Page 1 * Some of the contents of this manual may differ from your phone, depending on the software installed or your service provider. Printed in Korea Code No.:GH68-06421 World Wide Web English. 12/2004. Rev 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
Page 2 GPRS TELEPHONE SGH-P730C...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important safety precautions... 7 Unpacking ... 9 Your phone... 10 Phone layout ... 10 Display... 13 Service light... 16 Camera ... 16 Getting started ... 17 Installing the SIM card ... 17 Charging the battery ... 19 Using the memory card ... 21 Switching on or off the phone...
Page 4 Contents Options during a call ... 51 Putting a call on hold... 51 Using the menu functions ... 52 Switching off the microphone (Mute) ... 53 Muting or sending key tones... 54 Sending a sequence of DTMF tones ... 54 Searching for a number in Phonebook ...
Page 5 Messages... 93 Text messages (Menu 5.1) Multimedia messages Push messages (Menu 5.3) Voice mail (Menu 5.4) Broadcast messages Funbox ... 118 Games ... 118 (Menu 6.1) Sounds (Menu 6.2) Images (Menu 6.3) Videos ... 125 (Menu 6.4) Delete all (Menu 6.5) Memory status (Menu 6.6) Organiser ...
Page 6 Contents Solving problems... 174 Access codes ... 177 Phone password ... 177 PIN ... 178 PUK ... 178 PIN2 ... 179 PUK2 ... 179 Barring password... 180 Health and safety information ... 181 SAR certification information ... 181 Precautions when using batteries ... 182 Road safety ...
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
Important safety precautions Read these guidelines before using your wireless phone. Failure to comply with them may be dangerous or illegal. Road safety at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving; park the vehicle first. Switching off when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
Page 8: Emergency Call
Keep the phone and all its parts including accessories out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers.
Page 9: Unpacking
Unpacking Your package contains the following items: Handset Batteries PC data link cable Memory card Note: The items supplied with your phone and available accessories may be different, depending on your country or service provider. Travel Charger User’s Manual Easy studio CD...
Page 10: Your Phone
Your phone Phone layout The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone: Soft key (left) Volume/menu browse keys Dial key IrDA port Special function keys Antenna External display Service light Earpiece Display Navigation (Up/ Down/Left/Right) keys WAP browser key Camera key Soft key (right) Power on/off/...
Page 11: Key Description
For further details about shortcuts, see page 154. In Idle mode, allows you to quickly access the Wireless Web or Samsung Fun Club. You can also launch the WAP browser when held down. In Menu mode, selects the highlighted the main menu.
Page 12 Your phone Key(s) Description (continued) Ends a call. Also switches the phone on and off when held down. In Menu mode, cancels your input and returns the phone to Idle mode. In Idle mode, accesses your voice mail when held down. Enters numbers, letters, and some special characters.
Page 13: Display
Display Display layout The display has 3 areas: Menu Phonebook Area First line Middle Last line Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function indicators Description Displays various icons. See page 14. Displays messages, instructions, and any information that you enter, such as the number you are dialling.
Page 14: Icon Description
Your phone Icons Icon Description Shows the received signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when you are out of your service area. When it displays, you cannot make or receive a call.
Page 15 Icon Description Appears when Silent mode is active or you set the phone to vibrate when you receive a call. You set this option in the Alert type menu (Menu 9.4.3). For further details, see page 32 and page 159 respectively. Appears when the IrDA port is active.
Page 16: Service Light
Your phone External display Your phone has an external display on the front of the phone. It indicates when you have an incoming call or a message. It also alerts you at a specified time when you have set an alarm. The backlight turns on and the corresponding icon appears on the display.
Page 17: Getting Started
Getting started Installing the SIM card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available, and so on. Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
Page 18 Getting started 3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket, as shown, so that the card locks into position. Make sure the gold coloured contacts of the card face into the phone. Note: When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it upwards, as shown, and take it out of the socket.
Page 19: Charging The Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A travel charger comes with your phone for charging the battery. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details. The travel charger allows you to use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly.
Page 20: Low Battery Indicator
Getting started 2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet. The LED on the travel charger indicates the charging progress by the following colors: • Red : the battery in being charged. • Green : the battery in completely charged. 3.
Page 21: Using The Memory Card
Notes: • When you insert a memory card via a card reader into the USB port of your computer, the SAMSUNG folder automatically appears in the appropriate directory. To enable the phone to read files, you need to copy those files into the SAMSUNG folder.
Page 22: Switching On Or Off The Phone
Getting started Switching on or off the phone 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold the switches on. 3. If the phone asks you to enter a password, enter the password and press the OK soft key or key. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
Page 23: Call Functions
Call functions Making a call When the idle screen displays, enter the area code and phone number, then press the Note: When you activate the Auto redial option in the Extra settings menu (Menu 9.2.5), the phone will automatically redial up to ten times if the person does not answer the call or is already on the phone.
Page 24: Ending A Call
Call functions Ending a call When you want to end your call, briefly press the key or close the phone. Redialling the last number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve dialled, received, or missed, if the call recipients or caller is identified.
Page 25: Making A Call From Phonebook
Making a call from Phonebook You can store phone numbers that you use regularly on the SIM card or in the phone’s memory. These entries are collectively called Phonebook. Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial it by pressing a few keys. You can also assign your most frequently-used numbers to number keys using the Speed Dial feature.
Page 26 Call functions 4. Select a memory location, either SIM or Phone, by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or Note: When you change phones, any numbers stored in your SIM card memory are automatically available with the new phone, whereas any numbers stored in the phone’s memory will need to be reentered.
