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SGH-Beat 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 Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
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EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ................4 Activating Your Phone ....................4 Switching the Phone On or Off ................11 Setting Up Your Voice mail ..................11 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .............13 Features of Your Phone ...................13 View of Your Phone ....................14 Keys ........................14 Closed View of Your Phone ..................16 Display Layout ......................17...
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Section 7: Messages ................58 Types of Messages ....................58 Voice Note ......................59 Text Messages ......................59 Picture Messages (Share Picture) ................60 Inbox ........................63 Outbox ........................66 Drafts ........................66 Templates .......................67 Voice Mail .......................68 Delete All ........................69 Settings ........................69 Memory Status .......................70 Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) ..............70 Instant Messaging ....................71 Section 8: Fun &...
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Section 13: t-zones .................134 t-zones .........................134 Section 14: Health and Safety Information ..........138 Health and Safety Information ................138 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............140 UL Certified Travel Adapter ...................140 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ............140 Road Safety ......................147 Responsible Listening ...................148 Operating Environment ..................150...
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Battery Standby and Talk Time ................155 Battery Precautions ....................155 Care and Maintenance ..................157 Section 15: Warranty Information ............158 Standard Limited Warranty ...................158 Index ......................163 Table of Contents...
Activating Your Phone Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Switching the Phone On or Off • Setting Up Your Voice mail This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your Voice mail.
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Grasp the top of the battery cover with your finger and lift up in the direction of the arrow. Remove the battery.
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Activating Your Phone Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure the card’s gold contacts face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it out, as shown below, and remove it from the socket. Getting Started...
Installing the Battery With the cover removed, verify the SIM card is securely inserted. Install the battery by aligning its 3 brass tabs to those located at the bottom of the battery compartment (1). The arrow on the battery should be pointing towards the prongs.
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Activating Your Phone Note: The following is the incorrect method for inserting the Memory Card. To remove the memory card, push the card further into the slot and then release. The card ejects itself from the slot. You hear the click sound when the card releases.
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. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but doing so requires additional charging time.
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Activating Your Phone Incorrect Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Warning low battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. When this happens, your phone turns off the backlight to conserve the remaining battery power.
Setting Up Your Voice mail Highlight Connect to voice server and press the OK soft key or the key. Highlight MBN and press the OK soft key or the key. Your phone dials the specified voice mail number. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the Voice mail center.
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • View of Your Phone • Keys • Display Layout • Get More Help This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also describes the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use.
View of Your Phone View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: 1. Earpiece 16. Display 15. Navigation (Up/Down/Left/Right) keys 14. OK (Select) key 13. Right Soft key 2. Left Soft key 12. Shortcut key 3.
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Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call. In Idle mode with the phone open, adjusts the ring volume. With the phone closed, turns on the external display when held down. When receiving a call with the phone open or closed, mutes the ringer and can reject the call to Voice mail.
Closed View of Your Phone Tip: When entering text, use the Left or Right Navigation key to mark the position of the cursor. Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery level, and time. Closed View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone 1.
microSD Memory slot expansion slot allows you to insert a microSD™ memory card to add additional memory and storage capacity. Camera key allows you to take pictures when you are in camera mode. Launches the camera with a press. MP3 key holding down this key while in Idle mode allows you to access an on screen Media Player menu.
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Display Layout Displays when a call is in progress. Displays when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For more information, refer to "Call forwarding" on page 128. Displays when Alert type is vibration or you set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call. When setting up from silent mode to vibration.
Highlight the On option. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the time that the backlight is on. You may choose between 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 10 minutes. Highlight the Dim option. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the time that Dimming mode is on.
Making a Call Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Adjusting the Call Volume • Answering a Call • Call records • Silent Mode • Selecting Functions and Options This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes information on the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.
Voice Dialing a Call Your phone includes VoiceSignal advanced speech recognition software that can be used to activate a wide-variety of functions on your phone. You can use VoiceSignal to make calls by speaking a number (digit dialing) or by speaking the name of a contact in your Phonebook.
