Samsung SGH-x507 Series User manual

UCEJ3_WB_D357_113005_d2
SGH-x507 Series
PORTABLE Quad-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents 1
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................................. 5
Activating Your Phone ......................................................6
Powering On or Off the Phone ........................................10
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................11
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 13
Features of Your Phone ..................................................14
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................15
Front View of Your Phone ...............................................17
Internal Display Layout ...................................................18
Selecting Functions and Options ....................................19
Command Keys ..............................................................20
Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 25
Making a Call .................................................................26
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................28
Answering a Call ............................................................28
Recent Calls ...................................................................29
Quiet Mode ....................................................................30
Options During a Call .....................................................31
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 35
Menu Navigation ............................................................36
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................37
Menu Outline .................................................................38
Section 5: Entering Text .................................. 43
Changing the Text Input Mode ........................................44
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................45
Using Alphabet Mode .....................................................47
Entering Symbols ...........................................................48
Using Numbers ..............................................................48

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Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 49
Using Contacts List .........................................................50
Adding a New Contact ....................................................51
Group .............................................................................54
Speed Dial ......................................................................56
My Name Card ...............................................................58
Finding My Own Phone Number .....................................59
Management ..................................................................60
Section 7: Messaging ......................................65
Types of Messages .........................................................66
Using Instant Messenger (IM) .........................................66
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................67
Retrieving New Messages ..............................................73
Viewing Messages ..........................................................75
Managing Your Own Message Folders ............................77
Using Message Options ..................................................79
Using Message Templates ..............................................80
Chat ...............................................................................81
Deleting Messages .........................................................81
Settings ..........................................................................82
Memory Status ...............................................................85
Section 8: Changing Your Settings .................87
Time & Date ...................................................................88
Phone Settings ...............................................................89
Display Settings .............................................................92
Sound Settings ...............................................................94
Network Services Settings ..............................................98
Security Settings ..........................................................102
Connection Settings .....................................................105
Reset Settings ..............................................................107

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Section 9: Personal Assistant ....................... 109
Alarm ...........................................................................110
Calendar ......................................................................112
Calculator ....................................................................121
Using Record Audio ......................................................122
Converter .....................................................................124
Timer ...........................................................................124
Stopwatch ....................................................................124
World Time ..................................................................125
Section 10: WAP ............................................ 127
Launching the WAP Browser ........................................128
Access a WAP Site .......................................................128
Navigating the WAP Browser ........................................128
Using Favorites ............................................................130
Downloading Multimedia Files ......................................132
Clearing the Cache .......................................................133
Section 11: Health and Safety Information ... 135
Health and Safety Information ......................................136
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................138
Road Safety .................................................................148
Operating Environment .................................................150
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........150
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................153
Emergency Calls ..........................................................154
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................155
Other Important Safety Information ...............................156
Product Performance ...................................................156
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................158
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................158
Battery Precautions ......................................................158
Care and Maintenance .................................................161

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Section 12: Warranty Information .................163
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................164
Index ..............................................................203

Section 1: Getting Started 5
Section 1
Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating Your Phone
• Powering On or Off the Phone
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
This section describes how to start using your phone
by activating your service and setting up your voice
mail.

6
Section 1
Activating Your Phone
When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM
card is provided loaded with your subscription details,
such as your PIN and other optional services available.
Removing the Battery
1. If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the
key until the power-off image displays.
2. Remove the battery by sliding the battery lock up and
holding it in position, then lift the battery away, as
shown.