Page 1 SGH-T459 Series P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ................5 Activating Your Phone ............5 Switching the Phone On or Off .
Page 5 Section 6: Messages ..................39 Types of Messages ............39 Display Icons for Messages .
Page 6 Section 9: Fun & Apps ................78 Files ..............78 Games .
Page 7 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ........
Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
Page 9 Lift up and remove the battery. Carefully slide the SIM card under the metal bracket and into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown below.
Page 10 Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Page 11 With the battery installed, temporarily remove the plastic cover on the right side of the phone and plug in the travel adapter’s connector into the jack. Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connecting the travel adapter. If the battery is not installed and the travel adapter is connected the handset continuously power cycles and prevents proper operation.
Page 12: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Switching the Phone On or Off Press and hold the key until the phone switches on. If the phone asks you to enter the phone password, use the keypad to enter this password and press either the OK soft key or the key.
Page 13 Accessing Your Voice Mail You can press and hold the key on the keypad or use the phone’s menu to access your voice mail. To access voice mail using the menu: ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messages Voice mail and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 14: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.
Page 15: Open View Of Your Phone
Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations. Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call.
Page 16 Shortcut key allows you to program this key as a shortcut to your favorite messaging tool. You can reprogram the key at any time. Send key allows you to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received when held down.
Page 17: Back View Of Your Phone
Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery level, and time. This phone also offers the convenience of a slideout QWERTY keyboard. To open the phone to access the keyboard, rotate the phone 90 degrees to the left.
Page 18: Closed View Of Your Phone
Camera lens allows you to aim and shoot a picture using the camera. Mirror allows you to center the camera lens for self portraits. Closed View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call.
Page 19: Display Layout
Display Layout Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. The display has three areas: Icons Icons Text Text Soft function Keys Soft function Keys View Tab When you receive new messages, icons display in two locations: on the phone’s screen, View Tab, and in the icon bar at the top of the screen.
Page 20 Icons This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power remains. Displays when a call is in progress.
Page 21: Backlight
Displays when Incoming call is set to Vibration. Displays when Incoming call is set to Melody and Vibration. Displays when Incoming call is set to Vibration then Melody. Displays when Incoming call is set to Melody then Vibration. Backlight A backlight illuminates the internal display and the keypad. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, depending on the setting within the Backlight menu.
Page 22: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. For more information on Ringtones see “Ring tone” on page 100. For more information on Call Forwarding see “Call forwarding”...
Page 23 Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed if the caller is identified. To recall any of these numbers: If you typed characters on the display, press the key to return to Idle mode. Press the Up Navigation key to display a list of the most recent numbers used in the order you dialed or received them.
Page 24: Adjusting The Call Volume
Adjusting the Call Volume During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone, to adjust the speaker volume. Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level and the Down volume key to decrease the level. In Idle mode, you can also adjust the ring volume using these keys.
Page 25 The following Call Record options are available: All calls This menu lets you view the 90 most recent calls you received, dialed, and missed. The name or number, if already stored in your Phonebook, displays with the number of occurrences for each number.
Page 26 Press the Options soft key for the following options: • Send message: Allows you to send a Text message, Picture message, or Audio Postcard back to the missed number. • Save to phonebook: Stores the number in your Phone memory. (displays only if the number is stored on your SIM card) •...
Page 27: Vibration Mode
Call time This menu lets you view the time log for calls both made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by T-Mobile may differ from times displayed due to network features and service plan. The following time logs are available: Last call time: shows the length of your last call.
Page 28 Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The labels on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicate their current role. Press the Left soft key for Menu mode.
Page 29 Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that are available for use during a call. Switching off the Microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 30 Make the second call in the normal way. When there is an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls by placing the current held call to active and then placing the other call on hold. To switch between the two calls: Press the Options soft key, select Swap, and press the key.
Page 31 With the Phonebook entries displayed: Enter the name that you wish to find in the textbox located above the entries. If you enter the first few letters of the name, the Phonebook entries display, starting with the first entry that matches your input. Or, use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the contact that you desire.
Page 32 Setting up a Multi-Party Call Call the first participant in the normal way. Press the Options soft key and select the New call option. Call the second participant in the normal way. The first call is automatically placed on hold. To join the first participant to this multi-party call, press the Options soft key and select Join.
