Samsung 426 User Guide
SGH-x426
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-04313A
09/2003 V er. 1.0
* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your
phone, depending upon the software insalled or services provided by your network service provider.
* Licensed under U.S. patent no.4,558,302 and foreign counterparts.
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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or
which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software
relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to
Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property
includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other
works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise
violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property.
Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt
to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership in
the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable
rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with
SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
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Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), Inc.
Headquarters:
1130 E. Arapaho Road Richardson, TX 75081 Tel: 972-761-7000 Fax: 972-761-7001
Customer Care Center:
1601 E. Plano Parkway Suite 150 Plano, TX 75047 Tel: 888-987-HELP (4357) Fax: 972-761-7501
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com/wireless
©2003 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.
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Contents
Unpacking................................................................. 5
Your Phone................................................................ 6
Phone Layout................................................................... 6
Display ............................................................................. 9
Service Light.................................................................. 12
Earbud/Microphone ....................................................... 13
Getting Started........................................................ 14
Installing the SIM Card ................................................ 14
Charging a Battery........................................................ 17
Switching the Phone On/Off ......................................... 19
Call Functions.......................................................... 20
Making a Call ................................................................ 20
Adjusting the Volume.................................................... 23
Answering a Call ........................................................... 23
Viewing Missed Calls .................................................... 24
Quickly Switching to Silent Mode ................................ 27
Selecting Functions and Options........................... 28
Phonebook.............................................................. 30
Storing a Number with a Name.................................... 30
Using Phonebook Entry Options .................................. 33
Searching for a Number in Phonebook......................... 34
Editing a Caller Group.................................................. 36
Speed-dialing ................................................................. 37
Checking the Memory Status ....................................... 39
Entering Text............................................................ 40
Changing the Text Input Mode..................................... 41
Using T9 Mode............................................................... 42
Using Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode .................. 43
Using Number Mode ..................................................... 45
Using Symbol Mode....................................................... 45
Options During a Call..................................... ... .... . 47
Putting a Call on Hold................................................... 47
Mute ............................................................................... 48
Muting/Sending Key Tones........................................... 48
Sending Tones................................................................ 49
Searching for a Number in Phonebook......................... 49
Using the Message Service ........................................... 50
Call Waiting................................................................... 50
Making a Multi-party Call............................................ 51
Using the Menus...................................................... 53
Accessing a Menu Function .......................................... 53
Accessing a Menu Function Using Shortcuts .............. 54
List of Menu Functions ................................................. 54
Messages............................................................ .... . 60
Inbox (Menu 1.1)........................................................... 60
Outbox (Menu 1.2) ........................................................ 61
Write New (Menu 1.3) .................................................. 63
Templates (Menu 1.4)................................................... 65
Settings (Menu 1.5) ...................................................... 66
My Objects (Menu 1.6) ................................................. 67
Memory Status (Menu 1.7) .......................................... 68
Voice Mail (Menu 1.8) .................................................. 69
Broadcast (Menu 1.9) ................................................... 70
Delete All (Menu 1.10) ................................................. 71
Call Records............................................................ 72
Missed Calls (Menu 2.1)............................................... 72
Incoming Calls (Menu 2.2) ........................................... 72
Outgoing Calls (Menu 2.3) ........................................... 73
Delete All (Menu 2.4) ................................................... 73
Call Time (Menu 2.5).................................................... 74
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Contents
Sound Settings......................................................... 75
Ring Tone (Menu 3.1) ................................................... 75
Ring Volume (Menu 3.2) .............................................. 75
Alert Type (Menu 3.3) .................................................. 76
Keypad Tone (Menu 3.4) .............................................. 76
Message Tone (Menu 3.5)............................................. 77
Folder Tone (Menu 3.6) ................................................ 78
Power On/Off (Menu 3.7) ............................................. 78
Extra Tones (Menu 3.8)................................................ 78
Phone Settings......................................................... 80
My Settings (Menu 4.1) ................................................ 80
Greeting Message (Menu 4.2) ...................................... 81
Own Number (Menu 4.3).............................................. 81
Language (Menu 4.4).................................................... 82
Security (Menu 4.5) ...................................................... 82
Display Settings (Menu 4.6)......................................... 85
Extra Settings (Menu 4.7)............................................ 87
Short Cut (Menu 4.8).................................................... 88
Reset Settings (Menu 4.9) ............................................ 89
Organizer................................................................ . 90
Calendar (Menu 5.1)..................................................... 90