Adjusting the Call Volume Making a Call from the Phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called the Phonebook. Once you have stored a number in the Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys.
End the call by closing the phone or pressing the key. Note: You can answer a call while using the Phonebook or menu features. After answering the call, the phone returns to the function screen you were using. Call records All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call records.
Call records The number corresponding to the most recent missed call displays, if available. To scroll through the missed calls, press the Up or Down Navigation key. To call the number displayed, press the key. Press the Options soft key for the following options: •...
Call time This menu lets you view the time log for calls made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by your service provider may differ from times displayed due to network features and service plan. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Call records icon.
Selecting Functions and Options To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings, press and hold the again until “Exit silent mode” message displays. The Silent mode icon no longer displays. Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of customizable functions. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, and accessed using the two soft keys.
Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: Press the appropriate soft key. To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the Select soft key or the key. To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the Down Navigation key.
Selecting Functions and Options To switch to using your Bluetooth headset: While in a call, press the Options soft key and highlight the Switch to headset option. Press the Select soft key or the key. A message displays. You can now talk with the other person using your Bluetooth headset.
When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Options soft key and select Swap.
Selecting Functions and Options Having a Private Conversation With One Participant Press the Options soft key or the key and highlight the Split option. The list of call participants displays. Highlight a person you wish to talk privately with by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key, and press the Select soft key or the key.
Send DTMF You can use the Send DTMF option to send a key string or number during a phone call. For example, you can send a calling card number by DTMF while on a call. Press the Options soft key. Highlight the Send DTMF option and press the Select soft key or the key.
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Selecting Functions and Options To end a call on hold: Press the Options soft key and select the End held call option. Then press the Select soft key or the key. To end the current call: Press the key. Call Functions...
Section 4: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Menu Outline 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.
Menu Outline 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, you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys (1 to *) corresponding to their location on the screen.
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3.2: Go to URL 3.3: Bookmarks 3.4: Saved pages 3.5: History 3.6: Clear cache 4: IM 4.1: AIM 4.1.1: Sign On 4.1.2: Saved conversations 4.1.3: Offline conversations 4.1.4: Settings 4.1.4.1: Favorite IDs 4.1.4.2: Power On Sign On 4.1.4.3: Community settings 4.1.5: Help 4.2: ICQ 4.2.1: Connect...
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Menu Outline 4.4.2: Saved conversations 4.4.3: Offline conversations 4.4.4: Settings 4.4.4.1: Favorite IDs 4.4.4.2: Power on sign in 4.4.4.3: Community settings 4.4.5: Help 5: Messages 5.1: Create message 5.1.1: Message 5.1.2: Share picture 5.1.2.1: Take picture 5.1.2.2: Photos 5.1.2.3: myFaves icons 5.1.2.4: Downloaded images 5.1.3: Voice note 5.2: Inbox...
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5.9: Memory status 5.0: Broadcast messages* 6: Fun & Apps 6.1: Files 6.1.1: Sounds 6.1.1.1: Browse MegaTones 6.1.1.2: Browse HiFi Ringers 6.1.1.3: Sounds 6.1.1.4: Voice list 6.1.2: Images 6.1.2.1: Browse Wallpapers 6.1.2.2: Photos 6.1.2.3: My Album 6.1.2.4: My Journal 6.1.2.5: Downloaded images 6.1.3: Videos 6.1.3.1: Downloaded videos 6.1.3.2: Videos...
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Menu Outline 6.4.2: Record video 6.4.3: Photos 6.4.4: Videos 6.4.5: My Album 6.4.6: My Journal 6.5: Voice commands 6.5.1: Choice lists 6.5.2: Sensitivity 6.5.3: Sound 6.5.4: Active contacts 6.5.5: Active menus 6.6: Mega Search 6.6.1: View 6.6.2: View Favorites 6.6.3: Add to Favorites 7: Help 8: Organizer 8.1: Alarm...
