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Samsung GH68-11983A User Manual

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Code No.:GH68-11983A
English (AUS). 10/2006. Rev. 1.1

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  • Page 1 * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-11983A English (AUS). 10/2006. Rev. 1.1...
  • Page 2 SGH-A501 User’s Guide...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 4 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 5: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent...
  • Page 6 • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Web browser Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content. • Get personal with photo caller ID See who’s calling you with their very own photo...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 8 Access menu functions ... 11 Customise your phone...
  • Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call Log p. 34 1 Recent Contacts p. 34 2 Missed Calls p. 34 3 Dialled Calls p. 34 4 Received Calls p. 35 5 Delete All p.

  • Page 9: Unpack

    You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Keys, features, and locations Earpiece Main display...

  • Page 10: Get Started

    Get started First steps to operating your phone USIM/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. For 3G services, you can purchase a USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) card.

  • Page 11: Power On Or Off

    Get started Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. Recharge your battery.
  • Page 12 In Idle mode, access Menu mode. In Menu mode, select a highlighted menu option or confirm input. Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Delete characters from the display or return to the previous menu level.
  • Page 13 Get started Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function Select Back indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys. Icons Received signal strength Voice call in progress Out of your service area;...

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Inbox full: • : SMS • : MMS • : E-mail • : Voicemail • : Configuration message Call diverting feature active p. 85 Memory card inserted p. 25 Profile setting p. 83 • : Normal • : Meeting • : Car •...

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select> or [Centre] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods: •...
  • Page 16 To change the sound profile: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Profiles. 2. Select the profile you want. You can set a wallpaper for Idle mode the idle screen on each Wallpaper display. For the main display: 1.
  • Page 17 Get started You can set the Navigation Menu keys to function as shortcuts shortcuts to access your favourite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone Settings → Short Cut. 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.

  • Page 18: Make/Answer Calls

    Make/Answer calls To make a voice call: Make a call 1. Enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ To make a video call: 1. Enter an area code and phone number. 2.

  • Page 19: Play Media Files

    Download from the files to the wireless web phone • Download from a ] to computer using the optional Samsung PC ] to Studio Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p.
  • Page 20 1. In Idle mode, press Create a <Menu> and select play list Applications → Media Player. 2. Press [Centre]. 3. Press <Options> and select Add → Folder or Files. 4. Scroll to the folder you want, or press [Centre] to select the files you want.

  • Page 21: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone Browse the web Using a built-in web browser, you can easily access the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to download web content. In Idle mode, press Launch the <BigPond>. browser •...
  • Page 22 To the USIM/SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number. 2. Press [Centre] and select SIM → New. 3. Specify contact information: Name, Phone Number, Group (for USIM), and Location Number. 4. Press [Centre] to save the contact. 1.

  • Page 23: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text <Menu> and select message Messages → Create (SMS) New Message → Text Message. 2. Enter the message text and press [Centre]. 3. Enter destination numbers. 4. Press [Centre] to send the message.

  • Page 24: View Messages

    4. Enter the e-mail text. 5. Move to the Attach Files line. 6. Press <Options> and select Add Files, Add Name Card, or Add V-Calendar. 7. Select images, videos, sounds, name cards, or calendar data. 8. Press <Options> and select Attach. 9.

  • Page 25: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone From the Inbox: View a 1. In Idle mode, press multimedia message <Menu> and select Messages → Inbox. (Continued) 2. Select an MMS message 1. In Idle mode, press View an <Menu> and select e-mail Messages → Email Inbox.
  • Page 26 1. In Idle mode, press Search for <Menu> and select and pair Settings → with a Connectivity → Bluetooth Bluetooth → My device Devices → Search For New Device. 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.

  • Page 27: Switch Applications

    Step outside the phone 1. When a device attempts Receive to access your phone, data press <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive. Switch applications You can switch to other applications from a menu, without closing the menu screen you were using.
  • Page 28 • Do not touch card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. If dirty, wipe the card with a soft cloth. • Keep cards away from small children or pets. • Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro- static discharge and/or electrical noise.

  • Page 29: Enter Text

    Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organizer, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 ) and ABC ( •...

  • Page 30: Using Abc Mode

    • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary This feature may not be available for some languages.

  • Page 31: Call Functions

    • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want.

