Samsung SGH-L870 User Manual
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  • Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider. World Wide Web English (EU). 08/2008. Rev. 1.0 http://www.samsungmobile.com...
  • Page 2: User Manual

    SGH-L870 user manual...
  • Page 3: Instructional Icons

    using this manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device. To get started quickly, refer to the Quick Start Instructional icons Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others...
  • Page 4: Copyrights And Trademarks

    Square brackets—device keys; for example: [ ] (represents the End/ Power key). < > Angled brackets—softkeys that control different functions at each screen; for example: <OK> (represents the OK softkey). Copyrights and trademarks Rights to all technologies and products that comprise this device are the property of their respective owners: •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    contents safety and usage information Safety warnings ... 2 Safety precautions ... 4 Important usage information ... 6 communication Calls ... 9 Messages ... 11 Log ... 24 media Music player ... 27 Camera ... 29 Gallery ... 30 ShoZu ... 31 Video Editor ...
  • Page 6 ® Quickoffice ... 45 ® ® Adobe Reader ... 45 Notes ... 46 Check it ... 46 Browse a web page ... 48 Change browser settings ... 50 Add a bookmark ... 50 Use a bookmark ... 50 Save a web page and view it offline ... 51 Download files from the web ...
  • Page 7: Safety And Usage Information

    safety and usage information Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak performance of your device. Safety warnings Keep your device away from small children and pets Keep your device and all accessories out of the reach of small children or animals.
  • Page 8: Handle And Dispose Of Batteries And Chargers With Care

    Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. • Never dispose of batteries or devices in a fire.
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Follow all safety warnings and regulations Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a mobile device in a certain area. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may damage your device or cause injury. Turn off the device near medical...
  • Page 10 Handle your device carefully and sensibly • Do not allow your device to get wet—liquids can cause serious damage. Do not handle your device with wet hands. Water damage to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. • Avoid using or storing your device in dusty, dirty areas to prevent damage to moving parts.
  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    Important usage information Use your device in the normal position Avoid contact with your device’s internal antenna. Allow only qualified personnel to service your device Allowing unqualified personnel to service your device may result in damage to your device and will void your warranty.
  • Page 12: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    European Radio & Terminal Telecommunications Equipment (R&TTE) directive. For more information about the SAR and related EU standards, visit the Samsung mobile device website. Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
  • Page 13: Correct Disposal Of Batteries In This Product

    Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
  • Page 14: Communication

    communication Your device allows you to send and receive many types of calls and messages over cellular networks and the internet. Calls Learn to use your device's call functions. For basic call functions, see the Quick Start Guide. Call an international number 1.
  • Page 15: Call A Recently Dialled Number

    Insert a pause When calling automated systems, you can insert a pause between the device number and another set of numbers. To insert a pause, press [ ] to select the type of pause: • p (automatic pause)-press [ ] three times to insert an automatic pause.
  • Page 16: Messages

    Bar (block) calls To activate this function, you need a barring password from your service provider. To bar incoming calls from a specific number, 1. In Standby mode, press [ → Phone Call barring. 2. Scroll to a barring type and press <Options> →...
  • Page 17: Inbox Icons

    Inbox icons In the Inbox, you may see the following icons next to your messages: Icon Description Unread text message Multimedia message notification Unread multimedia message Unread smart message Unread service message Data received via a Bluetooth connection Unknown message type Outbox status When you are outside your service area or have no connection to the network or email server,...
  • Page 18: Text Messages

    Text messages Text messages longer than 160 characters will be sent as two or more messages and may result in additional charges. Send a text message 1. In Standby mode, press [ → → New message Message. 2. Enter a phone number or press the Confirm key to select a contact.
  • Page 19 To manually set an access point, 1. In Standby mode, press [ → Connection Destinations → → Manage New destination. 2. Enter a destination name and press <OK>. 3. Select an icon. 4. Select the created destination. → 5. Press <Options> New access point <No>.
  • Page 20: Email Messages

    View a multimedia message 1. In Standby mode, press [ → Inbox. 2. Scroll to a message and press the Confirm key to select the message. Listen to voice mail If your voice mail number is preset by your service provider, you can press and hold [1] to access your voice mail.
  • Page 21 Send an email message 1. In Standby mode, press [ → → New message E-mail. 2. Enter an email address or press the Confirm key to select a contact. 3. Scroll down and enter a subject. 4. Scroll down and enter text. →...
  • Page 22: Instant Messages

    To save an attachment, 1. From an open email message, press → < > Attachments. Options 2. Scroll to the attachment and press → <Options> Save. Delete an email message You can delete email messages from your device only or from both your device and the mail server. To delete a message from your device only, 1.
  • Page 23 Start a conversation 1. In Standby mode, press [ → → Conversations. → 2. Press <Options> New conversation Enter user ID or Select from contacts. 3. Enter a user ID or select a contact from your contact list. 4. During a conversation, press <Options> to access the following: •...
  • Page 24: Audio Messages

    • Servers: add a new server or edit settings for an existing server • Default server: set the default server for instant messaging • IM login type: set the login mode to automatic (types) or manual Audio messages You can send audio messages with voice memos or sound clips.
  • Page 25: Smart Messages

