Page 1 SGH-T259 Series P O R T A B L E Q U A D - B A N D M O B I L E P H O N E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
Page 2: Intellectual Property
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.
Page 3 Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support T9 Text Input is licensed by Tegic Communications and is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437; U.S. Pat. 5,953,541; U.S. Pat. 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
Page 4 MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ... 4 Understanding this User Manual ......4 Activating Your Phone ....... 5 Switching the Phone On or Off .
Page 6 Section 7: People ... 52 Using the Contacts List ......52 Finding a Contact Entry .
Page 7 Battery Use and Safety ......128 Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling ....129 UL Certified Travel Charger .
Page 8: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone. Start by configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your voice mail. Understanding this User Manual The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone.
Page 9: Activating Your Phone
This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps: Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures. Left Softkey (indicates the feature is available by pressing the left softkey).
Page 10 Lift and remove the battery. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card locks into place (3). 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. Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM card.
Page 11 Reinstall the battery cover by sliding it back onto the phone until you hear it securely click. Make sure the battery is properly installed before switching on the phone. Your phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of such things as music, pictures, video, or other files.
Page 12: Charging A Battery
Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging, doing so will require additional charging time.
Page 13: Switching The Phone On Or Off
Plug the charger’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. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet and then disconnect the travel charger’s connector from the phone then resecure the plastic cover over the interface jack on the phone.
Page 14: Setting Up Your Voice Mail
The display language is preset to English at the factory. To Note: change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Language” When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold until the power-off image displays. Setting Up Your Voice Mail For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail: From Home screen, press and hold...
Page 15: Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
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.
Page 16: Keys
The following list correlates to the illustrations. Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. OK (Select) key allows you to accept the choices offered when navigating through a menu. Left Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen.
Page 17: Closed View Of Your Phone
Right Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen. It also provides quick access to your phonebook. Navigation key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from standby mode. In Menu mode, scrolls through the phone’s menus and Phonebook.
Page 18: Display Layout
microSD Card Slot lets you use a microSD card to expand the memory of your phone. Camera lens as part of the built-in camera, you can take pictures and shoot videos. Front Display shows can be configured to display either a Wallpaper (Clock or My image) or a Greeting message.
Page 19: Missed Messages Tab
When you receive new messages, icons display in two locations, on the phone’s screen, Missed Messages tab, and in the icon bar at the top of the screen. This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Missed Call New Voicemail New Messages...
Page 20 Displays when the phone is in Airplane mode. Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is active. Indicates the current call is Muted. Indicates the current call is Unmuted. Displays when USB communication is active. Displays when a microSD is detected and was properly installed.
Page 21: Help
A backlight illuminates the internal display and the keypad. When you press any key, the backlight comes on. It goes off when no keys are pressed within a given period of time, depending on the setting within the Backlight time menu. The display turns off after one minute to conserve battery power.
Page 22: Section 3: Call Functions
Section 3: Call Functions This section describes how to make or answer a call. It also explains the features and functionality associated with making or answering a call. For more information on ringtones see “Sound profiles” on page 99. For more information, refer to “Call Forwarding”...
Page 23: Adjusting The Call Volume
Use the Up and Down Navigation keys to scroll through the numbers and highlight the number you want. With the entry highlighted from the Call history screen press Options (LSK) to display the following options: • Call: Places a call back to the number. •...
Page 24: Call History
Press or Accept (LSK) to answer the incoming call. • If the Any Key answer option is enabled within the Answer options menu (Menu Settings Call settings you can press any key to answer a call except Reject (RSK). Note: To reject an incoming call, press Reject (RSK) or Press to end the call.
Page 25: Missed Calls
Note: At any time while you are in Call Records, you may use the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between All calls, Missed calls, Dialed calls, Answered calls, and Voice mail. Note: Recent Calls records only calls that occur while the phone is turned on. If a call is received while your phone is turned off, it will not be included in the phone’s call history.
