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Samsung GSM900 Manual

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Printed in Korea
Code No.: GH68-05087A
World Wide Web
English. 06/2004. Rev 1.1
http://www.samsungmobile.com

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  • Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.: GH68-05087A World Wide Web English. 06/2004. Rev 1.1 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
  • Page 2 GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-P510...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Precautions ... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your Phone... 10 Phone Layout ... 10 Display... 13 Camera ... 16 Flashlight... 16 Getting Started... 17 Installing the SIM Card ... 17 Charging the Battery ... 19 Switching the Phone On or Off ... 21 Call Functions...
  • Page 4 Contents Options During a Call... 49 Putting a Call on Hold ... 49 Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) ... 50 Muting or Sending Key Tones ... 51 Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones ... 51 Searching for a Number in Phone Book ... 52 Using the Message Service ...
  • Page 5 Camera... 94 Take Photos (Menu 4.1) My Photos (Menu 4.2) Take Videos (Menu 4.3) My Videos (Menu 4.4) Delete All (Menu 4.5) Memory Status (Menu 4.6) Sound Settings ... 103 Ring Tone (Menu 5.1) Ring Volume (Menu 5.2) Alert Type (Menu 5.3) Keypad Tone (Menu 5.4)
  • Page 6 Contents Fun Box ... 136 WAP Browser (Menu 9.1) Games & More (Menu 9.2) Sounds (Menu 9.3) Images (Menu 9.4) Delete All (Menu 9.5) Memory Status (Menu 9.6) Solving Problems... 147 Access Codes... 150 Phone Password ... 150 PIN ... 151 PUK ...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road Safety at All Times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching Off When Refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.

  • Page 8: Emergency Call

    Do not cut off the call until given permission to do so. Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Note: The items supplied with your phone may be different, depending upon your country or service provider. You can obtain the following accessories for your phone from your local Samsung dealer: • Standard/extended batteries • Ear-microphone • Travel adapter • Battery charger •...

  • Page 10: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Folder Ear-microphone jack Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial/menu confirmation key IrDA port Special function keys Camera Flashlight External display Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/Right) keys WAP browser Soft key (right)

  • Page 11: Key Description

    Your Phone Key(s) Description In Menu mode, scrolls through the menu options and Phone Book. In Idle mode, the Up key quickly enters the Camera menu and the Down key enters the Games & More menu. In Menu mode, returns to the previous menu level and select the current menu respectively.
  • Page 12 Your Phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns to Idle mode. In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enters numbers, letters and some special characters.

  • Page 13: Display

    Display Display Layout The display has three areas: Menu Area First line Middle lines Last line Icons area Text and graphic area Soft key Name indicators Description Displays various icons. See page 14. Displays messages, instructions and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialling.
  • Page 14 Your Phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.

  • Page 15: External Display

    Icon Description Appears when Mute mode is active. Shows the level of your battery. The more bars you see, the more power you have remaining. Backlight The backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key or open the folder, the backlight turns on.

  • Page 16: Camera

    Your Phone Camera The camera module on the folder allows you to take a photo and record a video while on the move. For further details about the Camera feature, see page 94. Flashlight You can use the built-in flashlight on the folder, on the left side of the camera module, to take photos when it is dark.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.
  • Page 18 Getting Started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that it locks the card into position. Make sure the gold contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of the socket.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel adapter comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel adapter allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.

  • Page 20: Low Battery Indicator

    Getting Started 2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. 3. When charging is finished, unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector and pulling the connector out. Note: You must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone during charging;...

  • Page 21: Switching The Phone On Or Off

    Switching the Phone On or Off 1. Open the folder. 2. Press and hold the switches on. 3. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter the password and press the OK soft key. The phone password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.

  • Page 22: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, and press the Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option in the Extra Settings menu (Menu 6.7), the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.

  • Page 23: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key. Redialling the Last Number The phone stores the numbers you’ve dialled, received or missed if the caller is identified. See “Call Records” on page 89 for further details. To recall any of these numbers: 1.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Volume

    Call Functions Making a Call from Phone Book You can store the phone numbers that you use regularly in the SIM card or the phone’s memory, which are collectively called Phone Book. Simply select a name to recall the associated number. For further details about the Phone Book features, see page 31.

