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English. 08/2005. Rev 1.2
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- Page 1 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match from your phone. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea...
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Page 3: Important Safety
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Use road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. - Page 4 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
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Page 5: Special Features Of Your Phone
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 regarding safety or phone... - Page 6 • Bluetooth Send photos, images, videos, and other personal data, and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • WAP browser Access the wireless web and access various services and current information. • Get Personal with Photo Caller See who’s calling you with their very own photo displays.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Special features of your phone Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Buttons, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off ... 8 Keys and display... - Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 29 1 Missed calls p. 29 2 Dialled calls p. 30 3 Received calls p. 30 4 Current contacts p. 30 5 Delete all p.
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Page 9: Unpack
Battery PC Data Cable PC Link CD User’s Manual You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. -
Page 10: 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. For 3G services, you can purchase a USIM card. -
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Get started Remove the charger from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and • the empty battery icon blinks. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off. -
Page 12: Keys And Display
Keys and display Key(s) Description Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, access menu options directly. p. 67 In Menu mode, scroll through the menu options. In Idle mode, accesses Menu mode. In Menu mode, select a highlighted menu option. -
Page 13: Display
Get started Display Layout The display has three areas. Select Back Icons Received signal strength Accessing services in a 2.5G network; when transferring data, this icon animates. Accessing services in a 3G network; when transferring data, this icon animates. Active roaming feature Voice call in progress Out of your service area;... -
Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Icons New message; depending on the message type, the (continued) following icons may appear. • : SMS • : MMS or MMS with attachments • : E-mail • : Voicemail • : WAP push • : Configuration message Inbox full; depending on the message type, the following icons may appear. -
Page 15: Customise Your Phone
Get started Select an 1. Press the appropriate soft key or option mode. 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select>, <OK>, or to confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods: •... - Page 16 To change the sound profile: 1. In Idle mode, press select Settings → Profiles. 2. Select the profile you want. You can set a wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen. Wallpaper 1. In Idle mode, press select Settings → Display → Wallpaper.
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Page 17: Make/Answer Calls
Make/Answer calls To make a voice call: Make a call 1. Enter an area code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ To make a video call: 1. Enter an area code and phone number. 2. -
Page 18: Play Media Files
4. Check the files you want or 5. Press <Add> or <Select>. Download from the wireless p. 39 Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio II Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide Copy files to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p. -
Page 19: Play Games
Step outside the phone 1. From the Media player Play media files screen, press 2. Select the file you want. 3. During playback, use the following keys: • : Pauses or resumes play back. • Up: Opens the play list. •... -
Page 20: Use Contacts
• To scroll through browser Navigate the items, press [Up] or [Down]. • To select an item, press • To return to the previous page, press <Back>. • To use browser options, press <Options>. Use Contacts To the phone’s memory: Add an entry 1. -
Page 21: Send Messages
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Create and select Contacts → My name send your card. name card 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press <Options> and select Save to save the name card. 4. To send the name card to other people, access the My name card menu again. - Page 22 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> Send files by and select Create new → File messenger. 2. Enter the message subject. 3. Move to the Message field. 4. Enter the message text. 5. Move to the Attach files line. 6. Press <Options> and select Add files, Add name card, or Add v-calendar.
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Page 23: View Messages
Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a text 1. Press <View>. message 2. Select a message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Msg.> and select Inbox. 2. Select a text message ( When a notification appears: View a multimedia... -
Page 24: Use A Memory Card
• Keep memory cards away from small children or pets. • Do not expose memory cards in a place subject to electro static discharge and/or electrical noise. • Use the memory card purchased from a Samsung dealer. - Page 25 Step outside the phone 1. Slide a memory card into the Insert a memory card slot, with the memory card label side face down. 2. Press the card until it locks into place. 1. Press the memory card so Remove the that it is disengaged from the memory card phone.
