Page 1: User Guide
T609.book Page 1 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM SGH-t609 P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B a n d T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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: Table Of Contents
T609.book Page i Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Table of Contents Important Safety Precautions... 1 Your Phone... 3 Features of Your Phone... 3 Phone Layout ... 3 Display ... 7 Camera... 9 Memory Card ... 9 Getting Started ... 10 Installing the SIM Card...
Page 4 T609.book Page ii Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Using Symbol Mode... 33 File Transfers between your Phone and PC... 34 Transferring files over the USB cable ... 34 Transferring Files via Bluetooth... 35 Transferring Files via your TransFlash card... 36 Menus...
Page 5 T609.book Page iii Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Stopwatch ... 76 World time ... 76 Rogers Mall ... 77 Get Ring tunes ... 77 Get Music... 77 Get Games ... 77 Get Graphics ... 77 Get Video ... 78 Get Celebrity Voicemail ...
Page 6 Care and Maintenance... 153 FCC Notice ... 154 Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)... 155 Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ... 157 Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ... 161 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ... 170 Index ... 175...
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Special Regulations 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 (for example, in a hospital). Important Safety Precautions...
Page 8 T609.book Page 2 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Sensible Use Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched Emergency Call Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press the key.
Page 9: Your Phone
T609.book Page 3 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Your Phone Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many exciting features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone. ♦ 1.3 Megapixel camera and camcorder ♦...
Page 10 2. The External Display shows the received signal strength, the phone battery level, the date, and the time. 3. The Soft keys ( left/right ) performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom line of the display.
Page 11 13. The Cancel key deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, it returns you to the previous menu level. 14. The End key hangs up the phone to end a call. The end key also switches the phone on and off when held down.
Page 12 18. External speakers allow you to hear sounds and music. 19. The Display shows the time and date, messages and numbers, as well as the current function of the left and right soft keys.
Page 13: Display
Shows the current functions assigned to the two indicators soft keys. Icons Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a micro SD memory card has been inserted. Description Your Phone...
Page 14 Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the phone, the backlight turns on and remains on for a given period of time, depending on your setting in the Back Light menu (Menu 9.3.6). When no keys are pressed, the display dims and turns off after a specified length of time to conserve your battery power.
Page 15: Camera
♦ To turn the display on with the folder closed, press and hold one of the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. You can also take photos when the phone is closed by using the external display.
Page 16: Getting Started
SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services, and other information. Warning! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
Page 17 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the card locks into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: If you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the socket. Getting Started...
Page 18: Charging A Battery
T609.book Page 12 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM 4. Place the battery so that the 3 brass tabs on the end align with the 3 brass prongs at the bottom of the battery compartment (1). Press the battery down until it clicks into place (2).
Page 19 You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 2 hours.
Page 20: Switching The Phone On Or Off
For further details, see “Change password” on page 134. 4. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key. For further details, see “PIN Check” on page 133. The phone searches for your network and, after finding it, the idle screen appears on the display.
Page 21: Call Functions
T609.book Page 15 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Call Functions Selecting Functions and Options 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.
Page 22: Making A Call
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 only two options, such as highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select it directly.
Page 23: Ending A Call
Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 9.2.4), the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone. For carriers that automatically divert unanswered call to voice mail, the Auto Redial feature will not provide useful service.
Page 24 T609.book Page 18 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM To recall any of these numbers: 1. If you have typed characters on the display, press either the Exit soft key or the key to return to Idle mode. 2. Press the key to display your Recent calls.
Page 25: Adjusting The Volume
T609.book Page 19 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Adjusting the Volume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. ♦ Press the key to increase the volume level and the decrease the level.
Page 26: Viewing Missed Calls
Reject soft key or 3. End the call by pressing the Note: You can answer a call while using the Contacts list or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the function screen you were using.
Page 27 T609.book Page 21 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Saving a Missed Call Number Note: When the number for the missed call is not available, the Edit option does not display. 1. Press the View soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the number you wish to save and press the Options soft key.
