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SGH-x427 Portable Digital T elephone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future refer ence. Printed in Korea GH68-04323A English.
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1 Contents Unpacking .............................................................. 7 Your Phone ............................................................ 8 Phone Layout .......................... .................................... ... 8 Display.
Contents 2 Entering Text ....................................................... 45 Changing the Text Input Mode ........................ ................ 46 Using T9 Mode .......... ............................ ........................ 47 Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode .
Conten ts 3 Call Records ......................................................... 85 Missed Cal ls (Menu 2.1) ......................................... ........... 85 Incoming Calls (Menu 2.2) ..................................... ........... 86 Outgoing Calls (Menu 2 .
Contents 4 Network Services ............................................... 118 Call Forwarding (Menu 6 .1) .............................. ............... 118 Call Barring (Menu 6.2) .................. ................................ 120 Call W aiting (Menu 6 .
Conten ts 5 Appendix A: Certification Information (SAR) ..... 160 Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ................. 162 Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ............................................ 167 Glossary .
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7 Unpacking Y our package contains the following items: Y our local Samsung dealer can provide you with additional accessories including: • Simple hands-free kit • Standard battery • Cigarette l.
8 Your Phone Phone Layout The following ill ustrations sh ow the main eleme nts of your phone: Earpiece Display Soft key (right) WAP B r ow s e r key Alphanumeric keys Soft key (left) Dial/menu confir.
Your Phone 9 Key (s) Description In Menu mode, scroll through the menus and Phonebook. In Idle mode, allows you to access your favorite menus directly . For m ore information about shortcuts, see page 103. In Menu mode, the Left key returns to the previous menu level and the Right key selects the current menu.
Your Phone 10 (soft k eys) Pe rform the functions indic ated by the text above the m, on the bottom line of the display . In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) b rowser . Makes or answ ers a call. When h eld down in Idle mode, re calls the last number dialed or receiv ed.
Your Phone 11 Enter numbers, letters and some special characters. Enter special characters. Pe rform various functions. (on the side of the phone) During a call, adjust the earpiece volume. In Idle mode, adjust the keypad tone volume. In Menu mode, scroll through the menus and Phonebook.
Your Phone 12 Display Display Layout The display has three areas: Area Descriptio n First line Displays various ico ns. See page 13. Middle lines Displays messages, instruct ions, and any information that you enter , such as the number you are dialing.
Your Phone 13 Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. If this icon is gray , you are outside your network area and are restricted to emergency calls only . Appears when you are connected to the GPRS network.
Your Phone 14 Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the k eypad. When you press any key or open the folder , the backlight turns on. It tu rns off whe n no key s are press ed within a given period of time, depending on y our setting in the Back Light menu ( Menu 4.
Your Phone 15 Service Light The service li ght is at the to p right-hand corner of the phone. It flashes when services are availabl e on the phone. T o activate or deactiv ate the use of the service light, set the Service Light menu ( Menu 4.6.4 ). See page 101 for further details.
16 Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, y ou are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, an y optional services av ailable and many others.
Getting Started 17 ✒ Lift the batte ry away , as shown. 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card so cket so that it locks the card into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.
Getting Started 18 Note : When you need to remove the SIM card , slide it , as shown, and take it out of the socket. 4. Place the battery so that th e tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone.
Getting Started 19 5. Press the battery until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is prope rly installed before switch ing the phone on. Charging a Battery Y our phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery . A trav el adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery .
Getting Started 20 1. With the battery in positi on on the phone, plug the connector of the tr avel adapte r into the jack at the bottom of the phone. 2.
Getting Started 21 Low Battery In dicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you hear a w arning tone and a message repeats at regular interv als on the display . When this happens, your phone turns off the backlight to conserve the remaining b attery power .
Getting Started 22 4. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key . For further details, see page 142. The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the idle screen, illu stra ted below , appears on the display . Now , you can make or receiv e a call.
23 Call Functions Making a Call When the idle scre en displays, enter the area code and phone number , and press the key . Note : When you activ ate the Auto Redial option in the Extra Setting s menu ( Menu 4.7 ), the ph one automatically redials up to ten times when the person does not answer the c all or is already on the phone.
Call Functions 24 Correcting the Nu mber Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press the key . To clear Press the the last digit display ed key any other digit in the number Left or Right key until the cursor is immedi ately to the right of the digit to be cleared.
Call Functions 25 Redialing the Las t Number The phone stores the numbers you di aled, received or missed if the cal ler is identif ied. See “Call R ecords” on page 85 for further d etails. T o recall any o f these numbe rs: 1. If you ha ve typed char acters on the displa y , press the key to return to Idle mod e.
Call Functions 26 Making a Call from Phoneboo k Y ou can store frequently phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM car d or the phone’ s memory , which are collectively called Phonebook. Simply select a name to recall the associat ed number .
