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Samsung PLS-M240 User Manual
Samsung PLS-M240 User Manual

Samsung PLS-M240 User Manual

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PLS-m240
© 2009 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved.
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is a registered trademark of
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.
9/23/09

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide PLS-m240 © 2009 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities. 9/23/09...
  • Page 2 PLS-M240_CI07_UG_PS_092309_F6...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 105. Introduction ....... . i Your Phone’s Menu .
  • Page 4 Contacts Entry Options ..... . . 47 Editing a Contacts Entry ..... . 48 Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry .
  • Page 5 Caring for the Battery ......94 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ....94 Owner’s Record .
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This introduces you to wireless service and all the User Guide features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Wireless Service Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information WARNING Please refer to the Important Safety Information section on page 90 to learn about information that...
  • Page 8: Missed Alerts

    Calendar 1: Today 2: Scheduler 3: Task List 4: Countdown Missed Alerts My Stuff 1: Games 2: Ringers 3: Screen Savers 4: Applications Settings 1: Display 1: Main Screen 1: Screen Saver 2: Foregrounds 3: Incoming/Outgoing Calls 2: Outer Screen 3: Brightness 4: Backlight 1: Flip Open...
  • Page 9 3: Alerts 1: Minute Beep 2: Service 3: Connect 4: Signal Fade/Call Drop 5: Power On 6: Power Off 4: Key Tone 1: Tone Type 2: Tone Volume 3: Tone Length 3: Messages 1: Notification 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon Only 2: Callback # 3: Preset Messages 4: Edit Signature...
  • Page 10 4: Call Setup 1: Auto Answer 2: Abbreviated Dial 3: Call Answer 4: Contacts Match 5: Contacts 1: Speed Numbers 2: Hide Secret 3: Services 6: Data 1: On/Off 2: Net Guard 3: Update Data Profile 7: Headset Mode 1: Turbo Button 2: Ringer Sound 8: Location 9: Restrict and Lock...
  • Page 11 In Use Menu Press OPTIONS (right softkey) during a call to display the following options: 1: Speaker On/Off 2: Save 3: 3-Way Call 4: Contacts 5: Voice Memo 6: Phone Info 7: Key Mute/Unmute 8: Messages 9: Recent History 10: Tools...
  • Page 13: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...
  • Page 14: 1A. Setting Up Service

    1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Phone (page 2) Activating Your Phone (page 3) Activation via the Tools Menu (page 3) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4) Getting Help (page 4) Setting Up Your Phone Install the battery. In a single motion, press down on the cover and slide it towards the grill and then carefully lift the battery cover away from the phone.
  • Page 15: Activating Your Phone

    WARNING If your handset has a touchscreen display, please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
  • Page 16: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. From standby mode, press and hold Follow the system prompts to: Create your passcode.
  • Page 17: Section 2: Your Phone

    Section 2 Your Phone...
  • Page 18: 2A. Phone Basics

    2A. Phone Basics Your Phone (page 6) Viewing the Display Screen (page 8) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 10) Battery and Charger (page 11) Navigating Through the Menus (page 13) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 14) Making and Answering Calls (page 14) Entering Text (page 22) 2A.
  • Page 19: Key Functions

    12. Indicator LED 13. Volume Button 15. Charger/Accessory Jack Key Functions provide information about your phone’s Status Bar Icons status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. Display Screen operate your phone, such as the call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
  • Page 20: Viewing The Display Screen

    ) lets you turn the phone on or off, END/POWER Key end a call, or return to standby mode. While in the main menu, it returns the phone to standby mode and cancels your input. When you receive an incoming call, press to enter ignore/reject the call.
  • Page 21 Status Bar – Service Icons 3G Data Receiving – 1xRTT data service is receiving data. 3G Data Dormant – Data service is currently dormant. Battery – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.) Low battery – Shows your current battery charge level is low. Status Bar –...
  • Page 22: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Status Bar – Messaging Icons New Message – You have a new message. Missed Text Message – You have new unread text messages. Missed Voicemail Message messages. Other Icons Locked – Your message is locked. Missed Call – You have missed an incoming call. Missed Alarm –...
  • Page 23: Battery And Charger

    Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Battery and Charger WARNING Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Samsung-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Always use a Samsung-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery. It is recommended that you completely charge your battery first before using your phone.
  • Page 25: Navigating Through The Menus

