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Samsung SGH-T356 series User Manual

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SGH-T356 Series
P O R T A B L E
Q U A D - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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  • Page 1 SGH-T356 Series P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 3 (including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content may be an infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates shall be liable or responsible for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by the user of this equipment.
  • Page 4 CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..........1 Activating Your Phone ................1 Switching the Phone On or Off .............. 10 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ..............11 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ......12 Features of Your Phone ................ 12 Front View of Your Phone ..............
  • Page 6 Using Numeric Mode ................42 Using Symbol Mode ................42 Section 5: Contacts ............43 Add New Contact .................. 43 Finding a Contact Entry ................. 45 Groups ....................47 Editing a Caller Group ................48 Speed dialing ..................49 Management ..................50 Section 6: Messaging ............53 Types of Messages ................
  • Page 7 Memory Status ..................90 Section 8: Changing Your Settings ......91 Sound profiles ..................91 Display settings ..................96 Phone settings ..................99 Messaging key ..................104 Memory settings .................. 104 Language .................... 106 Greeting message ................106 Time and date ..................107 Bluetooth .....................
  • Page 8 History ....................130 Browser settings .................. 130 Section 11: Photos ............132 Using the Camera ................132 Using the Camcorder ................138 Section 12: Calendar ...........143 Month view ..................143 Week view ................... 144 Day view ....................145 Event list ....................146 Missed alarm events ................

  • Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a wireless network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and other features.
  • Page 10 Remove the battery cover by sliding the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Carefully lift the battery cover away from the bottom of the phone.
  • Page 11 Lift up and remove the battery.
  • Page 12 Carefully slide the SIM card under the metal bracket and into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper- left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown below. Note: If the SIM card is not installed correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM card.
  • Page 13 • Press the battery down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 14 Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back onto the phone until you hear it securely click. Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Installing or Removing the Memory Card Your phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of such things as music, pictures, video, or other files.
  • Page 15 Insert the microSD card into the slot with the gold contact pins facing downward and the indentations on the card at the right side (as shown below). Push lightly with your thumb or finger until you hear a light click sound. Rotate the memory card cover back to the closed position and press it lightly.
  • Page 16 Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter for charging the battery is included with your phone. 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.
  • Page 17 Note: The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory port can occur, voiding the phone’s warranty. Plug the adapter’s power plug into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the travel adapter’s connector from the phone.

  • Page 18: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain; a warning tone sounds and the “Battery low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Voice Mail

    Setting Up Your Voice Mail To set up voice mail: From Idle mode, press and hold the key on the keypad. You may be prompted to enter a password. Follow the tutorial to enter your name and center address. Note: These steps may be different depending on your network. Accessing Your Voice Mail Press and hold the key on the keypad or use the phone’s menu to...

  • Page 20: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy to use, and offers many significant features.

  • Page 21: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations. Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone.
  • Page 22 Volume keys allow you to adjust the ringer in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the speaker volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, press to mute the ring tone. Press and hold to reject a call. Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery level, and time.
  • Page 23 Camera key launches the camera and takes pictures when you are in camera mode. OK (Select) key allows you to accept the choices offered when navigating through a menu. Navigation key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from Idle mode. In Idle mode: •...

  • Page 24: Back View Of Your Phone

    Back View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the back, open view of the phone. Camera lens allows you to take photos and videos. Mirror allows you to center the camera lens for self-portraits. Speaker allows you to hear the camera sounds and music played on the phone.

  • Page 25: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone Volume keys allow you to adjust the ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the speaker volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, it mutes the ring tone.

  • Page 26: Display Layout

    Display Layout Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. The display has three areas: Icons Text Soft function Keys View Tab When you receive new messages, icons display in two locations on the phone’s screen: the Messages tab and in the icon bar at the top of the screen.
  • Page 27 Message icons display here Messages Icons This list identifies symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power remains.

  • Page 28: Menu Navigation

    Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. Displays when Vibration Mode is active. Silent profile is active. Displays when a new text message is received. Displays when a new voice mail is received. Displays when a new picture message is received. Displays when the Call Forwarding feature is active.

  • Page 29: Backlight

    If the menu you selected contains further options, repeat this step. To scroll through the menus, press the Up or Down Navigation keys. To confirm the chosen setting, press the Select soft key or the key. To return to the previous menu level, press the Back soft key or To exit the menu without changing the settings, press the key.
  • Page 30 Press the Down key to set the Dim option. Select the time the Dimming mode is on. Choose between Off, 5 seconds, 15 seconds, or 30 seconds. Press the Save soft key to retain your settings. Brightness You can adjust the display brightness to aid visibility in different lighting conditions.

