Page 1 SGH-x496 Series P O R T A B L E T r i - B a n d T E L E P H O N E User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. UZEI1/1.3_x496_CB_050916_F8...
Page 2: Intellectual Property
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Page 3 EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE;...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 9 Activating Your Phone ...10 Charging the Battery ...12 Switching the Phone On and Off ...14 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...15 Understanding this User Manual ...17 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ... 19 Features of Your Phone ...20 Front Views of Your Phone ...21 Understanding the Display Screen ...25...
Page 6 Entering Numbers ...68 Section 6: Understanding Your PhoneBook ... 71 Adding a New PhoneBook Entry ...72 Finding and Dialing a PhoneBook Entry ...80 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card ...80 Editing an Existing PhoneBook Entry ...81 Speed Dialing ...83 Copy All to Phone ...88 Deleting PhoneBook Entries ...89 Finding Your Own Number ...91...
Page 7 Section 9: Applications ... 175 Alarms ...176 Organizer ...183 Calculator ...196 Record Audio ...197 Unit Conversion ...202 Timer ...203 Stopwatch ...203 World Time ...204 Section 10: My Browser ... 209 My Browser Main Menu ...210 Downloaded Graphics ...220 Audio Files ...221 Delete Files ...225 Memory Status ...227 Section 11: Games ...
Page 8 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones ...258 Battery Standby and Talk Time ...258 Battery Precautions ...259 Care and Maintenance ...261 Section 13: Warranty Information ... 263 Standard Limited Warranty ...264 Index ... 271...
Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Charging the Battery • Switching the Phone On and Off • Setting Up Voice Mail • Understanding this User Manual This section explains how prepare your phone for use by activating your service and setting up your voice mail.
Page 10: Activating Your Phone
Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your Personal Identification Number (PIN), any optional services available, and many others. We suggest that you read this guide to fully understand the services your phone supports.
Page 11 Insert the SIM card by doing the following: 1. Gently slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the card locks into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. 2. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone (1).
Page 12: Charging The Battery
Important! 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 this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Page 13 To charge the battery, do the following: 1. With the battery in position on the phone, plug the connector of the travel adapter into the jack at the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3.
Page 14: Switching The Phone On And Off
Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Warning Low Battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. When this happens, your phone turns off the backlight to conserve the remaining battery power.
Page 15: Setting Up Your Voice Mail
The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the Idle screen appears in the display. Now, you can set up your voice mail account and make or receive calls. Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu.
Page 16 Accessing Your Voice Mail Menu Method To access your voice mail using the menus, do the following steps: 1. Open the folder to access your keypad. 2. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press for Recent Calls, for Connect to Voice Mail.
Page 17: Understanding This User Manual
Edit Number — lets you change the Voice Mail number Edit Name — lets you change the name for the Voice Mail number Delete — deletes the Voice Mail number 2. Press for Edit Number. 3. Use the navigation keys and press the individual digits and then enter the new digit(s), or press and hold the number enter a new one.
Page 18 Notes and Tips Throughout this guide are icons and text that are set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows: •...
Page 19: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Front Views of Your Phone • Understanding the Display Screen This section describes some key features of your phone, including its display and the icons that will appear when you use the phone.
Page 20: Features Of Your Phone
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: • Domestic and international voice and text messaging service (available on participating networks). •...
Page 21: Front Views Of Your Phone
Front Views of Your Phone Open View 1. Display (internal) — Display area where text and graphics are displayed. 2. Headset jack — The headset jack is used for the hands-free headset. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Front Views of Your Phone...
Page 22 3. Left Soft key — Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom line of the display. 4. Dial/Menu confirm key — Makes or answers a call. In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received when held down.
Page 23 11. WAP browser/Menu confirm key — In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser. In Menu mode, selects the highlighted menu options. 12. Right Soft key — Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom line of the display. 13.
Page 24 Closed View 15. Display (external) — The external display shows the received signal strength, the phone battery level, the date and time. 16. Antenna — Ensures normal operation in weak signal areas.
Page 25: Understanding The Display Screen
Understanding the Display Screen The display has 3 areas: Display Icons Appears when your phone is on and indicates the current signal strength. More lines indicate a stronger signal. Appears when a new text message has been received. Appears when a new voice mail has been received. Appears when a new multimedia message has been received.
Page 26 Appears when Silent mode is active or you set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Backlights Backlights illuminate the internal and external displays and the keypad.
Page 27: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered • Making a Call • Adjusting the Call Volume • Answering a Call • Call Log • Recent Calls • Silent Mode • Selecting Functions and Options • Options During a Call This section allows you to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call.
Page 28: Making A Call
Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu, the phone will automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 29 To recall any of these numbers: 1. If you have typed characters on the display, press the key to return to Idle mode. 2. Press the key to display a list of the most recent numbers used in the order you dialed or received them. 3.
Page 30: Adjusting The Call Volume
Making a Call from the PhoneBook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called PhoneBook. Once you have stored a number in the PhoneBook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys.
Page 31: Call Log
If the Open to Answer option in the Extra settings menu is activated, you can answer the call simply by opening the phone. Note: To reject an incoming call, press and hold the Volume keys on the left side of the phone before opening the phone, or press the Reject soft key or key.
Page 32: Recent Calls
Recent Calls In this menu, you can view missed calls, call received, and calls made. Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is available, so that you can call the person back.
Page 33: Viewing Calls Made
3. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight a call, then press the 4. Press the Options soft key to display the following options: Call Back: calls the selected number. Paste: saves the number to your phone or SIM. Send Message: allows you to send a SMS or Multimedia message to the specified number.
Page 34: Voice Mail
4. Press the Options soft key to display the following options: Details: shows the called number, time, and date information for the selected call. Call Back: calls the selected number. Paste: saves the number to your phone or SIM. Send Message: allows you to send a SMS or Multimedia message to the specified number.
Page 35: Call Time
3. Press the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the Delete All option. 4. Press the Select soft key or the Note: A check mark displays next to the log(s) to be deleted. 5. Press the OK soft key. 6.
Page 36: Data Volume
Press the number of the option you wish to enter, or use the navigation key to highlight the option and press the Select soft key or the Data Volume Data Volume lets you view the amount of data that has been sent or received (or a total of both) using the WAP- based services that your phone supports.
Page 37: Silent Mode
Data Call Time Data Call Time lets you view the duration of your Last WAP-based Data Call, Total Made WAP-based calls time, and Total Received WAP-based calls time during the life cycle of your phone. Note: Data Call Time is not for billing purposes. 1.
Page 38: Selecting Functions And Options
To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings, press and hold the key again until “Silent Mode Deactivated” appears. The Silent mode icon ( ) no longer displays. Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize it.
Page 39 Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the function displayed or the option highlighted, press the Select soft key or the 3.
