Samsung SGH-T289 (T-Mobile) User Manual

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 .......................... 6

Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SIM Card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installing the microSD Memory Card . . . . . . . 12

Charging a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Setting Up Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..... 16

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Front View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Side Views of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Camera View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Main Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Widgets and the Widget Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Widget Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Analog Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Birthday Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Digital Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dual Clock (World Clock) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Email box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Widget Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Message Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Message Composer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Widget Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Accessing Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Widget Bar Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Widget Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Locking and Unlocking the Phone . . . . . . . . . . 40

Section 3: Call Functions ..........................41

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Adjusting the Call Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Changing the Device’s Sound Mode . . . . . . . . 42

Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Call Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Making a Multi-Party Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Putting a Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Section 4: Entering Text ...........................56

Using the QWERTY Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Changing the Text Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Using T9 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Using ABC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using Numeric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Section 5: Contacts ................................... 63

Using Mobile Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Storing a Number on the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . .64

Finding a Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Adding a New Caller Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Dialing a Number from the SIM Card . . . . . . . .67

Deleting Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

My Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Contacts Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Section 6: Messaging Applications ..........74

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Picture Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Message Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Email Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Sentbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

My Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Delete by Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Memory Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Section 7: Multimedia .............................. 95

Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Take and Send Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Recording and Sending a Video . . . . . . . . . . 103

Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

My Album Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Playing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Deleting Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Transferring Music Files to Your Phone . . . . 113

Managing Your Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Section 8: Applications ...........................115

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Games and Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Record Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

My Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Section 9: Web Applications ...................135

Accessing the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

RSS Feeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Section 10: Bluetooth and Services .......140

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Section 11: Changing Your Settings .......143

Widget Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Sound Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Application Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Enabling Data Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Network Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Section 12: Health and Safety

Information ...............................................163

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .163

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . .169

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .170

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . .173

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174

GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . .182

Restricting Children's Access to Your

Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .184

Section 13: Warranty Information .......... 186

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

End User License Agreement for Software . . 191

Index ........................................................ 199

Section 1: Getting Started

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

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 199.

Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. This information is available near the back of the guide, beginning on page 163.

This manual provides navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the available keys.

Note:

Instructions in this manual are based on default settings,

and may vary from your device, depending on the

software version on your device, and any changes to the

device’s Settings.

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual

start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual

displays may vary, depending on the software version of

your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.

Special Text

Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•

Notes

: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,

or sub-menu.

•

Tips

: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.

•

Important

: Points out important information about the current

feature that could affect performance.

•

Warning

: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your phone.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:

➔

Example:

Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.

From the Home screen, press (

Settings ➔ Call settings

Getting Started 7

) ➔

Battery Cover

The battery, SIM card and SD card are installed under the battery cover.

Important!

Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the key until the power-off image displays.

Caution!

Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively

during installation or removal. Doing so may damage

the cover.

To remove the battery cover:

1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release

latch.

2. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop”

the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).

To replace the battery cover:



Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click.

Battery

Before using your device for the first time, install the battery and charge it fully.

Important!

Before removing or replacing the SIM card, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the key until the power-off image displays.

Installing the Battery

1. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the

tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure the connectors align.

2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).

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Removing the Battery



Grip the battery at the top end (1) and lift it up and out of the battery compartment (2).

SIM Card Overview

Important!

Before removing or replacing the SIM card, make sure the device is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the key until the power-off image displays.

The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.

Important!

The SIM card and its 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.

This card contains the necessary information for identifying and authenticating the user to the IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem). If available, you can remove the previous SIM and replace it with the new one.

Installing and Removing the SIM Card

To install the SIM card:

1. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket

until the card clicks into place.

2. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the

device and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.

To remove the SIM card:

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the SIM

slot and push the card slightly out.

3. Carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket.

Note:

If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect it and no service will be available. If this happens, turn off the device, remove the card, and reinstall the card in the correct orientation.

Getting Started 11

Installing the microSD Memory Card

Your phone supports an optional (external) microSD™ or microSDHC media such as music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices.

The phone supports up to 32GB microSD memory cards (not included).

Note:

™

memory card (not included) for storage of

The microSD memory card includes capacities of up to 2GB. The microSDHC memory card can range from 4GB to up to 32GB.

1. Locate the microSD card slot on the side of the device

and carefully remove the microSD card slot cover.

2. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down.

3. Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure that it

catches with the push-click insertion. For more information on how to use the SD card see “Memory Card Details” on page 161.

4. Place the cover securely back over the slot.

Correct

Incorrect

Important!

Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card with the phone’s contact pins.

Removing the microSD Memory Card

1. Locate the microSD card slot on the side of the device

and carefully remove the microSD card slot cover.

2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The

card should pop partially out of the slot.

