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SGH-T659 Series

P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D

M O B I L E P H O N E

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for SGH-T659 Series

Page 1: ...9 Series P O R T A B L E Q u a d B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference t659 book Page 1 Wednesday July 29 2009 10 11 AM ...

Page 2: ...l 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 Center ...

Page 3: ...of Warranties Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT AS IS AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE THE DESIGN ...

Page 4: ...r Phone 16 Display Layout 17 Missed Messages 17 Backlight 19 Section 3 Call Functions 20 Making a Call 20 Adjusting the Call Volume 21 Answering a Call 22 Call History 22 Vibration Profile 24 Selecting Functions and Options 24 Section 4 Menu Navigation 30 Menu Navigation 30 Section 5 Entering Text 31 Keys 31 Changing the Text Input Mode 32 Using T9 Mode 32 Using ABC Mode 33 Using Number Mode 34 Us...

Page 5: ...mplates 46 Settings 47 Section 7 People 50 Using Contacts List 50 My Profile 50 Mobile Backup 50 Storing a Number in the Phone s Memory 51 Finding a Contact Entry 52 Dialing a Number from Contacts 53 Groups 53 Speed Dialing 54 Management 55 Call History 57 Section 8 web2go Browsing 58 Browser 58 Section 9 Media 62 web2go 62 Photos 62 Music 63 Images 66 Sounds 69 Videos 71 t659 book Page 2 Wednesda...

Page 6: ...tor 78 World clock 79 Converter 79 Timer 79 Stopwatch 80 RSS reader 80 Section 11 Changing Your Settings 81 myFaves Settings 81 Personalize 81 My Account 90 Help 90 Bluetooth 90 Menu design 92 Manage Online Album 93 Call settings 93 Advanced 97 Software update 97 Reset settings 98 Section 12 Camera 99 Using the Camera 99 Take and Send 99 Photos 101 t659 book Page 3 Wednesday July 29 2009 10 11 AM ...

Page 7: ... Near Other Electronic Devices 117 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility HAC Regulations for Wireless Devices 118 Potentially Explosive Environments 120 Emergency Calls 120 FCC Notice and Cautions 121 Other Important Safety Information 122 Product Performance 122 Availability of Various Features Ring Tones 123 Battery Standby and Talk Time 123 Battery Precautions 123 Care and Maintenance 125 Section 14 Wa...

Page 8: ... 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 switch off the phone by holding down until the power off image displays 1 Remove the battery cover by sliding th...

Page 9: ... the socket 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 does not detect the SIM card Remove the battery and re orient the card back into the slot t659 book Page 6 Wednesday July 29 2009 10 11 AM ...

Page 10: ... Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li ion battery A travel adapter which is used for charging the battery is included with your phone Use only approved batteries and chargers Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details You can use the phone while the battery is charging but doing so requires ad...

Page 11: ...travel adapter If the battery is not installed and the travel adapter is connected the handset continuously power cycles and prevents proper operation 2 Plug the adapter s power plug into a standard AC wall outlet 3 When charging is finished unplug the adapter s power plug from the AC wall outlet and disconnect the travel adapter s connector from the phone 4 Resecure the plastic cover over the int...

Page 12: ...data storage of such things as music pictures video or other files This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices Note This handset supports up to a 16 Gigabyte memory card 1 Temporarily remove the plastic cover on the left side of the phone as indicated 2 Gently lift upward on the edge of the memory card cover 3 Place the microSD card into the slot as shown ...

Page 13: ... Phone Lock and password setting is available in the Settings Personalize Phone Settings Security menu For more information refer to Security on page 84 The phone searches for your network and after finding it the term T Mobile displays on the upper left half of your screen Now you can make or receive calls Note The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory To change the language use ...

Page 14: ...e mode press and hold on the keypad or 䊳 From any another phone dial the Voice mail number displayed at Menu Messaging Settings Messages Settings Voice mail Follow the voice prompts to enter the password and access your voice mail t659 book Page 11 Wednesday July 29 2009 10 11 AM ...

Page 15: ...tures included in your phone 2 0 Megapixel Camera with 2 5x Digital Zoom Bluetooth Wireless Technology User friendly menu driven access to features and options Text Messaging Picture Messaging Video Messaging and Instant Messaging capability Sound Image media capability Media feature provides web2go photos music images sounds videos Games and Apps and other files Organizer feature provides calenda...

Page 16: ... In Idle mode Up key allows you to directly access the Call history Down key allows you to directly access the Contacts Left key displays the New message screen so you can compose a new message If you subscribe to myFaves navigates the myFaves icons Right key launches the Audio Postcard If you subscribe to myFaves navigates the myFaves icons 1 10 1 13 1 11 1 12 1 1 1 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 2 1 8 1 9 ...

