Samsung SGH-Z400 User manual

SGH-Z400
User’s Guide

Important
safety
precautions
Failure to comply with the following
precautions may be dangerous or illegal.
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.

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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 83.
• 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, <
Contacts >
•3G
Your phone is capable of
operating in a 3G environment,
allowing much greater data
transfer speed, video streaming,
and video conferencing.
Special features of your phone
• Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module on your
phone to take a photo or record a
video.
•Mediaplayer
Play media files on your phone.
You can enjoy high quality videos
and music.

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Special features of your phone
•Bluetooth
Transfer media files and personal
data and connect to other devices
using free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.
•Webbrowser
Access the wireless web to get
up-to-the-minute information and
a wide variety of media content.
• Get personal with photo caller
ID
See who’s calling you with their
very own photo displays.
• Name card
Create name cards with your
number and profile. Whenever
introducing yourself to others,
use this convenient electronic
name card.
• Multimedia message service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS messages with a
combination of text, images, video and audio.
•E-mail
Send and receive e-mails with image, video, and
audio attachments.
• Java game
Enjoy Java ™ -based embedded
games and download new games.
• Organiser
Keep track of your daily, weekly,
and monthly schedule.
• Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.

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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 .................................... 11
Customise your phone..................................... 12
Make/Answer calls .......................................... 14
Step outside the phone 14
Begin with your camera, the media player, the web, and
other special features
Use the camera.............................................. 14
Play media files .............................................. 15
Browse the web.............................................. 16
Use Contacts ................................................. 17
Send messages ............................................. 18
View messages .............................................. 20
Use Bluetooth................................................ 20
Use a memory card ........................................ 21
Switch applications......................................... 22
Enter text 23
ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Call functions 25
Advanced calling features
Menu functions 29
All menu options listed
Solve problems 81
Help and personal needs
Health and safety information 83
Index 88

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1 Call log  p. 29
1 Missed calls
2 Dialled calls
3 Received calls
4 Current contacts
5 Delete all
6 Data calls
7 Calls cost
*
8 Calls time
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2 Contacts  p. 31
1 Search contact
2 New contact
3 Groups
4 Speed dial
5 My name card
6 Copy all
7 Own number
8 Service number *
9 Settings
0 Memory status
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3 Applications  p. 35
1 SAT *
2 Media player
3 Voice recorder
4 World clock
5 Calculator
6 Converter
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4 Internet  p. 40
1 Go to homepage
2 Enter URL
3 Bookmarks
4 Saved pages
5 History
6 Advanced
7 Browser settings
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5 Messages  p. 42
1 Create new
2 Inbox
3 Drafts
4 Outbox
5 Sent box
6 Email inbox
7 Media Album
**
8 Templates
9 Broadcast
0 Delete all
* Settings
# Memory status
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6 File manager  p. 55
Images
Videos
Music
Sounds
Games & More
Other files
Memory card
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7 Organiser  p. 62
1 Alarms
2 Calendar
3 Week view
4 Today’s events
5 Schedule
6 Anniversary
7 Task
8 Memo
9 Missed event alarm
0 Memory status
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8 Camera  p. 65
9 Settings  p. 70
1 Profiles
2 Time & date
3 Phone
4 Display
5 Call
6 Connectivity
7 Application settings
8 Security
9 Memory status
0 Operator settings
* Reset settings
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* Shows only if supported by your USIM/SIM
card.
** Shows only if supported by your service
provider.
*** Shows only if a memory card is inserted.
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press [Centre] 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 PC Data Cable
PC Link CD User’s Guide
The items supplied with your
phone and the accessories at
your Samsung dealer may vary,
depending on your country or
service provider.
Your phone
Keys, features, and locations
Menu access/
Confirm key
(Centre)
Memory card
slot
Microphone
Dial key
Left soft key
Volume keys
Navigation keys
(Left/Right/Up/
Down)
Alphanumeric
keys
Special
function keys
Front camera
lens
Display
Delete key
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Right soft key
Rear camera
lens
Camera/Video
call key
Headset jack/
Adapter jack
Earpiece Application
switch key

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Get started
First steps to operating your phone
USIM/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. For 3G
services, you can purchase a USIM (Universal
Subscriber Identity Module) card.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the battery.
If the phone is already
on, first turn it off by
pressing and holding
[].
Insert the USIM/SIM
card.
Make sure that the gold-
coloured contacts on the
card are face down.
Install the battery. Plug the travel
adapter into the
phone.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
When the phone is completely charged (the
battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter
from the power outlet.