Page 33 Dropping One Participant Press the Options soft key and choose the Split option. Press the Select soft key or the key. The short list of call participants displays. Highlight the person you want to keep and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 34: Section 4: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus. Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.
Page 35 Using Shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, press the corresponding number keys (1 to 0) to access any one of the shortcuts.
Page 36: Section 5: Entering Text
Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text.
Page 37: Changing The Text Input Mode
Sym - displays the Symbols page. Choose from an extensive list of symbols and other character sets. Shift - converts the alphabetic character into uppercase. Changes the text input mode to Upper/Lower case mode. Alt - allows you to use characters displayed at the top of the QWERTY keys. Examples: $, @, #, ! Space - inserts an empty space.
Page 38: Using T9 Mode
Create New Message Landscape Keyboard Create New Message Portrait Keypade Press the Right soft key ( ) to change the text input mode. The following options are available: • T9 (English) • ABC mode • Number • Symbol Enter text in the text message box using the selected text input mode when the Text input mode indicator that you desire displays.
Page 39: Using Abc Mode
Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press the 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6 keys. The word that you type displays on the screen. The word may change with each consecutive key that you press. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes. Press the key to insert a space and begin entering the next word.
Page 40 To delete letters: Press the key. Press and hold the key to clear the display. 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 automatically move to the right, and then select the next letter.
Page 41: Using Number Mode
Using Number Mode The 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 and punctuation marks into text. To display a list of symbols press the key until the symbols display on the screen, or press the soft key and select Symbols.
Page 42: Section 6: Messages
Section 6: Messages This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: E-mail Messages • Text Messages •...
Page 43 View Tab The View Tab is an area that displays on the screen when a missed call, picture message, or voicemail is sent to the phone. View Tabs for Missed Calls, Picture Messages, or Voice Messages There are three View tabs that display icons: Text message Missed Calls Voicemail...
Page 44: E-Mail Messages
E-mail Messages The E-mail option allows you to send or receive pop e-mail from AOL, Yahoo! or you can select from two, other predefined broadband e-mail providers. E-mail Setup This options allows you to select the e-mail accounts you want to use. ➔...
Page 45: Text Messages
Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple graphics, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to T-Mobile's message service.
Page 46: Picture Messages
• Exit composer: exits the composer and displays the Create new screen. Press Send to and select one of the following options: • Recent recipients: allows you to select a number or an address from the last 30 destinations you entered. •...
Page 47 Using the Picture Messaging feature, your phone can receive and send messages that contain multimedia files, such as photos, sounds and images that you downloaded from the Internet and Audio postcards you recorded. This function is available only if it is supported by your service provider. Only phones that offer picture messaging features can receive and display picture messages.
Page 48 Press the Send to soft key and select one of the following options: • Recent recipients: allows you to select from recipients of your previous messages. • Phonebook: allows you to enter the phone number you want from your phonebook. •...
Page 49: Inbox
• New recipient: allows you to manually enter a phone number or e-mail address. • My Album: allows you to send the message to My Album. The number or addresses selected displays in the To text box. Press Send to send this Picture message. Inbox The Inbox stores received messages.
Page 50 Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messages Inbox and press the Select soft key or the key. Select a text message from the list and press the Options soft key. The following options display: •...
Page 51 Viewing a Picture Message from the Inbox ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messages Inbox and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight an unretrieved picture message from the list and press the Options soft key. The following options display: •...
Page 52 Viewing a Picture Message When You Receive It When a new picture message comes in, the Missed messages tab displays the missed Picture Messaging Message icon. From the Missed messages tab, press the View key to view the picture message. Note: The message actually displays as a missed Picture message.
Page 53: Drafts
• Call back: allows you to call the sender back. • Move to phone: allows you to move the audio to the Sounds folder on the phone’s memory. • Sort by: allows you to sort your messages by Read/Unread, Date, Name, Type, Size, or Subject. Press the Options soft key while listening to the audio postcard and choose from the following: •...
Page 54: Sentbox
The following options display: • Edit: allows you to edit the message. • Send: sends the message to Recent recipients, the Phonebook, or a New recipient. • Delete: deletes the selected draft message. • Move to SIM card/Phone: moves the selected draft message to the SIM card (if stored on the phone) or to the Phone (if stored on the SIM card).