3. Remove the card from the slot.

4. Place the cover securely back over the slot.

Charging a Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Lithium ion battery. A wall charger, 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 approximately 4 hours.

1. With the battery installed, temporarily remove the

plastic cover on the left side of the phone (as indicated) and plug in the wall charger’s connector into the jack.

Important!

Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to

connecting the wall charger. If the battery is not

installed and the wall charger is connected, the

handset power cycles continuously, preventing

proper operation.

Note:

The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.

Getting Started 13

2. Plug the adapter’s power plug into a standard AC wall

outlet.

3. When charging is finished, first unplug the adapter’s

power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the wall charger’s connector from the phone.

Warning!

Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove

the battery can cause the phone to become damaged.

Low Battery Indicator

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain; a warning tone sounds and the “Low battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode.

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

Switching the Phone On or Off

1. Press and hold until the phone switches on.

2. If the phone asks you to enter the phone password, use

the keypad to enter this password and touch

3. If the phone asks for a PIN, use the keypad to enter the Confirm

PIN and touch “Check PIN Code” on page 155.

The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the term “ your display. Now you can make or receive calls.

4. When you want to switch off the phone, press and hold

until the power-off image displays.

. For more information, refer to

T-M obile

” displays on the upper center of

Confirm

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

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

1. From the Home screen, touch

hold until the phone dials voicemail. You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting,

and your name.

Dialer, then press and

Visual Voicemail

Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a Voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want without being limited to chronological order.

Important!

You must set up your Voice Mail before using this feature. Visual Voice Mail as well as download and install Visual Voicemail in order to activate the Voice Mail application.

Note:

These steps may be different depending on your network.

Accessing Your Voice Mail

You can access your Voice Mail by using the phone’s menu or by pressing the Voice Mail icon in the Widget bar. To access Voice Mail using the phone’s menu:

1. From the Home screen, touch

hold until the phone dials voice mail.

2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the

voice mail center.

Dialer

, then press and

1. From the Home screen, press then touch Messaging

2. When you select

Visual Voicemail web page launches.

3. Follow the screen prompts to setup your account.

➔

Voicemail

Yes

to activate Visual Voicemail, the

Getting Started 15

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the device’s keys, screen and the icons that display when the device 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.

•

Full touch screen phone with full QWERTY keyboard slide-out

•

Multiple messaging options (Audio PostcardSM, Text, Picture, Video, Voicemail, Email, and Instant Messaging)

•

2MP Camera/Camcorder multi shot and 3x zoom

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Full HTML browser

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MP3 Music Player

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Pre-loaded online widgets

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Bluetooth Wireless Technology

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Expandable Memory Slot, up to 32GB

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Assisted GPS

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Smart unlock screen

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Etiquette mode feature

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Command Bar shortcuts feature

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Frequency: GSM: 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 3G/UMTS: Band II (1900), Band IV (1700), and Band V (850)

Front View of Your Phone

The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone.

Keys

The following list correlates to the illustrations.

1. Receiver allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone.

Back key

3. Exit key ends a call. While in the Menu mode, it

5. Send key allows you to make or answer a call. Press

6. Display shows all the information needed to operate

takes you one level back when navigating

menus, all the way back to the Home screen.

returns the phone to the Home screen and cancels your input.

Microphone is used other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. It is also used to make voice note recordings.

and hold to dial the last contact entered.

your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery level, date, and time.

during phone calls and allows

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Side Views of Your Phone

The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone.

Volume keys allow you to adjust the ringer volume in

standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, pressing the volume key mutes the ring tone. Press and hold the volume key to reject a call.

microSD card slot

gives your phone additional storage for

files and data using an optional microSD memory card

(not included).

Power button

Camera button

turns the phone on and off.

allows you to take pictures when you are in camera mode. It launches the camera when you press and hold.

Camera View of Your Phone

The following illustration shows the external elements of your phone.

1. Headset jack for use with 3.5 mm headphones.

2. Camera lens is used to take photos and videos.

3. Power/Accessory Interface connector allows you to

connect a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB/data cable.

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Display Layout

Widget Bar

Function categories

Display area

Indicators

Your display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options. The display has 3 areas:

Display

Your phone has a display on the front of the phone which indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also alerts you at a specified time when an alarm was set by turning on the backlight and displaying a corresponding icon on the screen.

The display shows the current time and date.

Widget Bar

The Widget bar provides quick access to the items you use most frequently (Analog clock, Bluetooth, Bookmarks, Calendar, Memo, Message Inbox, Photos, Today, Videos, and Widget Memo).