    Incorrect Correct ) indicates the current charge level of battery icon the internal battery. With the approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down. Navigating Through the Menus The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through onscreen items.
  • Page 26: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press Displaying Your Phone Number Press > Settings > Phone Info > Phone Number phone number and other information about your phone and account will be displayed.) Making and Answering Calls Making Calls...
  • Page 27: Answering Calls

    – or – To initiate an option, press Options (right softkey), then press the corresponding softkey. Displays the details for a Contact if the entered Contact Details: number matches a previously created entry. Save: Enter a seven-digit or ten-digit number (phone number and area code) and press (right softkey) Options...
  • Page 28: Missed Call Notification

    If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. You may also see the caller’s phone number, if available. If you set Call Answer to (see “Call Answer Mode” on Talk Key page 38), you also see the following options.
  • Page 29: In-Call Options

    During an emergency call, press My Phone # display your phone number. Other options are available by pressing the right softkey and press To exit Emergency mode: Press to end a 911 call. To deactivate the Emergency call in standby mode: Press then until Emergency mode is exited.
  • Page 30: Using The Speakerphone

    - a list of currently available icons Icon Glossary - phone software version Version - additional technical information Advanced allows you to mute the key tones from being Key Mute/Unmute heard by the caller. accesses the Messages menu options. Messages checks your call log for Recent calls.
  • Page 31 Contacts entries alphabetically. (For more information, see “2D. Contacts” on page 46.) To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number and press Options Save Highlight New Contact Existing Contact Highlight a label ( Mobile Home Work and press Use the keypad to enter the new contact name and other information.
  • Page 32: Plus Code Dialing

    Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. Creating a saved series of numbers with pauses is very useful when entering data into an automated system. For example, if accessing your bank information requires dialing a toll-free number, followed by an account number and then your PIN, you could place a two-second pause...
  • Page 33: Abbreviated Dialing

    Dial the country code and phone number you’re calling and press . (The access code for international dialing will automatically be dialed, followed by the country code and phone number.) Abbreviated Dialing Abbreviated Dialing is similar to speed dialing. You can use either of the following abbreviated dialing features.
  • Page 34: Entering Text

    Speed Dialing You can store up to 98 numbers in your phone’s speed dial memory. Dial speed dial entries using one keypress for locations 2–9 or two keypresses for locations 10–99. To use One-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 2–9: Press and hold the appropriate key for approximately two seconds.
  • Page 35: Adding A Word To The T9 Database

    to enter “emoticons” (smileys) (see page 25.) Emoticons Text Options to configure these options: Used words Display Candidate Prediction Start , and Language Auto-Space Auto Word Insertion page 25). When entering text, press the Shift key to change letter capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc). Entering Text Using T9 Text Input T9 Text Input lets you enter text by pressing keys just once per letter.
  • Page 36 Entering Text Using Alpha Mode mode, also known as multi-tap entry, you press keys Alpha one, two, three, or four times to enter the letters you see on the keypad. The ABC mode is indicated a the bottom-right of the text screen. Each consecutive press of alters the mode to cycle among: (all characters are written in uppercase),...
  • Page 37: Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons And Preset Messages

    Entering Numbers, Symbols, Emoticons and Preset Messages To enter numbers: Select the mode and press the appropriate key. Number (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 22.) To enter symbols: Select the mode. (See “Selecting a Text Input Symbols Mode”...
  • Page 38: Entering Characters In Dual Language

    allows you to select word candidates to Dual Language display in English only ( ) or in Spanish ( None Auto-Space allows you to turn on or off the ability to insert a space automatically after a word is selected from the candidate list.
  • Page 39: 2B. Settings

    2B. Settings Personalizing Your Phone (page 27) Sound Settings (page 28) Display Settings (page 31) Location Settings (page 34) Messaging Settings (page 35) Airplane Mode (page 36) TTY Use (page 36) Phone Setup Options (page 38) Security Settings (page 39) Personalizing Your Phone To change the Screen Saver: Press...
  • Page 40: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Ringer Types Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and messages. You can assign ringer types to individual Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. can be downloaded right to your phone. Downloaded Ringers include a variety of standard ringer Preprogrammed Ringers types and familiar music.
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Phone's Volume Settings

    Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Press > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messages Select Voicemail Text Message . (You will see a list of ringer type categories.) Select a category, and then use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers.
  • Page 42: Silence All

