Samsung GH68-05956A, SGH-X460C User Manual
* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your
phone, depending on the software installed or your service
provider.
ELECTRONICS
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http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-05956A
English. 09/2004. Rev. 1.0
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-X460C
Contents
Important safety precautions ...................... 7
Unpacking .................................................... 9
Your phone ................................................ 10
Phone layout...................................................... 10
Displays............................................................ 13
External display.................................................. 16
Built-in antenna ................................................. 17
Getting started........................................... 18
Inserting/Removing the SIM card ......................... 18
Installing/Removing/Charging the battery.............. 19
Switching the phone on or off............................... 23
Selecting functions and options ............................ 24
Call functions ............................................. 26
Making a call...................................................... 26
Ending a call ...................................................... 29
Answering a call ................................................. 29
Rejecting a call................................................... 29
Adjusting the volume .......................................... 30
Accessing options during a call ............................. 31
Using the ear-microphone.................................... 38
Entering text .............................................. 39
Changing the text input mode .............................. 40
Using Chinese Pinyin mode .................................. 41
Using Chinese stroke modes ................................ 43
Using Quick English mode.................................... 46
Using English mode ............................................ 48
Using number mode............................................ 50
Using symbolic mode .......................................... 50
Using the menus ........................................ 51
Accessing a menu function................................... 51
List of menu functions ......................................... 52
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Contents
Phonebook menu ....................................... 58
Find name
Add entry
Speed-dial list
Copy all to phone
Delete all
Own number
Group setting
Memory status
Service directory
(Phonebook 1.1)..................................... 58
(Phonebook 1.2)...................................... 61
(Phonebook 1.3) ............................... 62
(Phonebook 1.4) .......................... 64
(Phonebook 1.5) ...................................... 65
(Phonebook 2.1) ................................. 65
(Phonebook 2.2) ................................ 66
(Phonebook 2.3) .............................. 67
(Phonebook 3.1) ........................... 67
Messages ................................................... 68
Short message
Multimedia message
Voice mail
Preset messages
Broadcast
Settings
Memory status
(Menu 1.1)...................................... 68
(Menu 1.2).............................. 74
(Menu 1.3)............................................. 85
(Menu 1.4) ................................... 86
(Menu 1.5) ............................................. 87
(Menu 1.6)................................................ 88
(Menu 1.7) ...................................... 91
Call records ................................................ 93
Missed calls
Received calls
Dialled calls
Delete all
Call time
Call costs
(Menu 2.1) .......................................... 93
(Menu 2.2) ....................................... 93
(Menu 2.3) .......................................... 94
(Menu 2.4) .............................................. 94
(Menu 2.5)............................................... 95
(Menu 2.6).............................................. 96
Sound settings ........................................... 97
Incoming calls (Menu 3.1) ...................................... 97
Messages
Power on/off
Connection tone
Key tone
Minute minder
Quiet mode
Alerts on call
(Menu 3.2).............................................. 98
(Menu 3.3) ......................................... 99
(Menu 3.4) .................................... 99
(Menu 3.5)............................................... 99
(Menu 3.6) .................................... 100
(Menu 3.7)......................................... 100
(Menu 3.8)....................................... 101
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Contents
Phone settings ......................................... 102
Greeting message
Display
(Menu 4.2) ............................................... 102
Language
Security
Auto redial
Active folder
Side key
Anykey answer
Reset settings
(Menu 4.3) ........................................... 104
(Menu 4.4).............................................. 104
(Menu 4.7) ............................................. 108
(Menu 4.1) ............................... 102
(Menu 4.5).......................................... 108
(Menu 4.6) ....................................... 108
(Menu 4.8) ................................... 109
(Menu 4.9) ..................................... 109
Organiser ................................................. 110
New memo
Calendar
To do list
Clock
Alarm
Calculator
Conversion
Timer
Stopwatch
(Menu 5.1) ......................................... 110
(Menu 5.2)............................................. 112
(Menu 5.3) ............................................ 115
(Menu 5.4).................................................. 116
(Menu 5.5) ................................................. 118
(Menu 5.6) ........................................... 120
(Menu 5.7) ......................................... 120
(Menu 5.8) ................................................. 122
(Menu 5.9) .......................................... 123
Network services ..................................... 124
Call diverting
Call barring
Call waiting
Network selection
Caller ID
Active line
(Menu 6.1) ...................................... 124
(Menu 6.2)......................................... 126
(Menu 6.3)......................................... 128
(Menu 6.4)................................ 129
(Menu 6.5)............................................. 130
(Menu 6.6) .......................................... 130
Fun box .................................................... 131
WWW Services
Media box
JAVA world (Menu 7.3) ......................................... 140
(Menu 7.1).................................... 131
(Menu 7.2)........................................... 138
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Contents
Using ALS (Alternate Line Service) .......... 144
Solving problems ..................................... 146
Access codes ............................................ 149
Phone password ............................................... 149
PIN................................................................. 149
PIN2............................................................... 150
PUK ................................................................ 150
PUK2 .............................................................. 151
Call barring password........................................ 151
Health and safety information.................. 152
SAR certification information.............................. 152
Precautions when using batteries........................ 153
Road safety ..................................................... 155
Operating environment ..................................... 155
Electronic devices............................................. 156
Potentially explosive atmospheres....................... 157
Emergency calls ............................................... 158
Other important safety information ..................... 159
Care and maintenance ...................................... 160
Glossary................................................... 162
Quick Reference Card............................... 167
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Important safety precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless
phone. Failure to comply with them may be
dangerous or illegal.