Call Functions 27 Answering a Ca ll When somebody calls you, the phone rings and d isplays the incoming call animatio n. When the caller can be identifi ed, the caller’s phone number , or name if stored in your Phonebook, displays. 1. If neces sary , o pen the folder .
Call Functions 28 Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answ er a call for any reason, you can find ou t who is calli ng you, if this service is a vailable , so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you missed displays on the id le screen immediately after a call is m issed.
Call Functions 29 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. Press the Up or Down k ey to highlight the Edit Number option. 3. Press the Select soft k ey . 4. Change the number . Deleting a Missed Call 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. If necessary , press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option.
Call Functions 30 Quickly Switching to Sile nt Mode S i l e n t m o d e i s c o nv e n i e n t w h e n yo u w i s h t o s t o p t h e p h o n e from making noise, in a theater for exampl e. In Idle mode, p ress and hold the key until the “Silent Mode” messa ge and the Vi bration icon ( ) display .
31 Selecting Functions and Options Y our phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys marked and . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Selecting Functions and Options 32 Example : T o view the various functions and options available and to select the one you w ant: Menu Name Service Provider 05:17 AM Sat Oct 02 Press the left soft key to access Menu mode. Press the right soft key to access the Phonebook feature.
Selecting Functions and Options 33 1. Press the appropriate soft key . In some functions, you may be asked for a password or PIN. Enter the code and press the OK soft key . Note : When you access a list of options, y our phone highlights the current option.
34 Phonebook Y ou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in your SIM card and phone’s memories. They are physically separate b ut are used as a single entity , called Phonebook.
Phonebook 35 3. Select an icon to identify the categor y of the number to be stored. Three categories are available: • : Mobile phone number • : Office number • : Home number T o select the category , pre ss the Left or R ight key and press the Sele ct soft key .
Phonebook 36 After storing, the phone displays the Phonebook entry or name just created. Storing a Number Using the Phone book Menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key .
Phonebook 37 6. Continue th e procedure from step 5 on page 35 to store the number . Using Phonebook Entry Options While accessing an y Phonebook entry , press the Options soft key to use the options for the entry . The following options are available: Paste : allows you to paste the number into the normal dialing mode.
Phonebook 38 Copy : allows you to copy the numb er to another location. Y ou can select the memory and the location number . Caller Group : allows you to organize your Phoneboo k entry in caller groups so that the phone alerts you in a specific way when a person from one of your groups calls you.
Phonebook 39 The Phonebo ok entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input. 5. Once you hav e found the entry , press the key to dial the number , or press the Options soft k ey to access the Phonebook entry options; for further details, see page 37.
Phonebook 40 Searching fo r a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to Group Sear ch by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key . Y ou are asked to enter a group name. 3. Enter the first few letters of the group name that you wish t o fin d.
Phonebook 41 Editing a Caller Group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key . 2. Scroll to Group Edi t by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key . 3. Scroll through the group lis t by pressing the Up or Dow n key .
Phonebook 42 Speed-dialing Once you hav e stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated number key . Setting Up Spee d-dial Entries 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key .
Phonebook 43 • Change : allows yo u to assign a different number to the key . • Erase : allows you to clear the setti ng so that no number is assigned to the key . • Erase All : allows yo u to clear the settings for all k eys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys.
Phonebook 44 Checking the Memory Status Y ou can check how man y names and numbers are stored in Phonebook; SIM card and phone memories. Y ou can also see the capacity of both memories. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key . 2. Select the Memory Status option.
45 Entering Text When usi ng your phon e, you wil l often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or scheduling event s on your calendar . Y ou can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s k eypad.
Entering Text 46 • Symbol mode This mode allows y ou to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks. • Number mode This mode allows you to enter numbers. Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows char acters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display .
Entering Te xt 47 Using T9 Mode T9 is a predic tive text inp ut mode that allow s you to ke y in any character using single k eys trokes. This text input m ode is based on a built-in dictionary . T o enter a word in T9 mode: 1. When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by pressing the to k eys.
Entering Text 48 3. When the word displays correctly , go to step 4. If not, press the , Up or Down ke y to display alternative word cho ices for the keys that you ha ve pressed. Example :B o t h “ O f ” and “Me” have the and keys. The phon e displays the most comm only used choice first.
Entering Te xt 49 Using the Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode Use the to keys to e nter your text. 1. Press the key labeled wi th t he letter you w ant: - Once for t he first letter - T wice for the second letter - And so on 2. Select t he other letters i n the same way .
Entering Text 50 See the table be low for more information about t he characters av ailable: • T o insert a space, press the key . • Y ou can move th e cursor by using t he Left and Rig ht keys. T o delete letters, pre ss the k ey . Press and hold the key to clear the di splay .