Page 28: Silent Mode
T609.book Page 22 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example. In Silent mode, instead of sounds, your phone will vibrate, or do nothing, depending on the function and the situation.
Page 29: Options During A Call
T609.book Page 23 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Page 30: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)
T609.book Page 24 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Note: You cannot use some menus during a call. They are deactivated on this list. 3. When the menu you want highlights, press the Select soft key. 4. If the selected menu has sub-options, repeat steps 3 and 4.
Page 31: Muting Or Sending Key Tones
T609.book Page 25 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Muting or Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 32: Using Text Messages
T609.book Page 26 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM The Contacts menu is displayed. 4. Press 1 for Contacts list and enter the name that you wish to find. If you enter the first few letters of the name, the Contacts list entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input.
Page 33: Making A Multi-Party Call
Options soft key and select the Join option. Press the Select soft key. 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the person in the normal way and press the Options soft key. Select the Join option and press the Select soft key.
Page 34 Press the Select soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Options soft key or the 3. Press the Down key to select the Remove option and press the OK soft key.
Page 35: Entering Text
T9 mode: This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter; for example, when you press the 5 key once, J, K or L displays. T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with...
Page 36: Using T9 Mode
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes. 3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. If the word displayed is not the one you want, press the 0 key or the Up or Down key repeatedly to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.
Page 37: Using Alphabet Mode
1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 or Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the 0 or Down key on the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line. Press the Add soft key.
Page 38 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 39: Using Number Mode
T609.book Page 33 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Using Number Mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter. Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols into a text message.
Page 40: File Transfers Between Your Phone And Pc
USB cable. 1. Install the Samsung PC Studio 3 software (provided with you phone) on your PC. 2. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your PC and to your phone. 3. Start the PC Studio 3 software.
Page 41: Transferring Files Via Bluetooth
You can drag and drop files between your computer’s and your phone’s folders. Note: When transferring mp3 files onto your phone place them in the Music folder on your phone. Note: Files transferred from the computer are stored in your phone’s memory. If desired, you can transfer them from the phone’s memory to a TransFlash card.
Page 42: Transferring Files Via Your Transflash Card
Music, Sounds, Images, etc. Note: Be sure to use only recommended memory cards (8 MB – 512 MB). Using non- recommended memory cards could cause data loss and damage your phone File Transfers between your Phone and PC...
Page 43 Note: Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the TransFlash memory card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while reading or writing to the TransFlash memory card. Transferring music via your TransFlash card You can copy music, and other files from your PC directly to your TransFlash card.
Page 44 DO NOT remove a TransFlash memory card while files are being accessed or transferred. It could result in loss or damage of data. Note: If you remove your memory card, the location to save images will automatically default back to In Phone. Using the TransFlash SD Adapter The supplied TransFlash memory adapter allows TransFlash memory cards to be used in SD-compatible devices.
Page 45 T609.book Page 39 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM To remove the TransFlash memory card from the TransFlash memory adapter: ♦ Hold the front edge of the TransFlash memory card and gently pull outward to remove it from the adapter. File Transfers between your Phone and PC...
Page 46: Menus
T609.book Page 40 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Menus The navigation key on your phone allows you to scroll through menus quickly and easily. The scroll bar at the right of the menu keeps track of your position in the menu at all times. ♦...
Page 47: List Of Menu Functions
List of Menu Functions The following list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. Note: If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, the...
Page 48 T609.book Page 42 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM 2. Messages (see page 53) Instant Messaging 1. Sign in 2. Saved convers./conversations 3. Offline convers./conversations 4. Preferences/Settings (see below for expanded menu tree) 5. Help 1.Service provider info. 2.About MSN messenger/Help...
Page 49 T609.book Page 43 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM • Priority • Normal • HIgh • Low • Expiry date • Maximum • 1 hour • 6 hour • 24 hour • 1 week • Delivery time • Immediately • 1 hour later •...
Page 50 T609.book Page 44 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM World time 5. Rogers Mall (see page 77) Get Ring tunes Get Music Get Games Get Graphics Get Video Get Celebrity Voicemail Get My Pix - Online Album Navigate Home 6. Media...
