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:...
→ Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Press <Menu> → Messages → Create new message (represents Menu followed by Messages, followed by Create new message) Square brackets—phone keys; for example: [ ] (represents the Power/ Menu exit key) <...
contents safety and usage information Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ... 10 Phone layout ... 11 Keys ... 12 Display ... 13 Icons ... 14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ...
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Access menus ... 20 Customise your phone ... 20 Use basic call functions ... 22 Send and view messages ... 23 Add and find contacts ... 25 Use basic camera functions ... 26 Listen to music ... 27 Browse the web ... 30 using advanced functions Use advanced call functions ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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• 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.
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.
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The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phones 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.
Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life.
• 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.
Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Music control keys Speaker Headset jack (3.5 mm headset) Volume key Left softkey Music/Browser Dial key Alphanumeric keys The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Display...
Keys Function Restart playback; Skip backward (press within 3 Backward seconds); Scan backward in a file (press and hold) In Idle mode, launch the music Music player; Begin, pause, or resume player playback Skip forward; Scan forward in a file Forward (press and hold) Perform actions indicated at the...
Function Enter special characters or perform special functions; In Idle mode, Special press and hold [ ] for Silent profile; function In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to enter a pause between numbers Volume Adjust the phone’s volume Music/ Access the Music menu;...
Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Icon Definition Signal strength GPRS network status • Blue: GPRS network connected • Red: Transferring data via GPRS network EDGE network status • Blue: EDGE network connected • Red: Transferring data via EDGE network Call in progress Call diverting active SOS message feature activated...
assembling and preparing your mobile phone Get started by assembling and setting up your mobile phone for its first use. Install the SIM card and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services.
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2. Insert the SIM card. Place the SIM card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. 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 and plug the small end of the travel adapter. Improperly connecting the travel adapter can cause serious damage to the phone. Any damages by misuse are not covered by the warranty.
Insert a memory card (optional) To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type). 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Remove the battery. 3.
Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <OK> (if necessary). 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your Learn how to perform basic operations and use the phone as desired by following the screen.
To switch to the Offline profile, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone profiles → Offline. Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. 2.
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3. Press <Options> → Edit → Voice call ringtone. 4. Select a ringtone category → a ringtone. 5. Press <Save>. To switch to another profile, select it from the list. Create a phone profile 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone profiles.
Use the speakerphone feature 1. During a call, press the Confirm key to activate the speaker. 2. To switch back to the earpiece, press the Confirm key again. Use the headset By plugging the supplied headset into the multifunction jack, you can make and answer calls: •...
Send an email 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Create new message → Email. 2. Enter an email address and scroll down. 3. Enter a subject and scroll down. 4. Enter your email text. 5. Press <Options> → Attach multimedia and attach a file (if necessary).
View text or multimedia messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2. Select a text or multimedia message. View an email 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → My messages → Email inbox. 2.
Find a contact 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Phonebook → Contact list. You can also press <Contacts> in Idle mode. 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to find. 3. Select the contact’s name from the search list. Once you have found a contact, you can: •...
View photos In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Images → My photos → a photo file. Capture videos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold the Camera key to turn on the camera. 2. Press [1] to switch to Recording mode. 3.
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7. To turn off the FM radio, press the Confirm key. 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. 35 • Receive via Bluetooth. p. 40 •...
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3. Control playback using the following keys: Function Confirm/ Pause or resume playback Adjust the volume up or down Restart playback; Skip backward (press within 3 seconds); Scan backward in a file (press and hold) Skip forward; Scan forward in a file (press and hold) •...
3. Release [ ] after each action. • If you are listenting to music with a headset, you can pause or resume playback by tapping the device twice. • When you shake the device in a playlist, the currently selected music file may be changed.
using advanced functions Learn how to perform advanced operations and use additional features of your mobile phone. Use advanced call functions Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display.
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Hold a call or retrieve a held call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press <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.
Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [0] to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), and then press [ ] to dial. Call a contact from Phonebook You can call numbers directly from Phonebook using stored contacts.
