Samsung Katalyst User Manual

Samsung Katalyst™

PORTABLE Quad-BAND

MOBILE PHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ..........................................................................5

Activating Your Phone ............................................................................................... 5

Switching the Phone On or Off ................................................................................13

Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...................................................................................... 13

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .....................................................15

Features of Your Phone ...........................................................................................15

Open View of Your Phone ........................................................................................16

Keys .......................................................................................................................16

Closed View of Your Phone .....................................................................................18

Rear View of Your Phone .........................................................................................19

Display Layout ........................................................................................................19

Help ........................................................................................................................22

Section 3: Wi-Fi .........................................................................................23

Introducing Your T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Capable Phone .................................... 23

Connecting to Wi-Fi for the First Time ..................................................................... 25

Using Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................. 26

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks .................................................................................27

Get Security Key ..................................................................................................... 33

Use Get Security Key ..............................................................................................34

Add New Network ...................................................................................................35

Add From Available Network Option ........................................................................ 36

Add Manually ..........................................................................................................36

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................38

T-Mobile Wi-Fi Help ................................................................................................ 38

Section 4: Call Functions ..........................................................................39

Making a Call ..........................................................................................................39

Adjusting the Call Volume ....................................................................................... 41

Answering a Call .....................................................................................................41

Call Records ........................................................................................................... 41

Silent Mode ............................................................................................................ 44

Selecting Functions and Options .............................................................................44

Section 5: Menu Navigation .....................................................................51

Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................51

Menu Outline ..........................................................................................................52

Section 6: Entering Text ...........................................................................60

Changing the Text Input Mode ................................................................................ 60

Using T9 Mode .......................................................................................................61

Using ABC Mode .....................................................................................................63

Using Number Mode ...............................................................................................64

Using Symbol Mode ................................................................................................64

Section 7: Understanding Your Phonebook ............................................ 65

Using Contacts List .................................................................................................65

Adding a New Contact .............................................................................................66

Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory ...............................................................66

Storing a Number in the SIM Card ...........................................................................67

Dialing a Number from the SIM Card .......................................................................68

Finding a Phonebook Entry ......................................................................................69

Dialing a Number from Phonebook ..........................................................................70

Speed Dialing .........................................................................................................70

Editing a Caller Group .............................................................................................71

Block List ................................................................................................................72

Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries ......................................................................73

Management ..........................................................................................................73

Own Number ..........................................................................................................75

FDN List ..................................................................................................................76

Section 8: Messages ................................................................................ 77

Types of Messages .................................................................................................77

Text Messages ........................................................................................................78

Picture Messages ...................................................................................................79

Voice Notes .............................................................................................................82

Inbox ......................................................................................................................83

Outbox ....................................................................................................................87

Drafts .....................................................................................................................88

Templates ...............................................................................................................88

Voice Mail ...............................................................................................................89

Delete all ................................................................................................................89

Settings ..................................................................................................................90

Memory Status .......................................................................................................91

Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) ............................................................91

Instant Messaging (IM) ............................................................................................91

Section 9: Changing Your Settings ......................................................... 93

Wi-Fi Settings .........................................................................................................93

Time & Date ............................................................................................................93

Phone Settings ........................................................................................................95

Display Settings ......................................................................................................97

Bluetooth ..............................................................................................................100

Sound Settings .....................................................................................................100

Synchronization ....................................................................................................103

Synchronizing your Phonebook .............................................................................105

Network Services ..................................................................................................106

Security ................................................................................................................109

Software Update ...................................................................................................111

Memory Status .....................................................................................................111

Reset Settings .......................................................................................................111

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Section 10: Fun & Apps ..........................................................................112

Files .....................................................................................................................112

Games ..................................................................................................................119

Music Player .........................................................................................................121

Camera .................................................................................................................121

Voice Commands ..................................................................................................121

Organizer ..............................................................................................................129

Synchronization ....................................................................................................136

Section 11: Music Player ........................................................................139

Music Player .........................................................................................................139

Music Player Options ............................................................................................139

Player Settings .....................................................................................................140

Adding Music to a Playlist .....................................................................................142

Playing Music Files ...............................................................................................143

Transferring Music Files .......................................................................................144

Deleting Music Files From the Memory Card .........................................................144

Assigning Music Files ........................................................................................... 145

Section 12: Camera .................................................................................147

Using the Camera .................................................................................................147

Take and Send .....................................................................................................147

Record video ........................................................................................................152

Photos folder ........................................................................................................ 156

Videos ..................................................................................................................157

My Album .............................................................................................................158

