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  • Page 1: User Manual

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  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other mobile phone.

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → respective owners: Messages → Create new message ®...

  • Page 4: Health And Safety Information

    Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Health and Certification Information (SAR) Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and safety receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the exposure limits for radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications information Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 5 The exposure limit set by the FCC for SAR level of the phone while operating can wireless mobile phones employs a unit of be well below the maximum value. This is measurement known as the Specific because the phone is designed to operate Absorption Rate (SAR).
  • Page 6 The highest reported SAR values of the SGH-F278I A3LSGHF278I Sometimes it may be necessary to are: remove the battery pack to find the number. Once you have the FCC ID number for a particular phone, [GSM850] follow the instructions on the website and it should Head:0.263 W/kg;...

  • Page 7: Ul Certified Travel Adapter

    Consumer Information on Wireless UL Certified Travel Adapter Phones The Travel Adaptor for this phone has met applicable UL safety requirements. Please adhere to the The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following safety instructions per UL has published a series of Questions and guidelines.FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE Answers for consumers relating to radio INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED MAY LEAD TO...
  • Page 8 Do wireless phones pose a health were developed with the advice of FDA and other hazard? federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the The available scientific evidence does not show that exposure to RF is drastically lower because a any health problems are associated with using person's RF exposure decreases rapidly with...
  • Page 9 What is FDA's role concerning the “Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any safety of wireless phones? RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as “Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does...
  • Page 10 What are the results of the research The National Institutes of Health participates in some done already? interagency working group activities, as well. The research done thus far has produced conflicting FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless results, and many studies have suffered from flaws phones with the Federal Communications in their research methods.
  • Page 11 What research is needed to decide so we don't know with certainty what the results of whether RF exposure from wireless such studies mean for human health. phones poses a health risk? Three large epidemiology studies have been A combination of laboratory studies and published since December 2000.
  • Page 12 What is FDA doing to find out more Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to about the possible health effects of do research on wireless phone safety. FDA provides wireless phone RF? the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic FDA is working with the U.S.
  • Page 13 What steps can I take to reduce my Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate exposure to radio frequency energy that wireless phones are harmful. But if you from my wireless phone? are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like If there is a risk from these products - and at this those described above to reduce your RF point we do not know that there is - it is probably...
  • Page 14 Do hands-free kits for wireless phones example, the government in the United Kingdom reduce risks from exposure to RF distributed leaflets containing such a emissions? recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
  • Page 15 Do wireless phone accessories that What about wireless phone claim to shield the head from RF interference with medical equipment? radiation work? Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of...
  • Page 16 http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/ compatible hearing aid at the same time. This radiofrequencyradiation/index.html standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. • National institute for Occupational Safety FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones and Health (NIOSH): for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, FDA http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/emfpg.html will conduct testing to assess the interference and...

  • Page 17: Road Safety

    Road Safety 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to phone without removing your eyes from communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. the road. If you get an incoming call at an But an important responsibility accompanies the inconvenient time, let your voice mail benefits of wireless phones, one that every user...
  • Page 18 Try to plan calls when your car will be crime in progress or other serious stationary. If you need to make a call emergency where lives are in danger, call while moving, dial only a few numbers, 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, check the road and your mirrors, then as you would want others to do for you.

  • Page 19: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment “The wireless industry reminds you to use your phone safely when driving.” Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off For more information, please call 1-888-901-SAFE, whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may or visit our web-site www.wow-com.com cause interference or danger.

  • Page 20: Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices

    Using Your Phone Near Other Persons with pacemakers: Electronic Devices • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from (6 inches) from their pacemaker when radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the phone is switched on.

  • Page 21: Hearing Aid Compatibility With Mobile Phones

    Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your Phones personal needs. When some mobile phones are used near some M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC hearing devices (hearing aids and cochlear requirements and are likely to generate less implants), users may detect a buzzing, humming, or interference to hearing devices than phones that are...

  • Page 22: Other Medical Devices

    Other Medical Devices Posted Facilities If you use any other personal medical devices, Switch your phone off in any facility where posted consult the manufacturer of your device to determine notices require you to do so. if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Potentially Explosive Environments Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

  • Page 23: Emergency Calls

    Emergency Calls below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using (such as propane or butane), areas where the air radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust as user programmed functions, which cannot or metal powders, and any other area where you...

