Samsung SGH-T589R User Manual

SGH-T589PORTABLE QUAD-BANDMOBILE PHONEUser ManualPlease read this manual before operating yourphone, and keep it for future reference.

2Text ConventionsThis manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are use

925.Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field.•If you are sending the email message to several recipients, separate the email addres

Messages 93• Email size configures the incoming email size allowed to pass through to your phone automatically without user interaction. Larger

94Refreshing Gmail䊳From within the Gmail message list, press and then tap Refresh to send and receive new emails and synchronize your email with the

Messages 95Google TalkGoogle Talk™ is a free web-based application for instant messaging offered by Google. Conversation logs are automatically

96Section 8: MultimediaThis section explains how to use the multimedia features of your phone, including the Camera/Camcorder and Music Player, and ho

Multimedia 97Camera and Camcorder OptionsCamera OptionsThe following options are available for the camera:Note: The options disappear after a fe

98General settings :• Guidelines: displays alignment and framing guidelines to help compose your photos.• Review: displays the photo for review. Selec

Multimedia 99Camera Image OptionsWhen you take a picture, the file is saved in the Photo folder. You can view your pictures immediately or view

100•More: provides you with the additional options: –Details: displays fle details such as Title, Type, Date taken, Album, Location, Latitude, Longitu

Multimedia 101Using the CamcorderIn addition to taking photos, the camera also doubles as a camcorder that also allows you to record, view, and

Getting Started 3To replace the battery cover:1. Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click.

1021.Recording mode: Normal or Limit for MMS.2.Flash: selects whether the camcorder uses the flash for additional light while capturing video. Choose

Multimedia 1031.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)  (Gallery).2. Select a folder location and tap a video icon to begin video playback.

104The GalleryThe Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a slideshow, set p

Multimedia 1052.Tap the Songs tab.3. Touch and hold a song from the list to reveal the on-screen context menu.4. Tap Set as phone ringtone.Music

106Removing Music from a Playlist1. From the Home screen, tap (Applications)  (Music).2. Tap the Playlists tab.3. Tap the name of the playlist.4. T

Multimedia 107Deleting an Artist 1. From the Home screen, tap (Applications)  (Music).2. Tap the Artists tab.3. Touch and hold the name of th

108Section 9: Applications and DevelopmentThis section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone.ApplicationsThe Applications

Applications and Development 109 (AllShare). 2. Tap Settings and configure the following settings as desired:• Media server name allows you to e

110CalculatorUsing this feature you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction,

Applications and Development 1112.Locate the account containing the events you wish to synchronize.3. Tap within the adjacent account field to

42.Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card is secured into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face down and t

112GmailGmail (Google Mail) is a web-based email service. Gmail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization sett

Applications and Development 113• Set your location to manually set a location for yourself on the map. This does not have to be your actual loc

114Tip: Location determination using GPS satellites is more accurate than using cellular towers but requires a clear view of the sky and uses more bat

Applications and Development 115–Help: uses the browser to display a searchable Google Mobile Help screen.–Terms, Privacy & Notices: display

1166.After the item is downloaded and installed on your phone, the content download icon appears in the notification area of the status bar.The newl

Applications and Development 117To send a memo to someone else, touch and hold the memo in the memo list, select Send via and choose the method

118• Driving/Walking: configures the method of travel.–Driving mode enables the Settings feature that allows you to configure your Route options: Avoi

Applications and Development 119• ATMs & Banks: displays ATM and Bank locations relative to your current location.• Restaurants: displays re

120• From the Home screen, tap (Applications)  Samsung Apps.• To launch widgets, tap and hold the empty area on the idle screen and select Widget

Applications and Development 121applications that are active but minimized. The Task Manager lets you see which applications are active in the b

Getting Started 5Removing the microSD Memory Card1. Remove the battery cover.2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The card sho

1222.Tap Speak now and speak your search terms slowly and clearly. Google searches for the information and displays related information in the browser

Applications and Development 123To watch a high quality video:䊳While playing a video, press  Settings  High quality on mobile.

