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SGH-T239

P O R T A B L E D U A L - 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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Summary of Contents for SGH-T239

Page 1: ...T239 P O R T A B L E D U A L 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 t239 book Page 1 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

Page 2: ... will not attempt to modify prepare 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 Cen...

Page 3: ...G microSD and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the SD Card Association Openwave is a registered Trademark of Openwave Inc Open Source Software Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL OpenSSL License BSD License and other open source licenses To obtain the source code covered under the ope...

Page 4: ...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 SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAM...

Page 5: ... Functions 18 Making a Call 18 Adjusting the Call Volume 19 Answering a Call 19 Call Records 20 Vibration Mode 22 Selecting Functions and Options 22 Section 4 Menu Navigation 28 Menu Navigation 28 Section 5 Entering Text 30 Changing the Text Input Mode 30 Using T9 Mode 31 Using ABC Mode 33 Using Number 34 Using Symbol Mode 34 Section 6 Understanding Your Phonebook 35 Storing a Number in the Phone ...

Page 6: ...s 45 Types of Messages 45 Text Messages 45 Picture Messages 46 Inbox 49 Audio Postcard 52 Instant Messaging IM 52 Sentbox 54 Drafts 54 Templates 55 Voicemail 55 Settings 56 Section 8 Changing Your Settings 59 myFaves Settings 59 Sound Settings 59 Display Settings 61 Phone Settings 63 Memory Status 68 Bluetooth 68 Call setttings 69 Section 9 Fun Apps 74 Files 74 Games 78 Camera 78 t239 book Page 2 ...

Page 7: ...ment 109 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices 109 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 110 Other Medical Devices 111 Potentially Explosive Environments 112 Emergency Calls 112 FCC Notice and Cautions 113 Other Important Safety Information 114 Product Performance 114 Availability of Various Features Ring Tones 115 Battery Standby and Talk Time 115 Battery Pre...

Page 8: ...ny 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 switch off the phone by pressing and holding until the power off image displays 1 Press the battery lock down until you hear a c...

Page 9: ...ce 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 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 t239 book Page 5 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

Page 10: ... the slots at the bottom of the phone 2 Press the battery down until it clicks into place 6 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 t239 book Page 6 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

Page 11: ...0 minutes 1 With the battery installed temporarily remove the plastic cover on the right side of the phone and plug in the travel adapter s connector into the jack Important Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connecting the travel adapter If the battery is not installed and the travel adapter is connected the handset will power cycle continuously preventing proper operation 2 Pl...

Page 12: ...tery level becomes too low the phone automatically turns off Switching the Phone On or Off 1 Press and hold until the phone switches on 2 If the phone asks you to enter the phone password use the keypad to enter your password and press either the OK soft key or 3 If the phone asks for a PIN use the keypad to enter the PIN and press either the OK soft key or For further details see Check PIN code o...

Page 13: ...e These steps may be different depending on your network Accessing Your Voice Mail You can access your voice mail by either pressing and holding on the keypad or by using the phone s menu To access voice mail using the menu 1 From Idle mode press Menu Messages Voicemail and press the Call soft key or Your phone dials the specified voice mail number 2 When connected follow the voice prompts from th...

Page 14: ... 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 feature provides files games camera voice recorder organizer alarms calendar tasks calculator tip calculator world time unit conversion timer an...

Page 15: ... the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone 2 Left Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen 3 Send key allows you to make or answer a call From Idle mode recalls the last number dialed or received when held down 1 1 1 2 1 3 6 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 10 1 11 1 12 1 13 1 14 1 15 1 8 1 9 t239 book Page 11 Wednesda...

Page 16: ...w message Inbox or IM Navigate to Menu Settings Phone settings Messaging key to reprogram the key at any time 11 Power On Off Exit key ends a call Press and hold this key for two seconds to turn your phone on or off While in the Menu mode it returns the phone to Idle mode and then cancels your input 12 Right Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom r...

Page 17: ...st the Ring volume in standby mode with the phone open or adjust the Speaker volume during a call When receiving an incoming call 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 2 Camera 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 ...