Page 26: Vibration Profile
Tip: You can press at any time to exit the Missed Call feature. Dialed calls This menu lets you view the most recent calls you dialed. The name and number, if already stored to Contacts, displays with the number of occurrences for each number. Answered calls This menu lets you view the 30 most recent calls you received.
Page 27 Press the Right soft key to Press the Left soft key for access the web2go browser. Menu mode. Selecting Options To view the various functions and options available, you must press an available softkey and select an option by: Press the appropriate soft key. Press Select (LSK) to select the function or the highlighted option.
Page 28 You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to a person in the room but do not want the person on the phone to hear you. To switch the microphone off temporarily: Press Mute ( The other person can no longer hear you.
Page 29 To switch between the two calls: Press the Options (LSK) Swap. The current active call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so you can continue talking. Press to finish and end each call normally. Using the Speakerphone While on a call, you can use your Speakerphone by following these steps: Press Spkr on (RSK).
Page 30 To answer a new call while you have a call in progress: Press either Accept (LSK) or incoming call. The first call is automatically placed on hold. Press Options (LSK) Swap to switch between the two calls. Press Options (LSK) call on hold.
Page 31 To return to the multi-party call, press Options (LSK) Join. Each of the multi-party call participants can now hear each other again. Dropping One Participant While in a multi-party call, press Options (LSK) Select participant. Highlight the desired participant to drop and press to place a checkmark alongside their entry.
Page 32: Section 4: Menu Navigation
Section 4: Menu Navigation This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. Menu Navigation You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to your needs using menus and sub-menus. Menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using shortcuts. Menu Design The main menu displays as a Grid menu with three rows and three columns.
Page 33 The menu items, such as sub-menus, and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. Within the main menu’s Grid view, you can access any one of menus or sub-menus by pressing the number keys (1 to 0) corresponding to their location on the screen.
Page 34: Section 5: Entering Text
Section 5: Entering Text This section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters. This section also describes how to use the T9 predictive text system to reduce the number of key strokes associated with entering text. Changing the Text Input Mode When using your phone, you often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Contacts, creating your personal greeting...
Page 35: Using T9 Mode
Press (RSK) to change the text input mode. Scroll to the mode you prefer and press Select (LSK) or . The text input mode indicator displays the new selection in the lower right corner of your display. The following options are available: •...
Page 36 After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press to display alternative words. If the last alternative word is not recognized by the dictionary, the screen displays Spell on the bottom left line. Press Spell (LSK). Enter the word you want to add using ABC mode.
Page 37: Using Abc Mode
To enter text in ABC mode: Press (RSK) to change the text input mode. Scroll to the ABC mode and press Select (LSK) or Use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text. Press the key labeled with the letter you want. Once for the first letter, twice for the second letter, and so on.
Page 38: Using The Numeric Mode
G H I 4 (g h i 4) J K L 5 (j k l 5) M N O 6 (m n o 6) Using the Numeric Mode The Numeric mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. To enter text in Numeric mode: Press (RSK) to change the text input mode.
Page 39: Section 6: Messaging
Section 6: Messaging This section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associated with messaging. Types of Messages Your phone provides the following message types: Email Messages • • Text Messages Picture Messages •...
Page 40: Text Messages
You can search through missed calls or unviewed messages by using the Right and Left navigation keys to select the associated message tab, then pressing the associated left softkey (View, Call, or Dial). Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones.
Page 41 • Contacts: allows you to enter the phone number you want from Contacts. • Groups: allows you to select a group. – Highlight an option and press Select (LSK) or – Highlight and entry and press Add (LSK) or checkmark alongside it. –...
Page 42: Picture Messages
This menu allows you to use the Multimedia Message Service (MMS) to create a Picture messages. Picture Messaging is a messaging service that provides delivery of personal picture messages from phone to phone or from phone to email. The Picture messaging icon ( the icon area when you have received a new text message.
Page 43: Message Inbox
Note: Your recipient must reside in Contacts before you can add the recipient to this message. Highlight the text field and create your message. Press the Down Navigation key, then use the Left and Right Navigation keys to add one of the following: •...
