Samsung SGH-X830 User Manual Page 1

SGH-X830User’s Guide

Get started8Low battery indicatorWhen the battery is low:• a warning tone sounds,• the low battery message displays, and• the empty battery icon bli

Menu functions982. Press <Yes> to receive data.Security (Menu 8.8)Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the se

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)99Privacy lock (Menu 8.8.5)Use this menu to lock access to messages, media files, all menu functions on the phone,

Menu functions1002. Specify the following options:•Mobile tracker: activate the Mobile tracker feature.•Recipients: specify phone numbers to which you

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)101•Port: enter the port number of the proxy server.•Linger time: set a time period after which the network is disc

102Reset settings (Menu 8.10) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed.1. Press [Centre] to select the setting categories to be re

Solve problems103“Enter PIN”• You are using your phone for the first time. You must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card.• The PIN check feature i

Solve problems104Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking• Be sure that you have switched on the microphone.• Be sure that you are holding the phon

105Health and safety informationSAR certification informationThis phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.Your

Health and safety information106This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the power required to reac

Health and safety information107• Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first.• Do

Get started9Power on or offOffline modeYou can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactiv

Health and safety information108Operating environmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and always switch off

Health and safety information109Hearing aidsSome digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you

Health and safety information110Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). Users are reminded of the nee

Health and safety information1113. Press [ ].Certain features like Call Barring may need to be deactivated before you can make an emergency call. Cons

Health and safety information112Care and maintenanceYour phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The

Health and safety information113• Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, stove, or radiator. The phone may explode w

114IndexAAB mode, text input • 28Active flip • 88Alarm • 53Answeringcall • 32second call • 33Anykey answer • 88Auto redial • 88BBackground image • 89B

Index115Deletingcall log • 35events • 50MMS • 65, 69phonebook • 39, 42SMS • 65, 69Dialled calls • 36Dialling font, set • 89Displaybrightness • 89icons

116IndexMessagesbroadcast • 66, 72configuration • 66MMS • 62, 65push • 66, 72SMS • 61, 64SOS • 73Minute minder • 91Missed calls • 36MMS messagescreati

Index117Recordingvideos • 83voice memos • 51Rediallingautomatically • 88manually • 31Resetting phone • 102Ringercall • 90message • 90Road safety • 107

Get started10Keys and displayKeysIn Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.p. 87In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. You can rotate th

* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly.* D

Get started11DisplayEnter numbers, letters, and some special characters.In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server. Press and ho

Get started12Icons1Received signal strengthCall in progressOut of your service area; you cannot make or receive callsSOS message feature activep. 73A

Get started13Access menu functionsHome Zone, if registered for the appropriate serviceOffice Zone, if registered for the appropriate serviceRoaming ne

Get started14Customise your phoneSelect an option1. Press a desired soft key.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.3. Pr

Get started15You can set wallpaper for the idle screen.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main d

Get started16Make/Answer callsYou can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-u

17Step outside the phoneBegin with your music player, the camera, the web, and other special featuresPlay musicYou can play .mp3, .aac, .aac+, and .wm

Drive safely at all timesDo not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuellingDo not use the phone

Step outside the phone18•HOLD: locks or unlocks the exposed keys when held down.5. To close the music player, press and hold [Centre].Music files are

Step outside the phone19Use the camera1. Open the phone.2. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.3. Aim the lens at the subject and m

Step outside the phone20Browse the webUsing a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and

Step outside the phone21Use PhonebookTo the phone’s memory:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>.2. Select Save contact → Ph

Step outside the phone22Send messages4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [Centre] to edit contact information.1. In Idle mode, press

Step outside the phone231. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create message → Multimedia message.2. Select Subject.3. Enter the m

Step outside the phone24View messagesWhen a notification appears: 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox.From the Inbox:1. In Idl

Step outside the phone25Send SOS messagesYou can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency.1. In Idle mode, press <Men

Step outside the phone26Use BluetoothYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth

Step outside the phone271. Access an application, Phonebook, My files, Memo, or Calendar.2. Select an item.3. Press <Options> and select Send vi

Important safety precautions1Be aware of special regulationsMeet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone wheneve

28Enter textAB, T9, Number, and Symbol modesYou can enter text for some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Nu

Enter text 29Other AB mode operations• To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move t

Enter text30Other T9 mode operations• Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically.• Press [ ] to insert a space.• Press the Navigation key

31Call functionsAdvanced calling featuresMaking a call1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number.2. Press [ ].3. When you want to end the ca

Call functions321. In Idle mode, enter a location number and press [ ].2. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through other numbers.3. Press <Dial>

Call functions 33Options during a callYou can access a number of functions during a call.Adjusting the volume during a callUse [+/-] to adjust the

Call functions341. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls.3. Pres

35•SIM service: access special services, such as news, weather forecasts, entertainment, and location services, provided by your SIM card. This option

Menu functions36Accessing a call log1. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to another call type.2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list. 3

Menu functions Call log (Menu 1)372. Press <Delete>.3. Press <Yes> to confirm the deletion.Call time (Menu 1.6)This menu displays the t

2About this GuideThis User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, pl

Menu functions38Phonebook (Menu 2)You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physica

Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)39•Send message: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number, or an MMS message to the selected address.•Cop

Menu functions40•Phone number: add a number.•Location: assign a location number.3. Press <Save> to save the contact.Group (Menu 2.3)Use this men

Menu functions Phonebook (Menu 2)41Speed dial (Menu 2.4)Use this menu to assign a speed dial number (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled

Menu functions42•Send via: send the name card via SMS, MMS, or Bluetooth.•Exchange namecard: exchange name cards with another person via Bluetooth.•De

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)43Applications (Menu 3)Use this menu to play music files or play Java games. You can also use convenient featur

Menu functions44Synchronising music files with Windows Media PlayerYou can copy music files to your phone by synchronising with Windows Media Player.

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)45Using music player optionsFrom the music player screen, press [Down] to access the following options. You can

Menu functions46Selecting a play listMusic files are saved to your phone’s memory automatically, according to artist or genre. Select one of the play

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)47•Remove: remove the selected file, the files you want, or all files from the play list.•Move track in playlis

Special features of your phone3•Web browserAccess the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.• Offline m

Menu functions483. Enter information or change the settings:•Subject: enter a title for the appointment.•Details: enter the appointment details.•Start

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)49•AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.•Alarm tone: select an alarm tone.•Repeat every year: set the

Menu functions50•View by: change the view mode of the calendar.p. 50•Delete: delete the item.•Memory status: access memory information for the items

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)51• Task priority (Red: high, Blue: normal, Grey: low)• Completed taskWeek viewYou can view items for the sele

Menu functions52Changing the recording modeYou can change the recording mode of the voice recorder. The maximum recording time is determined by this s

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)53Applying daylight saving time1. From the world map, press <Options> and select Apply daylight saving ti

Menu functions54Setting alarms to sound when the phone is offFrom the Alarm screen, select Auto power → On.If the phone is off when it is time for the

Menu functions Applications (Menu 3)55The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays.Timer (Menu 3.9)Use this menu to set a period of tim

Menu functions56•Delete: delete the selected licence key or all licence keys.•Go to My messages: access the message that contains the media content.•G

Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)57Browser (Menu 4)The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless we

4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemYour phone 6Keys, features, and locationsGet started 7First steps to operating your phoneInstall and c

Menu functions58•Go to homepage: return to the homepage.•Keys to buy: send a request for buying a licence key for a DRM file. This option will be avai

Menu functions Browser (Menu 4)59Enter URL (Menu 4.2)Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page.You can add t

Menu functions60Saved pages (Menu 4.4)You can access the list of pages you have saved while online. If you select a link on the page, the phone switch

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)61Text message (Menu 5.1.1)Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send or receive text messages that may include

Menu functions62•Text style: change the text attributes.•Input method: change the text input mode.Multimedia message (Menu 5.1.2)Multimedia Message Se

