Samsung SGH-Z370 User Manual
*
Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions
in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the
illustrations in this guide.
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English (SEA). 11/2006. Rev. 1.0
SGH-Z370
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 batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data
cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories
could damage you or 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.
At very high volumes, prolonged
listening to a headset can damage your
hearing.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair
your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see
"Health and safety information" on page
103.
Important safety precautions
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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with
condensed information about how to use
your phone. To quickly learn the basics for
your phone, please refer to “Get started”
and “Step outside the phone.”
In this guide, the following instruction icons
appear:
Indicates that you need to pay
careful attention to the subsequent
information regarding safety or
phone features.
[
< > Indicates a soft key, whose function
2
Indicates that you can get more
information on the referenced page.
→
Indicates that you need to press the
Navigation keys to scroll to the
specified option and then select it.
] Indicates a key on the phone.
For example, [ ]
is displayed on the phone screen.
For example, <
Select
>
•3G
Your phone is capable of
operating in a 3G
environment, allowing much
greater data transfer speed,
video streaming, and video
conferencing.
Special
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on
your phone to take a photo
or record a video.
•Media player
Play media files on your
phone. You can enjoy high
quality videos and music.
• Photo printing
Print your photos to
preserve your best
moments forever.
features of your phone
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data and connect
to other devices using free,
wireless Bluetooth
technology.
• Multimedia Message
Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a
combination of text,
images, video, and audio.
Special features of your phone
• File viewer
Open documents in various
formats on the phone
without corruption.
•Web browser
Access the wireless web to
get up-to-the-minute
information and a wide
variety of media content.
• Name card
Create name cards with
your number and profile.
Whenever introducing
yourself to others, use this
convenient electronic name
card.
•Email
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.
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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ...................... 7
Power on or off......................................... 8
Keys and display ...................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................ 11
Customise your phone............................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................. 14
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, the media player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera ...................................... 15
Play music ............................................. 16
Browse the web...................................... 18
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Use Phonebook ....................................... 18
Send messages....................................... 20
View messages ....................................... 21
Use Bluetooth ......................................... 22
Switch applications .................................. 23
Use a memory card ................................. 24
Enter text 26
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 29
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 35
All menu options listed
Solve problems 101
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 103
Index 111
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press <
1 Call log
2 Phonebook
1 Search for contacts
2 Create contact
3 Groups
4 My namecard
5 Copy all
6 Service number
7 Phonebook settings
8 Memory status
3 Multimedia
1 Media player
2 Voice recorder
4 Browser
1 Home
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Advanced
7 Browser settings
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Menu
> in Idle mode.
5 Messages
1 Create message
2 Inbox
3 Email inbox
4 Drafts
5 Outbox
6 Sentbox
7 Templates
8 Voice mail
9 Delete all
10 Message settings
11 Memory status
6 My files
Images
Videos
Sounds
Games & more
Other files
Memory card
Memory status
7 Organiser
1 Calendar
2 Applications
3 Alarms
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8 Camera
9 Settings
1 Phone settings
2 Display settings
3 Message settings
4 Call settings
5 Phonebook settings
6 Network settings
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Memory settings
10 Master reset
1. Shows only if supported by your
USIM/SIM card.
2. Shows only if a memory card is
inserted into your phone.
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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
• Phone
•Travel Adapter
• Battery
•User’s Guide
You can obtain various
accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with
your phone and the
accessories available at
your Samsung dealer may
vary, depending on your
country or service provider.
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You r p ho ne
Keys, features, and locations
Front camera
lens
Earpiece
Display
Volu me keys
Headset/
Adapter jack
Left soft key
Video call key
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
Rear cam era
lens
Mirror
Memory card
slot
Camera key
Web access/
Confirm key
Right soft key
Application switch key
Power on/off/ Menu exit key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/Right)
Delete key
Microphone
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. For 3G services,
you can purchase a USIM (Universal
Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the
battery cover.
Insert the USIM/
SIM card.
Install the battery. Reattach the
cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC
power outlet.
If the phone is
already on, first turn
it off by pressing and
holding [ ].
Make sure that the
gold-coloured
contacts on the
card are face down.
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Get started
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 low battery message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the
phone automatically turns off. Recharge
your battery.
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Power on or off
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone
when mobile
phone use is
prohibited.