Page 17: ...y you enter a P pause for dialing sequences that include pauses such as automated services From Idle mode if you press and hold the key you can turn on the Vibration Mode 8 Alphanumeric keys allow you to enter numbers letters and some special characters 9 Cancel Clear key deletes characters from the display In Menu mode this key returns you to the previous menu level 10 Power On Off Exit key ends ...

Page 18: ...ration shows the back open view of the phone 1 Camera lens allows you to aim and shoot a picture using the camera 2 Mirror allows you to center the camera lens for self portraits 1 1 1 2 t659 book Page 15 Wednesday July 29 2009 10 11 AM ...

Page 19: ...he volume key you can mute the ring tone If you press and hold the volume key you can reject the call 3 Memory card slot used to install an optional microSD memory card for additional data storage 4 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 5 Camera key all...

Page 20: ... and options The display has three areas Missed Messages When you receive new messages icons display in two locations in the View tab on the phone s screen and in the icon line at the top of the screen Icon line Text Soft keys Icon line View tab Soft keys t659 book Page 17 Wednesday July 29 2009 10 11 AM ...

Page 21: ... to a PC Displays when a call is in progress Displays when the phone is not receiving a signal Displays when the phone is in Airplane mode Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active Displays when Silent sound profile is active Displays when the Normal sound profile is active Displays when the Vibration sound profile is active Displays when the Driving sound profile is active Displays wh...

Page 22: ... off that the display remains lit You can select Off 5 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds or 1 minute 䊳 Highlight the amount of time you want for Dim then press OK to save your changes or Back to cancel Display Your phone has a display on the front of the phone The display indicates when you receive an incoming call or message and also displays any alarms for the specified time The backlight turns on a...

Page 23: ...l or is already on the phone provided your call is not sent to voice mail Making an International Call 1 Press and hold The character displays 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number 3 Press to make the call Correcting the Number 1 To clear the last digit displayed press 2 To clear any other digit in the number press the Left or Right Navigation key until the cursor is immediately to t...

Page 24: ...elete the selected number or All call history View contact details if the caller s information is stored in Contacts displays the contact details 5 Press Call to dial the number Making a Call from the Contacts You can store regularly used phone numbers into the phone s memory Contacts Once you store a number in the Contacts you can press only a few keys to dial the stored number By using the Speed...

Page 25: ...e Call history 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Call history and press the Select soft key or to enter the menu Note While in Idle mode press the Up Navigation key to access the Missed calls Answered calls Dialed calls and All calls history The following Call history options are available All calls This menu lets you view the 90 most recent calls you answered dialed and missed The name or number if alr...

Page 26: ...gation key 4 Press to call the displayed number or Press View to display call details 5 Press the Options soft key for the following options Send message Allows you to send a Message or Audio Postcard back to the missed number Save to contacts Stores the number in your Contact list displays only if the number is stored to the SIM card Delete Allows you to delete the selected number or delete all c...

Page 27: ...oise in a theater for example In Vibration Profile instead of sounds your phone vibrates to alert you of incoming calls and messages 1 From Idle mode press and hold until the Vibration profile on message and the Vibration Profile icon displays 2 To exit Vibration Profile and reactivate the previous sound settings press and hold again until the phone returns to the previous sound profile The Vibrat...

Page 28: ... on a list 4 Pressing the Up key to move back to the previous function or option on a list 5 Pressing the Back soft key to move back one level in the menu structure 6 Pressing to exit the menu structure without changing the settings In some functions you are asked for a password or PIN Enter the correct code and press the OK soft key or When you access a list of options your phone highlights the c...

Page 29: ...ou can place the current call on hold whenever you want If your network supports this service you can also make another call while a call is in progress To place a call on hold 1 Press the Options soft key highlight the Hold option then press the Select soft key or 2 Press the Resume soft key to reactivate the call Making a new call while a call is in progress While on a call you can place a new c...

Page 30: ... is Off the phone does not transmit the DTMF Dual Tone Multi Frequency tones of the keys If you need to transmit tones while in a call use the Send DTMF option 䊳 To Send DTMF tones while on a call press Options then Send DTMF Press the keys to enter the number then press Send to send the tones If your phone s Keypad tone setting is not set to Off then any keys you press will send a tone To mute ke...

Page 31: ...ti Party Calls A multi party call is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multi party or conference call For further details about subscribing to this service contact T Mobile customer service Setting up a Multi Party Call 1 Call the first participant in the normal way 2 Press the Options soft key and select the New call option The first call is placed on...

Page 32: ...hich you want to talk privately and press the Select soft key or Note You can now talk privately to that person while the other participant is 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 other participant can now hear your conversation Dropping One Participant 1 Press the Options soft key and choose the End option then Sel...