Page 18: ...e s status and options The display has 3 areas Missed Messages Tab When you receive new messages icons display in two locations on the phone s screen Missed Messages tab and in the icon bar at the top of the screen Icons Text Soft function Keys t239 book Page 14 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

Page 19: ...new picture message was received Displays when you are out of your service area Displays when a call is in progress Displays when the Call Forwarding feature is active For more details see Call forwarding on page 70 Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to vibration Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to Melody and vibration Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to Vib...

Page 20: ...min 3 mins or 10 mins 4 Press the Down key to take you to the Dim option Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the time the Dimming mode is on You may choose between Off 5 secs 15 secs 30 secs 1 min or 3 mins 5 Press the Save soft key to retain your new settings Display Your phone has a display on the front of the phone It indicates when you have an incoming call or message It also alerts...

Page 21: ...cemail Settings Find a Retail Store and FAQ s Info About this option offers general information about T Mobile Help including concept and site design copyright information and contact email address To access the browser options menu 䊳 Press the Options soft key OR Highlight the Openwave icon then press For more information on browser options see Selecting and Using Menu Options on page 95 t239 boo...

Page 22: ... 2 To clear any other digit in the number press the Left or Right Navigation key until the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to clear and then press You can also enter a missing digit 3 To clear the whole display press and hold Ending a Call 䊳 When you want to finish your call briefly press Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you ve dialed received or ...

Page 23: ... collectively called the Phonebook Once you have stored a number in the Phonebook you can dial it by pressing only a few keys You can also assign your most frequently used numbers to number keys using the Speed Dial feature For further details about the Phonebook feature see Understanding Your Phonebook on page 35 Adjusting the Call Volume During a call use the Volume keys on the left side of the ...

Page 24: ...between All calls Missed calls Incoming calls and Outgoing calls Missed calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you received but did not answer The name and number if already stored in your Phonebook displays with the number of occurrences for each number Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason you can find out who is calling you if this service is a...

Page 25: ...ll feature Incoming calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you received The name and number if already stored in your Phonebook is then displayed with the number of occurrences for each number Outgoing calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you dialed The name and number if already stored in your Phonebook displays with the number of occurrences for each number Dele...

Page 26: ...o increment this field This information cannot be cleared Vibration Mode Vibration Mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making any noise in a theater for example From Idle mode press and hold until the Vibration Mode On message and the Vibration Mode icon displays In Vibration Mode instead of sounds your phone vibrates To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings press and...

Page 27: ...splayed or the highlighted option 3 Press the Down Navigation key to view the next function or highlight the next option on a list 4 Press the Up key to move back to the previous function or option on a list 5 Press the Back soft key to move back up one level in the menu structure 6 Press to exit the menu structure without changing the settings 7 In some functions you may be asked for a password o...

Page 28: ...mporarily 䊳 Press Mute The other person can no longer hear you The Mute icon displays at the bottom left of the screen To switch the microphone back on 䊳 Press Unmute The other person can hear you again Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want You can also make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service To place a cal...

Page 29: ... a call you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps 1 Press the Spkr on soft key 2 Press the Spkr off soft key to turn the Speakerphone off Important For safety information related to speakerphone use see Responsible Listening on page 107 Muting or Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on If the Mute keys option is selected your phone does not transmit t...

Page 30: ...efer to Call waiting on page 71 You are then notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone To answer a new call while you have a call in progress 1 Press either the Accept soft key or to answer the incoming call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Press the Options soft key highlight Swap and press the Select soft key or to switch between the two calls 3 Press the Options soft k...

Page 31: ... multi party call 1 Press the Options soft key and choose the Split option Press the Select soft key or The short list of call participants then displays with the first caller selected 2 Highlight a person you wish to talk privately with by pressing the Up or Down Navigation key and press the Select soft key or Note You can now talk privately to that person while the other participants can continu...

Page 32: ...he Navigation keys to reach a main menu for example Settings Press the Select soft key or 3 If the menu contains sub menus for example Security you can access them by pressing the Select soft key or 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 s...

Page 33: ... their shortcut numbers For the main menus you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys 1 to 0 corresponding to their location on the screen Example Accessing the Security menu 1 Press the Menu soft key 2 Press for Settings 3 Press for Phone settings 4 Press for Security t239 book Page 29 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

Page 34: ...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 requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode ABC mode this mode allows you to enter let...

Page 35: ...n the Text input mode indicator that you desire displays you may 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 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...

