Samsung SGH-x495 Series User manual

UVED1_1.1_WCx495_040905_d1
SGH-x495 Series_Draft
PORTABLE Tri-Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property
AllIntellectualProperty,asdefinedbelow,ownedbyorwhichis
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”),isproprietarytoSamsungandprotectedunderfederal
laws,statelaws,andinternationaltreatyprovisions.Intellectual
Propertyincludes,butisnotlimitedto,inventions(patentableor
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other
works ofauthorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate
the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agreethat youwill not(and willnot attemptto)modify,prepare
derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble,
orotherwiseattempttocreatesourcecodefromthesoftware.No
titletoorownershipintheIntellectualPropertyistransferredto
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA),
L.P.
Headquarters: Customer Care Center:
1301 E. Lookout Drive 1601E.PlanoParkway,Suite
150
Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074
Tel: [phone] Toll Free Tel:
1.888.987.HELP
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a
registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and
its related entities.
Printed in South Korea
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Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
RSA® is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc.
Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH
THEPRODUCT,THEPURCHASERTAKESTHEPRODUCT"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
MERCHANTABILITYOFTHEPRODUCTORITSFITNESSFOR
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
TOTHEPRODUCT.INADDITION,SAMSUNGSHALLNOTBE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING
FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ARISINGFROMTHEBREACHOFTHEEXPRESSWARRANTY,
INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
BENEFITS.
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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 ............13
Features of Your Phone ..................................................14
View of Your Phone ........................................................14
Keys ...............................................................................15
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................17
Section 3: Call Functions .................................19
Making a Call .................................................................20
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................22
Answering a Call ............................................................22
Call Log ..........................................................................23
Silent Mode ....................................................................25
Selecting Functions and Options ....................................26
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................35
Menu Navigation ............................................................36
Menu Outline .................................................................37
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................43
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................44
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................45
Using ABC Mode ............................................................47
Using Symbols ...............................................................48
Using Numbers ..............................................................49
Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook ....51
Finding a Phonebook Entry .............................................52
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory ......................52
Storing a Number in the SIM Memory .............................54
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Dialing a Number from Phonebook .................................55
Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ..............................55
Speed Dialing .................................................................55
Copying SIM Phonebook Entries to Phone .......................56
Deleting all Phonebook Entries .......................................57
Group Settings ...............................................................57
Finding My Own Number ................................................58
Checking the Memory Status ..........................................58
Service Dialing Numbers ................................................59
Section 7: Messaging ......................................61
Types of Messages .........................................................62
Voice messages .............................................................62
Text Messages ...............................................................63
Picture Messages ...........................................................68
Browser Messages .........................................................75
Voice Mail Messages ......................................................75
Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) ............................75
Settings ..........................................................................76
IM (Instant Messaging) ...................................................78
Memory Status ...............................................................79
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 ...................................................................111
Timer ...........................................................................112
Stopwatch ....................................................................112
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Table of Contents
Section 10: Funbox ........................................113
t-zones ........................................................................114
Sounds ........................................................................114
Images .........................................................................114
Games .........................................................................115
Delete All .....................................................................118
Memory Status .............................................................118
Section 11: t-zones ........................................119
t-zones ........................................................................120
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ...129
Health and Safety Information ......................................130
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................132
Road Safety .................................................................142
Operating Environment .................................................144
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........144
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................146
Emergency Calls ..........................................................147
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................148
Other Important Safety Information ...............................149
Product Performance ...................................................150
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................151
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................152
Battery Precautions ......................................................152
Care and Maintenance .................................................154
Section 13: Warranty Information .................157
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................158
Intellectual Property Statement ....................................164
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ......165
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Section 1: Getting Started 5
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating Your Phone
• Switching On or Off the Phone
• 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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6
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.
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