Samsung SCH-X979, User Manual

Page 1: ...of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly Depending on your country your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English 11 2005 Rev 1 0 World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com ...

Page 2: ...SCH X979 User s Guide ...

Page 3: ...ff in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous Switch off the phone near all medical equipment Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy Follow any regulations or rules in force Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions ma...

Page 4: ...y number for your present location then press Keep your phone away from small children Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung approved accessories and batteries Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous Use of authorised software Use only Samsung authorised software ...

Page 5: ...eatures Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page Indicates that you need to press the Navigation keys to scroll to the specified option and then select it Indicates a key on the phone For example Indicates a soft key whose function is displayed on the phone screen For example Menu Simple sleek design with Intenna Samsung s powerful intenna technology allows the best call ...

Page 6: ...family or co workers by SMS messages Game Enjoy embedded games on your phone Calendar Keep track of your daily and monthly schedule Alarm Use your phone as an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning or notify you of an impending event Calculator Perform basic calculations and do currency conversions ...

Page 7: ...u functions 11 Customise your phone 12 Make Answer calls 13 Step outside the phone 14 Begin with Phonebook messages and other features Use Phonebook 14 Send View messages 15 Use the alarm clock 16 Manage schedule 16 Enter text 18 ABC T9 Word 123 and Symbol mode Call functions 22 Advanced calling features Menu functions 25 All menu options listed Solve problems 46 Help and personal needs Health and...

Page 8: ...x 4 Msg settings 5 Memory info 6 SMS Groups 7 Quick SMS 8 Email Groups 9 SMS Counter 0 SMS Reply p 28 p 29 p 30 p 31 p 32 p 32 p 32 p 33 p 33 p 33 4 Scheduler p 33 1 View month 2 Jump to date 3 Alarm set 4 Calculator 5 Today 6 To do list 7 Memo pad 8 Countdown 9 World time 0 Unit converter Currency converter p 33 p 35 p 35 p 35 p 35 p 36 p 36 p 37 p 37 p 37 p 37 5 Games p 38 6 Setup p 38 1 Sounds ...

Page 9: ...tems supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary depending on your country or service provider Use the purchased accessories with only Samsung authorised devices The use of these accessories with other devices could cause problems and any repair costs would not be covered by the warranty Remove the battery cover If the phone is already on first turn it of...

Page 10: ...ne automatically turns off Recharge your battery Power on or off When the phone is completely charged the battery icon becomes still unplug the adapter from the power outlet Remove the adapter from the phone Power on Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited 1 Press and hold to turn on the phone 2 If necessary enter the PIN and press OK Power off Press and hold ...

Page 11: ...ss the R Menu menu Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve the last number dialled missed or received End a call Press and hold to switch the phone on or off In Menu mode cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode Delete characters from the display In Menu mode return to the previous menu level Enter numbers letters and some special characters Enter special characters In Idle mode press an...

Page 12: ...structions and information you enter Soft key function indicators show the current functions assigned to the two soft keys Icons displays various icon Menu Find Icons continued New SMS message New voicemail Alarm set Lock mode Restriction on Ringer type setting p 38 Ringer only Silent 1 beep Vibration Vib Ringer Vib then ringer Ringer then vib Silent mode p 12 Battery power level ...

Page 13: ...left soft key to access Menu mode Press the right soft key to access Find in the Phonebook menu Select an option 1 Press the appropriate soft key 2 Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option 3 Press Select OK or Save to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted 4 To exit choose either of the following methods Press C to move up one level Press to return to Idle mod...

Page 14: ...ct Setup Display Language 2 Select a language Display language 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Setup Sounds Ringer Voice calls 2 Press Down 3 Press Left or Right to scroll to a ringer category 4 Press Up or Down to scroll to a ringer melody Press Play to listen to a melody 5 When you find the melody you want press OK Call ringer melody ...

Page 15: ...s the Navigation keys to scroll to the image you want 3 Press Select 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Setup Display Banner 2 Press and C to clear the default banner 3 Enter a new banner 4 Press OK Idle mode wallpaper Idle mode banner You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people Press and hold in Idle mode Silent mode ...

Page 16: ...Enter the default password 00000000 and press OK 3 Select Change lock 4 Enter a new 4 to 8 digit password and press OK 5 Enter the new password again and press OK 6 Select Phone lock 7 Select Once or On Phone lock 1 Enter an area code and phone number 2 Press 3 To end the call press 1 When the phone is ringing press 2 To end the call press Press or Make a call Answer a call Adjust the volume durin...

