Samsung SGHT709 Users Manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,

some of the description in this guide may not match your phone.

* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear

different from the illustrations in this guide.

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English. 10/2005. Draft

SGH-T709 Draft01

SGH-T709 User’s Guide

Important

safety

precautions

Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

Drive safely at all times

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first.

Switch off the phone when refuelling

Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

Switch off in an aircraft

Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.

Switch off the phone near all medical equipment

Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.

Interference

All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.

Be aware of special regulations

Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

Water resistance

Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.

Sensible use

Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.

Emergency calls

Key in the emergency number for your present location, then press .

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children.

Accessories and batteries

Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous.

• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Qualified service

Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 77.

Important safety precautions

About this Guide

This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.”

In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:

Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information

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on the referenced page.

Indicates that you need to press the

→

Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it.

Indicates a key on the phone. For example,

[ ]

[]

Indicates a soft key, whose function is

< >

displayed on the phone screen. For example,

• Camera and camcorder

Special

•MP3 player

•Bluetooth

Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.

features of your phone

Play MP3 music files using your phone as a MP3 player.

Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology.

• Voice clarity

Use the voice clarity feature to increase the volume and clarity of an incoming call, even in the midst of a crowd.

• Get personal with photo caller ID

See who’s calling you when their very own photo displays.

• Name card

Create name cards with your number and profile. Whenever introducing yourself to others, use this convenient electronic name card.

• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)

Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio.

•E-mail

Send and receive e-mails with images, video, and audio attachments.

•Java

Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.

•Calendar

Keep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule.

• Voice recorder

Record memos or sounds.

Special features of your phone

Contents

Unpack 6

Make sure you have each item

Your phone 6

Buttons, features, and locations

Get started 7

First steps to operating your phone

Install and charge the phone ..................................... 7

Power on or off........................................................ 9

Keys and display ..................................................... 9

Access menu functions ............................................ 12

Customize your phone............................................. 13

Make/Answer calls .................................................. 15

Step outside the phone 23

Begin with your camera, music, and other special features

Use camera............................................................ 23

Play MP3s .............................................................. 24

Browse the web...................................................... 25

Use Phonebook ...................................................... 25

Send messages ...................................................... 26

View messages....................................................... 28

Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 29

Enter text 31

ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode

Call functions 33

Menu functions 37

All menu options listed

Solve problems 92

Help and personal needs

Health and safety information 94

Index 101

Overview of menu functions

To access Menu mode, press <

1 Voice notes

2 Call records

1 All calls 2 Missed calls 3 Incoming calls 4 Outgoing calls 5 Delete all 6 Call time

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5 Messages

1 Create new 2 Inbox 3 Sentbox 4 Outbox 5 Draft 6 Templates 7 Voice mail 8 Delete all 9 Settings 10 Broadcast message 11 Memory status

6 Fun & Apps

1 File manager 2 MP3 player 3 Voice recognition 4 Games 5 Image editor 6 Organizer

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7 Get More Help

8 Camera

9 Settings

1 Wi-Fi 2 Time & Date 3 Phone settings 4 Display settings 5 Sound settings 6 Network services 7 Bluetooth 8 Security 9 Memory status 10 Reset settings

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Phonebook

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2 Contact list 3 Group 4 Speed dial 5 My name card 6 Own number 7 FDN list 8 Management

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Unpack

Make sure you have each item

Your pho ne

Buttons, features, and locations

Earpiece

Phone

Battery

Travel Adapter

User’s Guide

You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.

Display

Volu me k eys

Web access/ Confirm key

Left soft key

Dial key

Alphanumeric keys

Special function keys

Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right)

Right soft key Power on/off/

Menu exit key Cancel/

Correct key

Microphone

Flash Camera

Headset jack

Camera/ Motion key

Get started

First steps to operating your phone

SIM card information

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

Install and charge the phone

Remove the battery.

If the phone is already on, first turn it off by holding [ ].