Page 33: ... menus for example Personalize after highlighting the sub menu press the Select soft key or to access it If the menu you 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 6 To return to the previous menu level press the Back soft key or 7 To exit the menu without changin...

Page 34: ...ters are kept in lowercase unless you press After a character is entered the cursor automatically 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 PQRS7 pqrs7 ABC2 abc2 TUV8 tuv8 DEF3 def3 WXYZ9 wxyz9 GHI4 ghi4 Press to insert a space Press and hold to insert a zero JKL...

Page 35: ...de this mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the corresponding letter Numeric this mode allows you to enter numbers Symbol this mode allows you to enter symbols such as punctuation marks Note When you are in a field where you can enter characters the text input mode indicator displays at the bottom right of the screen 䊳 Press the Right soft key to change the text input...

Page 36: ...ing ABC Mode To use ABC mode use the letter 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 and hold the key then press the key that contains the associated symbol To shift case in ABC mode press ...

Page 37: ...l the symbols display on the screen or Press the Right soft key and select Symbol 2 Common symbols are displayed in a grid onscreen To select a symbol press the corresponding number key 3 To display more symbols press the Navigation keys to scroll through additional symbol grids 4 To clear the symbol s press When the input field is empty the display returns to the previous mode 5 To insert the sym...

Page 38: ...set receives new messages icons display on the screen in two locations on the View Tab that displays on the lower portion of the screen and on the top of the screen see Display Layout on page 17 Message Icons on the Icon Line The icon displayed at the top of the screen indicates that a new text or email message was received The icon indicates a new picture message or audio postcard was received Th...

Page 39: ...ort text messages to and from other mobile phones The Message icon displays when you receive 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 Text Picture Audiopostcardmessage usethe UpandDownNavigationkeytoselect amessage then press the View soft key or to ...

Page 40: ...he following options are available Add recipients add Recent recipients Contacts or Groups Insert insert from the Text template Text emoticon Contacts or Bookmarks Add attachment attach a File Name card Appointment Anniversary Private Holiday Important Tasks Memo or Bookmark to your message Copy Paste turn on the text selection feature so you can cut copy and paste text in this message More Add pa...

Page 41: ...this message Add sound attach a sound file or voice list from the Sounds folder Add picture attach a photo from the Photos folder Take picture activate the camera so you can take a picture and attach it to this message Add video activate the camcorder so you can take a video and attach it to this message Note For further details on taking pictures and sending them in a message see Take and Send on...

Page 42: ...t messages The default setting is On Save to save this message to the Drafts or Templates folder Exit composer exit the composer and returns to the Create screen 6 Press to Send the picture message Audio Postcards In this menu you can select a frame take a picture and record a voice message up to one minute long and send it as an Audio Postcard 1 From Idle mode press Menu Messaging Audio postcard ...

Page 43: ...oup Online album save this Audio Postcard to an Online Album 6 Press to send the audio postcard Inbox The Inbox stores received messages You can tell what kind of message was received by the icon displayed If the icon envelope is open then the message was read otherwise a closed envelope displays The following types of messages may display in your inbox Text messages Picture messages Audio Postcar...

Page 44: ...changes depending on the storage location Move to my folder move the message from the Inbox to My folders Available only when the message is stored in the phone s memory Sort by sort messages by message attributes such as Date and Sender 3 Press to view the message contents 4 To scroll through the contents press the Up or Down Navigation key While viewing a message press the Options soft key for t...

Page 45: ...er Sort by sort messages by attributes such as Date and Sender Properties view basic details about the selected message 3 Press to view the message contents 4 Press the Options soft key while viewing the message to display the following Reply reply to the sender of the message Call sender call the sender of the message Forward forward the message to another number Replay replay the message Savetoc...

Page 46: ...attributes such as Date and Sender Properties view basic details about the selected message 3 Press to listen to the message 4 Press the Options soft key after listening to the audio postcard and choose from the following Reply send a reply to the sender by sending a Picture message Text message or Audio Postcard Call sender call the sender back Forward forward the message to another number Replay...

Page 47: ...red 5 Press the Sign In soft key or to sign in Email Settings This option allows you to modify your e mail account settings Note Account settings vary depending on your e mail account 1 From Idle mode press Menu Messaging E mail and press the Select soft key or 2 Press Options Email Settings and press 3 Highlight each option highlight your choice and press to make the selection 4 Press Save to con...

Page 48: ...age 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 Menu Messaging Drafts and press the Select soft key or Note Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between Inbox Sentbox Drafts My Folders and Templates 2 Select a message from the list and press the Options soft key for the f...

Page 49: ...en Create folder 2 Enter the title of the folder and press the OK soft key The newly created folder displays in the Messages list Templates Besides entering message text using the keypad keys you can speed message composition by adding copies of previously stored text You can also use previously saved picture messages as templates for a new message 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Messaging Templates a...

