Samsung SGH-T959D User manual

SGH-T959D
PORTABLE Quad-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
T959D_UG_EN_10142010_D6 GH68-31617A

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 thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal
laws, provincial 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.

Copyright
© 2010 Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. SAMSUNG is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd. 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.
Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
RSA® is a registered Trademark of RSA Security, Inc.
Post-it® is a registered Trademark of Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company aka 3M
CORPORATION DELAWARE.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their
respective owners.
This product has an Android platform based on Linux, which can be expanded by a variety of JavaScript-
based software.

GoogleTM, Android MarketTM, Google Ta kTM, Google MailTM, Google MapsTM, and YouTubeTM are
trademarks of Google, Inc.
JavaTM is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Windows Media Player® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS Headphone and WOW HD technologies are
incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.
Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under licence.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274

About DivX Video
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays
DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX
video.
About DivX Video-On-Demand
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD)
movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to
vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.
To get your phone’s registration code, go to Settings →About phone →Legal information →Licence
settings →DivX® VOD →Register.
“DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.”

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.

Privacy
The privacy and copyright laws of Canada govern the disclosure, reproduction and distribution of data,
media and other content, including music and video content. Certain activities, including downloads or
transfer by any means (including, via cable, Bluetooth® or otherwise) of such content may be an
infringement of privacy or copyright law. Neither Samsung Electronics Canada Inc. nor any of its affiliates
shall be liable or respons ble for any data or content disclosed, reproduced, downloaded or distributed by
the user of this equipment.
Warning
Depending on the user interface used in the handset, you may experience slow keypad response when
performing tasks in the background. This can impact making phone calls. When there is no activity or
change in the icons at the top of the main LCD display, the handset will resume normal operations.

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contents
introducing your phone ..........................................3
Unpack ......................................................................3
Phone Layout ............................................................4
Keys ..........................................................................5
Indicator Icons ...........................................................5
Install the SIM Card and Battery ...............................6
Charge the Battery ....................................................8
Insert a Memory Card (optional) ..............................10
Attach a Hand Strap (optional) ................................12
getting started with your phone ..........................13
Turn Your Phone On and Off ..................................13
Use the Touch Screen .............................................14
Get to Know the Idle Screen ...................................15
Access Applications ................................................17
Customize Your Phone ...........................................18
Enter Text ................................................................22
Android Market ........................................................25

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Download Files from the Web ................................. 26
Synchronize Data .................................................... 26
communication .....................................................28
Calls ........................................................................ 28
Text and Multimedia Messages .............................. 33
Google Mail™ ......................................................... 35
Email ....................................................................... 37
Google Talk™ ......................................................... 39
Social Hub ............................................................... 40
entertainment ........................................................41
Camera ................................................................... 41
Video Player ............................................................ 51
Gallery ..................................................................... 52
Music Player ........................................................... 54
FM Radio ................................................................ 57
personal information ............................................60
Contacts .................................................................. 60
Calendar .................................................................. 63
Memo ...................................................................... 64
Voice Recorder ....................................................... 65
web .........................................................................66
Internet .................................................................... 66
Google Search ........................................................ 69
Layar ....................................................................... 69
Google Maps™ ....................................................... 69
YouTube™ .............................................................. 71
Daily Briefing ........................................................... 73
Market ..................................................................... 73
connectivity ...........................................................74
Bluetooth ................................................................. 74
Wi-Fi ........................................................................ 76
AllShare ................................................................... 78

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Mobile AP ................................................................ 80
TV Connections (TV Out Mode) .............................. 80
PC Connections ...................................................... 81
tools .......................................................................84
Clock ....................................................................... 84
Calculator ................................................................ 86
Mini Diary ................................................................ 86
My Files ................................................................... 87
ThinkFree Office ..................................................... 87
Write and Go ........................................................... 88
Voice Dialler ............................................................ 89
Navigation ............................................................... 89
Samsung Apps ........................................................ 90
settings ..................................................................91
Settings ................................................................... 91
Wireless and Network ............................................. 91
Call Settings ............................................................ 92
Sound and Display .................................................. 94
Location and Security .............................................. 95
Applications ............................................................. 97
Accounts and Sync ................................................. 97
Privacy .................................................................... 98
SD Card & Phone Storage ...................................... 98
Search ..................................................................... 98
Locale and Text ....................................................... 99
Accessibility ........................................................... 101
Text-To-Speech .................................................... 101
Date and Time ....................................................... 101
About Phone ......................................................... 102
troubleshooting ..................................................103
health and safety information ............................108
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception ...............108