Page 27: Dialling A Number From Phonebook
Dialling a number from Phonebook Once you have stored phone numbers in Phonebook, you can dial them easily and quickly by using the location numbers that were assigned to them in Phonebook. Note: If you cannot remember a location number, you must go into the Search menu (Menu 2.1) to search for the entry by name.
Page 28: Adjusting The Volume
Call functions Adjusting the volume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone. Press the key to increase the volume level and key to decrease the level. In Idle mode, you can also adjust the keypad tone volume using these keys.
Page 29: Answering A Call
Answering a call When somebody calls you, the phone rings and displays the incoming call image. The caller’s phone number or name, if stored in Phonebook, displays. 1. If necessary, open the phone. Press the or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.
Page 30: Viewing Missed Calls
Call functions Viewing missed calls When you are unable to answer a call for any reason, you can find out who called you so that you can call the person back. The number of calls you have missed displays on the idle screen immediately after a call is missed.
Page 31: Deleting A Missed Call
4. Change the number. call the number store the number Deleting a missed call 1. Press the Options soft key or 2. If necessary, press the Up or Down key to highlight the Delete option. 3. Press the Select soft key or You can press the Missed Call feature.
Page 32: Quickly Switching To Silent Mode
Call functions Quickly switching to Silent mode Silent mode is convenient when you wish to stop the phone from ringing, in a theatre for example. In Idle mode, press and hold the “Silent mode” message and the Vibration icon ( display.
Page 33: Selecting Functions And Options
Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise it. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed using the two soft keys, allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
Page 34: Selecting Options
Selecting functions and options Selecting options To view the various functions and options available and to select the one you want: 1. Press the appropriate soft key. 2. To select the: • function displayed • option highlighted view the next function or highlight the next option on a list move back to the...
Page 35: Entering Text
Entering text The phone allows you to enter characters for messages and names in Chinese, English and Malay. To enter Chinese text, the phone provides several widely used pronunciation based (Pinyin) and character shape based (Stroke) input methods to meet the preferences of different users, allowing for greater convenience and ease of use.
Page 36: Changing The Text Input Mode
Entering text Note: The available text input modes may be different, depending on your language setting. Refer to the following table: Language Available modes English Chinese T Chinese S Malay Changing the text input mode When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator on the display.
Page 37: Input Mode
To change to another text input mode: 1. Select the current mode indicator on the right soft key field. 2. Select the mode you want to use. Note: If you want to exit the menu without changing to a new mode, press the key.
Page 38: Using Chinese Pinyin Mode
Entering text Using Chinese Pinyin mode Pinyin is a system to write pronunciation of Chinese words using the Latin alphabets. With the Pinyin input method, you can enter Chinese characters by keying in the Pinyin string from the phone’s keypad and the phone automatically presents the matching words.
Page 39 3. If you cannot find the character on the display, scroll through choices in the Character Selection field by pressing the Down key. To move back, press the Up key. When the character you are typing appears in the Character Selection field, you may select it, without completing the Pinyin spelling for the character.
Page 40: Inserting A Space
Entering text Inserting a space To insert a space between characters, press the key when the cursor blinks in the Text Area. Scrolling To move the cursor through your text, press the Navigation keys. Clearing strokes and characters Press the C key one or more times to remove key stokes to the left.
Page 41: Using Chinese Stroke Modes
Entering text Using Chinese Stroke modes Your phone provides Chinese Simplified Stroke mode and Chinese Traditional Stroke mode. These modes allow you to enter individual Chinese strokes, in written order, from top to bottom and from left to right. The two modes work similarly, but the characters that appear on the display may differ.
Page 42 Entering text Typing stokes and characters in Stroke mode 1. To type a character, press the keys corresponding to its component strokes. Press the keys on the phone in order that you would write the strokes, using one press per stroke. Example: Typing “...
Page 43 Note: If you are uncertain of the order of one or more strokes, press the 6 key in place of each questionable stroke. Continue entering strokes until the character displays in the Character Selection field or until you finish the character. Inserting a space To insert a space between characters, press the key when the cursor blinks in the Text Area.
Page 44: Using Quick English Mode
Entering text Rapid character entry Rapid character entry is easy in any mode, using the Character Selection field. As you enter characters, your phone predicts the next character you might want and presents choices in the Character Selection field. When the character you want appears, you may select it as described in step 3 on page 42.
Page 45: Smart Punctuation
2. Type to the end of the word before editing or deleting any keystrokes. 3. If the word is correct, insert a space by pressing key and start entering the next word. Otherwise, press the 0 key, the Up or Down key repeatedly to display alternative word choices for the keys that you pressed.
Page 46: Using English Mode
Entering text Using English mode When typing in English mode, press the key labelled with the character you want: - Once for the first character - Twice for the second character - and so on. This method is called Multi-tap typing. For example, you need to press the 2 key three times to display the character “C”...
Page 47: Using Malay Mode
Entering text Inserting a space You can insert a space between words by pressing key. Changing the case To change case of the letters, use the key. There are three cases; Capital Lock( ), Lower case( ), and Initial Capital( Scrolling To move the cursor through your text, press the Navigation keys.
Page 48: Using Symbolic Mode
Entering text Using Symbolic mode Symbolic mode enables you to insert symbols into your text. select a symbol display more symbols insert the symbol(s) into your message clear the symbol(s) cancel your input to the previous mode Using My words mode This mode allows you to preset Chinese words or phrases so that you can quickly and easily insert them into your text while you are creating a...
Page 49 3. Enter a name to assign to the word you added. If necessary, press the C key to clear the characters. 4. Press the OK soft key or The word or phrase is added to the My Words list. Using My words items 1.