Page 44 Audio Postcard • When you enter the Message inbox, the list of messages displays with the sender’s phone numbers, or names, if available in your Contacts. After you read the message, the open envelope icon displays. Note: Press the Left or Right Navigation keys to scroll between Message inbox, Sentbox, Drafts, and My folders, and Templates (Text and Picture message templates) From Home screen, press Menu (LSK)
Page 45 • Call sender: places a call back to the number. • Forward: allows you to forward the message to another number. • Save to contacts: saves the selected contact information to Contacts. • Delete: allows you to delete the message. •...
Page 46: Social Buzz
• Replay: allows you to review the picture message. • Save to contacts: saves the selected contact information to Contacts. • Delete: deletes the selected picture message. • Save media: allows you to save message media to your Image folder, Video folder, Sound folder, vCard, vCalendar. vNote, or Other file folder.
Page 47: Voicemail
This menu helps you access your voice mailbox, if provided by your network. You can also setup Voicemail from this menu. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Voicemail. At the prompt, press Yes (LSK), if you want to set up your Voicemail, or No (RSK) to reject VVM.
Page 48: Email
Email From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) E-mail to view received email messages. The first time you select Email, a Welcome message displays. Follow the onscreen prompts. Note: Confirm your email settings if you experience any issues with sending or receiving email. Audio Postcard In this menu you can select a frame, take a picture, insert the image into an available screen frame, and then record a voice...
Page 49: Sentbox
From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Message inbox. Highlight an Audio Postcard View (LSK) or ( ) to view the contents. Press Play/Pause ( ) to play or pause the audio postcard. – or – From the open message, press Options (LSK) and select one of the following: •...
Page 50: Drafts
Note: Press Options while reading a message to select alternate options. Drafts This message box stores messages you may want to edit or send at a later time. When you enter this menu, the list of draft messages is displayed. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Drafts.
Page 51: Templates
Besides entering message text using the keypad keys, you can speed message composition by including copies of stored text and/or image templates in your message. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Templates. The following options are available: – Text templates –...
Page 52: Settings
From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Templates Picture message templates. Highlight a template from the Picture message templates list and press Options (LSK) From the Create screen, highlight the To field, press Options (LSK) and select one of the following options: •...
Page 53: Picture Message
Centers around Text sending options. The following Sending Options are available: • Reply path: allows the recipient of your message to send you a reply message using your message center, if your network supports this service. Request delivery report: allows you to activate or deactivate the •...
Page 54: Delete By Folder
No Resize • 100 KB • 300 KB • 600 KB • • Default style Font color • Font style (Small normal, Small bold, Small Italic, Medium normal, • Medium bold, Medium italic, Large normal, Large bold, or Large italic) Background color •...
Page 55 To view the memory status: From Home screen, press Menu Settings Memory status and press Select (LSK) You can view the amount of the allocated memory and the memory available for picture messages. The display shows the total space including the used and free space.
Page 56: Section 7: People
Section 7: People This section explains how to use and manage your Contacts list. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory or to your SIM card. Using the Contacts List Storing a Number in the Phone’s Memory The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your contacts is your phone’s built-in memory.
Page 57: Finding A Contact Entry
• Email: allows you to enter the email address for the contact. • Group: allows you to assign this contact to a group. • Picture ID: allows you to add a Picture ID assigned to the contact. • Ringtone: allows you to assign a Ringtone by choosing from one of the following locations: Voice list, Sounds, or Music.
Page 58 From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Contacts. Enter the first few letters of the name in the text box. The Contacts entries are listed, starting with the first entry matching your input. – or – Press the Up or Down Navigation key until the entry you want is highlighted.
Page 59: Dialing A Number From Contacts
• Delete: allows you to delete the selected or multiple names and numbers from your Contacts or delete all numbers. You are asked to confirm your name and number deletion by pressing the Yes (LSK). To cancel, press the No (RSK). •...
Page 60: Caller Groups
Press More (RSK) once you are signed in to refresh the screen, change settings, minimize the screen, exit, or view help. Press twice to exit the application. – or – Press Yes (LSK) when "Do you want to exit?" displays to exit this application. Caller Groups Adding a New Caller Group From Home screen, press Menu (LSK)
Page 61: Editing A Caller Group
Editing a Caller Group From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Groups. Scroll through the group list and highlight the group you want. Press Options (LSK) Rename group. Modify the text in the Name text box. – or – Press Options (LSK) Delete group.
Page 62: Management
Highlight a contact entry number from the list and press Select (LSK) or . You receive a Speed dial assigned confirmation and the Speed dial menu is displayed with the number assigned to the number key highlighted. Press to return to the Home screen. Note: Memory location 1 is reserved for your Voice mail server number and this speed dial location can not be changed.