Entering Te xt 51 Using Number Mode Number mode enables you to ente r numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to ent er .
Entering Text 52.
53 Options During a Call Y our phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold Y ou can place the current call on hol d whenever you want. Y ou can make another call while yo u have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Options During a Call 54 When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the key . Switching the Mic rophone Off (Mute) Y ou can tempor arily switch your phone’s micro phone off , so that the other party cannot hear you.
Options During a Call 55 T o switch the microphone back on: 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. If necessary , press the Down key to highlight the Unmute option. 3. Press the OK soft k ey . The other person can hear you again. Muting/Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the k ey tones off or on.
Options During a Call 56 Sending DTMF Tones Y ou can send the D TMF (dual tone multi-frequency) tones when entering a number . This option is helpful for entering a password or account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service. T o send the D TMF tones: 1.
Options During a Call 57 Searching for a Number in Phonebook Y ou can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key . 2. Press the Down k ey to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft k ey . The Phonebo ok entries are listed.
Options During a Call 58 Using the Message Service (SMS) If you receive an SMS (Short Message Service) message during a call, the Message icon ( ) f lashes on the display . The SMS Service option enables yo u to read the message or send a new message.
Options During a Call 59 Making a Multi-party Call A multi-party c all is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multi-part y or conference call. For further details abo ut subscribing to this service, contact your service provider .
Options During a Call 60 Having a Private Conv ersation With One Participant 1. Press the Optio ns soft k ey and choose t he Select one option. Press the OK soft k ey . The list of c all participants ap pears. 2. Highlight a person by pressi ng t he Up or D ow n ke y , a n d press the Sele ct soft key or the k ey .
Options During a Call 61 Dropping One Par ticipant 1. Press the Optio ns soft k ey and choose t he Select one option. Press the OK soft k ey . The list of c all participants ap pears. 2. Highlight a person by pressi ng t he Up or D ow n ke y , a n d press the Sele ct soft key or the k ey .
62 Using the Menus The phone offers a r ange of functions that allow y ou to tailor it to your needs. Th ese functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navig ation keys or by using the shortcuts.
Using the Menus 63 3. If the menu contains sub-menus, Language for example, you can access them by scrolling using the Up and Down keys and pressing the Sele ct soft key . If the menu that you have selected contains further options, repeat this step .
Using the Menus 64 Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its Shortcut The menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. The shortcut number is sho wn at the bottom right next to the soft key on the display .
Using the Menus 65 List of Menu Functions The following list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature.
Using the Menus 66 1.9.1 R ead 1.9.2 R eceive 1.9.3 Channel List 1.9.4 Language 2. Call Records (see page 85) 2.1 Missed Calls 2.2 Incoming Calls 2.3 Outgoing Calls 2.4 Del ete All 2.4.1 Missed Ca lls 2.4.2 Incoming Calls 2.4.3 Outgoi ng Calls 2.5 Call Time 2.
Using the Menus 67 4. Phone Setting s (see page 93) 4.1 My Settings 4.1.1 W allpaper 4.1.2 Menu St yle 4.1.3 Mor e Graphic s 4.2 Greeting Message 4.3 Own Number 4.4 Language 4.5 Secur ity 4.5.1 PIN C heck 4.5.2 Change PIN 4.5.3 Phone Loc k 4.5.4 Change Password 4.
Using the Menus 68 5. Organizer (see page 10 5) 5.1 Calendar 5.2 T o Do L ist 5.3 Time & Date 5.3.1 Set Time 5.3.2 Set Date 5.3.3 W orld Ti me 5.3.4 Time Format 5.4 Alarm 5.4.1 Once Alarm 5.4.2 Daily Alarm 5.4.3 Morning Ca ll 5.4.4 R emove Alarm 5.
Using the Menus 69 6. Network Se rvices (see page 118) 6.1 Call Forwarding 6.1.1 F orward Alw ays 6.1.2 Busy 6.1.3 No Re ply 6.1.4 Unreachable 6.1.5 Cance l All 6.2 Call Barring 6.2.1 All Ou tgoing 6.2.2 Internatio nal 6.2.3 Intern ational Except to Home 6.
Using the Menus 70 7. Funbox (see page 127) 7.1 Games 7.2 More Games 7.3 WAP Browser 7.3.1 Home 7.3.2 F avor ite 7.3.3 http:// 7.3.4 Setting s 7.3.5 Clear Cache 7.3.6 Push Me ssage 7.4 Downloads 7.4.1 Games & M ore 7.4.2 Sounds 7.4.3 Pictures 7.4.
71 Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows y ou to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Servic e (EMS), which ena bles you to include simple pictures, melodies, and animated images in your messages.
