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  • Page 1 SGH-U900 user manual Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your region.

  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: Warning —...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information Safety warnings ... 8 Safety precautions ... 10 Important usage information ... 12 introducing your mobile phone contents Unpack ... 16 Phone layout ... 17 Keys ... 19 Display ... 20 Icons ...20 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...
  • Page 4 Use basic call functions ... 42 Make a voice call ...42 Make a video call ...42 Answer a voice call ...43 Answer a video call ...43 Adjust the volume...43 Use the speakerphone feature ...44 Use the headset ...44 Send and view messages ... 45 Send a text message ...45 Send a multimedia message ...46 contents...
  • Page 5 Bookmark your favourite web pages ...61 Use Google services ...61 using advanced functions Use advanced call functions ... 63 View and dial missed calls ...63 Call a recently dialled number ...63 Call an international number ...63 Call a contact from Phonebook ...64 Use options during a voice call ...64 Use options during a video call ...66 contents...
  • Page 6 Turn on or off audio recording for videos ...84 Use camera shortcuts ...85 Adjust camera settings ...85 Use advanced music functions ... 86 Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio ...86 contents Copy music files to a memory card ...87 Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player ...88 Create a playlist ...89 Set the music player to repeat tracks ...89...
  • Page 7 Play a voice memo ...99 Delete a voice memo ...100 Edit images ...101 Apply effects to images ...101 Apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image ...102 Adjust an image ...103 Transform an image ...104 Crop an image ...105 Insert a visual feature ...106 Print images ...107 Edit videos ...108 contents Make a new video with captured images and videos ...108...
  • Page 8 Stop an alarm ...119 Deactivate an alarm ...119 Use the calculator ...120 Convert currencies or measurements ...120 Set a countdown timer ...120 Use the stopwatch ...121 Create a text memo ...121 Delete a text memo ...121 Create a new task ...122 Mark a task completed ...122 Delete a task ...122 contents...

  • Page 9: Safety And Usage Information

    safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. safety and usage information Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
  • Page 10 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone. • N ever dispose of batteries or phones in a fire. Follow all local regulations when disposing used batteries or phones.

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury. Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities.
  • Page 12 Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your phone or switch to a mode that disables the wireless functions when directed by airline personnel. Protect batteries and chargers from damage •...

  • Page 13: Important Usage Information

    • Your phone and memory cards may be damaged by exposure to magnetic fields. Do not use carrying cases or accessories with magnetic closures or allow your phone to come in contact with magnetic fields for extended periods of time. Avoid interference with other electronic devices Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles.
  • Page 14 Handle SIM cards and memory cards with care • Do not remove a card while the phone is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone. • Protect cards from strong shocks, static electricity, and electrical noise from other devices.
  • Page 15 European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website. Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

  • Page 16: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    introducing your mobile phone In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s layout, keys, display, and icons.

  • Page 17: Unpack

    The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. Your phone and accessories may appear different from the photos above. Battery...

  • Page 18: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: introducing your mobile phone Front camera lens (for video calls only) Touch panel u p. 30 Left softkey Dial key Video call key Volume key Multifunction jack Special function keys Earpiece Display u p.
  • Page 19 The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: introducing your mobile phone Closing the phone automatically locks the exposed keys to prevent you from accidentally pressing them. To unlock these keys, press <Unlock> → <OK>. Rear camera lens Camera key u p.

  • Page 20: Keys

    Keys introducing your mobile phone Function Softkeys Perform actions indicated at the bottom of the display Dial Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Power/ Turn the phone on and off (press and Menu exit hold);...

  • Page 21: Display

    Your phone’s display consists of three areas: introducing your mobile phone Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter Softkey line Displays the current actions assigned to each softkey Definition...
  • Page 22 Display � Icons Icon Definition Music playback in progress u p. 58 Music playback paused Music playback stopped FM radio on u p. 57 FM radio suspended Connected with PC u p. 97 Alarm activated u p. 119 introducing your Memory card inserted u p.

  • Page 23: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use.

  • Page 24: Install The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery

    Install the SIM or USIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

  • Page 25: Charge The Battery

    Insert the battery. Replace the battery cover. assembling and preparing your mobile phone Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. Install the SIM or USIM card and battery...
  • Page 26 Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack with the triangle facing the front of the phone. assembling and preparing your mobile phone Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone.
  • Page 27 When the battery is fully charged (the longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet. assembling and preparing your Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. mobile phone Close the cover to the multifunction jack. About the low battery indicator When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and display a low battery message.

  • Page 28: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD cards up to 8 GB (depending on the memory card manufacturer and card type). Open the cover to the memory card slot on the side of the phone. assembling and preparing your mobile phone...

  • Page 29: Using Basic Functions

    using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 30: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. using basic functions Switch to the Offline profile By switching to the Offline profile, you can use your phone’s non-network services in areas where wireless devices are prohibited, such as aeroplanes and hospitals. To switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu>...

  • Page 31: Use The Touch Panel

    Use the touch panel Your phone includes a small touch panel for navigating menus. To use the touch panel, simply touch an area of the panel with your fingertip, as shown in the image below. using basic functions Depending on the menu you are using, the icons will allow you to select different types of actions. You can adjust the colour, sensitivity, and feedback of the touch panel, as described in the following sections.

  • Page 32: Customise The Touch Panel

    Customise the touch panel Learn to change the colour of the icons and effects, adjust the sensitivity, and set the feedback for the touch panel. Change the colour of the touch panel icons and effects using basic functions Adjust the sensitivity of the touch panel In Idle mode, press <...
  • Page 33 Set the feedback for the touch panel using basic functions Set menu shortcuts in Idle mode In Idle mode, press < Menu> → settings → Vibration feedback. Scroll left or right to switch the feedback on or off. If you set the feedback to on, scroll down and then scroll right or left to set the vibration intensity (1 is the least intense;...

  • Page 34: Access Menus

    Access menus To access your phone’s menus, using basic functions Switch applications Learn to switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the application you are using. To close all open applications, Press a softkey or an icon on the touch panel for the menu you want.

  • Page 35: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone In this section, learn to alter your phone’s appearance and functionality to match your preferences. You can customise your phone with your own combination of sounds, images, colours, and functions. Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the volume of the key tones.

  • Page 36: Customise Your Ringtone

    Customise your ringtone Learn to change the ringtone by switching sound profiles or changing the properties of the current sound profile. Switch profiles using basic functions Edit a profile In Idle mode, press < Menu> → profiles. Scroll to a profile and press [ When you are finished selecting a profile, press [ In Idle mode, press < Menu> → profiles. Scroll to a profile and press < Scroll to a profile setting and press [ Edit the setting as desired and press [ When you are finished editing the profile, press <Options> → Save. Customise your phone Settings →...

  • Page 37: Customise The Display

    Customise the display Set the time and date using basic functions In Idle mode, press < Menu> → date. Scroll right or left to set Time zone updating: • P rompt first : When you cross time zones, the phone will alert you before updating the time •...
  • Page 38 Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) using basic functions Select a theme for the main display Set the UI language In Idle mode, press < Menu> → Phone settings → Language. Scroll to a language option and press [ Select a language and press < Press <...
  • Page 39 Create a custom theme for the main display Learn to create a custom theme using the Easy or Expert menus. The Easy menu allows you to create a theme by defining only images and colours, while the Expert menu gives you many more options to choose from. To create a theme using the Easy menu, using basic functions In Idle mode, press <...
  • Page 40 To create a theme using the Expert menu, using basic functions Press < Save> to store your custom theme. To apply the custom theme, press < In Idle mode, press < Menu> → → Display & light settings Create theme (Expert).
  • Page 41 using basic functions • Soft key font : Set a colour and weight for the softkey font • Pop-up focus : Set a custom colour for highlighting an item in a pop-up message • Main menu icon type : Set a type of main menu icon and highlighted main menu icon •...

  • Page 42: Lock Your Phone

    Change the backlight brightness Change the backlight time using basic functions Lock your phone Learn to lock your phone with a phone password. You will have to enter the password each time you turn on the phone. In Idle mode, press < Menu>...

  • Page 43: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Make a voice call using basic functions Make a video call In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number. Press [ ] to dial the number. To end the call, press [ In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone number, and press [ ].

  • Page 44: Answer A Voice Call

    Answer a voice call Answer a video call using basic functions Adjust the volume During a call, press the Volume key up or down to adjust the volume. When a call comes in, open the phone or press [ To end the call, press [ You can adjust settings to answer a call by pressing any key (except for [ ], <Reject>, and the Volume key) or...

