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* Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. DUAL BAND GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-X426 ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-xxxxxA www.samsungmobile.com English. 08/2003. Rev. 1.0...
Contents Important Safety Precautions ...... 7 Unpacking ............ 9 Your Phone ..........10 Phone Layout ............ 10 Display............. 13 Service Light............. 15 Getting Started .......... 16 Installing the SIM Card........16 Charging a Battery ..........18 Switching the Phone On/Off ........ 20 Call Functions ..........
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Contents Contents Options During a Call ......... 46 Phone Settings........... 80 Putting a Call on Hold......... 46 My Settings (Menu 4.1) ........80 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ....47 Greeting Message (Menu 4.2) ....... 81 Muting/Sending Key Tones........48 Own Number (Menu 4.3) ........
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Contents Health and Safety Information ....124 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ... 124 For Body Operation ........... 126 Precautions When Using Batteries ....... 127 Road Safety ............. 128 Operating Environment ........130 Electronic Devices..........131 Potentially Explosive Environments ..... 133 Emergency Calls..........
Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Your phone is not water-resistance. Keep it dry. Battery User’s Manual Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories In addition, you can obtain the following could damage your phone and may be dangerous.
Your Phone Your Phone Key(s) Description Phone Layout In Menu mode, scroll through the menus and Phonebook. The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: In Idle mode, allow you to access your favorite menus directly. For more information about shortcuts, see Earpiece page 88.
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Your Phone Your Phone Display Key(s) Description (continued) Deletes characters from the display. Display Layout In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu level. The display has three areas: Ends a call. Also switches the phone on Icons and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns to Idle mode.
Your Phone Your Phone Icons Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. Icon Description When you press any key or open the folder, the Shows the received signal strength. The backlight turns on. It turns off when no keys are greater the number of bars, the better pressed within a given period of time, depending on the signal.
Getting Started Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that it locks the card into place. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Installing the SIM Card 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, any optional services available and many others.
Note: You must unplug the adapter before we remove charging the battery. Use only approved batteries the battery from the phone during charging; and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for otherwise, the phone could be damaged. further details. Low Battery Indicator...
Getting Started Call Functions Switching the Phone On/Off Making a Call 1. Open the folder. 2. Press and hold the key until the phone When the idle screen displays, enter the area code switches on. and phone number, and press the key.
Call Functions Call Functions Ending a Call Making a Call from Phonebook When you want to finish your call, briefly press the You can store frequently phone numbers that you key. use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Phonebook.
Call Functions Call Functions Answering a Call Viewing Missed Calls When somebody calls you, the phone rings and When you are unable to answer a call for any displays the incoming call animation. reason, you can find out who is calling you, if this service is available, so that you can call the person When the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone back.
Call Functions Call Functions 3. Press the Select soft key. Quickly Switching to Silent Mode 4. Change the number. Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theater for Press the example. In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the call the number...
Selecting Functions and Options Selecting Functions To view the various functions and options available and Options and to select the one you want: Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you 1. Press the appropriate soft key. to customise your phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using 2.
Phonebook Phonebook 4. Enter a name and press the OK soft key. You can store phone numbers and their The maximum length you can enter for a name corresponding names in your SIM card and phone’s depends on your SIM card. For information memories.
Phonebook Phonebook Storing a Number Using the Phonebook Using Phonebook Entry Options Menu While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name Options soft key to use the options for the entry. soft key. Press the 2.
Phonebook Phonebook Caller Group: allows you to organize your Phonebook entry in caller groups so that the phone 4. To Press the alerts you in a specific way when a person from one of your groups calls you. Select one of the ten view the highlighted View soft key.
Phonebook Phonebook • Graphic: allows you to set the graphic icon to be displayed when you receive a voice call 5. To Press the from a person in the group. view the View soft key. • Group Name: allows you to assign a name to highlighted entry the group.
Phonebook Phonebook 5. Select a number if the entry has more than one Checking the Memory Status number, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook;...
Entering Text Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in When you are in a field that allows characters to be Phonebook, creating your personal greeting or entered, you will notice the text input mode scheduling events on your calendar.