Messages 72 While reading a message, y ou can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete : allows you to delete the message. Forward : allows yo u to resend the message. F or further information about how to send a message, see page 74.
Messages 73 Outbox (Menu 1.2) This message box is used to store the messages that you have already sent or will send. When yo u enter this menu, the li st of messages in the box displays w ith the recipients’ phone num bers or names, if av ailable in yo ur Phonebook.
Messages 74 memory . Y ou can then use the items when writ ing a message. F or details, see page 75. Write New (Menu 1.3) In this menu, you can write and send a text message. Note : When you add med ia items to the message, the number of characters you can enter decreases .
Messages 75 If you only want to save the m essage, select Save . After saving the messag e, the phone returns to the Messages menu. 4. If you select a save option, choose the mem ory where you want to sav e the message and press the OK soft key . 5. Enter a destination number and press the OK soft k ey .
Messages 76 items or choose an item received from other sources, such as the Internet or other phones. • Add Template s : allows you to apply one of the preset message templates to the text. Select one of the five messages stored in the Templa tes menu ( Menu 1.
Messages 77 Send Message : allows you to retrie ve the message. Once you have completed the message, you can send, save and send, or simply save it. F or details about how to se nd a message, see page 74. Delete : allows you to delete the messag e. Y ou are asked to confirm the deletion b y pressing the Yes soft key .
Messages 78 Settings (Menu 1.5) In this menu, you can set up default message inf ormation. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send messages. The number of setting groups av ailable depends on the capacity of your SIM card. Note : The last setting you accesse d is automatically activated for sending messag es.
Messages 79 Re ply Path : allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message ce nter , if your network supports this service. Deliver y Reports : allows you to activate or deact ivate the report function. When this functio n is activa ted, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered.
Messages 80 When a confirming message displays, press the Yes soft key to conf irm. place a check mark Mark soft key . remove the chec k mark Unmark soft k ey .
Messages 81 Memory Status (Menu 1.7) This me nu shows h ow many messa ges are curre ntly sto red in the SIM, phone an d CB (Cell Broadcast) mem ories. Y ou can also delete all of the messages in each message box using the Delete All option ( Menu 1.7.
Messages 82 Voice Mail (Menu 1.8) This menu provides you with a w ay of accessing your voice mailbox , if provid ed by yo ur network. The following options are available: Connect to Voice Mail : before using the V oi ce Mail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from yo ur servic e provider; see Menu 1.
Messages 83 Broadcast (Menu 1.9) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or tr affic. Cell Broadcasting (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provid ed that: • the ph one is in Idle mode.
Messages 84 Edit : used to change the ID and title of an existing channel. Language : allows you to select your preferred language to be used when displaying cell b roadcast messages.
85 Call Records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialed. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls. Note : Y ou can access the numbers in the three types of cal l records by pressing the key in Idle mode . Missed Calls (Menu 2.
Call Records 86 Incoming Calls (Menu 2.2) This menu lets you view the l ast 20 numbers of the calls you answe red. The number and name, if available, display , together with the date and tim e when the call was receiv ed. By pressing the Options soft key , you can: • delete the call from the list.
Call Records 87 Select a call r ecord using the Up o r Down key and press the Select soft key . When a confirming message appears, press the Yes soft k ey .
88 Sound Settings Y ou can use the Sound Settings feature to customize various settings, such as the: • ring me lody , volume and type. • sounds made when you press a key , receive a message, open/close the folder or switch your phone on/off .
Sound Setti ngs 89 Ring Volume (Menu 3.3) This menu allows you to adjust the ring volume to one of five levels. Use the Up and Down keys or the V olume k eys on the left side of the phone to inc rease or decrease the volume . Alert Typ e (Menu 3.4) This menu allows you to specify how y ou are to be informed of incom ing calls.
Sound Set tings 90 Message Tone (Menu 3.6) This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been receiv ed. SMS Tone (Menu 3.6.1) The following options are available for alerting yo u to new SMS messages: Off : the phone does not use the SMS tone.
Sound Setti ngs 91 Folder Tone (Menu 3.7) This menu allows y ou to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the folder . T o turn the sound off , select Off . Power On/Off (Menu 3.8) This menu allows y ou to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is sw itched on and off .
Sound Set tings 92 Extra Tones (Menu 3.9) Y ou can customize additional tones used for the phone. The following options are available: Error Tone : sets whether or not the phone informs you when you have make a mistake.
93 Phone Settings Many different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed i n the Phone Setting s menu. My Settings (Menu 4.1) Y ou can change the backgro und image and the display style for Menu mode acco rding to your preference.
Phone Settings 94 3. When the image displa ys, press the Select soft key . The display asks you if you w ant to display text on the screen. 4. Press the Yes soft key to display the current date and time on the wallpaper image . T o display only the image, press the No soft key .
