Samsung SGH-T629 User manual

UVFG8_WB_t629_110106_F8
SGH-t629
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 ........................................11
Setting Up Your Voice mail .............................................11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 15
Features of Your Phone ..................................................16
View of Your Phone ........................................................16
Keys ...............................................................................17
Display Layout ...............................................................20
Get More Help ................................................................22
Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 25
Making a Call .................................................................26
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................28
Answering a Call ............................................................29
Call records ....................................................................30
Silent mode ....................................................................34
Selecting Functions and Options ....................................34
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 43
Menu Navigation ............................................................44
Menu Outline .................................................................45
Section 5: Entering Text .................................. 51
Changing the Text Input Mode ........................................52
Using ABC Mode ............................................................54
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................56
Using Number Mode .......................................................57
Using Symbol Mode .......................................................57
Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook .... 59
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory ......................60
Storing a Number in the SIM Card ..................................61

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Finding a Phonebook Entry .............................................63
Speed Dialing .................................................................66
Editing a Caller Group .....................................................67
Copying all SIM Phonebook Entries .................................68
Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries ..............................69
My Name Card ...............................................................70
Finding My Own Phone Number .....................................71
FDN list ..........................................................................72
Management ..................................................................72
Section 7: Messages ........................................75
Types of Messages .........................................................76
Voice notes .....................................................................76
Text messages ...............................................................78
Picture messages ...........................................................81
Inbox ..............................................................................84
Sentbox ..........................................................................91
Outbox ...........................................................................92
Drafts .............................................................................93
Templates ......................................................................93
Voice mail ......................................................................95
Delete all ........................................................................96
Settings ..........................................................................96
Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) ............................97
Memory status ...............................................................98
Instant Messaging ..........................................................98
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ...............101
Time & Date .................................................................102
Phone settings .............................................................103
Display settings ............................................................106
Sound settings .............................................................109
Network services ..........................................................112
Bluetooth ......................................................................116

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Security .......................................................................118
Software update ...........................................................121
Reset settings ..............................................................122
Section 9: Fun & Apps ................................... 123
My files ........................................................................124
Games .........................................................................134
Music player ................................................................135
Camera ........................................................................136
Voice recognition ..........................................................136
Voice recognition settings ............................................142
Organizer .....................................................................144
Section 10: Camera and Camcorder ............. 155
Using the Camera and Camcorder ................................156
Take and send .............................................................156
Record video ................................................................160
My photos ....................................................................162
My videos ....................................................................164
My Album ....................................................................166
My Journal ...................................................................167
Section 11: t-zones ........................................ 169
t-zones ........................................................................170
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ... 175
Health and Safety Information ......................................176
UL Certified Travel Adapter ...........................................178
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................178
Road Safety .................................................................188
Operating Environment .................................................191
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........191
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................193
Emergency Calls ..........................................................193
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................195
Other Important Safety Information ...............................195

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Product Performance ....................................................196
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................198
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................198
Battery Precautions ......................................................198
Care and Maintenance ..................................................200
Section 13: Warranty Information .................203
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................204
Index ..............................................................211

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 Voice mail
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 8 for more
information.
3. To remove the battery cover, 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.
4. Grasp the top of the battery with your finger and lift up in
the direction of the arrow. Remove the battery.

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Activating Your Phone
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5. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the
card locks into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the
card face into the phone.
Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take
it out of the socket.

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6. Place the battery so that the 3 brass tabs on the end
align with the 3 brass prongs at the bottom of the battery
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.
Charging a Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
A Travel Adapter comes with your phone for charging

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Activating Your Phone
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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 on the side
of the phone.
Note: The following illustration is the incorrect method for connecting the
charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore
voiding the phone’s warranty.

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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.
3. When charging is finished, unplug the Travel Adapter
from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone.
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
“Warning low battery” 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.

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Switching the Phone On or Off
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Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Slide the phone open.
2. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.
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 118.
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 103.
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. Slide your phone open 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.

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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.
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. Your phone dials the specified voice mail
number. 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 mail and press the
OK soft key.

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Setting Up Your Voice mail
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5. 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: Understanding Your Phone 15
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
also describes the screen and the icons that are displayed
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 my file, music 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: