Samsung SGHT209 User's Guide

UVFA4_1.0A_WCt209_011906_D2 SGH-T209PORTABLE Tri-BandTELEPHONEUser GuidePlease read this manual before operating yourphone, and keep it for future ref

6Section 1Activating Your PhoneWhen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription detail

Section 896The following options are available:• Tone: allows you to use one of several message tones. • Mode: allows you specify how you are informed

Section 8: Changing Your Settings 97Network Services SettingsSection 8Extra TonesYou can customize additional tones for the phone.1. To turn a given t

Section 898Example: You may wish to forward your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.To set your call forwarding options:1. Select

Section 8: Changing Your Settings 99Network Services SettingsSection 85. To deactivate call forwarding, press the Remove soft key.6. Enter the number

Section 8100Network SelectionThe Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of yo

Section 8: Changing Your Settings 101Security SettingsSection 8• Hide number: your number does not display on the other person’s phone.• Send number:

Section 8102Phone Lock When the Phone Lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter the 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the p

Section 8: Changing Your Settings 103Security SettingsSection 8highlight the item you want to lock. To lock all of the contents, highlight All.2. To p

Section 8104conditions in the FDN list will be restricted. Note: Entering an asterisk (*) is not required for wild card entries. Change PIN2The Change

Section 8: Changing Your Settings 105Reset SettingsSection 81. Make a selection of the settings you wish to reset. At the Confirm screen, press the Ye

Section 1: Getting Started 7Activating Your PhoneSection 13. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that the card locks into place. Make sure

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Section 9: Fun & Apps 107Section 9Section 9: Fun & AppsTopics Covered•t-zones• File Manager• Games•OrganizerThis section outlines the various

108Section 9t-zonesYour phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web usin

Section 9: Fun & Apps 109File ManagerSection 9• Set as ringtone: allows you to set the sound as your ring tone.• Rename: allows you to change the

110Section 9My AlbumThis menu provides the ability for you to view the photos you have stored on the t-zone browser. Use the following procedures to a

Section 9: Fun & Apps 111GamesSection 9• Delete all: allows you to delete all images.• Properties: displays the image name, size, resolution, and

112Section 91. Scroll to the MIDlet you want on the Games list and press the Options soft key. 2. Highlight Launch and press the Select soft key or th

Section 9: Fun & Apps 113OrganizerSection 9Entering textIf you need to enter text while using a MIDlet, you can access the following input modes:U

114Section 9• set the phone to switch on automatically and ring the alarm even if the phone is switched off.The following options are available:• Wake

Section 9: Fun & Apps 115OrganizerSection 96. Press the key to return to Idle mode.Note: Your phone is preset to a 12-hour format. To change the

8Section 14. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. 5. Press the battery down until it clicks

116Section 9Writing a MemoYou can make up to 100 memos for the calendar. More than one memo can be made for one day.To write or edit a memo on a speci

Section 9: Fun & Apps 117OrganizerSection 9Otherwise, press the No soft key. The memo is saved.8. If you pressed the Yes soft key or the key, se

118Section 9• Copy: allows you to copy the memo to another date or time.CalculatorWith this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calcul

Section 9: Fun & Apps 119OrganizerSection 95. Highlight AM or PM and press the Select soft key or the key. 6. At the Set alarm? prompt, press the

120Section 9• Copy: makes a copy of the current task.• Delete: deletes the current task.• Delete all: allows you to delete all of the tasks.Conversion

Section 9: Fun & Apps 121OrganizerSection 92. After starting the stopwatch, you may press the OK soft key up to four times to have four different

122Section 9

Section 10: t-zones 123Section 10Section 10: t-zonesTopics Covered•t-zonesThis section outlines the t-zones service on your phone. For more informatio

124Section 10t-zonesYour phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web usi

Section 10: t-zones 125t-zonesSection 10Entering Text in the t-zones BrowserWhen you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode

Section 1: Getting Started 9Activating Your PhoneSection 1Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discha

126Section 10Note: The menus may vary, depending on your version of the t-zones browser.The following options are available:• Go to URL: allows you to

Section 10: t-zones 127t-zonesSection 10Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see "Using ABC Mode" on page 51.3. Enter a

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Section 11: Health and Safety Information 129Section 11Section 11: Health and Safety InformationTopics Covered• Health and Safety Information• Consum

130Section 11Health and Safety InformationExposure to Radio Frequency (RF) SignalsCertification Information (SAR)Your wireless phone is a radio transm

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 131Health and Safety InformationSection 11SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions accepte

132Section 11• Head: 0.?? W/Kg.• Body-worn: 0.?? W/Kg.SAR information on this and other model phones can be viewed on-line at www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid.