Phone Settings 95 Greeting Message (Menu 4.2) This menu allows you to set a greeting to be display ed briefly when the phone is switched o n. For furt her details about how to enter characters, see page 45. Own Number (Menu 4.3) This function is a memory aid, which you can use to chec k your own pho ne number if necessary .
Phone Settings 96 Language (Menu 4.4) Y ou can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic , the language is auto matically selected according to the language of the SIM card used.
Phone Settings 97 Change PIN (Menu 4.5.2) This feature allows you to change your current PIN to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feat ure is enabled. Y ou must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one. Once you have ent ered a new P IN, you are a sked to confirm it by enterin g it again.
Phone Settings 98 Change Password (Menu 4.5.4) The Change Passw ord feature allows you to change y our current phone password t o a new one. Y ou must enter t he current password before you can specify a new one. The password is prese t to “00000000” at the fac tory .
Phone Settings 99 FDN Mode (Menu 4.5.6) FDN (Fix ed Dial Numb er) mode, if s upported by y our SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable : you can phone any number .
Phone Settings 100 Display Settings (Menu 4.6) In this menu, you can change the settings for the display or backlight. Contrast (Menu 4.6.1) This menu allows you to adjust the contrast of the displa y screen to see them better in diff erent lighting conditi ons.
Phone Settings 101 Auto Light (Menu 4.6.3 ) Using this feature, you can specify the ti me for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps you to conserv e your battery power . The following options are available: Disable : the backlight is used a ccording to the setting in the Back Light menu ( Menu 4.
Phone Settings 102 Extra Settings (Menu 4.7) Y ou can turn the automatic redialing or answering features on or off . The following options are available: Auto Redial : when this option is checke d, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Phone Settings 103 When this option is unchecked, you can only press the key or Accept soft k ey . Short Cut (Menu 4.8) The Navigation ke ys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to acc e ss specific menus directly . T o assign a shortcut to a key: 1.
Phone Settings 104 2. Enter the 8-digit phone pass word and press the OK soft key . Note : The password is pr eset to “00000000. ” T o change this password, see page 98.
105 Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to: • view the calendar and organize your schedule. • define a list of things to do . • set the current date and time. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment.
Organizer 106 Consulting the Calendar When you select the Calendar menu ( Menu 5.1 ), the calendar displays with toda y’s date highlighted. T he following options are av ailable when you press the Opti ons soft key: Search All : display s all memos set, starti ng with the oldest, regardless of the day .
Organizer 107 3. Ent er your memo and t hen press the OK soft k ey . Note : For further details about how to enter char acters, see page 45. Y ou are asked if you wish to set an alarm. 4. If you want the al arm to ring on the chosen day , press the Yes soft key .
Organizer 108 Editing a Memo When you select a day for which a memo already exists on the calendar , you can press the Edit soft key to edit the memo disp layed.
Organizer 109 To Do List (Menu 5.2) This feature allows you to: • enter a list of tasks to be done. • assign a priority and a deadline to each task. • sort the tasks by priority and status mark. Creating the To Do List 1. Press the New soft key .
Organizer 110 Action Procedure View the details for a specific task 1. Highlight the task. 2. Press the View soft k ey . 3. Scroll through the tasks using the Up and Down keys . Change the status of a specific task 1. Highlight the task. 2. Press the key to mark the task as completed as of the current date and time.
Organizer 111 Edit an existing task 1. Highlight the task. 2. Press the Opti ons soft k ey . 3. Select th e Edit option. 4. Change the text , priority and/or deadline fo r the task. Sort the ex isting tasks by priority or status 1. Press the Opti ons soft k ey .
Organizer 112 Copy a task to the calendar 1. Highlight the task. 2. Press the Opti ons soft k ey . 3. Select th e Copy to Calendar option . 4. Change the text and/or deadline fo r the task and set the alarm. Delete a task 1. Highlight the task. 2. Press the Opti ons soft k ey .
Organizer 113 Time & Date (Menu 5.3) This menu allows you to change the current time and date display ed. Y ou can also check the current time for 22 major cities around the world. The followin g options are available: Set Time : allows you to enter the current time.
Organizer 114 T o select your time zone: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Lef t or Right key one or more time s. The local date and time display . 2. Press the Set soft key . Time Format : allows you to change the time format to 24 Hours or 12 Hours .
Organizer 115 If you want to use the alarm options, press the Opti ons soft k ey . The follow ing option s are av ailable: • Remove Alarm : deactivates the current alarm. • Alarm Sound Set : allows you to select an alarm melody . 3. Press the OK soft k ey .
Organizer 116 Calculator (Menu 5.5) With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator . The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtr action, multiplication and division . 1. Enter the first number using the numeric ke ys.
