Samsung SGH-D900 User manual

SGH-D900
User’s Guide
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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.
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Important safety precautions
1
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 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.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 104.
• 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.
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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
• Music player
Play MP3 music files using your
phone as a music 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. You can also use a
Bluetooth stereo headset to let you
enjoy music with high quality
stereo sound.
• Get personal with photo caller
ID
See who’s calling you when their
very own photo displays.
•Namecard
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)
Send and receive MMS messages with a
combination of text, images, video, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with images, video, and
audio attachments.
• Printing via Bluetooth
Print images, messages, and other
personal data directly from your
phone.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
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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 .................................................. 15
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, the music player, and other special
features
Use the camera ...................................................... 15
Play music files....................................................... 16
Browse the web...................................................... 18
Use Phonebook ...................................................... 18
Send messages ...................................................... 19
View messages....................................................... 21
Use Bluetooth wirelsess ........................................... 22
Quickly launch menus by number ............................. 23
Watch the phone display on a TV .............................. 24
Use a memory card................................................. 25
Enter text 27
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 29
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 33
All menu options listed
Solve problems 102
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 104
Index 111
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1 Call log  p.33
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.35
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
*
3 Create contact
4 Group
5 Speed dial
6 My namecard
7 Own number
8 Management
9 Service number
*
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3 Applications  p.40
1 Music Player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Bluetooth
5 Java world
6 SIM-AT
*
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4 Browser  p.50
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Enter URL
4 Clear cache
5 Profile settings
6 Current profile
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5 Messages  p.53
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 My files  p.70
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
**
7 Memory status
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7 Planner  p.77
1 Alarm
2 Calendar
3 Memo
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
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8 Camera  p.84
1 Take photo
2 Record video
3 Go to My photos
4 Go to My video clips
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9 Settings  p.91
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Security
8 Memory status
9 Reset settings
10 VOD settings
***
11 Key management
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* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
** Shows only if a memory card
is inserted into the phone.
*** Shows only if supported by your
service provider.
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 Trav el Adap te r
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
Keys, features, and locations
Headset/
Adapter
jack
Left soft key
Special
function keys
Camera lens
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Right soft key
Web access/
Confirm key
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Delete key
Dial key
Display
Earpiece
Memory card slot
Volume keys
Camera
key
Microphone
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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
cover.
If the phone is already on,
first turn it off by pressing
and holding [ ].
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card are face down.
Install the battery. Replace the battery
cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall 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 >.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Switch 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 >.
Switch 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. 92
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.
Send or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently
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 Silent 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, access the Camera menu.
Press and hold to turn on the camera.
In Camera mode, take a photo and record
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
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
New multimedia message
New e-mail
One of the message Inboxes is
full
Call diverting feature active
 p. 97
Bluetooth active
 p. 46
Synchronised with a PC
GPRS network
EDGE network
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
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Get started
Access menu functions
Silent mode (Vibration)  p. 14
Silent mode (Mute)
 p. 14
Memory card inserted
Ringer type
 p. 95
• None: Melody
•:Vibration
• : Melody and vibration
• : Vibration then melody
• : Melody then vibration
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service provider, the icons
shown on the display may vary.
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
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Get started
Customise your phone
Select an
option
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.
Use shortcuts Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want.
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
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Get started
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on the display.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper →
Normal → Wallpaper .
2. Select an image category.
3. Select an image.
4. Press < Save >.
You can change the display style of
the main menu screen.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Main menu style .
2. Select the style you want.
Idle mode
Wallpaper
Menu style
You can set [Left], [Right], and
[Down] 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.
Menu
shortcuts
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Get started
You can set up a menu for your
own favourite menu items.
To set a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press <
Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → My menu .
2. Select an item.
3. Select a menu for the item.
To access a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press [Up].
2. Scroll to an item.
3. Press [ ].
You can switch the phone to Silent
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold
[ ] in Idle mode.
My Menu mode
Silent 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, the music player, 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 [ / ].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to turn on the camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject and
make any desired adjustments.
3. Press [ ] to take a photo.
The photo is saved
automatically.
4. Press < Back > to take another
photo.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select My files → Images
→ My photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
Take a photo
View a photo
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Step outside the phone
Play music files
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 < > to stop recording.
The video is automatically
saved.
5. Press < > to record another
video.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select My files → Videos →
My video clips .
2. Select the video clip you want.
Record a video
Play a video
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web
 p. 50
• Download from a computer
using Samsung PC Studio
 Samsung PC Studio User’s
Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth
 p. 48
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the phone
 p. 25
Copy music
files to the
phone
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Step outside the phone
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Applications →
Music Player .
2. Press < Options > and select
Add music from → Phone or
Memory card .
3. Press [ ] to select the files
you want and press < Add >.
Create a play
list
1. From the music player screen,
press [] .
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : pauses or resumes
playback.
• Up: accesses the current
album list.
• Left: moves back to the
previous file. Moves
backward in a file when held
down.
• Right: skips to the next file.
Skips forward in a file when
held down.
•/:adjuststhevolume.
• Down: stops playback.
Play music
files
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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.
Use Phonebook
In Idle mode, press [] , or
press < Menu > and select
Browser → Home .
• To scroll through browser items,
press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press < >
or [ ].
• To return to the previous page,
press <
Back > or [ C ].
• To return to the homepage,
press and hold [
C ].
• To use browser options, select
or press
[ ] .
Launch the
web browser
Navigate the
web
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press
[] .
2. Select
Phone → New → a
number type.
3. Specify the contact information:
First name, Last name, Mobile,
Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email,
Graphic ID, Ringtone, Group,
Birthday, and Notes.
4. Press <
Save > or [ ] to save
the entry.
To the SIM card:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press
[] .
2. Select
SIM → New .
3. Enter a name.
4. Press <
Save > or [ ] to save
the entry.
Add an entry
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