Samsung SGH-zx10 Series User manual

UCEL4_PMilton_122805_F11
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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Intellectual Property
AllIntellectualProperty,asdefinedbelow,ownedbyorwhichis
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
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laws,statelaws,andinternationaltreatyprovisions.Intellectual
Propertyincludes,butisnotlimitedto,inventions(patentableor
unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software,
computer programs, and related documentation and other
works ofauthorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate
the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you
agreethatyou willnot (andwillnotattemptto) modify,prepare
derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble,
orotherwiseattempttocreatesourcecodefromthesoftware.No
titletoorownershipintheIntellectualPropertyistransferredto
you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall
remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.
Samsung Telecommunications America (STA),
Inc.
Headquarters: Customer Care Center:
1301 E. Lookout Drive 1000 Klein St.
Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074
Toll Free Tel: [phone].HELP (4357)
Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com
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registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and
its related entities.
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Printed in Korea
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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
THEPRODUCT,THEPURCHASERTAKESTHEPRODUCT"AS
IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
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TOTHEPRODUCT.INADDITION,SAMSUNGSHALLNOTBE
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...............................11
Activating Your Phone ....................................................12
Setting Up Your Voice Mail .............................................18
Understanding this User Manual .....................................20
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 ....................................31
Command Keys ..............................................................33
Section 3: Call Functions .................................39
Making a Call .................................................................40
Adjusting the Call Volume ...............................................44
Switching Off the Microphone (Mute) ..............................44
Answering a Call ............................................................44
Using Speaker Phone .....................................................47
Missed Calls ...................................................................47
Call Log ..........................................................................50
Quiet Mode ....................................................................54
Section 4: Menu Navigation ............................55
Menu Navigation ............................................................56
Navigating Using Shortcuts ............................................57
Menu Outline .................................................................58
In Use Menu Outline .......................................................63
Section 5: Entering Text ..................................67
Changing the Text Input Mode ........................................68
Using T9 Mode ...............................................................69
Entering Upper and Lower Case Letters ..........................70
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Using Number Mode .......................................................72
Using Symbol Mode ........................................................72
Section 6: Understanding Your Address Book 73
Adding a New Address Book Entry ..................................74
Pauses ...........................................................................79
Dialing a Number from the Address Book .......................79
Finding an Address Book Entry .......................................81
Editing an Existing Address Book Entry ...........................83
Deleting an Address Book Entry ......................................83
Groups ...........................................................................85
Speed Dial ......................................................................89
My Name Card ...............................................................92
Copy All ..........................................................................92
Own Number ..................................................................92
Service Number (SIM Dependent) ...................................93
Settings ..........................................................................93
Memory Status ...............................................................93
Section 7: Messaging ......................................95
Types of Messages .........................................................96
Using Instant Messenger (IM) .........................................96
Creating and Sending New Messages .............................98
Message Folders ..........................................................107
Chat .............................................................................113
Templates ....................................................................113
Broadcast (SIM Dependent) ..........................................115
Deleting Messages .......................................................115
Settings ........................................................................116
Memory Status .............................................................128
Section 8: Changing Your Settings ...............129
Time & Date .................................................................130
Profiles .........................................................................131
Phone Settings .............................................................133
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Display Settings ...........................................................135
Call ..............................................................................141
Connectivity .................................................................142
Software Update ..........................................................147
Application Settings .....................................................147
Security .......................................................................157
Memory Status .............................................................160
Reset Settings ..............................................................160
Phone Information ........................................................160
Section 9: Multimedia ...................................163
Using the Camera .........................................................164
Using Record Video ......................................................172
Memory Card ...............................................................178
Deleting Photos and Video ............................................181
Using the Media Player .................................................182
My MEdia .....................................................................184
Cingular Video ..............................................................184
Using the MP3 Player ...................................................185
Section 10: Applications ...............................189
Record Audio ...............................................................190
Device Management ....................................................192
Alarms .........................................................................192
Organizer .....................................................................194
Calendar ......................................................................194
Week View ...................................................................196
Today’s Events .............................................................197
Schedule ......................................................................197
Anniversary ..................................................................202
Task .............................................................................207
Memo ..........................................................................211
Missed Event Alarm .....................................................214
Memory Status .............................................................214
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Calculator .....................................................................214
Converter .....................................................................215
World Time ...................................................................216
Section 11: Network Services .......................219
Caller ID .......................................................................220
Call Forwarding ............................................................220
Call Waiting ..................................................................222
Auto Redial ...................................................................224
Closed User Group (SIM Dependent) .............................224
Section 12: WAP .............................................227
Launching the WAP Browser .........................................228
Accessing a WAP Site ...................................................228
Navigating the WAP Browser ........................................229
Using Favorites .............................................................232
Downloading Multimedia Files ......................................234
Clearing the Cache .......................................................235
Section 13: Health and Safety Information ...239
Health and Safety Information .......................................240
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones ...................242
Road Safety ..................................................................252
Operating Environment .................................................254
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........255
Potentially Explosive Environments ...............................257
Emergency Calls ...........................................................258
FCC Notice and Cautions ..............................................259
Other Important Safety Information ...............................260
Product Performance ....................................................260
Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...................262
Battery Standby and Talk Time .....................................262
Battery Precautions ......................................................262
Care and Maintenance ..................................................264
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Section 14: Warranty Information .................267
Standard Limited Warranty ...........................................268
Index............................................................... 275
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Section 1
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. Replacethebatterysothatthetabsontheendalignwith
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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Charging the Battery
YourphoneispoweredbyarechargeableLi-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.
Warning: Only use the charger provided with your device or a charger
approved by Samsung for use with your device.
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.
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2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.
Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you
must use an adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use
of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.
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.
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Note: Youmustunplugthechargerbefore removingthebatteryfromthephone
during charging, otherwise, the phone could be damaged.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery isweak and only a few minutes of talk
time remain, a warning tone sounds and a pop-up
messagerepeatsatregularintervalsonthedisplay.Inthis
case,yourphonewillturnoffthebacklighttoconservethe
remaining battery power.
When the battery level is too low, the phone turns off
automatically.
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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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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
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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
YourSIMcardgivesyouadefaultservicenumberforthe
voicemailcenter.However, youmayneedtochangethe
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
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 239.
Ifyoustillhavequestions,we’llbehappytoanswerthem.
Just call our Samsung Customer Care Center toll-free at
1.888.987.HELP (4357).
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