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SGH-x427
Portable Digital Telephone

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
GH68-04323A
English. 08/2003. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SGH-x427 Portable Digital Telephone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. Printed in Korea GH68-04323A English. 08/2003. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    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 Tel: 888-987-HELP (4357) Fax: 972-761-7501 Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com/wireless ©2003 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Selecting Functions and Options ... 31 Phonebook ... 34 Storing a Number with a Name... 34 Using Phonebook Entry Options ... 37 Searching for a Number in Phonebook ... 38 Editing a Caller Group ... 41 Speed-dialing... 42 Checking the Memory Status... 44...
  • Page 6 Making a Multi-party Call ... 59 Using the Menus ... 62 Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling ... 62 Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its Shortcut ... 64 List of Menu Functions... 65 Messages ... 71 Inbox (Menu 1.1) ... 71 Outbox (Menu 1.2) ...
  • Page 7 Reset Settings (Menu 4.9) ... 103 Organizer ... 105 Calendar (Menu 5.1)... 105 To Do List (Menu 5.2)... 109 Time & Date (Menu 5.3) ... 113 Alarm (Menu 5.4) ... 114 Calculator (Menu 5.5) ... 116 Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) ... 117...
  • Page 8 Call Barring (Menu 6.2) ... 120 Call Waiting (Menu 6.3) ... 121 Network Selection (Menu 6.4) ... 123 Caller ID (Menu 6.5)... 124 Closed User Group (CUG) (Menu 6.6) ... 124 Funbox ... 127 Games (Menu 7.1) ... 127 More Games (Menu 7.2) ... 128 WAP Browser (Menu 7.3) ...
  • Page 9 Contents Appendix A: Certification Information (SAR) ... 160 Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ... 162 Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones... 167 Glossary ... 181 Index ... 187...
  • Page 10 Contents...

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Travel Adapter Handset Battery User Guide Your local Samsung dealer can provide you with additional accessories including: • Simple hands-free kit • Standard battery • Cigarette lighter adapter • Holster • Ear microphone...

  • Page 12: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Folder Volume/menu browse keys Soft key (left) Dial/menu confirmation key Cancel/ correction key Special function keys Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/Right) keys Soft key (right) WAP Browser...

  • Page 13: Key Description

    Service light Key(s) Description In Menu mode, scroll through the menus and Phonebook. In Idle mode, allows you to access your favorite menus directly. For more information about shortcuts, see page 103. In Menu mode, the Left key returns to the previous menu level and the Right key selects the current menu.
  • Page 14 Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) Perform the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser. Makes or answers a call. When held down in Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received.
  • Page 15 Enter numbers, letters and some special characters. Enter special characters. Perform various functions. (on the side of the phone) During a call, adjust the earpiece volume. In Idle mode, adjust the keypad tone volume. In Menu mode, scroll through the menus and Phonebook.

  • Page 16: Display

    Text and graphic area Soft key Name indicators Description Displays various icons. See page 13. Displays messages, instructions, and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing. Shows the functions currently assigned to the two soft keys.

  • Page 17: Icon Description

    Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. If this icon is gray, you are outside your network area and are restricted to emergency calls only. Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network.
  • Page 18 A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the folder, the backlight turns on. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, depending on your setting in the Back Light menu (Menu 4.6.2).

  • Page 19: Service Light

    Your Phone Service Light The service light is at the top right-hand corner of the phone. It flashes when services are available on the phone. To activate or deactivate the use of the service light, set the Service Light menu (Menu 4.6.4). See page 101 for further details.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. 1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down the key until the power-off image displays. 2. Remove the battery. To do so: Press and hold the battery lock above the battery...
  • Page 21 Getting Started Lift the battery away, as shown. 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that it locks the card into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.
  • Page 22 Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the socket. 4. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone.

  • Page 23: Charging A Battery

    5. Press the battery until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching the phone on. Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery.
  • Page 24 Getting Started 1. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the...

  • Page 25: Switching The Phone On/Off

    Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you hear a warning tone and a message repeats at regular intervals on the display. When this happens, your phone turns off the backlight to conserve the remaining battery power.
  • Page 26 Getting Started 4. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key. For further details, see page 142. The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the idle screen, illustrated below, appears on the display.

