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- Page 1 SGH-E420 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Important Safety
Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals. - Page 3 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.
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Page 4: About This Guide
About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety... - Page 5 • Multimedia Message Service (MMS) Send and receive MMS messages with a combination of text, images, video, and audio. • Java Enjoy Java™-based embedded games and download new games. • Organiser Keep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly schedule. •...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 9 Keys and display... 9 Access menu functions ... 12 Customise your phone ... - Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 4 Sound settings (continued) 1 SIM-AT MENU p.34 3 Power on/off 4 Connection tone p.34 2 Call log 5 Keypad tone 6 Minute minder 1 Missed calls p.35 7 Silent mode 2 Received calls...
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Page 8: Unpack
• User’s Guide You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Keys, features, and locations... -
Page 9: Get Started
Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the battery cover. -
Page 10: Low Battery Indicator
Get started Plug the travel adapter into the phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the wall outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: •... -
Page 11: Power On Or Off
Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on the phone when 3. If necessary, enter the mobile phone PIN and press <OK>. use is prohibited. Switch off 1. Open the phone. 2. - Page 12 Get started In Idle mode, launch the web browser. In Menu mode, select the highlighted menu options or confirm input. Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Delete characters from the display. In Menu mode, return to the previous menu level.
- Page 13 In Idle mode, press and hold to turn on the camera. In Capture mode, take a photo. Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function Menu Phonebook indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys.
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Page 14: Access Menu Functions
Get started Call diverting feature active p. 37 Call ringer type • None: Melody or Light only • : Vibration • : Vibration then melody Silent mode Battery power level 1. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Access menu functions Use the soft keys... -
Page 15: Customise Your Phone
Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option 2. Press the Navigation keys to move to the next or previous option. 3. Press <Select> or [ confirm the function displayed or option highlighted. 4. To exit, choose either of the following methods: •... - Page 16 Get started 3. Select a ringtone. Call ringer 4. Press <Yes>. melody (continued) You can set wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen on the display. wallpaper 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Phone settings → Display → Wallpaper.
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Page 17: Make/Answer Calls
2. Enter a new 4- to 8- digit password and press <OK>. 3. Enter the new password again and press <OK>. 4. Select Phone lock. 5. Select Enable. 6. Enter the password and press <OK>. Make/Answer calls 1. Enter an area code and Make a call phone number. -
Page 18: Step Outside The Phone
Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the web, and other special features Use the camera 1. In Idle mode, press and Take a photo hold [ camera. 2. Aim the lens at the subject and make any desired adjustments. -
Page 19: Use Phonebook
• To scroll through browser Navigate items, press [Up] or the web [Down]. • To select an item, press <Select> or [ • To return to the previous page, press [C]. • To use options, select the top of the screen. •... -
Page 20: Send Messages
Step outside the phone 5. Enter a number or e-mail Add a address, or select a contact ringtone or caller ID image. (continued) 6. Press <Select> or <Save>. To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Save>. 2. - Page 21 5. Enter a destination number and press <OK>. 6. Press <Send> to send the message. 1. In Idle mode, press Send a <Menu> and select multimedia → Messages message → messages (MMS) 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the message subject and press <Save>.
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Page 22: View Messages
Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a text 1. Press <View>. message 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → Short messages → Inbox. 2. -
Page 23: Manage Your Schedule
Manage your schedule 1. In Idle mode, press and Create a hold [C]. memo 2. Enter the memo contents and press <Save>. 3. Select a memo type. 4. Select a date from the calendar. 5. For Call, enter a phone number you need to dial and press <OK>. -
Page 24: Enter Text
Enter text ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for some features such as Messages, Phonebook, or Organiser, using ABC mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode • Press and hold the right soft key and select the mode you want. -
Page 25: Using T9 Mode
Other ABC mode operations • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. • Press [ ] to insert a space. •... -
Page 26: Using Number Mode
Enter text Other T9 mode operations • Press [1] to enter periods or apostrophes automatically. • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press [ ] to change case. Lower case (No indicator), Initial capital ( lock ( ) are available. •... -
Page 27: Call Functions
Call functions Advanced calling features Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone number. • Press [C] to clear the last digit or press and hold [C] to clear the whole display. You can move the cursor to edit an incorrect digit. -
Page 28: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions 1. In Idle mode, enter a location number and press [ ]. 2. Scroll through other numbers, if necessary. 3. Press <Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you want. Answering a call When you receive a call, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. -
Page 29: Options During A Call
Press redial the last call and hold the button twice. answer a call and hold the button. end a call and hold the button. Options during a call You can access a number of functions during a call. Adjusting the volume during a call Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during a call. -
Page 30: Using In-Call Options
Call functions 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold. 2. Press <Options> and select Swap to switch between the calls. 3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. - Page 31 • New call: make a new call. • Phonebook: access the contact list. • Short message: access SMS messages in the Inbox or Outbox. You can also create and send a new SMS message. • Mute keys/Send keys: switch the key tones off or on.
