Samsung Vibrant SGH-t959 Manual de usuario

PORTABLE QUAD-BANDMOBILE PHONEUser ManualPlease read this manual before operating yourphone, and keep it for future reference.

6Installing the SIM card1. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until the card clicks into place. Make sure that the card’s gold cont

96Buddies NowWhen you add contacts using the Buddies now screen the contacts are marked as Favorites and display on this screen.Any updates made to th

Applications and Development 97CalendarWith the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day, week, or month, create events, and set an

983.Scroll through the list of cities to find the city you want to add, or touch the Search bar and use the keypad to enter a city in which to search.

Applications and Development 99GalleryThe Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also perform basic editing

100LayarThe Layar Reality Browser shows what is around you by displaying real time digital information on top of the real world as seen through your m

Applications and Development 101Tip: When using Google Maps you can turn on Enable GPS satellites. Selecting GPS satellites allows you to locate

102MarketAndroid Market provides access to downloadable applications and games to install on your phone. Android Market also allows you to provide fee

Applications and Development 103Mini DiaryThis application allows you to create a mini diary where you can add a photo, and text to describe an

104• Publish: charges may apply when publishing (exporting). Touch Yes then select Facebook or MySpace.• Send via MMS: attaches this entry and sends i

Applications and Development 105• Message usage: tracks the number of messages used and remaining in your plan. If you plan includes unlimited m

Getting Started 7Removing the Memory Card1. Remove the phone’s back cover.2. Gently press the edge of the memory card with your thumbnail until

106SettingsThis icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra

Applications and Development 107The Sims 3The SIMS™ 3 is an exciting game where you create and customize the appearance and personality of your

108Visual VoicemailVisual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to the any message they want witho

Applications and Development 109WebOpen the browser to start surfing the web. The browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionali

1104.Scroll down to view more of the developer’s applications. You can also email the developer here.5. Touch and hold a comment to report a comment a

Applications and Development 111Manage applicationsThis feature allows you to manage and remove installed applications. You can also view the am

112Section 10: ConnectionsYour phone is equipped with features that allow you to quickly connect to the web.WebYour phone is equipped with a Google br

Connections 113Navigating with the Browser1. To select an item, touch an entry.2. To scroll through a website, sweep the screen with your finger

114Adding and Deleting WindowsYou can have up to eight Internet windows open at one time. To add a new window, follow these steps:1. From your browser

Connections 115Adding Bookmarks1. From the Home webpage, tap ➔ Add.2. Use the on-screen keypad to enter the name of the bookmark and the URL.3

8Removing the Battery䊳Grip the battery at the top end (1) and lift it up and out (2).Charging the BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-io

116Using Most Visited The Most visited list provides you with a list of the most visited and bookmarked websites. These entries are used to return to

Connections 117• Accept cookies: Allows sites, that require cookies, to save and read cookies from your device.• Clear all cookie data: Deletes

118Bluetooth Status IndicatorsThe following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance:Displays when Bluetooth is active.Displays when Bl

Connections 119Pairing Bluetooth DevicesThe Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and anothe

120Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or it is powered off.Dele

Connections 1213.Touch On under Unknown sources to allow install of non-Market applications. Touch Off to disable installation of non-market app

1224.Connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC using an optional PC data cable.A pop-up window displays on the PC when connected.5. Open t

Connections 123Manually Add a New Network Connection1. Touch Add Wi-Fi network.2. Enter the Network SSID (the name of your Wireless Access Point

124Wi-Fi Advanced SettingsThe Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set up many of the device’s Wi-Fi services, including:• Setting the Wi-Fi s

Time Management 125Section 11: Time ManagementThis section describes how you can manage time using time-related applications such as the Calenda

Getting Started 9Note: This illustration displays both the correct and incorrect orientation for connecting the charger. If the charger is incor

1264.Touch Calendar sync and touch the the type of general synchornization settings you want. A check mark indicates selection.5. Touch Default view a

Time Management 12710.Slide the slider bar left or right in the Alarm volume field to decrease or increase the alarm volume. A sample of the vol

128Section 12: Changing Your SettingsThis section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, securit