Page 51 T609.book Page 45 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM • Last name 4. Delete all • All • Phone • SIM • SIM (FDN) 5. Memory status 9. Settings (see page 119) Time & Date • Set time • AM/PM •...
Page 52 T609.book Page 46 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM • 10 min. • Dim • 15 sec. • 30 sec. • 1 min. • 3 min. • Off 7. Dialing display 1.Font size • Large • Medium • Small 2.Font color •...
Page 53 T609.book Page 47 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM 3.No reply 1.Voice calls 2.Data calls 4.Unreachable 1.Voice calls 2.Data calls 5.Cancel all 2. Call barring 1.All outgoing 1.Voice calls 2.Data calls 2.International 1.Voice calls 2.Data calls 3.International except to home 1.Voice calls...
Page 54 T609.book Page 48 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM • Enable 8. Change PIN2 Connection settings • GoRogers • Rogers MMS • Rogers Internet Voice recognition settings 1. Choice lists • Automatic • Always On • Always Off 2. Sensititivity •...
Page 55: Recent Calls
♦ view the length of calls made and received Note: You can access the most recent numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the key in Idle mode. All calls This menu (Menu 1.1) lets you view the last 90 numbers you dialed,...
Page 56: Calls Made
♦ delete the call from the list. Calls made This menu (Menu 1.3) lets you view the last 30 numbers you dialed. Use the navigation key to scroll through the list, and press the to view call details. The number is displayed along with the time and date when the call was made.
Page 57: Delete All
This menu (Menu 1.6) lets you view the timers for calls you made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and so on. The following timers are available: ♦...
Page 58 Reset soft key. You must first enter the phone password and then press the OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see “Change password” on page 134.
Page 59: Messages
Select soft key. Note: A warning message may appear requesting that you accept the licensing agreement for the IM service. If this message appears, press the Allow soft key to continue. 3. Highlight Sign in, and press the Select soft key.
Page 60: Create New Message
T609.book Page 54 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Note: The information required for sign on will vary depending on the instant messaging provider you are using. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage your IM account.
Page 61 5. If you chose Recent log or Contacts, highlight the desired entry and press the Select soft key or the If you chose Phone number, enter the number in the To: text box. To add another destination, select an empty slot and press the Options soft key.
Page 62 For the Text size, Large, Medium, and Small size are available. ● Text mode options are Normal, Underline, and Strikethrough. ● The options for Bold and Italic are set by using the key to place a checkmark by them. ♦ Back: allows you exit your message without sending it.
Page 63 • Cancel: discards your subject text, returning you to the media type screen. ♦ Image & Video: to take a picture or add an existing picture or video from your Image or Video folders. ♦ Sound: allows you to add a sound file. You can record a new audio clip or add an existing audio clip, or select one of sound clips stored in the Downloaded or Favorite audio folders.
Page 64: My Messages
While you are composing your multimedia message, press the Options soft key to select from the following: ♦ Add Image: allows you to add an image by selecting Take photo or from an image stored in either My downloads, My photos or on your Memory card.
Page 65 You can access the message options by pressing the Options soft key. For more information, see below. 4. Press the * or # key to scroll to the previous or next message. 5. When you have finished, press the Using Message Options...
Page 66: Templates
Save Address: allows you to extract the recipient or sender’s number or address, and URL from the message text so that you can make a call, send a SMS or multimedia message, or save them in your phone’s Contacts list.
Page 67: Voice Mail
♦ Voice mail number: allows you to change the voice mail server number, if necessary. 1. Select the voice server that you wish to change and press the OK soft key. 2. Press the Edit soft key. 3. To change the voice server number:...
Page 68: Delete All
Note: Voice mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for further details. Delete all This menu (Menu 2.6) allows you to delete all of the text messages in each message box.
Page 69: Settings
GoRogers, Rogers MMS, or Rogers Internet. For more information, see “Connection settings” on page 136. Community settings This menu allows you to adjust your IM client’s behavior. Please note that the menu options change slightly, depending on your IM community. You can adjust the following settings: ♦...
Page 70 Destination address: allows you to set a destination address for any replies to your text message. ♦ Default type: set the default type to one of Text, Fax, Email or Paging. ♦ Validity period: you can select the length of time your messages are stored in the message center after they are sent.
Page 71 Priority: you can select the priority level of your messages. ♦ Expiry date: you can select the length of time your messages are stored in the message center after they are sent. The actual expiry date is determined by your service provider's configuration.
Page 72: Broadcast Messages
1. From the Idle menu, select Menu 2.9 for Memory status. 2. The screen displays the amount of memory being used by your text messages. Press the left and right soft keys to view the memory usage of multimedia, broadcast and push messages.
Page 73: Games
3. Highlight My games and press the 4. Scroll to the game you want and press the 5. On the startup screen of the game, scroll to an option using the Navigation keys and press While you are playing a...
Page 74 Properties. The display shows information about the game, such as the file size, application version and its vendor. 4. To exit and return to the Options screen, press the OK soft key or key. Deleting Games 1. From your list of games, scroll to the game you want to delete and press the Options soft key.
Page 75: Applications
T609.book Page 69 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Applications Applications enable you to: ♦ set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment. ♦ view the calendar and organize your schedule.
Page 76 T609.book Page 70 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM To set an alarm or wake-up call: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the Select soft key. 2. Enable or disable the Alarm by pressing the Left or Right navigation keys.
Page 77: Calendar
Miscellaneous: Indicates other unspecified events. ● ♦ Go to: allows you to go to a specific date: Today or Date. ♦ Delete: allows you to delete entries according to the following criteria: Selected, Periods, This month, This week, This day, or All.
Page 78 1. Select a timeslot on the current view (month, week or day), using the Navigation keys and press the Note: If you are on the Monthly view, you can skip to the previous or next month by pressing the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.
Page 79: Task
Delete: allows you to delete entries according to one of the listed criteria. Task You can use the Task function to in the same way you would use a to- do list. When the task has been completed, you can check it off as done.
Page 80: Calculator
7. Press the Save soft key. To see your Task list, you can go to the Task option in the Organizer or you can see each task under Day view of the calendar for the day it was started. To mark a task as Done: 1.
Page 81: Converter
If you selected Currency, you can view the exchange rates by pressing the Option soft key. 3. Enter the amount to convert. Use the * key to insert a decimal. Press Down to select the next field. 4. Press the Left or Right navigation key to select the new unit type (To) and press Down to select the next field.
Page 82: Stopwatch
2. Press the Reset soft key to erase all stop watch times recorded. World time The World time (Menu 4.8) allows you to view the time of day or night in any part of the world. 1. Use the navigation keys to scroll through different time zones. For each time zone, a major city is displayed.
Page 83: Rogers Mall
Follow the online instructions shown on your display screen. Once you have downloaded ring tunes, they are added to your phone’s list of ring tunes. See “Ringtunes” on page 98. Get Music This menu (Menu 5.2) takes you to an online music store provided by your service provider.
Page 84: Get Video
Get Video This menu (Menu 5.5) allows you to download new video clips from your service provider. Follow the online instructions shown on your display screen. Once you have downloaded the video clips, they are added to your phone’s list of videos.
Page 85: Navigating The Internet Browser
Entering Text in the Internet Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated on the screen. See “Entering Text” on page 29 for information. Selecting and Using Browser Menu Options Various menu options are available when you are using the Internet Browser to navigate the Wireless Web.
Page 86 Favorites: allows you to bookmark and go to your favorite pages. ♦ Reload: reloads the current page. ♦ Home: takes you back at any time to the home page of the Wireless Web service provider. ♦ Go to URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web page.
Page 87: Media
Camera Note: You can quickly enter the Caution: Do not take photos of people without their permission. Do not take photos in a place where cameras are not allowed or where you might interfere with another person’s privacy.
