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Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (EU). 11/2007. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA...

  • Page 2: User Manual

    SGH-F490 user manual...

  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” Note—notes, usage tips, or additional and “using basic functions.” For information about information your mobile phone's menus and options, refer to the "glossary of menus and options" on the Samsung website.

  • 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 comprise this device are the property of their page 12”) respective owners: → ® Followed by—the order of options or • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the menus you must select to perform a step;...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings ..........1 contents Safety precautions .........3 Important usage information ......6 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Idle mode .............11 Icons ............12 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ....15 Charge the battery ........17 Insert a memory card (optional) ....18 using basic functions...
  • Page 6 Use the touch screen ........20 Create and send an SOS message ....39 Access menus ..........21 Activate Mobile Tracker .......40 Customise your phone .........21 Record and play voice memos .....41 Use basic call functions .......23 Use Java-powered games and applications .41 Send and view messages ......24 Create and view world clocks ......42 Add and find contacts ........26...

  • 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 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 buttons lightly, use special features that...

  • Page 10: 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 115°...
  • Page 11 • 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.

  • 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 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before travelling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.
  • Page 14 Correct disposal of this product Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) government office, for details of where and how they (Applicable in the European Union and can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

  • Page 15: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, idle mode, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your country 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 and features: Headset jack Rear camera lens Front camera lens Mirror Earpiece Power/Hold Camera flash Multifunction jack Battery cover Shortcuts key Touch screen Camera/Video...

  • Page 17: Keys

    Keys Idle mode Function Learn the functions of the Idle mode icons and Volume Adjust the phone’s volume windows. Switch the phone on and off Power/ (Slide and hold); Activate or Hold deactivate the touch keys and touch screen Shortcuts Open the shortcut menus In Idle mode, turn on the camera (press and hold);...

  • Page 18: Icons

    • : Display a list of recent numbers. Icon Definition • : Open the shortcut menus. EDGE network connecting • : Open or close the Calendar or Transferring data via EDGE network Time window. • Touch the Calendar or Time window twice to UMTS (3G) network connected open the Calendar or World clock screen.
  • Page 19 Icon Definition Icon Definition Memory card inserted Music playback in progress Alarm activated Music playback paused Browsing Internet New text message (SMS) Connected to secured web page New multimedia message (MMS) Roaming (outside of normal service area) New email message Call diverting activated New voice mail message In Home Zone service area...
  • Page 20 Icon Definition Email message full Voice mail message full Push message full Configuration message full Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level...

  • Page 21: Assembling And Preparing Your

    Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM (or USIM) card, with subscription details, such as your preparing your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
  • Page 22 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Place the card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages Before using the phone for the first time, you must by misuse are not covered by the warranty. charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.

  • Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    About the low battery indicator 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing the front of the phone. 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. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off.

  • Page 25: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide and hold [POWER]. functions 2. Enter your PIN and touch (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the Switch to Offline profile main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 26: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists. Learn the basic actions to use the touch screen. Your phone has a touch screen that lets you easily select items or command the phone to perform specific functions.

  • Page 27: Access Menus

    • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through Access menus vertical lists. To access your phone’s menus, 1. Touch 2. Touch an icon for the menu you want. 3. Drag your finger to scroll to a menu or option. 4.
  • Page 28 Switch to or from Silent profile Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) → → Display & light In Idle mode, touch and hold to silence or touch 1. In Idle mode, touch settings → Display settings → Wallpaper. to unsilence your phone. 2.

  • Page 29: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions 2. Touch or press [ 3. To end the call, touch [ Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Answer a call During a call, your phone automatically locks 1. When a call comes in, touch [ ] to unlock and most keys to prevent accidental inputs.

  • Page 30: Send And View Messages

    2. Touch Recipients → Use the headset , and enter a destination number By connecting the supplied headset to the 3. Touch multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: 4. Touch on a text field → , and enter your •...

  • Page 31: Enter Text

    2. Touch and enter an email address. Enter text in one of the following modes: 3. Touch Mode Function 4. Touch Subject → , and enter a subject. Touch the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on 5.

  • Page 32: Add And Find Contacts

    → Download. To clear characters, touch 2. Touch 3. Select an email or a header. To move the cursor, touch and then touch , or 4. If you selected a header, touch to view the body of the email. To copy and paste text, 1.

  • Page 33: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Find a contact 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. → 1. In Idle mode, touch 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to adjustments. find.

