Samsung GSM900, GSM1800 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.: GH68-05087A
English. 06/2004. Rev 1. 1
GPRS TELEPHONE
SGH-P510
Contents
Important Safety Precautions .......................... 7
Unpacking ..... ................................ ................... 9
Your Phone.............. ................ ....................... 10
Phone Layout .......................................................... 10
Display................................................................... 13
Camera .................................................................. 16
Flashlight................................................................ 16
Getting Started........... ................ .................... 17
Installing the SIM Card..................... ........................ 17
Charging the Battery................................................ 19
Switching the Phone On or Off................................... 21
Call Functions................................................. 22
Making a Call .......................................................... 22
Adjusting the Volume ............................................... 24
Answering a Call...................................................... 25
Viewing Missed Calls ................................................ 26
Quickly Switching to Silent Mode................................ 28
Selecting Functions and Options..................... 29
Phone Book.................................................... 31
Storing a Number with a Name......................... ......... 31
Using Phone Book Entry Options ................................ 34
Searching for and Dialling a Number in Phone Book...... 36
Editing a Caller Group .............................................. 38
Speed-dialling ......................................................... 39
Deleting All of the Phone Book Entries ........................ 40
Checking the Memory Status ..................................... 41
Using the Service Dialling Numbers............................ 42
Entering Text.................................................. 43
Changing the Text Input Mode.... ....... ........................ 44
Using T9 Mode ........................................................ 45
Using Alphabet Mode................................................ 47
Using Number Mode................................................. 48
Using Symbol Mode.................................................. 48
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Contents
Options During a Call....... ............................... 49
Putting a Call on Hold............................................... 49
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) .......................... 50
Muting or Sending Key Tones .................................... 51
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ........................... 51
Searching for a Number in Phone Book ....................... 52
Using the Message Service ........................................ 52
Call Waiting ............................. ............................... 53
Making a Multi-party Call ......................................... . 53
Using the Menus............................................. 56
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling ...................... 56
Using Shortcuts ....................................................... 57
List of Menu Functions.............................................. 58
Text Messages.................... ................ ............ 64
Inbox
(Menu 1.1)
Outbox
Write New
Templates
Settings
Delete All
Memory Status
Voice Mail
Broadcast
..................................................... 64
(Menu 1.2)
(Menu 1.5)
................................................... 66
(Menu 1.3)
(Menu 1.4)
............................................... 67
............................................... 70
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(Menu 1.6)
(Menu 1.8)
(Menu 1.9)
................................................ 72
(Menu 1.7)
........................................ 72
................................................ 73
................................................ 74
Multimedia Messages ..................................... 76
Inbox
(Menu 2.1)
Outbox
Draft
(Menu 2.3)
Write New
Templates
Delete All
Memory Status
Setup
(Menu 2.8)
MMS Profile
..................................................... 76
(Menu 2.2)
................................................... 79
...................................................... 80
(Menu 2.4)
(Menu 2.5)
(Menu 2.6)
............................................... 81
............................................... 85
................................................ 86
(Menu 2.7)
........................................ 86
..................................................... 87
(Menu 2.9)
............................................. 88
Call Records ................................................... 89
Missed Calls
Received Calls
Dialled Calls
Delete All
Call Time
Call Cost
4
(Menu 3.1)
(Menu 3.2)
(Menu 3.3)
(Menu 3.4)
(Menu 3.5)
(Menu 3.6)
............................................. 89
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Contents
Camera................................................. .......... 94
Take Photos
My Photos
Take Videos
My Videos
Delete All
Memory Status
(Menu 4.1)
(Menu 4.2)
(Menu 4.3)
(Menu 4.4)
(Menu 4.5)
(Menu 4.6)
............................................. 94
............................................... 99
........................................... 100
............................................. 101
.............................................. 102
...................................... 102
Sound Settings................... .......................... 103
Ring Tone
Ring Volume
Alert Type
Keypad Tone
Message Tone
AutoFolder Tone
Power On/Off
Extra Tones
(Menu 5.1)
(Menu 5.2)
(Menu 5.3)
(Menu 5.4)
(Menu 5.5)
(Menu 5.6)
(Menu 5.7)
(Menu 5.8)
.............................................. 103
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............................................. 104
......................................... 104
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..................................... 105
