Samsung SGH-t409 User Manual

SGH-t409 Series

PORTABLE TRI-BAND

MOBILE PHONE

User Guide

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 ..........................................................................1

Activating Your Phone ............................................................................................... 1

Switching the Phone On or Off ..................................................................................5

Setting Up Your Voice Mail ........................................................................................ 5

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .......................................................7

Features of Your Phone .............................................................................................7

Open View of Your Phone ..........................................................................................8

Keys .........................................................................................................................9

Closed View of Your Phone .....................................................................................10

Display Layout ........................................................................................................11

Help ........................................................................................................................13

Section 3: WI-FI .........................................................................................15

Introducing Your T-Mobile Wi-Fi Capable Phone ......................................................15

Connecting to Wi-Fi for the First Time ..................................................................... 17

Using Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................. 18

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks .................................................................................19

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................29

Section 4: Call Functions ..........................................................................47

Making a Call ..........................................................................................................47

Adjusting the Call Volume ....................................................................................... 49

Answering a Call .....................................................................................................49

Call Records ........................................................................................................... 49

Silent Mode ............................................................................................................ 52

Selecting Functions and Options .............................................................................52

Section 5: Menu Navigation .....................................................................59

Menu Navigation .....................................................................................................59

Menu Outline ..........................................................................................................60

Section 6: Entering Text ...........................................................................67

Changing the Text Input Mode ................................................................................ 67

Using T9 Mode .......................................................................................................68

Using Number Mode ...............................................................................................70

Using Symbol Mode ................................................................................................70

Using ABC Mode .....................................................................................................70

Section 7: Messages .................................................................................73

Types of Messages .................................................................................................73

Text Messages .......................................................................................................74

Picture Messages ................................................................................................... 75

Voice Notes ............................................................................................................78

Inbox ......................................................................................................................79

Sentbox ..................................................................................................................83

Outbox ....................................................................................................................84

Drafts .....................................................................................................................84

Templates ...............................................................................................................85

Voice Mail ...............................................................................................................85

Delete all ................................................................................................................86

Settings ..................................................................................................................86

Memory Status .......................................................................................................87

Broadcast Messages (SIM Card Dependent) ............................................................88

Instant Messaging (IM) ............................................................................................88

Section 8: Fun & Apps ............................................................................. 91

Files ........................................................................................................................91

Games ....................................................................................................................95

Camera ...................................................................................................................96

Organizer ................................................................................................................96

Synchronization ....................................................................................................102

Synchronizing your Phonebook .............................................................................103

Section 9: Understanding Your Phonebook .......................................... 109

Using Contacts List ...............................................................................................109

Adding a New Contact ...........................................................................................109

Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory .............................................................109

Storing a Number in the SIM Card .........................................................................111

Dialing a Number from the SIM Card .....................................................................112

Finding a Phonebook Entry ....................................................................................112

Dialing a Number from Phonebook ........................................................................114

Speed Dialing .......................................................................................................114

Editing a Caller Group ...........................................................................................115

Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries ....................................................................116

My Namecard .......................................................................................................116

Finding My Own Phone Number ............................................................................117

Management ........................................................................................................117

FDN List ................................................................................................................118

Section 10: Changing Your Settings ..................................................... 121

Wi-Fi Settings .......................................................................................................121

Time & Date ..........................................................................................................121

Phone Settings ......................................................................................................123

Display Settings ....................................................................................................124

Sound Settings .....................................................................................................126

Bluetooth ..............................................................................................................128

Synchronization ....................................................................................................129

Network Services ..................................................................................................131

Security ................................................................................................................134

Memory Status .....................................................................................................136

Reset Settings .......................................................................................................136

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Section 11: Camera .................................................................................139

Using the Camera .................................................................................................139

Take and Send .....................................................................................................139

Photos ..................................................................................................................143

My Album .............................................................................................................144

My Journal ...........................................................................................................145

Section 12: t-zones .................................................................................147

t-zones .................................................................................................................147

Section 13: Health and Safety Information ............................................151

Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 151

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ..............................................................153

UL Certified Travel Adapter ................................................................................... 153

Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ........................................................... 153

Road Safety ..........................................................................................................160

Responsible Listening ........................................................................................... 161

Operating Environment ......................................................................................... 163

Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ...................................................163

Potentially Explosive Environments .......................................................................165

Emergency Calls ................................................................................................... 166

FCC Notice and Cautions .......................................................................................167

Other Important Safety Information .......................................................................167

Product Performance ............................................................................................168

Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...........................................................169

Battery Standby and Talk Time ............................................................................. 169

Battery Precautions ..............................................................................................169

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 170

Section 14: Warranty Information ..........................................................173

Standard Limited Warranty ...................................................................................173

Index .........................................................................................................178

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 in the direction of the

arrow.

