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SGH-x426

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your phone,
and keep it for future reference.
Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-04774A
UXDB1.02_WBx426_021704_D6

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SGH-x426 User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference. Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-04774A UXDB1.02_WBx426_021704_D6...
  • Page 2 * Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending upon the software insalled or services pro- vided by your network service provider. * Licensed under U.S. patent no.4,558,302 and foreign coun- terparts.

  • Page 3: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating thereto (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
  • Page 4 Tel: 888-987-HELP (4357) Fax: 972-761-7501 Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com/wireless ©2003-2004 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Samsung is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ............1 Important Safety Precautions ........7 Road Safety at All Times..........7 Switching Off When Refueling ........7 Switching Off in Aircraft..........7 Switching Off in Hospitals ..........7 Interference..............7 Special Regulations ............7 Sensible Use..............
  • Page 6 Selecting Functions and Options......33 Phonebook .............. 35 Storing a Number with a Name........35 Using Phonebook Entry Options ........37 Searching for a Number in Phonebook......38 Editing a Caller Group..........40 Speed-dialing ..............41 Checking the Memory Status ........42 Entering Text ............
  • Page 7 Settings (Menu 1.5) ............65 My Objects (Menu 1.6) ..........66 Delete All (Menu 1.7) ............ 66 Memory Status (Menu 1.8) ........... 67 Voice Mail (Menu 1.9) ........... 67 Broadcast (Menu 1.10) ..........68 Call Records ............70 Missed Calls (Menu 2.1)..........70 Incoming Calls (Menu 2.2) ..........
  • Page 8 To Do List (Menu 5.2)............ 87 Time & Date (Menu 5.3)..........90 Alarm (Menu 5.4)............91 Calculator (Menu 5.5)............ 92 Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) ........93 Network Services ............ 94 Call Forwarding (Menu 6.1).......... 94 Call Barring (Menu 6.2) ..........95 Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)..........
  • Page 9 Caring for the Battery ..........127 Acknowledging Special Precautions and FCC ... 128 FDA Consumer Update ..........129 CTIA Safety Information ..........140 Owner's Record ............144 User Guide Proprietary Notice ........144 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ......145 Glossary ..............152 Index ..............
  • Page 10 Table of Contents...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. For more detailed safety information, see “Health and Safety Information”. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first.

  • Page 12: Sensible Use

    Give all necessary information as accurately as possible. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may install or repair your phone.

  • Page 13: Unpacking

    Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Travel Adapter Handset Battery Handstrap In addition, you can obtain the following accesories for your phone from your locl Samsung dealer. ● Battery ● Travel Adapter Battery Charger ● Ear Microphone ● ●...
  • Page 14 Unpacking...

  • Page 15: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout Your Phone...
  • Page 16 Description Menu mode: Scrolls through menus and phonebook Idle mode: Scroll Up displays the Calendar. Down scrolls through your favorite phone numbers. Menu mode: Scroll Left returns to the Idle mode; Scroll Right selects the highlighted item in the current menu option. Idle mode: Scroll Left displays the Voice Mail Menu.
  • Page 17 Description Makes or answers a call. Menu mode: Selects the first option for the menu that is displayed. Idle mode: Press to display the Redial List display. Hold down to dial the last number called or received. Deletes characters from the display. Menu mode: Returns to the Idle menu.

  • Page 18: Display

    Description (on the side of the phone) During a call: Adjusts earpiece volume. Idle mode: Adjusts keypad tone volume. Menu mode: Scrolls through menus and Phonebook. Display The display has three areas: Icons Text and graphic area Soft key indicators Area Description Icons...
  • Page 19 Area Description Text and Displays messages, instructions, and graphic area any information entered, such as the number you are dialing. Soft key Displays functions currently assigned indicators to the two soft keys. Your Phone...
  • Page 20 Icons Icon Description Indicates the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the better the signal. Indicates you are connected to the GPRS network Indicates a data connection to the GPRS network has been established. Displays when a call is in progress. Displays when you are out of your home area and have logged onto a different network (roaming).
  • Page 21 Icon Description Displays when a new voice mail message has been received. Displays when the phone is on Mute. Displays when the phone is in silent mode. Indicates your battery level. Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press a key or open the phone, the backlight turns on.

