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t259_Sienna.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM
SGH-T259 Series
POR T AB LE Q U A D - B AN D
MOBIL E PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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t259_Sienna.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM 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. Intellectual Property includes, but is not
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t259_Sienna.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM 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. ® ACCESS and NetFront™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co., Ltd. in Japan a
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t259_Sienna.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Open Source Software This product includes certain free/open source software. The exact terms of the licenses, disclaimers, acknowledgements and notices are available on the Samsung's website: http://opensource.samsung.com. Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES
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t259_Sienna.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ..............................................4 Section 5: Entering Text ............................................... 30 Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Changing the Text Input Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Activating Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Using T9 Mode .
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t259_Sienna.book Page 2 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Section 7: People ..........................................................52 Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Using the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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t259_Sienna.book Page 3 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Greeting message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Section 13: Warranty Information ............................. 140 Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 End User License Agree
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t259_Sienna.book Page 4 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Section 1: Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone. Start by Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then from your phone, depending on the software version on your phone, setting up your voice mail. and any changes to the phone’s Settings. Understanding this User Manual Unless stated otherwise, instructions
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t259_Sienna.book Page 5 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Text Conventions Activating Your Phone This manual provides condensed information about how to use When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions a plug-in SIM card containing subscription details, such as your are used to represent often-used steps: PIN, available optional services, and many other service features. Installing the SIM Card ➔ Arrow
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t259_Sienna.book Page 6 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM card. Remove the battery and re-orient the card back into the slot. 4. Replace the battery: 2. Lift and remove the battery. � Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making 3. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket until sure the connectors align (1). the card locks into place (3). Make sure that the card’s � Pre
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t259_Sienna.book Page 7 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Installing or Removing the Memory Card Your phone supports an optional memory card (microSD™) for data storage of such things as music, pictures, video, or other files. This type of memory card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices. Note: This phone supports memory cards of up to 32 GB capacity. 1. Use your fingernail to lift the memory card cover, then rotate it downward. 2. Insert the microSD card in
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t259_Sienna.book Page 8 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Although you can use the phone while the battery is charging, doing so will require additional charging time. Note: You should fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A standard battery allows up to 5.5 hours of talk time. Important!: Talk and standby times and other specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are approximate. Actual performance varies based upon features or services used, n
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t259_Sienna.book Page 9 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM 2. Plug the charger’s power plug into a standard AC wall Warning!: Failure to unplug the travel charger before you remove the battery, outlet. can cause damage to the phone. Low Battery Indicator When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time remain; a warning tone sounds and the low battery message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, n
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t259_Sienna.book Page 10 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Visual Voicemail Note: The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your information, refer to “Language” on page 111. voicemail. Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first. This 4. When you wish to switch off the phone, press and
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t259_Sienna.book Page 11 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Section 2: Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also Open View of Your Phone displays the screen and the icons that are displayed when the The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone is in use. phone: Features of Your Phone 1 Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in
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t259_Sienna.book Page 12 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM 7. Special function keys allow you activate unique features Keys while in Home screen. In Home screen, if you press and The following list correlates to the illustrations. hold the key, you can turn on the Vibration Mode. 1. Speaker allows you to hear the other caller and the Press and hold the key to insert a Pause (P). different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone. 8. during phone calls and allows other Microphone i
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t259_Sienna.book Page 13 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM 13. Right Soft key allows you to select soft key actions or Closed View of Your Phone menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the The following illustrations show the external elements of your display screen. It also provides quick access to your phone: 1. phonebook. Volume keys allow you to adjust the Ring volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the Speaker 14. Navigation key scrolls through the ph
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t259_Sienna.book Page 14 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM 2. microSD Card Slot lets you use a microSD card to expand Display Layout the memory of your phone. Your phone’s display screen provides a wealth of information about your phone’s status and options. The display has 3 areas: 3. Camera lens as part of the built-in camera, you can take pictures and shoot videos. Icons 4. Front Display shows can be configured to display either a Wallpaper (Clock or My image) or a Greeting message.
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t259_Sienna.book Page 15 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Icons Missed Messages Tab When you receive new messages, icons display in two locations, This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display on the phone’s screen, Missed Messages tab, and in the icon bar screen: at the top of the screen. Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Displays when connected to the EDGE network. Missed Call Displays when your phone is
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t259_Sienna.book Page 16 Wednesday, January 19, 2011 11:30 AM Displays when the phone is in Airplane mode. Displays in the View Tab when you missed a message. Displays in the View Tab when you missed a Displays when Bluetooth wireless technology is voicemail message. active. Displays when a new text message is received. Indicates the current call is Muted. Displays when a new visual voicemail is received. Indicates the current call is Unmuted. Displays when a new voicemail is received. Disp
