Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-xxxxxA...
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Page 3: Important Safety
Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Important Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. safety Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area and Use only Samsung-approved batteries and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger.
Page 5: Features
About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record a This User’s Guide provides you with condensed video. information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get Special started”...
Page 6 • Women’s life • Bluetooth Use multiple features designed for Transfer media files and personal women in our modern world. data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Offline mode • Name card Switch your phone to offline to use its Create name cards with your non-wireless functions in an airplane.
Page 7 Browse the web............18 Contents Use Phonebook ............18 Send messages ............19 View messages............21 Unpack Use Bluetooth ............22 Make sure you have each item Use voice recognition ..........23 Your phone Enter text Keys, features, and locations ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes Get started Call functions...
Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 5 Messages 1 Call log p.32 3 Applications p.39 8 Camera p.88 (continued) 4 Delete all p.69 1 Recent contacts p.32 1 Take photo p.88 1 Music Player p.39 5 Settings p.69...
Page 9: Unpack
User’s Guide Confirm key Right soft key You can obtain various accessories Left soft key Power on/off/ from your local Samsung dealer. Menu exit key Volume keys The items supplied with your Delete key Dial key phone and the accessories...
Page 10: Get Started
Get started Install the battery. Reattach the cover. First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services.
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Get started Power on or off When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter Switch on 1. Open the phone. from the power outlet. 2. Press and hold Do not turn on Remove the adapter from the phone. the phone when 3.
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. Keys End a call. Perform the function indicated on the In Menu mode, cancel input and return bottom line of the display. the phone to Idle mode. In Idle mode, access your favourite Enter numbers, letters, and some special menus directly.
Page 13 Get started In Idle mode, access the Camera menu: Icons Received signal strength press and hold to turn on the camera. Call in progress In Camera mode, take a photo or record a Out of your service area; you video. cannot make or receive calls Display Alarm set...
Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary Office Zone, if registered for the depending on the function you are keys appropriate service using. The bottom line of the Roaming network display indicates their current role.
Page 15: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display move to the next or previous and select Settings → Phone language option. settings →...
Page 16 You can set wallpaper for the idle 3. For Clock, scroll to a clock type Idle mode screen on each display. and press <Save>. wallpaper For the main display: For Cover title, enter a greeting and press [ 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings →...
Page 17 Get started You can set up a menu for your You can set [Left], [Right], and My Menu Menu own favourite menu items. [Down] to function as shortcuts to mode shortcuts access your favourite menus. To set a My menu item: 1.
Page 18: Make/Answer Calls
Make/Answer calls You can protect the phone against Phone lock unauthorised use with a phone 1. Enter an area code and phone Make a call password. The phone will require number. the password on power-up. 2. Press [ 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> 3.
Page 19: Step Outside The Phone
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press and hold Record a video [Camera] to turn on the Begin with your camera, the music player, the web browser, and other special features camera. 2. Press [1] to switch to Record Use the camera mode.
Page 20: Play Music
55 phone • : pauses or resumes • Download from a computer playback. using the optional Samsung PC • Up: opens the current play Studio Samsung PC Studio list. User’s Guide • Left: returns to the previous •...
Page 21: Browse The Web
Step outside the phone Browse the web Use Phonebook Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the To the phone’s memory: wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services Add a contact and information and to download web content. 1.
Page 22: Send Messages
Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Find a contact <Contacts>. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text 2. Enter the first few letters of the and select Messages → Create message (SMS) name you want. new message → Text message.
Page 23 Step outside the phone 4. Select Image or video or 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send an e-mail Sound. and select Messages → Create new message → Email. 5. For Image or video, select Add image or Add video and 2.
Page 24: View Messages
View messages From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> When a notification appears: View a text and select Messages → My 1. Press <View>. message messages → Inbox. 2. Select the message from the 2. Select an MMS message ( Inbox.
Page 25: Use Bluetooth
Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other it has one, and press <OK>. Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk When the owner of the other hands-free, or control the phone remotely.
