Samsung SGH-D606 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.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA
English. 01/2006. Drf. 1.0

SGH-D606
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.

Important safety precautions
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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 call
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.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 89.
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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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 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,
[]
< >
Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed
on the phone screen. For example, <
Menu >
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record a
video.
Special features of your phone
• Phone to TV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on your
TV screen.
•MP3player
Play MP3 music files using your
phone as an MP3 player.
• File viewer
Open documents in various formats
on the phone without corruption.

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Special features of your phone
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.
• 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.
• Voice clarity
Use the voice clarity feature to increase the
volume and clarity of an incoming call, even in the
midst of a crowd.
• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
Deliver MMS messages with a combination of
text, images, video, and audio.
•E-mail
Deliver e-mails with images, video, and audio
attachments.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
•Organiser
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.

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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........................................................ 8
Keys and display ..................................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................................ 11
Customise your phone............................................. 12
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 14
Step outside the phone 14
Begin with your camera, music, and other special features
Use the camera ...................................................... 14
Play MP3s .............................................................. 15
Browse the web...................................................... 16
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 17
Send messages ...................................................... 18
View messages....................................................... 19
Use Bluetooth wirelsess ........................................... 20
Use a memory card................................................. 21
Enter text 24
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 26
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 30
All menu options listed
Solve problems 87
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 90
Index 107

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1 Call records  p.30
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call costs
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2 Phonebook  p.32
1 Contact list
2 FDN list
3 Add new contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My name card
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number *
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3 Applications  p.37
1 MP3 Player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Java world
5 World time
6 Alarm
7 Calculator
8 Convertor
9 Timer
10 Stopwatch
11 SIM-AT *
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4 Browser  p.44
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Go to URL
4 Clear cache
5 Profile settings
6 Current profile
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5 Messages  p.48
1 Create new message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 Broadcast messages
7 Memory status
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6 File manager  p.61
Images
Videos
Music
Sounds
Other files
Memory card
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Memory status
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7 Calendar  p.67
1 Month view
2 Week view
3 Day view
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8 Camera  p.70
1 Take a photo
2 Record video
3 Go to photos
4 Go to videos
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9 Settings  p.76
1 Time & Date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Network services
6 Bluetooth
7 Security
8 Memory status
9 Reset settings
10 VOD settings
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* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
** Shows only if a memory card is
inserted into the phone.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various accessories from
your local Samsung dealer:
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
The items supplied with your phone
and the accessories at your Samsung
dealer may vary, depending on your
country or service provider.
Your phone
Buttons, features, and locations
Left soft key
Volume keys
Dial key
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Display
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Right soft key
Microphone
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Web access/
Confirm key
Delete key Camera key
Headset jack
Flash
Stereo
speaker
Memory
card slot
Camera lens
c
•CarAdapter
• Headset
• Data Link KIT
• Stylish Handfree Car Kit

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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. 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.

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Get started
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
Keypad lock
When you close the phone, the keypad lock feature
locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if
the keys are accidentally pressed.
To unlock the keypad, press < Unlock > and press
< OK >.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Power on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [] to turn on
the phone.
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press < OK >.
Power off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [] .

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Get started
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access menu options
directly.
 p. 77
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu
option.
Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve the recent numbers
dialled, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display and
selected item in an application.
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 [1] to access
your voicemail.
Press and hold [ 0 ] to enter
an international call prefix.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ] to
activate or deactivate Quiet mode.
Press
and hold [ ] to enter a pause between
numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust
the keypad tone volume. With the phone
closed,
press and hold to turn on the
display.
In Menu mode, scroll through the menu
options.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the
camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo or start
recording a video.