    Subscribe to a cell broadcast 1. In Standby mode, press [ → → <Options> Cell broadcast. 2. Scroll to a topic and press <Options> Subscribe. Your device will now receive new messages automatically. 3. To cancel a subscription, press <Options> Cancel subscription.
  • Page 26: Service Messages

    3. Press <Options> and save the data or settings according to the smart message type: • Business card: select Save business card • Ringing tone: to save to Gallery, select Save • Calendar entry: select Save to Calendar • WAP message: select Add to bookmarks or Save to Contacts •...
  • Page 27 • Reply via same centre: set to use the same message centre when receiving a reply message Change multimedia message options → In Standby mode, press [ → → <Options> Settings Multimedia message to change the following options: • Image size: set a size for images added to multimedia messages (when sending a message to an email address, the size is automatically set to Small)
  • Page 28 - Send copy to self: set to save copies of outgoing email messages - Include signature: set to include a signature in your email messages - New e-mail alerts: set to show an icon when you receive a new email message - E-mail deletion: set to delete emails from your device only or from both your device and the mail server...
  • Page 29: Log

    Change cell broadcast message options → In Standby mode, press [ → → <Options> Settings Cell broadcast to change the following options: • Reception: set to receive cell broadcast messages • Language: set to receive cell broadcast messages in All, Selected or Other languages •...
  • Page 30: Packet Data

    To erase all recent call logs, 1. In Standby mode, press [ Recent calls. → 2. Press <Options> Clear recent calls. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm. To erase a single call log, 1. In Standby mode, press [ → Recent calls a call type.
  • Page 31 View the communication log 1. In Standby mode, press [ 2. Scroll right to switch to the communication log. Some events, such as a text message split into multiple parts, will appear as one communication event. Filter log events 1. In Standby mode, press [ 2.
  • Page 32: Media

    Music player media With Music player, you can play mp3, aac, or wma music files. Add files to your device Learn to use the media applications on your device: Music player, Camera, Gallery, You can add music files to your device by ShoZu, Video Editor, Viewer &...
  • Page 33: Play Music Files

    Play music files 1. In Standby mode, press [ → Music player <Options> 2. Select a playlist. 3. Scroll to a file and press the Confirm key. 4. Use the following keys during playback: Function Confirm Pause or resume playback Restart playbacks;...
  • Page 34: Camera

    Camera Your device allows you to take digital photos (jpg format) or record videos (mp4 format). Capture a photo 1. Press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the device 90° anti-clockwise (to the left). 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments (see "Use the keypad in Camera mode").
  • Page 35: Gallery

    Record a video 1. Press and hold [ ] to turn on the camera. 2. Rotate the device 90° anti-clockwise (to the left). → 3. Press <Options> Video mode to record a video. 4. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments (see "Use the keypad in Camcorder mode").
  • Page 36: Shozu

    2. Scroll to a media folder and press the Confirm key. 3. Scroll to a media file and press the Confirm key. Add a streaming internet link to Gallery 1. In Standby mode, press [ → Gallery Streaming links. → 2.
  • Page 37: Video Editor

    Upload a file 1. In Standby mode, press [ ShoZu → a website → Send to [Website]. 2. Select a file and press <Options> → Send. Receive the latest updates 1. In Standby mode, press [ ShoZu → a website → <Options> → Check for updates.
  • Page 38 6. Enter a text to insert. 7. Press the Confirm key and relocate the text. To change the font size or colour for the text, → press <Options> an option. 8. When you are finished, press <Done>. 9. Press the Confirm key at the point where you want the text to be disappeared.
  • Page 39 3. Select a sound. 4. While viewing photos, press <Options> to use the following options: Option Function Change the setting for Customize playing the slideshow → Modify Change the photos or the Photos or sound Music Change the properties for saving the video file, such as Settings image quality, default label,...
  • Page 40: Viewer & Editor

    Option Function Duration Set the duration of photos Edit clip → Cut, Add subtitle, Crop the selected video, add Audio a text or audio to the video dubbing, or Live dubbing Remove → Remove Remove a photo or a video selection or clip Remove all...
  • Page 41 2. Scroll to a photo and press <Options> Edit. 3. Rotate the device 90 anti-clockwise (to the left). 4. Select Rotate & flip. 5. Using the navigation key, rotate or flip the photo as desired and press <Done>. 6. When you are finished, press <Options> → Save.
  • Page 42: Radio

    5. Using the navigation key, adjust the photo as desired and press <Done>. 6. When you are finished, press <Options> → Save. Apply effects to a photo 1. In Standby mode, press [ Viewer & Editor. 2. Scroll to a photo and press <Options> Edit.
  • Page 43: Realplayer

    3. Scroll left or right to scan through available radio stations. 4. Use the following options: • To access a radio station by manually entering a frequency, press <Options> Manual tuning. • To adjust the volume level, press [Volume]. • To switch sound output to the speaker, →...
  • Page 44: Recorder