  • Page 24: Restricting Children's Access To Your Phone

    other official emergency number). Restricting Children's access to your Emergency numbers vary by location. Phone Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be 3. Press allowed to play with it because they could hurt If certain features are in use (call barring, for themselves and others, damage the phone or make example), you may first need to deactivate those calls that increase your phone bill.
  • Page 25 FCC Notice and Cautions accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio FCC Notice communications. This device complies with Part 15 of the However, there is no guarantee that FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the interference will not occur in a particular following two conditions: (1) this device installation.
  • Page 26 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV Samsung, will void the user authority to The phone may cause technician for help operate the equipment. TV or radio interference if used in close Only use approved batteries, antennas proximity to receiving equipment.

  • Page 27: Other Important Safety Information

    Other Important Safety wireless equipment in the area over the Information air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If wireless equipment is improperly • Only qualified personnel should service installed and the air bag inflates, serious the phone or install the phone in a injury could result.
  • Page 28 Product Performance service availability or you can check it yourself by pressing any key. Getting the Most Out of Your Signal Anytime the Power Save feature is activated, Reception a message displays on the screen. When a The quality of each call you make or receive signal is found, your phone returns to depends on the signal strength in your area.

  • Page 29: Availability Of Various Features/Ring Tones

    Availability of Various Features/ • Try not to hold, bend or twist the phone's Ring Tones antenna. • Don't use the phone if the antenna is Many services and features are network damaged. dependent and may require additional subscription and/or usage charges. Not all •...

  • Page 30: Battery Standby And Talk Time

    Battery Standby and Talk Time Battery Precautions • Never use any charger or battery that is Standby and talk times will vary depending damaged in any way. on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on • Use the battery only for its intended factors such as network configuration, signal purpose.
  • Page 31 Li-ion • Use only Samsung-approved batteries batteries are particularly affected by and recharge your battery only with temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F). Samsung-approved chargers. When a •...

  • Page 32: Care And Maintenance

    The suggestions below will help safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow contact your nearest Samsung authorized you to enjoy this product for many years. service center. Always recycle. Do not •...
  • Page 33 • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dampened in a mild soap-and-water dirty areas, as its moving parts may be solution. damaged. • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High device's moving parts and prevent proper temperatures can shorten the life of operation.
  • Page 34 • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate regulations governing radio devices. If the phone, battery, charger or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility.

  • Page 35: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer. • Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by manufacture’s warranty.

  • Page 36: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys Headset Jack* and features: Speaker Camera lens Earpiece Speaker Multifunction jack** Display Battery cover Speaker Confirm key Camera key 4-way navigation key Right softkey Left softkey...
  • Page 37 Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Function Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or Perform actions indicated at the received numbers Softkeys bottom of the display Delete characters or items in an Delete In Idle mode, access My Menu mode application 4-way (up) or user-defined menus (left/right/...
  • Page 38 Display Function Enter special characters or perform Your phone’s display consists of three areas: special functions; In Idle mode, press Special Icon line and hold [ ] for the Silent profile; function Displays various icons Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers Text and graphic area Displays messages,...
  • Page 39 Icons Icon Definition Call diverting activated Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Bluetooth activated Icon Definition Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset Signal strength connected GPRS network status Music playback in progress • Blue: GPRS network connected •...
  • Page 40 Icon Definition Offline profile activated New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message FM radio on Battery power level...

  • Page 41: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Install the SIM card and battery assembling and When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal preparing your identification number (PIN) and optional services. To install the SIM card and battery, mobile phone 1.
  • Page 42 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- 4. Replace the battery cover. coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 43: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any Before using the phone for the first time, you must damages by misuse are not covered by the charge the battery. warranty. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the 3.

  • Page 44: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    About the low battery indicator 2. Insert a memory card with the label side facing When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off.

  • Page 45: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen.

  • Page 46: Access Menus

    To switch to the Offline profile, in Menu mode, select Use My Menu mode Settings → Phone settings → Phone profiles → Use My Menu mode to easily access your favourite Offline. menus. Follow all posted warnings and directions from 1.

  • Page 47: Use Multimedia Shortcuts

    Use multimedia shortcuts Customise your phone You can quickly access multimedia applications by Get more from your phone by customising it to sliding the phone down. match your preferences. Adjust the volume of the key tones In Idle mode, press the Volume key to adjust the key tone volume.

  • Page 48: Lock Your Phone

    4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. Set menu shortcuts 5. Press <Options> → Save profile. 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. To switch to another profile, select it from the list. 2. Select a key to use as a shortcut. Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 3.

  • Page 49: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Make an IP call 1. In Idle mode, enter an area code and a phone Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call number. functions. 2. Press <Options> → IP call. Make a call The default IP call prefix appears before the phone number.

  • Page 50: Use The Headset

    Use the speakerphone feature Send and view messages 1. During a call, press the Confirm key → <Yes> to Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), activate the speaker. or email messages. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, press the Send a text message Confirm key again.