Page 63: My Number
Important!: Once contact entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered. This option allows you to delete all your contacts from the Contacts. Deleting all of the Contact Entries Perform the following procedure to delete all your entries from your phone’s memory. Important!: Once contact entries are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
Page 64: Service Dialing Numbers
Note: If you later need to edit the information in these fields, highlight a field and press Options (LSK) Edit. Service Dialing Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, customer service numbers and directory inquiries.
Page 65: Section 8: Media
Section 8: Media This section outlines the media features available on your phone such as the web2go browser, Games and Apps, photos, music, images, sounds, videos, and other types of files. web2go This section outlines the web2go features available on your phone.
Page 66 To return to the previous page, press Back (RSK). Press Back (RSK) until the startup Home page displays. Entering Text in web2go When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen. The following modes are available: Upper-case character mode (ABC): allows you to enter upper-case •...
Page 67: Enter Url
• Exit browser: exits the browser page you are viewing and returns to the Home page. Enter URL This menu allows you to manually enter the URL address of a web site that you wish to access. For further details about entering characters, see “Entering Text”...
Page 68: Games And Apps
Various settings are available when you are using the web2go browser to navigate the wireless web. Choose from the following options: Clear cache You can clear the information stored in the cache, which is the phone’s temporary memory and stores the most recently accessed Web pages.
Page 69 You can download more games from the T-Mobile website by using the Find Great Games option. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Games and Apps Find Great Games. Note: When downloading games, charges may apply. MIDlet game options differ depending on the MIDlet selected. The Best Apps You can download the best T-mobile applications from the T-Mobile website using this feature.
Page 70: Photos
Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions. There is also a search tool included to help you locate places of interest or a specific address. You can view locations on a vector or aerial map, or you can view locations at the street level.
Page 71: Deleting A Photo
• Edit image: allows you to take edit the current image by choosing from features such as: Effects, Adjustments, Transformations, Cropping, and Insertions. • Bluetooth visibility: allows you to enable the photo so it is visible to other Bluetooth devices. This option is available for a single photo you are viewing, not selected or multiple photos.
Page 72: Images
Use your phone’s Camera to take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send these photos to other people in a Picture Messaging message or set a wallpaper or picture ID image. For more information about using the Camera and features, see “Using the Camera”...
Page 73: Music
This menu allows you to access your downloaded images on your phone. With the image highlighted within the list, press the Options (LSK) to choose from the following options: • Send to My Album: sends the selected image to My Album. •...
Page 74: Music Player
• Delete: allows you to delete the Selected, Multiple, or All music files. • Move: allows you to move the Selected music file or Multiple music files to another location or folder. • Copy: allows you to copy the Selected music file or Multiple music files to another location or folder.
Page 75 Select a music file and press During playback, press Options (LSK) for playback options: • Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset: sends audio via Bluetooth to a Bluetooth stereo headset. • Set as: allows you to set the music file as Ringtones, Individual ringtone, Alarm tone, Message tone, or as a Calendar reminder.
Page 76 Press to toggle Shuffle mode On or Off. Press to toggle Player modes: • Normal: songs are played in the order they appear in the current list. • Repeat one: repeats the current track, until you stop playback. • Repeat all: repeats all songs in the current playlist, until you stop playback.
Page 77: Sounds
Locate and highlight a music file then press a check mark next to the file(s) you want to add to this playlist. Press Add (LSK) to add the music file(s). Sounds In this menu, you can view the list of sounds downloaded from the web server or received in picture messages.
Page 78: Videos
The Voice list contains your recorded audio messages. Highlight an item and press Options (LSK). The following options are available: • Send via: allows you to send this voice file as a Message, Email, or to a Bluetooth enabled device. •...
Page 79: Other Files
• Sort by: allows you to sort and view videos by Date, Type, Name, or Size. • Bluetooth visibility: allows you to enable Bluetooth to share the selected video or multiple videos with other Bluetooth devices. • Lock/Unlock: locks the video file to protect it from deletion, or unlocks the video file to allow deletion.
Page 80 With Memory Status, you can check the amount of memory being used and memory remaining for Photos, Music, Images, Sounds, Videos, Other files, or Games and Apps. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Memory status. Press the Left or Right navigation keys to scroll between the memory status On phone or On memory card.
Page 81: Section 9: Organizer