  • Page 25: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. When the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number or name if stored in your Phone Book, displays. 1. If necessary, open the folder. Press the the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.

  • Page 26: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call Functions Viewing Missed Calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you, so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.
  • Page 27 3. Press the Select soft key. 4. Change the number as required. call the number store the number Deleting a Missed Call 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option. 3.

  • Page 28: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode

    Call Functions Quickly Switching to Silent Mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from making noise, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the “Silent Mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display.

  • Page 29: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys marked allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
  • Page 30 Selecting Functions and Options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the previous function or...

  • Page 31: Phone Book

    Phone Book You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phone Book. Storing a Number with a Name There are two ways to store a number: •...
  • Page 32 Phone Book 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory must be reentered.
  • Page 33 Storing a Number Using the Phone Book Menu 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to New Entry by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the Select soft key.

  • Page 34: Using Phone Book Entry Options

    Phone Book Using Phone Book Entry Options While accessing any Phone Book entry, press the Options soft key to access the options for the entry. select the highlighted option highlight a different option The following options are available: Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialling mode.
  • Page 35 Phone Book Delete: allows you to delete the selected number from Phone Book. You are asked to confirm that you wish to delete the name and number by pressing the Yes soft key. Copy: allows you to copy the number to another location.

  • Page 36: Searching For And Dialling A Number In Phone Book

    Phone Book Searching for and Dialling a Number in Phone Book After storing numbers in Phone Book, you can search for them in two ways; by name and by caller group. Searching for a Number by Name 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key.
  • Page 37 Searching for a Number by Caller Group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Search by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. You are asked to enter a group name. 3.

  • Page 38: Editing A Caller Group

    Phone Book Editing a Caller Group 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key. 2. Scroll to Group Edit by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key. 3. Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down key.

  • Page 39: Speed-Dialling

    Speed-dialling Once you have stored phone numbers in Phone Book, you can set up to eight speed-dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing the associated number key. Setting Up Speed-dial Entries 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key.

  • Page 40: Deleting All Of The Phone Book Entries

    Phone Book • Delete: allows you to clear the setting so that no number is assigned to the key. • Delete All: allows you to clear the settings for all keys so that no numbers are assigned to any of the keys. •...

  • Page 41: Checking The Memory Status

    5. Enter the phone password and press the OK soft key. Note: The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory. To change this password, see page 113. 6. When the confirming message appears, press the Yes soft key. To cancel the deletion, press the No soft key. 7.

  • Page 42: Using The Service Dialling Numbers

    Phone Book Using the Service Dialling Numbers You can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries and voice mail numbers. 1. When the idle screen displays, press the Name soft key.

  • Page 43: Entering Text

    Entering Text When using your phone, you will often need to enter text, such as when storing a name in Phone Book, creating your personal greeting or scheduling events on your calendar. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using your phone’s keypad.

  • Page 44: Changing The Text Input Mode

    Entering Text Changing the Text Input Mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display. Example: Writing a text message Options To select T9 mode Alphabet mode Number mode Symbol mode...

  • Page 45: Using T9 Mode

    Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes. This text input mode is based on a built-in dictionary. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1. When you are in T9 mode, start entering a word by pressing the keys 2 to 9.
  • Page 46 Entering Text To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1. After pressing the keys corresponding to the word you want to add, press the 0 or Down key to display the alternative words. 2. When you press the 0 or Down key at the last alternative word, the display shows Add on the bottom line.

  • Page 47: Using Alphabet Mode

    Using Alphabet Mode Use the 1 to 0 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the keys labelled with the letter you want: - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter - And so on 2. Select the other letters in the same way. Note: The cursor moves to the right when you press a different key.

  • Page 48: Using Number Mode

    Entering Text • To insert a space, press the • To shift the case in Alphabet mode, use the key. There are three cases; Capital lock ( Lower case ( • You can move the cursor by using the Left and Right keys.

