Samsung SGH x495 - Cell Phone - T-Mobile User manual

UVEE5_1.2_WCx495_052305_f3
SGH-x495 Series
PORTABLE Tri-Band
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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agreethat you willnot(and will not attemptto)modify,prepare
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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.............15
Features of Your Phone ..................................................16
View of Your Phone ........................................................16
Keys ...............................................................................17
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................19
Section 3: Call Functions..................................21
Making a Call .................................................................22
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................24
Answering a Call ............................................................24
Call Log ..........................................................................25
Call Records ...................................................................28
Silent Mode ....................................................................30
Selecting Functions and Options ....................................30
Section 4: Menu Navigation.............................39
Menu Navigation ............................................................40
Menu Outline .................................................................41
Section 5: Entering Text...................................47
Changing the Text Input Mode ........................................48
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................49
Using ABC Mode ............................................................51
Using Symbols ...............................................................53
Using Numbers ..............................................................53
Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook.....55
Finding a Phonebook Entry .............................................56
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory ......................56

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Storing a Number in the SIM Memory .............................58
Dialing a Number from the Phonebook ...........................59
Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ..............................59
Speed Dialing .................................................................59
Copying SIM Phonebook Entries to Phone .......................60
Deleting all Phonebook Entries .......................................61
Group Settings ...............................................................61
Finding My Own Number ................................................62
Checking the Memory Status ..........................................63
Service Dialing Numbers ................................................63
Section 7: Messaging.......................................65
Types of Messages .........................................................66
Voice messages .............................................................66
Text Messages ...............................................................68
Picture Messages ...........................................................73
Browser Messages .........................................................79
Voice Mail Messages ......................................................80
Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) ............................81
Settings ..........................................................................81
Memory Status ...............................................................83
IM (Instant Messaging) ...................................................83
Section 8: Changing Your Settings..................85
Sound Settings ...............................................................86
Phone Settings ...............................................................89
Section 9: Organizer.......................................103
Alarm ...........................................................................104
Calendar .......................................................................105
Calculator .....................................................................108
To Do List .....................................................................108
Voice Memo .................................................................110
Conversion ...................................................................112
Timer ...........................................................................112

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Stopwatch ....................................................................113
Section 10: Funbox.........................................115
t-zones ........................................................................116
Sounds ........................................................................116
Images .........................................................................117
Games .........................................................................117
Delete All .....................................................................120
Memory Status .............................................................120
Section 11: t-zones.........................................121
t-zones ........................................................................122
Section 12: Health and Safety Information....127
Health and Safety Information ......................................128
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................130
Road Safety .................................................................140
Operating Environment .................................................142
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........142
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................144
Emergency Calls ..........................................................145
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................146
Other Important Safety Information ...............................147
Product Performance ...................................................148
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................149
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................150
Battery Precautions ......................................................150
Care and Maintenance .................................................152
Section 13: Warranty Information..................155
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................156
Intellectual Property Statement ....................................162
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ......163
Index............................................................... 165

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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 allows you 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.
Ifnecessary,switchoffthephonebyholdingdownthe
key until the power-off image displays.
Remove the battery. To do so:
1. Slide the battery lock toward the top of the phone and
hold it in that position.
2. Lift the battery away, as shown.