Samsung GH68-09490A User manual

SGH-d407 Series
PORTABLE QUAD-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for
future reference.
Printedin Korea
Code No.: GH68-09490A
English 04/2006. Rev. 1.0

Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers
relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to,
accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone
System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual
Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer
programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship.
You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the
Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will
not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code
from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property
is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property
shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
©2006 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc.. SAMSUNG is a registered
trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities.

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Precautions.......................................... 1
Your Phone................................................................ 3
Features of Your Phone............................................................................ 3
Phone Layout ........................................................................................... 4
Display..................................................................................................... 8
Camera................................................................................................... 10
Getting Started ......................................................... 11
Installing the SIM Card........................................................................... 11
Charging a Battery.................................................................................. 13
Switching the Phone On or Off............................................................... 15
Call Functions .......................................................... 16
Selecting Functions and Options............................................................ 16
Making a Call.......................................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Volume............................................................................. 19
Answering a Call .................................................................................... 20
Viewing Missed Calls ............................................................................. 20
Quiet mode............................................................................................. 22
Options During a Call .................................................. 23
Putting a Call on Hold ............................................................................ 23
Making a Multi-party Call ....................................................................... 23
Switching the Microphone Off (Mute).................................................... 25
Muting or Sending Key Tones................................................................ 25
Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones...................................................... 26
Searching for a Number in the Contact list............................................. 26
Using Text Messages............................................................................. 27
Call Waiting............................................................................................ 27
Entering Text ........................................................... 28
Changing the Text Input Mode............................................................... 28
Using T9 Mode....................................................................................... 28
Using Alphabet Mode............................................................................. 30
Using Number Mode.............................................................................. 32
Using Symbol Mode............................................................................... 32

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Menus.................................................................... 33
List of Menu Functions........................................................................... 34
Recent Calls ............................................................ 42
All Calls.................................................................................................. 42
Missed Calls........................................................................................... 42
Calls Made ............................................................................................. 43
Calls Received........................................................................................ 43
Delete All................................................................................................ 44
Call Timers............................................................................................. 44
Messages................................................................ 46
Instant Messaging.................................................................................. 46
Create new message .............................................................................. 47
My Messages ......................................................................................... 52
Templates .............................................................................................. 54
Voice Mail .............................................................................................. 54
Delete All................................................................................................ 54
Settings.................................................................................................. 55
Memory status....................................................................................... 58
Games.................................................................... 60
Get Games ............................................................................................. 60
My Games.............................................................................................. 60
Applications ............................................................ 62
Alarm ..................................................................................................... 62
Calendar................................................................................................. 64
Task ....................................................................................................... 67
Note ....................................................................................................... 68
Tools...................................................................................................... 68
Media .................................................................... 76
Camera................................................................................................... 76
Voice Recognition .................................................................................. 81
Record Audio ......................................................................................... 86
FUN & Tunes ............................................................ 87
Audio...................................................................................................... 87
Graphics................................................................................................. 89
Video...................................................................................................... 91

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Other files.............................................................................................. 92
Memory Status....................................................................................... 93
Contacts ................................................................. 94
Storing a Number with a Name.............................................................. 94
Contact List............................................................................................ 95
Group..................................................................................................... 97
Speed Dial.............................................................................................. 99
My Name Card ..................................................................................... 100
Own Number........................................................................................ 100
Management........................................................................................ 101
Settings................................................................. 104
Time & Date ......................................................................................... 104
Phone Settings..................................................................................... 105
Display settings.................................................................................... 107
Sound settings..................................................................................... 110
Network Services ................................................................................. 113
Bluetooth.............................................................................................. 117
Security................................................................................................ 118
Connection settings ............................................................................. 121
Voice Recognition Settings .................................................................. 123
Reset Settings...................................................................................... 124
Access Codes.......................................................... 125
Phone Password .................................................................................. 125
PIN....................................................................................................... 126
PUK...................................................................................................... 126
Solving Problems...................................................... 127
Health and Safety Information ...................................... 130
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals .......................................... 130
For Body Operation .............................................................................. 131
Precautions When Using Batteries....................................................... 132
Operating Environment ........................................................................ 133
Electronic Devices................................................................................ 133
Potentially Explosive Environments...................................................... 135
Emergency Calls................................................................................... 135
Other Important Safety Information ..................................................... 136
Care and Maintenance.......................................................................... 137

