Samsung Electronics Co SGHD836 Dual-Band GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual

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* Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country,
some 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.
World Wide Web
http://www.samsungmobile.com
Printed in Korea
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
English (SA). 08/2006. Rev. 1.0
SGH-D836
User’s Guide
Drive safely 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.
Accessories and batteries
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.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories such as headsets and PC data
cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories
could damage you or your phone and may
be dangerous.
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 calls
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.
Important safety precautions
Be aware of special regulations
• The phone could explode if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
At very high volumes, prolonged
listening to a headset can damage
your hearing.
Qualified service
Only qualified service personnel may repair
your phone.
For more detailed safety information, see
"Health and safety information" on page 99.
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.
→
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, 
•
Camera and camcorder
Use the camera module
on your phone to take a
photo or record a video.
Special features of your phone
•
Image editor
Crop, resize, rotate, and
decorate your photos.
•
Music player
Play music files using your
phone as a music player.
•
Photo printing
Print your photos to
preserve your best
moments forever.
Phone to TV
View photos and video
clips captured with the
phone on your TV screen.
•
File viewer
Open documents in
various formats on the
phone without corruption.
•
Bluetooth
Transfer media files and
personal data and connect
to other devices using
free, wireless Bluetooth
technology.
•
Web browser
Access the wireless web
to get up-to-the-minute
information and a wide
variety of media content.
•
Offline mode
Switch your phone to
offline to use its
non-wireless functions in
an airplane.
•
E-mail
Send and receive e-mails
with image, video, and
audio attachments.
•
Multimedia Message
Service (MMS)
Send and receive MMS
messages with a
combination of text,
image, video, and audio.
•
Java
Enjoy Java™-based
embedded games and
download new games.
•
Voice recorder
Record memos or sounds.
Special features of your phone
•
Contents
Unpack
Make sure you have each item
Your phone
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Enter text
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AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes
Keys, features, and locations
Call functions
Get started
Advanced calling features
First steps to operating your phone
Menu functions
Install and charge the phone ....................... 7
Power on or off.......................................... 8
Keys and display ....................................... 9
Access menu functions ............................. 12
Customise your phone .............................. 13
Make/Answer calls ................................... 16
Step outside the phone
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Begin with your camera, the music player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera ....................................... 16
Play music .............................................. 17
Browse the web .......................................
Use Phonebook ........................................
Use a memory card ..................................
Watch the phone display on a TV................
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All menu options listed
Solve problems
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Help and personal needs
Health and safety information
111
Overview of menu functions
To access Menu mode, press  in Idle mode.
1 Call log
Recent contacts
Missed calls
Dialled calls
Received calls
Delete all
Call time
Call costs1
p. 34
3 Applications (continued)
6 My files (continued)
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5 Other files
6 Memory card3
7 Memory status
p. 73
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7 Calendar
p. 75
8 Camera
p. 78
9 Settings
p. 84
1 Time and date
2 Phone settings
3 Display settings
4 Sound settings
5 Light settings
6 Network services
7 Bluetooth
8 Security
9 Connection settings
10 Reset settings
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2 Phonebook
p. 36
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Contact list
Create contact
Group
Speed dial
My namecard
Own number
Management
Service number1.
3 Applications
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Music player
Voice recorder
Image editor
Java world
World clock
Alarm
Calculator
Converter
Timer
Stopwatch
Key management
Memo
SIM AT1.
p. 48
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4 Browser
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Home
Enter URL
Bookmarks
Saved pages
History
Clear cache
Browser settings
Streaming settings2
5 Messages
p. 53
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p. 68
Create message
My messages
Templates
Delete all
Settings
Memory status
6 My files
p. 69
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Images
Videos
Music
Sounds
1. Shows only if supported by your
SIM card.
2. Show only if supported by your
service provider.
3. Shows only if a memory card is
inserted.
Unpack
Your phone
Make sure you have each item
Keys, features, and locations
Camera
lens
External
display
Phone
Travel Adapter
Earpiece
Memory
card slot
Main display
Battery
User’s Guide
You can obtain various
accessories from your local
Samsung dealer.
