Samsung SGH SGH-T429 User Manual Download

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SGH-T429 Series

P O R T A B L E T r i - 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.

Summary of Contents for SGH SGH-T429

Page 1: ...SGH T429 Series P O R T A B L E T r i 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 ...

Page 2: ...derivative works of reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers Samsung Telecommunications America STA LLC Headquarters Customer Care Center 1301 E Lookout Drive 1000 Klein ...

Page 3: ...ALITY OF THE PRODUCT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW RULE SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT IN ADDITION SA...

Page 4: ... 25 Answering a Call 25 Call Records 25 Silent Mode 28 Selecting Functions and Options 28 Section 5 Entering Text 34 Changing the Text Input Mode 34 Using T9 Mode 35 Using Number Mode 37 Using Symbol Mode 37 Using ABC Mode 37 Section 6 Understanding Your Phonebook 39 Storing a Number in the Phone s Memory 39 Storing a Number in the SIM Card 41 Finding a Phonebook Entry 42 Dialing a Number from Pho...

Page 5: ...64 Instant Messaging IM 64 Section 8 Changing Your Settings 66 Time Date 66 Phone Settings 67 Display Settings 69 Bluetooth 71 Sound Settings 72 Synchronization 74 Network Services 74 Security 77 Memory Status 79 Reset Settings 80 Section 9 Fun Apps 81 Files 81 Games 85 Camera 86 Organizer 86 Notes 92 Synchronization 94 Section 10 Camera 97 Using the Camera 97 Take and Send 97 Photos 101 My Album ...

Page 6: ... 117 Operating Environment 119 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 119 Potentially Explosive Environments 121 Emergency Calls 121 FCC Notice and Cautions 122 Other Important Safety Information 122 Product Performance 123 Availability of Various Features Ring Tones 124 Battery Standby and Talk Time 124 Battery Precautions 124 Care and Maintenance 126 Section 13 Warranty Information 127 S...

Page 7: ...e provided with a plug in SIM card loaded with your subscription details such as your PIN available optional services and many others features Installing the SIM Card Important The plug in SIM card and its contacts information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending so be careful when handling inserting or removing the card Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children If necessary swit...

Page 8: ...e into the phone and that the upper left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown below Note If the card is not inserted correctly the phone will not detect the SIM card Remove the battery and re orient the card back into the slot 5 Replace the battery 1 Slide the battery back into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone 2 Press the batte...

Page 9: ...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 Note You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 200 minutes 1 With the battery ins...

Page 10: ...hed first unplug the adapter s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the travel adapter s connector from the phone then resecure the plastic cover over the interface jack on the phone Warning Failure to unplug the travel adapter before you remove the battery can cause the phone to become damaged Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time rem...

Page 11: ...hen you wish to switch off the phone press and hold the key until the power off image displays Setting Up Your Voice Mail For new users follow the instructions below to set up voice mail 1 In Idle mode press and hold the key on the keypad You may be prompted to enter a password 2 Follow the tutorial to create a password a greeting and your name Note These steps may be different depending on your n...

Page 12: ...3 Highlight Voice mail and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight Voice server number and press the Select soft key or the key 5 Highlight Voice mail and press the Options soft key 6 Highlight Edit and press the Select soft key or the key Or you may highlight Delete to delete the number 7 Edit the name if desired and then press the Down Navigation key to edit the number 8 Press the Optio...

Page 13: ...e displayed when the phone is in use Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight easy to use and offers many significant features The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone VGA Camera with 4x Digital Zoom Bluetooth Wireless Technology User friendly menu driven access to features and options Instant Messaging capability Sound Image media capability Fun Apps featur...

Page 14: ...l if you press the volume key you can mute the ring tone If you press and hold the volume key you can reject the call 3 Left Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen 4 Send key allows you to make or answer a call In Idle mode recalls the last number dialed or received when held down 1 Earpiece 3 Left Soft key 2 Volume ...

Page 15: ...one on or off While in the Menu mode it returns the phone to Idle mode and then cancels your input 11 OK Select key allows you to accept the choices offered when navigating through a menu 12 Right Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen It also provides quick access to your t zones 13 Navigation key scrolls through t...

Page 16: ...a key allows you to take pictures when you are in camera mode Launches the camera with a press 3 Power Accessory Interface connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB data cable or a hands free headset for convenient hands free conversations 3 Power Accessory Interface connector 2 Camera key 1 Camera lens ...

Page 17: ...rs you see the more power you have remaining Displays when a new text message was received Displays when a new voice mail was received Displays when a new picture message was received Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time For more details see Alarm on page 87 Displays when you are out of your service area Displays when a call is in progress Displays when the Call Forwarding fe...

