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SGH-T566

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Page 1: ...SGH T566 user manual ...

Page 2: ...art guide Instructional icons Before you start familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your phone or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 ...

Page 3: ...tooth SIG Inc worldwide Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc Windows Media Player is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode touch Messages Create New Message represents Messages followed by Create New Message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key ...

Page 4: ...ne 10 Install the SIM card and battery 10 Charge the battery 12 Insert a memory card optional 13 Attach a hand strap optional 14 using basic functions 15 Turn your phone on and off 15 Use the touch screen 16 Access menus 17 Use widgets 18 Customize your phone 19 Use basic call functions 22 Send and view messages 23 ...

Page 5: ... feature 41 Record and play voice memos 43 Edit images 44 Print images 46 Use Java powered games and applications 47 Synchronize data 48 Create and view world clocks 49 Set and use alarms 49 Use the calculator 50 Convert currencies or measurements 50 Set a countdown timer 51 Use the stopwatch 51 Create new tasks 51 Create text memos 51 Manage your calendar 51 troubleshooting 53 safety and usage in...

Page 6: ... following items Mobile phone Battery Travel adapter charger User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer The supplied accessories perform best for your phone ...

Page 7: ...ludes the following keys and features The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features Touch screen Back key Power Menu exit key Volume key Dial key Earpiece Microphone Multifunction jack Battery cover Internal antenna Camera key Lock key Speaker Camera lens ...

Page 8: ...e screen Key Function Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialled missed or received numbers Back In Menu mode return to the previous level Power Menu exit Turn the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return to Idle mode Volume Adjust the phone s volume Hold Lock the touch screen and keys Unlock the touch screen and keys press and hold Cam...

Page 9: ...ands free car kit or headset connected Synchronised with PC New text message SMS New multimedia message MMS New email message New voice mail message Icon Definition Alarm activated Memory card inserted Silent profile activated Vibration profile activated Driving profile activated Outdoor profile activated Battery power level Current time Icon Definition ...

Page 10: ...he SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To install the SIM card and battery 1 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off ...

Page 11: ...2 Insert the SIM card 3 Insert the battery 4 Replace the battery cover Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down Without inserting a SIM card you can use your phone s non network services and some menus 1 2 ...

Page 12: ...ug the travel adapter from the power outlet 5 Unplug the travel adapter from the phone 6 Close the cover to the multifunction jack Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty Triangle facing up About the low battery indicator When your battery is low the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message...

Page 13: ... and type 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Insert a memory card with the label side facing up 3 Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place 4 Replace the battery cover To remove the memory card push it gently until it disengages from the phone and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone ...

Page 14: ...14 assembling and preparing your phone Attach a hand strap optional 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection 3 Replace the battery cover ...

Page 15: ...our phone off repeat step 1 above Switch to airplane mode By switching to airplane mode you can use your phone s non network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited such as airplanes and hospitals To switch to the airplane mode in Menu mode select Settings Phone settings Under Airplane mode select On Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas wh...

Page 16: ... Learn basic actions to use the touch screen Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists For the optimal use of the touch screen remove the screen protection film before using your phone ...

Page 17: ...Menu mode screen or set titles for each screen to match your preferences and needs 1 In Menu mode scroll left or right to a Menu mode screen 2 Select to switch to Edit mode 3 Customize the screens as desired To rename the menu screen enter a title in the text input field at the top of the screen To rearrange applications select and drag application icons to the locations you want 4 Select Save Thi...

Page 18: ... up and down Flick the screen in an upward or downward motion to quickly scroll through the list Move the widgets to the idle screen 1 In Idle mode scroll left or right to one of the idle screens 2 Open the widget toolbar 3 Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle screen You can position the widget anywhere on the screen Some of your widgets connect to web services Selecting a web based w...

Page 19: ...ur phone Get more from your phone by customizing it to match your preferences Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you tap the phone screen 1 In Menu mode select Settings Phone settings Vibration feedback 2 Drag the slider left or right to adjust the intensity of the vibration 3 Select Save Switch to or from the vibration profile In ...

Page 20: ...ist and select Set as Ringtone Activate Etiquette pause You can temporarily mute the ringtone of an incoming call by placing the phone face down when Etiquette Pause is activated 1 In Menu mode select Settings Motion settings Etiquette pause On 2 Select Save Select a wallpaper 1 In Menu mode select Settings Display settings Wallpaper 2 Touch the current wallpaper image to view a list of available ...

Page 21: ...h smart unlock By drawing a specified character on the locked touch screen you can unlock the screen only or unlock and immediately access Contacts Messaging Browser Voice mail or other functions To set a smart unlock character 1 In Menu mode select Settings Smart unlock 2 Select a character 3 Select an application to launch 4 Select Save Save The first time you access a menu that requires a passw...