  • Page 31: Section 3: Call Functions

    Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. For more information about setting Ringtones see “Sound profiles” on page 91. For more information on Call Forwarding see “Call forwarding”...

  • Page 32: Making A Call From Contacts

    Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the phone numbers of calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed if the number is identified. To recall any of these numbers: If you typed characters on the display, press the key to return to Idle mode. Press the Up Navigation key to display a list of recent numbers in reverse order (most recent number first).

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Once you store a number in Contacts, you can recall and dial the stored number at any time. Using the Speed Dial feature you can also assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys. For further information about using the Contacts feature, see “Contacts”...

  • Page 34: Call History

    Note: To reject an incoming call, press the Reject soft key or key. Press the key to end the call. Note: You can answer a call while using the Contacts or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the function screen you were previously using.

  • Page 35: Viewing Missed Calls

    Missed calls This menu lets you view the 30 most recent calls you received but did not answer. The number displays (and name if stored in your Contacts) along with the number of occurrences. Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called, if this service is available, so that you can call the person back.

  • Page 36: Vibration Profile

    • Save to contacts: Allows you to save the number to your Contacts list as a New contact or Update to an existing contact. • Delete: Allows you to delete the Selected or All history. Note: You can press the key at any time to exit the feature.

  • Page 37: Selecting Functions And Options

    To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings, press and hold the key again. Selecting Functions and Options Soft Keys There are two soft keys, left and right (see “Display Layout” on page 18.). The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using.

  • Page 38: Options During A Call

    Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available, select the one you want by: Pressing the appropriate soft key. Selecting the displayed function or the highlighted option, then pressing the Select soft key or the key. Viewing the next function or highlighting the next option on a list by pressing the Down Navigation key.
  • Page 39 Switching off the Microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person on the call cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.

  • Page 40: Using The Speakerphone

    – or – Press the Options soft key, select Hold, and press the key. This places the currently active call on hold and lets you make a new call. Make the second call in the normal way. When there is an active call and a call on hold, you can switch between the two calls by placing the current held call to active and then placing the other call on hold.

  • Page 41: Searching For A Number In Contacts

    Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones You can choose to send DTMF tones after entering the entire number you need to send rather than as you press the numeric keys. This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service.

  • Page 42: Call Waiting

    Tip: For further details about the Contacts feature, see “Finding a Contact Entry” on page 45. Call Waiting When the Call waiting option is set to Activate, you are notified of an incoming call while another call is in progress, and can answer the call. For more information, refer to “Call waiting”...

  • Page 43: Having A Private Conversation With One Participant

    Call the second participant in the normal way. The first call is automatically placed on hold. To join the first participant to this multi-party call, press the Options soft key, choose Join and press the Select soft key or key. Note: These first two calls are grouped together on screen and displayed in the order the calls were made.

  • Page 44: Dropping One Participant

    Note: You can now talk privately to that person while the other participant is on hold. To return to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key, choose Join and press the Select soft key or the key. The other participant can now hear your conversation. Dropping One Participant With the multiparty call in progress, press Options →...

  • Page 45: Section 4: Entering Text

    Section 4: Entering Text This section explains how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text system to reduce the number of keystrokes associated with entering text. Using the QWERTY Keyboard This phone offers the convenience of a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
  • Page 46 Shift - converts the alphabet character into uppercase. Changes the text input mode to Upper/Lower case. Alt - allows you to use characters displayed at the top of the QWERTY keys. Examples: $, @, #, ! Sym - displays the Symbols page. Choose from an extensive list of symbols and other character sets.

  • Page 47: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Backspace - deletes the previous character, similar to the backspace key on a computer keyboard. Changing the Text Input Mode When using your phone, you often need to enter alphanumeric characters, such as when entering a text message or storing a name in Contacts.

  • Page 48: Using T9 Mode

    Press the Right soft key and choose a text input mode. Enter text in the text message box using the selected text input mode. Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in some letters of a word and use the built-in dictionary to complete the word.

  • Page 49: Using Abc Mode

    If the word displayed is not correct, press the Down Navigation key to display alternatives until the correct word appears or the left soft key changes to Spell. Press <Spell>, enter the word and press <Add> to add the word to the dictionary. Press the key to insert a space and begin entering the next word.

  • Page 50: Using Numeric Mode

    Press the key. There are three cases: capital lock, initial capital, and lower case. Note: You can move the cursor using the Navigation keys. To delete letters: Press the key. Press and hold the key to clear the display. Using Numeric Mode The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers.

  • Page 51: Section 5: Contacts

    Section 5: Contacts The Contacts menu is used to manage your contact list. You can store names, phone numbers and other information in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory, which are physically separate but can both be used to create the contact list. When you change phones, numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas numbers stored in the phone’s memory must be re-entered or transferred using...
  • Page 52 Highlight a number type by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key, then enter a number in the text box. The following types are available: • Mobile: assigns the number to the Mobile entry. • Home: assigns the number entered to the Home entry. •...