Page 18: ...hin the Backlight menu The display turns off after one minute to conserve battery power The On setting is how long the keypad backlight is on The Dim option is how much longer after the keypad backlight goes off that the display remains lit To specify the length of time the backlight is active access the Backlight menu 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode 2 Using the Navi...

Page 19: ...ess the Menu mode 2 Using the Navigation keys scroll to the Help icon Press the Select soft key or the key 3 The T Mobile Help menu is then displayed with the following options available Browse Help Topics this option gives you a list of different topics from which you can select Enter a Search this option allows you to search based on a keyword My Account this option provides you with account spe...

Page 20: ...ct soft key or the key to enter the menu 3 If the menu contains sub menus for example Security you can access them by pressing the Select soft key or the key after highlighting the sub menu If the menu that you have selected contains further options repeat this step 4 To scroll through the menus press the Up or Down Navigation keys 5 To confirm the chosen setting press the Select soft key or the k...

Page 21: ...he number assigned to each option 1 Voice note 2 Call records 2 1 All calls 2 2 Missed calls 2 3 Incoming calls 2 4 Outgoing calls 2 5 Delete all 2 6 Call time 3 t zones 3 1 Home 3 2 Enter URL 3 3 Bookmarks 3 4 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 Preferences 4 1 5 Help 4 2 ICQ 4 2 1 Connect 4 2 2 Saved conversations 4 2 3 Offline conve...

Page 22: ...ssages 5 1 Create new 5 1 1 Text message 5 1 2 Picture message 5 1 3 Voice note 5 2 Inbox 5 3 Outbox 5 4 Drafts 5 5 Templates 5 6 Voice mail 5 6 1 Call voice mail 5 6 2 Voice server number 5 6 2 1 Voice Mail 5 7 Delete all 5 8 Settings 5 8 1 Text message 5 8 2 Picture message 5 8 2 1 Send settings 5 8 2 2 Receive settings 5 9 Broadcast messages 5 0 Memory status 6 Fun Apps 6 1 Files ...

Page 23: ... 1 Take and Send 6 3 2 Photos 6 3 3 My Album 6 3 4 My Journal 6 4 Organizer 6 4 1 Alarm 6 4 2 Calendar 6 4 3 Tasks 6 4 4 Notes 6 4 5 Calculator 6 4 6 Tip calculator 6 4 7 World Time 6 4 8 Synchronization 6 4 9 Unit conversion 6 4 0 Timer 6 4 Stopwatch 7 Help 8 Phonebook 8 1 Add new contact 8 2 Contact list 8 3 Groups 8 4 Speed dial 8 5 Block list 8 6 Management 8 6 1 Default saving ...

Page 24: ...de settings 9 2 4 Extra settings 9 2 5 Airplane mode 9 3 MyFaves settings 9 4 Display settings 9 4 1 Wallpaper 9 4 2 Info display 9 4 3 Skin 9 4 4 Brightness 9 4 5 Backlight 9 4 6 Dialing display 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 Features 9 5 4 Help 9 6 Sound settings 9 6 1 Incoming call 9 6 2 Keypad tone 9 6 3 Message ton...

Page 25: ...9 8 3 Call waiting 9 8 4 Network selection 9 8 5 Caller ID 9 9 Security 9 9 1 PIN check 9 9 2 Change PIN 9 9 3 Phone lock 9 9 4 Change password 9 9 5 Lock application 9 9 6 FDN mode 9 9 7 Change PIN2 9 10 Memory status 9 10 1 Shared memory 9 10 2 Messages 9 10 3 Files 9 10 4 Calendar 9 10 5 Phonebook 9 10 6 Notes 9 0 Reset settings Shows only if supported by your SIM card Service dependant ...

Page 26: ...uto redial option in the Extra settings menu the phone automatically redials up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone provided your call is not sent to voice mail For more information refer to Extra settings on page 68 Making an International Call 1 Press and hold the key The character displays 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number 3 Press th...

Page 27: ... number including name number dates and times of the calls Call back Places a call back to the number Send message Allows you to send a Text message Picture message or Voice note to the number Save to Phonebook Stores the number in your Phone memory onto your SIM card or your SIM card FDN Delete Allows you to delete the highlighted number or all call records Add to block list Allows you to add the...

Page 28: ...vated you can press any key to answer a call except for the key and the Reject soft key Note To reject an incoming call press the Reject soft key or key 2 End the call by pressing the key Note You can answer a call while using the Phonebook or menu features After ending the call the phone returns to the function screen you were previously using Call Records All incoming outgoing and missed calls a...

Page 29: ...ou if this service is available so that you can call the person back The number of calls you have missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed To view a missed call immediately 1 If the display is off press the volume key to turn the display on 2 Press the View soft key The number corresponding to the most recently missed call is displayed if available 3 To scroll through ...

