Samsung SGH-I640V User Manual

User Manual
SGH-i640V
Designed for
Vodafone live!

Table of contents

CHAPTER 1 Getting started
What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Charging your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turning your device on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CHAPTER 2 The basics
Using the Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the Main Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Entering text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Customising your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Searching for items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Locking the keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using an optional memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adding and removing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Managing certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Resetting your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using online help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
CHAPTER 3 Synchronisation
Installing ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Customising connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting your device to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Synchronising information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Customising synchronisation settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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CHAPTER 4 Call functions
Turning the phone functions on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using the Dialling screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Advanced calling features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Answering or ignoring a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Options during a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Call-related features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Customising your phone functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
CHAPTER 5 Messaging and Internet
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
live! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Windows Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
RSS Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
CHAPTER 6 Organiser
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Notepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Voice Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
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CHAPTER 7 Multimedia
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Podcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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CHAPTER 8 Extra programs
Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Smart Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Zoomer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Document viewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
File Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
CHAPTER 9 Getting connected
Beaming with Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Connecting to a computer via USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Internet Sharing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Connecting to the Internet or your network . . . . . . . . . 174
CHAPTER 10 Troubleshooting
General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Call problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Power and charging problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Program problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
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CHAPTER 11 Regulatory notices
SAR certification information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
European Union notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Safety precautions for power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Microsoft End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
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Important safety precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless device. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held device while driving. Park your vehicle first.
Switch off the device when refuelling
Do not use the device at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless devices can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the device 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 devices 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 device whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
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Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to your ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the device is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press .
Keep your device away from small children
Keep the device and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you and your device and may be dangerous.
CAUTION:
• The
device
could explode if the battery is replaced with an
incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a headset can damage your hearing.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your device. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.
For more detailed safety information, see “Important safety information” on page 191.
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1

Getting started

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Smartphone! This chapter helps you set up your device, charge the device’s batteries, and familiarise yourself with the different components of your device.

What’s in the box?

Your package contains the following items:
•Device
• PC data cable
• Battery
• Travel adapter
• CD-ROMs
• Quick Reference Guide
In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for your device from your local Samsung dealer:
• Car charger/adapter • Standard battery
• Travel adapter • Straight headset
• PC data cable • Bluetooth USB dongle kit
• Bluetooth mono & stereo headset
1
• Bluetooth hands-free car kit
Note
: The items supplied with your device and the accessories
available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.
1. One contains Microsoft ActiveSync software, Add-on software and programs, and the other contains User’s Guide in PDF format.
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Getting to know your device

The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:
Front view
Earpiece
Left soft key (LSK)
Headset/Power adapter/
USB or data cable jack
Volume keys
Home key (short press)/
Tas k M a n a g er k e y
(long press)
Send key
Front camera lens
Display
4-Way Navigation key
Right soft key (RSK)
Back/Clear key
End key
OK key
Built-in QWERTY Keypad
Mouthpiece
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Rear view
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Mirror
External speaker
microSD™card slot
Quick List key (short
press)/Camera key
(long press)
Keys of your device
Key Description
• Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
• Press to activate or deactivate the touch
Press to perform the command shown on the screen immediately above the key.
Rear camera lens
Power key
Battery cover
keys.
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Key Description
• Press to switch to the Home screen from a program.
• Press and hold to open Task Manager.
• Press to scroll through a list.
• Press to move the cursor in a text input field.
Press to confirm your selection or input.
• Press to close the current menu and return to the previous menu or screen.
• Press to delete characters in a text input field.
• Press to make or answer a call.
• Press to open the Dialling screen on the Home screen.
• Press to end a call.
• Press to close the current menu and return to the previous menu or screen.
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Press to enter numbers, characters, and symbols.
Press to delete characters in a text input field.
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Press to use characters on the upper half of the keys in a text input field for once.
• Press to confirm your selection or input.
• Press to start a new line in a text input field.
Press to change case in a text input field.
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Key Description
• Press to open the Symbols screen in a text input field.
• Press to add accents to the next characters entered.
Press and hold to insert an international call prefix.
• Press and hold to activate or deactivate the Vibrate profile from the Home screen.
• Press to enter a space between characters in a text input field.
Press to change the text input mode.
Press to open the Messaging program.
• Press to adjust the audio volume.
• Press to mute the call ringer as a call comes in. Press and hold to reject a call.
• Press and hold to run Zoomer.
• Press to open the Quick List screen.
• Press and hold to turn on the camera.
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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 many other details.
• Keep all miniature SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
• The SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling the card.
• When installing the SIM card, always make sure that the device is switched off before you remove the battery.
Inserting the SIM card
1. Remove the battery cover.
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2. Insert the SIM card, as shown, ensuring that the gold-
coloured contacts of the card are face down.
Continue to install the battery. See “Installing the battery.”
Removing the SIM card
To remove the SIM card, slide the card out of the holder, as shown.
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Installing the battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Installing the battery
1. Remove the battery cover, if necessary.
2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, as
shown.
3. Reattach the battery cover.
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Removing the battery
1. If necessary, press and hold (located at the top left
of your device) until the power-off image displays.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Lift the battery away from the device.