Page 17: ...4 Specify the contact information Location number Home Office Mobile Pager Fax E Mail1 E Mail2 URL ETC Default number Group and Ringer 5 Press Save to save the entry Add an entry To the UIM card 1 In Idle mode enter a phone number and press Save 2 Enter a name and press OK 3 Press Save to save the entry 1 In Idle mode press Find 2 Select an entry 3 Scroll to a number and press to dial or Options t...

Page 18: ...n appears Press Select The message displays Send a text message View a text message From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Message Inbox Phone or Card 2 Select a message When a notification appears 1 Press The phone dials the voicemail centre 2 Follow the instructions from the system From the Inbox 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Message Inbox Voice mail 2 Follow the instructions...

Page 19: ...nds press any key Set an alarm Stop an alarm 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Scheduler View month 2 Scroll to a day from the calendar 3 Press Options and select Add new 4 Enter event information and press OK 5 Enter the starting time and date for the event 6 Press Down and enter the ending time and date 7 Press Down 8 Press Left or Right to change the alarm setting 9 Press Save Enter an event...

Page 20: ... Step outside the phone 1 In Idle mode press Menu and select Scheduler Today 2 Press Left or Right to view today s events 3 Press Down to check the ending time and date for an event View today s schedule ...

Page 21: ...enter numbers Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to enter symbols 1 Press Left or Right to display more symbol sets 2 Press the key corresponding to the symbol you want Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen Key Characters in order displayed Upper case Lower case 1 _ 1 2 A B C 2 a b c 2 ...

Page 22: ... 1 Press 2 to 9 to start entering a word Press each key once for each letter Example Press 4 3 5 5 and 6 to enter Hello T9 predicts the word that you are typing and it may change with each key that you press 2 Enter the whole word before editing or deleting the characters 3 When the word displays correctly go to step 4 Otherwise press 0 to display alternative word choices for the keys that you hav...

Page 23: ...ok p 25 Speed dialling When you store a number in Phonebook or on the UIM card a location number is assigned to the number so that you can dial it by entering its location number To dial a number from Phonebook enter a location number and press and hold To dial a number from the UIM card For 1 digit locations press and hold the corresponding number key For other locations press the first number ke...

Page 24: ...phone number of the last call Press to dial the displayed number Press the right soft key to access the missed call log list Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone The button on the headset works as listed below Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call Adjustin...

Page 25: ...l The first caller is placed on hold 2 Press to begin the three way call Using In call options Press Menu during a call to access the following options Speaker phone turn on the Speakerphone feature or switch back to Normal mode Mute Quit switch off your phone s microphone so that the other person cannot hear you Calls access the Calls menu p 23 Phonebook access the Phonebook menu p 25 Silent Quit...

Page 26: ...to access the call record options Using call record options While viewing call details press Options to access the following options Talk call the caller back Save save the number to Phonebook Edit edit the number to dial or save it Erase erase the call record Incoming Menu 1 2 This menu displays the most recent calls you have received Outgoing Menu 1 3 This menu displays the most recent calls you...

Page 27: ...lls are forwarded if your line is busy No Reply Not Reachable calls are forwarded if you don t answer or when your phone is switched off Disable All all of the call forward settings are cancelled 2 Enter a phone number to which calls are forwarded and press Send Call waiting Menu 1 6 This network feature alerts you of incoming calls while you are on the phone When this feature is enabled you can r...

Page 28: ...umbers and their corresponding names in your card and the phone s memory The card and phone s memory although physically separate are used as if they were a single entity called Phonebook To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Phonebook Find Menu 2 1 Use this menu to find an entry using a person s name entry s location number group name or memory location Finding an entry 1 Press L...

Page 29: ...ok list press Options to access the following options Edit edit entry information for the entry Erase erase the entry Add new add a new entry to Phonebook You can create a new entry or add it to an existing entry Add Menu 2 2 Use this menu to add a new entry to Phonebook In the phone s memory a name can contain up to 5 numbers in different categories Mobile Home Office Pager and Fax You can save o...

Page 30: ...if necessary Group select one of the default relationship groups where the entry is to be added Ringer select a unique ringer melody for the entry 8 When you have finished press Save to save the entry Adding information to an existing entry 1 Select an information type 2 Enter a phone number and press Save or an e mail address or a memo and press OK 3 Select Find The list of entries stored in the ...

Page 31: ...s you have stored in your Phone Book Message Menu 3 Use the Message menu to send or receive text messages You can also use the voicemail To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Message New message Menu 3 1 Use this menu to create text messages and send them to multiple mobile phones Note If your text or e mail message exceeds the maximum number of characters the phone will split up ...