Page 30: ...hlight the type of calls you want to delete and press the key to make a check mark 2 Press the Delete soft key to delete the calls 3 When a confirmation message displays press the Yes soft key or key to confirm Call time This menu lets you view the time log for calls both made and received Note The actual time invoiced by T Mobile may differ from times displayed due to network features and service...

Page 31: ...ing Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize it These functions are arranged in menus and sub menus accessed using the two soft keys Each menu and sub menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function Soft Keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using The labels on the bottom line of the di...

Page 32: ...o options such as On Off or Enable Disable your phone highlights the option that is not currently active so that you can select it directly Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that are available for use during a call Switching off the Microphone Mute You can temporarily switch your phone s microphone off so that the other person cannot hear you Example You wish ...

Page 33: ...soft key select Hold and press the key This places the currently active call on hold and allows to make a new call 2 Make the second call in the normal way When you have both an active call and a call on hold you may switch between the two calls by placing the current held call to active and then placing the other on hold To switch between the two calls 1 Press the Options soft key select Swap and...

Page 34: ...o find in the textbox located above the entries If you enter the first few letters of the name the Phonebook entries are listed starting with the first entry matching your input Or use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the contact that you desire 5 To view the highlighted entry press the Options soft key 6 Highlight the View option and press the Select soft key or the key The Contact is d...

Page 35: ... Call the second participant in the normal way The first call is automatically put on hold 4 To join the first participant to this multi party call press the Options soft key and select Join Press the Select soft key or the key Note These first two calls are then grouped together on screen and displayed with an adjacent number corresponding to the order in which the calls were made 5 To add a new ...

Page 36: ...ts can continue to converse with each other If there is only one other participant that person is then placed on hold 3 To return to the multi party call press the Options soft key and select Join Press the Select soft key or the key All of the multi party call participants can now hear each other again Dropping One Participant 1 Press the Options soft key and choose the Split option Press the Sel...

Page 37: ...rs by using your phone s keypad Your phone has the following text input modes T9 mode this mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter Each key on the keypad has more than one letter for example pressing can enter J K or L However the T9 mode automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word thus ...

Page 38: ...cted text input mode Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes This text input mode is based on a built in dictionary To enter a word in T9 mode 1 When you are in T9 mode start entering a word by pressing the 2 to 9 keys Press each key only once for each letter Example To enter Hello in T9 mode press the 4 3 5 5 and 6 keys The ...

Page 39: ...nter the word you want to add using ABC mode For more information refer to Changing the Text Input Mode on page 34 4 Press the OK soft key or the key after you have finished entering the new word The word is added to the T9 dictionary and becomes a word for the associated keypress series Note This feature may not be available for some languages The 1 key has some emoticons associated with it To en...

Page 40: ...use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text 1 Press the key labeled with the letter you want Once for the first letter Twice for the second letter And so on 2 Select the other letters in the same way To enter periods hyphens apostrophes and other special characters press the key ABC mode applies grammar rules to ensure that correct punctuation is used To shift case in ABC mode use the key There are 3 c...

Page 41: ...y advances to the next space after two seconds or when you enter a character on a different key Characters scroll in the following order lowercase characters shown in parentheses 1 P Q R S 7 p q r s 7 A B C 2 a b c 2 T U V 8 t u v 8 D E F 3 d e f 3 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9 G H I 4 g h i 4 0 press and hold Adds a space J K L 5 j k l 5 Symbol press and hold Spell Checker when pressed M N O 6 m n o 6 Shif...

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Page 43: ...numbers to your phonebook is your phone s built in memory You can also save your numbers to your SIM card or setup a default location so that whenever a new phonebook entry is created you are prompted to choose between Phone or SIM card For information on how to change this setting see Default Saving on page 48 Also numbers that have been stored on your SIM card can later be copied to your phone s...

Page 44: ...number entered to the Mobile entry Home assigns the number entered to the Home entry Office assigns the number entered to the Work entry Fax assigns the number entered to the Fax entry Other allows you to enter more detailed information for the entry E mail allows you to enter the email address for the contact Picture ID allows you to add a Picture ID assigned to the contact Ringtone allows you to...

Page 45: ...until you return to the main screen Idle mode or press the key Note You can also set the Default saving option to Ask on saving in the Management menu With this option you are prompted for the storage location each time you add a new contact For more information refer to Default Saving on page 48 Now that if your phone is set up to store contacts to your SIM card follow this procedure to store a n...

Page 46: ...ou to copy the selected contact entry to the Phone Assign speed dial allows you to set this contact to a speed dial number 2 9 Send name card via allows you to send your name card via Text message or Picture message Delete allows you to delete the name and number from Phonebook You are then asked to confirm that you wish to delete the name and number by pressing the Yes soft key To cancel press th...

