Samsung SGH-S400i User Guide

*
Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear
different from the illustrations in this guide.
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-08772A
English. 01/2006. Rev 1.0.
SGH-S400i User’s Guide
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 87.
Important safety precautions
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”
In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.
[ ] Indicates a key on the phone. For example,
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function is
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Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page.
Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.
[Centre]
displayed on the phone screen. For example, <
Menu
>
• Camera and camcorder
Special
•Bluetooth
•Web browser
Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.
features of your phone
Send photos, images, videos, and other personal data, and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.
Access the wireless web to get up­to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.
• Phonebook
Store home, office, or cellular phone numbers for your contacts.
• Get personal with photo or video caller ID
See who’s calling you when their very own photo or video displays.
• Name card
Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card.
• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, image, video, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with image, video, and audio attachments.
•Java
Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.
•Calendar
Keep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
Special features of your phone
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Contents

Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Buttons, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operate your phone
Install and charge the phone ..................................... 7
Power on or off........................................................ 8
Keys and display ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 11
Customise your phone............................................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 14
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, messaging, and other special features
Use camera............................................................ 15
Browse the web...................................................... 16
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Use Phonebook ...................................................... 16
Send messages ...................................................... 17
View messages....................................................... 19
Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 19
Enter text 21
AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 23
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 29
All menu options listed
Solve problems 85
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 87
Index 94

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press [Centre] in Idle mode.
1 Call records
1 Current contacts 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Delete all 6 Call time 7 Call cost
2 Phonebook
1 Contacts list 2 Add new contact 3 Group 4 Speed dial 5 My name card 6 Own number 7 Management 8 Service number
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3 Applications
1 Java world 2 Voice recorder 3 World time 4 Alarm 5 PIM sync 6 Calculator 7 Converter 8 Timer 9 Stopwatch 0 SIM-AT*
4 Messages
1 Create message 2 My messages 3 Templates 4 Delete all 5 Settings 6 Memory status
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5 i-mode
1 Menu 2 Mail 3 Java application 4 SMS 5 Bookmarks 6 Go to webpage 7 Saved pages 8 Settings
6 File manager
Images Videos Music Sounds Other files Memory status
7 Calendar
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8 Camera
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9 Settings
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1 Time & Date
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2 Phone settings
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3 Display settings
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4 Sound settings
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5 Network services 6 Bluetooth
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7 Security
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8 i-mode settings
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Unpack

Make sure you have each item
Phone
Battery
You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.
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Travel Adapter
User’s Guide

Your phon e

Buttons, features, and locations
Earpiece
Display
Volume keys
Left soft key
Dial key
Cancel/Correct
key
Alphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right)
Right soft key Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Menu access/ Confirm (Centre) key
Microphone
Camera
lens
Mirror
Flash
Headset
jack

Get started

First steps to operate your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery.
Insert the SIM card.
Install the battery.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.
If the
phone is already
on, first turn it off by
[]
holding
.
Make sure that the gold­coloured contacts on the card face down into the phone.
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Get started
Remove the adapter from the phone.

Power on or off

Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
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Switch on
Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone.
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].

Keys and display

Keys
Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite menus
directly. In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
In Idle mode, enter Menu mode. Also, launch the i-mode browser when held down.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option.
Delete characters from the display. In Menu mode, return to the previous menu level.
Send or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the recent numbers
dialled, missed, or received.
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(on the left)
End a call. Press and hold to switch the phone on and
off. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the
phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold your voicemail server. Press and hold [ enter an international call prefix.
Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [
activate or deactivate Quiet mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the keypad tone volume. With the phone
closed, press and hold to turn on the display.
[1]
to access
]
to
0
] to
Get started
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Get started
Display
Layout
Icons
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Icons
display various icons.
Text and graphics
display messages, instructions, and information you enter.
i-mail i-mode
Soft key function indicators
show the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you cannot send or receive calls
New SMS message
New voicemail
Icons
(continued)
Bluetooth feature active
Connected to hands-free car kit or headset
Synchronised with a PC
GPRS network, when using dial-up networking
Roaming network
Home Zone, if you have registered for the appropriate service
Call ringer set to vibrate
Mute mode, during a call
Quiet mode (Mute)
Quiet mode (Vibration)
Alarm set
Icons
(continued)
New i-mail or i-mms message:
• Grey: a new mail or message in your phone; when a mail or message is being downloaded, the icon blinks
• Yellow: a new mail or message on the i-mode centre
• Red: Inbox is full
i-mode active:
• Yellow: in a GPRS network
• Grey: in a GSM network
Connecting to i-mode
i-mode locked
Battery power level
* The icons shown on the display may vary, depending
on your country or service provider.

