Samsung portable dual-band mobile phone user manual (158 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung GH68-24941A
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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-24941A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (XSG). 11/2010. Rev. 1.1...
using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...
→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/Menu exit key) Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that...
contents safety and usage information ... 1 Safety warnings ... 1 Safety precautions ... 3 Important usage information ... 6 introducing your mobile phone ... 11 Unpack ... 11 Phone layout ... 12 Keys ... 13 Icons ... 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
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Access menus ... 22 Use widgets ... 22 Access help information ... 23 Customise your phone ... 24 Use basic call functions ... 26 Send and view messages ... 27 Add and find contacts ... 31 Use basic camera functions ... 31 Listen to music ...
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Use the calculator ... 66 Convert currencies or measurements ... 66 Set a countdown timer ... 66 Use the stopwatch ... 66 Create new tasks ... 67 Create text memos ... 67 Manage your calendar ... 67 troubleshooting ... a...
safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.
Do not use the phone if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hand and face. Bring the phone to a Samsung service centre to replace the screen. Damage caused by careless handling will void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury. Turn off the phone near medical...
Handle your phone carefully and sensibly • Do not disassemble your phone due to a risk of electric shock. • Do not allow your phone to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage and will change the colour of the label that indicates water damage inside the phone.
Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.
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By automatically emitting lower levels when possible, your phone reduces your overall exposure to RF energy. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
“THIRD PARTY CONTENT AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." SAMSUNG DOES NOT WARRANT CONTENT OR SERVICES SO PROVIDED, EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY, FOR ANY PURPOSE. SAMSUNG EXPRESSLY...
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YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES." Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and...
• The items supplied with your phone may keys, and icons. vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • The supplied accessories perform best for your phone.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Volume key Multifunction jack Dial key Back key The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Stylus slot and pen Camera lens Earpiece Mirror Hold key Touch screen Camera key...
Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle Dial mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers In Menu mode, return to the Back previous level Turn the phone on and off (press Power/ and hold); End a call; In Menu Menu exit mode, return to the main menu screen or return to Idle mode...
Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected Call in progress Memory card inserted Alarm activated Browsing the web Connected to secured web page Icon Definition Wi-Fi activated Roaming (outside of normal service area) Call diverting activated Bluetooth activated...
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Icon Definition New voice message Normal profile activated Silent profile activated Battery power level Current time...
assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
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2. Insert the SIM card. • Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down. • Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.
Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.
Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). Formatting the memory card on a PC may cause incompatibility with your phone.
using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.
Use the touch screen Your phones touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen with a stylus. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the protection film before using your phone.
Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or option. You can also access menus by selecting Menu mode. Drag left or right to scroll through the menu screens. 3.
Move the widgets to the idle screen 1. In Idle mode, scroll left or right to an area you want in idle screen. 2. Open the widget toolbar. 3. Drag a widget from the widget toolbar to the idle screen. You can position the widget anywhere on the screen.
Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press [ / ] and adjust the key tone volume. Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you tap the phone screen.
• The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of passwords or private information or other damages caused by illegal software.
Unlock the touch screen with smart unlock By drawing a specified character on the locked touch screen, you can unlock the screen only, unlock and then make a call to a speed dial number, or unlock and then launch an application. To set a smart unlock character, 1.
Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press [ / ]. Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker. In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature.
6. Select Add media and add an item. 7. Select Send to send the message. Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually. 3. Enter an email address and select Done. 4.
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Enter text using the virtual keypad 1. Change the text input method to Keypad. 2. Select the appropriate virtual key to enter text. • To change case or use numbers or symbols, select Abc at the bottom centre of the screen. •...
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Enter text using the writing box 1 1. Change the text input method to Writing box 1. 2. Write each character in the writing area at the bottom of the screen. Write numbers and symbols in the ?1 box at the bottom right of the writing area.
Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the phonebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and enter a phone number. → Add to Phonebook → New. 2. Select 3. Select Phone or SIM. 4.
3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. • To select the colour balance, select • To select the time delay, select • To set the exposure value, select 4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.
View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1.
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Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 46 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 51 • Copy to your memory card.
Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. • The browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. • Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider.
Use the Google services Learn how to use various Google services. • This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. • The steps you must select to use this feature may differ depending on your region or service provider.
using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select Retrieve to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2.
Use advanced phonebook functions Learn to create your namecard, set favourite numbers, and create groups of contacts. Create your namecard 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook → More → My namecard. 2. Enter your personal details. 3. Select Save. You can send your namecard by attaching it to a message or email or transferring it via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
3. Select Create group. 4. Set a group name, the caller ID photo, a group ringtone, and vibration type. 5. Select Save. 6. Select Yes and add contacts to the group (if necessary). Make calls or send messages from photos Your phone automatically adds contacts you frequently use to the photo contacts list.
3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p. 27 4. Select Save. Insert text templates in new messages 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → a message type. 2.
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→ a scene → 3. Select 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press the Camera key to take a photo. Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.
Capture panoramic photos 1. In Idle mode, press the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. → Panorama. 3. Select 4. Make any necessary adjustments. 5. Press the Camera key to take the first photo. 6.
→ Frame. 3. Select 4. Select a frame and press the Camera key. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame. Use camera options Before capturing a photo, select following options: Option Function Resolution...
2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more...
Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Mass storage → Save. 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC.
7. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. 8. Start synchronisation. Create a playlist 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → Playlists. 2. Select Create. 3. Select the text input field, enter a title for your new playlist, and select Done.
Store radio stations automatically 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack. 2. In Menu mode, select Applications → FM radio. 3. Select More → Self-tuning. 4. Select Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.
using tools and applications Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools and additional applications. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search. 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select Done.
Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth →...
Search for and connect to a WLAN 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Wi-Fi → Search. 2. Select a network icon → Add and add a connection profile. If the network you want needs an IP address, subnet mask, DNS, or gateway information, select Advanced settings.
7. Select OK to save the recipients. 8. Select the sender input field. 9. Enter the sender’s name and select Done. 10. Select Save → Accept. Make fake calls You can simulate an incoming call when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice.
Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Voice recorder. 2. Select to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4. When you are finished speaking, select Your memo is saved automatically.
Use the voice answering feature Learn to use the voice answering feature. Turn on the voice answering feature 1. In Menu mode, press Settings → Application settings → Call → All calls → Answering machine. 2. Scroll left or right to On. 3.
3. Select Edit → Effects → an effect option (filter, style, warp, or partial blur). 4. Select a variation of the effect to apply and select Done. To apply a blur effect to a specific area of an image, draw a rectangle and select Blur → Done.
Crop an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 of “Apply effects to images.” 2. Select Edit → Crop. 3. Draw a rectangle over the area you want to crop and select Crop → Done. 4.
Print images Learn to print your image with a USB connection or the Bluetooth wireless feature. To print an image using a USB connection, 1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a compatible printer. 2. Open an image. p.
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Set your favourite destination list 1. In Menu mode, select Communities. 2. Select Yes to set your favourite destination list (if necessary). 3. Select Accept to confirm that you agree to the general disclaimer. The first time you access Communities, you will be prompted to confirm.
Customise the Communities settings 1. In Menu mode, select Communities. 2. Select Settings. 3. Adjust the settings. Setting Function Upload details View details of your last upload Preferred lists Edit the favourite destination Image resize Change the image size to upload Set your phone to upload files to a Upload destination automatically at the...
Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Available games may vary depending on your service provider or region. Game controls and options may vary. Launch applications 1.
Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Add an RSS feed address 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → RSS reader. 2. Select Add. 3. Select the URL input field. 4.
Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another region and set world clocks to appear on your display. View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock. 2. Scroll through the world map and select a time zone you want.
Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. 2. Select Create alarm. 3. Set alarm details. 4. Select Save. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off.
Use the calculator 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2.
Create new tasks 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task. 2. Select Create task. 3. Enter the details of the task and select Save. Create text memos 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. 2. Select Create memo. 3.
View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view all saved events, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2.
troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone or while you are using the phone, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the phone lock feature is...
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The phone prompts you to insert the SIM card. Ensure that the SIM card is installed correctly. Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.
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The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. •...