Insert the SIM card.

Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card face down into the phone.

Install the battery.

Get started

Plug the travel adapter into the phone.

Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.

Remove the adapter from the phone.

Low battery indicator

When the battery is low:

• a warning tone sounds,

• the battery low message displays, and

• the empty battery icon blinks.

If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.

Power on or off Keys and display

Switch on

Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.

Switch off

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ] to turn on the phone.

3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>.

1. Open the phone.

2. Press and hold [ ].

Key(s) Description

Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.

In Idle mode, access your favourite menus, directly.p. 66

In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options.

In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted

menu option.

Delete characters from the display. In Menu mode, return to the previous

menu level.

Send or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the recent

numbers dialled, missed, or received.

Get started

Key(s) Description

End a call. Press and hold to switch the phone on

and off. In Menu mode, cancel input and return

the phone to Idle mode.

Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.

In Idle mode, press and hold access your voicemail server. Press and hold [0] to enter the international call prefix.

Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to enter

a pause between numbers. Press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Quiet mode.

[1]

Key(s) Description

Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open,

adjust the keypad tone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to activate the external display.

In Idle mode, with the phone open, press and hold to turn on the camera. With the phone closed, press and hold to initiate the Movement Recognition feature.

In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video.

Display

Layout

Icons

Menu Phonebook

Icons

display various icons.

Text and graphics

display messages, instructions, and information you enter.

Soft key function indicators

show the current functions assigned to the two soft keys.

Received signal strength

Call in progress

Out of your service area; you cannot send or receive calls

Alarm set

New text message

New multimedia message

New voicemail

New e-mail

Icons

(continued)

One of the message Inbox is full

SOS message

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Call diverting feature is active

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Bluetooth feature is active

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Connected to hans-free car kit or headset

GPRS network

Home Zone, if you have registered for the appropriate service

Office Zone, if you have registered for the appropriate service

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Call ringer set to vibrate

Quiet mode is active

Battery power level

* The icons shown on the display may vary, depending

on your country or service provider.

Get started

Access menu functions

Use the soft keys

The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.

Press the left soft key to access Menu mode.

Menu Phonebook

Press the right soft key to access Phonebook.

Select an option

Use shortcuts

1. Press the appropriate soft key.

2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.

3. Press <

Select

>, <OK>, or [ ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.

4. To exit, choose either of the following methods.

•Press <

Back

> or [C] to

move up one level.

• Press [ ] to return to Idle

mode.

Press the number key corresponding to the option you want. For the index numbers 10 and 11, press [0] and [ ], respectively.

Customize your phone

Display language

Call ringer melody

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Language

2. Select a language.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Incoming call → Ring tone

2. Select a ringtone category.

3. Select a ringtone.

4. Press <

Settings → Phone

Settings → Sound

Save

Idle mode

wallpaper

Menu mode skin colour

You can set wallpaper for the idle screen on each display.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Wallpaper → Main display or Cover display

2. Select an image category.

3. Select an image.

You can change the colour for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Skin

2. Select a colour pattern.

Settings → Display

Get started

Menu shortcuts

Quiet mode

You can use the Navigation keys as shortcut keys to access specific menus directly from Idle mode.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

settings → Short cut

2. Select a key.

3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

You can switch to Quiet mode to avoid disturbing other people.

Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.

Settings → Phone

Phone lock

You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Security → Change password

2. Enter the default password,

00000000

3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.

4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.

5. Select

6. Select

7. Enter the password and press <OK>.

Settings →

, and press <OK>.

Phone lock

Enable

Make/Answer calls

Make a call

Answer a call

Adjust the volume during a call

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

2. Press [ ].

3. To end the call, press [ ].

1. When the phone is ringing, press [ ].

2. To end the call, press [ ].

Press [ / ].