Road safety at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park
the vehicle first.
Switching off when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switching off in aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switching off in hospitals
Switch off your phone near the medical equipment.
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external RF
energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is
forbidden to use it, or when it may cause
interference or danger (in a hospital for example).
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
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Important safety precautions
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear).
Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when
the phone is switched on, especially when the phone
is in service.
Emergency call
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press the key. Give all the
necessary information as accurately as possible. Do
not cut off the call until given permission to do so.
Keeping small children away from your phone
Keep the phone and all its parts including
accessories out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Use of any
unauthorised accessories could damage your phone
and may be dangerous.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge
your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may install or repair
your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health
and safety information” on page 152.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF A BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Unpacking
Your package contains the following items:
Phone
Battery
In addition, you can obtain the following
accessories for your phone from your local
Samsung dealer:
• Standard battery
• Travel adapter
• Simple hands-free car kit
• PC data link kit
• Hand/Finger strap
Notes
:
• This items supplied with your phone and available
accessories may be different, depending on your
country or service provider.
• Use only Samsung-approved headset in order to get
best sound quality. If you use other products, it may
make much more noise than Samsung’s headset.
Tra v e l A d apt er
Owner’s Manual
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Your phone
Phone layout
The following illustrations show the main elements
of your phone:
Open view
Earpiece
Folder
Soft key (left)
Ear micro-
phone jack
Volu me /M enu
browse keys
Dial/Menu
confirma tion key
Cancel/Back/
Correction key
Special
function keys
Charger connector
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Main display
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Soft key (right)
WAP Browser
key
Power on/off /
Menu exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Microphone
Keys
Your phone
Key(s) Description
Perform the functions indicated by the
text above them, on the bottom line of
(soft keys)
the display.
In menu mode, scroll through the menu
options and the phonebook memory.
In idle mode, the Left key accesses the
new SMS message writing screen
(
Menu 1.1.2
the Incoming call melody setting menu
Menu 3.1
(
) and the Up key accesses
the calendar menu (
Down key accesses the Java world menu
Memu 7.3
(
In idle mode, launches the WAP
(Wireless Application Protocol) browser
directly.
Initiates or answers a call.
In idle mode, accesses the call log list.
In menu mode, selects a menu function
or stores information that you have
ent er ed, such a s a na me in the phone or
SIM memory.
Deletes characters from the display.
When pressed and held in idle mode,
quickly accesses the new memo menu
menu 5.1
(
). In menu mode, returns to
previous screen.
), the Right key accesses
Memu 5.2
). The
).
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Your phone
Key(s) Description
Ends a call.
When pressed and held, switches the
phone on or off.
In menu mode, cancels your input and
returns to idle mode.
When pressed and held in idle mode,
quickly accesses your voice mail server.
Enter numbers, letters, and some
special characters. If you want to make
a international call, press and hold
or press twice
Used for various purposes in different
functions.
When pressed and held while entering a
phone number, the key enters a
pause.
When pressed and held in idle mode, the
key enters or exits quiet mode.
(on the left side of the phone)
During a call, adjusts the earpiece
volume.
In idle mode with the phone open,
adjusts the key tone volume.
When pressed and held as a call is
coming in, rejects the call or silences the
ring tone. See page 108.
(continued)
0
key.
0
key
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Displays
Main display
The main display has three areas:
Icons
Tex t an d
graphic area
Your phone
Menu Phonebook
Soft key Indications
Area Description
First line Displays various icons. See
page 14.
Middle Displays messages, instructions,
and any information that you
enter, such as a number to be
dialled.
Last line Shows the functions currently
assigned to the two soft keys.
