Page 1 SGH-E250 User’s Guide...
Page 2: Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely 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 3 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 4: 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 information...
Page 5 • Digital data printing Print images, messages, and other personal data directly from your phone. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Offline mode Switch your phone to use its none-wireless functions in an airplane.
Page 6: 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... 9 Keys and display... 10 Access menu functions ... 13 Customise your phone ...
Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p.38 3 Applications (continued) 4 FM radio 1 Recent contacts p.38 5 Bluetooth 2 Missed calls 6 Java world 3 Dialled calls p.39 7 SIM-AT 4 Received calls p.39 5 Delete all...
Page 8: Unpack
You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Keys, features, and locations Earpiece...
Page 9: Get Started
Get started 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. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover.
Page 10: Low Battery Indicator
Get started Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the wall outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone.
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on the phone when 3. If necessary, enter the mobile phone PIN and press <OK>. use is prohibited. Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2.
Page 12: Keys And Display
Get started Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access the following menus directly: • Up: My Menu mode • Down: Camera • Left/Right: Your favourite menus p. 107 In Menu mode, scroll through menu options.
Page 13 Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to activate or deactivate Silent mode. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers. Adjust the phone volume. In Idle mode, with the phone open, adjust the key tone volume. Display Layout Icons...
Page 14 Get started New text message New voicemail New multimedia message New e-mail Call diverting feature active p. 114 Bluetooth active Bluetooth headset or hands- free car kit connected GPRS network status • Blue: GPRS network • Red: Transferring data in GPRS network EDGE network status •...
Page 15: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Use the The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you soft keys are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.
Page 16: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language Settings settings 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press Call ringer <Menu> and select melody Settings settings → Ring tone. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to access a ringtone category.
Page 17 You can set [Left] or [Right] to Menu function as shortcuts to access shortcuts your favourite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → → settings 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. You can set up a menu for your My Menu own favourite menu items.
Page 18: Make/Answer Calls
Get started You can protect the phone Phone lock against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings Change password. 2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press <OK>.
Page 19: Step Outside The Phone
1. When the phone rings, Answer a press [ call 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ]. Adjust the volume during a call Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the music player, the web browser, and other special features Use the camera 1.
Page 20: Play Music
→ Videos → My video clips. 2. Select the video clip you want. Use these methods: • Download from the wireless p. 59 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide...
Page 21 • Receive via Bluetooth p. 57 • Copy to a memory card and insert it into the phone p. 28 1. In Idle mode, press Create a <Menu> and select play list Applications player. 2. Press <Options> and select Add music from memory location.
Page 22: Listen To The Fm Radio
Step outside the phone Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the connecter of the Listen to the supplied headset into the radio jack on the right side of the phone. 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Applications 3.
Page 23: Use Phonebook
• To scroll through browser Navigate the items, press [Up] or [Down]. • To select an item, press < > or [ • To return to the previous page, press <Back> or [C]. • To return to the homepage, press and hold [C]. •...
Page 24 Step outside the phone To the SIM card: Add a 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact number and press [ (continued) 2. Select SIM 3. Enter a name. 4. Press <Save> to save the contact. 1. In Idle mode, press Find a <Contacts>.
Page 25: Send Messages
Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text <Menu> and select message Messages (SMS) → message 2. Enter the message text and press [ 3. Enter destination numbers. 4. Press [ message. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a and select Messages multimedia...
Page 26: View Messages
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Send an <Menu> and select e-mail Messages message 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press [ 6. Select File attach. 7.
Page 27: Send An Sos Message
When a notification appears: View a 1. Press <View>. multimedia message 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → → messages 2. Select an MMS message 1. In Idle mode, press View an <Menu>...
Page 28: Use Bluetooth
Step outside the phone 3. Select Recipients. Set up SOS 4. Enter the phone numbers to message which you want to send the options SOS message and press (continued) 5. Press <Options> and select Save. 6. Press <Yes> to send a notification to the registered numbers.