Page 50: ...tiple or All templates 3 After selecting recipient s press the Down navigation key then press to send the message Settings The Settings menu allows you to select message settings delete messages by folder or check your memory status 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Messaging Settings and press the Select soft key or Messages settings In this menu you can set up defaults for text and picture messages co...

Page 51: ...tion when the recipient reads the message Keep a copy specify whether you want to keep a copy of sent messages on your phone Add my name card attaches your name card to messages Receiving Options Send read report when enabled your phone sends a notification back to the recipient indicating that your message was read You can choose whether read receipts are Allowed Never allowed or have the phone A...

Page 52: ...ory status Memory status displays memory usage statistics for the phone memory and the SIM card including the memory available and numbers of messages in each message box You can also choose messages for deletion to free memory space To view the memory status 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Messaging Settings Memory status and press the Select soft key or Statistics for each type of message are displa...

Page 53: ...if applicable 2 Press 3 Fill in the desired fields 4 Press Save to save your information Note The Mobile field of your profile cannot be modified via My Profile Mobile Backup Your Contacts list is backed up by T Mobile the first time you turn on your phone and each time you make a change When Mobile Backup is active a message displays on the screen Important You can view and manage all your contac...

Page 54: ... in the Last name field 5 Highlight a number type then enter a number in the field The following types are available Mobile assigns the number to the Mobile entry Home assigns the number entered to the Home entry Work assigns the number entered to the Work entry Other allows you to enter an additional phone number for this entry Groups allows you to assign this contact to a group 6 Press the Right...

Page 55: ...one or SIM card Depends on where the contact was previously saved Assign speed dial allows you to assign a speed dial key number to the selected Contacts entry Send namecard via allows you to send your namecard via Message or to a Bluetooth enabled device Delete allows you to delete the selected name and number from your Contacts or delete all numbers You are asked to confirm your name and number ...

Page 56: ...sign contacts to Groups to make it easier to find contacts by their group association or to send a message or audio postcard to all members of a group Adding a New Caller Group 1 From Idle mode press Menu People Groups and press the Select soft key or 2 Press the Options soft key and select the Add new group option 3 Enter a name for the new group in the New group field and press the Save soft key...

Page 57: ...ibutes for the group press View then press Options and select an option Addmember allows you to add a new member to the group Call allows you to call the selected contact Send allows you to send a Message or Audio postcard to the selected group Remove allows you to remove the Selected contact or Multiple contacts from the group Send namecard via allows you to send the selected group a namecard via...

Page 58: ...and this speed dial location can not be changed Management To access the Management menu 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu People Management and press the Select soft key or The following options display View Contacts This option allows you to view all the contacts stored on the SIM Phone or the Phone and SIM card Default saving The Default saving option allows you to choose where your contacts are save...

Page 59: ...opy the selected contacts to the Phone or SIM card Delete all Important Once contact entries are deleted they cannot be recovered This option allows you to delete all contacts stored on the phone or SIM card or to delete all you contact entries Perform the following procedure to delete all entries 1 From Idle mode press Menu People Management Delete all and press the Select soft key or 2 Select Al...

Page 60: ...These numbers include emergency numbers customer service numbers and directory inquiries 1 From Idle mode press Menu People Service number and press the Select soft key or The Service numbers display 2 Select a service number from the list and press to dial the number Call History All incoming missed dialed and answered calls are listed in the Call history 1 From Idle mode press Menu Call history ...

Page 61: ...twork and loads the homepage The content of the startup homepage depends on your Wireless Web service provider To scroll through the screen use the Up and Down keys To go to the startup homepage from any other screen use the Home option For more information on the browser menus see Selecting and Using Browser Options on page 59 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Media web2go Home Exiting the browser 䊳 To...

Page 62: ...r the correct character s Selecting and Using Browser Options Various menus are available when you are using web2go to navigate the Wireless Web To access the browser options menu 1 Press Options Note The menus may vary depending on your version of web2go The following options are available Reload reloads the current page Resize page allows you to select the page size to view Go to navigates to a ...

Page 63: ...tails about how to enter characters see Entering Text on page 31 4 Enter the address in the URL field and press 5 Highlight a URL after saving a bookmark then press the Options soft key to access the following Edit bookmark allows you to edit the address Delete allows you to delete the selected address or multiple addresses Add bookmark allows you to enter a new bookmark URL Send URL via message a...

Page 64: ...o Accept all cookies Reject all cookies or Prompt you when a site 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 Preference...

Page 65: ...view your saved photos connect to My Album or access the camera to take new photos 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Media Photos and press 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...

Page 66: ...re photos Sort by allows you to sort photos by Date Type Name or Size Bluetooth visibility select one or multiple photos to share with other Bluetooth devices Print via Bluetooth selected photo to a Bluetooth enabled device Lock Unlock Locks the photo to protect it from deletion or unlocks it to allow deletion Properties view basic details about the selected image Music In this menu you can review...

