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Samsung SGH-X450 Quick Manual

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ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-04762A
English. 03/2004. Rev. 1.0
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-X450

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  • Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-04762A World Wide Web English. 03/2004. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-X450...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service Light... 16 Getting Started ... 17 Installing the SIM Card... 17 Charging the Battery... 19 Switching the Phone On or Off... 21 Selecting Functions and Options ...
  • Page 3 Contents Using the Menus ... 45 Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling ... 45 Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its Shortcut ... 46 List of Menu Functions... 47 Phonebook ... 52 Storing a Number with a Name... 52 Using Phonebook Entry Options ... 55 Searching for a Number in Phonebook ...
  • Page 4 Contents Funbox... 125 WAP Browser (Menu 8.1) ... 125 Games (Menu 8.2) ... 132 Sounds (Menu 8.3)... 134 Images (Menu 8.4)... 134 Delete All (Menu 8.5)... 135 Memory Status (Menu 8.6) ... 135 Solving Problems ... 136 Access Codes ... 139 Phone Password ...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Open View Folder Soft key (left) Volume/Menu browse keys Dial/Menu confirmation key Cancel/Back/ Correction key Special function keys Charger Connector Earpiece Main display Service light Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right) Soft key (right)

  • Page 8: Display

    Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) Deletes characters from the display. In Menu Mode, returns to the previous menu level. Ends a call. When held down, switches the phone on or off. In Menu Mode, cancels your input and returns to Idle Mode. When held down in Idle Mode, quickly accesses your voice mail server.
  • Page 9 Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. When your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line Service), this icon may appear with the number 1, 2, or both.

  • Page 10: Service Light

    Your Phone Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the folder, the backlight turns on and remains on for a given period of time, depending on the Back Light menu. The display turns off after one minute to conserve your battery power.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.

  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Getting Started 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. While charging, the battery icon at the top right corner of the display repeatedly fills to show that the battery is charging. 3. When charging is finished, the battery icon becomes solid and “Fully charged”...

  • Page 13: Selecting Functions And Options

    Getting Started Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 14: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: When you check the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu (Menu 5.6), the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Making a Call from Phonebook You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Phonebook. Simply select a name to recall the associated number. For further details about the Phonebook features, see page 52.

  • Page 16: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is available, so that you can call the person back. The number of missed calls displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.

  • Page 17: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode

    Call Functions Quickly Switching to Silent Mode Silent Mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theatre for example. In Idle Mode, press and hold the key until the “Silent Mode” message and the Silent icon ( display.

  • Page 18: Using The Menu Functions

    Options During a Call The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other person. When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the key.

  • Page 19: Sending Dtmf Tones

    Options During a Call Sending DTMF Tones You can send the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones of the number on the display during a call. This option is helpful for entering a password or account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service.

  • Page 20: Making A Multi-Party Call

    Options During a Call Making a Multi-party Call A multi-party call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multi-party or conference call. For more information, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multi-party Call 1.

  • Page 21: Entering Text

    Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in the Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.

  • Page 22: Using The T9 Mode

    Entering Text Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in the T9 mode: 1.

  • Page 23: Using The Alphabet Mode

    Entering Text Using the Alphabet Mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the required letter: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2.

  • Page 24: Using The Symbol Mode

    Entering Text Using the Symbol Mode The symbol mode enables you to insert symbols into a text message. SYMBOL 10 Back Press the select a symbol corresponding number key. display more symbols Up or Down key. insert the symbol(s) OK soft key. into your message cancel your input and Back soft key.

  • Page 25: Accessing A Menu Function By Using Its Shortcut

    Using the Menus Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its Shortcut The menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. The shortcut number is shown on the bottom right next to the soft key on the display.
  • Page 26 Using the Menus 2. Multimedia Msgs. (see page 75) 2.1 Inbox 2.2 Outbox 2.3 Draft 2.4 Write New 2.5 Templates 2.6 Delete All 2.7 Memory Status 2.8 Setup 2.8.1 Delivery Report 2.8.2 Read Reply 2.8.3 Auto Download 2.8.4 Message Acceptance 2.8.5 Hide ID 2.8.6 Expiry Date 2.8.7 Delivery Time...
  • Page 27 Using the Menus 6. Organiser (see page 105) 6.1 Alarm 6.1.1 Once Alarm 6.1.2 Daily Alarm 6.1.3 Morning Call 6.1.4 Remove Alarm 6.1.5 Autopower 6.2 Calendar 6.3 Time & Date 6.3.1 Set Time 6.3.2 Set Date 6.3.3 World Time 6.3.4 Time Format 6.4 Calculator 6.5 To Do List 6.6 Voice Memo...

  • Page 28: Phonebook

    Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card and phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to store a number: •...

  • Page 29: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    Phonebook Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 30: Searching For A Number In Phonebook

    Phonebook Copy: allows you to copy the number to another location. Use this option to store a number similar to one already in the memory; once copied, edit the number and store it in the Phonebook. Caller Group: allows you to organise your Phonebook entries in caller groups so that the phone alerts you in a specific way when a person from one of your groups calls you.

