Samsung T746 User Manual

T746PORTABLE Quad-BANDMOBILE PHONEUser ManualPlease read this manual before operating yourphone, and keep it for future reference. BMC_t746_UG_EN_09

3Replacing the Battery6. Slide the battery into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. Be sure t

93Browser SettingsVarious settings are available when you are using the web browser to navigate the wireless web.䊳In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Web ➔ Bro

Camera 94Section 11: CameraThis section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs by using the built-in camera func

956.Tap the screen once and touch one of the following:• Send to: allows you to send your Photos.– or –7. Configure the picture options. For more info

Camera 96–Smile shot: the camera focuses on the foreground or subject and not on the background.–Mosaic: Takes several photos and then groups th

97Photos1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ My Downloads ➔ Images ➔ Photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Line view or Thumbn

Camera 98•More:–Rename: allows you to rename a photo file.–Sort by: allows you to organize your photos files by Date, Type, Name, or Size.–Send

99Renaming a Photo1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ My Downloads ➔ Images ➔ Photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Line view

Camera 100Bluetooth VisibilityThis option allows you to share the selected photo with another Bluetooth device.1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ My

1011.In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ My Downloads ➔ Images ➔ Photos.2. Touch the photo name that you want to save as a Picture ID.3. Touch Set as ➔ Pictu

Camera 102Recording a VideoTip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you provide your subject

Getting Started 4Installing the Memory CardYour phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of such things as music, pict

103–White balance: allows you to set this option from the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.–Effects: allows you

Camera 104VideosTo access your videos:1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ My Downloads ➔ Videos ➔ Videos. When you access this menu, your videos disp

105–Sort by: allows you to organize your video files by Date, Type, Name, or Size.–Send via Bluetooth: allows you to send this video to a Bluetooth en

TV & Radio 106Section 12: TV & RadioThis section describes how to display television and radio clips that are available on the network.1

107Section 13: MusicThis section describes how to use the Music Player to play downloaded music files.1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Music. The Music C

Changing Your Settings 108Section 14: Changing Your SettingsThis section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such

109Ringer SettingsThis menu allows you to specify how you are informed of incoming calls.NormalThe phone’s profile defaults to Normal which means that

Changing Your Settings 110•Vibration: the phone will vibrate but not play a melody.• Vibration & melody: the phone vibrates and plays a melo

111•Mute: the phone is silent and does not play a melody or vibrate.7. Touch the Phone sound volume slide bar, then touch and drag the slider to the v

Changing Your Settings 1123.Touch the drop-down menu and select Message.4. Touch the Message alert repetition drop-down and select one of the fo

52.Gently lift the edge of the memory card cover up.3. Remove the memory card.4. Close and lock the memory card cover.Charging a BatteryYour phone is

113• Vib. & Increasing melody: the phone vibrates and the melody increases simultaneously.5. Touch the Ringtone field, touch to select a ringtone

Changing Your Settings 1142.Touch Driving.3. Touch the drop-down menu and select Phone.4. Touch the Keypad tone drop-down and select one of the

115•Melody: the phone rings using the ring melody selected in the Ring tone menu.• Increasing melody: the melody volume increases.• Vibration then mel

Changing Your Settings 1169.Touch Save to return to the Ringer settings menu.Phone1. From Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Ringer settings.2.

117WallpaperThis menu allows you to change the background image to display in Idle mode.1. From Display settings menu, touch Wallpaper ➔ Images to vie

Changing Your Settings 1181.From Display settings menu, touch LCD brightness.2. Touch and drag the Level slider to the brightness level you desi

1197.Touch the Date field and touch the format in which you want the date to display (available only if Time zone updating is set to Manual only).Phon

Changing Your Settings 120CalibrationThe Calibration feature allows you to re-align the screen’s touch accuracy. Use this feature only when the

121Lock ApplicationsUsing this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as messages, images, and sounds. Once you lock the contents, you must ente

Changing Your Settings 1222.Enter your PIN code.3. Enter a new PIN code.4. Confirm your PIN code.Change PIN2 codeThe Change PIN2 code feature al

Getting Started 6Note: The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory

123• Samsung PC studio: sets PC Studio to launch as the default application when a USB connection is detected.• Ask on connection: requires the phone

