* Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS Printed in Korea World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Code No.:GH68-06732A English. 05/2005. Rev. 1.0 SGH-X640 User's guide Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. Switch off 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. Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance. Be aware of special regulations Meet any special regulations in force in any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. Water resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Sensible use Use only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on. Emergency call Key in the emergency 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. · The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. · Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Qualified service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone. For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 74. Important safety precautions 1 About this Guide This User's Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to "Get started" and "Step outside the phone." In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features. Indicates that you can get more information on the referenced page. · Simple, compact design with Intenna Samsung's powerful intenna technology allows the best call quality without an annoying external antenna. Special features of your phone · Camera Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo. · WAP browser Access the wireless web and access various services and upto-the-minute information. 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, [ < 2 · 7 Indian local languages See your own language (Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, Kannada, and Gujarati) on your phone and enter the Indian text on SMS/ MMS messages. Voice clarity Use the voice clarity feature to increase the volume and clarity of an incoming call, even in the midst of a crowd. · Phonebook Store up to 1000 contact numbers. Get personal with photo caller ID See who's calling you when their very own photo displays. · Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, and sounds. · Calendar and To do list Keep track of your daily and monthly schedules and tasks. Voice recorder Record memos or sounds. Java Enjoy JavaTM-based embedded games and download new games. Timer and stopwatch Count down to a specific event or measure the time it takes to do your exercise or work. Special features of your phone · · · · · 3 Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item 6 6 7 Use Phonebook .................................................... Send messages.................................................... View messages .................................................... Manage schedule.................................................. 15 15 16 17 Enter text Neopad Indian, ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes 18 34 39 72 74 81 Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Call functions Advanced calling features Get started First steps to operate your phone Menu functions All menu options listed Install and charge the phone ................................... 7 Power on or off ...................................................... 8 Keys and display .................................................... 9 Access menu functions.......................................... 11 Customise your phone .......................................... 12 Make/answer calls................................................ 13 Solve problems Health and safety information Index Step outside the phone 14 Begin with your camera, WAP, messages, and other special features Use camera ......................................................... 14 Browse WAP ........................................................ 14 4 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press in Idle mode. 1 SIM-AT* 2 2 Call records 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Missed calls Received calls Dialled calls Delete all Call time Call costs* Call diverting Call barring Call waiting Network selection Caller ID Band selection Active line* Incoming calls Messages Power on/off Connection tone Key tone Minute minder p.43 p.43 p.43 p.43 p.43 p.43 p.44 p.44 p.44 p.45 p.45 p.46 p.46 p.46 p.46 p.47 p.47 p.47 p.47 p.47 p.47 p.48 p.42 Sound settings 7 Quiet mode 8 Alerts on call 5 Messages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Short messages Multimedia messages Push messages Preset messages Voice mail Broadcast Settings Memory status p.48 p.48 p.48 p.48 p.50 p.52 p.53 p.53 p.53 p.54 p.55 p.56 p.56 p.58 p.59 p.60 p.60 p.61 p.62 p.62 p.62 p.63 Organiser 7 Calculator 8 Conversion 9 Timer 10 Stopwatch 8 Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 Take photos My photos My albums Delete all Settings Memory status p.64 p.64 p.64 p.65 p.65 p.65 p.67 p.68 p.68 p.68 p.68 p.69 p.69 p.69 p.69 p.70 p.71 p.71 p.71 p.71 p.71 p.72 Press in Idle mode. 1 Phonebook 1 2 3 4 5 Find name Add entry Speed-dial list Copy all to phone Delete all p.39 p.39 p.40 p.41 p.41 p.41 p.42 p.42 p.42 p.42 p.42 p.42 2 Management 1 Own number 2 Group setting 3 Memory status 3 Services 1 Service directory 3 Network services 6 Fun box 1 WWW Services 2 Media box 3 JAVA world 7 Organiser 1 2 3 4 5 6 New memo Calendar To do list Clock Alarm Voice recorder 9 Phone settings 1 Display 2 Greeting message 3 Language 4 Security 5 Auto redial 6 Voiceclarity 7 Active folder 8 Side key 9 Any key answer 10 Reset settings 4 Sound settings *Shows only if supported by your SIM card. 5 Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Earpiece Phone Travel adapter Display Navigation keys (Up/Down/Left/ Right) WAP access key Right soft key Power on/off/ Menu exit key Cancel/Correct key Alphanumeric keys Microphone Camera lens Camera Key Mirror Service LED Battery Headset jack User's manual Left soft key Volume keys Dial key You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. 