you can edit the message prior to sending this video. - Send via Bluetooth: sends the currently selected file via a Bluetooth enabled device.

  • Page 100: Sounds

    "Music Player" on page 87. 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.

  • Page 101: Browse Wallpapers

    T-Mobile and download new images. Note: When downloading Wallpapers, charges may apply. My Album My Album is a private online picture album that you can use to store and share pictures, videos, voice messages, and text. Use the following procedures to access My Album.

  • Page 102: Videos

    Default Images In this menu you can review the photos you’ve taken. Highlight a photo and press the Options soft key to choose from the following options: View : allows you to view the selected photo or image. • Set as : sets the selected photo as Wallpaper or assigns it to a Caller ID.

  • Page 103: Music

    Alarm tone. In Idle mode, you can access the Music player by either: • Press the Menu soft key, select Fun & Apps > Music player and then press key. Press the Library soft key and select the All category.

  • Page 104: Games

    When you access the Games menu, the list of default games displays. Once you download games, they are added to the list. Note: When downloading games, charges may apply. MIDlet game options differ depending on the selected MIDlet. MIDlet Options When the Idle mode displays, press the Menu Highlight Fun &...

  • Page 105: Voice Recognition

    Voice Commands software automatically voice activates (up to 1,000 contacts) for voice dialing and searching. No pre-recording or training needed. Speak a contact name naturally to dial, and use your voice to look up contacts, launch applications and navigate phone menus.
  • Page 106 If it does not recognize your command after a few seconds, a voice prompt asks you to repeat the command. If it does not recognize your command again, the following message displays “Sorry, no match found,”...
  • Page 107 “COMCAST” above) are treated as Acronyms and will only be recognized with their acronym pronunciation (e.g., “Pea Ay El”). Note: If “COMCAST” appears in the contact list as an acronym with all CAPS, saying “comcast” may result in incorrect recognition. A suggestion would be to type “Comcast” in your contact list.

  • Page 108: Name Dialing

    The name that you said is repeated through the earpiece and your phone dials the number. If Voice Commands is not sure of the name that you said, a list of possible matches displays on the screen. You’re asked to confirm the correct name as Voice Commands displays the results.

  • Page 109: Send Text Message

    When the Text Message client launches, enter your text message using your keypad. Name Lookup To perform a name lookup, you’ll need to have some entries in your Contact list. Access Voice Commands by doing one of the following: • Press and hold the •...

  • Page 110: Opening Applications

    After a brief pause, a list of available commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command” message. Say “Go To” at a distance of 3-8 inches from the microphone. A list of options displays and a prompt of “Please choose” plays on the handset.

  • Page 111: Voice Recognition Settings

    Each time Voice Commands is activated, you can choose to view the choice list even if there is only one choice. Additionally, you can choose never to view a choice list, even if there are multiple choices. When the name you speak is not recognized, the Automatic setting displays the choice list.

  • Page 112: Digit Dialing

    Tip: Reject More will reduce the chances of mis-recognition within noisy environments, however, it will increase the overall chances of non-recognition if the match is not exact. Reject Less may prove useful to increase the recognition rate for individuals with non-native accents, however, it will increase the overall chances of mis-recognition.

  • Page 113: Memory Status

    The About option displays information about VoiceSignal including version number, build number, and device number. Memory status You can view the amount of memory being used on the Phone or Memory Card and memory remaining for Sounds, Images, Videos, Music, Games or Other files. Help Help is designed to work with t-zones to show you some of the unique features of your phone.

  • Page 114: Section 10: Music Player

    • Deleting Music Files From the Memory Card • Assigning Music Files This section describes how to use the Music Player to play downloaded music files. There are also instructions on how to create, update and delete playlists. Music Player The Music Player allows you to play music files stored on the phone.

  • Page 115: Player Settings

    • Now playing: displays information about the currently active music file. • All: lists all music files stored on the memory card and allows you to play individual music files or play multiple files by creating a temporary music playlist.