Page 36: ...any alternative words 2 When you press after the last alternative word the screen displays Spell on the bottom left line Press the Spell soft key 3 Enter the word you want to add using ABC mode For more information refer to Changing the Text Input Mode on page 30 4 Press the OK soft key or after you finish entering the new word The word is added to the T9 dictionary and becomes a word for the asso...

Page 37: ...tal Capital lock and Lower case You can move the cursor by using the Navigation keys Press to delete letters Press and hold to clear the display Note The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the same key just wait for a few seconds for the cursor to move to the right automatically and then select the next letter Keys ...

Page 38: ...nd hold 1 To select a symbol press the corresponding number key 2 To display more symbols press the Navigation keys 3 To clear the symbol s press When the input field is empty this key returns the display to the previous mode 4 To insert the symbol s into your message press the OK soft key or 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 M N O 6 m n o 6 Shift ...

Page 39: ... only the Name and Number are saved To save additional information for a particular contact such as notes e mail dates etc it is important to save that Contact into your phone s onboard memory 1 From Idle mode press the Menu Phonebook and press the Select soft key or 2 Scroll to Add new contact and press the Select soft key or 3 Enter a first name in the First name text box Tab to the next text bo...

Page 40: ...he Default saving option first Note When you copy a phone number from your SIM card to your phone the number displays twice in your Contact list 1 From Idle mode press the Menu Phonebook Management Default saving and press the Select soft key or Important The Default saving option is only accessible if the Phone and SIM card option is selectNow that if your phone is set up to store contacts to you...

Page 41: ...l 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 allowsyou to delete thename andnumber fromPhonebook Youare then asked toconfirmthat youwishtodeletethe name and number by pressing the Yes soft key To cancel press the No soft key Copy to phone allows you to copy the selected contact entry to t...

Page 42: ...nd message allows you to send a message to the selected number You may choose between Text message Picture message or Audio postcard Newcontact takes you to the Add new contact menu Call places a call to the selected phone number Assign speed dial allows you to assign a speed dial key number to the selected Phonebook entry Send name card allows you to send your name card via Text message or Pictur...

Page 43: ... Allows you to add the highlighted number to the blocked call list 5 Press Call to dial the selected number Dialing a Number from Phonebook Once you have stored phone numbers in the Phonebook you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in the Phonebook Note If you cannot remember a location number you must go into the Contact list menu in the Phone...

Page 44: ...ame modify the text in the Name text box 6 To change the image associated with the Caller group highlight the Picture ID field Press The following options are available Take picture allows you to take a picture with your camera Photos allows you to choose a photo from Photos folder Downloaded images allows you to choose a photo from your Downloaded images folder Icons displays a list of pre define...

Page 45: ...anagement Delete all 2 Press to place a check mark next to All Phone SIM card or SIM card FDN and press the Delete soft key 3 Press the Yes soft key at the Delete prompt 4 Enter a password at the prompt and press the OK soft key or press the Back soft key to cancel 5 Press to return to the Idle screen Block list The Block list menu allows you to create a list of numbers to block from your handset ...

Page 46: ... allows you to choose where your contacts are saved The following options are available Phone new phonebook contacts are saved to your phone 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 ...

Page 47: ...onebook Entries on page 41 Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Phonebook within both SIM card and the phone memory You can also see the current storage capacity of both memories 1 From Idle mode press the Menu Phonebook Management Memory status 2 Press or the Back soft key when you are finished Own Number This function is a memory aid which you can use to edit ...

Page 48: ... information on changing this setting see Set FDN mode on page 67 To enable FDN mode a PIN2 number is required You can obtain your PIN2 from T Mobile customer service 1 From Idle mode press the Menu Phonebook FDN list 2 Enter phone number into the list by Pressing the Options soft key select New FDN contact or press Entering the PIN2 number obtained from T Mobile s customer service center and begi...

Page 49: ...st subscribe to T Mobile s message service The Message icon displays when you have received a new text message When the memory is full the message icon flashes on your phone and you cannot receive any new messages You must delete a message before you can receive additional messages 䊳 Use the Delete option in each message box to erase obsolete messages Create new In this menu you can write and send...

