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  • Page 1: User Manual

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  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your mobile phone. To get started quickly, refer to “introducing your mobile phone,” “assembling and preparing your mobile phone,” and “using basic functions.” Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual:...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message (represents Messages, followed by Create message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) Copyright information Rights to all technologies and products that...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information ... 1 Safety warnings ... 1 Safety precautions ... 3 Important usage information ... 6 introducing your mobile phone ... 11 Unpack ... 11 Phone layout ... 12 Keys ... 13 Display ... 14 Icons ... 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone ...
  • Page 5 Turn your phone on and off ... 21 Use the touch screen ... 22 Access menus ... 23 Switch applications ... 23 Use widgets ... 24 Access help information ... 25 Customise your phone ... 25 Use basic call functions ... 27 Send and view messages ...
  • Page 6 Upload photos and videos to the web ... 58 Use Java-powered games and applications ... 59 Synchronise data ... 60 Use RSS reader ... 61 Create and view world clocks ... 62 Set and use alarms ... 63 Use the calculator ... 64 Convert currencies or measurements ...

  • Page 7: Safety And Usage Information

    safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your mobile phone. Safety warnings Keep your phone away from small children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.

  • Page 8: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your phone. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your phone.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile phone in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your phone or cause injury.

  • Page 10: Handle Your Phone Carefully And Sensibly

    Turn off the phone near medical equipment Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. Turn off the phone or disable the wireless functions when in an aircraft Your phone can cause interference with aircraft equipment.
  • Page 11 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts. • Your phone is a complex electronic device— protect it from impacts and rough handling to avoid serious damage. • Do not paint your phone, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

  • Page 12: Important Usage Information

    Important usage information Use your phone in the normal position Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your phone Allowing unqualified personnel to service your phone may result in damage to your phone and will void your warranty.
  • Page 13 The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phone’s compliance with the European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile phone website.

  • Page 14: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.

  • Page 15: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 16 YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES." Third party services may be terminated or interrupted at any time, and Samsung makes no representation or warranty that any content or service will remain available for any period of time. Content and...

  • Page 17: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

  • Page 18: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Hold key Volume key Memory card slot Cancel key Dial key The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Front camera lens Multifunction Earpiece jack Touch screen Camera key...

  • Page 19: Keys

    Keys Function Look or unlock the touch screen Hold and keys Make or answer a call; In Idle mode, Dial retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers In Menu mode, return to the Cancel previous menu level Turn the phone on and off (press Power/ and hold);...

  • Page 20: Display

    Display Your phone’s display consists of the following areas: Icon line Displays various icons Text and graphic area Displays messages, instructions, and information you enter Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network connected EDGE network connected UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected...
  • Page 21 Icon Definition Connected to secured web page Roaming (outside of normal service area) Call diverting activated Synchronised with PC Bluetooth hands-free car kit or headset connected Bluetooth activated Alarm activated Memory card inserted New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) Icon Definition New email message...

  • Page 22: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile Phone

    Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. mobile phone To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 23 To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, 1. Remove the battery cover. If the phone is on, press and hold [ it off. 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. • Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing ] to turn down.

  • Page 24: Charge The Battery

    3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the multifunction jack.

  • Page 25: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    3. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power outlet. 4. When the battery is fully charged (the no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from the power outlet. 5. Unplug the travel adapter from the phone. 6.
  • Page 26 3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. To remove the memory card, push it gently until it disengages from the phone, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

  • Page 27: Using Basic Functions

    using basic functions Learn how to perform basic operations and use the main features of your mobile phone. Turn your phone on and off To turn your phone on, 1. Press and hold [ 2. Enter your PIN and select Confirm (if necessary). To turn your phone off, repeat step 1 above.

  • Page 28: Use The Touch Screen

    Use the touch screen Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. For the optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your phone. •...

  • Page 29: Access Menus

    • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. In Idle mode, select Menu to access Menu mode. 2. Select a menu or an option. 3. Press the Cancel key to move up one level; Press [ ] to return to Idle mode.

  • Page 30: Use Widgets

    To switch applications, 1. While using a menu, press and hold the Camera key. The following applications are available: • Call: open the dialling screen • Music player: launch the music player • Messages: access the Messages menu • Browser: launch the web browser •...

  • Page 31: Access Help Information

    Change the widgets 1. In Menu mode, select Settings → Display and light → Widget. 2. Select the widgets you want to include to the toolbar and select Save. Access help information Learn to access helpful information about your phone. 1.

  • Page 32: Lock Your Phone

    Adjust the vibration intensity on the touch screen You can adjust the intensity of the vibration when you touch the phone screen. 1. In Idle mode, press the Volume key up or down. 2. Select Vibration and press the Volume key up or down to adjust the intensity of the vibration.

  • Page 33: Use Basic Call Functions

    4. Enter the new password again and select Confirm. The first time you access a menu that requires a password, you will be prompted to create and confirm a password. Use basic call functions Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions.