    Adjusting the Advanced Volume Settings Adjust your phone’s other advanced volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. Press > Settings > Sounds > Volume > Advanced... Highlight Alarm Applications Text Message and press Note Repeat these same processes to adjust the Applications > Volume and Game Vibration settings.
  • Page 43: Display Settings

    Alert Notification Set your phone to alert you with an audible tone when you change service areas, once a minute during a voice call, or when a call has been connected. Press > Settings > Sounds > Alerts Highlight Minute Beep Service Connect , or...
  • Page 44: Changing The Clock Display

    Changing the Keypad Time Length Select how long the keypad remains backlit after any keypress is made. Press > Settings > Display > Keypad Light Select a time setting and press Select Flip Open, 30 seconds, 15 seconds, 8 seconds Note Long keypad settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
  • Page 45: Changing The Text Greeting

    Changing the Text Greeting A text greeting is displayed on your phone’s screen in standby mode. Choose the phone’s default greeting or enter your own custom greeting. Press > Settings > Display > Main Screen > Foregrounds > Greeting Select <default>...
  • Page 46: Location Settings

    Changing the Phone’s Menu Style Choose the layout of your phone’s menu. Press Press the left softkey to cycle thru the available menu styles. to view the menu as a grid. GRID VIEW to display the menu as a list. LIST VIEW Display Language You can choose to display your phone’s onscreen menus in...
  • Page 47: Messaging Settings

    When you turn the Location feature on, the phone displays the icon. When you turn Location off, the phone displays the icon. Messaging Settings Your phone’s advanced messaging capabilities let you send and receive many different kinds of text messages without placing a voice call.
  • Page 48: Airplane Mode

    Press (right softkey) Options > Delete (Selecting deletes any custom preset messages Delete All and restores the system standard set of preset messages.) To add a new preset message: Press > Settings > Messages > Preset Messages will see the list of preset messages. You can store up to 20 messages.) To add a new message, press Options...
  • Page 49 When establishing your wireless service, please call your service provider via the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by first dialing For additional technical support you may call 1-888-987-4357, or access the following website: http://www.samsung.com/us/ consumer/learningresources/mobile/accessibility/ pop_accessibility.html. To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press >...
  • Page 50: Phone Setup Options

    Phone Setup Options Shortcuts Your phone offers you the option of assigning shortcuts to favorite or often-used functions. Pressing the navigation key to the assigned direction in standby mode will launch your personally designated shortcuts. Press > Settings > More... > Navigation Keys access the Shortcuts menu.
  • Page 51: Security Settings

    Auto Answer Mode Set your phone to automatically pick up incoming calls when connected to an optional hands-free car kit. Press > Settings > More... > Call Setup > Auto Answer Highlight an option and press to disable Auto-Answer. to answer calls automatically when the phone is connected to a hands-free car kit or a headset (sold separately).
  • Page 52: Special Numbers

    Your Phone’s Lock Feature Locking Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911 or special numbers. (See “Special Numbers” on page 40.) Press > Settings > More... > Restrict and Lock > Lock my Phone Enter your lock code and press Highlight a lock option (...
  • Page 53: Erasing Phone Content

    Highlight a location ( ) for your entry and press 1 - 3 Enter the number and press Note There are no speed dial options associated with special numbers. Erasing Phone Content Use the Security menu to quickly erase all the content you have created or stored in your phone.
  • Page 54: Resetting Your Phone

    Resetting Your Phone Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. WARNING Resetting your phone deletes all files that you have previously downloaded. Press > Settings > More... > Security lock code. Select Erase/Reset >...
  • Page 55: 2C. History

    2C. History Viewing History (page 43) History Options (page 44) Making a Call From History (page 44) Saving a Number From History (page 44) Erasing History (page 45) Viewing History History is a list of the last 50 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed (five per entry), accepted, or missed.
  • Page 56: History Options

    History Options Highlight a History entry from the Recent History screen and press to display the date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts). Press , highlight an entry from the Recent >...
  • Page 57: Erasing History

    Highlight a label (such as Mobile Home ) and press Other Use the keypad to type in the new entry name. – or – Highlight an existing Contacts entry and press Make any other selection or entries for this new Contact. Press (left softkey) to save the new entry to your Done...
  • Page 58: 2D. Contacts

    2D. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 46) Saving a Phone Number (page 47) Contacts Entry Options (page 47) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 48) Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry (page 48) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers (page 48) Deleting a Contact (page 49) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 49) Adding a New Group (page 50)
  • Page 59: Saving A Phone Number