  • Page 53: Finding A Contact Entry

    Finding a Contact Entry From Idle mode, press Contacts. Enter the first few letters of the name in the text box. The Contacts entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input. If needed, press the Up or Down Navigation key until the entry you want highlights.
  • Page 54 • Delete: allows you to delete the selected or multiple names and numbers from your Contacts or delete all numbers. You are asked to confirm your name and number deletion by pressing the Yes soft key. To cancel, press the No soft key. •...

  • Page 55: Groups

    Groups Using Groups you can organize your contacts into lists such as Family, Friends and Work. You can also assign a unique Caller ID or ringtone to members of the group. Note: Groups stored on your phone accept contacts stored on the phone only. If your SIM card supports Groups, Groups stored on the SIM card accept contacts stored on the SIM card only.

  • Page 56: Editing A Caller Group

    • Sounds: displays a list of sounds from which to select a ringtone. • Voice list: displays a list of recorded voice messages that can be selected as a ringtone. Press Options and select Save when you are finished. Press the key to return to Idle mode.

  • Page 57: Speed Dialing

    Backspace over the old name and enter a new name for the group, then press Options and select Save. Press the key to return to Idle mode. Speed dialing Once you store phone numbers to your Contacts list, you can set up to 8 speed dial entries and then easily dial them whenever you want by pressing the associated numeric key.

  • Page 58: Management

    Management To access the Management menu: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Contacts → Management. Contacts Lets you choose whether contacts are saved to Phone and SIM card, Phone or SIM card. Save contacts to This option allows you to save new contacts to the SIM or Phone, or Ask on saving.
  • Page 59 Deleting all Contact Entries Perform the following procedure to delete all your entries from your phone’s memory. Important!: Once contact entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Contacts → Management → Delete all. Select whether to delete All contacts or contacts saved to the Phone or SIM card.

  • Page 60: Using The Service Dialing Numbers

    Press the key. The cursor displays in the Name field. Press the Down Navigation key, press the key to erase the current entry and type in a new number. Press the Save soft key when finished. Using the Service Dialing Numbers You can view a list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider.

  • Page 61: Section 6: Messaging

    Section 6: Messaging This section describes how to send and receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Messages • Picture Messages •...

  • Page 62: Text Messages

    View Tab The View Tab is an area that displays on the screen when a missed call, message, or voicemail is sent to the phone. View Tabs for Missed Calls, Messages, Voice Messages The View tabs that display icons are: Missed calls •...
  • Page 63 inclusion of simple graphics, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to Koodo message service. The Message icon ( ) displays on the Messages tab when you receive a new text message. If the phone’s memory is full, the icon flashes and you cannot receive any new messages.
  • Page 64 • View recipients: allows you to view and add a recipient from the Recipient list. • Exit composer: exits the composer and displays the Messaging screen. Note: A recipient must be listed in Contacts in order to add them to the message. Press the Down Navigation key and create your message.

  • Page 65: Picture Messages

    – Sending options: allows you to set the Reply path or Request delivery report sending option. – Select language: allows you to set the language for this message. Choices are: English or Français (French). • Save to: saves this message to either the Drafts or Templates folder.
  • Page 66 Creating and Sending a Picture Message To create a new picture message and then send it to one or more destinations: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Messaging → Create message. Highlight the To field and press Add . Select one of the following: •...
  • Page 67 Press the Down Navigation key, then enter text content as required. Press the Down Navigation key, then use the Left and Right Navigation keys to choose one of the following: • Record sound: record a voice note to attach to this message. •...

  • Page 68: Inbox

    Contacts allows you to add names and phone numbers to your message. Bookmarks allows you to add Internet addresses to your message. • Add attachment: allows you to attach a File, Name card, Appointment, Anniversary, Private, Holiday, Important, Tasks, Memo, or Bookmarks to the message. •...
  • Page 69 Viewing a Text Message from the Message inbox From Idle mode, press Menu and select Messaging → Inbox. Select a text message from the list and press the Options soft key. The following options display: • Reply: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a message.
  • Page 70 Press Reply to send a reply to the sender by sending a message. – or – Press the Options soft key while reading a text message to display the following: • Call back: places a call back to the number. •...
  • Page 71 Highlight a picture message from the list and press the Options soft key. The following options display: • Reply: send a reply to the sender by sending a message. • Call back: call the sender of the message. • Forward: forward the message to another number. •...

