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- Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-23748A www.samsungmobile.com English(HK). 07/2010. Rev. 1.1...
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Page 2: User Manual
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Page 3: Instructional Icons
• The descriptions in this manual are based on the manual default settings of your phone. Instructional icons Thank you for purchasing this Samsung mobile phone. This phone will provide you with high quality Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons mobile communication and entertainment based on you will see in this manual: Samsung’s high technology and standards. -
Page 4: Copyright Information
Copyright information Refer to—pages with related information; Rights to all technologies and products that for example: p. 12 (represents “see page comprise this device are the property of their 12”) respective owners: → ® Followed by—the order of options or •... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
safety and usage information ....1 Safety warnings .......... 1 contents Safety precautions ........3 Important usage information ....... 6 introducing your mobile phone ....9 Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............11 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone .......... - Page 6 using basic functions ......18 Use advanced messaging functions ..38 Use advanced camera functions ....40 Turn your phone on and off ....... 18 Use advanced music functions ....43 Use the touch screen ........ 19 Access menus .......... 20 using tools and applications ....
- Page 7 Use the calculator ........57 Convert currencies or measurements ..57 Set a countdown timer ......57 Use the stopwatch ........58 Create a new task ........58 Create a text memo ........58 Manage your calendar ......58 averview of menu functions ....a troubleshooting ........
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Page 8: Safety And Usage Information
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small children and pets usage Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals. Small parts may information cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid Listening to a headset at high volumes can... -
Page 9: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research. -
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries While using your phone, hold the phone with a Use only Samsung-approved relaxed grip, press the keys lightly, use special accessories features that reduce the number of keys you have to... -
Page 11: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly
Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113°... - Page 12 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices • Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded avoid serious damage.
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Page 13: Important Usage Information
• Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •... - Page 14 (known as the Specific “THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT of body tissue. WARRANT COTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED,...
- Page 15 EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY Third party services may be terminated or interrupted PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS at any time, and Samsung makes no representation ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT or warranty that any content or service will remain LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY available for any period of time.
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Page 16: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
• You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacturer’s warranty. -
Page 17: Phone Layout
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Camera lens Earpiece Mirror Volume key Battery cover Multifunction Hold key jack Touch screen Internal Camera key antenna Power/Menu exit key... -
Page 18: Keys
Keys Display Your phone’s display consists of the following areas: Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Icon line Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Displays various icons received numbers In Menu mode, return to the previous Back level Text and graphic area Turn the phone on and off (press and... -
Page 19: Icons
Icons Icon Definition Call diverting activated Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Bluetooth activated Icon Definition Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Signal strength connected GPRS network connected Synchronised with PC Transferring data via GPRS network New text message (SMS) EDGE network connected New multimedia message (MMS) Transferring data via EDGE network... -
Page 20: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone
Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1. - Page 21 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.
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Page 22: Charge The Battery
Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Before using the phone for the first time, you must damages by misuse are not covered by the charge the battery. warranty.Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the 1. -
Page 23: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
4. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is Insert a memory card (optional) no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a the power outlet. memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or To ensure peak performance of your battery, microSDHC™... - Page 24 3. Insert the battery and replace the battery cover. To remove the memory card, remove the battery cover and battery, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.
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Page 25: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Switch to the offline profile Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. -
Page 26: Use The Touch Screen
Use the touch screen • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. You can perform the following actions on your phone’s touch screen: Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone. -
Page 27: Access Menus
Access menus Open the widget toolbar In Idle mode, select the arrow at the bottom left of To access your phone’s menus, the screen to open the widget toolbar. You can 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu rearrange widgets on the widget toolbar or move mode. -
Page 28: Customise Your Phone
Customise your phone Switch to or from the silent profile In Idle mode, select Keypad, and tap and hold Get more from your phone by customising it to silence or unsilence your phone. match your preferences. Calibrate the screen Adjust the volume of the key tones You can calibrate the screen so that your phone In Idle mode, press the Volume key and adjust the recognises the input better. -
Page 29: Lock Your Phone
Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and passwords or private information or other light →... -
Page 30: Use Basic Call Functions
2. Select On under Gesture unlock. Make a call 3. Select an unlock option. 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter an area code and a phone number. 4. Select a speed dial number to dial or select an application to launch (if necessary). -
Page 31: Send And View Messages
Adjust the volume • To redial the last call, press the headset button, and then press again and hold. To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume • To answer a call, press the headset button. key. • To end a call, press and hold the headset button. Use the speakerphone feature Send and view messages 1. -
Page 32: Enter Text
8. Select Add files → an item type and attach a file 5. Enter your message text and select Done. Enter text (if necessary). For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. 9. Select Send to send the message. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6. - Page 33 Enter text using the virtual keypad Mode Function Change the text input method to Keypad. You can 1. Tap the text input mode to select S Stroke use the following text input modes: or T Stroke. 2. Select 1 through 5 to enter strokes. Select Available text input modes vary depending on 6 when you are unsure which stroke to the selected text input language.
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Page 34: View Text Or Multimedia Messages
View text or multimedia messages Mode Function 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Inbox. Select the appropriate virtual key to enter a Numeric number. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. Select the appropriate virtual key to enter a Symbols symbol. -
Page 35: Add And Find Contacts
Add and find contacts 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. • call the contact by selecting • edit the contact information by selecting Edit Add a new contact 1. -
Page 36: Capture Videos
→ 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any • Tap to zoom in or out. Press adjustments. Back key to exit the zoom screen. • To select the colour balance of the image, select Capture videos • To select the time delay, select 1. -
Page 37: Listen To Music
6. Select or press the Camera key to stop 3. Select Yes to start automatic tuning. recording. The radio scans and saves available stations The video is saved automatically. automatically. After capturing videos, select to view videos The first time you access the FM radio, you will quickly. - Page 38 Open the list of music categories Open the currently playing list • Download from the wireless web. p. 32 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Select an equaliser type PC Studio. p. 43 Change the repeat mode •...