Page 50: Using Help Mode
Entering text Select phrase: allows you to insert the word or phrase to your text. Using Help mode On-screen help is available by selecting Help from the input mode menu. Use the Up and Down keys to scroll through the Help information.
Page 51: Options During A Call
Options during a call Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. Putting a call on hold You can place the current call on hold whenever you want. You can make another call while you have a call in progress if your network supports this service.
Page 52: Using The Menu Functions
Options during a call When you have an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold. To switch between the two calls, simply press the Swap soft key.
Page 53: Switching Off The Microphone (Mute)
Switching off the microphone (Mute) You can temporarily switch off your phone’s microphone so that the other person on the phone cannot hear you. Example: You wish to say something to person in the room, but do not want the person on the phone to hear you.
Page 54: Muting Or Sending Key Tones
Options during a call Muting or sending key tones These options allow you to turn off or on the key tones. If the Mute keys option is selected, your phone does not transmit the DTMF (Dual Tone Multi- Frequency) tones of the keys, which allows you to press keys without hearing annoying key tones during a call.
Page 55: Searching For A Number In Phonebook
Searching for a number in Phonebook You can search for a number in Phonebook during a call. 1. Press the Options soft key or 2. Press the Down key to highlight the Phonebook option. 3. Press the OK soft key or The Phonebook entries are listed.
Page 56: Call Waiting
Options during a call Call waiting You can answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call waiting menu (Menu 9.5.3) to Activate; see page 165. You are notified of an incoming call by a call waiting tone.
Page 57 3. To join the first participant to the multi-party call, press the Options soft key or select the Join option. Press the OK soft key or key. 4. To add a new person to the multi-party call, call the new person in the normal way and press the Options soft key or option and press the OK soft key or You can add incoming callers by answering the call,...
Page 58: Dropping One Participant
Options during a call Dropping one participant 1. Press the Options soft key or the Select one option. Press the OK soft key or key. The list of call participants appears. 2. Highlight a person from the list by pressing the Up or Down key, and press the Select soft key key.
Page 59: Using The Menus
Using the menus The phone offers a range of functions that allow you to tailor it to your needs. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus. The menus and sub-menus can be accessed by scrolling or by using the shortcuts. Accessing a menu function by scrolling 1.
Page 60: Using Shortcuts
Using the menus Using shortcuts Menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options, can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys (1 to 9) corresponding to their location on the screen. Press the Menu soft key and enter the number of the menu you want.
Page 61: List Of Menu Functions
List of menu functions The following list shows the menu structure and indicates the number assigned to each option and the page where you can find a description of each feature. 1. Call records 1.1 Missed calls 1.2 Received calls 1.3 Dialled calls 1.4 Delete all 1.5 Call time...
Page 62 Using the menus 3. Applications 3.1 MP3 player 3.2 Voice memo 3.2.1 Record voice 3.2.2 Voice list 3.2.3 Delete all 3.2.4 Memory status 3.3 SIM AT 4. Browser 4.1 Home 4.2 Bookmarks 4.3 http:// 4.4 WAP profile 4.5 Clear cache 5.
Page 63 5. Messages 5.4 Voice mail 5.4.1 Connect to voice server 5.4.2 Voice server number 5.5 Broadcast messages 5.5.1 Read 5.5.2 Receive 5.5.3 Channel list 5.5.4 Language 6. Funbox (see page 118) 6.1 Games 6.1.1 Java games 6.1.2 3D games 6.2 Sounds 6.3 Images 6.4 Videos 6.5 Delete all...
Page 64 Using the menus 8. Camera (see page 136) 8.1 Photos 8.2 Videos 8.3 My album 8.3.1 Photo album 8.3.2 Video album 8.4 Delete all 8.5 Memory status 8.6 Select memory location 9. Settings 9.1 Time & Date 9.1.1 Set time 9.1.2 Set date 9.1.3 World time 9.1.4 Time format...
Page 65 9. Settings (Continued) 9.4 Sound settings 9.4.1 Ring tone 9.4.2 Ring volume 9.4.3 Alert type 9.4.4 Keypad tone 9.4.5 Message tone 9.4.6 Folder tone 9.4.7 Power on/off 9.4.8 Alerts on call 9.4.9 Extra tones 9.5 Network services 9.5.1 Call diverting 9.5.2 Call barring 9.5.3 Call waiting 9.5.4 Network selection...
Page 66: Call Records
Call records In this menu, you can view the: • calls you missed, received, or dialled. • length of your calls. • cost of your calls, depending on your SIM card. Notes: • You can access the call records of all three types of calls by pressing the •...
Page 67: Received Calls (Menu 1.2)
Received calls This menu lets you view the 20 most recent calls you received. The number or name, if available, displays together with the time and date the call was received. To dial the number, press the By pressing the Options soft key or access the following options: Edit: allows you to edit the number, if available, and dial it or save it in Phonebook.
Page 68: Delete All (Menu 1.4)
Call records Delete all (Menu 1.4) This menu allows you to delete all of the records in each call record separately. You can also delete all of your call records at one time. select a call record to clear place or remove a check mark 2.
Page 69: Call Time (Menu 1.5)
Call time (Menu 1.5) This menu lets you view the time log for calls made and received. Note: The actual time invoiced by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing purposes, and so on. The following time logs are available: Last call time: shows the length of the last call.
Page 70: Call Cost (Menu 1.6)
Call records Call cost (Menu 1.6) This network feature lets you view the cost of calls. This menu may not be available, depending on your SIM card. The following options are available: Last call cost: shows the cost of the last call you made.
Page 71: Phonebook
Phonebook You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in both your SIM card and your phone’s memories. They are physically separate but are used as a single entity, called Phonebook. Notes: • You can quickly enter this menu by pressing the Phonebook soft key in Idle mode.