  • Page 34: Listen To Music

    • Download from the wireless web. Browse the 6. Touch or press [ ] to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung 7. Touch or press [ ] to record another video PC Studio.
  • Page 35 3. Control playback using the following actions: • Drag the blue square left or right to scan backward or forward in a file. • Touch the blue square where two rectangles are crossed on the screen to pause or resume playback. •...

  • Page 36: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages → → Bookmarks → 1. In Idle mode, touch Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web → Add bookmark. pages. 2. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). Browse web pages 3.

  • Page 37: 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 additional features of your mobile phone.
  • Page 38 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Touch to place a call on hold or touch If your network supports this function, you can retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1. Touch [ ] to answer the second call.

  • Page 39: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 1 and 2, if desired, to add more Use advanced Phonebook functions parties. Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers 5. To end the multiparty call, touch [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.

  • Page 40: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Touch twice a contact to assign to the number 5. Enter a group name and touch Save. and a number (if necessary). 6. To set the caller ID image, touch Options → The contact is saved to the speed dial number. Group settings →...

  • Page 41: Use Advanced Music Functions

    2. Touch to open a new template window. Create a message from a multimedia template 3. Touch , enter your text and touch → → Templates → 1. In Idle mode, touch 4. Touch Multimedia templates. Create a multimedia template →...
  • Page 42 3. Touch [ ] to return to Idle mode. 3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the Windows Media Player installed. multifuntion jack on your phone to a PC.
  • Page 43 → Add → Files. 7. Touch 8. Select the files you want to include and touch Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player. → 1. In Idle mode, touch 2. From any of the occupied playlists (not an empty →...

  • Page 44: 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 → → Bluetooth → 1. In Idle mode, touch Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Activation →...

  • Page 45: Create And Send An Sos Message

    3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or 2. Touch Yes again to confirm that you are willing to the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, receive data from the device (if necessary). and touch OK. When the owner of the other device enters the Create and send an SOS message same code or accepts the connection, pairing is...

  • Page 46: Activate Mobile Tracker

    → → → Security → 7. Touch to save the recipients. 1. In Idle mode, touch Mobile tracker. 8. Touch Repeat and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 2. Touch on a text input field, enter your password and touch 9.

  • Page 47: Record And Play Voice Memos

    9. Scroll down and edit the message (if necessary). Play a voice memo → OK. 10. Touch 1. From the voice recorder screen, touch 2. Select a file. Record and play voice memos 3. Control the playback using the following actions: Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder.

  • Page 48: Create And View World Clocks

    Play games Create a world clock → → Games. → → World clock. 1. In Idle mode, touch 1. In Idle mode, touch → Add. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- 2. Touch screen instructions. 3.

  • Page 49: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms • Touch Snooze to stop an alarm with snooze or press any key to silence the alarm for the snooze Learn to set and control alarms for important events. period. Set a new alarm Deactivate an alarm →...

  • Page 50: Convert Currencies Or Measurements

    Convert currencies or Use the stopwatch measurements → → 1. In Idle mode, press touch Stopwatch. → → Converter → a 1. In Idle mode, touch 2. Touch , or Stop to begin, record lap conversion type. times (up to 5), and stop the stopwatch. 2.

  • Page 51: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view → 1. In Idle mode, touch → View by → Day or Week. 2. Touch Create an event → 1. In Idle mode, touch →...

