Page 1 SGH-E390 User’s Guide...
Page 2: Important Safety
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information ® • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Java is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
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 • Offline mode Switch your phone to Offline mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an airplane. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data, and connect to other devices using wireless Bluetooth technology. • Web browser Access the wireless web to get up-to-the-minute information and a wide variety of media content.
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 Assemble and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off ... 9 Keys and icons... 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. 36 3 Applications 1 Recent contacts p. 36 1 Music player 2 Missed calls p. 38 2 Voice recorder 3 Dialled calls p. 38 3 Image editor 4 Received calls p.
Page 8: Unpack
• User’s Guide 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...
Page 9: Get Started
Rear view Mirror Camera lens Memory card slot Camera key 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.
Page 10 Get started Insert the battery. Reattach the battery cover. Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC power outlet. When the phone is completely charged, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and 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 switch on the phone when 3. If necessary, enter the mobile phone use PIN and press <OK>. is prohibited. Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2.
Page 12: Keys And Icons
Get started Keys and icons Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly. In Menu mode, scroll through menu options. In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu option or confirm input.
Page 13 In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera. In Camera mode, take a photo or record a video. Icons The following icons may appear on the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary.
Page 14 Get started Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service Bluetooth active Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Synchronised with PC Silent mode (Mute) Silent mode (Vibration) One of the message Inboxes is full p. 50 p. 51 New message: •...
Page 15: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions 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 [ ] to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods: •...
Page 16 Get started 1. In Idle mode, press Call ringer <Menu> and select melody Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call → Ring tone. 2. Select a ringtone category. 3. Select a ringtone. 4. Press <Save>. In Idle mode, press [ ] or [ ] Keytone to adjust the keytone volume.
Page 17 You can change the colour for Menu mode the display components, such skin colour as title bars and highlight bars. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Skin. 2. Select a colour pattern. You can set the Navigation Menu keys to function as shortcuts to shortcuts...
Page 18 Get started You can switch the phone to Silent mode Silent mode to avoid disturbing other people. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ]. You can protect the phone Phone lock against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password when turned on.
Page 19: Make Or Answer Calls
Make or answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ 1. When the phone rings, Answer press [ a call 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ].
Page 20: Play Music
→ Videos → My video clips. 2. Select the video you want. Use these methods: • Download from the wireless p. 53 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 27...
Page 21 • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p. 27 1. In Idle mode, press Create a <Menu> and select playlist Applications → Music player. 2. Press <Options> and select Add music from → a memory location. 3.
Page 22: Browse The Web
Step outside the phone Browse the web Using the 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 [ ]. The Launch the homepage of your service provider opens.
Page 23: Send Messages
1. In Idle mode, press Find a <Contacts>. contact 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want. 3. Select a contact. 4. Scroll to a number and press [ ] to dial, or press [ ] to edit contact information.
Page 24 Step outside the phone 3. Press <Options> and Send a text select Send only or Save message and send. (SMS) 4. Enter destination numbers. (continued) 5. Press [ ] to send the message. 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu>...
Page 25: View Messages
3. Enter the email subject and press [ ]. 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the email text and press [ ]. 6. Select File attach. 7. Add image, video, sound, music, or document files. 8. Press <Options> and select Send. 9.
Page 26 Step outside the phone From the Inbox: View a 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> multimedia and select Messages → My message messages → Inbox. (continued) 2. Select an MMS message When you receive an email: View an 1. Press <View>. email 2.
Page 27: Send An Sos Message
Send an SOS message You can send an SOS message to your family or friends for help in an emergency. 1. In Idle mode, press Set up SOS <Menu> and select message Messages → SOS options messages → Sending options. 2.
Page 28 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Turn on <Menu> and select Bluetooth Applications → Bluetooth → Activation → On. 2. Select My phone’s visibility → On to allow other devices to locate your phone. 1. In Idle mode, press Search for <Menu>...
Page 29: Use A Memory Card
1. Access an application, Send data Phonebook, My files, Calendar, or Memo. 2. Select an item. 3. Press <Options> and select Send via → Bluetooth. 4. For Phonebook, select which data you want to send. 5. Search for and select a device.
Page 30 Step outside the phone • Do not remove a card from Important the phone or turn off the memory phone while data is being card accessed or transferred. information This could result in loss of (continued) data and/or damage to the card or phone.
Page 31: 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 • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ( ) and ABC mode ( Depending on your country, you may also be...