Page 50: ...re Normal Underline and Strikethrough The options for Bold and Italic are set by pressing to place a checkmark by them Alignment options are Left Center and Right Exit composer allows you to exit the message composer and determine what to do with the content Displays the following selections Save message Don t save or Continue writing 4 Press the Send to soft key 5 Highlight one of the following s...

Page 51: ...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 then send it to one or more destinations Creating and Sending a Picture Message 1 From Idle mode press Menu Messages Create mes...

Page 52: ...nd press Edit to change the Subject or Message 13 Select a category and press Change to change the image or sound with another one 14 Press the Send to soft key when you finish creating the message 15 Highlight one of the following send options press the Select soft key Recent recipients allows you to select a number or an address from the last 20 destinations you entered Phonebook allows you to e...

Page 53: ...iewing a Text Message from the Inbox 1 Select a text message from the list and press the Options soft key The following options display Reply via allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Text message Picture message or Audio postcard Call back Places a call back to the number Forward allows you to forward the text message to another person Delete deletes the selected Text message or M...

Page 54: ... Message from the Inbox 1 Highlight an retrieved picture message from the list and press View 2 While viewing the picture 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 Audio postcard Reply all via allows you to send a reply to the sender and all other recipients by sendin...

Page 55: ...to the message contents While listening to the message press the Options soft key and select one of the following Reply via allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending Text message Picture message or Audio postcard Reply all via allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending an Audio postcard or Picture message Call back allows you to call the sender back Forward allows you to forward...

Page 56: ...ard The photo saves to the Photos folder 3 Press the Add voice soft key to add a voice note to this postcard 4 Press the Stop soft key when you finish recording the voice message 5 Press the Send to soft key and select one of the following 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 y...

Page 57: ... If you use Windows Live agree to the terms and conditions of use for this service and press the I Accept soft key 7 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 Sign in allows you to login to your Instant Messaging account Save...

Page 58: ...Note While reading a message press the Options soft key to choose different options Drafts This message box stores messages that you may want to edit or send at a later time When you enter this menu the list of messages in the box displays 1 From Idle mode press the Menu Messages Drafts Note Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between Inbox Sentbox and Drafts 2 Select a message from ...

Page 59: ... an address from the last 20 destinations you entered Phonebook allows you to enter the phone number you want from your phonebook New recipient allows you to manually enter a phone number 5 Press Send after selecting a recipient The template message sends to the selected recipient s Voicemail This menu provides you with a way of accessing your voice mailbox if provided by your network 1 From Idle ...

Page 60: ...s Menu Messages Settings Messages settings 2 Select one of the following options and press the Select soft key or Text message Service center displays the phone number of your message center which is required when sending messages You cannot modify this number Reply path allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center if your network supports this service...

Page 61: ...er 1 day later 3 days later 1 week later or 1 month later Receive settings Anonymous reject you can set your phone to automatically reject anonymous messages Ads allowed you can set your phone to automatically receive advertising messages Report allowed you can set the option to receive a delivery report Delete all This menu allows you to delete all of the messages in each message box Or you can d...

Page 62: ... and the memory available 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 saved on the phone Phone SIM card Inbox Sentbox Draft Picture message Inbox Sentbox Draft Push messages t239 book Page 58 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

Page 63: ...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 Browse HiFi Ringers option on the sounds list you can quickly access the T Mobile website and use the t zone browser to download new HiFi Ringers Press the Connect soft key to purchase additional ringtones Ringtone This menu allows you...

Page 64: ...This menu allows you to set up the ringer for incoming messages You can set the Tone Alert type and Repetition 䊳 Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to make your selections Keypad tone This menu allows you to select a Beep or a Xylophone for your Keytone and to select the Volume 0 7 that the phone sounds when you press a key 䊳 Use the Up or Down Navigation keys to make your selections Tip Use the R...

Page 65: ...age arrives while you are on a call Display Settings In this menu you can change various settings for the display or backlight Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image to display in Idle mode The following options are available Browse wallpapers allows you to download additional wallpapers using the browser Default wallpapers allows you to choose from a list of wallpapers incl...

Page 66: ...ress the Cancel soft key To change the color of the font 1 Highlight the Font color option and press the Select soft key or 2 Use the Left or Right key to select either Basic black Monochrome or Gradation If you select Monochrome or Gradation you can select another option by using the Down Navigation key and then scrolling through the available choices 3 Choose from up to 15 different options 4 Pr...