Changing Your Settings 129Network NotificationBy default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status bar anytime your phone detec

130Bluetooth settingsIn this menu you can activate Bluetooth, view or assign a device name, activate your phone so other Bluetooth devices can discove

Changing Your Settings 131VPN settingsThe VPN settings menu allows you to set up and manage Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).Important!: Before y

1325.Set user certificate. Note: A user certificate must be installed to use this setting.6. Set CA certificate. Note: A CA certificate must be instal

Changing Your Settings 133Network OperatorsUsing this feature you can view the current network connection. You can also scan and select a networ

1342.Touch one of the following options:• Show my number: allows you to select how your ID is handled when an outgoing call is initiated.•Auto reject:

Changing Your Settings 135Important!: Not all SIM cards use a PIN2 code. If your SIM card does not, this menu does not display.The PIN2 code is

10• Close any applications that may be running in the background (such as Music Player).To use the Power Control shortcut bar:1. From the Home screen,

136VoicemailYou can view your voicemail number from this menu.1. From the Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Call settings ➔ Voicemail ➔ Voicemail.2.

Changing Your Settings 137Adjusting the Ringer volumeThere are multiple ways to adjust the ringer volume.1. From the Home screen, press the Down

138Setting a Notification Ringtone1. From the Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔ Sound and display➔ Notification ringtone.2. Touch one of the ringtones

Changing Your Settings 139Display SettingsIn this menu, you can change various settings for the display such as the font, orientation, pop-up no

1402.Touch one of the following options:•TV out: to play all of the phone's video output through the TV-out feature.• TV system : to play the pho

Changing Your Settings 1413.Read the instructions then touch Next.4. Read the instructions and touch Next when you are ready to draw a pattern.5

142Credential StorageThis option allows certain applications to access secure certificates and other credentials. Certificates and credentials can be

Changing Your Settings 143Managing ApplicationsThis feature allows you to manage installed applications. You can view and control currently runn

1442.Tap a process to stop the process from running.When you stop the process the service or application will no longer run until you start the proces

Changing Your Settings 1452.Select one of the following USB modes:• Media player: connects your device to a PC in order to synchronize files wit

Getting Started 11Locking and Unlocking the PhoneBy default, the phone locks when the backlight turns off. 䊳Swipe the glass on the front of the

146SD Card & Phone StorageFrom this menu you can view the memory allocation for the memory card as well as mount or unmount the SD card.For more i

Changing Your Settings 147Language SettingsTo set the language that the menus display on the phone:1. From the Home screen, touch ➔ Settings ➔

148• Auto -select word after: sets the time period that must pass before the first word automatically inserts. Move the slider between 3 secs or 20 se

Changing Your Settings 1495.Touch the Next word prediction field to enable word prediction.6. Touch the Auto-append field to automatically add p

150Accessibility SettingsThis service is able to collect all the text you type, including personal data credit card numbers except passwords. It may a

Changing Your Settings 1515.Touch Set time and use the plus or minus icons, set Hour, and Minute. Touch PM or AM, then touch Set.6. Optional: To

152Software UpdateThe Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to yo

Health and Safety Information 153Section 13: Health and Safety InformationThis section outlines the safety precautions associated with using you

154For body worn operation, this phone has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with an accessory that contains no metal and tha

Health and Safety Information 1552.WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: PROPER USE OF A TOUCH SCREEN HANDSETIf your handset has a touchscreen display, please no

123.Follow the on-screen instructions to create a Google Account.– or –If this is not the first time you are starting the phone, touch ➔ Google Mail.