  • Page 34: Send And View Messages

    Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, select Speaker → Yes to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, select Speaker. In noisy environment, you may have difficulty hearing the calls while using the speakerphone feature. For better audio performance, use the normal phone mode.

  • Page 35: Send An Email

    Send an email 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Select Tap to add recipient → Enter manually. 3. Enter an email address and select Done. 4. Select Tap to add subject. 5. Enter a subject and select Done. 6.

  • Page 36: Add And Find Contacts

    You can use the following text input modes: Mode Function Select the appropriate virtual key until the character you want appears on the display. 1. Select the appropriate virtual keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, select to insert a space.

  • Page 37: Use Basic Camera Functions

    3. Select Phone or SIM. 4. Enter contact information. 5. Select Save to add the contact to memory. Find a contact 1. In Menu mode, select Phonebook. 2. Select the text input field (if necessary). 3. Enter the letter of the name you want to find. You can also drag to select the first letter of the name.

  • Page 38: Capture Videos

    4. Press the Camera key to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. After capturing photos, select View photos In Menu mode, select My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. To categorise and view photos in a wide view, 1.

  • Page 39: Listen To Music

    View videos In Menu mode, select My files → Videos → My video clips → a video file. Listen to music Learn how to listen to music via the music player or FM radio. Listen to the FM radio 1. Plug the supplied headset into the phone’s multifunction jack.
  • Page 40 Listen to music files Start by transferring files to your phone or memory card: • Download from the wireless web. • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung PC Studio. p. 46 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 51 • Copy to your memory card.

  • Page 41: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web pages. • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. • The browser menu may be labelled differently depending on your service provider. • Available icons may vary depending on your region or service provider.

  • Page 42: Use The Google Map Service

    Use the Google Map service Learn how to use the Google Map service. Depending on your region, the map service may not be available. To search the map, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more → Google Maps. 2.

  • Page 43: 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. Learn how to perform advanced operations and use When you have one missed call, select the call from additional features of your mobile phone.

  • Page 44: Answer A Second Call

    2. Select the number you want and select press [ ] to dial. Hold a call or retrieve a held call Select Hold to place a call on hold or select Retrieve to retrieve a held call. Dial a second call If your network supports this function, you can dial another number during a call: 1.

  • Page 45: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to add more parties (if necessary). 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, select Keypad and select and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2.

  • Page 46: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Select Add. 4. Select a contact. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. The first five speed dial numbers will be assigned to the favourite contacts ( widget toolbar. Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign group names, ringtones, caller ID photos, and vibration type to each group or send messages and emails to an entire group.

  • Page 47: Create A Multimedia Template

    Create a multimedia template 1. In Menu mode, select Messages → Templates → Multimedia templates. 2. Select Create to open a new template window. 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p.

  • Page 48: Use Advanced Camera Functions

    Use advanced camera functions Learn how to capture photos in various modes and customise camera settings. Capture a series of photos 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view.
  • Page 49 Capture photos in Smile shot mode 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. → Smile shot. 3. Select 4. Press the Camera key. 5. Aim the camera lens at your subject. Your phone recognises people in an image and detects their smiles.

  • Page 50: Use Camera Options

    Capture photos with decorative frames 1. Press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape view. → Frame. 3. Select 4. Select a frame. 5. Make any necessary adjustments. 6. Press the Camera key to take a photo with the frame.

  • Page 51: Customise Camera Settings

    Options Function Adjust the camera’s sensitivity to a wide range of available light Image quality Set the quality of your digital images Adjust contrast, saturation, and Adjust sharpness of photos While using the camcorder, select access the following options: Options Function Timer Select the time delay...

  • Page 52: Use Advanced Music Functions

    3. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information.

  • Page 53: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player

    Synchronise your phone with Windows Media Player 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Menu mode, select Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media player → Save. 3. Press [ ] to return to Idle mode. 4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC with Windows Media Player installed.
  • Page 54 8. Select Add → Tracks. 9. Select the files you want to include and select Add. Customise your music player settings 1. In Menu mode, select Music → Music player. 2. Select Settings. 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player.
  • Page 55 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 → Find music. 2. Select Find music to connect to the server. 3.

  • Page 56: Using Tools And Applications

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

  • Page 57: Send Data Using The Bluetooth Wireless Feature

    Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth → Search. 2. Select and drag a device icon into the centre. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK.

  • Page 58: Activate And Send An Sos Message

    Use Remote SIM mode In Remote SIM mode, you can make or answer calls only with a connected Bluetooth hands-free car kit via the SIM or USIM card on your phone. To activate Remote SIM mode, 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Bluetooth →...

  • Page 59: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    6. Select a phone number (if necessary). 7. Select OK to save the recipients. 8. Select the Repeat drop-down menu and select the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 9. Select Save → Yes. To send an SOS message, the touch screen and the keys must be locked.

