Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SGH-T566 Samsung
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SGH-T566 user manual.
2 using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your m o bi l e p ho n e . To get started quickly, refer to the quick start guide .
using this manual 3 Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners: • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, I nc.
4 contents introducing your mobile phone ............... 6 Unpack ........ .............. .................. ............... 6 Phone layout .................. ................. ............ 7 Keys ......... ................. .................. .......
5 Add and find contacts ........... .................. .. 25 Use basic camera functions ...................... 26 Listen to music ................................ ......... 27 Browse the web .......... ................. ............. 28 using advanced functions .
6 introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, and icons. Unpack Check your product box for the following ite ms: • Mobile phone • Battery • Tra.
introducing your mobile p hone 7 Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: The rear of your phone includes the following keys and feature s: Touch screen Back key .
8 introducing your mobile phone Keys Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. You can lock th e touch sc reen and keys to prevent unwant ed phone operati ons. To lock, press the lock key. T o unlock, press and ho ld the lock k ey, or touc h and hold t he lock ico n on the screen.
introducing your mobile p hone 9 Call in progress Browsing the web Connected to secured web page Call forwarding acti vated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Synchr.
10 assembling and preparing your phone Get started by assembling and setting up y our mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM ca rd and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you wi.
assembling and preparing your phone 11 2. Insert the SIM card . 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contac ts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.
12 assembling and preparin g your phone Charge th e battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to t he multifunction jack. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapte r into the multifunction jac k.
assembling and preparing your phone 13 Insert a memo ry card (opt ional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Y our phone accepts m icroSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory ca rd manufactur er and type).
14 assembling and preparin g your phone Attach a hand s trap (optional) 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.
15 using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ ]. 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
16 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use the tou ch scree n Your phone’s touch scr een lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists.
17 using basic functions Access menus To access your phone’s menus 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Scroll left or right through the me nu screens. 3. Select a menu or option. 4. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press [ ] to return to Idle m ode.
18 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use widgets Learn to use widgets on the toolbar. Open the widget toolbar In Idle mode, select the arrow at the upper left of the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move them to the idle screen.
19 using basic functions Activate a widget Locate the widget you want to use (in the toolbar or on the main screen). Touch th e icon to activate the mini-application. Change the w idgets 1. Open the widget too lbar. 2. Select from the widget toolbar. 3.
20 using ba sic fu nctio ns Calibrate the screen You can calibrate the sc reen to maximize touch accuracy. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings Phone settings Calibration . 2. Touch each target on the screen. 3. Select Yes . Change your ringtone 1.
21 using basic functions Select a text font 1. In Menu mode, select Settings Displ ay settings Font type . 2. Select a font. 3. Select Save . Lock your phone 1. In Menu mode, select Settings Phone settings Security . 2. Under Lock Phone , Sele ct On .
22 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Make a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. 2. Press [ ] to dial the number. 3. To end the call, press [ ].
23 using basic functions Use the headset By plugging the supp lied headset in to the multifunction jack, you c an make and answer calls: • To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button, and then press again and h old. • To answer a call, press the headset button.
24 using ba sic fu nctio ns Enter text in one of the following modes: View text or multimedia messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages Inbox . 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an ema il 1. In Menu mode, select Messages Mo bileMail .
25 using basic functions Add and find cont acts Learn the basics of using the contacts feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. 2. Select New . 3. Select type of phone number (if necessary). 4. Enter contact information.
26 using ba sic fu nctio ns Use basic camera fun ctions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landsc ape view . 3. If the phone is in camcorder mode, touch the Camera icon to switch to camera mode.
27 using basic functions Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landsc ape view . 3. If the phone is in camera mode, touch the Camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. 4. Aim the lens at the subjec t and make any adjustments.
28 using ba sic fu nctio ns 3. Control playback using the following icons: 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark web pages. Browse web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet to launch the browser and open your service provider’s homepage.
29 using basic functions Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Internet Add . 2. Enter a web address (URL) and a page title.
30 using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
31 using advanced functions Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to plac e a call on hold, Retrieve to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number d uring a call: 1. Select Hold to place the first call on hold.
32 using advanced functi ons Call an inte rnationa l number 1. In Idle mode, sele ct Keypad and touch and hol d 0 to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you wan t to dial (country code, area co de, and phone numbe r), and then press [ ] to dial.
33 using advanced functions Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign group names, ringtones, caller ID photos, and vibration type to each group or send messages or emails to an entire group. To cr eate a group: 1. In Menu mode, select Contacts .
34 using advanced functi ons Insert text templat es in new messages 1. To start a new message, in Menu mo de, select Messages Create New Message . 2. Touch etc icon Text template a template. Create a message from a template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages Templates Text Templates or Picture Message Templates .
35 using advanced functions 1. Call <Name or #>: Dials the spoken number o r the number asso ciated with the spok en name in your contact list. If mult iple numbers exist (i.
36 using advanced functi ons • Audio Modes: sets the level of audio guidance to Expert Mode (beep only) or Prompt Mode (voice prompts for requir ed information). • Speakerphone: sets speakerphone to Automatic, Always On, or Always Off. • About: displays the software version.
37 using advanced functions Capture a series of photos 1. In Idle mode, press [] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landsc ape view . 3. If the phone is in camcorder mode, touch the Camera icon to switch to camera mode. 4.
38 using advanced functi ons 4. Select Mosaic . 5. Select an image layout. 6. Make any necessa ry adjustments. 7. Press [ ] to take a photo for each segment. Capture photos with decorative frames 1. In Idle mode, press [] to turn on the camera.
39 using advanced functions Customize camera sett ings Before capturing a photo, select to access the following: Before capturing a video, select to access the following: Setting Functio.