The items supplied with
your phone and the
accessories available at
your Samsung dealer may
vary, depending on your
country or service
provider.
Navigation keys
(Up/Down/
Left/Right)
Left soft key
Dial key
Web access/
Confirm key
Right soft key
Power on/off/
Menu exit key
Volume keys
Delete key
Alphanumeric
keys
Headset/
Adapter jack
Microphone
Special
function keys
Get started
Install the battery.
First steps to operating your phone
Reattach the
battery cover.
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.
Install and charge the phone
Remove the
battery cover.
If the phone is
already on, first
turn it off by
pressing and
holding [ ].
Plug the travel adapter into the phone.
Insert the SIM
card.
Make sure that the
gold-coloured
contacts on the
card are face down.
Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall
outlet.
Get started
When the phone is completely charged
(the battery icon becomes still), unplug
the adapter from the power outlet.
Power on or off
Switch on
2. Press and hold [
Remove the adapter from the phone.
Low battery indicator
When the battery is low:
• a warning tone sounds,
• the low battery message displays, and
• the empty battery icon
blinks.
If the battery level becomes too low, the
phone automatically turns off. Recharge
your battery.
1. Open the phone.
].
Do not turn
on the phone
when mobile
phone use is
prohibited.
3. If necessary, enter the
PIN and press .
Switch off
1. Open the phone.
2. Press and hold [
].
Offline mode
Keys and display
You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in
which the phone functions requiring network
connection are deactivated. This mode is
helpful when you want to use your phone in
a place where you are not allowed to use
mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at
a hospital.
Keys
In Offline mode, you can use non-wireless
functions, such as games, calendar, camera,
and music player.
Get started
To switch to Offline mode, press 
and select Settings → Phone settings →
Offline mode → On.
Perform the function indicated
on the bottom line of the
display.
In Idle mode, access your
favourite menus directly.
p. 85
In Menu mode, scroll through
menu options.
In Idle mode, launch the web
browser.
In Menu mode, select the
highlighted menu option or
confirm input.
Make or answer a call.
In Idle mode, retrieve numbers
recently dialled, missed, or
received.
Get started
Delete characters from the
display, or items in an
application.
Press and hold to switch the
phone on or off.
End a call.
In Menu mode, cancel input and
return the phone to Idle mode.
Enter numbers, letters, and
some special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[1] to access your voicemail
server. Press and hold [0] to
enter an international call
prefix.
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Enter special characters.
In Idle mode, press and hold
[ ] to activate or deactivate
Silent mode. Press and hold
[ ] to enter a pause between
numbers.
Adjust the phone volume.
In Idle mode, with the phone
open, adjust the key tone
volume. With the phone closed,
press and hold to turn on the
external display.
Display
Transferring data in EDGE
network
Layout
Icons
display various
icons.
Menu
Icons
Contacts
Soft key function
indicators
show the current
functions assigned
to the soft keys.
Received signal strength
GPRS network
Connecting to GPRS
network
Transferring data in GPRS
network
EDGE network
Connecting to EDGE
network
Out of your service area;
you cannot make or
receive calls
Get started
Text and graphics
display messages,
instructions, and
information you
enter.
Call in progress
Connected to Internet
Connected to a secured
web page
Synchronised with PC
Call diverting feature
activep. 89
Home Zone, if registered
for the appropriate service
Office Zone, if registered
for the appropriate service
Roaming network
SMS message
MMS message
E-mail
Voicemail
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Get started
Bluetooth hands-free car
kit or headset connected
p. 92
Bluetooth activep. 92
Music playback in progress
Music playback paused
Memory card inserted
p. 26
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.
Select
Back
Alarm setp. 47
Silent mode (Vibration)
Silent mode (Mute)
Call ringer set to vibrate
Mute mode, during a call
Battery power level
1. Depending on your country or service
provider, the icons shown on the display
may vary.
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Press the left
soft key to select
the highlighted
option.
Press the right
soft key to return
to the previous
menu level.
Select an
option
1. Press a desired soft key.
2. Press the Navigation
keys to move to the next
or previous option.
4. To exit, choose either of
the following methods.