Page 88 3. Apply the desired effects and options using either the left soft key or the keypad shortcuts (see “Using the Camera Options” on page 83). 4. Press the Camera key on the right side of the phone or the to take the photo. ♦...
Page 89 High or Normal. When you press the Camera key, the camera takes photos successively. After taking photos, press the Save All soft key to save all of them or the Save soft key to save the selected one. ●...
Page 90 Taking a Photo with the Folder Closed 1. Close the phone. 2. To turn the camera on, press and hold the Camera key on the right side of the phone. The image to be captured appears on the external display.
Page 91: Record Video
T609.book Page 85 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM 5. Open the phone. Press the Yes soft key to save the image to the default storage location. Record video This menu allows you to take video clips. Taking a Video with the Folder Open 1.
Page 92 Bluetooth enabled device. ♦ Set as: • Caller ID: allows you to set the photo as a caller ID image for Contacts list entries. • Wallpaper: allows you to set the photo as your wallpaper on the idle screen.
Page 93 Display mode: allows you to display the pictures in your photo album in either List view or Thumbnail view mode. ♦ Slide show: allows you to see all of your photos in a slide show presentation. ♦ Share for Bluetooth: allows the photo to be shared or released for the use of another Bluetooth device.
Page 94: Mp3 Player
Rogers MusicStore or loaded from your PC to your micro SD memory card. Note: The following characters cannot be used in the filename: / \ * ? “ < > : | . The file name is limited to 47 total characters.
Page 95: Using The Mp3 Player
Properties: allows you to view MP3 Name, Date, Format, BitRate, Length, Size, and Protection. Using the MP3 Player Once you have created a playlist, you can use the MP3 Player to play music: 1. Press Menu 6.2 to start the MP3 Player.
Page 96: Record Audio
♦ Play/Pause: allows you to listen/pause to the currently highlighted song from your playlist. ♦ Open play list: allows you to view your Music list and select other songs. ♦ Remove from playlist: removes the selected MP3 from your current playlist.
Page 97: Rogers Music Store
Properties: shows the properties of the audio clip, such as Name, Time, Format, Length, Size, and Protection. Voice List This menu shows all your audio clips. Scroll to an audio clip and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: ♦...
Page 98: Voice Recognition
Go to <App>: open any application installed on your device. Calling a Name or Number Use the Call command to place a call. If the number you want to call is stored in your contact list, you can say the contact name and, optionally, which number (home, mobile, etc.) you want to call.
Page 99: Sending A Message
T609.book Page 93 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM 3. After you say a name or number, you might be prompted “Did you say Call?” followed by the first of up to three names or numbers. 4. To confirm a name or number, wait for the beep and then say “Yes.”...
Page 100 “Say the name or number.” Say a name in your contact list, or say a valid telephone number. 4. After you say a name or number, you might be prompted, “Did you say?” To confirm a name or number, wait for the beep and then say “Yes.”...
Page 101 You can then say the name of the application you want to open. ♦ If the list is too long to fit on one screen, the screen will contain the choice “Next Menu.” You can say one of the application or menu names on the list, or say “Next Menu”...
Page 102: Voice Recognition Settings
Choice lists If Voice recognition is not absolutely confident that it has correctly identified a name or number, it can display a choice list of up to three possibilities, and prompt you to confirm the correct one. You can control when choice lists appear by changing the Choice lists setting to: ♦...
Page 103: Samsung Pc Studio 3
Sound You can customize the Voice recognition user interface by turning playback on or off for prompts, names, and numbers. You can also change the speed and volume of name playback. ♦ Prompts: Turns playback on or off for prompts such as “Please say a command.”...
Page 104: Fun & Tunes
T609.book Page 98 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Fun & Tunes The Fun & Tunes menu (Menu 7) is used to manage your collection of audio clips, graphics, downloaded video, and other files. Ringtunes In this menu (Menu 7.1), you can select a new ringtone from your collection of pre-provided and downloaded ring tunes.