3. Select a contact → a number (if necessary) to assign to the number. The contact is saved to the speed dial number. You can now call this contact from Idle mode by pressing and holding the assigned speed dial number. Create a group of contacts By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send...
Use advanced music functions Learn to prepare music files, create playlists, and store radio stations. Copy music files via Samsung PC Studio 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → PC connections → Samsung PC studio. 2. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the...
3. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the PC to the phone. Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more information. Copy music files to a memory card 1. Insert a memory card. 2. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → PC connections →...
Create a playlist 1. Insert a memory card. ] → Playlists. 2. In Idle mode, press [ 3. Press <Options> → Create playlist. 4. Enter a title for your new playlist and press the Confirm key. 5. Select the new playlist. 6.
5. When you are finished recording, press the Confirm key or <Stop>. The music file will be saved in FM radio clips (press <Menu> → My files → Music). The recording feature is developed for voice recording only. The quality of the recording will be much lower than digital media.
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.
Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Bluetooth → Search new device. 2. Scroll to a device and press <Select>. 3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.
2. Press <Options> → Settings. 3. Scroll down to Remote SIM mode. 4. Scroll left or right to On. 5. Press <Save>. To use Remote SIM mode, start the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth hands-free car kit. The Bluetooth hands-free car kit must be authorised.
Activate the mobile tracker When someone inserts a new SIM card in your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two recipients to help you locate and recover your phone. To activate the mobile tracker, 1.
Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Voice recorder. 2. Press the Confirm key to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone. 4.
Edit images Learn to edit images and apply fun effects. Apply effects to images 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4.
Transform an image 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Options> → Transform → Resize, Rotate, or Flip.
Insert a visual feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Image editor. 2. Press <Options> → New image → Open or Take photo. 3. Select an image or take a new photo. 4. Press <Options> → Insert → a visual feature (frame, image, clip art, emoticon, or text).
Launch applications 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Games and more → an application. 2. Press <Options> to access a list of various options and settings for your application. Shake and play Learn to enjoy beatbox rhythms and games with the innovative motion recognition feature that detects movements, such as shaking your phone.
Add a world clock to your display In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks with two different time zones on your display. After you have saved world clocks, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Organiser → World clock. 2.
Stop an alarm When the alarm sounds, • Press <OK> or any key to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <OK> or the Confirm key to stop an alarm with snooze, or press <Snooze> or any key to silence the alarm for the snooze period. Deactivate an alarm 1.
Set a countdown timer 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Timer. 2. Press <Set>. 3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press <OK>. 4. Press the Confirm key to begin or pause the countdown. 5. When the timer expires, press <OK> to stop the alert.
Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Organiser → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Organiser → Calendar.
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: Please Ensure that the SIM card is installed insert SIM correctly.
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Your phone displays “Network error” or “No network.” • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. • You cannot access some options without a subscription. Contact your service provider for more details.
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The audio quality of the call is poor. • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s internal antenna. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again. You select a contact to call, but the call is not dialled.
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index alarms creating, 48 deactivating, 49 stopping, 49 battery charging, 17 installing, 15 low battery indicator, 17 Bluetooth activating, 39 receiving data, 40 sending data, 40 browser see web browser calculator see tools, calculator calendar see tools, calendar calls advanced functions, 31 answering additional calls, 32 answering, 22 basic functions, 22...
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countdown timer see tools, countdown timer FM radio listening to, 27 recording, 37 storing stations, 38 headset images adjusting, 44 applying effects, 44 croppings, 45 inserting visual features, 46 transforming, 45 internet see web browser Java accessing applications, 47 launching games, 46 key tones lock see phone lock...
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Samsung PC Studio shortcut keys see shortcuts shortcuts silent profile SIM card skin colour SOS message stopwatch see tools, stopwatch templates inserting, 35 multimedia, 35 text, 34 text creating memos, 50 entering, 24 messages, 23 timer see tools, countdown timer...
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(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.
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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.:GH68-20630A http://www.samsungmobile.com English (EU). 09/2008. Rev. 1.0...