My Journal ...........................................................................................................158

Section 13: t-zones .................................................................................160

t-zones .................................................................................................................160

Section 14: Health and Safety Information ............................................163

Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 163

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............................................................165

UL Certified Travel Adapter ................................................................................... 165

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ........................................................... 165

Road Safety ..........................................................................................................172

Responsible Listening ........................................................................................... 173

Operating Environment ......................................................................................... 175

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................175

Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................177

Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 177

FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................178

Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................178

Product Performance ............................................................................................179

Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................180

Battery Standby and Talk Time ............................................................................. 180

Battery Precautions ...............................................................................................180

Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................................182

Section 15: Warranty Information ......................................................... 183

Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................183

Index ........................................................................................................ 188

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Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

• Activating Your Phone

• Switching the Phone On or Off

• Setting Up Your Voice Mail

This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail.

Activating Your Phone

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, available optional services, and many others features.

Installing the SIM Card

Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts information can be easily damaged by scratching or

bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.

If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down the key until the power-off image displays.

1. Remove the battery cover by sliding the battery cover down (in the

direction of the arrow).

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UNLOCK

LOCK

UNLOCK

LOCK

2. Carefully lift the battery cover away from the bottom of the phone.

3. Carefully slide the SIM card under the metal bracket and into the SIM card

socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown below.

LOCK

UNLOCK

Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone does not detect the SIM card. Remove the battery and

re-orient the card back into the slot.

LOCK

UNLOCK

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Inserting the Memor y Card

UNLOCK

LOCK

Your phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of such things as music, pictures, video or other files. This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices.

Note: The Samsung Katalyst™ supports up to a 2 Gigabyte memory card.

1. To unlock the memory cover, use your thumb to slide the memory card

cover to the Unlock position (as indicated) until you hear a slight clicking sound.

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2. Gently lift upward on the edge of the memory card cover.

3. Place the microSD card into the slot (as shown below). Ensure the

microSD’s gold contact pins face downward and the card is placed so that the indentations on the card face the same direction as those illustrated.

LOCK

UNLOCK

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UNLOCK

LOCK

Close and lock the memory card cover:

• (1) close the memory card cover using your thumb to push the cover down

(as shown below).

• (2) slide the memory card cover back into the Lock position.

Removing the memory card

Repeat steps 1 and 2 (page 7).

2. Carefully remove the memory card.

3. Close and lock the memory card cover:

• (1) close the memory card cover using your thumb to push the cover down (as

shown below).

• (2) slide the memory card cover back into the Lock position.

Installing the Battery

1. With the cover removed, verify the SIM card is securely inserted.

2. Install the battery by aligning its 3 brass tabs to those located at the bottom

of the battery compartment (1). The arrow on the battery should be pointing towards the prongs.

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3. Press the battery down until it clicks into place (2).

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4. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the

phone.

5. Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back onto the phone until you hear it

securely click. Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.

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Charging a Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. 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 doing so requires additional charging time.

Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery

recharges fully in approximatel y 4 hours.

1. With the battery installed, temporarily remove the plastic cover on the left

side of the phone and plug in the travel adapter’s connector into the jack.

Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connecting the travel adapter. If the battery

is not installed and the travel adapter is connecte d the handset continuously power cycles and prevents proper operation.

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Note: The following illustration is the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to

the accessory port occurs therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.

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2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adaptor of the proper

configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.

3. When charging is finished, unplug the Travel Adapter from the power outlet

and then disconnect it from the phone.

4. Resecure the plastic cover over the interface jack on the phone.

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Warning!: You must unplug the Travel Adapter before you remove 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 warning tone sounds and the “Warning low battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. When this happens, your phone turns off the backlight to conserve the remaining battery power.

When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.

Switching the Phone On or Off

1. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.

2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the

key. For more information, refer to "Change password" on page 109.

3. If the phone prompts “View Tutorial and connect to Wi-Fi?” press the

Yes softkey, or otherwise press the No soft key to continue.

Note: For more information, refer to "Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks" on page 27.

The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the T-Mobile icon “T” displays on the lower right half of your screen. Now you can make or receive calls.

Note: The display language is preset to English a t the factory. To change the language, use the Language

menu. For more information, refer to "Language" on page 95.

4. When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold the key until

the power-off image displays.

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail:

1. In Idle mode, press and hold the key on the keypad.

You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting, and your name.

Note: These steps may be different depending on your network.

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Accessing Your Voice Mail

You can press and hold the key on the keypad or use the phone’s menu to access your voice mail. To access voice mail using the menu:

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key.

2. Highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key.

3. Highlight Voice mail and press the Select soft key or the key.

4. Highlight Call voice mail and press the Select soft key or the key.

Your phone dials the specified voice mail number.

5. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center.

Changing the Voice Mail Number

Your SIM card gives you the default service number of the voice mail center. However, should you need to change the number, use the following procedures:

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode.

2. Highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the key.

3. Highlight Voice mail and press the Select soft key or the key.

4. Highlight Voice server number and press the Select soft key or the

key.

5. Highlight Voice Mail and press the Options soft key.

6. Highlight Edit and press the Select soft key or the key.

7. Edit the name if desired, and then press the Down Navigation key to edit

the number. Editing can be done by using the key to delete numbers and then using the keypad to enter a new number.

8. Press the Options soft key, highlight the Save option, and press the Select

soft key or the key.

9. Press the key to return to Idle mode.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Topics Covered

• Features of Your Phone

• Open View of Your Phone

•Keys

• Closed View of Your Phone

• Display Layout

•Help

This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and

the icons that display when the phone is in use.

Features of Your Phone

Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.

• 1.3 Megapixel Camera with 4x Digital Zoom

• Bluetooth

• T-Mobile HotSpots @ HOME (Wi-Fi connectivity)

• User friendly, menu driven access to features and options

• Instant Messaging capability

• Sound/Image media capability

• Fun & Apps feature provides files, games, camera, alarm, calendar, calculator, tip

Wireless Technology

calculator, notes, world time, unit conversion, timer, stopwatch, music player, voice recognition, image editor, synchronization and tasks.

Open View of Your Phone

The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:

1. Earpiece

14. Display

13. Navigation (Up/Down/Left/Right) keys

2. Volume keys

3. Left Soft key

4. Send key

5. Cancel/Clear key

6. Voice mail key

7. Alphanumeric keys

12. Right Soft key

11. OK (Select) key

10. Power On/Off (Exit) key

Open View of Your Phone

8. Special function keys

9. Microphone

Keys

The following list correlates to the illustrations.

1. Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or

sounds offered by your phone.

Volume keys allow you to adjust the ring volume in standby mode (with

the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call. receiving an incoming call, if you press the volume key, you can mute the ring tone. If you press and hold the volume key, you can reject the call.

3. Left Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items

corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen.

4. Send key allows you to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, recalls the

last number dialed or received when held down.

5. Cancel/Clear key deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, this

key returns you to the previous menu level.

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When

Voice mail key allows you to quickly access your voice mail. Press and

hold this key for two seconds to automatically dial your voice mail’s phone number.

7. Alphanumeric keys allow you to enter numbers, letters, and some special

characters.

8. Special function keys allow you activate unique features while in Idle

mode. In Idle mode, if you press and hold the key, you can turn on the Silent Mode. In Idle mode, if you press and hold the key, you can turn on the Voice Command application.

Microphone is used

during phone calls and allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. It is also used in making voice note recordings.

10. Power On/Off (Exit) key ends a call. Press and hold this key for two

seconds to turn your phone on or off. While in the Menu mode, it returns the phone to Idle mode and then cancels your input.

11. OK (Select) key allows you to accept the choices offered when navigating

through a menu.

12. Right Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items

corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen. It also provides quick access to your t-zones.

13. Navigation key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a

shortcut key from standby mode. In Menu mode, scrolls through the phone’s menus and Phonebook.

In Idle mode:

• Down key: allows you to directly access your Contact list.

• Up key: allows you to directly access the Call records feature.

• Left key: allows you to directly access Text messaging (New Message).

• Right key: allows you to directly access Voice note.

Note: SIM-dependent features may alter the functionality of the Navigation keys.

Tip: When entering text, use the Left or Right Navigation key to mark the position of the cursor.

14. Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as

the received signal strength, phone battery level, and time.

Closed View of Your Phone

The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone

1. Power/Accessory Interface

connector

3. External display

2. Camera key

1. Power/Accessory Interface connector allows you to connect a power

cable or optional accessories, such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

2. Camera key allows you to take pictures when you are in camera mode.

Launches the camera with a press.

3. External display shows the received signal strength, phone battery level,

and the time and date.

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Rear View of Your Phone

t-zones

The following illustrations show the camera lens.

1. Camera lens

1. Camera lens is used to take pictures.

2. External Speaker allows you to hear the different ring tones/sounds, work

with the speakerphone, and to hear audio during a video playback.