Page 105: Voice List
Send via: allows you to send the audio clips via Multimedia message or Bluetooth. ♦ Move to memory card: allows you to move the audio clips to your memory card. ♦ Copy to memory card: allows you to copy the audio clips to your memory card.
Page 106: Images
T609.book Page 100 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Note: The Memory card option will only appear if a micro SD memory card has been inserted in your phone. For more information on downloading files from your PC to your Memory card, contact your service provider.
Page 107: Videos
T609.book Page 101 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM ♦ Slide show: allows you to see all of your photos in a slide show presentation. ♦ Share for Bluetooth: allows the image to be shared or released for the use of another Bluetooth device.
Page 108: Music
The following options are available: My music This options allows you to access your songs stored on your phone in your Music list. Press the Options soft key to select one of the following options: ♦ Play: plays the currently-highlighted song.
Page 109 Set as: allows you to set the song as your Ringtone, Caller ringtone or Alarm tone. ♦ Move to: allows you to move the song to a new location on the Phone or memory card. ♦ Copy to: allows you to copy the song to a new location on the Phone or memory card.
Page 110: Other Files
T609.book Page 104 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Note: The Memory card option will only appear if a micro SD memory card has been inserted in your phone. Other files This option (Menu 7.5) allows you to view other types of files that you have stored on your phone.
Page 111: Memory Status
You can view the amount memory used on both your Phone and any inserted Memory card. The display shows you the total, free and used space including the number of multimedia files you recorded and the total number of multimedia files you can additionally create.
Page 112: Contacts
Storing a Number in Idle Mode As soon as you start to enter a number, Options appears above the left soft key to allow you to store the number in the Contacts list. 1. Enter the number you want to store.
Page 113 T609.book Page 107 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM If you chose to save the new contact to the Phone, select the type of the number to be stored: Mobile, Home, Office, Fax or Other. To select the category, press the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key.
Page 114: Contacts List
If you chose to save the new contact to the SIM, skip this step. Note: You can also store e-mail addresses in your Contacts list by selecting the e-mail category. 6. Enter a name and press Down.
Page 115 Copy: allows you to copy the selected contact to another location (phone or SIM card) ♦ Send via: allows you to send the contact information as a Text or Multimedia message or to a compatible Bluetooth-enabled device. ♦ Delete: allows you to delete the selected number from Phone Book.
Page 116 2. Select Contacts and press the Select soft key or 3. Select Contacts list and press the Select soft key or 4. Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find. The Phone Book entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input.
Page 117: Group
♦ Edit: allows you to edit the highlighted group. In the Group edit screen, you can edit the name of the group, as well as the graphics and ringtones associated with the group. See “Ringtunes” on page 98 and “Images” on page 100 for further information about setting ringtones and graphics.
Page 118: Speed Dial
7. When you are finished, press the Cancel soft key or exit to the Idle screen. Speed dial You can assign up to eight phone numbers from Contacts list that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then dial Contacts key to exit key.
Page 119 Note: Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voice Mail server number. 5. Select an entry from the list and press the Select soft key. 6. Press the Select soft key to save this entry in the speed dial list. 7. When you are finished, press the...
Page 120: My Name Card
Own number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone number if you need to do so. You can assign a name to each of your own phone numbers registered on your SIM card.
Page 121: Management
5. After receiving the Copy all to phone? confirmation message, press the Yes soft key. Note: Options are available for entries stored to your phone that are not available when stored to the SIM card. For details, see the note on page 106.
Page 122: Sort By Contacts
This options allows you to have your contacts sorted by First name or Last name. Note: Contacts stored to your SIM card do not have first and last names as separate fields. Therefore, they will be sorted on the first letter of the name entered in the Name field. Delete all This option allows you to delete your contacts.
Page 123: Service Number
Phonebook, in both SIM card and the phone memory. You can also see the capacity of both memories. Your phone memory can hold up to 1000 contacts and your SIM card can hold up to 250 contacts. Checking the Memory status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phone Book, in both the SIM card and phone’s memory.