  • Page 45: Use The Speakerphone Feature

    Use the speakerphone feature Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset to the phone’s multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: using basic functions • • • During a call, press [ speaker. To switch back to the earpiece, press [ To redial the last call, press and hold the headset button, and then press and hold again.

  • Page 46: Send And View Messages

    Send and view messages Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), and email messages. Send a text message You can create a basic text message by entering text and a recipient’s number. using basic functions In Idle mode, press < Menu>...

  • Page 47: Send A Multimedia Message

    Send a multimedia message You can create a multimedia message by adding images, videos, or sound clips to your message. using basic functions In Idle mode, press < Menu> → Create message → Message. Enter your message text. To insert text templates, emoticons, contacts, or bookmarks, press <Options>...

  • Page 48: Send An Email

    Send an email using basic functions Menu> → In Idle mode, press < Create message → Email. Enter your email text. u p. 48 To insert text templates, emoticons, contacts, or bookmarks, press <Options> → → an item. Scroll up and enter a subject. Press <...

  • Page 49: Enter Text

    Enter text When entering text, you can change the text input mode: • • • Enter text in one of the following modes: Mode using basic functions Number Symbol Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 and ABC modes.

  • Page 50: View Received Text Or Multimedia Messages

    View received text or multimedia messages View received emails using basic functions View sent or saved messages Menu> → In Idle mode, press < Select a text or multimedia message. Scroll left or right, or press [ messages. Menu> → In Idle mode, press <...

  • Page 51: Check Voice Mails

    Check voice mails Learn to set the number of the voice mail server and check your voice mails from the server. Set the voice mail number using basic functions Call the voice mail number After you have set the voice mail number, you can use the shortcut for dialling the voice mail number.

  • Page 52: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts Learn to add new contacts to Phonebook and how to find contacts in Phonebook. Add a new contact using basic functions In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. Select Add to Phonebook or SIM) → New. Select a number type (if necessary). Enter contact information.

  • Page 53: Find A Contact

    Find a contact using basic functions Find a contact from Idle mode You can find contacts in Idle mode by entering a number as the spelling of a contact name. Menu> → Phonebook. In Idle mode, press < You can also press <Contacts> in Idle mode. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: •...

  • Page 54: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Capture photos using basic functions you can capture with In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments.

  • Page 55: View Photos

    View photos Switch scene modes Capture photos with automatic scene modes. The camera using basic functions will determine the correct exposure, focusing, or lighting according to lighting conditions, subjects, or scenes. you can capture with the current settings Menu> → In Idle mode, press <...

  • Page 56: Capture Videos

    Capture videos using basic functions Time of videos you the current settings Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Press the Camera key to capture a photo. The photo is saved automatically. Press the Camera key or < (step 4).

  • Page 57: View Videos

    View videos using basic functions Menu> → In Idle mode, press < album → a video file. The video plays automatically. Control playback using the following keys: Function Pause or resume playback Volume Adjust the volume up or down Skip backward; Scan backward in a file (press and hold) Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (press and hold)

  • Page 58: Listen To Music

    Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio using basic functions Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. The headset serves as a radio antenna. Removing the headset will turn off the FM radio.

  • Page 59: Listen To The Music Player

    • After transferring music files to your phone or memory card, using basic functions Download from the wireless web. Download from a PC with Samsung PC Studio. Receive via Bluetooth. u p. 94 Copy to your memory card. Synchronise with Windows Media Player 11. In Idle mode, press <...

  • Page 60: Use A Bluetooth-Enabled Headset To Listen To Music

    Use a Bluetooth-enabled headset to listen to music Before you can use a Bluetooth-enabled headset to listen to music, you must pair the headset with the phone. using basic functions Your headset should now be paired with the phone. While playing a music track, press <Options>...

  • Page 61: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. Browse web pages using basic functions Enter URLs In Idle mode, press < Menu> → homepage to launch your service provider’s homepage. Navigate web pages using the following keys: Function Scroll up or down on a web page Select an item...

  • Page 62: Bookmark Your Favourite Web Pages

    Bookmark your favourite web pages To bookmark the current web page, To add a bookmark from the bookmark list, using basic functions Use Google services While navigating web pages, press < Add to Bookmarks. Press < Save>. In Idle mode, press < Menu>...