6 Special function keys Get started First steps to operate your phone 3 Install the battery. 4 Plug the travel adapter into the phone. SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Get started Install and charge the phone 1 Remove the battery. 2 Insert the SIM card. 5 6 Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon stops blinking), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. If the phone is already on, first turn it off by holding [ ]. Make sure that the goldcoloured contacts on the card face down into the phone. 7 Get started 7 Remove the adapter from the phone. Power on or off Power on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ on the phone. Do not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited. ] to turn 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press . Low battery indicator When the battery is low: · a warning tone sounds, · the battery low message displays, and · the empty battery icon [ ] blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery. Power off 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ ]. 8 Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access the following menus respectively. Key(s) Description End a call. Hold down to switch the phone on and off. In Menu mode, cancels input and returns the phone to Idle mode. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Idle mode, hold [1] down to access your voicemail. Enter special characters. In Idle mode, hold [ ] down to activate or deactivate Quiet mode. Adjusts the phone volume. In Idle mode, adjusts the keypad tone volume. Get started · · · · Up: Camera Down: Calendar Left: Create in Short messages Right: Incoming calls In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, launches the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser. Sends or answers a call. In Idle mode, retrieves the last number dialled, missed, or received. Deletes characters from the display. In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu level. In Idle mode, hold down to make a new memo. (on the left) In Idle mode, hold down to turn on the camera. (on the right) In Camera mode, takes a photo. 9 Get started Display Layout The display has the three areas. Icons displays various icons. Text and graphics displays messages, instructions, and information you enter. Menu Phonebook Soft key function indicators shows the current functions assigned to the two soft keys. Icons (continued) Alarm set Call diverting feature is active p. 44 GPRS network Home zone, if you have registered for the appropriate service Office zone, if you have registered for the appropriate service Quiet mode is active Battery power level p. 12 p. 47 Call ringer set to vibrate Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area; you cannot send or receive calls New text message New voicemail message New multimedia message 10 Access menu functions Use the soft keys The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Menu Phonebook Select an option 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods: · Press < > or [C] to move up one level. · Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Get started Press the left soft key to access Menu mode. Press the right soft key to access the Phonebook menu. Use shortcuts Press the number key corresponding to the option you want. 11 Get started Customise your phone Display language 1. In Idle mode, press and select Phone settings Language Text language. 2. Select a language. Call ringer melody 1. In Idle mode, press and select Sound settings Incoming calls. 2. Select a sound category. 3. Select a ringer melody. Idle mode wallpaper You can set a wallpaper for the idle screen. 1. In Idle mode, press and select Phone settings Display Wallpaper. 2. Select a image category. Menu mode Skin colour 3. Scroll to an image and press . 4. Scroll to the image you want. 5. Press . You can change the colour for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars. 1. In Idle mode press and select Phone settings Display Skin. 2. Select a colour pattern. Quiet mode You can switch the phone to Quiet mode to avoid disturbing other people with your phone sounds. Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode. 12 Phone lock You can protect the phone against unauthorised use with a phone password. 1. In Idle mode, press and select Phone settings Security Change password. 2. Enter the default password, "00000000" and press . 3. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press . 4. Enter the new password again and press . 5. Select Phone lock. 6. Select Enable. 7. Enter the password and press . Make/answer calls Make a call 1. Enter an area code a ...