Page 22: ...ll press Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call press the Volume key up or down Use the speakerphone feature 1 During a call select Speaker to activate the speaker 2 To switch back to the earpiece select Speaker again During a call your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs To unlock press and hold Hold In noisy environments you may have difficulty h...

Page 23: ...w Message 2 Select Tap to add text 3 Enter your message text and select Done 4 To attach multimedia select Image Sound Video or Other Icon and add an item 5 Select Send To enter or select a recipient number and select Send to send the message Send an email 1 In Menu mode select Messages MobileMail 2 Select an email service and follow the onscreen instructions to create and send email Enter text Wh...

Page 24: ... virtual key until the character you want appears on the display T9 1 Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word 2 When the word displays correctly select Space to insert a space If the correct word does not display select and an alternate word from the list that appears Numeric Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number Symbols Select an appropriate virtual key to enter ...

Page 25: ... contact list or select Tap to Search and begin entering the name you want to find 3 When the contact s name appears select it from the search list The memory location to save new contacts may be preset depending on your service provider To change the memory location in Menu mode select Settings Application Settings Contacts View and Save to Save new contacts to and select a memory location Once y...

Page 26: ...any adjustments To select a time delay select To set the brightness select To zoom in or out press the Volume key 5 Press to take a photo The photo is saved automatically After capturing photos select to view photos View photos In Menu mode select Pictures or Media Pictures a photo file To zoom in or out touch and hold the screen When appears scroll up or down To exit the zoom screen press the Bac...

Page 27: ... start recording 6 Select or press the Camera key to stop recording The video is saved automatically After capturing videos select to view videos View videos In Menu mode select Media Videos a video file Select to change the view mode Listen to music Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card Download from the wireless web p 28 Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio ...

Page 28: ...tion Pause playback Play or resume playback Skip backward Scan backward in a file touch and hold Skip forward Scan forward in a file touch and hold 1 Activate the Shuffle mode on off 1 Change the sound effect 1 Access to Music Library 1 Change the repeat mode off repeat one repeat all You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media Icon Function Zoom in or out Touch an...

Page 29: ... Bookmark your favourite web pages 1 In Menu mode select Internet Add 2 Enter a web address URL and a page title 3 Select Save Change the view mode Open a list of saved bookmarks Access a list of browser options Icon Function ...

Page 30: ...s Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display When you have one missed call select Call from the event alert widget to call the number When you have two missed calls or more select View from the event alert widget and select the call Call a recently dialed number 1 In Idle mode press to display a list of recent numbers or in Menu mode select Recent Logs 2 Select the number you wan...

Page 31: ... On hold and press 5 To end the current call press Answer a second call If your network supports this function you can answer a second incoming call 1 Press to answer the second call The first call is automatically placed on hold 2 Select Swap to switch between the calls Make a multiparty call conference call 1 Call the first party you want to add to the multiparty call 2 While connected to the fi...

Page 32: ...act you want 3 Touch next to the number you want to dial or select the contact to see additional contact information such as alternate phone numbers Use advanced contact functions Learn to create your namecard set favourite numbers and create groups of contacts Set speed dial numbers You can call numbers assigned to speed dial by touching and holding the assigned number in the dialing screen To se...

Page 33: ...w add contacts to the group Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create and use templates to create new messages and create message folders Create a text template 1 In Menu mode select Messages Templates Text templates 2 Select Create to open a new template window 3 Select Tap to add text 4 Enter your text and select Done 5 Select Save Create a picture message template 1 In Menu mode select M...

Page 34: ...er 3 Enter a new folder name and select Done Move messages from a message folder to your folders to manage them as your preferences Voice Recognition Nuance Voice Recognition software can be used to voice activate a wide variety of functions on your phone including dialing and searching No pre recording or training is required Speak a contact name to dial and use your voice to look up contacts lau...

Page 35: ...e activated 5 Check Item Reports the status of various phone items For a complete list of applications select Check from the Voice Command menu Voice Recognition Tips Speak clearly when giving a command There is no need to speak slowly or with added emphasis You must end your current Voice Commands call before you can make another call using Voice Commands To make a three way call only the first c...

Page 36: ...ne counter clockwise to landscape view 3 If the phone is in camcorder mode touch the Camera icon to switch to camera mode 4 Select Single 5 Make any necessary adjustments 6 Press the Camera key to take a photo Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1 In Idle mode press to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the phone counter clockwise to landscape view 3 If the phone is in camcorder mode touch the Camera icon ...

Page 37: ...ss to turn on the camera 2 Rotate the phone counter clockwise to landscape view 3 If the phone is in camcorder mode touch the Camera icon to switch to camera mode 4 Select Panorama 5 Make any necessary adjustments 6 Press to take the first photo 7 Slowly move the phone to the direction you want When you align the small white frame with the phone captures the next photo automatically 8 Repeat step ...