Get started
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Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the battery low 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
When you close the phone, the keypad lock feature
locks the exposed keys so that nothing will happen if
the keys are accidentally pressed.
To unlock the keypad, press <
Unlock > and then
<
OK >.
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Switch on
Do not switch on
the phone when
mobile phone use
is prohibited.
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].
3. If necessary, enter the PIN
and press <
Confirm >.
Switch off 1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [ ].

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Get started
Keys and display
Keys
Perform the function indicated on the
bottom line of the display.
In Idle mode, access your favourite
menus directly.
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In Menu mode, scroll through menu
options.
In Idle mode, access Menu mode.
In Menu mode, select a 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 or
items in an application.
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 the Silent profile.
Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause
between numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone open,
adjust the key tone volume. With the
phone closed, press and hold to turn
on the display.
In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on
the camera, or make a video call,
depending on the
Camera key setting.
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In Camera mode, switch the camera
lens.
In the dialling screen, make a video
call.
Open the application switch window to
access other applications without
exiting the current application.

Get started
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Display
Layout
Icons
*
Received signal strength
Accessing services in a 2.5G
(GPRS) network; when
transferring data, this icon
animates
Accessing services in an
EDGE network; when
transferring data, this icon
animates
Accessing services in a 3G
(UMTS) network; when
transferring data, this icon
animates
Roaming network
Voice call in progress
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you enter.
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned to
the soft keys.
Icons
display various icons.
Msg. Contact
s
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive voice
calls
Video call in progress
Out of your service area; you
cannot send or receive video
calls
Memory card inserted
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Bluetooth active; When
transferring data, this icon
blinks red and blue
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Connected with PC via USB
port
Browsing Internet on PC
using the phone as modem
Connected to secured web
page
New message:
•:SMS
• : MMS
•:E-mail
•:Voicemail
• : Push
• : Configuration
message

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Get started
Access menu functions
Inbox full:
•:SMS
• : MMS
•:E-mail
•:Voicemail
• : Configuration
message
Profile setting
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•:Normal
•:Meeting
•:Car
•:Silent
• : Outdoor
• : Offline
Battery power level
* Depending on your country or service provider, the icons
shown on the display may vary.
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

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Customise your phone
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 [Centre]
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.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Settings → Phone
→ Language → Screen text .
2. Select a language.
3. Press <
Save >.
You can change the call ringer by
changing the properties of the
currently active sound profile.
To change the profile properties:
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Settings →
Profiles .
2. Scroll to the sound profile you
are using.
3. Press <
Options > and select
Edit .
4. Select
Voice call ringtone
and select a ringtone for
voice calls.
5. Select
Video call ringtone
and select a ringtone for
video calls.
6. Press <
Options > and select
Save .
Display
language
Call ringer
melody

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Get started
To change the sound profile:
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Settings →
Profiles .
2. Select the profile you want.
You can set wallpaper for the idle
screen.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Settings →
Display → Wallpaper .
2. Select
Images .
3. Scroll to an image folder
.
4. Select an image.
5. Press <
Set >.
You can set the Navigation keys
to function as shortcuts to access
your favourite menus.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Settings →
Phone → Shortcuts .
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be assigned
to the key.
Idle mode
wallpaper
Menu
shortcuts
You can activate the Silent profile
to avoid disturbing other people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle 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 [Centre]
and select
Settings →
Security → Change phone
password
.
2. Enter the default password,
00000000 , and press
<
Confirm >.
3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit
password and press
<
Confirm >.
4. Enter the new password
again and press <
Confirm >.
5. Select
Phone lock .
6. Select
Enable .
7. Enter the password and press
<
Confirm >.
Silent profile
Phone lock