  • Page 72: Viewing A Picture Message When You Receive It

    • Call back: allows you to call the sender back. • Forward: allows you to forward the message to another number. • Replay: allows you to review the picture message. • Save to Contacts: saves the sender’s contact information to Contacts.

  • Page 73: Sentbox

    Press the Options soft key or the key to access the various options described above. Press the key when you are finished. Sentbox This message box stores sent messages. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the Sentbox displays with the recipients’...

  • Page 74: My Folders

    From Idle mode, press Menu and select Messaging → Drafts. Sentbox Note: Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between Inbox, and Drafts. Select a message on the list and press the Options soft key. The following options display: •...

  • Page 75: Templates

    From Idle mode, press Menu and select Messaging → My folders. Create a new folder Press Create. Enter the title of the folder and press the OK soft key. The newly created folder appears in My folders. Templates You can speed message composition by including copies of stored message content in your message.

  • Page 76: Voice Mail

    • Group: allows you to select a group. After selecting the recipient(s), press the Send key. The message is sent to the selected recipient(s). Sending a Picture message template From Idle mode, press Menu and select Messaging → Templates → Picture message templates. Select a template from the Picture message templates list and select Options →...

  • Page 77: Settings

    Follow the voice mail prompts to listen to your messages or change settings. Important!: Before using the Voice Mail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from Koodo customer service in the Center address field. Note: Voice mail is a network feature and charges may apply. Please contact Koodo customer service for further details.

  • Page 78: Text Message

    last setting you accessed is automatically activated for sending subsequent messages. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Messaging → Settings → Message settings. Auto Delete Inbox Lets you select whether to automatically delete messages from your Inbox as they become old. The choices are: Off (messages are never deleted), 1 Week Old, 2 Weeks Old, or The Oldest When Full (the oldest messages are deleted whenever additional space is required to save new messages).

  • Page 79: Sending Options

    Picture message The following options are available: Sending Options Priority: you can select the priority level of your messages (High, • Normal, Low). Expiration: allows you to select the length of time for your message • to remain on the MMS server: Maximum, 1 Day, 2 Days, 1 Week, 2 Weeks, Custom time (Hour).
  • Page 80 Send delivery report: when this option is enabled, the phone informs • the network whether or not your message was received. Reject anonymous: automatically rejects messages with a category of • anonymous. Reject advertisement: automatically rejects messages with a category •...

  • Page 81: Delete By Folder

    Voice Mail This menu displays the name and phone number used for access of phone’s remote voice mail. Select Edit to change these settings. Push Message Receiving options: you can turn push message reception On or Off. • Service loading: you can specify whether to load this service: •...
  • Page 82 Memory status To view the memory status: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Messaging → Settings → Memory status. The display shows the total memory space and the amount available. You can also view the number of messages saved and maximum number for each message box: •...

  • Page 83: Section 7: Media

    Section 7: Media Photos Use Photos to manage photos saved on your phone. In Idle mode, press Menu and select Media → Photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Line view, which shows them as small images. Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the photos.

  • Page 84: Deleting A Photo

    • Take photo: allows you to take another photo. • Create folder: allows you to create a new folder in which to place this photo. • Sort by: allows you to sort photos in this folder by Date, Type, Name, or Size. •...

  • Page 85: Music

    Camera Use your phone’s Camera to take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send these photos to other people in a Picture message or set a wallpaper or picture ID image. For more information about using the Camera and features, see “Using the Camera”...

  • Page 86: Music Player

    • Create folder: allows you to create a folder in which to store the selected music file. • Sort by: allows you to sort the music by Date, Type, Name, or Size. • Bluetooth visibility: allows you share the Selected file or Multiple files with other Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 87 • Delete: allows you to delete the Selected, Multiple, or All music files. • Send via: allows you to send this music file as a Message or to a Bluetooth device. • Set as: allows you to set this music file as Ringtone, Individual ringtone, Alarm tone, Message tone, or as a Calendar reminder.
  • Page 88 • Properties: displays Basic details about the music file. • Settings: set Background playing, and choose Sound effects and Visualization settings. • Shortcuts: view keypad and navigation key shortcuts. Music Player Shortcuts Shortcut keys allow you to control playback and change some settings using the keyboard, Navigation keys, and Volume key during playback.

  • Page 89: Creating A Playlist

    Press to Rate the track, in stars (0-5). Press to change the Sound effects preset. Choose from DYNA (Dynamic), SURR (Surround), NORM (Normal), ROCK, POP, DANC (Dance), CLAS (Classical), JAZZ, or WIDE Press to toggle Shuffle mode On or Off. Press to toggle Player modes: Normal: plays all tracks in the playlist, then stops.

  • Page 90: Images

    Adding Music Files to a Playlist From Idle mode, press Menu and select Media → Music → Music player. Press Library and select Playlists, highlight the desired playlist and press Select Options → Add → Tracks. Highlight All to add all the tracks to the selected playlist. –...