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8.7: Synchronization 8.7.1: Sync now 8.7.2: Data to Sync 8.7.3: View log 8.7.4: About sync 8.8: Unit conversion 8.8.1: Currency 8.8.2: Length 8.8.3: Weight 8.8.4: Volume 8.8.5: Area 8.8.6: Temperature 8.9: Timer 8.10: Stopwatch 9: Settings 9.1: Time & Date 9.2: Phone settings 9.2.1: Language 9.2.2: Greeting message...
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Menu Outline 9.3.4: Call log 9.3.4.1: All calls 9.3.4.2: Missed calls 9.3.4.3: Incoming calls 9.3.4.4: Outgoing calls 9.3.4.5: Delete all 9.3.4.6: Call time 9.3.5: Music player 9.3.6: Bluetooth 9.3.6.1: Turn Bluetooth On/Off 9.3.6.2: My devices 9.3.6.3: My visibility 9.3.6.4: My phone name 9.3.6.5: Security modes 9.3.6.6: Features 9.3.7: Calendar...
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9.4.1.2: Default wallpapers 9.4.1.3: Downloaded image 9.4.1.4: Photos 9.4.2: Info display 9.4.3: Interior display 9.4.4: Brightness 9.4.5: Backlight 9.4.6: Dialling display 9.4.6.1: Font size 9.4.6.2: Font color 9.4.6.3: Background color 9.4.7: Calendar 9.4.8: Show caller information 9.5: Bluetooth 9.5.1: Turn Bluetooth On/Off 9.5.2: My devices 9.5.3: My visibility 9.5.4: My phone name...
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Menu Outline 9.6.4: Power on/off 9.6.5: Flip tone 9.6.6: Silent mode 9.6.7: Extra tones 9.7: Synchronization 9.7.1: Sync now 9.7.2: Data to Sync 9.7.3: View log 9.7.4: About sync 9.8: Network services 9.8.1: Call forwarding 9.8.1.1: Forward always 9.8.1.2: Busy 9.8.1.3: No reply 9.8.1.4: Unreachable 9.8.1.5: Cancel all...
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** Shows only if a memory card is inserted into the phone.
Changing the Text Input Mode Section 5: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Input Mode • Using ABC Mode • Using T9 Mode • Using Number Mode • Using Symbol Mode This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone.
Text Input Mode Indicator To change the text input mode, press the Right soft key. Each time you press the Right soft key, a different Text input mode indicator displays in the lower right corner of your display. The following options are available: : T9 mode : ABC mode : Number mode...
Using T9 Mode Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key, just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically, and then select the next letter.
The word that you are typing displays on the screen. It may change with each key that you press. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the keystrokes. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. If the word doesn’t display correctly, press the key to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.
Using Symbol Mode Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text. To select a symbol, press the corresponding number key. To display more symbols, press the Up or Down Navigation key. To clear the symbol(s), press the key.
Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook Topics Covered • Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory • Storing a Number in the SIM Card • Finding a Phonebook Entry • Speed Dialing • Editing a Caller Group • Copying all SIM Phonebook Entries •...
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Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory For further details about how to enter characters, see "Using ABC Mode" on page 45. Enter a last name in the text box. Tab to the next text box by pressing the Down key. Highlight a number Type by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key, then enter a number in the corresponding box.
Storing a Number in the SIM Card The default for saving phone numbers to your phonebook is your phone’s memory. To store a number in your SIM card: In Idle mode, press the Ph.book soft key to enter the Phonebook menu. Scroll to Management by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key.
Finding a Phonebook Entry • Assign speed dial: allows you to assign a speed dial key number to the selected Phonebook entry. • Delete: allows you to delete the name and number from Phonebook. You are asked to confirm that you wish to delete the name and number by pressing the Yes soft key.
• Send name card via: allows you to send your name card via Text message, Picture message, or Bluetooth. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected name and number from your Phonebook or delete all numbers. You are asked to confirm that you wish to delete the name and number by pressing the Yes soft key.
Editing a Caller Group Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the number key to which you wish to assign the speed-dialing number. Select from the 2 to 9 keys, and press the Add soft key or the key.
