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TRI BAND
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-X400
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 02/2003. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. TRI BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-X400 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 02/2003. Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ...... 7 Unpacking ............ 9 Your Phone ..........10 Phone Layout..........10 Display ............13 Service Light ..........16 Getting Started .......... 17 Installing the SIM Card ........17 Charging the Battery ........19 Switching the Phone On or Off ......21 Call Functions ..........
  • Page 3 Contents Contents Options During a Call ......... 47 Sound Settings........... 74 Putting a Call on Hold ........47 Ring Tone (Menu 3.1) .......... 74 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ....48 Ring Volume (Menu 3.2)........74 Muting/Sending Key Tones ......49 Alert Type (Menu 3.3) .........
  • Page 4 Contents Funbox ............. 107 Games (Menu 7.1)..........107 WAP Browser (Menu 7.2)........108 Radio (Menu 7.3)..........114 Downloads (Menu 7.4)........116 Solving Problems ........120 Access Codes ........... 123 Phone Password .......... 123 PIN ............124 PUK............124 PIN2............125 PUK2 ............

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

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

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    Battery Stereo Water Resistance Ear-microphone Your phone is not water-resistance. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Software CD-ROM User’s Manuals Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone.

  • Page 7: Your Phone

    Your Phone Your Phone Key(s) Description Phone Layout In Menu Mode, scroll through the menu options and Phonebook memory. The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: In Idle Mode, the Up key turns the FM radio on when the ear-microphone is connected.

  • Page 8: Display

    Your Phone Your Phone Display Key(s) Description (continued) Makes or answers a call. Display Layout When held down in Idle Mode, recalls the last number dialled or received. The display has three areas: In Menu Mode, selects a menu function or stores information that you Icons have entered, such as a name in the phone or SIM memory.
  • Page 9 Your Phone Your Phone Icons Icons Description (continued) Icons Description Appears when the silent mode is active or you set the Alert Type menu option Shows the received signal strength. The (Menu 3.3), so that the phone vibrates greater the number of bars, the stronger when you receive a call.

  • Page 10: Service Light

    Your Phone Getting Started Service Light The service light is on the folder. It flashes when Installing the SIM Card services are available on the phone. When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are To activate or deactivate the use of the service provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your light, set the Service Light menu option (Menu subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional...

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your slide it, as shown, and take it out of the local Samsung dealer for further details. socket. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.

  • Page 12: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Getting Started Getting Started 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. Switching the Phone On or Off 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter 1. Open the folder. from the power outlet and from the phone by pressing the gray tabs on both sides of the 2.

  • Page 13: Call Functions

    Call Functions Call Functions Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the Making a Call key. When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area Redialling the Last Number code and phone number and press the key.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Call Functions Making a Call from Phonebook Answering a Call You can store the phone numbers that you use When someone calls you, the phone alerts you by regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, ringing and displaying the incoming animation. which are collectively called Phonebook.

  • Page 15: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call Functions Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls Editing a Missed Call Number Note: When the number corresponding to the missed When you are unable to answer a call for any call is not available, the Edit Number option reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this does not display.

  • Page 16: Switching Quickly To The Silent Mode

    Call Functions Selecting Functions and Options Switching Quickly to the Silent Mode Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you Silent mode is convenient when discretion is to customise it. These functions are arranged in required and you wish to stop the phone from menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft making noise, in a theatre for example.

  • Page 17: Phonebook

    Selecting Functions and Options Phonebook To view various functions/options available and select the one required: You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM 1. Press the appropriate soft key. card. In addition, you can store up to 500 numbers in the phone’s memory.
  • Page 18 Phonebook Phonebook 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu The maximum length of a name depends on your SIM card. For information about how to 1. When the idle screen is displayed, press the enter characters, see page 41.

  • Page 19: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    Phonebook Phonebook Using Phonebook Entry Options Caller Group: allows you to organise your Phonebook entries in up to 10 caller groups so that the phone alerts you in a specific way when a While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the person from one of your groups calls you.

  • Page 20: Editing A Caller Group

    Phonebook Phonebook 5. To Press the 4. To Press the view the View soft key. view the highlighted View soft key. highlighted entry entry select a different Up or Down key until select a different Up or Down key until entry the entry you want is entry...

  • Page 21: Speed-Dialling

    Phonebook Phonebook • Graphic: allows you to set a graphic icon to 5. Select a number, if the entry has more than one be displayed when you receive a voice call number, by pressing the Up or Down key and from a person in the group.