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FCC Notice ........................................................................................... 138
Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)............................. 139
Appendix B: Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use ...................... 140
Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones ............................ 144
STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY .................................... 153
Index .................................................................... 158

ImportantSafety Precautions
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Important Safety Precautions
Please read these guidelines before using your wireless phone.
Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal.
Road Safety at All Times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.
Switching Off When Refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near
fuels or chemicals.
Switching Off in an Aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is
both illegal and dangerous.
Switching Off in Hospitals
Switch your phone off near medical equipment. Follow any
regulations or rules in force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could
affect their performance.
Special Regulations
Follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch
your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may
cause interference or danger (for example, in a hospital).

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Sensible Use
Use the phone only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched
on.
Emergency Call
Ensure the phone is switched on and in service. Key in the
emergency number for your present location, then press the key.
You must deactivate any unnecessary features before you can make
an emergency call. Give all the necessary information as accurately
as possible. Do not end the call until given permission to do so.
Water Resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Accessories and Batteries
Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any
unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be
dangerous.
Qualified Service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety
Information” on page 130.

Your Phone
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Your Phone
Your Phone
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many exciting
features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in
your phone:
♦Digital camera
♦Bluetooth® wireless technology
♦Instant Messaging
♦Voice Recognition for hands-free dialing
♦Speakerphone capability
♦Multimedia capability capable of playing downloaded ringtunes
and videos
♦Games & Applications feature provides file manager, audio player,
games, alarms, calendar, task list, calculator, world time, unit
convertor, timer, and stopwatch.

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Phone Layout
Closed View of your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:
1. Headset Connector: Allows you to plug in a headset for safe,
convenient, hands-free conversations.
2. Record Audio key: Allows you to record voice memos using the
Record Audio menu.
3. Volume/Menu Navigation key: Allows you to adjust the ringer
volume in standby mode or adjust the voice volume during a call.
The volume key can also be used to scroll up or down to navigate
through the different menu options. To mute the ringer during an
incoming call, press the volume key up or down.
4. Camera lens: The camera lens used for taking photos and videos.
5. External LCD: Your phone has an external display on the front of
the phone. It indicates when you have an incoming call or
1. Headset
Connector
3. Volume/Menu
Navigation key
8. External Speaker
9. Antenna
5. External LCD
7. Voicecommand/
Speakerphone key
6. Camera key
4. Camera lens
2. Record
Audio Key

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Your Phone
message. It also displays date, time, reception, battery power,
and any icons associated with alerts, such as messages, or a set
alarm.
6. Camera key: The external camera key used to launch the camera
and take a photo or video.
7. Voice Command/Speakerphone key: Short press to show
Recent Calls and press and hold to launch Voice Command.
8. External Speaker: The external speaker allows you to hear the
other caller when using the speaker phone option.
9. Antenna: Used to obtain maximum reception.

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Open View of Your Phone
1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to
operate your phone.
2. Soft key: Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on
the bottom of the display.
3. Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In standby mode,
press the key once to access the Recent Call log. If you press and
1. Display
2. Soft key
(left)
3. Send key
4. Clear key
5.Voicemail key
6. Asterisk/
Shift key
7. Power Interface Connector 8. Microphone
9. Pound/Space/Quiet Mode key
10. Alphanumeric keypad
12 WAP Browser/Menu confirm key
2. Soft key
(right)
11. End key
13. Navigation key
14. Earpiece