• Press  to
move up one level.
• Press [ ] to return
to Idle mode.
Use
shortcuts
Press the number key
corresponding to the option
you want. For the menu
numbers 10, 11, and 12,
press [0], [ ] and [ ]
respectively.
Display
language
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Language.
Get started
3. Press .
5. Press .
Menu mode You can change the colour for
skin colour the display components, such
as title bars and highlight
bars.
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Settings → Display
settings → Skin.
2. Select a colour pattern.
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Menu
shortcuts
You can set the Navigation
keys to function as shortcuts
to access your favourite
menus.
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Settings → Phone
settings → Shortcuts.
2. Select a key.
3. Select a menu to be
assigned to the key.
My Menu
You can set up a menu of
your own favourite menu
items.
To set a My menu item:
2. Select an item to be
changed.
3. Select the menu item you
want.
To access a My menu item:
1. In Idle mode, press [Up].
2. Scroll to an item.
3. Press [ ].
Get started
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Settings → Phone
settings → My menu.
Phone lock You can protect the phone
against unauthorised use with
a phone password. The phone
will require the password on
power-up.
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
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.
Silent
mode
You can switch the phone to
Silent mode to avoid
disturbing other people.
Press and hold [ ] in Idle
mode.
6. Select Enable.
7. Enter the password and
press .
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Make/Answer calls
Make a call
Step outside the phone
1. In Idle mode, enter an
area code and phone
number.
2. Press [
].
3. To end the call, press
[ ].
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Begin with your camera, the music player, the
web, and other special features
Use the camera
Take a
photo
1. Open the phone.
2. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Camera.
Answer
a call
1. When the phone rings,
press [ ].
2. To end the call, press
[ ].
3. Aim the lens at the
subject and make any
desired adjustments.
Adjust the
volume
during
a call
Press [ / ].
4. Press [ ] to take a photo.
The photo is saved
automatically.
5. Press  to take
another photo.
View a
photo
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select My
files → Images → My
photos.
Record a
video
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Camera.
2. Press [1] to switch to
Record mode.
3. Press [ ] to start
recording.
4. Press [ ] or < > to
stop recording. The video
is saved automatically.
5. Press  to
record another video.
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select My
files → Videos → My
video clips.
2. Select the video you
want.
Step outside the phone
2. Select the photo you
want.
Play a
video
Play music
Copy music Use these methods:
files to the • Download from the
wireless webp. 50
phone
• Download from a
computer using the
optional Samsung PC
StudioSamsung PC
Studio User’s Guide
•
•
Receive via
Bluetoothp. 91
Copy to a memory card
and insert the card into
the phonep. 25
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Step outside the phone
Create a
play list
1. In Idle mode, press
 and select
Applications → Music
player.
2. Press  and
select Add music from
→ Phone or Memory
card.
3. Press [ ] to select the
files you want and press
.
To assign a caller ID image or video,
ringtone, or group, the contact must be
saved to the phone’s memory.
3. Press  to save the contact.
Group (Menu 2.3)
Use this menu to organise your contacts in
caller groups.
Creating a new caller group
1. Press  and select Create
group.
2. Enter a name for the group.
3. Select the caller ID line and set an image
or a video clip.
4. Select the ringtone line and set a
ringtone.
5. Press  to save the group.
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Managing caller groups
While viewing the group list, press
 to access the following options:
• View: display the members of the
selected group.
• Create group: add a new group.
• Edit: change the group properties.
• Send message: send an SMS, MMS, or
e-mail message to the group members
you want.
• Delete: delete the selected group or all
groups. Group members, however, will
not be deleted from Phonebook.
Speed dial (Menu 2.4)
Use this menu to assign a speed dial number
(2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled
numbers.
Assigning speed dial numbers
Saving your name card
1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1
is reserved for your voicemail server.
2. Select a contact from the contact list.
3. Select a number, if the contact has more
than one number.
The procedure for creating your name card
is the same as the one for saving a phone
number in the phone’s memory.p. 37
Dialling speed dial numbers
In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate
key.
My namecard (Menu 2.5)
Use this menu to create a name card and
send it to other people.