  • Page 22: Checking The Memory Status

    Phonebook Entering Text Checking the Memory Status When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in You can check how many names and numbers are Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or stored in Phonebook;...

  • Page 23: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Entering Text Entering Text Using the T9 Mode Changing the Text Input Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to When you are in a field that allows characters to be enter any character using single keystrokes. This entered, you should notice the text input mode text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary.

  • Page 24: Using The Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode

    Entering Text Entering Text • To type words not found in the T9 mode, change Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a the text input mode to the upper/lower-case different key. When entering the same letter character input mode.

  • Page 25: Using The Symbol Mode

    Entering Text Using the Symbol Mode The symbol mode enables you to insert symbols into a text message. Options Use the navigation keys to scroll to the symbol you want to enter and then press the OK soft key to insert the highlighted symbol into your message.

  • Page 26: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions 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 27: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    Options During a Call Options During a Call When you want to finish, end each call normally by Muting/Sending Key Tones pressing the key. These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) does not transmit the key tones.

  • Page 28: Using The Message Service

    Options During a Call Options During a Call Using the Message Service Making a Multi-party Call When you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) A multi-party call is a network service that allows message during a call, the Message icon ( up to six people to take part simultaneously in a flashes on the display.

  • Page 29: Using The Menus

    Options During a Call Using the Menus 3. When the Private option highlights, press the OK soft key. The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are Now you can talk privately with that person. The arranged in menus and sub-menus.

  • Page 30: Accessing A Menu Function By Using Its Shortcut

    Using the Menus Using the Menus Accessing a Menu Function by Using 1. Messages (see page 59) its Shortcut 1.1 Inbox 1.2 Outbox 1.3 Write New The menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and 1.4 Templates options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly 1.5 Settings by using their shortcut numbers.
  • Page 31 Using the Menus Using the Menus 4. Phone Settings (continued) 2. Call Records (continued) 4.6 Security 2.5 Call Time 4.6.1 PIN Check 2.5.1 Last Call Time 4.6.2 Change PIN 3.5.2 Total Sent 4.6.3 Phone Lock 3.5.3 Total Received 4.6.4 Change Password 2.5.4 Reset Timers 4.6.5 SIM Lock 2.6 Call Cost...

  • Page 32: Messages

    Using the Menus Messages 6. Network Services (see page 98) The SMS (Short Message Service) function is a 6.1 Call Diverting network service that may not be supported by your 6.1.1 Divert Always network. You can send messages using text, fax, 6.1.2 Busy Email and paging messaging systems, provided that 6.1.3 No Reply...

  • Page 33: Outbox (Menu 1.2)

    Messages Messages While reading a message, you can use the following 1. Select a message from the list and press the options by pressing the Options soft key: View soft key to read the message contents. Delete: allows you to delete obsolete messages. 2.

  • Page 34: Write New (Menu 1.3)

    Messages Messages Write New 4. If you select a save option, choose the memory (Menu 1.3) where the message is saved and press the OK soft key. In this menu, you can write and send a text message. 5. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 35: Templates (Menu 1.4)

    Messages Messages Settings • Add Bookmark: allows you to add a web (Menu 1.5) page’s address stored in your Favorite list (Menu 7.2.2). Select one from the list. In this menu, you can set up default SMS • Language: allows you to change the language information.

  • Page 36: My Objects (Menu 1.6)

    Messages Messages Delivery Reports: allows you to activate or Press the deactivate the report function. When this function is remove the check Unmark soft key. activated, the network informs you whether or not mark your message has been delivered. delete the marked Delete soft key.

  • Page 37: Voice Mail (Menu 1.8)

    Messages Messages Voice Mail Broadcast (Menu 1.8) (Menu 1.9) This menu provides you with a way of accessing This network service allows you to receive text your voice mailbox, if your network supports this messages on various topics, such as the weather or service.

  • Page 38: Call Records

    Messages Call Records Language: allows you to select your preferred language to display cell broadcast messages. In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. Please contact your service provider for more information. • length of your calls. •...

  • Page 39: Dialled Calls (Menu 2.3)

    Call Records Call Records Dialled Calls Total Sent: total length of all calls made since the (Menu 2.3) timer was last reset. This option lets you view the last 20 numbers you Total Received: total length of all calls received dialled.

