Samsung T249R User manual

Samsung T249R
PORTABLE QUAD-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................................................................................4
Activating Your Phone . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Up Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .........................................................10
Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Open View of Your Phone . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Closed View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . 13
Display Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Missed Messages Tabs . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 14
Section 3: Menu Navigation ...........................................................................17
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Section 4: Call Functions ...............................................................................18
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjusting the Call Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Call history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vibration Mode . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting Functions and Options . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . 22
Section 5: Entering Text .................................................................................27
Changing the Text Input Mode . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . 27
Using T9 Mode . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using ABC Mode . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using Number Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Using Symbol Mode . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . 31
Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook ................................................32
Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . 32
Storing a Number in the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Finding a Contact Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Speed Dialing .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Editing a Caller Group . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .35
Reject List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Own Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
FDN List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Contacts Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Section 7: Media ..............................................................................................39
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Ringtone . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Videos . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Games and Apps . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .46
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Voice Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Section 8: Internet ...........................................................................................49
Section 9: Messages .......................................................................................51
Types of Messages . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .51
Text Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Picture Messages . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Sent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Delete all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Messages Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . .58
Memory Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Section 10: Camera .........................................................................................61
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Take a Photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Picture Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Recording a Video . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
My Video clips . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .65

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Section 11: Tools ............................................................................................67
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Calendar . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Tip Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
World Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Unit Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Section 12: Changing Your Settings .............................................................75
Sound Settings . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Time and Date . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 79
Phone Settings . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Connectivity . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 86
Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Reset Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Phone Status . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Section 13: Health and Safety Information ...................................................93
Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 94
UL Certified Travel Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada Notice . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . 97
Information to User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless Phones . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . . . 98
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Section 14: Warranty Information ...............................................................100
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Section 15: Index ..........................................................................................104

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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and
then setting up your voice mail.
Activating Your Phone
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you areprovided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
Installing the SIM Card
Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when
handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
If necessary, switch off the phone by pressing and holding until the power-off image displays.
1. Press forward on the cover in the direction of the arrow untilyou hear a “click” sound.
2. Carefully lift the battery cover awayfrom the phone.

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3. Lift and remove the battery.
4. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s
gold contacts face intothe phone and that the upper-left angledcorner ofthe card is positioned as shown below.
Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM card. Remove the battery and re-orient the card back into
the slot.

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5. Replacethebatterybyslidingit backintothecompartmentso thatthetabs ontheendalignwiththeslotsatthe
bottom of the phone, then pressing down until it clicks into place.
6. Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back onto the phone until you hear it securely click. Make sure the
battery is properly installed before switching on the phone.

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Charging a Battery
Your phone is powered bya rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter, which is used for charging the battery, is
included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further
details.
You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but doing so requires additional charging time.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately
200 minutes.
A standard battery allows upto 5 hours of talk time.
Important!: Talk and standby times and other specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are approximate. Actual performance
variesbaseduponfeatures orservicesused, networkconfiguration,signalstrength,operatingtemperature, customeruse, and
other factors.
1. With the battery installed,temporarily removethe plastic cover on the right side of the phone and plug the travel
adapter’s connectorinto the jack.
Important!: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connecting the travel adapter. If the battery is not installed and the travel
adapter is connected, the handset will power cycle continuously preventing proper operation.
2. Plug the adapter’spower plug into a standard ACwall outlet.

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Note: The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory port will
occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC wall outlet, disconnect the travel
adapter’s connector from the phone, then replace the plastic cover over the interface jackon the phone.
Warning!: Failure to unplug the travel adapter before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the phone.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain; a warning tone sounds and the low battery
message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery
power by automatically entering the dimming mode.
When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.
Switching the Phone On or Off
1. Press and hold until the phone switches on.
2. If the phone asks you to enter thephone password, use the keypad to enter your passwordand press OK
or .
3. If the phone asks for a PIN, use the keypad to enter the PIN and press OK or . For further details, see
“Check PIN Code” on page 81.
The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the carrier name displays near the bottomof your
screen. Now you can make orreceive calls.
Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information,
refer to “Language” on page 80.
4. When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold until the power-off image displays.

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Setting Up Your Voice Mail
For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail:
1. From Idle mode, press and hold on the keypad.
You may be prompted to enter a password.
2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a greeting, and your name.
Note: These steps may be different depending on your network.
Accessing Your Voice Mail
You can access your voice mail by either pressing and holding on the keypad or by using the phone’s menu. To
access voice mail using the menu:
1. From Idle mode, press Menu Messages Voicemail and select Connect to voicemail. Your phone dials
the specified voice mail number.
2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center.

