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Samsung Gravity 3 SGH-t479 User Manual

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Q u a d - B A N D
M O B I L E
P H O N E
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.

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  • Page 1 P O R T A B L E Q u a d - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2 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 there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.

  • Page 3: Open Source Software

    IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Section 1: Getting Started ... 5 Activating Your Phone ............5 Switching the Phone On or Off .
  • Page 5 Section 6: Messaging ...39 Types of Messages ............39 Display Icons for Messages .
  • Page 6 Take and Send ............. .75 Photos .
  • Page 7 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ........

  • Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started

    This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voicemail. Activating Your Phone 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, available optional services, and many others features.
  • Page 9 Removing the Battery Lift up (1) and remove (2) the battery. Installing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place.

  • Page 10: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery Slide the battery back into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone. Press the battery down until it snaps into place. Check that the battery is properly installed before turning on the phone.
  • Page 11 Installing or Removing the Memory Card Your phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of such things as music, pictures, video or other files. This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices.

  • Page 12: Charging A Battery

    Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery. A travel adapter, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.

  • Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Note: The previous illustration displays the correct and incorrect method for connecting the charger. If the charger is inserted incorrectly, damage to the accessory port occurs therefore voiding the phone’s warranty. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the travel adapter’s connector from the phone.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Note: For more information, refer to “Change phone password” on page 118. If the phone asks for a PIN, use the keypad to enter the PIN and press either the Confirm soft key or further details, see “Check PIN code” on page 118. The phone searches for your network and after finding it, the term “T-Mobile”...

  • Page 15: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

    This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.

  • Page 16: Front View Of Your Phone

    Front View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations. Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller. Left Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items. The option for the soft key displays on the bottom, left portion of the screen.
  • Page 17 Messaging key allows you to program this key as a shortcut to your favorite messaging application. You can reprogram the key at any time. Voicemail key allows you to quickly access your voicemail. Press and hold this key for two seconds to automatically dial your voicemail’s phone number.

  • Page 18: Camera View Of Your Phone

    This phone also offers the convenience of a slide out QWERTY keyboard. To open the phone to access the keyboard, rotate the phone 90 degrees to the left. Slide the top section of the phone up to open, as shown. To view the display in landscape mode and access the keyboard, slide the phone open as show.

  • Page 19: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Side Views of Your Phone The following illustrations show the external elements of your phone Phone anchor allows you to connect a strap with which to carry the phone. Remove the back battery cover to fully install a strap to this phone anchor. Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call.

  • Page 20: Display Layout

    Display Layout Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. The display has three areas: Display Your phone has a display on the front of the phone. From this front display you can monitor activity and status of your phone such as signal strength and battery levels.

  • Page 21: Missed Messages Tab

    Missed Messages Tab When you receive new messages, icons display in two locations: on the phone’s screen, Missed messages tab, and on the icon bar at the top of the screen. View Tabs for View Tabs for Missed Calls, Missed Calls, Picture Messages, Picture Messages, Voicemail,...

  • Page 22: Backlight Time

    Displays when the phone is in Airplane mode. Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. Displays when a new text message is received. Displays when a new voicemail is received. Displays when a new Picture message or Audio postcard is received. Displays when a new Email is received.
  • Page 23 The Backlight time setting is how long the keypad backlight is on. The Dim option is how much longer after the keypad backlight goes off that the display remains lit. From Idle mode, press Menu The On setting is how long the keypad backlight is on. You can select 5 seconds, 15 seconds, or 30 seconds. Highlight the On field and press Select the amount of time you want the backlight to stay on and press The Dim option is how much longer after the keypad backlight goes off that the display remains lit.

  • Page 24: Section 3: Menu Navigation

    This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus. Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.

  • Page 25: Using Shortcuts

    Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling In Idle mode, press Menu. Scroll using the Navigation keys to reach a main menu (for example: Settings). Press the Select soft key or to enter the menu. If the menu contains sub-menus, (for example, Personalize), after highlighting the sub menu, press the Select soft key or If the menu you selected contains further options, repeat this step.

  • Page 26: Section 4: Call Functions

    This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the number you want to dial and press Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the does not answer the call or is already on the phone, provided your call is not sent to voicemail.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to scroll through the numbers and highlight the number you want. To view call time for this number press Before you dial the number, you may also press the Options soft key to display the following options: •...

  • Page 28: Call History

    Tip: If the Any key answer option in the Settings answer a call except for the Note: To reject an incoming call, press the Reject soft key or Press to end the call. Note: You can answer a call while using Contacts or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the function screen you were previously using.

  • Page 29: Viewing Missed Calls

    Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is available, so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you missed displays on the idle screen on the Missed Call tab, immediately after a call is missed.