Page 40: Options During A Call
Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Using the Speakerphone While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps: 1. Press the Options (left) soft key ( 2.
Page 41 When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to activate and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Page 42 Muting or Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 43: Contact Your Service Provider
Call Waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and you have set the Call waiting menu to Activate. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
Page 44 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and then press the Options soft key or the the Select soft key or the You can add incoming callers by answering the call and pressing the Options soft key or the selecting Join.
Page 45 Dropping All But One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key or the Split option. Press the Select soft key or the The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key, the Now you can talk privately to that person.
Page 47: Section 4: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation Topics Covered • Menu Navigation • Navigation Key Shortcuts • In Use Menu Outline • Menu Outline This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Section 4: Menu Navigation...
Page 48: Menu Navigation
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 the Volume keys or by using the shortcuts. There are two way for accessing a menu option. •...
Page 49: Navigation Key Shortcuts
keys (1 to 0) corresponding to their location on the screen. Example: Accessing the Language menu. 1. Press the Menu (left) soft key ( 2. Press the 3. Press the 4. Press the 5. Press the The available languages display. Navigation Key Shortcuts Some applications can be launched by pressing one of the four navigation keys (see the illustration) while in...
Page 50: In Use Menu Outline
In Use Menu Outline Your phone includes both a standby menu and an In- Use Menu. The In-Use Menu applies to when you are in a call. For more detail see “Options During a Call” on page 40. 1. While in a call press the Options (left) soft key ( following options appear in the display: Loud Spkr On —...
Page 51 Voice Mail 1.4.1 Connect to Voice Mail 1.4.2 Voice Server Number Delete All Call Time 1.6.1 Last Call 1.6.2 Total Made 1.6.3 Total Received 1.6.4 Life Time 1.6.5 Reset Timers Data Volume 1.7.1 Recent Volume 1.7.2 Total Volume 1.7.3 Reset Volume Data Call Time 1.8.1 Recent Time 1.8.2 Total Time...
Page 52 2.2.3 Outbox 2.2.4 Draft 2.2.5 Delete All Browser Messages 2.3.1 Inbox 2.3.2 Setting 2.3.3 Delete All Templates Broadcast Messages* 2.5.1 Read 2.5.2 Receive 2.5.3 Channel 2.5.4 Language Settings 2.6.1 Text Message 2.6.2 Multimedia Message 2.6.1.1 Service Center 2.6.1.2 Validity Period* 2.6.1.3 Message Type* 2.6.1.4...
Page 53 Memory Status 2.7.1 Text Message 2.7.2 Multimedia Message Games Download Games My Games Settings 3.3.1 APN 3.3.2 Login ID 3.3.3 Password 3.3.4 DNS Settings Memory Status Applications Alarm Organizer 4.2.1 New Memo 2.6.2.2.1 Msg. Reception 2.6.2.2.2 Anonymous Reject 2.6.2.2.3 Ads Reject 2.6.2.2.4 Report Allowed...
Page 54 4.2.2 Calendar 4.2.3 To Do List Calculator Record Audio 4.4.1 Record 4.4.2 Recorded Audio 4.4.3 Delete All 4.4.4 Settings 4.4.5 Memory Status Unit Conversion 4.5.1 Length 4.5.2 Weight 4.5.3 Volume 4.5.4 Area 4.5.5 Temperature Timer Stopwatch World Time Internet Sound Settings Incoming Calls 6.1.1 Download Ringtones 6.1.2 Default Ringtones...
Page 55: My Browser
6.1.3 My Audio 6.1.4 Ring Volume 6.1.5 Alert Type Keypad Tone 6.2.1 Default Keypad Tone 6.2.2 Volume Message Tone 6.3.1 Text Message 6.3.2 Multimedia Message Power On/Off Silent Mode Extra Tone My Browser My Browser 7.1.1 Home 7.1.2 Favorites 7.1.3 Go to URL 7.1.4 Browser Profiles 7.1.5 Clear Cache Downloaded Graphics...
Page 56 Audio 7.3.1 Downloaded Ringtones 7.3.2 Record Audio 7.3.3 Recorded Audio Delete 7.4.1 Downloaded Graphics 7.4.2 Audio Memory Status PhoneBook Contact List FDN List New Entry 8.3.1 Phone 8.3.2 SIM 8.3.3 SIM (FDN) Speed Dial Copy All to Phone Delete All Own Number Group Setting 8.8.1 Family...
Page 57 8.8.3 Partnership 8.8.4 Office 8.8.5 Other Memory Status Service Number Settings Time & Date 9.1.1 Set Time 9.1.2 Set Date 9.1.3 Time Format 8.8.2.1 Ringtone 8.8.2.1.1 Ringtone 8.8.2.1.2 Not Assigned 8.8.2.2 Edit Name 8.8.2.3 View Image 8.8.3.1 Ringtone 8.8.3.1.1 Ringtone 8.8.3.1.2 Not Assigned 8.8.3.2...
Page 58 9.1.4 Auto Update Phone Settings 9.2.1 Language 9.2.2 Greeting Message 9.2.3 Extra Settings Display Settings 9.3.1 Wallpaper 9.3.2 Skin 9.3.3 Backlight Time 9.3.4 Brightness Control 9.3.5 Dialing Font Color Network Services 9.4.1 Call Forwarding 9.4.2 Call Waiting* 9.4.3 Network Selection* 9.4.4 Caller ID 9.2.1.1 Text Language...
Page 59 Security 9.5.1 PIN Check 9.5.2 Change PIN 9.5.3 Phone Lock* 9.5.4 Change Password 9.5.5 Privacy 9.5.6 SIM Lock 9.5.7 FDN Mode* 9.5.8 Change PIN2* Reset Settings 9.6.1 All 9.6.2 Phone Settings 9.6.3 Display Settings 9.6.4 Sound Settings * Active only if network is available or if supported by your SIM card.
Page 61: Section 5: Entering Text
Section 5: Entering Text Topics Covered • Changing the Text Input Mode • Using T9 Mode • Entering Text in ABC Mode • Entering Symbols • Entering Numbers This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone (for example: contact names and e-mail addresses, text messages, and memos).
Page 62: Changing The Text Entry Mode
Changing the Text Entry Mode You can use the keys on your phone to enter text composed of alphabetical characters, symbols, and numbers. This is made possible by changing sets of characters the keys enter or the method of entry. Each character set or entry method (symbol, number, etc.) is called a text entry mode.
Page 63 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the text entry mode you want to use. 3. Press the Select soft key or the changed. Enter Upper Case and Lower Case Text 1. While composing a text message, press the Right soft key ( ).
Page 64: Using T9 Mode
Using T9 Mode The T9 Word predictive text entry mode lets you enter words easily by pressing a minimum number of keys. As you press each key, the phone selects a letter that makes up the word it thinks you are typing, based on a built-in dictionary.