156exposures are limited by Federal Communications Commission safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of FDA and other federal health an

Health and Safety Information 157FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspe

158However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around thre

Health and Safety Information 159CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent investigators. The initial research will inc

160Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions?Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF emissions from

Health and Safety Information 161sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods

1622.When available, use a hands-free device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the ma

Health and Safety Information 16310.Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance number when necessary. If you see a

164You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device:• Always turn the volume down before plugging the earphones

Health and Safety Information 165Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your pho

Getting Started 13Accessing Your Voice MailYou can access your Voice Mail by either pressing and holding the key on the keypad, by using the p

166• Should read and follow the directions from the manufacturer of your implantable medical device. If you have any questions about using your wirele

Health and Safety Information 167 A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use. A sum of 6 is considered for best use. In the above exampl

168Potentially Explosive EnvironmentsSwitch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instruction

Health and Safety Information 169Restricting Children's access to your PhoneYour phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it

170• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including both installed or port

Health and Safety Information 171There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service

172• If you use the phone near the network's base station, it uses less power; talk and standby time are greatly affected by the signal strength

Health and Safety Information 173• Do not permit a battery out of the phone to come in contact with metal objects, such as coins, keys or jewelr

174• If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there

Warranty Information 175Section 14: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AM

14Section 2: Understanding Your PhoneThis section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the phone’s keys, screen and the icons that d

176Limited Warranty does not cover any battery if (i) the battery has been charged by a battery charger not specified or approved by SAMSUNG for charg

Warranty Information 177WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS THAT MAY ARISE BY OPERATION OF LAW, INCLU

178SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE OR EQUIPMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE.This Limited Warranty allocates risk of Product failure between Purchaser and SAMSUNG, a

Warranty Information 179only; provided that the backup copy must include all copyright or other proprietary notices contained on the original. 2

1808. TERMINATION. This EULA is effective until terminated. Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from Samsung if

Warranty Information 181OR OTHERWISE) AND EVEN IF SAMSUNG HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW T

182To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Cen

183IndexAAccessingvoice mail 13accessingrecently-used applications 37Accountssynchronizing with the contacts list 63Accounts and syncronization

184status indicators 118turning on and off 117Browseradding bookmarks 115deleting bookmarks 115emptying cookies 115etnering a URL 113navigation 113set

185Navigation 37Status Bar 17Display settings 17Displaying your phone number 42Downloadinga new application 109EE-mailSynchronizing a Corporate

Understanding Your Phone 15Front ViewThe following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:The following list correlates to the illus

186Imagesassigning as a Contact icon 83assigning as wallpaper 83Importing and Exporting to the SIM card 64in calloptions 47in call options 48Indicator

187Music Player 89adding music 90assigning 92creating a playlist 90playing music 91removing music 90Settings 89shortcuts 89My Profile 63MySpace

188enabling wireless network locations 140messaging 72Mini Diary 103SWYPE 53Shortcutadding 32Shortcutsprimary 22SIM card locksetting up 141SIM managem

189Using FavoritesAdding Favorites 115Deleting a Favorite 115Editing Favorites 115using thevoice dialer 44Vvoice dialerusing 44Voice mailaccess

T959_UVJFD_CH_080610_F6Intellectual PropertyAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its

168.Back key redisplays the previous screen or clears entries.9.Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the connection

Understanding Your Phone 17Phone DisplayYour phone’s display provides information about the phone’s status, and is the interface to the features

18Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone.Displays when there is a system error or alert.Displays when a call is in progress.Displays when a c

Understanding Your Phone 19For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 128.Notification BarThe N

20Clearing NotificationsTo clear all notifications from the Notification panel:1. From the Home screen, touch the Notification Bar until the pull-down

Understanding Your Phone 21Adding and Deleting Home PagesYour phone comes with seven Home screens. You can delete Home screens and then add Home

226.Press to return to the main Home screen.Customizing the Home ScreensYou can customize the Home screens (panels) to display the Samsung Widgets,

Understanding Your Phone 23Adding and Removing Primary ShortcutsThe device comes with four Primary shortcuts: Dialer, Contacts, Messaging, Appli

24The following applications are available: Accounts sync.Using the Add Accounts sync application you can add applications and determine which type

Understanding Your Phone 25Audio PostcardIn this menu you can select a frame, take a picture and then record a voice message up to one minute lo

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 pe

26ContactsThe default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts List is your phone’s built-in memory.For more information, refer to “

Understanding Your Phone 27KindleUsing your 3G connection you can download books through the Kindle application with no annual contracts, monthl

28MessagingThis application allows you to use the Short Message Service (SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones.