Access menu functions

Use the soft keys
The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.
i-mail i-mode
Press the left soft key to access the
Mail
menu.
Press the right soft key to access the
i-mode
menu.
Get started
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Get started
Select an option
1. Press the appropriate soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.
3. Press <
4. To exit, choose either of the
Select
confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.
following methods.
• Press <
move up one level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
> or [Centre] to
Back
> or [C] to

Customise your phone

Display language
Call ringer melody
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
settings → Language
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
settings → Incoming call → Ringtone
2. Select a ringer category.
3. Select a ringer melody.
4. Press <
Settings → Phone
Settings → Sound
.
Save
>.
.
Use shortcuts
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Press the number key corresponding to the option you want.
Idle mode wallpaper
Menu mode skin colour
You can set wallpaper for the display.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main display
.
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image and press <
Select
>.
4. Press <
Save
>.
You can change the colour for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
settings → Skin
Settings → Display
.
2. Select a colour pattern.
Quiet mode
Menu shortcuts
You can switch the phone to Quiet mode to avoid disturbing other people with your phone sound.
Press and hold
[
]
in Idle mode.
You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
settings → Short cut
Settings → Phone
.
2. Scroll to a key.
3. Press <
Change
Options
.
> and select
4. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.
Get started
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Get started
Phone lock
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You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
Security → Change password
2. Enter the default password,
00000000
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.
4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.
5. Select
6. Select
7. Enter the password and press <OK>.
Settings →
.
, and press <OK>.
Phone lock
Enable
.
.

Make/Answer calls

Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the volume during a call
1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number.
2. Press
3. To end the call, press
1. When the phone is ringing, press []
2. To end the call, press
Press [ / ].
[]
.
.
[]
.
[]
.

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, messaging, and other special features

Use camera

Take a photo
View a photo
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
2. Adjust the image to be captured.
3. Press [Centre] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.
4.
Pres take another photo.
1. In Capture mode, press < > and select
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select a photo category.
3. Select the photo you want.
s <
Back
Go to photos
Camera
.
> or [Centre] to
.
Record a video
Play a video
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.
3. Press [Centre] to start recording.
4. Press [Centre] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.
5. Press < another video.
1. In Record mode, and select Go to videos
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select a video category.
3. Select the video you want.
Camera
Back
.
> to record
press
<>
.
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Step outside the phone

Browse the web

Using the i-mode browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to enjoy downloads of web content.
Launch the browser
Navigate the i-mode browser
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In Idle mode, press and hold [Centre].
• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press [Centre].
• To return to the previous page, press [Left].
• To access browser options, press <
Menu
>.

Use Phonebook

Add an entry
To the phone’s memory
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
2. Select
3. Specify contact information:
4. Press <
To th e S I M ca r d
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
2. Select
3. Enter a name.
4. Press <
number and press <
Save contact → Phone
a number type.
First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Memo.
Save
entry.
number and press <
Save contact → SIM
Save
entry.
Options
> to save the
Options
> to save the
>.
>.
.
Find an entry
Create and send a name card
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
Contacts list
2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want.
3. Select an entry.
4. Scroll to a number and press [] to edit contact information.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
name card
2. Specify your contact information.
3. Press < name card.
4. To send the name card to other people, press < select
Phonebook →
.
to dial, or press [Centre]
Phonebook →
.
Save
> to save the
Send via bluetooth
Options
My
> and
.

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
2. Enter the message text.
3. Press <
4. Enter destination numbers.
5. Press [Centre] to send the
and select
message
Save and send
message.
Messages → Create
.
Options
> and select or
Send only
Step outside the phone
.
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Step outside the phone
Send a multimedia message (i-mms)
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1. In Idle mode, press < and select
2. Select
3. Select the
4. Enter a destination number or address and press [Centre].
5. Select the
6. Enter the message subject and press [Centre].
7. Select the media items.
8. When you finish, press <
Send
9. Select message.
Create i-mms
Send
and then
To1
Subject
SMIL
>.
Send
to send the
i-mail
.
Yes
.
field.
field.
field and add
>
Send an e-mail (i-mail)
1. In Idle mode, press < and select
2. Select the
3. Enter a destination address and press [Centre].
4. Select the
5. Enter the e-mail subject and press [Centre].
6. Select the
7. Enter the e-mail text and press [Centre].
8. Select the
9. Add images, sounds, or videos.
10. Select
Create i-mail
To1
Subject
Message
Attachment
Send
to send the e-mail.
field.
i-mail
field.
field.
>
.
field.

View messages Use Bluetooth

View a text message
View an i-mail or i-mms message
When a notification appears:
1. Press <
2. Select the message from the
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
2. Select a message.
1. In Idle mode, press <
2. Select a message.
View
>.
Inbox.
and select
messages → Inbox
and select
Messages → My
Inbox
.
.
i-mail
>
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.
Turn on Bluetooth
Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device
In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
Settings → Bluetooth →
Activation → On
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre] and select
Bluetooth → My devices → Search new device
2. Select a device.
3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN code, if it has one, and press <OK>.
When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.
.
Settings →
.
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Step outside the phone
Send data
Receive data
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1. Access an application,
Phonebook, File manager Calendar
2. Scroll to an item.
3. Press <
Send via → Send via bluetooth
4. Select a device.
5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>.
To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active.
If necessary, press < confirm the reception.
.
Options
Bluetooth
> and select
Yes
.
> to
, or
, or

Enter text

AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
You can enter text for some features such as messaging, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode.

