Samsung SGH-T629 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.
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SGH-t629
User’s Guide
Draft01
2006.07.07
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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 East Lookout Drive Suite 150 Richardson,
TX 75082
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
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registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America,
Inc. and its related entities.
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Inc. RSA® is a registered TrademarSk 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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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 refueling
Do not use the phone at a refueling 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
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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 22.
• 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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3
Contents
Unpack 4
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 4
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 5
First steps to operating your phone
Overview of menu functions 8
Menu functions 9
All menu options listed
Voice notes........................................................ 9
Call records ....................................................... 9
t-zones ............................................................ 10
Instant Messaging ............................................. 11
Messages ......................................................... 11
Fun & Apps....................................................... 13
Get More Help................................................... 15
Phonebook ....................................................... 15
Solve problems 20
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 22
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4
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
• Standard Battery • Extended Battery
• Battery Charger • Leather Case
• Car Charger/Adapter • Data Cable
• Travel Charger/
Adapter
• Headset
• Portable Hands Free Kit
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Special
function keys
Earpiece
Display
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Microphone
Camera lens
Left soft key
Volume keys
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Right soft key
Navigation
keys (Up/
Down/Left/
Right)
Camera key
Delete key
Confirm key
Speaker
Memory
card slot
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5
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. Reattach 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
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 .
3. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press OK .
Switch off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold .
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