Page 55: Templates
Templates Besides entering message text using the keypad keys, you can speed message composition by including copies of stored text (Templates) in your message. ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messages Templates and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 56: Audio Postcard
• New recipient: allows you to manually enter a phone number or e-mail address. • My Album: allows you to send the selected Picture template to My Album. After you select the recipient, My Album or My Journal, press the Send soft key.
Page 57: Voice Recording
– Exposure metering: allows you to set how the camera measures or meters the light source: Normal, Center-weighted, or Spot. – Single shot: allows you to select whether you want the single shot option set to Take and Send or Take and Preview. Hold the phone in landscape mode, and center a subject in the frame, then press the Camera key take a photo for the postcard.
Page 58 Press the Stop soft key when you are finished recording. Or, when the recording time is expired, the display advances to the next screen. Note: Your voice note automatically saves in the Voice list. Press the Options soft key for the following options: •...
Page 59: Voice Mail
Voice mail This menu provides you with a way of accessing your voice mailbox, if provided by your network. ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messages Voice mail and press the Select soft key or the key. Note: Before you can use the Voice Mail feature, you must obtain the voice server number from T-Mobile customer service. Press the Call soft key to call your voice mail number.
Page 60: Delete All
Validity period: allows you to set the length of time your text messages are stored at the message center while attempts are • made to deliver them. Reply path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center, if your network •...
Page 61: Memory Status
Press the Up or Down Navigation key to select a message box to clear. To delete all of your messages, select the All option. Press the key to place or remove a check mark. Press the Delete soft key to delete the marked objects. After you receive the Delete all unlocked messages? confirmation, press Yes to delete or press No to cancel.
Page 62: Broadcast Messages (Sim Card Dependent)
Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Please contact T-Mobile's customer service center for further details. Reading New Broadcast Messages This options allows you to read broadcast messages from the Archive or Temporary folders. ➔...
Page 63: Instant Messaging (Im)
Language options ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Messages Broadcast messages and press the Select soft key or the key. Select the Language option and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight the language you want the broadcast messages to receive in and press the key.
Page 64 Enter the E-mail address and Password. Press the key to place a check mark next to the Keep me signed in or New Mail Notification options. Press the Sign In soft key. When the Congratulation! e-mail setup message displays, press the OK soft key to confirm your selection. The handset restarts after setup.
Page 65 Enter the required sign on information such as ID and password, then press the Down Navigation key. Note: The information required for sign on varies depending on the Instant Messaging provider you use. Fill in all the appropriate fields and press the Sign in soft key or the key.
Page 66: Section 7: Understanding Your Phonebook
Section 7: Understanding Your Phonebook This section explains how to use and manage your Phonebook. Using Contacts List Use the following procedures to store a new contact to your Phone. Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your phonebook is your phone’s built-in memory. The first time you use the Phonebook feature your phone prompt’s with the following “Would you like to store a copy of your contacts on My.T-Mobile.com so you can view and manage your contacts online?”...
Page 67: Finding A Phonebook Entry
• Group: allows you to assign this contact to a group. • Notes: allows you to enter additional information about the contact. Up to 50 characters are allowed. Press to save you selections.The number saves to your selected destination and the new contact information displays.
Page 68: Dialing A Number From Phonebook
• Copy to phone/SIM card: copies the selected or all of the contacts to the phone or SIM card. Depends on where the contact was previously saved. • Mobile backup: allows you to view the Last sync you performed, or view the About mobile backup information. •...
Page 69 Adding a New Caller Group ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Phonebook Groups and press the Select soft key or the key. Press the Options soft key and select the Create new group option. Enter a name for the new group in the Name field. Highlight the Picture ID field and press the key to create a Picture ID for this new caller group.
Page 70: Editing A Caller Group
Editing a Caller Group ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Phonebook Groups and press the Select soft key or the key. Scroll through the group list, highlight the group you want, and press the Options soft key. Highlight Edit and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 71: Speed Dialing
Speed Dialing Once you store phone numbers from your Phonebook list, you can set up to 8 speed dial entries and then easily dial them whenever you want, by pressing the associated numeric key. In Idle mode, to speed dial the numbers assigned to keys (2 to 9), press and hold the appropriate key. Setting Up Speed Dial Entries ➔...
