GH68_40686A Printed in MexicoSamsung T199MOBILE PHONEUser ManualPlease read this manual before operating yourphone and keep it for future reference.
6Important! Verify that the handset battery is properly installed before you connect the travel adapter. If the battery is not properly installed and
96competent jurisdiction. This arbitration provision also applies to claims against Samsung’s employees, representatives and affiliates if any such cl
97IndexAAdvanced Settings 61Airplane Mode 50Alarm 40Alerts on Call 59AMBER Alertsdisable 32Answering Mode 57Auto Block 57Auto Redial 57Auto Rep
98save a missed call to Contacts 16search for a number in Contacts 20send message to missed call 17settings 57show my number 57Silent mode 22speakerph
99GPS & AGPS 74Greeting Message 56Groups 25HHealth and Safety Information 63IIcons 9Inbox 29International Call 14Internet Browser 34KKeypad
100templates 30Multi-Party Calling 21end a specific call 18switch between two calls 18Mute 19My Account 62My Number 26NNavigation Key 13Network Settin
101SSamsung Mobile Products and Recycling 72Security 51change phone password 52change PIN code 53change PIN2 53check PIN code 52lock applicatio
102WWallpaper 49Warranty Information 85World Clock 42
Getting Started 7Turning the Phone On or OffTo turn the phone on:1. Press and hold the key until the phone power-on screen appears. The Idle s
8Section 2: Understanding Your PhoneThis section outlines some key features of your phone and explains the screen and the icons that are displayed whe
Understanding Your Phone 96.Alphanumeric keys: Enter numbers, characters and symbols.7.Star key: Press and hold to enter a pause when dialing.8.
10Note: The default Sound Profile is Normal. The profile is editable, and the displayed icons may vary according to the settings. To edit Sound Profil
Understanding Your Phone 11BacklightA backlight illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key. The backlight dims or turns off w
12• To exit the menu structure without changing the settings, press the key.Soft KeysThe roles of the left and right soft keys vary depending on the
Understanding Your Phone 13Navigation Key Use the directional keys on the Navigation key to browse menus, sub menus, and lists. Press the Up or
14Section 3: Call FunctionsThis section explains how to make or answer a call and describes the features and functionality in making or answering a ca
Call Functions 15Making a Call from Your Contacts ListYou can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone memory.
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162. From the Call history menu, choose from either: All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls and Answered calls. 3. Highlight an entry from the list and
Call Functions 173. Press the Options soft key, and then select Save to contacts.4. Follow the onscreen prompts to add the caller to your Contac
18Putting a Call on HoldYou can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can also make another call while you have a call in progress if
Call Functions 19•Contacts: Access your Contacts List.• View contact details: On a call that you made from your Contacts list, view the informat
20Muting or Playing Keypad TonesUse the Keypad Tone option to turn the key tones off or on. When turned off, you can press keys without hearing key to
Call Functions 21To answer a call while you have a call in progress:1. While on a call, press or press (Accept) to answer a new incoming cal
22Silent ModeSilent mode is convenient when you want to stop the phone from making a sound or vibration—in a theater, for example.In Silent mode, your
Menu Navigation 23Section 4: Menu NavigationThis section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Your menu options are controlled by the su
24Section 5: Understanding Your ContactsThis section explains how to manage your Contacts by storing contacts’ names and numbers in your Contacts List
Understanding Your Contacts 25•Send > Message: Send a text message/picture message to the selected entry. • New contact: Add a new entry to e
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263. Press (Assign) to select a contact’s entry.4. Highlight the contact you want to assign to the selected position and press (Select). To quickly
Messages 27Section 6: MessagesThis section explains how to create, send, receive, and view different types of messages. This section also descri
28Message OptionsVarious options are available while creating a text message.1.From the Idle screen, press (Menu) ➔ Messages ➔ Create message.The Cre
Messages 29Viewing Received Messages1.From the Idle screen, your phone displays the number of Voicemails and new messages that you have received
30VoicemailChoose this option to dial your Voicemail.Navigating Through Your Message CategoriesThe default message category screen is the Message inbo
Messages 31SettingsUse the Messages Settings menu to view and modify settings for text messages and multimedia messages.This settings menu consi
32There are three types of Emergency Alerts:• Alerts issued by the President• Alerts involving imminent threats to safety of life• AMBER Alerts (missi
Messages 33Memory StatusUse the Memory status option to display the storage capacity information across several categories.1.From the Idle scree
34Section 7: BrowserThis section explains how to launch your Browser, how to navigate to other pages on the Web, and how to use the keys on the keypad
Browser 35• Browser settings: Configure Browser settings, such as: Clear Cache, Cookies, Preferences, and About browser.–Clear cache: Remove the
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36•Save: Save an image or a web page to your phone. Select Image or Page.• Add to bookmarks: Add a URL to your bookmarks list. Enter a Title and the U
Browser 37• End Key: Press to exit the Web and return the phone to standby mode.• Left Soft Key: Press to activate the command that appears abov
38Section 8: ApplicationsThis section describes the applications included on your handset that allow you to do a variety of activities.MediaUse the Me
Applications 39OrganizerUse the Organizer to view the calendar and schedule appointments, set alarms, use voice commands, create tasks, create m
40Enter an Event1.From the Idle screen, press (Menu) ➔ Organizer ➔Calendar.2. Press (Options) ➔ Create. 3. Select a category type for the event. Cho
Applications 41Voice RecognitionThis feature is used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. You can use your phone’s built-in au
42MemoTo create a new Memo:1. From the Idle screen, press (Menu) ➔ Organizer ➔Memo.2. Press (Options) ➔ Create.3. Enter text into the available tex
Applications 435. Press (OK) to save the time zone and return to the World clock menu.The added time zone informations displays in the list.Con
44RSS ReaderThe RSS reader feature allows you to receive up-to-date Web pages, news, and other information (such as updates) distributed through an RS
Changing Your Settings 45Section 9: Changing Your SettingsThis section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such se
1Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ...3Understanding This User Manual . . . . . .3Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . .
46• Phone sounds: Highlight a setting and press (Edit) to make a selection.–Keypad tone: Play a tone when the keypad is pressed. Select On or Off.–Po
Changing Your Settings 47DrivingYou can customize the Driving profile to include audible alerts and tones for incoming calls and messages, key p
48OutdoorYou can customize an Outdoor profile to include audible alerts and tones for incoming calls and messages, key presses, and powering on and of
Changing Your Settings 49DisplayUse Display settings to change various settings for the display or backlight.WallpaperSelect a background image
50Backlight TimeSelect the length of time that the screen backlight stays on and how long the backlight is dimmed before turning off.1.From the Idle s
Changing Your Settings 51Keypad Auto-LockChoose whether to have the phone automatically lock the keypad after the elapsed Backlight Time. For mo
52Change Phone PasswordThe Change phone password setting allows you to change the current phone password to a new one. You must enter the current pass
Changing Your Settings 53Change PIN CodeThis feature allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the Check PIN code feature is enabled.
54Note: You are unable to connect to PC Studio when the Mass storage option is selected.Data RoamingThis feature allows you to control the use of data
Changing Your Settings 55Memory SettingsClear Phone MemoryFrom this menu you can clear the memory for Media, Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks
2Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Greeting Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
56Greeting MessageEnter a greeting to display briefly when the phone is powered on.1.From the Idle screen, press (Menu) ➔ Settings ➔ Personalize ➔ G
Changing Your Settings 57Call SettingsUse Call settings to customize your phone’s call functions.Answering ModeUse Answering mode to select how
584. Add or edit the current block list:•Unknown blocks all incoming calls from unknown phone numbers.•Add additional numbers by pressing (Options) ➔
Changing Your Settings 59Call Barring (SIM Card Dependent)Use Call barring to restrict specific types of incoming and dialed calls on your phone
60Call History ManagementThis menu allows you to manage your call history. You can view time logs for all calls dialed and received, as well as delete
Changing Your Settings 61AdvancedAdvanced settings allow you to select and manage your networks and update software.NetworkUse the Network setti
625. At the Reset settings? prompt, press (Yes) to reset the settings.Master ResetFrom this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the f
Health and Safety Information 63Section 10: Health and Safety InformationThis section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your
64light, infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies.While RF energy does not ionize parti
Health and Safety Information 65information about the COSMOS study can be found athttp://www.ukcosmos.org/index.html.Risk of Brain Cancer from E
Getting Started 3Section 1: Getting StartedThis section explains how to start using your phone by charging your battery and setting up your voic
66about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure.• Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell
Health and Safety Information 67Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that n
68of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).The FCC SAR limit
Health and Safety Information 69at http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones.FCC Part 15 Information to U
70Smart Practices While DrivingOn the Road - Off the PhoneThe primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of his or her vehicle.Respo
Health and Safety Information 71Never use wireless data services such as text messaging, Web browsing, or e-mail while operating a vehicle.Never
72• Do not handle a damaged or leaking battery. Do not let leaking battery fluid come in contact with your eyes, skin or clothing. For safe disposal o
Health and Safety Information 73Proper disposal of your mobile device and its battery is not only important for safety, it benefits the environm
74UL Certified Travel ChargerThe Travel Charger for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instru
Health and Safety Information 75Plan (FRP). Changes may affect the performance of location-based technology on your mobile device.Certain Samsun
4• Important: Points out important information about the current feature that could affect performance.• Warning: Brings to your attention important i
76user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions, areas, or circumstances. Therefore, you should never rely solely on
Health and Safety Information 77Dust and dirtDo not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand.Cleaning solutionsDo not use harsh chemical
78• Be aware that you can adapt to higher volume settings over time, not realizing that the higher volume may be harmful to your hearing.• When using
Health and Safety Information 79Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area, and always switch your mob
80VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its
Health and Safety Information 81The wireless telephone industry has developed a rating system for wireless mobile devices to assist hearing devi
82 The HAC rating and measurement procedure are described in the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19 standard.HAC for Newer Technologi
Health and Safety Information 83Although your mobile device is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipment and can be broken. Avoid droppin
84• Reduce risk of repetitive motion injuries. When you repetitively perform actions, such as pressing keys, drawing characters on a touch screen with
Warranty Information 85Section 11: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is covered and for how long?SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMER
Getting Started 5To replace the battery:1. Slide the battery into the phone with the gold contacts on the battery matching those in the phone (1
86charger 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
Warranty Information 87DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
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