Samsung SGH X820 User manual

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.
* Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear
different from the illustrations in this guide.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-10937A
English (EU). 05/2006. Rev. 1.0

SGH-X820
User’s Guide

Drive safely at all times
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the
vehicle first.
Switch off the phone when refuelling
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service
station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Switch off in an aircraft
Wireless phones can cause interference. Using them in
an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.
Switch off the phone near all medical equipment
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external radio
frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in
force.
Interference
All wireless phones may be subject to interference,
which could affect their performance.
Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.

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Important safety precautions
Be aware of special regulations
Meet any special regulations in force in any area and
always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden
to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Water resistance
Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry.
Sensible use
Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid
unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone
is switched on.
Emergency calls
Key in the emergency number for your present
location, then press .
Keep your phone away from small children
Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories,
out of the reach of small children.
Accessories and batteries
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use
of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or
your phone and may be dangerous.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair your
phone.
For more detailed safety information, see "Health and
safety information" on page 96.
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced
with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged listening to a
headset can damage your hearing.

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About this Guide
This User’s Guide provides you with condensed
information about how to use your phone. To quickly
learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get
started” and “Step outside the phone.”
In this guide, the following instruction icons appear:
Indicates that you need to pay careful attention
to the subsequent information regarding safety or
phone features.

Indicates that you can get more information on
the referenced page.
→
Indicates that you need to press the Navigation
keys to scroll to the specified option and then
select it.
[ ]
Indicates a key on the phone. For example, [].
< >
Indicates a soft key, whose function is displayed
on the phone screen. For example, <
Menu >
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record a
video.
Special features of your phone
• Music player
Play music files using your phone as
a music player.
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.

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Special features of your phone
• Photo printing
Print your photos to preserve your
best moments forever.
•PhonetoTV
View photos and video clips
captured with the phone on your TV
screen.
• Image editor
Crop, resize, rotate, and decorate
your photos.
• File viewer
Open documents in various formats
on the phone without corruption.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get up-
to-the-minute information and a
wide variety of media content.
•Java
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
• Offline mode
Switch your phone to offline to use its
non-wireless functions in an airplane.
• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages with a
combination of text, image, video, and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with image, video, and
audio attachments.

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Contents
Unpack 6
Make sure you have each item
Your phone 6
Keys, features, and locations
Get started 7
First steps to operating your phone
Install and charge the phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power on or off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keys and display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Access menu functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Customise your phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Make/Answer calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step outside the phone 15
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web browser,
and other special features
Use the camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Play music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Browse the web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Use Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Send messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
View messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Watch the phone display on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Enter text 25
AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 27
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 31
All menu options listed
Solve problems 94
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 96
Index 103

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1 Call log  p. 31
1 Recent contacts
2 Missed calls
3 Dialled calls
4 Received calls
5 Delete all
6 Call time
7 Call costs
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2 Phonebook  p. 33
1 Contact list
2 Create contact
3 Group
4 Speed dial
5 My namecard
6 Own number
7 Management
8 Service number
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3 Applications  p. 38
1 Music player
2 Voice recorder
3 Image editor
4 Java world
5 World clock
6 Alarm
7 Calculator
8 Converter
9 Timer
10 Stopwatch
11 Key management
12 SIM AT
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4 Browser  p. 48
1 Home
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Clear cache
7 Browser settings
8 Streaming settings
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5 Messages  p. 51
1 Create message
2 My messages
3 Templates
4 Delete all
5 Settings
6 Memory status
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6 My files  p. 66
1 Images
2 Videos
3 Music
4 Sounds
5 Other files
6 Memory status
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7 Calendar  p. 72
8 Camera  p. 76
9 Settings  p. 82
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Connection settings
10 Reset settings
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* Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
**Shows only if supported by your
service provider.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press < Menu > in Idle mode.

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Unpack
Make sure you have each item
You can obtain various accessories from
your local Samsung dealer.
Phone Travel Adapter
Battery User’s Guide
The items supplied with your phone and
the accessories available at your
Samsung dealer may vary, depending on
your country or service provider.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Special
function keys
Earpiece Headset/
Adapter jack
Left soft key
Volume keys
Dial key
Alphanumeric
keys
Web access/
Confirm key
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Microphone
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/Left/
Right)
Delete key
Right soft key
Display
Camera key
Camera lens

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
SIM card information
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive
a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card
loaded with your subscription details, such as your
PIN, and available optional services.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery
cover.
If the phone is already on,
first turn it off by pressing
and holding [ ].
Insert the SIM card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card are face down.
Install the battery. Reattach the cover.
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.

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Get started
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the low battery message displays, and
• the empty battery icon blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the phone
automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
Power on or off
Keypad lock
You can lock the keypad to prevent accidental presses
from affecting phone operations.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] and press < Yes >.
To unlock the keypad, press the left soft key and then
[].
You can also set the phone to lock the keypad
automatically.  p. 83
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Switch on
Do not turn on
the phone when
mobile phone
use is prohibited.
1. Press and hold [ ].
2. If necessary, enter the PIN and
press < OK >.
Switch off
Press and hold [ ].