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 133Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesSection 11greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is d

134Section 11or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 135Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesSection 11The National Institutes of Health participates in some i

10Section 1Note: You must unplug the adapter before you remove the battery from the phone during charging; otherwise, the phone could be damaged. Low

136Section 11to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don't know wit

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 137Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesSection 11measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wi

138Section 11What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radio frequency energy from my wireless phone?If there is a risk from these products - and

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 139Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesSection 11Some groups sponsored by other national governments have

140Section 11believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks. Some products that claim to shield the user fro

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 141Consumer Information on Wireless PhonesSection 11voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electri

142Section 11• Updated 4/3/2002: US Food and Drug Administrationhttp://www .fda. gov/cellphonesRoad SafetyYour wireless phone gives you the powerful a

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 143Road SafetySection 115. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a "to

144Section 11one appears injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency number."The wireles

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 145Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic DevicesSection 11from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacture

Section 1: Getting Started 11Setting Up Your Voice MailSection 1Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language

146Section 11hearing devices. Not all phones have been rated. Phones that are rated have the rating on their box or a label on the box.The ratings are

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 147Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsSection 11information. Switch your phone off in health care facilities

148Section 11butane), areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust or metal powders, and any other area where you would no

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 149FCC Notice and CautionsSection 11Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the s

150Section 11warranty if said accessories cause damage or a defect to the phone.Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of equipmen

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 151Product PerformanceSection 11Product PerformanceGetting the Most Out of Your Signal ReceptionThe quality

152Section 11Maintaining Your Phone's Peak PerformanceFor the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel should service your phone and ac

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 153Battery Standby and Talk TimeSection 11Battery Standby and Talk TimeStandby and talk times will vary depe

154Section 11• Do not use incompatible cell phone batteries and chargers. Some Web sites and second-hand dealers, not associated with reputable manufa

Section 11: Health and Safety Information 155Care and MaintenanceSection 11Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. A

12Section 14. Highlight Call voice mail and press the Select soft key or the key. Your phone dials the specified voice mail number.5. When connected

156Section 11• Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.•

Section 12Section 12: Warranty Information 157Section 12: Warranty InformationTopics Covered• Standard Limited Warranty

Section 12158Standard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNGTELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the

Section 12: Warranty Information 159Standard Limited WarrantySection 12ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG; (e) defect

Section 12160warranted for a period of ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be warranted for a period equal to the remainder of

Section 12: Warranty Information 161Standard Limited WarrantySection 12EXPRESS WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIE

Section 12162RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE/PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND T

Section 12: Warranty Information 163Standard Limited WarrantySection 12EQUIPMENT LIE SOLELY WITH THE PURCHASER AND THE DIRECT VENDOR, OWNER OR SUPPLIE

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165IndexAABC mode 48Accessing a Menu Func-tion 40Alarm 113BBack Light 93Backlightdescription 20Batterycharging 8installing 8low indicator 10removing 6

Section 1: Getting Started 13Setting Up Your Voice MailSection 1You may also select the Delete option to delete the voice mail number.8. Press the k

166GGames 111Get More Help 20Getting Started 5Activating Your Phone 6Voicemail 11Greeting Message 90HHealth and Safety Infor-mation 129HiFi Ringers 10

167icons 19switching on/off 10Phonebook 55Dialing a Number 59Finding a Phonebook En-try 56Searching for a Number 35Picture Messages 75SSecurity 101Set

168WWallpaper 91Warranty Information 157World Time 88

14Section 1

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 15Section 2Section 2: Understanding Your PhoneTopics Covered• Features of Your Phone• View of Your Phone•Keys• Und

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

16Section 2Features of Your PhoneYour phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 17KeysSection 2KeysThe following list correlates to the illustrations.1. Display area where text and graphics are

18Section 210. Deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, returns you to the previous menu level.11. Ends a call. Also switches the phone on a

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19Understanding the Display ScreenSection 2Understanding the Display ScreenThe display has 4 areas:IconsShows the

20Section 2Appears when Mute is active.Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining.BacklightA backlight

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 21Get More HelpSection 2mode.2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Get More Help icon. Press the Select soft

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Section 3: Call Functions 23Section 3Section 3: Call FunctionsTopics Covered• Making a Call• Adjusting the Call Volume• Answering a Call•Call Records•

24Section 3Making a CallWhen the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key.Note: When you activate the Auto redi