  • Page 32: Answering A Call

    Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.

  • Page 33: Using The Headset

    Call functions Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows: Press redial the last call the button twice.
  • Page 34 2. Press <Options> and select Swap to switch between the calls. 3. Press <Options> and select Drop → Drop Active Call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ Using the speakerphone feature Use the phone as a speakerphone to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away.

  • Page 35: Using The Video Call Feature

    Call functions • Switch To Phone/Switch To Headset: switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit or back to the phone. To use this feature, you first need to connect your headset or car kit to the phone.
  • Page 36 • Show Call infobar/Hide Call infobar: display or hide the information bar on the display. • Hide Information/Show Information: hide or display information about the video call. • Mute/Unmute: turn off or on the microphone. • Display options: change the camera image settings: Effects: change the colour tone of the image.

  • Page 37: Menu Functions

    Menu functions All menu options listed Call Log (Menu 1) Use this menu to view the calls you have dialled, received, or missed, the length of the calls. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Call Log. Recent Contacts (Menu 1.1) This menu displays all of the calls you have...

  • Page 38: Received Calls

    Received Calls (Menu 1.4) This menu displays the most recent calls you have received. Delete All (Menu 1.5) Use this menu to delete all logs in each call type. 1. Press [Centre] to select the call types to be cleared. 2.

  • Page 39: Data Call Time

    Menu functions Data Call Time (Menu 1.8) This menu displays the time log for data calls made and received. • Recent Time: check the last data call time. • Total Time: check the total length of data calls sent and received. •...

  • Page 40: Add New Contact

    • Send Message: send a message to the selected number or e-mail address via SMS, MMS, or e-mail. • Special Options: set the following options: Picture: assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person. Ring Tone: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person.

  • Page 41: Groups

    Menu functions 3. Press <Options> and access the following options to add additional information: • Special Options: assign a caller ID image, call ringer, or message ringer for the contact. • Add Item: add a phone number in any type to the contact. •...

  • Page 42: Speed Dial

    Managing caller groups From the group list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View Members: display the members of the selected group. • Add Member: add contacts to the selected group, if the group does not have any. •...

  • Page 43: Copy All

    Menu functions Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a phone number in the phone’s memory. Using name card options After saving your name card, press <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 44: Service Number

    Video: MP4, 3GP, RM Use the following methods to save music or video files to your phone’s memory: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide p. 51...
  • Page 45 Menu functions • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 90 • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p. 25 Downloaded or received files are stored in the Downloads folder in Music or Videos. Creating a play list Add the media files to the play list so you can play them.

  • Page 46: Alarm

    • Open Play List: access the play list. • Go to My files: access all music and video files. • Details: access the file properties. • Player Settings: change the default settings for playing media files: Play Options: select a repeat mode. Volume: select a volume level.

  • Page 47: Voice Recorder

    Menu functions Stopping an alarm When the time for an alarm comes and the alarm sounds: • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. • For a wake-up alarm, press <OK> or [Centre]. Press any key, except for <OK> and [Centre], to cause it to sound again after 5 minutes.

  • Page 48: Organizer

    • Record: record a new voice memo. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Set as Ringtone: set the file as your ringtone for voice calls or video calls. • Go to Sounds: access the voice memo list.
  • Page 49 Menu functions • Start and End: enter the starting and ending times for the scheduled item. • Start Date and End Date: enter the starting and ending dates for the scheduled item. • Location: enter information about the scheduled item. •...
  • Page 50 • Priority: select a priority level. 4. Press <Options> and select Save to save the task. To enter a memo: 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select New Memo. 3. Enter the memo text and press [Down]. 4.
  • Page 51 Menu functions Using calendar options On the calendar, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: display the items stored for the selected date. • New: add a new item. • Week View: display the weekly view screen. • Go to Today: go to today’s date.

  • Page 52: Calculator

    Missed Event Alarm When you are unable to acknowledge an alarm for an item, the phone stores the missed alarm until you confirm it. 1. Select an item. 2. Press <Confirm> to confirm and delete the item. Memory Status This menu displays the number of items of each type you have created, and the total number of items you can store.

  • Page 53: World Time

    Menu functions 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down]. • Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. • Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-). 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit to which you want to convert.

