Getting Started | Samsung SGH-t509s guide

Section 1: Getting Started

Topics Covered

•Activating Your Phone

•Switching the Phone On or Off

•Setting Up Your Voicemail

This section explains how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail.

Section 1

Section 1: Getting Started

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Samsung SGH-t509s manual Getting Started

Contents

SGH-t509s Samsung Telecommunications America STA, Inc Intellectual Property Disclaimer of Warranties Exclusion of Liability Page Table of Contents Messages Fun & Apps Health and Safety InformationCamera and Camcorder Zones Standard Limited Warranty Getting Started Installing the SIM Card Lift the battery cover awayActivating Your Phone Charging a Battery Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet Low Battery Indicator Switching the Phone On or Off Accessing Your Voice Mail Setting Up Your Voice Mail Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the Menu mode Press the key to return to Idle modeChanging the Voice Mail Number Section Understanding Your Phone View of Your Phone Features of Your Phone Deletes characters from the display Keys Section Icons Display Layout Backlight Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode Press the Save soft key to save your settingsGet More Help Display Press the Menu soft key. Or Call Functions Making an International Call Making a CallCorrecting the Number Ending a Call Making a Call from the Phonebook Key to return to Idle mode Answering a Call Adjusting the Call Volume All calls Call Records Viewing Missed Calls Missed calls Incoming calls Outgoing callsDelete all Call time Silent Mode Selecting Functions and OptionsSoft Keys Press the appropriate soft key Selecting Options Switching off the Microphone Mute Options During a CallPutting a Call on Hold Muting or Sending Key Tones Using the Speakerphone Searching for a Number in Phonebook Press the Options soft keyCall Waiting Setting up a Multi-Party Call Making a Multi-Party CallCall the first participant in the normal way List of call participants appears Having a Private Conversation With One ParticipantDropping One Participant Press the Options soft key and choose the Split option When you want to end the multi-party call, press the key Menu Navigation Accessing a Menu Function by Scrolling Using ShortcutsMenu Navigation Menu Outline Voice notes Call recordsZones Messages Games Camera Fun & Apps Get More Help Phonebook Settings Sound settings Reset settings Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode Using ABC Mode To change the text input mode, press the Right soft keyPress the key labeled with the letter you want Select the other letters in the same way Keys Using T9 Mode Press the OK soft key or the key Using Symbol Mode Using Number Mode Section Understanding Your Phonebook Enter a last name in the text box Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory Storing a Number in the SIM Card Following types are availableTo return to the Idle screen, press the key Section Following options are available Finding a Phonebook Entry Call places the call to the selected phone number Setting Up Speed Dial Entries Dialing a Number from PhonebookSpeed Dialing Editing a Caller Group When you are finished, press the key to return to Idle mode Copying all SIM Phonebook Entries Dialing a Number from the SIM Card Deleting all of the Phonebook Entries Finding My Own Phone Number My Name Card FDN List Default Saving ManagementCopy All to Phone Memory Status Messages Your phone provides the following message types Voice Notes Send allows you to send the Voice note Highlight one of the following send options Text Messages Creating a Simple Text Message Create new Send allows you to send the text message Picture Messages Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message Select a Sound or Voice memo and press the Options soft key Highlight one of the following send options Inbox Viewing a Text Message in Inbox View read the picture message Viewing a Picture Message in Inbox Section View listen to the Voice note and view message details Viewing a Voice Note in Inbox Viewing a Push Message in Inbox Viewing a Message When You Receive It Sentbox Outbox Drafts Key to enter TemplatesKey or Can add to your text message to save time Delete All Voice Mail Text message Settings Send Settings Predictive text modeReceive Settings Picture message Instant Messaging Broadcast Messages SIM DependentStarting your Instant Messaging Mode Memory Status Using the Instant Messenger Options Changing Your Settings Time & Date Settings Extra settings Phone SettingsLanguage Greeting message Wallpaper Display Settings Info display SkinsBrightness control 100 Dialing display Show caller information Sound SettingsIncoming call Choose from 10 different options Get More MegaTones VolumeGet More HiFi Ringers Ring tone Silent mode Power on/offKeypad tone Message tone Call forwarding Network Services Call barring SIM Dependent Network selection Call waiting Caller ID About Bluetooth BluetoothTurn Bluetooth On/Off My devices Features My phone nameSecurity modes Help Security SettingsPIN check Change PIN Change password Phone lockPrivacy Change PIN2 FDN mode To reset your settings Reset Settings 114 Fun & Apps File Manager SoundsMy Sounds Voice list Get More Wallpapers ImagesMy Album Press the key to exit t-zones and return to the Idle screen My Downloads My Journal My Photos Videos My Videos Downloaded videos Get more games Games Organizer AlarmMIDlet Options Key or the key Press the Save soft key To set the alarm Volume keys, key, key, or key CalendarMonth view 126 Week view Schedule Day view Your information is saved to the Schedule AnniversaryMiscellaneous When you are finished, press the Save soft key To doEditing the To do List Missed alarm events Event will be removed from the Missed alarm events menu MemoHighlight the Memo option and press the Select soft key Memory status Calculator Enter the first number using the numeric keysWorld Time Unit Conversion Stopwatch Timer 135 136 Camera and Camcorder Take and Send Using the Camera and Camcorder Using Camera Options You can use the keypad to quickly change the camera optionsTo return to Idle mode, press the key 140 141 Idle mode, press the key on the right side Record Video To access camcorder options, press the Options soft key Using Camcorder Options My Photos Or the key Deleting a Photo My Videos Deleting a Video Clip My videos Options My Album My Journal 150 Zones Zones HomeExiting the t-zones Entering Text in the t-zones Navigating the t-zones Selecting and Using Menu Options Enter the correct charactersPress the Menu soft key Go to URL Favorites Clear Cache Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Exposure to Radio Frequency RF SignalsCertification Information SAR 159 UL Certified Travel Adapter Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Consumer Information on Wireless Phones 162 What is FDAs role concerning the safety of wireless phones? 163 What are the results of the research done already? 165 166 What about children using wireless phones? 168 169 Road Safety 171 172 Pacemakers Operating Environment Other Medical Devices VehiclesPersons with pacemakers Potentially Explosive Environments Emergency CallsPosted Facilities If the phone is not on, switch it on Restricting Childrens access to your Phone Other Important Safety Information FCC Notice and CautionsFCC Notice Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception Understanding the Power Save FeatureProduct Performance Maintaining Your Phones Peak Performance Understanding How Your Phone Operates Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones Battery Standby and Talk TimeBattery Precautions 181 182 Care and Maintenance 183 184 Warranty Information What is Covered and For How Long? Samsung Standard Limited Warranty 187 188 189 190 191 192 Battery ABC modeBluetooth Change password Charging battery Dialing a Number Keypad Tone Low battery indicator Making a Call Health and Safety Informa- tion HiFi Ringers 102Message settings 91 Message Tone 103 Messages Messaging My Videos Network Selection Network Services Phone lock Phone Settings Phonebook On/off switch, phone OptionsShortcuts Silent mode SIM card Standard Limited Warranty Voice Messages Voice notes Warranty Information Take and Send Text input modeUnderstanding Your Phone Understanding Your Phone- book