  • Page 40: (Menu 2.2)

    Sound Settings Sound Settings Alert Type (Menu 3.3) You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: This option allows you to specify how you are to be informed of any incoming calls. • ring melody, volume and type. •...

  • Page 41: Message Tone

    Sound Settings Sound Settings Message Tone Folder Tone (Menu 3.5) (Menu 3.6) This option allows you to select how the phone This option allows you to select a tone that the informs you that a new message has been received. phone sounds when you open or close the folder.

  • Page 42: Phone Settings

    The connection is ready for data transmission. If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Note: For the best performance, use the data link cable supplied in your SGH-X400 kit.

  • Page 43: My Settings

    Phone Settings Phone Settings My Settings Greeting Message (Menu 4.2) (Menu 4.3) You can change the background image of Idle Mode This option allows you to set a greeting to be and the display style of Menu Mode according to displayed briefly when the phone is switched on.

  • Page 44: Language (Menu 4.5)

    Phone Settings Phone Settings Language Change PIN (Menu 4.5) (Menu 4.6.2) This feature allows you to change your current PIN You can select a display language. When the to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature language option is set to Automatic, the language is enabled.

  • Page 45: Display Settings

    Phone Settings Phone Settings The password is preset to “00000000” at the Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked factory. Once you have entered a new password, to confirm it by entering it again. you are asked to confirm it by entering it again. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2.

  • Page 46: Extra Settings

    Phone Settings Phone Settings Auto Light Extra Settings (Menu 4.7.3) (Menu 4.8) Using this feature, you can specify the time for You can turn the automatic redialling or answering which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps features on or off. conserve your battery power.

  • Page 47: Reset Settings

    Phone Settings Organiser Reset Settings (Menu 4.9) The Organiser feature enables you to: You can easily reset your phone to its default • view the calendar and organise your schedule. settings. To reset your phone: • define a list of things to do. •...

  • Page 48: To Do List (Menu 6.2)

    Organiser Organiser Writing a Memo Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 41. To write or edit a memo on a specific date: Once you have finished editing the memo, press the 1. Select a date on the calendar, using the OK soft key.
  • Page 49 Organiser Organiser 4. Select high, normal or low priority using the Up To edit an existing Highlight the task. and Down keys and press the Select soft key. task Press the Options soft key. Select the Edit option. 5. Enter your deadline. Change the text, priority and/or deadline for the If you do not want to set a deadline, press the...

  • Page 50: Time & Date

    Organiser Organiser Time & Date Alarm (Menu 5.3) (Menu 5.4) This option allows you to change the current time This feature allows you to: and date displayed. You can also use this option to • set the alarm to ring at a specific time. find out what time it is in another part of the world.

  • Page 51: Calculator (Menu 5.5)

    Organiser Organiser To stop the alarm when it rings, open the folder and Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) press the Exit soft key. Using this menu option, you can make currency Remove Alarm: deactivates all alarm settings. conversions. Autopower: When this option is set to Enable, the 1.

  • Page 52: (Menu 6.1)