Page 72: Block List
Fill in the desired fields. Press Save to save your information. Block list The Block list menu allows you to add or remove contacts from the blocked list of callers. Creating a Block list ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Phonebook Block list and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 73 View Contacts This option allows you to view all the contacts stored on the SIM, Phone, or the Phone and SIM card. Default saving The Default saving option allows you to choose where your contacts are saved. The following options are available: Phone : new phonebook contacts are saved to your phone.
Page 74 Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries Perform the following procedure to delete all your entries from your phone’s memory. Important!: Once Phonebook entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered. ➔ ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Phonebook Management Delete all and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 75: Fdn List
FDN List FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The FDN List allows you to set up a list of numbers that your phone may dial. FDN mode must first be enabled in the Security settings.
Page 76: Section 8: T-Zones
Section 8: t-zones This section outlines the t-zones features available on your phone. For more information, contact T-Mobile. t-zones Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone. Tip: Press the t-zones soft key while in Idle mode to bypass the t-zones menu.
Page 77 Navigating the t-zones To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down Navigation key. To select browser items, press the key. To return to the previous page, press the Back soft key or the key. To return to the startup homepage, press the Home soft key. Entering Text in the t-zones When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen.
Page 78 The following options are available: Reload : reloads the current page. – Page size : allows you to select the page size to view (Large, Normal or Small). – Go to : navigates to the URL address, Homepage, Bookmarks, History, or Saved pages. –...
Page 79 Select a URL and press Go . Your browser displays the site. Saved Pages This option displays a list of the pages that were saved while navigating the browser. History This option provides you with a list of the most recently visited web sites. You can use these entries to return to previously visited, but not bookmarked, web pages.
Page 80: Help
Preferences The Preferences option allows you to set t-zones preferences such as Run JavaScript, Display images, Play sound, View mode, and Revalidate Cache. Certificates The Certificates option allows you to view internet certificates. Root Certificate: provides several root certificates from which to choose. •...
Page 81: Section 9: Fun & Apps
Section 9: Fun & Apps This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Files Files allows you to manage your sounds and images and view your memory status in one convenient location. ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Fun &...
Page 82 Copy to memory card: allows you to copy the Selected or Multiple sound(s) to the Memory card. • Rename: allows you to change the name of the sound. • Bluetooth visibility: allows you to select one or multiple sounds to share with other Bluetooth devices. •...
Page 83 Images In this menu, you can view the list of images downloaded from the web server, taken with the built-in camera, or received in messages. You can set an image as the current background image. ➔ ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Fun &...
Page 84 • Edit image: allows you to choose a new photograph for an outgoing message. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected photo or multiple photos. • Move to memory card: allows you to move the Selected or Multiple sound(s) to the Memory card. •...
Page 85 Downloaded images This menu allows you to access your downloaded images on your phone or on the memory card. Scroll to the image you want to view and press the Options soft key to access the following options: • Download new: opens your web browser where you can download new images. •...
Page 86 Videos This menu allows you to access your saved videos. ➔ ➔ ➔ In Idle mode, press Menu Fun & Apps Files Videos and press the Select soft key or the key. Select one of the following options: • Downloaded videos: displays a list of downloaded videos. •...
Page 87 Other files In this menu you can view or store other types of files without corruption, various document files and files stored in the phone’s memory, or on a memory card. Available file formats are Microsoft Word, Adobe PDF, or Plain text. ➔...
Page 88: Games
• Properties: allows you to view the details of the selected file or folder such as Name, Size, Contains, Created time, and Last modified time. • Memory card info.: allows you to view the Capacity, Used space, and Free space on the memory card. Memory Status You can check the amount of memory being used and memory remaining for Fun &...
Page 89: Music Player
MIDlet Options In the My Games menu, scroll to the MIDlet application you want and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: • Move to: allows you to move the Selected or Multiple midlets to the Memory card. •...
Page 90 Music Player Shortcut Keys In Idle mode, press Menu Fun & Apps Music player and press the Select soft key or the key. Select a music file and press Play to play the music. While playing a music file, the following keys act as shortcuts: Up Navigation key toggles the music player’s Shuffle feature: On (enable this feature), or toggles to the repeat mode and replays this music file.
Page 91: Camera
Camera For information on using your camera, see “Camera” on page 117. voice recorder In this menu, you can record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. Using the voice recognition software you can dial phone numbers, lookup contacts, and open other applications with voice commands.
