Samsung SGH-X686 User Manual Download

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Code No.:GH68-11514A

English

(LTN)

. 05/2006. Rev. 1.0

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,

some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear

different from the illustrations in this guide.

Summary of Contents for SGH-X686

Page 1: ...nglish LTN 05 2006 Rev 1 0 Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide ...

Page 2: ...Please read this manual before operating your phone and keep it for future reference Draft_03 2006 06 12 Version X686UMFF1 SGH X686 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...rence Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference which could affect their performance Important safety precautions F...

Page 4: ...p your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved batteries and accessories such as headsets and PC data cables Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your pho...

Page 5: ...u can get more information on the referenced page Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Menu Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video Special features of your p...

Page 6: ...MMS Enjoy Java based embedded games and download new games Java Enjoy Java based embedded games and download new games Name card Create name cards with your number and profile Whenever introducing yourself to others use this convenient electronic name card Calendar Keep track of your daily weekly and monthly schedule Voice recorder Record memos or sounds Alarm Use your phone as an alarm clock to w...

Page 7: ...ke Answer calls 14 Step outside the phone 15 Begin with your camera the music player the web browser and other special features Use the camera 15 Play music 16 Browse the web 17 Use Phonebook 18 Send messages 19 View messages 20 Use Bluetooth 21 Enter text 23 AB T9 Number and Symbol modes Call functions 25 Advanced calling features Menu functions 29 All menu options listed Solve problems 78 Help a...

Page 8: ...tor 8 Timer 9 Stopwatch 0 SIM AT1 p 36 p 38 p 39 p 40 p 40 p 41 p 41 p 42 p 42 p 42 4 Browser p 43 1 Home 2 Bookmarks 3 http 4 WAP profile 5 Clear cache p 43 p 44 p 44 p 44 p 45 5 Messaging p 45 1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 Memory status p 45 p 47 p 51 p 51 p 51 p 54 6 File manager p 54 1 Images 2 Videos 3 Music 4 Sounds 5 Other files 6 Memory status p 54 p ...

Page 9: ...vailable at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Your phone Keys features and locations Special function keys Earpiece Main display Left soft key Dial key Alphanumeric keys Navigation keys Up Down Left Right Headset jack Volume key Power on off Menu exit key Microphone Correct Delete key Right soft key Web access Confirm key Camera key Camera lens External dis...

Page 10: ...tion details such as your PIN and available optional services Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover If the phone is already on first turn it off by pressing and holding Insert the SIM card Make sure that the gold colored contacts on the card are face down Install the battery Reattach the cover Plug the travel adapter into the phone Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet ...

Page 11: ... automatically turns off Recharge your battery Power on or off When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the wall outlet Remove the adapter from the phone Switch on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold 3 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK Switch off 1 Open the phone 2 Press and hold ...

Page 12: ...etrieve numbers recently dialed missed or received Delete characters from the display or items in an application Press and hold to switch the phone on or off End a call In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Enter numbers letters and some special characters In Idle mode press and hold 1 to access your voicemail server Press and hold 0 to enter an international call prefix Ente...

Page 13: ...era In Camera mode take a photo or record a video Layout Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area you cannot make or receive calls GPRS network Roaming network Call diverting feature active p 70 Text and graphics display messages instructions and information you enter Soft key function indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys Menu Contacts Ico...

Page 14: ...ation Silent mode Mute Mute mode during a call New message New voicemail Alarm set p 40 Battery power level Depending on your country or service provider the icons shown on the display may vary Use the soft keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using The bottom line of the display indicates their current role Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option...

Page 15: ...e either of the following methods Press Back to move up one level Press to return to Idle mode Use shortcuts Press the number key corresponding to the option you want 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Language 2 Select a language 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Sound settings Incoming call Ringtone 2 Select a ringtone category 3 Select a ringtone 4 Press Sa...

Page 16: ...nts such as title bars and highlight bars 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Display settings Skin 2 Select a color pattern Idle mode wallpaper Menu mode skin color You can set the Navigation keys to function as shortcuts to access your favorite menus 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Phone settings Shortcuts 2 Select a key 3 Select a menu to be assigned to the key You can s...

Page 17: ...er the default password 00000000 and press OK 3 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 4 Enter the new password again and press OK 5 Select Phone lock 6 Select Enable 7 Enter the password and press OK Phone lock 1 In Idle mode enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 To end the call press 1 When the phone rings press 2 To end the call press Press Make a call Answer a call Adjust the v...