The following options are available: • Default ringtones: allows you to choose between 16 different melodies. • Voice list: allows you to choose a previously stored voice note from the Voice list folder. This voice note would have previously been assigned as a ringtone or caller ringtone.
Own Numbers Press the Delete soft key. Enter your password and press the OK soft key or the key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see "Change password" on page 131. When the Delete all? confirmation message displays, press the Yes soft key or the key.
Management The Management menu allows you to select where your contacts are saved, copy your SIM contacts to your phone, sort your contacts, delete your contacts, or check your memory status. View contacts This option allows you to view all the contacts stored on the Phone or the Phone and SIM.
Voice Note In this menu, you can record a Voice note up to one minute in length and then immediately send an attachment to a Picture message. For more information, refer to "Voice Note" on page 80. Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones.
Picture Messages (Share Picture) If you choose Recent contacts or Phonebook, use the key to place check marks next to the entry or entries you want your message sent to and press the Select soft key. Note: When entering multiple destinations, you can also choose Group and Save to Drafts options in addition to the other send options.
Using the Multimedia Messaging feature, your phone can receive and send messages that contain multimedia files, such as photos, videos, sounds and images you downloaded from the Internet and Voice notes you recorded. This function is available only if it is supported by your service provider. Only phones that offer multimedia messaging features can receive and display multimedia messages.
Picture Messages (Share Picture) If you choose Recent recent recipients or Phonebook, use the to place check marks next to the entry or entries you want your message sent to and press the Select soft key. Press the Send soft key when are you finished creating the message. Your phone then sends the message.
Inbox The Inbox stores received messages. You can tell what kind of message was received by the icon displayed. An open envelope indicates a read message, otherwise the envelope displays closed. The following types of messages may display in your inbox: Text messages Picture and Multimedia messages Push messages...
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Inbox While you are in the main Inbox folder, you may choose from the following Inbox message options by pressing the Options soft key: Reply via : allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Text message, •...
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While you are in the main Inbox folder, you may choose from the following Inbox message options by pressing the Options soft key: • Reply via: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a picture message or Voice note. •...
Outbox Viewing a Message When You Receive It When a new message arrives, the screen displays the Received Messaging icon with a description of whether the message is a Text or Multimedia message type. Press the View soft key to view the message. Press the Exit soft key if you want to view the message later in the Inbox.
Highlight the Drafts option and press the Select soft key or the key. Select a message from the list and press the View soft key to review the selected message. Press the Options soft key, highlight the Edit option and press the Select soft key or the key to edit the message contents.
Voice Mail Picture message Templates In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Highlight the Messages menu and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight Templates and press the Select soft key or the key.
Note: Voice mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for further details. Delete All This menu allows you to delete all of the messages in each message box. Or, you can also delete all of your messages in all message boxes at one time. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
Memory Status Picture message The following options are used to set Send and Receive settings for Picture messages. Sending options Delivery report: when this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or • not your message was delivered. Read reply: when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply •...
Instant Messaging Instant Messaging (IM) is a way of sending short, simple messages that are delivered immediately to users online at that moment. Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a messenger service. For further details, contact your service provider. Starting your Instant Messaging In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
Files Section 8: Fun & Apps Topics Covered • Files • Games • Voice Note • Camera • Voice Commands • Mega Search This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Files Files allows you to manage your sounds, images, music, videos and other files all in one convenient location.
Sounds Highlight an item in the Sounds menu and press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Download new: takes you to t-zones where you can download new sounds. • Send via: allows you to send the sound via Picture message or Bluetooth. •...
Files Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the audio message to protect it from deletion. • Properties: displays the audio message Name, Date, Format, Length, Size, and • Protection. Assigning Music Files You can choose to assign music files as the default ringtone, Caller ringtone or as an Alarm tone.
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Send to My Album: sends the photo to My Album. • Send via: allows you to send the image via Picture message or Bluetooth. • Set as: allows you to set the photo as Wallpaper or as a Caller ID. •...
