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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 World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-18502A http://www.samsungmobile.com English. 05/2008. Rev. 1.0...
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Page 2: User Manual
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Page 3: Instructional Icons
Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other equipment mobile phone. -
Page 4: Copyright Information
Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → Messages respective owners: →... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............. 10 Phone layout ..........11 Keys ............12 Display ............13 Icons ............13 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ... - Page 6 Access menus .......... 21 Print images ..........44 Switch applications ........21 Activate the mobile tracker ......45 Customise your phone ......21 Record and play voice memos ....45 Use basic call functions ......23 Use Java-powered games and Send and view messages ......
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Page 7: Safety And Usage Information
Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak... -
Page 8: 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 9: Safety Precautions
Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that... - Page 10 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°...
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Page 11: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly
Handle your phone carefully and Avoid interference with other electronic sensibly devices • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that cause serious damage. Do not handle your may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded phone with wet hands. -
Page 12: 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 Handle SIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •... - Page 13 (RF) energy emitted by radio and about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the telecommunications equipment. These standards Samsung mobile phone website. prevent the sale of mobile phones that exceed a maximum exposure level (known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR) of 2.0 watts per kilogram...
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Page 14: Correct Disposal Of This Product
Correct disposal of this product Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) contract. This product should not be mixed with (Applicable in the European Union and other commercial wastes for disposal. other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its... -
Page 15: Introducing Your Mobile Phone
In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. 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. -
Page 16: Phone Layout
Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys Rear and features: camera lens Flashbulb Mirror Earpiece Front camera lens TV antenna Display 4-way Battery cover navigation key Multifunction jack Right softkey Left softkey... -
Page 17: Keys
Keys Function Delete characters or items in an Delete Function application Perform actions indicated at the Turn the phone on and off (press and Softkeys Power/ bottom of the display hold); End a call; In Menu mode, Menu exit In Idle mode, access user-defined cancel input and return to Idle mode 4-way menus;... -
Page 18: Display
Icons Function In Idle mode, turn on the camera Learn about the icons that appear on your display. (press and hold); In Camera mode, Camera take a photo or record a video; From Icon Definition the dialling screen, make a video call Signal strength Display Digital TV connected... - Page 19 Icon Definition Icon Definition Transferring data via HSDPA network Connected with PC Voice call in progress Alarm activated Video call in progress Memory card inserted Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Browsing the web connected Connecting to secured web page Bluetooth activated Call diverting activated Music playback in progress...
- Page 20 Icon Definition Icon Definition Meeting profile activated Multimedia message full Email message full Outdoor profile activated Voice mail message full Offline profile activated Push message full New text message (SMS) Configuration message full New multimedia message (MMS) Battery power level New email message Current time New voice mail message...
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Page 21: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile
Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To mobile phone use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card. - Page 22 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.
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Page 23: 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. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. -
Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)
6. Close the cover to the multifunction jack. 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing About the low battery indicator When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. -
Page 25: Using Basic Functions
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary). Learn how to perform basic operations and use the To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. -
Page 26: Access Menus
Access menus • Internet: launch the web browser • Music player: launch the music player To access your phone’s menus, 2. Scroll to the application and press <Select>. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. 3. When you are finished, scroll to End all? and 2. - Page 27 Change your ringtone 4. Scroll left or right to a memory location (if necessary). 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → 5. Select an image category → an image. Phone profiles. 6. Press <Options> → Save. 2. Scroll to the profile you are using. 3.
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Page 28: Use Basic Call Functions
After you have created a theme, 3. Enter a new 4- to 8-digit password and press <Confirm>. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display and light settings → My theme → 4. Enter the new password again and press <Confirm>. -
Page 29: Send And View Messages
Answer a call Use the headset 1. When a call comes in, press [ By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: For a video call, press <Show me>. 2. To end the call, press [ •... -
Page 30: Enter Text
5. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia or 3. Enter your message text. p. 25 Attach organiser and attach a file (if necessary). For sending as a text message, skip to step 7. 6. Press <Options> → Send to send the email. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 4. -
Page 31: Add And Find Contacts
View an email Mode Function 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. Email inbox. 2. When the word displays correctly, press 2. Press <Options> → Download. [ ] to insert a space. If the correct word 3. -
Page 32: Watch Digital Tv
3. Select a number type (if necessary). Watch digital TV 4. Enter contact information. Learn to watch digital TV with your phone. 5. Press the Confirm key, or press <Options> → Save to add the contact to memory. Watch TV 1. - Page 33 3. Pull out the TV antenna and adjust it to receive a Function stronger broadcast signal. Volume Adjust the volume up or down <Options> Access TV options 6. To turn off the TV, press [ Update the channel list 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to turn on the TV.