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Page 32: Menu Functions
Menu functions All menu options listed Phonebook You can store phone numbers on your SIM card and in your phone’s memory. The SIM card and phone’s memory are physically separate, but they are used as a single entity called Phonebook. To access this menu, press <Phonebook>... -
Page 33: Add Entry
• Copy to SIM (FDN): copy the selected number to the FDN list. • Delete entry: delete the contact. FDN list Use this menu to check the contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified phone numbers. - Page 34 Menu functions • Graphic: press <Options> and assign an image as a caller ID image to alert you to a call from the person. • Alert: press <Options> and assign a ringtone to alert you to a call from the person.
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Page 35: Own Number
Own number Use this feature to check your phone numbers or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card. Group setting Use this menu to change the properties of caller groups. -
Page 36: Sim-At Menu
Menu functions For Phone or SIM, enter the phone password and press <OK>. You can set the phone’s password the first time you access a menu requiring the password. You can change this password. p. 72 Memory status Use this menu to check the number of contacts you have stored in the phone’s memory and on the SIM card. -
Page 37: Missed Calls
Missed calls (Menu 2.1) This menu displays the most recent calls that you did not answer. Accessing a call record 1. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the call list. 2. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, press [ ] to dial a number. -
Page 38: Call Time
Menu functions Call time (Menu 2.5) This menu displays the time log for calls made and received. The actual time invoiced by your service provider will vary. • Last call time: check the length of your last call. • Total sent: check the total length of all the calls you have dialled. -
Page 39: Network Services
Network services (Menu 3) Use this menu to access network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and subscribe to them, if you wish. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Network services. Call diverting (Menu 3.1) This network service reroutes incoming calls to... -
Page 40: Call Barring
Menu functions Call barring (Menu 3.2) This network service allows you to restrict your calls. 1. Select a call barring option: • All outgoing: prohibit all outgoing calls. • International: prohibit international calls. • International except to home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home country. -
Page 41: Network Selection
Network selection (Menu 3.4) This network service allows you to manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area, or to let the network be chosen automatically. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two. -
Page 42: Sound Settings
Menu functions Sound settings (Menu 4) Use this menu to customise various sound settings, such as the call ringtone, message ringtone, and alert sounds to be used in various situations. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Sound settings. Incoming calls (Menu 4.1) Use this menu to change the sound settings for... -
Page 43: Keypad Tone
Keypad tone (Menu 4.5) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key. You can adjust the key tone volume using [ / ] in Idle mode. Minute minder (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to set the phone to beep every minute during a call to keep you informed of the length of your call. - Page 44 Menu functions Create (Menu 5.1.1) Use this menu to create and send an SMS message. You can quickly access this menu by pressing [Left] in Idle mode. Creating and sending and SMS message 1. Enter your message and press [ •...
- Page 45 Inbox (Menu 5.1.2) Use this menu to access SMS messages you have received. While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: • Reply: reply to the sender. • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Delete: delete the message. •...
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Page 46: Multimedia Messages
Menu functions Creating an emoticon 1. Select My emoticons. 2. Press <Options> and select Add. 3. Enter an emoticon and press <OK>. Using emoticon options From the My emoticons screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Edit: edit the emoticon. •... - Page 47 3. Select the Picture or Sound line and add an image or sound file. • The maximum size allowed for a message can differ, depending on your service provider. • Depending on the file type or DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, some files may not be able to be forwarded.
- Page 48 Menu functions Inbox (Menu 5.2.2) Use this menu to access MMS messages that you have received. The following icons may appear on the message list to show the message status: • MMS notification • MMS message While viewing a message, press <Opt.> to access the following options: •...