Section 3: Call Functions 25Making a CallSection 3To recall any of these numbers:1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode.2. Using

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26Section 3Making a Call from the PhonebookYou can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries

Section 3: Call Functions 27Answering a CallSection 3In Idle mode, you can also adjust the keypad tone volume using these keys.Answering a CallWhen so

28Section 3Call RecordsAll incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call Records. You can also view Call time records.1. In Idle mode, pr

Section 3: Call Functions 29Call RecordsSection 32. Press the View soft key.The number corresponding to the most recent missed call displays, if avail

30Section 3The number and name, if already stored in your Phonebook, displays with the time and date the call was made. Delete allThis menu allows you

Section 3: Call Functions 31Silent ModeSection 3• Reset timers: allows you to reset the call timers. You must first enter the phone password and then

32Section 3Soft KeysThe roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are currently using. The labels on the bottom line of the display ju

Section 3: Call Functions 33Selecting Functions and OptionsSection 34. To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up key.5.

34Section 3You can reactivate the call whenever you want, by pressing the Resume soft key.To make a call while you have a call in progress:1. Enter th

Section 3: Call Functions 35Selecting Functions and OptionsSection 33. Press the Select soft key or the key. The other person can no longer hear you

36Section 32. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option and press the Select soft key or the key.3. Highlight the Search option and press

Section 3: Call Functions 37Selecting Functions and OptionsSection 3For details on Call Waiting setup, see "Call Waiting" on page 99.Making

38Section 32. Highlight the call you wish to speak privately with and press the Select soft key, the key, or the key.Now you can talk privately to

Section 4Section 4: Menu Navigation 39Section 4: Menu NavigationTopics Covered• Menu Navigation• Menu OutlineThis section explains the menu navigation

Section 440Menu NavigationYou can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus. Menus and sub-menus can be accessed b

Section 4: Menu Navigation 41Menu OutlineSection 4any one of them by pressing the number keys (0 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen.E

Section 4423t-zones3.1 Home3.2 Favorites3.3 Go to URL3.4 Clear cache4IM5 Messages5.1 Text messages5.1.1 Create5.1.2 Inbox5.1.3 Outbox5.1.4 Delete all

Section 4: Menu Navigation 43Menu OutlineSection 45.7.1 Text messages5.7.2 Picture messages6Fun & Apps6.1 t-zones6.2 File manager6.2.1 Sounds6.2.2

Section 4448.6.4 VIPs8.6.5 Other8.7 Own number8.8 Memory status8.9 SDN9 Settings9.1 Time & Date9.1.1 Set date9.1.2 World time9.1.3 Set time9.1.4 T

Section 4: Menu Navigation 45Menu OutlineSection 49.5 Network services9.5.1 Call forwarding9.5.2 Call waiting9.5.3 Network selection9.5.4 Caller ID9.6

Table of Contents 1Table of ContentsTable of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ... 5Activating Your Phone ...

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Section 5: Entering Text 47Section 5Section 5: Entering TextTopics Covered• Changing the Text Input Mode• Using T9 Mode• Using ABC Mode• Using Symbols

48Section 5Changing the Text Input ModeWhen using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phonebook, creating yo

Section 5: Entering Text 49Using T9 ModeSection 51. To change the text input mode, press the right soft key . 2. Highlight the input option that you w

50Section 5Example: To enter “Hello” in T9 mode, press the 4,3,5,5, and 6 keys.The word that you are typing appears on the display. It may change with

Section 5: Entering Text 51Using ABC ModeSection 5Note: This feature may not be available for some languages.• To enter periods, hyphens, or apostroph

52Section 5

Section 5: Entering Text 53Using SymbolsSection 5Using SymbolsSymbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text.When you want

54Section 52. Highlight the Number option and press the Select soft key or the key.3. To type a number, press the corresponding number key.4. To cle

Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook 55Section 6Section 6: Understanding Your PhonebookTopics Covered• Finding a Phonebook Entry• Storing a Number

Table of Contents2Storing a Number in the SIM Memory ...58Dialing a Number from the Phonebook ...5

56Section 6Finding a Phonebook EntryYou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in your SIM card and phone’s memories. They are physical

Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook 57Storing a Number in the Phone’s MemorySection 63. Scroll to New entry by pressing the Up or Down key and pre

58Section 6• Send message: allows you to send a message to the selected number.•Assign speed dial: allows you to assign a speed dial number to the pho

Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook 59Dialing a Number from the PhonebookSection 6After storing, the phone displays the Phonebook entry number you