  • Page 30: Vibration Profile

    Dialed calls This menu allows you to view the 30 most recent calls you dialed. The name and number, if already stored in Contacts, displays with the number of occurrences for each number. Answered calls This menu allows you to view the 30 most recently answered calls. The name and number, time and date, displays with the number of occurrences for each number.

  • Page 31: Selecting Functions And Options

    In Idle mode, press and hold the ) displays. Using Vibration profile, instead of sounds, your phone vibrates. To exit and reactivate the previous sound settings, press and hold the message displays. Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of customizable functions. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, and accessed using the two soft keys.

  • Page 32: Options During A Call

    Moving back up one level in the menu structure, by pressing the Back soft key. Pressing to exit the menu structure without changing the settings. In some functions, you are asked for a password or PIN. Enter the correct code and press the OK soft key or When you access a list of options, your phone highlights the currently active option.
  • Page 33 Press Call to call the second number. When there is an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls by placing the current held call to active and then placing the other call on hold. To switch between the two calls: Press the Options soft key, select Swap, and press call on hold is then reactivated so that you can continue conversing with that person.

  • Page 34: Making A Multi-Party Call

    Call Waiting The Call waiting option must be set to Activate before you can answer an incoming call while another call is in progress. You are then notified of an incoming call with a call waiting tone. To answer a new call while another call is in progress: Press either the Accept soft key or hold.

  • Page 35: Using Faves To Make A Call

    Having a Private Conversation With One Participant When there are two participants in a multi-party session, it might be necessary to place one of those participants on hold so that a private conversation can be held with a single caller. While you are in a multi-party call: ➔...

  • Page 36: Section 5: Entering Text

    This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text. Using the QWERTY Keyboard This phone also offers the convenience of a slide out QWERTY keyboard.

  • Page 37: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Symbol/Shift press the Alt key and this key to display the Symbols page. Choose from an extensive list of symbols and other character sets. Shift converts the alphabetic character into uppercase. Changes the text input mode to Upper/Lower case mode. Left Soft Key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen.
  • Page 38 keystrokes you make with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. Numeric: this mode allows you to enter numbers. (Numeric displays on the external screen only). • Symbol: this mode allows you to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks. •...

  • Page 39: Using Abc Mode

    • Symbol Enter text in the text message box using the selected text input mode when the Text input mode indicator that you desire displays. Using ABC mode With the phone slider closed, to use ABC mode, use the letter keys to enter your text. Press the key labeled with the letter you want: •...

  • Page 40: Using T9 Mode

    DEF3 (def3) GHI4 (ghi4) JKL5 (jkl5) MNO6 (mno6) Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: While in the T9 mode, press any one of the letter keys to enter a word.

  • Page 41: Using Numeric Mode

    Tip: You can move the cursor by using the Navigation keys. To delete characters: Press . Press and hold the Using Numeric Mode The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter. Using Symbol Mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols and punctuation marks into text.

  • Page 42: Section 6: Messaging

    This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Text Message • Picture Message • Email message •...

  • Page 43: Text Messages

    View Tabs for Missed Calls, Picture Messages, Voicemail, or Audio Postcards These View tabs display: Text message • Missed Calls • Voicemail • Picture message • You can search through missed calls or unviewed messages by using the Right and Left navigation keys to select the associated message tab, then pressing the Connect, Call, or View soft key.
  • Page 44 Creating a Simple Text Message In Idle mode, press Menu Highlight the Recipients field and press Select one of the following options: • Recent recipients: allows you to select a number or an address from the last 10 destinations you entered. •...

  • Page 45: Picture Message

    – Sending options: - Reply path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center, if your network supports this service. - Request delivery report: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this option is enabled, the network informs you whether your message was delivered.
  • Page 46 Press the Options soft key when you finish entering your message. The following options are available: • Preview: allows you to preview the message prior to sending. Note: This option displays after you enter text or attach an image file. •...

  • Page 47: Message Inbox

    Message Inbox The Message inbox stores received messages. You can tell what kind of message was received by the icon displayed. If the icon envelope is open then the message was read, otherwise a closed envelope displays. The following types of messages may display in the Message inbox: Text message •...
  • Page 48 Press the Up or Down Navigation key to scroll through the contents. Press the Options soft key while reading a text message to display the following: • Call back: allows you to call back the missed caller. • Forward: allows you to forward the text message to another person. •...
  • Page 49 Press to view the message contents. Press the Options soft key while viewing a picture message to display the following: • Reply: allows you to send a reply to the sender by sending a message. • Call back: allows you to call back the recipient. •...
  • Page 50 • More: – Move to my folders: allows you to move the selected Audio postcard to a personal folder. – Sort by: allows you to sort the audio messages by Read/Unread, Date, Sender, Type, Subject, Size or Lock/Unlock. – Properties: displays the properties associated with this Audio postcard such as: Date, From, To, Size, Priority, Delivery report, and Read report.