Page 18: ...red adjustments 4 Press or to take a photo The photo is saved automatically 5 Press Preview to take another photo Take a photo 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select File manager Images Photos 2 Select the photo you want 1 In Idle mode press and hold to turn on the camera 2 Press 1 to switch to Record mode 3 Press or to start recording 4 Press or to stop recording The video is saved automatically 5 ...

Page 19: ...g the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p 75 Play a video Copy music files to the phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Applications Music player 2 Press Options and select Add to playlist Add all or Add files 3 For Add files press to select the files you want and press Select 4 Press Back to return to the music player screen ...

Page 20: ... press 2 During playback use the following keys pauses or resumes playback Left returns to the previous file Right skips to the next file Up opens the play list adjusts the volume Down stops playback Play music files In Idle mode press To scroll through browser items press Up or Down To select an item press To return to the previous page press C To access browser options press Menu Launch the web ...

Page 21: ... name Mobile Home Office Fax Other Email Caller ID Ringtone Group and Memo 4 Press Save to save the contact Add a contact To the SIM card 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Options 2 Select Save contact SIM 3 Enter a name 4 Press Save to save the contact 1 In Idle mode press Contacts 2 Select a contact 3 Scroll to a number and press to dial or press to edit contact information Find a co...

Page 22: ...g method Create and send a name card 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messaging Create message Text message 2 Enter the message text 3 Press Options and select Save and send or Send only 4 Enter destination numbers 5 Press to send the message 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messaging Create message Multimedia message 2 Select Subject 3 Enter the message subject and press Send a text messa...

Page 23: ...d press 9 Press Options and select Send 10 Enter destination numbers or addresses 11 Press to send the message Send a multimedia message MMS continued When a notification appears 1 Press View 2 Select the message from the Inbox From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Messaging My messages Inbox 2 Select an SMS message When a notification appears 1 Press View 2 Select the message from t...

Page 24: ...Activation On 2 Select My phone s visibility On to allow the other devices to find your phone View a multimedia message continued Turn on Bluetooth 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Settings Bluetooth My devices Search for new devices 2 Select a device 3 Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device s Bluetooth PIN if it has one and press OK When the owner of the other device enters the same code p...

Page 25: ...OK To receive data via Bluetooth your phone s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled 1 When a device attempts to access your phone press Yes to permit the connection 2 If necessary press Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Send data continued Receive data ...

Page 26: ...de Changing the text input mode Press and hold to switch between T9 mode and AB mode Press to change case or switch to Number mode Press and hold to switch to Symbol mode Using AB mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the display Creating an SMS message with GSM Alphabet encoding Characters in order displayed Key Upper case Lower case ...

Page 27: ...For example press 4 3 5 5 and 6 to enter Hello in T9 mode T9 predicts the word that you are typing and it may change with each key that you press 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters 3 When the word displays correctly go to step 4 Otherwise press 0 to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed For example Of and Me use 6 and 3 4 Press to insert a sp...

Page 28: ...ced calling features Making a call 1 In Idle mode enter the area code and phone number 2 Press 3 When you want to end the call press Making an international call 1 In Idle mode press and hold 0 The character appears 2 Enter the country code area code and phone number then press To Press display more symbols Up or Down select a symbol the corresponding number key clear the entered symbols C insert ...

Page 29: ...r and press 2 Press Left or Right to scroll through other numbers 3 Press Dial or to dial the number you want Answering a call When you receive a call the phone rings and displays the incoming call image Press Accept or to answer the call Tips for answering a call When Anykey answer is active you can press any key except for Reject and p 67 When Active folder is active you can simply open the phon...

Page 30: ...eve to retrieve the call Making a second call You can make another call if your network supports this function 1 Press Hold to put the call on hold 2 Make the second call in the normal way 3 Press Swap to switch between the calls 4 Press Options and select End held call to end the call on hold 5 To end the current call press Answering a second call You can answer an incoming call while already on ...

Page 31: ...the phone s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you or switch it back on Mute keys Send keys switch the key tones on or off Send DTMF send the DTMF Dual tone multi frequency tones as a group The DTMF tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialing sounding when you press the number keys This option is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call a...

Page 32: ...urn both private participants to the multi party call Remove disconnect the selected participant Menu functions All menu options listed Call log Menu 1 Use this menu to view the calls you have dialed received or missed and the length of the calls You can also check the cost of your calls if your SIM card supports this function To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Call log Recent ...