  • Page 54: Pocketnews

    PocketNews This menu is available if you use a USIM/SIM card that supports SIM Application Toolkit menus and provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services. Available services may vary, depending on your service provider’s plans. For details, see your USIM/SIM card instructions or contact your service provider.

  • Page 55: Bookmarks

    Menu functions • To Desktop View/To SmartFit View: change the display mode of the browser. • Bookmarks: bookmark the current page or access the bookmark list. • Enter URL: enter a URL address manually. • Send URL via: send the URL of the current page via SMS or e-mail.

  • Page 56: Enter Url

    Using bookmark options From the bookmark list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Go To: access the bookmarked web page. • Enter URL: enter a URL address manually. • Edit: edit the URL address and title of the bookmark, if you selected an added one.

  • Page 57: Foxtel

    Menu functions FOXTEL (Menu 5.2) Use this menu to access the online TV service supported by your service provider. You can watch TV and use various Mobile TV services. Using this link, you can access to watch 12 exclusive FOXTEL channels on your phone wherever you are.

  • Page 58: Maps

    Maps (Menu 5.8) Use this menu to access a location service based on GPS positioning technology. With access to Whereis Mobile on your phone, you can quickly find your way to any location around Australia. For further details, please refer to your Next G User Guide. My Account (Menu 5.9) Use this menu to manage your Telstra...
  • Page 59 Menu functions Viewing a slide show You can view your images as a slide show, a sequential presentation of each image in the current folder. 1. While viewing an image, press <Options> and select Slide Show. The slide show begins. 2.

  • Page 60: Videos

    • Slide Show: view all images as a slide show. • Edit: edit the image and save it as a different file. • Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name. • Details: access the file properties. Downloading images 1.

  • Page 61: Sounds

    Menu functions Downloading video clips 1. Scroll to the Downloads folder. 2. Select Get Video. You are connected to the website preset by your service provider. 3. Search for the file you want and follow the onscreen instructions to download it. Sounds Use this menu to access voice memos you have recorded, and sound clips you have...

  • Page 62: Music

    • Delete: delete the selected file or all files. • Rename: change the file name. • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file. • New Folder: add a new folder. • Details: access the file properties. •...

  • Page 63: Games

    Menu functions Downloading music files 1. Scroll to the Downloads folder. 2. Select Get Music. You are connected to the website preset by your service provider. 3. Search for the file you want and follow the onscreen instructions to download it. Games Use this menu to access the embedded Java games and download Java applications.

  • Page 64: Other Files

    Other Files Files that you have received but which are not supported by your phone are stored in this folder. You cannot open these files on the phone. From the file list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Send via: send the file via e-mail or Bluetooth.
  • Page 65 Menu functions Taking a photo 1. Access the Camera menu to turn on the camera. You can also press [ mode. 2. Aim the lens at the subject by rotating the camera lens and make any desired adjustments. • Press <Options> or < camera options.
  • Page 66 • Camera Settings: change the default settings for taking a photo: Size: select an image size. Photo Quality: select an image quality. Viewfinder: select a preview screen. Spot Focus: adjust the exposure based on a specific area of the image. Select On to display the spot focus frame in the middle of the image, and change the exposure according to the brightness of...
  • Page 67 Menu functions Function Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. Switches to Record mode. p. 64 Changes the image size. Changes the image quality. Changes the shooting mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Changes the ISO setting. Adds a decorative frame.
  • Page 68 Recording a video 1. Access the Camera menu to turn on the camera. You can also press [ mode. 2. Press [1] to switch to Record mode. 3. Make any desired adjustments. • Press <Options> to use camera options. next section •...
  • Page 69 Menu functions Select Normal to record a video within the limit of the currently available memory. The length of your video is determined by how much memory has been used. Size: select a frame size. Audio Record: turn the audio on or off. •...

  • Page 70: Messages

    Messages (Menu 8) Use the Messages menu to send and receive text messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also access push messages, voicemails, broadcast messages, and configuration messages. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Messages. Create New Message (Menu 8.1) Use this menu to create and send text...
  • Page 71 Menu functions Creating and sending an MMS message 1. Enter the message subject. You can use various options by pressing <Options> in each field. 2. Select the Text line. 3. Enter the message text and press [Centre]. 4. Select the Picture or Video or Audio line and add an image, video, or sound clip.
  • Page 72 • Edit Style: change the page properties. This Page: set the page duration and change font colour and style for the selected page. All Pages: change the background colour and page layout. • Edit Text/Change File: edit the added text, image, video, or sound clip. •...