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)63Using options while composing an MMS messageWhile composing a message, press <Options> to access the follow

Menu functions64Inbox (Menu 5.2.1)This folder stores all of the messages you have received.Viewing a messageThe following icons may appear on the mess

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)65•Forward: forward the message to other people.•Delete: delete the message.•Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the me

Menu functions66Configuration messages•Install: apply the configuration specified in the message to your phone.•Delete: delete the message.•Lock/Unloc

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)67When you select a message, it opens in Edit mode so that you can edit and send the message.Outbox (Menu 5.2.3)Thi

5Overview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.1 Call logp. 351 Recent contacts2 Missed calls3 Dialled calls4 Re

Menu functions68•Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory.•Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)69Using template optionsFrom the template list, press <Options> to access the following options:•Edit: edit t

Menu functions70Settings (Menu 5.5)Use this menu to set up various options for using the messaging service.Text messages (Menu 5.5.1)You can configure

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)71Default type: set the default message type. The network can convert the messages into the selected format.Default

Menu functions72automatically when you are in your home service area.Reception when abroad: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatical

Menu functions Messages (Menu 5)73•Language: select the preferred languages in which broadcast messages display.SOS messages (Menu 5.6)In an emerge

Menu functions74Memory status (Menu 5.7)Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each message folder. Press [Left] or [Right] to

Menu functions My files (Menu 6)752. Select an image.Press [+] to view the image on a full screen.Press [+] or [-] to zoom in or out.Viewing a slid

Menu functions76Videos (Menu 6.2)This menu displays video clips you have recorded, downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer.Playi

Menu functions My files (Menu 6)77•Move to Favourite videos/Move to Downloaded videos/Move to Video clips: move the file to another folder.•Bluetoo

6UnpackMake sure you have each item• Phone•Travel Adapter•Battery•User’s GuideYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer.The it

Menu functions78Sounds (Menu 6.4)This menu displays voice memos you have recorded, and sound files you have downloaded, received in messages, or impor

Menu functions Camera (Menu 7)79Other files (Menu 6.5)Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this fol

Menu functions80Taking a photoYou can take photos in various modes. The camera produces JPEG photos.Taking a photo1. Access the Camera menu or press a

Menu functions Camera (Menu 7)81•Frames: apply a decorative frame.•Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo.•Go to My photos: access

Menu functions82Using photo optionsAfter saving a photo, press <Opti.> to access the following options:•Viewfinder: return to Capture mode.•Send

Menu functions Camera (Menu 7)83•Set as: set the photo as wallpaper for the display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry.•Delete: delete t

Menu functions84Using camera options in Record modeIn Record mode, press < > to access the following options:•Take photo: switch to Capture mode

Menu functions Camera (Menu 7)85Using the keypad in Record modeYou can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Record mode.Using video

Menu functions86•Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder.p. 76•Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)87•Time: enter the current time. •AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.•Time format: select a time format.

7Get startedFirst steps to operating your phoneSIM card informationWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Ide

Menu functions88Volume key (Menu 8.2.4)Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold [+/-] when

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)89•Active swivel: answer an incoming call by opening the phone.•Anykey answer: answer an incoming call by pressing

Menu functions90Dialing display (Menu 8.3.5) Use this menu to select a font size and colour for the numbers, and background colour of the display whil

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)91Swivel tone (Menu 8.4.5)Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone.

Menu functions92•Night time: the keypad light is used only between 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM.•Custom time: you can specify the time period that the keypad l

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)93Call barring (Menu 8.6.2)This network service allows you to restrict your calls.1. Select a call barring option:•

Menu functions94Network selection (Menu 8.6.4)This network service allows you to manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)95•Outside access: enable calls to numbers other than those in the closed user group. This feature depends on the n

Menu functions96•My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone, which is then displayed on other devices.•Secure mode: determine if th

Menu functions Settings (Menu 8)97Using device optionsFrom the device list, press <Options> to access the following options: •Connect: connec