Page 29 1. In Idle mode, press Search for <Menu> and select and pair with Applications a Bluetooth → My devices device 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 30: Use A Memory Card
Step outside the phone To receive data via Bluetooth, Receive data your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active. 1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.
Page 31 • Keep cards away from small children or pets. • Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro-static discharge and/or electrical noise. 1. Slide the card into the card Insert a slot, with the label side face memory card 2.
Page 32: Enter Text
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text in some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode The text input mode indicator displays when the cursor is in a text field.
Page 33: Using T9 Mode
Other ABC mode operations • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. • Press [ ] to insert a space. •...
Page 34: Using Symbol Mode
Enter text • 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. 1. Enter the word that you want to add. 2.
Page 35: Call Functions
Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. • Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. • Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers.
Page 36: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions 1. In Idle mode, enter the location number for the phone number you want and press [ ]. 2. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary. 3. Press <Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you want. Answering a call When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image.
Page 37: Options During A Call
Press redial the last call the button and then press and hold it again. answer a call the button and hold. end a call the button and hold. Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call.
Page 38: Using In-Call Options
Call functions 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls. Using the speakerphone feature Use the speakerphone feature to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. Press [ ] and then <Yes>...
Page 39 • Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones on or off. To communicate with answering machines or computerised telephone systems, Send keys must be selected. • Phonebook: access the contact list. • Send DTMF: send the DTMF (Dual tone multi-frequency) tones as a group. The DTMF tones are the tones used in phones for tone dialling, sounding when you press the number keys.
Page 40: 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, and the length of the calls. You can also check the cost of your calls, if the SIM card supports this function. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
Page 41: Missed Calls
• Reject list: specify numbers from which you do not want to accept calls. • Add to reject list: add the number to the Reject list. • View contact details: access contact information, if the caller is saved in Phonebook. Missed calls (Menu 1.2) This menu displays the most recent received...
Page 42: Call Costs
Menu functions • Reset timers: reset the call timers. You need to enter the phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if your SIM card supports this feature.
Page 43: Contact List
Contact list (Menu 2.1) Use this menu to search for contacts in Phonebook. You can quickly access this menu by pressing <Contacts> in Idle mode. Finding a contact 1. Enter the first few letters of the name that you want to find. 2.
Page 44: Fdn Contacts
Menu functions FDN contacts (Menu 2.2) Use this menu to create a list of contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified phone numbers, if your SIM card supports this feature.
Page 45: Group
• Email: assign an e-mail address. You can set domain name extensions and retrieve one by pressing <Options> and selecting Common address. • Graphic ID: assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person. • Ringtone: assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person.
Page 46: Speed Dial
Menu functions 2. Press <Add>. 3. Press [ ] to select the contacts you want. 4. Press <Options> and select Add. Managing caller groups From the group list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: display the members of the selected group.
Page 47: My Namecard
• View: check the name and number assigned to the key. • Change: assign a different number to a key. • Remove: clear the speed dial setting for a key. Dialling speed dial numbers In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key.
Page 48: Own Number
Menu functions Own number (Menu 2.7) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card. Management (Menu 2.8) Use this menu to manage Phonebook.
Page 49: Applications
Use the following methods to save music files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio programme Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 57 •...
Page 50 Menu functions Playing music files 1. From the music player screen, press <Options> and select Play via. 2. Select Phone to use the phone speaker. Select Bluetooth stereo headset to use a Bluetooth stereo headset, and then search for and connect the phone to the headset. During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback.
Page 51 • Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset/ Transfer to phone: switch the sound output to a Bluetooth headset or the phone speaker. • Open playlist: access the current play list or all play lists. • Remove from playlist: remove the selected file from the play list. •...
Page 52: Voice Recorder
Menu functions • Add music from: add files to the play list. • Move track in playlist: move the selected file to the position you want within the play list. • Go to all playlists: access all play lists. • Move to: move the selected file to another play list.
Page 53: Image Editor
Function Right Skips forward in a memo. Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. Using voice recorder options From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Record: record a new voice memo. • Go to My voice clips: access the voice memo list.