Page 38: ...mode 4 Select Frame 5 Select a frame 6 Make any necessary adjustments 7 Press to take a photo with the frame Use camera options Before capturing a photo select to access the following options Before capturing a video select to access the following options Option Function Effects Apply a special effect Exposure meter Select a type of exposure meter Image quality Adjust the quality of your photos Ni...

Page 39: ...rmation into image files Shutter sound Select a sound to accompany the shutter action Storage Select a storage location for new photos Reset settings Reset the camera settings to default values Setting Function Guidelines Change the preview screen Review Set the camera to review a video after recording review 5 seconds or return to camcorder mode without reviewing the video Audio recording Turn au...

Page 40: ...C Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information Copy music files to a memory card 1 Insert a memory card 2 In Menu mode select Settings Phone settings PC connections Mass storage Save 3 Press to return to Idle mode 4 Using an optional PC data cable connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC When connected a pop up window will appe...

Page 41: ...d Customize your music player settings 1 In Menu mode select Music player 2 Select Settings 3 Adjust the settings to customize your music player 4 Select Save Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 In Menu mode select Bluetooth Option Function Background playing Set whether to play music in the background when you end the music player Sound effects Select the d...

Page 42: ... it to the phone icon at the centre of the screen 3 Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and select Done When the owner of the other device enters the same PIN or accepts the connection pairing is complete Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Select the file or item from one of your phone s applications that you want to send 2...

Page 43: ...lect On Save To use Remote SIM mode start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands free car kit Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone s voice recorder Record a voice memo 1 In Menu mode select Record Audio 2 Select to start recording 3 Speak your memo into the microphone 4 When you are finished speaking select Your memo is saved automatically Play a voice memo 1 In Menu mo...

Page 44: ...ur 5 Select a variation of the effect to apply and select OK To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image move and resize the rectangle as required and select OK OK 6 When you are finished select Files Save as 7 Select a memory location if necessary 8 Enter a new file name for the image and select OK Adjust an image Automatic adjustment 1 Load an image to be edited see above Icon Function...

Page 45: ... memory location if necessary 6 Enter a new file name and select OK Insert a visual feature 1 Load an image to be edited see above 2 Select or Insert Text Image Emoticon or Clip Art and select an image or enter the text to insert 3 Move or resize the visual feature and select OK 4 To save the file select File Save as 5 Select a memory location if necessary 6 Enter a new file name and select OK Rot...

Page 46: ...e above 2 Select 3 Move and resize the white rectangle until it indicates the area you want to crop and select OK OK 4 To save the file select File Save as 5 Select a memory location if necessary 6 Enter a new file name and select Done Print images To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1 Open an image p 26 2 Select More Print via Bluetooth 3 Select a Bluetooth enabled printer and ...

Page 47: ...ne instructions to search for a game or application and download it to the phone Play games 1 In Menu mode select Games Apps 2 Select a game from the list and follow the on screen instructions Launch applications In Menu mode select Games Apps an application Select More to access a list of various options and settings for your applications The download of Java files may not be supported depending ...

Page 48: ...ange server settings 3 Select Save Synchronization with the Microsoft Exchange server you have specified starts automatically To synchronize all items 1 In Menu mode select ActiveSync 2 Select Sync To synchronize emails only 1 In Menu mode select ActiveSync 2 Select Email Inbox Sync email You may only use the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync feature in this phone with a service that is licensed by Mi...

Page 49: ...ld clock is set as the second clock 6 Select Add to add more world clocks step 3 Add a world clock to your display With the dual clock widget you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display After you have created world clocks 1 In Menu mode select World Clock or Tools World Clock 2 Select Set as second clock 3 Select the world clock you want to add 4 Select Set Set and use alarms...

Page 50: ...ant to deactivate Use the calculator 1 In Menu mode select Calculator 2 Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations Convert currencies or measurements 1 In Menu mode select Converter a conversion type 2 Enter the amount or measurement in the blank field and select the starting unit from the drop down list The auto power feature sets the phone to ...

Page 51: ... Use the stopwatch 1 In Menu mode select Stopwatch 2 Select Start to begin the measurement 3 Select Lap to record lap times 4 When you are finished select Stop 5 Select Reset to clear recorded times Create new tasks 1 In Menu mode select Tasks 2 Select Create task 3 Enter the details of the task 4 Select Save Create text memos 1 In Menu mode select Memo 2 Select Create memo 3 Enter your memo text ...

Page 52: ...lect Create 3 Enter the details of the event as required 4 Select Save View events To view events for a specific date 1 In Menu mode select Calendar 2 Select a date on the calendar and select it again to open the event list for that day 3 Select an event to view its details To view all saved events 1 In Menu mode select Calendar Event list 2 Select an event to view its details ...