Page 26: Use Voice Recognition
Use voice recognition To receive data via Bluetooth, your Receive data Your phone can recognise specific voice commands in phone’s Bluetooth feature must be order to dial a number or search for a name stored in active. Phonebook, access menus, or check your phone’s 1.
Page 27 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press [C]. Access features 2. At the voice prompt, say one of the following commands. • Call <person’s name/phone number>: dial a number by saying a name or phone number in Phonebook. •...
Page 28: Enter Text
Using ABC mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character you want ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes appears on the screen. You can enter text in some features such as Messages, Characters in order displayed Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Upper case Lower case Number mode, and Symbol mode.
Page 29: Using T9 Mode
Enter text Other ABC mode operations 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting characters. • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor 3. When the word displays correctly, go to step 4. to move to the right automatically or press [Right].
Page 30: Call Functions
3. Press <Spell>. Call functions 4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press <Add>. Advanced calling features Using Number mode Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone Number mode enables you to enter numbers. number.
Page 31: Answering A Call
Call functions Redialling recent numbers Voice dialling 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of You can dial a number stored in Phonebook by saying recent numbers. the associated name or number into the microphone. p. 53 2.
Page 32: Viewing Missed Calls
Viewing missed calls Options during a call If you have missed calls, the screen displays how You can access a number of functions during a call. many calls you have missed. Adjusting the volume during a call 1. Press <View>. Use [Volume] to adjust the earpiece volume during a 2.
Page 33: Answering A Second Call
Call functions Using In-call options 5. To end the current call, press [ Press <Options> to access the following options Answering a second call during a call: You can answer an incoming call while already on the • Voice clarity on/Voice clarity off: remove phone, if your network supports this function and you extraneous noise and increase call quality so that have activated the call waiting feature.
Page 34 • Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone multi- • Remove: disconnect the selected participant. frequency) tones as a group. The DTMF tones are • End held call: disconnect the call currently on the tones used in phones for tone dialling, hold.
Page 35: Menu Functions
3. Press [ ] to dial a number, or [ ] to view the Menu functions details of a call. All menu options listed Using call log options From the call list, press <Options> to access the Call log following options: (Menu 1) •...
Page 36: Received Calls
Missed calls Call time (Menu 1.2) (Menu 1.6) This menu displays the most recent received calls that This menu displays the time log for calls made and you did not answer. received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary. Dialled calls (Menu 1.3) •...
Page 37: Phonebook
Menu functions Phonebook Call costs (Menu 1.7) (Menu 2) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in menu is available only if your SIM card supports this your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s feature.
Page 38: Fdn Contacts
Using Phonebook options FDN contacts (Menu 2.2) While viewing contact details, press <Options> to Use this menu to create a list of contacts to be used in access the following options: FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified •...
Page 39: Create Contact
Menu functions Create contact • Alert: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call (Menu 2.3) from the person. Use this menu to add a new contact to Phonebook. The settings specified in Graphic ID and Storing a contact in the phone’s memory Alert are given priority over group settings.
Page 40: Group
Group Speed dial (Menu 2.4) (Menu 2.5) Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller Use this menu to assign speed dial numbers (2 to 9) groups. for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers. Adding members to a caller group Assigning speed dial numbers 1.
Page 41: My Namecard
Menu functions • Change: assign a different number to a key. • Exchange namecard: exchange the name card with another person via Bluetooth. • Remove: clear the speed dial setting for a key. • Remove: delete the name card. Dialling speed dial numbers •...
Page 42 Applications • List by: sort your contacts by the first name or (Menu 3) last name. Use this menu to play Java applications, play music • Delete all: delete all of the contacts from your files, or edit photos. You can also use the voice phone’s memory, your SIM card, or the FDN list.
Page 43 Menu functions • Download from a computer using the optional During playback, use the following keys: Samsung PC Studio programme Samsung PC Function Studio User’s Guide Pauses or resumes playback. • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 51 Left Returns to the previous file.