Page 32: Using T9 Mode
Enter text Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to enter any character using single keystrokes. Entering a word in T9 mode 1. Press [2] to [9] to start entering a word. Press each key once for each letter. T9 predicts the word you are typing, and it may change with each key that you press.
Page 33: Call Functions
4. Enter the word you want using ABC mode and press <Add>. Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. Press move to a symbol set the Navigation keys.
Page 34: Answering A Call
Call functions Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want to call 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 35: Adjusting The Volume During A Call
• Press <Reject> or [ ] to reject a call. • Press and hold [ / ] to reject a call or mute the ringer, depending on the Volume key setting. p. 103 Viewing missed calls When you have missed calls, the display shows how many calls you have missed.
Page 36: Answering A Second Call
Call functions 4. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 5. To end the current call, press [ Answering a second call You can answer a call while already on the phone, if your network supports the call waiting feature and you have activated it.
Page 37 If you are using the speakerphone, you must deactivate it in order to activate the voice clarity feature. • Whisper mode on/Whisper mode off: turn on or off Whisper mode. Whisper mode automatically increases the microphone's sensitivity to allow the other person to hear your voice even though you may be whispering.
Page 38: Menu Functions
• Transfer: transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. • Remove: disconnect the selected participant. • End held call: disconnect the call currently on hold.
Page 39 Accessing a call log 1. Press [Left] or [Right] to move to another call type. 2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list. 3. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, or press [ ] to dial a number.
Page 40: Missed Calls
Menu functions Missed calls (Menu 1.2) This menu displays the most recent calls you did not answer. Dialled calls (Menu 1.3) This menu displays the most recent calls you have dialled. Received calls (Menu 1.4) This menu displays the most recent calls you have received.
Page 41: Phonebook
Phonebook (Menu 2) You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Phonebook.
Page 42: Fdn Contacts
Menu functions • Print via Bluetooth: print contact information by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with your phone. 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.
Page 43: Group
Group (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to organise your contacts in caller groups. Creating a caller group 1. Press <Options> and select Add. 2. Enter a name for the group. 3. Select the caller ID line and set an image. 4.
Page 44: My Namecard
Menu functions 2. Press <Options> and select Add → Contact or FDN contact. 3. Select a contact from the contact list. 4. Select a number, if the contact has more than one number. Managing speed dial entries From the Speed dial screen, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Page 45: Own Number
• Exchange namecard: exchange name cards with another person via Bluetooth. • Remove: delete the name card. • Mark as default number: set the selected number as the default for the contact. • Print via Bluetooth: print the name card by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth.
Page 46: Service Number
• Download from the wireless web • Download from a PC using the optional Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 27 p. 53...
Page 47 • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p. 27 Downloaded or received files are stored in the Music folder. Creating a playlist 1. From the Music player screen, press <Options> and select Add music from → a memory location.
Page 48 Menu functions Using Music player options From the Music player screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Play/Pause: begin or pause playback. • Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset/ Transfer to phone: switch sound output to a Bluetooth stereo headset or back to the phone speaker.
Page 49: Voice Recorder
• Shortcuts: view the function of the key you can use during playback. Accessing the playlist From the Music player screen, press [Up]. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Play via: play the selected file via the phone speaker or a Bluetooth stereo headset.
Page 50 Menu functions During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Left Moves backward in a memo. Right Moves forward in a memo. Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. Switches to Review mode ( or back to Record mode ( Using voice memos options After recording or playing a voice memo, press <Options>...
Page 51: Image Editor
• Rename: change the file name. • Bluetooth visibility: share the file with other Bluetooth devices or hide the file so that other Bluetooth devices cannot access • Lock/Unlock: lock the application to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the application.
Page 52: Bluetooth
Menu functions 3. Press <Options> and select one of the following options: • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Insert: add a frame, an image clip, or an emoticon. 4. Press <Done>. 5. Press <Options> and select Save as. 6.
Page 53 • My devices: search for connectable Bluetooth devices. • My phone’s visibility: allow other Bluetooth devices to locate your phone, or hide your visibility. • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth device name to your phone, which is then displayed on other devices. •...
Page 54: Browser
Menu functions 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. This code is used just once and you do not need to memorise it. When the owner of the other device enters the same code, pairing is complete. Some devices, especially headsets or hands- free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000.
Page 55 Home (Menu 3.5.1) Use this menu to connect your phone to the network and load the homepage of the wireless web service provider. You can also press [ ] in Idle mode. Navigating the web browser Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through browser items and press [ ] or [ ] to select an item.