  • Page 63: Using Advanced Functions

    using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 64: Use Advanced Call Functions

    Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the Idle screen. To dial the number of a missed call, using advanced functions Call a recently dialled number Call an international number Press <...

  • Page 65: Call A Contact From Phonebook

    Call a contact from Phonebook You can call numbers directly from Phonebook using stored contacts. u p. 52 In Idle mode, press < Scroll to the number you want to dial and press [ dial. Use options during a voice call using advanced During a voice call, you can access various options to functions...
  • Page 66 Answer a second call If your network supports the call waiting function, you can answer a second incoming call: Press [ call. The first call is placed on hold. Press < Switch a voice call to a video call using advanced functions Press <Options> → call to a video call. To change the call back to a voice call, press <Options>...

  • Page 67: Contents Use Options During A Video Call

    Use options during a video call During a video call, you can access various options to control the call. Learn to use these options. Switch cameras For video calls, the front camera is activated by default. To activate the rear camera, Press <Options>...
  • Page 68 Capture images or videos Press <Options> → Record video Switch a video call to a voice call Press <Options> → call to a voice call. To change the call back to a video call, press <Options> → using advanced Adjust display settings functions Press <...

  • Page 69: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    Use advanced Phonebook functions Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create a namecard using advanced functions Set speed dial numbers In Idle mode, press < You can also press <Contacts> in Idle mode. Press <...

  • Page 70: Create A Group Of Contacts

    Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group. Start by creating a group: In Idle mode, press < You can also press <Contacts>...

  • Page 71: Delete A Contact

    Delete a contact In Idle mode, press < You can also press <Contacts> in Idle mode. Scroll to a contact. Press < following: • • • using advanced functions Press < Copy a contact Learn to copy a contact card from your SIM or USIM card to your phone, or from your phone to your SIM or USIM card.

  • Page 72: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Use advanced messaging functions Learn to create templates and use templates to create new messages. Create a text template using advanced functions Create a multimedia template Insert text templates in new messages In Idle mode, press < → Text templates. Press <...

  • Page 73: Create A Message From A Multimedia Template

    Create a message from a multimedia template In Idle mode, press < Templates Scroll to the template you want and press < → Send. Your template opens as a new multimedia message. Set options for push messages using advanced functions To allow push messages from the network, you must set the receiving and service loading options.

  • Page 74: Set Options For Broadcast Messages

    Set options for broadcast messages To allow broadcast messages, you must activate the feature and set options. In Idle mode, press < → Scroll to Scroll down to using advanced Select one of the following: functions • • If you selected to specify broadcast channels.

  • Page 75: Delete Messages

    Delete messages In Idle mode, press < Locate a message to delete in one of the message folders. Press < following: • • • using advanced functions Press < Delete messages by folders In Idle mode, press < folders. Scroll to a folder and press [ When you are finished selecting folders, press <Delete>.

  • Page 76: Create A New Folder To Manage Messages

    Create a new folder to manage messages In Idle mode, press < folders. Press < Enter a folder name and press < To move messages to the new folder, scroll to a message in a message folder. using advanced functions Press <...

  • Page 77: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Use advanced camera functions Learn to capture photos and videos using various modes and settings. Capture a series of photos using advanced functions In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ ] and scroll right to [ Scroll down to Multi-shot...

  • Page 78: Capture Divided Photos

    Capture divided photos In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ Scroll down to Scroll left or right to an image layout and press [ Make any necessary adjustments. using advanced functions Press the Camera key to capture the divided shots.

  • Page 79: Capture Panoramic Photos

    Capture panoramic photos Capture and stitch together a series of photos to imitate a wide angle view. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ Scroll down to Scroll down to the number of photos and press [ using advanced functions Make any necessary adjustments.

  • Page 80: Capture Videos To Attach To A Message

    Capture videos to attach to a message Capture videos and send them as part of multimedia messages or emails. The image size will be limited to 176 x 144 and the file size to 280 KB. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ Press [ using advanced...

  • Page 81: Set Image Size

    Set image size In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ (if necessary). Press [ Scroll down to an image size and press [ Size option using advanced functions Use the macro feature Use the macro feature to capture detailed images at close range.

