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  • Page 1 SGH-F488E user manual...
  • Page 2 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 Caution—situations that could cause designed to guide you through the functions and damage to your phone or other features of your mobile phone.
  • Page 3 Copyright information Refer to—pages with related information; Rights to all technologies and products that for example: p.12 (represents “see comprise this device are the property of their page 12”) respective owners: → ® Followed by—the order of options or • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the menus you must select to perform a step;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings ..........2 contents Safety precautions .........4 Important usage information ......7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............9 Phone layout ..........10 Keys ............11 Display ............11 Icons ............12 Stylus and touch screen ......14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ....15 Charge the battery ........17 Insert a memory card (optional) ....18...
  • Page 5 using basic functions using tools and applications Turn your phone on and off ......19 Use the Bluetooth wireless feature ....39 Access menus ..........20 Activate and send an SOS message ....40 Use widgets ..........20 Record and play voice memos .....41 Customise your phone .........21 Edit images ..........42 Use basic call functions .......22 Use Java-powered games and applications .44...
  • Page 6 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 7 The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless levels so as to use only the power required to reach mobile phones employs a unit of measurement the network. In general, the closer you are to a known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The wireless base station antenna, the lower the power SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF output.
  • Page 8 SAR information can also be obtained at www.fcc.gov/cgb/sar. tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines whenused with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or when used with an accessory that contains no metal and that positions the handset a minimum of 1.5 cm from the body.
  • Page 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 Many factors affect this measurement, such as the has also helped develop a series of public angle at which the phone is held, or which model of information documents on EMF issues. phone is used. FDA and Cellular Telecommunications & Internet What is FDA doing to find out more Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative about the possible health effects of...
  • Page 15 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 16 Do hands-free kits for wireless phones Some groups sponsored by other national reduce risks from exposure to RF governments have advised that children be emissions? discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF distributed leaflets containing such a emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason...
  • Page 17 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 Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of...
  • Page 18 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 19 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 20 to plan calls when your car will be emergency where lives are in danger, call stationary. If you need to make a call 9-1-1 or other local emergency number, while moving, dial only a few numbers, as you would want others to do for you. check the road and your mirrors, then 10.
  • Page 21 Operating Environment Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Remember to follow any special regulations in force in any area and always switch your phone off Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may radio frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 22 Persons with pacemakers: Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones • should always keep the phone more than 15 cm When some mobile phones are used near some (6 inches) from their pacemaker when hearing devices (hearing aids and the phone is switched on. cochlear implants), users may detect a buzzing, •...
  • Page 23 The ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary °×Telephone Switch°±) than unrated phones. T4 is depending on the user’s hearing the better/higher of the two ratings. (Note that not all hearing devices have telecoils in them.)Hearing device and hearing loss. If your hearing device devices may also be measured for immunity to this happens to be vulnerable to type of interference.
  • Page 24 Vehicles Posted Facilities Switch your phone off in any facility where posted RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor notices require you to do so. vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its Potentially Explosive Environments representative regarding your vehicle.
  • Page 25 Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone often but not always clearly marked. They include must be switched on and in a service area with below deck on boats, chemical transfer or storage adequate signal strength.
  • Page 26 When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your phone may be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident; do not cut off the call until given permission to do so.
  • Page 27 FCC Notice and Cautions FCC Notice However, there is no guarantee that interference • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC will not occur in a particular installation. If this Rules. Operation is subject to the following two equipment does cause harmful interference to conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful radio or television reception, which can be...
  • Page 28 Association, One Battery march Park, Quincy, MA 02269, Attn: Publication Sales Division. Cautions Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Only use approved batteries, antennas andchargers.

  • Page 29: Safety And Usage 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 30 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 31: Safety Precautions

    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 32 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 33 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 34: Important Usage Information

    Do not use the phone with a wet hand. safe disposal options for Li-Ion batteries, Doing so may cause an electric shock to contact your nearest Samsung authorized you or damage to the phone. service center. Always recycle. Do not •...
  • Page 35 damage the phone's electronic circuit phone changes color. In this case, phone boards. repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone. warranty for your phone has not expired. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.

  • Page 36: 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 manufacturer's warranty.

  • Page 37: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Stylus slot and pen Camera lens Flashbulb Earpiece Memory card Volume key slot Battery cover Touch screen Multifunction HOLD key jack...

  • Page 38: Keys

    Keys Display Function Your phone’s display consists of the following areas: Make or answer a call; In Idle Dial mode, retrieve recently dialled, Icon line missed, or received numbers Displays various icons In Idle mode, launch the web Web access/ browser;...

  • Page 39: Icons

    Icons Icon Definition Connected to secured web page Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Roaming (outside of normal service area) Icon Definition Call diverting activated Signal strength FM radio on GPRS network connected Bluetooth activated Transferring data via GPRS network Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset EDGE network connected connected...
  • Page 40 Icon Definition Icon Definition New voice mail message Meeting profile activated New push message Outdoor profile activated New configuration message Offline profile activated New video message User-created profile activated Text message full Battery power level Multimedia message full Email message full Push message full Configuration message full Normal profile activated...

  • Page 41: Stylus And Touch Screen

    Stylus and touch screen A special slot for storing the stylus is included on the back of your phone. Learn basic actions to use the stylus and touch screen. • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to select the highlighted menu or option. •...

  • Page 42: Assembling And Preparing Your

    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 43 2. Insert the SIM card. 3. Insert the battery. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. 4. Replace the battery cover. Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus.