    Network Services Network Services To set your call diverting options: These menu functions are network services. Please 1. Select the type of call diverting by pressing the contact your service provider to check their Up or Down key and then press the Select soft availability and subscribe to them, if you wish.
  • Page 53 Network Services Network Services Call Barring 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your (Menu 6.2) settings. The call barring network service allows you to 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by restrict your calls. your service provider. Call barring can be set up in the following ways: The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays.
  • Page 54 Network Services Network Services Call Waiting Network Selection (Menu 6.3) (Menu 6.4) This network service informs you when someone is The Network Selection feature enables you to trying to reach you during another call. automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area.
  • Page 55 Network Services Network Services Caller ID Index List: lets you list, add or delete CUG index (Menu 6.5) numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service You can prevent your phone number from being provider or delete a selected group.
  • Page 56 Network Services Funbox Band Selection (Menu 6.7) The Funbox menu contains several fun options. For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle either of the following types Games (Menu 7.1) of network:...
  • Page 57 Funbox Funbox WAP Browser Navigating the WAP Browser (Menu 7.2) Press the Your phone comes equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) Browser which makes it scroll through and Up or Down key until the possible for you to access the Wireless Web. select browser symbol points to the items...
  • Page 58 Funbox Funbox The following options are available: To change Press the key one or more Reload: reloads the current page. modes times. Home: takes you back at any time to the To enter a space Press the key. homepage of the Wireless Web service provider. To edit text Set the cursor to the right Go to URL: allows you to manually enter the URL...
  • Page 59 Funbox Funbox To store a URL address: Bearer: select the bearer to be used for each type of network address accessed; GPRS or Data. The 1. Select an empty location and press the Options remaining options depend on the Bearer setting. soft key.
  • Page 60 Funbox Funbox 3. If you have already saved radio channels, scroll Push Message (Menu 7.2.5) to the channel you want to listen to by using the This menu option allows you to receive and access Up and Down keys. Web messages from the server. Note: You can adjust the volume by Left or Right The following options are available: keys or the...
  • Page 61 Funbox Funbox Set Frequency: If you know the frequency of the Launching a MIDlet radio channel you want to save, between 87.5 MHz 1. From the Downloads screen, select the Games and 108.0 MHz, enter it and press the Save soft &...
  • Page 62 Funbox Funbox Sym: allows you to enter symbols. After DNS Setting (Menu 7.4.4) highlighting a symbol by pressing the navigation The DNS (Domain Name Server) address of the keys, press the key to insert it. Java server is preset at the factory, but sometimes To change the text input mode, press the you may need to change it.
  • Page 63 Solving Problems Solving Problems “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not Before contacting the after-sales service, perform done” displays the following simple checks. They may save you the • The network connection was lost. You may be in a time and expense of an unnecessary service call. weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings).
  • Page 64 • the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details activate/deactivate the Page 83 • a clear description of the problem Phone Lock feature (Menu 4.6.3). Then contact your local dealer or Samsung change the phone Page 83 after-sales service. password (Menu 4.6.4).
  • Page 65 Access Codes Access Codes PIN2 The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM 8 digits) protects your SIM card against cards, is required to access specific functions, such unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the as setting the maximum cost of a call.
  • Page 66 Body-worn Operation Access Codes To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a Barring Password minimum separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5cm) must be maintained between the users body and the The 4-digit barring password is required when you phone, including the antenna. The use of third-party use the Call Barring function.
  • Page 67 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and Although the SAR is determined at the highest recharge your battery only with Samsung- certified power level, the actual SAR level of the approved chargers.
  • Page 68 Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Road Safety 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability car will be stationary.
  • Page 69 Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Operating Environment Persons with pacemakers: • Should always keep the phone more than 15 cm Remember to follow any special regulations in force (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone in any area and always switch off your phone is switched on.
  • Page 70 Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Vehicles Emergency Calls RF signals may affect improperly installed or This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well vehicles.
  • Page 71 Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Other Important Safety Information Care and Maintenance • Only qualified personnel should service the phone • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty out of the reach of small children’s.
  • Page 72 Health and Safety Information Glossary • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. To help you understand the main technical terms The phone may explode when overheated. and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, •...
  • Page 73 Glossary Glossary GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) PIN (Personal Identification Number) New non-voice value-added service that allows Security code that protects the phone against information to be sent and received across a mobile unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the telephone network.
  • Page 74 Glossary SMS (Short Message Service) Network service sending and receiving messages to and from another subscriber without having to speak to the correspondent. The message created or received can be displayed, received, edited or sent. Soft Keys Two keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: •...
  • Page 75 Index making • 22 missed • 26, 71 Access codes • 123 multi-party • 51 Accessories • 9 received (2.2) • 71 Active folder • 87 records (2) • 71 Alarm (5.4) • 95 redialling automatically • Alert type (3.3) • 75 Anykey answer •...
  • Page 76 Index Index Display Internet • 108 Message tone (3.5) • 76 contrast • 85 IrDA port • 79 Messages Password icons • 14 listening to voice • 68 barring language, change • 82 reading • 59, 60 changing • 101 layout •...
  • Page 77 Index Tone connect • 78 Safety error • 78 information • 127 folder • 77 precautions • 7 keypad • 75 Schedule • 89 message • 76 Security (4.6) • 82 power on/off • 77 Service light • 16, 86 ring •...
  • Page 79 Manufactured at: - Samsung Electronics, 94-1 Imsu-Dong, Gumi City, Kyung Buk, Korea, 730-350 - Samsung Electronics Iberia, S.A., Pol. Ind. Riera de Caldes, Via Augusta, n-10 08184 Palau de Plegamans, Barcelona, Spain (Factory Name, Address) We hereby declare that [all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that] the above named product is in conformity with all the essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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