Files Press the key to exit t-zones and press the Yes soft key to return to the Idle screen. My Journal Make notes in My Journal, your online diary and weblog. Keep it private to store your personal memories, or send e-mails to invite people to view and comment on your album.
Downloaded videos This menu allows you to access your downloaded video clips. Scroll to the video you want to view. By pressing the Options soft key you can access the following options: Play: plays the video. • Send via: allows you to send the video via Picture message or Bluetooth. •...
Files Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the video to protect it from deletion. • Properties: displays the video Name, Date, Format, Size, Resolution and • Protection. Memory card Select this option to see the video files that you saved to your memory card. Note: The Memory card option only displays if a micro SD memory card was inserted in your phone.
presentations, PDFs, MHTML and Word documents. You can send these files by Bluetooth. You can also move or copy the files to your memory card. Memory card You can check the contents of your micro SD memory card and see what was saved there.
Voice Note Browse games You can download more games from the website preset by your service provider using the Browse games option. Note: Charges may apply when downloading games. For more information, contact your service provider. My games This folder contains the default downloaded games and any other games you downloaded.
• The Voice note is then saved to your Voice list. Press the Options soft key for the following options: • Send to: allows you to send the Voice note. • Play: plays back your Voice note. • Re-record: discards the Voice note and enables you to record another one. •...
Voice Commands Voice Commands VoiceSignal is advanced speech recognition software used to activate a wide-variety of functions on your phone. VoiceSignal software automatically voice activates all contacts for voice dialing and searching, no pre-recording or training needed. Speak phone numbers naturally to dial, and use voice commands to launch applications and navigate phone menus.
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Important!: You must end your current VoiceSignal call before you can make another call. Voice Recognition Tips Wait for the tone before you speak. • Speak clearly and at a normal volume. • Contacts List Voice Activation On startup VoiceSignal reads your Contacts list and voice-activates all the names. When you have add or change contacts, VoiceSignal automatically reloads and voice-activates the list when you add or modify a contact.
Voice Commands Access VoiceSignal by doing one of the following: • Press and hold the key. • Press and hold the Multi-Function button on a plug-in headset or a Bluetooth headset. • In the Fun & Apps menu, select Voice commands and press the Select soft key or the key.
When the Text Message client launches, enter your text message. Name Lookup To perform a name lookup, you’ll need to have some entries in your Contact list. Access VoiceSignal by doing one of the following: • Press and hold the key.
Voice Commands Checking Phone Status Use the Check command to see and hear status information from your phone, including its phone number, status, current signal strength, network coverage, and battery level. To check phone status: Access VoiceSignal by doing one of the following: •...
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- Always On: VoiceSignal always displays a choice list, even when there is only one choice. - Always Off: VoiceSignal never displays a choice list. Press the OK soft key or the key to confirm the selection. Sensitivity This option allows you to adjust the sensitivity monitoring of voice tones. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
Voice Commands Active contacts This options allows you to activate selected contacts as accessible via the voice command feature. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Select Fun & Apps and press the Select soft key or the key.
Mega Search Mega Search is an easy way to locate contacts, menu items, applications, or other file or folder information. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Select Fun & Apps and press the Select soft key or the key.
Section 9: Music Player Topics Covered • Music Player • Supported File Types • Player Settings • Playing Music Files • Creating a Music Playlist • Adding Music to a Playlist • Transferring Music Files to the Memory Card • Deleting Music Files From the Memory Card •...
Music Player Library Music Player Library The Library soft key allows you to quickly access music files categorized by Now playing, All, Artists, Albums or Playlists. In Idle mode, you can access the Music player by either: • Pressing and holding the key.
Player Settings The Player settings menu configures your phone’s music playing options such as the Equalizer, 3D sound, or Music menu. Settings for the Music menu determine the order in which music is presented for the selected music category. From within the Music Player menu, press the Options soft key, select Settings, then press either the Select soft key or the key.
Playing Music Files Music Player Shortcut Keys Volume key • Press the Volume Up key to increase the volume. • Press the Volume Down key to decrease the volume. Navigation keys • Up/Down • Displays a list of player modes: - Normal: song are played in the order they appear in the current list.