Page 65: Follow These Steps
Use the navigation keys to highlight T9 Mode, then press the Select (left) soft key ( entry mode (shown in the lower right hand corner) changes to T9. 3. Enter the word “Samsung” into your message by pressing each of the following keys only once: (for Messaging), (for Text for Create.
Page 66: Entering Text In Abc Mode
T9 Word recognizes the most commonly used word for the number sequence 7267864 is “Samsung.” If more than one word shares the same numeric sequence, use the available words. Entering Text in ABC Mode In ABC mode, you enter text characters by pressing the key with the letter you want printed on it, such as the key for the letter “H”.
Page 67: Entering Symbols
Entering Symbols Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols, such as @ or %, into a text message. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press Message), and entry screen appears in the display. 2. Press the Right soft key ( appear in the display: ABC Mode T9 Mode...
Page 68: Entering Numbers
6. Press OK (left) soft key ( symbol(s) into the message. Entering Numbers Number mode lets you enter numbers by pressing the key labeled with the number you want. 1. In standby mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( then press Message), and entry screen appears in the display.
Page 69 To resume entering letters: 1. Press the Right soft key ( appear in the display: ABC Mode T9 Mode Symbolic Number Add Word Language Select ABC Mode is highlighted. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight T9 Mode or ABC Mode, then press the Select (left) soft key ( key.
Page 71: Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook
Section 6: Understanding Your PhoneBook Topics Covered • Adding a New PhoneBook Entry • Finding and Dialing a PhoneBook Entry • Dialing a Number from the SIM Card • Editing an Existing PhoneBook Entry • Speed Dialing • Copy All to Phone •...
Page 72: Adding A New Phonebook Entry
Adding a New PhoneBook Entry You can store phone numbers for your Contacts and their names in your phone’s memory and on your SIM card. These storage areas are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called the PhoneBook. The following list details how many Contacts you can store in each area of the PhoneBook: •...
Page 73 SIM (FDN) — saves the number to your SIM card as a Fixed Dial Number (FDN) Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored on your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored only in the phone’s memory will need to be re-entered. 3.
Page 74 7. To add more numbers, an e-mail address, or other information to the new PhoneBook entry, press the Options (left) soft key ( PhoneBook Entry" on page 81 for more information. 8. To return to the Idle screen, press the Storing the Number on Your SIM Card 1.
Page 75 If you select the SIM (FDN) option, you are prompted to enter your second Personal Identification Number (PIN2). Then the Enter Name screen appears in the display. Note: If you enter a PIN2 incorrectly three times, the PIN2 is disabled and you must obtain a Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) from Customer Service and enter it.
Page 76 Storing a Number Using the New Entry Option Storing the Number in Your Phone 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for PhoneBook) and The following Save To options appear in the display: Phone — saves the number to your phone’s memory SIM —...
Page 77 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Type to assign to the number and press the Select (left) soft key ( key. The Enter Number screen appears in the display. 4. Enter the number and press the Save (left) soft key ( or the key.
Page 78 Storing the Number on Your SIM Card 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for PhoneBook) and The following Save To options appear in the display: Phone — saves the number to your phone’s memory SIM —...
Page 79 3. Enter the number and press the Save (left) soft key ( or the key. The Enter Name screen appears in the display. 4. Use the keypad keys to enter a name or identifying phrase for the new entry. For more information on entering characters, see "Section 5: Entering Text"...
Page 80: Finding And Dialing A Phonebook Entry
Finding and Dialing a PhoneBook Entry 1. In Idle mode, press the Down navigation key or press the Menu (left) soft key ( PhoneBook) and The Contact List screen appears in the display. 2. Enter the first few letters of the entry name. A list of PhoneBook entries appears in the display, starting with the first Contact matching your input.
Page 81: Editing An Existing Phonebook Entry
Editing an Existing PhoneBook Entry You can change names and numbers for your Contacts as needed. For Contacts stored in your phone’s memory, you can add more useful information about a Contact. Note: Changes you make to Contacts and FDN list entries whose numbers and names you have assigned to Speed Dial keys are not automatically duplicated in Speed Dial list entries.
Page 82 Note — stores other information about the Contact (such as, account number, postal address, and so on) Group — stores the Contact’s group setting (Assigns pre- defined settings. See "Group Setting" on page 93 for more information.) Graphic — stores an identifying image assignment for the Contact (This image appears in the screen when you receive calls from this Contact.) Alert —...
Page 83: Speed Dialing
7. As needed, use the keypad keys and/or the navigation keys to change, enter, or select information for the selected tab. 8. When you finish editing the selected tab, press the OK (left) soft key ( saved and a confirmation message appears. 9.
Page 84 3. Press the Select (left) soft key ( following options appear in the display: Edit Number — Lets you enter a number or assign an PhoneBook entry to the selected Speed Dialing key. Edit Name — Lets you enter a name or identifying phrase that will replace Empty in the Speed Dial list.
Page 85 9. Use the navigation keys to highlight one of the Contact or FDN entry’s stored numbers and press the Select (left) soft key ( ) or the appears in the Enter Number screen on the display. 10. Press the OK (left) soft key ( to step 14.
Page 86 Editing Speed Dial List Entries You can edit Speed Dial list entries by changing the number and/or the name assigned to a key or by deleting a current entry and reassigning a number and name from the Contacts list or the FDN list. Note: You must edit the Speed Dial list separately from the Contacts and FDN lists.
Page 87 Delete — Erases the number and name currently assigned to the selected Speed Dialing key. (The Speed Dial list entry for the selected Speed Dialing key automatically returns to Empty.) 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight Edit Number and press the Select (left) soft key ( The Enter Number screen appears in the display containing the number assigned to the selected Speed...
Page 88: Copy All To Phone
3. Press the Select (left) soft key ( following options appear in the display: Edit Number — Lets you enter a number or assign an PhoneBook entry to the selected Speed Dialing key. Edit Name — Lets you enter a name or identifying phrase that will replace Empty in the Speed Dial list.
Page 89: Deleting Phonebook Entries
Deleting PhoneBook Entries Delete a Single Entry To delete one entry from your PhoneBook, do the following: 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for PhoneBook) and The Contact List screen appears in the display. 2.
Page 90: Delete All
Delete All To delete all entries from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, or both, do the following: 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for PhoneBook) and following options appear in the display: All — lets you delete all PhoneBook information stored in your phone and on your SIM card.
Page 91: Finding Your Own Number
If you selected All or SIM (FDN), you are prompted to enter the PIN2 password. 7. Enter the PIN2 password and press the OK (left) soft key ) or the Note: If you enter a PIN2 incorrectly three times, the PIN2 is disabled and you must obtain a Personal Unblocking Key (PUK) from Customer Service and enter it.