Function Categories

Function categories are also shortcuts to the Dialer (for dialing a number), Contacts (accessing the Contacts), and Menu (displays the icons for application access).

Indicator Icons

This list identifies the indicator icons that appear on your phone’s display screen.

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

Displays when you are out of your service area.

Displays the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining.

Displays while connecting to the 3G network.

Displays while your phone synchronizes with the computer.

Displays when a new text message is received.

Displays when a new voice mail is received.

Displays when a new picture message is received.

Displays when Call forwarding is set to Forward always. For more information, refer to “Call Settings” on page 158.

Displays when Sound profiles are set to Silent.

Displays when Sound profiles are set to Vibration.

Displays when Sound profiles are set to Driving.

Displays when Sound profiles are set to Outdoor.

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Backlight

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

To specify the length of time the backlight is active, access the

Backlight

menu:

1. From the Home screen, press then touch Settings ➔ Display settings.

2. Touch Backlight time.

8 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds

, or

10 minutes

to confirm your selection.

3. Select the duration 1 minute, 3 minutes

4. Touch

Save

Backlight

Brightness

After you set the backlight duration, set the brightness levels.

1. From the Home screen, press then touch

Settings ➔ Display settings.

2. Tou ch Brightness.

3. Slide the Level bar from 1-5 to select the brightness

level.

Save

4. Tou ch

to confirm your selection.

Home Screen

Indicates which panel

is currently displayed

Home Screen

Panel 1

Home Screen

Panel 2

Home Screen

Panel 3

The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications or widgets on your phone. Home consists of five workspaces that extend to the right and left beyond the initial display width to provide space for docking widgets, folders, shortcuts or applications.



Slide your finger left and right on the screen to view the Home screens.

Note:

A five-part indicator at the top of the workspace shows you which workspace is active.

Customizing the Home Screen

You can customize the Home screen by docking widgets on different panels of the Home screen, or selecting a new wallpaper so you can easily distinguish between each of the individual panels.

Selecting a New Wallpaper

You can download an image from the Display settings menu, or use your own photos.

1. From the Home screen you wish to customize with new

wallpaper, press then touch

Display settings

2. Slide your finger left and right on the screen to view

available wallpapers. Touch wallpaper. – or –

Pictures.

To uch

, then touch to set a photo as wallpaper.

➔

Wallpaper

Settings

Set

to select a new

➔

To use a photo from your albums, touch

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Main Menus

Home Screen Main Functions

The Home screen is the starting point for launching applications. For more information about the applications offered on the Home screen, see “Home Screen” on page 23.

Menu Navigation

You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus. Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.

Opening an Application

The Home screen is the first screen displayed. The Main Functions menu displays after you select the Menu icon.

To open an application from the Main Functions menu:

1. Tap the associated icon.

Back

2. Press the

key to return to the main menu.

Adding and Removing Main Menu Items

You can customize main menus by:

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Saving up to three panels of menu items

•

Adding or removing items to the menu panels

•

Moving menu items to another location or panel

To add menu items:

1. From the Home screen, press to display the main

menu, then touch

2. Scroll to a panel that display a

touch the icon to display the

3. Scroll through the list and touch the name of the

application to add to the Menu panel.

4. Touch

Save

all changes.

Edit.

to keep changes, or

Plus sign

Menu items

touch

icon, then

screen.

Reset

to discard

To remove menu items:

1. From the Home screen, press to display the main

menu, then touch

2. Touc h th e

Edit.

Negative sign

icon on an item to remove it.

(Some menu items may not be removed.)

3. Scroll through the list and touch the name of the

application to add to the Menu panel.

4. To uch

to keep changes, or

touch

Reset

to discard

Save

all changes.

To rearrange menu items:

1. From the Home screen, press to display the main

menu, then touch

Edit.

2. Touch, hold, and drag an item to a new location and

release. Other items will shift position to make space for the new item.

3. To uch

to keep changes, or

touch

Reset

to discard

Save

all changes.

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Navigation

Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can navigate the features of your phone and enter characters. The following conventions are used in this manual to describe the navigation action in the procedures.

Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling

As you navigate through a menu, options display on the screen as scrollable lists.

To navigate a scrollable list:

1. From the Home screen, press then touch an

application.

2. From the list of applications, you can:

•

Gently touch an entry to activate it.

•

Firmly touch and slide your finger up or down the screen to scroll through lists of menu items. Scrolling requires a more firm touch on the screen than the gentle touch required to open menu items.

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Flick the screen in an upward motion to quickly scroll through the list.

Accessing a Menu Function by Pressing

Press phone keys and buttons to select or activate an item. For example: press the Navigation key to scroll through a menu.

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