Samsung SGH X497 User manual

UCEE4_PMx497_061405_F1
SGH-x497 Series
PORTABLE Tri/Dual-
Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is
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”),isproprietaryto Samsungandprotectedunderfederal
laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual
Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other
works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate
the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare
derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble,
or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No
title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA),
Inc.
Headquarters: Customer Care Center:
1301 E. Lookout Drive 1601 E. Plano Parkway, Suite 150
Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074
Tel: [phone] Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a
registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and
its related entities.
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GH68-06772A
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
THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "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
MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR
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
TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION,SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING
FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY,
INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR
BENEFITS.
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Table of Contents 5
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................................. 9
Activating Your Phone ....................................................10
Switching On or Off the Phone ........................................14
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 17
Features of Your Phone ..................................................18
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................18
Front View of Your Phone ...............................................19
Keys ...............................................................................19
Understanding the Display Screen ..................................21
Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 23
Making a Call .................................................................24
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................26
Answering a Call ............................................................26
Call Log ..........................................................................27
Recent Calls ...................................................................27
Silent Mode ....................................................................32
Selecting Functions and Options ....................................32
Options During a Call .....................................................34
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 41
Menu Navigation ............................................................42
Navigation key shortcuts ................................................43
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................44
Menu Outline .................................................................45
Section 5: Entering Text .................................. 57
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................58
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................60
Using Alphabet Mode .....................................................61
Keys ...............................................................................62
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Entering Symbols ...........................................................63
Using Numbers ...............................................................63
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 65
Adding a New Address Book Entry ..................................66
Finding an Address Book Entry .......................................71
Editing an Existing Address Book Entry ...........................72
Dialing a Number from Address Book .............................72
Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ..............................72
Speed Dialing .................................................................73
Copy All to Phone ...........................................................75
Delete All ........................................................................75
Own Number ..................................................................76
Group Setting .................................................................77
Memory Status ...............................................................78
Service Dialing Number ..................................................78
Section 7: Messaging ......................................81
Type of Messages ..........................................................82
Using Instant Messenger ................................................82
Text Messages ...............................................................83
Multimedia Message ......................................................88
Browser Message ...........................................................94
Using Message Templates ..............................................94
Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) ............................95
Chat ...............................................................................95
Settings ..........................................................................95
Checking Memory Status ................................................97
Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................99
Time & Date .................................................................100
Phone Settings .............................................................101
Display Settings ...........................................................103
Sound Settings .............................................................105
Network Services .........................................................108
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Table of Contents
Security Settings ..........................................................109
Resetting Your Phone ...................................................112
Section 9: WAP .............................................. 113
Launching the WAP Browser ........................................114
Access a WAP Site .......................................................114
Navigating the WAP Browser ........................................115
Using Favorites ............................................................117
Downloading Multimedia Files ......................................119
Clearing the Cache .......................................................119
Section 10: Personal Organizer .................... 123
Alarms .........................................................................124
Using Organizer ............................................................126
Using the Calendar .......................................................129
Using the To Do List .....................................................133
Using the Calculator .....................................................136
Record Audio ...............................................................137
Using Unit Conversion ..................................................141
Using the Timer ............................................................142
Stopwatch ....................................................................142
World Time ..................................................................142
Section 11: Network Services ....................... 145
Network Services .........................................................146
Call Forwarding ............................................................146
Call Waiting ..................................................................147
Network Selection ........................................................148
Caller ID .......................................................................149
Section 12: Games ......................................... 151
Shop Games ................................................................152
My Games ....................................................................152
Settings .......................................................................152
Memory Status .............................................................153
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Section 13: Health and Safety Information ... 155
Health and Safety Information .......................................156
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................158
Road Safety ..................................................................168
Operating Environment .................................................170
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........170
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................172
Emergency Calls ...........................................................173
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................174
Other Important Safety Information ...............................175
Product Performance ....................................................176
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................177
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................177
Battery Precautions ......................................................178
Care and Maintenance ..................................................179
Section 14: Warranty Information .................181
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................182
Intellectual Property Statement .....................................188
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ......189
Index .............................................................. 191
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Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating Your Phone
• Switching On or Off the Phone
• Setting Up 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 scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or
removing the card.
Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
Ifnecessary,switch offthephonebyholdingdownthe
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.
3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the
card locks into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the
card face into the phone.
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