Organizer 117 Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) Using this menu, you can figure currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange ra te of your source currency and press the OK soft key . Y ou can insert a decimal point by pressing the key . 2. Enter the amount to convert and pre ss the OK soft key .
11 Network Services These menu functions are ne twork services. Please contact your service provider to check their availabilit y and subscribe to them, if y ou wish. Call Forwarding (Menu 6.1) This netwo rk service enables in coming calls to be rerouted to the number that you specify .
Network Servi ces 119 T o set your call forw arding options: 1. Selec t a call forw arding op tion by pres sing the U p or Down key and then press the Select soft key . 2. Select the ty pe of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down k ey and then press the Select soft key .
Network Services 120 Call Barring (Menu 6.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict y our calls. Y ou can use the following options to restrict voice and/or data calls: All Outgoing : calls cannot be made. International : internationa l calls cannot be made.
Network Servi ces 121 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by y our service provider . The phone sends your settings t o the network and the network’ s acknowledgement disp lays. T o deactivate specific call barring settings: 1. Select the call barring option to be deactiv ated.
Network Services 122 Y ou can specify individual call waiting option s for voice call s and/or data calls. T o set your call waiting options: 1. Select the type of calls, voic e or data , to which the call waitin g option is to be ap plied by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select soft key .
Network Servi ces 123 Network Selection (Menu 6.4) The Network Selecti on feature enables you to automatically or manually se lect the network used w hen roaming outsid e of your home area. Note : Y ou can select a network other than your home network only if th ere is a valid roaming agreeme nt between them.
Network Services 124 Caller ID (Menu 6.5) Y ou can prev ent your phone num ber from being displaye d on the phone of the person being called. Note : Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default : the default setting provided b y the network is used.
Network Servi ces 125 Activating a Closed User Group If you select the Closed User Group menu, you can enter the CUG function. Y ou can no w access the following options after pressing the Selec t soft k ey: Index List : lets you list, add or delete CUG index numbers.
Network Services 126 Default Group : you may set a default CUG with your servi ce provi der . If you have done so, yo u can en able the Default Group option on your phone. W hen making a call, you are given the option of using your default CUG, instead of selecting o ne from the list.
127 Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. Games (Menu 7.1) Y ou can enjoy two games with your phone. Scroll to a game, using the Up and Down keys and press the Select soft key . For e ach game, the following option s are availab le: New game : allows you to start a game.
Funbox 128 More Games (Menu 7.2) This option open s the WAP brow ser to a web site where you can download additional games. WAP Browser (Menu 7.3) Y our phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless W eb using your phone.
Funbox 129 Navigatin g the WAP Browser Entering Text i n the WAP Browser When yo u are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indi cated on the screen. The following modes are a vailable: Upper-case characte r ( A ): allows you to enter upper - case English char acters.
Funbox 130 Number ( 1 ): allows you to enter numbers. Selecting and Using Menu Options V arious menus are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless W eb. T o access a menu option: 1. Press and hold down the key . A menu displays.
Funbox 131 Reload : reloads the current page. Home : takes you back at any tim e to the homepage of the Wireless W eb service provider . Goto URL : allows you to manually enter the URL address of a W eb page. After enteri ng an address, press the OK soft key to go there directly .
Funbox 132 pressing and holding down the key wh ile using the W AP Browser . T o store a URL address: 1. Select an empt y location and press the Options soft key . 2. Enter the address and press the Enter soft key . Note : For further details about how to enter char acters, see page 45.
Funbox 133 Settings (Menu 7.3.4) This option allows y ou to set up fiv e proxy servers for the WAP browser . Contact y our service provider for details. For each server , the followi ng options ar e availabl e: Profile Name : enter a name tha t you wish to assign to the HT TP proxy server .
Funbox 134 When the beare r is set to Data Login Name : enter the PPP server login ID . Password : enter the PP P server password . Dial-up Number : enter the PPP server phone number . Data Call Type : select a data call type: Analog or ISDN . Note : The W AP Browser settings may vary , depending on the service pro vider .
Funbox 135 Downloads (Menu 7.4) Y ou can dow nload images, sounds and M IDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) fr om various sources using the WAP Brows er and store them in your phone. In the Downloads menu, you can access the downloaded items.
Funbox 136 Update : accesses the server and updates the MIDlet. This option is not available for the defaul t games. Entering T ext If you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can use the following inpu t modes: ABC : allows you to enter upper-case English char acters.
Funbox 137 Rename : allows you to change the name of the so und. Delete : deletes the sound. Set as Ring Tone : sets the sound as yo ur ring tone. Pictures (Menu 7.4.3) In this menu, you can view the list of pictures downloaded from the web server or received in messages.
13 Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following sim ple checks before contacting a service professional. This may sav e you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call.
