Samsung SGH-T109 User Manual

SGH-T109 SeriesPORTABLE DUAL-BANDMOBILE PHONEUser ManualPlease read this manual before operating yourphone, and keep it for future reference.

7Charging a BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is included with yo

97Data to SyncThis feature allows you to synchronize your Contacts, Calendar events, and Task list with your T-Mobile account on the network.1. In Idl

Changing Your Settings 98Viewing the synchronization logThis feature creates a log of the synchronization activity for viewing.1. In Idle mode,

99Section 11: Health and Safety InformationThis section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions sho

Health and Safety Information 100The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as

101What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless phones with built-in antennas, often

Health and Safety Information 102• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wir

103However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer-causi

Health and Safety Information 104An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has dri

105Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health ha

Health and Safety Information 106Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids

Getting Started 8Note: The Previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory

107Road SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility ac

Health and Safety Information 10810.Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a

109You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device:• Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowe

Health and Safety Information 110Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your pho

111Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain elec

Health and Safety Information 112Posted FacilitiesSwitch your phone off in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.Potentially Ex

113When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only m

Health and Safety Information 114• Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft. The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may b

115• Speak directly into the phone's receiver.• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, i

Health and Safety Information 116• Misuse or use of incompatible phones, batteries, and charging devices could result in damage to the equipment

9Setting Up Your Voice MailFor new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail:1. In Idle mode, press and hold the key on the keypad.Y

117• Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong

Warranty Information 118Section 12: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AM

119What are SAMSUNG's Obligations? During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or replace, at SAMSUNG's sole option, without

Warranty Information 120INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR FROM THE BR

121Precautions for Transfer and DisposalIf data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the standard methods, the data only appears to b

122IndexAABC mode 31Accessing a Menu Function 29Alert type 84BBacklightdescription 16settings 87Batterycharging 7installing 6low indicator 8rem

123Extra tones 85FFiles 69Fun & Apps 69Functions and Options 23GGames 71Get more ringtones 83Getting additional ringtones 83Getting Started 4Activ

124Task List 77Timer 82Tip calculator 78Unit Conversion 81World time 79Own Number 46PPhoneicons 14, 16switching on/off 8Phone Keys 11Phone Safe

125TT9 mode 31Text input modechanging 31Text Messages 49Timer 82t-zones 65Bookmarks 67Enter URL 67Entering Text 65Exiting 65Home 65Navigating 65UUL Ce

Understanding Your Phone 10Section 2: Understanding Your PhoneThis section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen

11Open View of Your PhoneThe following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:KeysThe following list correlates to the illustrations.1. Ea

Understanding Your Phone 124.Voice mail key allows you to quickly access your voice mail. Press and hold this key to automatically dial your voi

13Closed View of Your PhoneThe following illustrations show the external elements of your phone:1.Volume keys allow you to adjust the ringer volume in

Understanding Your Phone 14Display LayoutYour display screen provides a wealth of information about the phone’s status and options. The display

15Displays when you set the phone volume to Vibration Mode.Displays when Incoming call is set to Increasing Melody.Displays when Incoming call is set

Understanding Your Phone 16View Tab icons:Following are the icons that display on the view tab:Displays when a new text message was received.Dis

T109_UVHG6_CH_071608_F4Intellectual PropertyAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its

17BrightnessAfter you set the backlight duration, set the brightness levels.1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings and press the Select soft key or th

Call Functions 18Section 3: Call FunctionsThis section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality a

19Redialing the Last NumberThe phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed if the caller is identified.To recall any of t

Call Functions 20Adjusting the Call VolumeDuring a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone, to adjust the earpiece volume.䊳Press

21The following Call Record options are available:All callsThis menu lets you view the 60 most recent calls you received, dialed, and missed.The name

Call Functions 22•Delete: Allows you to delete the selected number or delete all call records.• Add to block list: adds the selected contact to

23Call timeThis menu lets you view the time log for calls both made and received.Note: The actual time invoiced by T-Mobile may differ from times disp

Call Functions 24Soft KeysThe roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The labels on the bottom line of th

25Options During a CallYour phone provides a number of control functions that are available for use during a call.Switching off the Microphone (Mute)Y