Section 9: Organizer This section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone. Organizer The Organizer allows you to set alarms, schedule appointments, view the calendar, create tasks, perform simple math calculations, check world time, perform unit conversions, set a timer, and use a stopwatch.
Page 82 When you select this option, the calendar displays the selected week with today’s date and time highlighted. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Calendar Options (LSK) In Week view, press Options (LSK) for choose any of these options: • View by: takes you to the Day view or Month view for the selected day.
Page 83 • Missed alarm events: displays a list of missed alarm events. • Memory status: displays the number of calendar events you presently have and how many events you can create for each category. For example: 0/50 means you used zero of fifty available events for this category.
Page 84 From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Calendar. Press Options (LSK) Event list Press Options (LSK) Create. Enter the occasion in the Title text box then press the Down Navigation key. Continue to enter other information including Details, Date, and Repeat every year. Press Save ( ) to save the Holiday event to the Calendar.
Page 85: Alarm
You can display all the events where an alarm was set, but was not turned off. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Calendar. Press Options (LSK) Missed alarm events. To view event information, highlight an event and press . The missed alarm event information displays. To acknowledge and remove the event, press Confirm (LSK) or .
Page 86 Highlight the Alarm activation field and press the Right Navigation key to select On. Highlight the Alarm time option. Enter the time you want the Alarm to sound. Press the Down Navigation key to highlight the Alarm type option and press Edit ( ).
Page 87: Voice Recognition
This feature is used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone. You can use your phone’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. All you have to do is to talk into the phone, and your phone will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.
Page 88 Voice recognition works best in quieter environments. When saying a name, speak at a normal speed and say the name clearly. There is no need to pause between the first name and last name. Making a Voice Call From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Voice recognition.
Page 89 Note: If you want to create a multimedia message, follow steps 7 and 8. Press the Down navigation key and select Add picture. After adding the attachment, press Options to set options for this message: • Preview : allows you to view the message prior to sending. •...
Page 90: Voice Recognition Settings
When you hear “Which status item?”, speak an item. Voice Recognition Settings Voice recognition settings consist of the following options: Confirmation • • Adaptation Audio modes • Speakerphone • About • Configuring Voice Recognition Options To change the confirmation: From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Voice recognition.
Page 91 To reset the adaptation From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Voice recognition Settings (RSK) Reset Voice. (The phone displays a reset voice dialog). Press Yes to reset the voice recognition parameters or No to exit. To enable and disable Audio Modes: You can customize whether the voice recognition feature displays either a list of top voice recognition choices or automatically dials the first number without displaying a choice list.
Page 92: Tasks
This feature allows you to enter a task list. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Tasks. Press Options (LSK) Create to create a new task. Enter a short description of the task in the Title field then press the Down Navigation key. Enter a short description in the Details field and press the Down Navigation key.
Page 93: Calculator
With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Calculator. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. Use the Navigation keys to select the calculation method, according to the illustration on the display.
Page 94: Converter
From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) World clock. Press Options (LSK) Add to create a new time zone. Press the Left or Right Navigation key until the desired GMT time zone displays in the field. Press the Down Navigation key and press to place a check mark in the Daylight saving checkbox (if applicable).
Page 95: Stopwatch
This feature allows you to use a stopwatch. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Stopwatch. Press Start or to start the stopwatch. Press Lap ( ) to record each lap. Press Stop (RSK) or to stop recording the lap time. You can view up to 50 lap times.
Page 96: Section 10: Camera
Section 10: Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs by using the built-in camera functionality. Using the Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send these photos to other people in a Picture Messaging message or set a wallpaper or caller ID image.
Page 97 Press Options (LSK) to view the following options: • Take another: allows you to take another picture. • Send to: sends this image to Recent recipients, Contacts, Groups, or Online album. • Send via: attaches this photo to a new outgoing Message, Email, or Bluetooth.
Page 98: Configuring Camera Options
takes the photograph. Navigation Left and Right navigation keys adjust the image Keys brightness. Up and Down navigation keys zoom in and out. Allows you to switch between Camera and Camcorder modes toggles through the shooting modes. cycles among the various timer modes (Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds).
Page 99: Photo Options