Solving Problem s 139 “No service, ” “Network failure” or “N ot done” displays • The network connection was lost. Y ou may be in a w eak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by bui ldings). Move and try again. • Y ou are trying to access an option for which you ha ve not taken out a subscriptio n with your service provider .
Solving P roblems 140 The phone starts be ep ing and “**Warning** Low Batter y” flashes on the display • The battery is insufficientl y charged. R echarge the battery .
141 Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes explained below , enter the appropriate code (d isplay ed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key .
Access Codes 142 Phone Password The Phone Lock feature uses the phone password to protect your phone against unauthorized use. The phone password is supp lied with th e phone and is preset to “00000000” at the facto ry . PIN The P ersonal I dentification N umber or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card agai nst unauthorized use.
Access Codes 143 PUK The 8-digit PUK ( P IN U nblocking K ey) is require d to change a disabled PIN. The PUK may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, or you have lost it, contact your service provider . T o re-enable your PIN: 1. Enter the PUK and press the OK soft key .
Access Codes 144 PUK2 The 8-digit PUK2 ( P IN U nblocking K ey 2 ), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to change a disabled PIN2. If you lose the code, contact your service pro vider . T o re-enable your PIN2: 1. Enter the PUK2 and press the OK soft k ey .
145 Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Y our wirele ss phone is a radio tr ansmitter and receiv er . It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emissi on limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the F ederal Com munications Co mmission (FC C) of the U.
Health and Safety Information 146 SAR tests are conducted using sta ndard operating positions specified by the FCC wit h the phone transmitting at i ts highest certified pow er level in all tested fre quency bands.
Health and Safety Information 147 For Body Operation For body worn oper ation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approv ed accessory designated for this product or when used with and accessory that conta ins no metal and that positions the handset a minimum from the body .
Health and Safety Information 148 Precautions When Using Bat teries • Never use an y charger or battery that is damaged in any way . • Use the ba ttery only for its intended purpose .
Health and Safety Information 149 the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F). • Do not short -circuit the battery .
Health and Safety Information 150 wireless phone with one of the many hands-free accessories av ailable today . 3. Positio n your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless phone without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconv enient time, le t your voice mail answer it fo r you.
Health and Safety Information 151 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in progress or other serious emerg ency where lives are in dan ger , call the emergency number , as you would want others to do for you.
Health and Safety Information 152 Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shi elded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However , certain electronic equipment ma y not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to di scuss alternatives.
Health and Safety Information 153 wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Other Medical Device s If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of y our device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy .
Health and Safety Information 154 Potentially Explosive E nvironments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atm osphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Health and Safety Information 155 Re member , to make or receiv e any calls the phon e must be switched on and in a service area with ad equate signal strength. Emergency calls ma y not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain netw ork services and/or phone features are in use.
Health and Safety Information 156 • Check re gularly that all w ireless phone equ ipment in your vehicle is mounted and oper ating properly . • Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materi als in the same compartme nt as the phone, its parts or accessories.
Health and Safety Information 157 • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so ma y cause an electric shock to yo u or dam age to the phone. • Do not use or store the phone in dusty , dirty areas, as its moving parts may be damag ed. • Do not store the phone in hot areas.
Health and Safety Information 158 Acknowledgin g Special Precau tions and the FCC and Industry Canada N otice Cautions Modifications not expressly appro ved by the party responsible for compliance could void t he user' s authority to operate the equipment.
Health and Safety Information 159 This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, m ay cause harmful interference to radio comm unications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION I NFORMATION (SAR) 160 Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOV ERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FO R EXPOSURE TO R ADIO WA VES.
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMAT ION (SAR) 161 does not exceed the limit established by the government - adopted requiremen t for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations(e.g. , at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.
Appendix B: Gui de to Safe and Responsib le Wireless Phone Us e 162 Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Cellular T elecommuni cation s & Internet Association “Safety is the most im portant call y ou will ev er make. ” A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.
Appendix B: Guide to Safe an d Responsible Wireless Phone Use 163 But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little more. This brochure is a call to wireless phone users everyw here to mak e safety thei r first priority when behind the wheel of a car .
Appendix B: Gui de to Safe and Responsib le Wireless Phone Us e 164 with know you are driving; if necessary , suspend the call in heavy tr affic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver , your first responsi bility is to pay attention to the road.
Appendix B: Guide to Safe an d Responsible Wireless Phone Use 165 case of fire, traffic accident, road hazard or me dical emergency . R emember , it is a free call on your wireless phone! 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Y our wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your community .
Appendix B: Gui de to Safe and Responsib le Wireless Phone Us e 166 Cellular T ele communication s & Internet Association For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE.
Appendix C: Consu mer Update on Wireless Phon es 167 Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones U.S. F ood and Drug Administration 1. 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 ce ll, mobile, or PCS phones.