Call Functions 26When you have both an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls by placing the current held call to

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of LiabilityEXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT,

27For further details about the Phonebook feature, see “Finding a Phonebook Entry” on page 39.Call WaitingYou can answer an incoming call while you ha

Call Functions 285.To add a new person to a second multi-party call group, press the Options soft key to call the new person, then select the Ne

29Section 4: Menu NavigationThis section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associate

Menu Navigation 30Using ShortcutsThe menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their

31Section 5: Entering TextThis section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also

Entering Text 321.To change the text input mode, press the Right soft key. A text mode indicator screen displays with the following options:•T9

33The word that you are typing displays on the screen. It may change with each consecutive key that you press.2. Enter the whole word before editing o

Entering Text 34Using ABC ModeTo use ABC mode, use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text.1. Press the key labeled with the letter you want:•Once fo

35KeysBy default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and all consecutive letters are kept in lowercase (unless you press the Shift key). Afte

Understanding Your Phonebook 36Section 6: Understanding Your PhonebookThis section explains how to use and manage your Phonebook. You can save p

1Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ... 4Activating Your Phone .

37•Home: assigns the number entered to the Home entry.• Office: assigns the number entered to the Office entry.•Picture ID: allows you to add a Pictur

Understanding Your Phonebook 38If your phone is set up to store contacts to your SIM card, follow this procedure to store a number.1. In Idle mo

39Finding a Phonebook EntryYou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto either your SIM card or phone’s built-in memory. They are ph

Understanding Your Phonebook 40• Copy to Phone/SIM card: allows you to copy the selected contact entry or all contact entries to the Phone or SI

415.Highlight the Picture ID field and press the key to create a Picture ID for this new caller group. Select from one of the following options:• Do

Understanding Your Phonebook 42The following options are available:• Default melodies: allows you to choose between 10 different melodies.• Voic

43Memory StatusYou can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Phonebook, in both SIM card and the phone memory. You can also see the capac

Understanding Your Phonebook 44Block listThe Block list menu allows you to add or remove contacts from the blocked list of callers.Creating a Bl

45View contactsThis option allows you to view all the contacts stored on the Phone, SIM, or the Phone and SIM.Default savingThe Default Saving option

Understanding Your Phonebook 463.Scroll to Memory status and press the Select soft key or the key.The Phone, SIM and FDN status displays.4. Pr

2Finding a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Dialing

471.In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Phonebook and press the Select soft key or the key.2. Select the FDN list option and press the Select soft key or the

Messages 48Section 7: MessagesThis section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and funct

49There are three View tabs that display icons:You can search through missed calls or unviewed messages by using the Right and Left navigation keys to

Messages 503.When you finish entering your message, press the Options soft key. The following options are available:• Insert from: allows you to

51Picture MessagesThis menu allows you to use the Multimedia Message Service (MMS).Picture Messaging is a messaging service that provides delivery of

Messages 525.Enter the subject of your message and press the key.Note: For more information about entering characters, see “Using ABC Mode” on

53• Recent recipients: allows you to select a number or an address from the last 20 destinations you entered.• Phonebook: allows you to enter the phon

Messages 54• Recent recipients: allows you to select either a number or an address from the last 20 destinations you entered.• Phonebook: allows

552.Highlight the Inbox option and press the Select soft key or the key.Viewing a Text Message from the Inbox1. Select a text message from the list

Messages 56The following options display:• Reply via: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Picture message, Text message, or Vo

3Section 10: Changing Your Settings ... 83Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

57• Reply all via: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a Voice note or Picture message.• Call back: allows you to call the sender back

Messages 58The following options display:•View: allows you to view the contents of the selected message.•Delete: allows you to delete the select

591.In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Messages and press the Select soft key or the key.2. Highlight the Drafts option and press the Select soft key or the

Messages 60 Press and hold the key in Idle mode to connect to voice mail.Note: Voice mail is a network feature. Please contact T-Mobile’s cus

61Send Settings• Delivery report: when this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or not your message was delivered.• Read reply: when th

Messages 621.Select a message box to clear.-Or-Select the All option to delete all of your messages.2. Press the key to place or remove a chec

