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Samsung SGH-X458CSA User Manual

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GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-X458
ELECTRONICS
Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.: GH68-05282A
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English. 05/2004. 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. GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-X458 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.: GH68-05282A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 05/2004. Rev.1.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone ... 10 Phone Layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service Light... 16 Getting Started ... 17 Installing the SIM Card... 17 Charging the Battery... 19 Switching the Phone On or Off... 21 Selecting Functions and Options ...
  • Page 4 Contents Using the Number Mode ... 49 Using the Symbolic Mode... 50 Using Help ... 50 Using the Menus... 51 Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling ... 51 Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its Shortcut ... 52 List of Menu Functions... 52 Phonebook ...
  • Page 5 Contents Call Records ... 89 Missed Calls (Menu 3.1) ... 89 Received Calls (Menu 3.2)... 90 Dialled Calls (Menu 3.3)... 90 Delete All (Menu 3.4)... 91 Call Time (Menu 3.5) ... 91 Call Cost (Menu 3.6)... 92 Sound Settings... 93 Ring Tone (Menu 4.1) ...
  • Page 6 Contents Network Services ... 118 Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) ... 118 Call Barring (Menu 7.2) ... 120 Call Waiting (Menu 7.3) ... 122 Network Selection (Menu 7.4) ... 123 Caller ID (Menu 7.5)... 124 Closed User Group (CUG) (Menu 7.6) ... 124 Band Selection (Menu 7.7) ...

  • Page 7: 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 8 Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Travel Adapter Phone Battery Hand Strap Wearable Owner’s Manual Ear-Microphone Note : The items supplied with your phone may be different depending on the country.

  • Page 10: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Open View Folder Soft key (left) Volume/Menu browse keys Dial/Menu confirmation key Cancel/Back/ Correction key Special function keys Charger Connector Earpiece Main display Service light Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right) Soft key (right)
  • Page 11 Your Phone Ear-microphone Closed View jack Antenna Service light Key(s) Description Perform the functions indicated by the text above them, on the bottom line of the display. (soft keys) In Menu Mode, scroll through the menu options and Phonebook memory with the Up and Down key, return to the previous menu level and select the current menu respectively with the Left...
  • Page 12 Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) Deletes characters from the display. In Menu Mode, returns to the previous menu level. Ends a call. When held down, switches the phone on or off. In Menu Mode, cancels your input and returns to Idle Mode. When held down in Idle Mode, quickly accesses your voice mail server.

  • Page 13: Display

    Display Display Layout The main display has three areas: Menu Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons Text and graphic area Soft keys Name Indications Description Displays various icons. See page 14. Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter, such as number to be dialled.
  • Page 14 Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The more the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. When your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line Service), this icon may appears with the number 1, 2, or both.
  • Page 15 Your Phone Icon Description (continued) Appears when the Call diverting feature is activated (Need SIM card support).When your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line Service), this icon may appears with the number 1, 2, or both. For example Appears when you are out of your home area and have logged onto a different network;...

  • Page 16: Service Light

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

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the SIM Card 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, any optional services available and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the...
  • Page 18 Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that it locks the card into position. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note : When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the socket.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

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

  • Page 20: Low Battery Indicator

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

  • Page 21: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Switching the Phone On or Off To switch the phone on: 1. Open the folder. 2. Hold down the switches on. 3. If the phone asks you to enter the phone password, enter the password and press the OK soft key. The phone password is preset to “00000000”...

  • Page 22: Selecting Functions And Options

    Getting Started Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
  • Page 23 To view various functions/options available or select the one is required: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the previous function or option on a list move back up one level...

  • Page 24: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note : When you check the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu ( Menu 5.7 ), the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.

  • Page 25: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key. Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you dial, receive or miss if the caller is identified. See “Call Records” on page 89 for further details. To recall any of these numbers: 1.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Making a Call from Phonebook You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Phonebook. Simply select a name to recall the associated number. For further details about the Phonebook features, see page 58.

  • Page 27: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and shows the incoming call animation. When the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in your Phonebook, displays. 1. If necessary, open the folder. Press the or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.

  • Page 28: Viewing Missed Calls

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

  • Page 29: Deleting A Missed Call

    3. Press the Select soft key. 4. Change the number, as required. 5. To call the number store the number Deleting a Missed Call 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option.

  • Page 30: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode

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

  • Page 31: 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 32: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    Options During a Call The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other person. When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person cannot...