  • Page 49: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a Call on Hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.

  • Page 50: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    Options During a Call The current call is placed on hold and the call on hold is reactivated so that you can continue conversing with the other person. When you want to finish, end each call normally by pressing the Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person on the...

  • Page 51: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    Muting or Sending Key Tones These options allow you to turn the key tones off or on. If the Mute Keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.

  • Page 52: Searching For A Number In Phone Book

    Options During a Call Searching for a Number in Phone Book You can search for a number in Phone Book during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key. 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key. The Phone Book entries are listed.

  • Page 53: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call Waiting menu (Menu 8.3) to Activate; see page 132. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.
  • Page 54 Options During a Call 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the person in the normal way and press the Options soft key. Select the Join option and press the OK soft key. You can add incoming callers by answering the call, pressing the Options soft key, and selecting the Join option.
  • Page 55 Dropping One Participant 1. Press the Options soft key and choose the Select One option. Press the OK soft key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key or the 3.

  • Page 56: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling using the Navigation keys or by using the shortcuts.

  • Page 57: Using Shortcuts

    Using Shortcuts The menu items, such as menu, sub-menus and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. The shortcut number is shown at the bottom right next to the soft key on the display. Simply press the Menu soft key and enter the number of the menu you want.

  • Page 58: List Of Menu Functions

    Using the Menus List of Menu Functions The following list shows the menu structure available and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. Note: If you use a SIM AT card that provides additional services, the SIM AT menu displays when you press the Menu soft key to enter Menu mode.
  • Page 59 2. Multimedia Messages 2.1 Inbox 2.2 Outbox 2.3 Draft 2.4 Write New 2.5 Templates 2.6 Delete All 2.7 Memory Status 2.8 Setup 2.8.1 Delivery Report 2.8.2 Read Reply 2.8.3 Auto Download 2.8.4 Message Acceptance 2.8.5 Hide ID 2.8.6 Expiry Date 2.8.7 Delivery Time 2.8.8 Priority 2.8.9 Report Allowed...
  • Page 60 Using the Menus 4. Camera (see page 94) 4.1 Take Photos 4.2 My Photos 4.3 Take Videos 4.4 My Videos 4.5 Delete All 4.6 Memory Status 5. Sound Settings 5.1 Ring Tone 5.2 Ring Volume 5.3 Alert Type 5.4 Keypad Tone 5.5 Message Tone 5.5.1 SMS Tone 5.5.2 SMS-CB Tone...
  • Page 61 6. Phone Settings 6.6 Security 6.6.1 PIN Check 6.6.2 Change PIN 6.6.3 Phone Lock 6.6.4 Change Password 6.6.5 Privacy 6.6.6 SIM Lock 6.6.7 FDN Mode 6.6.8 Change PIN2 6.7 Extra Settings 6.8 Reset Settings 7. Organiser 7.1 Alarm 7.1.1 Once Alarm 7.1.2 Daily Alarm 7.1.3 Morning Call 7.1.4 Remove Alarm...
  • Page 62 Using the Menus 8. Network Services 8.1 Call Diverting 8.1.1 Divert Always 8.1.2 Busy 8.1.3 No Reply 8.1.4 Unreachable 8.1.5 Cancel All 8.2 Call Barring 8.2.1 All Outgoing 8.2.2 International 8.2.3 International Except to Home 8.2.4 All Incoming 8.2.5 Incoming While Abroad 8.2.6 Cancel All 8.2.7 Change Barring Password 8.3 Call Waiting...
  • Page 63 9. Fun Box (see page 136) 9.1 WAP Browser 9.1.1 Home 9.1.2 Favorite 9.1.3 http:// 9.1.4 Settings 9.1.5 Clear Cache 9.1.6 Push Message 9.2 Games & More 9.3 Sounds 9.4 Images 9.5 Delete All 9.6 Memory Status 9.6.1 Games & More 9.6.2 Sounds &...