Get started

Step outside the phone

Begin with your camera, music, and other special features

Use camera

Take a photo

1. Open the phone.

2. In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera.

3. Aim the lens at the subject and adjust the image.

4. Press to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

5. Press [ ] to take another photo.

Record a video

Play a video

1. In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera.

2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.

3. Press to start recording.

4. Press to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.

5. Press the right soft key to return to Record mode.

1. In Idle mode, < select

File manager →

→ Videos

2. Select the video you want.

> and

Videos

View a photo

1. In Idle mode, < select

File manager →

Images →

2. Select

Photos

the photo you want

> and

Play MP3s

Copy MP3 files to the phone

Create a play list

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• Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio

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1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Player

2. Press <

Add to list → Add all file

3. For check the files you want and press <

4. Press < MP3 player screen.

Applications → MP3

Options

Add a file

Add

Back

> to return to the

> and select

Add a

, press [ ] to

Play MP3 file

1. From the MP3 player screen, press [ ].

2. During playback, use the following keys:

•: pauses or resumes

playback.

• Left: moves back to the

previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down.

• Right: skips to the next file.

Skips forward in a file when held down.

• Up: opens the play list.

• / : adjusts the volume.

• Down: stops playback.

Step outside the phone

Browse the web

Using a built-in web browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to enjoy downloads of web content.

Launch the web browser

Navigate the web

In Idle mode, press [ ].

• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down].

• To select an item, press < >.

• To return to the previous page, press <

Back

> or [C].

• To access browser menu options, select or press [ ].

Use Phonebook

Add an entry

To the phone’s memory:

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone

2. Select

3. Specify the contact information:

4. Press <

To the S I M c a r d :

1. In Idle mode, enter a phone

2. Select

3. Enter a name.

4. Press [ ] to save the entry.

number and press [ ].

Phone →

First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Graphic ID, Alert, Group, and Notes.

Save

entry.

number and press [ ].

SIM

a number type.

> to save the

Find an entry

Create and send a name card

1. In Idle mode, press <

Contacts

2. Select an entry.

3. Scroll to a number and press [] edit contact information.

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

name card

2. Specify your contact information.

3. Press < name card.

4. To send the name card to other people, press < select method.

to dial, or press [ ] to

Phonebook →

Save

> to save the

Send via → a sending

Options

> and

Send messages

Send a text message (SMS)

Send a multimedia message (MMS)

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Enter the message text and

3. Enter destination numbers.

4. Press [ ] to send the

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select

3. Enter the message subject and

and select

new message → message

press [ ].

message.

and select

new message → messages

press [ ].

Messages → Create

Subject

Text

Multimedia

Step outside the phone

4. Select

5. For

6. Select

7. Enter the message text and

8. Press <

9. Enter destination numbers or

10. Press [ ] to send the

Picture & Video

Sound

Picture & Video

Pictures

image or a video clip. For

sound options and add a sound clip.

press [ ].

Send

e-mail addresses.

message.

Videos

Sound

, select one of the

Message

Options

> and select

, select

and add an

Send an e-mail

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

new message →

2. Select

3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ ].

4. Select

5. Enter the e-mail text and press [].

6. Select

7. Add image, video, sound, music files, or document files.

8. Press <

Send

9. Enter e-mail addressees.

10. Press [ ] to send the e-mail.

Messages → Create

Subject

Message

File attach

Options

Menu>

> and select

View messages

View a text message

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Select a message from the

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select a text message ( ).

View

Inbox.

and select

messages → Inbox

Messages → My

View a multimedia message

View an e-mail

When a notification appears:

1. Press <

2. Select a message from the

From the Inbox:

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select an MMS message ( ).

1. In Idle mode, press <

2. Select

3. Select an e-mail or a header.

4. If you selected a header, press

View

Inbox.

and select

messages → Inbox

and select

messages →

retrieve an e-mail or a header.

Options

Retrieve

Messages → My

Email box

Check new mail

> and select

Step outside the phone

Use Bluetooth

Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.