Entering Text Entering Text Using T9 Mode • To type words not found in T9 mode, change the text input mode to the upper/lower-case character input mode. T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This •...
Entering Text Entering Text See the table below for more information about the Using Number Mode characters available: Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a Characters in the Order Displayed text message. Press the keys corresponding to the Lower Case digits you want to enter.
Options During a Call Options During a Call Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you.
Options During a Call Options During a Call Muting/Sending Key Tones Searching for a Number in Phonebook These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone You can search for a number in Phonebook during a does not transmit the key tones.
Options During a Call Options During a Call Call Waiting 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the person in the normal way and then press the Options soft key. Select the Conference option You can answer an incoming call while you have a and press the OK soft key.
Options During a Call Using the Menus Dropping One Participant The phone offers a range of functions that allow you 1. Press the Options soft key and choose the to tailor it to your needs. These functions are Select one option. Press the OK soft key. arranged in menus and sub-menus.
Using the Menus Using the Menus List of Menu Functions Accessing a Menu Function by Using Its Shortcut The following list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to The menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and each option and the page where you can find a options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly description of each feature.
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Using the Menus Using the Menus 2. Call Records (see page 72) 4. Phone Settings (see page 80) 2.1 Missed Calls 4.1 My Settings 2.2 Incoming Calls 4.1.1 Wallpaper 2.3 Outgoing Calls 4.1.2 Menu Style 2.4 Delete All 4.2 Greeting Message 2.4.1 Missed Calls 4.3 Own Number 2.4.2 Incoming Calls...
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Using the Menus Using the Menus 5. Organizer 7. Funbox (continued) (see page 107) 5.4 Alarm 7.1 Games 5.4.1 Once Alarm 7.2 WAP Browser 5.4.2 Daily Alarm 7.2.1 mMode 5.4.3 Morning Call 7.2.2 Bookmarks 5.4.4 Remove Alarm 7.2.3 http:// 5.4.5 Autopower 7.2.4 Settings 5.5 Calculator 7.2.5 Clear Cache...
Messages Messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other Delete: allows you to delete the message. GSM mobile phones.
Messages Messages Outbox Write New (Menu 1.2) (Menu 1.3) This message box is used to store the messages In this menu, you can write and send a text that you have already sent or will send. message. Note: When you add media items to the message, the When you enter this menu, the list of messages in number of characters you can enter decreases.
Messages Messages 4. If you select a save option, choose the memory • Add Phonebook: allows you to add a where you want to save the message and press Phonebook entry to your message. Select one the OK soft key. from the list.
Messages Messages Settings Delivery Reports: allows you to activate or (Menu 1.5) deactivate the report function. When this function is activated, the network informs you whether or not In this menu, you can set up default message your message has been delivered. information.
Messages Messages Memory Status Voice Mail (Menu 1.7) (Menu 1.8) This menu shows how many messages are currently This menu provides you with a way of accessing stored in the SIM, phone and CB (Cell Broadcast) your voice mailbox, if provided by your network. memories.
Messages Messages Broadcast Language: allows you to select your preferred (Menu 1.9) language to be used when displaying cell broadcast messages. This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or Please contact your service provider for more traffic.
Call Records Call Records Incoming Calls (Menu 2.2) In this menu, you can view the: This menu lets you view the last 20 numbers of the • calls you missed, received or dialed. calls you answered. • length of your calls. •...
Call Records Call Records Delete All Call Cost (Menu 2.4) (Menu 2.6) You can delete all of the numbers stored in each call This feature lets you view the cost of call. This record. menu may not be available depending on your SIM card.
Sound Settings Sound Settings Alert Type (Menu 3.3) You can use the Sound Settings feature to customize various settings, such as the: This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. • ring melody, volume and type. •...
Sound Settings Sound Settings Message Tone Power On/Off (Menu 3.5) (Menu 3.7) This menu allows you to select how the phone This menu allows you to select the melody that the informs you that a new message has been received. phone sounds when it is switched on and off.
Phone Settings Phone Settings Menu Style (Menu 4.1.2) Many different features of your phone can be This menu allows you to select the menu display customised to suit your preferences. All of these style. You can choose either Folder Style or Page features are accessed in the Phone Settings Style.
