Samsung SGH-X427 User Manual

User GuideSamsung Telecommunications America1130 East Arapaho RoadRichardson, Texas 750811-800-SAMSUNG www.samsungusa.com/wireless© 2003 Samsung Telec

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Organizer95Copy a task to the calendar1. Highlight the task.2. Press the Options soft key.3. Select the Copy to Calendar option.4. Change the text and

Organizer96Time & Date (Menu 5.3)This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also check the current time for 22 m

Organizer97To select your time zone:1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone by pressing the Left or Right key one or more times. The local

Organizer98To set the alarm:1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the Select soft key.2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound.If you want t

Organizer99Calculator (Menu 5.5)With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; add

100Network ServicesThese menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them,

Network Services101To set your call forwarding options:1. Select a call forwarding option by pressing the Up or Down key and then press the Select sof

Network Services102Call Barring (Menu 6.2) The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls.You can use the following options to re

Network Services1034. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider.The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’

Network Services104Call Waiting (Menu 6.3) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call.You can specify i

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Network Services105To indicate to automatically or manually select the network when roaming:1. When Network Selection displays, press the Select soft

Network Services106Closed User Group (CUG) (Menu 6.6) This network service allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user gro

Network Services107Outside Access: lets you enable or disable calls to numbers other than those in the Closed User Group. This feature depends on the

108FunboxThe Funbox menu contains several fun options.Games (Menu 7.1)You can enjoy two games with your phone. Scroll to a game, using the Up and Dow

Funbox109More Games (Menu 7.2)This option opens the WAP browser to a web site where you can download additional games.WAP Browser (Menu 7.3)Your pho

Funbox110Navigating the WAP BrowserEntering Text in the WAP BrowserWhen you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated on th

Funbox111Number (1): allows you to enter numbers. Selecting and Using Menu OptionsVarious menus are available when you are using the WAP Browser to na

Funbox112The following options are available:Reload: reloads the current page.Home: takes you back at any time to the homepage of the Wireless Web ser

Funbox113Favorites (Menu 7.3.2)This menu allows you to store the URL addresses of your favorite web sites. You can access this menu directly by pressi

Funbox114Settings (Menu 7.3.4)This option allows you to set up five proxy servers for the WAP browser. Contact your service provider for details.For e

7UnpackingYour package contains the following items:Your local Samsung dealer can provide you with additional accessories including:• Simple hands-fre

Funbox115When the bearer is set to DataLogin Name: enter the PPP server login ID.Password: enter the PPP server password.Dial-up Number: enter the PPP

Funbox116Downloads (Menu 7.4)You can download images, sounds and MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the

Funbox117Update: accesses the server and updates the MIDlet. This option is not available for the default games.Entering Text If you need to enter tex

Funbox118Rename: allows you to change the name of the sound.Delete: deletes the sound.Set as Ring Tone: sets the sound as your ring tone.Pictures (Men

119Solving ProblemsIf you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. Thi

Solving Problems120“No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays• The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tun

Solving Problems121The phone starts beeping and “**Warning** Low Battery” flashes on the display• The battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the

122Access CodesThere are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorize

Access Codes123PINThe Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. It is usually supplied wi

Access Codes124PIN2The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost

8Your PhonePhone LayoutThe following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:EarpieceDisplaySoft key (right)WAP Browser keyAlphanumeric key

125Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency (RF) SignalsYour wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and ma

Health and Safety Information126SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its hig

Health and Safety Information127For Body OperationFor body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines w

Health and Safety Information128Precautions When Using Batteries• Never use any charger or battery that is damaged in any way.• Use the battery only f

Health and Safety Information129the battery is fully charged. Li-ion batteries are particularly affected by temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F).• Do not s

Health and Safety Information130wireless phone with one of the many hands-free accessories available today.3. Position your wireless phone within easy

Health and Safety Information1319. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in progress or other seriou

Health and Safety Information132Electronic DevicesMost modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain ele