  • Page 51: Send A Multimedia Message

    Send a multimedia message Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create new message → Multimedia message. message → Email. 2. Select Subject. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter a subject and press the Confirm key. 3.

  • Page 52: Enter Text

    Enter text Mode Function When entering text, you can change the text input 1. Press [1] through [5] to enter strokes. Press [6] when you are unsure which mode: stroke to enter. This will insert a • Press [ ] to change the text input mode. placeholder.

  • Page 53: View An Email

    View text or multimedia messages Mode Function 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → My 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric messages → Inbox. keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, press 2. Select a text or multimedia message. [0] to insert a space.

  • Page 54: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts Find a contact 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook → Contact Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. list. Add a new contact 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find.
  • Page 55 Use basic camera functions View photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My Learn the basics to capture and view photos and photos → a photo file. videos. Capture videos Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to 1.

  • Page 56: View Videos

    View videos Listen to music In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My Learn how to listen to music via the music player or video clips → a video file. FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone. 2.
  • Page 57 2. Select a music category → a music file. • Download from the wireless web. Browse the 3. Control playback using the following keys: • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung Function PC Studio. p. 61 Confirm Pause or resume playback •...

  • Page 58: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Menu mode, select Browser → Bookmarks. Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. 2. Select an empty location. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). Browse web pages 4.

  • Page 59: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.

  • Page 60: Answer A Second Call

    Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 61: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties (if Use advanced Phonebook functions necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.

  • Page 62: Create A Group Of Contacts

    3. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to 5. To set a group ringtone, scroll down and press the Confirm key → a ringtone category → a assign to the number. ringtone. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. 6.

  • Page 63: Use Advanced Music Functions

    → Text message. store radio stations. 2. Press <Options> → Insert → Text template → a template. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio.
  • Page 64 Synchronise your phone with Windows multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. Media Player 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone PC to the phone. settings → PC connections → Media player.

  • Page 65: Create A Playlist

    Create a playlist 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player → 4. Press <Save>. Playlists. 2. Press <Options> → Create playlist. Store radio stations automatically 3. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the 1.
  • Page 66 Find information of music Learn to access an online music service and get information about the songs you hear while on the move. 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music recognition → Music recognition. Your phone connects to the server. 2.

  • Page 67: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.

  • Page 68: Find And Pair With Other Bluetooth- Enabled Devices

    Find and pair with other Bluetooth- Send data using the Bluetooth wireless enabled devices feature 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → 1. Select the file or item from one of your phone’s Bluetooth → Search new device. applications that you want to send. 2.

  • Page 69: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Activate and send an SOS message To send an SOS message, the phone must be closed and the keys locked. With the phone closed, When you have an emergency, you can send an press the Volume key four times. SOS message asking for help. Once you send an SOS message, all phone 1.

  • Page 70: Play A Voice Memo

    Play a voice memo Download games or applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Java 1. From the voice recorder screen, press <Options> → Go to My voice clips. world → Download games. Your phone connects to the website preset by 2.

  • Page 71: Launch Applications

    5. Press <Options> → Effects → an effect option. Launch applications 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Java 6. Press <Done> to apply the effect. world → an application. 7. When you are finished applying effects, press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. 2.
  • Page 72 7. Press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. 6. Using the navigation key, adjust the image as desired and press <Done>. 8. Enter a new file name for the image and press 7. Press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. the Confirm key.

  • Page 73: Shake And Play

    8. Using the navigation key, relocate the visual Create and view world clocks feature (if necessary). Learn to view the time in another country or city and 9. Press <Done>. set world clocks to appear on your display. 10. Press <Options> → Save as → <Yes>. Create world clocks 11.

  • Page 74: Set And Use Alarms

    Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to set and control alarms for important events. with two different time zones on your display. Set a new alarm After you have created world clocks, 1.

  • Page 75: Stop An Alarm

    Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Calculator. • Press any key to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <Confirm> or the Confirm key to stop an 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator alarm with snooze, or press <Snooze>...

  • Page 76: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer Use the stopwatch 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Timer. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Stopwatch. 2. Press <Set>. 2. Press the Confirm key to begin and record lap 3. Enter the length of time to count down and press times.

  • Page 77: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Menu mode, select Calendar. 2.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 79 Your phone displays “No network”, “Network Another caller cannot reach you. unavailable”, or “Not done.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 80 The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. The battery does not charge properly or sometimes the phone turns itself off. Your battery is low. Recharge or replace the battery to continue using the phone. • The battery terminals may be dirty. Wipe both gold-coloured contacts with a clean, soft cloth The audio quality of the call is poor.
  • Page 81 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com...

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