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Get started
Display
Layout The display has three areas.
Icons
*
Received signal strength
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive calls
Alarm set
New text message
New voicemail
New multimedia message
New e-mail
Text and graphics
displays messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
shows the current
functions assigned to
the two soft keys.
Icons
displays various icons.
Menu Contacts
Icons
One of the message Inboxes is
full
Call diverting feature active
 p. 81
Bluetooth feature is active
 p. 83
Connected to Bluetooth
hands-free car kit or headset
Synchronised with a PC
GPRS network
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Memory card inserted
Call ringer set to vibrate
 p. 79
Quiet mode
 p. 13
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service provider, the
icons shown on the display may vary.

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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 select the
highlighted
option.
Press the right soft
key to return to the
previous menu
level.
Select Back
Select an
option
1. Press the appropriate 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.
Use shortcuts Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.

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Get started
Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Language .
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Sound
settings → Incoming call →
Ring tone .
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
You can set a wallpaper for the idle
screen.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper .
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press < Save >.
You can change the colour for the
display components, such as title
bars and highlight bars.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Skin .
2. Select a colour pattern.
Idle mode
Wallpaper
Menu mode
skin colour

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Get started
You can set the Navigation keys as
shortcuts to access your favourite
menus.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Short cut .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be assigned to
the key.
You can switch the phone to Quite
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Menu
shortcuts
Quiet mode
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
password .
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 , and press < OK >.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press < OK >.
4. Enter the new password again
and press < OK >.
5. Select Phone lock .
6. Select Enable .
7. Enter the password and press
< OK >.
Phone lock

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Make/Answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, music, and other special features
Use the camera
1. 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 [Volume].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
3. Aim the camera lens at the
subject.
4. Press [ ] to take a photo.
The photo is saved
automatically.
5. Press < Back > to take another
photo.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Camera → Go to
photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
Take a photo
View a photo

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Step outside the phone
Play MP3s
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 the right soft key to stop
recording. The video is
automatically saved.
5. Press the right soft key to
record another video.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Camera → Go to
videos .
2. Select the video clip you want.
Record a video
Play a video
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web
 p. 44
• Download from a computer using
Samsung PC Studio
 Samsung
PC Studio User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth
 p. 83
• Copy files to a memory card and
insert the card into the phone
 p. 21
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Applications →
MP3 Player .
2. Press < Options > and select
Open → Current album .
3. Press < Options > and select
Add music from → Phone or
Memory card .
Copy MP3 files
to the phone
Create a play
list

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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.
4. Press [ ] to select the files
you want and press < Add >.
5. Press < Back > to return to the
MP3 player screen.
1. From the MP3 player screen,
press [] .
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : pauses or resumes
playback.
• Up: opens the current play
list.
• Left: goes back to the
previous file. Goes backward
in a file when pressed and
held.
• Right: skips to the next file.
Goes forward in a file when
pressed and held.
• Volume: adjust the volume.
• Down: stops playback.
Play MP3 music
In Idle mode, press [] .
• To scroll through browser items,
press [Up] or [Down].
• To scroll page by page, press
[Volume].
• To select an item, press < >.
• To return to the previous page,
press <
Back > or [ C ].
• To return to the homepage, press
and hold [
C ].
• To use browser menu options,
select or press [ ].
• To use web page options, press
[].
Launch the
web browser
Navigate the
web

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Step outside the phone
Use Phonebook
To the phone’s memory
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press [] .
2. Select Phone → a number type.
3. Specify the contact information:
First name, Last name, Mobile,
Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email,
Graphic ID, Alert, Group, and
Notes.
4. Press < Save > to save the
entry.
To the SIM card
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press [] .
2. Select SIM .
3. Enter a name.
4. Press [] to save the entry.
Add an entry
1. In Idle mode, press
< Contacts >.
2. Select an entry.
3. Scroll to a number and press
[ ] to dial, or [ ] to edit
the contact information.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Phonebook → My
name card .
2. Specify your contact
information.
3. Press < Save > to save the
name card.
4. To send the name card to other
people, press < Options > and
select Send via → a sending
method.
Find an entry
Create and
send a name
card