  • Page 82: Use The Flash

    Use the flash Your camera has a built-in flash. To activate the flash, In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ (if necessary). Press [ Scroll down to using advanced functions Flash option You can also toggle the flash on and off by pressing the shortcut ( 1] repeatedly to switch to Camcorder mode ] and scroll right to [ and press [OK].

  • Page 83: Set The Timer

    Set the timer In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ (if necessary). Press [ Scroll down to a timer delay and press [ using advanced functions You can also toggle the timer settings by pressing the shortcut ( Use the face recognition feature Use the face recognition feature to automatically recognise...

  • Page 84: Adjust The White Balance

    Adjust the white balance In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ (if necessary). Press [ Scroll down to a white balance setting and press [ using advanced functions Add effects In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key.

  • Page 85: Set The Exposure

    Set the exposure In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ (if necessary). Press [ using advanced functions Scroll left or right to adjust the exposure. When you are finished adjusting the exposure, press [OK]. You can also adjust the exposure by pressing the shortcut ( ) on the touch panel.

  • Page 86: Use Camera Shortcuts

    Use camera shortcuts In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Press [ (if necessary). Use the following shortcut keys to adjust camera settings: • : Mode • : Shooting mode/Recording mode using advanced functions • : Timer...

  • Page 87: Use Advanced Music Functions

    → PC connections Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Using a PC data cable, connect the phone’s multifunction jack to a PC with Samsung PC Studio installed. Run Samsung PC Studio and select Manager. Copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.

  • Page 88: Copy Music Files To A Memory Card

    Copy music files to a memory card Insert a memory card. In Idle mode, press < settings Press [ Using a PC data cable, connect the phone’s multifunction jack to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the using advanced functions Select on the PC.

  • Page 89: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player

    Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player In Idle mode, press < settings Press [ Using a PC data cable, connect the phone’s multifunction jack to a PC with Windows Media Player installed. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the using advanced functions Select...

  • Page 90: Create A Playlist

    Create a playlist In Idle mode, press < player Press < Enter a title for your new playlist and press < Select the new playlist. Press < Select the files you want to include and press < using advanced functions Set the music player to repeat tracks Press < Select a music category While playing a music track, press <...

  • Page 91: Set The Music Player To Shuffle Tracks

    Set the music player to shuffle tracks Press < Select a music category While playing a music track, press < on. The shuffle icon will appear on the music player screen (when set to visualisation 1 or 2 only). using advanced functions Play music in the background You can continue to play music while using other applications on your phone.

  • Page 92: Use Music Player Shortcuts

    Retrieve podcasts In Idle mode, press < settings Press [ Using a PC data cable, connect the phone’s multifunction jack to a PC with Samsung PC Studio installed. Run Samsung PC Studio and select Manager. Click After setting up the podcast list and downloading episodes, click the phone and the PC.

  • Page 93: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player. In Idle mode, press < player. Press < Adjust the settings to customise your music player. u p. 141 Press < using advanced functions Store radio stations automatically Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction...

  • Page 94: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and applications using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications.

  • Page 95: Use The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Before you can interact with other Bluetooth- enabled devices, you will have to activate your phone’s Bluetooth feature and then search for and pair with a device.

  • Page 96: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn to transfer data from your phone to another Bluetooth-enabled device. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s applications that you want to send. Press < Send URL Find and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device, or select using tools and a paired device to send the data.

  • Page 97: Use Remote Sim Mode

    Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, In Idle mode, press < Bluetooth To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit.

  • Page 98: Synchronise Data With Your Pc

    PC connections Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. Using a PC data cable, connect the phone’s multifunction jack to a PC with Samsung PC Studio installed. Run Samsung PC Studio and select Synchronise your contacts, calendar events, tasks, and memos in the phone and the PC.

  • Page 99: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the new contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. To activate the mobile tracker, using tools and applications In Idle mode, press <...

  • Page 100: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo using tools and applications Play a voice memo In Idle mode, press < recorder. Press [ ] to start recording. Speak your memo into the microphone. When you are finished speaking, press [ You can review the recorded voice memo by pressing [ ].

  • Page 101: Delete A Voice Memo

    Delete a voice memo In Idle mode, press < recorder. Press < Press < following: • • • using tools and applications Press < Menu> → Options> → My voice Options> → Delete Selected : Delete the selected memo Multiple : Delete multiple memos : Delete all memos Yes> to confirm.

