Samsung SGH-t609 User manual

UVFC1_0.5_CB_t609_030309_F8
SGH-t609
PORTABLE Quad-Band
TELEPHONE
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
Switching the Phone On or Off ........................................10
Setting Up Your Voice mail .............................................11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............13
Features of Your Phone ..................................................14
View of Your Phone ........................................................14
Keys ...............................................................................15
Display Layout ...............................................................17
Get More Help ................................................................20
Section 3: Call Functions .................................21
Making a Call .................................................................22
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................24
Answering a Call ............................................................25
Call records ....................................................................26
Silent mode ....................................................................30
Selecting Functions and Options ....................................30
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................41
Menu Navigation ............................................................42
Menu Outline .................................................................43
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................49
Changing the Text Input Mode ........................................50
Using ABC Mode ............................................................52
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................54
Using Number Mode .......................................................55
Using Symbol Mode .......................................................56
Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook ....57
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory ......................58
Storing a Number in the SIM Card ..................................59

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Finding a Phonebook Entry .............................................61
Speed Dialing .................................................................64
Editing a Caller Group .....................................................65
Copying all SIM Phonebook Entries .................................66
Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries ..............................67
My Name Card ...............................................................68
Finding My Own Phone Number .....................................69
Management ..................................................................70
Section 7: Messages ........................................73
Types of Messages .........................................................74
Voice notes .....................................................................74
Text messages ...............................................................76
Picture messages ...........................................................79
Inbox ..............................................................................82
Sentbox ..........................................................................89
Outbox ...........................................................................90
Drafts .............................................................................91
Templates ......................................................................92
Voice mail ......................................................................92
Delete all ........................................................................93
Settings ..........................................................................94
Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) ............................95
Instant Messaging ..........................................................95
Memory status ...............................................................97
Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................99
Time & Date .................................................................100
Phone settings .............................................................101
Display settings ............................................................103
Sound settings .............................................................106
Network services ..........................................................109
Bluetooth ......................................................................112
Security ........................................................................114

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Table of Contents
Software update ...........................................................118
Voice recognition settings ............................................119
Reset settings ..............................................................121
Section 9: Fun & Apps ...................................123
File manager ................................................................124
Games .........................................................................133
Audio player .................................................................134
Camera ........................................................................136
Voice recognition ..........................................................136
Organizer .....................................................................141
Section 10: Camera and Camcorder .............153
Using the Camera and Camcorder ................................154
Take and send .............................................................154
Record video ................................................................158
My photos ....................................................................159
My videos ....................................................................162
My Album ....................................................................163
My Journal ...................................................................164
Section 11: t-zones ........................................165
t-zones ........................................................................166
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ...171
Health and Safety Information ......................................172
UL Certified Travel Adapter ...........................................174
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................174
Road Safety .................................................................184
Operating Environment .................................................187
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........187
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................189
Emergency Calls ..........................................................189
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................191
Other Important Safety Information ...............................191
Product Performance ...................................................192

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Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................194
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................194
Battery Precautions ......................................................194
Care and Maintenance ..................................................196
Section 13: Warranty Information .................199
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................200
Index ..............................................................207

Section 1: Getting Started 5
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating Your Phone
• Switching the Phone On or Off
• Setting Up Your Voicemail
This section describes 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, any optional
services available, and many others.
Installing the SIM Card
Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged
by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card.
Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down the
key until the power-off image displays.
2. If necessary, disconnect the Travel Adapter from the
phone. See “Charging a Battery” on page 9 for more
information.
3. Remove the battery cover.
To do so, press the ridged area on the battery cover
using your thumb (1) and gently slide it in the direction of
the arrow (2). Remove the battery cover.