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Page 26: Enter Text
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol mode You can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organiser, 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 input field. -
Page 27: Using Abc Mode
Enter text Using ABC mode Press the appropriate key until the character you want appears on the screen. Characters in order displayed Upper case Tips for using ABC mode • 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]. -
Page 28: Call Functions
Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. 2. Press [ • Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit. -
Page 29: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed. 1. Press <View>. 2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls. 3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. -
Page 30: Transferring A Call
Transferring a call You can transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold, if your network supports it. With this option, the two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. Press <Options> and select Transfer. Using the loudspeaker feature Use the speaker feature to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. -
Page 31: Using The Video Call Feature
Call functions 2. Enter the number you need to send and press <Send>. Adding a memo You can add a memo during a call. Press <Options> and select Memo. Making a multi-party call Use this feature to allow as many as six people to join a multi-party call, or conference call. -
Page 32: Menu Functions
Using video call options During a video call, press <Options> to access the following options: • Loudspeaker/Loudspeaker off: turn the Loudspeaker on or off. • Switch to headset/Switch to phone: switch the call to a Bluetooth headset or back to the phone. -
Page 33: Dialled Calls
Menu functions • Use number: paste the selected number to the normal dialling screen. • Save to Contacts: save the selected number in Phonebook. • Send message: send a message to the selected number using SMS, MMS, or file messenger. •... -
Page 34: Calls Time
Calls time (Menu 1.8) This menu displays the time log for voice and video calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary. • Total dialled: check the total length of voice calls dialled. • Total received: check the total length of voice calls received. -
Page 35: New Contact
Menu functions While viewing details of a contact, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the contact information. • Send message: send a message to the selected number using SMS, MMS, or file messenger. • Special options: set the following options: Picture: assign a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the number. -
Page 36: Groups
4. Press <Options> and select Save. Storing a number on the USIM/SIM card 1. Select SIM. 2. Press [Down] and change the settings or enter information about the contact: • Name: assign a name. • Phone number: enter a phone number. •... -
Page 37: My Name Card
Menu functions Dialling speed dial entries Press and hold the appropriate key in Idle mode. My name card (Menu 2.5) Use this menu to create your name card and send it to other people. Saving your name card The procedure for creating your name card is the same as the one for saving a number in the phone’s memory. -
Page 38: Applications
Downloading or receiving media files Use this method to save media files to your phone: • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using Samsung PC Studio II Samsung PC Studio II User’s Guide • Receive via IrDA or Bluetooth •... - Page 39 Menu functions Using media player options During playback, press <Options> to access the following options: • Pause/Resume: pause or resume playback. • Stop: stop playback. • Send: send the file via MMS, e-mail, file messenger, Bluetooth, or infrared port. You can also send the selected file to the online media album, if provided.
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Page 40: Voice Memo
Voice memo (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to record voice memos. Recording a voice memo 1. Press to start recording. 2. Speak into the microphone. Press to pause or resume the recording. 3. When you finish, press <Stop>. The voice memo is automatically saved. -
Page 41: World Clock
Menu functions World clock (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to set your local time zone and find out what time it is in another part of the world. Setting your local time zone 1. From the world map, press [Left] or [Right] to select the city that corresponds to your home time zone. -
Page 42: Internet
• Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-). 4. Press [Down]. 5. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit you want to convert to. The equivalent value for the amount you entered displays. -
Page 43: Enter Url
Menu functions • Advanced: clear browser information and access the browser settings. Search text: search for a specific word or phrase from the current WAP page. Clear history: delete the URLs stored in the history. Clear cookies: delete cookies. Clear cache: delete information stored in the cache. -
Page 44: Network Settings
Network settings (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for connecting to the Internet. You can also make or edit a profile. p. 73 Messages (Menu 5) Use the Messages menu to send and receive text messages, multimedia messages, and e-mails. - Page 45 Menu functions 6. Press <Options> to access the following options: • Preview: display the message you created. • Edit text/Change file: edit the added text, picture, or sound clip. • Delete text/Delete file: delete the added text, picture, or sound clip. •...
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Page 46: Inbox
Email (Menu 5.1.4) You can send and receive 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. p. 51 1. Enter the e-mail subject. 2. - Page 47 Menu functions • Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights Management), you may not be able to forward some messages. They are indicated by the icon. • An ! icon shows that a message was sent with high priority. A grey icon means that the message is of low priority.