  • Page 102: Edit Images

    Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images In Idle mode, press < Image Press < Select an image or capture a new photo. using tools and applications Press < Open or capture an image Press <...

  • Page 103: Apply A Blur Effect To A Specific Area Of An Image

    Apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image In Idle mode, press < Image Press < Select an image or capture a new photo. Press < Using the touch panel, move the rectangle over the using tools and area where you want to apply the blur effect and press applications [OK].

  • Page 104: Adjust An Image

    Adjust an image In Idle mode, press < Image Press < Select an image or capture a new photo. Press < (brightness, contrast, or colour). Using the touch panel, adjust the image as desired and using tools and press <Done>. applications Open or capture an...

  • Page 105: Transform An Image

    Transform an image In Idle mode, press < Image Press < Select an image or capture a new photo. Press < Flip using tools and applications Open or capture an image Press < When you are finished with transforming the image, press [ ]. Select a memory location (if necessary). Enter a new file name for the image and press <...

  • Page 106: Crop An Image

    Crop an image In Idle mode, press < Image Press < Select an image or capture a new photo. Press < Using the touch panel, move the rectangle over the area you want to crop and press [OK]. using tools and To resize the rectangle or change it to a different applications shape, press <Options>...

  • Page 107: Insert A Visual Feature

    Insert a visual feature In Idle mode, press < Image Press < Select an image or capture a new photo. Press < (frame, clip art, emoticon, or text). Select a visual feature to add, or enter the text to add using tools and and press <OK>.

  • Page 108: Print Images

    Print images You can print your image by connecting the phone to a PictBridge-compatible printer with a PC data cable or using the Bluetooth wireless feature. To use a PC data cable, using tools and applications To use the Bluetooth wireless feature, see “Print data using the Bluetooth wireless feature.”...

  • Page 109: Edit Videos

    Edit videos Learn to edit video files and apply visual effects. Make a new video with captured images and videos In Idle mode, press < Video Press < an image or video category → an image or video → using tools and applications <Select>. If you choose to add an image, select the duration for which the image will appear.

  • Page 110: Trim Any Segment Of Videos

    Trim any segment of videos In Idle mode, press < Video Press < category → a video → <Select>. Press < Scroll right and press < you want the new video to begin. using tools and Scroll right and press < applications you want the new video to end.

  • Page 111: Split Videos

    Split videos In Idle mode, press < Video Press < an image or video category → an image or video → <Select>. If you choose to add an image, select the duration for which the image will appear. Press < using tools and applications Scroll left or right and press <...

  • Page 112: Apply Effects

    Apply effects In Idle mode, press < Video Press < an image or video category → an image or video → <Select>. If you choose to add an image, select the duration for which the image will appear. Scroll left or right to the video component you want to using tools and apply an effect.

  • Page 113: Insert Texts

    Insert texts In Idle mode, press < Video Press < an image or video category → an image or video → <Select>. If you choose to add an image, select the duration for which the image will appear. Press < using tools and applications Scroll right and press <...

  • Page 114: Move Or Copy Components In A Video

    Move or copy components in a video In Idle mode, press < Video Press < an image or video category → an image or video → <Select>. Scroll down to → <Select>. using tools and Scroll to the video or audio component you want to applications move or copy.

  • Page 115: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    Upload photos and videos to the web Learn to post your photos and videos to photo sharing websites and blogs. Before uploading files to the web, you must activate the ShoZu blogging account and set a new destination for your files. Activate the ShoZu account In Idle mode, press < settings using tools and applications...

  • Page 116: Use The Rss Reader

    Use the RSS reader Learn to use the RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Subscribe to feeds using tools and applications Read RSS feeds In Idle mode, press < reader. Press < Options> → Enter the address of an RSS feed and press <...

  • Page 117: Download Multimedia

    Download multimedia In Idle mode, press < reader. Scroll to a feed and press < Scroll to a post containing multimedia. Press < Customise RSS reader settings using tools and applications In Idle mode, press < reader. Press < Adjust the settings as desired. • Preferences: Set the RSS reader to update feeds •...

