Samsung SGH-U900L User manual

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English (LTN). 03/2008. Rev. 1.0

SGH-U900L
user manual
Draft01
2008.03. 19
SWVersion:U900LUMHB1

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using this
manual
This user manual has been specially designed to guide
you through the functions and features of your mobile
phone. To get started quickly,
refer to “introducing your mobile phone,”
“assembling and preparing your mobile phone,”
and “using basic functions.”
Instructional icons
Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons
you will see in this manual:
Warning —situations that could cause injury
to yourself or others
Caution —situations that could cause
damage to your phone or other equipment
Note —notes, usage tips, or additional
information
X Refer to —pages with related information;
for example: X p.12 (represents “see page
12”)

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Copyright information
Rights to all technologies and products that comprise
this device are the property of their respective owners:
• Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide—Bluetooth QD
ID: BXXXXXX.
• Java™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
• Windows Media Player®is registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
→
Followed by —the order of options or
menus you must select to perform a step;
for example: Press <Menu> →Messages →
Create new message (represents Menu,
followed by Messages, followed by Create
new message)
[ ] Square brackets —phone keys; for example:
[ ] (represents the Power/Menu exit key)
<> Angled brackets —softkeys that control
different functions at each screen; for
example: <OK> (represents the OK
softkey)

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contents safety and usage information 2
Safety warnings ................................................ 2
Safety precautions ............................................. 4
Important usage information ............................. 7
introducing your mobile phone 10
Unpack ............................................................ 10
Phone layout ................................................... 11
Keys ................................................................ 12
Display ............................................................ 13
Icons ................................................................ 14
assembling and preparing your mobile phone 16
Install the SIM card and battery ...................... 16
Charge the battery ........................................... 18
Insert a memory card (optional) ..................... 19
using basic functions 20
Turn your phone on and off ............................ 20
Access menus .................................................. 21

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Customize your phone .....................................21
Use basic call functions ...................................24
Send and view messages .................................25
Add and find contacts ......................................27
Use basic camera functions .............................27
Listen to music ................................................28
Browse the web ...............................................30
using advanced functions 31
Use advanced call functions ............................31
Use advanced Phonebook functions ................33
Use advanced messaging functions .................34
Use advanced music functions ........................36
using tools and applications 39
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ..................39
Activate and send an SOS message .................40
Activate the mobile tracker .............................41
Record and play voice memos ........................42
Edit images ..................................................... 43
Print images .................................................... 46
Use Java-powered games and
applications ..................................................... 46
View world clock ............................................ 47
Set and use alarms .......................................... 48
Use the calculator ........................................... 49
Convert or measurements ............................... 49
Set a countdown timer .................................... 49
Use the stopwatch ........................................... 50
Create a text memo ......................................... 50
Manage your calendar .................................... 50
troubleshooting a
index d

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safety and usage
information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid
dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak
performance of your mobile phone.
Keep your phone away from small children
and pets
Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach
of small children or animals. Small parts may cause
choking or serious injury if swallowed.
Protect your hearing
Safety warnings
Listening to a headset at high volumes can
damage your hearing. Use only the
minimum volume setting necessary to hear
your conversation or music.

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Install mobile phones and equipment with
caution
Ensure that any mobile phones or related equipment
installed in your vehicle are securely mounted. Avoid
placing your phone and accessories near or in an air
bag deployment area. Improperly installed wireless
equipment can cause serious injury when air bags
inflate rapidly.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers
with care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers
specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible
batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or
damage to your phone.
• Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire.
Follow all local regulations when disposing used
batteries or phones.
• Never place batteries or phones on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
• Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid
exposing the battery to high external pressure,
which can lead to an internal short circuit and
overheating.
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between
mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by manufacturers and
the independent research group, Wireless Technology
Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your
phone is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical
device, turn off the phone immediately and contact the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for
guidance.

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safety and usage information
Turn off the phone in potentially explosive
environments
Do not use your phone at refueling points (service
stations) or near fuels or chemicals. Turn off your
phone whenever directed by warning signs or
instructions. Your phone could cause explosions or
fire in and around fuel or chemical storage and
transfer areas or blasting areas. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the
same compartment as the phone, its parts, or
accessories.
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries
When sending text messages or playing games on
your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, press
the keys lightly, use special features that reduce the
number of keys you have to press (such as templates
and predictive text), and take frequent breaks.
Drive safely at all times
Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all
regulations that restrict the use of mobile phones while
driving. Use hands-free accessories to increase your
safety when possible.
Follow all safety warnings and regulations
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
mobile phone in a certain area.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
phone or cause injury.
Turn off the phone near medical equipment
Safety precautions

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Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in
hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all
regulations, posted warnings, and directions from
medical personnel.
Turn off the phone or disable the wireless
functions when in an aircraft
Your phone can cause interference with aircraft
equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off
your phone or switch to a mode that disables the
wireless functions when directed by airline personnel.
Protect batteries and chargers from damage
• Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot
temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/
113° F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the
charging capacity and life of your batteries.
• Prevent batteries from contacting metal objects, as
this can create a connection between the + and -
terminals of your batteries and lead to temporary or
permanent battery damage.
• Never use a damaged charger or battery.
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly
• Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your phone
with wet hands. Water damage to your phone can
void your manufacturer’s warranty.
• Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty
areas to prevent damage to moving parts.

