Samsung SGH-Z600 User manual

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English. 01/2006. Rev. 1.0

SGH-Z600
User’s Guide

This product includes software licensed from Symbian Ltd © 1998-2004. Symbian and
Symbian OS are trademarks of Symbian Ltd.
Java™ and all Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun
Microsystems, Inc.
* 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.

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Contents
Important safety precautions ........................................... 9
CHAPTER 1:Getting started
What’s in the box? .........................................................12
Getting to know your phone ............................................13
Installing the SIM card ...................................................16
Installing the battery......................................................18
Charging the battery ......................................................19
Switching the phone on or off..........................................20
Using an optional memory card .......................................21
CHAPTER 2:General information
Standby mode...............................................................24
Menu screen .................................................................26
Accessing onscreen help .................................................29
Actions common to all applications...................................29
Entering text.................................................................32
CHAPTER 3:Call functions
Making a call.................................................................36
Answering a call ............................................................39
Using options during a call ..............................................40
Using the video call feature .............................................41
Viewing call logs ............................................................42
CHAPTER 4:Contacts and Calendar
Contacts.......................................................................46
Calendar ......................................................................53

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CHAPTER 5:Entertainment
Camera ........................................................................59
MP3 Player....................................................................65
RealPlayer ....................................................................68
Gallery .........................................................................72
Games .........................................................................76
CHAPTER 6:Message services
Messaging ....................................................................77
Voice mail.....................................................................98
IM (Instant Messaging)...................................................99
CHAPTER 7:Office
Notes ......................................................................... 106
Calculator ................................................................... 106
Converter ................................................................... 108
Recorder .................................................................... 110
Viewer .......................................................................111
VoiceSignal ................................................................. 114
To-do......................................................................... 119
Clock ......................................................................... 120
CHAPTER 8:Internet
Web........................................................................... 124
Operator Menu ............................................................ 130
CHAPTER 9:Personalisation
Profiles.......................................................................131
Themes ...................................................................... 133
Go to ......................................................................... 135

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CHAPTER 10:Settings
Changing the settings...................................................137
Phone settings ............................................................ 137
Sub LCD settings ......................................................... 139
Call settings ................................................................ 140
Connection settings...................................................... 142
Date and time settings ................................................. 146
Security settings.......................................................... 147
Call diverting settings................................................... 150
Call barring settings ..................................................... 151
Network settings ......................................................... 152
Enhancement settings .................................................. 153
CHAPTER 11:Managers
File manager ............................................................... 154
Application manager .................................................... 155
Device manager .......................................................... 158
Activation keys............................................................ 159
Memory card............................................................... 160
CHAPTER 12:Connectivity
Bluetooth ................................................................... 163
Infrared...................................................................... 166
PC Suite ..................................................................... 167
Remote synchronisation................................................ 168
Connection manager .................................................... 170
APPENDIX A:Troubleshooting
General problems ........................................................ 171
Call problems .............................................................. 173
Power and charging problems........................................ 174
Application problems .................................................... 176

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APPENDIX B:Health and safety information
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals....................... 180
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................... 182
Road Safety ................................................................ 190
Operating Environment................................................. 192
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices .............. 193
Potentially Explosive Environments ................................ 194
Emergency Calls .......................................................... 195
FCC Notice and Cautions............................................... 196
Other Important Safety Information ............................... 197
Product Performance .................................................... 198
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ..................... 199
Battery Standby and Talk Time...................................... 200
Battery Precautions...................................................... 200
Care and Maintenance .................................................. 201

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Intellectual Property
All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or
which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its
respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone,
including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software
relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to
Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and
international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property
includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other
works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise
violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property.
Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt
to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer,
decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create
source code from the software. No title to or ownership in
the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable
rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with
SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America
(STA), Inc.
Headquarters:
1301 East Lookout Drive Suite 150 Richardson,
TX 75082
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. is a
registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
and its related entities.
Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc.
RSA® is a registered TrademarSk RSA Security, Inc.

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Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of
Liability
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH
THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS
IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO
THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN,
CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF
THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED
THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR
CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED
IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO
CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN
ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE
OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH
OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

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Important safety precautions
Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone.
Failure to comply with them 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.
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.