Page 67: ...use the selected music file as an Individual ringtone Alarm tone use the selected music file as an Alarm tone Message tone use the selected music file as a Message tone Calendar reminder use the selected music file as a Calendar reminder Music Player With Music player you can manage and play the music files stored on your phone or memory card Playing music 1 From Idle mode press Menu Media Music M...

Page 68: ... settings such as Background playing Sound effects or Visualization 4 To play multiple songs select Playlists then select a playlist Music Player Shortcut Keys While playing a music file the following keys act as shortcuts Right soft key Displays the music Library OK key toggles play and pause Up Navigation key displays the category list for the current music file Down Navigation key stops the pla...

Page 69: ...to a playlist by pressing Options Add to Playlist when a file is playing or is displayed in the Music player Images In this menu you can view the list of images downloaded from the web server or received in messages You can also set an image as the current background image 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Media Images and press the Select soft key or The following options are available Browse wallpaper...

Page 70: ... access images you ve downloaded and stored on your phone or on the memory card 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Media Images Downloaded Images Scroll to the image you want to view and press the Options soft key to access the following options Send to My Album send the selected image to My Album Send via send an image via a Message Audio Postcard or to a Bluetooth enabled device Set as set the image as...

Page 71: ...he following options Send to My Album send the selected image to My Album Send via send an image via a Message Audio Postcard or to a Bluetooth enabled device Set as set the image as a myFaves icons Wallpaper or Picture ID Delete delete the Selected Multiple or All images Move move the Selected or Multiple images to the Phone or Memory card depending on where the file was stored Copy copy the Sele...

Page 72: ...ode press Menu Media Sounds Browse HiFi Ringers The Browser launches the T Mobile website Browse MegaTones Using the Browse MegaTones option on the sounds list you can quickly access the T Mobile website and download new sounds by using the web browser 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Media Sounds Browse MegaTones The Browser launches the T Mobile website Sounds list 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Media S...

Page 73: ...or Size Bluetooth visibility allows you to share Selected or Multiple voice messages with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock Locks the audio message to protect it from deletion or Unlocks it to allow deletion Properties view basic details about the selected file Voice recorder In this menu you can record an audio file up to one minute long and immediately send it as a message 1 From Idle mode pre...

Page 74: ...the Phone or Memory card depending on where the file was stored Rename change the name of the video Create folder create a new folder to store videos Sort by sort items in the video list by attributes such as Date Type Name or Size Bluetooth visibility allows you to share the Selected or Multiple videos with other Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock allows you to Lock the video to protect it from deleti...

Page 75: ... menu allows you to access videos saved on your phone or on an installed memory card 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Media Games Apps and press the Select soft key or Highlight a game or application and press Options to choose from these options Start activates the game Properties displays basic details about the selected MIDlet Other files In this menu you can view or store other types of files in th...

Page 76: ...ther Bluetooth devices Lock Unlock allows you to Lock the file to protect it from deletion or Unlock it to allow deletion Properties view basic details about the selected file Memory status You can check the amount of memory being used and memory remaining for Media Sounds Images Videos Music Games Other files or Memory card 1 From Idle mode press Menu Media Memory status and press the Select soft...

Page 77: ...w With the Month view displayed press the Options soft key to display the following options View displays the selected date view View by displays the Day view or Week view for the selected day Create create an Appointment Anniversary Holiday Important or Private event Go to displays Today s date or the date you entered Event list displays a list of selectable events such as Appointments Anniversar...

Page 78: ...eate create an Appointment Anniversary Holiday Important or Private event View by displays the Week view or Month view Event list displays a list of selectable events such as Appointments Anniversaries Holidays Important or Private Delete if events exist on the calendar deletes the Selected event or you can delete events in a specified Period This week Before a date you specify or All events Setti...

Page 79: ...dy the volume of the melody increases Vibration the phone vibrates but does not play a tone Vibration then melody the phone vibrates 3 times and then starts playing a melody Vibration and melody the phone vibrates and plays the melody simultaneously Vibration and increasing melody the phone vibrates and increases the volume of the melody 7 Press the Down Navigation key to Alarm tone Press to displ...

Page 80: ...ss the Down Navigation key 5 Continue to enter other information including Start date Due date Alarm Alarm date Alarm time Alarm tone and Priority 6 Press Save when you are finished Your Task list saves to the Calendar Editing the Tasks List When you select the Tasks list menu the current contents display with a status checkbox and a priority marker If the item was done a check displays in the che...