  • Page 27: Call Functions

    Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu (Menu 4.7), the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone. See page 102 for further details. Making an International Call 1.

  • Page 28: Correcting The Number

    Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key. Press the Left or Right key until the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to be cleared. Press the key.

  • Page 29: Redialing The Last Number

    See “Call Records” on page 85 for further details. To recall any of these numbers: 1. If you have typed characters on the display, press the key to return to Idle mode. 2. Press the key to display a list of the last numbers in the order you made or received.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Volume

    Making a Call from Phonebook You can store frequently 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 34.

  • Page 31: Answering A Call

    Volume keys on the left side of the phone before opening the folder, or press the Reject soft key or key. 2. End the call by closing the folder or pressing the key. Note: You can answer a call while using the Phonebook or menu features.

  • Page 32: 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 calls you missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.

  • Page 33: Deleting A Missed Call

    1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the Edit Number option. 3. Press the Select soft key. 4. Change the number. 5. To call the number store the number Deleting a Missed Call 1.

  • Page 34: 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 theater for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the Mode” message and the Vibration icon (...

  • Page 35: Selecting Functions And Options

    The roles of the soft keys vary according to the function you are currently using; the label on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicates its current role.
  • Page 36 Selecting Functions and Options Example: Press the left soft key to access Menu mode. To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: Service Provider 05:17 AM Sat Oct 02 Menu Name Press the right soft key to access the Phonebook feature.
  • Page 37 In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the code and press the OK soft key. Note: When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the current option. If, however, there are...

  • Page 38: Phonebook

    • Using the New Entry option in the Phonebook menu Storing a Number in Idle Mode As soon as you start to enter a number, Save appears above the left soft key to allow you to store the number in Phonebook. 1. Enter the number you want to store.
  • Page 39 6. If you do not want to save the number and name in the suggested location, press the location number and enter your preferred location by pressing the number keys.
  • Page 40 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 41: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    6. Continue the procedure from step 5 on page 35 to store the number. Using Phonebook Entry Options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key to use the options for the entry. select the highlighted option highlight a different...

  • Page 42: Searching For A Number In Phonebook

    1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Press the Select soft key when Search highlights. You are asked to enter a name. 3. Enter the first few letters of the name that you wish to find.
  • Page 43 5. Once you have found the entry, press the dial the number, or press the Options soft key to access the Phonebook entry options; for further details, see page 37. Press the View soft key.

  • Page 44: Searching For A Number By Caller Group

    Select soft key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3. Enter the first few letters of the group name that you wish to find. The caller groups are listed, starting with the first group matching your input.

  • Page 45: Editing A Caller Group

    5. Select each option and change the settings, as required. The following options are available: • Call Ring Tone: allows you to set the ring tone to be used when you receive a voice call from a person in the group.

  • Page 46: Speed-Dialing

    1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Speed Dial by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3. Select the key to which you wish to assign the speed- dialing number, from the the OK soft key.
  • Page 47 • Erase: allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the key. • Erase All: allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys.

  • Page 48: Checking The Memory Status

    1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Select the Memory Status option. 3. Press the Up or Down key to view the number of existing and remaining entries in the card and phone’s memory. 4. When you are finished, press the...

  • Page 49: Entering Text

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

  • Page 50: Changing The Text Input Mode

    • Number mode This mode allows you to enter numbers. Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message...

  • Page 51: Using T9 Mode

    Number mode Symbol mode Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that 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 T9 mode: 1.
  • Page 52 4. Put a space by pressing the the next word. • To type words not found in T9 mode, change the text input mode to the upper/lower-case character input mode. • To enter full stops, hyphens or apostrophes, press the key.

  • Page 53: Using The Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode

    - And so on 2. Select the other letters in the same way. 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 54 Upper Case Upper Case Space Space • To insert a space, press the • You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys. To delete letters, press the key to clear the display. Lower Case key. key. Press and hold...

  • Page 55: Using Number Mode

    Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols into a text message. Use the Navigation keys to scroll to a symbol and then press the OK soft key to insert the highlighted symbol into your message...
  • Page 56 Entering Text...