Page 92 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the number you wish to change or rename and press the Select (left) soft key ) or the display: Edit Number — Lets you enter or change the selected number Edit Name — Lets you enter or change the name for the selected number Delete —...
Page 93: Group Setting
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the number you wish to delete and press the Select (left) soft key ( key. The following options appear in the display: Edit Number — Lets you enter or change the selected number Edit Name —...
Page 94: Memory Status
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a group and press the Select (left) soft key ( following options appear in the display: Ring tone — Lets you choose a ring tone to be played when you receive a voice call from a member of this group. Edit Name —...
Page 95: Service Number
2. To return to the PhoneBook menu, press the soft key ( ) or the Service Number You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries, and Voice Mail numbers.
Page 97: Section 7: Messaging
Section 7: Messaging Topics Covered • Types of Messages • Text Messages • Multimedia Message • Browser Message • Using Message Template • Broadcast Messages (SIM-Dependent) • Settings • Checking Memory Status This section explains how to use your phone to send or receive different types of messages.
Page 98: Types Of Messages
Types of Messages Your phone supports the following message types: • Text Messages • Multimedia Messages • Browser Messages • Broadcast Messages (SIM-dependent) Text Messages The Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones.
Page 99 Note: If you write a text message that exceeds the maximum number of characters your service provider allows, the SGH-x496 automatically splits your message text into several messages. The number of messages to be sent appears in the display when your message is split. 1.
Page 100 6. Press the Send (right) soft key ( 7. Press the key to return to the Idle screen. Formatting Message Text 1. With the message text input screen showing in the display, to change the text format, press the Options (left) soft key ( display: Send —...
Page 101 2. Press or use the navigation keys to highlight the Text Formatting option and press the Select (left) soft key ( ) or the key. The following options appear in the display: Size — Lets you select Small, Normal, and Large text sizes. Mode —...
Page 102 8. Use the navigation keys to highlight one of the following options: Send — Lets you send the message. The message is stored in the Outbox folder after sending. Save Message — Lets you save a copy of the message text to the phone memory or to your SIM card for reuse in future messages.
Page 103 Tip: You can edit the included text or URL as needed. 6. Repeat this process and/or enter additional text as needed to complete your message. Entering/Selecting Multiple Message Recipients You can send the same message to more than one recipient by pressing the Ph.Book (left) soft key ( and selecting multiple PhoneBook Contacts.
Page 104 7. When you have entered and/or selected the last of the needed recipient numbers, press the OK (left) soft key ) or the key. The Send screen appears in the display. 8. Press the Send (right) soft key ( 9. Press the key to return to the Idle screen.
Page 105 Note: When you add media items to a message, the number of characters you can enter decreases. Add Picture — Lets you add a downloaded photo. Add Animation — Lets you add Preset Animation (included with your phone) or My Animation (downloaded animation).
Page 106 Inbox This message folder stores text messages that you have received. When you access this folder, a list of text messages appears in your phone’s display showing the senders’ phone numbers or names, if available in your PhoneBook. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Messaging), for Inbox.
Page 107: Your Phonebook
View Text Message Options While reading a message in the Inbox, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options (left) soft key ( • Reply — Lets you send a text message reply to the sender of the selected text message. •...
Page 108 2. Select a text message from the list and press the Options (left) soft key ( options appear in the display: View — Shows the selected text message. Delete — Lets you delete the selected text message. Send — Lets you send the selected message. 3.
Page 109 Delete All This menu allows you to delete all of the text messages in a selected message folder. You can also delete all of your messages in all messages folders at one time. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Messaging), for Delete All.
Page 110: Multimedia Message
5. To confirm the deletion, press the Yes (left) soft key ( To cancel the deletion, press the No (right) soft key ( 6. Press the key to return to the Idle screen. Multimedia Message Create This menu option lets you write and send multimedia messages.
Page 111 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight Picture and press the Add (left) soft key ( Multimedia Message Images screen appears in the display listing the available image files. 5. Use the navigation keys to highlight an image file and press the Select (left) soft key ( selected image appears in the display.
Page 112 9. Use the navigation keys to highlight the My Audio option and press the Select (left) soft key ( The Record New screen or a list of sound files appears in the display. 10. For the Recorded New option, see “Record Audio“ on page 197 for more information.
Page 113 14. When you complete entering/composing the message text, press the Opt. (left) soft key ( following Options appear in the display: Done Templates 15. Use the navigation keys to highlight Done and press the Select (left) soft key ( appears in the display showing the increased message size.
Page 114 17. Use the navigation keys to select Send and press the Select (left) soft key ( Empty recipient addresses appears in the display. 18. Use the navigation keys to select an Empty recipient address and press the Select (left) soft key ( following options appear in the display: Number —...
Page 115 Inbox The multimedia message Inbox folder stores multimedia messages that you have received. The following icons appear in the Inbox menu and indicate the status of each message: Messages unread Messages read Incoming Multimedia Messages Multimedia messages and e-mails are stored in the Inbox of your service provider’s message server instead of being sent directly to your phone.
Page 116: The Display
2. If needed, use the navigation keys to select the new multimedia message and press the Select (left) soft key ) or the the display: Subject — The subject of the message appears at the top of the display. Picture — Any picture included in the message fills the center of the screen.
Page 117 Extract Address — Lets you copy the address information into your PhoneBook. Properties — Lets you review detailed information about a multimedia message. Outbox The multimedia message Outbox folder stores multimedia messages that you have sent or have attempted to send. The following icons appear in the Outbox menu and indicate the status of each message: Messages sent Messages currently being sent...
Page 118 2. If needed, use the navigation keys to select the multimedia message and press the Select (left) soft key ) or the the display. The message contents scrolls to the next page, if it has more than one, after a time you specify. See “Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message“...
Page 119 Saving Messages to the Draft Folder 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Messaging), Message), and appears in the display showing a running total size of the message [in kilobytes (KB)]. 2. Compose your multimedia message. 3.
Page 120 6. Use the navigation keys to highlight Save Message and press the Select (left) soft key ( message appears in the display confirming that the message has been saved. The Multimedia Message menu appears in the display. 7. Press the key to return to the Idle screen.
Page 121 6. When you complete the message, press the Opt. (right) soft key ( ) to access the following options: Preview Send Add Page Page Timing Text Effect Clear Subject/Message Delete Page Save Message Settings 7. Use the navigation keys to select Send and press the Select (left) soft key ( Empty recipient addresses appears in the display.
Page 122 9. Use the navigation keys to select a message addressing option and press the Select (left) soft key ( key. 10. Enter or select a recipient phone number or e-mail address and press the OK (left) soft key ( key. The Send list of recipient addresses appears in the display.
Page 123 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option. 3. Press the Select (left) soft key ( check mark appears in the selected option’s check box. When you highlight the All Messages option and press the Select (left) soft key ( marks appear in all the option check boxes.
