Samsung SGH-T566 User Manual

SGH-T566

user manual

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manual

This user manual has been specially designed to

guide you through the functions and features of your

mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to the

quick start guide.

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:

Warning

—situations that could cause

injury to yourself or others

Caution

—situations that could cause

damage to your phone or other equipment

Note

—notes, usage tips, or additional

information

Refer to



—pages with related information; for example:  p. 12 (represents “see page 12”)



[]

Followed by

menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, touch Messages Create New Message (represents Messages, followed by Create New Message)

Square brackets

example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key)

—the order of options or

—phone keys; for

Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this phone are the property of their respective owners:

• Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

• Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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introducing your mobile phone ...............6

Unpack .......................................................6

contents

Phone layout ...............................................7

Keys ...........................................................8

Icons ...........................................................8

assembling and preparing your phone 10

Install the SIM card and battery .................10

Charge the battery ....................................12

Insert a memory card (optional) ................. 13

Attach a hand strap (optional) ................... 14

using basic functions ............................. 15

Turn your phone on and off .......................15

Use the touch screen ................................16

Access menus ..........................................17

Use widgets ..............................................18

Customize your phone ..............................19

Use basic call functions ............................22

Send and view messages ......................... 23

Add and find contacts ...............................25

Use basic camera functions ......................26

Listen to music .........................................27

Browse the web ........................................ 28

using advanced functions ..................... 30

Use advanced call functions ..................... 30

Use advanced contact functions ............... 32

Use advanced messaging functions .......... 33

Voice Recognition ..................................... 34

Use advanced camera functions ............... 36

Use advanced music functions ................. 40

Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ............ 41

Record and play voice memos .................. 43

Edit images ...............................................44

Print images ..............................................46

Use Java-powered games and

applications .............................................. 47

Synchronize data ......................................48

Create and view world clocks ................... 49

Set and use alarms ...................................49

Use the calculator ..................................... 50

Convert currencies or measurements ....... 50

Set a countdown timer .............................51

Use the stopwatch .................................... 51

Create new tasks ......................................51

Create text memos ................................... 51

Manage your calendar ..............................51

troubleshooting ...................................... 53

safety and usage information ................ 56

Safety warnings ........................................ 56

Safety precautions ....................................59

Important usage information ..................... 61

Radio frequency safety ............................. 64

Owner’s Record ....................................... 66

index ....................................................... 73

introducing your

mobile phone

In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s

layout, keys, and icons.

Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

• Mobile phone

• Battery

• Travel adapter (charger)

•User manual

• The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

• The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.

Phone layout

Touch screen

Back key

Power/Menu exit key

Volume key

Dial key

Earpiece

Microphone

Multifunction

jack

Battery cover

Internal antenna

Camera key

Lock key

Speaker

Camera lens

The front of your phone includes the following keys and features:

The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features:

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Keys

Key Function

Dial

Back

Power/ Menu exit

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent unwanted phone operations. To lock, press the lock key. To unlock, press and hold the lock key, or touch and hold the lock icon on the screen. You can also unlock the phone and open a specific function by drawing characters (see the Smart unlock guide on the screen).

Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers

In Menu mode, return to the previous level

Turn the phone on and off (press and hold); End a call; In Menu mode, cancel input and return to Idle mode

Key Function

Volume

Hold

Camera

Adjust the phone’s volume

Lock the touch screen and keys; Unlock the touch screen and keys (press and hold)

In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video

Icons

Learn about the icons that appear on your display.

Icon Definition

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

Icon Definition

Call in progress

Browsing the web

Connected to secured web page

Call forwarding activated

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected

Synchronised with PC

New text message (SMS)

New multimedia message (MMS)

New email message

New voice mail message

Icon Definition

Alarm activated

Memory card inserted

Silent profile activated

Vibration profile activated

Driving profile activated

Outdoor profile activated

Battery power level

Current time

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assembling and

preparing your

phone

Install the SIM card and battery

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.

To install the SIM card and battery,

1. Remove the battery cover.

Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile

phone for its first use.

If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off.

2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery.

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• Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

• Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.

4. Replace the battery cover.

Charge the battery

Triangle

facing up

Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery.

1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack.

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2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.

Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.

3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet.

4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet.

5. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone.

6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.

About the low battery indicator

When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off. Recharge your battery to continue using your phone.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 16 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone. Format the memory card only on the phone.

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing up.

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3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place.

4. Replace the battery cover.

To remove the memory card, push it gently until it disengages from the phone, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

Attach a hand strap (optional)

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it

over the small projection.

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3. Replace the battery cover.

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functions

Learn how to perform basic operations and use the

main features of your mobile phone.

Turn your phone on and off

To turn your phone on,

1. Press and hold [ ].

2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary).

To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.

Switch to airplane mode

By switching to airplane mode, you can use your phone’s non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as airplanes and hospitals.

To switch to the airplane mode, in Menu mode, select Settings Phone settings. Under Airplane mode, select On.

Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited.

Use the touch screen

Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen.

For the optimal use of the touch screen,

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remove the screen protection film before using your phone.

• Touch an icon to open a menu or launch an application.

• Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists.

• Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists.

Access menus

To access your phone’s menus

1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode.

2. Scroll left or right through the menu screens.

3. Select a menu or option.

4. Press the Back key to move up one level; Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.

Customize Menu mode

You can organize applications in the Menu mode screen or set titles for each screen to match your preferences and needs.