  • Page 57: Options During A Call

    You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service. To place a call on hold, simply press the Hold soft key. You can reactivate the call whenever you want, by pressing the Unhold soft key.

  • Page 58: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    To switch the microphone off temporarily: 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. If necessary, press the Down key to highlight the Mute option. 3. Press the OK soft key. The other person can no longer hear you.

  • Page 59: Muting/Sending Key Tones

    The other person can hear you again. Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the key tones. It allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 60: Sending Dtmf Tones

    Options soft key. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Send DTMF option. 3. Press the OK soft key. 4. Enter the number you want to send and press the OK soft key. The tones are sent.

  • Page 61: Searching For A Number In Phonebook

    Searching for a Number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key. The Phonebook entries are listed.

  • Page 62: Using The Message Service (Sms)

    2. To switch between the two calls, press the Swap soft key. 3. To end a call on hold, press the Options soft key and select the End Held Call option. To end the current call, press the key to answer the incoming call.

  • Page 63: Making A Multi-Party 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 further details about subscribing to this service, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multi-party Call 1.
  • Page 64 Press the OK soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or the 3. When the Private option highlights, press the OK soft key.

  • Page 65: Dropping One Participant

    Press the OK soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or the 3. Press the Down key to select the Remove option and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 66: Using The Menus

    Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts. Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll using the Up and Down keys to reach a main menu, Phone Settings for example.
  • Page 67 3. If the menu contains sub-menus, Language for example, you can access them by scrolling using the Up and Down keys and pressing the Select soft key. If the menu that you have selected contains further options, repeat this step.

  • Page 68: Accessing A Menu Function By Using Its Shortcut

    The shortcut number is shown at the bottom right next to the press the Menu soft key and enter the number of the menu you want. Note: The numbers assigned to each menu are indicated on the list on the next page.

  • Page 69: List Of Menu Functions

    Note: If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, the SIM AT menu displays when you press the Menu soft key to enter Menu mode. For further details, see your SIM card instructions.
  • Page 70 2.3 Outgoing Calls 2.4 Delete All 2.4.1 Missed Calls 2.4.2 Incoming Calls 2.4.3 Outgoing Calls 2.5 Call Time 2.5.1 Last Call Time 2.5.2 Total Outgoing 2.5.3 Total Incoming 2.5.4 Reset Timers 3. Sound Settings 3.1 Ring Tone 3.2 Ring Volume 3.3 More Ringtones...
  • Page 71 4.6.4 Service Light 4.6.5 Graphic Logo 4.7 Extra Settings 4.8 Short Cut 4.8.1 Key Up 4.8.2 Key Down 4.8.3 Key Right 4.8.4 Key Left 4.9 Reset Settings * Shows only if supported by your SIM card. (see page 93) Using the Menus...
  • Page 72 Using the Menus 5. Organizer 5.1 Calendar 5.2 To Do List 5.3 Time & Date 5.3.1 Set Time 5.3.2 Set Date 5.3.3 World Time 5.3.4 Time Format 5.4 Alarm 5.4.1 Once Alarm 5.4.2 Daily Alarm 5.4.3 Morning Call 5.4.4 Remove Alarm 5.4.5 Autopower...
  • Page 73 6.3 Call Waiting 6.4 Network Selection 6.5 Caller ID 6.6 Closed User Group 6.6.1 Index List 6.6.2 Outside Access 6.6.3 Default Group 6.6.4 Deactivate * Shows only when a Closed User Group is activated. Using the Menus (see page 118)
  • Page 74 7. Funbox (see page 127) 7.1 Games 7.2 More Games 7.3 WAP Browser 7.3.1 Home 7.3.2 Favorite 7.3.3 http:// 7.3.4 Settings 7.3.5 Clear Cache 7.3.6 Push Message 7.4 Downloads 7.4.1 Games & More 7.4.2 Sounds 7.4.3 Pictures 7.4.4 DNS Setting...

  • Page 75: Messages

    (Menu 1.1) This message box is used to store the messages that you have received. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the senders’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook.
  • Page 76 Forward: allows you to resend the message. For further information about how to send a message, see page 74. Reply: allows you to reply to the sender by sending a text message. Call Back: allows you to call the sender back.