Page 47: ... a call to the selected phone number Copy to Phone SIM card allows you to copy the selected contact entry or all contact entries to the Phone or SIM card Assign speed dial allows you to assign a speed dial key number to the selected Phonebook entry Send name card via allows you to send your name card via Text message or Picture message Delete allows you to delete the selected name and number from ...

Page 48: ...Note If you cannot remember a location number you must go into the Contact list menu in the Phonebook menu to search for the entry by name For more information refer to Finding a Phonebook Entry on page 42 Speed Dialing Once you have stored phone numbers from your Phonebook list you can set up to 8 speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want simply by pressing the associated num...

Page 49: ...enter your Phonebook 3 Highlight the Groups option and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key 5 Highlight the group you want and press the Options soft key 6 Highlight the Edit option and press the Select soft key or the key 7 To edit the Caller group name modify the text in the Name text box 8 To change the image associated w...

Page 50: ...r numbers in the list 3 Press either the Dial soft key the key or the key when you have selected the number you want to dial Copying all SIM Phonebook Entries You can copy all SIM entries to the Phone using this option When you copy entries to the phone duplicate entries are created 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Using the Navigation keys scroll to the Phonebook icon ...

Page 51: ...at the prompt and press the OK soft key or press the Back soft key to cancel 8 Press the key to return to Idle screen Block list The Block list menu allows you to create a list of numbers to block from your handset To create a new block list 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode 2 Using the Navigation keys scroll to the Phonebook icon Press the Select soft key or the key t...

Page 52: ...e Your phone comes with the default set to Phone memory SIM card new phonebook contacts are saved to your SIM card Ask on saving you are prompted to choose between Phone or SIM Card whenever you save a new contact Copy all to This option allows you to copy all contacts from your SIM card to your Phone or from you Phone back onto your SIM card For more information refer to Copying all SIM Phonebook...

Page 53: ... own phone number You can also edit the default name assigned to your phone number 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Using the Navigation keys scroll to the Phonebook icon Press the Select soft key or the key to enter your Phonebook 3 Highlight Own number and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Press the key The cursor displays in the Name field 5 Press the key and ty...

Page 54: ...on keys scroll to the Phonebook icon Press the Select soft key or the key to enter your Phonebook 3 Select the FDN list option by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Enter phone number into the list by Pressing the Options soft key select Add or press the key Enter the PIN2 number obtained from T Mobile s customer service center and begin to create you...

Page 55: ...ges SIM Card Dependent Memory status Instant Messaging IM This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types Voice note Text Messages Picture Messages Voice mail Broadcast Messages SIM Dependent Instant Messaging ...

Page 56: ...tion keys scroll to the Messages icon Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu 3 Highlight the Create new option and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight the Text message option and press the Select soft key or the key 5 Create your message Note For further details about entering characters see Changing the Text Input Mode on page 34 You can enter up to 160 standard Alpha...

Page 57: ...nding 7 Press the Send key 8 Highlight one of the following send options Recent recipients allows you to select a number or an address from the last 20 destinations you entered Phonebook allows you to enter the phone number you want from your phonebook New number allows you to enter a phone number 9 The number you selected is entered in the To text box Press the Add soft key for the following opti...

Page 58: ...phone can receive and send messages that contain multimedia files such as photos sounds and images that 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 picture messaging features can receive and display picture messages Create new This menu allows you to create a new picture message and...

Page 59: ... and press the Options soft key 13 Highlight the Add option and press the Select soft key or the key to add the sound to your message 14 To add a text message highlight Message and press the key 15 Enter your message and press the key 16 To change the Subject or Message select a category and press the Options soft key Highlight Edit to edit the item 17 To change the image or sound with another one...

Page 60: ...memo by speaking into the phone s microphone The display simultaneously shows the elapsed time and the remaining time 5 Press the Stop soft key when you are finished Or when the recording time expires the display switches to the next screen 6 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 previou...

Page 61: ...ves in the Outbox Inbox The Inbox stores messages that you have received You can tell what kind of message it is by the icon displayed If the open envelope icon displays then the message was read otherwise the closed envelope icon displays The following types of messages may display in your Inbox Voice note Text messages Picture messages retrieved Push messages When you enter the Inbox the list of...

Page 62: ... contents press the Up or Down Navigation key While reading a text message you may choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key Reply via allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Text message Picture message or Voice note Call back places a call back to the number Forward allows you to forward the message to another number Save address allows you to extract the sender...

Page 63: ... to send a reply to the sender by sending a Text message Picture message or Voice note Reply all via allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Voice note or Picture message Call back allows you to call the sender back Forward allows you to forward the message to another number Delete allows you delete the selected or multiple saved voice notes Sort by allows you to sort messages by Rea...

Page 64: ...aging Message icon 1 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 2 Press the Options soft key or the key to access the various options described above 3 When you are finished press the key Outbox This message box stores messages that you attempted to send but have not actually sent When you enter this menu the list of messa...