  • Page 33: Muting/Sending Key Tones

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

  • Page 34: Searching For A Number In Phonebook

    Options During a Call Searching for a Number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key. 4.

  • Page 35: Answering A Second Call

    Answering a Second Call You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call Waiting menu (Menu 7.3) to Activate; see page 122. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.

  • Page 36: Having A Private Conversation With One Participant

    Options During a Call 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 OK soft key. You can add incoming callers by answering the call, pressing the Options soft key, and selecting the Join option.

  • Page 37: Dropping One Participant

    Dropping One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key and choose the Select One option. Press the OK 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 Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 38: Entering Text

    Entering Text The phone allows you to enter characters for messages and names in Chinese and English. To enter Chinese text, the phone provides several widely used pronunciation based (Pinyin) and character shape based (Stroke) input methods to meet the preferences of different users, allowing for greater convenience and ease of use.

  • Page 39: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will see the text input mode indicator at the bottom of the display. Example: Entering a name in Phonebook PY Mode To change to another text input mode: 1.

  • Page 40: Using The Pinyin Mode

    Entering Text Using the Pinyin Mode Pinyin is a system to mark Chinese pronunciation in Latin alphabets. With the pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by entering the pinyin string from the phone keypad and the phone automatically presents the matching alternatives. This mode allows you to enter Pinyin characters with only one key press per letter.

  • Page 41: Inserting A Space

    without completing the Pinyin spelling or entering the tone for the character. 3. To select a character, press the 1 key to activate the Character Selection Map. A number, 7 to is added to the beginning of a corresponding character. With the Character Selection Map being activated, a normal press on the 7 to key selects the corresponding character.

  • Page 42: Using Chinese Stroke Modes

    Entering Text Clearing Strokes and Characters Press the C key one or more times to remove strokes to the left. Once the Pinyin Area is empty, pressing the C key removes characters from the Text Area. Rapid Character Entry Rapid character entry is easy in any mode, using the Character Selection Map.
  • Page 43 Even though there are many different strokes used to create Chinese characters, the strokes are classified into 5 basic categories; heng, shu, pie, dian and zhe. The basic strokes are printed on the keypad, on the 1 to 5 keys. To enter a stroke, press the key printed with the stroke that most closely represents the exact stroke you want.
  • Page 44 Entering Text Example: Typing “ Stroke mode 2. The phone displays your strokes in the Key Stroke Area and offers character choices in the Character Selection Map. As you enter strokes, notice that the choices in the Character Selection Map change. To scroll through choices in the Character Selection Map, press the Up or Down key.
  • Page 45 Entering Text Inserting a Space To insert a space between words, press the key. Scrolling To move the cursor left or right through your text message, press the Left or Right key. Clearing Strokes and Characters Press the C key one or more times to remove strokes to the left.

  • Page 46: Using The Quick English Mode

    Entering Text Using the Quick English Mode To type a word, press keys corresponding to the letters you need. Remember the following as you are typing: 1. Start entering the word by pressing the 2 to 9 keys. Press each key only once for each letter. Example: To enter “HELLO”...

  • Page 47: Using The English Mode

    Example: The 1 key is used twice to display two punctuation marks. Changing the Case To shift the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press the key. The Capital Lock mode is indicated and the Small Caps mode is indicated by Scrolling •...
  • Page 48 Entering Text Example: To display the letter “C”, quickly press the 2 key three times. To display the letter “K”, press the 5 key twice. This method is called Multi-tap typing. Note : The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key.

  • Page 49: Using The Number Mode

    Entering Text Changing the Case To shift the case of the next letter(s) that you type, press the key. The Capital Lock mode is indicated and the Small Caps mode is indicated by Inserting a Space To insert a space between words, press the key.

  • Page 50: Using The Symbolic Mode

    Entering Text Using the Symbolic Mode The symbolic mode enables you to enter symbols in your text. display more symbols enter a symbol return to the previous text input mode Using Help On-screen help is available by selecting Help from the input mode menu.

  • Page 51: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling with the navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.