  • Page 91: Downloaded Images

    Note: When downloading images, charges may apply. Wallpapers This folder contains preconfigured wallpapers. Scroll to the wallpaper you want to view and press the Options soft key to access the following options: • Set as: sets the image as Wallpaper or as a Picture ID. •...

  • Page 92: Sounds

    • Move: moves the Selected or Multiple images to another location. • Copy: copies the Selected or Multiple images to another location. • Rename: renames the image. • Take photo: allows you to take another photo with the camera. • Create folder: allows you to create a new folder in which to store images.

  • Page 93: Voice List

    Get New Ringtones Using the Get new ringtones option on the sounds list, you can quickly access Koodo website and use the browser to download new ringtones. Press Connect or to connect and purchase additional ringtones. Sounds Use Sounds to manage sounds on your phone. Highlight an item in the Sounds menu and press the Options soft key.

  • Page 94: Voice Recorder

    • Send via: allows you to send this voice file as a Message or to a Bluetooth enabled device. • Set as: allows you to set the voice file as Ringtone, Individual ringtone, Alarm tone, Message tone, or as a Calendar reminder.

  • Page 95: Videos

    Press Stop when you are finished recording. Note: The message automatically saves to the Voice list. Press Options and select one of the following options: • Send via: allows you to send the voice recording as a Message or to another Bluetooth enabled device. •...
  • Page 96 Highlight a video clip from your Videos folder, then press Options to choose from these options: • Send via: sends the video in a Message or to a Bluetooth enabled device. • Delete: deletes the Selected, Multiple, or All video files. •...

  • Page 97: Games And Apps

    Record video Use your phone’s Camcorder to take videos of people or events while on the move. You can send these videos in a message or to another Bluetooth device. For more information about using the Camcorder and its features, see “Using the Camcorder”...

  • Page 98: Memory Status

    • Move: moves Selected or Multiple files to another folder. • Copy: copies Selected or Multiple files to another folder. • Rename: allows you to rename the selected file. • Create folder: allows you to create a new folder for file storage.

  • Page 99: Section 8: Changing Your Settings

    Section 8: Changing Your Settings You can customize various phone settings such as sounds, the display, security settings, messaging key, memory, language, greeting message, and time and date. Sound profiles You can view and customize sound settings for the various sound profiles.
  • Page 100 – Ringtone volume: choose a volume level between 1 and 7 for incoming call alerts. • New messages: highlight a setting and press Edit to make a selection. – Message alert type: select an alert type for new messages, from Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, or Mute.
  • Page 101 Silent When set to Silent profile, your phone makes no sounds and does not vibrate. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Personalize → Sound profiles → Silent. Note: There are no settings to customize for the Silent profile. Vibration When set to Vibration profile, your phone vibrates to alert you to incoming calls and messages.
  • Page 102 Personalize → Sound profiles. To customize the Driving profile settings, highlight Driving and press the Edit soft key. • Incoming call: highlight a setting and press Edit to make a selection. – Call alert type: select an alert type for incoming calls, from Melody, Increasing melody, Vibration then melody, Vibration and melody, or Vibration and increasing melody.
  • Page 103 – Power on type: choose a type of sound for the phone to play when powering on, from Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, or Mute. – Power off type: choose a type of sound for the phone to play when powering off, from Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, or Mute.

  • Page 104: Display Settings

    • New messages: highlight a setting and press Edit to make a selection. – Message alert type: select an alert type for new messages, from Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, or Mute. – Message alert tone: choose an alert tone for new messages, from Message tone 1, Message tone 2, Message tone 3 or Message tone –...

  • Page 105: Dialing Display

    Wallpaper Select a background image for display while in Idle mode. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Personalize → Display settings → Wallpaper. Browse for images from the Photos or Images folders on your phone, or from an optional memory card. To set an image as the Wallpaper, highlight the image and press the Select soft key or the key.

  • Page 106: Backlight Time

    • Background color: choose from the available colors, then press the Save soft key. Brightness Adjust the display brightness for better viewing in different lighting conditions. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Personalize → Display settings → Brightness. Choose a brightness level between 1 and 5, then press the Save soft key to save your changes.

  • Page 107: Phone Settings

    Personalize → Display settings → Keypad light. In the Set time field, choose Use at any time to have the keypad light turn on at any time of day, or Use at custom time to create a time window for the keypad light by setting After time and Until time.

  • Page 108: Lock Phone

    – Samsung PC studio: uses optional Samsung PC Studio software to communicate with the phone. – Ask on connection: each time you connect the phone to a PC, the phone will prompt you to choose a USB mode. – Mass storage: treats a memory card in your phone as a removable storage drive.