Page 53: ... password you set for the phone PIN When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature using the Check PIN Code menu selection PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider PIN2 When you...

Page 54: ...y Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot reach you Ensure that your phone is turned on Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number Another caller cannot hear you speaking Ensure that you are not covering the built in micr...

Page 55: ... save the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery Your phone is hot to the touch When you use appl...

Page 56: ...your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed Protect your hearing UL Certified Travel Adapter FOR CONNECTION TO A SUPPLY NOT IN NORTH AMERICA USE AN ATTACHMENT PLUG Safety warnings Listening to a headset at high volumes can damage your hearing Use only the minimum volume setting necessary to hear your conv...

Page 57: ...msung approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing of used batteries or phones Never place batteries or phones on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may expl...

Page 58: ...ls or chemicals Turn off your phone whenever directed by warning signs or instructions Your phone could cause explosions or fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and transfer areas or blasting areas Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the phone its parts or accessories Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken Broken g...

Page 59: ...roved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities Follow all regulations posted warnings and directions from medical personnel Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference ...

Page 60: ...y and life of your batteries Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage Never use a damaged charger or battery Handle your phone carefully and sensibly Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of electric shock Do not allow your phone to get wet liquids can cause se...

Page 61: ...he number of keys you have to press such as templates and predictive text and take frequent breaks Signal Strength The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon The more bars displayed the stronger the signal If you re inside a building be...

Page 62: ...before use Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Use batteries only for their intended purpose Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information as this could result in loss of data and or damage to the card or phone Protect cards from strong shocks static electricity and electrical noise from other devices Fr...

Page 63: ...osal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Correct disposal of batteries in this product The batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmiu...

Page 64: ... published by the National Council of Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP Acknowledging special precautions and Industry Canada notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equ...

Page 65: ...their highest value in strict laboratory settings But when in operation the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than the level reported to the FCC This is because of a variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna phone design and other factors What is important to remember is that each phone meets strict federal guidelines Variations in SARs do not represent a variatio...

Page 66: ... number regulatory number and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment Record the serial number in the space provided below This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future Model SGH T566 Serial No ...

Page 67: ...Purchaser that SAMSUNG s Phones and accessories Products are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing upon the date of purchase and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date Phone 1 Year Batteries 1 Year Leather Case 90 Days Holster 90 Days Other Phone Accessories 1 Year ...

Page 68: ...f Product or g Product used or purchased outside the United States or Canada This Limited Warranty covers batteries only if battery capacity falls below 80 of rated capacity or the battery leaks and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if i the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery ii any of the seals on the battery ...

Page 69: ...0 days whichever is longer All replaced parts components boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered 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 Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN PURCH...

Page 70: ...ED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN ADDITION SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE USE OR MISUSE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY INCLUDING INCIDENTAL SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR DAMAGES OR LOSS OF...

Page 71: ...S LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE QUALITY CAPABILITIES OPERATIONS PERFORMANCE OR SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WHETHER SUCH THIRD PARTY SOF...

Page 72: ...to this Limited Warranty or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG Accordingly additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation whether oral or written do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon Samsung Electronics Canada Inc 2010 Samsung Electronics Canada Inc SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and its related entities...

Page 73: ... see tools calculator calendar see tools calendar calls advanced functions 30 answering additional calls 31 answering 22 basic functions 22 dialing additional calls 31 dialing missed calls 30 from the contact list 32 international numbers 32 making 22 multiparty 31 placing on hold 31 recently dialed 30 retrieving held calls 31 viewing missed 30 clock see world clock conference calls see calls mult...

Page 74: ...ting 46 resizing 46 rotating 45 internet see web browser Java accessing applications 47 downloading 47 launching games 47 keys 8 lock see phone lock memo see text or voice memos memory card 13 messages sending email 23 sending multimedia 23 sending text 23 viewing email 24 viewing multimedia 24 viewing text 24 Microsoft Exchange synchronization 48 multimedia see messages music listening 27 music p...

Page 75: ...phone 22 speed dial 32 stopwatch see tools stopwatch task see tools task templates inserting 34 picture message 33 text 33 text creating memos 51 entering 23 messages 23 text font 21 timer see tools countdown timer tools alarm 49 calculator 50 calendar 51 converter 50 countdown timer 51 image editor 44 stopwatch 51 task 51 vibration intensity 19 vibration profile 19 videos capturing 27 viewing 27 ...

Page 76: ...76 index voice recognition 34 volume call volume 22 wallpaper 20 web browser adding bookmarks 29 launching homepage 28 widgets 18 world clock creating 49 setting dual display 49 ...

Page 77: ...Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider ...

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