To Do List (Menu 5.2)................................................... 93
Time & Date (Menu 5.3)............................................... 97
Alarm (Menu 5.4).......................................................... 98
Calculator (Menu 5.5)................................................... 99
Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) ................................. 100
Network Services.................................................. 101
Call Forwarding (Menu 6.1)....................................... 101
Call Waiting (Menu 6.2)............................................. 103
Network Selection (Menu 6.3) ................................... 103
Caller ID (Menu 6.4)................................................... 104
Contents
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Funbox ................................................................... 106
Games (Menu 7.1)....................................................... 106
WAP Browser (Menu 7.2)........................................... 107
Downloads (Menu 7.3)................................................ 114
Solving Problems................................................... 117
Access Codes....................................................... 120
Phone Password........................................................... 121
PIN ............................................................................... 121
PUK.............................................................................. 122
PIN2 ............................................................................. 123
PUK2............................................................................ 123
Health and Safety Information............................. 124
Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety 124
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone.. 126
Caring for the Battery................................................. 130
Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC ........... 132
FDA Consumer Update............................................... 133
CTIA Safety Information ............................................ 144
Owner's Record ............................................................ 149
User Guide Proprietary Notice ................................... 149
Standard Limited Warranty .................................. 150
Glossary................................................................. 157
Index.......................................................................162
Quick Reference Card......................................... 167
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Contents
Unpacking
Your package contains the following items:
Handset
Battery
Earbud & Mic
T ravel Adapter
User’s Manual
You can purchase additional accessories at
http://www.attwireless.com/accessories or by calling
1-800-IMAGINE (1-800-462-4463). Accessories include:
• Simple hands-free kit
• Standard/slim batteries
• Cigarette lighter adapter
• Holster
Unpacking
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Your Phone
Phone Layout
Earpiece
Folder
Volume/menu
browse keys
Soft key (left)
Dial/menu
confirmation key
Cancel/
correction key
Special
function keys
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Your Phone
Display
Navigation (Up/
Down/Left/Right)
keys
Soft key (right)
WAP Browser
key
Power on/off /
menu exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Microphone
Key Description
Antenna
Service light
(soft keys)
Menu mode:
Scrolls through menus
and phonebook
Idle mode:
Scrolls through your
favorite menus. See “Short Cut (Menu
4.8)” on page 88.
Menu mode:
Left returns to the
previous screen; Right selects the
highlighted item
Text Entry mode:
Idle mode:
Moves the cursor.
Scrolls through your
favorite menus. See “Short Cut (Menu
4.8)” on page 88.
Perform functions indicated by the
text above them on the bottom line of
the display.
Your Phone
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Key Description
Idle mode:
Launches the web browser.
See “WAP Browser (Menu 7.2)” on
page 107.
Makes or answers a call.
Menu mode:
Selects a menu function
or stores information in the phone or
SIM memory.
Idle mode:
Hold down to displays the
last number called or received.
Deletes characters from the display.
Menu mode:
Returns to the previous
menu.
Ends a call. Hold down to turn the
phone on or off.
Menu mode:
Cancels your input and
returns to Idle mode.
Idle mode:
Hold down to access your
voice mail.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters.
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Your Phone
Key Description
Enter special characters and perform
various functions.
(on the side of the phone)
During a call:
Adjusts earpiece
volume.
Idle mode:
Adjusts keypad tone
volume.
Menu mode:
Scrolls through menus
and Phonebook.
Display
The display has three areas:
Icons
Text and
graphic area
Menu Ph.Book
Soft key
indicators
Your Phone
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Area Description
Icons Displays various icons. See
“Icons” on page 10.
Text a n d
graphic area
Soft key
indicators
Icons
Icon Description
Indicates the received signal strength.
The greater the number of bars, the
better the signal.
Indicates you are connected to the GPRS
network
Indicates a data connection to the GPRS
network has been established.
Displays when a call is in progress.
Displays messages, instructions,
and any information entered,
such as the number you are
dialing.
Displays functions currently
assigned to the two soft keys.
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Your Phone
Icon Description
Displays when you are out of your home
area and have logged onto a different
network (roaming).
Displays when an alarm has been set.
Displays during text entry to indicate
current entry mode. See “Entering Text”
on page 40.
Displays when a new text message has
been received.
Displays when a new voice mail message
has been received.
Displays when the phone is on Mute.
Displays when the phone is in silent
mode (red icon), or when the phone is set
to vibrate when you receive a call (blue
icon).
Indicates your battery level.
Your Phone
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Backlight
The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad.
When you press a key or open the phone, the backlight
turns on. If no keys are pressed, the light turns off after a
specified time. To set the length of time the backlight is
active, see “Backlight (Menu 4.6.2)” on page 85
After one minute, the display turns off to conserve power.
Use the Auto Light menu to set your phone to use the
backlight for a specified time. See “Auto Light (Menu
4.6.3)” on page 86.
Service Light
The service light, at the top right-hand corner of the
phone, flashes when you are within a service area.
To enable or disable the service light, see “Service Light
(Menu 4.6.4)” on page 86.
Service light
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Your Phone
Earbud/Microphone
The included earbud/microphone allows you to use your
phone virtually hands-free.
To answer a call using the earbud, press the button on the
earbud controller.
To open the recent calls menu, press and hold the earbud
controller button. A beep indicates the menu is ready.
To re-dial the most recent caller, press and hold the
earbud controller until you’ve heard two beeps. After the
second beep, the phone dials the most recent caller.
Your Phone
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Getting Started
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN, plus any optional
services available.
Important!
The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be
easily damaged by scratches or bending. Be
careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card.