  • Page 77: Outbox (Menu 1.2)

    This message box is used to store the messages that you have already sent or will send. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook.

  • Page 78: Write New (Menu 1.3)

    • Send: allows you to send the message. The message is deleted after sending. • Save and Send: allows you to save a copy of the message and then send the message. You can read the message in your Outbox.
  • Page 79 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 asks you if you want to retry. Press the OK soft key to confirm. Otherwise, press the Exit soft key to return to the message screen.

  • Page 80: Templates (Menu 1.4)

    • Language: allows you to change the language to be used in T9 input mode. Select the language to be used. 4. Complete the message, and send or save it by following the procedure from step 2 on page 74. Templates (Menu 1.4)
  • Page 81 Send Message: allows you to retrieve the message. Once you have completed the message, you can send, save and send, or simply save it. For details about how to send a message, see page 74. Delete: allows you to delete the message. You are asked...

  • Page 82: Settings (Menu 1.5)

    Settings (Menu 1.5) In this menu, you can set up default message 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 83: My Objects (Menu 1.6)

    • My EMS Melody • My EMS Picture • My EMS Animation To delete an item, press the Delete soft key while you are reviewing it. You can delete all of the items using the Delete All option (Menu 1.6.4).
  • Page 84 Messages place a check mark remove the check mark delete the marked objects When a confirming message displays, press the Yes soft key to confirm. Press the Mark soft key. Unmark soft key. Delete soft key.

  • Page 85: Memory Status (Menu 1.7)

    This menu shows how many messages are currently stored in the SIM, phone and CB (Cell Broadcast) memories. You can also delete all of the messages in each message box using the Delete All option (Menu 1.7.4). select a message...

  • Page 86: Voice Mail (Menu 1.8)

    Menu 1.8.2. You can then select this option and press the OK soft key to listen to your messages. You can connect to the voice server by pressing and holding the key in Idle mode.

  • Page 87: Broadcast (Menu 1.9)

    Select: used to enable or disable channels on the list by marking or unmarking them respectively. Add Channel: used to enter the ID and title for a new channel. Delete: used to remove a channel from the list.
  • Page 88 Messages Edit: used to change the ID and title of an existing channel. Language: allows you to select your preferred language to be used when displaying cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for more information.

  • Page 89: Call Records

    In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialed. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls. Note: You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in Idle mode. Missed Calls (Menu 2.1)

  • Page 90: Incoming Calls (Menu 2.2)

    Call Records Incoming Calls This menu lets you view the last 20 numbers of the calls you answered. 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 91: Call Time (Menu 2.5)

    Select a call record using the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key. Call Time (Menu 2.5) This menu lets you view the timers for calls you made and received.

  • Page 92: Sound Settings

    This menu allows you to select a ring melody. You can choose between many different melodies. Each time you select a melody, it plays for a few seconds. If you have downloaded sounds from the Internet, you can use them in this menu.

  • Page 93: Ring Volume (Menu 3.3)

    (Menu 3.3) This menu allows you to adjust the ring volume to one of five levels. Use the Up and Down keys or the Volume keys on the left side of the phone to increase or decrease the volume. Alert Type (Menu 3.4)

  • Page 94: Message Tone (Menu 3.6)

    Sound Settings Message Tone (Menu 3.6) This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received. SMS Tone (Menu 3.6.1) The following options are available for alerting you to new SMS messages: Off: the phone does not use the SMS tone.

  • Page 95: Folder Tone (Menu 3.7)

    Sound Settings Folder Tone (Menu 3.7) This menu allows you to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the folder. To turn the sound off, select Off. Power On/Off (Menu 3.8) This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on and off.

  • Page 96: Extra Tones (Menu 3.9)

    Minute Minder: sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Connect Tone: sets your phone to beep when your call is connected to the system. (Menu 3.9) Press the ON soft key.

  • Page 97: Phone Settings

    This option allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle mode. To change the background image: 1. Scroll through the list by pressing the Up or Down key. You have various preset images available. You can also select the blank background or any downloaded images.
  • Page 98 Phone Settings 3. When the image displays, press the Select soft key. The display asks you if you want to display text on the screen. 4. Press the Yes soft key to display the current date and time on the wallpaper image.