Page 65: ...e key to edit the message contents 6 Press the Send key while viewing the message to send the message While viewing a draft message you can choose different options depending on the type of message by pressing the Options soft key Templates Besides entering message text using the keypad keys you can speed message composition by including copies of stored text and or image templates in your message...

Page 66: ...ptions are available Call voice mail before using the Voice Mail feature you must enter the voice server number obtained from T Mobile customer service You can then select this option and press the Select soft key or the key to listen to your messages Tip You can also connect to the voice server by pressing and holding the key in Idle mode Voice server number allows you to change the voice mail se...

Page 67: ...them Reply path allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center if your network supports this service Delivery report allows you to activate or deactivate the report function The network informs you whether or not your message was delivered when this function is activated Picture message The following options are used to set Send and Receive settings for ...

Page 68: ...r for further details Memory status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for picture messages The display shows the total space including the used and free space You can also view how much space and the number of messages currently occupying each message box type Text message Picture message Push messages Instant Messaging IM Instant Messaging is a way of send...

Page 69: ...s Live agree to the terms and conditions of use for this service and press the I agree soft key or the agree to the terms and conditions of use for this service and press the key 8 Follow the on screen instructions to read reply to compose send and manage your Instant Messaging account Using the Instant Messenger Options After selecting an Instant Messaging service the following options display Si...

Page 70: ... Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Using the Navigation keys scroll to the Settings icon Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu 3 Highlight the Time Date option and press the Select soft key or the key The following options are available Time zone updating allows you to receive time information from T Mobile s network Automatic the phone automatically updates ...

Page 71: ...ition the cursor over the number you wish to change 3 Enter the desired number 4 To change other options use the Left or Right key to select the desired setting 5 When you are finished changing your settings press the Save soft key to save your settings Otherwise press the Cancel soft key Note Automatic updates of time and date do not change the time you have set for alarm settings or calendar mem...

Page 72: ...s to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call Note The interval between call attempts varies Anykey answer when this option is checked you can answer an incoming call by pressing any key except the key or the Reject soft key To reject the call press the key or the Reject soft key When this option is unchecked you must press the key or the Accept soft key to answer a call 3 When you finish ...

Page 73: ...ey or the key Your wallpaper is updated Info display This menu allows you to set text style Outline Shadow or Normal and text color White Yellow Blue Green Red or Black 1 Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to change the settings 2 Press the Save soft key to apply your changes or the Cancel soft key to cancel Skin You can select the background color of the menus displayed on the Skin interior ...

Page 74: ...save your changes or the Cancel soft key to cancel Dialing display This menu allows you to select the size and color of your dialing font and the background color To change the size of the font 1 Highlight the Font size option and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Use the Left or Right key to select between Large Medium or Small 3 Press the Save soft key or the key to save your change Otherwi...

Page 75: ...oth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection Unlike infrared you don t need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth If the devices are within a range of one another you can exchange information between them even if they are located in dif...

Page 76: ...rges may apply Browse mega tones Using the More mega tones option on the sounds list you can quickly access the T Mobile website and download new sounds by using the t zone browser Press the Connect soft key to purchase additional sound files Browse HiFi Ringers Using the More HiFi Ringers option on the sounds list you can quickly access the T Mobile website and use the t zone browser to download ...

Page 77: ... and volume that the phone sounds when you press a key Use the Left or Right Navigation keys to make your selections 䊳 To turn off the sound select Off Tip You can adjust the volume with the Right or Left Navigation keys Message tone This menu allows you to set up the ringer for incoming messages You can set the Tone Alert type and Repetition 䊳 Use the Left or Right Navigation keys to make your se...

Page 78: ...ected to the system Alerts on call sets whether or not you receive tones when a message arrives while you are on a call Synchronization This feature allows you to back up synchronize Contact information stored on your phone with your T Mobile account on the network Each time you edit Contact information your phone automatically synchronizes with the web Address Book Important Synchronization is a ...

Page 79: ...rd the calls in the Forward to text box and press the Select soft key or the key Tip To enter an international code press and hold the key until the sign displays 6 To deactivate call forwarding select Deactivate by using the Left or Right key 7 When you select No reply in step 2 select the length of time the network waits for before forwarding a call The phone sends your settings to the network a...

Page 80: ...ent between the two To change the Network Selection mode 1 Highlight the Search now option and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Press the Up or Down Navigation key until the network you want is highlighted and then press the Select soft key or the key The phone scans for that network and if available you are connected To change your Default setup 1 Highlight the Default setup option and pres...

Page 81: ...rotect the features of your phone PIN check When the PIN Check feature is enabled you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone Consequently any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval Note Before enabling or disabling the PIN Check feature you must enter your PIN The following options are available Disable the phone connects directly to the networ...