Page 92: Image Editor
Image editor The Image editor option allows you to edit the selected image by adding effects, adding a frame, emoticon or clip art. You can also set the edited image as wallpaper or a Picture ID icon. In Idle mode, press Menu Fun &...
Page 93: Section 10: Organizer
Section 10: Organizer This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Organizer The Organizer allows you to set alarms, schedule appointments, view the calendar, create Tasks, perform simple math calculations, check world time, perform unit conversions, set a timer, and use a stopwatch. Alarm This feature allows you to: Set up to 3 alarms to ring at specified times.
Page 94: Calendar
Press the Down key to highlight the Alarm tone option. Press the key to display a list of Basic alarm tones. Tip: Press the Left or Right Navigation key to toggle to Default melodies, Voice list, Sounds, or Music. Any of these tones or melodies can be used as the alarm tone.
Page 95 When you select the Calendar menu, the following options are available: Month view When you select this option, the calendar displays the selected month with today’s date highlighted. At the bottom of the calendar, the following icons are displayed along with the number of entries for each: Schedule items Anniversary events Tasks items...
Page 96 Day view When you select this option, the Day view displays the selected day with any events listed. Press Options to view the following options: • Create new: allows you to create a Schedule, Anniversary, Miscellaneous, or Task. • Send via: allows you to send this event via a Text or Picture message, E-mail or to a Bluetooth enabled device. •...
Page 97 Continue to enter other information including Date, Alarm, before, Alarm time, AM/PM, Alarm tone, and Repeat every year. Press Save . Your Anniversary information saves to the Calendar. Miscellaneous This option allows you to record miscellaneous dates or events in your calendar. In Idle mode, press Menu Fun &...
Page 98: Tasks
Tasks This feature allows you to enter a task list. In Idle mode, press Menu Fun & Apps Organizer Tasks and press the Select soft key or the key. Press OK to create a new task. Enter a short description of the task in the Task text box then press the Down Navigation key. Continue to enter other information including Start date, Due date, Priority, and Alarm.
Page 99: Calculator
Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In Idle mode, press Menu Fun & Apps Organizer Calculator and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 100: World Time
World Time This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world, using the Left and Right Navigation keys. There are two time lines available. You can set the first setting to your home city and then use the second setting to check other city times.
Page 101: Timer
Timer You can use this menu to set a timer. To enable the Timer, use the following options: In Idle mode, press Menu Fun & Apps Organizer Timer and press the Select soft key or the key. Press the Set soft key and enter the length of time as HH:MM and press OK. Press Start key to start the timer.
Page 102: Section 11: Changing Your Settings
Section 11: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone. myFaves Settings myFaves Settings displays only if you subscribe to this service. From this menu you can modify the myFaves display, menu style, icons, refresh your contacts, or gather information About myFaves.
Page 103 Ring tone This menu allows you to select a ring melody. Highlight the Ringtone field and press Change Use the Navigation keys to highlight a ring tone or press the Left or Right Navigation key to select a file from either the Default Melodies, Voice list, Sounds, or Music folders. Press Play to listen to a sample of the selection.
Page 104 Message tone This menu allows you to set up the ringer for incoming messages. You can set the Tone, Alert type, and Repetition. Highlight the Tone field and press Change Select a tone and press Play to listen to a sample of the tone. Press Stop when finished.
Page 105: Display Settings
Extra tones You can customize additional tones for the phone. Press the key to select a tone. A check mark displays in front of the option. Press Save to confirm your selection. The following options are available: Minute minder : sets whether or not the phone beeps every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of –...
Page 106 To change the background image: Select Browse wallpapers, or Default wallpapers, make a wallpaper selection and press Save. Your wallpaper selection updates. Press Back to return to the Display settings menu. Theme This menu allows you to change the background color to Black or White. Home Screen This option allows you to display the Calendar as a background wallpaper or select None.
Page 107 To change the color of the font: Highlight the Font color option and press the Select soft key or the key. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select either Basic (black or white), Monochrome, Gradation, or Rainbow. If you select Monochrome or Gradation, select another option by using the Down Navigation key and then scroll through the available choices.
Page 108: Phone Settings
Brightness You can adjust the display brightness to see it better in different lighting conditions. Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to change your settings. Press Save to save your changes, or Cancel to cancel. Phone settings You can customize various phone settings. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Phone settings and press the Select soft key or the...
