Samsung GH68-06626A User Manual
* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone,
depending on the software installed or your service provider.
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Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-06626A
English. 02/2005. Rev 1.0
SGH-X480
User’s Guide
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Use road safety at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park
the vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them
in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical
equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Be aware of 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.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency call
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press [ ].
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and
batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could
damage your phone and may be dangerous.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 57.
Important safety precautions
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone. To quickly
learn the basics for your phone, please refer to
“Getting started.”
In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful
attention to the subsequent information
regarding safety or phone features.
→
[key name] Indicates a key on the phone. For
<soft key> Indicates a soft key, whose function is
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Indicates that you can get more
information on the referenced page.
Indicates that you need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the specified
option and then select it.
example,
displayed on the phone screen. For
example, <
[]
Menu
>
•Tri-band operation
Use your phone in worldwide GSM networks, in
any of 900, 1800, and 1900 bands.
Special
• Simple, compact design with Intenna
Samsung’s powerful intenna technology allows
the best call quality without an annoying
external antenna.
features of your phone
•WAP browser
Access the wireless web and
access various services and upto-the-minute information.
•Phonebook
Store up to 2000 contact
numbers.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
Special features of your phone
• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages with a
combination of text, images, and sounds.
• Melody composer
Create your own melodies and
set them as your call ringer.
• Calendar and To do list
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedules and
tasks.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded
games and download new
games.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operate your phone
Install and charge the phone ................................... 7
Power on or off ...................................................... 8
Keys and display .................................................... 9
Access menu functions.......................................... 11
Customise your phone .......................................... 12
Make/answer calls ................................................ 13
Step outside the phone 13
Begin with your WAP, melody composer, messages, and other special features
Browse WAP ........................................................ 13
Use Phonebook .................................................... 14
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Send messages.................................................... 14
View messages .................................................... 15
Compose your melody .......................................... 16
Enter text 17
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode
Call functions 19
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 24
All menu options listed
Solve problems 55
Health and safety information 57
Index 63
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <
Menu
> from the idle screen.
1 SIM AT
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2 Call records
1 Missed calls
2 Received calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Delete all
5 Call time
6 Call cost
3 Network servicesp. 26
1 Call diverting
2 Call barring
3 Call waiting
4 Network selection
5 Caller ID
6 Closed user group
7 Band selection
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4 Sound settings
1 Ring tone
2 Ring volume
3 Alert type
4 Keypad tone
5 Message tone
6 Folder tone
7 Power on/off
8 Alert on call
9 Extra tones
5 Messages
1 Text messages
2 Multimedia messages
3 Push messages
4 Delete all
5 Voice mail
6 Broadcast messages
7 Memory status
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6 Funbox
1 WAP browser
2 Games
3 Sounds
4 Images
5 Delete all
6 Memory status
7 Melody composer
7 Organiser
1 Alarm
2 Calendar
3 Time & date
4 Calculator
5 To do list
6 Voice memo
7 Currency exchange
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8 Phonebook
p. 38
1 Search
p. 41
2 Add entry
p. 42
3 Group search
p. 41
4 Group edit
p. 42
5 Speed dial list
p. 42
6 Delete all
p. 42
7 Memory status
p. 44
9 Phone settings
p. 44
1 Display settings
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2 Greeting message
p. 46
3 Own number
p. 46
4 Language
p. 46
5 Security
p. 47
6 Extra settings
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7 Short cut
8 Reset settings
*Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
Your p ho ne
Buttons, features, and locations
Earpiece
Phone
Battery
Travel adapter
User’s manual
You can obtain various accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with your phone and the accessories
at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your
country or service provider.
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Headset jack
Left soft key
Volume keys
Dial key
Special
function keys
Display
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
WAP ac cess/
Confirm key
Right soft key
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Cancel/Correct
key
Alphanumeric
keys
Microphone
Get started
First steps to operate your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card
loaded with your subscription details, such as your
PIN, and available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery.