2. External Speaker

Display Layout

Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. When the backlight turns on, both the display turns on and the keypad is illuminated. This display indicates when you receive either an incoming call or message and also displays any alarms for the specified time. The display also shows the date and current time as a digital clock. The display has three main areas:

Icons

Text and graphics area

t-zones

Soft key function indicators

Icons

This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:

Displays the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Displays the UMA signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Displays when a microSD card is detected.

Displays when a new text message was received.

Displays when a new multimedia message was received.

Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time. For more details, see "Alarm" on page 129.

Displays when you are out of your service area.

Displays when a call is in progress.

Displays when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For more details, see "Call forwarding" on page 106.

Displays when Alert type is vibration or you set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call.

Displays when the speaker is enabled during an active call.

Displays when Mute is enabled during an active call.

Display Layout

Displays when Silent Mode is active.

Displays while your phone is synchronizing data with the network.

Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power remains.

Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.

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Backlight

A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, depending on the setting within the Backlight menu. The display turns off after one minute to conserve battery power.

The On setting is how long the keypad backlight is on. The Dim option is how much longer after the keypad backlight goes off that the display remains lit.

To specify the length of time the backlight is active, access the Backlight menu:

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode.

2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Settings icon. Press the Select

soft key or the key to enter the menu.

3. Highlight the Display settings option and press the Select soft key or

the key.

4. Highlight the Backlight option and press the Select soft key or the

key.

5. Highlight the On option. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the

time the backlight is on. You may choose between 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min,

3 min, or 10 min.

6. Press the Down key to take you to the Dim option. Use the Left or Right

Navigation key to select the time the Dimming mode is on. You may choose between Off, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1min, 3 min, or 10 min.

7. Press the Save soft key to retain your new settings.

Help

Help is designed to work with t-zones to show you some of the unique features of your phone. You can search help files on the fly while traveling, at home or anywhere, using help.wap.t-mobile.com.

1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode.

2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Help icon. Press the Select soft

key or the key.

3. The T-Mobile Help menu displays with the following options available:

• Browse Help Topics: this option gives you a list of different topics from which

you can select.

• Enter a Search: this option allows you to search based on a keyword.

• My Account: this option provides you with account specific information such as

your current status, current activity, Bill Summary, Plan & Services, Voicemail Settings, Find a Retail Store, and FAQ’s & Info.

• About: this option offers general information about T-Mobile Help including

concept and site design, copyright information, and contact email address.

To access the browser options menu:

䊳 Press the Options soft key.

- Or -

Highlight the Openwave icon at the top left of the page by pressing the

Up or Down keys and then press the key.

Note: The menus may vary, depending on your t-zones subscription.

For more information on browser options, see "Selecting and Using Menu Options" on page 161.

Help

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Section 3: Wi-Fi

Topics Covered

• Introducing Your T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Capable Phone

• Connecting to Wi-Fi for the First Time

• Using Wi-Fi

• Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks

• Get Security Key

• Use Get Security Key

• Add New Network

• Add From Available Network Option

• Add Manually

• Troubleshooting

• T-Mobile Wi-Fi Help

This section introduces you to T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatibility and provides information on Wi-Fi and instructions on how to use this type of connection with your phone.

Introducing Your T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Capable Phone

Your phone is capable of connecting to T-Mobile via Wi-Fi (wireless Internet broadband) and GSM (cellular towers). When making voice calls or using data connections, your phone seamlessly transfers between Wi-Fi and GSM connections, always using the network with the best signal strength.

Your T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatible phone is capable of the following:

• Connect to Wi-Fi at Home

Connect to T-Mobile through Wi-Fi if you have a wireless router set up in your home. Refer to the Get Started Poster (provided with your phone) and the User Guide for your wireless router for more information.

Introducing Your T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Capable Phone

• Connect to Wi-Fi while you're on the go (hotspots)

Connect to T-Mobile HotSpot locations all across the U.S. without needing a T-Mobile HotSpot username and password as well as any open Wi-Fi access point.

• Connect to GSM

Connect to the GSM network when Wi-Fi is not available or if you are not interested in connecting to Wi-Fi.

Here's How it Works

Rather than using GSM radio as your phone normally would to connect to cellular towers, your T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatible phone uses UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) technology to use a wireless broadband Internet connection for your mobile phone services. This includes voice calls, mobile browsing, e-mail, Picture Messaging, Text Messaging, and basically any mobile service for which your phone uses a network connection.

UMA technology offers fast, reliable connectivity using your mobile phone for virtually all of your communications. UMA connects your mobile phone to your GSM/ GPRS services through WLAN (802.11) and allows you to handle calls, send and receive messages, and check your e-mail. This technology allows you to use your mobile phone in all of the ways you normally do. The only difference with using UMA technology is that you are connecting through a wireless broadband Internet connection (Wi-Fi).