Page 124: Samsung Pc Studio 3
3. Scroll through the numbers by using the Up or Down navigation key. 4. To dial the number displayed, press the Dial soft key. Note: This option is available only when your SIM card supports Service Dialing Numbers. Samsung PC Studio 3 Your phone comes with Samsung’s PC Studio 3 software, which...
Page 125: Settings
Auto update: You can receive time information from your service provider’s network. • Off: you need to manually set the time and date according to the current time zone using the Set Time menu. • On: the phone automatically updates the time and date according to the current time zone using the network service.
Page 126: Phone Settings
T609.book Page 120 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM • Confirm first: the phone asks for a confirmation before the update. Note: Automatic updates of time and date does not change the time you have set for alarm settings or calendar memos. Phone settings Use this menu (Menu 9.2) to configure the settings for how the...
Page 127: Extra Settings
T609.book Page 121 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Volume Key This menu allows you to set the function of the Volume key when receiving a call. You have two choices: ♦ Mute: pressing the Volume key will mute the ringer.
Page 128: Display Settings
Text style: you can specify the visual style of text on the Idle screen (Outline, Shadow, or Normal). ♦ Text color: you can select the color of the text to be displayed on the Idle screen (While, Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, or Black). Settings...
Page 129: Interior Display
T609.book Page 123 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Interior display This menu allows you to change the color of the menus. To select a color, select the pattern using the Up or Down navigation keys and press the OK soft key.
Page 130: Sound Settings
To change the color of the font: 1. Highlight Font color and press the Select soft key or the 2. Use the Left or Right navigation key to select either Basic (black), Rainbow, or Monochrome. 3. Press the Save soft key or the Otherwise, press the Back soft key.
Page 131: Keypad Tone
T609.book Page 125 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Press Up or Down to select an option and press Right or Left to scroll through the choices. When you are finished, press the Save soft key ♦ Get Ring tunes: allows you to download new ring tunes from your online service provider.
Page 132: Folder Tone
This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on and off. Select either Tone 1 or Tone 2. To turn the sound off, select Off. When you are finished, press the Save soft...
Page 133: Network Services
T609.book Page 127 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Silent mode This menu allows you to enable or disable vibration when the phone is in quiet mode. Select either Vibration or Mute. When you are finished, press the Save soft key or Extra tones You can customize additional tones used for the phone.
Page 134: Call Forwarding
3. In the Forward to field, enter the number to which the calls are to be forwarded and press the Select soft key. To enter an international code, press the 0 key until the + sign displays.
Page 135 To set your call barring options: 1. Select the type of calls you want to bar by pressing the Up or Down navigation key, and then press the Select soft key. 2. Select whether you want to bar Voice Calls or Data Calls, and then press the Select soft key.
Page 136: Network Selection
Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between them. To manually connect to a network when roaming:...
Page 137 T609.book Page 131 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM 1. Highlight the Search now option and press the Select soft key or key. 2. Press the Up or Down Navigation key until the network you want highlights and then press the Select soft key or the The phone will scan for that network and you will be connected.
Page 138: Bluetooth
Search new device and press the Select soft key or the key. The phone will search for available devices. My phone’s visibility This option allows you to turn your visibility to On or Off. Make a selection and press the Select soft key or the key. My phone’s name This option shows the name given to your phone for Bluetooth purposes.
Page 139: Security
(e.g. vCard, vCalendar, etc.) to other devices. Security The Security menu (Menu 9.7) enables you to restrict the use of your phone to others and the types of calls.Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections.
Page 140: Change Password
Enable: you must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched Change PIN 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 141: Fdn Mode
♦ Enable: you can access the menus only after entering your password. Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see page 134. SIM lock When the SIM lock feature is enabled, your phone only works with the current SIM card.
Page 142: Connection Settings
T609.book Page 136 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display. Furthermore, PIN2 is specific to a SIM card and you will need to ask the issuer of the SIM card for the PIN2 code.