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Page 34: Use Basic Camera Functions
Use basic camera functions Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to Learn the basics to capture and view photos and turn on the camera. videos. 2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode. Capture photos 3. -
Page 35: Listen To Music
2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → • Download from the wireless web. Browse the FM radio. 3. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung The radio scans and saves available stations PC Studio. p. 39 automatically. -
Page 36: Browse The Web
After transferring music files to your phone or Browse the web memory card, Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music player. pages. 2. Select a music category → a music file. Browse web pages 3. - Page 37 Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Press <Save>.
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Page 38: 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 39 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.
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Page 40: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions
4. Repeat steps 1 and 3 to add more parties Use advanced Phonebook functions (if necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1. - Page 41 Set speed dial numbers Create a group of contacts 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send 2. Scroll to a contact to assign. messages and emails to an entire group.
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Page 42: Use Advanced Messaging Functions
Use advanced messaging functions Create a multimedia template 1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject Learn to create templates and use templates to and desired attachments, to use as your create new messages. template. p. 24 2. From the message screen, press <Options> → Create a text template Save in →... -
Page 43: Use Advanced Tv Functions
2. Press < > → PIP on to watch another Create a message from a multimedia programme on the PIP screen at the bottom left template of the display. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → 3. To swap programmes from one screen to the Templates →... -
Page 44: Use Advanced Music Functions
PC. multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Select Sync digital media files to this device in 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the the pop-up window on the PC. PC to the phone. - Page 45 Create a playlist Customise your music player settings 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music player → Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for Playlists. your music player. 2. Press <Options> → Create playlist. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Music player. 2.
- Page 46 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 Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1.
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Page 47: 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 Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth. - Page 48 Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s Bluetooth → Search for new devices. applications that you want to send.
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Page 49: Print Images
Use Remote SIM mode Print images In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls Learn to print your image with an optional PC data only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit cable or the Bluetooth wireless feature. via the SIM card on your phone. -
Page 50: Activate The Mobile Tracker
5. Press <Options> → Phonebook to open your Activate the mobile tracker contact list. When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in 6. Scroll to a contact and press the Confirm key. your phone, the mobile tracker feature will 7. -
Page 51: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications
3. Speak your memo into the microphone. Use Java-powered games and 4. When you are finished speaking, press the applications navigation key down. Learn to use games and applications powered by award-winning Java technology. Play a voice memo 1. From the voice recorder screen, press Play games <Options>... -
Page 52: Use The Rss Reader
Launch applications 3. Enter the address of an RSS feed and press <OK>. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files or Applications → Games and more → an 4. To add more feeds, repeat steps 2-3 above. application. Read RSS feeds 2. -
Page 53: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web
Download multimedia Upload photos and videos to the 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → RSS reader. Learn to post your photos and videos to photo 2. Scroll a feed and press <Options> → Open. sharing websites and blogs. 3. -
Page 54: Create And View World Clocks
Create a new destination Create and view world clocks 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Learn to view the time in another country or city and Appication settings → MobileBlog settings → set world clocks to appear on your display. Destination. -
Page 55: Set And Use Alarms
Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to set and control alarms for important events. with two different time zones on your display. Set a new alarm After you have saved world clocks, 1. -
Page 56: Use The Calculator
Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calculator. • Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <OK> or the Confirm key to stop an alarm 2. -
Page 57: Set A Countdown Timer
Set a countdown timer 4. Press <Reset> to clear recorded times. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Create a new task Timer. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 2. Press <Set>. Task. 3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press 2. -
Page 58: Manage Your Calendar
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. -
Page 59: 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 60 Your phone displays “No service,” “Network Another caller cannot reach you. error,” or “Network unavailable.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
- Page 61 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.
- Page 62 index alarms calculator placing on hold, 34 creating, 50 see tools, calculator recently dialled, 33 deactivating, 51 retrieving held calls, 34 calendar stopping, 51 viewing missed, 33 see tools, calendar battery clock calls charging, 18 see world clock advanced functions, 33 installing, 16 answering additional calls, 34 conference calls...
- Page 63 46 RSS reader music player key tones see tools, RSS reader creating playlists, 40 lock customising, 40 Samsung PC studio see phone lock listening to music, 30 shortcut keys synchronising, 39 memo see shortcuts see text or voice memos...
- Page 64 silent profile tools volume alarm, 50 call volume, 24 SIM card calculator, 51 key tone volume, 21 stopwatch calendar, 53 wallpaper see tools, stopwatch convertor, 51 web browser countdown timer, 52 task adding bookmarks, 32 mobile blog, 48 templates launching homepage, 31 RSS reader, 47 inserting, 37 stopwatch, 52...
- Page 66 EN 301 908- 1 V3.2.1 (05-2007) EN 301 908- 2 V3.2.1 (05-2007) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.
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