63Instant Messaging (IM)Instant Messaging (IM) is a way of sending short, simple messages that are delivered immediately to users online at that momen

Messages 64Using the Instant Messenger OptionsUse the following procedure to access the Instant Messenger options.1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔

65Section 8: t-zonesThis section outlines the t-zones service on your phone. For more information, contact T-Mobile.t-zonesYour phone is equipped with

t-zones 66• Lower-case character mode (a): allows you to enter lower-case English characters.Note: You can enter symbols in upper-case or lower-

Getting Started 4Section 1: Getting StartedThis section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating yo

67Enter URLThis menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a web site that you wish to access.Note: For further details about how to enter c

t-zones 68Browser SettingsVarious settings are available when you are using the t-zones browser to navigate the wireless web.Clear CacheYou can

69Section 9: Fun & AppsThis section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone.FilesFiles allows you to manage your sounds

Fun & Apps 70• Set as: allows you to set the sound as your ring tone, a Individual ringtone, or an alarm tone.• Delete: allows you to delete

71Downloaded imagesThis menu allows you to access your downloaded images.Scroll to the image you want to view. By pressing the Options soft key you ca

Fun & Apps 72Browse GamesYou can download more games from the T-Mobile website by using the Browse Games option.1. Highlight the Browse Game

73AlarmThis feature allows you to:• Set up to 3 alarms to ring at specified times.• Set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even i

Fun & Apps 74CalendarWith the Calendar feature, you can: • Consult the calendar by month, week, or day.• Set schedules and note anniversarie

75Week viewWhen you select this option, the calendar displays the selected week with today’s date and time highlighted. The following options are avai

Fun & Apps 76AnniversaryThis option allows you to record Anniversaries in your calendar. You can also set an alarm to remind you of importan

54.Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone

77Missed alarm eventsYou can check on all of the events that you have set an alarm on. 1. Highlight the Missed alarm events option and press the Selec

Fun & Apps 78Marking a Task Item as Done1. Highlight the Tasks option and press the Select soft key or the key.2. Highlight the item and p

793.Use the Down Navigation key to highlight Tip(%) percentage. 15 is the default value but this can be changed.4. The Tip($) field value is calculate

Fun & Apps 80Data to SyncThis feature allows you to synchronize your Contacts, Calendar events, and Task list with your T-Mobile account on

81Viewing the synchronization logThis feature creates a log of the synchronization activity for viewing.1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔Fun & Apps ➔O

Fun & Apps 823.Use the Navigation keys to select the From and To units of measure for the quantity you want converted.4. Press the Back soft

83Section 10: Changing Your SettingsThis section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security

Changing Your Settings 84Alert typeThis menu allows you to specify how you are informed of incoming calls. Use the Right or Left key to select a

85Extra tonesYou can customize additional tones for the phone.1. To turn a given tone on, press the key. A check mark displays in front of the optio

Changing Your Settings 86Info displayThis menu allows you to set text style (Outline, Shadow, or Normal) and text color (White, Yellow, Blue, Gr

Getting Started 65.Replace the battery:•(1) Slide the battery back into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the

87Greeting messageIn this menu you enter the text which displays on the main screen when the phone powers on.BacklightA backlight illuminates the inte

Changing Your Settings 88ContrastYou can adjust the contrast value on the Main LCD and the Front LCD to make it easier to see them under differe

89To change your time and date settings:1. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the option you wish to change.2. To set Time or Date, use the L

Changing Your Settings 90Lock PhoneWhen the Lock phone feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 4- to 8-digit phone passwo

91Check PIN CodeWhen the Check PIN code feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone. Consequently, any person who do

Changing Your Settings 92ResetFrom this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the default settings.The following options are avail

93Answer OptionsThe Answer Options menu allows you to select how your phone answers incoming calls. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight you

Changing Your Settings 94Call ForwardingThis network service enables incoming calls re-route to a secondary number that you specify.Example: You

95Tip: To enter an international code, press and hold the key until the + sign displays.7. To deactivate call diverting, select Deactivate by using

Changing Your Settings 96To change the Network Selection mode:1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Settings ➔ Call settings and press the Select soft k