Turn on Bluetooth

Search for and pair with a Bluetooth device

In Idle mode, press < select

Settings → Bluetooth →

Activation → On

1. In Idle mode, press < and select

Bluetooth → My devices → Search new device

2. Select a device.

3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN code or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN code, if it has one, and press <OK>.

When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.

Settings →

> and

Send data

Receive data

1. Access an application,

Phonebook, File manager Calendar

2. Scroll to an item.

3. Press <

Send via →

4. Select a device.

5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>.

To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active.

If necessary, press < confirm the reception.

Options

Bluetooth

> and select

Yes

, or

> to

Enter text

ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode

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

Changing the text input mode

• Press the right soft key to change the text input mode. Or, press and hold the right soft key and select the mode you want.

: ABC mode : T9 mode

: Number mode : Symbol mode

• Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes.

• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.

Using ABC mode

Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen.

Tips for using ABC mode

• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter.

Enter text

• Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor.

•Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Using T9 mode

T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

Entering a word in T9 mode

1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter.

For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter HELLO in T9 mode.

T9 predicts the word that you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters.

3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. Otherwise, press [0] to display alternative word choices for the keys that you have pressed.

For example, OF and ME use [6] and [3].

4. Press [ ] to insert a space and enter the next word.

Tips for using T9 mode

• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.

• Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( ), and Capital lock ( ) are available.

• Press [ ] to insert a space.

• Press the Left or Right navigation keys to move the cursor.

• Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display.

Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary

This feature may not be available for some languages.

1. Enter the word that you want to add.

2. Press [0] to display alternative words for your key presses. When there are no more alternative words,

Spell

appears on the bottom line.

3. Press <

4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and

Spell

press <OK>.

Using Number mode

Number mode enables you to enter numbers.

Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

Using Symbol mode

Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols.

To Press

display more symbols [Up] or [Down].

select a symbol the corresponding

clear the entered symbol(s) [C].

insert the symbol(s) <OK>.

number key.

Call functions

Advanced calling features

Making a call

1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number.

2. Press [ ].

• Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold

] to clear the whole display. You can move the

[ cursor to edit an incorrect digit.

• Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.

Making an international call

1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0]. The + character appears.

2. Enter the country code, area code, and phone number, then press [ ].

Redialling recent numbers

1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers.

Call functions

2. Scroll to the number you want and press [ ].

Making a call from Phonebook

Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.p. 30

You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys.p. 31

You can quickly dial a number from the SIM card using the location number assigned when stored.

1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want and press [ ].

2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers.

3. Press < want.

Dial

> or [ ] to dial the number you

Ending a call

Close the phone or press [ ].

Answering a call

When you receive an incoming call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.

Press <

> or [ ] to answer the call.

Tips for answering a call

• When

• Press <

• Press and hold [ / ] to reject a call or mute the

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Reject

is active, you can simply open

> or [ ] to reject a call.

is active, you can press

>, [ ], and

Volume key

setting.

Viewing missed calls

If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed.

1. Press <

2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls.

View

3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want.

Using the headset

Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone.

Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone.

The button on the headset works as listed below:

To Press

redial the last call the button and then press

and hold it again.

answer a call and hold the button.

end a call and hold the button.

Press [ ] to increase the volume level and [ ] to decrease the volume level.

Placing a call on hold/Retrieving

Press <

Hold

> or <

or retrieve the call.

Retrieve

> to place a call on hold

Making a second call

You can make another call if your network supports it.

1. Press <

2. Make the second call in the normal way.

3. Press <

4. Press <

5. To end the current call, press [ ].

Hold

> to put the call on hold.

Swap

> to switch between the calls.

Options

the call on hold.

> and select

End held call

to end

Call functions

Options during a call

You can access a number of functions during a call.

Adjusting the volume during a call

Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call.

Answering a second call

You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports it and you have activated the call waiting feature.p. 70

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