What is Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, is a term that is used generically to refer to any product or service using any type of 802.11 technology. Wi-Fi networks operate in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz radio bands, operating at up to an 11 Mbps (802.11b) or 54 Mbps (802.11g) data rate.

Wi-Fi enabled devices (laptops and PDAs as well as UMA phones) can send and receive data wirelessly from any location equipped with Wi-Fi access. This is accomplished using wireless routers, installed within a Wi-Fi location. A wireless router transmits an RF signal to Wi-Fi enabled devices that are within range of the router. Depending on the particular router, its range is usually about 300 feet. The speed of the transmission is governed by the speed of the internet connection fed into the wireless router.

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What This Means to You

When you are not in range of a Wi-Fi connection, your normal cellular network takes over and keeps you connected. Your phone switches automatically from Wi-Fi to cellular whenever it's necessary to maintain your connection, whether your phone is in Idle mode or in the middle of an active call. The switching process is virtually unnoticeable.

Warning!: 9-1-1 Emergency Service available over Wi-Fi may be limited (it won’t work during electrical

power or broadband outages). Before using this phone to make calls over Wi-Fi, you MUST provide us with the primary street a ddress where you will use HotSpot @Home service, and you must furnish us with any address changes. Refer to T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions for other limitations and information.

Connecting to Wi-Fi for the First Time

Important!: You must set up your wireless router first before using your phone to connect to Wi-Fi. For

T-Mobile routers, run the CD that comes with the router and follow its instructions. If you hav e a different router, follow its installation procedures and confirm the router is set up properly.

1. Press and hold the key to power on your phone.

2. Your phone displays a tutorial prompt. Select Ye s to run the brief tutorial.

3. At the end of the tutorial, your phone detects a Wi-Fi network and attempts

to connect to it. If your router requires a security key, it prompts you to enter it. For T-Mobile routers, select Get Security Key, which automatically provides security keys for T-Mobile routers (see "Get Security Key" on page 33.)

Using Wi-Fi

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If you have a T-Mobile router, select Yes . This action acquires the security key or passphrase so that you are not required to manually type it into your phone. If you do not have a T-Mobile router, select No. You are then required to enter your key or passphrase.

If you are not sure what your key or passphrase (WEP or WPA encryption) is, please refer to your router documentation. (For T-Mobile routers see "Get Security Key" on page 33.

4. Save the network when prompted. After the network saves to your Saved

Networks list, you automatically connect to that network each time you are within range. For more information, refer to "Saved Networks" on page

30.

You are connected to your first Wi-Fi network and can begin making calls using Wi-Fi or your regular T-Mobile GSM network.

To access all of the Wi-Fi features on your phone, go to Menu > Settings > Wi-Fi.

If the Tutorial does not display on your phone, see "Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks" on page 27.

Using Wi-Fi

Once set up for Wi-Fi connectivity, your phone automatically uses Wi-Fi, when available, for all your mobile phone services. You simply use your phone in a normal manner; there is nothing special you need to do. Your phone switches automatically between Wi-Fi and cellular whenever it's necessary to maintain your connection, whether your phone is idle or on an active call. When connected to Wi-Fi, the signal bars change and the wireless network name displays in the upper left of the idle screen as shown in the following illustration.

Wi-Fi signal bars

Wireless network name

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The signal bars are always visible when a call is active. The bars change correctly when you are on a call to indicate which network you are on. The name of your network displays on the idle screen as seen here.

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks with your phone allows you to make calls using Wi-Fi. The following features were designed to keep you connected to the networks you want:

• View available networks

• View saved networks that you use often

• Find open networks quickly (Quick Connect)

Available Networks

This list of available networks displays all the available Wi-Fi networks to which you can connect. The networks are listed in the order of their signal strength, from the strongest signal to the weakest.

Note: If you want to connect to a secure network (marked by a key icon), you are prompted to provide the

security key for that network. If you change the router settings, you can edit the phone's profile with the new setting or you can create a new phone profile.

signal-strength

indicates that a network is connected.

indicates that a network was saved to your Saved Networks list (see next section for details).

indicates that a network is protected with a security key. For more information, refer to "Get Security Key" on page 33.

Note: Set up your wireless router fir st. For T-Mobile routers, run the CD that comes with the router and

follow its instructions. If you have a different router, follow its installation procedures and confirm the router is set up properly.

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