Understanding Your Phone 29SettingsThis icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, se

30Video PlayerThe Video Player application plays video files stored on your microSD card.For more information, refer to “Using the Video Player” on p

Understanding Your Phone 31Adding an application to the Home screen1. From the Home screen, touch and hold on an empty area until the Add to Hom

32Adding an Android Widget1. From the Home screen, touch and hold an empty area until the Add to Home screen pop-up menu displays.Important!: A Google

Understanding Your Phone 33Deleting a folder䊳From the Home screen, touch, drag, and drop the folder you want to delete onto the Application list

34Feeds and UpdatesThis application allows you to synchronize feeds and updates from Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter display them on your phone.1. From

Understanding Your Phone 3513.Touch in the top right corner of the screen to automatically refresh your social networking feeds and content.14

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability,EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT,

36Navigating Through the Home ScreensYour phone defaults with seven Home screens. You can customize and place different applications on each of the ho

Understanding Your Phone 37Navigating Using Sub-MenusSub-menus are available when you are at any Home screen or have selected a feature or appli

38Touch or Touch and HoldUse a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter text on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. For example: touch an Appli

Memory Card 39Section 3: Memory CardYour device lets you use a microSD™ (SD) or microSDHC™ card (also referred to as a memory card) to expand av

403.Connect the USB cable to the phone and connect the cable to the computer.As soon as the connection is established a drive letter is assigned to th

Memory Card 41Factory Data ResetFrom this menu you can reset your phone and sound settings to the factory default settings.1. From Idle mode, to

42Section 4: Call Functions and Contacts ListThis section describes features and functionality associated with making or answering calls, and the Cont

Call Functions and Contacts List 43Prefix DialingWhen activated, this feature automatically prepends a string of numbers (such as an area code)

44Using the Voice DialerVoice dialer is a voice recognition software used to activate a wide variety of functions on your phone.1. From the Home scree

Call Functions and Contacts List 45Redialing the Last NumberThe phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed if the

1Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ...5Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

464.Press ➔ Change order.5. Touch and hold an entry to change, then drag and drop it on another location (number).6. Touch .Removing a Speed Dial Ent

Call Functions and Contacts List 47In Call OptionsYour phone provides a number of features that are available for use during a call.Adjusting th

482.Touch Add call to dial the second call.3. Dial the new phone number and press .To switch between the two calls:䊳Touch Swap.The In call number tur

Call Functions and Contacts List 49Creating a Memo During a CallDuring a call it may be necessary to record information (a Note).1. Press ➔ Mem

502.Touch the number for the participant in which you want to speak privately.You can now talk privately to that person while the other participants c

Call Functions and Contacts List 51Viewing Missed CallsWhen you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who is calling you,

52Section 5: Entering TextThis section outlines how to select the desired text input mode when entering characters into your phone. This section also

Entering Text 53Swype Text Entry TipsYou can access the SwypeTips application and watch a video or tutorial on using Swype. You can also use the

54Operation settingsOperation settings provide access to Swype operation parameters.• Display Trace: sets the length of time the word trace line remai

Entering Text 552.The keyboard is configured to default to Samsung keypad and you can being typing.The Samsung Portrait 3x4 KeypadYou can config

2Contacts Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56Using XT9 Predictive TextXT9 is a predictive text system that has next-letter prediction and regional error correction, which compensates for users

Entering Text 574.Touch the text entry field and begin typing a word. A list of word options displays as you type. Touch one of the words to rep

58Section 6: ContactsContacts ListThis section explains how to use and manage your Contacts List. You can save phone numbers to your phone’s memory.Cr

Contacts 59Finding a ContactYou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names onto either your SIM card or phone’s built-in memory. They

60Linking Contact InformationMost people now maintain multiple email accounts, social networking logins, and other similar account information. For ex

Contacts 61Unlinking a Contact1. From the Home screen, touch .2. Touch a contact name (the account name from which you want to unlink an entry)

62Copying Contact Information to the SIM CardThe default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts list is your phone’s built-in memo

Contacts 638.After synchornizing accounts you may want to link contact information. For more information, refer to “Linking Contact Information”

64Sending an EmailNote: Contacts must contain and email account and address before you can use the Send email feature.1. From the Home screen, touch

Contacts 65• Service Numbers: displays the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emerge

3Feeds and Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

66GroupsCreating a New Caller Group1. From the Home screen, touch .2. Touch the Groups tab.3. Press ➔ Create group.4. Touch the Group Name field and

Contacts 674.Make modifications to the Group Name or Ringtone fields. For more information, refer to “Creating a New Caller Group” on page 66.