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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 110
Caring for the Battery ............................................ 113
Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada
Notice .................................................................... 114
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones
115
Owner’s Record .................................................... 116
warranty information ..........................................117
Standard Limited Warranty ................................... 117
index .....................................................................123

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using this
manual
Instructional Icons
Before you start, familiarize yourself with the icons that are
used in this manual:
Warning: Situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others.
Caution: Situations that could cause damage to
your phone or to other equipment.
Note: Notes, usage tips, or additional information.
 Refer to: Pages with related information. For
example:  p. 12 (represents “see page 12”).
→
Followed by: The order in which options or
menus must be selected to perform a step. For
example: Select Messaging →New message
represents: select Messaging followed by New
message .

using this manual
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[ ] Square brackets: Device keys. For example:
[] (represents the Power key).

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introducing your
phone
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
•Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
• Stereo Headset
• User Guide
Only use Samsung-approved software. Pirated or
illegal software might cause damage or malfunctions
that are not covered by your manufacturer’s warranty.
The items supplied with your phone might vary
depending on the software and accessories available
in your region or offered by your service provider. You
can obtain additional accessories from your local
Samsung dealer. The supplied accessories provide
the best performance with your phone.

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Phone Layout
Front of phone
Touch Screen
Earpiece
Volume Key
Mouthpiece
Menu Key
Proximity Sensor
Back Key
Home Key
Light Sensor
Search Key
Back of phone
Back Cover
Rear Camera
Lens
Speaker
Headset Jack
Multifunction Jack
Internal Antenna
Power &
Lock Key

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Keys
Key Function
Power
& Lock
Turn on the phone (press and hold),
lock the screen, or access the quick
menus (press and hold).
Menu Open a list of options available on the
current screen.
Home Open the Home screen or open the list
of recent programs (press and hold).
Back Return to the previous screen.
Search Open the quick search box and
keypad to input your search option.
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume.
Indicator Icons
Icons shown on the display might vary depending on your
region or service provider.
Icon Definition
No signal
Signal strength
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
WLAN activated
Bluetooth activated
Bluetooth phone connected
GPS activated
Voice call in progress

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Install the SIM Card and Battery
When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card with subscription
Call on hold
Speakerphone activated
Missed call
Synchronized with the web
Uploading data
Downloading data
Call diverting activated
Connected to PC
No SIM card
New text or multimedia message
New email message
New voicemail message
Alarm activated
Event notification
Icon Definition
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Silent mode activated
Flight mode activated
Vibration activated
Music playback in progress
FM radio turned on in background
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
Current time
Icon Definition

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details, such as your personal identification number (PIN)
and optional services.
To install the SIM card and battery:
1. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] and select
Power Off to turn it off.
2. Remove the back cover.
Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you
remove the back cover.
3. Insert the SIM card.
• Place the S M card in the phone with the gold-
coloured contacts facing down.
• If you do not insert a SIM card, you can only use
your phone’s non-network services and some
menus.
• Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot.

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4. Insert the battery.
5. Replace the back cover.
Charge the Battery
Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge
the battery. You can charge the phone with the provided
travel adapter or by connecting the phone to a PC with a PC
data cable.
Only use Samsung-approved chargers and cables.
Unauthorized chargers or cables can cause batteries
to explode or damage your phone.
When your battery is low, the phone will emit a
warning tone and display a low battery message. The
battery icon will also be empty and start blinking.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will
automatically power off. Recharge the battery to
continue using the phone.

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To charge the battery using the travel adapter:
1. Slide open the cover to the multifunction jack on the top
of the phone.
2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the
multifunction jack.
Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause
serious damage to the phone. Any damage caused by
misuse is not covered by the warranty.
3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power
outlet.
• You can use the phone while it is charging, but it
might take longer to fully charge the battery.
• While charging, the battery might heat up. This is
normal and should not affect the phone’s lifespan or
performance.
• If your phone is not charging properly, bring the
phone and the charger to a Samsung Service
Centre.
4. When the battery is fully charged (the battery icon is
no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the
power outlet and then from the phone.
Do not remove the battery before removing the travel
adapter. Doing so might cause damage to the phone.
5. Close the cover to the multifunction jack.