1
➁
➀
If the
phone is already
on, first turn it off by
holding [ ].
Insert the SIM card.
2
Make sure that the goldcoloured contacts on the
card face down into the
phone.
Install the battery. Plug the travel adapter
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Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
5
When the phone is completely charged (the battery
6
icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the
power outlet.
into the phone.
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Get started
Remove the adapter from the phone.
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➀
➁
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon [ ] blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
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➀
Power on or off
Power on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
Power off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on
3. If necessary, enter the phone
4. If necessary, enter the PIN and
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
the phone.
password and press <OK>.
press <OK>.
Keys and display
Key(s) Description
Perform the function indicated on the bottom
line of the display.
In Idle mode, access the following menus
respectively.
• Up/Down: your favourite menu option
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•Left:
•Right:
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
In Idle mode, launch the Wireless Application
Protocol (WAP) browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu
option.
Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the last number
dialled, missed, or received.
Text messages
Ring tone
Key(s) Description
Delete characters from the display.
In Menu mode, return to the previous menu
level.
End a call.
Hold down to switch the phone on and off.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return the
phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, hold
voicemail.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, hold
deactivate Silent mode.
Adjust the volume of various sounds for the
phone.
In Idle mode, adjust the keypad tone
(on the left)
volume.
In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
[1]
down to access your
[]
down to activate or
Get started
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Get started
Display
Layout
Icons
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The display has the three areas.
Icons
displays various icons.
Text and graphics
displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Menu Phonebook
Soft key function
indicators
shows the current
functions assigned to the
two soft keys.
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive calls
Call diverting feature is active
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GPRS network
Roaming
Icons
(continued)
New text message
New voicemail message
New multimedia message
Alarm set
Mute mode is active
Active Silent mode or call ringer
set to vibrate
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Battery power level
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you are
using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Menu P honebook
Press the left soft
key to access
Menu
mode.
Press the right soft
key to access the
Phonebook
menu.
Select an
option
Use shortcuts
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press <
Select
> or [ ] to
confirm the function displayed
or option highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods:
• Press < > or [C] to move
up one level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
Get started
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Get started
Customise your phone
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
Idle mode
wallpaper
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1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Language
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Ring tone
2. Select a ringer melody.
You can set a wallpaper for the idle
screen using various pictures.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Display settings
Wallpaper →
2. Select an image.
3. Scroll to the image you want.
4. Press <
Phone settings
.
Sound settings
.
Phone settings
→
Wallpaper list
Select
>.
Menu
Menu
Menu
>
→
>
→
>
→
.
Switch to
Silent mode
Phone lock
You can switch the phone to Silent
mode to avoid disturbing other
people with your phone sounds.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Security
password
2. Enter the default password,
“00000000” and press <OK>.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit
password and press <OK>.
4. Enter the new password again
and press <OK>.
Phone settings
→
Change
.
Menu
>
→
Phone lock
5. Select
6. Select
7. Enter the password and press
<OK>.
Make/answer calls
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call
1. Enter an area code and phone
number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone is ringing,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Phone lock
Enable
.
.
Step outside the phone
Begin with your WAP, melody composer, messages, and
other special features
Browse WAP
Using a built-in WAP (Wireless Access Protocol)
browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web
to receive a variety of updated services and
information and to enjoy download of web contents.
Launch the
browser
Navigate the
browser
In Idle mode, press [ ].
• To scroll through browser items,
press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press [ ].
• To return to the previous page,
press [C].
• To return to the homepage,
press <
Menu
Home
> and select
.
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Step outside the phone
Use Phonebook
Add an entry
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To the phone’s memory
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press <
2. Select a number type.
3. Select
4. Enter a name and press <OK>.
5. Press <OK> to save the entry.
To t h e S I M c ard
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
2. Select a number type.
3. Select
4. Enter a name and press <OK>.
5. Press <OK> to save the entry.
Phone
number and press <
SIM
.