  • Page 51: Social Buzz

    Social Buzz When you first open this application the Status screen displays. After login to your social networking applications (Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace), status updates display automatically in the top box for any of your friends for each of these applications. Your Facebook status displays your status automatically as you post. You can view a stream of updates from friends, as well as your inbox or wall.

  • Page 52: Voicemail Settings

    Important!: Before using the Voicemail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from T-Mobile customer service in the Voice server number field. Press Enable Visual Voicemail to activate the feature for the first time. Note: Voicemail is a network feature and charges may apply. Please contact T-Mobile’s customer service for further details. •...

  • Page 53: Email

    Email From Email you can view received email messages. The first time you select Email a Welcome message displays. From here you can configure your phone to receive email. Important!: When you create an email account, the default setting for SSL options may be different, depending on the service provider. If you experience any issues with your email account and cannot access or use it, confirm whether your service provider supports an SSL connection (Secure Socket Layer).
  • Page 54 • Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes the photo. Select the length of delay you want (Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds). When you press the Camera key or elapses. • Choose Frame: allows you to select an audio postcard frame. •...

  • Page 55: Instant Messaging (Im)

    Instant Messaging (IM) Instant Messaging is a way of sending short, simple messages that are delivered real time to users online. Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a messenger service. Your handset has 3 pre-loaded Messaging services (AIM, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo!).This message box stores messages that you may want to edit From Idle mode, press Menu –...

  • Page 56: Drafts

    Press Options and select one of the following options: • Delete: deletes the Selected, Multiple, or All messages. • Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the selected message to protect it from deletion, or unlock it to allow deletion. • Save to Templates: saves the selected message to the text or picture message templates folder (depending on the message type selected).
  • Page 57 Select a message from the list and press the Options soft key. The following options display: • Send: sends the message to Recent recipients, Contacts, or Groups. • Delete: deletes the Selected, Multiple, or All draft messages. • Lock/Unlock: locks the selected message to protect it from deletion, or unlocks the message to allow deletion. •...

  • Page 58: My Folders

    - Priority: select the priority level of your messages. - Expiration: select the length of time you want the message to remain on the MMS server. - Request delivery report: allows you to activate or deactivate the report function. When this option is enabled, the network informs you whether your message was delivered.
  • Page 59 Sending a Text message template In Idle mode, press Menu key or Select a template from the Templates list and press Enter a recipient in the Recipient field or press • Recent recipients: allows you to select a number or an address from the last 10 destinations you entered. •...

  • Page 60: Settings

    Enter a recipient in the Recipient field, or press • Recent recipients: allows you to select a number or an address from the last 10 destinations you entered. • Contacts: allows you to enter the phone number you want from your Contacts list. •...
  • Page 61 Text Message Center Sets the default method of text message transmission used by the Text message center. The options are: T-Mobile • Center 2 • Center 3 • Center 4 • Picture message The following Sending Options are available: Priority: allows you to set the message priority: high, normal or low. •...

  • Page 62: Sending Options

    Default Style – Font color – Font style – Background color – Page duration Email The following options are available: Sending Options – From – Sending account – Priority – Keep a copy – Include body when replying – Include attachments when forwarding –...

  • Page 63: Delete By Folder

    Voicemail This menu displays the default phone number used for access of phone’s remote voicemail. Push message Receiving options: you can specify whether to turn push message reception On or Off. • • Service loading: you can specify whether to load this service: –...
  • Page 64 Memory status To view the memory status: In Idle mode, press Menu You can view the amount of allocated memory and the memory available for picture messages. Note: Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between Picture message, Email, Text message, Push message, Configuration, and Voice mail.

  • Page 65: Section 7: People

    This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts. Mobile Backup Your Contacts list is backed up by T-Mobile the first time you turn on your phone and each time you make a change to the address book. Important!: You can view and manage all your contacts and update your Mobile Backup options at my.t-mobile.com. Press OK after reading the information.

  • Page 66: Finding A Contact Entry

    • Add more fields: allows you to add a nickname, an additional Email address, a URL, an IM (AIM, Windows Live, or Yahoo!) identifier, DTMF, Group, an anniversary date, and additional address fields. • Delete field: allows you to delete additional fields created with the Add more fields option. •...

  • Page 67: Dialing A Number From Contacts

    • Mobile backup: allows you to view the Last sync you performed, or view the About mobile backup information. Press to view contact information and press the Options soft key to view the following options: • Edit: allows you to edit the name and number fields in the entry. You can also add an email address and notes. •...