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Page 49: Push Messages
While viewing a message, press <Opt.> to access the following options: • Delete: delete the message. • Replay: replay the message. • Send: resend the message. • Properties: access the message properties. • Move to My folder: move the message to the My folder folder. -
Page 50: Preset Messages
Menu functions • Setting: determine whether or not your phone receives push messages. Always: the phone receives push messages. Never: the phone rejects push messages. Optional: the phone receives push messages from the specified web server. • Delete all: delete all of the push messages. Preset messages (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to make text templates of... -
Page 51: Broadcast
• Voice server number: change or delete the voicemail server name and number. Broadcast (Menu 5.6) The Cell Broadcast (CB) service delivers SMS messages on various topics, such as the weather or traffic. Use this menu to change the settings for the service and to access broadcast messages. - Page 52 Menu functions • Reply path: allow recipients to reply to you through your SMS server. • Delivery report: set the network to inform you when your messages have been delivered. • Character support: select a character encoding type. When you select Automatic, the phone switches the encoding type from GSM-alphabet to Uni-code if you enter a Unicode character.
- Page 53 - Automatic: the phone automatically downloads new messages from the MMS server. - Reject: the phone rejects new messages. Anonymous reject: reject messages from unknown senders. Adverts reject: reject advertisements. Report allowed: set the network to inform the sender when a message has been delivered to you.
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Page 54: Memory Status
Menu functions Memory status (Menu 5.8) Use this menu to access memory information for SMS and MMS messages. Fun box (Menu 6) The Fun box menu allows you to use the web browser, play Java games and access images and sounds stored in the phone’s memory. To access this menu, press <Menu>... - Page 55 • Home: return to the homepage. • Exit: exit the web browser. • Reload: reload the current page with updated information. • Show URL: display the URL address of the current web page. You can also set the current page as the homepage for the web browser.
- Page 56 Menu functions • Edit: edit the URL address and title of the bookmark. • Delete: delete the bookmark. Go to URL (Menu 6.1.3) Use this menu to manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page. Clear cache (Menu 6.1.4) Use this menu to clear the cache.
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Page 57: Media Box
DNS2: enter the secondary DNS address. APN: enter the access point name of the GPRS network gateway. Login ID: enter the user ID. Password: enter the password. • GSM setting: customise the following GSM network settings: When Proxy use is set to Enable: IP address: enter the IP address of the proxy server. - Page 58 Menu functions • Rename: change the file name. • Delete: delete the file. • Set as: set the image as wallpaper for the idle screen or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. • Protection: lock the file to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the file.
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Page 59: Java World
Memory status (Menu 6.2.5) Use this menu to check the total amount of memory for media items and the amount of memory currently in use in each media box. JAVA world (Menu 6.3) Use this menu to access and play Java games and to change the network settings required for accessing the Java server. -
Page 60: Organiser
Menu functions Organiser (Menu 7) The Organiser feature enables you to keep track of your schedule, make a list of tasks, or set alarms. You can also use the phone as a voice recorder, world clock, calculator, converter, timer, and stopwatch. To access this menu, press <Menu>... - Page 61 Selecting a day on the calendar When you access this menu, the calendar in Month view appears with today’s date indicated by a blue box. • Press [Left] or [Right] to move by day. • Press [Up] or [Down] to move by week. •...
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Page 62: To Do List
Menu functions • View all: view all items stored on the calendar. Press [Left] or [Right] to scroll through the items. • Delete Day: delete the items stored for the currently selected date. • Delete all: delete all items on the calendar. To do list (Menu 7.3) Use this menu to access tasks you have created... -
Page 63: Alarm
• Auto update: activate the auto time update feature. Your phone will read the MCC (Mobile Country Code) from the network and automatically update the current time for the country that you are in when you travel abroad. Time information may not be updated when you move to one time zone to another within a country. -
Page 64: Voice Recorder
Menu functions Deactivating an alarm 1. Select the alarm you want to deactivate. 2. Press <Options> and select Remove alarm. Setting alarms to sound when the phone is off From the Alarm screen, select Auto power → If the phone is off when it is time for the alarm to sound, the phone switches on and sounds the alarm. - Page 65 During playback: • Use the following buttons on the display: Buttons Function Pauses playback. Resumes playback. Moves backward. Moves forward in a file. Stops playback in a file. • Press [Up] or [Down], or [ / ] to adjust the volume.