Charging your device

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
Note
: You must fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on
the left side of the device.
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Note
: The following illustration shows the correct and
incorrect method for connecting the adapter. Verify the arrow on the adapter is showing and pointing to the device for a correct connection. If it is not, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the device’s warranty.
2. Plug the travel adapter into a standard AC power outlet.
When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet.
3. Remove the travel adapter from the device.
Note
: Do not remove the battery while charging. It may cause
malfunctions and may damage the
device
.
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Low battery warning
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Main Battery very low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display and the low battery icon ( ) displays. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns off.

Turning your device on or off

Press and hold to turn on your device. The device is logged into your home network and receives the signal from the network. You can now make or answer calls and use programs on the device.
To turn off the device, press and hold
Note
: Your device supports HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink
Packet Access) connections. Because the HSDPA network configurations are different from country to country, a notification may appear to indicate that your HSDPA options have changed if you move across the boundaries between countries. To apply the new changes, you must restart your device. If you do not, making or receiving calls and transmitting data simultaneously may not work. In some countries, incoming and outgoing voice calls may be limited until the HSDPA networks are upgraded.
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The basics

This chapter explains basic information about using your device, such as customising your device and using online help.

Using the Home screen

When you turn on your device, you can see the device’s idle screen, or Home screen. The screen will display the current time and date, and also display the notification icons on the status bar across the top line of the screen to indicate your device’s current status to you, for example, you have a new message or a missed call.
You can customise the background with a default image or with an image you've stored on the device. You can also choose to have the Windows Live Search bar and services menu appear on the Home screen.
While browsing any applications, you can return to the Home screen by pressing .
Status bar
Following are some of the status icons you may see on the top line of the screen. Depending on your country, the icons shown may vary:
Icon Description
Shows the strength of the signal. You can also view the following service status:
: You are out of your service area.
: The phone functions are turned off.
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Icon Description
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when a data call is in progress.
Appears when the current call is on hold.
Appears when a GPRS connection is available in the network. When a GPRS connection is active,
appears.
Appears when you are roaming out of your home service area and logged onto a different GPRS network.
Appears when a 3G (UMTS) connection is available in the network.
Appears when a 3G+ (HSDPA) connection is available in the network.
Shows the level of your battery power. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining.
When the battery level is very low, appears.
Appears when the ring type has been set to
Silent
in the current profile or the ringtone for voice calls has been set to details, see page 30.
None
in
Sounds
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. For
Appears when the ring type has been set to
Vibrate
been set to the vibration option in
in the current profile or the ringtone has
Sounds
. For details, see page 30. Also, appears when the Vibrate profile is activated.
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Icon Description
Indicates that you can make calls using phone line 1 or 2 (network service).
Appears when you are roaming outside of your home area and logged onto a different network.
Appears when Bluetooth is activated. For details, see page 167.
Appears when a Bluetooth headset is connected to the device.
Appears when an error occurs during synchronisation.
Appears a new message has been received.
Appears when an instant message has been received.
Appears when a new voicemail has been received.
: A new voicemail from line 1.
: A new voicemail from line 2.
: A new voicemail from both lines.
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Appears when there is a call you have missed.
Appears when you have set incoming calls to be diverted to another destination.
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Soft key area
Your phone has the soft key area and two soft keys which appear at the bottom line of the screen. The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using.
The following soft keys are available on the Home screen:
Start
: accesses the Recent Programs list and other
content lists. See “Using the Start Menu.”
live!
: launches the Web browser.
Customising the Home screen
You can customise the Home screen according to your preferences.
1. On the Home screen, press the
2. Scroll to the
3. Scroll to an option, and press the Left or Right Navigation key to change the setting.
The following options are available:
Home screen layout
the Home screen. Some key operations may be different depending on the layout.
Colour scheme
for the Home screen.
Background image
background image on the Home screen.
Time out
before returning the display to the Home screen if the device is not used.
4. When you have finished, press the
My Settings
: Select the layout to be used for
: Select the colour scheme to be used
: Select an image to use as a
: Specify the length of time the device waits
Start
list →
soft key.
Home Screen
Done
soft key.
.
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Using the Start Menu