  • Page 31: Editing A Caller Group

    Phonebook Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3.

  • Page 32: Speed-Dialling

    Phonebook Speed-dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in Phonebook, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated number key. Setting Up Speed-dial Entries 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key.

  • Page 33: Checking The Memory Status

    Phonebook 5. Enter the phone password and press the OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change it, see page 100. 6. When the confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key. To cancel the deletion, press the No soft key. 7.

  • Page 34: Text Messages

    Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to make messages including simple pictures, melodies, and animation. To use this feature, you must subscribe to the message service of your service provider.

  • Page 35: Write New (Menu 1.3)

    Text Messages 2. To scroll through the contents, press the Up or Down key. 3. To scroll to the previous or next message, press key. While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message.

  • Page 36: Templates (Menu 1.4)

    Text Messages 5. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key. The message is sent. Note: When the phone fails to send the message, it will ask you if you want to retry. Press the OK soft key to confirm. Otherwise, press the Exit soft key to return to the SMS New screen.

  • Page 37: Settings (Menu 1.5)

    Text Messages Settings (Menu 1.5) In this menu, you can set up default SMS information. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send messages. The number of setting groups available depends on the capacity of your SIM card. Note: The last setting you accessed is automatically activated for sending messages.

  • Page 38: Memory Status (Menu 1.7)

    Text Messages Memory Status (Menu 1.7) This menu shows how many messages are currently stored in the SIM, phone and CB (Cell Broadcast) memories. Voice Mail (Menu 1.8) This menu provides you with a way of accessing your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service.

  • Page 39: Multimedia Msgs

    Text Messages Language: allows you to select your preferred language to display cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details. Multimedia Msgs. Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides automatic and immediate delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail.
  • Page 40 Multimedia Msgs. 2. To scroll through the message information, press the Up or Down key. While viewing the information, press the Options soft key to use the following options: Retrieve: retrieves the message from the MMS server. Delete: deletes the message. More Information: shows you detailed information about the message.

  • Page 41: Outbox (Menu 2.2)

    Multimedia Msgs. Outbox (Menu 2.2) When you access this menu, the list of the multimedia messages you sent or saved displays. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages. • : Messages currently being sent • : Messages sent •...
  • Page 42 Multimedia Msgs. 2. When Add Here highlights, press the Options soft key and add the message contents using one of the following options: • Add Text: enter the message text and press the OK soft key. • Add Picture: allows you to add a picture stored in the Images folder (Menu 8.4).

  • Page 43: Templates (Menu 2.5)

    Multimedia Msgs. • Add Destination: allows you to enter destination addresses. See steps 7 to 12. • Preview: shows your message as it will display on the recipient’s phone. Note: The options available are different depending on the item you select on the message screen.

  • Page 44: Delete All (Menu 2.6)

    Multimedia Msgs. Delete All (Menu 2.6) This menu allows you to delete all of the multimedia messages in each message box. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. Press the select a message Up or Down key. To delete box to clear all of your messages, select All Messages.

  • Page 45: Mms Profile (Menu 2.9)

    Multimedia Msgs. MMS Profile (Menu 2.9) In this menu, you can configure various network settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia messages. Notes: • The last profile you accessed is automatically activated for sending messages. • If you change the MMS settings without the service provider’s instructions, the MMS feature may not work properly.

  • Page 46: Received Calls (Menu 3.2)

    Call Records Received Calls (Menu 3.2) This menu lets you view the last 20 numbers of the calls you received. The number and name, if available, display together with the date and time when the call was received. By pressing the Options soft key, you can: •...

  • Page 47: Call Cost (Menu 3.6)

    Call Records Total Received: total length of all calls received since the timer was last reset. Reset Timers: option used to reset the call timers. You must first enter the phone password (see page 139) and then press the OK soft key. Call Cost (Menu 3.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls.

  • Page 48: Alert Type (Menu 4.3)

    Sound Settings Alert Type (Menu 4.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. The following options are available: Light Only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ring Tone menu (Menu 4.1);...

  • Page 49: Power On/Off (Menu 4.7)

    Sound Settings Power On/Off (Menu 4.7) This menu allows you to select a melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on and off. To turn the sound off, select Off. Extra Tones (Menu 4.8) You can customise additional tones used for the phone.
  • Page 50 Phone Settings 3. When the image displays, press the Select soft key to display it on the idle screen. Text Display: you can specify whether or not the phone displays the text, such as the date and time and the service provider’s name. Text Color: you can select a colour of the text to be displayed on the idle screen.

  • Page 51: Greeting Message (Menu 5.2)

    Phone Settings Greeting Message (Menu 5.2) This menu allows you to set a greeting to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. Press the clear the existing C key and hold it down until message the message is cleared. enter a new appropriate alphanumeric message...
  • Page 52 Phone Settings Change PIN (Menu 5.5.2) This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.