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Page 66: Calculator
Menu functions Memory status (Menu 7.6.5) You can access memory information for voice memos. Calculator (Menu 7.7) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 1. Enter the first number. Press [ ] to insert a decimal point or press [ ] until a bracket displays. -
Page 67: Timer
Timer (Menu 7.9) Use this menu to set a period of time for the phone to count down. The phone will sound an alarm when the specified period of time has expired. Starting the timer 1. Press <Set>. 2. Enter the length of time you want to count down and press <OK>. -
Page 68: Take Photos
Menu functions Take photos (Menu 8.1) You can take photos in various modes. The camera produces jpeg photos. When you take a photo in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, shadows may appear on the photo. Taking a photo with the phone open 1. - Page 69 • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Rotation: show the mirror image or flip the image vertically. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. • Settings: change the default settings for taking photos.
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Page 70: My Photos
Menu functions Using photo options After saving a photo, press <Options> to access the following options: • Send: send the file via MMS. • Rename: change the file name. • Go to my photos: access the My photos folder. p. 55 •... -
Page 71: Settings
Settings (Menu 8.4) Use this menu to change the default settings for taking photos. • Photo size: select an image size. • Photo quality: select an image quality. • Shutter sound: select the sound that you hear when you press the shutter release. •... - Page 72 Menu functions • Downloaded images: select a downloaded image to be displayed. • Text position: select a text position. If you do not want text to display in Idle mode, select Off. • Text style: select a font style or colour. Front LCD (Menu 9.1.2) Use this menu to select a clock type to be...
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Page 73: Greeting Message
• Set time: specify the length of time when the keypad light is used. This option is available when Use at custom time in the Mode option is selected. Service light (Menu 9.1.7) Use this menu to activate or deactivate the use of the service light on the front of the phone. - Page 74 Menu functions Change PIN (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to change your PIN. The PIN check feature must be enabled to change the PIN. Phone lock (Menu 9.4.3) Use this menu to lock the phone from unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on.
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Page 75: Auto Redial
Change PIN2 (Menu 9.4.8) If supported by your SIM card, use this menu to change your current PIN2. Mobile tracker (Menu 9.4.9) When someone tries to use your phone with another SIM card, the phone will automatically send the preset tracking message to your family or friends. -
Page 76: Anykey Answer
Menu functions Anykey answer (Menu 9.7) Use this menu to answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except [ <Spkr on>. When this option is set to Off, you must press <Accept> or [ Active folder (Menu 9.8) Use this menu to answer an incoming call by opening the phone. -
Page 77: Solve Problems
Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM”... - Page 78 Solve problems • You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details. You have entered a number but it was not dialled • Be sure that you have pressed [ •...
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Page 79: Health And Safety Information
• 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. Health and safety information SAR certification information... -
Page 80: Precautions When Using Batteries
Health and safety information The exposure standard for mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit recommended by the EU Council is 2.0W/kg. The highest SAR value for this model phone was 0.904 W/kg. - Page 81 • 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. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use.
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Page 82: Operating Environment
Health and safety information • Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations. Always recycle. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. 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. -
Page 83: Electronic Devices
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 pacemaker to avoid potential interference with... -
Page 84: Posted Facilities
Health and safety information Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Posted facilities Switch off your phone in any facility where posted notices require you to do so. -
Page 85: 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 like medical emergencies. -
Page 86: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objects, including installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. - Page 87 • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards.
- Page 88 Health and safety information • If the phone, battery, charger, or any accessory is not working properly, take it to your nearest qualified service facility. The personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for service.
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Page 89: Index
Index ABC mode, text input • 22 Active folder • 74 Alarm • 61 Answering call • 26 second call • 27 Anykey answer • 74 Auto redial • 73 Background image • 69 Backlight time, set • 70 Band selection • 39 Barring, calls •... - Page 90 Index layout • 11 settings • 69 Diverting, calls • 37 DTMF tones, send • 29 Emergency calls • 83 FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode • Funbox • 52 Games • 57 Greeting message • 71 Health and safety • 77 Holding, call •...
- Page 91 Number searhing • 30 storing • 31 Outbox, messages MMS • 46 SMS • 43 Password call barring • 38 phone • 72 Phone care and maintenance • 84 display • 11 icons • 11 locking • 72 password • 72 resetting •...
- Page 92 Index SMS messages creating/sending • 42 deleting • 43, 44 viewing • 43 Sound settings • 40 Sounds, downloaded • 56 Speakerphone • 28 Speed dial • 32 Stopwatch • 65 Switching on/off microphone • 28 phone • 9 T9 mode, text input • 23 Text, enter •...
- Page 94 this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-12318A English (EU). 11/2006. Rev. 1.0...