Highlight the song to play and press the Play soft key. Note: The Navigation keys can be used to play, pause, shuffle, and select either the next or previous songs from the current list. While listening to an MP3, press the Options soft key for the following options: •...
Adding Music to a Playlist Adding Music to a Playlist In Idle mode, you can access the Music player by either: • Pressing and holding the key. • Press the Menu soft key, select Music player and then press the Select soft key or the key.
Select All and press the key. All available songs are displayed. Press the Up or Down navigation keys to highlight the song you want to delete. Press the Options soft key, highlight delete, and press the Right Navigation key. Select either Selected (to delete a single song) or Multiple (to delete several songs).
Using the Camera and Camcorder Section 10: Camera and Camcorder Topics Covered • Using the Camera and Camcorder • Taking and Sending Photos • Recording Video • Viewing a Photo • Deleting a Photo • Viewing Videos • Deleting a Video Clip •...
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Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Camera option. Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu. Highlight Take and Send and press the Select soft key or the key. Tip: Steps 1–4 can be bypassed by pressing the Camera key while in Idle mode.
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Taking and Sending Photos Using Camera Options While in Capture mode, you can use various options for the camera by pressing the Left soft key. The following options are available: Record video: switches from camera to camcorder. • Shooting mode: allows you to Take a photo in various modes. Once you change •...
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• Brightness sound: allows you to turn brightness sound On or Off. • Default name: allows you to change the default name assigned to your Photo. Camera shortcuts: shows you how to change Camera options using your keypad. • Camera-Camcorder Shortcuts The following shortcuts are available: CAMERA MODE CAMCORDER MODE...
Recording Video CAMERA MODE CAMCORDER MODE Changes the color tone or applies None. special effects. Displays guidelines. Changes the screen size. Recording Video Your camcorder produces videos in 3GP format. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Scroll to the Fun &...
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• Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock/unlock the video to protect it from deletion. • Properties: displays the video Name, Date, Format, Resolution, Size, and Protection. To delete the video clip, press the Options soft key, highlight Delete, press the Select soft key or the key, then press the Yes soft key.
Viewing a Photo Viewing a Photo In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Fun & Apps icon. Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu. Highlight the Camera option and press the Select soft key or the key.
Properties: shows the properties of the photo, such as the Name, Date, Format, • Size, Resolution, and Protection status. Deleting a Photo You can delete photos one by one or all at one time. From the Photos menu, highlight the photo you want to delete and press the Options soft key.
Deleting a Video Clip Move to memory card: allows you to move the video to your micro SD memory • card. Copy to memory card: allows you to copy the video to your micro SD memory • card. Rename: allows you to change the name of the video clip. •...
Select My Album and press the Select soft key or the key. The browser is launched and the T-Mobile web page displays. Select the My Albums Menu link and press the key. Photos sent to this folder are stored in the Inbox Album. Highlight the Inbox Album link and press the key.
Alarm Section 11: Organizer Topics Covered • Alarm • Calendar • Tasks • Calculator • Tip Calculator • World time • Synchronization • Unit conversion • Timer • Stopwatch This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. The Organizer allows you to set alarms, schedule appointments and events, view the calendar, create tasks, perform simple math calculations, check world time, perform synchronization, perform unit conversions, set a timer, and use a stopwatch.
• Wake up alarm: the alarm rings to wake you up in the morning. • Alarm1: set the time and tone for this alarm. • Alarm2: set the time and tone for this alarm. • Auto power: alarm rings at the specified time even if the phone is turned off. If the option is set to Off and the phone is switched off at the specified time, the alarm does not ring.
Calendar Calendar Views 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 display along with the number of entries for each: Schedule items Anniversary events...
Delete: allows you to delete all events for a selected date, delete all events for • preceding dates, or delete all events for this Week dates. You can also delete all events. Day view When you select this option, you are taken to the Day view of the selected day with any events listed.