......................................... 106
........................................... 106
Phone Settings............................................. 107
Infrared Activate
Display Settings
Greeting Message
Own Number
Language
Security
Extra Se ttings
Reset Settings
(Menu 6.4)
(Menu 6.5)
(Menu 6.6)
(Menu 6.7)
(Menu 6.8)
(Menu 6.1)
(Menu 6.2)
(Menu 6.3)
.................................... 107
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................................... 110
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........................................ 116
....................................... 117
Organiser ..................................................... 118
Alarm
(Menu 7.1)
Calendar
Time & Date
Calculator
To Do List
Currency Exchange
................................................... 118
(Menu 7.2)
(Menu 7.4)
(Menu 7.5)
............................................... 120
(Menu 7.3)
.......................................... 122
.............................................. 123
............................................. 124
(Menu 7.6)
................................. 127
Network Services .................... ................ ..... 128
Call Diverting
Call Barring
Call Waiting
Network Selection
Caller ID
Closed User Group (CUG)
(Menu 8.1)
(Menu 8.2)
(Menu 8.3)
(Menu 8.5)
......................................... 128
........................................... 130
........................................... 132
(Menu 8.4)
.................................. 133
............................................... 134
(Menu 8.6)
........................ 134
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Contents
Fun Box........................................................ 136
WAP Browser
Games & More
Sounds
Images
Delete All
Memory Status
(Menu 9.1)
(Menu 9.2)
(Menu 9.3)
(Menu 9.4)
(Menu 9.5)
......................................... 136
....................................... 142
................................................. 144
................................................. 145
.............................................. 145
(Menu 9.6)
...................................... 146
Solving Problems.......................................... 147
Access Codes................................... ............. 150
Phone Password .................................................... 150
PIN...................................................................... 151
PUK ..................................................................... 151
PIN2 .................................................................... 152
PUK2 ................................................................... 152
Barring Password............................. ...................... 153
Health and Safety Information..................... 154
SAR Certification Information .................................. 154
Precautions When Using Batteries ............................ 155
Road Safety .......................................................... 157
Operating Environment........................................... 157
Electronic Devices.................................................. 158
Potentially Explosive Environments .......................... 160
Emergency Calls. ............................................ ....... 161
Other Important Safety Information......................... 162
Care and Maintenance ............................................ 163
Glossary ....................................................... 165
Index ........................................................... 170
Quick Reference Card ................................... 175
6
Important Safety Precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless
phone. F ailur e to co mp ly w ith 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 Whe n Re fuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switching Off in an Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Usin g them
in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment.
Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Special Regul at ions
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).
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Important Safety Precautions
Sensible Use
Use only in the n o rma l po sition (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in serv ice. Key in
the emergency nu mb er fo r yo ur p resent location, then
press the key . Y ou must deactivate any unnecessary
features before you can make an emergency call. Give
all the necessary information as accurately as possible.
Do not cut off the call until given permission to do so.
Water Resistance
Your ph o ne is n ot w ater-resistant. Keep it dry.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries.
Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your
phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may re pair your p hone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and
Safety Information” on page 154.
CAUTION
RISK OF EXPLOSIO N IF A BAT T E R Y IS REPLA C E D
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF USED BAT TERIES ACCORDING
TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
8
Unpacking
Your package contains the following items :
Handset
Batteries
User’s Manual
Note
: The items supplied with your phone may be
different, depending upon your country or
service p rovider.
You can obtain the following accessories for your
phone from your local Samsung dealer:
• Standard/extended batteries
•Ear-microphone
• T ravel adapter
• Battery charger
•Finger strap
• PC data link kit
• Simple hands-free kit
Travel Adapter
Ear-microphone
Finger Strap
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Your Phone
Phone Layout
The following illustrations show the main elements
of your phone:
Earpiece
Ear-microphone
Soft key (left)
Volume/menu
browse keys
Dial/menu
confirmation key
IrDA port
function keys
Flashlight
External display
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Folder
jack
Special
Camera
Display
Navigation (Up/
Down/Left/Right)
keys
WAP browser
key
Soft key (right)
Power on/off /
menu exit key
Cancel/
correction key
Alphanumeric
keys
Microphone
Antenna
Auto folder key
Camera key
Key
(s)
(soft keys)
Your Phone
Description
In Menu mode, scrolls through the
menu options and Phone Book.