  • Page 64: Text Messages

    Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones. In addition, your phone supports the Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS), which enables you to include simple photos, melodies, and animated images in your messages. To use this feature, you must subscribe to your service provider’s message service.
  • Page 65 Text Messages While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Send: allows you to send/resend the message. For further details about how to send a message, see page 67.

  • Page 66: Outbox (Menu 1.2)

    Text Messages Outbox (Menu 1.2) This message box is used to store the messages that you have already sent or will send. When you enter this menu, the list of messages in the box displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phone Book.

  • Page 67: Write New (Menu 1.3)

    Select Objects: allows you to save media objects, such as sounds or images, from the message into your phone. You can use the objects when writing a message. For details, see page 69. Write New In this menu, you can write and send a text message.
  • Page 68 Text Messages 3. Select Send Only or Save and Send, and press the Select soft key. If you want to just save the message, select Save Only. After saving the message, the phone returns to the Text Messages menu. 4. If you select a save option, choose the memory location and press the OK soft key.
  • Page 69 • Add Objects: allows you to add a sound, melody, photo or animated image to the message. Select the category of the object to be added. In each category, you can select from the various factory-set items or choose an item received from other sources, such as the Internet or other phones.

  • Page 70: Templates (Menu 1.4)

    Text Messages Templates (Menu 1.4) Using this menu, you can preset a maximum of five messages that you use most frequently. Select an empty location or the message template you want and press the Select soft key. The following options are available: Edit: allows you to write a new message or edit the message.
  • Page 71 Text Messages Setting x (where x is the setting group number): each group has its own sub-menu. Service Centre: allows you to store or change the number of your message centre, which is required when sending messages. You must obtain this number from your service provider.

  • Page 72: Delete All (Menu 1.6)

    Text Messages Character Support: allows you to choose a character type from GSM-Alphabet, Uni-Code or Automatic. If you select Uni-Code and your recipient’s phone does not support it, your recipient may not be able to read your message. Delete All This menu allows you to delete all of the text messages in each message box.

  • Page 73: Voice Mail (Menu 1.8)

    Voice Mail (Menu 1.8) This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service. The following options are available: Connect to Voice Server: before using the Voice Mail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from your service provider;...

  • Page 74: Broadcast (Menu 1.9)

    Text Messages Broadcast (Menu 1.9) This network service allows you to receive text messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Cell Broadcast (CB) messages display as soon as they are received, provided that: • the phone is in Idle mode. •...
  • Page 75 Text Messages Language: allows you to select your preferred language to display cell broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details.

  • Page 76: Multimedia Messages

    Multimedia Messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a messaging service very similar to Short Message Service (SMS). It provides automatic and immediate delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content of text messages, multimedia messages can contain images, graphics.
  • Page 77 2. To scroll through the message information, press the Up or Down key. 3. Press the Options soft key to use the following options: • Retrieve: retrieves the message from the MMS server. • Delete: deletes the message. • More Properties: shows you detailed information about the message.
  • Page 78 Multimedia Messages 2. Press the OK soft key to go to the message view screen. Or, the display automatically switches to the screen. 3. To scroll through the message, press the Up or Down key. If the message has more than one page, you can scroll through the pages by using the Left and Right keys.

  • Page 79: Outbox (Menu 2.2)

    Properties: shows you information about the message, such as the message status, subject, sender’s e-mail address or phone number, message size, priority, and the time and date when the message was received. Outbox (Menu 2.2) When you access this menu, the list of the multimedia messages you sent or saved displays.

  • Page 80: Draft (Menu 2.3)

    Multimedia Messages While viewing a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Delete: deletes the message. Cut Address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or e-mail addresses and URL, e-mail addresses or phone numbers from the message text.