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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 accessories and batteries. Use
of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone
and may be dangerous.
Caution :
• The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an
incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your
phone. Failure to do so may invalidate the warranty.
see page 180
For more detailed safety information, see “Health and
safety information” on page 180.
Notes :
• While using your phone, data may be deleted or corrupted due
to system malfunctions or operating mistakes. Back up your
important data using external storage devices.
• Be careful not to press the reset button or remove the battery
while storing data. Doing this may delete or corrupt your data.
• Extremely high or low temperatures may cause errors in the
screen display or a system malfunction. The phone functions
best in a normal temperature range.

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Getting started
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Smartphone!
This chapter helps you set up your phone, charge the
phone’s batteries, and familiarise yourself with its different
components.
What’s in the box?
Your package contains the following items:
In addition, you can obtain the following accessories for
your phone from your local Samsung dealer:
Note : The items supplied with your phone and accessories
available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on
your country or service provider.
Phone Battery Travel adapter
PC link CD
*
& User’s
Guide CD
*The PC link CD contains PC Suite, Add-on software, and applications.
Quick Reference
Guide
PC data link cable
• Standard/Extended battery • Straight headset
• PC data link cable • PC link CD
• Travel adapter • Hand strap
• Car cradle • Memory card
• Stylish hands-free car kit

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Getting to know your phone
With the phone open
Left soft key
Tex t i nput
mode key
Navigation keys
Send key
Display
Earpiece
Special
function keys
Infrared port
Delete key
Power on/off key
Video call key
OK key
Alphanumeric keys
Right soft key
Microphone
Headset jack
Menu key
Volume keys
Interior
camera lens

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With the phone closed
Key Description
• Press and hold to turn on the camera.
• In
Camera , press to switch between the
interior lens and exterior lens.
• Press to open the list of the profiles.
•
Press to select Lock phone to quickly lock
the phone.
• Press to adjust the voice volume during a
call.
• In Standby mode, with the phone open,
press to adjust keytone volume. With the
phone closed, press and hold to activate the
external display.
Press to perform the command shown on the
screen immediately above the keys.
Press to open the main menu screen, which
contains a list of available features and
applications.
External display
Memory card slot
Exterior
camera lens
Camera key
Phone key
Speaker

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• Press to scroll through items on a screen.
• Press to move the cursor in a text input field.
• In Standby mode, press to access the
following applications; you can assign
applications to each key:
-Up:
Calendar
-Down: Web
-Left: Gallery
-Right: RealPlayer
• Press to confirm your selection.
• In Standby mode, press to open the
Contacts application; you can assign
another application to this key.
Press to make or answer a video call.
• Press to dial a phone number or answer an
incoming call.
• In Standby mode, access call logs.
• In Standby mode, press and hold to open
VoiceSignal .
When entering text, press to change the text
input mode.
• Press to and hold clear one or more
characters in a text field.
• Press to delete contents in any application or
remove add-on applications.
• Press to end a call.
• Press to hide the currently activated
application.
• Press and hold to turn the phone on or off.
Key Description

Getting started
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Installing the SIM card
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 much more.
• Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.
• The SIM card and its contacts can easily be damaged by
scratches or bending, so be careful when handling the card.
• When installing the SIM card, make sure that your phone is
switched off before removing the battery.
• Press to enter numbers and characters.
• Press and hold to access the voicemail
server in Standby mode.
• Press to insert a space in a text input
fileld.
• Press to enter an international call prefix or
pauses when entering a phone number.
• Press to display a list of symbols when you
are in a text input field.
• Press to change case in a text input field.
• Press and hold to switch between text and
number input modes.
Key Description

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Inserting the SIM card
1. If necessary, remove the battery by referring to page 19.
2. Insert and slide the SIM card under the two tabs of the card
holder, as shown.
Removing the SIM card
To remove the SIM card, slide the card out of the holder, as
shown.

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Installing the battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Use only approved batteries and adapters. Ask your local
Samsung dealer for further details.
Note : You must fully charge the battery before using your phone
for the first time. See page 19.
Installing the battery
1. Place the battery on the back of the phone.
2. Press the battery until it clicks into place.
Make sure that the battery is securely locked before
switching on the phone.

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Removing the battery
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by pressing and holding
until the power-off image displays.
2. Press the battery lock and lift the battery away.
Charging the battery
Note : The phone can be used while the battery is being charged,
but this causes the battery to charge more slowly.
1. Plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack on the
bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the travel adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.