Health and Safety Information133wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives.Other Medical DevicesIf you use any other person

Health and Safety Information134Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsSwitch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and o

Your Phone9Key(s)DescriptionIn Menu mode, scroll through the menus and Phonebook.In Idle mode, allows you to access your favorite menus directly. For

Health and Safety Information135Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal streng

Health and Safety Information136• Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.• Do not store o

Health and Safety Information137• Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. • Do not

Health and Safety Information138Acknowledging Special Precautions and the FCC and Industry Canada NoticeCautionsModifications not expressly approved b

Health and Safety Information139This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance wit

Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)140Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPO

Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR)141does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests

Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use142Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Cellular Telecommunication

Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use143road, check your mirrors frequently and watch out for other drivers. It requires obeyin

Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use144where you can grab it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming

Your Phone10In Idle mode, launches the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser.Makes or answers a call.When held down in Idle mode, recalls the la

Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use1458. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of the greatest

Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use146we take to the roads, we all have a responsibility to drive safely.“The wireless indust

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones147Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless PhonesU.S. Food and Drug Administration1. What kinds of phone

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones148adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones149FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for diff

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones150FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones151how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will re

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones152wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence th

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones153forced to boost its power to compensate, leading to an increase in RF absorption. In February 2002, t

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones154FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devi

Your Phone11DisplayDisplay LayoutThe display has three areas:Enter special characters.Perform various functions.(on the side of the phone) During a ca

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones155of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones156Additional information on the safety of RF exposures from various sources can be obtained from the fo

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones157Standard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones1584357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SA

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones159BREACH OF CONTRACT OR FOR ANY CLAIM BROUGHT AGAINST PURCHASER BY ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES/PROVINC

Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones160Samsung Telecommunications America, L.P.1130 East Arapaho RoadRichardson, Texas 75081Phone: 1-800-SAM

161GlossaryTo help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobi

Glossary162EMS (Enhanced Message Service)An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and service p

Glossary163PIN (Personal Identification Number)Security code that protects the phone/SIM against unauthorized use. The PIN is supplied by the service

Glossary164SIM (Subscriber Identification Module)Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory inf

Your Phone12IconsArea DescriptionFirst line Displays various icons. See page 12.Middle lines Displays messages, instructions, and any information that

165IndexAAccess codes • 122Alarm • 97Alert type • 76Answeringcall • 24second call • 50Anykey answer • 87Auto redial • 87BBackground image • 80Backligh

Index166EEarpiece volume • 24Emergency calls • 134EMS (Enhanced Message Service) • 60Error tone • 79FFDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode • 84Folder tone • 78

Index167Missed calls • 25, 72Morning call • 97Multi-party calls • 51Mutingall sounds • 28key tones • 48microphone • 47NNamesentering • 40searching/dia

Index168Sent messages, text • 61Service light • 14, 86Shortcut, menu • 88SIM cardinstalling • 15SIM Lock • 84SMS (Short Message Service)Inbox • 60Outb

169Access the Menu Functions1Press the Menu soft key.2Scroll with the Up and Down keys through the list of the menus until you reach the required menu

170Answer a CallOpen the phoneorPress the key.Adjust the VolumePress the or key on the left side of the phone.Choose the Alert Type1 Select the

Your Phone13Appears when you set an alarm to ring at a specified time.Appears when you are entering text to indicate the current text input mode.Appea

Your Phone14BacklightA backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the folder, the backlight turns on. It turns o

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15Getting StartedInstalling the SIM CardWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscripti

Getting Started163. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that it locks the card into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face int

Getting Started174. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. 5. Press the battery until it click

Getting Started18Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery is fully recharged in approx

Getting Started19Low Battery IndicatorWhen the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, you hear a warning tone and a message repea

Getting Started204. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the OK soft key. For further details, see page 123.The phone searches for you

21Call FunctionsMaking a CallWhen the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.Note: When you activate the Auto