In Idle mode, the Up key quickly enters
Camera
the
enters the
menu and the Down key
Games & More
menu.
In Menu mode, returns to the previous
menu level and select the current
menu respectively .
When entering text, mo v e s th e cursor
to the left and right respectiv ely
In Idle mode, the Left key quickly
enters the
Text Messages
the Right key enters the
menu and
Ring Tone
menu.
Performs the function s indicated by the
text above them, on the bottom line o f
the display.
In Idle mode, launches the WAP
(Wireless Application Protocol) browser .
Deletes characters from the display.
In Menu mode, returns to the previous
menu level.
Makes or answers a call.
In Idle mode, recalls the last number
dialled or received when held down.
In Menu mode, selects a menu function
or stores information that you have
entered, such as a name in the phone
or SIM memory.
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Your Phone
Key
(s)
Description
(continued)
Ends a call. Also switches the phone on
and off when held down.
In Menu mode, cancels your input and
returns to Idle mode.
In Idle mode, accesses your v oice mail
when held down.
Enters numbers, letters and som e
special characters.
Enters special characters.
Performs various functions.
(on the left side of the phone)
During a call, adjusts the earpiece
volume.
In Idle mode, adjusts the keypad tone
volume.
In Menu mode, scrolls through the
menu options and Phone Book.
(on the right side of the phone )
Opens and closes the folder when held
down.
(on the right side of the phone )
In Idle mode, quickly accesses the
Camera menu to allow you to use the
camera application. Turns the camera
on when held down.
In Capture mode, works as a camera
shutter.
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Display
Display Layout
The display has three areas:
Icons area
Text and
graphic area
Your Phone
Menu Name
Soft key
indicators
Area Description
First line Displays various icons. See
page 14.
Middle lines Displays messages, instructions
and any information that you
enter, such as the number you are
dialling.
Last line Shows the current functions
assigned to the two soft keys.
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Your Phone
Icons
Icon Description
Shows the received signal strength. The
greater the number of bars, the strong er
the signal.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when you are out of your service
area. When it displays, you cannot make or
receive a call.
Appears when you are connected to the
GPRS network.
Appears when you are out of your home
area and have logged onto a different
network; for example, when travelling in
other countries.
Appears when a new text message has
been received.
Appears when a new voice mail message
has been received.
Appears when a new multimedia message
has been received.
Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a
specified time.
Appears when Silent mode is active or
when you set th e
) so that the phone vibrates when you
5.3
receive a call. For further details, see
page 28 and page 104 respectively.
Appears when the IrDA port is active. Fo r
details, see page 107.
Alert Type
menu (
Menu
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Your Phone
Icon Description
(continued)
Appears when Mute mode is active.
Shows the level of your ba tte ry. The more
bars you see, the more pow er y o u ha v e
remaining.
Backlight
The backlight illuminates the display and the
keypad. When you press any key or open the folder ,
the backlight turns on. It turns off when no keys are
pressed within a given period of time, depending on
your setting in the
). The display turns off after one minute to
6.2.4
Back Light
menu (
Menu
conserve your battery power.
To specify the length o f time th e bac klight is activ e,
set the
Back Light
menu. See page 109 for further
details.
External Display
Your phon e has an ex ternal display on the folder. It
indicates when you have an incoming call or a
message. It also alerts you at the specified time
when you set an alarm by turning on its backlight
and showing the corresponding icon on it.
When you close the folder, the external display
shows you icons, the current time and the selected
image. The image disappears after a given period of
time.
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Your Phone
Camera
The camera module on the folder allows you to take
a photo and record a video while on the move.
For further details about the Camer a feature, se e
page 94.
Flashlight
You can use the built-in flashlight on the folder, on
the left side of the camera module, to take ph otos
when it is dark.
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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, any optional
services available and so on.
Important!
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding
down the key until the power-off image
displays.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
The plug-in SIM card and its contacts
can be easily damaged by scratches or
bending, so be careful when handling,
inserting or removing the card.
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of
small children.
Slide the battery lock tow ard s th e to p o f the
phone.