  • Page 81: Write New (Menu 2.4)

    Write New This menu allows you to create a new multimedia message and then send it to multiple destinations. Creating and Sending a Multimedia Message 1. Enter the subject of your message and press the OK soft key. For further details about entering characters, see page 43.
  • Page 82 Multimedia Messages • Settings: allows you to change the message settings. For further details about each setting option, see page 87. After changing the settings, you need to press the the C key to go to back to the options screen. •...
  • Page 83 • Delete: deletes the item from your message. • Duration: allows you to set when and how long text and an image displays on the message presentation screen. When the message is opened, the display shows the item after a specified time in Set Start Time and scrolls to the next item after a specified time in Set Duration.
  • Page 84 Multimedia Messages 8. Enter a number or an e-mail address, or select a number from Phone Book. 9. When the correct number or address displays, press the OK soft key. 10. To add a destination, press the Select soft key when Add Destination highlights.

  • Page 85: Templates (Menu 2.5)

    Templates (Menu 2.5) This menu stores messages you saved as templates so that you can use them to make new messages. 1. Scroll through the template list using the Up and Down keys. 2. When the message template you want highlights, press the Select soft key.

  • Page 86: Delete All (Menu 2.6)

    Multimedia Messages Delete All This menu allows you to delete all of the multimedia messages in each message box. You can also delete all of your messages at one time. select a message box to clear place a check mark remove a check mark delete the marked...

  • Page 87: Setup (Menu 2.8)

    Multimedia Messages Setup (Menu 2.8) You can change the default settings for sending or receiving multimedia messages. The following options are available: Delivery Report: when this option is enabled, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. Read Reply: when this option is enabled, your phone sends a request for a reply along with your message to the recipient.

  • Page 88: Mms Profile (Menu 2.9)

    Multimedia Messages Page Duration: you can set how long one page of an outgoing message displays on the message presentation screen. After a specified time, the display automatically scrolls to the next page. MMS Profile In this menu, you can configure various network settings that are required when you send or receive multimedia messages.

  • Page 89: Call Records

    Call Records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls. Notes: • You can access the numbers in the three types of call records by pressing the •...

  • Page 90: Received Calls (Menu 3.2)

    Call Records Received Calls This menu lets you view the last 20 numbers of the calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date when the call was received. By pressing the Options soft key, you can: •...

  • Page 91: Delete All (Menu 3.4)

    Delete All (Menu 3.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call record to clear place a check mark remove a check mark Unmark soft key.

  • Page 92: Call Time (Menu 3.5)

    Call Records Call Time (Menu 3.5) This menu lets you view the timers for calls you made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes and so on. The following timers are available: Last Call Time: length of the last call.

  • Page 93: Call Cost (Menu 3.6)

    Call Records Call Cost (Menu 3.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last Call Cost: cost of the last call you made. Total Cost: total cost of all calls you made since the cost counter was last reset.

  • Page 94: Camera

    Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a multimedia message or set one as a wallpaper. You can also record videos using your phone as a camcorder.
  • Page 95 2. Adjust the image by aiming it to the subject. • Use the Left and Right keys to adjust the brightness of the image. • Use the Up and Down keys to zoom in or out. • Use the phone to flip the image vertically or horizontally.
  • Page 96 Camera When you select the Options soft key, the following options are available: Send: allows you to send the photo as a multimedia message. For further details, see page 81. Set as: allows you to set the photo as your wallpaper on the idle screen or a caller ID image for Phone Book entries.
  • Page 97 3. Press the Camera ( Your phone automatically saves the photo and returns to Preview mode. Using the Camera options In Preview mode, you can use various options for the camera by pressing the right soft key. scroll to an option select the highlighted option return to Preview...
  • Page 98 Camera Matrix Shot: allows you to take several stills and save them in one frame. It will save as one image consisting of the multiple stills taken. Night Shot: allows you to take a photo of the best quality when it is dark. Effects: allows you to change the colour tone or apply special effects to the photo.

  • Page 99: My Photos (Menu 4.2)

    Camera My Photos (Menu 4.2) This menu allows you to review your photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays the photos in Thumbnail mode, which shows them as small images. Use the Navigation keys to scroll through the photos. To view the photos on the full screen, select the photo you want to view and then press the View soft key.

  • Page 100: Take Videos (Menu 4.3)

    Camera Take Videos You can record a video that is currently displayed on the camera screen and save it as an MPEG file. 1. When the camera turns on, adjust the image by aiming the camera to the subject. • Use the Up and Down keys to zoom in or out. •...