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Page 39: Browse The Web
Browse the web 2. Navigate web pages using the following icons: Icon Function Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Move backward or forward on a web pages. page • You may incur additional charges for Refresh the current web page accessing the web and downloading media. - Page 40 Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Select Add. 3. Select the URL input field. 4. Enter a WAP address (URL) and select Done. 5. Select the title input field. 6. Enter a page title and select Done. 7.
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Page 41: Using Advanced Functions
Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1. -
Page 42: Answer A Second Call
Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select If your network supports this function, you can Retrieve to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1. -
Page 43: Call An International Number
Call an international number Reject a call 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and tap and hold 0 To reject an incoming call, press [ ]. The caller will to insert the + character. hear a busy tone. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial To reject calls from certain numbers automatically, (country code, area code, and phone number), use the auto rejection. -
Page 44: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
Use advanced phonebook functions 3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers The contact is saved to the favourite number. and create groups of contacts. The first 5 favourite numbers will be assigned Create a namecard to the favourite contacts ( ) on the widget... -
Page 45: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group Use advanced messaging functions ringtone, and vibration type. Learn to create and use templates to create new 5. Select Save. messages, and create message folder. Make calls or send messages from Create a text template photos 1. -
Page 46: Create A Multimedia Template
Create a multimedia template Create a message from a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 2. -
Page 47: Use Advanced Camera Functions
Use advanced camera functions Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Capture photos by using options preset →... -
Page 48: Capture Divided Photos
4. Make any necessary adjustments. Capture divided photos 5. Press and hold the Camera key to take a series 1. Press the Camera key to turn on the camera. of photos. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Capture panoramic photos →... -
Page 49: Use Camera Options
5. Make any necessary adjustments. Before capturing a video, select to access the following options: 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Option Function Resolution Change the resolution option Use camera options Effects Apply a special effect Before capturing a photo, select to access the Video quality... -
Page 50: Use Advanced Music Functions
3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the Storage new video clips multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information. -
Page 51: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player
Copy music files to a memory card Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone 1. Insert a memory card. settings → PC connections → Mass storage 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone →... -
Page 52: Create A Playlist
8. Select Add → Tracks. 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 9. Select the files you want to include and select 8. Start synchronisation. Add. Create a playlist Customise your music player settings 1. -
Page 53: Store Radio Stations Automatically
Store radio stations automatically Find information of music 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s Learn to access an online music service and get multifunction jack. information about the songs you hear while on the move. 2. In Menu mode, select FM radio. 1. -
Page 54: Using Tools And Applications
Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth. -
Page 55: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature
Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s Bluetooth → Search. applications that you want to send. 2. -
Page 56: Activate The Mobile Tracker
Use Remote SIM mode Activate the mobile tracker In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls When someone inserts a new SIM card in your only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically via the SIM card on your phone. -
Page 57: Make Fake Calls
9. Enter the sender’s name and select Done. 7. Press the Back key. 10. Select Save → Accept. 8. Select Save. Make a fake call Make fake calls To make a fake call, press and hold the Volume key You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want down in Idle mode. -
Page 58: Edit Images
3. Speak your memo into the microphone. Edit images 4. When you are finished speaking, select Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Your memo is saved automatically. Apply effects to images Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My 1. -
Page 59: Transform An Image
6. Select a memory location (if necessary). Transform an image 7. Enter a new file name for the image and select 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 Done. of “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edit → Transform → Resize, Rotate, or Adjust an image Flip. -
Page 60: Print Images
3. Draw the rectangle over the area you want to Add a memo by handwriting crop and select Crop → Done. 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. of “Apply effects to images”. -
Page 61: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications
3. Select More → Print via → USB. Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games 4. Set print options and print the image. and more → More games. To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, Your phone connects to the WAP page preset by your service provider. -
Page 62: Use Rss Reader
Launch applications Read RSS feeds 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → RSS and more → an application. reader. 2. Select More to access a list of various options 2. Select Update to get the latest contents. and settings for your application. -
Page 63: Set And Use Alarms
2. Scroll through the world map and select a time After you have created a world clock, zone you want. 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock. Create a world clock → Set as 2nd clock. 2. Select 1. -
Page 64: Use The Calculator
4. Select Save. Use the calculator The auto power-up feature sets the phone to 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical Stop an alarm operations. -
Page 65: Use The Stopwatch
3. Select Start to begin the countdown. Create a text memo 4. When the timer expires, drag the slider to Stop 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. to stop the alerts. 2. Select Create memo. Use the stopwatch 3. -
Page 66: View Events
3. Enter the details of the event as required. 4. Select Save. View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view events by event types, 1. -
Page 67: Overview Of Menu Functions
overview of menu functions 1 Call log 5 Messages 7 Organiser 12 Settings 1 Create message 1 Calendar 1 Phone profiles 2 Inbox 2 Memo 2 Display and light 2 Phonebook 3 Email inbox 3 Task 3 Time and date 4 Drafts 4 World clock 4 Phone settings... -
Page 68: Troubleshooting
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:... - Page 69 • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular Message Try this to solve the problem: network. Your SIM card is blocked, usually as • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the a result of entering your PIN phone number.
- Page 70 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.