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  • Page 1 SGH-F250 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Copyright information • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Bluetooth QD ID: B013212 • Java is a trademark or registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
  • 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.
  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent information regarding safety or phone features. Indicates that you need to press the →...
  • Page 5 • Java Enjoy Java-based embedded games and download new games. • Image editor Edit or decorate your photos. • FM radio Listen to your favourite radio stations anytime, anywhere. • Offline mode Switch your phone to Offline mode to use its non-wireless functions while on an airplane.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Get started First steps to operating your phone Assemble and charge the phone ... 6 Power on or off... 7 Phone layout ... 7 Keys and icons ... 8 Access menu functions ... 11 Enter text ...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log 4 Browser 1 Recent contacts 1 Home 2 Missed calls 2 Bookmarks 3 Dialled calls 3 Enter URL 4 Received calls 4 Clear cache 5 Delete all 5 Profile settings 6 Call manager...
  • 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. Get started First steps to operating your phone...
  • Page 9: Power On Or Off

    Removing the battery cover Push down and slide off the cover with the phone open. Power on or off Switch on 1. Open the phone. 2. Press and hold [ 3. If necessary, enter the PIN and press <OK>. 4. When the setup wizard opens, customise your phone according to your preferences.
  • Page 10: Keys And Icons

    Get started Rear view Multi-function jack* Camera lens Music Player key Camera key * For S20 pin headset When you close the phone, it locks the exposed keys to avoid accidental key presses. To unlock the keypad, press <Unlock> and then <OK>. Keys and icons Keys Perform the function indicated on...
  • Page 11 Make or answer a call. In Idle mode, retrieve the numbers recently dialled, missed, or received. Delete characters from the display or items in an application. Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode.
  • Page 12 Get started Icons The following icons may appear on the screen to indicate your phone’s status. Depending on your country or service provider, the icons shown on the display may vary. Signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area or Offline mode SOS message feature active Alarm set...
  • Page 13: Access Menu Functions

    Memory card inserted Music playback in progress Music playback paused FM radio on Profile settings: • : Normal • : Silent • : Driving • : Meeting • : Outdoor • : Offline • : User created Battery power level Access menu functions Select an 1.
  • Page 14: Enter Text

    Get started Enter text Change the • Press and hold [ ] to text input switch between T9 mode and ABC mode. mode • Press [ ] to change case or switch to Number mode. • Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode.
  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Symbol Press the keys corresponding to the symbols you want. mode Other • Press [1] to enter operations punctuation marks or special characters. • Press [ ] to insert a space. • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. •...
  • Page 16 Get started 4. Select Voice call ringtone. 5. Press [Left] or [Right] to select a ringtone category. 6. Select a ringtone. 7. Press <Options> and select Save profile. To change the sound profile: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings →...
  • Page 17 1. In Idle mode, press Menu <Menu> and select shortcuts Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key. You can activate the Silent Silent profile profile to avoid disturbing other people.
  • Page 18: Use An Optional Memory Card

    Get started Use an optional memory card • Frequent erasing and Important writing will shorten a card’s memory card lifespan. information • Do not turn off the phone while data is being accessed or transferred. This could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card or phone.
  • Page 19: Step Outside The Phone

    4. Close the card cover and lock it. 5. Attach the battery and the battery cover. 1. Remove the battery cover Remove the and the battery, then open memory card the card cover. 2. Remove the card from the slot. 3.
  • Page 20: Use The Camera

    Step outside the phone During a call, press [ Use the then <Yes> to activate the speakerphone speaker. feature Press [ ] again to switch back to the earpiece. 1. During a call, call the second Make a participant. multi-party The first call is put on hold.
  • Page 21 4. Press [ ] or [Camera] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically. 5. Press < take another photo. 1. In Idle mode, press View a photo <Menu> and select My files → Images → My photos. 2. Select the photo you want. 1.
  • Page 22: Play Music

    • Download from the wireless music files web. • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio. See Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide. • Receive via Bluetooth. • Copy to a memory card. See the next section. • Synchronise music files with Windows Media Player.
  • Page 23 4. Select Open folder to view files when a pop-up window appears on your PC. 5. Copy files from the PC to the memory card. 6. When you have finished, disconnect the phone from the PC. You can copy music files to the Synchronise memory card by synchronising with Windows...
  • Page 24 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press [ Play music 2. Press [ files files. 3. During playback, use the following keys: • : pause or resume playback. • Left: restart playback. Press to return to the previous file within 3 seconds after the playback has started.
  • Page 25: Listen To The Fm Radio