  • Page 22: Service Light

    Service Light The service light, at the top right-hand corner of the phone, flashes when you are within a service area. To enable or disable the service light, see “Service Light (Menu 4.6.4)” on page 82. Earbud/Microphone The earbud/microphone allows you to use your phone hands-free.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Getting Started When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and any optional services available. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending.
  • Page 24 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket. Note: To remove the SIM card, slide it out of the socket 4. Place the battery so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. Getting Started...

  • Page 25: Charging A Battery

    Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this charges the battery more slowly.
  • Page 26 1. With the battery installed, plug the connector into the jack at the bottom of the phone. 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When the battery is charged, unplug the adapter from the outlet. Press the gray tabs on both sides of the connector to disconnect the adapter from the phone.

  • Page 27: Switching The Phone On/Off

    message repeats at regular intervals on the display. The backlight turns off to conserve power. When the battery level gets too low, the phone automatically turns off. Switching the Phone On/Off 1. Press and hold until the phone turns on. When the phone has found the network, the idle screen displays: Note:...
  • Page 28 Getting Started...

  • Page 29: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu (Menu 4.7), the phone automatically re-dials up to ten times if the person fails to answer.
  • Page 30 Ending a Call To end a call, briefly press Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you dialed, received, or missed unless the caller’s number is blocked. See “Call Records” on page 70. To recall any of these numbers: 1.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Volume

    Making a Call from Phonebook You can store frequently-used phone numbers in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, also called the Phonebook. Select a name to recall the associated number. See “Phonebook” on page 35. Adjusting the Volume To adjust the earpiece volume during a call, press the key to increase the volume level and the to decrease the level as shown: In Idle mode, use these keys to adjust the keypad...

  • Page 32: Viewing Missed Calls

    1. Press or the Accept soft key to answer an incoming call. If the Anykey Answer option is activated, press any key to answer except and the Reject soft key. See “Anykey Answer” on page 83. If the Active Folder option is activated, calls are answered when you open the phone.
  • Page 33 Press the call the number displayed edit or delete a missed Select soft key. call number See the following sections for further details. Editing a Missed Call Phone Number Note: When the phone number of the missed call is not available, the Edit Number option does not display.

  • Page 34: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode

    Deleting a Missed Call 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Up or Down navigation key to highlight the Delete option. 3. Press the Select soft key. Press at any time to exit. Note: You can access Missed Calls at any time by selecting the Missed Calls menu (Menu 2.1).
  • Page 35 To exit silent mode and return to normal settings, press and hold until Exit Silent Mode displays. Call Functions...
  • Page 36 Call Functions...

  • Page 37: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options The options used to customize your phone are arranged in menus and sub-menus, which are accessed using the two soft keys marked Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter phone settings. The soft keys vary according to the function you are using.

  • Page 38: Soft Key

    To select a function or option: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. Press the select the function or Select soft key or option the Right navigation key. view the next function Down navigation or option key or key on the left side of the phone.

  • Page 39: Phonebook

    Phonebook You can store names and phone numbers in your SIM card or phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are viewed as a single Phonebook. Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to store a number: •...
  • Page 40 5. Press the right soft key, labeled To Card or To Phone, to switch between phone and SIM card memory. Note: If you use a different phone, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are available when the card is used on the new phone.

  • Page 41: Using Phonebook Entry Options

    3. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to select a category and press the Select soft key. Note: The E-mail icon ( ) is available in this step. It allows you to save an E- mail address in addition to a phone number. 4.

  • Page 42: Searching For A Number In Phonebook

    to change the number as required. See “Correcting the Number” on page 25. Edit: allows you to edit the name or number. Erase: allows you to erase the name and number. A confirmation message displays when you select this option. Press the Yes soft key to confirm. Copy: allows you to copy the number to a memory and the location number you select.
  • Page 43 3. Enter the first few letters of the name that you wish to find. The Phonebook entries display. Press the view the highlighted View soft key. entry select a different Up or Down entry navigation key until the entry highlights. look for a name key labeled with the starting with a...