  • Page 101: My Videos (Menu 4.4)

    My Videos (Menu 4.4) When you access this menu, the still image of the first video you recorded displays. To playback a video: 1. Press the Left or Right key to scroll to the video you want to view. 2. Press the Play soft key to start the playback. 3.

  • Page 102: Delete All (Menu 4.5)

    Camera Delete All This menu allows you to delete all of the photos or videos. You can also delete all of your photo and video files at one time. select an item to clear place a check mark remove a check mark Unmark soft key. delete the marked items When a confirming message displays, press the Yes...

  • Page 103: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings You can use the Sound Settings feature to customise various settings, such as the: • ring melody, volume and type. • sounds made when you press a key, receive a message, open/close the folder or switch your phone on or off. •...

  • Page 104: Alert Type (Menu 5.3)

    Sound Settings Alert Type (Menu 5.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls or alarms you set. The following options are available: Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone or alarm melody. Vibration: the phone vibrates but does not ring.

  • Page 105: Autofolder Tone (Menu 5.6)

    Sound Settings SMS-CB Tone (Menu 5.5.2) The following options are available for alerting you to new cell broadcast (CB) messages: Off: the phone does not use a CB tone. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Single Beep: the phone beeps once. SMS-CB Tone x: the phone uses one of several CB tones.

  • Page 106: Power On/Off (Menu 5.7)

    Sound Settings Power On/Off This menu allows you to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on and off. To turn the sound off, select Off. Extra Tones You can customise additional tones used for the phone.

  • Page 107: Phone Settings

    If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated. Note: For optional performance, use an optional data link cable. You can purchase one from your local Samsung dealer. (Menu 6.1) IrDA port...

  • Page 108: Display Settings (Menu 6.2)

    Phone Settings Display Settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or backlight. Wallpaper (Menu 6.2.1) This menu allows you to change the background image or the colour of the text to be displayed in Idle mode. The following options are available: Wallpaper List: you can select a background image to be displayed on the idle screen.
  • Page 109 The following options are available. Image Select: allows you to change the type of the external display. Samsung Logo: the display shows the Samsung logo. Analogue Clock: the display shows the current time both on digital and analogue clocks.

  • Page 110: Greeting Message (Menu 6.3)

    Phone Settings Graphic Logo This menu allows you to display your service provider’s logo instead of its name. Off: the service provider’s name displays in Idle mode. On: the service provider’s logo stored in your phone displays in Idle mode; if no logo has been stored, the service provider’s name displays.

  • Page 111: Own Number (Menu 6.4)

    Own Number This function is a memory aid, which you can use to check your own phone numbers if you need to do so. You can: • assign a name to each of your own phone numbers registered on your SIM card. •...

  • Page 112: Security (Menu 6.6)

    Phone Settings Security (Menu 6.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and the types of calls. Various codes and passwords are used to protect features of your phone. They are described in the following sections.
  • Page 113 Phone Settings Phone Lock (Menu 6.6.3) When the Phone Lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter an 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
  • Page 114 Phone Settings Privacy (Menu 6.6.5) Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as multimedia messages, photos, videos, sounds and images. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone password to access the associated menus. select an item to lock Up or Down key.
  • Page 115 FDN Mode (Menu 6.6.7) FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phone Book.

  • Page 116: Extra Settings (Menu 6.7)

    Phone Settings Extra Settings You can turn the automatic redialling or answering features on or off. To turn a feature The following options are available: Auto Redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.

  • Page 117: Reset Settings (Menu 6.8)

    Auto Folder: When this option is checked, you can easily open and close the folder by pressing the Auto Folder key on the right side of the phone. Notes: • Using the Auto Folder feature drains your battery power, so that you will have less talk time and standby time.

  • Page 118: Organiser

    Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, such as to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • set the current time and date. •...
  • Page 119 If you want to use the alarm options, press the Options soft key. The following options are available: • Remove Alarm: deactivates the current alarm. • Alarm Tone: allows you to select the alarm melody. 3. Press the OK soft key. 4.