Page 143 DNS: Enable or disable DNS for connection to the Internet. ● DNS1/2: IP address of the DNS server. ♦ Bearer: select the bearer to be used for each type of network address accessed: GPRS or GSM. ♦ Advanced settings: The following options are available in the...
Page 144: Voice Recognition Settings
Voice recognition settings menu (Menu 9.9). To access the VoiceSignal Settings menu: 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon. Press the Select soft key or the 3.
Page 145: Reset Settings
About: displays information about VoiceSignal including version number, build number, and device number. Reset settings You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone: 1. Select one or more of the following reset options: ♦...
Page 146 Sound settings: rests only sound options to their default values. 2. Press the Reset soft key. 3. Enter the 8-digit phone password and press the Yes soft key. Note: : The password is preset to “00000000.” To change this password, see page 134 Settings...
Page 147: Access Codes
T609.book Page 141 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key.
Page 148: Puk
PIN The 8-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) is required to change a disabled PIN. The PUK may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, or you have lost it, contact your service provider. To re-enable your PIN: 1.
Page 149: 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 150: Solving Problems
Personal Identification Number (PIN) supplied with the SIM card. ♦ The PIN Check feature is enabled. Every time the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN Check menu (Menu 9.7.1). Enter PUK ♦...
Page 151 T609.book Page 145 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM ♦ 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. You have entered a number but it was not dialed ♦...
Page 152 Check that the number has been stored correctly, by using the Contacts list Search feature. ♦ Re-store the number, if necessary. If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: ♦ the model and serial numbers of your phone ♦...
Page 153: Health And Safety Information
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 154: For Body Operation
The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement.
Page 155: Precautions When Using Batteries
♦ 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 156: Operating Environment
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 157: Potentially Explosive Environments
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. Switch your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
Page 158: Emergency Calls
Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.
Page 159: Other Important Safety Information
T609.book Page 153 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider.
Page 160: Fcc Notice
Keep the phone dry. Precipitation and humidity contain minerals that may 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. ♦ Do not use or store the phone in dusty or dirty areas. Moving parts may become damaged or clogged.
Page 161: Appendix A: Certification Information (Sar)
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 installation.
Page 162 Before a new model phone is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the exposure limit established by the FCC.
Page 163: Appendix B: Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use
Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 164 When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or not.
Page 165 As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road. 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an Contacts list or business card, or writing a to do list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going.
Page 166 Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix-they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
Page 167: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones
T609.book Page 161 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens. 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 168 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 phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Page 169 4. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with...
Page 170 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. But if you are...
Page 171 Hands-free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. 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 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 172 T609.book Page 166 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks.
Page 173 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’...
Page 174 10 or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. 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.
Page 175 T609.book Page 169 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.nrpb.org.uk Updated 4/3/2002: US Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Health and Safety Information...
Page 176: Standard Limited Warranty
CANADA INC. (SAMSUNG) warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG’s Phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that...
Page 177 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 178 PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF...
Page 179 T609.book Page 173 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Page 180 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 181: Index
T609.book Page 175 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Index Alarm • 69 Alert type 125 Alphabet mode, text input • 31 Answering call • 19 second call • 26 Anykey answer • 121 Auto redial • 121 Backlight description • 8...
Page 182 T609.book Page 176 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode • Folder tone • 126 Forwarding calls • 128 Games deleting 68 Games • 67 Get Ringtunes 77 Health and safety • 147 Holding, calls • 23 Icons, description •...
Page 183 T609.book Page 177 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM icons • 7 layout • 3 locking • 134 password • 141 resetting • 139 switching on/off • 14 Phone Book copying • 109 deleting • 109, 114 editing • 109 searching/dialing •...
Page 184 T609.book Page 178 Monday, April 17, 2006 10:30 PM Understanding Your Phonebook Management 115 uses 155 Video recording 85 View Online Album 88 Voice mail 61 Voice recognition 92 Volume, adjust earpiece • 19 Volume, adjusting • 19 Voume, adjusting keypad tone 125 Waiting call •...
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