Page 32: ...e only save the message so that it can be sent later 4 Enter an e mail address and press OK To send the message to multiple destinations press Down and enter additional e mail address 5 When you have finished press OK to send and or save the e mail Inbox Menu 3 2 Use this menu to access messages you have received Viewing received text messages When the phone receives a text message the phone sound...

Page 33: ...you select Erase All erase all messages Accessing voicemail messages When you receive a voicemail message a text notification displays Press and the phone dials the voicemail centre Then follow the voice prompts from the system to listen to the message You can also check your voicemails by accessing Voice mail in the Inbox menu Outbox Menu 3 3 Use this menu to access messages you have sent or fail...

Page 34: ...ious options for receiving or sending messages Scroll timer set the time interval in which the phone scrolls to a following screen 1 through 5 seconds When this option is set to Off you can manually scroll to the next screen using Up or Down Msg reminder set how often the phone reminds you of new messages Alert on call set whether or not the phone informs you when you receive a new message during ...

Page 35: ...set message template that are then delivered immediately to other people Creating the buddy list 1 On the Quick SMS screen select View Members 2 Select a contact from the Phone Book list 3 Press Select The selected contact is added to the buddy list 4 To add more contacts press Add New and repeat from step 2 After saving contacts press Options to access the following options Erase delete the conta...

Page 36: ... reply Menu 3 0 Scheduler Menu 4 The Scheduler menu enables you to keep track of monthly or daily schedule and tasks set an alarm make a memo or use the convenient features such as a calculator world time clock and timer To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Scheduler View month Menu 4 1 Use this menu to view the current month as well as the past or future months in the calendar f...

Page 37: ...d 6 Press Down to move to the alarm setting field 7 Press Left or Right to set how long before the event the alarm is to alert you To deactivate the alarm select No alarm 8 Press Save to save your event Viewing your schedule Once you have scheduled events days with scheduled events are indicated by a pink box 1 Select one of days with scheduled events 2 Press Left or Right to scroll to the event y...

Page 38: ...s menu to use the phone as a calculator The calculator provides basic arithmetic functions addition subtraction multiplication and division 1 Enter the first number Use to enter a decimal point and to change the sign of a number to a negative 2 Press the Navigation keys to access the math function you want 3 Enter the second number 4 Press to get the result Today Menu 4 5 Use this menu to schedule...

Page 39: ...o view While viewing a task press Options to use the following options Add new add a new task Edit edit the selected task Erase erase the selected task Erase all erase all tasks Memo pad Menu 4 7 Use this menu to make memos of important things you need to remember Writing a new memo 1 Enter the memo content 2 Press OK to save the memo Viewing a memo Select the memo you want to view from the memo l...

Page 40: ...ys hours minutes remain before the event or have passed since the event While viewing a timer press Options to access the following options Add new create a new timer Edit edit the selected timer Erase erase the selected timer Erase all erase all timers World time Menu 4 9 Use this menu to find out what time it is in another part of the world Viewing world time Press the Navigation keys to scroll ...

Page 41: ...p Menu 6 Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences To access this menu press Menu in Idle mode and select Setup Sounds Menu 6 1 Use this menu to customise various sound settings Ringer Menu 6 1 1 Use this menu to set the ringer for calls messages alarms and scheduler alarms separately Ringer vol Type Menu 6 1 2 Use this menu to adjust the ringer volume for vo...

Page 42: ...n on or off the phone Exit silent mode set the phone to sound an alert when you exit silent mode Call time alert set the phone to sound an alert every minute during a call Display Menu 6 2 Use this menu to change various settings for the display and the backlight Animation Menu 6 2 1 Use this menu to change the background image to be displayed in Idle mode or when the phone is turned on or off 1 S...

Page 43: ... date or set up the time zones for the Dual Clock wallpaper Main clock You can set the current time and date While in a service area you are not allowed to change the time and date setting since the phone receives time information from the network Use this menu when you are out of a service area Enter the time in 24 hour format and the date in the following order year month and day Dual clock You ...

Page 44: ...r about 1 seconds when your phone is registered onto a network or when you make or receive a call Answer mode Menu 6 3 Use this menu to select how to answer an incoming call By folder open The phone answers when you open the phone If the phone is already open press By send key the phone answers only when you press By any key the phone answers when you press any key except the soft keys and Securit...

