Samsung SGH D406 User manual

ZFH1_CB_D406_090506_F5
SGH-d406 Series
PORTABLE QUAD-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 ........................................11
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................12
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............15
Features of Your Phone ..................................................16
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................17
Front View of Your Phone ...............................................19
Internal Display Layout ...................................................21
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
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................50
Using ABC Mode ............................................................51
Using Symbols Mode ......................................................52
Using Numeric Mode ......................................................53

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Section 6: Understanding Your Contact List ...55
Using Contact List ..........................................................56
Adding a New Contact ....................................................57
Group .............................................................................61
Speed Dial ......................................................................63
My Name Card ...............................................................65
Finding My Own Phone Number .....................................66
Management ..................................................................67
Section 7: Messaging ......................................71
Types of Messages .........................................................72
Using AIM® Messaging Service .....................................72
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................73
Retrieving New Messages ..............................................80
Viewing Messages ..........................................................82
Managing Your Own Message Folders ............................84
Using Message Options ..................................................86
Using Message Templates ..............................................87
Deleting Messages .........................................................88
Settings ..........................................................................89
Memory Status ...............................................................93
Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................95
Sound Settings ...............................................................96
Display Settings .............................................................99
Time & Date .................................................................102
Phone Settings .............................................................104
Network Services .........................................................106
Bluetooth ......................................................................111
Security ........................................................................114
Connection Settings .....................................................117
Voice Command Settings ..............................................119
Reset Settings ..............................................................121

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Section 9 Personal Assistant ........................123
Audio ...........................................................................124
Graphics ......................................................................127
Video ...........................................................................129
Games .........................................................................130
Using the Camera .........................................................131
Using Record Video ......................................................136
Starting VoiceSignal .....................................................141
Alarm ...........................................................................146
Calendar ......................................................................148
Task .............................................................................155
Note .............................................................................155
Tools ............................................................................156
Record Audio ...............................................................159
Other Files ...................................................................160
Memory Status .............................................................161
Section 10: WAP ............................................163
Launching the WAP Browser ........................................164
Access a WAP Site .......................................................164
Navigating the WAP Browser ........................................164
Using Favorites ............................................................167
Clearing the Cache .......................................................168
Section 11: Accessibility ...............................171
TTY Settings* ...............................................................172
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ...173
Health and Safety Information ......................................174
UL Certified Travel Adapter ...........................................176
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................177
Road Safety .................................................................187
Operating Environment .................................................189
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........190
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................191

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Emergency Calls ...........................................................192
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................193
Other Important Safety Information ...............................194
Product Performance ....................................................195
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................197
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................197
Battery Precautions ......................................................197
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling .....................199
Care and Maintenance ..................................................200
Section 13: Warranty Information .................203
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................204
Index ..............................................................211

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 describes how to start using your phone
by activating your service and setting up your voice
mail.

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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 cover by 1) pressing the battery lock
down and holding it in position, then 2) slide the battery
cover down, as shown.
3. Remove the battery by lifting up, as shown.
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Activating Your Phone
Section 1
Installing the SIM Card
Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged
by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card
and keep all SIM cards out of reach from children.
Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the
phone, then slide the SIM card into the socket.
Removing the SIM Card
To remove the SIM card, slide it away from the cross-
bar. See the following illustration.

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Installing the Battery
Important! Make sure that the battery is properly installed before
switching on the phone.
1. Align the batterysothatthe 3brass tabson the end align
with the 3 brass prongs at the bottom of the battery
compartment.
2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place.
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Activating Your Phone
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3. Place the battery cover on and slide it into place until it
clicks.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion
battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery,
and use only Samsung approved batteries and
chargers.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the
first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 3.5 hours
(200minutes).You canusethephonewhile thebattery ischarging,but this
causes the phone to charge more slowly.
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1. With the battery installed in the phone, plug the
connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the
bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the travel adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
3. When charging is finished, unplug the travel adapter
from the power outlet.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you
must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use
of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
4. Press the buttons on both sides of the connector (1) and
(2) pull the connector out.

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Powering On or Off the Phone
Section 1
Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the
phone during charging to avoid damage.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the
“Warning Low Battery” message repeats at regular
intervals on the display. The backlight turns off to
conserve the remaining battery power.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
Powering On or Off the Phone
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold the key until the phone power-on
screen displays.
3. If the phone is locked, enter the phone password and
press the OK soft key or the key.
Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
4. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the
OK soft key or the key. For further details, see “PIN
Check” on page 114.
The phone searches for your network and after finding it,
the Idle screen appears. Now, you can make or receive
calls.

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Section 1
Note: The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory. To change
the language, use the Language menu. For further details, see
“Language” on page 104.
5. When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold
the key until the power-off image displays.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
To access you voice mail from your keypad, use the
following steps:
1. Open the phone to access your keypad.
2. From an Idle screen, press and hold the key.
3. Follow the voice mail prompts to access messages.
Accessing Your Voice Mail
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu
mode.
2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the key.
3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the key.
4. Highlight Connect to Voice Mail and press the OK soft
key or the key.
5. Voicemail appears in the display.
6. Press the OK soft key or the key to dial your phone
specified voice mail number.
7. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the
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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Section 1
Changing the Voice Mail Number
Your SIM card gives you default service number of the
voice mail center. However, you may need to change
the number. Use the following procedures to change
your voice mail number.
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu
mode.
2. Highlight Recent Calls and press Select soft key or the
key.
3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or
the key.
4. Highlight Voice Server Number and press the OK soft
key or the key.
5. Highlight Voice Mail and press the OK soft key or the
key.
6. Press the Edit soft key to modify the number.
Note: Pressing the key takes you directly into Edit mode.
7. Enter your new Voice Server Number and press the OK
soft key to save.
8. Press the key to return to Idle mode.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 15
Section 2
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Front View of Your Phone
• Internal Display Layout
• Selecting Functions and Options
• Command Keys
This section outlines some key features of your phone.
It also displays the screen and the icons that are
displayed when the phone is in use.

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Section 2
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many
significant features. The following list outlines a few of
the features included in your phone.
User friendly, menu driven access to features and
options.
• VGA Camera
• Instant Messaging Capability (if supported by your provider)
• Multimedia Capability
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology
• Voice Command Feature
• Speakerphone Capability
• Applications feature provides alarms, calendar, calculator,
timer, stopwatch, record audio, world time, and converter.