  • Page 116: Navigation Keys

    - Repeat one: repeats the currently active song. - Repeat all: replays each song in the current list and as the last song in the list ends, the player begins replaying all of the songs in the order the appear within the current list.

  • Page 117: Playing Music Files

    Highlight the song to play and press the Play soft key. Note: The Navigation keys can be used to play, pause, shuffle, and select either the next or previous songs from the current list. While listening to an music file, press the Options soft key for the following options: •...

  • Page 118: Creating A Music Playlist

    • Add to playlist: adds the currently playing song to either a new or current playlist. • Jump to track time: allows you to jump to a specified point or time in the music track. • Properties: displays details for the selected song such as Artist, Title, Album, Track length, Genre, Author, Track number, and Format.

  • Page 119: Transferring Music Files To The Memory Card

    Navigation key. Select either Selected (to add a single song to a playlist) or Multiple (to add several songs to a desired playlist). • If you selected Multiple, you select a song by first highlighting it and then pressing the songs.

  • Page 120: Assigning Music Files

    • If you selected Multiple, you select a song by first highlighting it and then pressing the songs. Press the Delete soft key. From the “Delete?” screen, press the Yes soft key to accept the deletion or the No soft key to cancel the process.

  • Page 121: Section 11: Organizer

    Alarm This feature allows you to: set up to 5 alarms to ring at specified times. • set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is • switched off. Organizer Organizer 118...
  • Page 122 Press the Options Select Press the Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the time format, see "Time & date" on page 138. soft key or the soft key then select the Save option and press the soft key or the key.

  • Page 123: Calendar

    • Go to: displays the Today view or allows you to enter a Date to view. • Event list: this option allows you view a list of all currently active events by type • (Appointment, Anniversary, Holiday, Important, or Private).

  • Page 124: Week View

    Day view When you select this option, you are taken to the Day view of the selected day with any events listed. The following options are available when you press the Options soft key: View: displays the selected day.
  • Page 125 Event list: this option allows you view a list of all currently active events by type • (Appointment, Anniversary, Holiday, Important, or Private). Delete: deletes all events for a Selected date, Periods of time, or This month. Also • deletes Previous data. You can also delete All events.
  • Page 126 Scroll to the contact whose birthday you wish to add to the calendar and press the Select Note: The contact that contains the Birthday event field in their contact information must be saved to the Phone before you can create a Birthday event.
  • Page 127 Highlight the Create option and press the Right Navigation key. Select Important from the menu and press the Select key. Enter the occasion in the Title text box then press the Down Navigation key. Continue to enter other information including Details, Start date, Start time, End date, End time, and Location.

  • Page 128: Tasks

    Press the Options Highlight the Create option and press the Select key. Enter the title of the task in the Title text box then press the Down Navigation key. soft key when you are finished, select the Save soft key or the key to return to Idle mode.
  • Page 129 • Send via: attaches the task to a message or sends it to a Bluetooth device. • Done: marks this task as completed. • Sort by: sorts the tasks list by tasks that are Done, by their Due date, or Priority. • Delete: deletes the selected task.

  • Page 130: Notes

    Select the Save option and press the Select Press the Notes This option allows you to create a note to attach and send in a message or send to another Bluetooth device, save to the Fun&Apps folder, or print using a Bluetooth compatible printer.

  • Page 131: Calculator

    World time This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world, using the Left and Right Navigation keys. The timeline displays automatically in your city. Press the Left or Right Navigation key to scroll to other cities and view the time for that location in the world.

  • Page 132: View Log

    Learn more Copy later If you select the Learn more or Copy later option the next time you enter the Synchronization menu you will encounter these same options. However, once you select the Yes option, the phone synchronizes all the data and then these options are...

  • Page 133: Sync Settings

    URL for more specific synchronization information. Press the More Info soft key to launch the t-zones synchronization information. Note: Your t-zones feature must be activated by T-Mobile for this feature to work. key to return to Idle mode.