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Your phone
Icons
Icon Description
Shows the received signal strength. The
more bars, the stronger the signal.
Appears when a call is in progress. When
your SIM card supports ALS (Alternate
Line Service), this icon may appear with
the number 1, 2, or both.
For example , , or .
Appears when you are out of a service
area. When it displays, you cannot make
or receive calls.
Appears when you have new or
unchecked voice messages. When your
SIM card supports ALS (Alternate Line
Service), this icon may appear as ,
, or .
(This icon may be shown only if your
service provider supports this.)
Appears when you have new or unread
messages.
Appears when you have new or
unchecked multimedia messages.
Appears when you are retrieving a
multimedia message.
Appears when you are sending a
multimedia message.
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Your phone
Icon Description
(continued)
Appears when you set the alarm(s) to ring
at a specified time.
Appears when the call diverting feature is
activated.When your SIM card supports
ALS (Alternate Line Service), this icon
may appear with the number 1, 2, or
both. For example , , or .
(This icon may be shown only if your
service provider supports this.)
Appears when you are connected to the
GPRS network.
Appears when you are in your home zone.
This icon may be shown only if your service
(
provider supports this.)
Appears when your are in your office
This icon may be shown only if your
zone. (
service provider supports this.)
Appears when you set the alert type for
incoming calls to
then melody
Vibration
. For further details, see
page 98.
Appears when quiet mode is active.
Shows the level of your battery. The more
bars you see, the more power you have
left.
or
Vibration
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Your phone
Backlight on mode
The displays and the keypad are illuminated by a
backlight. When you press any key or open the
folder, the backlight illuminates. It turns off if no
key is pressed within a given period of time,
depending on the
page 103 for further details.
Backlight
option settings. See
Dim mode
If no key is pressed for a given period of time which
you can set in the
), the backlight dims to save power. Press any
4.2.3
key to awaken it from dim mode.
Backlight
menu option (
Menu
Main display off mode
If no key is pressed for one minute after the
backlight dims, the main display shuts off. Press
any key to reactivate the main display.
External display
Your phone has an external display on the folder.
It indicates that you have an incoming call or
message, and notifies you at the specified time if
you have set an alarm.
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Your phone
When you press and hold either of the volume keys
with the folder closed, the external display will
illuminate.
When the ear-microphone is connected, you can
also use its button to turn on the external display.
Built-in antenna
Your phone has a built-in antenna. As with other
mobile radio transmitting equipment, do not touch
the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is
switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call
quality and may cause the phone to operate at a
higher power level than needed.
Built-in antenna
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Getting started
Inserting/Removing the SIM card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a SIM card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional
services available, and so on.
• Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small
children.
• The SIM card and its data can be easily damaged
by scratches or bending, so be careful when you
are handling, inserting, or removing the card.
• When you are installing the SIM card, always
make sure that the phone is switched off, as you
will need to remove the battery.
Inserting the SIM card
1. If necessary, remove the battery by referring to
page 20.
2. Insert and slide the SIM card under the two
tabs, ensuring that the notched corner goes to
the top left and the gold contacts of the card
face go into the phone.
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Getting started
Removing the SIM card
To remove the SIM card, slide the card out of the
holder, as shown.
Installing/Removing/Charging the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion
battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers.
Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Note
: You must fully charge the battery before using
your phone for the first time. A discharged
standard battery is fully recharged in
approximately 130 minutes.
Installing the battery
1. Insert the teeth on the bottom of the battery
into the corresponding slots on the phone.
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Getting started
2. Press the battery against the back of the phone
until it clicks into place.
Removing the battery
1. Switch off the phone by pressing and holding
the key.
2. To remove the battery, pull the battery catch
toward the top of the phone and hold it in that
position. Lift the battery away from the phone.
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Getting started
Charging the battery by using the travel
adapter
Note
: The phone can be used while the battery is
being charged, but this causes the battery to
charge more slowly.
1. Plug the travel adapter connecter into the jack
at the bottom of the phone.
Check that the arrow on the connector is facing
up, as is the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
While charging, the battery icon at the top right
corner of the display repeatedly fills to show that
the battery is charging.
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Getting started
3. When charging is finished and the battery icon
becomes solid and the ‘Fully charged’ message
is displayed, disconnect the adapter from the
power outlet and from the phone by pressing
the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and
pulling the connector out.
Low battery indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
talk time remain, the battery sensor informs you in
the following ways: an empty battery icon flashes
( ), you hear a warning tone, and a message
repeats at regular intervals on the display.
When the battery becomes too weak for the phone
to operate, it switches off automatically.