  • Page 44: Editing A Caller Group

    5. Use the Up or Down navigation key to select the group you want, then press the View soft key. Phonebook entries in the caller group display. Press the view the View soft key. highlighted entry select a different Up or Down navigation entry key until the entry you want highlights.

  • Page 45: Speed-Dialing

    5. When you are finished, press Speed-dialing Once phone numbers are stored, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries. Setting Up Speed-Dial Entries 1. From the idle screen, press the Name soft key. 2. Use the Up or Down navigation key to scroll to Speed Dial and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 46: Checking The Memory Status

    • Number: Displays the number assigned to the key. 7. When you are finished, press Speed-dialing from Phonebook To speed-dial the numbers assigned to press and hold the appropriate key. Checking the Memory Status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in the Phonebook;...

  • Page 47: Entering Text

    Entering Text You can enter alphanumeric characters using your phone’s keypad using one of the following text entry modes: ♦ T9 mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter;...

  • Page 48: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows character entry, the text input mode icon displays: Text input mode indicator To select Press the soft key until T9 mode displays Symbol mode displays Upper-case displays character mode Lower-case displays...

  • Page 49: Using T9 Mode

    Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1. When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by pressing .

  • Page 50: Using Upper/Lower-Case Character Mode

    ‘ ♦ To shift case in T9 mode, use . There are two cases: Lower Case ( ) and Capital Lock ( ♦ You can move the cursor using the Left and Right navigation keys. To delete letters, press . Press and hold clear the display.

  • Page 51: Using Number Mode

    The following characters are available: ♦ To insert a space, press ♦ Move the cursor using the Left and Right keys. ♦ To delete letters, press ♦ Press and hold to clear the display. Using Number Mode Number mode allows you to enter numbers using the number keys.
  • Page 52 Entering Text...

  • Page 53: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of functions you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold At any time, you can place a call on hold. You can also make another call with a call on hold. To place a call on hold, press the Hold soft key.

  • Page 54: Muting/Sending Key Tones

    To turn Mute off: 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Highlight the Unmute option. 3. Press the OK soft key. You can again be heard by the caller. Muting/Sending Key Tones If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone is silent when keys are pressed and key tones are not sent.

  • Page 55: Using The Message Service

    2. Highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key. The Phonebook entries display. 4. Enter the name you want to find. 5. Press the View soft key to display the highlighted entry. For further details, see “Phonebook” on page 35. Using the Message Service SMS Service allows you to read and send short text messages.

  • Page 56: Making A Multi-Party Call

    To ignore the second call, press the Reject soft key. Making a Multi-party Call A multi-party calls allows up to six people to take part in a call. For further details about subscribing to this service, contact your service provider. Setting up the Multi-party Call 1.
  • Page 57 3. When the Private option highlights, press the OK soft key. You can now have a private conversation with the person without leaving the call. 4. To return to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key and select Conference. Press the OK soft key. All of the multi-party call participants can now hear each other.

  • Page 58: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions to you can customize using menu functions. Accessing a Menu Function 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key. Press the scroll through the Up or Down navigation menus key or use the keys.