Page 72: Using Phonebook Entry Options
Phonebook 3. Once you have found the entry, press the key to dial the number, or press the Options soft key or options; for further details, see below. Using Phonebook entry options While accessing any Phonebook entry, press the Options soft key or the entry.
Page 73 Phonebook Paste: allows you to paste the number into the normal dialling mode. Use this option to dial a number similar to one in Phonebook, such as a different extension in the same office. Use the C key to change the number as required; see page 23 for further details.
Page 74: New Entry (Menu 2.2)
Phonebook New entry This menu allows you to add a new entry into Phonebook. 1. Select an icon to identify the category of the number to be stored by pressing the Left or Right key, and press the Select soft key or key.
Page 75: Group Search (Menu 2.3)
8. To use the entry options return to the idle screen Group search You can search Phonebook entries by group. 1. Enter the first few letters of the group name that you want to find and press the OK soft key or key.
Page 76: Group Edit (Menu 2.4)
Phonebook Group edit In this menu, you can change the properties of each group. 1. Scroll through the group list by pressing the Up or Down key. 2. When the group you want highlights, press the Options soft key or 3.
Page 77: Speed Dial (Menu 2.5)
Speed dial You can assign up to eight phone numbers from your Phonebook list that you use most frequently to the number keys (2 to 9), and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply by pressing and holding the associated number key. Setting up speed dial entries 1.
Page 78: Delete All (Menu 2.6)
Phonebook Number: allows you to view the number assigned to the key. Speed dialling To speed dial the numbers assigned to the 2 to 9 keys, press and hold the appropriate key. Delete all (Menu 2.6) You can delete all of your entries from your phone’s memory, your SIM card, or both.
Page 79: Memory Status (Menu 2.7)
Phonebook Memory status (Menu 2.7) You can check how many names and numbers are stored in Phonebook, in both the SIM card and the phone’s memory. Press the Up or Down key to view the number of entries you stored and the total number of the entries you can store in the SIM card and the phone’s memory.
Page 80: Sdn (Service Dialling Numbers)
Phonebook SDN (Service dialling numbers) You can view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service provider. These numbers include emergency numbers, directory enquiries, and voice mail numbers. 1. Scroll through the numbers by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 81: Applications
Applications Your phone provides you with functions as an MP3 player or a voice recorder. MP3 player (Menu 3.1) You can enjoy music using your phone as an MP3 player. You first need to download MP3 music files to your phone’s memory or to a memory card.
Page 82 Applications • Properties: shows you information about the file. • Copy to MMC: allows you to copy the MP3 files from the phone’s memory to a memory card. This option is only available for the MP3 files stored in the phone’s memory. •...
Page 83 Applications Using MP3 player options You can use the following options when you press the Options soft key on the MP3 player screen. Play all: allows you to play all of the MP3 files in the phone’s memory or on a memory card. Repeat mode: allows you to set the phone to repeat playback.
Page 84: Voice Memo (Menu 3.2)
Applications Voice memo You can record voice memos. After recording, you can send the memo to other people via the Multimedia Message Service. Record voice This menu allows you to record a new memo. When you select this option, the display shows a 30- second timer.
Page 85 6. Press the OK soft key or The memo is saved and then the display shows the memo information. 7. Press the Options soft key or following memo options: • Send: allows you to send the memo to other people by using the MMS feature. See page 107 for further details about sending a message.
Page 86: Sim At (Menu 3.3)
Applications Delete all (Menu 3.2.3) In this menu, you can delete all of your voice memos. When a confirmation message appears, press the Yes soft key or key. When the display asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or one more time.
Page 87: Browser
Browser Your phone is equipped with a WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) browser to allow you to access and navigate the Wireless Web using your phone. Home (Menu 4.1) Selecting this menu connects the phone to the network and loads the homepage of the Wireless Web service provider.
Page 88: Entering Text In The Wap Browser
Browser Navigating the WAP browse scroll through browser items select a browser item return to the previous page return to the startup homepage Entering text in the WAP browser When you are prompted to enter text, the currently active text input mode is indicated on the screen. To change the text input mode, press the more times.
Page 89 Selecting and using browser menu options Various menu options are available when you are using the WAP browser to navigate the Wireless Web. To access a menu option: 1. Press the Menu soft key. A menu list displays. 2. Highlight a menu by pressing the Up or Down key.
Page 90: Bookmarks (Menu 4.2)
Browser Show URL: displays the URL address of the Web page to which you are currently connected. It also enables you to set the current site as the startup home page. Clear cache: deletes the information stored in the cache. The cache stores the most recently accessed Web pages.
Page 91: Http
Browser After saving an item, you can use the following options by pressing the Options soft key or key: Go To URL: quickly takes you to the site. Edit: allows you to edit the address and name. Delete: allows you to delete the address. http:// (Menu 4.3) This menu allows you to manually enter the URL...
Page 92: Clear Cache (Menu 4.5)
Browser When the bearer is set to GPRS: IP address: enter the WAP gateway address required to connect to the Internet. User name: enter the User ID required to connect to the GPRS network. Password: enter the password required to connect to the GPRS network.
Page 93: Messages
Messages Using the Messages menu, you can use various message features, such as: • text messages • multimedia messages • WAP push messages • voice mail • cell broadcast messages Text messages (Menu 5.1) Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other GSM mobile phones.
Page 94 Messages 1. Select a message from the list and press the View soft key or contents. 2. To scroll through the contents, press the Up or Down key. 3. To scroll to the previous or next message, press While reading a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key key: Delete: allows you to delete the message.