Changing Your Settings 1242.Touch Bluetooth ➔ Settings.3. Touch On or Off from the My phone’s visibility field.4. Touch Save.Secure ModeWhen the

125The following information displays:• Headset: used to make incoming and outgoing calls via Bluetooth headsets.• Handsfree: used to make incoming an

Changing Your Settings 126Application SettingsThe Application Settings feature allows you to configure the functional parameters for most of the

1271.Touch one of the applications to clear, or touch All to clear all the memory settings.2. Touch Clear.3. Enter your password in the Password field

Changing Your Settings 1283.Touch Reset.4. Enter your password, then select Yes or No from the confirmation “Reset settings?” pop-up box.Softwar

129Section 15: Health and Safety InformationGetting the Most Out of Your ReceptionKeeping Tabs on Signal StrengthThe quality of each call you make or

Health and Safety Information 130•Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately tu

131RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles. Ch

Health and Safety Information 132Restricting Children’s Access to your PhoneYour phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with

7Setting Up Your Voice MailFor new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail:1. In Idle mode, touch the Phone icon and touch and hold

133Note: For safety, do not handle a damaged or leaking LiIon battery.Acknowledging Special Precautions and Industry Canada NoticeCautionsAny changes

Health and Safety Information 134variety of factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone design and other factors. What is i

135Section 16: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG Electronics Canada Inc. ("SAMSUNG") w

Warranty Information 136What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG&a

137NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. AL

Warranty Information 138SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH TH

139IndexAABC mode 34Accessing a Menu Function 25Alarm 77ApplicationsAlarm 77Calculator 87Calendar 78Convertor 88Stopwatch 89Tasks 85Timer 89World Cloc

140checking the memory status 48one-hand operation 47searching for a number 22speed dialing 44Converter 88DDialing a NumberSIM Card 44Display 1

141settings 55Push messagesettings 61viewing in Inbox 60RRecording Video 102SSecurity 120Settings 108backlight 118call settings 125display 116one-hand

142entering text 91exiting 90navigating 90Widgets 29accessing 29functions 26navigation 30settings 32Widget Manager 32, 108World Clock 88T746 UG

Understanding Your Phone 8Section 2: Understanding Your PhoneThis section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen

9Front View of Your PhoneThe following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:KeysThe following list correlates to the illustrations.1. Re

Understanding Your Phone 106.Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery

11Camera View of Your PhoneThe following illustration shows the external elements of your phone:Display LayoutYour display screen provides a wealth of

Understanding Your Phone 12Widget BarThe Widget bar provides quick access to the items you use most frequently (Photos, Music, IM, Share Pix, Vo

Intellectual PropertyAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers r

13BacklightA backlight illuminates the internal display and the keypad. When you touch any key, the backlight turns on. Backlight turns off when no ke

Understanding Your Phone 14Your phone has a display on the front of the phone which indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also

15Section 3: Call FunctionsThis section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making

Call Functions 163.Touch Menu ➔ Calls to display the Calls. All calls is the default but you can use the drop down list to select All calls, Mi

17Options During a CallYour phone provides a number of control functions that are available for use during a call.Turning the Speakerphone on and offW

Call Functions 18Viewing the CallsDuring a call you can touch the Calls icon to view All calls, Missed calls, Outgoing calls, or Incoming calls.

192.Touch New or Update (if this number is not already listed in your Contacts).3. Select the phone number type: Mobile, Home, Work, or Other and touc

Call Functions 202.Touch the End icon to the right of the phone number for which you want to end the call.CallsAll incoming, outgoing and missed

21The name and number, if already stored in your Contacts List, displays.Incoming callsThis menu lets you view the 30 most recent calls you received.T

Call Functions 222.Touch the number for the participant in which you want to speak privately. You can now talk privately to that person while th

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of LiabilityExcept as set forth in the express warranty contained on the warranty page enclosed with the product,

231.Touch the Contacts icon.With the Contacts list displayed:2. Touch the contact name displayed in the list to view the entry. The Contact informatio

Menu Navigation 24Section 4: Menu NavigationThis section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the ava

25Accessing a Menu Function by ScrollingAs you navigate through a menu, options display on the screen as scrollable lists.To navigate a scrollable lis