124Section 10: ConnectionsYour phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the web.InternetYour phone is equipped with an Int

Connections 125–Share page: allows you to share the page using Gmail or as a message.–Downloads: displays the download history.–Settings: allows

126• List/Thumbnail view: Select Thumbnail view (default) to view a thumbnail of the webpage with the name listed, or select List view to view a list

Connections 127Emptying the CookiesA cookie is a small file placed on your phone by a visited website. In addition to containing some site-speci

128• Block pop-up windows: Prevents popup advertisements or windows from appearing on-screen. Remove the check mark to disable this function.• Load im

Connections 129BluetoothAbout BluetoothBluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of

130To change your Bluetooth name:1. Verify Bluetooth is active.2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Device name.3. Enter a new name.4. Tap OK to c

Connections 131Once successfully paired to an external device, displays in the Status area.Note: Due to different specifications and features

6Removing the Battery1. Place your finger into the battery groove (1).2. Grip the battery at the top end (2) and lift it up and out of the battery com

1323.Touch and hold the entry from the list to display the on-screen context menu.4. Tap Send namecard via Bluetooth and select a paired external Blu

Connections 1333.Connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC using an optional PC data cable.A pop-up window displays on the PC when c

134Manually Add a New Network Connection1. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless Access Point).3. Tap the Securit

Connections 1352.Press and then tapAdvanced. Mobile APThis feature allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best w

136To secure the Mobile AP service:The use of a secure Wi-Fi connection is recommended in order to prevent unauthorized access to your hotspot. To ena

Time Management 137Section 11: Time ManagementThis section describes how you can manage time using time-related applications such as the Calenda

1385.Tap Set alerts and notifications to adjust the event notification method. Choose from: Alert, Status bar notification, and Off.6. Tap Select ring

Time Management 1395.Tap the Ringtone field and select an audio ringtone for this alarm. This can be used to differentiate between various alarm

140Section 12: Changing Your SettingsThis section explains the various settings for your phone, such as: sound, display, security, and memory.Wireless

Changing Your Settings 141Manually Adding a Wi-Fi Network1. Press  and then tap (Settings) Wireless and networks Wi-Fi settings.2. Tap Wi

Getting Started 74.When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the charger’s conne

142Scanning for DevicesThis option allows you to scan for active Bluetooth devices so you can pair with them.1. Press  and then tap (Settings) W

Changing Your Settings 143Mobile APFor more information, refer to “Mobile AP” on page 135.VPN settingsThe VPN settings menu allows you to set u

1445.Set user certificate. Note: A user certificate must be installed to use this setting.6. Set CA certificate. Note: A CA certificate must be instal

Changing Your Settings 1452.Tap Use only 2G networks. A check mark displays next to this option to indicate that it is active.Note: Connecting t

146Fixed Dialing NumbersFixed Dial Number (FDN), allows you to restrict outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers.Enabling FDN1. Press  and

Changing Your Settings 147VoicemailYou can view your voicemail number from this menu.1. Press  and then tap (Settings) Call settings Voic

148– or –From the Home screen, press and hold the Lock key until Phone options displays then tap Silent mode to activate or deactivate this mode (the

Changing Your Settings 149Screen Lock SoundsThe screen lock sounds option is used to activate/deactivate sounds when locking and unlocking the s

150Before you use applications such as Google Maps to find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable the use of wireless network

Changing Your Settings 1514.Tap Pattern and repeat steps 3 - 7 from the previous section.Using Visible a PatternWhen enabled, this feature displ

8Extending Your Battery LifeActive applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is

1524.Enter a password using the keypad and tap Continue to confirm the password.5. Re-enter the password and tap OK to confirm.Setting up SIM Card Loc

Changing Your Settings 1532.Tap Use secure credentials to activate this feature. A check mark displayed next to the feature indicates secure cre

1543.Tap Clear data or Clear cache.Uninstalling Third-party ApplicationsImportant!: You must have downloaded applications installed to use this featur

Changing Your Settings 155Android DevelopmentThis phone can be used for Android development. You can write applications using the Android SDK an

156To manage an existing Google account:1. Press  and then tap (Settings) Accounts and sync.2. Tap Add account Google.3. Tap Next Sign in.Note

Changing Your Settings 1573.Tap within the adjacent account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen.4. Toggle the check

158Search SettingsYou can use your phone's search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Internet search (for example, whether it makes