  • Page 118: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Use Java-powered games and applications Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Download games or applications using tools and applications Play games Launch applications In Idle mode, press < Games and more → More Your phone connects to the website specified by your service provider. Search for a game or application and download it to the phone.

  • Page 119: Create And View World Clocks

    Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another country or city and set world clocks to appear on your display. Create a world clock using tools and applications Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display.

  • Page 120: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm In Idle mode, press < Scroll to an empty alarm location and press [ Set alarm details. Press < using tools and applications Activate the auto power-up feature for alarms The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the...

  • Page 121: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator Convert currencies or measurements using tools and applications Set a countdown timer In Idle mode, press < Calculator. Use the touch panel that corresponds to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. In Idle mode, press < Convertor →...

  • Page 122: Use The Stopwatch

    Use the stopwatch using tools and Create a text memo applications Delete a text memo In Idle mode, press < Stopwatch. Press [ ] or [ ] to begin and record lap times. When you are finished, press < Press < Reset> to clear recorded times. In Idle mode, press <...

  • Page 123: Create A New Task

    Create a new task Mark a task completed using tools and applications Delete a task In Idle mode, press < Press < Options> → Create. Enter the details of the task. Press [ In Idle mode, press < Scroll to a task and press < A check mark appears next to the task.

  • Page 124: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view Select a date in the calendar using tools and applications To scroll to a date, In Idle mode, press < Press < Options> → View by In Idle mode, press <...
  • Page 125 In week view, • • • Today using tools and applications In day view, scroll left or right to move by day To quickly select a specific date in month view and week view, In Idle mode, press < Press < Enter a date and press < Manage your calendar � Select a date in the calendar Press the Volume key to move by week Scroll left or right to move by day Scroll up or down to move by time...

  • Page 126: Create An Event

    Create an event In Idle mode, press < Press < Enter the details of the event as required. Press < In month view or week view, saved events are indicated in different colours by their types. using tools and applications Menu>...

  • Page 127: Delete An Event

    Delete an event In Idle mode, press < Scroll to the date of an event. Press < following: • • • using tools and • applications • Press < View events by type In Idle mode, press < Press < Select a type of event.

  • Page 128: Adjusting Settings

    adjusting settings Learn about your mobile phone’s settings.

  • Page 129: Access The Settings Menu

    Access the Settings menu Phone profiles Access and edit profiles that control ringtones, message tones, and key tones: press <Options> → Edit. adjusting settings Menu Incoming call In Idle mode, press < Menu> → Settings. Select a setting category Adjust the settings as desired. Function Set the ringtone, volume, and alert type for incoming calls • Call alert incoming calls...

  • Page 130: Time & Date

    Menu New messages adjusting settings Phone sounds Time & date Menu Time zone updating Home zone Time Date Time format Date format Access the Settings menu � Phone profiles Function Set the alert tone, volume, and alert type for messages • Message alert type: Set an alert type for messages • Message alert...

  • Page 131: Display & Light Settings

    Display & light settings Menu Display adjusting settings Touch panel Light Function Access various display settings • My theme: Set or create a theme for the phone display • Wallpaper: Set your phone’s wallpaper display options • Greeting message: Set the message to be displayed when you turn on your phone • Main menu style: Set your phone’s main...

  • Page 132: Phone Settings

    Phone settings Menu Language Shortcuts Own numbers Volume key function adjusting settings Slide settings Touch sensitivity Vibration feedback PC connections Function Set the language of the phone’s interface and T9 input mode Set the applications to launch with the touch panel (up/down/left/right) Add and view your own phone numbers Set how the Volume key behaves when you have an incoming call...

  • Page 133: Call Settings

    Call settings Menu All calls adjusting settings Function Control how your phone handles calls • Show my number: Set to send your number based on your preferences or network settings • Closed user group : Set options for using closed user groups (details from your service provider) • Auto reject: Set the phone to...
  • Page 134 Menu Voice call Video call adjusting settings Access the Settings menu � Call settings Function Access settings for voice calls • Call diverting : Set options for diverting incoming voice calls to another number • Call barring: Set options for barring outgoing, incoming, or international voice calls • Call...

  • Page 135: Security

    Security Menu Phone lock SIM lock PIN lock Privacy lock adjusting settings Fixed dialling mode Change phone password Change PIN code Change PIN2 code Mobile tracker Function Activate or deactivate the phone lock feature Restrict the use of your phone by requiring a password to use a different SIM or USIM card Activate or deactivate the PIN requirement...