Page 54: Fm Radio
Menu functions Adding visual features You can decorate photos by adding a frame, or an image. 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2. Press <Load>, or press <Options> and select Load. 3. Press <Options> and select Insert → a feature type.
Page 55 Turning off the radio From the radio screen, press [ disconnect the headset from the phone. Setting up a radio station list You can store your favourite radio stations to quickly access them. 1. Connect the headset to the phone and turn on the radio.
Page 56: Bluetooth
Menu functions • Speaker on/Earphone on: change sound output to the phone speaker or headset. • Settings: select the radio volume. Bluetooth (Menu 3.5) Using Bluetooth wireless, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely.
Page 57 • 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. • Bluetooth services: display available Bluetooth services.
Page 58: Sending Data Via Bluetooth
Menu functions Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has one, you must enter the code. Using device options From the device list, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Page 59: Java World
7. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press <OK>. Receiving data via Bluetooth To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled. If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data to your phone, the phone displays a confirmation message.
Page 60: Sim-At
Menu functions • Network settings: customise a connection profile to be used for applications requiring network access. The following options are available: APN: enter the access point name of the network gateway. Login ID: enter the user ID. Password: enter the password. Proxy: select whether or not the phone uses a proxy server to launch the web browser.
Page 61: Browser
Browser (Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the web browser, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as wallpapers, ringtones, and music files. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
Page 62: Bookmarks
Menu functions • Reload: reload the current page. • Show URL: display the URL address of the current web page. • About ...: access version and copyright information about the browser. Accessing other phone menus From any web page, press [ ] to access the following options: •...
Page 63: Enter Url
• Edit: edit the address and name of the bookmark. • Delete: delete the currently selected bookmark or all bookmarks. Enter URL (Menu 4.3) Use this menu to manually enter the URL address of a website and access the website. Clear cache (Menu 4.4) Use this menu to clear the cache, which is a...
Page 64: Current Profile
Menu functions When the proxy is set to Disable: DNS1: enter the primary address. DNS2: enter the secondary address. APN: enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway. Login ID: enter the user ID. Password: enter the password. •...
Page 65: Messages
Messages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive short messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. You can also access push messages and cell broadcast messages. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Messages. Create new message (Menu 5.1) Use this menu to create and send text messages, multimedia messages, or e-mails.
Page 66 Menu functions • Save and send: save the message in Sentbox and then send it. • Insert: add a text template, Phonebook entry, or bookmark. • Add picture/Add animation/Add melody: attach a simple image, an animated image, or a melody. •...
Page 67 8. Enter the message text and press [ 9. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send. 10.Enter a phone number or an e-mail address. To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 11.Press [ ] to send the message.
Page 68 Menu functions • Remove subject/Remove text/Remove media/Remove: remove an added item. Email (Menu 5.1.3) You can create and send e-mails that include text, audio, and images. To use this feature, you need to subscribe to an e-mail service and set up your e-mail account and profile. p.
Page 69: My Messages
• Edit: edit the subject or text. • Add image/Add videos/Add sounds/Add music: add media files stored in the phone’s memory. • Add other file: add document files stored in the Other files folder. • Add from memory card: add files stored on a memory card.
Page 70: Using Message Options
Menu functions • MMS notification ( : Being retrieved, : Failed to be retrieved) • Voicemail • Push message from web servers • Configuration message, containing network parameters from your service provider A ! icon next to a message means that the message is of high priority.
Page 71 MMS messages • Retrieve: retrieve the MMS message from the server. • Reply via text message: send a reply to the sender via SMS. • Reply via multimedia message to: send a reply via MMS to the sender or all recipients. •...
Page 72 Menu functions • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. Draft (Menu 5.2.2) This folder stores messages you have saved to send at a later time. When you select an SMS or e-mail message, it opens in Edit mode so that you can edit and/or send the message.