  • Page 99: Greeting Message (Menu 4.2)

    For further details about how to enter characters, see page 45. Own Number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone number if necessary. (Menu 4.2) Press the C key and hold it down until the message is cleared.

  • Page 100: Language (Menu 4.4)

    (Menu 4.5) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone to the people and the types of calls of your choice Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections.
  • Page 101 Phone Settings Change PIN (Menu 4.5.2) 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.
  • Page 102 (Menu 4.5.4) The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
  • Page 103 Disable: you can phone any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook. You must enter your PIN2. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Change PIN2 (Menu 4.5.7)

  • Page 104: Display Settings (Menu 4.6)

    Select the length of time for which the backlight is on. The backlight turns on when you press a key or receive a call or message and remains on for the specified length of time.
  • Page 105 Back Light menu (Menu 4.6.2); see page 100. Enable: the backlight is used only during the specified period of time. Set the time when the phone turns the light on and then turn it off, using the appropriate number keys.

  • Page 106: Extra Settings (Menu 4.7)

    When it is unchecked, you must open the folder and press a key to answer a call, depending on the setting of the Anykey Answer option. See below. Anykey Answer: when this option is checked, you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the key and the Reject soft key.

  • Page 107: Short Cut (Menu 4.8)

    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.
  • Page 108 Phone Settings 2. Enter the 8-digit phone password and press the OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000.” To change this password, see page 98.

  • Page 109: Organizer

    • define a list of things to do. • set the current date and time. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment. • use the phone as a calculator for basic mathematical equations or currency exchange operations.

  • Page 110: Consulting The Calendar

    To scroll through the memos, press the Up or Down key. Delete All: allows you to delete all of the memos. You are asked to confirm your action. Go to Date: allows you to jump to a specific date.
  • Page 111 45. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm. 4. If you want the alarm to ring on the chosen day, press the Yes soft key. Otherwise, press the No soft key. The memo is saved and the display returns to the calendar.

  • Page 112: Editing A Memo

    Organizer Editing a Memo When you select a day for which a memo already exists on the calendar, you can press the Edit soft key to edit the memo displayed. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 45.

  • Page 113: To Do List (Menu 5.2)

    Select soft key. 5. Enter your deadline and press the OK soft key. If you do not want to set a deadline, press the Skip soft key.Editing the To Do List When you select the To Do List menu (Menu 5.2), the current contents display with a status mark, if the task has been done, and priority;...
  • Page 114 View the details for a specific task Change the status of a specific task Create a new task 1. Press the Options soft key. Procedure 1. Highlight the task. 2. Press the View soft key. 3. Scroll through the tasks using the Up and Down keys.
  • Page 115 Copy a task Procedure (continued) 1. Highlight the task. 2. Press the Options soft key. 3. Select the Edit option. 4. Change the text, priority and/or deadline for the task. 1. Press the Options soft key.
  • Page 116 Copy a task to the calendar Delete a task Delete all tasks Exit the To Do list 1. Press the Options soft key. Procedure (continued) 1. Highlight the task. 2. Press the Options soft key. 3. Select the Copy to Calendar option.

  • Page 117: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)

    World Time menu (Menu 5.3.3). Set Date: allows you to enter the month, day and year. World Time: allows you to find out what time it is another part of world, using the Left and Right keys.

  • Page 118: Alarm (Menu 5.4)

    Morning Call: the alarm rings to wake you up in the morning. To set the alarm: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the Select soft key. 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound.
  • Page 119 Autopower: when this option is set to Enable, the alarm rings at the specified time, even if the phone is switched off. If the option is set to Disable and the phone is switched off at the specified time, the alarm does not ring. Organizer...

  • Page 120: Calculator (Menu 5.5)

    Notes: To delete mistakes or clear the display, press the To include a decimal point or a bracket, press the left soft key until the symbol you want displays. 2. Press the right soft key until the arithmetic symbol you want appears;...

  • Page 121: Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6)

    1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key. You can insert a decimal point by pressing the 2. Enter the amount to convert and press the OK soft key. The amount you entered and its equivalent value display.