Page 33: ...enu 1 3 This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialed Received calls Menu 1 4 This menu displays the most recent calls you have received Delete all Menu 1 5 Use this menu to delete all of the logs in each call type 1 Press to select the call types to be cleared 2 Press Delete 3 Press Yes to confirm the deletion Call time Menu 1 6 This menu displays the time log for calls made and receiv...

Page 34: ...t check the maximum cost limit set in Set max cost Reset counters reset the cost counters Set max cost set the maximum cost authorised for your calls Price Unit set the price per unit that is applied when the cost of your calls is calculated Phonebook Menu 2 You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone s memory The SIM card and phone s memory are physically separate but they are ...

Page 35: ...r to the SIM card Send via send the contact via SMS MMS or Bluetooth Delete delete the selected contact Add new contact Menu 2 2 Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook Storing a contact in the phone s memory 1 Select Phone 2 Change the settings or enter information about the contact First name Last name assign a name Mobile Home Office Fax Other add a number in any type Email assign an e ...

Page 36: ...tone line and set a melody 5 Press Save to save the group Adding members to a caller group 1 Select a group 2 Press Add 3 Press to select the contacts to be added 4 Press Select Managing caller groups From the group list press Options to access the following options View display the members of the selected group Add add a new group Edit change the group properties Send message send an SMS or MMS m...

Page 37: ... and number assigned to the key Change assign a different number to a key Remove clear the speed dial setting for a key Dialing speed dial numbers In Idle mode press and hold the appropriate key My namecard Menu 2 5 Use this menu to create a name card and send it to other people Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a phone number in the ...

Page 38: ...ation each time you save a number Copy all to copy all of the contacts stored on the SIM card to the phone s memory or vice versa Delete all delete all of the contacts from your phone s memory your SIM card or both Memory status check the number of contacts you have stored in the phone s memory and on the SIM card Service number Menu 2 8 Use this menu to view the list of Service Dialing Numbers SD...

Page 39: ...ory Download from the wireless web p 43 Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User s Guide Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p 75 Downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder p 56 Creating a play list 1 From the music player screen press Options and select Add to playlist Add all or Add files 2 For Add files press to select the file...

Page 40: ...usic player to play tracks in random order Visualisation change the playback animation Skin select a skin type Volume select a volume level Details access the file properties Accessing the play list From the music player screen press Up Press Options to access the following options Play play the currently selected file Add to playlist add files to the play list Move in playlist move the selected f...

Page 41: ...ice memo options After playback press Options to access the following options Play play back the voice memo Record record a new voice memo Go to voice recorder files access the Voice recording list folder Send via send the voice memo via MMS or Bluetooth Delete delete the voice memo Rename change the name of the voice memo Protection lock the file to protect it from being deleted or unlock the fil...

Page 42: ...pplication properties Upgrade upgrade the application to the latest version Protection lock the application to protect it from being deleted or unlock the application Send information send the URL address containing the application via SMS Changing Java settings You can select a connection profile to be used for applications requiring network access From the Java world screen select Settings a pro...

Page 43: ... zones you want 3 Press Save Alarm Menu 3 5 Use this menu to set alarms The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings A wake up alarm is not affected by your sound settings Setting an alarm 1 Select the type of alarm 2 Set each alarm option Alarm activate the alarm Alarm time enter the time for the alarm to sound AM PM select AM or PM in 12 hour time format Repeat s...

Page 44: ...rt a decimal point or bracket Press or to move the cursor 2 Press one of the Navigation keys to access the math function you want 3 Enter the second number 4 Press to view the result 5 If necessary repeat from step 2 to continue the calculation Convertor Menu 3 7 Use this menu for common conversions such as length and temperature 1 Select a convertor 2 Press Left or Right to select the original un...

Page 45: ...op the timer before it sounds Stopwatch Menu 3 9 Use this menu to measure elapsed time The maximum time is 10 hours 1 Press to start the stopwatch 2 Press to check an interval You can repeat this step for a total of 4 intervals SIM AT Menu 3 0 This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services such as news weather sports ent...

Page 46: ...rvice provider You can also press in Idle mode Navigating the web Using page options From any web page press Menu to access the following options Bookmarks bookmark the current page or access the bookmark list Reload reload the current page with updated information Home return to the homepage Go to URL enter a URL address manually Show URL display the URL address of the current web page You can al...

Page 47: ...r a title for the bookmark and press Down 3 Enter a URL address and press Save Accessing a bookmarked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and accesses the associated web page Using bookmark options After saving an item press Options to access the following options Go to URL access the bookmarked web page Edit edit the URL address and title of the bookmark Delete delete the sele...