Page 124: Browser Messages
Browser Messages This menu lets you read and delete messages from your service provider’s Web server (e-mail, web messages, and so on). This menu also lets you control whether or not your phone receives Browser messages. Read Browser Messages 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Messaging), and Messages.
Page 125 Browser Message Settings 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Messaging), and Messages. The following options appear in the display: Inbox — Lets you read messages received from the web server. Setting — Lets you set whether or not your phone accepts browser messages.
Page 126: Using Message Templates
Deleting All Browser Messages 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Messaging), and Messages. The following options appear in the display: Inbox — Lets you read messages received from the web server. Setting — Lets you set whether or not your phone accepts browser messages.
Page 127 Sending a Template Text-only Message To quickly send a message containing only text from a template, do the following: 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Messaging), and The Templates menu appears in the display. 2.
Page 128 7. Press the Send (right) soft key ( 8. Press the key to return to the Idle screen. Adding Template Text to Message Text To include template text in a message, do the following: 1. With the message text input screen showing in the display, press the Options (left) soft key ( Options menu appears in the display.
Page 129 press (for Messaging), and The Templates menu appears in the display. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a template and press the Select (left) soft key ( following options appear in the display: Edit — Lets you change the template’s text. Send Message —...
Page 130: Broadcast Messages (Sim Dependent)
Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • Your phone is in Idle mode. •...
Page 131: Text Message Settings
Text Message Settings The following options are available: • Service Center — Lets you store or change the access number for your message Service Center. Note: The Service Center number is required for your phone to be able to send text messages. You must obtain this number from your service provider.
Page 132 Multimedia Message The following options are available: Send Settings • Priority — Lets you select the delivery priority level (Low, Normal, High) for your messages. • Validity Period — Lets you set the length of time (1/6/12 Hours, 1 Day, 1 Week, Maximum) your messages are stored in the Service Center while the network attempts to deliver them.
Page 133: Checking Memory Status
• Profile Setting — Lets you create or change your multimedia message connection profile(s). Checking Memory Status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining to store text and multimedia messages. Each Memory Status screen shows the total message memory used and free in your phone and your SIM card.
Page 135: Section 8: Changing Your Settings
Section 8: Changing Your Settings Topics Covered • Time & Date • Phone Settings • Display Settings • Sound Settings • Network Services • Security Settings • Resetting Your Phone • Passwords, PINs, and Access Codes This section explains how to customize many of your phone’s options to suit your preferences.
Page 136: Time & Date
Time & Date This menu lets you change the current time and date showing on your phone’s displays. Note: Before setting the time or date, you must set your local time zone using the World Time feature. For more information, see “Setting Local Time”...
Page 137 Set Time Set Time lets you enter the current time manually, using the keypad, and according to the time format setting in the Time Format sub-menu. Notes: When Auto Update is set to On, the network adjusts time and date automatically.
Page 138 Set Date Allows you to manually enter the month, day, and year. Notes: When Auto Update is set to On, the network adjusts time and date automatically. Before setting the time or date, you must set your local time zone using the World Time feature.
Page 139: Auto Update
12 Hours 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the OK (left) soft key ( Auto Update Auto Update lets you elect whether to synchronize your phone’s clock with your Wireless Provider’s network. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Auto Update.
Page 140: Phone Settings
Phone Settings To customize the settings for your phone, do the following: 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings) and The following options appear in the display: Language — Lets you select the language used to generate text that appears in the display.
Page 141: Greeting Message
Automatic (Text Language only) — Lets the language setting on your SIM card automatically determine which language appears in the display. (This option may not display on your phone, depending on your Wireless Provider, phone software version, or country.) English Français Español Greeting Message...
Page 142: Extra Settings
Extra Settings These settings let you tailor your phone’s automatic redialing and call answering features to suit your preferences. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Extra Settings. The following options appear in the display: Auto Redial —...
Page 143: Display Settings
Display Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings) and The following options appear in the display: Wallpaper — Lets you change the background image or the color of the text to be displayed in Idle mode.
Page 144 Wallpaper Wallpaper lets you change the background image or the color of the text to be displayed in Idle mode. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Wallpaper. The following options appear in the display: Download Graphics —...
Page 145 Skin This option lets you select the menu display style. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Skin. The following options appear in the display: Pattern 1 Pattern 2 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the Select (left) soft key ( 3.
Page 146: Brightness Control
3. When you have finished, press the Brightness Control This option lets you adjust the brightness of the main and external displays to see them better in differing conditions. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Brightness Control.
Page 147: Sound Settings
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the Select (left) soft key ( to select the desired option. Sound Settings You can customize the settings related to various sounds for the phone, such as the call ringer, key tone, power on/off melody, and so on.
Page 148: Incoming Calls
3. When you have finished, press the Incoming Calls This option lets you specify how your phone is to indicate new incoming calls. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Sound Settings) and Calls. The following options appear in the display: Download Ringtones —...
Page 149: Keypad Tone
Keypad Tone This menu lets you select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. To turn off the sound, select Off. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Sound Settings) and Tone.
Page 150 Text Message This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new text message has been received. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Sound Settings), Tone), for Text Message. The following options appear in the display: Tone —...
Page 151 minutes after a message is received until you open the message). 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the Select (left) soft key ( 3. When you have finished, press the Power On/Off This menu lets you select whether your phone plays melodies when switched on and off.
Page 152: Extra Tone
2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option, then press the Select (left) soft key ( 3. When you have finished, press the Extra Tone This option lets you customize additional tones for the phone. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Sound Settings) and Tone.
Page 153: Network Services
Network Services You can customize the settings for network features supported by your wireless provider, such as call forwarding, and call waiting. Note: Some of these services may not be available due to coverage area or service plans. If you have any questions, please contact the Customer Support center.
Page 154: Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding This network service lets you reroute incoming calls to a number that you specify. Example: You could forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on vacation. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Call Forwarding.
Page 155: Data Calls
6. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement appears in the display. Call Waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls and/or data calls.
Page 156: Network Selection
Deactivating Call Waiting Settings 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Call Waiting. The following options appear in the display: Voice Calls — Applies Call Waiting to voice calls. Data Calls — Applies Call Waiting to data calls. Cancel All —...
Page 157: Caller Id
Automatic — Lets you connect to the first available network when roaming. Manual — Lets you select the network you want to use. Your phone will scan for that network and you will be connected. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight an option and press the Select (left) soft key ( Caller ID You can specify whether your phone number is...
Page 158: Security Settings
Security Settings The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by the others and to restrict the types of calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings) and The following options appear in the display:...
Page 159: Pin Check
3. When you have finished, press the PIN Check When the PIN Check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone. Any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. Note: Before enabling or disabling the PIN Check feature, you must enter your PIN.
