Samsung SGH-d357 Series User manual

UCEJ4_WB_D357_101805_F9
SGH-d357 Series
PORTABLE TRI-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents 1
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................................. 5
Activating Your Phone ......................................................6
Powering On or Off the Phone ........................................10
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 13
Features of Your Phone ..................................................14
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................15
Front View of Your Phone ...............................................17
Side View of Your Phone ................................................19
Display Layout ...............................................................20
Selecting Functions and Options ....................................22
Command Keys ..............................................................23
Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 27
Making a Call .................................................................28
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................30
Answering a Call ............................................................30
Recent Calls ...................................................................31
Quiet Mode ....................................................................32
Options During a Call .....................................................33
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 37
Menu Navigation ............................................................38
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................39
Menu Outline .................................................................40
Section 5: Entering Text .................................. 47
Changing the Text Input Mode ........................................48
Starting VoiceSignal .......................................................50
VoiceSignal Settings .......................................................54
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................56
Using Alphabet Mode .....................................................58

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Entering Symbols ...........................................................59
Using Numbers ...............................................................59
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 61
Using Contacts List .........................................................62
Adding a New Contact ....................................................63
Group .............................................................................67
Speed Dial ......................................................................69
My Name Card ...............................................................71
Finding My Own Phone Number .....................................72
Management ..................................................................72
Section 7: Messaging ......................................77
Types of Messages .........................................................78
Using Instant Messenger (IM) .........................................78
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................79
Retrieving New Messages ..............................................87
Viewing Messages ..........................................................89
Managing Your Own Message Folders ............................91
Using Message Options ..................................................93
Using Message Templates ..............................................95
Chat ...............................................................................96
Deleting Messages .........................................................96
Settings ..........................................................................97
Memory Status .............................................................101
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ...............103
Time & Date .................................................................104
Phone Settings .............................................................105
Display Settings ...........................................................108
Sound Settings .............................................................110
Network Services Settings ............................................113
Bluetooth Settings ........................................................118
Security Settings ..........................................................121
Connection Settings .....................................................124

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Table of Contents
Voice Command Settings .............................................125
Reset Settings ..............................................................125
Section 9: Personal Assistant ....................... 127
Alarm ...........................................................................128
Calendar ......................................................................130
Calculator ....................................................................139
Using Record Audio ......................................................139
Converter .....................................................................141
Timer ...........................................................................141
Stopwatch ....................................................................142
World Time ..................................................................142
Section 10: WAP ............................................ 143
Launching the WAP Browser ........................................144
Access a WAP Site .......................................................144
Navigating the WAP Browser ........................................144
Using Favorites ............................................................146
Downloading Multimedia Files ......................................148
Clearing the Cache .......................................................149
Section 11: Push to Talk ............................... 151
Initializing Push to Talk Service ....................................152
PTT Icons .....................................................................152
Add Contact .................................................................155
Add Group ....................................................................159
Making a PTT Call ........................................................163
PTT Settings .................................................................165
Voice Message .............................................................166
Call Waiting ..................................................................167
Help .............................................................................167
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ... 169
Health and Safety Information ......................................170
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................172
Road Safety .................................................................182

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Operating Environment .................................................184
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........184
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................186
Emergency Calls ...........................................................187
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................188
Other Important Safety Information ...............................189
Product Performance ....................................................189
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................191
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................191
Battery Precautions ......................................................191
Care and Maintenance ..................................................193
Section 13: Warranty Information .................195
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................196
Index ..............................................................203

Section 1: Getting Started 5
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating Your Phone
• Powering On or Off the Phone
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
This section describe how to start using your phone by
activating your service and setting up your voice mail.

6
Section 1
Activating Your Phone
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN, and other optional
services available.
Removing the Battery
1. If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the
key until the power-off image displays.
2. Remove the battery by sliding the battery lock up and
holding it in position, then lift the battery away, as
shown.