  • Page 53: Extra Settings (Menu 5.6)

    Phone Settings FDN Mode (Menu 5.5.7) The FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.

  • Page 54: Short Cut (Menu 5.7)

    Phone Settings Short Cut (Menu 5.7) The Up or Down keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle Mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or Right key.

  • Page 55: Calendar (Menu 6.2)

    Organiser 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to use 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 109. If you want to use the alarm options, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: •...

  • Page 56: Time & Date (Menu 6.3)

    Organiser 4. If you want an alarm to ring on the chosen day, press the Yes soft key. Otherwise, press the No soft key. The memo is saved. 5. If you pressed the Yes soft key, enter the time for the alarm and press the OK soft key. You can also select the melody for the alarm by pressing the Melody soft key.

  • Page 57: Calculator (Menu 6.4)

    Organiser Calculator (Menu 6.4) With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 1. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. Notes: • To delete mistakes or clear the display, press the C key.

  • Page 58: Voice Memo (Menu 6.6)

    Organiser To create a new ➀ press the Options soft key. task ➁ select the New option. ➂ enter the text, priority and/ or deadline for the task. To edit an ➀ highlight the task. existing ➁ press the Options soft key. task ➂...

  • Page 59: Currency Exchange (Menu 6.7)

    Organiser 4. To save the memo, choose Save from the options and press the Select soft key. 5. Press the C key to clear the default name, if necessary, and enter a name for the memo. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 38.

  • Page 60: Network Services

    Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.

  • Page 61: Call Barring (Menu 7.2)

    Network Services Call Barring (Menu 7.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways: All Outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, which is the country where your home network provider is...

  • Page 62: Call Waiting (Menu 7.3)

    Network Services Call Waiting (Menu 7.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for each of the following call types: • Voice calls only • Data calls only To set your call waiting options: 1.

  • Page 63: Caller Id (Menu 7.5)

    Network Services Caller ID (Menu 7.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.

  • Page 64: Band Selection (Menu 7.7)

    Network Services Band Selection (Menu 7.7) For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle either of the following types of networks: • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.
  • Page 65 Funbox Navigating the WAP Browser Press the scroll through and Up or Down key until the select browser symbol points to the item, items and then press the Select soft key to confirm the selection. select a numbered corresponding numeric key. item return to the Back soft key or the C key.
  • Page 66 Funbox The following options are available: Reload: reloads the current page. Home: takes you back at any time to the home page of the Wireless Web service provider. Goto URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web page. After entering an address, press the OK soft key to go there directly.
  • Page 67 Funbox Settings (Menu 8.1.4) This menu allows you to set up five proxy servers for the WAP browser. Contact your service provider for details about your Settings options. For each server, the following options are available: Profile Name: enter a name that you wish to assign to the HTTP proxy server.

  • Page 68: Games (Menu 8.2)

    Funbox Games (Menu 8.2) You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. When you access the Games menu, the list of the default games appears. Once you have downloaded games, they are added to the list.

  • Page 69: Sounds (Menu 8.3)

    Funbox Sounds (Menu 8.3) In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the web server or received in multimedia messages. You can set the downloaded sounds as the current ring tone or send them to other phones. By pressing the Options soft key, you can use the following options: Rename: allows you to change the name of the...

  • Page 70: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter Password •...

  • Page 71: Access Codes

    • the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service. Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card.

  • Page 72: Pin2

    Access Codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).

  • Page 73: Barring Password

    Access Codes Barring Password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call Barring menu (Menu 7.2).

  • Page 74: Precautions When Using Batteries

    Health and Safety Information • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 75: Road Safety

    Health and Safety Information Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.

  • Page 76: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and Safety Information Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

  • Page 77: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Emergency Calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).

  • Page 78: Care And Maintenance

    Health and Safety Information Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.

  • Page 79: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
  • Page 80 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.
  • Page 81 Glossary SMS (Short Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the correspondent. The message created or received can be displayed, received, edited or sent. Soft Keys Two keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: •...

  • Page 82: Index

    Index search • 58 Caller ID • 122 Access codes • 139 Calls Accessories • 9 answer • 27 Active folder • 103 bar • 118 Alarm • 105 divert • 116 Alert type • 92 end • 25 Alphabet mode, text input • hold •...
  • Page 83 Index Folder tone • 93 SIM card • 101 Forward, multimedia message • 77 Functions, select • 22 Memory status downloaded items • 135 multimedia messages • Games • 132 Greeting message • 98 phonebook • 62 text messages • 72 Menus access •...
  • Page 84 Index set • 70 Text, enter • 38 Time format • 109 Time, set • 109 To do list • 110 Tone connect • 94 error • 94 folder • 93 keypad • 92 message • 92 ring • 91 Travel adapter •...

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