Switch off
Keypad lock
You can lock the keypad to prevent
accidental key presses from affecting phone
operations.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and press
<
Yes
>. To unlock the keypad, press
<
Unlock
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press
<
Confirm
Press and hold [ ].
> and then [ ].
>.
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated
on the bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.p. 88
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm input.
Make a video call.
Open the application switch
window to access other
applications without exiting the
current application.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
Press and hold to switch the
phone on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Delete characters from the
display or items in an
application.
Enter numbers, letters, and
some special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
to access your voicemail server.
Press and hold [0] to enter an
international call prefix.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to activate or deactivate the
Silent profile. Press and hold [ ]
to enter a pause between
numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, adjust the key
tone volume.
[1]
Get started
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Get started
M
C
turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo
or record a video.
Display
In Idle mode, press and hold to
Layout
Icons
enu
1
Icons
display various icons.
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
ontacts
indicators
show the current
functions assigned
to the soft keys.
Received signal strength
2.5G (GPRS) network
Accessing services in a
2.5G (GPRS) network;
when transferring data,
this icon animates
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2.5G (GPRS) network
unavailable
3G (UMTS) network
Accessing services in a
3G (UMTS) network;
when transferring data,
this icon animates
3G (UMTS) network
unavailable
Roaming network
Voice call in progress
Out of your service area;
you cannot make or
receive voice calls
Video call in progress
Bluetooth activep. 95
Connected to Bluetooth
hands-free car kit or
headset
Connected to secured
web page
Browsing Internet on PC
using phone as modem
New message:
• : SMS
• : MMS
• : Email
• : Voicemail
• : Push
• : Configuration
message
Alarm setp. 79
Sound profile setting
p. 86
• : Normal
• : Silent
• : Car
• : Meeting
• : Outdoor
• : Offline
Battery power level
1. Depending on your country or service provider,
the icons shown on the display may vary.
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.
Select Back
Press the left
soft key to
select the
highlighted
option.
Press the right
soft key to
return to the
previous
menu level.
Get started
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Get started
Select an
option
Use
shortcuts
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1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation
keys to move to the
next or previous option.
3. Press <
Select
> or [ ]
to confirm the function
displayed or option
highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of
the following methods.
•Press <
Back
> to
move up one level.
• Press [ ] to return
to Idle mode.
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want.
Customise your phone
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Language →
Screen text
2. Select a language.
3. Press <
Save
You can change the call
ringer by changing the
properties of the currently
active sound profile.
To c h a n ge t h e p ro f il e
properties:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Phone
profiles
.
2. Scroll to the sound
profile you are using.
.
>.
3. Press <
4. Select
select
Edit
Voice call
ringtone
Options
> and
.
and select a
ringtone for voice calls.
5. Select
V-call ringtone
and select a ringtone for
video calls.
6. Press <
select
Options
Save
> and
.
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Phone
profiles
.
2. Select the profile you
want.
3. Press [ ].
Idle mode
wallpaper
You can set wallpaper for the
idle screen.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings → Display
settings →
display → Wallpaper
Main
Get started
.
2. Scroll to an image folder.
3. Select an image and
press <
Set as
>.
Menu
shortcuts
You can set the Navigation
keys to function as shortcuts
to access your favourite
menus.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Shortcuts
.
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
4. Press <
Save
>.
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Get started
Silent
profile
Phone lock
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You can activate the Silent
profile to avoid disturbing
other people.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[].
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
<
Menu
> and select
Settings → Security →
Change phone
password
2. Enter the default
password,
and press <
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press
<
Confirm
.
00000000
Confirm
>.
,
>.
Make/Answer calls
Make a call
4. Enter the new password
again and press
<
Confirm
5. Select
6. Select
7. Enter the password and
press <
To make a voice call:
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press
[].
To make a video call:
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ], and if their
phone is compatible, the
other person appears on
the screen.
>.
Phone lock
Enable
.
Confirm
>.
.
Answer
a call
Adjust the
volume
during a call
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. For a video call, press
<
Show me
the other person to see
you.
3. To end the call, press
[].
Press [Volume].
> to allow
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the media player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera
Take a
photo
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [Camera] to turn on
the camera.
2. Press [Volume] to switch
between the front
camera lens and the rear
camera lens.
3. Aim the lens at the
subject and make any
desired adjustments.
4. Press [ ] or [Camera] to
take a photo. The photo
is saved automatically.
5. Press < > to take
another photo.