Page 160 Change PIN This feature lets you change your current PIN. Note: You must enable the PIN Check feature before using this feature. See “PIN Check” on page 159 for more information. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one.
Page 161: Switch Your Phone On
4. Use the keypad to enter your new PIN, then press the OK (left) soft key ( “PIN Changed” appears in the display followed by the Security menu. Phone Lock When the Phone Lock feature is enabled, you must enter the 4- to 8-digit phone password each time you switch your phone on.
Page 162: More Information
Disable Phone Lock 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Phone Lock. The following options are available: Disable Enable 2. Use the navigation keys to select Disable, then press the Select (left) soft key ( prompted to enter your phone’s password.
Page 163 The Change Password screen appears in the display, prompting you to enter the current password. 2. Use the keypad to enter the current 4- or 8-digit password, then press the OK (left) soft key ( key. You are prompted to enter a new password. 3.
Page 164 Activate Privacy 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Privacy. The following options appear in the display: All — Selects all Privacy options. Multimedia Message — Requires entry of phone password to access the Multimedia messages menu. Downloaded Graphics —...
Page 165 Deactivate Privacy 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for Privacy. The following options appear in the display: All — Selects all Privacy options. Multimedia Message — Unlocks access to the Multimedia messages menu. Downloaded Graphics —...
Page 166: Sim Lock
SIM Lock The SIM Lock feature lets you limit open access to your phone only to your SIM. If someone installs their own SIM into your phone, they are prompted enter your SIM Lock password when they turn your phone on. Note: The SIM Lock password is temporary, that is, your phone retains the password only while the SIM Lock feature is enabled.
Page 167 “SIM Lock Personalised” appears in the display followed by the Security menu. Disable SIM Lock 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings), for SIM Lock. The following options appear in the display: Disable Enable 2.
Page 168 Enable — You can only call phone numbers stored in the PhoneBook. 2. Use the navigation keys to select Enable, then press the Select (left) soft key ( prompted to enter your phone’s second Personal Identification Number (PIN2). Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display.
Page 169 Change PIN2 The Change PIN2 feature allows you to change your current PIN2 to a new one. You must enter the current PIN2 before you can specify a new one. Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display.
Page 170: Resetting Your Phone
Resetting Your Phone You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Settings) and The following options appear in the display: All — Lets you reset the phone, display, and sound settings. Phone Settings —...
Page 171: Passwords, Pins, And Access Codes
Passwords, PINs, and Access Codes There are several access codes for use with your phone and its Subscriber Identity Module (SIM card). These codes help you protect your phone and the personal information stored in it against unauthorized use. When prompted to enter any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (asterisks appear in your phone’s display) and press the OK (left) soft key ) or the...
Page 172 The Personal Identification Number (PIN) is 4 to 8 digits long and protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. Note: If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the PIN is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by obtaining the PIN Unblocking Key (PUK) from Customer Service/Support and entering it.
Page 173 3. Enter the new PIN again using the keypad, then press the OK (left) soft key ( PIN2 The 4- to 8-digit second Personal Identification Number (PIN2), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as enabling the Fixed Dial Number (FDN) mode.
Page 174 2. Enter a PIN2 of your choice and press the OK (left) soft key ( ) or the The “Confirm New PIN2” message appears in the display, prompting you to enter the new PIN2 a second time. 3. Enter the new PIN2 again using the keypad, then press the OK (left) soft key ( key.
Page 175: Section 9: Applications
Section 9: Applications Topics Covered • Alarm • Organizer • Calculator • Record Audio • Unit Conversion • Timer • Stopwatch • World Time This section explains how you can use your phone to schedule appointments, view the calendar, create To- Do lists, set an alarm, and perform simple math calculations.
Page 176: Alarms
Alarms Your SGH-x496 phone includes an alarm clock. You can set the alarm to ring at a specific time. You can also set your phone to automatically switch on and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off. Setting an Alarm 1.
Page 177 3. To change the alarm settings, press the Options (left) soft key ( ) or the in the display: Alarm Day — Lets you select the day or days the selected alarm will sound. Alarm Time — Lets you select the time the selected alarm will sound.
Page 178 7. Use the keypad to enter the time when the alarm is to sound. Press the OK (left) soft key ( If your phone is set to a 12-hour format, the following options appear in the display: AM — Lets you indicate that the alarm time you entered is between Midnight and Noon (that is, 12:00 AM –...
Page 179 Wake-up Call is highlighted. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired Alarm option, then press the Select (left) soft key ( key. The selected Alarm screen appears in the display showing the alarm time, alarm tone, and day(s) settings.
Page 180 6. Use the Up and Down Volume keys on the side of the phone to adjust the Alarm Tone volume. 7. Press the Select (left) soft key ( save your new settings. The selected Alarm screen appears in the display showing the alarm time, alarm tone, and day(s) settings.
Page 181 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the Auto Power option, then press the Select (left) soft key ( key. The following options appear in the display: 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the On option, then press the Select (left) soft key ( activate the Autopower feature.
Page 182 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications) and following options appear in the display: Wake-up Call — Lets you set the alarm to ring to wake you up at a specific time on a particular day(s). Alarm1 —...
Page 183: Organizer
5. To deactivate the selected alarm, press the Yes (left) soft key ( To keep the selected alarm active, press the No (right) soft key ( 6. Press the key to return to the Idle screen. Organizer Organizer is a suite of PIM (Personal Information Management) applications: Memo Pad, Calendar, and To Do List.
Page 184 Writing a New Memo To create a memo, do the following: 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications), for New Memo. The New Memo text entry screen appears in the display. 2. Enter text for your new memo. See “Section 5: Entering Text”...
Page 185 PM — Lets you indicate that the alarm time you entered is between Noon and Midnight (12:00 PM – 11:59 PM). If your phone is set to a 24-hour format, A message confirms that your alarm settings are saved. 7. Use the navigation keys to highlight AM or PM, then press the Select (left) soft key ( are prompted to confirm the Memo Time setting.
Page 186 Using Memo Options You can access the following options by pressing the Options (left) soft key ( screen: • Add — Lets you add a memo. • Delete — Lets you delete a memo. • Edit — Lets you change the text, time, and/or alarm settings for a memo.
Page 187 3. Press the Select (left) soft key ( If no memos are saved for the selected date, the New Memo text entry screen appears in the display. If one or more memos are saved for the selected date, the most recent memo’s information appears in the display.
Page 188 3. Press the Select (left) soft key ( New Memo text entry screen appears in the display. If there is more than one memo for that date, the latest memo appears in the display. 4. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll to the previous or next memo.
Page 189 Viewing All Memos on the Calendar You can view all of the memos stored in the calendar, starting with the oldest, regardless of the date by doing the following: 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications), for Calendar.
Page 190 Deleting a Memo You can delete memos on the calendar one by one or all at one time. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications), for Calendar. The calendar displays with today’s date highlighted. 2.