  • Page 52: Overview Of Menu Functions

    To access Menu mode, touch in Idle mode. overview of menu 1 Call log functions 2 Phonebook 3 Music Player This section describes your mobile phone’s menu structure. 4 Internet 1 Go to homepage 2 Enter URL 3 Bookmarks 4 Saved pages 5 History 6 Adranced 7 Browser settings...
  • Page 53 5 Messages 8 Camera 12 Settings 1 Create message 1 Phone profiles 2 Inbox 2 Time & date ‡ 9 Google/Bluetooth 3 Email inbox 3 Display & light settings 4 Drafts 4 Phone settings ‡‡ 5 Outbox 5 Call settings 10 Applications 6 Sent message 6 Security...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    When you turn on your phone, the following messages may appear: troubleshooting Message Try this to solve the problem: Please Ensure that the SIM card is installed insert SIM correctly. card If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before When the phone lock feature is contacting a service professional.
  • Page 55 Your phone displays “No service,” “Network • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the failure,” or “Not done.” phone number. Another caller cannot hear you speaking. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 56 You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list. • Re-enter and save the number, if necessary. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. •...
  • Page 57 alarms creating, 43 index deactivating, 43 stopping, 43 battery Use this reference section to quickly find pages of information charging, 17 about a topic. installing, 15 low battery indicator, 18 Bluetooth activating, 38 receiving data, 39 sending data, 39 browser see web browser, 30 calculator see tools, calculator, 43...
  • Page 58 calendar clock see tools, calendar, 45 see world clock, 42 calls conference calls advanced functions, 31 see calls, multiparty, 32 answering additional calls, 32 contacts answering, 23 adding, 26 basic functions, 23 creating groups, 34 dialling additional calls, 32 finding, 27 dialling missed calls, 31 converter from the Phonebook, 33...
  • Page 59 Java mobile tracker accessing applications, 42 multimedia launching games, 42 see messages, 24 key tones music player creating playlists, 36 lock see phone lock, 22 customising, 37 synchronising, 36 memo see text or voice memos namecards memory card offline mode messages phone lock sending email, 24...
  • Page 60 SIM card tools alarm, 43 SOS message calculator, 43 stopwatch calendar, 45 see tools, stopwatch, 44 converter, 44 countdown timer, 44 templates stopwatch, 44 inserting, 35 multimedia, 35 videos text, 34 capturing, 27 viewing, 28 text creating memos, 44 voice memos entering, 25 playing, 41 messages, 24...
  • Page 61 wallpaper web browser adding bookmarks, 30 launching homepage, 30 Windows Media Player world clock creating, 42 setting dual display, 42...

  • Page 62: Health And Safety Information

    Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure Health and safety information of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg). Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).

  • Page 63: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones

    (RF) exposure tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines from wireless phones. The FDA publication includes the whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for following information: this product or when used with an accessory that...

  • Page 64: Wireless Phones

    distances from the user, the exposure to RF is some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in drastically lower because a person's RF exposure reproducing those studies, or in determining the decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the reasons for inconsistent results. source.
  • Page 65 Health and safety information • “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary phones with the Federal Communications Commission for device function; and (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF •...
  • Page 66 yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated about long-term exposures, since the average period of in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, phone use in these studies was around three years. have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate What research is needed to decide whether RF the development of cancer in laboratory animals.
  • Page 67 Health and safety information angle at which the phone is held, or which model of oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, phone is used. industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts to independent What is FDA doing to find out more about the investigators.
  • Page 68 RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically wireless phones at all. For example, the government in with distance. For example, you could use a headset the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such and carry the wireless phone away from your body a recommendation in December 2000.
  • Page 69 Health and safety information are used against the head or against the body. Either FTC, these defendants lacked a reasonable basis to configuration should result in compliance with the substantiate their claim. safety limit. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield the head from RF radiation work?
  • Page 70 compatible phone and a compatible hearing aid at the • National institute for Occupational Safety and Health same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in (NIOSH): 2000. • http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for •...

  • Page 71: Road Safety

    Health and safety information Road Safety incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to 4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime.

  • Page 72: Operating Environment

    8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial 9-1-1 “The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.” or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or it is a free call on your wireless phone! visit our web-site www.wow-com.com 9.
  • Page 73 Health and safety information Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic • should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to Devices minimize potential interference. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from taking place, switch your phone off immediately.

  • Page 74: Posted Facilities

    Vehicles areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its but not always clearly marked. They include below deck representative regarding your vehicle.

  • Page 75: Emergency Calls

    Health and safety information Emergency Calls If certain features are in use (call barring, for example), you may first need to deactivate those features before This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using you can make an emergency call. Consult this radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as document and your local cellular service provider.

  • Page 76: Fcc Notice And Cautions

    FCC Notice and Cautions if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to •This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC radio communications. However, there is no Rules. Operation is subject to the following guarantee that interference will not occur in a two conditions: (1) this device may not cause particular installation.

  • Page 77: Other Important Safety Information

    For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s place objects, including both installed or portable authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 78: Product Performance

    • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, a suspension or denial of telephone services to the message displays on the screen. When a signal is offender, or legal action, or both. found, your phone returns to standby mode.

  • Page 79: Battery Precautions

    • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.

  • Page 80: Care And Maintenance

    For safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, contact warming first. your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such...
  • Page 81 Health and safety information • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device's may cause an electric shock to you or damage to moving parts and prevent proper operation. the phone.
  • Page 82 EN 301 9081 V2.2.1 (102003) EN 301 9082 V3.2.1 (062006) * 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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