Samsung Electronics Co SGHP900 Single-Band PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual 1

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Single-Band PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth Users Manual 1

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Users Manual 1

World Wide Webhttp://www.samsungmobile.comPrinted in KoreaCode No.:GH68-09870AEnglish (EU). 04/2006. Rev. 1.0.* 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.
SGH-P900User’s Guide
ImportantsafetyprecautionsFailure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal.Drive safely at all timesDo not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuellingDo not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.Switch off in an aircraftWireless phones can cause interference. Using them in an aircraft is both illegal and dangerous.Switch off the phone near all medical equipmentHospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external radio frequency energy. Follow any regulations or rules in force.InterferenceAll wireless phones may be subject to interference, which could affect their performance.
1Important safety precautionsBe aware of special regulationsMeet 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 resistanceYour phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Sensible useUse only in the normal position (held to the ear). Avoid unnecessary contact with the antenna when the phone is switched on.Emergency callsKey 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 batteriesUse 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.Qualified serviceOnly qualified service personnel may repair your phone.For more detailed safety information, see "Health and safety information" on page 101.• 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.
2About this GuideThis 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, <Menu>• Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB)Enjoy TV and radio broadcast via T-DMB (Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) services. Rotate your phone’s screen and enjoy a large horizontal view. Special features of your phone• Camera and camcorderUse the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a video.• Music playerPlay music files using your phone as a music player.
3Special features of your phone•BluetoothTransfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. You can also use a Bluetooth stereo headset to enjoy music with high quality stereo sound.•Phone to TVView photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen.•Web browserAccess the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.• File viewerOpen documents in various formats on the phone without corruption.•JavaEnjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games.• Multimedia Message Service (MMS)Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, image, video, and audio.•E-mailSend and receive e-mails with image, video, and audio attachments.
4ContentsUnpack 6Make sure you have each itemYour phone 6Keys, features, and locationsGet started 7First steps to operating your phoneInstall and charge the phone..................................... 7Power on or off........................................................ 9Keys and display ..................................................... 9Access menu functions ............................................ 12Customise your phone............................................. 13Make/Answer calls .................................................. 15Step outside the phone 16Begin with your T-DMB TV and radio, the camera, the music player, the web, and other special featuresUse T-DMB services ................................................ 16Use the camera ...................................................... 17Play music ............................................................. 18Browse the web...................................................... 19Use Phonebook ...................................................... 20Send messages...................................................... 21View messages....................................................... 23Use Bluetooth ........................................................ 24Use a memory card................................................. 25Watch the phone display on a TV.............................. 26Enter text 28AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modesCall functions 30Advanced calling featuresMenu functions 34All menu options listedSolve problems 99Help and personal needsHealth and safety information 101Index 122
5Overview of menu functionsTo access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode.1 Call logp. 341 Recent contacts2 Missed calls3 Dialled calls4 Received calls5 Delete all6 Call time7 Call cost*p. 34p. 35p. 35p. 35p. 35p. 35p. 362 Phonebookp. 361 Contact list2 Add new contact3 Group4 Speed dial5 My name card6 Own number7 Management8 Service number*p. 36p. 37p. 38p. 38p. 39p. 39p. 40p. 403 Applicationsp. 401 Mobile TVi2 Music player3 Voice recorder4 Java world5 World time6 Alarm7 Calculator 8 Converter 9 Timer10 Stopwatch11 Key management12 SIM AT*p. 40p. 45p. 48p. 49p. 50p. 51p. 51p. 52p. 52p. 52p. 53p. 534 Browserp. 531 Home2 Enter URL3 Bookmarks4 Saved pages5 History6 Clear cache7 Browser settingsp. 53p. 55p. 55p. 56p. 56p. 56p. 565 Messagesp. 561 Create message2 My messages3 Templates4 Delete all5 Settings6 Memory statusp. 56p. 60p. 64p. 65p. 66p. 716 File managerp. 711 Images2 Videos3 Music4 Sounds5 Other files6 Memory card**7 Memory statusp. 71p. 72p. 74p. 74p. 75p. 76p. 777 Calendarp. 778 Camerap. 809 Settingsp. 861 Time and date2 Phone settings3 Display settings4 Sound settings5 Light settings6 Network services7 Bluetooth8 Security9 Connection settings10 Reset settingsp. 86p. 87p. 88p. 89p. 90p. 91p. 93p. 96p. 97p. 99* Shows only if supported by your SIM card.** Shows only if a memory card is inserted.
6UnpackMake sure you have each itemYou can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Phone Travel Adapter Battery User’s GuideThe items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider.Your phoneKeys, features, and locationsSpecialfunction keysEarpieceMain displayLeft soft keyVolume keysDial keyAlphanumerickeysWeb access/Confirm keyDMB keyCamera lensPower on/off/ Menu exit keyMicrophoneCamera keyNavigation keys (Up/Down/Left/Right)Delete keyRight soft key External displayMusic player control keysMemory card slotSpeakerHeadset jackCamera lens
7To view the display as a wide view screen, simply rotate the LCD compartment 90 degrees.Get startedFirst steps to operating your phoneSIM card informationWhen 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 phoneWide viewRemove the battery cover.If the phone is already on, first turn it off by pressing and holding []. Insert the SIM card.Make sure that the gold-coloured contacts on the card are face down.