Activating Your Phone

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

3. Lift and remove the battery.

4. 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.

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.

5. Replace the battery:

• (1) Slide the battery back into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align

with the slots at the bottom of the phone.

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

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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.

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 ba ttery

recharges fully in approximatel y 4 hours.

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

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.

Activating Your Phone

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

Note: The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted,

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

3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC

wall outlet and then disconnect the travel adapter’s connector from the phone.

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

Note: Failure to unplug the travel adapter before you remove the battery, can cause the phone to become

damaged.

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Low Battery Indicator

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain; a warning tone sounds and the “Battery low” 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 the key until the phone switches on.

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

this password and press either the OK soft key or the key.

Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. For more information, refer to "Change

password" on page 135.

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

either the OK soft key or the key. For further details, see "PIN check"

on page 134.

The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the term “T-Mobile” displays on the upper left 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 123.

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.

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:

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

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. Or, you

may highlight Delete to delete the number.

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

the 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 Megapixal Camera with 4x Digital Zoom

• Bluetooth

• T-Mobile HotSpots @ HOME

• User friendly, menu driven access to features and options

• Instant Messaging capability

• Sound/Image media capability

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

Wireless Technology

world time, unit conversion, timer, and stopwatch.

Open View of Your Phone

The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:

1. Earpiece

14. Display

Open View of Your Phone

2. Volume keys

3. Left Soft key

4. Send key

5. Cancel/Clear key

6. Voice mail key

7. Alphanumeric

8. Special function keys

13. OK (Select) key

12. Right Soft key

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

10. Power On/Off (Exit) key

keys

9. Microphone

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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.

6. 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.

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. 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 Camera feature.

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

When

Closed View of Your Phone

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

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

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.

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Display Layout

Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. The display has 4 areas:

Icons

T-Mobile

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Carrier and Time

Text and graphics area

Icons

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

t-zones

Soft key function indicators

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

Displays when a new text message was received.

Displays when a new voice mail was received.

Displays when a new picture message was received.

Displays when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time.

For more details, see "Alarm" on page 96.

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 131.

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

Displays when Silent Mode is active.

Display Layout

Displays when Mute is active.

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

Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.

Backlight

A backlight illuminates the internal 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, 5 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec, 1min, or 3 min.

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

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Display

Your phone has a display on the front of the phone. The display indicates when you receive an incoming call or message and also displays any alarms for the specified time. The backlight turns on and the corresponding icon displays on the screen.

The display shows the current time on a digital clock.

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 is then displayed 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 148.

Help

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Section 3: WI-FI

Topics Covered

• Introducing Your T-Mobile Wi-Fi Capable Phone

• Connecting to Wi-Fi for the First Time

• Using Wi-Fi

• Connecting to WI-FI Networks

• Wi-Fi Settings

• Troubleshooting

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

Introducing Your T-Mobile Wi-Fi 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, 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. See the Get Started Poster (provided with your phone) and the User Guide for your wireless router for more information.

• 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.

Introducing Your T-Mobile Wi-Fi Capable Phone

Here's How it Works

Rather than using GSM radio as your phone normally would to connect your phone to cellular towers, your T-Mobile Wi-Fi compatible phone uses UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) technology that lets you 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, and affordable connectivity for your life 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 and 5 GHz radio bands, with an 11 Mbps (802.11b) or 54 Mbps (802.11a) 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 pipeline fed into the wireless router.

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.

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Warning!: The 911 Emergency Service for your Wi-Fi compatible phone is somewhat more limited than a

traditional wireless or landline 911 service (for example, the service will not function during electrical power or broadband outages). Befo re using this service, you MUST provide us with the primary street address where you will use it, and you must furnish us with any address changes. See 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 have 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

for more information).

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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.

Using Wi-Fi

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"

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

on page 25.

Networks list, you automatically connect to that network each time you are

within range (see "Saved Networks"

on page 22 for additional

information).

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 section in this manual.

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 can 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 WiFi, the signal bars change and the wireless network name displays in the upper left of the idle screen as shown in the following illustration.

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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 what 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 is what 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

Available Networks

The 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 (see

"Get Security Key" opaogee ort saton)w

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks

3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select soft key.

4. Highlight the Available Networks option and press the Select soft key.

5. The phone searches for all available networks and then displays a list of

available networks.