Page 73 Sentbox (Menu 5.2.4) This folder stores messages that you have sent successfully. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • View/Play: open the selected attachment. • Register: save the attached name cards and calendar items to the phone. •...
Page 74 Menu functions A ! icon next to a message means that the e-mail is of high priority. A grey-coloured e-mail icon indicates low priority. 2. Select an e-mail or a header. 3. Press [ / ] to view other pages in the e-mail.
Page 75: Templates
• Print via Bluetooth: print the e-mail by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to protect it from being deleted, or unlock the message. •...
Page 76: Delete All
Menu functions • Send: create and send a new message via SMS, MMS, or e-mail using the selected template. • Delete: delete the selected template. Multimedia message templates (Menu 5.3.2) You can access embedded MMS templates or ones you have saved so that you can use them in composing an MMS message.
Page 77: Settings
Settings (Menu 5.5) Use this menu to set up for using the messaging service. Text messages (Menu 5.5.1) You can configure default SMS settings. • Sending options: set up the options for sending SMS messages: Reply path: allow recipients to reply to you through your SMS server.
Page 78 Menu functions Address hiding: set your address to be hidden from the recipient’s phone. Request read receipt: send a read-reply request along with your messages. Priority: set the priority level of your messages. Expiry: set the length of time your messages are stored in the MMS server.
Page 79 - Proxy: connect to the GPRS network using the proxy server. - GPRS settings: customise the settings required for connecting to the GPRS network. When the proxy is set to Enable: IP address: enter the gateway address. Port: enter the port number. APN: enter the access point name used for the address of the GPRS network.
Page 80 Menu functions Small video: you can add any type of items of up to 100 KB. Moderate video: you can add any type of items of up to 300 KB. • Creation mode: select an MMS creation mode. Warning: you can create a message with any type of content and of any size, but the phone will inform you when the content and size have exceeded the maximum.
Page 81 Edit name: enter the name in your signature. Edit telephone number: enter the phone number in your signature. Edit note: enter the tag line in your signature. • Receiving options: set up the options for receiving e-mails: Check interval: set how often the phone checks the e-mail server for downloading new e-mails.
Page 82 Menu functions To access the following options, press <Options> and select Next, or press - User name: enter a user name. - Email address: enter your e-mail address. - Reply address: enter your e-mil address to be used when the recipient sends a reply.
Page 83 When the protocol type is IMAP4: - IMAP4 server: enter the IP address or host name of the server that receives your e-mail. - IMAP4 port: enter the IMAP4 port number. - Same ID and password: select if you want to have the same user ID and password with the outgoing e-mail server.
Page 84: Sos Messages
Menu functions • Service centre: enter the address of the server from which you want to receive push messages. SOS messages (Menu 5.6) In an emergency, you can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help. You can also receive an SOS message from other people who are in an emergency.
Page 85: Memory Status
The Archive box saves broadcast messages indefinitely. • Activation: select to receive broadcast messages, or not. • Receiving channels: indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details. • Language: select the preferred languages in which broadcast messages display.
Page 86: Images
Menu functions • : Unforwardable item with a valid key. • : Unforwardable item without a valid key. Your service provider supports only count-based or unlimited-access DRM files. Images (Menu 6.1) This menu displays photos you have taken and images you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer.
Page 87: Videos
• Move to: move the file to another folder. • Copy to card: copy the files to a memory card. • Delete: delete the selected file. • Rename: change the file name. • Slide show: view all images as a slide show.
Page 88 Menu functions During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Left Returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. Right Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down.
Page 89: Music
Music (Menu 6.3) This menu displays music files you have downloaded, or imported from a computer. 1. Select Music. 2. Select a file. The music player opens. p. 48 Sounds (Menu 6.4) This menu displays the voice memos you have recorded, and sound clips you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer.
Page 90: Other Files
Menu functions • Details: access the file properties. • Activate key: get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires. • Reactivate key: get another key even when the key for the selected DRM file has not expired.
Page 91: Memory Card
• Activate key: get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires. • Reactivate key: get another key even when the key for the selected DRM file has not expired. • Key management: manage the licence keys you have acquired.