Page 48: ...images and melodies Creating and sending an SMS message 1 Enter your message and press 2 Enter a destination number To send the message to more than one recipient fill in additional destination fields 3 Press to send the message Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message press Options to access the following options Save and send save the message in Outbox and then send...

Page 49: ...sage 1 Select the Subject line 2 Enter the message subject and press 3 Select the Image and video line 4 Select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip 5 Select the Sound line 6 Select Add sound and add a sound clip 7 Select the Message line 8 Enter the message text and press 9 When you have finished press Options and select Send 10 Enter a phone number or an e mail address To send...

Page 50: ...ete page delete a page Edit page change the duration of page display or move the page forward among the other pages Attach attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or calender data as a data format attachment Change image Change video Change sound replace an added item Clear subject Clear message clear the subject or text of the message Remove media Remove sound Remove remove an added item My messa...

Page 51: ...mbers from the message Copy media save media content from the message to your phone s memory Protection lock the message to protect it from being deleted or unlock the message You can protect only those messages stored in the phone s memory Block number add the sender s number to the Block list to reject the messages from the sender MMS messages Retrieve retrieve the MMS message from the MMS serve...

Page 52: ...ss specified in the message Delete delete the message Copy entry extract URL addresses e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Protection lock the message to protect it from being deleted or unlock the message Broadcast messages Save save the message to the phone s memory Delete delete the message Copy entry extract URL addresses e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Delive...

Page 53: ...on lock the message to protect it from being deleted or unlock the message Details access the message properties Sent messages Menu 5 2 4 This folder stores messages that you have sent While viewing a message press Options to access the following options Forward forward the message to other people Copy entry extract URL addresses e mail addresses or phone numbers from the message Delete delete the...

Page 54: ...g template options From the template list press Options to access the following options Edit edit the selected template Send message create and send a new message Delete delete the selected template Add new add a new template Delete all Menu 5 4 Use this menu to delete messages in each message folder all at once 1 Press to select the message folders to be cleared Pressing the key twice displays th...

Page 55: ...r selection select either GSM or GPRS preferred depending on your network Block number store the phone numbers from which you want to reject messages Current profile select an SMS setting profile Profile settings set the properties of each profile Service centre store or change the number of your SMS server Default destination enter the default destination It will be displayed in the first field o...

Page 56: ...sements Allow information accept information messages Allow reports set the network to inform the sender when a message has been delivered to you Recep in home network determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area Reception when abroad determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network Reception...

Page 57: ... preferred languages in which broadcast messages display Memory status Menu 5 6 Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder File manager Menu 6 The File manager menu allows you to access image video and sound files stored in the phone s memory To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select File manager Images Menu 6 1 This menu displays photos you hav...

Page 58: ...image as your wallpaper for the main display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry Delete delete the file Rename change the file name Move to Favourite images Move to Downloaded images Move to Photos move the file to another folder Bluetooth visibility share the currently selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices Protection lock the file to protect it from being dele...

Page 59: ... videos Move to Video clips move the file to another folder Bluetooth visibility share the currently selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices Protection lock the file to protect it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Music Menu 6 3 Use this menu to access music files you have downloaded or imported from your computer Select a file The mu...

Page 60: ...elected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices Protection lock the file to protect it from being deleted or unlock the file Details access the file properties Other files Menu 6 5 Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder You cannot open these files on the phone Unsupported file formats include doc ppt and txt From the file li...

Page 61: ...Down to move by week Press to move by month Creating an item You can store scheduled items anniversaries memos and To do items on the calendar More than one item per day can be stored Entering a scheduled item 1 Select a date on the calendar 2 Press Options and select Create Schedule 3 Enter information or change the settings Subject enter a title for the scheduled item Details enter the scheduled...

Page 62: ...to set an alarm for the anniversary Before set how long before the anniversary the alarm is to alert you Alarm time enter the time for the alarm to sound AM PM select AM or PM in 12 hour time format Alarm tone select an alarm tone Repeat every year set the phone to remind you of the anniversary every year 4 Press Save to save the anniversary Entering a memo 1 Select a date on the calendar 2 Press ...

Page 63: ... item via SMS MMS or Bluetooth View mode change the view mode of the calendar Delete delete the item Memory status access memory information for the items stored on the calendar Using calendar options On the calendar press Options to access the following options View mode change the view mode of the calendar Create add a new item Go to select today s date or enter a specific date Sort by sort item...