    4. Select the added playlist. 5. Press <Options> and select Add 6. Select a playlist, or select the files you want and press <Add>. 7. Press [ Listen to the FM radio • Use either a 3.5 mm headset or S20 pin headset for listening to the radio.
  • Page 26: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone 5. Press [Up] or [Down] to select a stored radio station. Alternatively, press [Left] or [Right] to find the radio station you want. 6. Press [ radio. By automatic tuning: Store radio 1. From the radio screen, stations press <Options>...
  • Page 27: Use Phonebook

    • To return to the previous page, press <Back> or [C]. • To return to the homepage, press and hold [C]. • To access browser options, press <Options>. Use Phonebook 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone Add a contact number and press <Options>.
  • Page 28: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Send a text <Menu> and select message Messages → Create new message → Text message. 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press <Options> and select Send only or Save and send.
  • Page 29: View Messages

    8. Press <Options> and select Send. 9. Enter destination numbers or email addresses. 10.Press [ ] to send the message. 1. In Idle mode, press Send an email <Menu> and select Messages → Create new message → Email. 2. Select Subject. 3.
  • Page 30: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press View a <Menu> and select multimedia Messages → My message messages → Inbox. 2. Select a multimedia message. 1. In Idle mode, press View an email <Menu> and select Messages → My messages →...
  • Page 31 1. In Idle mode, press Search for <Menu> and select and pair with Applications → Bluetooth a Bluetooth → My devices → Search device new device. 2. Select a device. 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and press <OK>.
  • Page 32: Menu Functions

    Menu functions All menu options listed This section provides brief explanations of menu functions on your phone. Call log Menu Description Recent Check the most recent calls contacts, dialled, received, or missed. Missed calls, Dialled calls, Received calls Delete all Delete all of the records in each call type.
  • Page 33 Menu Description FDN contacts Create a list of contacts to be used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in which the phone allows outgoing calls only to the specified phone numbers, if your SIM card supports this feature. Create contact Add a new contact to Phonebook.
  • Page 34 Menu functions Music Menu Description Music player Listen to music. You can also make your own music playlists. Music Access an online music recognition service to get information about a song that you hear while on the move. For this service, use the same connection profile as you use for the wireless web.
  • Page 35 Menu Description Current profile Select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web. Messages Menu Description Create new Create and send text, message multimedia, or email messages. My messages Access messages that you have received, sent, or that have failed during sending.
  • Page 36 Menu functions Menu Description Memory status Check information about the memory currently in use. My files Menu Description Images, Access media files and other Videos, Music, files. Sounds, Other files Memory card Access the files stored on a memory card. This menu is only available when you insert a memory card into the phone.
  • Page 37 Menu Description Bluetooth Connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices. Memo Make memos for things that are important and manage them. World clock Set your local time zone and find out the current time in another part of the world. Calculator Perform arithmetic functions.
  • Page 38 Menu functions Settings Menu Description Phone settings Change the sound settings of → Phone the phone for different profiles events or situations. Phone settings Select a language for the → Language display text. Phone settings Use the Navigation keys as →...
  • Page 39 Menu Description Phone settings Select a USB mode that will → PC be used when you connect connections your phone to another device via USB interface. Light settings Select the length of time the → Backlight backlight or display stays on time when the phone is not used.
  • Page 40 Menu functions Menu Description Display Select a transition when you settings → move between menus in Menu Menu mode. transition effect Massage Set up various options for settings using the messaging services. Call settings Set options for call functions. Phonebook Assign speed dial numbers settings →...
  • Page 41 Menu Description Network Select the network to be settings → used while roaming outside Select network of your home area, or let the network be chosen automatically. Network Change to an appropriate settings → band when you travel Network mode abroad.
  • Page 42 Menu functions Menu Description Security Change the PIN. settings → Change PIN code Security Change your current PIN2, if settings → supported by your SIM card. Change PIN2 code Security Set the phone to send the settings → preset tracking message to Mobile tracker your family or friends when someone tries to use your...
  • Page 43: 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 to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio-frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.
  • Page 44: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • 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. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 45: Road Safety

    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 you are driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
  • Page 46: Posted Facilities

    Health and safety information Hearing aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss alternatives. 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.
  • Page 47: 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 48: Care And Maintenance

    Health and safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to the offender, or legal action, or both. Care and maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.
  • Page 49 • When the phone or battery gets wet, the label indicating water damage inside the phone changes colour. In this case, phone repairs are no longer guaranteed by the manufacturer's warranty, even if the warranty for your phone has not expired. •...
  • Page 52 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in 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. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-16947A...

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