  • Page 60: Make Fake Calls

    9. Enter the sender’s name and select Done. 10. Select Save → Accept. Make fake calls You can simulate fake incoming calls when you want to get out of meetings or unwanted conversations. You can also make it appear as if you are talking on the phone by playing back a recorded voice.

  • Page 61: Edit Images

    3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4. When you are finished speaking, select Your memo is saved automatically. Play a voice memo 1. In Menu mode, select My files → Sounds → Voice clips. 2. Select a file. 3. Control the playback using the following icons: Icon Function Pause playback...

  • Page 62: Transform An Image

    6. Select a memory location (if necessary). 7. Enter a new file name for the image and select Done. Adjust an image 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images”. 2. Select Edit → Adjust → an adjustment option (brightness, contrast, or colour).

  • Page 63: Print Images

    3. Move the rectangle over the area you want to crop and select Crop → Done. 4. Save the edited image with a new file name. Refer to steps 5-7 in “Apply effects to images”. Insert a visual feature 1. Open an image to be edited. Refer to steps 1-2 in “Apply effects to images”.

  • Page 64: Upload Photos And Videos To The Web

    3. Select More → Print via → USB. 4. Set print options and print the image. To print an image using the Bluetooth wireless feature, 1. Open an image. p. 32 2. Select More → Print via → Bluetooth. 3. Select a Bluetooth-enabled printer and pair with the printer.

  • Page 65: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Upload a file To upload photos and videos, you must have accounts of photo sharing websites and blogs. 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Communities → Upload to web. 2. Select a destination you want to post to. 3. Enter the post details and attach a media file. 4.

  • Page 66: Synchronise Data

    Play games 1. In Menu mode, select Applications → Games and more. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the on- screen instructions. Available games may vary, depending on your service provider or region. Game controls and options may vary. Launch applications 1.

  • Page 67: Use Rss Reader

    3. Select the selected synchronisation profile or Start sync. 4. Select Continue to start synchronisation with the web server you have specified. Use RSS reader Learn to use RSS reader to get the latest news and information from your favourite websites. Create feeds 1.

  • Page 68: Create And View World Clocks

    4. Change the settings to customise your RSS reader. 5. Select Save. Create and view world clocks Learn to view the time in another city and set world clocks to appear on your display. View a world clock 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → World clock.

  • Page 69: Set And Use Alarms

    Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm 1. In Menu mode, select Alarms. 2. Select Create alarm. 3. Set alarm details. 4. Select Save. The auto power-up feature sets the phone to automatically turn on and sound the alarm at the designated time if the phone is turned off.

  • Page 70: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calculator. 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Convertor → a conversion type. 2.

  • Page 71: Create A New Task

    Create a new task 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Task. 2. Select Create task. 3. Enter the details of the task and select Save. Create a text memo 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Memo. 2. Select Create memo. 3.

  • Page 72: View Events

    View events To view events of a specific date, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2. Select a date on the calendar. 3. Select an event to view its details. To view events from the event list, 1. In Menu mode, select Organiser → Calendar. 2.

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    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 may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: No sim Ensure that the SIM or USIM card is mode installed correctly.
  • Page 74 Message Try this to solve the problem: Your SIM or USIM card is blocked, usually as a result of entering your PIN PUK code incorrectly several times. You must enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. Your phone displays “Service unavailable” or “Network error.”...
  • Page 75 Another caller cannot hear you speaking. • Ensure that you are not covering the built-in microphone. • Ensure that the microphone is close to your mouth. • If using a headset, ensure that it is properly connected. The phone beeps and the battery icon flashes. Your battery is low.

  • Page 76: Index

    index alarms creating, 63 deactivating, 63 stopping, 63 battery charging, 18 installing, 16 low battery indicator, 19 Bluetooth activating, 50 receiving data, 51 remote SIM mode, 52 sending data, 51 browser see web or photo browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls...
  • Page 77 contacts adding, 30 creating groups, 40 finding, 31 converter see tools, convertor countdown timer see tools, countdown timer FM radio listening to, 33 storing stations, 48 Google Map headset images adding memos, 57 adjusting, 56 applying effects, 55 cropping, 56 inserting visual features, 57 printing, 57 transforming, 56...
  • Page 78 namecards offline profile phone lock photo browser photos advanced capturing, 42 basic capturing, 31 editing, 55 viewing, 32 radio see FM radio ringtone RSS reader see tools, RSS reader silent profile SIM card SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch synchronisation creating a profile, 60 starting, 60 task...
  • Page 79 videos capturing, 32 viewing, 33 voice memos playing, 55 recording, 54 volume call volume, 27 key tone volume, 25 wallpaper web browser adding bookmarks, 35 launching homepage, 35 widgets Windows Media Player world clock creating, 62 setting dual display, 62...
  • Page 81 (place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your phone.
  • Page 82 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-23482A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 05/2009. Rev. 1.0...

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