    ICE – In Case of Emergency To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your local emergency contacts under “ICE” in your phone’s Contacts list. For example, if your mother is your primary emergency contact, list her as “ICE–Mom”...
  • Page 60: Editing A Contacts Entry

    to add a phone number to the entry. (See <Add Number> “Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry” on page 48.) <E-mail> to add an email address to the entry. to add an Instant Messenger address to the entry. <IM> to add a Web site’s URL to the entry.
  • Page 61: Deleting A Contact

    Press to clear one digit at a time, or press and hold to erase the entire number. Re-enter or edit the number and press Highlight a label for the number and press Press Done (left softkey) to save the number. Deleting a Contact Highlight a Contacts entry.
  • Page 62: Adding A New Group

    Finding Speed Dial Numbers Press > Contacts > Options Speed Numbers Scroll through speed dial entries. Speed dial numbers are displayed in numeric order. – or – Enter the number of a speed dial location using your keypad. Note Speed Dial location 1 is reserved for voicemail access. To display an entry, highlight it and press To dial the entry’s default phone number, press Adding a New Group...
  • Page 63: Assigning A Picture To An Entry

    Scroll through available ringers. (To hear a sample ringer, highlight a ringer type.) Highlight a ringer and press Press (left softkey) to save the new ringer type. Done Assigning a Picture to an Entry Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you. Display a Contacts entry information and press softkey) >...
  • Page 64: Secret Contacts Entries

    Finding Group Entries Press and scroll through the group titles. > Contacts These group entries are listed alphabetically and are associated to a different onscreen icon than individual Contacts. To display which Contacts entries belong to a select group, highlight the group entry and press To dial an entry’s phone number, select the entry and press Secret Contacts Entries...
  • Page 65: 2E. Calendar And Tools

    2E. Calendar and Tools Calendar (page 53) Alarm Clock (page 57) Memo Pad (page 58) Calculator (page 59) Tip Calculator (page 59) World Time (page 59) Memory Information (page 59) Self-Service (page 60) Updating Your Phone (page 60) Updating the PRL (page 60) Calendar Adding an Event to the Calendar Your Calendar helps you organize your time and reminds you of...
  • Page 66: Viewing Events

    Select a Start and End time for the event by highlighting the time field and pressing Using your keypad or navigation key, set the start and end times for the event and press Change the AM/PM entry by pressing softkey). Select a single optional contact for the event by highlighting and pressing go to Contact...
  • Page 67: Editing An Event

    Editing an Event Press > Calendar > Scheduler Highlight the day containing the previously created event and press . (Days containing an event are indicated within a red box.) Highlight the event from the Schedule Press Edit (left softkey). Follow the onscreen procedures to alter any of the previously configured fields.
  • Page 68 Managing the Task List This option allows you to manage daily tasks that include dates, times, and priority levels. Press > Calendar > Task List Note If there are no tasks saved, the New Task screen is automatically displayed. Press (right softkey) Options >...
  • Page 69: Alarm Clock

    Select a date by highlighting the Date Using the keypad, enter the date of the countdown. Press (left softkey) to save and exit. Done Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities. Press >...
  • Page 70: Memo Pad

    Memo Pad Your phone comes with a notepad that you can use to compose and store reminders and notes to help keep you organized. To compose a note: Press > Tools > Memo Pad. Note If there are no memos saved, (None) appears on the screen.
  • Page 71: Calculator

    Calculator Your phone comes with a built-in calculator. Press > Tools > Calculator Enter numbers using your keypad. Press to enter decimal points. Press (right softkey) to clear all numbers. Clear Press for the total. Tip Calculator Press > Tools > Tip Calculator Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the bill amount and tip percentage.
  • Page 72: Self-Service

    Self-Service Once your phone has been activated (see page 3), the Self-Service option connects you to the account management service. If your carrier supports this feature, you will be presented with options to manage personal account activities directly on the phone without calling customer care.
  • Page 73: 2F. Voice Services

    2F. Voice Services Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 61) Managing Voice Memos (page 63) Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) You can use your phone’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. All you have to do is to talk into the phone, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.
  • Page 74: Send A Text Message

    Making a Voice Call With ASR Press and hold If you hear “Say a name or shortcut,” say “ Highlight the contact name then their number and press Enabling or Disabling Digit Dial Choices Lists You can customize whether the Digit Dial feature displays the list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first number, without displaying a choice list.
  • Page 75: Managing Voice Memos