  • Page 59: List Of Menu Functions

    Note: The numbers assigned to each menu are indicated on the “List of Menu Functions” on page 55. Depending on the services supported by your SIM card, they may not match the menu number on the phone. Example : Accessing the Language menu. 1.
  • Page 60 1.6.4 Delete All 1.7 Delete all 1.7.1 Inbox 1.7.2 Outbox 1.7.3 All Messages 1.7.4 CB Message 1.8 Memory Status 1.8.1 SIM memory 1.8.2 PHONE memory 1.8.3 CB memory 1.9 Voice Mail 1.9.1 Connect to Voice Mail 1.9.2 Voice Mail Number 1.10 Broadcast 1.10.1 Read 1.10.2 Receive...
  • Page 61 3.2 Ring Volume 3.3 Alert Type 3.4 Keypad Tone 3.5 Message Tone 3.5.1 SMS Tone 3.5.2 SMS-CB Tone 3.6 Folder Tone 3.6.1 Off 3.6.2 Future 3.6.3 Crystal 3.7 Power On/Off 3.7.1 Off 3.7.2 Classical 3.7.3 Cheerful 3.8 Extra Tones 4. Phone Settings (see page 76) 4.1 My Settings 4.1.1 Wallpaper...
  • Page 62 4.6.3 Auto Light 4.6.4 Service Light 4.6.5 Graphic Logo 4.7 Extra Settings 4.8 Short Cut 4.8.1 Key Up 4.8.2 Key Down 4.8.3 Key Right 4.8.4 Key Left 4.9 Reset Settings 5. Organizer (see page 85) 5.1 Calendar 5.2 To Do List 5.3 Time &...
  • Page 63 6.2.1 All Outgoing 6.2.2 International 6.2.3 International Except to Home* 6.2.4 All Incoming* 6.2.5 Incoming While Abroad* 6.2.6 Cancel All 6.2.7 Change Barring Password* 6.3 Call Waiting 6.3.1 Voice Calls 6.3.2 Data Calls 6.3.3 Cancel All 6.4 Network Selection 6.4.1 Automatic 6.4.2 Manual 6.5 Caller ID 6.5.1 Default...

  • Page 64: Messages

    Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which allows you to include simple pictures, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to your service provider’s message service.

  • Page 65: Outbox (Menu 1.2)

    Send: sends the message. See “Creating a Simple Text Message” on page 62. Reply: creates a reply to the sender. Call Back: calls the sender phone number. Save Address: saves the sender’s phone number for storage in the Phonebook or SIM. moves the message to another Move To Phone: memory location (from the SIM card to the...

  • Page 66: Write New (Menu 1.3)

    While reading a message, the following options are available using the Options soft key: Delete: deletes the message. Send: sends the message. See “Creating a Simple Text Message” on page 62. Save Address: saves the address information in the message. moves the message to another Move To Phone: memory location (from the SIM card to the phone’s...
  • Page 67 3. When your message is complete, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: Send: sends the message. The message is deleted after sending. Save and Send: saves a copy of the message to your Outbox, then sends the message. Save: saves the message to your Outbox so that it can be sent later.

  • Page 68: Templates (Menu 1.4)

    Text Formatting: formats the text. For the Size attribute, Normal, Large and Small sizes are available. For the Underline and Strikethrough attributes, select On or Off. Add Objects: adds a sound, melody, picture, or animated image to your message. Select the type of item you’re adding.

  • Page 69: Settings (Menu 1.5)

    Settings (Menu 1.5) In this menu, you can set default messaging information. A setting group is a collection of settings required to send messages. The number of setting groups available depends on the capacity of your SIM card. Note: The last setting you accessed is automatically activated for sending messages.

  • Page 70: My Objects (Menu 1.6)

    Delivery Reports : allows you to receive a message indicating if your message reached its destination. Bearer Selection : selects either GSM or GPRS, depending on your network. My Objects (Menu 1.6) In this menu, you can view or delete the media objects saved from messages into your phone’s memory.

  • Page 71: Memory Status (Menu 1.8)

    To... Press the key... select a message Mark soft key box to delete cancel the selection Unmark soft key. delete the items in Delete soft key the selected message box If you want to delete all of the media items, select All Messages.

  • Page 72: Broadcast (Menu 1.10)

    To... Press the key... enter the server corresponding numeric number keys. correct a digit move the cursor to Left or Right navigation the left or right key. without clearing the digit. Note: Voice Mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for further details.
  • Page 73 Receive: Enables or Disables broadcast message reception. Channel List: indicates the channels you’ve selected for cell broadcast messages. Options are: Select : enables or disables channels on the list by marking each channel. Add Channel : enters the ID and title for a new channel. Delete : removes a channel from the list.

  • Page 74: Call Records

    Call Records In this menu, you can view the length of your calls or a list of calls you missed, received, or dialed. Note: Press in Idle mode to access the three types of call records. Missed Calls (Menu 2.1) This menu displays the numbers of the last 20 unanswered calls.

