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.

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Activating Your Phone
Section 1
Insert the SIM card by doing the following:
1. GentlyslidetheSIM cardinto the SIM card socket sothat
the card locks into place. Make sure the gold contacts of
the card face into the phone.
2. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with
the slots at the bottom of the phone (1).
3. Press the battery down (2) untilit clicks into place. Make
sure that the battery is properly installed before
switching on the phone.

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Section 1
Note: Whenyou need toremove theSIMcard, removethe batteryand slide
the SIM card, as shown below, and take it out of the socket.
Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
A partially-charged battery comes with your phone. A
travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the
battery.
Important! Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local
Samsung dealer for further details.
You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but
this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before making or receiving calls
with your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in
approximately 200 minutes.

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Charging the Battery
Section 1
To charge the battery, do the following:
1. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the
connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the
bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the
power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by
pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and
pulling the connector out.
Important! You must unplug the travel adapter before you remove the
battery from the phone; otherwise, the phone could be damaged.

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Section 1
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of
talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the
“Warning Low Battery” message repeats at regular
intervals on the display. When this happens, your
phone turns off the backlight to conserve the remaining
battery power.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off.
Switching the Phone On and Off
Note: You must fully charge the battery before making or receiving calls
with your phone for the first time. For more information, see “Charging the
Battery” on page 12.
Switching the Phone On
1. Open the phone folder, as shown.
2. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.

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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Section 1
The phone searches for your network and after finding it,
the Idle screen appears in the display.
Now, you can set up your voice mail account and make
or receive calls.
Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change
the language, use the Language menu. See “Language” on page 140.
Switching the Phone Off
When you wish to switch the phone off, do the
following:
■Press and hold the key until the power-off image
displays.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferred to your voice mail when your phone is in
use on a call or is turned off. Therefore, you will
probably want to set up your voice mail account and
personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
To set up your voice mail account:
1. Press and hold the key. Your phone will
automatically call the Voice Mail system.
2. Follow the Voice Mail system prompts to:
䢇Create your pass code
䢇Record your greeting
䢇Record your name announcement

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Accessing Your Voice Mail
Menu Method
To access your voice mail using the menus, do the
following steps:
1. Open the folder to access your keypad.
2. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ), then
press for Recent Calls, for Voice Mail, and
for Connect to Voice Mail.
Your phone dials the stored Voice Mail number.
3. When connected, follow the voice prompts to access
messages.
Keypad Method
To access your voice mail using the keypad, do the
following steps:
1. Open the folder to access your keypad.
2. In Idle mode, press and hold the key.
Your phone dials the stored Voice Mail number.
3. When connected, follow the voice prompts to access
messages.
Changing the Voice Mail Number
Your service provider has stored the default voice mail
number on your SIM card. If you need to change that
number, do the following:
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ), then
press for Recent Calls, for Voice Mail,
for Voice Server Number, and for Voice Server 1.
The following options appear in the display:

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Understanding this User Manual
Section 1
䢇Edit Number — lets you change the Voice Mail number
䢇Edit Name — lets you change the name for the Voice Mail
number
䢇Delete — deletes the Voice Mail number
2. Press for Edit Number.
3. Usethenavigationkeysandpressthe keytodelete
individual digits and then enter the new digit(s), or
press and hold the key to erase the current
number enter a new one.
4. Press the OK (left) soft key ( ) to save your changes.
5. Press the key to return to Idle mode.
Understanding this User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the same
order as the menus and sub menus in your phone. A
robust index for quick reference to most features begins
on page 271.
Also included is important safety information that you
should know before using your phone. Most of this
information is near the back of the guide, beginning on
page 235.

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Section 1
Notes and Tips
Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set
apart from the rest. These are intended to point out
important information, quick methods for activating
features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for
these methods are as follows:
• Notes: Explain alternative options within the current feature,
menu, or sub menu.
• Tips: Provide quick or innovative methods for performing
functions related to the subject at hand.
• Fast Facts:Are like snippets from a glossary. Fast facts
provide definitions in context and proximity to the menu or
feature in question.
• Important: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance, or even damage your
phone.

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19
Section 2
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Front Views of Your Phone
• Understanding the Display Screen
This section describes some key features of your
phone, including its display and the icons that will
appear when you use the phone.

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Section 2
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many
significant features. The following list outlines a few of
the features included in your phone:
• Domestic and international voice and text messaging service
(available on participating networks).
• High speed data [General Packet Radio System (GPRS)]
• Personal Information Manager (PIM) functions (Organizer,
Calculator, Unit Conversion, Stop Watch)
• Speaker phone
• Multimedia Messaging capability
• Broadcast Messaging capability (Active if supported by the
network or by your SIM card.)
• 64-Note Polyphonic Ring tones