Lift the battery away, as shown.
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Getting Started
3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as
shown, so that it locks the card into position.
Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into
the phone.
Note
: When you need to re move the SIM card,
slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of
the socket.
4. Replace the battery so that the tabs on the end
align with the slots at the bottom o f the ph o ne.
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Getting Started
5. Press the battery until it clicks into place. Make
sure that the battery is properly installed before
switching the power on.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion
battery . A trav el adap ter comes w ith your phone for
charging the battery. Use only approved batteries
and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for
further details.
The travel adapte r allows y ou to u se the p h one
while the battery is charging, but this causes th e
phone to charge more slowly.
Note
: You must fully charge the b att ery be fore usin g
your phone for the first time. A discharged
battery is fully recharged in approximately
200 minutes.
1. With the battery in position on th e pho n e, p lug
the connector of the trave l adapt er into the jack
at the bottom of the pho ne.
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Getting Started
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC w a ll outlet.
3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter
from the power outlet and disconnect it from the
phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of
the connector and pulling the connector out.
Note
: You must unplug the adap ter before removing
the battery from the phone during charging;
otherwise, the phone could be damaged.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
talk time remain, a warn ing ton e soun d s and a
message repeats at regular interv als on the d isplay.
When this happens, your phone turns off the
backlight to conserve the remaining battery power.
If the battery level becom es to o low, the phone
automatically turns off.
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Getting Started
Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Open the folder.
2. Press and hold the key until the phone
switches on.
3. If the phone ask s you to enter a pa ssword, en ter
the password and press the
phone password is preset to “00000000” at the
factory. For further details, see page 150.
4. If the phone asks for a PIN , enter th e PIN a nd
press the
OK
soft key. For further details, see
page 151.
The phone searches for your network and, after
finding it, the idle screen appears on the display ,
as illustrated below. Now , yo u can mak e or
receive a call.
Service Provider
07:30PM
Wed 06 Mar
OK
soft key. The
Menu Name
Note
: The display language is preset to English at
the factory . To change the language, use
Language
the
menu (
Menu 6.5
). For
further details, see page 111.
5. When you wish to switch the phone off, press
and hold the key until the power-off image
displays.
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Call Functions
Making a Call
When the idle screen displays, en te r the area co de
and phone number, and press the key.
Note
: When you activate the
Extra Settings
the
phone automatically redials up to ten times
when the person does not ans w er the call or is
already on the phone. See page 116 for further
details.
Making an International Call
1. Press and hold the 0 key.
+
character appears.
The
2. Enter the country code, area code and phone
number and press the key.
Correcting the Number
To clear Press the
Auto Redial
menu (
Menu 6.7
option in
), the
the last digit
displayed
any other digit in
the number
the whole display
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C
key.
Left or Right key until the
cursor is immediately to the
right of the digit to b e cleared.
Press the
insert a missing digit simply by
pressing the appropriate key.
C
key and hold it for more
than one second.
C
key . You can also
Call Functions
Ending a Call
When you want to end your call, briefly press the
key.
Redialling the Last Number
The phone stores the numbers you’ve dialled,
received or missed if the caller is identified. See
“Call Records” on page 89 for further details.
To recall any of these numbers:
1. If you have typed characters on the display,
press the key to return to Idle mod e.
2. Press the key to display a list of the last
numbers in the order you made or received
them.
3. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the
numbers until the number you want highlights.
4. T
oPress the
dial the number key.
edit the number
delete the number
delete all of the
numbers on the
Call Log list
Options
select
number, referring to
“Correcting the Number”
on page 22.
Options
select
Options
select
further details, see
page 91.
soft key and
Edit
. Change the
soft key and
Delete
.
soft key and
Delete All
. For
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Call Functions
Making a Call from Phone Book
You can store the phone numbers that you use
regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory,
which a r e collec tively called P hone Book. Simply
select a name to recall the associated number. For
further details about the Phone Book features, see
page 31.
Adjusting the Volume
During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece
volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the
phone.
Press the key to increase the volume level and
the k ey to d ecreas e th e lev el.
In Idle mode, you can also adjust the keypad tone
volume using these keys.
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Call Functions
Answering a Call
When somebody calls you, the phone rings and
displays the incoming call image.