  • Page 52: Accessing A Menu Function By Using Its Shortcut

    Using the Menus 4. To exit the menu without changing the settings Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its Shortcut The menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. The shortcut number is shown on the bottom right next to the soft key on the display.
  • Page 53 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 SIM AT menu displays when you press the Menu soft key to enter Menu Mode.
  • Page 54 Using the Menus 2. Multimedia Msgs 2.1 Inbox 2.2 Outbox 2.3 Write New 2.4 Delete All 2.5 Setup 2.6 MMS Profile 3. Call Records 3.1 Missed Calls 3.2 Received Calls 3.3 Dialled Calls 3.4 Delete All 3.5 Call Time 3.5.1 Last Call Time 3.5.2 Total Sent 3.5.3 Total Received 3.5.4 Reset Timers...
  • Page 55 4. Sound Settings 4.1 Ring Tone 4.2 Ring Volume 4.3 Alert Type 4.4 Keypad Tone 4.5 Message Tone 4.5.1 SMS Tone 4.5.2 SMS-CB Tone 4.6 Folder Tone 4.7 Power On/Off 4.8 Alerts on Call 4.9 Extra Tones 5. Phone Settings 5.1 My Settings 5.1.1 Wallpaper 5.1.2 Menu Style...
  • Page 56 Using the Menus 6. Organiser 6.1 Calendar 6.2 To Do List 6.3 Time & Date 6.3.1 Set Time 6.3.2 Set Date 6.3.3 World Time 6.3.4 Time Format 6.4 Alarm 6.4.1 Once Alarm 6.4.2 Daily Alarm 6.4.3 Morning Call 6.4.4 Remove Alarm 6.4.5 Autopower 6.5 Calculator 6.6 Voice Memo...
  • Page 57 7.5 Caller ID 7.6 Closed User Group 7.6.1 Index List 7.6.2 Outside Access 7.6.3 Default Group 7.6.4 Deactivate 7.7 Band Selection 8. Funbox (see page 127) 8.1 Games 8.2 WAP Browser 8.2.1 Home 8.2.2 Favorite 8.2.3 http:// 8.2.4 Settings 8.2.5 Clear Cache 8.2.6 Push Message 8.3 Downloads 8.3.1 Games &...

  • Page 58: Phonebook

    Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card and phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to store a number: •...
  • Page 59 To select the category, press the Left or Right key and press the Select soft key. 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. Note : When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s...
  • Page 60 Phonebook Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 61: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    Using Phonebook Entry Options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key to access the options for the entry. select the highlighted option highlight a different option The following options are available: Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialling mode.

  • Page 62: Searching For A Number In Phonebook

    Phonebook Caller Group: allows you to organise your Phonebook entries in caller groups so that the phone alerts you in a specific way when a person from one of your groups calls you. Select one of the ten groups available. To remove an entry from a group, select the No Group option.
  • Page 63 4. To view the highlighted entry select a different entry look for a name starting with a different letter 5. Once you have found the entry, press the key to dial the number, or press the Options soft key to access the Phonebook entry options; for further details, see page 61.

  • Page 64: Editing A Caller Group

    Phonebook 5. To view the highlighted entry select a different entry 6. Once you have found the entry, press the key to dial the number, or press the Options soft key to access the Phonebook entry options; for further details, see page 61. Editing a Caller Group 1.

  • Page 65: Speed-Dialling

    • Graphic: allows you to set a graphic icon to be displayed when you receive a voice call from a person in the group. • Group Name: allows you to assign a name to the group. For further details about how to enter characters, see page 38.

  • Page 66: Deleting All Of The Phonebook Entries

    Phonebook 6. Select a number, if the entry has more than one, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 7. Once you have assigned a number to the key, you can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key: •...

  • Page 67: Checking The Memory Status

    2. Scroll to Delete All by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3. To place a check mark by the memory you want to empty, All, SIM or Phone, press the Mark soft key. You can remove the check mark by pressing the Unmark soft key.

  • Page 68: Using The Service Dialling Numbers

    Phonebook 2. Select the Memory Status option by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3. Press the Up or Down key to view the number of existing and remaining entries in the SIM card and phone memories.

  • Page 69: Text Messages

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

  • Page 70: Outbox (Menu 1.2)

    Text Messages Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to resend the message. For further details about how to send a message, see page 72. Reply: allows you to reply to the sender by sending a text message. Call Back: allows you to call the sender back.
  • Page 71 1. Select a message from the list and press the View soft key to read the message contents. 2. To scroll through the contents, press the Up or Down key. 3. To scroll to the previous or next message, press key.

  • Page 72: Write New (Menu 1.3)

    Text Messages Write New In this menu, you can write and send a text message. Note : When you add media objects to the message, the number of characters you can enter decreases. Creating a Simple Text Message 1. Create your message. Note : For further details about entering characters, see page 38.
  • Page 73 4. If you select a save option, choose the memory where the message is saved and press the OK soft key. 5. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft key. The message is sent. Note : When the phone fails to send the message, it will ask you if you want to retry.