Phone Settings Phone Settings Language Change PIN (Menu 4.5.2) (Menu 4.4) This feature allows you to change your current PIN You can select a display language. When the to a new one, provided that the PIN Check feature language option is set to Automatic, the language is enabled.
Phone Settings Phone Settings SIM Lock Display Settings (Menu 4.5.5) (Menu 4.6) When the SIM Lock feature is enabled, your phone In this menu, you can change the settings for the only works with the current SIM. You must enter display or backlight.
Phone Settings Phone Settings Auto Light Extra Settings (Menu 4.6.3) (Menu 4.7) Using this feature, you can specify the time for You can turn the automatic redialing or answering which the backlight is to be used. This feature helps features on or off. you to conserve your battery power.
Phone Settings Short Cut (Menu 4.8) The Navigation keys can be used as shortcut keys. In Idle mode, they allow you to access specific menus directly. To assign a shortcut to a key: 1. Select the key to be used as a shortcut key by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key.
Organizer The Organizer feature enables you to: • view the calendar and organize your schedule. • define a list of things to do. • set the current date and time. • set the alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment.
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Organizer Organizer Writing a Memo Editing a Memo To write or edit a memo on a specific date: When you select a day for which a memo already exists on the calendar, you can press the Edit soft 1. Select a date on the calendar, using the key to edit the memo displayed.
Organizer Organizer To Do List (Menu 5.2) Action Procedure ➀ Highlight the task. View the details This feature allows you to: for a specific task ➁ Press the View soft key. • enter a list of tasks to be done. ➂...
Organizer Organizer Time & Date (Menu 5.3) Action Procedure (continued) ➀ Highlight the task. Copy a task This menu allows you to change the current time ➁ Press the Options soft key. and date displayed. You can also find out what time ➂...
Organizer Organizer Alarm To stop the alarm when it rings, open the folder and (Menu 5.4) press the Exit soft key. This feature allows you to: Remove Alarm: deactivates all alarm settings. • set the alarm to ring at a specific time. Autopower: when this option is set to Enable, the •...
Organizer Network Services Currency Exchange (Menu 5.6) These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their Using this menu, you can figure currency availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key.
Network Services Network Services To set your call forwarding options: Call Barring (Menu 6.2) 1. Select a call forwarding option by pressing the The call barring network service allows you to Up or Down key and then press the Select soft restrict your calls.
Network Services Network Services To deactivate specific call barring settings: Call Waiting (Menu 6.3) 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies.
Network Services Network Services Network Selection Caller ID (Menu 6.4) (Menu 6.5) The Network Selection feature enables you to You can prevent your phone number from being automatically or manually select the network used displayed on the phone of the person being called. when roaming outside of your home area.
Network Services Funbox Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a selected group. The Funbox menu contains several fun options. Press the Games (Menu 7.1) scroll through the Up or Down key. existing CUG You can enjoy two games with your phone.
Funbox Funbox WAP Browser Navigating the WAP Browser (Menu 7.2) Press the Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access scroll through and Up or Down key until the and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. select browser symbol points to the items...
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Funbox Funbox Goto URL: allows you to manually enter the URL To change the Press the key one or more address of a Web page. After entering an address, text input times. press the OK soft key to go there directly. mode Show URL: displays the URL address of the site to To enter a...
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Funbox Funbox 3. Enter a name for the favorite item and press the IP Address: enter the WAP gateway address Enter soft key. required to connect to the Internet. After saving favorite items, you can use the Bearer: select the bearer to be used for each type following options by pressing the Options soft key: of network address accessed: GPRS or Data.
Funbox Funbox Push Message Launching a MIDlet (Menu 7.2.6) 1. Scroll to the MIDlet you want and press the This menu allows you to receive and access web Launch soft key. messages from the server. 2. Start the MIDlet using the soft keys. The following options are available: Inbox: allows you to read the messages received Using the Menus...
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Funbox Funbox To change the text input mode, press the DNS Setting (Menu 7.3.4) until the appropriate indicator appears on the soft The DNS (Domain Name Server) is the server that key area of the display. assigns the Java server domain name to an IP address.