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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Thissectionoutlinessomekeyfeaturesofyourphone.Italsodisplaysthescreenandtheiconsthataredisplayedwhen
the phone is in use.
Features of Your Phone
Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the
features included in your phone.
• 1.3 megapixel camera with camcorder
• Bluetooth
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wireless technology
• Expandable memory up to 16GB
• MP3 music player
• Pre-loaded games
• Picture and text messaging
• Slide out keypad

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Open View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:
Keys
The followinglist correlates to the illustrations.
1. Receiver allows you to hear a caller and the different ring tones or sounds provided by your phone.
2. Left Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the
display screen.
3. Send key allows you to make or answer acall. From Idlemode, hold down to recall the last number dialed or
received.
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4. Cancel/Clear
key deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, this key returns you to the previous
menu level.
5. Voicemail key allows you to quickly access your voice mail. Press and holdfor two seconds to automatically
dial your voicemail’s phone number.
6. Special function keys allow you activate unique features while in Idle mode. In Idle mode, press and hold the
key to can turn on the Vibration Mode. Press and hold the key to insert a Pause (P).
7. Microphone is used during phone calls to allow the other person to hear you when you are speaking to them.
It is also used in making voice note recordings.
8. Alphanumeric keys allow you to enter numbers, letters, and some special characters.
9. Power On/Off (Exit) key ends a call. Press and hold this key fortwo seconds to turn your phone on or off.
While in the Menu mode, it returns the phone to Idle mode and cancels your input.
10. Right Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on
the display screen. It also provides quick access to your contact list.
11. OK (Select) key allows you to accept the choices offered when navigating through a menu.
12. Navigation key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode.
In Menu mode, scrolls through the phone’s menus and contact list.
From Idle mode:
• Upkey :opensthecamera.
• Down key :openstheContactsscreen.
• Left key :openstheCallHistorylist.
• Right key :openstheCreatenew messagescreen.
Tip: When entering text, use the Left or Right Navigation key to move the position of the cursor.
13. Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone
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Closed View of Your Phone
The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone:
1. Volume keys allow you toadjustthe Ring volume in standby mode (with thephone open) or adjust the Speaker
volumeduringacall.When receiving an incoming call, press to mute the ringtone or press and hold to reject the
call.
2. Camera key allows you to take pictures when you are in camera mode. Press to launch the camera.
3. Power/Accessory Interface connectorallowsyoutoconnectapowercableoroptionalaccessories,suchasa
hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
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Display Layout
Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. The display has
3 areas:
Missed Messages Tabs
When you receive new messages,icons display in two locationson the phone’s screen --on the Missed Messages
tabs that display on the lower portion of the screen and in the icon bar atthe top of the screen. The tabs display
missed calls, text messages, picture messages and voicemail messages.
Icons
Text
Soft function
Keys
Missed Message
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Icons
This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:
Showsthereceivedsignalstrength.Thegreaterthenumberofbars,thestrongerthesignal.
Showsthelevelofyourbattery.Themorebarsyousee,themorepoweryouhaveremaining.
Displays when a new text message has been received.
Displays when a new voice mail has been received.
Displays when a newpicture message has been received.
Displays when you are out of your service area or airplane mode is active.
Displays when a call is in progress.
DisplayswhentheCallForwardingfeatureisactive.Formoredetails,see“CallForwarding”
on page 84.
Displays when the Incoming call alert is set to vibration.
Displays when the Incoming call alert is set to Melody and vibration.
Displays when the Incoming call alert is set to Vibration then melody.
Displays when the Incoming call alert is set to Melody then vibration.

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Backlight
A backlight illuminates the internaldisplay and the keypad.When you press any key, the backlight comes on. It dims
and then turns off when no keys arepressed within a given period of time, depending on thesetting within the
Backlight menu.
The On setting is how long the keypad backlight is on and the screen is at full brightness.The Dim option is how
much additional time the screen remains lit at reduced brightness after thekeypad backlight goes off.
To specify the length of time the backlight is active, access the Backlight menu:
1. From Idle mode, press Menu and select Settings Display Settings Light Settings Backlight Time.
2. Highlight the On option. Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select the time the backlight is on. You may
choose 10 sec , 15 sec , 30 sec , 1 min , 3 min , or 10 min .
3. Press the Down keyto move to the Dim option.UsetheLeft orRight Navigation keytoselectthetimetheDim
mode is on. You may choose Off , 5 sec , 15 sec , 30 sec , 1 min , or 3 min .
4. Press Save to retain the new settings.
Displays when Silent Mode is active.
Displays when Vibration Mode is active.
Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active.

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Section 3: Menu Navigation
This section explains the menu navigation for your phone.
Menu Navigation
You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus. Menus and sub-menus can
be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using shortcuts.
Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling
1. In Idle mode, press Menu.
2. Scroll using the Navigation keys to reach a main menu (for example: Settings). Press Select or .
3. Scroll using the Navigation keys to reach a menu (for example: Phone Settings). Press Select or to enter
the menu. If the menu you selected contains further levels, repeat this step.
4. Press the Up and Down Navigation keys to scroll through the menus.
5. Press Select or to confirm a selection.
6. Press Back or to return to the previous menu level.
7. Press to exit the menu without changing the settings.
Using Shortcuts
The menu items, such as sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut
numbers. On the main menu,you can access any menu by pressing the number key (1 to 9) corresponding to the
location on the screen. In sub-menus, press the number key corresponding to the number of the menu item.
Example: Accessing the Music Player.
1. From the idle screen, press Menu.
2. Press Media.
3. Press Music Player .