Page 109 To change your time and date settings: Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the option you wish to change. To set the Time or Date, edit the field as you would text. For more information, refer to “Using Number Mode”...
Page 110: Security
Note: You are unable to connect to PC Studio when the Mass Storage option is selected. Security The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and to restrict outgoing calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Phone settings...
Page 111 Change password 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. Once you enter a new password, you are asked to confirm the change by entering the password again. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Phone settings...
Page 112 The following options are available: – Disable: you can call any number. – Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook. You must enter your PIN2. You can obtain your PIN2 from TMobile’s customer service. Change PIN2 code The Change PIN2 feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one.
Page 113 Restore factory settings From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default settings. The following options are available: – Clear User Data: deletes all the information saved to the phone including Picture messages and phonebook entries.Restore settings: changes your device settings to factory default values.
Page 114: Bluetooth
Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within a range of one another, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms.
Page 115: Call Setttings
Use the phone’s keypads to enter a new name. The default input entry method is Abc, where the initial character is Uppercase and each consecutive character in that same word is left as lowercase text. Press the Save soft key or the key to save the new name.
Page 116 Answer Options The Answer Options menu allows you to select how your phone answers incoming calls. In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Call settings Answer options and press the Select soft key or the key. Press the key to make your selection. Press the Save soft key to save your new selection. Options include: •...
Page 117 Call forwarding This network service enables incoming calls to be re-routed to a secondary number that you specify. Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. To set your call forwarding options: In Idle mode, press Menu Settings Call settings...
Page 118 When you select If No reply in step 2, select the length of time the network waits for before forwarding a call. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. Call barring (SIM Card Dependent) Call Barring allows you to restrict specific types of incoming and outgoing calls on your phone.
Page 119: Software Update
Highlight the network to which you want to connect and press the Select soft key or the key. The phone scans for that network and, if available, you are connected. To change your Default setup: Select Default setup and press the Select soft key or the key.
Page 120: Section 12: Camera
Section 12: Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs by using the built-in camera functionality. Using the Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send these photos to other people in a Picture Messaging message or set a wallpaper or picture ID image.
Page 121 Note: To change the default destination for your pictures, press the Options soft key when Send to: My Album Online? displays on the screen. Highlight the Default destination option and the Replace option. You can then change your default destination to a phone number, e-mail address, Phonebook, My Album, My Journal, and Recent recipients.
Page 122 Configuring Camera Options In Capture mode, press Menu to use use various options for the camera module. The following options are available: • Camera/Camcorder: allows you to take a picture or record a video. • Shooting Mode: takes a photo in various modes. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator displays at the top left of the display.
Page 123: Photos
Camera Shortcuts You can change options using your keypad in capture mode. The following short cuts are available: takes the photograph. Up volume key zooms in. Down volume key zooms out. Up and Down navigation keys zoom in and out. Left and Right navigation keys adjust the image brightness.
Page 124: Record Video
• Set default destination: allows you to Change or Remove where your photos are sent after you take them. • Move to memory card: allows you to move the selected photo or multiple photos to the memory card. • Copy to memory card: allows you to copy the selected photo or multiple photos to the memory card. •...
Page 125 Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. Press the key to begin shooting video. Press Stop to stop the recording. – or – Press the key to stop the recording and save the video file to your Videos folder. Once the file saves, press the key to play back your video for review.
Page 126: Videos
Camcorder Shortcuts Shortcut keys allow you to change options using your keypad, Navigation keys, and Volume key in capture mode. The following options are available. shoots video. Up volume key zooms in. Down volume key zooms out. Up and Down navigation keys zoom in and out. Left and Right navigation keys adjust the image brightness.
Page 127: My Album
Delete: deletes the selected video or multiple videos. • Default destination: allows you to change where your videos are sent after you take them: Recent recipients, Phonebook, • Phone number, Email address, or My Album. Move to memory card: allows you to move the Selected or Multiple videos to the Memory card. •...
Page 128: Section 13: Health And Safety Information
Section 14: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to use your phone.
Page 129: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
1.5 cm from the body. Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine exposure guidelines.
Page 130 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a The available scientific evidence does not show that any health series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio problems are associated with using wireless phones.
Page 131 health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the hazard no longer exists. the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory guidelines that limit RF exposure.
