Samsung SGH-T249, User Manual

Page 1: ...User manual SGH T249 ...

Page 2: ...l information Refer to pages with related information for example p 12 represents see page 12 Followed by the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step for example In Menu mode select Messages Create new message represents Messages followed by Create new message Square brackets phone keys for example represents the Power Menu exit key Angled brackets softkeys that control differe...

Page 3: ...ant usage information introducing your mobile phone Unpack Phone layout Keys Display Icons assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery Charge the battery using basic functions Turn your phone on and off Access menus Customise your phone Use basic call functions Send and view messages Add and find contacts troubleshooting ...

Page 4: ...erious injury when air bags inflate rapidly Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone Never dispose of batteries or phones in a fire Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phones Never place ...

Page 5: ...ase your safety when possible Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area Use only Samsung approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities Follo...

Page 6: ...unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment such as pacemakers hearing aids medical devices and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone s internal antenna Allow only qualified personne...

Page 7: ... effects of RF energy The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless 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 ...

Page 8: ...CS phones These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy RF because of the short distance between the phone and the user s head These RF exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health and safety agencies When the phone is located at greater distances from the u...

Page 9: ...ssible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level The following agencies belong to this working group National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Environmental Protection Agency Federa...

Page 10: ...res However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are nee...

Page 11: ...requency energy RF Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance For example you could use a ...

Page 12: ...l phone cases while others involve nothing more than a metallic accessory attached to the phone Studies have shown that these products generally do not work as advertised Unlike hand free kits these so called shields may interfere with proper operation of the phone The phone may be forced to boost its power to compensate leading to an increase in RF absorption In February 2002 the Federal trade Co...

Page 13: ...ion Board UK http www nrpb org uk Updated 4 3 2002 US food and Drug Administration http www fda gov Radiation EmittingProducts RadiationEmittingProductsand Procedures 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 p...

Page 14: ... emergency where lives are in danger call 9 1 1 or other local emergency number as you would want others to do for you 10 Call roadside assistance or a special non emergency wireless assistance number when necessary If you see a broken down vehicle posing no serious hazard a broken traffic signal a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle you know to be stolen call roadside...

Page 15: ...hearing aids In the event of such interference you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Switch your phone off in healt...

Page 16: ... 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 the emergency number for your present location for example 911 or other official emergency number Emergency nu...

Page 17: ...p The phone may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment The FCC can require you to stop using the phone if such interference cannot be eliminated Vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane must comply with the National Fire Protection Standard NFPA 58 For a copy of this standard contact the National Fire Protection Association One Batt...

Page 18: ...indow may give you better reception Understanding the Power Save Feature If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching a Power Save feature is automatically activated If your phone is active it periodically rechecks service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key Anytime the Power Save feature is activated a message displays on the screen When a signa...

Page 19: ...en the operation time talk time and standby time is noticeably shorter than normal it is time to buy a new battery If left unused a fully charged batte ry 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 fo...

Page 20: ...rature moisture can form inside the phone which may damage the phone s electronic circuit boards Do not drop knock or shake the phone Rough handling can break internal circuit boards Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the phone Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water solution Do not paint the phone Paint can clog the device s mov...

Page 21: ...eck the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with ot...

Page 22: ...ation In Idle mode access user defined menus left right up down In Menu mode scroll through menu options Confirm In Idle mode launch the web browser In Menu mode select the highlighted menu option or confirm an input Dial Make or answer a call In Idle mode retrieve recently dialled missed or received numbers Power Menu exit Turn the phone on and off press and hold End a call In Menu mode cancel in...

Page 23: ... a cellular service you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module or SIM card with subscription details such as your personal identification number PIN and optional services To install the SIM card and battery 1 Remove the battery cover If the phone is on press and hold to turn it off 2 Insert the SIM card Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold coloured contacts facing down 3 Insert the bat...

Page 24: ...ctions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on 1 Slide open the phone 2 Press and hold 3 Enter your PIN and press OK if necessary 4 When the setup wizard opens customise your phone as desired by following the screen To turn your phone off repeat steps 1 and 2 above Switch to the offline profile By switchi...

Page 25: ... the profile you are using 3 Press Options Edit Voice call ringtone 4 Select a ringtone category a ringtone 5 Press Options Select if necessary 6 Press Save To switch to another profile select it from the list Create a phone profile 1 In Menu mode select Settings Phone profiles 2 Press Options Create 3 Enter a name for the profile and press Options Save 4 Customise the sound settings as desired 5 ...

Page 26: ... to the shortcut key Use the simplified menus To set up simplified menu items 1 In Idle mode press OK 2 Press Options Customise menu 3 Select your favourite menus 4 Press Options Open to select submenus if necessary 5 Press Save 6 To access an item from the simplified menus 7 In Idle mode press OK 8 Scroll to the menu item you want and press OK Lock your phone 1 In Menu mode select Settings Securi...

Page 27: ... button To answer a call press the headset button To end a call press the headset button Send and view messages Learn to send or view text SMS multimedia MMS or email messages Send a text or multimedia message 1 In Menu mode select Messages Create new message Message 2 Enter a destination number or an email address and scroll down 3 Enter your message text p 오류 책갈피가 정의되어 있지 않습니다 For sending as a t...

Page 28: ...a space If the correct word does not display select an alternate word from the list that appears Number Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to enter a number Symbol Press the appropriate alphanumeric key to select a symbol View text or multimedia messages 1 In Menu mode select Messages My messages Inbox 2 Select a text or multimedia message View an email 1 In Menu mode select Messages My messag...

Page 29: ...ust enter the password you set for the phone Enter PIN When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is enabled you must enter the PIN supplied with the SIM card You can disable this feature by using the PIN lock menu Enter PUK Your SIM card is blocked usually as a result of entering your PIN incorrectly several times You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider Y...

Page 30: ...er is stored in the contact list Re enter and save the number if necessary The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off The battery terminals may be dirty Wipe both gold coloured contacts with a clean soft cloth and try charging the battery again If the battery will no longer charge completely dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery You...

Page 31: ...allows you to set a greeting to be displayed briefly when the phone is switched on For details about entering characters see Entering Text on page 40 USB settings This menu selects the method of communication for the USB port by Modem or Mass Storage option Note You are unable to connect to PC Studio when the Mass Storage option is selected HAC Mode Enabling HAC Mode adjusts the volume for HAC com...

Page 32: ...appens to be vulnerable to interfer ence you may not be able to use a rated phone successfully Trying out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs M Ratings Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to gener ate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled M4 is the better higher of the two ratings T Ratings...

Page 33: ...ents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider World Wide Web http www samsungmobile com Printed in Korea Code No GH68 XXXXXA English EU 07 2009 Draft 02 ...