Page 81: ...Enter the second number using the numeric keys Note Press the Left soft key to insert a decimal point or press multiple times to create brackets 5 Press to view the result Tip calculator Tip calculator provides a tip amount based on percentage of the bill and divides the bill by the number of payers 1 From Idle mode press Menu Organizer Tip calculator and press the Select soft key or 2 In the Bill...

Page 82: ...rsion menu provides conversion of values for various units of measurement 1 From Idle mode press Menu Organizer Converter and press the Select soft key or 2 Scroll to the conversion type and press the Select soft key or 3 Use the Up Down Left and Right navigation keys to select the unit of measurement and enter the value for conversion The conversion is calculated automatically Tip Press to insert...

Page 83: ...e the entry manually or automatically To set up the RSS reader feature 1 From Idle mode press Menu Organizer RSS reader and press the Select soft key or 2 Press Options Add 3 Enter a URL for the RSS feed then press the OK soft key The URL automatically retrieves To configure the RSS reader settings 1 From Idle mode press Menu Organizer RSS reader and press the Select soft key or 2 Press Options Se...

Page 84: ...ress Menu Settings Personalize Sound profiles and press to save your selection The following options display Normal the phone s incoming Alert Type is set to melody Press Options to change the alert type for calls and messages and set tones for other phone functions Silent the speaker is muted Vibration the phone vibrates but does not play any other sound or melody Driving the speaker is activated...

Page 85: ...press the Select soft key or 2 Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select between Normal 1 or Normal 2 and press the Save soft key Font size 1 Highlight Font size and press the Select soft key or 2 Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select between Small Medium or Large and press the Save soft key Font color 1 Highlight Font color and press the Select soft key or 2 Use the Left or Right Na...

Page 86: ...lay remains lit but dimmed after the keypad backlight goes off You can select Off 5 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds or 1 minute 4 Press Save to save your changes Keypad light In this menu you can configure lighting of the keypad light in response to button or key presses The default Use at any time allows you to use the keypad light any time day or night When you select the Use at custom time option...

Page 87: ...ility Mode adjusts the volume for HAC compliant devices used with this handset Important You must slide the phone open to activate HAC mode Enabling the HAC mode can affect the quality of the phone voice conversation 1 From Idle mode press Menu Settings Personalize Phone settings HAC Mode and press the Select soft key or 2 Highlight Off or On and press Save Security Lock phone When the Lock phone ...

Page 88: ... it and keep it in a safe place If you forget your password contact your Service Provider for assistance 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 䊳 From Idle mode press Menu Settings Personalize Phone settings Security Check PIN c...

Page 89: ...s the method of communication for the USB port Important The Bluetooth feature must first be disabled before initiating a USB connection with the phone Prior to connecting the USB cable to the phone install the latest version of the PC Studio application This application installs the necessary USB drivers onto your machine Note It is recommended to only use the USB cable provided with your phone 1...

Page 90: ...ings Personalize Memory settings Clear phone memory and press the Select soft key or 2 Highlight one of the applications to clear or All to clear all the memory settings and press to place a check mark next to your selection s 3 Press the OK soft key 4 Enter your password in the Password field and press Confirm 5 At the Clear prompt press Yes to confirm your action Memory card settings From this m...

Page 91: ...ategory from the menu and press Select to view the memory status for that category Language This menu allows you to select a display language for Text language and Input mode Choose from Automatic English Français and Español 1 From Idle mode press Menu Settings Personalize Language and press 2 Highlight the Screen text field and press 3 Select Automatic English Français or Español and press OK 4 ...

Page 92: ...service Manual only you need to manually set the time and date according to the current time zone using the Set time menu Prompt first the phone asks for a confirmation before the update Home zone displays a selectable list of 30 different time zones Displays only if Manual only or Prompt first is selected Time allows you to change the hour and minute Date allows you to enter the month day and yea...

Page 93: ...To use this feature 䊳 From the Idle menu dial 611 then press from the handset to diagnose Self Help software immediately captures the call and displays a menu screen that displays frequently asked questions troubleshooting and other tips and tricks Using this portal you can automatically configure your handset using step by step instructions You can also make account inquiries and pay bills Note F...

Page 94: ...nauthorized connection This feature should be paired with a Bluetooth security option 䊳 Highlight On Off or Custom and press the Select soft key or When choosing Custom you can have visibility on for 3 minutes 5 minutes or 10 minutes My phone name When your phone s Bluetooth visibility is turned On it identifies itself using the name entered into this text field This name can be altered by selecti...

Page 95: ...ate The following Service profiles are available Headset the remote Bluetooth headset enables both incoming and outgoing calls Handsfree the remote Bluetooth car kit enables both incoming and outgoing calls Bluetooth stereo headset used to make calls and listen to music through the Bluetooth stereo headset File transfer used to transfer files to and from Bluetooth devices Object push used to excha...