Page 64: ...the timetable indicates the presence of item information Select a cell in the day you want Camera Menu 8 You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Camera or press and hold Taking a photo You can take photos in various modes The camera produces JPEG photos Do not take photos of people without their pe...

Page 65: ...in Normal mode You can select whether or not the camera automatically saves a photo Multi shot take a series of action stills You can select the number of photos the camera will take and the shooting speed Mosaic shot take several stills and save them in one frame You can select the layout Effects change the color tone or apply a special effect Frames apply a decorative frame Timer set a time dela...

Page 66: ...sing photo options After saving a photo press Options to access the following options View access one of the multi shot photos Take another return to Capture mode Send via send the file via MMS or Bluetooth Key Function Left Right Adjusts the brightness Up Down Zooms in or out Flips the image vertically Shows the mirror image 1 Switches to Record mode p 64 2 Changes the image size 3 Changes the im...

Page 67: ...ly or press to view the mirror image 3 Press to take a photo The photo is automatically saved Recording a video You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen and save it 1 In Capture mode press 1 2 Make any desired adjustments Press to access camera options next section Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes p 65 3 Press or to start recording 4 Pre...

Page 68: ...cord a video clip with audio Zoom sound turn the sound effect for zooming on or off Brightness sound turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off Shortcuts view the functions of the keys you can use in Record mode Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad to customize your camera settings in Record mode Key Function Left Right Adjusts the brightness Up Down Zooms in or ou...

Page 69: ...u provides you with various setting options to customize the phone to your preferences and needs You can also reset the settings to their default status To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Settings Time and date Menu 9 1 Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phone Before setting the time and date specify your time zone in the World clock menu p 40 Set time ...

Page 70: ... 1 Select a key to be used as a shortcut key 2 Select a menu to be assigned to the key Using shortcut options Press Options to access the following options Change assign or change a shortcut menu Remove deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key Remove all deactivate all shortcut assignments Volume key Menu 9 2 4 Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a...

Page 71: ...nu 9 3 2 You can select a skin color pattern for Menu mode Brightness Menu 9 3 3 You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions Backlight Menu 9 3 4 You can select the length of time the backlight or display stays on Main display normal select the length of time the backlight stays on Main display dim select the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode after th...

Page 72: ...hange the sound settings for incoming SMS messages MMS messages and broadcast messages individually Tone select one of the several message tones Alert type specify how you are to be informed when a message comes in Repetition specify how often the phone informs you of a new message Power on off Menu 9 4 4 Use this menu to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off Folder...

Page 73: ...ider to check their availability and subscribe to them if you wish Call diverting Menu 9 5 1 This network service reroutes incoming calls to a phone number that you specify 1 Select a call diverting option Divert always divert all calls Busy divert calls when you are on another call No reply divert calls when you do not answer the phone Unreachable divert calls when you are not in a service area o...

Page 74: ...rring password change the call barring password obtained from your service provider 2 Select the type of calls to be barred 3 Select Activate To deactivate call barring select Deactivate 4 Enter the call barring password supplied by your service provider and press Select Call waiting Menu 9 5 3 This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call 1 Sel...

Page 75: ...t incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group For details about how to create a closed user group CUG contact your service provider Index list add delete or activate CUG index numbers Outside access enable calls to numbers other than those in the closed user group This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription Default group enable the default CUG if you have ...

Page 76: ... feature My devices search for connectable Bluetooth devices My phone s visibility allow other Bluetooth devices to locate your phone or not My phone s name assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone which is then displayed on other devices Secure mode determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data Bluetooth services display available Bluetooth services If ...

Page 77: ...h PIN and press OK This code is used just once and you do not need to memorize it When the owner of the other device enters the same code pairing is complete Using device options From the device list press Options to access the following options Connect connect to a headset or hands free car kit Disconnect end the connection with the connected device Browse files search for data from the device an...

Page 78: ...arches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices 5 Select a device 6 If necessary enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press OK Receiving data via Bluetooth To receive data via Bluetooth your phone s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data to your phone press Yes to allow the device to acce...

Page 79: ...e password Menu 9 7 4 Use this menu to change your phone password Privacy Menu 9 7 5 Use this menu to lock access to messages files or all menu functions on the phone except for call functions When a privacy option is enabled you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or functions SIM lock Menu 9 7 6 This menu allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM...

Page 80: ...e or deactivate the DNS Domain Name Server addresses DNS1 and DNS2 enter the primary and secondary DNS addresses Bearer select the network bearer type Advanced settings change the advanced options Depending on the bearer setting available options vary When the bearer is set to GPRS APN enter the access point name Login ID enter the login ID Password enter the login password When the bearer is set ...