Changing the text input mode

The text input mode indicator appears when the cursor is in a text field.
• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and AB modes. Depending on your country, you may also be able to access an input mode for your specific language.
• Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode.
• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

Using AB mode

Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.
Key
(Creating an SMS message with GSM-alphabet encoding)
Character in order displayed
Upper case
Lower case
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Enter text
Tips for using AB mode
• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Using T9 mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.
Entering a word in T9 mode
1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.
For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter Hello in T9 mode.
T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.
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2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.
3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.
For example, Of and Me use [6] and [3].
4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word.
Tips for using T9 mode
• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.
• Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.
Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary
This feature may not be available for some languages.
1. Enter the word that you want to add.
2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words,
Add
appears on the bottom line.
3. Press <
4. Enter the word you want using AB mode and press <OK>.
Add
>.

Call functions

Advanced calling features

Using Number mode

Number mode enables you to enter numbers.
Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Using Symbol mode

Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.
Press and hold [ ] to enter Symbol mode.
To Press
display more symbols [Up] or [Down].
select a symbol the corresponding
number key.
clear the entered symbol(s) [C].
insert the symbol(s) <OK>.
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Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.
2. Press [ ].
• Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold
C
] to clear the whole display. You can move the
[ cursor to edit an incorrect digit.
• Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.
Making an international call
1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ].
Please consult your O2 Welcome Pack for details on how to use your phone while abroad.
Call functions
Redialling recent numbers
1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.
2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].
Making a call from Phonebook
Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.p. 31
You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys.p. 33
Dialling a number from the SIM card
1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want and press [ ].
2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers.
3. Press <
Dial
> or [ ] to dial the number you want.

Ending a call

Close the phone or press [ ].
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Answering a call

When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.
Press <
Accept
> or [ ] to answer the call.
Tips for answering a call
• When
• Press <
• Press and hold [ / ] to reject a call or mute the
Anykey answer
menu is active, you can press any key, except for <
Reject
> and [ ].p. 73
Reject
> or [ ] to reject a call.
ringer, depending on the
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in the
Extra settings
Volume key
setting.

Viewing missed calls

If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.
1. Press <
2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls.
3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want.
View
>.

Using the headset

Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone.
Connect the headset to the jack on the right side of the phone.
The button on the headset works as follows:
To Press
redial the last call and hold the button twice.
answer a call the button.
end a call the button.

Options during a call

You can access a number of functions during a call.
Adjusting the volume during a call
Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.
Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to decrease the volume level.
Placing a call on hold/Retrieving
Press <
Hold
> or <
or retrieve the call.
Retrieve
> to place a call on hold
Making a second call
You can make another call if your network supports it.
1. Press <
2. Make the second call in the normal way.
3. Press <
4. Press <
5. To end the current call, press [ ].
Hold
> to put the call on hold.
Swap
> to switch between the calls.
Options
the call on hold.
Please consult your O2 Welcome Pack for details.
> and select
End held call
to end
Answering a second call
You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports it and you have activated the call waiting feature.p. 77
1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.
Call functions
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Call functions
2. Press <
3. Press <
4. To end the current call, press [ ].
Swap
> to switch between the calls.
Options
the call on hold.
> and select
End held call
to end
Transferring a call
You can transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold, if your network supports it. With this option, the two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call.
Press <
Options
Please consult your O2 Welcome Pack for details.
> and select
Transfer
.
Using the Speakerphone feature
Use your phone as a speaker phone to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away.
1. Press <
2. Press <
To switch back to the earpiece, press < select
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feature.
Normal
Options Yes
> and select
> to activate the Speakerphone
.
Speaker on
.
Options
> and
Using a Bluetooth headset
Use an optional Bluetooth headset to talk on the phone without holding the phone to your ear. To use this feature, you first need to register your headset and connect it to the phone.p. 79
Press <
Options
Switch to phone
> and select
.
Switch to headset
or
Using the menu options
You can access Menu mode and use menu functions.
During a call, some menu functions are not available.
Press <
Options
Switching off the microphone
You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the person on the phone cannot hear you.
Press <
Options
> and select
> and select
Menu
Mute
.
(Mute mode)
or
Unmute
.
Muting or sending key tones
You can turn the key tones off or on.
Press <
Options
keys
.
To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems, be selected.
> and select
Mute keys
Send keys
or
Send
must
Sending a sequence of DTMF tones
Dual tone multi-frequency (DTMF) tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling.
You can send DTMF tones as a group after entering the entire number you need to send or retrieving a number from Phonebook. This feature is helpful for entering a password or an account number when you call an automated system, like a banking service.
1. When connected with a teleservice system, press <
Options
2. Enter the number you need to send and press <OK>.
> and select
Send DTMF
.
Using Phonebook
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Press <
Options
Phonebook
> and select
menu to locate or
Phonebook
.
Using SIM services
The
SIM service
card in your phone. A SIM card provides services such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services.
For details, see your SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.
menu is available if you use a SIM
Making a multi-party call
Use this feature to allow as many as six people to join a multi-party call, or conference call.
Your service provider must support multi-party calls for you to use this feature.
Please consult your O2 Welcome Pack for details.
Call functions
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