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Calendar Creating an Anniversary This option allows you to record Anniversaries in your calendar. You can also set an alarm to remind you of important anniversaries. From Month, Week, or Day View, press the Options soft key. Highlight the Create option and press the Select soft key or the key.
Memory status This option displays the number of Calendar, Schedule, Anniversary, and Miscellaneous events and the amount of memory that they use. Tasks You can use the Tasks function to in the same way you would use a written task list. When the task is completed, you can check it off as done.
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 the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Fun & Apps icon. Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu.
Note: To include a decimal point by pressing the key. The remaining fields indicate: • Tip($): the amount of the tip based on the figures entered. • You pay: your share of the total check amount. This value is based on the figure entered within the # paying field.
Synchronization View log This feature creates a log of the synchronization activity for viewing. When the Idle mode displays, press the Menu soft key. Scroll to Organizer using the Navigation keys and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight Synchronization and press the Select soft key or the key.
About sync This feature displays information about how the synchronization feature works and provides a URL for more specific synchronization information. Press the More Info soft key to launch the t-zones synchronization information. Note: Your t-zones feature must be activated by T-Mobile for this feature to work. Unit conversion The Unit conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: Currency...
Stopwatch Stopwatch This feature allows you to use a stopwatch. Press the key to start the stopwatch. Press the Reset soft key to erase all stopwatch times recorded. Press the key for the lap time. You can have up to 50 separate lap times. Organizer 118...
Phone Settings Date format: allows you to select MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, or YYYY/MM/DD • format. To change your time and date settings: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. Scroll to the Settings icon and press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu.
Note: A microSD card must be installed into the phone for the Media player and Mass Storage options to function properly. Extra settings You can turn the automatic redialing or answering features on or off. To turn a feature on, highlight the feature and press the key.
Display Settings Display Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: Browse Wallpapers: this option takes you to t-zones where you can download •...
Brightness You can adjust the display brightness to see it better in different lighting conditions. Press the Left or Right Navigation key or press the Volume keys to adjust the brightness. Backlight In this menu, you can select the length of time that the keypad backlight is on and how much longer the display is illuminated before going off.
Bluetooth To change the background color: Highlight the Background color option and press the Select soft key or key. Use the Left or Right navigation key to select either None, Hazelnut brown, Baby blue, Peach, Lavender blue, Lemon, Petrol blue, Autumn gold, Pink, Bright pine green, navy blue, Bright turquoise, Dark lavender blue, Plum, Dark turquoise, Tangerine, Blue violet, Lime green, Cranberry, Sea green, or Beaver grey.
My devices This option allows you to search for new Bluetooth devices. Highlight the Search for new devices option and press the Select soft key or the key. The phone searches for available devices. My visibility This option allows you to turn your visibility to On or Off. Make a selection and press the Select soft key or the key.
Sound Settings Sound Settings You can customize various sound settings for your phone. Incoming call Browse MegaTones Using the Browse MegaTones option, you can access the website preset by T-Mobile and download new sounds. Browse HiFi Ringers Using the Browse HiFi Ringers option, you can access the website preset by T-Mobile and download new HiFi Ringers.
Message tone This menu allows you to set the message tone for incoming Text, Picture, and Broadcast messages. You can set the Tone, Alert type, and Repetition. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to make the selection. Power on/off This menu allows you to select the melody the phone uses when it is switched on and off.
Network Services To change sync settings go to, Settings > Synchronization.To manage your contacts, go to: “t-mobile.com”. For more information, refer to "Synchronization" on page 115. Important!: Synchronization is a service offered to T-Mobile customers. Network Services Call forwarding This network service enables incoming calls to reroute to the number specified. Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. Call barring (SIM dependant) Call Barring allows you to restrict specific types of incoming and outgoing calls for your phone. This is useful if you allow someone to use your phone for a short period of time.
Security To change the Default setup: Highlight the Default setup option and press the Select soft key or the key. Highlight either the Automatic or Manual option and press the Select soft key or the key. Note: Selecting Automatic, connects you to the first available network when roaming. If you select Manual, press the Up or Down Navigation key until the network you want highlights and then press the Select soft key or the key.