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safety and usage information
• Your phone is a complex electronic device—
protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid
serious damage.
• Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving
parts and prevent proper operation.
• Avoid using the phone’s camera flash or light close
to the eyes of children or animals.
• Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by
exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying
cases or accessories with magnetic closures or
allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic
fields for extended periods of time.
Avoid interference with other electronic
devices
Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that
may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded
electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing
aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in
homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your
electronic devices to solve any interference problems
you experience.

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Use your phone in the normal position
Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna.
Allow only qualified personnel to service
your phone
Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone
may result in damage to your phone and will void your
warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
• Avoid charging batteries for more than a week, as
overcharging may shorten battery life.
• Over time, unused batterieswill discharge and must
be recharged before use.
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when not
in use.
• Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Handle SIM cards and memory cards with
care
• Do not remove a card while the phone is
transferring or accessing information, as this could
result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or
phone.
• Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity,
and electrical noise from other devices.
• Frequent writing and erasing will shorten the life
span of memory cards.
• Do not touch gold-colored contacts or terminals
with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the
card with a soft cloth.
Important usage information

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safety and usage information
Ensure access to emergency services
Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible
in some areas or circumstances. Before traveling in
remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method
of contacting emergency services personnel.
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) certification
information
Your device conforms to U.S. Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) standards that
limit human exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy
emitted by radio and telecommunications equipment.
These standards prevent the sale of mobile devices
that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 1.6 watts per
kilogram of body tissue.
During testing, the maximum SAR values recorded
for this model were:
Network
Frequency Specific Absorption Rate (W/kg)
Held to ear Worn on body*
* When used with accessories that contain no metal and
provide at least 1.5cm separation between the device
(including the antenna, whether extended or retracted)
and the wearer's body.
GSM850
0.635 0.711
GSM900
X.XXX X.XXX
GSM1800
X.XXX X.XXX
GSM1900
0.593 0.923

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In normal use, the actual SAR is likely to be much
lower, as the device has been designed to emit only the
RF energy necessary to transmit a signal to the nearest
base station. By automatically emitting lower levels
when possible, your device reduces your overall
exposure to RF energy.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for
this model phone based on the compliance of all
reported SAR levels with the FCC RF exposure
guidelines. The authorization can be found on the
FCC Office of Engineering and Technology website at
http://www.fc.gov/oet/ea (search for grantee code
A3L and product code (SGHU900L).

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introducing
your mobile
phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout,
keys, display, and icons.
Unpack
Check your product box for the following items:
• Mobile phone
• Battery
• Travel adapter (charger)
•Usermanual
The items supplied with your phone may 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.

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Phone layout
The front of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
The rear of your phone includes the following keys
and features:
Earpiece
Power/Menu
exit key
Alphanumeric
keys
Mouthpiece
Left softkey
Dial
Volume key
Multifunction
Special
function keys
Touch panel
Display
Right softkey
Delete key
Music player key FM radio key
Closing the phone automatically locks the
exposed keys to prevent you from accidentally
pressing them. To unlock these keys, press
<Unlock> → <OK> .
Camera lens
Memory card slot
Battery cover
Camera key
Mirror
Flashbulb

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Keys
Key Function
Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the
bottom of the display
Touch panel
In Idle mode, access My menu
mode (up) or user-defined menus
(left/right/down); In Menu mode,
select the highlightedmenu option
or confirm input (center) and scroll
through menu options (left/right/up/
down)
Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle
mode, retrieve recently dialed,
missed, or received numbers
Power/
Menu exit
Turn the phone on and off (press
and hold); End a call; In Menu
mode, cancel input and return to
Idle mode
Music player In Idle mode, launch the music
player
Delete Delete characters or items in an
application
FM radio In Idle mode, launch the FM radio
Alpha-
numeric
Enter numbers, letters and special
characters; In Idle mode, press and
hold [1] to access voice mails and
[0] to enter an international call
prefix
Key Function

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Display
Your phone’s display consists of three areas:
Special
function
Enter special characters or perform
special functions; In Idle mode,
press and hold [ ] for Silent
profile; Press and hold [ ] to enter
a pause between numbers
Volume Adjust the phone’s volume
Camera In Idle mode, turn on the camera; In
Camera mode, take a photo or
record a video
Key Function
Icon line
Displays various icons
Text and graphic area
Displays messages,
instructions, and information
you enter
Softkey line
Displays the current actions
assigned to each softkey
Select Back

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Icons
Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
Icon Definition
Signal strength
SOS message feature activated
GPRS network connected
Transferring data in GPRS network
EDGE network connected
Transferring data via EDGE network
Voice call in progress
No service available
Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected
Bluetooth activated
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
FM radio on
Connected with PC
Alarm activated
Memory card inserted
Browsing the web
Connecting to secured web page
Call diverting activated
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
Normal profile activated
Silent profile activated
Icon Definition

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Driving profile activated
Meeting profile activated
Outdoor profile activated
Offline profile activated
User created profile activated
New text message (SMS)
New multimedia message (MMS)
New email message
New push message
New configuration message
Text message full
Icon Definition
Multimedia message full
Email message full
Push message full
Configuration message full
Battery power level
Icon Definition