  • Page 75: Delete All (Menu 2.4)

    Press the Options soft key to: ♦ delete the call from the list. ♦ edit a number and save it in Phonebook. Press to dial the number. Delete All (Menu 2.4) You can delete all of the numbers stored in each call record.

  • Page 76: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Sound settings allow you to customize the following: ♦ ring melody, volume, and type. ♦ sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, open/ close the phone, or switch your phone on/off. ♦ alert tone made every minute during a call, when you make an error, or when your call is connects to the telephone network.

  • Page 77: Keypad Tone (Menu 3.4)

    Vibra+Melody: the phone first vibrates three times and then rings. Keypad Tone (Menu 3.4) This menu allows you to select the sound that the phone makes when you press a key. To turn off the sound, select Off. Options are: ♦...

  • Page 78: Folder Tone (Menu 3.6)

    ♦ Off: the phone does not use the CB tone. ♦ Light Only: the service light flashes. ♦ Vibration: the phone vibrates. ♦ Single Beep: the phone beeps once. ♦ SMS-CB Tone: the phone uses one of several CB tones. Folder Tone (Menu 3.6) This menu selects the sound that the phone makes...
  • Page 79 Error Tone: sets the phone to play an error tone when you make a mistake. Minute Minder: sets the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call. Connect Tone: sets the phone to beep when your call connects to the telephone network.

  • Page 80: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings Use the Phone Settings menu to customize the features of your phone. My Settings (Menu 4.1) You can change the background image and the Menu display style according to your preference. Wallpaper (Menu 4.1.1) This option changes the background image displayed in Idle mode: 1.

  • Page 81: Greeting Message (Menu 4.2)

    Greeting Message (Menu 4.2) This menu sets the greeting displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. To... Press the... clear the and hold it down until existing the message is cleared. message enter a new appropriate alphanumeric message keys. change the text soft key.
  • Page 82 Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections. PIN Check (Menu 4.5.1) When the PIN Check feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on. Anyone who does not have the PIN cannot use your phone without your approval.
  • Page 83 The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change the phone password, see the Change Password menu (Menu 4.5.4) below. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to re-enter it for confirmation. The following options are available: Disable: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch the phone on.

  • Page 84: Display Settings (Menu 4.6)

    FDN Mode (Menu 4.5.6) FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in the Phonebook.
  • Page 85 Adjust the contrast using the Up and Down keys or the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. Back Light (Menu 4.6.2) You can configure the phone to turn on or off the backlight. A marginal increase in standby/talk time can be achieved by turning the backlight off.

  • Page 86: Extra Settings (Menu 4.7)

    Service Light (Menu 4.6.4) This menu allows you to select whether or not the service light is used or to set the color it flashes. Select a color from the three available. The service light flashes the selected color to demonstrate the option.

  • Page 87: Short Cut (Menu 4.8)

    The following options are available: Auto Redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call. Note: The interval between two call attempts varies. Active Folder: when this option is checked, you can simply open the phone to answer a call.

  • Page 88: Reset Settings (Menu 4.9)

    Note: To deactivate a shortcut key, select the None option. 3. Press the Select soft key to save the selection. Reset Settings (Menu 4.9) You can easily reset your phone to its default settings. To reset your phone: 1. Select the Reset Settings menu. 2.

  • Page 89: Organizer

    Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to: ♦ view the calendar and organize your schedule. ♦ create a to do list. ♦ set the current date and time. ♦ set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time. ♦...
  • Page 90 Note: To skip to the previous or next month, press the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. 2. Press the Select soft key. An empty memo screen displays. 3. Enter your memo and press the OK soft key. The phone prompts you to set an alarm.

  • Page 91: To Do List (Menu 5.2)

    Alarm: sets the alarm to ring at the specified time to remind you of the memo. If you set the alarm earlier, you can change or delete it. Erase: deletes the memo. Copy to: copies the memo to another date. Move to: changes the date of the memo.
  • Page 92 Action Procedure View the details for 1. Highlight the task. a specific task 2. Press the View soft key. 3. Scroll through the tasks using the Up and Down keys. Change the status 1. Highlight the task. of a specific task 2.
  • Page 93 Action Procedure (Continued) Edit an existing 1. Highlight the task. task 2. Press the Options soft key. 3. Select the Edit option. 4. Change the text, priority and/ or deadline for the task. Sort the existing 1. Press the Options soft key. tasks by priority or 2.