Call Functions22Correcting the NumberEnding a CallWhen you want to finish your call, briefly press the key.Redialing the Last NumberThe phone stores

Call Functions233. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the numbers until the number you want highlights.Making a Call from PhonebookYou can sto

Call Functions24Adjusting the VolumeDuring a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone.Press

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Call Functions251. If necessary, open the folder. Press the key or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.If the Anykey Answer option in th

Call Functions26To view the missed call immediately:1. If the phone is closed, open the folder.2. Press the View soft key.The number corresponding to

Call Functions274. Change the number. Deleting a Missed Call1. Press the Options soft key.2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the D

Call Functions28Quickly Switching to Silent ModeSilent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for example.

29Selecting Functions and OptionsYour phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize your phone. These functions are arranged in menus an

Selecting Functions and Options30To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want:1. Press the appropriate soft key.

31PhonebookYou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in your SIM card and phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are used

Phonebook324. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. The maximum length you can enter for a name depends on your SIM card.5. Press the right soft key

Phonebook333. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the Select soft key.Note

Phonebook34The following options are available:Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialing mode. Use this option to dial a number si

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Phonebook35Searching for a Number in PhonebookAfter storing numbers in Phonebook, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group.Sea

Phonebook36Searching for a Number by Caller Group1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the

Phonebook37Editing a Caller Group1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key.2. Scroll to Group Edit by pressing the Up or Down key and

Phonebook38Speed-dialingOnce you have stored phone numbers in the SIM card, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whene

Phonebook39• Change: allows you to assign a different number to the key.• Erase: allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the

40Entering TextWhen using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or

Entering Text41Changing the Text Input ModeWhen you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator

Entering Text42Using T9 ModeT9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode i

Entering Text43• To type words not found in T9 mode, change the text input mode to the upper/lower-case character input mode.• To enter full stops, hy

Entering Text44Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key. When entering the same letter twice or a different letter on the sa

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Entering Text45Using Number ModeNumber mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to e

46Options During a CallYour phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call.Putting a Call on HoldYou can place the curren

Options During a Call47When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the key.Switching the Microphone Off (Mute)You can temporarily sw

Options During a Call48Muting/Sending Key TonesThese options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phon

Options During a Call49Searching for a Number in PhonebookYou can search for a number in Phonebook during a call.1. Press the Options soft key.2. Pres

Options During a Call50Call WaitingYou can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if this service is supported by the network and

Options During a Call51Setting up the Multi-party Call1. Call the first participant in the normal way. 2. Call the second participant in the normal wa

Options During a Call523. When the Private option highlights, press the OK soft key.Now you can talk privately to that person. The other participants

53Using the MenusYou can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus. Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolli

Using the Menus54Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its ShortcutThe menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed

1ContentsUnpacking... 7Your Phone ...

Using the Menus551. Messages (see page 60)1.1 Inbox1.2 Outbox1.3 Write New1.4 Templates1.5 Settings1.5.1 Setting 1*1.5.2 Setting 2*1.5.3 Comm

Using the Menus562. Call Records (see page 72)2.1 Missed Calls2.2 Incoming Calls2.3 Outgoing Calls2.4 Delete All2.4.1 Missed Calls2.4.2 Incomin

Using the Menus574. Phone Settings (see page 80)4.1 My Settings4.1.1 Wallpaper4.1.2 Menu Style4.1.3 More Graphics4.2 Greeting Message4.3 Own Nu

Using the Menus585. Organizer (see page 89)5.1 Calendar5.2 To Do List5.3 Time & Date5.3.1 Set Time5.3.2 Set Date5.3.3 World Time5.3.4 Time

Using the Menus596.5 Caller ID6.6 Closed User Group6.6.1 Index List6.6.2 Outside Access6.6.3 Default Group6.6.4 Deactivate*7. Funbox (see page

60MessagesShort Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones. In addition, your phone

Messages61While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key:Delete: allows you to delete the message.Forw

Messages621. Select a message from the list and press the View soft key to read the message contents.2. To scroll through the contents, press the Up o

Messages63Creating a Simple Text Message1. Create your message.Note: For more information about entering characters, see page 40.2. When you finish en

Messages64Creating a Message Using the Options1. Create your message.2. Press the Options soft key.3. Select one of the following options by using the

Contents2Options During a Call ... 46Putting a Call on Hold...