40 using advanced functi ons Use advanced mu sic functions Learn to pr epare music files, crea te playlists, an d store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings Phone settings PC connections Samsung PC Studio Save .
41 using advanced functions 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and select Done . 4. To assign an image to the playlist, select Tap to edit and select an image or captur e a new photo. 5. Select Save . 6. Select the new playlist. 7. Select Add Tracks .
42 using advanced functi ons 2. Select the circ le in the centre to turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature. The icon turns blue when Bluetooth is activated. 3. To allow oth er devices to loca te your phone, select Settings and under My phone’s vi sibility select On a visibility option Save .
43 using advanced functions 2. Select Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device (if necessary). Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bl uetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM card on your phone.
44 using advanced functi ons 3. Control playback using the following icons: Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Menu mode, select Media Pictures a photo file. 2. Select More Ed it .
45 using advanced functions 2. Select Adjust Auto level OK. 3. To save the file, select F ile Save as . 4. Select a memory location (if nece ssary). 5. Enter a new file name and select OK . Manual adjustment 1. Load an image to be edited (see above) .
46 using advanced functi ons Resize an image 1. Load an image to be edited (see above) . 2. Select to resize the image. 3. Choose a size and select OK . 4. Select a memory location (if nece ssary). 5. Enter a new file name and select OK . Crop an image 1.
47 using advanced functions Use Java-powered game s and applications Learn to use games and applications powere d by award-winning Java technology. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Games & Apps Get New Games or Get New Applications .
48 using advanced functi ons Synchronize da ta Learn to synchronize contacts, c alendar events, tasks and memos with a web server. You can also synchronise contacts, calendar events, tasks and emails with a Microsoft Exchange server.
49 using advanced functions Create and view world clocks Learn to view t he time in another region and set world clocks to a ppear on your display. Create a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select World Clock (or Tools World Clock ). 2. Select Add .
50 using advanced functi ons 4. Select Save . Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Drag the slider to Stop to stop the alar m without snooze. • Drag the slider to Snooze to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alar m 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms .
51 using advanced functions Set a countdow n timer 1. In Menu mode, select Timer . 2. Set the length of time to count down.You can drag to scroll through the numbers or touch the + and - signs. 3. Select Start to begin the countdown. 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop to stop the alert.
52 using advanced functi ons Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar . 2. Select More View by day or View by week . Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar . 2. Select Create . 3. Enter the details of the event as required.
53 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mo bile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are using .
54 troubleshooting The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Ensure that the SIM card is installed corre ctly. Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception.
55 troubleshooting • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled.
56 safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations an d ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
safety and usage informat ion 57 ADAPTOR OF THE PROP ER CONFIGURATION FOR THE POWER OUTLET. THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTATED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION. Install mobile phon es and equipment with caution Ensure that any m obile phones or relat ed equipment installed in your vehicle are securely mounted.
58 safety and usage inform ation Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your phone is interfer ing with a pacemaker or other medi cal device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
safety and usage informat ion 59 Drive safely at all times Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while driving.
60 safety and usage inform ation Avoid interference wi th other electronic devices Your phone emits radio fr equency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other el ectronic devices in homes or vehicles.
safety and usage informat ion 61 • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper oper ation. • If your phone has a camera or light, avoid using it close to the eyes of childre n or animals. • Your phone may be damaged by exposur e to magnetic fields.
62 safety and usage inform ation Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unq ualified pe rsonnel to se rvice yo ur phone may result in damage to you r phone and will void your warranty. Ensure maximum ba ttery and charger life • Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as overcharging may sh orten battery life.
safety and usage informat ion 63 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or und eveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency servic es personnel.
64 safety and usage inform ation Radio frequen cy safety The design of your phone c omplies with updated NCRP standards described below. In 1991 -92, the Institute of Electrical and Electr onics Engin.
safety and usage informat ion 65 • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect t he equipme nt int o an outle t on a ci rcuit di ffere nt from that to which the rec eiver is connected. Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for hel p.
66 safety and usage inform ation Owner’s Record The model numbe r, regulator y number and seri al number ar e located o n a namep late inside the batt ery compartmen t. Record the serial numb er in the sp ace provid ed below. This will b e helpful i f you ne ed to contac t us about your phone in the fut ure.
67 warranty information Standard Limit ed Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. (SAMSUNG) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purc haser”) that SAMSUNG’s Ph.
68 warranty information What is Not Covered? This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from ac.
warranty information 69 Product and the sellers’ name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
70 warranty information COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRU CTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF AN Y KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT.
warranty information 71 THIS WARRANTY GIVES YO U SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FRO M STATE TO STATE/ PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. TH IS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGIN AL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT AND STATES PURCH ASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
72 warranty information This Limited Warr anty alloca tes risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG , and SAMSUNG’s Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty.
73 index airplane mode, 15 alarms creating, 49 deactivating, 50 stopping, 50 battery charging, 12 installing, 10 low battery indicator, 12 Bluetooth activating, 41 receiving data, 42 remote SIM mode, .
74 index finding, 25 converter see tools, converter countdown timer see tools, countdown timer etiquette pause, 20 games downloading, 47 playing, 47 hand strap, 14 headset, 23 icons, 8 images adjustin.
75 index phone lock, 21 photos advanced capturing, 36 basic capturing, 26 editing, 44 viewing, 26 resize image, 46 ringtone, 20 rotate image, 45 Samsung PC Studio, 40 screen calibration, 20 SIM card, .
76 index voice recognition 34 volume call volume, 22 wallpaper, 20 web browser adding bookmarks, 29 launching homepage, 28 widgets, 18 world clock creating, 49 setting dual display, 49.
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