• Viewfinder mode: choose assign the way in which the camera image is displayed: Full screen view and indicator, Full screen view, Full screen view and guide, and Standard ratio view. • Settings: – Photo: choose the Quality of new photos and GPS image tagging (On/Off).
Page 100: Using The Camcorder
Select a deletion of either the currently Selected image, Multiple, or All images and press Select (LSK) or Press Yes (LSK) to confirm the deletion. Press when you finish. Using the Camcorder Use the camcorder module in your phone to record videos of people or events while on the move.
Page 101: Configuring The Camcorder
Before taking a photo, press Menu (LSK) to access the camcorder options. • Camcorder: allows you to record a video. • Mode: limit the size of videos. Choose Normal or Limit for MMS. • Size: if Limit setting is Normal, displays either 320x240 or 176 x 144.
Page 102: Video Options
With the video recording just stopped (capture mode), press Options (LSK) for these options: • Record another: returns to capture mode to record another video. • Play: plays back the current video. • Send to: creates a message to send this video in a message. •...
Page 103: Section 11: Changing Your Settings
Section 11: Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any other settings associated with your phone. Personalize your Phone You can customize various phone settings such as sounds, the display, phone settings, messaging key, memory, language, greeting message, and time and date.
Page 104 • Phone sounds: highlight a setting and press Edit ( a selection. – Keypad tone: select a tone for keypad presses, from Beep, Lucid or Off. – Power on type: choose a type of sound for the phone to play when powering on, from Melody, Vibration, Vibration and melody, or Mute.
Page 105 You can customize the Driving profile to include audible alerts and tones for incoming calls and messages, key presses, and powering on and off. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Personalize Sound profiles. To customize the Driving profile settings, highlight Driving and press the press Options (LSK) Navigation key left or right to select a new tab.
Page 106 You can customize an Outdoor profile to include audible alerts and tones for incoming calls and messages, key presses, and powering on and off. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Personalize Sound profiles. To customize the Outdoor profile settings, highlight Outdoor and press the press Options (LSK) Navigation key left or right to select a new tab.
Page 107: Display Settings
Use Display settings to change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper Select a background image for display while in Home screen mode. Note: Wallpapers can be assigned to either the Main or Front Display. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Personalize Display settings Wallpaper.
Page 108: Backlight Time
Adjust the display brightness for better viewing in different lighting conditions. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Personalize Display settings Brightness. Choose a brightness level between 1 and 5, then press Save (LSK) to save your changes. Backlight time Select the length of time that the screen backlight stays on and how long the backlight is dimmed before turning off.
Page 109: Front Display
Front Display Adjust the wallpaper and greeting message displayed on the outside display. It can be configured to display either a Wallpaper (digital clock or My image) or a Greeting message (default or custom). To assign a Wallpaper to the front display: From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Personalize Display settings...
Page 110: Phone Settings
Use Phone settings to customize your phone’s operation to suit your needs. Airplane mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Voice Notes, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
Page 111 Using this menu, you can lock your applications which provide access to information such as All, Call history, Messaging, Media (Sounds, Images, Videos, Music, Other files), Calendar, Tasks, Memo, Contacts, E-mail, and Voicemail. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus.
Page 112 From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Personalize Phone settings code. Select Enable to have the phone prompt you for the PIN each time you power it on. – or – Select Disable to have the phone connect directly to the network when you power it on.
Page 113: Shortcut Key
Phone settings Choose one of the following options: – Samsung PC studio: uses PC Studio to communicate with the phone. – Ask on connection: each time you connect the phone to a PC, the phone will prompt you to choose a USB mode.
Page 114: Messaging Key
This menu allows you to assign a shortcut to the Messaging key, to launch when pressed on the Home screen. You can modify this setting any time. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Personalize Messaging key. If this is the first time you are programming this key, read the information that displays and press OK (LSK).
Page 115: Language
Memory status You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for Shared memory, Messaging, Media, Calendar, Tasks, Memo, and Contacts. The display shows the total space including the used and free space. You can also view how much space is currently occupied by each message box.
Page 116: Time And Date
This menu allows you to control how your phone determines and displays the current time and date. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Personalize Time and date. Select any of the following options: • Time zone updating: allows you to receive time information from T-Mobile’s network.