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Getting started
Switching the phone on or off
To switch the phone on:
1. Open the folder.
2. Hold down the key until the phone
switches on.
3. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and
press the
page 149.
The phone searches your network and the
current date and time appear on the display.
After your phone find its network, you can make
and receive a call.
OK
soft key. For further details, see
Service Provider
Fri 17 Sep 04
12:53
External display
12:53
Fri 17 Sep
Menu Phonebook
Note
: To change the language, use the
Language
For further details, see page 104.
To switch the phone off:
Hold down the key until the power-off
animation displays.
menu option (
Menu 4.3
).
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Getting started
Selecting functions and options
Your phone offers a set of functions that allows you
to customise your phone. These functions are
arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via
the two soft keys marked and . Each menu
and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the
settings of a particular function.
The roles of the soft keys vary according to the
current context; the labels or icons on the bottom
line of the display, just above the soft keys, indicate
their current roles.
Example
:
Service Prov ider
Fri 17 Se p 04
12:53
Menu Phonebook
Press the left soft
key to access menu
functions.
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Press the right soft
key to access the
Phonebook feature.
Getting started
To view various functions/options available or select
the one you want:
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2.
To Press the
select the:
Select
soft key.
• function displayed
• option highlighted
view the next function or
Down key.
highlight the next option
on a list
move back to the
Up key.
previous function or
option on a list
move back up one level
in the structure
(or
key or
Back
C
key.
) soft
return to the idle mode key.
In some functions, you may be asked for a
password or PIN. Enter the required code and press
OK
soft key.
the
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Call functions
Making a call
Using the number keypad
When the idle screen is displayed, enter the area
code and phone number, and press the key.
Note:
If you have set the
4.5
) to On, the number will be redialled
automatically up to ten times if the person you
called does not answer or the line is busy. See
page 108 for further details.
Correcting the number
To clear Press the
the last digit
displayed
any other digit Left or Right key until the
all digits displayed
Auto redial
C
key.
cursor (|) is immediately to
the right of the digit to be
cleared and press the
You can also insert a missing
digit simply by pressing the
appropriate key.
C
key and hold it down for
more than one second.
option (
Menu
C
key.
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Call functions
Making an international call
1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international
prefix. The + character appears.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone
number and press the key.
Making a call from Phonebook
You can store the names and phone numbers you
call regularly in the SIM card and the phone’s
memory, which are jointly called Phonebook. You
then do not need to remember all your numbers;
simply select the required name to recall the
associated number.
For further details about the Phonebook feature,
see page 58.
Using the call logs
The phone stores up to 20 calls dialled, received, or
missed, chronologically. The last call is saved in the
first position. If the same number occurs more than
once, only the latest occurrence is saved.
To recall any of these numbers:
1. Press the key in idle mode to access the Call
log list.
2. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the
list until the number you want highlights.
The call logs are listed with the following icons:
• : Dialled calls
• : Received calls
• : Missed calls
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Call functions
3. To dial the number, press the key.
To view each call record separately, see ‘Call
Records’ on page 93.
Viewing missed calls
If you have a subscription that includes Caller Line
Identification (CLI) and you are unable to answer a
call, you can find out who was calling you so that
you can call the person back.
The number of missed calls displays on the idle
screen immediately after a call has been missed.
To view the missed calls immediately:
1. If the folder is closed, open it up.
2. Press the
Missed
soft key.
The list of the missed calls displays.
3. If necessary, scroll to the number you want by
pressing the Up or Down key.
4. To dial the number, press the key.
To use the missed call options, see ‘Missed Calls’ on
page 93.
Note
: To clear the new message notification on the
display, press the key. When you also
have missed calls, voice mails, short messages
or multimedia messages, and multiple Cell
Broadcasts (CBs), the right soft key indication
Missed
,
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changes in the following order:
Connect, View, CB
, and
Phonebook
Call functions
Speed-dialling from Phonebook
Once you have stored numbers in Phonebook, you
can dial a number simply by pressing one or two
keys. For further details, see page 62.
Ending a call
When you want to finish your call, briefly press the
key or close the folder.
Answering a call
When somebody calls you, the phone rings and
displays the incoming call animation.
If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone
number, or name if stored in Phonebook, displays.
To answer a call, open the folder. If it is already
open, press the key or
Note
: You can answer a call while using Phonebook or
menu features. The current operation stops.
Accept
soft key.
Rejecting a call
To reject an incoming call, press the key or
the
Reject
soft key.
Side key
If the
press and hold either of the volume keys on the left
side of the phone to reject an incoming call; see
page 108.
option is set to
Reject
, you can
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