Page 95 Outbox (Menu 5.1.2) This message box is used to store messages that you have sent or will send. When you enter this menu, a list of messages in the box displays with the recipients’ phone numbers or names, if available in your Phonebook. 1.
Page 96 Messages Select content: allows you to save media items, such as sounds or images, from the message into your phone. You can then use these items when writing a message. For details, see page 97. Create (Menu 5.1.3) In this menu, you can write and send text messages.
Page 97 • For further details about Add content, Add templates, Add from phonebook, and Add from bookmarks options, see page 97. 3. Select Send only or Save and Send, and press the Select soft key or If you want to just save the message, select Save only.
Page 98 Messages • Add templates: allows you to apply one of the preset message templates to the text. Select one of 5 items stored in the Templates menu (Menu 5.1.4). For further details, see page 98. • Add from phonebook: allows you to add a Phonebook entry to your message.
Page 99 Send message: allows you to retrieve the message template. Once you have completed the message, you can send, save and send, or simply save it. For further details about how to send a message, see page 96. Delete: allows you to delete the message template. You are asked to confirm the deletion by pressing the Yes soft key or Settings...
Page 100 Messages Default type: allows you to set the default message type to Text, Fax, Email, or Paging. The network can convert the messages into the selected format. Validity period: allows you to set the length of time your text messages are stored in the message centre while attempts are made to deliver them.
Page 101 2. Press the Delete soft key to delete the marked messages. 3. When a confirmation message displays, press the Yes soft key or 4. When the phone asks for confirmation again, press the Yes soft key or Memory status You can check how may messages are stored in the SIM, phone, and broadcast memories.
Page 102: Multimedia Messages (Menu 5.2)
Messages Multimedia messages Multimedia Message Service (MMS) is a service providing delivery of personal multimedia messages from phone to phone or from phone to e-mail. In addition to the familiar text content, multimedia messages can contain images, video clips, audio clips, and combinations of these things.
Page 103 Inbox (Menu 5.2.1) Viewing a message when you receive it When a new multimedia message comes in, the display shows the MMS Message icon ( text notification along with the sender’s number. 1. Press the Select soft key or information about the message, such as the message status, subject, sender’s number, message size, message class, expire date and date.
Page 104 Messages Viewing a message from the inbox When you access the Inbox menu (Menu 5.2.1), a list of multimedia messages you have received displays with the senders’ phone numbers, if they are available in your Phonebook, or subjects. The icons on the left tell you the status of the messages. •...
Page 105 Messages 4. To scroll to the previous or next message, press key. While viewing a message, you can choose the Message options by pressing the Options soft key or key. If you are viewing a new message, the options are the same as when you view a message at the time of its receipt.
Page 106 Messages Properties: shows you information about the message, such as the subject, sender’s e-mail address or phone number, message size, recipient’s e-mail address or phone number, its priority, and the time and date the message was received. Outbox (Menu 5.2.2) When you access this menu, the list of multimedia messages that you have sent or saved displays.
Page 107: Creating And Sending A Multimedia Message
While viewing a message, you can choose the following options by pressing the Options soft key key: Delete: allows you to delete the message. Save address: allows you to extract the destination numbers or e-mail addresses and URL, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message text.
Page 108 Messages • Add image: allows you to add an image. You can take a new photo or select one of photos and downloaded images. You can add downloaded images if they are in the correct format and your service provider supports them.
Page 109 • Preview: shows the message you created. Note: You can add text, an image, a video, and a sound only once for each page. 3. Repeat step 2 until you have finished creating your message. 4. If you want to change the added items, press the Up or Down key to highlight one and press the Options soft key or Note: Available options are different, depending...
Page 110 Messages • Save: saves the message in the Draft (Menu 5.2.4) or Templates (Menu 5.2.5) box for later use. • Settings: allows you to change the message settings. For further details about each setting option, see page 113. • Add destination: allows you to enter destination addresses.
Page 111 11. To enter additional numbers or addresses to the other destination types, press the C key or the soft key and repeat steps 6 through 10. You can enter up to 10 destinations each for To, Cc, and Bcc. 12. When you have finished entering the destinations, select Send message and press the Select soft key or Your phone sends the message.
Page 112 Messages • Delete: allows you to delete the message template. You are asked to confirm the deletion by pressing the Yes soft key or key. 4. Press the Delete all (Menu 5.2.6) This menu allows you to delete all of the multimedia messages in each message box separately.
Page 113 Messages Memory status (Menu 5.2.7) You can check the amount of memory being used and the amount remaining for multimedia messages. The display shows the number of messages you have stored and the total number of messages you can store, as well as the amount of Total and Free memory.
Page 114 Messages Off when roaming: the phone automatically downloads new messages unless you are roaming on another network or in another country. Message acceptance: you can specify the category of messages you want to receive. Hide ID: when this option is enabled, your phone number does not display on the recipient’s phone.
Page 115: Push Messages (Menu 5.3)
Messages The following options are available for each profile: Profile name: enter a name that you wish to assign to the MMS server. Connection URL: enter the address of your MMS server. Security: select a data transmission mode. Choose Secure to protect your data against unauthorised access;...
Page 116: Voice Mail (Menu 5.4)
Messages Voice mail (Menu 5.4) This menu allows you to access your voice mailbox, if your network supports this service. Connect to voice server: before using the Voice Mail feature, you must enter the voice server number obtained from your service provider. You can then select this menu and press the OK soft key or key to listen to your messages.
Page 117 Messages The following options are available: Read: lets you view the received messages. The Volatile box displays messages from the network, but loses its contents as soon as the phone is switched off. Scroll through the message by using the Up and Down keys. You can save a CB message in the Archive box for later retrieval.