6. Highlight the network to which you want to connect and press the Options

soft key. Highlight the Connect option, and press the Select soft key. You are prompted to save the network.

7. When prompted, press the Yes soft key to save the network to your Saved

Networks list.

8. Create a profile name for your network, press the Options soft key, select

Save and press the Select soft key.

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After the network saves to your Saved Networks list, you automatically

connect to that network each time you are within range (see "Saved Networks" on page 22 for additional information).

On the Available Networks list, a checkmark indicates a network to which you are currently connected, a star indicates that a network saved, and a key indicates a network is protected with a security key.

indicates that a network is connected.

star

key

signal-strength

Note: Press the Back soft key from the Available Networks list to return to the Wi-Fi menu.

Available Networks Options

From the Available Networks menu, press the Options soft key to use the following options:

• Connect/Disconnect: Connects or disconnects your phone to or from the

currently highlighted network. This option changes dynamically, depending on whether or not your phone is currently connected to a Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, you can connect to a network on the Available Networks list by highlighting the network and pressing the Select soft key.

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks

• Refresh: Refreshes the list of available networks to include any recent changes,

for example new Wi-Fi networks recently set up or others that were removed from service.

• View Details: Displays the details for the currently highlighted Wi-Fi network. This

also includes the MAC address of the phone if needed for MAC address filtering.

• Save: Saves the selected network to your Saved Networks List. This option

displays only if the network is not already saved.

Saved Networks

The Saved Networks list displays all of the Wi-Fi networks that are saved on your phone. If you set up your phone for automatic connections, you automatically connect to a Wi-Fi network on your Saved Networks List each time you are within range of that network. On the Saved Networks List, a indicates a network to which you are currently connected.

Important!: Networks displayed on the Saved Networks List are networks that are saved and not

necessarily those that are in range and available. Editing a saved network's profile name will not affect the ability to connect to that network. However, changing the SSID field or security settings will impact the ability to connect.

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.

Connect to a Specific Saved Network

1. From the idle screen, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.

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

enter the menu.

3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select soft key.

4. Highlight the Saved Networks option and press the Select soft key. The

phone displays your Saved Networks List.

5. Highlight the network to which you want to connect and press Options >

Connect. Your phone connects to the Wi-Fi network if it is available.

6. On the Saved Networks List, a checkmark indicates a network to which

you are currently connected.

Note: Press the Back soft key from the Available Networks list to return to the Wi-Fi menu.

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Saved Networks Options

In the Saved Networks menu, press the Options soft key to use the following options:

• Edit Details: Allows you to edit the highlighted Wi-Fi network's parameters. Note

that this option is not available for your T-Mobile-designated Wi-Fi network profiles.

• Connect/Disconnect: Connects or disconnects your phone to or from the

• Delete: Deletes the selected network from the Saved Networks list. Note that this

option is not available for your T-Mobile-designated Wi-Fi network profiles.

• Forward Settings: Sends the highlighted network's settings to another user. Note

that this option is not available for your T-Mobile designated Wi-Fi network profiles.

• Priority: Lets you change the order of the Wi-Fi networks to which your phone

attempts to connect. Connections to networks with a higher priority are tried first.

• Add New Network: Adds a new network to your Saved Networks list. This option

also allows you to manually add settings for the new network. The submenu items for the Add New menu are as follows:

• From Available Networks: Allows you to add a new network from the list of

Available Networks.

• Create Manually: Allows you to manually enter the new network's settings.

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks

Quick Connect

Select the Quick Connect option from the Wi-Fi menu to scan for any available preferred or open Wi-Fi network and connect to the network with the best signal strength. This feature allows you to make a quick Wi-Fi connection in instances where you know you are within range of an open Wi-Fi network.

Note: Quick Connect will not attempt to connect to closed or secured wireless networks that are not part of

the Saved Networks List.

Use Quick Connect

1. From the Idle screen, press and hold the key. Your phone connects

to the strongest Wi-Fi network within range.

-OR-

From the Idle screen, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode and proceed through the following steps:

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

enter the menu.

3. Highlight the Wi-Fi option and press the Select soft key.

4. Highlight the Quick Connect option and press the Select soft key.

5. Your phone connects to the strongest Wi-Fi network available.

Note: If the Quick Connect option is selected when your phone is in Sleep mode (Wi-Fi OFF), the phone

automatically switches to Active Mode (Wi-Fi ON) before attempting to make the connection. During the Quick Connect process, the phone will not display any error messages if it fails to connect to a network.

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