  • Page 94: Time & Date (Menu 5.3)

    Action Procedure (Continued) Delete a task 1. Highlight the task. 2. Press the Options soft key. 3. Select the Delete option. Delete all tasks 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Select the Delete All option. 3. Confirm the deletion by pressing the OK soft key.

  • Page 95: Alarm (Menu 5.4)

    ♦ current date and time. ♦ time difference between the selected city and your city if you have set the local time. ♦ city selected as your time zone. To select your time zone: 1. Select the city corresponding to your time zone. The local date and time display.

  • Page 96: Calculator (Menu 5.5)

    • Remove Alarm: deactivates the alarm. • Alarm Sound Set: selects an alarm melody. 3. Press the OK soft key. Note: Your phone is preset to use 24-hour format. To change the time format, see “Time Format” on page 91. 4.

  • Page 97: Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6)

    3. Enter the second number. 4. To view the result, press Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) Using this menu, you can figure currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key. To insert a decimal point, press 2.

  • Page 98: Network Services

    Network Services The Network Services menu provides access to services provided by your service provider. For information about available network services, contact your service provider. Note: Some functions may not be available due to a roaming status. Call Forwarding (Menu 6.1) This service re-routes calls to a number you specify.

  • Page 99: Call Barring (Menu 6.2)

    To... Press the... activate call Activate soft key. Go to step forwarding change the call Change soft key. Go to step number deactivate call Remove soft key. forwarding 3. Enter the number where the calls are being forwarded and press the OK soft key. To enter an international dialing code, press the O key until the + sign displays.
  • Page 100 All Incoming : calls cannot be received. Incoming While Abroad : calls cannot be received when you are using your phone outside of your home service area. Cancel All : all call barring settings are deactivated; calls can be made and received normally. You can specify individual barring options for each of the following call types: Voice calls only...

  • Page 101: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3)

    The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays You can also deactivate all call barring settings by Cancel All selecting the option. Change Barring Password : you can set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider using this option.

  • Page 102: Network Selection (Menu 6.4)

    Network Selection (Menu 6.4) Network Selection allows you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if your service provider offers this option. To indicate automatic or manual roaming network selection: 1.

  • Page 103: Closed User Group (Cug) (Menu 6.6)

    Hide Number: your number does not display when you make a call. Send Number: your number displays each time you make a call. Closed User Group (CUG) (Menu 6.6) This network service allows incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group. You may be a member of up to ten user groups.
  • Page 104 Press the Options add a new CUG soft key, select the index option and enter the index. Options delete a CUG soft key and select Delete index option. Options activate a CUG soft key and select Activate index option. Outside Access: lets you enable or disable calls to numbers other than those in the Closed User Group.

  • Page 105: Funbox

    Funbox The Funbox menu contains several fun options. WAP Browser (Menu 7.1) Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to navigate the wireless internet. Exiting the WAP Browser To exit the browser at any time, press or press and hold GoRogers...
  • Page 106 Homepage URL: set the address of your startup homepage. When the default homepage displays, delete it using and enter your own selection. Security: set the data transmission mode. Select Secure to protect your data against unauthorized access; otherwise, choose Non-Secure. IP Address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 107: Navigating The Wap Browser

    Push Message (Menu 7.1.4) This menu allows you to receive and access web messages from the server. The following options are available: Inbox: displays messages received from the web server. Receive: sets whether or not your phone receives web messages. Delete All: deletes all web messages.
  • Page 108 Entering Text in the WAP Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the text input mode icon displays. The following modes are available: Upper-case character (A): allows you to enter upper- case characters. Note: Lower-case character (a): allows you to enter lower-case characters. Note: You can enter symbols in upper or lower-case character mode by pressing...
  • Page 109 Selecting and Using Menu Options Various menus are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the wireless internet. To access a menu option: 4. Press and hold . A menu displays. 5. Press the Select soft key to select an item. 6.