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Step outside the phone
View a
photo
Record a
video
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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
files →
> and select
Images
My
.
2. Select the photo you
want from the
Photos
folder.
1. In Idle mode, press and
hold [Camera] to turn on
the camera.
2. Press [1] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press [Volume] to switch
between the front
camera lens and the rear
camera lens.
4. Press [ ] or [Camera] to
start recording.
5. Press < > or [Camera]
to stop recording. The
video is saved
automatically.
6. Press <
Back
> to record
another video.
Play a video
Play music
Copy music
files to the
phone
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
files →
> and select
Videos
My
.
2. Select the video clip you
want from the
clips
folder.
My video
Use these methods:
• Download from the
wireless webp. 47
• Download from a
computer using the
optional Samsung PC
StudioSamsung PC
Studio User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth
p. 95
• Copy files to a memory
card and insert the card
into the phonep. 24
Create a
play list
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Multimedia → Media
player → Music
2. Press <
select
Add to playlist →
Selected
3. For
All
, select
Memory card
Options
or
All
.
> and
.
Sounds
or
, press [ ]
to select the files you
want and press <
Then press <
Back
Add
> to
>.
return to the file list.
4. Press [Left] or [Right] to
access the play list.
Play music
files
1. From the Playlist screen,
press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
•: pauses or
resumes playback.
• Left: returns to the
previous file. Moves
backward in a file
when held down, if it
is an mp3 file.
• Right: skips to the
next file. Skips
forward in a file when
held down, if it is an
mp3 file.
• Up: opens the play
list.
•Down: changes the
repeat mode.
• Volume: adjusts the
volume.
3. Press <
Stop
> to stop
playback.
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Step outside the phone
Browse the web
Using a built-in web browser, you can easily
access the wireless web to get a variety of
up-to-date services and information and to
download web content.
Launch the
web
browser
Navigate
the web
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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 <
•To move to the next
page, press <
and select Go →
Forward
• To access options, press
<
Options
Back
Options
.
>.
>.
>
Use Phonebook
Add a
contact
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a
phone number and press
<
2. Select
Phonebook → Phone →
New →
3. Specify contact
information: First name,
Last name, Mobile,
Home, Office, Fax
number, Other, Email,
Group, URL, Note,
Birthday, Postal address
1/Postal address 2.
4. Press <
select
contact.
Options
Add to
a number type.
Options
Save
>.
> and
to save the
Find a
contact
To the USIM/SIM card:
1. In Idle mode, enter a
phone number and press
<
Options
2. Select
Phonebook → SIM →
New
>.
Add to
.
3. Specify contact
information: Name,
Mobile, Group (for USIM),
and Location number.
4. Press <
Save
<
Options
Save
> and select
to save the contact.
>, or press
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Contacts
>.
2. Enter the first few letters
of the name you want.
Create and
send a
name card
3. Select a contact.
4. Scroll to a number and
press [ ] to dial, or
press [ ] to edit contact
information.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Phonebook →
namecard
My
.
2. Specify your contact
information.
3. Press <
select
Options
Save
> and
to save the
name card.
4. To send the name card,
access
My namecard
again.
5. Press <
Options
select
Send namecard
> and
via → a sending method.
Step outside the phone
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Step outside the phone
Send messages
Send a text
message
(SMS)
Send a
multimedia
message
(MMS)
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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Messages → Create
message →
message
Text
.
2. Enter the message text
and press [ ].
3. Enter destination
numbers.
4. Press [ ] to send the
message.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Messages → Create
message →
message
Multimedia
.
2. Enter the message
subject.
3. Select
Image or video
or
Sound
.
4. Add an image, video clip,
or sound clip.
5. Select
Text
.
6. Enter the message text
and press [ ].
7. Press <
Options
select
Add file(s) → an
> and
item type.
8. Press [ ] to select the
items you want to be
attached.
9. Press <
select
Options
Attach
> and
.
10. Press [ ].
11. Enter destination
numbers or addresses.
12. Press [ ] to send the
message.
Send an
e-mail
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu>
and select
Messages → Create
message →
Email
.
2. Enter the e-mail subject.
3. Move to the
Message
field.
4. Enter the e-mail text.
5. Select
Attach file(s) →
Add → an item type.
6. Press [ ] to select the
items you want to be
attached.
7. Press <
select
Options
Attach
> and
.
8. Press [ ].
9. Enter e-mail addresses.
10. Press [ ] to send the
e-mail.