Page 191 Copy — Lets you save a copy of a memo to the same or another date. Add is highlighted. 5. Use the navigation keys to highlight Delete, then press the Select (left) soft key ( appears in the display. 6. Press the Yes soft key to confirm deletion. “Deleted” appears in the display and is replaced by the Calendar screen.
Page 192 4. Press the Yes soft key to confirm deletion. “Deleted” appears in the display and is replaced by the Calendar screen. 5. When you have finished, press the Using the To Do List The To Do List lets you do the following: •...
Page 193 If your phone is set to a 12-hour format, the following options appear in the display: AM — Lets you indicate that the alarm time you entered is between Midnight and Noon (that is, 12:00 AM – 11:59 AM). PM — Lets you indicate that the alarm time you entered is between Noon and Midnight (12:00 PM –...
Page 194 9. Use the navigation keys to highlight AM or PM, then press the Select (left) soft key ( following Alarm Tone options appear in the display: Alarm1 Alarm2 Alarm3 10. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the alarm tones and highlight the desired tone, then press the Select (left) soft key ( Note: Each tone plays when you highlight it.
Page 195 Viewing the To Do List Tasks 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications), for To Do List. A list of tasks appears in the display. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a task, then press the Select (left) soft key ( for the selected task appears in the display.
Page 196: Calculator
Calculator You can use your phone as a calculator. The Calculator application lets you use basic arithmetic functions (that is, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) on your phone. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications) and The Calculator screen appears in the display.
Page 197: Record Audio
Record Audio The Record Audio application lets you record voice (audio) memos. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications), for Record. The Record screen appears in the display with the following icons at the bottom of the display with the Record Stop 2.
Page 198 To pause the recording, use the navigation keys to highlight the key ( ) or the bottom of the display, with the (resume the recording by pressing the Select (left) soft key ( ) or the Record Stop 4. Press the Select (left) soft key ( recording.
Page 199 Reviewing a Recorded Audio 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications), for Recorded Audio. A list of recorded audios appears in the display. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired audio file, then press the Select (left) soft key ( key.
Page 200 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired audio file, then press the Select (left) soft key ( key. The audio screen appears in the display and the selected audio file begins to play. 3. Press the Options soft key to display the following. Send —...
Page 201 Changing Record Audio Settings You can change the default settings for using Record Audio. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications), for Settings. The following options appear in the display: Recording Time — Lets you set recording time to Normal or Limit Size(for Multimedia Message).
Page 202: Unit Conversion
2. When you have finished, press the Unit Conversion You can use the phone as a unit converter. The unit converter provides basic conversion functions: length, weight, volume, area, and temperature. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications) and Conversion.
Page 203: Timer
Timer Timer lets you view the amount of time between the current day and any event that you wish to schedule. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications) and Timer screen appears in the display. 2.
Page 204: World Time
World Time World Time lets you view the current time of day or night in any part of the world, and lets you select your local time zone. Viewing Time in Other Parts of the World 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Applications) and The World Time screen containing a world map appears...
Page 205 Delhi Dacca Bangkok Beijing/H.K. (Hong Kong) Seoul Sydney Noumea Wellington Honolulu Anchorage L.A. Denver The selected city’s current day, time, and date appear below the world map. Setting Local Time World Time lets you set your time zone using an interactive map.
Page 206 3. Press the Set (left) soft key ( appear in the display: Set Local Set DST Set Local is highlighted. 4. Press the Select (left) soft key ( “Changed” appears in the display to confirm your selection. Enabling Daylight Savings Time (DST) If Daylight Savings Time (DST) applies in your local time zone, do the following: 1.
Page 207 “Changed” appears in the display to confirm your selection, then the World Time screen reappears in your display. Your phone’s clock will now automatically adjust the current time for DST. Disabling Daylight Savings Time (DST) If Daylight Savings Time (DST) does not apply in your local time zone, do the following: 1.
Page 208 Your phone’s clock will now not adjust the current time for DST.
Page 209: Section 10: My Browser
Section 10: My Browser Topics Covered • My Browser Main Menu • Downloaded Graphics • Audio Files • Delete Files • Memory Status Your phone’s My Browser feature is a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser that you can use to access Wireless Web sites formatted for mobile phones.
Page 210: My Browser Main Menu
My Browser Main Menu To open the My Browser main menu, do the following: 1. In Idle mode, press the Left navigation key. The following sub-menus appear in the display: My Browser — Opens the My Browser sub-menu. Downloaded Graphics — Lists graphics files downloaded to your phone.
Page 211 Go to URL — Lets you use My Browser to access a particular Wireless Web address. Browser Profiles — Lets you view and change My Browser network access settings. Clear Cache — Lets you erase leftover Wireless Web data from My Browser’s cache memory. 2.
Page 212 Navigating My Browser 1. To scroll through browser items, use the navigation keys. 2. To select a browser item, press the Select (left) soft key ) or the 3. To select a numbered item, press the corresponding numeric key. 4. To return to a previous page, press the the Back (left) soft key ( 5.
Page 213 Accessing a Favorite Web Site 1. In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for My Browser), for Favorites. The Favorites screen appears in the display. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight a Favorites option, then press the Select (left) soft key ( The following options appear in the display: Edit Delete...
Page 214 5. Enter a name for the new Favorite and press the OK (left) soft key ( ) or the appears in the screen with your new favorite highlighted. 6. When you have finished, press the Editing a Favorite 1. In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for My Browser), for Favorites.
Page 215 6. Change the name for the Favorite as needed and press the OK (left) soft key ( sub-menu appears in the screen with your new or updated favorite highlighted. 7. When you have finished, press the Deleting a Favorite 1. In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for My Browser), for Favorites.
Page 216: Browser Profiles
Go to URL Go to URL lets you access a Wireless Web site by entering it’s address using the keypad. 1. In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for My Browser), for Go to URL. The Enter URL text entry screen appears in the display.
Page 217 Selecting a My Browser Profile To select (activate) a My Browser profile, do the following: 1. In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for My Browser), (for Browser Profiles), and Profile. The following options appear in the display: Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3...
Page 218 Changing My Browser Profiles You can setup and maintain up to five profiles for My Browser. 1. In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for My Browser), (for Browser Profiles), and Settings. The following options appear in the display: Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3...
Page 219 GPRS Setting Proxy Address — Enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet. Proxy Port — Enter the logical proxy port number used to connect to the Internet. APN — Enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network gateway.
Page 220: Downloaded Graphics
Clearing Cache Memory The cache is My Browser’s temporary memory in which the most recently accessed Web pages are stored. You can clear the cache at anytime. 1. In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for My Browser), for Clear Cache.