When the caller can be identified, the caller’s pho ne
number or name if stored in your Phone Book,
displays.
1. If necessary , o pen the folder. Press the key or
Accept
the
When the
Settings
press any key to answer a call except for the
When
Settings
answer the call simply by opening the folder. See
page 116.
Note
soft key to answer the incoming call.
Anykey Answer
menu (
Menu 6.7
key and the
the
Active Folder
menu (
: To reject the call, press and hold one of the
Volume k ey s befo re opening the fo lder, or
press the
Reject
Menu 6.7
Reject
option in the
) is activated, you can
soft key. See page 116.
option in the
) is activated, you can
soft key or
Extra
Extra
key.
2. End the call by closing the folder or pressing the
Note
key.
: You can answer a call while using Phone Book or
menu feat ures. A fter e n ding th e ca ll, the dis pla y
returns to Idle mode.
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Call Functions
Viewing Missed Calls
When you are unable to answ er a call for any
reason, you can find out who called you, so that you
can call the person back.
The number of calls you missed displays on the idle
screen immediately after a call is missed.
To view the missed call immediately:
1. If the phone is closed, open the folder.
View
2. Press the
The number for the most recent missed call
displays, if available.
To Press the
3.
scroll through the
missed calls
call the number
displayed
edit or delete a missed
call number
soft key.
Up or Down key.
key.
Select
soft key. See
below.
Editing a Missed Call Number
Note
: When the number for the missed call is not
available, the
1. Press the
2. Press the Up or Down key to highlight the
option.
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Options
Edit
option does not display.
soft key.
Edit
Call Functions
3. Press the
Select
soft key.
4. Change the number as required.
5.
To Press the
call the number key.
store the number
Save
soft key and enter
the name and location.
For further details, see
page 31.
Deleting a Missed Call
1. Press the
2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to
highlight the
3. Press the
You can press the key at any time to exit the
Missed Call feature.
Note
: You can access the Missed Call feature at any
Options
Select
Delete
soft key.
soft key.
option.
time by selecting the
Menu 3.1
(
). For further details, see page 89.
Missed Calls
menu
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Call Functions
Quickly Switching to Silent Mode
Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop
the phone from making noise, in a theatre for
example.
In Idle mode, press and hold the
“Silent Mode” message and the Vibration icon ( )
display.
In Silent mode, your phone changes the sound
settings as follows:
Option New Setting
key until the
Alert Type (
Keypad Tone (
Message Tone (
AutoFolder T one (
Power off tone Off
Extra Tones (
To exit and reactivate the pre vious so u nd settin gs,
press and hold the
Mode” appears. The Vibration icon ( ) no longer
displays.
Notes
• When you turn the phone off, Silent mode is
automatic ally deactivated.
• Activating Silent mode will not turn off the camera
shutter sound.
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:
Menu 5.3
Menu 5.4
Menu 5.5
Menu 5.6
Menu 5.8
)Vibration
)Off
)Vibration
)Off
)Off
key again until “Exit Silent
Selecting Functions and Options
Your phone o ffers a set of functions that allow you
to customise it. These functions are arranged in
menus and sub-menus, accessed using the tw o soft
keys marked and . Each menu and sub-menu
allows you to view and alter the settings o f a
particular function.
The roles of the soft keys vary according to the
function you are currently using; the labels on the
bottom line of the display just abo v e each k e y
indicates its current role.
Example
:
Service Provider
07:30PM
Wed 06 Mar
Menu Name
Press the left soft
key to access Menu
mode.
Press the right soft
key to access the
Phone Book feature.
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Selecting Functions and Options
To view the various functions and options available
and to select the one you want:
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2.
To Press the
select the:
• function displayed
Select
soft key or
the Right key.
• option highlighted
view the next function
or highlight the next
option on a list
move back to the
previous function or
option on a list
move back up one
level in the structure
exit the structure
Down key or key on
the left side of the
phone.
Up key or key on
the left side of the
phone.
Left key, soft key
C
key.
or
key.
without changing the
settings
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, your phone
highlights the current optio n. If , however, there
On/Off
are only two options, such as
Enable/Disable
, your phone highlights the
or
option that is not currently active so that you
can select it directly.
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