  • Page 134: Unit Conversion

    Navigation key. Tip: To include a decimal point, press the Use the Up, Down, Left, and Right navigation keys to select the From and To units of measure for the quantity you want converted. Enter the quantity of the length, weight, volume, area, or temperature in the text box just below the From unit of measure.

  • Page 135: Timer

    Timer You can use this menu to set a timer. To enable the Timer, use the following options: Highlight the Timer option then press the Select key. Press the Set soft key to enter the length of time. Enter the time and press the OK Press the the timer.

  • Page 136: Section 12: Changing Your Settings

    • Software Update • Reset settings • Memory 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. Sound Profiles You can customize various sound settings.
  • Page 137 - Vibration and increasing melody: the phone vibrates and then plays the melody at increasing volume levels during each consecutive ring. • Voice call ringtone : allows you to select a ringtone from your Fun & Apps folder which contains not only the default phone ringtones, but also any new ringtones which were downloaded from the Internet.
  • Page 138 Vibrate icon. Notes: The Silent profile can also be activated by pressing and holding the notifies you that the new Silent profile is now active. To deactivate this profile, press and hold the again. The Driving profile keeps the speaker is active. In this case, the speaker •...

  • Page 139: Display & Light Settings

    Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Voice Notes, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When your phone is in Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.

  • Page 140: Shortcut Key

    . Press the Shortcut key This option allows you to customize the Shortcut key so when you press the key you automatically navigate (shortcut) to your favorite application. You can modify the shortcut key any time. : selects the font to display Press the key to make your selection.

  • Page 141: Time & Date

    Press the OK soft key to change the format. Press the Save soft key to save the new selection. Note: Automatic updates of time and date do not change the time you set for alarm settings or calendar memos.

  • Page 142: Phone Settings

    Choose from Automatic, English, Français, and Español. Own number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to edit or remove your own phone number. You can also edit the default name assigned to your phone number. When the Idle mode displays, press the Menu Select Settings and press the press the Select key.

  • Page 143: Call Settings

    Select Block List and press the numbers. Press the Options Add new soft key to create a new phone entry. Press the OK soft key or the key to make your selection. Press the Save soft key to save your new selection.

  • Page 144: Voice Call

    Call barring : allows you to restrict specific types of incoming and outgoing calls on your phone. This is useful if you allow someone to use your phone for a short period of time. Call waiting : informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call.

  • Page 145: Connectivity

    • Deactivate: deactivates this feature for all Voice Calls. Press the Options soft key to select this option. • Check Status: checks the status of this feature for all Voice Calls. Press the Options Auto redial : automatically redials the last number if the call was either cut off or you were unable to connect.

  • Page 146: Connecting To A Bluetooth Device

    This option allows you to turn Bluetooth On or Off. Make a selection and press the Select soft key or the Note: To save battery life or in situations where Bluetooth use is prohibited, such as airline traveling, you can turn off the Bluetooth wireless technology headset. My devices This option allows you to search and discover new Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 147 If connecting to another handset, enter the same user-defined PIN on both handsets. Note: The first time you try to pair with a handset, you and the owner of the other handset must enter the same PIN. Once the handsets are paired, you do not need to use the PIN again.

  • Page 148: Bluetooth Features

    Serial port : establishes data communication via a Serial Port connection. Dial up : configures the phone as a dial up modem for access to the Internet. Basic printing : configures the phone to use Bluetooth technology to enable basic printing from the phone.

  • Page 149: Synchronization

    - Learn more - Copy later If you select the Learn more or Copy later option the next time you enter the Synchronization menu you will encounter these same options. However, once you select the Yes option, the phone synchronizes all the data and then these options are...
  • Page 150 Press the Save Press the Sync now Once you establish the information you want to synchronize, this feature allows you to synchronize with the T-Mobile network. When the Idle mode displays, press the Menu Scroll to Organizer using the Navigation keys and press the Select...