  • Page 68: Editing A Caller Group

    Select Sounds and press the Select soft key or ➔ Press Options Save when you are finished. Press to return to Idle mode. Editing a Caller Group In Idle mode, press Menu Scroll through the group list and highlight the group you want. To edit the Caller group name: Press Options and select Rename group.

  • Page 69: Speed Dialing

    Important!: Charges may apply when using social network applications. From Idle mode, press Menu Press the Accept soft key when the End User License displays. Note: The screen defaults to an Update and My Facebook Status screen. Press the Down Navigation key to Sign in to some of the social networking services. Press the Down Navigation key again to view My Facebook status and sign in.

  • Page 70: My Profile

    You receive a Speed dial assigned confirmation and the Speed dial menu displays the contact assigned to the number key you selected. Press to return to Idle mode. Note: Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voicemail server number and this speed dial location can not be changed. My Profile My Profile allows you to create a virtual business card.

  • Page 71: Delete All

    Save contacts to This option allows you to save new contacts to the SIM, Phone, or the Phone and SIM card. In Idle mode, press Menu Select Phone, SIM card, or Ask on saving and press Save to save your selection. Copy all to You can copy all Contact entries to the SIM card.

  • Page 72: My Number

    Highlight All, Phone, or SIM card and press the Select soft key or When the Delete? confirmation message displays, press the Yes soft key to delete or press No to cancel. Press the Back soft key or Memory status You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Contacts, within the Phone, SIM card, and the FDN. You can also see the current storage capacity of the memory.

  • Page 73: Section 8: Web2Go Browsing

    This section outlines the features of the web2go browser, which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone. Browser Your phone is equipped with a browser, which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone.
  • Page 74 To return to the previous page, press the Back soft key or Press the Back soft key until the startup Home page displays. Entering Text in the browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen. The following modes are available: A Eng (ABC): this mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the corresponding letter.

  • Page 75: Enter Url

    The following options are available: – Reload: reloads the current page. – Resize page: allows you to manually resize the page by sliding the size bar to the left or right. – Forward: pages forward one page. – Go to: navigates to the URL address, Homepage, Bookmarks, History, or Saved page. –...

  • Page 76: Saved Pages

    • Delete: allows you to delete the Selected or multiple addresses. • Add bookmark: allows you to enter a new bookmark URL. • Send URL via message: allows you to send the selected bookmark as a text message. • Set as homepage: displays the current homepage URL Address. Press the Change soft key or bookmarks list.
  • Page 77 Delete cookies Cookies identify who you are when you visit favorite web sites; however, they are also used to track your web surfing habits. Deleting all the cookies provides security. Highlight Delete cookies and press the Select soft key or At the Delete cookies? prompt press Yes.

  • Page 78: Section 9: Camera

    This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs by using the built-in camera functionality. Using the Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send these photos to other people in a Picture Messaging message or set a wallpaper or picture ID image.
  • Page 79 Press the Options soft key to view the following options: • Take another: allows you to take another picture. • Send to: sends this image to the last called or received numbers, Recent recipients, Contacts, Groups, or Online Album. • Send via: allows you to send this image via Message, Email, Exchange email, or to another Bluetooth enabled device. •...

  • Page 80: Configuring Camera Options

    Configuring Camera Options Before taking a photo, press Menu to access the following: • Camera/Camcorder: allows you to take a picture or record a video. • Shooting Mode: takes a photo in various modes. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator displays at the top left of the display.

  • Page 81: Photos

    Camera Shortcuts You can change options using your keypad in capture mode. The following shortcuts are available: takes the photograph. Left and Right navigation keys zoom in and out (landscape mode). Up and Down navigation keys adjust the image brightness (landscape mode). toggles between camera and video mode.

  • Page 82: Record Video

    • Move: allows you to move the Selected photo or Multiple photos to another location. • Copy: allows you to copy the Selected photo or Multiple photos to another location. • Default destination: allows you to Remove or Change the destination folder for your photos. •...

  • Page 83: Camcorder Options

    Press to begin recording the video. Press the Stop key to stop the recording and save the video file to your Videos folder. Once the file saves, press Camcorder Options Press the Menu soft key to access the camcorder options. •...

  • Page 84: Videos

    Camcorder Shortcuts Shortcut keys allow you to change options using your keypad, Navigation keys, and Volume key in capture mode. The following options are available. shoots video. Left and Right navigation keys zoom in and out (landscape mode). Up and Down navigation keys adjust the image brightness (landscape mode). switches the handset between camcorder and camera mode.
  • Page 85 • Create folder: allows you to create a new folder to contain your videos. • Sort by: allows you to sort and view videos by Date, Type, Name, or Size. • Bluetooth visibility: allows you to enable the Selected video or Multiple videos so they are visible to other Bluetooth devices. •...

