Samsung SGH-D900 User manual

World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-12771A
English. 10/2006. Rev. 1.0
* 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.
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SGH-D900
User’s Guide
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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 there to (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.
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA),
Inc.
Headquarters:
1301 E. Lookout Richardson, TX 75082
Customer Care Center:
Drive 1000 Klein Street Plano, TX 75074
Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
©2006 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is
a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics
America, Inc. and its related entities.
Licensed by Qualcomm Incorporated under one or more
of the following patents: U.S. Patent No. 4, 901, 307;
5, 056, 109; 5, 099, 204; 5, 101, 501; 5, 103, 459;
5, 107, 225; 5, 109, 390.
GH68-12771A
Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
RSA® is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc.
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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED
WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE
PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE
PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR
QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF
THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT
OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR
COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION
OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING
CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE
CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH
RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE
EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
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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
•Musicplayer
Play MP3 music files using your
phone as a music player.
• Printing via Bluetooth
Print images, messages, and other
personal data directly from your
phone.
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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.
• 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)
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.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
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Contents
Unpack 5
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 5
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 6
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone ..................................... 6
Power on or off........................................................ 7
Keys and display ..................................................... 8
Access menu functions ............................................ 10
Customise your phone............................................. 11
Make/Answer calls .................................................. 14
Step outside the phone 14
Begin with your camera, the music player, and other special
features
Use the camera ...................................................... 14
Play music files....................................................... 15
Browse the web...................................................... 17
Use Phonebook....................................................... 17
Send messages ...................................................... 18
View messages....................................................... 20
Use Bluetooth wireless ............................................ 21
Quickly launch menus by number ............................. 22
Watch the phone display on a TV .............................. 23
Use a memory card................................................. 24
Enter text 26
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 28
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 32
All menu options listed
Solve problems 101
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 103
Standard Limited Warranty 124
Index 129
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1 Call log  p.32
1 Recent calls
2 Missed calls
3 Dialed calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
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2 Phonebook  p.34
1 Contact list
2 FDN contacts
*
3 Create 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.39
1 Music Player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Bluetooth
5 Games
6 SIM-AT *
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4 Browser  p.49
1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Enter URL
**
4 Clear cache
5 Profile settings
6 Current profile
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5 Messages  p.52
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.68
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory card
***
7 Memory status
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7 Planner  p.75
1 Alarm
2 Calendar
3 Memo
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
7 Timer
8 Stopwatch
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8 Camera  p.82
1 Take photo
2 Record video
3 Go to My photos
4 Go to My video clips
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9 Settings  p.89
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 Key management
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* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
** The menu name may be labelled
differently depending on your
service provider.
*** 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
• Phone
•TravelAdapter
• Battery
•User’sGuide
You can obtain various accessories
from your local Samsung dealer.
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-
colored 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 [] 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. 90
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
dialed, 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 is full
Call forwarding feature active
 p. 95
Bluetooth active  p. 45
Synchronised with a PC
GPRS network
EDGE network
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Silent mode (Vibration)  p. 13
Silent mode (Mute)  p. 13
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Get started
Access menu functions
Memory card inserted
Ringer type  p. 94
• 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 favorite 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 favorite 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. 49
• Download from a computer
using Samsung PC Studio
 Samsung PC Studio User’s
Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth  p. 47
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the phone
 p. 24
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.
• / : adjusts the volume.
• Down: stops playback.
Play music
files
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