Page 44 Using music player options Visualisation: change the playback animation. Skin: select a skin type. From the music player screen, press <Options> to Volume: select a volume level. access the following options: • Details: access the file properties. • Play via: play the selected file via the phone speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset.
Page 45 Menu functions Voice recorder During playback, use the following keys: (Menu 3.2) Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo Function can be up to one hour long. Pauses or resumes playback. Recording a voice memo Left Moves backward in a memo. 1.
Page 46 - Limit for emails: record a voice memo for 6. Press <Options> and select Save as. adding to an e-mail. 7. Press <Yes>. - 1 hour: record a voice memo of up to one hour. 8. Enter a new file name and press [ Volume: select a volume level.
Page 47 Menu functions Beauty tools • Make-up: change the appearance of the (Menu 3.4) person by using various make-up tools. Use this menu to edit people’s appearances using • Combine images: merge the image with various editing tools. another image. Makeover kits (Menu 3.4.1) •...
Page 48 5. When the selected photo appears on the left image 16. Enter a name for the image and press [ field, press [Right]. Memory status (Menu 3.4.3) 6. Press <Options> and select Add image → Open Use this menu to view the amount of memory or Take photo.
Page 49 Menu functions 2. Specify profile parameters: Using fragrance type options • Name: enter a name for the profile. From the fragrance type list, press <Options> to • Food: select your favourite food. access the following options: • Beverage: select your favourite beverage. •...
Page 50 Checking your biorhythm for the current month 2. Enter your height. 1. From the Biorhythm screen, select Month view. 3. Enter your weight. 2. Enter your birth date and press <OK>. 4. Press <OK> to view the result. Press <Help> to understand the significance of Setting an alarm for your biorhythm the percentage.
Page 51 Menu functions Shopping list Accessing a calorie item (Menu 3.5.6) When you enter the Calories menu, the total calories Use this menu to make a shopping list by entering consumed for the selected day are displayed at the information on items that you want or need to buy and bottom of the calendar.
Page 52 Bluetooth Setting up the Bluetooth feature (Menu 3.6) The Bluetooth menu provides the following options: Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange • Activation: activate or deactivate the Bluetooth data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone feature.
Page 53 Menu functions Searching for and pairing with a Bluetooth 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. This code device is used just once and you do not need to memorise it. 1. From the Bluetooth menu, select My devices. When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is finished.
Page 54 Receiving data via Bluetooth • Rename: rename the paired device. • Authorise device/Unauthorise device: To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth determine whether or not the phone asks you to feature must be active and its visibility must be permit connection when other devices try to enabled.
Page 55 Menu functions Using Java application options • Network settings: customise a connection profile to be used for applications requiring network From the application list, press <Options> to access access. The following options are available: the following options: APN: enter the access point name of the network •...
Page 56 Voice commands Accessing features (Menu 3.8) 1. Access the Voice commands menu, or press [C] Your phone provides a set of powerful voice-enabled in Idle mode to activate voice recognition. features that enhance its hands-free capabilities. 2. At the voice prompt, say one of the following Dialling a number by voice commands: 1.
Page 57: Viewing Help Information
Menu functions Setting up options Adapt digits: adapt your phone to recognise your vocal style and pronunciation for each digit. Follow Use this menu to customise various settings for voice the voice prompts to adapt the phone. recognition. Reset digits: return to default settings. From the Voice commands menu, press <Settings>...
Page 58 Browser SIM-AT (Menu 3.9) (Menu 4) This menu is available if you use a SIM-AT card that The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) on your supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using additional services, such as news, weather, sports, the web browser, you can access up-to-date entertainment, and location services.
Page 59 Menu functions Using browser options • My files: switch to the My files menu. 1. Select or press [ ] . Exiting the browser 2. Select one of the following browser options: Press [ ] to end the network connection and exit the •...
Page 60 Using bookmark options Profile settings (Menu 4.5) On the Bookmark screen, press <Options> to access Use this menu to set up servers for the web browser. the following options: Contact your service provider for details about your setting options. • Open: access the website.