  • Page 73: Inbox

    Menu functions • Insert: insert a text template, Phonebook entry, or bookmarked URL address. • Attached File List: access the file list you attached. • Add Files: add images, videos, or sounds. • Add Name Card: attach a Phonebook entry as a name card. •...
  • Page 74 • Reply: reply to the sender via SMS or MMS. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Call Back: dial the phone number of the sender. • Save to Phonebook: save the sender’s phone number to Phonebook. If a phone number, e-mail address, or URL address within the message is selected, you can also save it to Phonebook.

  • Page 75: Sent

    Menu functions Push messages • Go to URL/Go to RTSP: connect to the URL specified in the message. • Delete: delete the message. Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration value in the message to your phone. • Delete: delete the message. Delivery reports •...

  • Page 76: Drafts

    • Delete: delete the selected message or all messages. • Details: access the MMS message properties. Drafts (Menu 8.5) This folder stores messages you have saved to send them at a later time. From the message list, press <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 77: Templates

    Menu functions • Forward: forward the e-mail to other people. • Download: download new e-mails or headers from the e-mail server. • Sort By: change the sort order of the e-mail list. • Save Files: save the selected file. • Save to Phonebook: extract phone numbers or e-mail addresses from the e-mail and save them in Phonebook.

  • Page 78: Voice Mail

    MMS Templates (Menu 8.7.2) You can create MMS templates so that you can use them in composing an MMS message. Creating a template 1. Press <New>, or press <Options> and select New, if one has been already stored. 2. Create a template as you would when creating an MMS message.

  • Page 79: Delete All

    Menu functions Using message options While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Call/Go to URL/Go to RTSP: dial the highlighted phone number or access the highlighted web link. • Create Email: send an e-mail to the highlighted e-mail address.
  • Page 80 Using Unicode encoding will reduce the maximum number of characters in a message to about half. If this menu is not shown, your phone provides automatic character encoding by default. Multimedia Message (Menu 8.11.2) You can configure MMS settings. • Sending Options: set up the options for sending MMS messages: Priority: set the priority level of...
  • Page 81 Menu functions Reception within your home network or while roaming has the following options: - Auto Download: the phone automatically retrieves messages from the server. - Manual: the phone receives notifications first from the server. Use the Retrieve option to manually retrieve new messages.
  • Page 82 Sending Account: select the default account. Priority: select the priority level of e-mails. Keep a Copy: leave copies of your e-mails in the Sent folder after sending. Include Body When Replying: set whether or not the phone includes the original e-mail text in a reply. Delivery Report: set the network to inform you when your e-mails are delivered.
  • Page 83 Menu functions SMTP Port: enter the SMTP port number. Use SSL: activate the use of the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol. Retrieving Server Type: select the protocol for the incoming e-mail server. The remaining options depend on the protocol type setting. POP3 Server/IMAP4 Server: enter the IP address or host name of the POP3 or IMAP4 server.

  • Page 84: Memory Status

    Broadcast (Menu 8.11.6) You can change the settings for receiving broadcast messages. • Receive: select whether or not the phone receives broadcast messages. • Channel: indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details.
  • Page 85 Menu functions • Voice Call Ringtone: select a ringtone for voice calls. • Video Call Ringtone: select a ringtone for video calls. • Tone Volume: adjust the volume for the call ringer. • Message Alert Type: select an alert type for the message ringer. •...

  • Page 86: Display Settings

    Changing an active profile From the profile list, select the profile you want. Display Settings (Menu 9.2) Use this menu to change settings for the display. Greeting Message (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed on the main display or external display.

  • Page 87: Time & Date

    Menu functions Time & Date (Menu 9.3) Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phone. Before setting the time and date, specify your time zone in the World Time menu. p. 50 • Time: enter the current time. To select AM or PM for 12-hour time format, press [Right].