Page 56 Menu functions Adding a bookmark 1. Select an empty location. 2. Enter a title for the bookmark and press [Down]. 3. Enter a URL address and press [ ]. Accessing a bookmarked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and accesses the associated web page.
Page 57 Creating a profile 1. Select an empty location. 2. Set profile parameters: • Profile name: enter a profile name. • Home URL: enter the URL address of the page to be used as your homepage. • Bearer: select the network bearer type. •...
Page 58: Java World
Menu functions When the proxy is set to Disable: DNS1: enter the primary address. DNS2: enter the secondary address. Dial number: enter the PPP server phone number. Login ID: enter the user ID. Password: enter the password. Data call type: select a data call type. Current profile (Menu 3.5.6) Use this menu to select a connection profile to...
Page 59: Sim At
• Upgrade: upgrade the application to the latest version, except for the embedded games. • Send information via text message: send the URL address containing the application via SMS, except for the embedded games. • Memory status: access memory information for applications. •...
Page 60: Yahoo! Search
Menu functions Yahoo! search (Menu 4) Use the Yahoo! search menu to use the Yahoo search engine. The Yahoo search engine allows you to find information, news, images, or local services from around the web. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Yahoo! search.
Page 61 2. Enter a destination number. To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. 3. Press [ ] to send the message. Using options while composing an SMS message While composing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
Page 62 Menu functions 4. Select Add image or Add video and add an image or a video clip. • The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on your service provider. • Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded.
Page 63 Image or • Add image/Add video: add video a media file. • Change image/Change video: replace an added item. • Remove media: remove an added item. Music or • Add music/Add sound: add sound a media file. • Change music/Change sound: replace an added item.
Page 64 Menu functions Common • Attach: attach a Phonebook (continued) entry as a name card or a calendar item as a data format attachment, or a document file. Email (Menu 5.1.3) You can create and send emails that include text and media files. Creating and sending an email 1.
Page 65 Subject • Add: add the email subject. • Edit: edit the subject. • Remove subject: remove the subject. Message • Add: add the email text. • Edit: edit the text. • Remove message: remove the email text. File attach • Add image/Add videos/Add sounds/Add music/Add other file: add media files or document files.
Page 66: My Messages
Menu functions My messages (Menu 5.2) Use this menu to access messages you have received, sent, or that have failed during sending. Inbox (Menu 5.2.1) This folder stores all of the messages you have received, except for emails. Viewing a message The following icons may appear on the list to show the message type: •...
Page 67 • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Delete: delete the message. • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory. • Add to block list: add the sender’s number to the block list to reject the messages from the sender.
Page 68 Menu functions • Attached items: save media content from the message to your phone’s memory. • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. • Details: access the message properties. Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration specified in the message to your phone.
Page 69 • : Being sent • : Failed to be sent While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Send again: retry sending the message. • View/Play: open the selected attachment. Attached files from the Other files folder cannot be opened in your phone.
Page 70 Menu functions • Save to My files: save media content from the message to your phone’s memory. • Register: save the attached name cards and calendar items to the phone. • Delete: delete the message. • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory.
Page 71 Using email options While viewing an email or header, press <Options> to access the following options: • Retrieve: retrieve the body of the email from the email server. • Reply: send a reply to the sender via MMS or email. •...
Page 72: Templates
Menu functions My folder (Menu 5.2.6) Use this menu to view the messages you have moved to this folder using the Move to my folder or Save in option. Templates (Menu 5.3) Use this menu to make and use templates of frequently used messages or passages.
Page 73: Delete All
Using template options From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the selected template. • Send: send the template via MMS. • Edit: create and send a new message using the selected template. • Add new: add a new template. •...
Page 74 Menu functions Character support: select a character encoding type. When you select Auto, the phone switches the encoding type from GSM-alphabet to Unicode if you enter a Unicode character. 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.
Page 75 Anonymous reject: reject messages from unknown senders. Advert allowed: accept advertisements. Report allowed: set the network to inform the sender when a message is delivered to you. Home network: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area. Network when abroad: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network.
Page 76 Menu functions 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 exceed the maximum. Free: you can create a message with any type of content and of any size. Restricted: you can create a message with the specified type of content and the size specified by default.
Page 77 Retrieve option: set whether the phone downloads the entire email or only the headers. Delete option: determine whether emails are deleted immediately or the next time you connect to the server. Keep in server: leave copies of emails on the email server after retrieving. •...