Page 117 The following options are available: Turn Bluetooth On/Off Turn Bluetooth On or Off: Make a selection and press Select (LSK) or you turn Bluetooth on, your phone proceeds with searching for nearby Bluetooth devices. My devices This option allows you to search for new Bluetooth devices. Select My devices Search new device.
Page 118: Manage Online Album
This mode allows you to control whether a Bluetooth car kit can access the contact information stored on your phone’s SIM card. Press On or Off and press Select (LSK) or Features The Bluetooth specification describes how Bluetooth short-range wireless technology works, and service profiles, or features, describe the services supported by individual devices.
Page 119: Call Settings
Use Call settings to customize your phone’s call functions. Answering mode Answering Mode allows you to select how your phone answers incoming calls. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) settings Answering mode. Highlight an option, then press Save ( selection. Options include: •...
Page 120: Call Forwarding
Add or edit the current block list: • Unknown blocks all incoming calls from unknown phone numbers. • Add additional numbers by pressing Options (LSK) Press Save (LSK) or to save the new numbers. Call Forwarding This network service enables incoming calls to re-route to a secondary number that you specify.
Page 121 Call Barring allows you to restrict specific types of incoming and dialed calls on your phone. This is useful if you allow someone to use your phone for a short period of time. Call Waiting Call waiting is a network service which informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call.
Page 122: Call History Management
Create a text message to be sent to the caller when you choose to Reject an incoming call. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) settings Auto reply. In the Activation field, use the Left and Right Navigation keys to choose On or Off. Use the Down Navigation key to move to the Reply to send field, then enter the text of the reply message.
Page 123: Advanced
This menu allows you to delete all of the call history, or you can delete missed calls, dialed calls, or answered calls. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) settings Call history management. Select Delete all history and press Select (LSK) or Highlight options, then press next to your selection(s).
Page 124: Reset Settings
Use the Software Update setting to check for upgrades and upload them directly to your phone. From Home screen, press Menu (LSK) Advanced Software update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Reset settings Use Reset settings to set phone settings to their default settings. The following options are available: –...
Page 125: Section 12: Health And Safety Information
Section 12: Health and Safety Information This section outlines the safety precautions associated with using your phone. The terms “mobile device” or “cell phone” are used in this section to refer to your phone. Read this information before using your mobile device.
Page 126 Additional information about Interphone can be found at http://com.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/. Interphone is the largest cell phone study to date, but it did not answer all questions about cell phone safety. Additional research is being conducted around the world, and the FDA continues to monitor developments in this field.
Page 127 Additional information about SEER can be found at http://seer.cancer.gov/. Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the cell phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following: • Support-needed research on possible biological effects of RF for the type of signal emitted by cell phones;...
Page 128 RF exposure. Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone; • Use speaker mode or a headset to place more distance between your •...
Page 129: Specific Absorption Rate (Sar) Certification Information
December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that no evidence exists that using a cell phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit cell phone use by children was strictly precautionary;...
Page 130 Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure limit incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection to the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
Page 131: Smart Practices While Driving
Samsung is committed to promoting responsible driving and giving drivers the tools they need to understand and address distractions.
Page 132: Battery Use And Safety
If the phone and/or battery get wet, have them checked by your service provider or contact Samsung, even if they appear to be working properly. Do not place your battery in or near a heat source. Excessive •...
Page 133: Samsung Mobile Products And Recycling
Recycling programs for your mobile device, batteries, and accessories may not be available in your area. We've made it easy for you to recycle your old Samsung mobile device by working with respected take-back companies in every state in the country.
Page 134: Ul Certified Travel Charger
Samsung-branded devices and batteries will be accepted at these locations for no fee. Consumers may also recycle their used mobile device or batteries at many retail or carrier-provided locations where mobile devices and batteries are sold. Additional information regarding specific locations may be found at: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/plugin/cellphone/...
Page 135: Display / Touch-Screen
Defense policy and the 2008 Federal Radio navigation Plan (FRP). Changes may affect the performance of location-based technology on your mobile device. Certain Samsung mobile devices can also use an Assisted Global Positioning System (AGPS), which obtains information from the cellular network to improve GPS performance. AGPS uses your...