After saving your name card, press
 to access the following options:
• Edit: edit the name card.
• Send via: send the name card via SMS,
MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
• Exchange namecard: exchange name
cards with another person via Bluetooth.
• Delete: delete the name card.
Phonebook (Menu 2)
From the Speed dial screen, press
 to access the following options:
• Add: assign a number to an unassigned
key.
• View: check the name and number
assigned to a key.
• Change: assign a different number to a
key.
• Remove: clear the speed dial setting for
a key.
Menu functions
Managing speed dial entries
Using name card options
Own number (Menu 2.6)
Use this feature to check your phone
numbers, or to assign a name to each of the
numbers. Changes made here do not affect
the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM
card.
Management (Menu 2.7)
Use this menu to manage contacts in
Phonebook.
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Menu functions
•
•
•
•
Save new contact to: select a default
memory location for saving contacts. If
you select Always ask, the phone will
ask you to select a memory location each
time you save a number.
Copy all to: copy all of the contacts
stored on the SIM card to the phone’s
memory, or vice versa.
Delete all: delete all of the contacts
from your phone’s memory, your SIM
card, or both.
Memory status: check the number of
contacts you have stored in the phone’s
memory and on the SIM card.
Service number (Menu 2.8)
Use this menu to view the list of Service
Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your
service provider, including emergency
numbers and numbers for directory
enquiries. This menu is available if your SIM
card supports SDN.
1. Scroll to the number you want and press
.
2. Press  or [ ].
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Applications
(Menu 3)
Use this menu to play music files or play
Java games. You can also use convenient
features, such as voice recorder, alarm
clock, calculator, converter, and stopwatch.
To access this menu, press  in Idle
mode and select Applications.
Music player (Menu 3.1)
Use this menu to enjoy music. First, you
need to save music files into your phone’s
memory or on a memory card.
To enjoy high quality music, you can use an
optional Bluetooth stereo headset.
Normal headsets and Bluetooth mono
headsets are not compatible with the music
player.
Downloading or receiving music files
You can play *.mp3, *.aac, *.m4a, and
*.wma files.
Use the following methods to save music
files to your phone’s memory:
• Download from the wireless webp. 50
•
•
The downloaded or received files are stored
in the Music folder.p. 72
During playback, use the following keys:
Key
Pauses or resumes playback.
Returns to the previous file.
Moves backward in a file when
held down, if it is an mp3 file.
Right
Skips to the next file. Skips
forward in a file when held
down, if it is an mp3 file.
Up
Opens the play list.
Down
Stops playback.
Turns 3D sound on or off.
Changes the playback
animation.
Playing music files
Changes the repeat mode.
1. From the music player screen, press
 and select Play via.
2. Select Phone to use the phone speaker.
Select Bluetooth stereo headset to
use a Bluetooth stereo headset and then
search for and connect the phone to the
headset.
Changes the equaliser mode.
Turns Shuffle mode on or off.
Applications (Menu 3)
Left
Creating a play list
1. From the music player screen, press
 and select Add music from
→ Phone or Memory card.
2. Press [ ] to select the files to be added
and press .
Menu functions
Use this menu to set how the phone controls
the use of the keypad light. Select one of the
following options in the Use at line:
• Any time: the keypad light is always
used.
• Night time: the keypad light is used
only between 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM.
• Custom time: you can specify the time
period that the keypad light is used.
Call barring (Menu 9.6.2)
This network service allows you to restrict
your calls.
1. Select a call barring option:
• All outgoing calls: prohibit all
outgoing calls.
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Menu functions
•
International: prohibit international
calls.
• International except home: only
allow calls to numbers within the
current country when you are
abroad, and to your home service
area.
• All incoming calls: prohibit
incoming calls.
• Incoming while abroad: prohibit
incoming calls when you use your
phone outside of your home service
area.
• Cancel all: cancel all call barring
settings, allowing calls to be sent and
received normally.
• Change barring password: change
the call barring password obtained
from your service provider.
2. Select the type of calls to be barred.
3. Select Activate. To deactivate call
barring, select Deactivate.
4. Enter the call barring password supplied
by your service provider and press