  • Page 74: Templates (Menu 1.4)

    Text Messages • Add Bookmark: allows you to add a web page’s address stored in your Favorite list (Menu 8.2.2). Select one from the list. 4. Complete the message, and send or save it by following the procedure from Step 2 on page 72. Templates Using this menu, you can preset up to five messages that you use most frequently.

  • Page 75: Settings (Menu 1.5)

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

  • Page 76: Delete All (Menu 1.6)

    Text Messages Delivery Reports: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. To enable or disable this option, choose the On or Off. Bearer Selection: allows you to choose either GSM or GPRS, depending on your network.

  • Page 77: Memory Status (Menu 1.8)

    Select Objects option (see page 70), you can see the items in this menu. • My EMS Melody • My EMS Picture • My EMS Animation To delete the items while viewing in this menu, press the Delete soft key. You can delete all of the items using the Delete All option (Menu 1.7.4).

  • Page 78: Voice Mail (Menu 1.9)

    Text Messages Voice Mail This menu provides you with a way of accessing your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service. The following options are available: Connect to Voice Server: before using this feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from your service provider (see Menu 1.9.2).
  • Page 79 Text Messages traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle Mode. • the Receive option is set to Enable. • the message channel is currently active on the channel list.

  • Page 80: Multimedia Msgs

    Multimedia Msgs Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides automatic and immediate delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, voice and audio clips.
  • Page 81 If you want to view the message later in the Inbox, press the other soft key. 2. To scroll through the message information, press the Up or Down key. While viewing the information, press the Options soft key to use the following options: Retrieve: retrieves the message from the MMS server.
  • Page 82 Multimedia Msgs 3. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. If the message has more than one page, you can scroll through the pages by using the Lefe and Right keys. While viewing a message, you can choose the Message options by pressing the Options soft key.

  • Page 83: Outbox (Menu 2.2)

    Outbox (Menu 2.2) When you access this menu, the list of the multimedia messages you sent or saved displays. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages. • : Messages currently being sent • : Messages sent •...

  • Page 84: Write New (Menu 2.3)

    Multimedia Msgs Cut Address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or addresses, so that you can dial a number or save them in your Phonebook. Send: allows you to resend the message. Edit Message: allows you to change the message contents, sound, picture or text.
  • Page 85 • Send: allows you to send the message. Use this option when you finish creating the message. This option is activated after you add content to the message. • Save: saves the message in the Outbox (Menu 2.2) for later use. This option is activated after you add content to the message.

  • Page 86: Delete All (Menu 2.4)

    Multimedia Msgs 7. Choose one of the following options and press the Select soft key: • Phone Number: allows you to enter the phone number you want. • E-Mail: allows you to enter the e-mail address of the recipient to send the message as an e-mail.

  • Page 87: Setup (Menu 2.5)

    1. Scroll to a message box using Up or Down key or their shortcut numbers. 2. When you have finished selecting, press the Select soft key. 3. When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key to delete the messages. Otherwise, press the No soft key.

  • Page 88: Mms Profile (Menu 2.6)

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

  • Page 89: Call Records

    Call Records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls. Notes : • You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the •...

  • Page 90: Received Calls (Menu 3.2)

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

  • Page 91: Delete All (Menu 3.4)

    Delete All (Menu 3.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call type. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call type to clear place a check mark remove a check mark Unmark soft key.

  • Page 92: Call Cost (Menu 3.6)

    Call Records Total Received: total length of all calls received since the timer was last reset. Reset Timers: option used to reset the call timers. You must first enter the phone password (see page 142) and then press the OK soft key. Call Cost (Menu 3.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls.

  • Page 93: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume and type. • sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, open/close the folder or switch your phone on/off. •...

  • Page 94: Alert Type (Menu 4.3)

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

  • Page 95: Folder Tone (Menu 4.6)

    Sound Settings Off: the phone does not use the SMS tone. Light Only: the service light flashes. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single Beep: the phone beeps once. SMS Tone x: the phone uses one of several SMS tones. SMS-CB Tone (Menu 4.5.2) This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new cell broadcast (CB) message...

  • Page 96: Alerts On Call (Menu 4.8)

    Sound Settings Alerts on Call This menu allows you to set whether or not the phone informs you when you receive a new message or when the alarm time expires during a call. Off: the phone alerts you after ending a call. On: the phone alerts you during a call.