  • Page 86: Section 10: Media

    This section outlines the media features available on your phone such as the web2go browser, YouTube, Games and Apps, photos, music, images, sounds, videos, Games and Apps, other files, and memory status. web2go Your phone is equipped with a browser which provides you wireless access and navigation to the Web using your phone.

  • Page 87: Photos

    From Idle mode, press Menu soft key or A Warning message displays. Read the agreement and press Agree to accept the terms, or press EXIT to close the window. Note: When accessing TeleNav Navigator, charges may apply. Social Buzz This menu item lets you log in to your social networking applications (Twitter, Facebook, or MySpace) and get automatic status updates for each of these applications.
  • Page 88 Highlight a photo from the list and press the Options soft key. ➔ Select Set as Wallpaper and press the Select soft key or Press the Set soft key to confirm your selection. Your wallpaper selection updates. Photos Options While viewing a photo, press the Options soft key to choose from the following options: •...

  • Page 89: Music

    In your browser, select the Inbox Album link and press the Select soft key or Use the Up or Down key to highlight a particular image and press Press to exit and return to the Idle screen. Camera For information on using your camera, see “Camera” on page 75. Music In this menu you can review the Music you have downloaded or you can view music stored on the memory card.
  • Page 90 Select All tracks, Artists, Albums, or Playlists and press Open. Highlight a music file, then press the Options soft key and select one of the following options: • Add to playlist: allows you to add the Selected, Multiple, or All music files to a playlist. •...

  • Page 91: Creating A Playlist

    While playing a music file, the following keys act as shortcuts: Up Navigation key allows you to view all of the tracks. Down Navigation key stops the playback of the music file. Left Navigation key plays the previous music file in the playlist. Right Navigation key plays the next music file in the playlist.

  • Page 92: Images

    Adding Music Files to a Playlist From Idle mode, press Menu Highlight All tracks and press Open. Select a music track to add to the playlist and press Options key. Select Selected and press the Select soft key or The selected music track is added to the selected playlist. Images In this menu, you can view the list of images downloaded from the web server, taken with the built-in camera, or received in messages.

  • Page 93: Sounds

    Downloaded images This menu allows you to access your downloaded images on your phone. Scroll to the image you want to view and press the Options soft key to access the following options: • Send to My Album: sends the selected image to My Album. •...

  • Page 94: Voice List

    The following options are available: Browse HiFi Ringers Using the Browse HiFi Ringers option on the sounds list, you can quickly access T-Mobile website and use the browser to download new HiFi Ringers. Press to connect and purchase additional ringtones. Browse MegaTones Using the Browse MegaTones option on the sounds list, you can quickly access the T-Mobile website and download new sounds by using the browser.

  • Page 95: Videos

    Voice recorder In this menu, you can record an audio file up to one minute long and then immediately send it as a message. From Idle mode, press Menu the recorder. Press Record and begin recording your voice message. Press Stop when you are finished recording. Note: The message automatically saves to the Voice list.

  • Page 96: Other Files

    • Copy: allows you to copy the Selected or Multiple videos to another location. • Rename: changes the name of the video. • Create folder: allows you to create a new folder to contain your videos. • Sort by: allows you to sort and view videos by Date, Type, Name, or Size. •...

  • Page 97: Memory Status

    • Lock/Unlock: allows you to lock the file to protect it from deletion or unlock it to allow deletion. • Properties: displays Basic details about the selected file. Memory status You can check the amount of memory used or remaining on the phone or memory card for Media, Sounds, Images, Videos, Music, Games, and Other files.

  • Page 98: Section 11: Bluetooth

    This section explains how to operate the Bluetooth feature on the Gravity Bluetooth About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology capable of exchanging information over a distance of about 30 feet without requiring a physical connection. Unlike infrared, you do not need to line up the devices to beam information with Bluetooth. If the devices are within a range of one another, you can exchange information between them, even if they are located in different rooms.

  • Page 99: Security Mode

    Select My visibility and press the Select soft key or Highlight the option (On/Off/Custom) and press the Select soft key or My phone name When your phone’s Bluetooth visibility is turned On, it identifies itself using the name entered into this text field. This name can be altered by selecting the pre-existing text and selecting a new text string in its place.
  • Page 100 Features Actually, the Bluetooth specification is a protocol that describes how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas individual profiles describe the services supported by individual devices. Profiles reduce the chance that different devices integrate. From Idle mode, press Menu Select Features and press the Select soft key or The following Service profiles are available: Headset : used to make incoming and outgoing calls via Bluetooth headsets.