Page 61 Menu functions When the proxy is set to Disable: Password: enter the password. When the proxy is set to Disable: DNS1: enter the primary address. DNS1: enter the primary address. DNS2: enter the secondary address. DNS2: enter the secondary address Dial number: enter the PPP server phone number.
Page 62 Messages Creating and sending an SMS message (Menu 5) 1. Enter your message and press [ Use the Messages menu to send and receive short • The maximum number of characters allowed messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You in a message varies by service provider. If can also access push messages, voicemails, and cell your message exceeds the maximum number broadcast messages.
Page 63 Menu functions Multimedia message • Preview as vivid message: view the message in (Menu 5.1.2) 3D view mode. The phone coverts message text to Multimedia Message Service (MMS) delivers messages 3D vivid graphics. This option is available only containing a combination of text, image, video, and when the message consists of a single page.
Page 64 7. Select the Text line. • View: open the selected attachment. 8. Enter the message text and press [ Attached files from the Other files folder cannot be open in your phone. 9. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send.
Page 65 Menu functions Email 7. When you have finished, press <Options> and (Menu 5.1.3) select Send. You can create and send e-mails that include text, 8. Enter an e-mail address. audio, and images. To use this feature, you need to subscribe to an e-mail service and set up your e-mail To send the e-mail to more than one recipient, fill account and profile.
Page 66 Viewing a message • Save in: save the e-mail in another message folder. The following icons may appear on the message list to • Attach: attach Phonebook entries as name cards show the message type: or calender data or memos as data format •...
Page 67 Menu functions • View as vivid message/View as text message: MMS messages view the message in 3D view mode or switch back • Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the to normal mode. This option is available only when server. the message consists of a single page.
Page 68 Push messages When you select an MMS message, it opens in Preview mode as would a message from the Inbox. To edit the • Go to URL: connect to the URL address specified MMS message, press <Options> and select Edit. in the message.
Page 69 Menu functions • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. being deleted, or unlock the message. • Details: access the message properties. • Details: access the message properties. Sentbox Email inbox (Menu 5.2.4)
Page 70 3. Press [Volume] to view other pages in the e-mail. • Add to block list: add the sender’s e-mail address or subject to the Block list to reject Press and hold [Volume] to move to the first or last e-mails from that address or containing that page in the e-mail.
Page 71 Menu functions My folder Using template options (Menu 5.2.6) Use this menu to view the messages you have moved From the template list, press <Options> to access to this folder using the Move to my folder option the following options: while viewing a message list.
Page 72 Settings Using template options (Menu 5.5) From the template list, press <Options> to access Use this menu to set up various options for using the the following options: messaging service. • View: open the selected template. Text messages (Menu 5.5.1) •...
Page 73 Menu functions Validity period: set the length of time your Address hiding: set your address to be hidden messages are stored in the SMS server. from the recipient’s phone. Message type: set the default message type. The Request read receipt: send a read-reply request network can convert messages into the selected along with your messages.
Page 74 Network when abroad: determine if your phone - Proxy: connect to the GPRS network using the retrieves new messages automatically when you proxy server. are roaming on another network. - GPRS settings: customise the settings required Reception within home network or abroad has the for connecting to the GPRS network.
Page 75 Menu functions - Version: select an available OMA version and • Creation mode: select an MMS creation mode. maximum size limit for sending or receiving Warning: you can create a message with any type messages. of content and of any size, but the phone will inform you when the content and size have Depending on your service provider, it may not exceeded the maximum.
Page 76 Request read receipt: send a read-reply request Retrieve option: set whether the phone for a reply along with e-mails. downloads e-mail headers only or e-mail headers and bodies both. Priority: select the priority level of your e-mail. Delete option: determine whether e-mails are Add signature: attach your name, phone number, deleted immediately or the next time you connect or a simple memo to e-mails.
