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SGH-T229 Series
P O R T ABLE T r i-B A ND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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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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Openwave® is a registered Trademark of Openwave, Inc. RSA® is a registered Trademark RSA Security, Inc.Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PUR
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Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ........................................................................... 5 Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Setting Up Your Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 6: Understanding Your Phonebook ..............................................38 Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Storing a Number in the SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Finding a Phonebook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Dialing a Number from Ph
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Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Section 9: Fun & Apps .................................................
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Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Product Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Availability of Various Features/Ring Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Battery Standby and Talk Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Activating Your Phone 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, available optional services, and many other features. Installing the SIM Card Important!: The plug-in SIM card and its contacts information can be easily dama
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4. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown below. Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM card. Remove the battery and re-orient the card back into the slot. Replacing the Battery: 1. Slide the battery back into the compartment so that the tabs on the end align with the slots
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3. Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back onto the phone until you here it securely click. Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Charging a Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but doing so re
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2. Plug the adapter’s power plug into a standard AC wall outlet. Incorrect Correct Note: The previous illustration displays the incorrect method for connecting the charger. If attempted, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty. 3. When charging is finished, first unplug the adapter’s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the travel adapter’s connector from the phone then resecure the plastic cover over the interface jack on the phone. W
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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. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Switching the Phone On or Off 1. Press and hold the key until the phone switches on. 2. If the ph
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Accessing Your Voice Mail You can access your voice mail by either pressing and holding the key on the keypad or by using the phone’s menu. To access voice mail using the menu: 1. In Idle mode, press Menu ➔ Messages ➔ Voice mail and press the Call or soft key. Your phone dials the specified voice mail number. 2. When connected, follow the voice prompts from the voice mail center. Getting Started 10
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone 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 your phone. � VGA Camera with 4x Digital Zoom ® � Bluetooth Wireless Technology � User friendly, menu driven access to features and options � Instant Messagin
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Open View of Your Phone The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: 1 1 14 1 13 1 12 1 2 1 11 1 10 1 3 1 9 1 1 4 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 Keys The following list correlates to the illustrations. 1. Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. 2. Left Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen. Understanding Your Phone 12
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3. Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call, if you press the volume key, you can mute the ring tone. If you press and hold the volume key, you can reject the call. 4. Send key allows you to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, recalls the last number dialed or received when held down. 5. Voice mail key allows you to quickly access your voice mail. Press and hold this key f
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In Idle mode: • Down key: allows you to directly access your Contact list. � Up key : allows you to directly access the Call records. Tip: When entering text, use the Left or Right Navigation key to mark the position of the cursor. � Left key : allows you to directly access Text messaging (New Message). � Right key : allows you to directly access Voice note. 12. Right Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen. It
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3. External display indicates when you have an incoming call or message. It also displays date, time, reception, battery power, and any icons associated with alerts, such as messages, or a set alarm. 4. Camera key allows you to take pictures when you are in camera mode. Launches the camera with a press. 5. Power/Accessory Interface connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories, such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Di
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View Tab When you receive new messages, icons display in two locations: on the phone’s screen, View Tab, and in the icon bar at the top of the screen (see “Display Layout” on page 15.) and on the View Tab. Icon bar View Tab Icons This list identifies the symbols that display on your phone’s screen on the Icon bar: Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remainin
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Displays when you are out of your service area. Displays when a call is in progress. Displays when the Call Forwarding feature is active. For more details, see “Call forwarding” on page 78. Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to Silent mode. Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to vibration. Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to Melody and vibration. Displays when the Incoming call sounds are set to Vibration then melody. Displays when the Incoming call soun