  • Page 101: Section 12: Organizer

    The Organizer allows you to set alarms, schedule appointments, view the calendar, create Tasks, perform simple math calculations, check world time, perform unit conversions, set a timer, and use a stopwatch. Calendar With the Calendar feature, you can: Consult the calendar by month, week, or day. •...

  • Page 102: Day View

    Go to : displays Today’s date or the date you entered. – – Event list: displays a list of selectable events such as: Appointments, Anniversaries, Holidays, Important, or Private. – Delete: allows you to delete the selected event. – Settings: allows you to configure calendar viewing settings such as the Starting day (of the week) and View by. –...

  • Page 103: Telenav Gps Navigator

    Memory status This menu item shows the number of calendar events that are stored on the handset as well as the total number of available events. Example: 2/100 means that currently there are two alarm events scheduled out of a possible 100. TeleNav GPS Navigator This feature allows you to connect to the TeleNav GPS Navigator web site.
  • Page 104 Alarm 3 : set the Name, Alarm activation, Alarm time, Alarm type, Alarm tone, Alarm volume, Day, Snooze, and Repeat for – this alarm. Auto power : alarm rings at the specified time even if the phone is turned off. If the option is set to Off, the alarm does not ring. –...

  • Page 105: Voice Recognition

    Press the Down Navigation key to highlight the Snooze field. Press the Right Navigation key to select one of the following times: Off, 1 min, 3 min, 5 min, 7 min, or 10 min. Press the Down Navigation key to highlight the Repeat field. Press the Right Navigation key to select one of the following times: 1 time, 2 times, 3 times, 5 times, or 10 times.

  • Page 106: Name Dialing

    While the Say a command screen displays you have two options: Tutorial: provides examples of how to use the voice commands. • Settings: lists the settings for voice command software such as: Confirmation, Adaptation, Audio Modes, Speakerphone, • and About. If the phone does not recognize your command the Command not recognized press Settings command allows you to try to command options again.
  • Page 107 Say “Call” followed by the first and last name of the contact that you want to dial. The name that you said is repeated through the earpiece and your phone dials the number. If Nuance is not sure of the name that you said, “Try Again?” displays on the screen. You are asked to confirm the correct name as Nuance displays the results.
  • Page 108 Say the name exactly as it displays in Contacts, first name followed by last name. The contact name displays on the screen with other information that you have entered for that contact. Opening Applications You can open an application or access a menu on your phone using Voice recognition. To access Voice recognition: In Idle mode, press Menu After a brief pause, a list of available commands displays on the screen along with the “Say a command”...

  • Page 109: Voice Recognition Settings

    Voice Recognition Settings Confirmation Nuance uses a confirmation list when a name or number is not clearly recognized. The software displays three choices and prompts you to select a choice. You can modify the way Nuance uses the confirmation list in the settings. Each time Nuance activates you can choose to view the confirmation list even if there is only one choice.
  • Page 110 Press Adapt Voice. The screen displays an adaptation message. The entire adaptation process takes just a couple of minutes to complete. Tip: Perform the adaptation process in a quiet room. Press Start to being adaptation or press Back to cancel. Audio Modes Your voice recognition software includes an interface that allows you to customize your voice recognition, mode setting to match your experience and comfort level with voice commands.

  • Page 111: Tasks

    Tasks This feature allows you to enter a task list. From Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Press Options Create to create a new task. Enter a short description of the task in the Title field then press the Down Navigation key. Enter a short description in the Details field and press the Down Navigation key.

  • Page 112: Calculator

    Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. From Idle mode, press Menu Enter the first number using the numeric keys. Use the Navigation keys to select the calculation method, according to the illustration on the display. Enter the second number using the numeric keys.

  • Page 113: World Clock

    World Clock This feature allows you to find out what time it is another part of world, using the Left and Right Navigation keys. There are two time lines available. You can set the first setting to your home city and use the second setting to check other city times.

  • Page 114: Timer

    Timer You can use this menu to set a timer. To enable the Timer, use the following options: From Idle mode, press Menu Press the Set soft key and enter the length of time as HH:MM:SS and press OK. Press key to start the timer.
  • Page 115 To configure the RSS reader settings: From Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Press Options Settings and press Highlight Auto update and press Press the Right Navigation key to select the frequency the RSS reader updates: RSS reader launch, Daily, or Weekly. Press Save to confirm and save your selections.