  • Page 88: Call

    Open To Answer (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to answer incoming calls by opening the phone. Anykey Answer (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except for <Reject>, ], and Volume keys. Call (Menu 9.5) Use this menu to set options for call functions.
  • Page 89 Menu functions 5. Press <Options> and select Activate. To deactivate the call diverting, select Deactivate. Barring (Menu 9.5.3) This network service allows you to restrict your video calls. 1. Select the type of calls to be barred. 2. Select a call barring option: •...

  • Page 90: Video Call

    Closed User Group (Menu 9.5.6) Use this menu to set incoming and outgoing calls to be restricted to a selected user group (CUG). For details about how to create a closed user group, contact your service provider. • Use User Group: activate CUG index numbers.

  • Page 91: Connectivity

    Menu functions • Messages: the phone will turn on the camera and switch to Record mode so that you can record a video and send it as an MMS message. • None: the phone does not retry. Forwards (Menu 9.6.4) Use this menu to reroute incoming video calls to a different phone number that you specify.
  • Page 92 • My Phone’s Visibility: allow other Bluetooth devices to locate to your phone, or not. • My Phone’s Name: assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone, which is then displayed on other devices. • Secure Mode: determine if the phone asks for your confirmation when other devices access your data.
  • Page 93 Menu functions • Browse Device: search for data from the device and import data directly to your phone. • Rename: rename the selected device. • Authorize Device/Unauthorize Device: determine whether or not the phone asks you to permit connection when other devices try to connect to your phone.
  • Page 94 Automatic: the phone scans for available networks. GSM 900/1800: the phone operates in the combined GSM 900/1800 network. GSM 850/1900: the phone operates in the combined GSM 850/1900 network. UMTS: the phone operates in UMTS (3G network) networks. You can get a higher speed quality than on lower generation networks, and use advanced data and information services, such as video calls.

  • Page 95: Application Settings

    Menu functions • Linger Time (Sec.): set a time period after which the network is disconnected if there has been no new data traffic in that time. • Advanced Settings: provide you with the following options: Static IP: specify if you want to manually enter an IP address;...

  • Page 96: Security

    Messages (Menu 9.8.2) Use this menu to change the default settings for using the messaging services. Phonebook (Menu 9.8.3) Use this menu to change the settings for using Phonebook. p. 41 Camera (Menu 9.8.4) Use this menu to change the default settings for taking photos.

  • Page 97: Memory Status

    Menu functions SIM Lock (Menu 9.9.2) This menu allows your phone to work only with the current USIM/SIM by assigning a USIM/SIM lock code. You must enter the USIM/SIM lock code to use a different USIM/ SIM card. PIN Lock (Menu 9.9.3) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your USIM/SIM card...

  • Page 98: Solve Problems

    Reset Settings (Menu 9.11) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed and clear all data you have added. 1. Enter the phone password and press <Confirm>. You can change this password. 2. Press <Yes>. The phone automatically turns itself off and then back on.
  • Page 99 “PUK lock” • The PIN code was entered incorrectly three times, and the USIM/SIM card is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. “No service” or “Network error” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again.

  • Page 100: Health And Safety Information

    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. Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 101 Health and safety information The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2.0 W/kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.822 W/kg.
  • Page 102 • 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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery...
  • Page 103 Health and safety information Operating environment Remember to follow any special regulations in force in the area you are in, and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause interference or danger. When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions.
  • Page 104 Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Switch off your phone in health care facilities when regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so.
  • Page 105 Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless, and landline networks as well as user- programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications like medical emergencies.
  • Page 106 • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
  • Page 107 Health and safety information • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired.

  • Page 108: Index

    Index ABC mode, text input • 27 Alarm • 43 Answering call • 29, 32 second call • 30 Anykey answer • 85 Auto redial • 86 Background image • 83 Backlight time, set • 83 Barring, calls • 86, 88 Battery charging •...
  • Page 109 Index Games • 81 Greeting message • 83 Health and safety • 97 Holding, call • 30 Icons, description • 10 Images, downloaded • 55 Inbox, messages e-mail • 73 SMS/MMS • 70 International calls • 28 Internet • 51 Java applications •...
  • Page 110 options • 36 speed-dialling • 39 Photos editing • 56 taking • 61 viewing • 55 PIN, change • 94 PIN2, change • 94 Privacy • 94 Problems, solve • 95 Profiles • 81 Push messages • 72, 80 Received calls • 35 Received messages e-mail •...

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