  • Page 120: Calendar (Menu 7.2)

    Organiser Calendar (Menu 7.2) With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar to check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the Calendar When you select the Calendar menu (Menu 7.2), the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
  • Page 121 2. Press the Select soft key. An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the OK soft key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 43. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm.

  • Page 122: Time & Date (Menu 7.3)

    Organiser Press the New soft key to add a new memo for the day. You can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key: Edit: allows you to change the memo text. Alarm: allows you to set an alarm to ring at a specified time to remind you of the memo.

  • Page 123: Calculator (Menu 7.4)

    World Time: allows you to find out what time it is in another part of the world, using the Left and Right keys. The screen shows the: • city name. • current time and date. • time difference between the selected city and your city if you have set the local time (see below for further details).

  • Page 124: To Do List (Menu 7.5)

    Organiser 2. Press the right soft key until the arithmetic symbol you want appears: + (addition), - (subtraction), 3. Enter the second number. 4. To view the result, press the 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required. To Do List This feature allows you to: •...
  • Page 125 Editing the To Do List When you select the To Do List menu (Menu 7.5), the current contents display with the status mark, if the task has been done, and priority; for Normal and Action View the details for a specific task Change the status of a specific task Create a new task...
  • Page 126 Organiser Action Sort the existing tasks by priority or status Copy a task Copy a task to the calendar Delete a task Delete all tasks Exit the To Do list Procedure Press the Options soft key. Select the Sort option. Select the sort criterion (High, Low, Done or Undo).

  • Page 127: Currency Exchange (Menu 7.6)

    Currency Exchange Using this menu, you can figure currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key. You can insert a decimal point by pressing key. 2. Enter the amount to convert and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 128: Network Services

    Network Services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. Call Diverting This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to a number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
  • Page 129 3. To activate call diverting change the number to be called deactivate call diverting 4. Enter the number to which the calls are to be diverted and press the OK soft key. To enter an international code, press the 0 key until the + sign displays.

  • Page 130: Call Barring (Menu 8.2)

    Network Services Call Barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. You can use the following options to restrict voice calls, fax calls and/or data calls: All Outgoing: calls cannot be made. International: international calls cannot be made. International Except to Home: when abroad, calls can be made only to numbers within the current country and to your home country, which is...
  • Page 131 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies.

  • Page 132: Call Waiting (Menu 8.3)

    Network Services Call Waiting This network service informs you when someone is trying to reach you during another call. You can specify individual call waiting options for voice calls, fax calls and/or data calls: To set your call waiting options: 1.

  • Page 133: Network Selection (Menu 8.4)

    Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between them.

  • Page 134: Caller Id (Menu 8.5)

    Network Services Caller ID (Menu 8.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
  • Page 135 Index List: lets you list, add or delete CUG index numbers. The list of current CUG indexes appears. Add a new CUG index as advised by your service provider or delete a group. scroll through the existing CUG indexes add a new CUG index delete a CUG index...

  • Page 136: Fun Box

    Fun Box The Fun Box menu contains several fun options. WAP Browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home (Menu 9.1.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
  • Page 137 Navigating the WAP Browser scroll through and select browser items select a numbered item return to the previous page return to the startup homepage Entering Text in the WAP Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated on the screen. To change the text input mode, press the or more times.
  • Page 138 Fun Box Selecting and Using Browser Menu Options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP Browser to navigate the Wireless Web. To access a menu option: 1. Press and hold the A menu list displays. 2. Highlight a menu by pressing the Up or Down key.
  • Page 139 About...: provides you with information about Openwave Browser and your version of the web browser. Favorite (Menu 9.1.2) This menu allows you to store the URL addresses of up to ten of your favourite web sites. You can access this menu directly by pressing and holding key while using the WAP browser.
  • Page 140 Fun Box Settings (Menu 9.1.4) This menu allows you to set up five proxy servers for the WAP browser. Contact your service provider for details about your Settings options. For each server, the following options are available: Profile Name: enter a name that you wish to assign to the HTTP server.
  • Page 141 When the bearer is set to Data: IP Address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet. Login Name: enter the PPP server login ID. Password: enter the PPP server password. Dial-up Number: enter the PPP server phone number.