Page 82: ...ssword before you can specify a new one Note The current password is the password you created on initial use of a password feature Once you enter a new password you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Note If you change your password be sure to write it down and keep it in a safe place If you forget your password your phone will require service to have it unlocked Lock application Using t...

Page 83: ...s you to change your current PIN2 to a new one You must first enter the current PIN2 obtained from T Mobile before you can specify a new one Once you have entered a new PIN2 you are asked to confirm it by entering it again Note Not all SIM cards have a PIN2 If your SIM card does not this menu does not display Memory Status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining ...

Page 84: ...es Display settings only display settings are returned to default values Sound settings only sound settings are returned to default values To reset your settings 1 Highlight one of the options and press the key to place a check mark next to the option 2 Press the Reset soft key 3 The phone prompts with Reset settings Press the Yes soft key 4 Enter the 4 to 8 digit password and press the OK soft ke...

Page 85: ...ight the Files option and press the Select soft key or the key Sounds In this menu you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the web server or received in picture messages You can set a downloaded sound as the current ring tone 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Using the Navigation keys scroll to the Fun Apps icon Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the m...

Page 86: ...e message Set as allows you to set the sound as your ring tone a Caller ringtone or an alarm tone Delete allows you to delete the selected sound or multiple sounds Rename allows you to change the name of the sound Lock allows you to lock the sound to protect it from deletion Properties displays the sound name date format length size and Lock Unlock Voice list The Voice list contains your recorded ...

Page 87: ...wnloading Wallpapers charges may apply Photos In this menu you can review the photos you ve taken Highlight a photo and press the Options soft key to choose from the following options View allows you to view the photo on your display Send to My Album allows you to send your photos to My Album Send allows you to send an image as a picture message Set as allows you to set the photo as your Wallpaper...

Page 88: ... and send email invitations to ask people to view and comment on your album See your service provider for more information For more information refer to My Journal on page 103 Note When making notes on My Journal charges may apply Downloaded images This menu allows you to access your downloaded images Scroll to the image you want to view By pressing the Options soft key you can access the followin...

Page 89: ...nts You can send these files by picture message Memory Status You can check the amount of memory being used and memory remaining for sounds and images Press the Left or Right navigation keys to scroll between the memory status of Fun Apps Sounds Images myFaves icons Games and Other files Games You can download MIDlets Java applications that run on mobile phones from various sources using t zones b...

Page 90: ... available Start starts the MIDlet Details shows information about the MIDlet such as file size application version and vendor Lock Unlock allows you to prevent allow deletion of the game Move to allows you to move a MIDlet to another folder Delete allows you to delete a MIDlet Memory status Shows you how much memory is left for your games 4 To exit and return to the Games list press the Back soft...

Page 91: ...Down key to highlight the AM PM option Press the Left or Right navigation key to set to AM or PM 4 Press the Down key to highlight the Sunday Saturday checkboxes Press the key to bring up a list of days 5 Place a checkmark next to the days you want the alarm to sound To place or remove a check mark press the key Press the OK soft key 6 Press the Down key to highlight the Alarm tone option Press th...

Page 92: ...t the calendar by month week or day Set schedules and note anniversaries Create a miscellaneous event Create a Task list Set an alarm to act as a reminder if necessary Check your memory status 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 calend...

Page 93: ...allows you to delete all events for a selected date delete all events for a specified period or delete all events for this weeks 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 The following options are available when you press the Options soft key View takes you to the Day view of the selected day C...

Page 94: ...text box then press the Down soft key 5 Continue to enter other information including Date Alarm before Alarm time AM PM Alarm tone and Repeat every year 6 Press the Save soft key when you are finished Your Anniversary information saves to the Calendar Miscellaneous This option allows you to record miscellaneous dates or events in your calendar 1 Highlight the Miscellaneous option and press the Se...

Page 95: ... Select soft key or the key 2 Press the Options soft key 3 Highlight the Create option and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Enter the Task item in the Task text box then press the Down soft key 5 Continue to enter other information including Start date Due date Priority Alarm before Alarm time AM PM and Alarm tone 6 Press the Save soft key when you are finished Your Task list saves to the Ca...

Page 96: ...tooth compatible printer 1 Highlight the Notes option and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Press the Options soft key select Create and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Enter the note in the text field For more information refer to Entering Text on page 33 4 Press the Options soft key select Save and press the Select soft key or the key Notes Options While accessing any Notes entry pre...

Page 97: ...ulator This feature provides the percentage amount for tip Use the following procedures to calculate a tip amount 1 Highlight Tip calculator and press the Select soft key or the key 2 In the Bill field enter the check amount Note To enter the decimal point for the exact dollar amount use the key 3 Use the Down Navigation key to highlight Tip percentage 15 is the default value but this can be chang...