Page 67: ...m for 5 secs after 30 seconds the backlight on the keys would turn off and 5 seconds later the display light would turn off 1 Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to change each field s settings 2 Press Save to save your changes or Cancel to cancel Brightness You can adjust the display brightness to see it better in different lighting conditions 1 Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to chan...

Page 68: ...me or set Date use the Left or Right key to position 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 ...

Page 69: ... locks and you must enter the 4 to 8 digit phone password each time the phone is switched on Note To change the phone password see Change password on page 66 Once the correct password is entered you can use the phone until you switch it off The following options are available Disable you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone Enable you are required to enter the pho...

Page 70: ...ite it down and keep it in a safe place If you forget your password your phone will require service to have it unlocked Check PIN code When the Check PIN code 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 ente...

Page 71: ...2 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 Reset From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the default settings The following options are available All Phone Display and Sound are returned to default values Sound settings only sound settings are returned to default values Display set...

Page 72: ...rom Idle mode press Menu Settings Phone settings Messaging key and press the Select soft key or If this is the first time to program the key an on screen message provides information about this key 2 Press Next 3 Highlight one of the following options then press Assign Create new message Inbox IM AIM Windows Live Yahoo Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short range wireless communications te...

Page 73: ... remote Bluetooth headset enables both outgoing and incoming calls Handsfree The remote Bluetooth car kit enables both outgoing and incoming calls Help This options takes you to the T Mobile Help menu using the browser Call setttings 1 From Idle mode press Menu Settings Call settings and press the Select soft key or The following options display Answer options The Answer options menu allows you to...

Page 74: ...ttings Call settings Show my number and press the Select soft key or 2 Highlight your selection and press Options include Set by network uses the default network information to identify you to the other party Hide number hides your identifying information to the other recipient Show number displays your identifying information to the other recipient 3 Press Save to save your new selection Call for...

Page 75: ...tivates 5 Enter the number in which to forward the calls in the Forward to text box and press the Select soft key or Tip To enter an international code press and hold until the sign displays 6 To deactivate call forwarding use the Left or Right Navigation 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 ...

Page 76: ...ss the Select soft key or All voice and Data calls are deactivated Network selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area Note You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two To change the Network Selection mode 1 From Idle mode press Men...

Page 77: ...the Select soft key or Automatic you are connected to the first available network when roaming Manual the phone begins searching for available networks Highlight the desired network and then press the Select soft key or The phone scans the selected network and attempts to connect If a connection is available you are connected t239 book Page 73 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

Page 78: ...kly access the T Mobile website and download new sounds by using the t zone browser Press the Select soft key to purchase additional MegaTones Browse HiFi Ringers Using the Browse HiFi Ringers option on the sounds list you can quickly access T Mobile website and use the t zone browser to download new HiFi Ringers Press the Select soft key to purchase additional ringtones Sounds Highlight an item i...

Page 79: ...dio message Lock allows you to lock the audio message to protect it from deletion Properties displays the audio name date format length size and Lock Unlock Images In this menu you can view the list of images downloaded from the web server taken with the built in camera or received in messages You can set an image as the current background image 䊳 From Idle mode press the Menu Fun Apps Files Image...

Page 80: ...view the photos in Line view or Thumbnail view Slide show allows you to set the time for the slide show to cycle through the images Choose 1 second or 3 seconds Lock allows you to lock the photo to protect it from deletion Properties displays the image name date format resolution size quality and Lock Unlock My Album My Album is a private online picture album that you can use to store and share pi...

Page 81: ...de show to cycle through the images Choose 1 second or 3 seconds Lock allows you to lock the image to protect it from deletion Properties displays the image name date format resolution size quality and Lock Unlock Icons This menu allows you to personalize your favorite numbers with downloadable icon types 1 From Idle mode press the Menu Fun Apps Files Icons and press the Select soft key or 2 Selec...

Page 82: ...pply MIDlet game options differ depending on the MIDlet you select My Games 1 Highlight My Games and press 2 In the My Games folder scroll to the MIDlet application you want and press the Options soft key The following options are available Move to allows you to move a MIDlet to another folder Delete allows you to delete a MIDlet Lock Unlock allows you to prevent allow deletion of the game Propert...

