Samsung SGH-zx10 Series User manual

UCEJ3_PMilton_101505_D7
SGH-ZX10 Series
PORTABLE Quad/Dual-
Mode
TELEPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ............................... 11
Activating Your Phone ....................................................12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................17
Understanding this User Manual .....................................19
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ............ 21
Features of Your Phone ..................................................22
Open View of Your Phone ...............................................23
Front View of Your Phone ...............................................27
Display Layout ...............................................................29
Selecting Functions and Options ....................................30
Command Keys ..............................................................32
Section 3: Call Functions ................................. 35
Making a Call .................................................................36
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................40
Switching Off the Microphone (Mute) ..............................40
Answering a Call ............................................................40
Missed Calls ...................................................................43
Call Log ..........................................................................45
Quiet Mode ....................................................................49
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................ 51
Menu Navigation ............................................................52
Navigating Using Shortcuts ............................................53
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................55
Menu Outline .................................................................56
Section 5: Entering Text .................................. 63
Changing the Text Entry Mode ........................................64
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................65
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................67
Using Number Mode .......................................................68

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Using Symbol Mode ........................................................69
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 71
Adding a New Address Book Entry ..................................72
Pauses ...........................................................................76
Dialing a Number from the Address Book .......................76
Finding an Address Book Entry .......................................77
Editing an Existing Address Book Entry ...........................79
Deleting an Address Book Entry ......................................80
Groups ...........................................................................81
Speed Dial ......................................................................86
My Name Card ...............................................................88
Copy All ..........................................................................88
Own Number ..................................................................89
Service Number ..............................................................89
Settings ..........................................................................90
Memory Status ...............................................................90
Section 7: Messaging ......................................91
Types of Messages .........................................................92
Using Instant Messenger (IM) .........................................92
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................94
Message Folders ..........................................................103
Chat .............................................................................109
Templates ....................................................................110
Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) ..........................111
Deleting Messages .......................................................111
Settings ........................................................................112
Memory Status .............................................................122
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ...............123
Time & Date .................................................................124
Profiles .........................................................................125
Phone Settings .............................................................127
Display Settings ...........................................................129

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Call ..............................................................................135
Connectivity .................................................................136
Software Update ..........................................................140
Application Settings .....................................................140
Security .......................................................................150
Memory Status .............................................................153
Reset Settings ..............................................................153
Phone Information ........................................................154
Section 9: Multimedia ................................... 155
Using the Camera .........................................................156
Using Record Video ......................................................163
Memory Card ...............................................................166
Deleting Photos and Video ............................................168
Using the Media Player .................................................169
My MEdia .....................................................................171
Cingular Video ..............................................................172
Section 10: Applications ............................... 173
Voice Recorder .............................................................174
Device Management ....................................................176
Alarms .........................................................................176
Organizer .....................................................................179
Calendar ......................................................................179
Week View ...................................................................180
Today’s Events .............................................................181
Schedule ......................................................................181
Anniversary ..................................................................186
Task .............................................................................191
Memo ..........................................................................195
Missed Event Alarm .....................................................198
Memory Status .............................................................198
Calculator ....................................................................198
Converter .....................................................................199

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World Clock ..................................................................200
Section 11: Network Services .......................203
Caller ID .......................................................................204
Call Forwarding ............................................................204
Call Waiting ..................................................................205
Auto Redial ...................................................................207
Closed User Group (SIM Dependent) .............................207
Section 12: WAP .............................................209
Launching the WAP Browser .........................................210
Access a WAP Site .......................................................210
Navigating the WAP Browser ........................................211
Using Favorites .............................................................214
Downloading Multimedia Files ......................................216
Clearing the Cache .......................................................217
Section 13: Health and Safety Information ... 219
Health and Safety Information .......................................220
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................222
Road Safety ..................................................................232
Operating Environment .................................................234
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........235
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................236
Emergency Calls ...........................................................237
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................238
Other Important Safety Information ...............................239
Product Performance ....................................................240
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................241
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................241
Battery Precautions ......................................................242
Care and Maintenance ..................................................244
Section 14: Warranty Information .................247
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................248

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Index ............................................................... 255

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Section 1: Getting Started
Topics Covered
• Activating Your Phone
• Setting Up Your Voice Mail
• Understanding this User Manual
This section allows you to start using your phone by
activating your service, setting up your voice mail,
contacting customer support, or getting an
understanding of how this manual is put together.

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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 or any optional
services available. To Install the SIM card, use the
following instructions:
Installing the SIM Card
Note: The plug-in SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so
be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
To install the SIM card:
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down the
key.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
Slide the battery lock toward the top of the phone and
hold it in that position. Lift the battery away as shown.

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Activating Your Phone
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3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown,
so that the card locks into position.
Make sure the gold colored contacts of the card face into
the phone.
4. To remove the SIM card, slide it upwards as shown.

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5. Replace the battery so that the tabs on the end align with
the slots at the bottom of the phone.
6. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make
sure that the battery is properly installed before
switching on the power.

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Activating Your Phone
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Charging the Battery
Your phoneis poweredby arechargeableLi-ionbattery.A
travel charger comes with your phone for charging the
battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask
your local Samsung dealer for further details.
The travel charger allows you to use the phone while the
battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge
slowly.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first
time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 200 minutes.
To charge the battery:
1. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the
connector of the travel charger into the jack at the
bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.

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3. When charging is finished, unplug the charger from the
power outlet then disconnect it from the phone by
pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and
pulling the connector out.
Note: You must unplug the charger before removing the battery from the phone
during charging, otherwise, the phone could be damaged.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk
time remain, a warning tone sounds and a pop-up
message repeats at regular intervals on the display.In this
case,yourphonewillturnoffthebacklighttoconservethe
remaining battery power.
When the battery level is too low, the phone turns off
automatically.

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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
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Turning on Your Phone
1. Press and hold the key until the phone turns on.
2. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter a
password and press the Confirm soft key or the key.
3. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the
Confirm soft key or the key.
Turning off Your Phone
Press and hold the key until the power-off image
displays.
Setting Up Your Voice Mail
Dialing Your Voice Mail Box
To access your voice mail from your keypad, use the
following steps:
1. In Idle mode, press and hold the key.
2. Follow the voice mail prompts to access messages.
Accessing Your Voice Mail
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu ( ) soft key to access
Menu mode.
2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the Select soft key or
the key.
3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the
key.
4. Highlight Connect to Voice Mail and press the Select
soft key or the key.

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Your phone dials the specified number of the voice mail
center.
5. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the
voice mail center.
Changing the Voice Mail Number
Your SIM card gives you a default service number for the
voice mail center. However, you may need to change the
number. Use the following procedures to change your
voice mail number.
1. In Idle mode, press the Menu ( ) soft key to access the
Menu mode.
2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the Select soft key or
the key.
3. Highlight Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the
key.
4. Highlight Voice Server Number and press the Select
soft key or the key.
5. Press the Edit soft key.
6. Enter a Name.
7. Press and hold the key to clear the current number,
enter a new number and press the Save soft key or the
key.
8. When you are finished, press the key.

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Understanding this User Manual
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Understanding this User Manual
Thechaptersofthisguidegenerallyfollowthesameorder
as the menus and sub menus in your phone.
Also included is important safety information that you
should know before using your phone. Most of this
information is near the back of the guide, beginning on
page 219.
Ifyoustillhavequestions,we’llbehappytoanswerthem.
Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at
1.888.987.HELP (4357).

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