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Page 48: Drafts
• Save as template: save the message as a template in the Multimedia templates folder. • Save files: save media items from the message into your phone’s memory or the memory card. • Save to Contacts: extract phone numbers or e-mail addresses from the message and save them in Phonebook. -
Page 49: Email Inbox
Menu functions • View: display the selected message. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Sort by: change the sort order of the list. • Delete: delete the message. • Delete all: delete all messages. • Details: access the message properties. Email inbox (Menu 5.6) This folder stores e-mails that you have received. -
Page 50: Media Album
• Delete permanently: delete the selected e- mail or all e-mails from both the phone’s memory and the e-mail server. • Email accounts: change the active e-mail account. • Details: access the e-mail properties. Media Album (Menu 5.7) Use this menu to access the Media Album service, with which you can organise your own online media album, adding media content and messages via the wireless web. -
Page 51: Delete All
Menu functions Using message options On the message list, press <Options> to access the following options: • View: open the selected message. • Delete: delete the selected message. • Delete all: delete all messages. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •... - Page 52 Character support: select a character encoding type. If you select Automatic, the phone switches the encoding type from GSM-alphabet to Unicode if you enter a unicode character. Use of unicode encoding will reduce the maximum of number in a message to about half. If this menu is not shown, your phone provides the Automatic encoding by default.
- Page 53 Menu functions • MMS profiles: select a connection profile to be used for MMS. You can also make or edit a profile. p. 73 • Message size: select the maximum file size of MMS attachment. This file size may vary, depending on your country.
- Page 54 • Email accounts: select an account to be used and set up e-mail accounts. Press <Options> and select Edit to access the following options: Account name: enter a name for the currently selected account. SMTP server: enter the IP address or domain name of the outgoing e-mail server.
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Page 55: Memory Status
Menu functions Memory status (Menu 5. ) Use this menu to view the memory status for SMS, MMS, e-mail, and push messages. File manager (Menu 6) The File manager menu allows you to access images, videos, ringtones, sounds, and other files stored in the phone’s memory or the memory card. -
Page 56: Videos
• Hidden from bluetooth: hide the file so that other Bluetooth devices cannot access it. • Visible to bluetooth: share the file with other Bluetooth devices. • Set as: set the image as your wallpaper for the main display or external display, or a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. - Page 57 Menu functions During playback, use the following keys: Keys Description Pauses or resumes playback. Opens the play list. Left Goes 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.
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Page 58: Music
Music This menu displays AAC or MP3 music files you have downloaded or received in messages. Playing a music file Select a music file. The selected music file plays. During playback, use the following keys: Keys Description Pauses or resumes. Opens the play list. -
Page 59: Sounds
Menu functions Sounds This menu displays the default ringtones and sound files you have downloaded or received in messages. You can also access voice memos you have recorded. Playing a sound clip 1. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll to a sound folder. To access voice memos, scroll to the Voice memos folder. -
Page 60: Other Files
5. Press <OK>. 6. Press <SKIP> and then <OK>. 7. Press [Up] to make the character move forward. 8. Press the Navigation keys to change the direction. During a game, press <Options> to access game options. Using Java game options While viewing the game list, press <Options>... -
Page 61: Alarm
Menu functions Alarm (Menu 7.1) Use this menu to set alarms to ring at specific times. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings in the currently selected profile. A wake-up alarm does not be affected by your profile setting. - Page 62 3. Press [Down] and enter information or change the settings in the following entry fields: • Title: enter the title of the event. • Details: enter the event details. • Start and End: enter the starting and ending times for the event. •...
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Page 63: Week View
Menu functions Viewing an event Square brackets on a calendar date indicate the type of events scheduled for that day: • Green: schedule • Red: anniversary • Blue: task • Orange: memo 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the events for that day. -
Page 64: Anniversary
Anniversary (Menu 7.6) This menu displays anniversaries you have created. If you have set the Repeat and Alarm options, the icons display. Select an anniversary item to view its details. Task (Menu 7.7) Use this menu to display tasks you have created. The icons on the right indicate the importance;... -
Page 65: Taking A Photo
Menu functions Taking a photo The camera will produce JPEG photos. When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. 1. To turn on the camera, access the Camera menu or press and hold [ 2. - Page 66 Viewfinder: select a preview mode, either Full Screen mode or Normal mode with actual ratio. Shutter sound: select a camera shutter sound. Capture quality: select an image quality. Image size: select an image size. Multi shot speed: select the shutter speed between each shot in Multi Shot mode.