  • Page 116: Section 13: Changing Your Settings

    This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings associated with your phone. Refresh Faves Each time you change Faves information you can keep that information updated by using Refresh Faves. Personalize Using this menu you can personalize the Sound, Display, Phone, Messaging key, Memory settings, Language, Greeting message, and Time and Date.
  • Page 117 The following options display: Wallpaper This menu allows you to change the background image to display in Idle mode. From Idle mode, press Menu press ➔ Highlight Images Wallpapers and press Highlight a wallpaper from the list and press Select or Press the Set soft key or Press Back to return to the Personalize menu.
  • Page 118 From Idle mode, press Menu key or From the Display settings menu, highlight Dialing display and press the Select soft key or Highlight the Font color option and press the Select soft key or Use the Left or Right Navigation key to select either Monochrome, Gradation, or Basic (black or white). If you select Monochrome or Gradation, select another option by pressing the Down Navigation key then scroll through the available choices.

  • Page 119: Phone Settings

    From Idle mode, press Menu the Select soft key or Highlight the On field and press The Dim option is how much longer after the keypad backlight goes off that the display remains lit. Highlight the Dim field and press seconds.
  • Page 120 Select one of the following USB modes: • Samsung PC studio: sets PC Studio to launch as the default application when a USB connection is detected. • Ask on connection: requires the phone to display a message which requires you to assign a default USB application.
  • Page 121 The following options are available: – Disable: you are not asked to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone. – Enable: you are required to enter the phone password when you switch on the phone. Change phone password The Change password feature allows you to change your current phone password to a new one.

  • Page 122: Messaging Key

    Set FDN mode 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. –...

  • Page 123: Memory Settings

    Select the application (Create message, Message inbox, Audio Postcard, Email, IM, Exchange email or Voicemail) to assign to the messaging key and press Assign. When pressed, the messaging key shortcuts to this application. Memory settings Clear phone memory From this menu you can clear the memory for Media, Messaging, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Memo, Exchange email, or Voicemail.
  • Page 124 You can check the amount of the memory used and memory remaining for Shared memory, Messaging, Media, Calendar, Tasks, Memo, and Contacts. From Idle mode, press Menu Select soft key or Highlight a category for which you want to view the memory status and press Select. The status for that category displays.

  • Page 125: Greeting Message

    Greeting message This menu allows you to set a greeting to display briefly when the phone is switched on. For details about entering characters, see “Entering Text” on page 33. From Idle mode, press Menu Press to clear the text and enter the message you want to display in the greeting. Press the Options soft key and select one of the following options: •...

  • Page 126: My Account

    To change your time and date settings: Highlight the Time zone update field and use the Left or Right Navigation key to select Manual only. Important!: The Manual only or Prompt first option must be selected to activate the Time zone, Time, Date, and Time format. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to select the option you want to change.

  • Page 127: Manage Online Albums

    Important!: When the menu design is changed to Grid menu, some menu locations may change, or are not available. Notes are inserted throughout the manual when this occurs. Manage Online Albums This menu allows you to manage the addresses for Flickr, Kodak, Photobucket, or Snapfish. From the Settings menu, select Manage Online Albums and press the Select soft key or Select one of the services, Flickr, Kodak, Photobucket, or Snapfish and press View.

  • Page 128: Show My Number

    Show my number In the Show my number menu you can select how your ID is handled when an outgoing call is initiated. From Idle mode, press Menu Highlight your selection and press Press Save to save your new selection. Options include: •...

  • Page 129: Call Waiting

    Tip: To enter an international code, press and hold the ➔ Select Options Activate, Deactivate, or Check status then press the Select soft key or The current status displays. If the option was already set, the number to which the calls are forwarded displays.

  • Page 130: Alerts On Call

    ➔ Press Options Save to save your selection. Alerts on call This menu determines whether you are alerted with a sound during a call. From Idle mode, press Menu Highlight Off or On and press Save. Auto reply This feature sets up an automatic text reply for incoming calls. From Idle mode, press Menu Highlight the Activation field and press the Right Navigation key to turn the Activation On.

  • Page 131: Advanced

    Delete all history This menu allows you to delete the records in each call record separately, or you can delete all of your call records at one time. From Idle mode, press Menu and press the Select soft key or Select one of the following call logs and press •...

  • Page 132: Reset Settings

    To change your Default setup: Highlight the Default setup option and press the Select soft key or Highlight one of the following options and press the Select soft key or • Automatic: you are connected to the first available network when roaming. •...

  • Page 133: Diagnostic Tools

    Master reset From this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default settings. From Idle mode, press Menu Enter your password and press Confirm. At the Reset settings? prompt, press Yes to reset the settings or No to cancel. Diagnostic Tools A customer care (diagnostic) solution is provided on this handset.

  • Page 134: Section 14: Health And Safety Information

    This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. These safety precautions should be followed to safely use your phone. Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.

  • Page 135: Please Note The Following Information When Using Your Handset

    Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this mobile phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. The maximum SAR values for this model phone as reported to the FCC are: GSM 850 Head: 0.38 W/Kg.