Page 136: Emergency Calls
Samsung, and other third-parties providing services. Use of AGPS in Emergency Calls When you make an emergency call, the cellular network may activate AGPS technology in your mobile device to tell the emergency responders your approximate location. AGPS has limitations and might not work in your area. Therefore: Always tell the emergency responder your location to the best of your •...
Page 137: Care And Maintenance
The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Samsung Mobile Device away from: Liquids of any kind Keep the mobile device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits.
Page 138: Responsible Listening
Caution!: Avoid potential hearing loss. Damage to hearing occurs when a person is exposed to loud sounds over time. The risk of hearing loss increases as sound is played louder and for longer durations. Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss.
Page 139: Operating Environment
Do not listen at any volume that causes you discomfort. If you • experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech, or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor. You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources: American Academy of Audiology...
Page 140 Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from Radio Frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless mobile device. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Implantable Medical Devices A minimum separation of six (6) inches should be maintained between a handheld wireless mobile device and an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator, to avoid potential interference with the device.
Page 141: Fcc Hearing Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices
Switch your mobile device off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch the mobile device off while at a refueling point (service station).
Page 142: Restricting Children's Access To Your Mobile Device
T-Ratings: Mobile devices rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than mobile devices that are not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating.
Page 143: Fcc Notice And Cautions
Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or • denial of cell phone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Health and Safety Information...
Page 144: Section 13: Warranty Information
80% of rated capacity or the battery leaks, and this Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charging the battery, (ii) any of the seals on the battery are broken or show...
Page 145 Product and the sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt, SAMSUNG will promptly repair or replace the defective Product. SAMSUNG may, at SAMSUNG's...
Page 146 WRITTEN WARRANTY STATED HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING...
Page 147: End User License Agreement For Software
SAMSUNG and should not be relied upon. Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, Texas 75082 Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) ©2010 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. All rights reserved.
Page 148 8. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, you shall cease all use of the Software and destroy all copies, full or partial, of the Software.
Page 149 SAMSUNG AND ITS LICENSORS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS "SAMSUNG" FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTIONS 9, 10 and 11) HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED...
Page 150 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings.
Page 151 Important!: If you are using a handset other than a standard numeric keypad, dial the numbers listed in brackets. Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) © 2011 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior written approval. Specifications and availability subject to change without notice.
Page 152: Index
Index ABC mode Accessing a Menu Function Audio Postcard Auto Block Backlight Description Settings Battery Charging Installing Low Indicator Removing Battery Use & Safety Bluetooth About Features Searching for New Devices Turning Bluetooth On and Off Calendar Call History Call Functions Adjusting the Call Volume Answering a Call Call History...
Page 153 Default Destination Images Dialing a Number Phonebook Dialing Display Display Backlight Icons Display / Touch-Screen Do cell phones pose a health hazard? Emergency Calls Entering Text Changing the Text Entry Mode Using ABC Mode Using Numeric Mode Using Symbol Mode Using T9 Mode Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Sig- nals...
Page 154 Normal Vibration Recording a Video Reducing Exposure Hands-Free Kits and Other Accessories Responsible Listening Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile device Samsung Mobile Products and Recy- cling Sending a Video Settings Bluetooth Display Phone Sound Time and Date Shortcut Key...
Page 155 Soft Keys Sound Settings Vibration Mode Speakerphone Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certifi- cation Information Speed Dial Setting Up Entries Standard Limited Warranty Stopwatch Storing a Number phone’s memory Symbol mode T9 mode Take and Send Task List Text Input Mode Changing Text Messages Timer...

Samsung SGH-T259 Series User Manual

Section 1: Getting Started

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

Section 3: Call Functions

Section 4: Menu Navigation

Section 5: Entering Text

Section 6: Messaging

Section 7: People

Section 8: Media

Section 9: Organizer

Section 10: Camera

Section 11: Changing Your Settings

Section 12: Health and Safety Information

Section 13: Warranty Information

Index

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