Page 118: Funbox
Funbox The Funbox menu stores games, images, and sounds downloaded from the Wireless Web. Games (Menu 6.1) You can download games and MIDlets (Java applications that run on mobile phones) from various sources using the WAP browser and store them in your phone. Java games (Menu 6.1.1) When you access the Java games menu, the list of...
Page 119 • CONTINUE: allows you to continue the last game you played. • HIGH SCORE: shows the high score table. This option may not be available for some games. • HOW TO PLAY: shows how to play the game and the key functions for the game. •...
Page 120 Funbox 3. If you want to delete the MIDlet, press the Delete soft key and then press the Yes soft key to confirm the deletion. Note: When you select default games from the list, the Delete option is not available. 4.
Page 121 Playing Bomb 1. On the Games list, select Bomb and press the Select soft key or 2. Press the Up or Down key, or the 2 or 8 key to move through the choices and press the 5 or key to select one. The phone displays the following options: •...
Page 122 Funbox • Back: goes back to the previous screen. You need to select this option after changing any options. 4. Select a mode and press the 5 or the game. Playing Metalion 1. On the Games list, select Metalion and press the Select soft key or the 2.
Page 123 • GRAPHIC EFFECT: allows you to change the graphic effects. • EXIT OPTION: allows you to exit the current screen. 4. Select a character using the Left or Right key, or the 4 or 6 key and press the 5 or 5.
Page 124: Sounds (Menu 6.2)
Funbox 5. Enter a name for the player and press the key or key. 6. To start the game, press the 5 key or 7. Press the 3 key and select a club. 8. Press the 1 key and then select direction of the stroke by pressing the Left or Right key.
Page 125: Images (Menu 6.3)
Images (Menu 6.3) In this menu, you can view the list of photos downloaded from a Web server or received in messages. You can set the downloaded photos as the current background image or send them to other phones. If you set a photo as your wallpaper, it is designated as My photo on the list.
Page 126: Delete All (Menu 6.5)
Funbox Delete all This menu allows you to delete all of the downloaded items in the Games, Sounds, Images, and Videos folders separately. You can delete all of the items at one time. select a folder to clear place or remove a check mark 2.
Page 127: Memory Status (Menu 6.6)
Funbox Memory status (Menu 6.6) You can check the amount of memory being used and memory remaining for games, sounds, images, or videos. When you select each option, the display shows the amount of Total, Used, and Free memory.
Page 128: Organiser
Organiser The Organiser feature enables you to: • set an alarm so that the phone rings at a specific time, for example, to remind you of an appointment. • view the calendar and organise your schedule. • define a list of things to do. •...
Page 129 To set an alarm: 1. Choose the type of alarm to be set and press the Select soft key or 2. Enter the time for the alarm to sound. Note: Your phone is preset to a 24-hour format. To change the format, see page 152. If you want to use the alarm options, press the Options soft key.
Page 130: Calendar (Menu 7.2)
Organiser Calendar (Menu 7.2) With the Calendar feature, you can: • consult the calendar and check your memos. • write memos to keep track of your schedule. • set an alarm to act as a reminder. Consulting the calendar When you select the Calendar menu (Menu 7.2), the calendar displays with today’s date highlighted.
Page 131 2. Press the key. An empty memo screen displays allowing you to enter your memo. 3. Enter your memo and then press the OK soft key or key. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 35. You are asked if you wish to set an alarm.
Page 132: To Do List (Menu 7.3)
Organiser Viewing a memo When you select a day on which more than one memo exists, the latest memo for that day displays. In that case, press the Up or Down key to scroll to the previous or next memo. Press the key to add a new memo for the day.
Page 133: Creating The To Do List
Creating the To do list 1. Press the New soft key or 2. Enter the first task. Note: For further details about how to enter characters, see page 35. 3. Press the OK soft key or 4. Select a priority level of high, normal, or low priority by pressing the Up or Down key and press the Select soft key or 5.
Page 134: Calculator (Menu 7.4)
Organiser Edit: allows you to change the text, priority, and/or deadline for the current task. Sort: allows you to sort the existing tasks by priority or status. Select the sort criteria, High, Low, Done, or Undo. Copy: makes a copy of the current task. Copy to calendar: allows you to copy the current task as a calendar memo.
Page 135: Currency Converter (Menu 7.5)
4. To view the result, press the 5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required. Currency converter Using this menu, you can figure out currency conversions. 1. Enter the current exchange rate of your source currency and press the OK soft key or You can insert a decimal point by pressing key.
Page 136: Camera
Camera Using the camera module embedded in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move. You can also send photos to other people in a multimedia message or set one as wallpaper or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. You can also record videos using the phone as a camcorder.
Page 137 2. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject. When you press the left soft key, you can use the camera options. For details, see page 139. You can change the image settings or switch to other modes by using the keypad. For details, see page 138.
Page 138: Key Function
Camera Rename: allows you to change the name of the photo. Delete: allows you to delete the photo. Protection: allows you to protect the photo from being deleted. Go to my album: switches to the My album menu (Menu 8.3). Properties: shows the properties of the photo, such as the file name, file size, the time and date it was saved, resolution, quality, and protection...
Page 139 Function zooms in or out Down Left/ adjusts the brightness of the image. Right flips the image vertically or horizontally. Using the camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, you can access various options by pressing the left soft key. The following options are available: Mode: allows you to take a photo in various modes.
Page 140 Camera Frames: allows you to use a decorated frame. Select a frame from the list using the Navigation keys. Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. Select the length of delay you want. Settings: allows you to change the default settings for taking a photo.