  • Page 136: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling

    Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung mobile phones and genuine Samsung accessories. Go to: http://mobile.samsungusa.com/recycling/index.jsp UL Certified Travel Adapter The Travel Adapter for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the following safety instructions per UL guidelines.
  • Page 137 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
  • Page 138 FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones. FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon.

  • Page 139: Wireless Phone

    more years' follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do - may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.
  • Page 140 Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers.
  • Page 141 radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones.

  • Page 142: Road Safety

    Health Protection Agency: • http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation US Food and Drug Administration: • http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/HomeBusinessandEntertainment/ CellPhones/default.htm Road Safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.

  • Page 143: Responsible Listening

    Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
  • Page 144 You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: Set the volume in a quiet environment and select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately. • When using headphones, turn the volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to •...
  • Page 145 You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: http://www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD 20892-2320...

  • Page 146: Operating Environment

    National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 395 E Street, S.W. Suite 9200 Patriots Plaza Building Washington, DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4647) 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) Outside the U.S. 513-533-8328 Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Internet: http://www.cdc.gov 1-888-232-6348 TTY Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/noise/default.html Operating Environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 147: Implantable Medical Devices

    Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device. Persons who have such devices: Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their implantable medical device when the phone is turned ON;...

  • Page 148: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the phone off while at a refueling point (service station). Users are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots (fuel storage and distribution areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

  • Page 149: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    Restricting Children's access to your Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with it because they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or make calls that increase your phone bill. FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment.

  • Page 150: Product Performance

    For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both • installed or portable wireless equipment in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

  • Page 151: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. When a charger is • not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 152: Care And Maintenance

    Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or • business trash may be prohibited. For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.
  • Page 153 Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp • or melt certain plastics. Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside •...

  • Page 154: Section 15: Warranty Information

    (h) defects or damage caused by cellular signal reception or transmission, or viruses or other software problems introduced into the Product; (j) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; or (i) Product used or purchased outside the United States.
  • Page 155 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 156 SOME STATES 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 MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE USE OR...

  • Page 157: End User License Agreement For Software

    MUST CLICK THE "DECLINE" BUTTON, DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SOFTWARE. 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following rights provided that you comply with all terms and conditions of this EULA: You may install, use, access, display and run one copy of the Software on the local hard...
  • Page 158 5. UPGRADES. This EULA applies to updates, supplements and add-on components (if any) of the Software that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide other terms along with such upgrade. To use Software identified as an upgrade, you must first be licensed for the Software identified by Samsung as eligible for the upgrade.
  • Page 159 (including, without limitation, all damages referenced herein and all direct or general damages in contract or anything else), the entire liability of Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of the actual damages you incur in reasonable reliance on the Software up to the amount actually paid by you for the Software or US$5.00.
  • Page 160 Please contact the Samsung Customer Care Center for details. Important!: Please provide warranty information (proof of purchase) to Samsung’s Customer Care Center in order to provide this service at no charge. If the warranty has expired on the device, charges may apply.
  • Page 161 Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) © 2010 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.

  • Page 162: Index

    ABC mode using Audio Postcard listening to from the inbox Backlight settings time, description Battery charging installing low indicator removing replacing Bluetooth About features searching for new devices turning on and off Browser clear cache enter URL entering Text exiting History Home Navigating...
  • Page 163 viewing recent call history viewing recently answered calls Call history all calls delete all records viewing dialed calls viewing missed calls viewing recently answered calls Call volume adjusting Call Waiting Caller Group Adding Editing Calls multi-party Camcorder Options Camera taking photos Camera Shortcuts Shortcut Keys Camera View of your Phone...
  • Page 164 replacing the battery replacing the cover setting up your voice mail switching the phone on or off Google Maps Health and Safety Information HiFi Ringers Icons description list of Inbox listening to an audio postcard from viewing a picture message from viewing a text message from In-call options answering a new call...
  • Page 165 Multi-Party Call dropping one participant private conversation option setting up a My folders creating a new folder using My Profile Numeric mode using On/off switch phone Options during a call Organizer Calculator Calendar Converter Stopwatch Timer Tip calculator World time Phone camera view front view with callouts...
  • Page 166 Security change phone password change PIN code change PIN2 code check PIN code data roaming lock phone set FDN mode Settings Bluetooth Display menu design messages Phone refresh Faves Sound text message Time and Date Voice recognition Voicemail Setup Visual Voicemail Social Buzz Soft Key description...
  • Page 167 phone features side views Understanding your phonebook finding a contact entry My Profile using Contacts List Vibration profile turning on Viewing sent messages from the Sentbox Visual Voicemail accessing enabling setting up setup Voice Commands checking phone status name dial name lookup open applications send text message...

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