Start Menu is a navigation menu to find applications or features on your device, and access a setting group for users to quickly customise the basic phone settings as well as a list of most recently opened applications.
Start
On the Home screen, press the Start Menu. You will see the Recent Programs list.
Accessing the content lists
Content lists are dynamic tools that help you navigate through your device. Content lists give you an easy way to reach commonly used features, such as text messaging, setting options, and Windows Media Player.
The nine content lists each contain related items. For example, email, and text messaging can all be reached from the
Press the Left or Right Navigation key to scroll through the content lists. The following content lists are available:
Recent Programs
recently used applications and features, and updates the application list each time a new application is used. You can also access the Main Menu screen.
Message Centre
text messaging, and the missed call log.
Favourite Contacts
to the content list, and provides access to your contact list. Press the Press the saved in Contacts.
Message Centre
: provides access to voicemail, email,
Add
All Contacts
content list.
: provides access to the 10 most
: lets you add 10 favourite contacts
soft key to add a new contact card.
soft key to access the contact list
soft key to open the
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Upcoming Events
the calendar on your device. Press the
: lists events that you have added to
New
soft key to
add a new appointment.
Windows Live
: provides quick access to Windows Live, Live Messenger, Live Hotmail, Live Spaces, and Live Search.
Depending on your country, Windows Live may not
be available.
My Settings
: provides direct access to the profile, alarm, ring tone, Home screen, Flight mode, Bluetooth, and phone lock settings, as well as access to the
Settings
Music & Video
menu.
: provides access to Windows Media Player, the 9 most recently played songs and videos, and contains a link to other media files stored on your device. Press the
Download
from the website preset by Vodafone. Press the
Music
soft key to open the library screen of Windows
soft key to download music files
All
Media Player.
Recent Photos
• modified photos in the
Download
website preset by Vodafone. Press the key to access
live!
: provides quick access to Vodafone live!, Mobile TV,
: displays the 10 most recently taken or
My Pictures
folder. Press the
soft key to download image files from the
My Files
All Photos
.
soft
and the Web browser.
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Accessing the Recent Programs list
The Recent Programs list provides access to the recently used applications and features. When you select and start using an application, the application will be added to the top of the Recent Programs list. So instead of navigating through the device to find what you need, you can get there directly from the Recent Programs list.
Start
Press the or Down Navigation key to scroll up or down and press to open the selected item.
You can also access the Main Menu from the Recent Programs list by pressing the
soft key on the Home screen. Press the Up
Main Menu
soft key.

Using the Main Menu screen

Your phone provides menu categories allowing you to access programs, website, files or folders on the Main Menu screen.
Start
On the Home screen, press the
Main Menu
The following menu categories are available:
Calls
• calls.
Messaging
• messaging accounts, and lets you add new accounts.
Entertainment
• and Windows Media Player.
soft key to open the Main Menu screen.
: shows your history of dialed, missed, and received
: gives you access to your email and text
: contains games, camera, Mobile TV,
soft key and then the
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My Files
other stored content. It also provides access to the other folders on your device.
Internet Services
• web. It also provides Google Maps if supported by your country.
Contacts
Applications
• services on your device.
Settings
• manage on your device, including connections, phone settings, and power management.
: is a repository for pictures, ringtones, and
: gives you access to the wireless
: takes you to your list of contacts.
: contains a variety of applications and
: gives you access to all the settings you can
Opening programs or folders
Scroll to a program or a folder by pressing the Navigation keys and press to open it.
Switching between programs
Your device is a multi-tasking device. You can run multiple programs at the same time and switch from one program to another. From any program, press to switch to the Home screen. Then access another program from the Start Menu or Main Menu screen.
Note
: Your phone supports multiple PDP so that you can
activate multiple data connections at the same time. For example, you can use the MMS service while browsing the Internet. However, if a network does not support multiple PDP, you must end the current data connection in order to make a new data connection.
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Closing programs
Using Task Manager, you can end the programs which are currently open.
Start
1. On the Home screen, press the
soft key.
2. Press the
→ Organiser & Tools
3. Press the
4. Scroll to a program, press the
of the running programs, press the select
Main Menu
More
Stop all
soft key and select
.
soft key and select
Stop
.
Applications
Task Manager
soft key. To close all
Menu
soft key and
.