Page 83: ...ice list displays the voice list Delete allows you to delete this voice recording Organizer TheOrganizerallowsyoutosetalarms scheduleappointments viewthecalendar createtasks performsimplemath calculations check world time perform unit conversions set a timer and use a stopwatch 1 From Idle mode press Menu Fun Apps Organizer and press the Select soft key or Alarm This feature allows you to Set up t...

Page 84: ...highlight a default alarm melody Or press the Left or Right navigation key to display a list of sounds that you may choose from 7 Press the Select soft key once you have selected an alarm tone 8 Press the Save soft key 9 To stop the alarm when it rings press any key or press the Snooze soft key Note The Snooze alarm rings every five minutes until it is turned off 10 Press to return to Idle mode No...

Page 85: ...ws you to create a Schedule Anniversary Miscellaneous or Task Go to takes you to the Today s date or another date highlighted Delete allows you to delete all events for a selected date delete all events for a specified period or delete all events for this month dates You can also delete all event Week view When you select this option the calendar displays the selected week with today s date and ti...

Page 86: ... the Options Create new and press the Select soft key or 3 Enter the subject in the Subject text box then press the Down soft key 4 Continue to enter other information including Details Start date Start time AM PM End date End time AM PM Location Alarm before Repeat and until 5 Press when you are finished Your Schedule information saves to the Calendar Anniversary This option allows you to record ...

Page 87: ...n you are finished Your Miscellaneous information saves to the Calendar 6 Press to return to Idle mode Missed alarm events You can check on all of the events that you have set an alarm on 1 From Idle mode press Menu Fun Apps Organizer Calendar Missed alarm events and press the Select soft key or 2 To view an event information highlight an event and press The missed alarm event information displays...

Page 88: ...urrent contents display with a status checkbox and a priority marker A check displays in the checkbox if the item is marked as done High priority items have a red explanation mark Normal priority items have a blue explanation mark and Low priority items have a gray explanation mark 1 In the Tasks list to mark an item as Done press Options Mark as Done The status checkbox next to the Task item disp...

Page 89: ...es brackets or 4 Press the Options soft key and select one of the operations such as cosine and press the Select soft key 5 Enter the next number 6 Press to view the result 7 Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required Tip calculator This feature provides the percentage amount for tip Use the following procedures to calculate a tip amount 1 From Idle mode press Menu Fun Apps Organizer Tip calcul...

Page 90: ...your Left and Right Navigation keys to then assign the time zone for that time zone 4 Repeat steps 1 2 for the next time zone entry 5 Press Set DST and highlight the time zone in which to apply daylight saving time 6 Press to place a check mark next to the selected time zone and press the Save soft key Unit Conversion The conversion menu provides the following conversion categories Currency Length...

Page 91: ...zer Timer and press the Select soft key or 2 Press the Set soft key to enter the length of time 3 Enter the time and press the OK soft key 4 Press the key to start the timer Press again to stop the timer Stopwatch This feature allows you to use a stopwatch 1 From Idle mode press Menu Fun Apps Organizer Stopwatch and press the Select soft key or 2 Press to start the stopwatch 3 Press the Reset soft...

Page 92: ...e 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 From Idle mode press the Menu Fun Apps icon Press the Select soft key or Tip Press the key on the right side of the phone to access the camera module 2 Highlight Camera Take and Send and press the Select sof...

Page 93: ...pient allows you to enter the phone number of a new recipient My Album sends the message to My Album 9 To return to Capture mode press the Options soft key and select Take another then press the Select soft key or 10 Press to return to Idle mode Configuring Picture Options After you have taken a picture press the left soft key to access the photo s Options menu for the current photograph This list...

Page 94: ...ing to the shooting mode Size sets the image size to 640x480 320x240 176x220 or 176x144 Timer allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the photo Select the length of delay you want Off 3 seconds 5 seconds or 10 seconds When you press or the camera takes the photo after the specified time has elapsed White balance allows you to set this option from the following choices Auto Daylight ...

Page 95: ...ortcuts shows you how to change options using your keypad in capture mode The following short cuts are available Photos 1 From Idle mode press the Menu Fun Apps Camera Photos and press the Select soft key or 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 2 Press to view the photos on the fu...