Page 92: Calendar
Menu functions • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Alarm day: select days of the week to sound the alarm. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. •...
Page 93 • Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day. • Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week. • Press [ / ] to move by month. Creating an item You can store appointments, anniversaries, miscellaneous items, and tasks on the calendar. More than one item per day can be stored.
Page 94 Menu functions Entering an anniversary 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Anniversary. 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Occasion: enter information about the anniversary. • Date: enter the date. • Alarm: set an alarm for the anniversary. •...
Page 95 Consulting the calendar Once you have created items, the item icons and the number of items for a specific day appears at the bottom of the calendar. • Appointment • Anniversary • Task • Miscellaneous item Viewing an item 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the items for that day.
Page 96 Menu functions • Go to: select today’s date or enter a specific date. • Event list: sort items by type of item. • Delete: delete items stored on the calendar by using various deleting options. • Settings: change the default settings for the calendar.
Page 97: Memo
Memo (Menu 7.3) Use this menu to make memos for things that are important and manage them. Creating a memo 1. Press <Options> and select Create. 2. Enter the memo’s text and press [ Viewing memos 1. Select the memo you want to view. 2.
Page 98: Calculator
Menu functions 4. Press [ ] to save the city as your local time zone. 5. Press <Save>. Viewing world time 1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city you want on a foreign time zone line ( ).
Page 99: Converter
• Press <Options> to use additional arithmetic functions or to switch to the Converter screen. 2. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the math function you want. 3. Enter the second number. 4. Press [ ] to view the result. 5.
Page 100: Timer
Menu functions Timer (Menu 7.7) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone sounds an alarm when the specified period of time expires. Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>.
Page 101: Take Photo
Take photo (Menu 8.1) The camera produces JPEG photos. When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. Taking a photo 1. Access the Take photo menu to turn on the camera.
Page 102 Menu functions Multi shot: take a series of action stills. You can select the number of photos the camera will take. Mosaic shot: take several stills and save them in one frame. You can select the layout. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect.
Page 103 • Camera shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Capture mode. Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode. Function Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down Zooms in or out.
Page 104: Record Video
Menu functions • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. • Viewfinder: return to Capture mode. • Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper for the display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. •...
Page 105 • Use the keypad to change the camera settings or switch to other modes. p. 104 3. Press [ ] to start recording. 4. Press [ ] or < > to stop recording. The video is automatically saved in the My video clips folder.
Page 106 Menu functions Select Normal to record a video within the limit of the currently available memory. The video clip is saved in MP4 format. Size: select a frame size. Quality: select an image quality setting. Record audio: record a video clip with audio.
Page 107: Go To My Photos
Function Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Changes the white balance setting. Mutes or unmutes the audio. Sets the timer. Goes to the My video clips folder. Using video options After saving a video clip, press < the following options: •...
Page 108: Settings
Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their default values. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Settings.
Page 109: Phone Settings
Phone settings (Menu 9.2) Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences. Language (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to select a language for the display text. Greeting message (Menu 9.2.2) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched Slide settings (Menu 9.2.3)
Page 110 Menu functions Using shortcut options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Assign: assign a shortcut menu. • Change: change a shortcut menu assignment. • Remove: deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key. • Remove all: deactivate all shortcut assignments.
Page 111 2. In Idle mode, enter the number for the action you want. For example, enter time as 4-digit to set an alarm or date as 4-digits to enter your schedule. 3. Press one of the Navigation keys. You can access the following applications by default: •...
Page 112: Display Settings
Menu functions • Text message: enter a message to be sent to the caller when a call is rejected. USB settings (Menu 9.2.8) Use this menu to select a USB mode to be used when you connect your phone to a PC via USB. •...
Page 113 • Wallpaper: select a background image in Idle mode. • Menu background: set whether or not to display the same background image in Menu mode. • Transparency: adjust the transparency of the menu background image. Main menu style (Menu 9.3.2) You can select a display style for the main menu screen.