Solving Problems Solving Problems “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not If you are experiencing problems with your phone, done” displays perform the following simple checks before • The network connection was lost. You may be in a contacting a service professional. This may save weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by you the time and expense of an unnecessary buildings).
• the model and serial numbers of your phone activate/deactivate the page 83 • your warranty details Phone Lock feature (Menu 4.5.3). • a clear description of the problem change the phone page 83 Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after- password (Menu 4.5.4). sales service.
Access Codes Access Codes PIN2 The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM 8 digits) protects your SIM card against cards, is required to access specific functions, such unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the as setting the maximum cost of a call.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety SAR tests are conducted using standard operating Information positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) determined at the highest certified power level, the Signals actual SAR level of the phone while operating can...
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• If left unused, a fully charged battery will Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association discharge itself over time. (CTIA): http://www.wow-com.com • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and U.S.Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recharge your battery only with Samsung- http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, World Health Organization (WHO) disconnect it from the power source.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short- 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. circuiting can occur when a metallic object (coin, Be able to access your wireless phone without clip or pen) causes a direct connection between removing your eyes from the road.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information 9. Use your wireless phone to help others in Electronic Devices emergencies. If you see a car accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from lives are in danger, call the emergency number, radio frequency (RF) signals.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Other Medical Devices Potentially Explosive Environments If you use any other personal medical devices, Switch your phone off when in any area with a consult the manufacturer of your device to potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs determine if it is adequately shielded from external and instructions.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone Other Important Safety Information must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not • Only qualified personnel should service the phone be possible on all wireless phone networks or when or install the phone in a vehicle.
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Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Care and Maintenance • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The •...
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Health and Safety Information Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) Information to User Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Appendix A: CERTIFICATION INFORMATION (SAR) Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by Appendix B: Guide to Safe and the government-adopted requirement for safe Responsible Wireless Phone Use exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations(e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as Cellular Telecommunications &...
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Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless But with wireless phone use, driving safely means a 4. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving little more. This brochure is a call to wireless phone conditions or situations.
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Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your “The wireless industry reminds you to use your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you phone safely when driving.”...
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Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones;...
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Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones people get from these base stations are typically 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to thousands of times lower than those they can get radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? from wireless phones.
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Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones Some groups sponsored by other national absorption use special phone cases, while others governments have advised that children be involve nothing more than a metallic accessory discouraged from using wireless phones at all.
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Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones Appendix C: Consumer Update on Wireless Phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a Three large epidemiology studies have been compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at published since December 2000. Between them, the same time.
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Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or http://www.icnirp.de approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, National Radiation Protection Board (UK): or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the http://www.nrpb.org.uk...
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SAMSUNG. ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT AND STATES If SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS Limited Warranty, Purchaser must pay all parts, shipping, and LIMITED WARRANTY IS HELD ILLEGAL OR UNENFORCEABLE BY labor charges for the repair or return of such Product.
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Glossary Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) To help you understand the main technical terms An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) and abbreviations used in this booklet and take full that allows you to send and receive ring tones and advantage of the features on your mobile phone, service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of here are a few definitions.
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Glossary Glossary Open to Answer PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) Ability to answer a call simply by opening the Security code used to unlock the phone when an phone. incorrect PIN has been entered three times in succession. The eight-digit number is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card.
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Glossary Voice Mail Computerized answering service that automatically answers your calls when you are not available, plays a greeting (optionally in your own voice) and records a message.
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Index Caller groups editing • 36 Access codes • 121 searching • 35 Alarm • 96 Caller ID • 105 Alert type • 77 Calls Answering answering • 24, 50 call • 24 barring • 101 second call • 50 ending •...
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Index Index Earpiece volume • 23 Language, select • 82 On/off switch, phone • 20 Radio-frequency • 124 Emergency calls • 133 Last number, redial • 22 Organizer • 89 Received calls • 73 EMS (Enhanced Message Locking Outbox, messages • 62 Received messages •...
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Index T9 mode, text input • 42 Waiting call • 50, 103 Tasks, to do list Wallpaper • 80 creating • 92 WAP browser editing • 92 accessing • 108 Templates, message • 65 bookmarks • 111 Text input mode • 41 cache, clear •...