The following options are available: Disable: the phone connects directly to the network when you turn it on. • Enable: you must enter the PIN each time the phone is turned on. • Change PIN This feature allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the PIN check feature is enabled.
Software Update Highlight the previously selected item and press the key to remove a check mark. Press the Save soft key to lock the marked items. Enter a password and press the OK soft key or the key. FDN mode 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.
Memory status You can check the amount used or available memory for Shared memory, Messages, Files, Calendar, Phonebook and Notes. The screen displays the total amount of used and free space. You can view the space occupied by each message box. You can also view how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, as well as the SIM card and phone memory.
t-zones Section 13: t-zones Topics Covered • t-zones This section outlines the t-zones service on your phone. For more information, contact T-Mobile. t-zones Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the wireless web using your phone. To access t-zones, follow these steps: In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.
Navigating the t-zones To scroll through browser items, press the Up or Down Navigation key. To select browser items, press the key. Or, press the Options soft key. Highlight the Select option and press the OK soft key. To return to the previous page, press the Options soft key. Highlight Go and press the Select soft key or the key.
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t-zones The following options are available: Go to homepage: takes you back at any time to the home page of the wireless • web service provider. Go to URL: allows you to manually enter the URL address of a web page. After •...
Bookmarks This menu stores up to 100 URL addresses. To store a URL address: Select an empty location and press the Select soft key or the key. Enter a name for the favorite item in the Name text box and press the Down key.
Health and Safety Information Section 14: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information • Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling • UL Certified Travel Adapter • Consumer Information on Wireless Phones • Road Safety • Responsible Listening •...
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These FCC exposure limits are derived from the recommendations of two expert organizations, the National Counsel on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the recommendations were developed by scientific and engineering experts drawn from industry, government, and academia after extensive reviews of the scientific literature related to the biological effects of RF energy.
Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://www.samsungwireless.com/recycling.asp for more information.
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What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called "cell," "mobile," or "PCS" phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user's head.
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted •...
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What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radio frequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories.
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
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What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
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Consumer Information on Wireless Phones In February 2002, the Federal trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic...
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: • http://www.icnirp.de National Radiation Protection Board (UK): • http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration • http://www.fda.gov/cellphones 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.
Responsible Listening Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone! Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
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You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you • can hear adequately. When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people •...
Operating Environment National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg. 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647)
Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device. Persons who have such devices: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their implantable •...
Potentially Explosive Environments 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. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station).
Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill. FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment.
Product Performance Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in • aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft's operation. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of •...
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.
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• disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Health and Safety Information 156...
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. •...
(d) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defects or damage from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, or adjustment; (f) installation, maintenance, and service of Product, or (g) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
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(i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
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STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE...
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Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Precautions for Transfer and Disposal...
Index Calendar Creating a Miscellaneous Entry Creating a Schedule ABC mode Accessing a Menu Function Creating an Anniversary Alarm Call Barring Alert type Call Functions Anniversary Adjusting the Call Volume Assigning Answering a Call Music files Call records Correcting the Number Ending a Call Backlight Making a Call...
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Dialing display Keypad Display Keypad Tone backlight icons Low battery indicator DTMF Making a Call Entering Text Phonebook Changing the Text Input Mode MegaTones Memory Card Using ABC Mode Inserting Using Number Mode Memory card Using Symbol Mode Menu Navigation Using T9 Mode Menu Outline Message settings...
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Phonebook Management Photos Network Selection accessing pictures Network Services Taking and Sending Call Barring Call Forwarding change Call Waiting check Caller ID Push message Network Selection viewing in Inbox Network Services Settings Number mode Reset Settings Ring Volume On/off switch, phone Options During a Call Schedule...
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Speakerphone Speed Dial Videos Setting Up Entries Voice commands Standard Limited Warranty Voice Mail changing number Stopwatch Voice Messages Storing a number Voice note Phone’s Memory VoiceSignal SIM Card checking phone status Switching on/off Commands phone digit dial Symbol mode menu name dial name lookup...
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