  • Page 109: Change Phone Password

    Press Save. Change phone password This setting allows you to change the current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current password to confirm the password change. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Personalize →...

  • Page 110: Change Pin2 Code

    Choose Enable to have the phone prompt you for the PIN each time you power it on. Choose Disable to have the phone connect directly to the network when you power it on. Change PIN code This feature allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the Check PIN code feature is enabled.

  • Page 111: Data Roaming

    Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. This menu does not display if your SIM card does not have the PIN2 feature. Data roaming This feature allows you to control the use of data services when your phone is in roaming mode. Important!: Once data roaming is disabled, avoid applications that may reactivate the data roaming feature and incur charges.

  • Page 112: Messaging Key

    Messaging key This menu allows you to assign a shortcut launched by pressing the Messaging key in Idle mode. The key can open either the Create message screen or the Inbox. You can modify the setting any time. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Personalize →...
  • Page 113 Memory card settings From this menu you can view details about the memory card, format the memory card, rename the memory card, or turn Bluetooth visibility on or off. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Personalize → Memory settings → Memory card settings. Select one of the following options and press •...

  • Page 114: Language

    Select a category from the menu and press the key to view the memory status for that category. Language Select the language for screen text and inputs. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Personalize → Language. Highlight the Screen text field and press Edit, then select Automatic (based on the Input language), English or Français (French).

  • Page 115: Time And Date

    • Edit style: configure the Font color, Font size, or Font type for this greeting message. • Cancel: exits the menu and return to the Personalize options. Press to save your selections. Time and date This menu allows you to control how your phone determines and displays the current time and date.

  • Page 116: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. You don't need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within range, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms.

  • Page 117: My Phone Name

    To connect to a Bluetooth Device: Find Bluetooth devices within range (see above). On the device list, highlight the device you want to connect to and press Select Select Yes to match Passkeys or enter the Bluetooth PIN for the device and press OK.

  • Page 118: Security Mode

    Press to erase the previous name. Use the phone’s keypad to enter a new name. The default input entry method is Abc, where the initial character is uppercase and each consecutive character in that same word is lowercase text. Press the Save soft key or to save the new name.

  • Page 119: Call Settings

    Your phone supports these Bluetooth features: Headset : used to make incoming and outgoing calls via Bluetooth headsets. – Handsfree : used to make incoming and outgoing calls via Bluetooth – handsfree car kits. Bluetooth stereo headset : used to make calls and listen to music via –...

  • Page 120: Auto Redial

    • Any key: answers the call when any key is pressed. Auto redial You can have the phone automatically redial the last number if the call was cut off or did not connect. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Call settings →...
  • Page 121 Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday. To activate call forwarding: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Call settings → Call forwarding. Select an option, then press the Select soft key. These options are available: •...
  • Page 122 Press Back to go back to activate additional call forwarding options. To cancel call forwarding: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Call settings → Call forwarding → Cancel all. Call waiting Call waiting is a network service that informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call.

  • Page 123: Call Time

    Alerts on call Specify whether the phone will use sounds to alert you to incoming messages or calls during a call. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings → Call settings → Alerts on call. Highlight Off or On and press the Save soft key or Auto reply Create a text message to be sent to the caller when you choose to Reject an incoming call.
  • Page 124 Important!: The actual time invoiced by Koodo may differ from times displayed due to network features and service plan. From Idle mode, press Menu → Settings → Call settings → Call history management → Call time. The following time logs are available: Last call time: shows the length of your last call.

  • Page 125: Advanced

    Advanced Advanced settings allow you to select and manage your networks, update software, and reset all your settings. Network Use the Network setting to select a network 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 the two.

  • Page 126: Reset Settings

    Reset settings Use Reset settings to set phone settings to their default settings. The following options are available: – All: Phone, Display and Sound settings are returned to default values. – Phone settings: only phone settings are returned to default values. –...

  • Page 127: Section 9: Tools

    Section 9: Tools Tools allow you to set alarms, create tasks, perform simple math calculations, check world time, perform unit conversions, set a timer, and use a stopwatch. Alarm This feature allows you to: Set up to 3 alarms to ring at specified times. •...
  • Page 128 • Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not play a tone. • Vibration then melody: the phone vibrates 3 times and then starts playing a melody. • Vibration and melody: the phone vibrates and plays the melody simultaneously. • Vibration and increasing melody: the phone vibrates and increases the volume of the melody.

  • Page 129: Tasks

    To stop the alarm when it rings, press any key or press the Snooze soft key. Tasks This feature allows you to enter tasks on a task list. From Idle mode, press Menu → Tools →Tasks. Press Options and select Create to create a new task. Enter a title for the task in the Title field then press the Down Navigation key.