This feature may be unavailable depending on the phone software.

1. In Menu mode, scroll left or right to a Menu mode screen.

2. Select to switch to Edit mode.

3. Customize the screens as desired.

• To rename the menu screen, enter a title in

the text input field at the top of the screen.

• To rearrange applications, select and drag

application icons to the locations you want.

4. Select Save.

Select Reset to restore the default order of applications.

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Use widgets

Learn to use widgets on the toolbar.

• Some of your widgets connect to web services. Selecting a web-based widget may incur additional charges.

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• Available widgets may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Open the widget toolbar

In Idle mode, select the arrow at the upper left of the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move them to the idle screen.

Scroll through the widget toolbar

The widget toolbar contains more widgets than can be displayed on screen at one time.

• Use your finger to scroll the toolbar up and down.

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

Move the widgets to the idle screen

1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to one of the idle

screens.

2. Open the widget toolbar.

3. Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle

screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen.

To move a widget from the idle screen back to the widget toolbar, select the widget and drag it to the widget toolbar.

Activate a widget

Locate the widget you want to use (in the toolbar or on the main screen). Touch the icon to activate the mini-application.

Some widgets only operate when moved to the idle screen.

Change the widgets

1. Open the widget toolbar.

2. Select from the widget toolbar.

3. Select the widgets you want to include in the widget toolbar and select Save.

Customize your phone

Get more from your phone by customizing it to match your preferences.

Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen

You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you tap the phone screen.

1. In Menu mode, select Settings Phone settings Vibration feedback.

2. Drag the slider left or right to adjust the intensity of the vibration.

3. Select Save.

Switch to or from the vibration profile

In Idle mode, select Keypad and touch and hold to silence or unsilence your phone.

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Calibrate the screen

You can calibrate the screen to maximize touch accuracy.

1. In Menu mode, select Settings Phone settings Calibration.

2. Touch each target on the screen.

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3. Select Yes.

Change your ringtone

1. In Menu mode, select Media Audio  Ringtones.

2. Select a ringtone from the list and select Set as

Ringtone.

If you are using the silent profile, you cannot change the ringtone.

Activate Etiquette pause

You can temporarily mute the ringtone of an incoming call by placing the phone face down when Etiquette Pause is activated.

1. In Menu mode, select Settings Motion settings Etiquette pause On.

2. Select Save.

Select a wallpaper

1. In Menu mode, select Settings Display settings Wallpaper.

2. Touch the current wallpaper image to view a list of available images.

3. Select an image.

4. Select Set.

Select a text font

1. In Menu mode, select Settings Display settings Font type.

2. Select a font.

3. Select Save.

Lock your phone

1. In Menu mode, select Settings Phone settings Security.

2. Under Lock Phone, Select On.

3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and select Confirm.

4. Enter the new password again and select Confirm.

• The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password.

• Samsung is not responsible for any loss of private information or other damages caused by loss of passwords.

Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock

By drawing a specified character on the locked touch screen, you can unlock the screen only, or unlock and immediately access Contacts, Messaging, Browser, Voice mail, or other functions. To set a smart unlock character,

1. In Menu mode, select

2. Select a character.

3. Select an application to launch.

4. Select Save Save.

Settings



Smart unlock

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Use basic call functions

Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions.

During a call, your phone automatically locks the touch screen to prevent accidental inputs.

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To unlock, press and hold [Hold].

Make a call

1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number.

2. Press [ ] to dial the number.

3. To end the call, press [ ].

Answer a call

1. When a call comes in, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Adjust the volume

To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key up or down.

Use the speakerphone feature

1. During a call, select Speaker to activate the speaker.

2. To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker again.

In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better performance, use the normal phone mode.

Use the headset

By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls:

• To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button, and then press again and hold.

• To answer a call, press the headset button.

• To end a call, press and hold the headset button.

Send and view messages

Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), or email messages.

Send a text or multimedia message

1. In Menu mode, select Messages Create

New Message.

2. Select Tap to add text.

3. Enter your message text and select Done.

4. To attach multimedia, select Image, Sound, Video or Other Icon and add an item.

5. Select Send To, enter or select a recipient number and select Send to send the message.

Send an email

1. In Menu mode, select

2. Select an email service and follow the onscreen instructions to create and send email.

Messages



MobileMail

Enter text

When entering text, you can change the input mode:

• To change case or switch to T9, Number or Symbol

mode, select screen. Depending on your region, you may be able to access an input mode for your specific language.

• To switch to Symbol mode, select SYM.

Abc

at the bottom centre of the

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Enter text in one of the following modes:

Mode Function

Select an appropriate virtual key until the

ABC

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Numeric

Symbols

Emoticons

character you want appears on the display.

1. Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word.

2. When the word displays correctly, select

Space

correct word does not display, select

and an alternate word from the list

that appears.

Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a number.

Select an appropriate virtual key to enter a symbol.

Select an appropriate virtual key to enter an emoticon.

to insert a space. If the

To display QWERTY keypad, rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.

View text or multimedia messages

1. In Menu mode, select Messages Inbox.

2. Select a text or multimedia message.

View an email

1. In Menu mode, select Messages MobileMail.

2. Select an email service and follow the onscreen instructions to view email.

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