Page 96: ... selection Press to save your new selection Options include Send key answers an incoming call by pressing either the Accept soft key or the key Open slide answers an incoming call by sliding open the phone Any key answers an incoming call by pressing any key on your phone Auto redial In this menu you can automatically redial the last number if the call was either cut off or you were unable to conn...

Page 97: ...wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday To set your call forwarding options 1 From Idle mode press Menu Settings Call settings Call forwarding and press the Select soft key or 2 Select a call forwarding option then press the Select soft key or The following options are available Always all calls are forwarded until this feature is cancelled If busy calls are for...

Page 98: ...e is trying to reach you during another call You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls and or data calls To set your call waiting options 1 From Idle mode press Menu Settings Call settings Call waiting and press the Select soft key or 2 Select Options Activate then press the Select soft key or The current status displays If the option was already set the number to which the c...

Page 99: ...om times displayed on your phone due to network features and service plan The following time logs are available Last call time shows the length of your last call Total incoming shows the total length of all calls you have received since the timer was last reset Total outgoing shows the total length of all calls you have made since the timer was last reset Life time shows the total length of time f...

Page 100: ...ilable you are connected To change your Default setup 1 Highlight the Default setup option and press the Select soft key or 2 Highlight one of the following options and press the Select soft key or Automatic you are connected to the first available network when roaming Manual the phone begins searching for available networks Press the Up or Down Navigation key until the network you want highlights...

Page 101: ...ettings only sound settings are returned to default values 2 Highlight one of the options or highlight All and press to place a check mark next to the option 3 Press Reset then enter the phone password 4 At the Reset settings prompt press Yes to reset settings or No to return to the Reset settings screen Master reset From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default...

Page 102: ...e 2 Press the Left soft key to configure the camera options For details see Configuring Camera Options on page 100 Tip You can use the keypad to quickly change the camera options For more information see Camera Shortcuts on page 101 3 Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject and press the Camera key or to take the photo 4 After shooting press Options for the following options Take anot...

Page 103: ...kes a landscape photo and places a black mat in front of the photo so it looks like there are four panels in one photo Smile shot the camera uses Smile Shot technology to automatically adjust focus to facial features Mosaic takes up to four photos and then groupsthem together into a single final photo Night Scene automatically adjusts exposure for photos taken at night or in low light conditions S...

Page 104: ...cuts Camera Shortcuts While in Capture mode you can quickly change options using the keypad The following short cuts are available Photos Review your saved photos set photos as wallpaper or picture IDs and manage the storage of photos on your phone and memory card 1 From Idle mode press Menu Media Photos and press the Select soft key or takes the photograph Up volume key zooms out Down volume key ...

Page 105: ...ent recipients Contacts Online album New email or New number When you take a new photo the Camera will automatically prompt you to send the photo to this default destination Rename change the name of the photo Take photo take another photo Create folder create a personal folder in which to place this photo Sort by sort photos in this folder by Date Type Name or Size Bluetooth visibility enable the...

Page 106: ...cording The video is saved to the default destination or 6 Press to pause the recording While paused you can save the video file to the default destination 7 Once the file saves press to play back your video for review Camcorder Options 1 Press the Menu soft key to access the camcorder options Camera Camcorder toggles between Camera and Camcorder Mode select Normal or Limit for MMS Size shows the ...

Page 107: ...allows you to set the quality of the Video Economy Normal and Fine and whether audio is recorded with the video Setup allows you to configure Review screen Default storage or Shortcuts Camcorder Shortcuts Shortcut keys allow you to change options using your keypad Navigation keys and Volume key in capture mode The following options are available shoots video Up volume key zooms out Down volume key...

Page 108: ...er to contain your videos Sort by allows you to sort and view videos by Date Type Name or Size Bluetooth visibility allows you to enable the Selected or Multiple video files for Bluetooth visibility Lock Unlock allows you to protect the video from deletion or unlock it to allow deletion Properties allows you to view basic details about the selected image My Album My Album is a private online pictu...

Page 109: ...to the biological effects of RF energy The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate 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 FC...

Page 110: ...re GSM850 Head 0 452 W kg Body Worn 0 678 W kg GSM1900 Head 0 733 W kg Body Worn 0 799 W kg WCDMA IV Head 0 915 W kg Body Worn 0 511 W kg SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed online at http www fcc gov oet ea To find information that pertains to a particular model phone this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone Someti...

Page 111: ... U S Food and Drug Administration FDA has published a series of Questions and Answers for consumers relating to radio frequency RF exposure from wireless phones The FDA publication includes the following information What kinds of phones are the subject of this update The term wireless phone refers here to hand held wireless phones with built in antennas often called cell mobile or PCS phones These...

Page 112: ...es are shown to emit radio frequency energy RF at a level that is hazardous to the user In such a case FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take ...