Page 141 1. Rotate the phone’s screen as shown. 2. To turn on the camera, press and hold the Camera ( ) key on the right side of the phone. The image to be captured appears on the display. 3. Adjust the image by aiming the camera at the subject.
Page 142: Photos (Menu 8.1)
Camera Photos (Menu 8.1) When you select this menu, the camera turns on and you can take a photo. For details about taking a photo, see page 136. Videos (Menu 8.2) You can record a video that is currently displayed on the camera screen and save it as an MPEG file.
Page 143 5. To use the video options Options soft key or return to Record mode return to Idle mode When you press the Options soft key or after saving a video, the following options are available: Send: allows you to send the video to other people as part of a multimedia message.
Page 144 Camera Using the keypad in Record mode You can use the keypad customise your camera settings when you are in Record mode. Function switches to Capture mode. See page 136. changes the image size. changes the image quality. switches between MMS mode and Save only mode.
Page 145 Camera Using the camera options in Record mode When you press the left soft key in Record mode, you can use the following options for recording a video: Mode: the following options are available: MMS: allows you to record a video for adding to an MMS message Save only: allows you to record a video within the limited of the current available memory.
Page 146: My Album (Menu 8.3)
Camera My album (Menu 8.3) In this menu, you can review your photos and videos. Photo album (Menu 8.3.1) This menu allows you to review your photos. When you access this menu, your phone displays them in Thumbnail mode, which shows photos as small images.
Page 147 Properties: shows the properties of the photo, such as the file name, file size, the time and date it was saved, resolution, quality, and protection status. Go to photos: switches to Capture mode. See page 136. Go to videos: switches to Record mode. See page 142.
Page 148 Camera When you press the Options soft key, you can use the following options: View mode: allows you to change the view mode to List or Thumbnail. Send: allows you to send the video to other people as part of a multimedia message. For further details, see page 107.
Page 149: Delete All (Menu 8.4)
Delete all (Menu 8.4) This menu allows you to delete photos or videos separately. You can also delete all of them at one time. 1. To select an item to clear place or remove a check mark 2. Press the Delete soft key to delete the marked items.
Page 150: Select Memory Location (Menu 8.6)
Camera Select memory location (Menu 8.6) You can change a default memory location to store photos and videos. Select either Phone or MMC (memory card).
Page 151: Settings
Settings In this menu, you can customise your phone’s various settings, such as: • time and date • phone settings • display settings • sound settings • network services • security • reset settings Time & Date This menu allows you to change the current time and date displayed.
Page 152 Settings World time This menu allows you to find out what time it is in another part of the world. The screen shows the: • city name. • current time and date. • time difference between the selected city and your city if you have set your local time (see below for further details).
Page 153: Phone Settings (Menu 9.2)
Phone settings Many different features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences. All of these features are accessed in the Phone settings menu. Language (Menu 9.2.1) You can select a display language. Select either English, Chinese S (Simplified Chinese), Chinese T (Traditional Chinese), or Malay.
Page 154 Settings • align the IrDA port on the phone with the IrDA port on your computer. IrDA port The connection is ready for data transmission. If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device within 30 seconds of activating the feature, it is automatically deactivated.
Page 155 Extra settings You can turn on or off the automatic redialling or answering features. To turn a feature Press the The following options are available: Auto redial: when this option is checked, the phone makes up to ten attempts to redial a phone number after an unsuccessful call.
Page 156: Display Settings (Menu 9.3)
Settings Display settings In this menu, you can change various settings for the display or the backlight. Main LCD (Menu 9.3.1) This menu allows you to change the background image or change the settings for the display in Idle mode. The following options are available: Wallpaper list: you can select a background image to be displayed on the idle screen.
Page 157 Settings Sub LCD (Menu 9.3.2) This menu allows you to select a type for the clock to be displayed on the external display. Menu style (Menu 9.3.3) This menu allows you to select the menu display style. You can choose either Grid style, Bar style, or Page style.
Page 158: Sound Settings (Menu 9.4)
Settings Graphic logo This menu allows you to display your service provider’s logo instead of its name. Off: the service provider’s name displays in Idle mode. On: the service provider’s logo stored in your phone displays in Idle mode; if no logo has been stored, the service provider’s name displays.
Page 159 Settings Alert type (Menu 9.4.3) This menu allows you to specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. The following options are available: Light only: the service light flashes; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Melody: the phone rings using the selected ring tone.
Page 160 Settings Off: only the text notification appears; the phone neither rings nor vibrates. Tone: the phone rings using the tone selected under the Tone option. Vibration: the phone vibrates. Light only: the service light flashes. Repetition: allows you to specify how often the phone informs you of a new message.
Page 161 The following options are available: Off: the phone doesn’t actively alert you to incoming messages or alarms. It only displays the corresponding notification. On: the phone alerts you with a beep and displays the corresponding notification. Extra tones (Menu 9.4. 9 ) You can customise additional tones for the phone.
Page 162: Network Services (Menu 9.5)
Settings Network services These menu functions are network services. Please contact your service provider to check their availability and then subscribe to them, if you wish. Call diverting This network service enables incoming calls to be rerouted to a number that you specify. Example: You may wish to divert your business calls to a colleague while you are on holiday.
Page 163 2. Select the type of calls, voice or data, by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or The current status displays. If the option has already been set, the number to which the calls are diverted displays.
Page 164 Settings Call barring The call barring network service allows you to restrict your calls. To set your call barring options: 1. Select a call barring option by pressing the Up or Down key, and then press the Select soft key or key.
Page 165 4. Enter your call barring password supplied by your service provider. The phone sends your settings to the network and the network’s acknowledgement displays. To deactivate specific call barring settings: 1. Select the call barring option to be deactivated. 2. Select the type of calls to which this option applies.