Page 78 Menu functions - Same ID and password: select if you want the SMTP server to have the same parameters as the POP3 server. - POP3 user ID: enter the POP3 user name. - POP3 password: enter the POP3 password. - APOP login: connect to the server by using the APOP login procedure.
Page 79: Sos 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. Use this menu to specify options for sending and receiving an SOS message.
Page 80: Memory Status
Menu functions • Activation: set whether to receive broadcast messages. • 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. Memory status (Menu 5.8) Use this menu to view the amount of memory...
Page 81: Images
• : Unforwardable item without a valid key. Your service provider supports only count- based or unlimited-access DRM files. As a result of the Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, some of the media items you download from the Internet or receive by MMS may require a licence key to access them.
Page 82 Menu functions 3. Search for and connect to a Bluetooth- compatible printer. p. 50 4. Select the number of copies and press <OK>. 5. Press <Print> to print the image. Via USB connection 1. Set USB mode to Pictbridge. 2. Connect the phone to a PictBridge- compatible printer via USB.
Page 83: Videos
• Copy to card: copy the file to a memory card. This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone. • Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name. • Slide show: view all images in the current folder as a slide show.
Page 84 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. Moves forward in a file when held down. Adjusts the volume.
Page 85: Music
• Reactivate key: get another licence key even when the key for the selected DRM file has not expired. • Key management: manage the licence keys you have acquired. Music (Menu 6.3) Use this menu to access music files you have downloaded or imported from your PC.
Page 86: Other Files
Menu functions • Copy to card: copy the file to a memory card. This option is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone. • Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name. • Bluetooth visibility: share the file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices or hide the file so that other Bluetooth devices cannot access it.
Page 87: Memory Card
• List by: change the sort order of the file list. • Bluetooth visibility: share the selected file or the files you want with other Bluetooth devices. • Print via: print the image by connecting the phone to a printer via USB or Bluetooth. •...
Page 88: Planner
Menu functions Planner (Menu 7) The Planner menu provides you with various entertaining and convenient features, such as alarm clock, calculator, converter, stopwatch, etc. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Planner. Alarm (Menu 7.1) Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type setting.
Page 89: Calendar
• For a wake-up alarm, press <OK> or [ ]. Press <Snooze> to cause it to sound again after a specified time. Deactivating an alarm 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Select Off on the Alarm line. 3.
Page 90 Menu functions Consulting the calendar Once you have created items, the item type icons and the number of items for a specific day appear at the bottom of the calendar. • : Appointment • : Anniversary • : Task • : Miscellaneous item Viewing an item 1.
Page 91 • Event list: sort items by type of item. • Delete: delete the items stored on the calendar by using various deleting options. • Settings: change the default settings for the calendar. Starting day: select which day of the week the calendar starts with.
Page 92: Memo
Menu functions 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 a memo 1.
Page 93: Calculator
3. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to the city you want. As the time line moves, the time and date of the given zone display. 4. Press [ ]. 5. Press <Save> to save the city as your local time zone.
Page 94: Converter
Menu functions Performing a calculation 1. Enter the first number. • Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. • Press [ ] to insert a bracket. • Press [ ] or [ ] to move the cursor. 2. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the arithmetic function you want.
Page 95: Timer
• Exchange rate: access the currency rate list. 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.
Page 96: Take Photo
Menu functions Take photo (Menu 8.1) You can take photos in various modes. 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 or press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera.
Page 97 Multi shot: take a series of action stills. You can select the number of photos the camera will take and the shooting speed. Mosaic shot: take several stills and save them on one frame. You can select the layout. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect.
Page 98 Menu functions Preferences: change the following camera settings: - Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear when you press the shutter release key. - Zoom sound: turn the sound effect for zooming on or off. - Brightness sound: turn the sound effect for brightness adjustment on or off.
Page 99: Record Video
Function Changes the ISO setting. Goes to the My photos folder. p. 79 Changes the preview screen. Record video (Menu 8.2) You can record a video of what is displayed on the camera screen. Recording a video 1. Make any desired adjustments. •...
Page 100 Menu functions • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera starts recording. • Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder. • Camcorder settings: change the following settings for recording a video: Recording mode: select a video recording mode.
Page 101: Go To My Photos
Function Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down Zooms in or out. Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. Switches to Capture mode. p. 94 Changes the frame size. Changes the video quality. Changes the video recording mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect.
Page 102: 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 status. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Settings.