Entering text

Your device is equipped with a QWERTY keypad to support easy and quick text input. You can enter text as you would when using a computer’s keyboard.
The keys are labelled with alphabet on the lower half and numbers and symbols on the upper half. Press the key corresponding to the character you want to enter.
You can move the cursor by pressing the Navigation keys. To delete a character, press .
In addition, you can use the following function keys:
: deletes characters.
: starts a new line.
: changes case.
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: allows you to change the text input mode. You can
select ABC mode (ABC) or T9 mode (XT9 English). Using the language for T9 mode.
: opens the Symbols screen.
Language
option, you can change the

Customising your device

You can customise the phone settings to suit the way you work.
Regional settings
You can change number, currency, and time and date formats appropriate to the countries in question.
1. On the Home screen, press the
2. Press the
More... →
3. Select the option you want in each field.
4. When you have finished, press the
5. If you changed the
the
Then turn the device off and then back on to make your changes take effect.
OK
soft key.
Main Menu
More... →
Language
soft key and select
Regional Settings
Start
or
soft key.
Done
Locale
Settings →
.
soft key.
option, press
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Time and date settings
The
Date and Time
time, and time zone.
1. On the Home screen, press the
setting enables you to set the date,
Start
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soft key.
2. Press the
Clock & Alarm →
3. Select your time zone and set the current date and time.
You can also enable Left or Right Navigation key.
4. When you have finished, press the
Note
: You can change the time and date format to be
Main Menu
displayed in
soft key and select
Date and Time
Time zone updating
Regional Settings
.
Done
.
Settings →
by using the
soft key.
Power settings
You can conserve battery power by adjusting the time-out settings for the display and the backlight of the keypad and display or adjusting the display brightness.
Start
.
soft key.
Settings →
1. On the Home screen, press the
2. Press the
More... →
3. Select the power settings:
Main battery
power.
Main Menu
Power Management
soft key and select
: You can check the remaining battery
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Backlight time out on battery
: You can select the length of time the display backlight stays on when you do not use the device.
Display time out
: You can select the length of time the display stays on. During standby, the device goes to Sleep mode after a specified period of time, so very little power is being consumed.
Display brightness
: You can adjust the brightness
for the display.
Keypad backlight time out
: You can select the length of time the keypad backlight stays on. After a specified period of time, the backlight turns off.
Keypad backlight on Custom time
. If you have chosen
: Choose from
Custom time
Any time
or
, enter the starting time and ending time for the keypad to work.
Done
4. When you have finished, press the
soft key.
Accessibility settings
You can configure the options to increase the accessibility to your device’s functions.
1. On the Home screen, press the
2. Press the
More... → Accessibility
Main Menu
soft key and select
.
Start
soft key.
Settings →
3. Select the options you want.
System font size
: You can set the size of the font on your screen. If you change the font size, the path to menu options will change.
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Confirmation time out
: You can set the delay before
an unconfirmed action times out.
In-call alert volume
: You can set the volume of the
alert tone that sounds when you are on a call.
The basics
4. When you have finished, press the
Done
soft key.
Sound settings
You can customise sound settings for various events on the device.
Setting sounds and notifications
Your device reminds you in various ways when you have something to do, receive a message, or press the keys on the device. For example, if you have set up an appointment, you are notified in any of the following ways:
• A sound, which you specify, plays.
• Your device vibrates.
You can change device sounds by choosing types or sounds for each event.
1. On the Home screen, press the
2. Press the
Sounds
.
Main Menu
soft key and select
3. Select the event for which to specify a sound and the reminder type or ringtone.
Start
soft key.
Settings →
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