    Select a Contacts entry and follow the onscreen prompts to send a new message. For more information, see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on page 71. Look Up a Contacts Entry Look up and display contact information for any person stored in your Contacts list by saying “...
  • Page 76: Playing Voice Memos

    Playing Voice Memos Press > Tools > Voice Memo Highlight and press Review of saved memos, with the first one selected.) Highlight the desired memo and press – or – Press the number corresponding to the memo you want to review.
  • Page 77 Press to delete the previous text and then use the keypad to enter a new caption for the selected memo. Press (left softkey) to save the memo with the new Done caption text. Viewing the Information for a Voice Memo Press >...
  • Page 79: Section 3: Wireless Service

    Section 3 Wireless Service...
  • Page 80: Wireless Service: The Basics

    3A. Wireless Service: The Basics Voicemail (page 68) Text Messaging (SMS) (page 71) Caller ID (page 73) Call Waiting (page 73) Making a 3-Way Call (page 73) Call Forwarding (page 74) Roaming (page 75) Voicemail Setting Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
  • Page 81: New Voicemail Message Alerts

    New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail. To call your voicemail: Press and hold To display your Missed Log: Press > Missed Alerts Note When you are roaming off the home network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
  • Page 82: Clearing The Message Icon

    Using Another Phone to Access Messages Dial your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, press Enter your passcode. When you call into voicemail, you first hear the header information (date, time, and sender information) for the message. To skip directly to the message, press 4 during the header.
  • Page 83: Text Messaging (Sms)

    Text Messaging (SMS) With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging- ready phone. When you receive a new message, it will automatically display on your phone’s screen. In addition, text messaging includes a variety of preset messages, such as “Where are you?”...
  • Page 84: Accessing Text Messages

    Press (left softkey) to deliver your message. Send Accessing Text Messages To read a text message: When you receive a text message, you will automatically see it on your phone’s screen. Use your navigation key to scroll down and view the entire message. To reply to a text message: While the message is open, press Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons.
  • Page 85: Caller Id

    Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. To block your phone number from being displayed when you make a call: Press Enter the number you want to call.
  • Page 86: Call Forwarding

    Choose the second number by selecting one of the following: to select a recipient from your Contacts (qualifying Contacts Contacts entries must contain a wireless phone number or an email address). to select a number from your Recent History Recent History entries.
  • Page 87: Roaming

    Roaming Roaming Icon Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off the home network. Anytime you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). If you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the roaming icon along with the text Remember, when you are using your phone off the home network, always dial numbers using 11 digits (1 + area code + number).
  • Page 88: Call Guard

    to seek service on the home network. When Automatic network service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. to access only the home network and prevent Home Only roaming on other networks. Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the home network;...
  • Page 89: Data Roam Guard

    Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming off the home network and try to use data services such as messaging.
  • Page 90: 3B. Web And Data Services

    3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 78) Accessing Messaging (page 82) Downloading Games, Ringers and More (page 83) Browser Menu (page 84) Getting Started With Data Services With your wireless phone and data services, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services.
  • Page 91: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    To change the default launch page to the last page you viewed, press Menu (right softkey) > Mark this page and select the Set this as my homepage , select Save and press OK . Net Guard When you first connect to the Web, the Net Guard will be displayed to confirm that you want to connect.
  • Page 92: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Navigating through menus and Web sites during a data session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Softkeys During a data session, the bottom line of your phone’s display contains one or more softkeys.
  • Page 93 Scrolling As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some Web sites. To scroll line by line through Web sites: Press the navigation key up and down. To scroll page by page through Web sites: Press the volume buttons on the side of the phone.
  • Page 94: Accessing Messaging

    Accessing Messaging You can send and receive email messages or instant messages right from your phone. Messaging allows you to stay connected 24 hours a day anywhere on the home network. Email With data services, you can use popular email services such as ®...
  • Page 95: Downloading Games, Ringers And More

    Downloading Games, Ringers and More You have access to a dynamic variety of downloadable content, such as Games, Ringers, Screen Savers, and other applications. (Additional charges may apply.) Follow the basic steps below to access and download these items. Accessing the Download Menus Press >...
  • Page 96: Browser Menu

    To download a selected item: From the item’s information page, select . (The item will download automatically. When you see New Download screen you have successfully downloaded the item to your phone.) Note If you have not previously purchased an item, you will be prompted to create your purchasing profile.
  • Page 97: Creating A Bookmark