Page 166 Settings 2. You can activate or deactivate the call waiting feature as necessary by using the Activate or Deactivate soft key respectively. To return to the previous screen, press the soft key. You can also deactivate all call waiting settings by selecting the Cancel all option.
Page 167 Caller ID (Menu 9.5.5) You can prevent your phone number from being displayed on the phone of the person being called. Note: Some networks do not allow the user to change this setting. The following options are available: Default: the default setting provided by the network is used.
Page 168 Settings scroll through existing CUG indexes add a new CUG index delete a CUG index activate a CUG index Outside access: lets you enable or disable calls to numbers other than those in the Closed User Group. This feature depends on the nature of your CUG subscription.
Page 169 Band selection For the phone to make and receive phone calls, it must register with an available network. Your phone can handle any of the following types of networks: • Combined GSM 900/1800 • GSM 1900 The country where you purchased your phone determines the default band that it uses.
Page 170: Security (Menu 9.6)
Settings Security (Menu 9.6) The Security feature enables you to restrict the use of your phone by others and to restrict the types of calls made. Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features of your phone. They are described in the following sections.
Page 171 Settings Phone lock (Menu 9.6.3) When the Phone Lock feature is enabled, the phone is locked and you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to “00000000” at the factory.
Page 172 Settings Privacy (Menu 9.6.5) Using this menu, you can lock your media contents, such as multimedia messages, photos, videos, voice memos, images, and sounds. Once you have locked the contents, you must enter the phone’s password to access the associated menus. select an item to lock place or remove a...
Page 173: Reset Settings (Menu 9.7)
FDN mode (Menu 9.6.7) FDN (Fixed Dial Number) mode, if supported by your SIM card, allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to a limited set of phone numbers. The following options are available: Disable: you can call any number. Enable: you can only call phone numbers stored in Phonebook.
Page 174: Solving Problems
Solving problems If you are experiencing problems with your phone, perform the following simple checks, before contacting a service professional. This may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call. When you switch your phone on, the following messages may appear: Insert SIM card •...
Page 175 “No Service,” “Network Failure” or “Not Done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Move and try again. • You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
Page 176: Phonebook Entry
• 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. ) to weak ( ).
Page 177: Access Codes
Access codes There are several access codes that are used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help you protect the phone against unauthorised use. When requested for any of the codes explained below, enter the appropriate code (displayed as asterisks) and press the OK soft key or you make a mistake, press the C key one or more times until the incorrect digit is cleared and then...
Page 178: Pin
Access codes The Personal Identification Number or PIN (4 to 8 digits) protects your SIM card against unauthorised use. It is usually supplied with the SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN three times in succession, the code is disabled and cannot be used until you re-enable it by entering the PUK (see below).
Page 179: Pin2
PIN2 The PIN2 (4 to 8 digits), supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access specific functions, such as setting the maximum cost of a call. These functions are available if supported by your SIM card. If you enter an incorrect PIN2 three times in succession, the code is disabled and you cannot access the functions until you re-enable it by entering the PUK2.
Page 180: Barring Password
Access codes Barring password A 4-digit barring password is required when you use the Call Barring function. You can obtain the password from your service provider when you subscribe to this function. You can change this password in the Call barring menu (Menu 9.5.2).
Page 181: Health And Safety Information
Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured so as not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
Page 182: Precautions When Using Batteries
• If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and recharge your battery only with Samsung-...
Page 183 approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. • Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first.
Page 184: Road Safety
Health and safety information Road safety Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
Page 185: 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 the...
Page 186: Other Medical Devices
Health and safety information Other medical devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Page 187: Potentially Explosive Environments
Health and safety information Potentially explosive environments Switch your phone off when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Page 188: Emergency Calls
Health and safety information Emergency calls This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone for essential communications (medical emergencies, for example).
Page 189: Other Important Safety Information
Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
Page 190: Care And Maintenance
Health and safety information Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
Page 191 • Do not paint the phone. Paint can clog the device’s moving parts and prevent proper operation. • Do not put the phone in or on heating devices, such as a microwave oven, a stove or a radiator. The phone may explode when overheated. •...
Page 192: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet, and to take full advantage of the features of your mobile phone, here are a few definitions: Active folder Ability to answer a call simply by opening the phone.
Page 193 Glossary EMS (Enhanced Message Service) An adaptation of the Short Message Service (SMS) that allows you to send and receive ring tones and the service provider’s logo, as well as combinations of simple media to and from EMS-compliant handsets. Because EMS is based on SMS, it can use SMS centres the same way that SMS does.
Page 194 Glossary Java Programming language generating applications that can run on all hardware platforms, whether small, medium or large, without modification. It has been promoted for and geared heavily to the Web, both for public Websites and Intranets. When a Java program runs from a Web page, it is called a Java applet.
Page 195 Glossary PIN (Personal Identification Number) Security code that protects the phone against unauthorised use. The PIN is supplied by the service provider with the SIM card. It may be a four to eight-digit number and can be changed, as required. Proxy server A proxy server resides between a Web client, such as a Web browser, and a real Web server and acts...
Page 196: Soft Keys
Glossary SDN (Service Dialling Numbers) Telephone numbers supplied by your network provider and giving access to special services, such as voice mail, directory inquiries, customer support and emergency services. SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone (network and memory information, as well as the subscriber’s personal data).
Page 197 Glossary Tri band Ability to handle any of the following types of network; GSM 900, GSM 1800, combined GSM 900/ 1800 and GSM 1900 MHz bands, for greater call success and wider roaming. Your phone automatically searches for the last network used.

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