Page 45: ...er a new 4 to 8 digit lock code and press OK 2 Enter the code again and press OK Emergency Menu 6 4 3 Your phone provides the option of storing three emergency numbers All of these numbers can be manually dialed at any time even if your phone is locked or all outgoing calls are restricted Storing an emergency number 1 Select a location 2 Press C to clear the existing number 3 Enter a number and pr...

Page 46: ...he card s memory and phone s memory 1 Select Phonebook or Messages 2 Select the memory location you want to clear To clear both the memories select All 3 Select Yes to confirm the clearing Reset phone Menu 6 4 7 Use this menu to restore the default settings of all user selectable options or clear information in the phone s memory 1 Select a reset option Functions only restore the default settings ...

Page 47: ...your UIM card Entry method Menu 6 5 Use this menu to select the default text input mode Quick Menu Menu 6 6 You can set up a menu of your own using your favorite menu items which can be accessed by specific number keys Setting up the favorite item access 1 Select a location 2 Scroll to the menu you want and press Assign Accessing the favorite item 1 In Idle mode press the number key corresponding ...

Page 48: ...able this feature use the PIN check menu No service Network failure or Not done displays The network connection has been lost You may be in a weak signal area Move and try again You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider Contact the service provider for further details You have entered a number but it was not dialled Be sure that you have press...

Page 49: ...the signal strength from strong to weak Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building No number is dialled when you re call a Phonebook entry Use the Find menu to ensure the number has been stored correctly Re store the number if necessary The battery doesn t charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself off Wipe the charging contacts both on the phone a...

Page 50: ...s mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate SAR The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram W kg The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional prot...

Page 51: ...ww fcc gov oet fccid This site uses the phone FCC ID number which is usually printed somewhere on the case of the phone Sometimes it may be necessary to remove the battery pack to find the number Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone follow the instructions on the website and it should provide values for typical or maximum SAR for a particular phone Additional product specific SAR...

Page 52: ...mit very low levels of RF when in the stand by mode Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects by heating tissue exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur but such findings have not been...

Page 53: ... for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federal Communications Commission Occupational Safety and Health Administration National Telecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities as well FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Co...

Page 54: ...o we don t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000 Between them the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer glioma meningioma or acoustic neuroma tumors of the brain or salivary gland leukemia or other cancers None of the stud...

Page 55: ...about the effects of exposure to radio frequency energy RF FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization international Electromagnetic Fields EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world The Project has also ...

Page 56: ...ntific 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 If you want to take ...

Page 57: ...e body Either configuration should result in compliance with the safety limit Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from wireless phones there is no reason to believe that accessories that claim to shield the head from those emissions reduce risks Some products that claim to shield the user fr...

Page 58: ... standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the same time This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000 FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones fo...

Page 59: ...ime 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 When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips 1 Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial If available these features help yo...

Page 60: ...al only a few numbers check the road and your mirrors then continue 7 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road 8 Use your wireless phone to call for help Dial 9 1 1 or other local emergency number in the case of fire tr...

Page 61: ...he safety of personnel it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position held to your ear with the antenna pointing over your shoulder Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency RF signals However certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless ph...

Page 62: ... to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle Post...

Page 63: ...ions medical emergencies for example Remember to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and or phone features are in use Check with local service providers To make an emergency call 1 If the phone is not on switch it on 2 Key in th...

Page 64: ...onal Fire Protection Association One Battery march Park Quincy MA 02269 Attn Publication Sales Division Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone not expressly approved by Samsung will void the user s authority to operate the equipment Only use approved batteries antennas and chargers The use of any unauthorized accessories may be dangerous and void the phone warranty if said acces...

Page 65: ...s serious injury could result Switch your phone off before boarding an aircraft The use of wireless phone in aircraft is illegal and may be dangerous to the aircraft s operation Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender or legal action or both Product Performance Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception The quality of each...

Page 66: ...ng safe satisfactory service Hold the phone with the antenna raised fully extended and over your shoulder Try not to hold bend or twist the phone s antenna Don t use the phone if the antenna is damaged Speak directly into the phone s receiver Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid spills If your phone does get wet immediately turn the power off and remove the battery If it is ...

Page 67: ...han normal it is time to buy a new battery 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 Extreme temper...

Page 68: ...low you to enjoy this product for many years Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children Keep the phone dry Precipitation humidity and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits Do not use the phone with a wet hand Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone Do not use or store the phone in dusty dirty areas as its ...

Page 69: ...even if the warranty for your phone has not expired If your phone has a flash or light do not use it too close to the eyes of people or animals This may cause damage to their eyes Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices If the phone battery charger or any accessory is...