Appendix C: Con sumer Update on Wireless Phones 168 adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any bio logical effects. Some studies have suggested that some biolo gical effects may occur , but such fi ndings have not been confirmed by additional research.
Appendix C: Consu mer Update on Wireless Phon es 169 FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility f or different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts a t the feder al level.
Appendix C: Con sumer Update on Wireless Phones 170 FDA is working with the U .S. National T oxicology Program and with groups of investig ators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions ab out t he effects of exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
Appendix C: Consu mer Update on Wireless Phon es 171 how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure.
Appendix C: Con sumer Update on Wireless Phones 172 wirele ss phone use by chil dren was stri ctly pr ecauti onary; it was not b ased on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.
Appendix C: Consu mer Update on Wireless Phon es 173 forced to bo ost its power to c ompensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption. In February 2002, the Feder al trade C ommission (FTC) charged tw o companies that sold devices that claimed to prot ect wireless phone us ers from radiation with making false and unsub stantiated claims.
Appendix C: Con sumer Update on Wireless Phones 174 FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible inter actions with ot her medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur , FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
Appendix C: Consu mer Update on Wireless Phon es 175 of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of ph one use in these studies was around three years.
Appendix C: Con sumer Update on Wireless Phones 176 Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the following organizations. FCC RF Safety P rogram : http://www .fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): http://www .
Appendix C: Consu mer Update on Wireless Phon es 177 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUN G TELECOMMUNICA TIONS AMERIC A, L.
Appendix C: Con sumer Update on Wireless Phones 178 4357. Upon receipt, S AMSUNG will promptly repa ir or replace the defective Product. SAM SUNG may , at SAMSUNG’ s sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new parts or components when repairing any Product or replace Product wit h a rebuilt , reconditioned or new Pro duct.
Appendix C: Consu mer Update on Wireless Phon es 179 BREACH OF CO NTRACT OR F OR ANY CLAI M BROUGHT AGA INST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER P ARTY . SOME ST A TES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW T HE EXCLUS ION OR L IMITA TION OF INCIDE NT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION OR EXCLUS ION MAY NOT APPL Y TO YOU.
Appendix C: Con sumer Update on Wireless Phones 180 ©2002 Samsung T elecommunications America. Al l rights res erved. No reproduction in whole or in pa rt allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
Glossary 181 Glossary T o help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and tak e full adv antage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Call Forwarding Ability to reroute calls to another number .
Glossary 182 Dual Band Ability to ope rate with both DCS (1900 MHz) and GSM (850 MHz) networks. The phone automatically uses the network with strongest signal and even switches networks during a call within the sam e operator’ s network.
Glossary 183 Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardw are platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modificati on. It has been promoted f or and geared heavily to th e W eb, bo th for public W eb sites and Intranets.
Glossary 184 browser is not actually co nnecting to the web serv er . The request from their browser goes to a proxy server , and the proxy server m akes the request to the web server . A proxy serv er can improve performance for groups of users because it cache the results of all requests for a certain amount of time.
Glossary 185 SIM (Subscribe r Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’ s person al data). The SIM card fits into a small slot on the back of the phone and is protected by the battery .
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187 Index A Access code s • 141 Alarm • 114 Alert type • 89 Answering call • 27 second call • 58 Anykey answer • 102 Auto redial • 102 B Background image • 93 Backlight auto light • .
Index 188 E Earpiece v olume • 26 Emergenc y calls • 154 EMS (Enhan ced Message Service) • 71 Error tone • 92 F FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode • 99 Folder tone • 91 Forwardi ng, calls • 11.
Index 189 MIDlets • 135 Minute m inder • 92 Missed calls • 28 , 85 Morning call • 114 Multi-pa rty calls • 59 Muting all sound s • 30 key tones • 55 micropho ne • 54 N Names entering .
Index 190 S Safety informatio n • 145 Schedule r • 105 Searching, ph onebook • 38 Security, calls • 96 Sent message s, text • 73 Service light • 15 , 101 Shortcut, me nu • 103 SIM card i.
191 Access the Menu Functions ➀ Press the Menu soft ke y . ➁ Scroll with the Up and Down keys through the list of the menus until you reach the menu you want. ➂ Press the Select soft ke y . ➃ Scroll with the Up and Down keys through the list of the options u ntil the one you want is selected.
192 Answer a Call Open the phone or Press the key . Adjust the Vol u m e Press th e or key o n the left side of th e phone. Choose the Alert Ty p e ➀ Selec t the Alert Type menu option ( Menu 3.3 ). ➁ Select an option: • Light On ly • Melody • Vibration • Vibra+Melody ➂ Press the Select soft ke y .
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