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SGH-x497 Series PORTABLE Tri-Band TELEPHONE User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. UCEG3_PMilton_101005_F11rev.
SGH-x497 Series PORTABLE Tri-Band TELEPHONE User Guide Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. UCEG3_PMilton_101005_F11rev.
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...888.987.HELP (4357) Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com ©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. Intellectual Property includes, but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets...rights secured by or which is otherwise the property of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers. and its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but is proprietary to you will not (and will not attempt to create ...
...888.987.HELP (4357) Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com ©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America, Inc. Intellectual Property includes, but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the "Phone System"), is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets...rights secured by or which is otherwise the property of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers. and its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but is proprietary to you will not (and will not attempt to create ...
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started 9 Activating Your Phone 10 Switching On or Off the Phone 14 Setting Up Your Voice Mail 15 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17 Features of Your Phone 18 Open View of Your Phone 18 Front View of Your Phone 19 Keys 19 Understanding the Display Screen 21 Section 3: Call...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started 9 Activating Your Phone 10 Switching On or Off the Phone 14 Setting Up Your Voice Mail 15 Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17 Features of Your Phone 18 Open View of Your Phone 18 Front View of Your Phone 19 Keys 19 Understanding the Display Screen 21 Section 3: Call...
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... an Existing Address Book Entry 72 Dialing a Number from Address Book 72 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card 73 Speed Dialing 73 Copy All to Phone 75 Delete All 75 Own Number 76 Group Setting 77 Memory Status 78 Service Dialing Number 78 Section 7: Messaging 81 Type of Messages 82 Using... Using Message Templates 94 Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent 95 Chat 95 Settings 95 Checking Memory Status 97 Section 8: Changing Your Settings 99 Time & Date 100 Phone Settings 101 Display Settings 103 Sound Settings 105 Network Services 109 6
... an Existing Address Book Entry 72 Dialing a Number from Address Book 72 Dialing a Number from the SIM Card 73 Speed Dialing 73 Copy All to Phone 75 Delete All 75 Own Number 76 Group Setting 77 Memory Status 78 Service Dialing Number 78 Section 7: Messaging 81 Type of Messages 82 Using... Using Message Templates 94 Broadcast Messages (SIM Dependent 95 Chat 95 Settings 95 Checking Memory Status 97 Section 8: Changing Your Settings 99 Time & Date 100 Phone Settings 101 Display Settings 103 Sound Settings 105 Network Services 109 6
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Table of Contents Security Settings 109 Resetting Your Phone 112 Section 9: WAP 115 Launching the WAP Browser 116 Access a WAP Site 116 Navigating the WAP Browser 117 Using Favorites 119 Downloading Multimedia Files 121 ...
Table of Contents Security Settings 109 Resetting Your Phone 112 Section 9: WAP 115 Launching the WAP Browser 116 Access a WAP Site 116 Navigating the WAP Browser 117 Using Favorites 119 Downloading Multimedia Files 121 ...
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... of Contents Section 13: Health and Safety Information ... 157 Health and Safety Information 158 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 160 Road Safety 170 Operating Environment 172 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........172 Potentially Explosive Environments 174 Emergency Calls 175 FCC Notice and Cautions 176 Other Important Safety...Time 179 Battery Precautions 180 Care and Maintenance 181 Section 14: Warranty Information 183 Standard Limited Warranty 184 Intellectual Property Statement 190 Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ......191 Index 193 8
... of Contents Section 13: Health and Safety Information ... 157 Health and Safety Information 158 Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 160 Road Safety 170 Operating Environment 172 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices ..........172 Potentially Explosive Environments 174 Emergency Calls 175 FCC Notice and Cautions 176 Other Important Safety...Time 179 Battery Precautions 180 Care and Maintenance 181 Section 14: Warranty Information 183 Standard Limited Warranty 184 Intellectual Property Statement 190 Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), L.P. ......191 Index 193 8
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Section 1: Getting Started 9 Section 1 Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Switching On or Off the Phone • Setting Up Voice Mail This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail.
Section 1: Getting Started 9 Section 1 Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone • Switching On or Off the Phone • Setting Up Voice Mail This section allows you to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail.
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... into the SIM card socket so that position. 2. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of the phone and hold it in that the card locks into the phone. 10 If necessary, switch off the phone by scratches or bending, so be easily damaged by holding down the key until the power-off...
... into the SIM card socket so that position. 2. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of the phone and hold it in that the card locks into the phone. 10 If necessary, switch off the phone by scratches or bending, so be easily damaged by holding down the key until the power-off...
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Section 1 Activating Your Phone Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the phone. Section 1: Getting Started 11 Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the socket. 4.
Section 1 Activating Your Phone Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown, and take it out of the phone. Section 1: Getting Started 11 Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the socket. 4.
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...is properly installed before using your phone for further details. A discharged battery recharges fully in position on the phone. Section 1 5. Charging a Battery Your phone is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. You can use the phone while the battery is powered ...by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. With the battery in approximately 200 minutes. 1. Ask your local Samsung dealer ...
...is properly installed before using your phone for further details. A discharged battery recharges fully in position on the phone. Section 1 5. Charging a Battery Your phone is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. You can use the phone while the battery is powered ...by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. With the battery in approximately 200 minutes. 1. Ask your local Samsung dealer ...
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Note: You must unplug the adapter before you remove the battery from the phone by pressing the buttons on the Section 1: Getting Started 13 otherwise, the phone could be damaged. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a ...and the "Warning Low Battery" message repeats at regular intervals on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Section 1 Activating Your Phone 2. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the...
Note: You must unplug the adapter before you remove the battery from the phone by pressing the buttons on the Section 1: Getting Started 13 otherwise, the phone could be damaged. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a ...and the "Warning Low Battery" message repeats at regular intervals on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Section 1 Activating Your Phone 2. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the...