Page 98: ... you determine the information you want to synchronize this feature allows you to synchronize with the T Mobile network 1 When the Idle mode displays press the Menu soft key 2 Scroll to Organizer using the Navigation keys and press the Select soft key or the key 3 Highlight Synchronization and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Highlight Sync now and press the Select soft key or the key 5 The ...

Page 99: ...oft key or the key 4 Highlight View log and press the Select soft key or the key 5 The screen default displays the Phonebook sync log 6 Press the Right Navigation key to view the logs for Calendar and Task 7 Press the Back soft key when you are finished viewing the log 8 Press the key to return to Idle mode About sync This feature displays information about how the synchronization feature works an...

Page 100: ...r the quantity you want converted 4 Press the Back soft key to return to the Unit conversion menu Timer You can use this menu to set a timer To enable the Timer use the following options 1 Press the Set soft key to enter the length of time 2 Enter the time and press the OK soft key 3 Press the key to start the timer Press the key again to stop the timer Stopwatch This feature allows you to use a s...

Page 101: ... places where cameras are not allowed Do not take photos in places where you may interfere with another person s privacy Take and Send Your camera produces photos in JPEG format Note When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions shadows may appear on the photo 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Using the Navigation keys scroll to the Fun Apps icon Press...

Page 102: ...ss the Options soft key select the Send to option and press the Select soft key or the key 10 Select from one of the following destinations by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key Recent recipients allows you to send to one of the recent recipients Phonebook allows you to select a recipient from the phonebook New recipient allows you to enter the phone number of a new recipient My Album sends th...

Page 103: ... allows you to delete the selected photo Rename allows you to overwrite the currently defaulted photo name Go to Photos takes you to your Photos folder Lock Unlock allows you to lock or unlock the selected content Properties shows the properties of the current photo such as the Name Date Format Resolution Size and Lock Unlock 1 To return to the Capture mode press the Back soft key 2 To return to I...

Page 104: ...Full screen Indicator Full screen Guideline Actual screen Scene program allows you to set the camera options to record Normal or Night scene Metering exposure allows you to set the metering to Matrix or Center weighted White balance allows you to set this option from the following choices Auto Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent or Cloudy ISO allows you to set the ISO film speed for Automatic 100 20...

Page 105: ...en 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 5 To view the photos on the full screen press the key To go back to Line view press the Back soft key or the key 6 Press the Options soft key to use the following options View allows you to view the photo on your display Send to My Album allows y...

Page 106: ...ress the key My Album My Album is a private online picture album that you can use to store and share pictures videos voice messages and text Use the following procedures to access My Album Note When accessing My Album charges may apply The feature is not activated until you send your first image to the remote My Album location 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Using the ...

Page 107: ... more information Note When accessing My Journal charges may apply 1 In Idle mode press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode 2 Using the Navigation keys scroll to the Fun Apps icon Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu 3 Highlight Camera and press the Select soft key or the key 4 Select My Journal and press the Select soft key or the key The t zones browser is then launched and t...

Page 108: ...u mode 2 Using the Navigation keys scroll to the t zones icon Press the Select soft key or the key to enter the menu To access t zones directly follow these steps 䊳 In Idle mode press the t zones soft key to access the t zones menu The following options are available Home Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the t zones homepage The content of the t zones startup homepag...

Page 109: ...e by pressing the key Number mode 1 allows you to enter numbers To change the text input mode use the following procedures 1 Press the Right soft key one or more times 2 To enter a space press the key 3 To edit text set the cursor to the right of the character s to be corrected 4 Press the key as required 5 Enter the correct character s Selecting and Using Menu Options Various menus are available ...

Page 110: ...dress 1 Select an empty location and press the Select soft key or the key 2 Enter a name for the favorite item in the Name text box and press the Down key 3 Enter the address in the URL text box and press the Options soft key 4 Highlight the Save option and press the Select soft key or the key Note For further details about how to enter characters see Entering Text on page 34 After saving favorite...

Page 111: ...ion Product Performance Availability of Various Features Ring Tones Battery Standby and Talk Time Battery Precautions Care and Maintenance This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF Signals Certification Information SAR Your wireless p...

Page 112: ...the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network In general the closer yo...

Page 113: ...www samsungwireless com recycling asp for more information 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGE...

Page 114: ...ess phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy RF in the microwave range while being used They also emit very low levels of RF when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse ...

Page 115: ...al Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC Al...

Page 116: ...and primary brain cancer glioma meningioma or acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phones RF exposures However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years What rese...

Page 117: ... The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not k...

Page 118: ...ones there is no reason to believe that hands free kits reduce risks Hands free kits can be used with wireless phones for convenience and comfort These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone which is the source of the RF emissions will not be placed against the head On the other hand if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use th...

Page 119: ... phone EMI FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by...