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small
children.
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Getting Started
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down .
2. Remove the battery:
•Press the battery lock above the battery and hold it
toward the top of the phone as shown.
•Lift the battery away..
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3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket.
Getting Started
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Note
: To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket
4. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone.
5. Press the battery until it clicks into place. Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching the phone on.
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Getting Started
Charging a Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery
which can be charged using the included adapter. Use
only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local
Samsung dealer for further details.
You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but
this charges the battery more slowly.
Note
: You must fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time. A discharged battery is fully
recharged in approximately 200 minutes.
1. With the battery installed, plug the connector into the jack at the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
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3. When the battery is charged, unplug the adapter from the outlet. Press the gray tabs on both sides of the connector to disconnect the adapter from the phone.
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2
Note
: To avoid damaging your phone, always unplug the
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adapter from the power outlet before disconnecting
the adapter from your phone.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk
time remain, a warning tone sounds and a message
repeats at regular intervals on the display. The backlight
shuts down to conserve power.
When the battery level gets too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
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Getting Started
Switching the Phone On/Off
1. Press and hold until the phone switches on.
When the phone has found the network, the idle
screen displays:
Service Provider
05:17 AM
Sat Oct 02
Menu
Note
: English is the default display language. To change the
language, see “Language (Menu 4.4)” on page 82.
2. To turn the phone off, press and hold until the power-off image displays.
Ph.Book
Getting Started
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Call Functions
Making a Call
When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and
phone number, then press .
Note
: When you activate the
Extra Settings
automatically re-dials up to ten times if the person
fails to answer. See “Auto Redial” on page 87.
Making an International Call
1. Press and hold . The + character displays.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press .
menu (
Auto Redial
Menu 4.7
option in the
), the phone
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Call Functions
Correcting the Number
To clear Press the
the last digit
.
displayed
any other digit
in the number
Left or Right navigation key
until the cursor is immediately
to the right of the digit to be
deleted. Press . To insert a
missing digit, press the
appropriate key.
the whole
Press and hold .
display
Ending a Call
To end a call, briefly press .
Redialing the Last Number
The phone stores the numbers you dialed, received, or
missed unless the caller’s number is blocked. See “Call
Records” on page 72.
Call Functions
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To recall any of these numbers:
1. Press to display the list of recent phone numbers.
2. Using the Up and Down navigation keys, scroll through the numbers until the number you want highlights.
3.
T
oPress the
dial the number .
edit the number
Edit
soft key and change
the number. See
“Correcting the Number”
on page 21.
delete the number
delete all of the
numbers
Options
select
Options
select
soft key and
Delete
.
soft key and
Delete All
.
Making a Call from Phonebook
You can store frequently-used phone numbers in the SIM
card or the phone’s memory, collectively called the
Phonebook. Select a name to recall the associated
number. See “Phonebook” on page 30.
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Call Functions
Adjusting the Volume
To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, press the
key to increase the volume level and the key to
decrease the level as shown:
In Idle mode, use these keys to adjust the keypad tone
volume.
Answering a Call
When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays the
incoming call animation.
When the caller can be identified, the phone displays the
caller ID information. If the caller is stored in your
Phonebook, the callers name also displays.
Call Functions
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1. Press or the
Accept
soft key to answer an incoming
call.
If the
Anykey Answer
key to answer except and the
option is activated, press any
Reject
soft key. See
“Anykey Answer” on page 88.
If t
he
Active Folder
option is activated, calls are
answered when you open the phone. See “Open to
Answer” on page 87.
Note
: To reject an incoming call, press and hold the
Volume keys on the left side before opening the
Reject
phone, or press the
soft key or .
2. To end a call, close the phone or press .
Note
: You can answer a call while using the Phonebook or
menu features in the same manner.
Viewing Missed Calls
When you are unable to answer a call, you can use the
Missed Call log to retrieve the number, if available.
The number of missed calls displays on the idle screen
immediately after a call is missed.
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Call Functions
To view missed calls:
1. Press the
View
soft key.
The number of the most recent missed call displays, if
available.
To Press the
2.
scroll through missed
calls
call the number
Up or Down
navigation key.
.
displayed
edit or delete a missed
call number
Select
below.
soft key. See
Editing a Missed Call Phone Number
Note
: When the phone number of the missed call is not
available, the
1. Press the
Options
Edit Number
soft key.
option does not display.
2. Press the Up or Down navigation key to highlight the
Edit Number
3. Press the
option.
Select
soft key.
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4. Change the phone number.
5.
To Press the
call the number .
store the number
Save
soft key and enter
the name and location.
See “Storing a Number
with a Name” on page 30.
Deleting a Missed Call
1. Press the
Options
soft key.
2. Press the Up or Down navigation key to highlight the
Delete
option.
3. Press the
Select
soft key.
Press at any time to exit.
Note
: You can access Missed Calls at any time by selecting
Missed Calls
the
menu (
Menu 2.1
). See “Missed
Calls (Menu 2.1)” on page 72.
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Call Functions
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