Menu Navigation 26䊳To access items in a list, tap the item:Using ShortcutsThe Widget bar provides quick access to the items you use most frequen

27Photos: In this menu, you can view the list of photos taken by the camera.1. Touch, drag and drop the Photos icon onto the desktop. Tap View to view

Menu Navigation 28Voice recognition: An advanced voice recognition software used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. Nuance®

29Accessing WidgetsTo display or hide the Widget bar:1. Tap the Widget bar tab, located on the left side of the main display to open the widget (quick

Menu Navigation 30Widget Bar NavigationYou can drag the widgets to the desktop to use the application or feature, then drag it back to the Widge

31TappingAfter you drag and drop an application to the desktop, tap on the application to display more information. Drag from the Widget bar Drop

Menu Navigation 32ScrollingThe Widget bar contains up to 20 widgets, but can only display up to 7 widget icons at one time.To view more widgets

Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ...1Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33Note: By default fifteen of the widgets are checked and display, and five of the widgets require activation. For more information, refer to “Widget”

Entering Text 34Section 5: Entering TextThis section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone

35Example: Writing a text message.1. To change the text input mode, touch the screen, then Touch T9Abc and select one of the following options:•Abc•AB

Entering Text 36Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, touch the 4, 3, 5, 5, and 6 keys. The word that you are typing displays on the screen. It

37Using ABC ModeTo use ABC mode, use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text.䊳Touch the key labeled with the letter you want:•Once for the first letter, tw

Entering Text 38The handwriting method is also displayed. For more information on handwriting a text message, see “Creating a Text Message using

39Section 6: ContactsThis section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory or to your SIM

Contacts 40Note: You can save up to 2,000 contact entries.7. Refer to the following screen to add additional contact information for this contac

414.Touch the Mobile, Home, Work, or Other number field, enter a phone number into the field using the displayed keypad and touch Done.5. Touch Save w

Contacts 424.When you locate the entry, press the key to dial the number or touch:•Edit: allows you to change or add information for the conta

Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Storing a Number on the SIM Card . . . . . . . .

437.Touch the Group ringtone field and select a sound from the Sounds folder.8. Touch the Group vibration field, touch Vibration 1-5 and touch Save.9.

Contacts 44Dialing a Number from the SIM Card1. Touch Phone.2. Enter the location number for the phone number you want to dial and press the k

453.Touch the keypad number key to where you wish to assign the new speed-dialing number (keys 2 through 9). The contact list displays.4. Touch a cont

Contacts 46In Idle mode, touch Contacts ➔ More ➔ Contact settings. The Contact settings menu displays.2. Touch Save new contacts to.The followin

472.Touch My name card.3. Touch the First name field, enter a first name using the displayed keypad and touch Done.4. Touch the Last name field, enter

Contacts 481.In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Application settings ➔ Contacts.– or –In Idle mode, touch Contacts ➔ More ➔ Contact settings.

49Section 7: MessagesThis section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associ

Messages 50There are three New Messages tabs that display icons:You can search through missed calls or unviewed messages and select the associat

51Note: For further details about entering characters, see “Using T9 Mode” on page 35. Text messages can be up to 3 pages long.Important!: When your t

Messages 52• New number: allows you to enter a phone number not already listed in Contacts.7. Touch Add more and repeat step 6 to add additional

SharePix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Voice Recognition . . . . .

53• Bookmarks: allows you to select a URL to attach to this message.7. Touch Send.8. Select one of the following from the Send to menu and touch Add w

Messages 54In addition to the familiar text content available via traditional text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics, v

557.Touch Other and select from the following:• Text template: allows you to select a Text Template to attach to this message.• Insert from Contacts:

Messages 56• Delivery time: you can set a delay time before the phone sends your messages.• Message size: displays the size of the selected mess

57When you access this menu, a timer displays on the screen.1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Create message.2. Touch Sound to record a voice

Messages 58When you enter the Inbox, the list of messages displays with the sender’s phone numbers, or name, if available in your Contacts list,

59Viewing a Picture Message from the Inbox1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Inbox.2. Touch a picture message in the list to view the message.3

Messages 60–Move to my folder: moves the selected message to a personal folder. At the create folder prompt, touch OK. Enter a name for the new