  • Page 110: Downloads (Menu 7.2)

    Press the set a bookmark for Option soft key, select the the current page Save to Bookmark option, and press Select soft key. cancel your setting Back soft key. Edit Home: changes the startup homepage manually. Enter the required URL and press the OK soft key.
  • Page 111 Launching a MIDlet 1. Scroll to the MIDlet you want and press the Launch soft key. 2. Start the MIDlet using the appropriate soft keys. Using the Menus From the Main Screen, press the Menu soft key for following options. Info: displays information about the selected MIDlet, such as the file size, application version, vendor, and location of the MIDlet description file.
  • Page 112 Pictures (Menu 7.2.3) This menu displays the list of pictures downloaded from the web server or received in messages. You can select downloaded pictures as a background image or send them to other phones. Pressing the Options soft key for the following options: Rename: changes the name of the image.

  • Page 113: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear Insert SIM Card ♦...
  • Page 114 You have entered a number but it was not dialed ♦ Have you pressed ♦ Are you accessing the correct cellular network? ♦ You may have set an outgoing call barring option. Your correspondent cannot reach you ♦ Is your phone switched on ( ) pressed for more than one second)? ♦...
  • Page 115 No number is dialed when you recall a Phonebook entry ♦ Check that the number has been stored correctly, by using the Phonebook Search feature. ♦ Re-store the number, if necessary. If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, contact your wireless carrier for additional assistance.

  • Page 116: Access Codes

    Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 117: Pin

    phone password is supplied with the phone and is preset to “00000000” at the factory. activate/deactivate the “Phone Lock (Menu Phone Lock feature 4.5.3)” on page 78. change the phone “Change Password password (Menu 4.5.4)” on page 79. The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorized use.

  • Page 118: Puk

    The 8-digit PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) is required to change a disabled PIN. The PUK may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, or you have lost it, contact your service provider. To re-enable your PIN: 1. Enter the PUK and press the OK soft key. 2.
  • Page 119 To re-enable your PIN2: 1. Enter the PUK2 and press the OK soft key. 2. Enter a new PIN2 of your choice and press the OK soft key. 3. When the Confirm PIN2 message displays, enter the same code again and press the OK soft key. When you enter an incorrect PUK2 ten times in succession, you are not able to access the functions requiring the PIN2.

  • Page 120: Health And Safety Information

    Health and Safety Information Usage guidelines: All about performance and safety Getting the Most Out of Your Reception The quality of each call you make or receive depends on the signal strength in your area. Your phone informs you of the current signal strength by displaying a number of bars next to the signal strength icon.
  • Page 121 the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watts to 0.2 watts in digital mode. Knowing Radio Frequency Safety The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP standards described below. In 1991-92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with respect to human...
  • Page 122 ♦ Don’t use the phone if the antenna is damaged. ♦ Speak directly into the phone’s receiver. Health and Safety Information...

  • Page 123: Guide To Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association “Safety is the most important call you will ever make.” A Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use TENS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN THE U.S. TODAY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE UNIQUE COMBINATION OF CONVENIENCE, SAFETY AND VALUE DELIVERED BY THE WIRELESS TELEPHONE.
  • Page 124 signals and staying within the speed limit. It means using seat belts and requiring other passengers to do the same. But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a little more. This brochure is a call to wireless phone users everywhere to make safety their first priority when behind the wheel of a car.
  • Page 125 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can grab it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voice mail answer it for you.
  • Page 126 conversations and driving do not mix-they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road.

  • Page 127: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To Your Phone

    roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number. Careless, distracted individuals and people driving irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road. Since 1984, the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association and the wireless industry have conducted educational outreach to inform wireless phone users of their responsibilities as safe drivers and good citizens.
  • Page 128 Using Your Phone While Driving Talking on your phone while driving is illegal in some states. Even where it’s not, it can divert your attention from driving. Remember that safety always comes first. When using your phone in the car: ♦...
  • Page 129 Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems and/or entertainment systems in motor vehicles.
  • Page 130 Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn off your phone when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating that two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote- control RF devices to set off explosives.

