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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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.

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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, 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.

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Activating Your Phone
Section 1
4. Grasp the top of the battery with your finger and lift up in
the direction of the arrow (1). Remove the battery.
5. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the
cardlocks into place. Make sure the goldcontactsofthe
card face into the phone.

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Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take
it out of the socket.
6. Place the battery so that the 3 brass tabs on the end
align with the 3 brass prongs at thebottom of thebattery
compartment (1). The arrow on the battery should be
pointing down. Press the battery down until it clicks into
place (2).
7. Replace the battery cover. Make sure that the battery is
properly installed before switching on the phone.

Section 1: Getting Started 9
Activating Your Phone
Section 1
Charging a Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
A Travel Adapter comes with your phone for charging
the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers.
Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but
doing so will require additional charging time.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the
first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 2 hours.
1. With the battery in position in the phone, plug the
connector of the Travel Adapter into the jack at the
bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall 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.

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3. When charging is finished, unplug the Travel Adapter
from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone
by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector
(1) and pulling the connector out (2).
Important!: You must unplug the Travel Adapter before you remove the
battery from the phone during charging; otherwise, the phone could be
damaged.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the
“Battery low” message repeats at regular intervals on
the display. When this happens, your phone turns off
the backlight to conserve the remaining battery power.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.

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Setting Up Your Voice mail
Section 1
3. 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 115.
The phone searches for your network and after finding it,
the name of your service provider appears on your
display. Now, you can make or receive calls.
Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change
the language, use the Language menu. For further details, see
“Language” on page 101.
4. When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold
the key until the power-off image displays.
Setting Up Your Voice mail
For new users, follow the instructions below to set up
Voice mail:
1. Open your phone to access the keypad.
2. In Idle mode, press and hold the key on the keypad.
3. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting, and
your name.
Note: These steps may be different depending on your network.
Accessing Your Voice mail
You can access your Voice mail by pressing and holding
the key on the keypad or by going to the menu. To
access Voice Mail using the menu:
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu
mode.

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2. Highlight Messages and press the Select soft key or the
key.
3. Highlight Voice mail and press the Select soft key or the
key.
4. Highlight Call voice mail and press the OK soft key or
the key.
5. Highlight Voice mail and press the OK soft key or the
key. Your phone dials the specified voice mail number.
6. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the
Voice mail center.
Changing the Voice mail Number
Your SIM card gives you the default service number of
the Voice mail center. However, should you need to
change the number or add a second Voice server
number, use the following procedures:
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the
Menu mode.
2. Highlight Messages and press the 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. Highlight Voice server 1 or Voice
server 2 and press the OK soft key.
5. Press the Edit soft key. Edit the number, then press the
OK soft key. The number will be saved.
6. Press the key to return to Idle mode.

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Section 2
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• View of Your Phone
•Keys
• Display Layout
•GetMoreHelp
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It
alsodescribes thescreenand the iconsthat aredisplayed
when the phone is in use.

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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.
• 1.3 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder
• Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
• Instant Messaging capability
• Voice Recognition capability
• Multimedia capability
• Fun & Apps feature provides file manager, audio player, games,
alarms, calendar, task list, calculator, world time, unit
conversion, timer, and stopwatch.
View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of
your phone:

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Keys
Section 2
Keys
The following list correlates to the illustrations.
1. Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on
the bottom line of the display.
2. The headset jack is used for the hands-free headset.
3. Makes or answers a call.
In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received
when held down.
4. In Idle mode, accesses voice mail when held down.
5. During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.
In Idle mode with the phone open, adjusts the ring
volume. With the phone closed, turns on the external
display when held down.
When receiving a call with the phone open or closed,
mutes the ringer and can reject the call to Voice mail.
6. Enters special characters. Performs various functions.
7. Plug your battery charger cable or your USB cable here.