Samsung SGH X497 User manual

UCEG3_PMilton_101005_F11rev.
SGH-x497 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
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 ..............................73
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 .........................................................109

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Security Settings ..........................................................109
Resetting Your Phone ...................................................112
Section 9: WAP ..............................................115
Launching the WAP Browser ........................................116
Access a WAP Site .......................................................116
Navigating the WAP Browser ........................................117
Using Favorites ............................................................119
Downloading Multimedia Files ......................................121
Clearing the Cache .......................................................121
Section 10: Personal Organizer .....................125
Alarms .........................................................................126
Using Organizer ............................................................128
Using the Calendar .......................................................131
Using the To Do List .....................................................135
Using the Calculator .....................................................138
Record Audio ...............................................................139
Using Unit Conversion ..................................................143
Using the Timer ............................................................144
Stopwatch ....................................................................144
World Time ..................................................................144
Section 11: Network Services .......................147
Network Services .........................................................148
Call Forwarding ............................................................148
Call Waiting ..................................................................149
Network Selection ........................................................151
Caller ID .......................................................................152
Section 12: Games .........................................153
Shop Games ................................................................154
My Games ....................................................................154
Settings .......................................................................154
Memory Status .............................................................155

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Section 13: Health and Safety Information ...157
Health and Safety Information .......................................158
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................160
Road Safety ..................................................................170
Operating Environment .................................................172
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........172
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................174
Emergency Calls ...........................................................175
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................176
Other Important Safety Information ...............................177
Product Performance ....................................................178
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................179
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................179
Battery Precautions ......................................................180
Care and Maintenance ..................................................181
Section 14: Warranty Information .................183
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................184
Intellectual Property Statement .....................................190
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ......191
Index ..............................................................193

Section 1: Getting Started 9
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating Your Phone
• Switching On or Off the Phone
• Setting Up Voice Mail
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,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.
3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the
card locksinto place. Make sure the gold contacts of the
card face into the phone.

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Activating Your Phone
Section 1
Note: When you need toremove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take
it out of the socket.
4. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with
the slots at the bottom of the phone.

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5. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make
sure that the battery is properly installed before
switching on the phone.
Charging a Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Atraveladaptercomeswithyourphoneforchargingthe
battery. 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 using your phone for the
first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately
200 minutes.
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.

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Activating Your Phone
Section 1
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.
Note: You must unplug the adapter before you remove the battery from the
phone during charging; otherwise, the phone could be damaged.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery isweak and only a few minutes of talk
time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Warning
LowBattery” message repeatsatregularintervals onthe

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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 On or Off the Phone
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on.
3. If the phone asks you to enter the phone password, enter
the password and press the OK soft key or the key.
Note: Password registration will be done by the user. Users will input the
first password.
4. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the
OK soft key or the key. For further details, see "PIN
Check" on page 109.
The phone searches for your network and after finding it,
the Idle screen appears. Now, you can make or receive
calls.
Note: The display language is preset to Automatic at the factory. To change
the language, use the Language menu. See "Language" on page 101.
When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold the key until
the power-off image displays.

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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Section 1
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
All unanswered calls to your phone are automatically
transferredtoyourvoicemail,evenifyourphoneisinuse
orturnedoff.Therefore,youwillwanttosetupyourvoice
mail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated.
To set up your voice mail:
1. Press and hold .
2. Follow the system prompts to:
• Create your pass code
• Record your greeting
• Record your name announcement
Accessing Your Voice Mail
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu
mode.
2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the key.
3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the key.
4. Highlight Connect to Voice Mail and press the key.
Your phone dials the specified voice mail number.
5. When connected, follow the voice prompts to access
messages.
To access you voice mail from your keypad, use the
following steps:
1. Open the phone to access your keypad.
2. From an Idle screen, press and hold the key.
3. Follow the voice mail prompts to access messages.

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Changing the Voice Mail Number
Your SIM card gives you default service number of the
voice mail center. However, you may need to change the
number. Use the following procedures to change your
voice mail number.
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the
Menu mode.
2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the key.
3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the key.
4. Highlight Voice Server Number and press the key.
Highlight Voice Server 1 and press the Select soft key
or the key. The following options appear in the
display.
• Edit Number: allows you to edit voice mail number.
• Edit Name: allows you to change voice mail number name.
• Delete: deletes voice mail number.
5. Highlight Edit Number and press the Select soft key or
key to change the number. Enter new number.
6. Press the OK soft key to save the update.
7. Press the key to return to Idle mode.

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Section 2
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Topics Covered
• Features of Your Phone
• Open View of Your Phone
• Front View of Your Phone
•Keys
• Understanding the Display Screen
This section outlines some key features of your phone. It
also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed
when the phone is in use.

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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.
Userfriendly,menudrivenaccesstofeaturesandoptions.
• Instant Messaging capability
• Multimedia capability
• Personal Assistant feature provides calendar, to-do list, alarms,
calculator, and a unit converter.
Open View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of
your phone:

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Front View of Your Phone
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Front View of Your Phone
Keys
The following list correlates to with the open and closed
view illustrations.
1. The headset jack is used for the hands-free headset.
2. Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on
the bottom line of the display.
3. Makes or answers a call.
In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received
when held down.
In Menu mode, selects a menu function or stores
information that you have entered, such as a name in
the phone or SIM memory.
4. During a call, adjusts the earpiece volume.
With the phone closed, you can set up or cancel "Silent
mode" by holding down the volume key, located on the
left side of the phone.
5. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.

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6. Enters the asterick [*] character for calling features. In
text entry mode, press to change the character input
type.
7. This connector is used to plug in the charging
accessories.
8. The microphone used during phone calls and voice
memo recordings.
9. Entersthepound[#]characterforcallingfeatures.Intext
entry mode, press to enter a space.
10.Deletes characters from the display.
In Menu mode, returns you to the previous menu level.
When you hold down key, you can access New
memo in Organize menu directly.
11.Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when
held down.
In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone
to Idle mode.
12.In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless Application
Protocol) browser.
In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu options.
13.In Menu mode, use to scroll through the menus and
Phone book.
In Idle mode, the Down key allows you to access the
Address Book menu directly.
When entering text, moves the cursor to the left or right,
depending on which side you push.
14.Display area where text and graphics are displayed.