  • Page 142: Games & More (Menu 9.2)

    Fun Box Games & More You can download MIDlets (Java applications running on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP Browser and store them in your phone. When you access the Games & More menu, the list of the default games appears. Once you have downloaded games, they are added to the list.
  • Page 143 3. Press the While you are playing a game, to adjust the sound volume Volume keys. stop the game and return to the startup screen exit the game Viewing MIDlet Information 1. Scroll to the MIDlet you want and press the Info soft key.

  • Page 144: Sounds (Menu 9.3)

    Fun Box Changing the DNS Settings The DNS (Domain Name Server) is the server that assigns the Java server domain name to an IP address. The DNS setting is preset at the factory, but sometimes you may need to change it at your service provider’s instructions.

  • Page 145: Images (Menu 9.4)

    Images (Menu 9.4) In this menu, you can view the list of photos downloaded from the web server or received in multimedia messages. You can set the downloaded photos as the current background image or send them to other phones. If you set a photo as your wallpaper, it displays as Photox.jpg on the list.

  • Page 146: Memory Status (Menu 9.6)

    Fun Box When a confirming message displays, press the Yes soft key to confirm. Memory Status (Menu 9.6) You can check the amount of the memory being used and the memory remaining for games or sounds and images. Games & More: the display shows the total, free and used space and the number of games downloaded.

  • Page 147: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks, before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM Card •...
  • Page 148 Solving Problems “No Service,” “Network Failure” or “Not Done” displays • The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
  • Page 149 • 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. Solving Problems ) to weak ( ).

  • Page 150: Access Codes

    Access Codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key.

  • Page 151: Pin

    The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).

  • Page 152: Pin2

    Access Codes PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.

  • Page 153: Barring Password

    Access Codes Barring Password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call Barring menu (Menu 8.2).

  • Page 154: 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 so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 155: Precautions When Using Batteries

    SAR tests are conducted using standard operating positions with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value.
  • Page 156 Health and Safety Information • 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. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.

  • Page 157: Road Safety

    Health and Safety Information 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. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.

  • Page 158: Electronic Devices

    Health and Safety Information 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...

  • Page 159: Other Medical Devices

    Health and Safety Information Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

  • Page 160: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and Safety Information Potentially Explosive Environments Switch your phone off 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.

  • Page 161: 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 (medical emergencies, for example).

  • Page 162: 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 163: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 164 Health and Safety Information • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated.

  • Page 165: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active Folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
  • Page 166 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
  • Page 167 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Web sites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.

  • Page 168: Proxy Server

    Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. Proxy Server A proxy server resides between a Web client, such as a web browser, and a real Web server and acts...
  • Page 169 SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).

  • Page 170: Index

    Index Access codes • 150 Active folder • 116 Alarm • 118 Alert type • 104 Alphabet mode, text input • Answering call • 25 second call • 53 Anykey answer • 116 Auto folder on/off • 117 tone • 105 Auto redial •...
  • Page 171 Display backlight • 15 external • 16 icons • 14 layout • 13 settings • 108 Diverting, calls • 128 DNS settings • 144 DTMF tones, send • 51 Earpiece volume • 24 Emergency calls • 161 EMS (Enhanced Message Service) •...
  • Page 172 Index MMS (Multimedia Message Service) • 76 Morning call • 118 Multimedia messages creating/sending • 81 deleting • 78, 80 editing • 80 reading • 76, 79 setting • 82 Multi-party calls • 53 Muting all sounds • 28 key tones • 51 microphone •...
  • Page 173 Safety information • 154 precautions • 7 Scheduler • 120 SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) • 42 Searching, phonebook • 36 Security, calls • 112 Sent messages multimedia • 79 text • 66 Service light • 16, 110 Shortcut, keys • 117 Silent mode •...
  • Page 177 2003. 09.25 (place and date of issue) * This is not the address of the Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of the Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.

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