Save
>.
.
Save
>.
Find an entry
1. In Idle mode, press
2. Select an entry.
3. Select a number.
4. Press [ ] to dial, or
Send messages
Send a text
message (SMS)
1. In Idle mode, press <
2. Enter the message text.
3. Press <
4. If you selected
5. Enter a destination number and
<
Phonebook>
Search
.
<
Options
and select
messages
Options
Save and send
select a memory location.
press <OK>.
and select
> to access options.
Messages
→
Menu
→
Create
.
> and select
or
Send only
Save and send
>
Text
.
,
Send a
multimedia
message
(MMS)
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Multimedia messages
Create
2. Enter the message subject
press <
3. Select
message contents.
4. When you finish, press
<
Options
5. Select a destination type.
6. Select one of
E-mail
7. Enter a destination number or
an e-mail address, or select
from Phonebook and press
<OK>.
Messages
.
Next
>.
Add here
> and select
, or
Phonebook
Menu
>
→
→
and add
Send
Phone number
.
Send a
multimedia
message
(MMS)
.
View messages
,
View a text
message
8. To add other destinations,
select
Add destination
repeat from step 6.
9. To add destinations of other
types, press < > and repeat
from step 5.
10. When you finish, select
message
When a notification appears:
Press <
displays.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
messages
2. Select a message.
.
View
>. The message
Messages
→
Inbox
Menu
→
.
and
Send
Text
Step outside the phone
>
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Step outside the phone
View a
multimedia
message
When a notification appears:
1. Press <
2. Press <
Retrieve
displays.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
Multimedia messages
Inbox
2. Select a message.
Compose your melody
Create a
melody
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1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
composer
melody
2. Move the selection point up or
down by pressing [Up] or
[Down].
View
>.
Options
.
> and select
. The message
Messages
Funbox
→
Compose
.
Menu
→
Menu
→
>
→
>
Melody
Create a
melody
Playing a
melody
3. Select a note or rest and press
<
Select
>.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add more
notes and rests.
5. When you have finished, press
<
Options
6. Enter a melody name and press
<OK>.
1. In Idle mode, press <
and select
composer
melody
2. Press <
Open
3. Select the melody you want and
press <
4. Press <
Play
.
Options
.
Open
Options
.
> and select
Funbox
→
→
Compose
> and select
>.
> and select
Save
Menu
Melody
.
>
Enter text
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode
You can enter text for some features such as
messaging, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC
mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.
Changing the text input mode
The text input mode indicator displays when the
cursor is in a text field.
Press the right soft key to change the input mode.
Example
: Writing a text message
Using ABC mode
Press the appropriate key until the character you want
appears on the screen.
Key
Characters in order displayed
Upper case Lower case
space
None
ABC mode
T9 mode
Number mode
Symbol m ode
Tips for using ABC mode
• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a
different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor
to move to the right automatically or press [Right].
Text i n p u t m o d e
indicator
Then, enter the next letter.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
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Enter text
• Press [ ] to change case. Capital lock ( ), Lower
case ( ), and Initial capital ( ) are available.
• Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor.
•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press
and hold [C] to clear the display.
Using T9 mode
T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to
key in any character using single keystrokes.
Entering a word in T9 mode
1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press
each key once for each letter.
For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to
enter Hello in T9 mode.
T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it
may change with each key that you press.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting
characters.
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3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4.
Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word
choices for the Of and Me use [6] and [3].
4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next
word.
Tips for using T9 mode
• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes
automatically.
• Press [ ] to change case in T9 mode. Capital lock
( ), Lower case ( ), and Initial capital ( ) are
available.
• Press [Left] or [Right] to move the cursor.
• Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press
and hold [C] to clear the display.
Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary
This feature may not be available for some languages.
1. Enter the word that you want to add.
2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key
presses. When there are no more alternative
words,
Add
displays on the bottom line.
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