  • Page 122: Network Services

    This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. You can use the following options to forward voice calls and/or data calls: Forward Always: all calls are forwarded.
  • Page 123 1. Select a call forwarding option by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key. 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key.

  • Page 124: Call Barring (Menu 6.2)

    To set your call barring options: 1. Select a call barring option by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key. 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key.

  • Page 125: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)

    To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies. 3. Press the Deactivate soft key. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.
  • Page 126 To set your call waiting options: 1. Select the type of calls, voice or data, to which the call waiting option is to be applied by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key.

  • Page 127: Network Selection (Menu 6.4)

    If you select Manual, the phone scans for the available networks. Go to Step 3. 3. Press the Up or Down key until the network you want highlights and then press the OK soft key. You are connected to that network.

  • Page 128: Caller Id (Menu 6.5)

    Closed User Group (CUG) This network service allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. You can create up to ten user groups. For details on how to create and use a closed user group, contact your service provider.
  • Page 129 Activating a Closed User Group If you select the Closed User Group menu, you can enter the CUG function. You can now access the following options after pressing the Select soft key: Index List: lets you list, add or delete CUG index numbers.
  • Page 130 Network Services Default Group: you may set a default CUG with your service provider. If you have done so, you can enable the Default Group option on your phone. When making a call, you are given the option of using your default CUG, instead of selecting one from the list.

  • Page 131: Funbox

    At the end of the game, if your score is ranked fifth or higher, you may enter a name of up to 10 characters. Press the Volume keys.

  • Page 132: More Games (Menu 7.2)

    Funbox More Games This option opens the WAP browser to a web site where you can download additional games. WAP Browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone.
  • Page 133 Entering Text in the WAP Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated on the screen. The following modes are available: Upper-case character (A): allows you to enter upper- case English characters.
  • Page 134 1. Press and hold down the A menu displays. 2. Highlight a menu by pressing the Up and Down keys. 3. Select the option by pressing the Select soft key. 4. If necessary, select a secondary option using the Up and Down keys, and press the Select soft key to confirm.
  • Page 135 Reload: reloads the current page. Home: takes you back at any time to the homepage 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 136 2. Enter the address and press the Enter soft key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 45. 3. Enter a name for the favorite item and press the Enter soft key. After saving favorite items, you can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Goto URL: takes you to the site.
  • Page 137 Funbox Settings (Menu 7.3.4) This option allows you to set up five proxy servers for the WAP browser. Contact your service provider for details. For each server, the following options are available: Profile Name: enter a name that you wish to assign to the HTTP proxy server.
  • Page 138 Password: enter the PPP server password. Dial-up Number: enter the PPP server phone number. Data Call Type: select a data call type: Analog or ISDN. Note: The WAP Browser settings may vary, depending on the service provider. Contact your service provider for further information.

  • Page 139: Downloads (Menu 7.4)

    For more details about how to download MIDlets in the WAP browser, see page 130. Launching a MIDlet 1. Scroll to the MIDlet you want and press the Launch soft key. 2. Start the MIDlet using the soft keys. Using the Menus...
  • Page 140 Update: accesses the server and updates the MIDlet. This option is not available for the default games. Entering Text If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following input modes: ABC: allows you to enter upper-case English characters.
  • Page 141 Funbox Rename: allows you to change the name of the sound. Delete: deletes the sound. Set as Ring Tone: sets the sound as your ring tone. Pictures (Menu 7.4.3) In this menu, you can view the list of pictures downloaded from the web server or received in messages.

  • Page 142: Solving Problems

    Enter PIN • You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the Personal Identification Number supplied with the SIM card. • The PIN Check feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered.
  • Page 143 (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details.

  • Page 144: Phonebook Entry

    ( ) to weak ( ). • Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building. No number is dialed when you recall a Phonebook entry •...

  • Page 145: Access Codes

    When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key. If you make a mistake, press the key until the incorrect digit is cleared and then continue entering the correct code.