Page 221: Audio Files
Send — Lets you send the selected graphics file to someone else as part of a message. Rename — Lets you edit name of the selected graphics file. Delete — Lets you erase the selected graphics file. Set as Wallpaper — Lets you set the selected image to appear in the background of the idle mode screen.
Page 222 The Downloaded Ringtones option is highlighted. 2. Press the Select (left) soft key ( of ringtone files appears in the display, and the first ringtone is highlighted and begins playing. 3. Press the Options (left) soft key ( following options appear in the display: Send —...
Page 223 The Downloaded Ringtones option is highlighted. 2. Use the navigation keys to highlight Record Audio, then press the Select (left) soft key ( Record screen appears in the display with the Record key highlighted. To begin recording, press the Select (left) soft key ( key.
Page 224: Recorded Audio
Recorded Audio 1. In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for My Browser) and following options appear in the display: Downloaded Ringtones — Lets you access ringtone files stored on your phone. Record Audio — Lets you record, review, and store new audio files on your phone.
Page 225: Delete Files
Rename — Lets you edit the name of the selected audio file. Delete — Lets you erase the selected audio file. Properties — Shows the Name, Size, and Format of the selected graphics file. 5. Use the navigation keys to highlight the desired option, then press the Select (left) soft key ( 6.
Page 226: Deleting Audio Files
Deleting Audio Files 1. In idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for My Browser) and following options appear in the display: Downloaded Graphics — Lets you delete graphics files stored on your phone. Audio — Lets you delete audio files stored on your phone. The Downloaded Graphics option is highlighted.
Page 227: Memory Status
4. Press the OK (right) soft key ( the display. 5. Press the Yes (left) soft key ( confirm the deletion of all selected audio files currently stored on your phone. Memory Status The Memory Status option lets you review your use of available My Browser memory and shows you how much memory remains available.
Page 229: Section 11: Games
Section 11: Games Topics Covered • Games Menu • Downloading Games • My Games • Settings • Memory Status This section details your phone’s abilities to download and play games. Section 11: Games...
Page 230: Games Menu
Games Menu To access the Games menu, do the following: 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press for Games. The following options appear in the display: Download Games — Lets you seek, purchase, and download game applications to your phone using My Browser. My Games —...
Page 231: My Games
To browse the Wireless Web for games, do the following: In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( ■ press (for Games) and Your Service Provider’s menu appears in the display. Note: Contact your Service Provider for details on how to shop for, purchase, and download games.
Page 232: Settings
Settings You can customize the profile settings used for connecting your phone and the WAP browser to the network. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Games) and following options appear in the display: APN —...
Page 233: Memory Status
Memory Status You can check the amount of memory being used and memory remaining to store games. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu (left) soft key ( press (for Games) and The Memory screen appears in the display. 2. Press the (right) soft key ( menu.
Page 235: Section 12: Health And Safety Information
Section 12: Health and Safety Information Topics Covered • Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Section 12: Health and Safety Information...
Page 236: Health And Safety Information
Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
Page 237 (e.g. at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC. Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, approved, or non- Samsung designated accessories that have no metal and must provide at least 1.5 cm separation between the device, including its antenna (whether extended or retracted) and the user's body.
Page 238: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
this site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone. Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone.
Page 239 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC's compliance limits. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones.
Page 240 hazardous to the user. In such a case, FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:...
Page 241 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.
Page 242 with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
Page 243 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. What is FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF? FDA is working with the U.S.
Page 244 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
Page 245 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
Page 246 Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work? Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks.
Page 247 many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. FDA has tested wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
Page 248: Road Safety
• International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection: http://www.icnirp.de • National Radiation Protection Board (UK): http://www.nrpb.org.uk • Updated 4/3/2002: US food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/cellphones Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
Page 249 4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous. 5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.
Page 250: Operating Environment
10. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number.
Page 251: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a...
Page 252 The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings for some of their mobile phones, to assist hearing device users in finding phones that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label on the box.
Page 253: Potentially Explosive Environments
Potentially Explosive Environments Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 254: Emergency Calls
equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal...
Page 255: Fcc Notice And Cautions
FCC Notice and Cautions 3. Press the key. If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible.
Page 256: Other Important Safety Information
Cautions Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly approved in this document could void your warranty for this equipment, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas and chargers. The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.
Page 257: Product Performance
• Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area.
Page 258: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones
Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and accessories. Faulty service may void the warranty. There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
Page 259: Battery Precautions
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
Page 260 Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
Page 261: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children's.
Page 262 • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
Page 263: Section 13: Warranty Information
Section 13: Warranty Information Topics Covered • Standard Limited Warranty Section 13: Warranty Information...
Page 264: Standard Limited Warranty
Standard Limited Warranty What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (“SAMSUNG”) warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that SAMSUNG's Phones and accessories (“Products”) are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the...
Page 265 Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by 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 266 All replaced parts, components, boards and equipment shall become the property of SAMSUNG. If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
Page 267 FOR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR GROSS NEGLIGENCE) OR FAULT COMMITTED BY SAMSUNG, ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES, OR FOR ANY BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT...
Page 268 LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND THAT THE PURCHASER MAY USE THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRODUCT. SAMSUNG MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, AS TO THE...
Page 269 Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
Page 270 No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. Printed in Korea...
Page 271: Index
Index Access Codes Adding a New Contact Adding PhoneBook En- tries From Idle Mode 72 Using the New Entry Op- tion 76 Alarms Alarm Tone Setting 178 Auto Power Alarms 180 Deactivating 181 Setting 176 Applications Broadcast Messages Browser Messages Calculator Calendar Deleting a Memo 190...
Page 272 Games Downloading 230 Memory Status 233 My Games 231 Settings 232 Getting Started Activating Your Phone 10 Understanding this User Manual 17 Voice Mail 15 Graphics Downloaded 220 Group Setting Health and Safety Infor- mation International Call Making a Call International Call 28 PhoneBook 30 Memory Status...
Page 273 Network Settings Notes and Tips Description 18 Options During a Call 40 Putting a Call on Hold 40 Organizer Calendar 186 New Memo 184 To Do List 192 Passwords, PINs, and Ac- cess Codes Phone Settings PhoneBook Memory Status 94 Searching for a Number PIN2 PINs...
Page 274 Tips description 18 To Do List Adding Tasks 194 New Task 192 Viewing 195 Understanding Your Phone Display Screen 25 Features of Your Phone Front View of Your Phone Understanding Your PhoneBook Adding a New Contact 72 Adding a New Entry 72 Deleting Entries 89 Dialing an Entry 80 Editing an Entry 81...

Samsung SGH-x496 Series User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

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Section 4: Menu Navigation

Section 5: Entering Text

Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook

Section 7: Messaging

Section 8: Changing Your Settings

Section 9: Applications

Section 10: My Browser

Section 11: Games

Section 12: Health and Safety Information

Section 13: Warranty Information

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