Page 77 Menu functions When the protocol type is POP3: - Account name: enter a name for the currently selected account. - POP3 server: enter the IP address or host name To access the following options, press <Options> of the server that receives your e-mail. and select Next or press [ - POP3 port: enter the POP3 port number.
Page 78 - IMAP4 user ID: enter the IMAP4 user name. - Password: enter the password. - IMAP4 password: enter the IMAP4 password. - DNS1: enter the primary address. - Secure connection (IMAP4): use a secure - DNS2: enter the secondary address. connection for the e-mail service.
Page 79 Menu functions Broadcast messages Memory status (Menu 5.6) (Menu 5.7) The cell broadcast service delivers short messages on Use this menu to view the amount of memory various topics such as the weather or traffic. currently in use in each message folder. Use this menu to change the settings for the service You can also access a message box by selecting it and to access broadcast messages.
Page 80 Images • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or (Menu 6.1) Bluetooth. This menu displays photos you have taken and images • Set as: set the image as your wallpaper for the you have downloaded, received in messages, or displays or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook imported from a computer.
Page 81 Menu functions • Details: access the file properties. Function Opens the file list. Videos (Menu 6.2) Down Stops playback. This menu displays video clips you have recorded, downloaded, received in messages, or imported from Volume Adjusts the volume. a computer. After playback, press <...
Page 82 Music • Set as: set the file as your ringtone, as a ringtone (Menu 6.3) for a Phonebook entry, or a ringtone for alarms. This menu displays music files you have downloaded, • Move to Favourite sounds/Move to: move the or imported from a computer.
Page 83 Menu functions Planner • Delete: delete the selected file or all files. (Menu 7) • Rename: change the file name. Use this menu to keep track of your schedule. You can • List by: change the sort order of the file list. also use convenient features, such as an alarm clock, •...
Page 84 Calendar • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time (Menu 7.2) format. Use this menu to keep track of your schedule. • Alarm day: select days of the week to sound the alarm. Selecting a day on the calendar •...
Page 85 Menu functions • Details: enter item details. Entering an anniversary • Start date and Start time: enter the starting 1. Select a date on the calendar. date and time for the item. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time Anniversary.
Page 86 Consulting the calendar Entering a task 1. Select a date on the calendar. Once you have created items, the item icons and the number of items for a specific day appears at the 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Task. bottom of the calendar.
Page 87 Menu functions • Done/Not done: change the status of the task Default view by: select the default calendar view item. mode. • Delete: delete the item. • Missed alarm events: access items whose alarms you have missed. • Print via Bluetooth: print the item details by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth.
Page 88 Week view • Delete: delete the selected memo. • Print via Bluetooth: print the memo details by You can view items for the selected week. A cell on the connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. timetable indicates the presence of item information. Some printers may not be compatible with the Select a cell in the day you want.
Page 89 Menu functions Viewing world time • Press <Options> to use additional arithmetic functions or switch to the Converter screen. 1. From the world map, move to the lower line ( 2. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the 2.
Page 90 Stopping the timer 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit to which you want to convert. • Press any key when the timer rings. The equivalent value for the amount you entered • Press [ ] on the Timer screen to stop the timer displays.
Page 91 Menu functions Camera 2. Make any desired adjustments. (Menu 8) • Press < > to access camera options. You can use the camera module embedded in your next section phone to take photos and record videos. • Use the keypad to change the camera settings To access this menu, press <Menu>...
Page 92 Single shot: take a photo in Normal mode. You - Scene program: set whether or not to use Night can select whether or not the camera automatically shot mode. saves a photo. - Exposure metering: select a method to Multi shot: take a series of action stills. You can determine the exposure of an image, based on a select the number of photos the camera will take.
Page 93 Menu functions - Brightness sound: turn the sound effect for Function brightness adjustment on or off. Changes the shooting mode. - Default name: change the default prefix of file names. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. • Camera shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Capture mode.
Page 94 Taking a photo with the phone closed • Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper for the displays or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook 1. Press and hold [Camera]. The icon displays. entry. 2. If necessary, press [Volume up] to switch to •...