Changing Your Settings 1591.Press  and then tap (Settings) Locale and text.2. Tap On-screen keypad to activate or deactivate the feature (

160AboutProvides information about the current Swype application version.Samsung Keypad SettingsFor more information, refer to “Using the Samsung Keyp

Changing Your Settings 1613.Tap the Word completion point field then touch 2 letters, 3 letters, 4 letters, or the 5 letters radio button. Word

Getting Started 9Note: A green bar displayed beneath the icon means the application is active (turned on). The green bar is removed from beneath

1624.Tap Auto-punctuate to automatically punctuate within a sentence by pressing the space key twice.Accessibility SettingsLets you enable and disable

Changing Your Settings 163About PhoneThis menu contains phone status information, battery use information, legal information, and other phone in

164Section 13: Health and Safety InformationSafety WarningsKeep phone from children and petsKeep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of sm

Health and Safety Information 165Turn off the phone in potentially explosive environmentsDo not use your phone at refuelling points (service sta

166manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.Protect batteries and chargers from damage• Avoid exposi

Health and Safety Information 167FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE.IM

168• Do not touch gold-coloured contacts or terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.Ensure access to e

Health and Safety Information 169Acknowledging special precautions and Industry Canada noticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply

170Section 14: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CANADA INC. (SAMSUNG) warrants to

Warranty Information 171tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified. What

10Note: You can choose to configure lock settings to prevent unauthorized use of your phone. For more information, refer to “Setting up SIM Card Lock”

172MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE SAME DURATION OF T ME AS THE EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN

Warranty Information 173This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, and SAMSUN G's Product prici

174IndexNumerics2G NetworkUsing 1443G Network 145Using 145AAccessingRecently-used Applications 30Voice Mail 12Add 3 sec Pause 44Add Call 48AdjustingCa

175Battery CoverRemoval 2Replace 3Battery LifeExtending 8BingSet Search Engine 128BluetoothAbout 129Change Name 130Deleting a Paired Device 131

176Camcorder Options 101Options 101Settings 102Shooting Video 101Camera 96Camera Options 97Options 97Taking Pictures 96Charging Battery 6ConnectionsAc

177Creating an Internet Email Account 88Internet Email 88Opening 89Refreshing Messages 89Sending 80Emoticons 66EndingA call 42Entering Text 55U

178HHealth and Safety Information 164Hide Number 147History tab 82HoldPlacing a call on hold 47Home 24Home Key 22Home ScreenOverview 24Home Screen Wal

179Message Search 87Message threads 85MessagingCreating and sending 83Creating and Sending Text Messages 83Gmail 93Icons on the Status Bar 83Ke

180OOn/Off Switch 9On-screen Keypad 158OrganizerCalculator 110OutlookSynchronizing 156OverviewHome Screen 24PPause Dialing 44PhoneIcons 18Switching on

181Settings 140Browser 127Contact list 80Display 18Enabling the GPS Satellites 150Enabling wireless network locations 149Messaging 87ShortcutsA

Getting Started 11To create a new Google Account from the Web:1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to www.google.com.2. On the

182Unknown Sources 153UnmountingSD card 40Updates tab 82USB ConnectionAs mass storage device 132Turn Off 40USB SettingsAs mass storage device 132Use G

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

12For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail:Note: Voicemail setup may be different depending on your network.1. From the Home

Getting Started 13• Package displays any installed packages or applications from the Market that are taking up memory space. Tap Uninstall to re

14Section 2: Understanding Your PhoneThis section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the phone’s keys, screen and the icons that d

Understanding Your Phone 15Front ViewThe following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:The following list correlates to the illus

167.Microphone is used during phone calls and allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. It is also used to make voice no

Understanding Your Phone 17Back View of Your PhoneThe following illustration shows the rear elements of your phone:1.Camera lens is used to take

18Display settingsIn this menu, you can change various settings for the for the wallpaper, cube, brightness or backlight.䊳From the Home screen, tap

Understanding Your Phone 19Displays your current battery charge level. Icon shown is fully charged.Displays your current battery charge level is

20For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 140Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communi

Understanding Your Phone 21Notification BarThe Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events,

Open Source SoftwareSome software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser Genera