Messages654. Complete the message, and send or save it by following the procedure from step 2 on page 63. Templates (Menu 1.4)Using this menu, you ca

Messages66Settings (Menu 1.5)In this menu, you can set up default message information. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send m

Messages67Reply Path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center, if your network supports this servic

Messages68You can delete all of the items using the Delete All option (Menu 1.6.4).When a confirming message displays, press the Yes soft key to confi

Messages69When a confirming message displays, press the Yes soft key to confirm.Voice Mail (Menu 1.9)This menu provides you with a way of accessing y

Messages70Voice Mail Number: allows you to change the voice mail server number, if necessary.Note: Voice Mail is a network feature. Please contact you

Messages71as the phone is switched off. Scroll through the message using the Up and Down keys. While reading a message, press the Save soft key to sto

72Call RecordsIn this menu, you can view the:• calls you missed, received or dialed.• length of your calls.• cost of your calls.Note: You can access t

Call Records73By pressing the Options soft key, you can:• delete the call from the list.• edit the number, if available, and save it in Phonebook.You

Call Records74Call Time (Menu 2.5)This menu lets you view the timers for calls you made and received.Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your

Contents3Sound Settings... 75Ring Tone (Menu 3.1)...

75Sound SettingsYou can use the Sound Settings feature to customize various settings, such as the:• ring melody, volume and type.• sounds made when yo

Sound Settings76More Ringtones (Menu 3.3)This option opens the WAP browser to a web site where you can download additional ringtones.Alert Type (Men

Sound Settings77Message Tone (Menu 3.6)This menu allows you to select how the phone informs you that a new message has been received.SMS Tone (Menu 3

Sound Settings78Folder Tone (Menu 3.7)This menu allows you to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the folder. To turn the so

Sound Settings79The following options are available:Error Tone: sets whether or not the phone informs you when you have make a mistake. Minute Minder:

80Phone SettingsMany different features of your phone can be customized to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone Sett

Phone Settings81Menu Style (Menu 4.1.2)This menu allows you to select the menu display style. You can choose either Folder Style or Page Style. More G

Phone Settings82Language (Menu 4.4)You can select a display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically sel

Phone Settings83Change PIN (Menu 4.5.2)This feature allows you to change your current PIN, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must en

Phone Settings84The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it

Contents4Funbox... 108Games (Menu 7.1) ...

Phone Settings85Note: Not all SIM cards have a PIN2. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display.Display Settings (Menu 4.6)In this menu,

Phone Settings86Auto Light (Menu 4.6.3)Using this feature, you can specify the time for which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps you to c

Phone Settings87Extra Settings (Menu 4.7)You can turn the automatic redialing or answering features on or off.The following options are available:Aut

Phone Settings88Short Cut (Menu 4.8)The Navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly.

89OrganizerThe Organizer feature enables you to:• view the calendar and organize your schedule.• define a list of things to do.• set the current date

Organizer90Delete All: allows you to delete all of the memos. You are asked to confirm your action.Go to Date: allows you to jump to a specific date.E

Organizer915. If you pressed the Yes soft key, set the time for the alarm and press the OK soft key.You can also select the melody for the alarm by pr

Organizer92To Do List (Menu 5.2)This feature allows you to:• enter a list of tasks to be done.• assign a priority and a deadline to each task.• sort

Organizer93Action ProcedureView the details for a specific task1. Highlight the task.2. Press the View soft key.3. Scroll through the tasks using the

Organizer94Edit an existing task1. Highlight the task.2. Press the Options soft key.3. Select the Edit option.4. Change the text, priority and/or dead