Page 132 cancer-causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but cancer in absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the ten or more years' follow-up may be needed to provide answers animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
Page 133 FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development antenna. Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from phones are harmful.
Page 134 was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone. Studies exists. have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike "hand-free" kits, these so-called "shields" Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce may interfere with proper operation of the phone.
Page 135: Road Safety
wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard • International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers http://www.icnirp.de (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance National Radiation Protection Board (UK): • requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and US Food and Drug Administration...
Page 136 Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that access your wireless phone without removing your eyes may be distracting. Make people you are talking with from the road. If you get an incoming call at an aware you are driving and suspend conversations that inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you.
Page 137: Responsible Listening
"The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and driving." potential hearing problem varies. Additionally, the amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or visit our the nature of the sound, the device settings, and the headphones web-site www.ctia.org.
Page 138: Operating Environment
• Avoid using headphones after exposure to extremely loud noises, such National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary National Institutes of Health hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal. 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort.
Page 139 As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are • Should turn the phone OFF immediately if there is any reason to advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and suspect that interference is taking place; for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your •...
Page 140: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is for wireless phones, to assist hearing device users find phones considered for best use. that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated.
Page 141: Potentially Explosive Environments
Potentially Explosive Environments The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard. Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially Other Medical Devices explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the injury or even death.
Page 142: Fcc Notice And Cautions
Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be Restricting Children's access to your Phone switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage networks or when certain network services and/or phone...
Page 145: Product Performance
Product Performance Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting, bending Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception or sitting on it. The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the Other Important Safety Information signal strength in your area.
Page 146: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance features are available for purchase or use in all areas. Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost. For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should Other conditions and restrictions may apply. See your service service your phone and accessories.
Page 147 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, Do not get your phone or battery wet. Even though they will dry and •...
Page 148: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's moving parts and prevent proper operation. Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave •...
Page 149: Section 14: Warranty Information
Leather Case 90 Days been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the Holster 90 Days battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the...
Page 150 SAMSUNG. OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and TIME AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN.
Page 151 Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, REASON OF ANY LAW, SUCH PARTIAL ILLEGALITY OR distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make UNENFORCEABILITY SHALL NOT AFFECT THE ENFORCEABILITY modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
Page 152 Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear...
Page 153: Index
Index Camera taking photos ABC mode Calendar Camera Shortcuts Accessing a Menu Function Call Barring shortcut keys Alert type Call Functions Change password Audio Postcard adjusting the call volume Charging battery answering a call Configuring Picture Options call records Backlight Copying a Music file correcting the Number brightness...
Page 154 MegaTones Memory Card Entering Text inserting Changing the Text Entry Mode HAC Mode Memory Status using ABC mode Health and Safety Information Menu Navigation using number mode Help Message settings using symbol mode HiFi Ringers picture message using T9 mode receive settings Extra tones Icons, description...
Page 155 Music files Notes Phone Keys moving and copying Number mode Phone Safety Music Player Phone Settings adding music Phonebook On/off switch, phone assigning searching for a number Options assigning alarm tone Photos during a call assigning an individual ringtone Accessing pictures making a new call while in a call assigning ringtone Deleting pictures...
Page 156 keypad tone Text Message MegaTones viewing SAR values power on/off tone Text Messages Security ring tone Timer Security modes ring volume Transferring Music Files Settings Speakerphone T-Ratings bluetooth Speed Dial Travel adapter Call Settings setting up entries t-zones display Standard Limited Warranty bookmarks phone Browser settings...
Page 157 UL Certification Warranty Information Understanding Your Phone Wi-Fi closed view add new network open view available networks phone features connection Understanding Your Phonebook help adding a new contact quick connect finding a phonebook entry security key using contact list USB mode Videos View tab Voice Mail...
Page 158 Health and safety information Health and safety information SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. SAR certification information Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements operating can be well below the maximum value.
Page 159 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power batteries in a fire. source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Page 160 Health and safety information Road safety As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.
Page 161 Hearing aids Posted facilities Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some Switch off your phone in any facility where posted hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you notices require you to do so. may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.
Page 162 Health and safety information Emergency calls Other important safety information This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee service may be dangerous and may invalidate any connection in all conditions.
Page 163 • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, suspension or denial of telephone services to the as its moving parts may be damaged. offender, or legal action, or both. •...
Page 164 Health and safety information • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired. •...

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