Page 96: ...perties shows the properties of the photo such as the file Name Date Format Resolution Size Quality and Protection Deleting a Photo You can delete photos one by one or all at one time 1 From the Photos menu highlight the photo you want to delete Press the Options soft key and select Delete and press the Right Navigation key 2 Select a deletion of either the currently Selected image or Multiple ima...

Page 97: ...plays 2 Scroll down to the My Album link and press the Select soft key or 3 Select the My Albums Menu link and press the Select soft key or 4 Photos sent to this folder are stored in the Inbox Album Press the Select soft key to view the photos 5 Press to exit the browser and return to the Idle screen t239 book Page 93 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

Page 98: ...browser menu The following options are available Home Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the browser homepage The content of the startup homepage can vary To scroll through the screen use the Up and Down keys To go to the startup homepage from any other screen in the browser use the Home option For more information on the menus see Selecting and Using Menu Options on p...

Page 99: ... key one or more times 2 Press to enter a space 3 To edit text set the cursor to the right of the character s to correct 4 Press as required 5 Enter the correct character s Selecting and Using Menu Options To access the browser options menu 1 Press the Options soft key Note The menus may vary The following options are available Reload reloads the current page Page size allows you to select the pag...

Page 100: ...3 Enter the address in the URL field and press Save Note For further details about how to enter characters see Entering Text on page 30 After saving favorite items you can access the following options by highlighting the item then pressing the Options soft key Edit bookmark allows you to edit the address Delete allows you to delete the selected address or multiple addresses Add bookmark displays t...

Page 101: ...e wants to deposit a cookie Delete Cookies Cookies identify who you are when you visit favorite web sites however they are also used to track your web surfing habits Deleting all the cookies provides security 1 Highlight Delete cookies and press the Select soft key or 2 At the Delete cookies prompt press Yes Preferences The Preferences option allows you to set preferences such as Display images Pl...

Page 102: ...ate SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements SAR tests...

Page 103: ...r phone follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional product specific SAR information can also be obtained at www fcc gov cgb sar Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories Go to https fun sams...

Page 104: ...es not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless 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 lev...

Page 105: ...es that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves the RF exposures that people get from these ...

Page 106: ...nswers about some health effects such as cancer This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer causing agent and the time tumors develop if they do may be many many years The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day to day use of wireless phones Many factors affect this measurement such as the angle at w...

Page 107: ...ed above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use What about children using wireless phones The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones including children and teenagers If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency energy RF the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones Reducing the time of wireles...

Page 108: ...t wireless phone interference with medical equipment Radio frequency energy RF from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices For this reason FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference EMI of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the ...

Page 109: ...me But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help you...

Page 110: ...e road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire traffic accident or medical emergencies 9 Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies If you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger call 9 1 1 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for you 10 Call ro...

Page 111: ...gs and equipment You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately When using headphones turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to Do not turn the volume up to blo...

Page 112: ...Email info audiology org Internet http www audiology org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive MSC 2320 Bethesda MD 20892 2320 Email nidcdinfo nih gov Internet http www nidcd nih gov t239 book Page 108 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

Page 113: ...ormal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder if you are using an external antenna Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternative...

Page 114: ...ort and Order in WT Docket 01 309 modified the exception of wireless phones under the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 HAC Act to require digital wireless phones be compatible with hearing aids The intent of the HAC Act is to ensure reasonable access to telecommunications services for persons with hearing disabilities While some wireless phones are used near some hearing devices hearing aids ...

Page 115: ...or T ratings This should provide the hearing aid user with normal usage while using their hearing aid with the particular wireless phone Normal usage in this context is defined as a signal quality that is acceptable for normal operation The M mark is intended to be synonymous with the U mark The T mark is intended to be synonymous with the UT mark The M and T marks are recommended by the Alliance ...

Page 116: ... They include below deck on boats chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine Emergency Calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals wirele...

Page 117: ...oximity to receiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard NFPA 58 For a copy of this standard contact the National Fire Protection Association Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved...

Page 118: ...lephone services to the offender or legal action or both Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception 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 The more bars displayed the stronger the signal If you re inside a bui...