  • Page 130: Memo

    Edit the items you wish to change and press when your edits are complete. Memo This option allows you to create notes that can be recalled at a later time. From Idle mode, press Menu → Tools → Memo. Press Options, select Create and press to create a new memo.

  • Page 131: Tip Calculator

    Tip calculator This feature calculates a tip amount by percentage, and divides the total bill by the number paying. From Idle mode, press Menu → Tools → Tip calculator. In the Bill field, enter the check amount. Note: Press to enter a decimal point for the exact dollar amount. Highlight Tip(%) percentage.The default value is 15% but you can change this value.

  • Page 132: Converter

    Converter The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories: – Currency – Length – Weight – Volume – Area – Temperature To perform a conversion: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Tools → Converter. Scroll to the conversion category you wish to use and press the Select soft key or Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select the unit to be converted.

  • Page 133: Timer

    Timer You can use the timer to count down a specific length of time. To enable the Timer: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Tools → Timer. Press the Set soft key and enter the length of time as HH:MM:SS (hours:minutes:seconds) and press OK.

  • Page 134: Section 10: Browser

    Section 10: Browser Your phone includes a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser that allows wireless access and navigation of the Web using your phone. To access the browser via the menu: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Browser. The following options are available: Home Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the default homepage.

  • Page 135: Selecting And Using Menu Options

    Entering Text in the browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated in the lower right corner of the screen. To change the text input mode, press the right soft key and select a mode. The following modes are available: Character mode (A): allows you to enter upper and lower case text.

  • Page 136: Enter Url

    – Forward: pages forward one page. – Go to: navigates to the URL address, Homepage, Bookmarks, History, or Saved pages. – Save: allows you to save the Image or Page. – Add to bookmarks: adds the current URL to Bookmarks. –...

  • Page 137: Bookmarks

    Bookmarks This menu stores up to 15 URL addresses, simplifying future access. To store a URL address: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Browser → Bookmarks. Press Options and select Add bookmark. Enter a name for the bookmark in the Title text box and press the Down key.

  • Page 138: Saved Pages

    Saved pages This option displays a list of the pages that were saved while navigating the browser. History This option provides you with a list of the most recently visited web sites. You can use these entries to return to previously visited, but not bookmarked, web pages.

  • Page 139: Browser Profiles

    Highlight Delete cookies and press the Select soft key or the key. At the Delete cookies? prompt press Yes. Preferences The Preferences option allows you to set browser preferences such as Run javascript, Display images, Play sound, and View mode. Browser profiles Lets you choose a browser profile Koodo Web, Koodo MMS or Koodo VOD.

  • Page 140: Section 11: Photos

    Section 11: Photos This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs using the built-in camera. Using the Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send these photos to other people in a picture message or set a wallpaper or picture ID image.

  • Page 141: Camera Shortcuts

    Note: To change the default destination for your pictures, press the Menu soft key → → and select Settings Setup Default storage. You can then change your default destination to Phone or Memory card. While viewing the photo, press the Options soft key for photo options.

  • Page 142: Configuring The Camera

    Phone held in landscape mode: Up Navigation key: Press to zoom out Down Navigation key: Press to zoom in. Left Right Left Navigation key: Press to decrease the image brightness. Down Right Navigation key: Press to increase the image brightness. Press to toggle between camera and video mode.
  • Page 143 • Shooting mode: – Single: takes a single photo and allows you view it before returning to the shooting mode. – Continuous: takes a succession of photos. – Panorama: creates a panoramic photo by taking an initial photo and then adding additional images to it.

  • Page 144: Photo Options

    • Viewfinder mode: select a viewfinder screen, from Full screen view and indicator, Full screen view, or Full screen view and guidelines. • Settings: – Photo: choose the Quality of new photos (Economy, Fine or Superfine). – Setup: configure the Review screen, Shutter sound or Default storage, or view camera Shortcuts.

  • Page 145: Editing A Photo

    • Slide show: allows you to see all of your photos in a slide show presentation. • Properties: shows the properties of the photo, such as the Name, Format, Resolution, Size, Forwarding, Date created, and Location. Deleting a Photo From the Photos menu, highlight the photo you want to delete. Press the Options soft key and select Delete →...

  • Page 146: Using The Camcorder

    • Adjust: allows you to change the Brightness, Contrast and Color. • Transform: lets you Resize, Rotate or Flip the image. • Crop: Lets you crop the image. • Insert: lets you add Frames, Clip Art, Emoticon, or Text to the image.

  • Page 147: Camcorder Shortcuts

    • Press Menu and select Media → Videos → Record video. • Press the Camera key then press to change to Camcorder mode. Before recording the video, press Menu to access camcorder options (see “Video Options” on page 141.) Tip: You can use shortcuts to quickly change some camcorder settings. For more information, see “Camcorder Shortcuts”...