8Get startedLow battery indicatorWhen 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. Install the battery. Reattach the battery cover.Plug the travel adapter into the phone.Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet.When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet.Remove the adapter from the phone.
9Get startedPower on or off Keys and displayKeysSwitch onDo not turn on the phone when mobile phone use is prohibited.1. Open the phone.2. Press and hold [ ].3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>.Switch off1. Open the phone.2. Press and hold [ ].In Idle mode, press and hold to access the Mobile TVi menu.In Idle mode, press to turn on the camera. In camera mode, take a photo or record a video.Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display.In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.p. 87In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.In Idle mode, launch the web browser.In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.
10Get startedMake or answer a call.In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or received.Delete characters from the display or an item 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.Enter special characters.In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Quiet mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.Return to the previous file during playback.Press and hold to launch or close the music player.Pause or resume playing music.Skip to the next file during playback.Adjust the phone volume.In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the keytone volume. With the phone closed, press and hold to turn on the external display.
11Get startedDisplayLayoutIcons*Received signal strengthGPRS networkConnecting to GPRS networkEDGE networkCall in progressOut of your service area; you cannot make or receive callsText and graphicsdisplay messages, instructions, and information you enter.Soft key function indicatorsshow the current functions assigned to the soft keys.Menu ContactsIconsdisplay various icons.IconsConnected to InternetSynchronised with PCBluetooth activep. 94Connected to Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headsetCall diverting feature activep. 91Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate serviceOffice Zone, if registered for the appropriate serviceRoaming networkNew messageNew e-mailNew voicemail
12Get startedAccess menu functionsMP3 playback in progressMP3 playback pausedMemory card insertedp. 25Alarm setp. 51Call ringer set to vibratep. 89Silent mode (Vibration)Silent mode (Mute)Mute mode, during a callBattery power level* Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.Use the soft keysThe roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role.Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.Press the right soft key to return to the previous menu level.Select Back
13Get startedCustomise your phoneSelect an option1. Press a desired soft key.2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option.3. Press <Select> or [ ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted.4. To exit, choose either of the following methods.• Press <Back> to move up one level.• Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.Use shortcutsPress the number key corresponding to the option you want. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Language.2. Select a language.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call → Ringtone.2. Select a ringtone category.3. Select a ringtone.4. Press <Save>.Display languageCall ringer melody
14Get startedYou can set wallpaper for the idle screen on the main display.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Wallpaper → Main display.2. Select an image or a video category.3. Select an image or a video.4. Press <Select>.5. Press <Save>.You can change the colour for the display components, such as title bars and highlight bars.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Skin.2. Select a colour pattern.Idle mode wallpaperMenu mode skin colourYou can set the Navigation keys to function as shortcuts to access your favourite menus.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts.2. Select a key.3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.You can switch the phone to Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people.Press and hold [ ] in Idle mode.Menu shortcutsSilent mode
15Get startedMake/Answer callsYou 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 <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change password.2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press <OK>.3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <OK>.4. Enter the new password again and press <OK>.5. Select Phone lock.6. Select Enable.7. Enter the password and press <OK>.Phone lock1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and phone number.2. Press [ ].3. To end the call, press [ ].1. When the phone rings, press [].2. To end the call, press [ ].Press [ / ].Make a callAnswer a callAdjust the volume during a call
16Step outside the phoneBegin with your T-DMB TV and radio, the camera, the music player, the web, and other special featuresUse T-DMB servicesYour phone enables you to view TV channels and listen to radio stations via T-DMB (Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) services, anytime anywhere. 1. In Idle mode, rotate the phone’s screen.2. Press and hold [TV].3. Select TV Channels.4. Select the channel you want.5. To move to the next or previous channel, press [Left] or [Right].6. To stop the broadcast, press [].Watch television1. In Idle mode, rotate the phone’s screen.2. Press and hold [TV].3. Select Audio channels.4. Select the station you want.5. To move to the next or previous station, press [Left] or [Right].6. To stop the broadcast, press [].Listen to the radio
17Step outside the phoneUse the camera1. Open the phone.2. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera.3. Aim the lens at the subject by rotating the camera lens and make any desired adjustments.4. Press [ ] or [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.5.Press <Preview> to take another photo.Take a photo1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select File manager → Images → Photos.2. Select the photo you want.1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the camera.2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode.3. Press [ ] or [ ] to start recording.4. Press < > or [ ] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically.5. Press < > to record another video.View a photoRecord a video
18Step outside the phonePlay music1.In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select File manager → Videos → Video clips.2. Select the video you want.Use these methods:• Download from the wireless webp. 53• Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC StudioSamsung PC Studio User’s Guide• Receive via Bluetoothp. 95• Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phonep. 25Play a videoCopy music files to the phone1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Applications → Music player.2. Press <Options> and select Add music from → Phone or Memory card.3. Press [ ] to select the files you want and press <Select>.4. Press <Back> to return to the music player screen.Create a play list