61To move messages:1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Inbox.2. Touch Move.3. Touch the check box next to each message you want to move to anot

Messages 625.Follow the on-screen instructions to read, reply to, compose, send, and manage your Instant Messaging account.OutboxThis message bo

Section 15: Health and Safety Information ...129Getting the Most Out of Your Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

63–Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the message to protect it from deletion or unlock it to allow deletion.– or –Touch the icon next to the sent mess

Messages 64•Send: allows you to send the draft to Recent recipients, Contacts, or a New number.• Save in drafts: allows you to resave this file

655.Touch Save.Deleting a Text template1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Templates.2. Touch Text templates.3. Touch Delete.4. Touch the check

Messages 669.Touch More for the following options: Save as template, Add page, Add attachment, Edit style, and Sending options.10. Touch Save as

67• Bookmark: allows you to select a URL to attach to this message.9. Touch Preview. The template displays the following options:•Edit: redisplays the

Messages 68Sending Options1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Templates.2. Touch Picture message templates.3. Touch a picture message temp

69Important!: Once messages are deleted, they cannot be recovered.1. In Idle mode, touch Menu ➔ Messaging ➔ Delete by folder.2. Touch the checkbox to

Messages 70• Push message - Inbox - My foldersT746 UG.book Page 70 Wednesday, September 2, 2009 3:24 PM

71Section 8: My DownloadsThis section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. The My Downloads menu allows you to manage y

My Downloads 72•More:–Rename: allows you to rename an image file.–Sort by: allows you to organize your image files by Date, Type, Name, or Size.

1Section 1: Getting StartedThis section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then s

73•More:–Rename: allows you to rename a video file.–Sort by: allows you to organize your video files by Date, Type, Name, or Size.–Send via Bluetooth:

My Downloads 74• Send via: allows you to send the music file via Message or to a Bluetooth enabled device.• Details: displays the music Name, Fo

75–Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the voice note to protect it from deletion, or unlock it to allow deletion.While listening to the voice note, the f

My Downloads 76– or –2. Touch one of the following options:• Delete: allows you to delete one or more games from the list.•More:–Lock/Unlock: al

77Section 9: ToolsAlarmThis feature allows you to:• Set up to 10 alarms to ring at specified times.• Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring

Tools 78BluetoothFor more information, refer to “Bluetooth” on page 123.CalendarWith the Calendar feature, you can: • Consult the calendar by d

79Week viewWhen you select this option, the calendar displays the selected week with today’s date and time Touched. The following options are availabl

Tools 80Calendar SettingsUsing the Calendar settings you can select the day with which you want the calendar to begin. You also select how you w

81• Send Text <Name or #>: displays the Create Text Message screen.• Lookup <Name>: allows you use a voice command to locate and display c

Tools 82Name DialingTo use Name Dial, you need entries stored in your Contacts. For information on creating Contacts entries, see “Storing a Num

Getting Started 24.Place your thumbnail in the notch at the top and lift it up (1) and out (2) (as shown).5. Carefully slide the SIM card into t

83After a brief pause, a list of available commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command” message.2. Say “Lookup” at a distance of 3-8

Tools 84Voice Recognition SettingsConfirmationNuance uses a confirmation list when a name or number is not clearly recognized. The software disp

853.Touch Adapt Voice.4. Touch Start to begin adaptation or touch Back to cancel.5. The screen displays an adaptation message. The entire adaptation p

Tools 863.Touch Create task.4. Touch the Title field and enter a Title for this task, then touch Done.5. Touch the Priority field and select a l

872.Touch the screen or touch Create memo.3. Compose the note and touch Done. For more information, refer to “Using ABC Mode” on page 37.Memo options

Tools 88World ClockThis feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world.To access the World Clock:1. In Idle mode, touch Me

894.Depending on what you are converting, different options display such as:TimerYou can use this menu to set a timer. To enable the Timer, use the fo

Web 90Section 10: WebThis section outlines the web features available on your phone.Web AccessYour phone is equipped with a browser that provide

91Entering Text in the WebWhile you are navigating the web you often need to enter text, such as when entering a URL. You can enter alphanumeric chara

Web 92Enter URLThis menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a web site that you want to access.For further details about entering c