  • Page 97: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone Settings menu. My Settings You can change the background image and the color of the components in the display according to your preference.

  • Page 98: Greeting Message (Menu 5.2)

    Phone Settings 5. Press the Yes soft key to display the current date and time on the wallpaper image. To display only the wallpaper, press the No soft key. Menu Style (Menu 5.1.2) This menu allows you to select the menu display style.

  • Page 99: Language (Menu 5.4)

    Phone Settings • edit the numbers and names. This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone numbers if you need to do so. Any changes made here do not in any way affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card.
  • Page 100 Phone Settings The following options are available: Disable: the phone connects directly to the network when you switch it on. Enable: you must enter the PIN each time the phone is switched on. To change your PIN, see the Change PIN menu (Menu 5.5.2) below.
  • Page 101 Phone Settings Change Password (Menu 5.5.4) The Change Password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.

  • Page 102: Display Settings (Menu 5.6)

    Phone Settings Change PIN2 The Change PIN2 feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one. You must enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new PIN2, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.
  • Page 103 Phone Settings Back Light (Menu 5.6.2) You can select the length of time the backlight is on for. The backlight turns on when you press a key, when you open the folder or when you receive a call or message and remains on for the specified length of time.

  • Page 104: Extra Settings (Menu 5.7)

    Phone Settings Extra Settings You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off. To turn a feature The following options are available: Auto Redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.

  • Page 105: Short Cut (Menu 5.8)

    Short Cut (Menu 5.8) The navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle Mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or Right key.

  • Page 106: Organiser

    Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • define a list of things to do. • set the current date and time. • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment.

  • Page 107: Writing A Memo

    Exit: exits the Calendar feature and returns to Idle Mode. Writing a Memo You can make up to 30 memos for one day. To write or edit a memo on a specific date: 1. Select a date on the calendar, using the navigation keys.

  • Page 108: To Do List (Menu 6.2)

    Organiser Viewing a Memo When you select a day for which a memo already exists on the calendar, the latest memo for the day displays. If more than one memo is stored, press the Up or Down key to scroll to the previous or next memo. Press the New soft key to add a new memo to the day.
  • Page 109 2. Enter the first task. Note : For further details about how to enter characters, see page 38. 3. Press the OK soft key. 4. Select high, normal or low priority using the Up and Down keys and press the Select soft key. 5.
  • Page 110 Organiser To create a new task To edit an existing task To sort the existing tasks by priority or status To copy a task To copy a task to the calendar To delete a task ➀ press the Options soft key. ➁...

  • Page 111: Time & Date (Menu 6.3)

    To delete all tasks To exit the To Do list Time & Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also use this option to find out what time it is in another part of the world. The following options are available: Set Time: allows you to enter the current time.

  • Page 112: Alarm (Menu 6.4)

    Organiser To select your time zone: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Left or Right key one or more times. The local date and time display. 2. Press the Set soft key. Time Format: allows you to change the time format to 24 Hours Alarm...
  • Page 113 Note : Your phone is preset to use 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 112. If you want to use the alarm options, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: • Remove Alarm: deactivates the current alarm.

  • Page 114: Calculator (Menu 6.5)

    Organiser Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 1. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. Notes : • To delete mistakes or clear the display, press the C key.
  • Page 115 2. Record a memo by speaking into the microphone. 3. When you press the Stop soft key or the recording time expires, the following options display: • Replay: plays back your memo. • Re-record: discards the memo and enables you to record another one. •...
  • Page 116 Organiser Memo List (Menu 6.6.2) This menu shows your voice memo list. Scroll to a memo and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Play: plays back the memo. Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature.

  • Page 117: Currency Exchange (Menu 6.7)

    Currency Exchange Using this menu, you can make currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the You can insert a decimal point by pressing key. 2. Enter the amount to convert and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 118: Network Services

    Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Diverting (Menu 7.1) This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
  • Page 119 To set your call diverting options: 1. Select the type of call diverting by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key.

  • Page 120: Call Barring (Menu 7.2)

    Network Services Call Barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. Call barring can be set up in the following ways: All Outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, which is the country where your home network provider is...
  • Page 121 3. Press the Activate soft key to confirm your settings. 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1.

  • Page 122: Call Waiting (Menu 7.3)

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

  • Page 123: Network Selection (Menu 7.4)

    Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note : You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between them.

  • Page 124: Caller Id (Menu 7.5)

    Network Services Caller ID (Menu 7.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note : Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
  • Page 125 Index List: lets you list, add or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a group. scroll through the existing CUG indexes add a new CUG index delete a CUG index...

