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 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 ..............................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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Table of Contents
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.