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Get started
Offline mode
You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the
phone functions requiring network connection are
deactivated. This mode is helpful when you want to
use your phone in a place where you are not allowed
to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at a
hospital.
To switch to Offline mode, press < Menu > and select
Settings → Phone settings → Offline mode → On .
In Offline mode, you can use non-wireless functions,
such as games, calendar, camera, and music player.
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite
menus directly.  p. 82
In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
In Idle mode, launch the web browser.
In Menu mode, select the highlighted
menu option or confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently
dialled, missed, or received.
Delete characters from the display and
selected items in an application.

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Get started
Display
Press and hold to switch the phone on or
off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and return
the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and some special
characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to
access your voicemail server. Press and
hold [ 0 ] to enter an international call
prefix.
Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to
activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press
and hold [ ] to lock the keypad.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on
the camera.
In camera mode, take a photo or record a
video.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, adjust the key tone
volume.
Layout
Icons
*
Received signal strength
GPRS network
Connecting to GPRS network
Transferring data in GPRS
network
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current functions
assigned to the soft keys.
Menu Contacts
Icons
display various icons.

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Get started
Icons EDGE network
Connecting to EDGE network
Transf e rring da ta in ED GE
network
Call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot make or receive calls
Connected to Internet
Roaming network
New message
New e-mail
New voicemail
Call diverting feature active
 p. 87
Home Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered for the
appropriate service
Keys locked  p. 83
Connected to Bluetooth
hands-free car kit or headset
Bluetooth active  p. 89
Synchronised with PC
MP3 playback in progress
MP3 playback paused
Alarm set  p. 45
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Mute mode, during a call
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service provider, the
icons shown on the display may vary.

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Get started
Access menu functions
Use the soft
keys
The roles of the soft keys vary
depending on the function you are
using. The bottom line of the
display indicates their current role.
Press the left
soft key to select
the highlighted
option.
Press the right
soft key to return
to the previous
menu level.
Select Back
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation keys to
move to the next or previous
option.
3. Press < Select > or [ ] to
confirm the function displayed
or option highlighted.
4. To exit, choose either of the
following methods.
•Press< Back > to move up
one level.
• Press [ ] to return to Idle
mode.
Use shortcuts Press the number key
corresponding to the option you
want. For the menu numbers 10,
11, and 12, press [0], [ ], and [ ]
respectively.

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Get started
Customise your phone
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Language .
2. Select a language.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Sound
settings → Incoming call →
Ringtone .
2. Select a ringtone category.
3. Select a ringtone.
4. Press < Save >.
Display
language
Call ringer
melody
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen on the display.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Wallpaper →
Wallpaper image .
2. Select an image or a video
category.
3. Select an image or a video.
4. Press < Select >.
5. Press < Save >.
You can change the colour for the
display components, such as title
bars and highlight bars.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Display
settings → Skin .
2. Select a colour pattern.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu mode
skin colour

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Get started
You can set the Navigation keys to
function as shortcuts to access
your favourite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings → Phone
settings → Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be assigned to
the key.
You can switch the phone to Silent
mode to avoid disturbing other
people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.
Menu
shortcuts
Silent mode
You can protect the phone against
unauthorised use with a phone
password. The phone will require
the password on power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Settings →
Security → Change
password .
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 , and press < OK >.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press < OK >.
4. Enter the new password again
and press < OK >.
5. Select Phone lock .
6. Select Enable .
7. Enter the password and press
< OK >.
Phone lock

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Make/Answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the music player, the web
browser, and other special features
Use the camera
1. In Idle mode, enter an area
code and a phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone rings, press
[].
2. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [Volume].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[Camera] to turn on the
camera.
2. Aim the lens at the subject and
make any desired adjustments.
3. Press [ ] or [Camera] to take
a photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
4. Pres s < Preview > to take
another photo.
Take a photo

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Step outside the phone
Play music
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select My files → Images
→ My photos .
2. Select the photo you want.
1. In Idle mode, press and hold
[Camera] to turn on the
camera.
2. Press [ 1 ] to switch to Record
mode.
3. Press [ ] or [Camera] to start
recording.
4. Press [ ], < >, or [Camera]
to stop recording. The video is
saved automatically.
5. Press < Preview > to record
another video.
View a photo
Record a video
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select My files → Videos →
My video clips .
2. Select the video you want.
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web  p. 48
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung PC
Studio  Samsung PC Studio
User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth  p. 91
Play a video
Copy music
files to the
phone

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Step outside the phone
1. In Idle mode, press < Menu >
and select Applications →
Music player .
2. Press < Options > and select
Add to playlist → Add all or
Add files .
3. For Add files , press [ ] to
select the files you want and
press < Select >.
4. Press < Back > to return to the
music player screen.
Create a play
list
1. From the music player screen,
press [ ].
2. During playback, use the
following keys:
• : pauses or resumes
playback.
• Left: returns to the previous
file.
• Right: skips to the next file.
• Up: opens the play list.
•Volume:adjuststhe
volume.
• Down: stops playback.
Play music
files