19Step outside the phoneBrowse the webUsing a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to download web content.1. From the music player screen, press [ ].2. During playback, use the following keys:•: pauses or resumes playback.• Left: returns to the previous file.• Right: skips to the next file.• Up: opens the play list.• / : adjusts the volume.• Down: stops playback.Play music filesIn Idle mode, press [ ].• To scroll through browser items, press [Up] or [Down]. • To select an item, press [ ].• To return to the previous page, press <Back>.• To move to the next page, press <Options> and select Go → Forward.• To access options, press <Options>.Launch the web browserNavigate the web
20Step outside the phoneUse PhonebookTo the phone’s memory:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>.2. Select Save contact → Phone → a number type.3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Note.4. Press <Save> to save the contact.Add a contactTo the SIM card:1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>.2. Select Save contact → SIM.3. Enter a name.4. Press <Save> to save the contact.1. In Idle mode, press <Contacts>.2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want.3. Select a contact.4. Scroll to a number and press [] to dial, or press [ ] to edit contact information.Find a contact
21Step outside the phoneSend messages1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phonebook → My name card.2. Specify your contact information.3. Press <Save> to save the name card.4. To send the name card, press <Options> and select Send via → a sending method.Create and send a name card1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create message → Text message.2. Enter the message text.3. Press <Options> and select Save and send or Send only.4. Enter destination numbers.5. Press [ ] to send the message.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create message → Multimedia message.2. Select Subject.3. Enter the message subject and press [ ].Send a text message (SMS)Send a multimedia message (MMS)
22Step outside the phone4. Select Image and video or Sound.5. For Image and video, select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip.For Sound, select Add sound and add a sound clip.6. Select Message.7. Enter the message text and press [ ].8. Press <Options> and select Send.9. Enter destination numbers or addresses.10.Press [ ] to send the message.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Create message → Email.2. Select Subject.3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ ].4. Select Message.5. Enter the e-mail text and press [].6. Select File attached.7. Add image, video, sound, music files, or document files.8. Press <Options> and select Send.9. Enter e-mail addresses.10.Press [ ] to send the e-mail.Send an e-mail
23Step outside the phoneView messagesWhen a notification appears: 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox.From the Inbox:1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox.2. Select an SMS message ( ).When a notification appears:1. Press <View>.2. Press <Options> and select Retrieve. 3. Select the message from the Inbox.View a text messageView a multimedia messageFrom the Inbox:1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox.2. Select an MMS message ( ).1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Email inbox.2. Select an account.3. Press <Yes> to download new e-mails or headers.4. Select an e-mail or a header.5. If you selected a header, press <Options> and select Retrieve.View an e-mail
24Step outside the phoneUse BluetoothYour phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Bluetooth → Activation → On.2. Select My phone’s visibility → On to allow other devices to find your phone.1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Bluetooth → My devices → Search for new devices.2. Select a device.Turn on BluetoothSearch for and pair with a Bluetooth device3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete.1. Access an application, Phonebook, File manager, or Calendar.2. Scroll to an item.3. Press <Options> and select Send via → Bluetooth. 4. Select a device.5. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>.Send data
25Step outside the phoneUse a memory cardYou can use an optional microSD memory card to increase your phone’s memory capacity. 1. When a device attemps to access your phone, press <Yes> to permit connection.2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.• Frequent erasing and writing will shorten a card’s lifespan.• Do not remove a card from the phone or turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred. This could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.• Do not subject cards to strong shocks.Receive dataImportant memory card information• Do not touch card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth.• Keep cards away from small children or pets.• Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro-static discharge and/or electrical noise.1. Slide the card into the card slot, with the label side face down.2. Press the card until it locks into place.Insert a memory card
26Step outside the phoneWatch the phone display on a TVYou can view the display of your phone on a TV screen by connecting the phone and TV with a TV out cable. This enables you to enjoy the photos, videos and music stored in the phone’s memory with your family or friends on a larger screen.1. Press the card so that it is disengaged from the phone.2. Slide the card out of the slot.Using a card adapter and a USB card reader/writer, you can read the card on a PC.1. Insert a memory card into a card adapter, and then the adapter into a card reader/writer.2. Plug the USB connector of the card reader/writer into the USB port on your PC.3. Access the appropriate memory disk and copy to and from the card.Remove the memory cardUse a card adapter• Depending on your particular TV model, the location and shape of the video input and audio output ports may vary. Match cable connector and TV port colours.• Depending on the video system, the image may vibrate or in some other way be less than optimal.• Depending on the video quality, some video files may not display.• You cannot use a Bluetooth stereo headset or the zooming feature in TV Out mode.Important TV information
27Step outside the phone1. With the TV switched on, connect your phone to the TV with a TV out cable, as shown.2. Switch the TV to External Input mode.The display switches to TV Out mode and you can view the phone’s display on the TV screen.3. If necessary, set the video system for your TV in the TV-out menu.p. 894. Access the application you want and open files.Transfer phone display to a TV

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