Page 120: ... hands free device If possible add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today 3 Position your wireless phone within easy reach Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Let the person y...

Page 121: ... or other special non emergency number The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving For more information please call 1 888 901 SAFE or visit our web site www wow com com Important If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad please call 1 888 901 7233 Provided by the Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association Responsible Listening Caution Avoid p...

Page 122: ...se to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment you noise cancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise By blocking background environment noise noise cancelling headphones should allow you to hear the music at lower volumes than when using earbuds Limit the amount of time you listen As the volume increases less time is required before you hearing could be affected ...

Page 123: ... or when it may cause interference or danger When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device read its user s guide for detailed safety instructions Do not connect incompatible products As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel it is recommended that the equipment should only ...

Page 124: ... your health care provider For more information see http www fcc gov oet rfsafety rf faqs html Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids In the event of such interference you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to det...

Page 125: ...s wireless and landline networks as well as user programmed functions which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions Therefore you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications medical emergencies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible ...

Page 126: ...o operate this equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone Although your phone is quite sturdy it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken Avoid dropping hitting bending or sitting on it Other Important Safety Information Only quali...

Page 127: ...ng any key Anytime the Power Save feature is activated a message displays on the screen When a signal is found your phone returns to standby mode Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver When it s turned on it receives and transmits radio frequency RF signals When you use your phone the system handling your call controls the power level This po...

Page 128: ... hard surface can potentially cause damage to the phone and battery If you suspect damage to the phone or battery take it to a service center for inspection Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way Do not modify or remanufacture the battery as this could result in serious safety hazards If you use the phone near the network s base station it uses less power talk and standby time...

Page 129: ...e particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F Do not place the phone in areas that may get very hot such as on or near a cooking surface cooking appliance iron or radiator Do not get your phone or battery wet Even though they will dry and appear to operate normally the circuitry could slowly corrode and pose a safety hazard Do not short circuit the battery Accidental short circuiting can ...

Page 130: ...old areas When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water ...

Page 131: ...is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser This Limited Warranty does not cover a defects or damage resulting from accident misuse abuse neglect unusual physical electrical or electromechanical stress or modification of any part of Product including antenna or cosmetic damage b equipment that has the serial number removed or made illegible c any plastic surfaces or other externally exp...

Page 132: ...357 Upon receipt SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product SAMSUNG may at SAMSUNG s sole option use rebuilt reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace Product with a rebuilt reconditioned or new Product Repaired replaced leather cases pouches and holsters will be warranted for a period of ninety 90 days All other repaired replaced Product wil...

Page 133: ...T INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME STATES PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND Y...

Page 134: ...ly 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 If data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the standard methods the data only appears to be removed on a superficial level and it may be possible for someone to retrieve and reuse t...

Page 135: ...nt If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad dial the numbers listed in brackets Phone 1 888 987 HELP 4357 2007 Samsung Telecommunications America All rights reserved No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval Specifications and availability subject to change without notice ...

Page 136: ...Making a Call 23 MakingaCallfromPhonebook 24 Redialing Last Number 24 Silent Mode 28 Call Records All calls 26 Call time 27 Delete all 27 Incoming calls 27 Missed calls 26 Outgoing calls 27 Call Waiting 31 75 Caller ID 77 Camera 86 97 taking photos 97 Change password 78 Charging battery 6 Configuring Picture Options 98 D Dialing a Number Phonebook 44 SIM Card 46 Dialing display 70 Background color...

Page 137: ...Message settings 63 Picture message 63 Receive settings 64 Send settings 63 Text message 63 Message Tone 73 Messages 51 Messaging Types of Messages 51 Missed Call Viewing 26 Multi Party Call 32 Dropping One Participant 33 Private Conversation 33 Setting up 32 Mute 29 My Album 84 102 My Journal 84 103 N Network Selection 76 Network Services Call Barring 75 Call Forwarding 74 Call Waiting 75 Caller ...

Page 138: ...ecurity 77 Sound 72 Synchronization 74 Time Date 66 Shortcuts 17 Silent mode 73 SIM card installing 4 Slide tone 73 Soft Keys 28 Sound Settings Alert type 73 Extra tones 74 Flip tone 73 HiFi Ringers 72 Incoming call 72 Keypad tone 73 Mega tones 72 Power on off melody 73 Ring tone 72 Ring volume 72 Silent mode 73 Speakerphone 30 Speed Dial Setting Up Entries 44 Standard Limited Warranty 127 Stopwat...

Page 139: ...t 105 Exiting 104 Home 104 Navigating 105 U Understanding Your Phone 10 Closed View 13 Features of Your Phone 10 Open View 11 Understanding Your Phonebook 39 Finding a Phonebook Entry 42 V Voice Mail 8 62 changing the server number 9 Voice Note 56 W Warranty Information 127 ...

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