View messages
View a text
message
View a
multimedia
message
When a notification appears:
1. Press <
2. Select the message from
the Inbox.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Messages → Inbox
2. Select an SMS message
().
When a notification appears:
1. Press <
2. Select the message from
the Inbox.
From the Inbox:
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Messages → Inbox
2. Select an MMS message
().
Menu
Menu
View
>.
> and select
View
>.
> and select
Step outside the phone
.
.
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Step outside the phone
View an
e-mail
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1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Messages →
inbox
2. Press <
select
Email
.
Options
Download
> and
to
download new e-mails or
headers.
3. Select an e-mail or a
header.
4. If you selected a header,
press <
Options
select
Retrieve
> and
to view
the body of the e-mail.
Use Bluetooth
Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth
technology, enabling you to connect the
phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices
and exchange data with them, talk handsfree, or control the phone remotely.
Turn on
Bluetooth
Search for
and pair
with a
Bluetooth
device
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings → Bluetooth →
Activation → On
2. Select
My phone’s
visibility → On
.
to allow
other devices to find your
phone.
1. In Idle mode, press
<
Menu
> and select
Settings → Bluetooth →
My devices →
for new devices
Search
.
2. Select a device.
Send data
3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or
the other device’s
Bluetooth PIN, if it has
one, and press <OK>.
When the owner of the
other device enters the
same code, pairing is
complete.
1. Access an application,
Phonebook, My files
Calendar, Task
Memo
.
,
, or
2. Scroll to an item.
3. Press <
Options
select
Send namecard
> and
via/Send via →
Bluetooth
.
4. Select a device.
5. If necessary, enter the
Bluetooth PIN and press
<OK>.
Receive
data
1. When a device attempts
to access your phone,
press <
Yes
> to permit
the connection.
2. If necessary, press
<
Yes
> to confirm that
you are willing to receive.
Switch applications
You can switch to other applications from a
menu, without closing the menu screen you
were using.
Switch to an
application
Available
applications
1. While using a menu,
press [ ].
2. Select an application.
•
Call
: opens the dialling
screen.
•
Messages
Messages
•
Browser
Browser
: accesses the
menu.
: accesses the
menu.
Step outside the phone
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Step outside the phone
Close all
running
applications
1. Press [ ].
2. Scroll to
3. Press <
Yes
End all?
>.
Use a memory card
You can use an optional microSD memory
card to increase your phone’s memory
capacity.
Important
memory
card
information
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• Frequent erasing and
writing will shorten a
card’s lifespan.
• Do not remove a card
from the phone or turn
off the phone while data
is being accessed or
transferred. This could
result in loss of data and/
or damage to the card or
phone.
• Do not subject cards to
strong shocks.
• Do not touch card
.
terminals with your
fingers or metal objects.
If dirty, wipe the card
with a soft cloth.
• Keep cards away from
small children or pets.
• Do not expose cards in a
place subject to electrostatic discharge and/or
electrical noise.
Insert a
memory
card
1. Insert a memory card
into the card slot, with
the label side face down.
2. Press the card until it
locks into place.
Remove the
memory
card
1. Press the memory card
so that it is disengaged
from the phone.
2. Remove the card from
the slot.
Step outside the phone
Use a card
adapter
Using a card adapter and a
USB card reader/writer, you
can read the card on a PC.
1. Insert a memory card
into a card adapter, and
then the adapter into a
card reader/writer.
2. Plug the USB connecter
of the card reader/writer
into the USB port on your
PC.
3. Access the appropriate
memory disk and copy to
and from the card.
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Enter text
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
You can enter text for some features, such
as Messages, 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
input mode. Depending on your country,
you may also be able to access an input
mode for your specific language.
• Press [ ] to change case.
• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Number
mode or previous mode.
• Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol
mode.
Using T9 mode
T9 is a predictive text input mode that
allows you to key in any character using
single keystrokes.
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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.
Other T9 mode operations
•Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes
automatically.
• Press [ ] to insert a space.
• Press the Navigation keys to move the
cursor.
•Press [C] to delete characters one by
one. Press and hold [C] to clear the
entire 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 <
Spell
>.
4. Enter the word you want using ABC
mode and press <
Add
>.
Using ABC mode
Press the appropriate key until the character
you want appears on the display.
Key
Characters in order displayed
Upper case Lower case
Enter text
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