Page 95 Menu functions • Use the keypad to change the camera settings • Timer: set a time delay before the camera starts or switch to other modes. p. 93 recording a video. 3. Press [ ] or [Camera] to start recording. •...
Page 96 Zoom sound: turn the sound effect for zooming Function on or off. Changes the image quality. Brightness sound: turn the sound effect for Changes the video recording mode. brightness adjustment on or off. Default name: change the default prefix of file Changes the colour tone or applies a names.
Page 97 Menu functions Go to My photos • Go to My video clips: access the My video clips (Menu 8.3) folder. p. 78 Use this menu to access a list of photos you have • Bluetooth visibility: share the file with other taken.
Page 98 Settings Phone settings (Menu 9.2) (Menu 9) Many different features of your phone’s system can be The Settings menu provides you with various setting customised to suit your preferences. options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their Language (Menu 9.2.1) default values.
Page 99 Menu functions Using shortcut options • Remove all: remove all items. Press <Options> to access the following options: Advanced shortcuts (Menu 9.2.5) • Change: assign or change a shortcut menu Use this menu to activate the Advanced shortcut assignment. feature, which allows you to access the text message, •...
Page 100 Voice command settings Changing an Advanced shortcut key (Menu 9.2.7) 1. Press [Down] and select a key to be used as a Use this menu to activate or deactivate voice shortcut key. recognition. 2. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. When voice recognition is deactivated, you cannot initiate the feature by accessing the Voice Using Advanced shortcut options...
Page 101 Menu functions Offline mode • Cover display: select an image or text to be (Menu 9.2.9) displayed on the external display. Use this menu to switch the phone to Offline mode or Clock: select a clock type. back to Online mode. Cover title: enter the text you want.
Page 102 Dialling display Sound settings (Menu 9.3.5) (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to select a font size and colour for the Use this menu to customise various sound settings. numbers entered and the background colour of the Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) display while dialling.
Page 103 Menu functions Message tone Extra tones (Menu 9.4.3) (Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to set up the ringtone for incoming Use this menu to customise additional tones for the messages and e-mails. phone. • Tone: select one of the several message tones. •...
Page 104 • Main display dim: select the length of time the 1. Select a call diverting option: display stays on in Dim mode after the backlight • Divert always: divert calls. turns off. After a specified time, the display turns • Busy: divert calls when you are on another off.
Page 105 Menu functions Call barring 4. Enter the call barring password supplied by your (Menu 9.6.2) service provider and press <Select>. This network service allows you to restrict your calls. 1. Select a call barring option: Call waiting (Menu 9.6.3) • All outgoing: prohibit outgoing calls.
Page 106 Caller ID Band selection (Menu 9.6.5) (Menu 9.6.7) This network service allows you to hide your phone For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it number from the person you are calling. However, must register with an available network. some networks do not allow the user to change this Your phone can handle any of the following types of setting.
Page 107 Menu functions PIN check Privacy (Menu 9.7.1) (Menu 9.7.5) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) Use this menu to lock access to call logs, Phonebook protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. entries, messages, files, or all menu functions on the When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your phone, except for call functions.
Page 108: Solve Problems
Memory status (Menu 9.8) Solve problems Use this menu to check the amount of memory being Help and personal needs used for storing data in Messages, My files, Calendar, Phonebook, JAVA world, Memo, and Face images. You To save the time and expense of an unnecessary can also view the amount of shared memory.
Page 109 Solve problems “Enter PUK” • Be sure that you are accessing the correct cellular network. • The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times, and the SIM card is now blocked. Enter the • Be sure that you have not set an incoming call PUK supplied by your service provider.
Page 110 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • The model and serial numbers of your phone • Your warranty details • A clear description of the problem Then contact your local dealer or Samsung after-sales service.
Page 111: Health And Safety Information
The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile Health and safety information phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals of the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human Certification Information (SAR) body expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).