22Function KeysYour phone comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used from any screen: Menu, Home, Back, and Search.Menu KeyThe Menu

Understanding Your Phone 23Search KeyThe Search key ( ) displays the Google Search box that can be used to search for either a key term both on

24Using Additional Voice Search FunctionsVoice actions (such as: [your query]) allow you to perform various phone functions by speaking the parameters

Understanding Your Phone 25• Notification area displays icons associated with end-user notifications, such as: new email, calls (missed, call in

26•While in the Applications screens, tap the Home icon ( ) to return to the Home screen.As you transition between home screens, the screen counter (l

Understanding Your Phone 27• Press and hold: Pressing relates to use of the hardware keys and buttons to select or activate an item. Some button

28• Pinch: Place your thumb and forefinger on the screen and “pinch” the screen (move fingers together) to zoom out when viewing a picture or a Web pa

Understanding Your Phone 29Using Sub-MenusSub-menus are available from within most screens and applications. 1. Press . A sub-menu displays at

30Accessing Recently-Used Applications1. Press and hold to open the recently-used applications window.Note: This recent applications screen also pro

Understanding Your Phone 31CameraLaunches the built-in 3.0 megapixel camera application from where you can take a picture using the rear facing

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

32InternetOpen the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionality to enhance the Internet brow

Understanding Your Phone 33Navigation Launches a Web-based navigation application.Caution!: Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be

34Customizing the ScreensYou can customize the Home screens (panels) to display various Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, or Wallpapers. For example, one s

Understanding Your Phone 35To delete a screen:1. Press  and then tap (Edit). 2. Touch and hold, then drag the undesired screen down to the R

36Managing ShortcutsNote: To move a shortcut from one screen to another, carefully touch and hold the shortcut and slowly drag it to the edge of the s

Understanding Your Phone 37To remove a Widget: 1. Touch and hold a Widget until it unlocks from the current screen.2. Drag the widget over the R

382.Drag the folder over the Remove tab ( ) and release it.Managing WallpapersWallpapers (screen background images) can be chosen from Gallery images

Memory Card 39Section 3: Memory CardYour phone lets you use a microSD or microSDHC card (also referred to as a memory card) to expand availabl

40the phone. A card that has been unmounted but not removed from the phone must be remounted before it can be used.To manually mount an SD card:1. Pre

Memory Card 41Format an SD cardYou can erase all files from an SD card by reformatting the card.1. Press  and then tap (Settings) SD card

iTable of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ... 1Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . .

42Section 4: Call FunctionsThis section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls. Displaying Your Phone Number䊳P

Call Functions 43Answering a CallWhen somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.The caller's phone number, p

44• Speed dial setting to access the Speed Dialing menu where you can assign a speed dial location to a current Contacts entry. • Send message to send

Call Functions 45Wait DialingInserting a Wait (;) into your dialing sequence means that the phone waits until you tap before proceeding with t

464.Tap a contact and select a number to assign to the speed dial location. The selected contact number/image is then displayed in the speed dial numb

Call Functions 47In Call OptionsYour phone provides a number of features that are available for use during a call.Adjusting the Call VolumeDurin

48To make a new call while a call is in progress:1. Enter the new phone number that you wish to dial or look it up in Call history.2. Tap Add call to

Call Functions 49Multi-Party callsMaking a Multi-Party CallA multi-party call is a network service that allows up to six people to participate i

503.Tap the number for the participant you want to speak to privately.You can now talk privately to that person while the other participants can conti

Call Functions 51Call Log TabThe Call Log tab provides a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or miss

iiContact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52Accessing Call Logs from The Notifications Area1. Touch the Status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of the s

Call Functions 53• Tap a contact entry name or number to reveal the call options screen:•Call allows you to redial the entry by name or number.•

54Quick Messaging a Number from the Call LogThe Call Log can also be used to quickly text message a selected number by simply sliding the number acros

Entering Text 55Section 5: Entering TextThis section describes how to select the desired text input method when entering characters into your ph

56Important!: At any time, you can access the QWERTY keyboard and directly enter text. Using the Swype KeyboardSwype™ is the default on-screen text in

Entering Text 57• Word choice window: sets the amount of times the word choice selection window displays on screen. Move the slider between Neve

58Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-screen keyboard.2. With Swy

Entering Text 59Using 123ABC Mode in SWYPEIn 123ABC mode, you can enter letters and a few common punctuation marks from the onscreen keyboard. T

60complete, lift your finger off the screen to allow the device to determine the closest word match.Note: If multiple word choices exist for your Swyp

Entering Text 61Changing the Text Input Mode in Keypad1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the text input field to reveal the on-scree

iiiMemo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62Using Symbol Mode in Samsung KeypadUse Symbol Mode to add numbers, symbols, or emoticons. While in this mode, the text mode key displays .1. From a

Entering Text 63• Handwriting settings: lets you select the Recognition time and view details of the handwriting recognition software. Higher re

64• Recapture sets the device to redisplay the word suggestion list after selecting the wrong word from the list. •XT9 my words allows you to add new

Entering Text 652.From the Edit text context menu, tap an available function:• Select all highlights all characters in the text message field.•

66Entering Symbols and SmileysMost symbols and punctuation marks appear as alternate characters above the primary letters and numbers on the QWERTY ke

Contacts 67Section 6: ContactsThis section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory.

68Note: You can also add a new contact by entering a number from the keypad and pressing and then tap Add to Contacts  (Create contact). Continue

Contacts 694.Tap a destination type (Phone, SIM, Google, or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync).5. Tap the First name and Last name fields, and enter

70 Editing Contact Information1. From the Home screen, tap .2. Tap a contact name from the list.3. Press and select Edit.Note: You can also access a

Contacts 71Adding a Number to an Existing Contact1. From the Home screen, tap .2. Touch and hold an entry and select Edit to reveal the Contact

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72• Import/Export: imports or exports contacts to or from the S M card or microSD card.• Get friends: allows you to get contacts from your friends on

Contacts 73• Add to group: allows you to add the current Contacts entry to an existing group.• Mark as default: allows you to assign default num

74For more information about synchronizing accounts, see “Get Friends” on page 78.To link contact entries:1. From the Home screen, tap .2. Tap a cont

Contacts 75Marking a Contact as DefaultWhen you use applications such as the Voice Dialer or other messaging type applications, the application

76• Bluetooth to transmit this contact to another bluetooth-compatible device.•Email to attach the contact card to a new outgoing email (Exchange or I

Contacts 77Copying Contact Information to the microSD CardThis procedure allows you to copy entry information saved in the phone’s memory onto t

78Display OptionsThe Display options menu allows you to allows you to choose whether to display contacts saved from the Phone, SIM, external source, o

Contacts 79Important!: Along with your contact information, this process also synchronizes your status, events, and more.1. From the Home screen

80Additional Contact OptionsSending an Email to a ContactNote: Contacts must contain and email account and address before you can use the Send email f

Contacts 813.Tap the Group name field and use the on-screen keypad to enter a new group name. For more information, refer to “Text Input Methods

Getting Started 1Section 1: Getting StartedThis section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, inst

82Sending a Message to a Group 1. From the Home screen, tap  Groups tab.2. Tap an existing group, and press and then tap Send message. 3. Selec

Messages 83Section 7: MessagesThis section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and funct

843.If adding a recipient from either Recent, Contacts, or Group, touch the contact to place a checkmark then tap Add. The contact displays in the rec

Messages 85–Record audio: allows you to temporarily exit the message, record an audio clip using the phone’s microphone, then add it to your mes

86To reply to a message: 1. From the Home screen, tap .2. Tap a message thread to open it.3. Tap the Tap to compose field.4. Compose your reply.Your

Messages 87Deleting MessagesDeleting a single message1. From the Home screen, tap 2. Access the desired Message Thread and touch and hold the bu

88• Message centre: allows you to enter the number of your message center where your messages reside while the system is attempting to deliver them.•

Messages 89(Email). The Set up email screen displays.2. Enter your email address in the Email address field.3. Enter your password in the Passwo

903.Select an account.4. From the email list screen, press and then tapMore Account settings.5. Alter any of the following settings:• Account name:

Messages 91•Press and then tapAdd account.– or –Enter your Email address and Password information. 3. Tap Manual Setup and then Microsoft Exch