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Your Phone
hold the key down, you will initiate the most recent call from the
Recent Call log.
4. Clear key: Deletes characters from the display when you are in
text entry mode. When in a main menu, press to return to the
previous menu.
5. Voicemail key: Press and hold to automatically dial your
voicemail.
6. Asterisk/Shift key: Enters the [*] character for calling features.
In text mode, press to change the character input type.
7. Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector is
used to plug in the charging accessories.
8. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other callers to hear you
clearly when you are speaking to them.
9. Pound/Space/Quiet Mode key: Enters the pound [#] character
for calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space
between characters. Press and hold to place handset in Quiet
mode.
10. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters
and characters.
11. End key: Ends a call. Press and hold this key for a few seconds to
power your phone On or Off. While in the main menu, it returns
the phone to standby mode and cancels you input. When you
receive an incoming call, press to reject call.
12. WAP Browser/Menu confirm key: When navigating through a
menu accepts the highlighted choice in the menu. If you press
once in Idle mode, the WAP browser will launch.

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13. Navigation key: This key allows you to scroll through phone
menu options and provides a shortcut to phone functions from
standby mode.
In Idle mode, the navigation keys act as shortcuts, allowing you
to access other menus directly. You can customize your shortcuts
(Menu 9.2.3) to your own personal preferences. The default
shortcuts are:
♦Down key: access the Contact List menu directly.
♦Up key: access the Media menu directly.
♦Left key: access the Recent Calls menu directly.
♦Right key: access the Messages directly.
When entering text, moves the cursor to the left or right,
depending on which side you press.
14. Earpiece: The earpiece allows you to hear the other caller.
Display
Display Layout
The display has the following areas:
Menu Message
Icons
Text and graphics area
Soft key function indicators

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Your Phone
Icons
Shows the received signal strength. The greater the
number of bars, the stronger the signal.
Appears when a new text message has been received.
Appears when a new voice mail has been received.
Appears when a new multimedia message has been
received.
Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time.
For details, see “Alarm” on page 62.
Appears when you are out of your service area.
Appears when a call is in progress.
Appears when the Call forwarding feature is active. For
details, see page “Call Forwarding” on page 113.
Appears when Alert type is vibration or you set the phone
to vibrate when you receive a call.
Appears when Quiet Mode is active.
Area Description
Icons Displays various icons. See page 9.
Text and
graphics area
Displays messages, instructions and any
information that you enter, such as the number you
are dialing.
Soft key
indicators
Shows the current functions assigned to the two
soft keys.

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Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the
more power you have remaining.
Appears when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.
Backlight
The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press
any key or open the phone, the backlight turns on and remains on for
a given period of time, depending on your setting in the Back Light
menu (Menu 9.3.6). When no keys are pressed, the display dims and
turns off after a specified length of time to conserve your battery
power.
♦To specify the length of time the backlight is active, use the
Backlight menu (Menu 9.3.6)). See “Backlight” on page 109 for
further details.
Camera
The embedded camera on the front of your phone allows you to take
a photo while on the move. For further details about the Camera
feature, see page 76.
Speakerphone Key
Use the speakerphone key (located on the right side of your phone)
in conjunction with the left soft key to switch from using the
earpiece to the speakerphone during a call. Use the volume keys
(located on the left side of your phone) to adjust the volume.

Getting Started
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Installing the SIM Card
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, any optional services, and other information.
Warning! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratching or
bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM
cards out of the 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. To do so, press the ridged area on the
battery cover using your thumb (1) and gently slide it in the
direction of the arrow (2). Remove the battery/cover.

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2. Remove the battery by lifting up, as shown.
3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the card locks
into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the
phone.
Note: If you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the socket.
4. Replace the battery. Make sure that the battery is properly
installed before switching on the phone.

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Getting Started
5. Replace the battery cover by sliding it until it snaps into place.
Charging a Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel
adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. 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 this causes
the phone to charge more slowly.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A
discharged battery takes about 200 minutes to recharge fully.

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1. With the battery in position in the phone, plug the connector of
the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When charging is
finished, unplug the adaptor from the power outlet.
3. Press the buttons on both sides of the connector (1) and (2) pull
the connector out.