60Section 6The location number in the SIM card appears, with the desired number displayed.2. You can press the Up or Down key to find other numbers on

Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook 61Copying SIM Phonebook Entries to PhoneSection 66. Enter a number or press the Ph.Book soft key to display en

62Section 6mode.2. Using the Navigation keys, scroll to the Phonebook icon. Press the Select soft key or the key to enter your Phonebook.3. Scroll t

Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook 63Finding My Own NumberSection 66. Select an option and change the settings, as required. The following option

64Section 65. To edit the number, highlight Edit number and press the Select soft key or the key. Enter the phone number you want and press the OK s

Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook 65Service Dialing Numbers (SDN)Section 6Service Dialing Numbers (SDN)You can view the list of Service Dialing

Table of Contents 3Table of ContentsFile Manager ...108Games ...

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Section 7: Messaging 67Section 7Section 7: MessagingTopics Covered• Types of Messages•Voice Notes• Text Messages• Picture Messages• Browser Messages•

68Section 7Types of MessagesYour phone provides the following message types:• Voice Notes• Text Messages• Picture Messages• Browser Messages• Voice Ma

Section 7: Messaging 69Voice NotesSection 7• Phonebook: allows you to retrieve a number from your Phonebook.•Phone number: allows you to enter the pho

70Section 7After your message is sent, it is saved in the Outbox in the Picture messages menu.Text MessagesShort Message Service (SMS) allows you to s

Section 7: Messaging 71Text MessagesSection 7• Send: allows you to send the message. The message is deleted after sending.•Text formatting: allows you

72Section 7InboxThis message box is used to store messages that you have received.When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays w

Section 7: Messaging 73Text MessagesSection 7• Forward: allows you to send/resend the message. For further information about how to send a message, se

74Section 7While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key:• Delete: allows you to delete the message.•

Section 7: Messaging 75Picture MessagesSection 7Picture MessagesThis menu allows you to use the Multimedia Message Service.Picture Messaging is a mess

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76Section 7Note: For more information about entering characters, see "Using ABC Mode" on page 51.3. To add a picture, highlight the Picture

Section 7: Messaging 77Picture MessagesSection 712. Press the Opt. soft key for the following options:• Send: sends the Picture Messaging message.•Pre

78Section 7• Phone number: allows you enter a phone number or choose one from the Ph.Book.•E-mail address: allows you to enter the e-mail address of t

Section 7: Messaging 79Picture MessagesSection 7• Call back: allows you to dial the number from which this message was sent.•Save content: allows you

80Section 7While viewing a message, you can choose the message options by pressing the Opt. soft key. OutboxWhen you access this menu, the list of mul

Section 7: Messaging 81Browser MessagesSection 7• Properties: shows you information about the message, such as the time and date, to (recipient number

82Section 7Voice Mail MessagesThis menu provides you with a way of accessing your voice mailbox, if provided by your network. The following options ar

Section 7: Messaging 83SettingsSection 7messages. You must obtain this number from your service provider.• Validity period (SIM dependent): allows you

84Section 7Send Settings• Priority: you can select the priority level of your messages.• Validity period: set the length of time your messages are sto

Section 7: Messaging 85IM (Instant Messaging)Section 7Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a messenger service. For further details, co

Section 1: Getting Started 5Section 1Section 1: Getting StartedTopics Covered• Activating Your Phone• Switching the Phone On or Off • Setting Up Your

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Section 8Section 8: Changing Your Settings 87Section 8: Changing Your SettingsTopics Covered• Time & Date Settings• Phone Settings• Display Settin

Section 888Time & Date SettingsThis menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed. You can also find out what time it is in anothe

Section 8: Changing Your Settings 89Time & Date SettingsSection 83. Press the Set soft key or the key.Set timeThis option allows you to enter th

Section 890• On: the phone automatically updates the time and date according to the current time zone using the network service.• Confirm first: the p

Section 8: Changing Your Settings 91Display SettingsSection 8Extra SettingsYou can turn the automatic redialing or answering features on or off.1. To

Section 892The following options are available:• Animations: you can select a background animation to be displayed on the idle screen.• Get More Wallp

Section 8: Changing Your Settings 93Sound SettingsSection 8option you want and press the Select soft key or the key.Brightness ControlYou can adjust

Section 894Get More MegaTonesThis menu allows you to download different ringtone melodies from the Internet. To enable a downloaded ringtone, use the

Section 8: Changing Your Settings 95Sound SettingsSection 8To turn off the sound, select Off.Message ToneThis menu allows you to set up the ringer for