  • Page 131: Caring For The Battery

    The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance. ♦ Use only Samsung-approved batteries and desktop chargers. These chargers are designed to maximize battery life. Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause damage.

  • Page 132: Acknowledging Special Precautions And Fcc

    Body-Worn Operation To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear a handset on your body, use the Samsung supplied or approved carrying case, Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use...

  • Page 133: Fda Consumer Update

    (2.5 centimeters) from your body when transmitting. Use of non- Samsung approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines. For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
  • Page 134 confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices.
  • Page 135 the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group: ♦ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health ♦ Environmental Protection Agency ♦ Federal Communications Committee ♦ Occupational Safety and Health Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well.
  • Page 136 exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source.
  • Page 137 so we don’t know with certainty what results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glaucoma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
  • Page 138 years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
  • Page 139 initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. How can I find out how much radio frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
  • Page 140 SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID A3LSGHX426. What has FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure...
  • Page 141 What 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 at this point we do not know that there is--it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radio frequency energy (RF).
  • Page 142 time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000.
  • Page 143 FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a “compatible”...

  • Page 144: Ctia Safety Information

    CTIA Safety Information Exposure to radio frequency signals Your wireless hand held portable telephone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for hand-held wireless phones.
  • Page 145 Phone operation Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. For your phone to operate most efficiently, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
  • Page 146 interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: ♦ Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the pacemaker is turned on; ♦...
  • Page 147 Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

  • Page 148: Owner's Record

    Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: SGH-x426 Serial No.: User Guide Proprietary Notice T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S.

  • Page 149: Standard Limited Warranty

    STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (SAMSUNG) warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that SAMSUNG’s Phones and accessories ("Products") are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for the period commencing...
  • Page 150 (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAMSUNG phone for which it is specified.
  • Page 151 Product. What Are the Limits On SAMSUNG’s Liability? EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS,” AND...
  • Page 152 WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES/PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE, OR...
  • Page 153 SUITABILITY OF ANY THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY SAMSUNG OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO INTEGRATE ANY SUCH SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT WITH THE PRODUCT. THE QUALITY, CAPABILITIES, OPERATIONS, PERFORMANCE AND...
  • Page 154 Product pricing reflects this allocation of risk and the limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties binding on SAMSUNG.
  • Page 155 ©2003-2004 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice. [080802] STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY...

  • Page 156: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Call Forwarding Ability to reroute calls to another number. Call Holding Ability to put one call on standby while answering or making another call;...
  • Page 157 GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) International standard for cellular communication, guaranteeing compatibility between the various network operators. GSM covers most European countries and many other parts of the world. Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification.
  • Page 158 provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight- digit number and can be changed, as required. PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Security code used to unlock the phone when an incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession.
  • Page 159 Soft Keys Two keys marked on the phone, the purpose of which: ♦ Varies according to the function that you are currently using ♦ Is indicated on the bottom line of the display just above the corresponding key. Dual Band Ability to handle any of the following types of network: GSM 850 and GSM 1900 MHz bands, for greater call success and wider roaming.
  • Page 160 Glossary...

  • Page 161: Index

    Index Index outgoing • 70 Call time • 71 Access codes • 112 Caller groups Alarm • 91 editing • 40 Alert type • 72 searching • 39 Answering Caller ID • 98 call • 27 Calls second call • 51 answering •...
  • Page 162 layout • 14 settings • 80 Key volume • 27 DTMF tones, send • 50 Keypad tones selecting • 73 sending • 50 Keys Earpiece volume • 27 description • 12 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) • location • 11 shortcut • 83 Error tone •...
  • Page 163 Morning call • 91 Phone While Driving 124 Multi-party calls • 52 Phone while driving 124 Muting Phonebook all sounds • 30 copying • 38 key tones • 50 editing • 38 erasing • 38 options • 37 searching/dialing • 38 Names speed-dialing •...
  • Page 164 information • 116 keypad • 73 Safety Guidelines 124 message • 73 Scheduler • 85 minute minder • 75 Searching, phonebook • 38 power on/off • 74 Security, calls • 77 ring • 72 Sent messages, text • 61 Travel adapter • 21 Service light •...

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