Page 114: Sound Settings
Menu functions Show caller ID (Menu 9.3.8) Use this menu to set the phone to display missed call notifications with the most recently missed caller’s information. Sound settings (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings. Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) Use this menu to select a volume level and alert type for incoming calls.
Page 115: Light Settings
Slide tone (Menu 9.4.5) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you open or close the phone. Silent mode (Menu 9.4.6) Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event in Silent mode. Extra tones (Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to customise additional tones for...
Page 116: Network Services
Menu functions • Any time: the keypad light is always used. • Night time: the keypad light is used only between 5:00 PM and 9:00 AM. • Custom time: you can specify the time period that the keypad light is used. Network services (Menu 9.6) Use this menu to access network services.
Page 117 Call barring (Menu 9.6.2) This network service allows you to restrict your calls. 1. Select a call barring option: • All outgoing: prohibit outgoing calls. • International: prohibit international calls. • International except home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home country.
Page 118 Menu functions Network selection (Menu 9.6.4) This network service allows you to manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area, or to let the network be chosen automatically. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
Page 119: Security
Security (Menu 9.7) Use this menu to protect the phone against unauthorised use by managing the several access codes of your phone and SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN/PIN2 three times, the SIM card is blocked. To unblock it, you need to enter your PUK/PUK2 (Personal Unblocking Key).
Page 120 Menu functions Privacy (Menu 9.7.5) Use this menu to lock access to call logs, messages, or files. When a privacy options enabled, you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or functions. SIM lock (Menu 9.7.6) The SIM lock feature allows your phone to work only with the current SIM by assigning a SIM lock code.
Page 121: Memory Status
2. Specify the following options: • Mobile tracker: activate or deactivate the Mobile tracker feature. • Recipients: specify phone numbers to which you want to send the tracking messages. • Sender: enter the sender’s name. • Message: check the preset tracking message text.
Page 122: Key Management
Menu functions Key management (Menu 9.10) Use this menu to manage the licence keys you have acquired to activate media files locked by DRM systems. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Details: access the properties of the licence key.
Page 123: Solve Problems
Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM”...
Page 124 Solve problems • You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details. You have entered a number but it was not dialled • Be sure that you have pressed [ •...
Page 125: 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...
Page 126: Precautions When Using Batteries
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 2.0W/kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.702 W/kg.
Page 127 • 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.
Page 128: Operating Environment
Health and safety information • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
Page 129: Electronic Devices
Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with...
Page 130: Posted Facilities
Health and safety information Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so.
Page 131: Emergency Calls
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 132: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Page 133 electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards.
Page 134: Index
Index ABC mode, text input • 30 Alarm • 89 Answering call • 34 second call • 35 Anykey answer • 110 Auto redial • 110 Background image • 110 Backlight, set display • 113 keypad • 113 Band selection • 116 Barring, calls •...
Page 135 Date, set • 106 Deleting calendar items • 93, 94 call log • 38, 39 e-mail • 72, 74 memos • 95 MMS • 69, 70, 74 phonebook • 46 SMS • 68, 70, 74 Dialled calls • 39 Dialling display, set • 111 Display brightness •...
Page 136 Index Light settings • 113 Locking menu functions • 118 phone • 117 SIM card • 118 Low battery indicator • 8 Memo • 95 Memory card accessing files • 89 inserting • 29 Memory status file manager • 89 messages •...
Page 137 unpacking • 6 Phonebook adding • 42 deleting • 41, 46 editing • 41 finding • 41 managing • 46 options • 41 speed dialling • 44 Photos editing • 51 taking • 99 viewing • 84 PIN, change • 117 PIN2, change •...
Page 138 Index T9 mode, text input • 31 Templates, message • 73 Text, enter • 30 Time, set • 106 Timer • 98 USB settings • 110 Videos playing • 85 recording • 102 Voice clarity • 36, 110 Voice recorder playing •...
Page 140 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. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-12414A English (EU). 11/2006. Rev. 1.0...

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