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... for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the key. Note: The display language is preset to enter the phone password, enter the password and press the OK soft key or the key. When you wish to conserve the remaining battery power. Switching On or ... be done by the user. To change the language, use the Language menu. See "Language" on page 109. If the phone asks for your phone turns off the backlight to switch off the phone, press and hold the key until the power-off . For further details, see "PIN Check" on page 101. Section...
... for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key or the key. Note: The display language is preset to enter the phone password, enter the password and press the OK soft key or the key. When you wish to conserve the remaining battery power. Switching On or ... be done by the user. To change the language, use the Language menu. See "Language" on page 109. If the phone asks for your phone turns off the backlight to switch off the phone, press and hold the key until the power-off . For further details, see "PIN Check" on page 101. Section...
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... press the key. To access you will want to set up your voice mail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is in use the following steps: 1. Open the phone to access Menu mode. 2. Section 1 Setting Up Your Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail All unanswered calls to.... 3. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access your keypad. 2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the key. 3. Section 1: Getting Started 15 Your phone dials the specified voice mail number. 5. From an Idle screen, press and hold . 2. Follow the voice mail prompts to : • Create your pass code ...
... press the key. To access you will want to set up your voice mail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is in use the following steps: 1. Open the phone to access Menu mode. 2. Section 1 Setting Up Your Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail All unanswered calls to.... 3. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access your keypad. 2. Highlight Recent Calls and press the key. 3. Section 1: Getting Started 15 Your phone dials the specified voice mail number. 5. From an Idle screen, press and hold . 2. Follow the voice mail prompts to : • Create your pass code ...
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It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Front View of Your Phone • Keys • Understanding the Display Screen This section outlines some key features of your phone. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17 Section 2
It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the phone is in use. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered • Features of Your Phone • Open View of Your Phone • Front View of Your Phone • Keys • Understanding the Display Screen This section outlines some key features of your phone. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17 Section 2
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The following illustrations show the main elements of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to -do list, alarms, calculator, and a unit converter. Features of your phone. Open View of Your Phone The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone: 18 Section 2 User friendly, menu driven access to features and options. • Instant Messaging capability • Multimedia capability • Personal Assistant feature provides calendar, to -use and offers many significant features.
The following illustrations show the main elements of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to -do list, alarms, calculator, and a unit converter. Features of your phone. Open View of Your Phone The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone: 18 Section 2 User friendly, menu driven access to features and options. • Instant Messaging capability • Multimedia capability • Personal Assistant feature provides calendar, to -use and offers many significant features.
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Performs the functions indicated by holding down . Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19 Makes or answers a call , adjusts the earpiece volume. During a call . In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received when held down the ..., selects a menu function or stores information that you can set up or cancel "Silent mode" by the screen text on the left side of Your Phone Section 2 Keys The following list correlates to with the open and closed , you have entered, such as a name in the...
Performs the functions indicated by holding down . Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19 Makes or answers a call , adjusts the earpiece volume. During a call . In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received when held down the ..., selects a menu function or stores information that you can set up or cancel "Silent mode" by the screen text on the left side of Your Phone Section 2 Keys The following list correlates to with the open and closed , you have entered, such as a name in the...
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...options. 13. Display area where text and graphics are displayed. 20 Section 2 In Menu mode, returns you to scroll through the menus and Phone book. Ends a call. Enters the asterick [*] character for calling features. Enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In Menu mode, ...in the charging accessories. 8. In text entry mode, press to Idle mode. 12. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to change the character input type. 7. Deletes characters from the display. In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser. When...
...options. 13. Display area where text and graphics are displayed. 20 Section 2 In Menu mode, returns you to scroll through the menus and Phone book. Ends a call. Enters the asterick [*] character for calling features. Enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In Menu mode, ...in the charging accessories. 8. In text entry mode, press to Idle mode. 12. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to change the character input type. 7. Deletes characters from the display. In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser. When...
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... multimedia message has been received. Appears when a call is used to listen to ring at a specified time. The greater the number of your phone. 16. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 21 Understanding the Display Screen The display has 3 areas: Section 2 Icons Shows the received signal strength. Appears when a new text message has been...
... multimedia message has been received. Appears when a call is used to listen to ring at a specified time. The greater the number of your phone. 16. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 21 Understanding the Display Screen The display has 3 areas: Section 2 Icons Shows the received signal strength. Appears when a new text message has been...
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... digital clock. 22 Section 2 To specify the length of time, depending on the setting in the Backlight Time menu. Shows the level of the phone. It goes off after one minute to a WAP service. The backlight turns on and the corresponding icon appears on the external display. Appears when... the Call Forwarding feature is active, set the phone to the GPRS network. Appears when you have remaining. The display turns off when no keys are connected to conserve battery power. When you...
... digital clock. 22 Section 2 To specify the length of time, depending on the setting in the Backlight Time menu. Shows the level of the phone. It goes off after one minute to a WAP service. The backlight turns on and the corresponding icon appears on the external display. Appears when... the Call Forwarding feature is active, set the phone to the GPRS network. Appears when you have remaining. The display turns off when no keys are connected to conserve battery power. When you...
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... automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call , briefly press the key. Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you've dialed, received, or missed if the call recipient or caller is immediately to the right of these ... the Left or Right key until the cursor is identified. To clear any of the digit to finish your call or is already on the phone. Correcting the Number 1. Note: When you want to be cleared. Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and...
... automatically redial up to 10 times when the person does not answer the call , briefly press the key. Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you've dialed, received, or missed if the call recipient or caller is immediately to the right of these ... the Left or Right key until the cursor is identified. To clear any of the digit to finish your call or is already on the phone. Correcting the Number 1. Note: When you want to be cleared. Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and...