68Section 7: MessagesThis section describes how to send or receive different types of messages. It also explains the features and functionality associ

Messages 693.If adding a recipient from Recent, Contacts, or Group, touch the contact to place a checkmark then touch Add.The contact displays i

70–Memo: allows you to tap on an existing Memo and add it to your message. • Add text: allows you to attach your namecard to your message. For more in

Messages 71Message ThreadsSent and received text and picture messages are grouped into message threads. Threaded messages allow you to see all t

72Messaging SettingsTo configure the settings for text messages, multimedia messages, Voice mails, and Push messages.1. From the Home screen, touch Me

Messages 73Notification settings• Notifications: allows you to see message notifications on your status bar.• Select ringtone: allows you to set

744.Touch Next at the Your accounts screen.5. At the promp name the account and enter a screen name to identify yourself on this account. If you have

Messages 75Signing into Google Mail1. From the Home screen, touch Applications ➔ Google Mail.Note: You must sign in to your Gmail account in o

4Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Android Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

76Viewing an Gmail Message1. From the Gmail Inbox, touch a message to view.The following options are available:•Archive: archives the selected Email.•

Multimedia 77Section 8: MultimediaThis section explains how to use the multimedia features of your phone, including the Camera/Camcorder, Music

78Note: The number of JPEG pictures remaining on the selected media appears in the upper-right of the screen. This is an approximate number of total p

Multimedia 794.Exposure: sets the total amount of light allowed to fall on the subject through the lens sensor while taking a picture.Touch and

80• Metering: allows you to set how the camera measures or meters the light source: Centre weighted, Spot, or Matrix.•Anti-Shake: allows you to touch

Multimedia 813.Default Dest.: ets the default destination for sending or saving videos. Selections are: Recent recipient, Phone Book, Online Alb

82•More:–Send to My Album Online: sends this photo to My Album Online.–Set Default Destination: sets the default photo location to: Recent log, Phoneb

Multimedia 83• Set home directory: allows you to choose and set the Home directory.Selecting and Using the PicturesFrom the Image viewer, you ha

844.Touch Save to assign the wallpaper image. Touch Discard to stop without updating the wallpaper image.Using the CamcorderIn addition to taking phot

Multimedia 85• Share: lets you share the selected videos with Picasa, Audio Postcard, AllShare, Messaging, Google Mail, Bluetooth, or YouTube.•

Getting Started 5Section 1: Getting StartedThis section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, inst

86FilesFiles allows you to manage your sounds, images, videos, bluetooth files, Android files, and other memory card data in one convenient location.䊳

Multimedia 87Opening the Gallery䊳From the Home screen, touch ➔ Gallery.Note: If you stored your files in folders (directories) on the storage

88Note: Media Hub usage is based on service availability.Using Media Hub3. Touch ➔ Media Hub.4. At the Samsung Media Hub main page, touch UPDATE.5. R

Multimedia 89Music PlayerThe Music Player allows you to play music files stored on the phone.Important!: You must create and organize your playl

90Creating a PlaylistBefore you can create a playlist you must navigate to the Music Library. From the Music Library screen, press ➔ Settings ➔ Mus

Multimedia 915.Touch the Name field for the selected playlist, enter a new name for the playlist then touch Done, then touch Save.Playing Music

924.Touch the checkbox next to each music file you want to delete, then touch Delete.The music file(s) deletes.Assigning Music FilesYou can choose to

Multimedia 93YouTubeYouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format.1. From the Ho

94Section 9: Applications and DevelopmentThis section outlines the various applications that are available on your phone.ApplicationsThe Applications

Applications and Development 95AllShareThis application wirelessly syncronizes your Samsung mobile phone with your TV, streams content and even