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SGH-c417 Series
POR T AB LE Qua d - B AN D
MOBILE P H ONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
UCFG6_WB_c417_072406_F5
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Intellectual Property 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. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents
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LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH R
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started .......................................................................................... 7 Activating Your Phone ................................................................................................................ 7 Powering On or Off the Phone .................................................................................................. 10 Setting Up Your Voice Mail ...................................................................
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Using Message Options ............................................................................................................ 50 Using Instant Messenger (IM) ...................................................................................................50 Using Message Templates ....................................................................................................... 51 Settings ...............................................................................................
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Section 13: Warranty Information ......................................................................... 104 Standard Limited Warranty .................................................................................................... 104 Index .......................................................................................................................108 6
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Section 1: Getting Started Topics Covered • Activating Your Phone � Powering On or Off the Phone � Setting Up Your Voice Mail This section describes how to start using your phone by activating your service and setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, a plug-in SIM card is provided loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN and other optional services. Removing the Battery 1. If necessary, power-off the phone by holding down the k
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Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone, then slide the SIM card into the socket. Removing the SIM Card To remove the SIM card, slide it away from socket. See the following illustration. Installing the Battery 1. Align the battery tabs with the slots at the bottom of the phone. 2. Press the battery down until it clicks into place. Make sure that the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. 3. With the battery in position on the phone, place the cover b
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Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the travel adaptor to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 200 minutes. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S.
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Note: You must unplug the adaptor before removing the battery from the phone during charging to avoid damage. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Battery Low” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. The backlight turns off to conserve the remaining battery power. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Powering On or Off the Phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Press a
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4. Highlight Connect to Voice Mail and press the Select soft key or the key. 5. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center. Changing the Voice Mail Number Your SIM card gives you default service number of the voice mail center. However, you may need to change the number. Use the following procedures to change your voice mail number. 1. In Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access Menu mode. 2. Highlight Recent Calls and press Select soft key or the key. 3. Highl
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone Topics Covered � Features of Your Phone � Open View of Your Phone � Front View of Your Phone � Display Layout � Selecting Functions and Options � Command Keys This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that are displayed 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
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Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Keys The following list correlates to the open and front view illustrations. 1. Display: This screen displays all the information needed to operate your phone. 2. Headset jack: Allows you to plug in a headset for safe, convenient, hands- free conversations. 3. Soft key: Performs the functions indicated by the screen text on the bottom of the display. 4. Send key: Allows you to place or receive a call. In
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7. Alphanumeric keypad: Use these keys to enter numbers, letters and characters. 8. Special Function keys: Asterisk/Shift key-enters the [ ] character for * calling features. In text mode, press to change the character input type. Pound/Space/Quiet Mode key-enters the pound [#] character for calling features. In text entry mode, press to enter a space between characters. Press and hold to place handset in Quiet mode. 9. Microphone: The Microphone allows the other callers to hear you clear
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2. Camera key: launches the camera to take a photo. 3. Power Interface Connector: The power interface connector is used to plug in the charging accessories. 4. Camera lens: the camera lens is used for taking photos. 5. Antenna: Used to obtain maximum reception. Back Light A back light illuminates the display and the keypad when you press any key or open the phone. It turns off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, and/ or dims the light, depending on the settings in the Back
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Appears when you are connected to a WAP service. Appears when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For details, see page "Call Forwarding" on page 62. Appears when incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration. Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration then Melody. Appears when an incoming call Alert Type is set to Vibration and Melody. Appears when Quiet Mode, Silent All is active. Appears when Quiet Mode, Vibration All is active. Appears when Bluetooth wireless technolo
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� To view the next function or highlight the next option on a list, press the Down Navigation key or the key on the left side of the phone. � To move back to the previous function or option on a list, press the Up Navigation key or the key on the left side of the phone. � To move back up one level in the menu structure, press the Back soft key. � To exit the menu structure without changing the settings, press the key. Command Keys Functions for the soft keys are defined by what appears abov
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End Key The End key is used to turn on/off your phone, disconnect calls, and return to the standby mode. � Press and hold the End key to turn on your phone. � Briefly press once to disconnect a call. � Press to return to standby mode from any menu, or to cancel the last input. Send Key The Send key is used to answer calls, dial calls, and to recall the last number(s) dialed, received, or missed. � Press once to answer calls. � Enter a number and briefly press to make a call. � Briefly
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Speakerphone Key During a call, use the speakerphone key in conjunction with the left soft key to activate the speakerphone operation. Use the volume keys (located on the left side of your phone) to adjust the volume. Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 19
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Section 3: Call Functions Topics Covered � Making a Call � Adjusting the Call Volume � Answering a Call � Recent Calls � Quiet Mode � Options During a Call This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also includes the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. Making a Call When the Idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the key. Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu, the phone will auto