  • Page 146: Phone Password

    SIM card against unauthorized 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 147: Puk

    To re-enable your PIN: 1. Enter the PUK and press the OK soft key. 2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and press the OK soft key. 3. When the Confirm New PIN message displays, enter the same code again and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 148: Puk2

    To re-enable your PIN2: 1. Enter the PUK2 and press the OK soft key. 2. Enter a new PIN2 of your choice and press the OK soft key. 3. When the Confirm PIN2 message displays, enter the same code again and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 149: Health And Safety Information

    1.6W/kg. In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give addi- tional protection for the public and to account for any variations in mea-...
  • Page 150 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 of the phone.

  • Page 151: For Body Operation

    Health and Safety Information For Body Operation For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum from the body.

  • Page 152: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may 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.

  • Page 153: Road Safety

    + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery), for example when you carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the terminals may damage the battery or the object causing the short-circuiting.
  • Page 154 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 155: Operating Environment

    9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call the emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.

  • Page 156: Electronic Devices

    Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is switched on. • should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.

  • Page 157: Other Medical Devices

    Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

  • Page 158: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and Safety Information Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

  • Page 159: Other Important Safety Information

    Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers.

  • Page 160: Care And Maintenance

    Do not place objects, including both installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
  • Page 161 • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.

  • Page 162: Acknowledging Special Precautions And The Fcc And Industry Canada Notice

    Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential...
  • Page 163 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 164: Appendix A: Certification Information (Sar)

    The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. SAR Tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
  • Page 165 FCC ID A3LSGHX427. In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional...

  • Page 166: Appendix B: Guide To Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association “Safety is the most important call you will ever make.” A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S.
  • Page 167 Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory.
  • Page 168 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an address book or business card, or writing a “to do” list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It’s common sense.
  • Page 169 As we approach a new century, more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones. And, as we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive safely.
  • Page 170 Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE. For updates: http://www.wow-com.com/consumer/issues/ driving/articles.cfm?ID=85...

  • Page 171: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF...
  • Page 172 However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless...
  • Page 173 Base stations are thus not the primary subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. 4. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
  • Page 174 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products—and at this point we do not know that there is—it is probably very small.
  • Page 175 Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance.
  • Page 176 These systems reduce the absorption of 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...
  • Page 177 (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.
  • Page 178 RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health.
  • Page 179 This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
  • Page 180 Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations. FCC RF Safety Program: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA): http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/...

  • Page 181: Standard Limited Warranty

    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 182 Repaired/replaced leather cases, pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of the original Limited Warranty on the original Product or for 90 days, whichever is longer. All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG.
  • Page 183 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 184 Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ©2002 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. [080802]...

  • Page 185: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Call Forwarding Ability to reroute calls to another number.
  • Page 186 EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does. EMS works on all Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) networks. EMS senders can use...
  • Page 187 Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet. When it is run on a mobile phone or pager, it is called a MIDlet.
  • Page 188 A proxy server can improve performance for groups of users because it cache the results of all requests for a certain amount of time. If a user requests a web page that it already fetched for another user, it returns the page instead of forwarding the request to the Web server, which can be a time-consuming operation.
  • Page 189 Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data). The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the battery. SMS (Short Message Service)
  • Page 190 Glossary...

  • Page 191: Index

    • 27 waiting • 58, 121 CB (Cell Broadcast) messages • Characters, enter • 45 Charging battery • 19 Closed User Group (CUG) • 124 Conference call • 59 Connect tone • 92 Currency exchange • 117 Date, set • 113 Deleting calendar memo •...
  • Page 192 Forwarding, calls • 118 Funbox • 127 Games • 127 Graphic logo • 101 Greeting message • 104 Health and safety • 145 Holding, call • 53 Icons, description • 13 Inbox, messages • 71 International calls • 23 Internet • 128 Java service •...
  • Page 193 Received calls • 86 Received messages • 71 Redialing automatically • 102 manually • 25 Resetting phone • 103 Ring tone • 88 Ring type • 89 Ring volume • 89, 94, 128 Road safety • 149 Roaming • 123 Index...
  • Page 194 Speed-dialing • 42 Switching on/off microphone • 54 phone • 21 Symbol mode, text input • T9 mode, text input • 47 Tasks, to do list creating • 109 editing • 109 Templates, message, text • Text input mode • 46 Text message creating/sending •...

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