    Launches a Web search. Search. Send Page to. Sends a URL via text message. Allows you to navigate directly to a Web Go to Web Address. site by entering its URL (Web site address). History. Keeps a list of links to your most recently visited sites. To navigate to a site, highlight it and press select Connect...
  • Page 98: Deleting A Bookmark

    Setting a New Homepage Navigate to a desired page via either a direct http address, selecting from a previous bookmark, or by searching for it via Google. Press (right softkey) to open the browser menu. Menu Highlight My Bookmarks and press Press (right softkey).
  • Page 99 Restarting the Web Browser If the Web browser seems to be malfunctioning or stops responding, you can usually fix the problem by simply restarting the browser. Press (right softkey) to open the browser menu. Menu Select Browser Options > Restart Browser and press 3B.
  • Page 101: Section 4: Safety And Warranty Information

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
  • Page 102: Important Safety Information

    Note For the best care of your device, only Samsung-authorized personnel should service your device and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.
  • Page 103: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).
  • Page 104: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device

    Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. PLS-m240 has an M4 and T4 rating These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of hearing loss.
  • Page 105: With Your Phone

    M-Ratings : Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.) T-Ratings : Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil (“T Switch”or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones.
  • Page 106: Caring For The Battery

    Samsung. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories found through Samsung. Buying the right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure they’re genuine and safe. In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in temperatures that range from 32°...
  • Page 107: Fcc Radio Frequency Emission

    SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the PLS-m240 are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22) Head: 0.867 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.894 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24) Head: 0.683 W/kg;...
  • Page 108: Owner's Record

    The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: PLS-m240 Serial No.:...
  • Page 109: User Guide Proprietary Notice

    User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,506,865 5,544,196 5,657,420 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,710,784 5,056,109 5,568,483 5,490,165 5,511,073 T9 Text Input is licensed by Nuance Communications, Inc. and is covered by U.S.
  • Page 110: 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty

    SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 111 Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product.
  • Page 112 Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG. Accordingly, additional statements such as dealer advertising or presentation, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. End User License Agreement for Software IMPORTANT.
  • Page 113 Software. You may not rent, lease, lend, sublicense or provide commercial hosting services with the Software. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered as part of the product support services related to the Software provided to you, if any, related to the Software.
  • Page 114 (including, without limitation, all damages referenced herein and all direct or general damages in contract or anything else), the entire liability of Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of the actual damages you incur in reasonable reliance on the Software up to the amount actually paid by you for the Software or US$5.00.
  • Page 115 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
  • Page 116 Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2009 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty...
  • Page 117: Index

    Index Abbreviated Dialing 21, 39 ABC mode 24 Activate 3 Activating Service 3 Activation 3 Airplane Mode 36 Alarm Clock 57 Alert Notification 31 Alpha mode 24 Answering Calls 15 Applications Downloading 83 Audio Prompts 62 Automatic Speech Recognition 61– Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) Backlight 31 Battery 11–13...
  • Page 118 Data Disable 42 Enable 42 Data Roam Guard 77 Data Services 78–87 Enabling and Disabling 42 Launching the Web 78 Security Features 42 User Name 78 Default Settings 41 Dialing Font Changing 34 Dialing Options 14 Directory Assistance 4 Disable Vision 42 Display Screen 8, 32 Brightness 33 Dialing Font 34...
  • Page 119 In-Call Options 17 Incoming and Outgoing Calls Changing Image 33 Key Functions 7 Key Tone 31 Tone Length 31 Tone Type 31 Tone Volume 31 Keypad Time Length 32 Language 34 Location Settings 34 Lock Code Changing 40 Locking Your Phone 40 Making Calls 14 Menu i Navigation 13...
  • Page 120 Phone Updates 60 Plus Code Dialing 20 PowerSave Mode 33 Preferred Roaming List 60 Prepend 21 Preset Messages 35, 72 PRL 60 Reset Phone 41 Resetting Your Phone 42 Ringer Types 28, 29 Incoming Calls 28 Roaming 29 Scheduled Events 29 Ringers Assigning to Contacts 50 Buying and Downloading 28, 83...
  • Page 121 TTY Use 36 Turning Your Phone On and Off 10 Unlocking Your Phone 40 Updating Your Phone 60 Vibrate 30 Voice Dialing 62 Voice Memos 63 Deleting 64 Editing the Caption 64 Information 65 Playing 64 Voicemail Clear Icon 70 Notification 68 Retrieving 69 Setting Up 4, 68...

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