  • Page 136: Application Settings

    Application settings Menu MobileBlog settings Phonebook adjusting settings settings Messages settings Function Access settings for ShoZu • ShoZu activation : Activate or deactivate the ShoZu feature • Account details : Check account details • Connection settings : Set options for ShoZu connections •...
  • Page 137 Menu Messages settings (continued) adjusting settings Access the Settings menu � Application settings Function Text message centre settings text message server profile. To edit the settings, press <Options> → Edit. Centre address: Enter the number of the text message server Validity period: Set the duration for which your message will be stored in the message server Default...
  • Page 138 Menu Messages settings (continued) adjusting settings Access the Settings menu � Application settings Function Receiving options : Set the options for receiving multimedia messages Home network: Set how to download messages from the message server in the home network Foreign network: Set how to download messages from the message server while roaming in another network...
  • Page 139 Menu Messages settings (continued) adjusting settings Access the Settings menu � Application settings Function Include body when replying: Set to include an original message when you send a reply Request read report: Set the network to alert you when recipients read your messages Request delivery report: Set the network...
  • Page 140 Menu Messages settings (continued) adjusting settings Access the Settings menu � Application settings Function SMTP port: Enter the port number of the SMTP server SSL: Set to use the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol for outgoing emails Incoming email server the incoming email server (POP3 or IMAP4) POP3 server/IMAP4 server: Enter the...
  • Page 141 Menu Messages settings (continued) adjusting settings Calendar settings Camera settings Access the Settings menu � Application settings Function Password: If you select not to use the same as the POP3/IMAP4 server, enter the SMTP password • Voice mail number: Edit the number of your voice mail server • Push message: Set receiving and service...
  • Page 142 Menu Camera settings (continued) adjusting settings Media player settings Browser settings Access the Settings menu � Application settings Function • Photo : Set the options for capturing photos Quality : Adjust the quality of your digital images (High, Normal, or Economy) : Adjust the film speed setting Exposure metering : Select a type of...

  • Page 143: Network Settings

    Network settings Menu Network selection Network mode Preferred networks Connections adjusting settings Memory settings Menu Clear memory Memory card settings Memory status Master reset Return settings to default values. Function Set an option for network selection when roaming (automatic or manual) Set to operate on a UMTS or GSM network Add a new network to your preferred network list, if your SIM or USIM card supports it...

  • Page 144: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional.
  • Page 145 While using your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Please insert SIM card Phone lock PIN lock troubleshooting PUK lock Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 146 Another caller cannot reach you. • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number. Another caller cannot hear you speaking. •...
  • Page 147 The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold- coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth and try charging the battery again. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it with a new battery.
  • Page 148 index alarms creating 119 deactivating 119 stopping 119 backlight index brightness 41 time 41 battery charging 24 installing 23 Bluetooth activating 94 printing data 96 receiving 95 sending 95 bookmark, add 61 broadcast message 73 calculator 120 calendar changing view 123 creating events 125 deleting events 126 viewing events 126...
  • Page 149 email sending 47 viewing 49 face recognition, camera 82 FM radio listening 57 storing 92 games 117 Google 61 index headset 44 icons 20 image editor adjusting 103 applying blur 102 applying effects 101 applying visual features 106 cropping 105 transforming 104 images capturing 53...
  • Page 150 PictBridge 107 podcasts 91 push messages 72 radio 57 recent calls 63 ringtone 35 RSS reader 115 Samsung PC Studio 86 scene mode 54 settings application settings 135 call settings 132 display & light settings 130 master reset 142 memory settings 142...
  • Page 151 Samsung PC Studio 86 Windows Media Player 88 task 122 templates multimedia templates 71 text templates 71 text, enter 48 text memos 121 index text messages sending 45 viewing 49 theme creating 38 selecting 37 time & date 129...
  • Page 152 voice memos, voice recorder deleting 100 playing 99 recording 99 volume key tone 34 ringtone 128 voice 43 wallpaper 37 web browser index adding bookmarks 61 Google 61 launching homepage 60 Windows Media Player 88 world clock creating 118 setting dual clock 118...

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