Page 113: ...ith cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre disposed to develop cancer in absence of RF exposure Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones so we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since...

Page 114: ...ientific oversight obtaining input from experts in government industry and academic organizations CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators 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 ...

Page 115: ... 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 then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy Wireless phones marketed in the U S are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or ag...

Page 116: ... 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 the IEEE in 2000 FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices Should harmful interference be found to occur FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to re...

Page 117: ...If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time let your voice mail answer it for you 4 Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous 5 Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your a...

Page 118: ...es as sound is played louder and for longer durations Prolonged exposure to loud sounds including music is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices such as portable music players and cellular telephones at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise induced hearing loss This includes the use of hea...

Page 119: ...xposure to extremely loud noises such as rock concerts that might cause temporary hearing loss Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort If you experience ringing in your ears hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device discontinue use and consult your...

Page 120: ... 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 alternatives National Inst...

Page 121: ...mmission FCC Report 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 devic...

Page 122: ...ireless phone meets the M3 level rating the sum of the two values equal M5 This is synonymous for 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 i...

Page 123: ...pment in fuel depots fuel storage and distribution areas chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked 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 a...

Page 124: ...it because they could hurt themselves and others damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment 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 ...

Page 125: ...s equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates serious injury could result Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft s operation Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Product Performance Gettin...

Page 126: ... with an internal antenna obstructing the internal antenna could inhibit call performance Speak directly into the phone s receiver Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills If your phone does get wet immediately turn the power off and remove the battery If it is inoperable call Customer Care for service Availability of Various Features Ring Tones Many services and features...

Page 127: ...oducts and accessories If unsure about whether a replacement battery or charger is compatible contact the manufacturer of the battery or charger Misuse or use of incompatible phones batteries and charging devices could result in damage to the equipment and a possible risk of fire explosion leakage or other serious hazard Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery it may...

Page 128: ...not store the phone in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the phone in cold 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 intern...

Page 129: ...urfaces or 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 Pro...

Page 130: ...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 WHATSOEVER WITH R...

Page 131: ...ITS TERMS OR AS 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 THIRDPARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WHETHER SUCH TH...

Page 132: ...opy of the Software in machine readable form for backup purposes only provided that the backup copy must include all copyright or other proprietary notices contained on the original 2 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS AND OWNERSHIP Samsung reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this EULA The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and treaties Samsung or its suppli...

Page 133: ...S and other governments 8 TERMINATION This EULA is effective until terminated Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA Upon termination of this EULA you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies full or partial of the Software 9 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES You expres...

Page 134: ... Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for any reason whatsoever including without limitation all damages referenced herein and all direct or general damages in contract or anything else the entire liability of Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of the actual damages you incur in reasonable reliance on the Softwar...

Page 135: ...means of special software To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System EFS Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details Important Please provide warranty information...

Page 136: ...ung 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 t659 book Page 133 Wednesday July 29 2009 10 11 AM ...

Page 137: ...ng the Call Volume 21 Answering a Call 22 Call Records 22 Correcting the Number 20 Ending a Call 20 Making a Call 20 Making a Call from Contacts 21 Redialing Last Number 21 Vibration Mode 24 Call Records All calls 22 Missed calls 22 Call Waiting 28 Caller Group Adding 53 Editing 54 Camcorder Options 103 Camera 99 taking photos 99 Camera Shortcuts Shortcut Keys 104 Charging battery 7 D Dialing a Nu...

Page 138: ...62 TeleNav GPS Navigator 72 MegaTones 69 Memo 78 Menu Navigation 30 Messages 35 Audio Postcards 39 E mail 44 Instant Messaging 44 Picture 38 Text 36 Voice Mail 11 Messaging Types of Messages 35 Missed Call Viewing 23 M Ratings 119 Multi Party Call Dropping One Participant 29 Private Conversation 29 Setting up 28 Multi Party Calls 28 Mute 26 My Album 105 My Profile 50 N Number mode 32 O On off swit...

Page 139: ... 89 Shortcuts 30 SIM card installing 5 Soft Keys 25 Speakerphone 27 Speed Dial Setting Up Entries 55 Standard Limited Warranty 126 Stopwatch 80 Switching on off phone 10 Symbol mode 32 T T9 mode 32 Take and Send 99 Tasks 77 TeleNav GPS Navigator 72 75 Text input mode changing 32 Text Messages 36 Timer 79 Tip calculator 78 T Ratings 119 Travel adapter 7 U UL Certification 107 Understanding Your Con...

Page 140: ...Voice Mail 11 W Warranty Information 126 web2go Bookmarks 60 Browser settings 61 Clear cache 61 Enter URL 60 History 60 Home 58 Saved pages 60 World clock 79 t659 book Page 137 Wednesday July 29 2009 10 11 AM ...

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