  • Page 148: Configuring The Camcorder

    Up Navigation key: Press to zoom out Down Navigation key: Press to zoom in. Left Navigation key: Press to decrease the image Left Right brightness. Down Right Navigation key: Press to increase the image brightness. Press to toggle between camera and video mode. Press to toggle between Shooting Modes.

  • Page 149: Video Options

    • Mode: lets you limit the size of video files. Choose Normal or Limit for MMS. • Size: Displays the video resolution (176 x 144). • White balance: select a colour balance setting to match specific lighting conditions. Choose from Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
  • Page 150 • Record another: returns to capture mode to record another video. • Play: plays back the current video. • Send via: sends the selected video in a Message or to a Bluetooth enabled device. • Delete: delete the selected video. •...

  • Page 151: Section 12: Calendar

    Section 12: Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can: Consult the calendar by month, week, or day • Set schedules and note special events • Set alarms to act as a reminders • To navigate to the Calendar: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Calendar. The calendar displays in Month, Week or Day view, as selected in the options list.

  • Page 152: Week View

    – Settings: allows you to configure calendar viewing settings Starting day (Sunday or Monday) and View by (Month, Week or Day). – Missed alarm events: displays a list of missed alarm events. – Memory status: displays the number of calendar events you presently have and how many events you can create for each category.

  • Page 153: Day View

    Day view When you select this option, the calendar displays the Day view for the selected day, which includes a list of events occurring on the day. In Day view, press the Options soft key for these options: – View: displays the details of an event highlighted on the Day view. –...

  • Page 154: Event List

    Event list This option allows you to set and view specific types of calendar events. To view an event list: From Idle mode, press Menu and select Calendar. Press Options and select Event list → type of event (Appointments, Anniversaries, Holidays, Important or Private).

  • Page 155: Memory Status

    To view event information, highlight an event and press the key. The missed alarm event information displays. To acknowledge and remove the event, press the Confirm soft key or the key. The event is removed from the Missed alarm events menu. Memory status This menu item shows the number of calendar events that are stored on the handset as well as the total number of available events.

  • Page 156: Section 13: Health And Safety Information

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.

  • Page 157: Avoid Interference With Pacemakers

    Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phones. Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.

  • Page 158: Safety Precautions

    Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury. The only stereo headset approved for use with this phone is Samsung GH59-06407A stereo headset.

  • Page 159: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel. Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as...

  • Page 160: Warranty Disclaimer: Proper Use Of A Touch Screen Handset

    Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent • damage to moving parts. Your phone is a complex electronic device—protect it from impacts • and rough handling to avoid serious damage. Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent •...

  • Page 161: Ul Certified Travel Adapter

    UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.

  • Page 162: Important Usage Information

    Important usage information Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.

  • Page 163: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing • information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone. Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical •...

  • Page 164: Radio Frequency Safety

    Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above reference levels. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment. To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.
  • Page 165 Acknowledging special precautions and Industry Canada notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 166 in strict laboratory settings. But when in operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines.

  • Page 167: Section 14: Warranty Information

    SAMSUNG; (b) defects or damage resulting from excessive force or use of a metallic object when pressing on a touch...
  • Page 168 Product; (j) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada.
  • Page 169 Product and the sellers’ name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-SAMSUNG. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product.
  • Page 170 WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES 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...
  • Page 171 PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT. THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND...
  • Page 172 THE CASE MAY BE. This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUN G's Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
  • Page 173 Index Entering text History ABC text input mode Home Saved pages Backlight Settings description settings Calculator Battery Call charging how to installing how to end a call low indicator Call Functions removing adjusting the call volume Bluetooth answering a call About call history features...
  • Page 174 Missed calls Call Waiting Functions and Options Camera Shortcut keys Getting Started taking photos Activating Your Phone Charging the battery Groups Contacts Adding Finding a contact entry Editing making a call from Searching for a number Health and Safety Information Dialing display Display Icons...
  • Page 175 Text message switching on/off Messages Phone display Messaging Phone keys Types of messages Phone number Missed Call correcting Viewing Phone Settings Multi-Party Call Photos Dropping one participant Accessing pictures Private conversation Deleting pictures Setting up Picture Message Music Player Picture Messages Shortcut keys Mute Redialing the last number...
  • Page 176 Speakerphone Travel adapter Speed Dial Setting up entries Understanding Your Phone Standard Limited Warranty Back view Stopwatch Features Storing a Number front view phone’s memory Side views Switching on/off phone Vibration mode Video Take and Send Record and send Task List Voice mail Text input mode accessing...

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