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Page 67: Recording A Video
Menu functions Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: • Viewfinder: return to Capture mode. • View: open the selected photo when you take multiple photos. • Send: send the photo via MMS, e-mail, file messenger, Bluetooth, or infrared port. - Page 68 • Brightness: display the brightness control bar. • Video settings: change the following settings for recording a video: Default name: change the default prefix of the video name. Default storage: select a memory location to store video clips. Quality: select an image quality. Recording time: select a video recording mode.
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Page 69: Settings
Menu functions Settings (Menu 9) Use this menu to customise your phone settings. You can also reset the settings to their default values. To access this menu, press in Idle mode and select Settings. Profiles (Menu 9.1) Use this menu to adjust and customise the phone tone for different events or situations. -
Page 70: Time & Date
Changing an active profile Select the profile you want. Time & date (Menu 9.2) Use this menu to change the time and date displayed on your phone. Before setting the time and date, specify your time zone in the World clock menu. -
Page 71: Display
Menu functions Display (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to change settings for the display. Greeting message (Menu 9.4.1) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed on the main display or external display. Wallpaper (Menu 9.4.2) You can change the background image that is displayed on the main display in Idle mode. - Page 72 • By network: use the default setting provided by the network. • Send: send your number each time you make a call. • Hide: ensure your number does not display on the other person’s phone. Diverting (Menu 9.5.2) This network service reroutes incoming calls to a different phone number that you specify.
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Page 73: Connectivity
Menu functions Waiting (Menu 9.5.4) This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you while you are on another call. 1. Select the type of calls to which the call waiting option will apply. 2. Press <Options> and select Activate. To deactivate the call waiting, select Deactivate. - Page 74 • It is recommended that you do not use the Bluetooth feature while using multimedia features such as voice recorder, camera, and Media player, or vice versa for a good performance. • Some devices may not be compatible with your phone.
- Page 75 Menu functions Using device options From the device list, press <Options> to access the following options: • Browse device: search for data from the selected device and import data directly to your phone. • Connect: connect to the currently selected device.
- Page 76 Network (Menu 9.6.3) Use this menu to change the settings for connecting to your cellular network. • Network selection: select to either automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
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Page 77: Application Settings
Menu functions Local phone IP: enter the IP address obtained from the network operator, if you checked the Static IP option. Static DNS: specify if you want to manually enter the DNS (Domain Name Server) address; see the Server 1/2 option. If you want the address to be automatically assigned by the server, remove the check mark. -
Page 78: Security
Media player (Menu 9.7.7) Use this menu to change the default settings for playing media files in the Media player. (Menu 9.7.8) Use this menu to activate a connection profile to be used for accessing streaming servers to use VOD (Video on Demand) services. -
Page 79: Solve Problems
3. Enter the phone password and press <Confirm>. To access a locked item, you need to enter the phone password. Change PIN code (Menu 9.8.7) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN Check feature must be enabled to use this feature. Change PIN2 code (Menu 9.8.8) If supported by your USIM/SIM card, the Change... - Page 80 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. ). The number of bars indicates the ) to weak ( ).
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Page 81: Health And Safety Information
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council. -
Page 82: Road Safety
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. -
Page 83: Electronic Devices
Health and safety information When connecting the phone or any accessory to another device, read its user’s guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for the satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that the equipment should only be used in the normal operating position (held to your... -
Page 84: Potentially Explosive Environments
Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station). -
Page 85: Other Important Safety Information
Health and safety information Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly. - Page 86 • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and-water solution. • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation.
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Page 87: Index
Index ABC mode, text input • 24 Alarm • 58 Answering call • 25, 28 second call • 26 Anykey answer • 67 Auto redial • 70 Backlight time, set • 68 Barring, calls • 69 Battery charging • 7 low indicator •... - Page 88 SMS • 43 web • 45 Infrared, connect • 72 International calls • 25 Internet • 39 key tone volume • 66 Keypad tones sending • 27 settings • 66 Language, select • 67 Last number, redial • 25 Locking media contents •...
- Page 89 creating/sending • 41 deleting • 44 settings • 48 viewing • 44 Sound settings • 66 Sounds, downloaded • 56 Speed-dial • 33 Switching on/off microphone • 27 phone • 8 Templates MMS • 47 text • 47 Text input mode, change • 23 Text, enter •...