Page 81: ...sary service call perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional When you switch on your phone the following messages may appear Insert SIM card Be sure that the SIM card is correctly installed Enter password The automatic locking function has been enabled You must enter the phone s password before you can use the phone Enter PIN You are using your phone for the...

Page 82: ...arring option Your correspondent cannot reach you Be sure that your phone is switched on pressed for more than one second Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network Be sure that you have not set an incoming call barring option Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure that you have switched off the microphone Be sure that you are holding the phone close enough to your mo...

Page 83: ...Exposure to radio frequency RF signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission FCC of the U S Government These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The g...

Page 84: ... and at various positions they all meet the government requirement The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http www fcc gov oet fccid after searching on FCC ID printed ...

Page 85: ...al strength on the cellular network and the parameters set by the network operator Battery charging time depends on the remaining battery charge and the type of battery and charger used The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will gradually wear out When the operation time talk time and standby time is noticeably shorter than normal it is time to buy a new battery If lef...

Page 86: ... the battery or the object causing the short circuiting Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations Always recycle Do not dispose of batteries in a fire Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere anytime But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones one that every user must uphold When driv...

Page 87: ...ing dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make the people with whom you are talking aware that you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial the emergency number in the case of fire...

Page 88: ...evices 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 Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm 6 inches be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential i...

Page 89: ...lt the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injur...

Page 90: ...on for example 112 or any other official emergency number Emergency numbers vary by location 3 Press If certain features are in use call barring for example you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call Consult this document and your local cellular service provider When making an emergency call remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as ...

Page 91: ...rent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 comply with the National Fire...

Page 92: ...ury could result Switch off your phone before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phones in aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft and is illegal Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should...

Page 93: ... prevent proper operation Do not put the phone in or on heating devices such as a microwave oven a stove or a radiator The phone may explode when overheated When the phone or battery gets wet the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes color In this case phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer s warranty even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your ...

Page 94: ...ts are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this eq...

Page 95: ...for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1 6 W kg SAR Tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR lev...

Page 96: ... B Guide to safe and responsible wireless phone use Cellular Telecommunications Internet Association Safety is the most important call you will ever make A guide to safe and responsible wireless phone use TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U S TODAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONVENIENCE SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE WIRELESS TELEPHONE QUITE SIMPLY THE WIRELESS PHONE GIVES PEOP...

Page 97: ...nd providing opportunities to help others in need When it comes to the use of wireless phones safety is your most important call Wireless phone safety tips Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using a wireless phone which should be easy to remember 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take ...

Page 98: ...ur calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign red light or otherwise stationary But if you need to dial while driving follow this simple tip dial only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix they are distracting and even dangerous w...

Page 99: ...o everyone on the road Since 1984 the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens As we approach a new century more and more of us will take advantage of the benefits of wireless telephones And as we take to the roads we all have a responsibi...

Page 100: ... high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research In some cases other resea...

Page 101: ... Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines tha...

Page 102: ...ganizations 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 around the world 5 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency ener...

Page 103: ...ch a recommendation in December 2000 They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists 7 Do hands free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions Since there are n...

Page 104: ...asonable basis to substantiate their claim 9 What about 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 pa...

Page 105: ...p cancer in the 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 December 2000 Between them the studies investigated any po...

Page 106: ...s the angle at which the phone is held or which model of phone is used 12 Which other federal agencies have responsibilities related to potential RF health effects Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety Environmental Protection Agency EPA http www epa gov radiatio...

Page 107: ...5 redialling 26 rejecting 26 transferring 28 waiting 71 Camera photos 61 videos 64 CB Cell Broadcast messages 54 Characters enter 23 Configuration messages 48 Connection tone 70 Convertor 41 Creating messages MMS 46 CUG Closed User Group 72 D Date set 66 Deleting call log 30 items 60 MMS 49 50 51 phonebook 32 35 SMS 48 50 51 Dialled calls 30 Dialling display set 68 Display brightness 68 icons 10 l...

Page 108: ...36 Music downloaded 56 N Name card 34 Names entering 23 searching 31 Network selection 71 Network services 70 O Outbox messages 50 P Password call barring 71 phone 76 Phone care and maintenance 89 display 10 icons 10 locking 76 password 76 resetting 78 switching on off 8 unpacking 6 Phonebook adding 32 deleting 32 35 managing 35 options 32 searching 31 speed dialling 34 Photos taking 61 viewing 54...

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