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Make/Answer calls
Step outside the phone
Begin with your camera, the media player, the web, and
other special features
Use the camera
To make a voice call:
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
To make a video call:
1. Enter an area code and
phone number.
2. Press [ ].
3. To end the call, press [ ].
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. For a video call, press
< Show me > to allow the
other person to see you.
3. To end the call, press [ ].
Press [ / ].
Make a call
Answer a call
Adjust the
volume during
a call
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Camera to turn on
the camera.
3. Press [ ] to switch
between the front camera
lens and rear camera lens.
4. Aim the lens at the subject
and make any desired
adjustments.
5. Press [Centre] to take a
photo. The photo is saved
automatically.
6. Press < > to take another
photo.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
File manager →
Images .
2. Select the photo you want
from the
Pictures folder.
Take a photo
View a photo

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Step outside the phone
Play media files
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Camera to turn on
the camera.
2. Press [
1 ] to switch to Record
mode.
3. Press [ ] to switch
between the front camera
lens and rear camera lens.
4. Press [Centre] to start
recording.
5. Press [Centre] to stop
recording. The video is saved
automatically.
6. Press <
Back > to record
another video.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
File manager →
Videos .
2. Select the video you want
from the
Videos folder.
Record a video
Play a video
Use these methods:
• Download from the wireless
web
 p. 40
• Download from a computer
using the optional Samsung
PC Studio
 Samsung PC
Studio User’s Guide
• Receive via Bluetooth
 p. 75
• Copy to a memory card and
insert the card into the
phone
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1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Applications →
Media player .
2. Press [Centre].
3. Press <
Options > and select
Add → Folder or Files .
4. Scroll to the folder you want
or press [Centre] to select the
files you want.
5. Press <
Select > or < Add >.
Copy media
files to the
phone
Create a play
list

Step outside the phone
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Browse the web
Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access
the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date
services and information and to download web
content.
1. From the media player
screen, press [Centre].
2. Select the file you want.
3. During playback, use the
following keys:
• Centre: pauses or
resumes playback.
• Up: accesses the play list.
• Left: returns to the
previous file. Moves
backward in a file when
held down.
•Right:skipstothenext
file. Skips forward in a file
when held down.
• / : adjusts the
volume.
4. Press [Down] to stop
playback.
Play media files
In Idle mode, press [Centre] and
select
Internet → Go to
homepage
.
• To scroll through browser
items, press [Up] or [Down].
• To select an item, press
[Centre] or <
Select >.
• To return to the previous
page, press <
Back >.
• To access options, press
<
Options >.
Launch the
web browser
Navigate the
web

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Step outside the phone
Use Contacts
To the phone’s memory:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press
<
Options >.
2. Select
Save to Contacts →
Phone → New → a number
type.
3. Specify contact information:
First name, Last name, Phone
number, Work Email, Home
Email, Group, Homepage,
Birthday, and More
information (Job title,
Department, Company,
Nickname, and Notes).
4. Press <
Options > and select
Save to save the contact.
To the USIM/SIM card:
1. In Idle mode, enter a phone
number and press
<
Options >.
2. Select
Save to Contacts →
SIM → New .
Add a contact
3. Specify contact information:
Name, Phone number, Group
(for USIM), and Location
number.
4. Press <
Save >, or press
<
Options > and select Save
to save the contact.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Contacts →
Search Contact .
2. Enter the first few letters of
the name you want.
3. Select a contact.
4. Scroll to a number and press
[ ] to dial, or press [Centre]
to edit contact information.
Find a contact

Step outside the phone
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Send messages
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Contacts → My
name card
.
2. Specify your contact
information.
3. Press <
Options > and select
Save to save the name card.
4. To send the name card,
access the
My name card
menu again.
5. Press <
Options > and select
Send name card → a
sending method.
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Messages →
Create new
→ Text
message
.
2. Enter the message text and
press [Centre].
3. Enter destination numbers.
4. Press [Centre] to send the
message.
Create and
send your
name card
Send a text
message (SMS)
1. In Idle mode, press [Centre]
and select
Messages →
Create new → Multimedia
message
.
2. Enter the message subject.
3. Select
Text .
4. Enter the message text and
press [Centre].
5. Select
Picture or Video or
Audio
.
6. Add an image, a video clip, or
a sound clip.
7. Press [Centre].
8. Enter destination numbers or
e-mail addresses.
9. Press [Centre] to send the
message.
Send a
multimedia
message
(MMS)