  • Page 44: 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 warranty. charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ functions 2. Tap the PIN input field, enter your PIN, and tap OK (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above. Learn how to perform basic operations and use the Switch to the Offline profile main features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 47: Access Menus

    Access menus Depending on your region or service provider, available widgets may vary. To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → a menu. Widget Function Analogue 2. Scroll to a menu or option. View the current time clock 3.
  • Page 48 Use shortcut menus Widget Function Open the music player to Learn to access shortcut menus in Idle mode. Tap Music player play music files the arrow on the icon line → an icon. FM radio Listen to the FM radio Icon Definition Bluetooth...

  • Page 49: Customise Your Phone

    3. Tap Options → Save profile. Customise your phone Get more from your phone by customising it to Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) match your preferences. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → Display settings → → Wallpaper. Wallpaper Adjust the volume of the key tones 2.

  • Page 50: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press [ / ]. Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Use the speakerphone feature During a call, your phone automatically locks 1.

  • Page 51: Send And View Messages

    7. Tap the item you want to add and tap Options → Send and view messages Select. Learn to send and view text (SMS), multimedia 8. Tap to send the message. (MMS), and email messages. Send an email Send a text or multimedia message 1.
  • Page 52 Enter text To enter text using the virtual keypad,: With your phone’s touch screen and stylus, you can Mode Function enter or write text. 1. Touch the appropriate virtual key to enter pinyins. To change the text input method, 2. Select a pinyin. Pinyin •...

  • Page 53: Add And Find Contacts

    View an email Mode Function 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → My messages 1. Touch the appropriate virtual key to enter → Email inbox. an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, touch 2. Tap Check new mail. to insert a space.

  • Page 54: Use Basic Camera Functions

    4. Enter contact information. Use basic camera functions Tap Save to add the contact to memory. Learn the basics to capture and view photos and videos. Find a contact When you turn on the camera, the display may 1. In Idle mode, tap Contacts. appear blank due to temporary electrostatic 2.

  • Page 55: Listen To Music

    5. Press the Camera key or tap to take another 6. Press the Camera key to stop recording. photo (step 3). The video is saved automatically. Press the Camera key or tap to record View photos another video (step 4). In Idle mode, tap Menu →...

  • Page 56: Browse The Web

    • Download from the wireless web. Browse the (tap and hold) Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (tap • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung and hold) PC Studio. p. 59 Adjust the volume up or down •...
  • Page 57 Browse the web Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → Bookmarks → Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web Options → Add bookmark. pages. 2. Tap the title input field. Browse web pages 3.

  • Page 58: 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 59 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Tap Hold to place a call on hold or tap Retrieve to If your network supports this function, you can retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    4. Select a contact → a phone number (if 4. To set the caller ID image, tap the ringtone field → an image category → an image. necessary) to assign to the number. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. 5.

  • Page 62: Use Advanced Music Functions

    Create new message → a message type. 2. In the text field, tap Options → Insert → Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio Template → a template. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → Phone settings →...
  • Page 63 3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the 6. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. PC to the phone. Synchronise your phone with Windows Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more Media Player information.
  • Page 64 6. Edit or enter your phone’s name in the pop-up Customise your music player settings window, then click Finish. Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for 7. Select and drag the music files you want to the your music player. sync list.
  • Page 65 Store radio stations automatically 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → FM radio. 2. Tap Options → Self-tuning. 3. Tap Yes to confirm (if necessary). The radio scans and saves available stations automatically.

  • Page 66: 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 Idle mode, tap Menu → →...

  • Page 67: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    3. Tap the PIN input field and enter a PIN for the 2. Tap Yes to confirm that you are willing to receive Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s data from the device (if necessary). Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and When the owner of the other device enters the Activate and send an SOS message same code or accepts the connection, pairing is...

  • Page 68: Record And Play Voice Memos

    8. Tap Repeat and set the number of times to 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. repeat the SOS message. 4. When you are finished speaking, tap 9. Tap Save → Yes. Your memo is saved automatically. To send an SOS message, the keys must be Play a voice memo locked.

  • Page 69: Edit Images

    Edit images Adjust an image 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → Image editor. Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. 2. Tap Options → New image → Open or Take Apply effects to images photo. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → →...
  • Page 70 4. Tap Options → Transform → Resize, Rotate, 5. Select a visual feature to add and tap Select. or Flip. Scroll left or right to move the added image (if Scroll left, right, up, or down to rotate or flip the necessary).

  • Page 71: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    5. Select an image or take a new photo. The photo To print an image via the Bluetooth wireless feature, appears in the background image box. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → Images → My 6. Tap Options → Merge. An outline of the photos →...

  • Page 72: Create And View World Clocks

    Play games Create and view world clocks 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → Games & Learn to view the time in another country or city and more. set world clocks to appear on your display. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the Create a world clock onscreen instructions.

  • Page 73: Set And Use Alarms

    After you have created a world clock, The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → World clock. the designated time if the phone is turned off. 2.

  • Page 74: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator Set a countdown timer 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → Calculator. 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → Timer. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator 2. Tap Set. display to perform basic mathematical 3.

  • Page 75: Create A Text Memo

    Create a text memo Tools Function Cancel the last action 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → → Memo. Select thickness for the brush lines 2. Tap Options → Create. Select a line colour 3. Enter your memo text and tap Options → Save. Set the sketch as wallpaper Create and view sketches Return to the sketch list...

  • Page 76: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → 2. Tap Options → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, tap Menu → 2.
  • Page 77 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While using your phone, the following messages Message Try this to solve the problem: may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 78 Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or Another caller cannot reach you. “Network error.” • 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 79 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 80 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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