  • Page 126: Band Selection (Menu 7.7)

    Network Services Band Selection For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with one of the available networks. Your phone can handle either of the following types of networks: • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.

  • Page 127: Funbox

    Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. Games (Menu 8.1) You can enjoy three games with your phone. Scroll to the required game, using the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. For further details on the game, refer to the on-screen help.
  • Page 128 Funbox Navigating the WAP Browser scroll through and select browser items select a numbered item return to the previous page return to the startup homepage Entering Text in the WAP Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text entry mode is indicated on the screen.
  • Page 129 To change mode To enter a space To edit text Selecting and Using Browser Menu Options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless Web. To access a menu option: 1. Press and hold the A menu list displays.
  • Page 130 Funbox The following options are available: Reload: reloads the current page. Home: takes you back at any time to the home page of the Wireless Web service provider. Goto URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a Web page. After entering an address, press the OK soft key to go there directly.
  • Page 131 Favorite (Menu 8.2.2) This menu allows you to store the URL addresses of up to ten of your favourite web sites. You can access this menu directly by pressing and holding key while using the WAP browser. To store a URL address: 1.
  • Page 132 Funbox Settings (Menu 8.2.4) This menu allows you to set up the proxy servers for the WAP browser. Contact your service provider for details about your Settings options. For each server, the following options are available: Profile Name: enter a name that you wish to assign to the HTTP proxy server.
  • Page 133 Dial-up Number: enter the PPP server phone number. Data Call Type: select a data call type; Analogue or ISDN. Note : The WAP browser settings may vary, depending on the service provider. Contact your service provider for further details. Clear Cache You can clear the information stored in the cache, the phone’s temporary memory which stores the most recently accessed Web pages.

  • Page 134: Downloads (Menu 8.3)

    Funbox Downloads You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones), sounds and pictures from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. Note : Java services may be unavailable depending upon the service provider. Games &...
  • Page 135 Funbox Remove: removes the selected MIDlet. When the confirmation message appears, press the Remove soft key. To cancel your selection, press the Cancel soft key. Entering Text For entering text while using a MIDlet, the following input modes are available: Upper-case character (A): allows you to enter upper-case English characters.
  • Page 136 Funbox Set as ringtone: sets the sound as your ring tone. Some downloaded sounds may not be set as the ring tone depending on their file format. Pictures (Menu 8.3.3) In this menu, you can view the list of pictures downloaded from the server.

  • Page 137: Fun Club (Menu 8.4)

    (Menu 8.4.1) In this menu, you can access the Samsung Fun Club homepage. Note : Before accessing Samsung Fun Club for the first time, please connect your service provider’s WAP homepage first. Then reconnects to Samsung Fun Club. This service requires WAP subscription and is unavailable depending on your local system and services.
  • Page 138 Funbox Service Area (Menu 8.4.3) Each time you move to HongKong or China, you need to change this setting to use the SFC service, according to the area where you are. You can choose either China or China HK. For further details about this service, contact your service provider.

  • Page 139: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems Before contacting the after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM Card • Check that the SIM card is correctly installed. Phone Locked Enter Password •...
  • Page 140 Solving Problems “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
  • Page 141 • the model and serial numbers of your phone • your warranty details • a clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- sales service. Solving Problems ) to weak ( ).

  • Page 142: Access Codes

    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 unauthorised use. Some access codes can be changed using the Security menu (Menu 5.5). See page 99 for further details.

  • Page 143: Puk

    If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below). activate/deactivate the PIN Check feature change the PIN The 8-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) is required to change a disabled PIN.

  • Page 144: Pin2

    Access Codes PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.

  • Page 145: Barring Password

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

  • Page 146: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio-Frequency Energy (SAR Information) This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured, so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 147: Precautions When Using Batteries

    SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
  • Page 148 Health and Safety Information • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 149: Road Safety

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

  • Page 150: Electronic Devices

    Health and Safety Information Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a...

  • Page 151: Hearing Aids

    Health and Safety Information Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy.

  • Page 152: Potentially Explosive Environments

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

  • Page 153: Emergency Calls

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

  • Page 154: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Other Important Safety Information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.

  • Page 155: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 156 Health and Safety Information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.

  • Page 157: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
  • Page 158 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
  • Page 159 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.
  • Page 160 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in...
  • Page 161 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 purpose of which: •...
  • Page 162 Glossary...

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