Page 112 For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
Page 113: Consumer Information On Wireless Phones
Consumer Information on Wireless Phones phones,” which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures published a series of Questions and Answers for well within the FCC's compliance limits.
Page 114 Health and safety information What is FDA's role concerning the safety of • “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones wireless phones? with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the phones before they can be sold, as it does with new...
Page 115 exposure. FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies animals. However, many of the studies that showed for safety questions about wireless phones. increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer- FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless causing chemicals so as to be pre-disposed to develop phone networks rely upon.
Page 116 Health and safety information What research is needed to decide whether RF What is FDA doing to find out more about the exposure from wireless phones poses a health possible health effects of wireless phone RF? risk? FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology A combination of laboratory studies and Program and with groups of investigators around the epidemiological studies of people actually using...
Page 117 to independent investigators. The initial research will headset and carry the wireless phone away from include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless your body or use a wireless phone connected to a phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad remote antenna.
Page 118 Health and safety information example, the government in the United Kingdom are used against the head or against the body. Either distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation configuration should result in compliance with the in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists safety limit.
Page 119: Index
claims. According to FTC, these defendants lacked a person uses a compatible phone and a compatible reasonable basis to substantiate their claim. hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. What about wireless phone interference with FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones medical equipment? for possible interactions with other medical devices.
Page 120: Road Safety
Health and safety information • National institute for Occupational Safety and Road Safety Health (NIOSH): Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. • World health Organization (WHO): But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must http://www.who.int/peh-emf/ uphold.
Page 121 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional able to access your wireless phone without conversations that may be distracting. Make removing your eyes from the road. If you get an people you are talking with aware you are driving incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your and suspend conversations that have the potential...
Page 122: Operating Environment
Health and safety information “The wireless industry reminds you to use your Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices phone safely when driving.” For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, or Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from visit our web-site www.wow-com.com radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 123: Potentially Explosive Environments
• should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to Vehicles minimize potential interference. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch your phone off immediately. vehicles.
Page 124: Emergency Calls
areas), chemical plants or where blasting operations possible on all wireless phone networks or when are in progress. certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always clearly marked. They include To make an emergency call: below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage 1.
Page 125: Fcc Notice And Cautions
Restricting Children's access to your Phone if not installed and used in accordance with the Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed instructions, may cause harmful interference to to play with it because they could hurt themselves and radio communications.
Page 126: Other Important Safety Information
Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember authority to operate the equipment.
Page 127: Product Performance
Product Performance Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Reception receiver. When it's turned on, it receives and transmits The quality of each call you make or receive depends radio frequency (RF) signals.
Page 128: Battery Precautions
• Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, or liquid spills. If your phone does get wet, and other application usage patterns. immediately turn the power off and remove the Battery Precautions battery.
Page 129 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and the battery), for example when you carry a spare recharge your battery only with Samsung- battery in a pocket or bag. Short-circuiting the approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, terminals may damage the battery or the object disconnect it from the power source.
Page 130: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone's electronic circuit Your phone is a product of superior design and boards. craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. Rough suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty handling can break internal circuit boards.
Page 131 • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. • If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility.
Page 132 Index Broadcast messages • 76 CB (Cell Broadcast) messages • layout • 10 Browser, web • 55 settings • 98 ABC mode, text input • 25 Characters, enter • 25 Diverting, calls • 101 Active flip • 97 Configuration messages • 65 Document files •...
Page 133 Index phone • 104 Music, downloaded • 79 locking • 104 SIM card • 104 My files • 76 password • 104 Health and safety • 107 Low battery indicator • 8 My menu • 96 resetting • 105 Height/Weight ratio • 47 switching on/off •...
Page 134 e-mail • 66 locking • 104 feature accessing • 24, MMS/SMS • 63 Skin colour • 98 Recording SMS messages name dialling • 23, 53 videos • 91 creating/sending • 59 settings • 54, 97 voice memos • 42 deleting • 64 Voice recorder Redialling setting •...

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