Page 103: Phone Settings
Phone settings (Menu 9.2) Many different features of your phone’s system can be customised to suit your preferences. Some menus may not be available, depending on your service provider. Language (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to select a language for the display text or T9 text input mode.
Page 104 Menu functions Using shortcut options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Assign: assign a shortcut menu to an empty location. • Change: change a shortcut assignment. • Remove: deactivate the shortcut assignment to the selected key. • Remove all: deactivate all shortcut assignments.
Page 105 • Enter the number you want to perform a conversion or calculation. • Enter a destination number to send an SMS message. • Enter the date as 4 digits to enter onto your calendar. 3. Press one of the Navigation keys to access the application you want: •...
Page 106: 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 that will be used when you connect your phone to a PC or printer via USB interface.
Page 107 Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can change the background image that is displayed on the display. • Wallpaper: select a background image in Idle mode. • Menu background: set whether or not to display the same background image in Menu mode. •...
Page 108: 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 change the sound settings for incoming calls.
Page 109: Light Settings
Silent mode (Menu 9.4.6) Use this menu to set how the phone acts to alert you to a specific event while in Silent mode. Extra tones (Menu 9.4.7) Use this menu to customise additional tones for the phone. • Minute minder: set the phone to beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of your call.
Page 110: Network Services
Menu functions • Custom time: the keypad light is used at a specified time period. Network services (Menu 9.6) Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish.
Page 111 1. Select a call barring option: • All outgoing: prohibit all outgoing calls. • International: prohibit international calls. • International except home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country, and to your home country when you are abroad. •...
Page 112: Security
Menu functions Caller ID (Menu 9.6.5) This network service allows you to hide your phone number from the person you are calling. If you select Default, the phone will use the default setting provided by the network. Some networks may not allow you to change this setting.
Page 113 PIN check (Menu 9.7.1) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your PIN each time it is switched on. Change PIN (Menu 9.7.2) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN.
Page 114 Menu functions FDN mode (Menu 9.7.7) If supported by your SIM card, FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode restricts your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. When this feature is enabled, you can make calls only to phone numbers stored on the SIM card. Change PIN2 (Menu 9.7.8) If supported by your SIM card, use this menu to...
Page 115: Memory Status
Memory status (Menu 9.8) Use this menu to check the amount of memory being used for storing data, such as messages, media and document files, contacts, and calendar items. You can also view the amount of shared memory and memory status of a memory card, if inserted into the phone.
Page 116: Vod Settings
Menu functions VOD settings (Menu 9.*) Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing a video streaming server. This menu may not be shown depending on your service provider. • Current profile: select a profile •...
Page 117: 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 118 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 119: 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 120: 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 2.0 W/kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.461 W/kg.
Page 121 • 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 122: 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 123: 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 124: 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 125: 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 126: 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 127 • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of 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 128: Index
Index ABC mode, text input • 29 Advanced shortcuts • 102 Alarms • 86 Alert on call • 107 Answering call • 32 second call • 34 Anykey answer • 104 Auto redial • 104 Background image • 105 Backlight time, set display •...
Page 129 recording videos • 97 taking photos • 94 Characters, enter • 29 Conference calls • 35 Configuration messages • 64 Connection Bluetooth • 50 USB • 104 Connection tone • 107 Converter • 92 Creating messages email • 62 MMS • 59 SMS •...
Page 130 Index Holding, call • 33 Icons • 11 Image editor • 49 Images deleting • 81 printing • 79 viewing • 79 Inbox, messages email • 68 MMS/SMS • 64 Indicative tone • 107 Inserting battery • 8 memory card • 28 SIM card •...
Page 131 creating/sending • 59 deleting • 65 setting • 72 viewing • 64 Mobile tracker • 112 Multi-party calls • 35 Music files downloading • 44 playing • 45 Music player • 44 My files • 78 My menu • 102 Name card •...
Page 132 Index Received messages email • 68 SMS/MMS • 64 Recent calls • 36 Recording videos • 97 voice memos • 47 Redialling automatically • 104 manually • 32 Reject list calls • 37 email • 76 MMS • 73 SMS • 72 Resetting phone •...
Page 133 Videos deleting • 82 playing • 81 recording • 97 Voice clarity • 34, 104 Voice recorder • 47 Voicemail server • 110 Volume call ringtone • 106 earpiece • 33 key tone • 14 Volume key function • 103 Waiting call •...
Page 135 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.:GH68-13014A English (EU). 11/2006. Rev. 1.0...

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