Samsung SGH-x496 Series User manual

UZEI1/1.3_x496_CB_050916_F8
SGH-x496 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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Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .................................9
Activating Your Phone ....................................................10
Charging the Battery ......................................................12
Switching the Phone On and Off .....................................14
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................15
Understanding this User Manual .....................................17
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............19
Features of Your Phone ..................................................20
Front Views of Your Phone ..............................................21
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................25
Section 3: Call Functions .................................27
Making a Call .................................................................28
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................30
Answering a Call ............................................................30
Call Log ..........................................................................31
Recent Calls ...................................................................32
Silent Mode ....................................................................37
Selecting Functions and Options ....................................38
Options During a Call .....................................................40
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................47
Menu Navigation ............................................................48
Navigation Key Shortcuts ...............................................49
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................50
Menu Outline .................................................................50
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................61
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................62
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................64
Entering Text in ABC Mode .............................................66
Entering Symbols ...........................................................67

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Entering Numbers ..........................................................68
Section 6: Understanding Your PhoneBook ....71
Adding a New PhoneBook Entry ......................................72
Finding and Dialing a PhoneBook Entry ...........................80
Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ..............................80
Editing an Existing PhoneBook Entry ...............................81
Speed Dialing .................................................................83
Copy All to Phone ...........................................................88
Deleting PhoneBook Entries ............................................89
Finding Your Own Number ..............................................91
Group Setting .................................................................93
Memory Status ...............................................................94
Service Number ..............................................................95
Section 7: Messaging ......................................97
Types of Messages .........................................................98
Text Messages ...............................................................98
Multimedia Message ....................................................110
Browser Messages .......................................................124
Using Message Templates ............................................126
Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) ..........................130
Settings ........................................................................130
Checking Memory Status ..............................................133
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ...............135
Time & Date .................................................................136
Phone Settings .............................................................140
Display Settings ...........................................................143
Sound Settings .............................................................147
Network Services .........................................................153
Security Settings ..........................................................158
Resetting Your Phone ...................................................170
Passwords, PINs, and Access Codes .............................171

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Section 9: Applications .................................175
Alarms .........................................................................176
Organizer .....................................................................183
Calculator ....................................................................196
Record Audio ...............................................................197
Unit Conversion ............................................................202
Timer ...........................................................................203
Stopwatch ....................................................................203
World Time ..................................................................204
Section 10: My Browser ................................209
My Browser Main Menu ...............................................210
Downloaded Graphics ..................................................220
Audio Files ...................................................................221
Delete Files ..................................................................225
Memory Status .............................................................227
Section 11: Games .........................................229
Games Menu ................................................................230
Downloading Games ....................................................230
My Games ....................................................................231
Settings .......................................................................232
Memory Status .............................................................233
Section 12: Health and Safety Information ...235
Health and Safety Information ......................................236
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................238
Road Safety .................................................................248
Operating Environment .................................................250
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........251
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................253
Emergency Calls ..........................................................254
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................255
Other Important Safety Information ...............................256
Product Performance ...................................................257

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Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................258
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................258
Battery Precautions ......................................................259
Care and Maintenance ..................................................261
Section 13: Warranty Information .................263
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................264
Index ...............................................................271

Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating Your Phone
• Charging the Battery
• Switching the Phone On and Off
• Setting Up Voice Mail
• Understanding this User Manual
This section explains how prepare your phone for
use by activating your service and setting up your
voice mail.
This section also explains how to contact customer
support and provides an understanding of how this
manual is put together.

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Section 1
Activating Your Phone
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in Subscriber Identity Module
(SIM) card loaded with your subscription details, such
as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), any
optional services available, and many others. We
suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the
services your phone supports.
Installing the SIM Card
Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged
by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card.
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
If necessary, switch off the phone by pressing and
holding the key until the power-off image displays.
If necessary, remove the battery by doing the following:
1. Slide the battery lock (1) towardthetopofthephoneand
hold it in that position, as shown.
2. Lift the battery (2) away from the phone.