Page 119: ...ures Ring Tones Many services and features are network dependent and may require additional subscription and or usage charges Not all features are available for purchase or use in all areas Downloadable Ring Tones may be available at an additional cost Other conditions and restrictions may apply See your service provider for additional information Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk tim...

Page 120: ...y in hot or cold places such as in a car in summer or winter conditions as you will reduce the capacity and lifetime of the battery Always try to keep the battery at room temperature A phone with a hot or cold battery may temporarily not work even when the battery is fully charged Li ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 C 32 F Do not place the phone in areas that may get...

Page 121: ...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 solution Do not paint the phone Paint...

Page 122: ...other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use d malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in conjunction with accessories products or ancillary peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG e defects or damage from improper testing operation maintenance installation or adjustment f installation maintenance and service of Product or g Product used o...

Page 123: ...by this Limited Warranty Purchaser must pay all parts shipping and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product WHAT ARE THE LIMITS ON SAMSUNG S WARRANTY LIABILITY EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE OF ANY KIND W...

Page 124: ...S OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRDPARTY 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 Q...

Page 125: ...ight and other intellectual property rights in the Software The Software is licensed not sold 3 LIMITATIONS ON END USER RIGHTS You may not reverse engineer decompile disassemble or otherwise attempt to discover the source code or algorithms of the Software except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding this limitation or modify or disable ...

Page 126: ...use of the Software is at your sole risk and that the entire risk as to satisfactory quality performance accuracy and effort is with you TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND AND SAMSUNG AND ITS LICENSORS COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS SAMSUNG FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 9 10 and 11 HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WA...

Page 127: ...eliance on the Software up to the amount actually paid by you for the Software or US 5 00 The foregoing limitations exclusions and disclaimers including Sections 9 10 and 11 shall apply to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law even if any remedy fails its essential purpose 12 U S GOVERNMENT END USERS The Software is licensed only with restricted rights and as commercial items consisting o...

Page 128: ...r details Important Please provide warranty information proof of purchase to Samsung s Customer Care Center in order to provide this service at no charge If the warranty has expired on the device charges may apply Customer Care Center 1000 Klein Rd Plano TX 75074 Toll Free Tel 1 888 987 HELP 4357 Samsung Telecommunications America LLC 1301 East Lookout Drive Richardson Texas 75082 Phone 1 800 SAMS...

Page 129: ...ions 18 Adjusting the Call Volume 19 Answering a Call 19 Call Records 20 Correcting the Number 18 Ending a Call 18 Making a Call 18 Making a Call from Phonebook 19 Redialing Last Number 18 Vibration Mode 22 Call Records All calls 20 Call time 22 Delete all 21 Incoming calls 21 Missed calls 20 Outgoing calls 21 Call Waiting 26 71 Camera 78 88 taking photos 88 Change password 66 Charging battery 7 C...

Page 130: ... Instant Messaging 52 International Call 18 K Keypad Tone 60 L Low battery indicator 8 M Making a Call Phonebook 19 MegaTones 59 74 Message Viewing an Incoming Picture Message 52 Message settings Picture message 57 Receive settings 57 Send settings 57 Text message 56 Message Tone 60 Messages 45 Messaging Types of Messages 45 Missed Call Viewing 20 M Ratings 111 Multi Party Call 26 Dropping One Par...

Page 131: ...gs 63 Phonebook Searching for a Number 25 Photos Accessing pictures 91 Deleting pictures 92 Picture Messages 46 PIN change 66 check 66 R Ring tone 59 Ring Volume 59 S SAR values 98 Security 65 Settings 59 Bluetooth 68 Display 61 Phone 63 Security 65 Sound 59 Time and Date 63 Shortcuts 29 SIM card installing 4 Slide tone 60 Soft Keys 23 Sound Settings Alert type 60 Extra tones 61 HiFi Ringers 59 In...

Page 132: ... Task List 84 Text input mode changing 30 Text Messages 45 Timer 87 T Ratings 111 Travel adapter 7 U UL Certification 99 Understanding Your Phone 10 Closed View 13 Features of Your Phone 10 Open View 11 Understanding Your Phonebook 35 Finding a Phonebook Entry 37 V Voice Mail 9 55 Voice recorder 79 W Warranty Information 118 Web2go browsing 94 t239 book Page 128 Wednesday March 25 2009 12 48 PM ...

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