  • Page 151: Application Settings

    • Phonebook management Press the Select Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by the others and to restrict the types of calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone.

  • Page 152: Phone Lock

    Phone Lock When the Phone lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. To change the phone password, see "Change Phone Password" on page 150. Once the correct password is entered, you can use the phone until you switch it off.

  • Page 153: Software Update

    FDN list are restricted. Note: Entering an asterisk (*) is not required for wild card entries. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Change Phone Password The Change phone password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one.

  • Page 154: Reset Settings

    Memory settings You can easily check the amount of memory being used for storing data, such as Fun & Apps, Messages, Phonebook, Calendar, Tasks, Notes, and Activate key. You can...

  • Page 155: Checking The Memory Status

    Enter your password (if applicable) and press the Confirm soft key. Depending on your phone’s security settings, you may be asked to enter your password a second time. At the Clear? confirm screen, press the Yes soft key to continue, or the No soft key to cancel. Press the...

  • Page 156: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. government.
  • Page 157 This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.

  • Page 158: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    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 particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
  • Page 159 FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
  • Page 160 Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted • by wireless phones; Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that • is not necessary for device function; and Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information •...
  • Page 161 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. Consumer Information on Wireless Phones...
  • Page 162 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 you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 163 RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the 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.

  • Page 164: Medical Equipment

    This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000.

  • Page 165: Road Safety

    Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. 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.

  • Page 166: Responsible Listening

    "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. Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, please call 1-888-901-7233. Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association. Responsible Listening Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss.
  • Page 167 When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people • speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to. Do not turn the volume up to block out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen •...

  • Page 168: Operating Environment

    Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions.

  • Page 169: Implantable Medical Devices

    If your hearing device happens to be vulnerable to interference, you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully. Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs.

  • Page 170: Potentially Explosive Environments

    T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)

  • Page 171: Emergency Calls

    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.

  • Page 172: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending or sitting on it.

  • Page 173: Product Performance

    Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception 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 174: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    Do not modify or remanufacture the battery as this could result in serious safety • hazards. If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less power; talk and • standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator.
  • Page 175 • require cooling or warming first. 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.

  • Page 176: Care And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 177: Section 14: Warranty Information

    (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 of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;...
  • Page 178 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 179 UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY FOR 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.
  • Page 180 If data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the standard methods, the data only appears to be removed on a superficial level, and it may be possible for someone to retrieve and reuse the data by means of special software.
  • Page 181 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2007 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved.

  • Page 182: Index

    My Devices Address Book Searching for a Number Airplane Profile All Calls Alerts On Call Answering Mode Call Status Tones Show My Number Alphabet mode (ABC and abc) Answering Mode Any Key Normal Applications Music Player Assigning Music files Auto Reply...
  • Page 183 Clear key Clearing Memory Command Keys Configuring Your Phone’s Bluetooth Name Your Phone’s Bluetooth Security Your Phone’s Bluetooth Visibility Connecting to a Bluetooth Device Connectivity Deleting Bookmarks Dialing a Number Address Book Display icons Display Settings Light Settings Display settings...
  • Page 184 Font Type Greeting Message Main menu style Pop Up List Menu Wallpaper Making a Call Phonebook Managing the Phonebook Copying an entry to the Phone MegaTones Memory Card Inserting Memory card slot Memory Status Menu Navigation Menu Outline Message Alert Repetition...
  • Page 185 Push Message creating Push message retrieving from Inbox Responsible Listening Right soft key Security Change PIN Code Change PIN2 Code Change the Phone Password FDN Mode Lock Applications Phone Lock PIN Lock Security Settings Send key Service Dialing Numbers Settings...
  • Page 186 Open View of Your Phone Understanding Your Phonebook Using Contacts List USIM USIM card installing Using Management Checking the Memory Status Deleting all of the Phone book Entries Using the Camcorder Voice Calls Voice Commands Voice Mail Voice Note Voice Recognition...

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