    Play a media file in RealPlayer 1. In Standby mode, press [ → RealPlayer Video clips or Recently played. 2. Locate a media file and press the Confirm key. Play streaming web content with RealPlayer When you open a link to streaming web content via your web browser, RealPlayer will buffer and play the content (see "Browse a web page"...
  • Page 45 Install PC Studio 1. Insert the PC Studio CD into a Windows- compatible PC. 2. Select a language for the setup program. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. During installation, the setup program will automatically install the necessary USB drivers. Use PC Studio To connect your device to a PC with PC Studio, you must change the device’s USB mode (See "Use PC Studio"...
  • Page 46: Personal Productivity

    personal productivity Learn to manage contacts, schedule calendar events, Quickoffice, Adobe Reader and create notes. Contacts Learn to use contact cards and groups to store personal information, such as names, phone numbers, and addresses. Create a new contact card You can store contact cards in your device's memory or on a SIM card.
  • Page 47 → 2. Press <Options> New contact. 3. Enter contact information. 4. When you are finished entering information, press <Done> to save the contact card. Search for a contact card 1. In Standby mode, press [ 2. Enter the first few characters of the contact name in the search box.
  • Page 48: Create A Contact Group

    To assign a speed dial number, 1. In Standby mode, press [ 2. Scroll to a contact and press the Confirm key. 3. Scroll to a phone number and press → <Options> Assign speed dial. 4. Scroll to a speed dial number and press the Confirm key.
  • Page 49: Calendar

    Synchronise your contacts To synchronise your contacts by using the current sync profile, 1. In Standby mode, press [ 2. Scroll to a contact and press <Options> → Synchronisation Start. 3. Scroll to a sync profile or device and press the Confirm key.
  • Page 50: Quickoffice

    Change calendar options From any calendar view, press <Options> Settings to change the following options: • Calendar alarm tone: set a personalised alarm tone • Alarm snooze time: set a snooze duration for calendar alarms • Default view: set the view that is shown when you open the calendar •...
  • Page 51: Notes

    4. While viewing a document, press <Options> to use the following options: Option Description Zoom Magnify part of a document Find Search for text Use the full display for View viewing or rotating the document Go to Skip to another page Notes With Notes, you can create text notes and synchronise them with other devices.
  • Page 52 Create a new item 1. In Standby mode, press [ Check it. 2. Select a folder. → 3. Press <Options> New item to create a new item. 4. Select an item type. → 5. Press <Options> Edit. 6. Enter item information. 7.
  • Page 53: Web

    Your device allows you to connect to the wireless web with the built-in web browser. To connect to the web, you must: • Subscribe to a wireless network that supports data calls • Activate the data service for your SIM card •...
  • Page 54 3. While browsing a web page, press and hold the Confirm key to display or hide the toolbar: Icon Description Frequently used links Page overview Reload Find 4. To close the web connection, press <Exit>. • If your device shows "Not enough memory,"...
  • Page 55: Change Browser Settings

    • Find: search for text, numbers, or addresses the web page may contain. You can use the numbers and addresses to call, send messages, open web pages, or create new contacts • Settings: change the browser settings Change browser settings From the browser, press <Options>...
  • Page 56: Save A Web Page And View It Offline

    Save a web page and view it offline When you save a web page, you can view a copy of it offline without connecting to the web. The saved copy will not update automatically, so you must reconnect to the web periodically to retrieve the current version.
  • Page 57: Google

    Google Launch the Google search engine to find information, news, images, or local services from around the web. You can also access email services and map services. → Google. In Standby mode, press Watch CNN news on your mobile phone. For more information, contact your service provider.
  • Page 58: Connectivity

    connectivity Learn to transfer data to and from your device via the Bluetooth wireless feature or the PC data cable. Use the Bluetooth wireless feature You can connect with other Bluetooth-enabled wireless devices over a distance of 10 metres (30 feet). Walls or other obstacles between devices may block or impair the wireless connection.
  • Page 59 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth- enabled device 1. In Standby mode, press [ → Bluetooth. 2. Scroll right to open the paired device list. → 3. Press <Options> New paired device. Your device searches for and displays the list of Bluetooth-enabled devices: Icon Device type...
  • Page 60: Print Data

    • Set as authorised/Set as unauthorised: set to allow another device to connect automatically or require permission • Block: block the connection with the device • Delete: remove a device from the list • Delete all: remove all devices from the list •...
  • Page 61: Connect Via Usb

    Connect via USB Set a default action for your USB connection To set your device to perform a default action when you connect the device to a PC with the PC data cable, 1. In Standby mode, press [ → →...
  • Page 62: Synchronise Your Device

    Print images 1. Change the USB connection to Image transfer. 2. Connect your device to a compatible printer with the PC data cable. → 3. In Idle mode, press [ Media → → Images an image. → → 4. Press <Options> Print 5.
  • Page 63: Additional Programs

    additional programs Learn to use Calculator, Clock, Converter, GPS data, Landmarks, Smart reader, and Calculator 1. In Standby mode, press [ Calculator. 2. Use the alphanumeric keys and the navigation key to perform basic mathematical operations. Press [ ] to insert a decimal. Press [C] to clear a result.
  • Page 64: Clock

    Clock You can adjust clock settings, set alarms, and create a world clock. Change clock settings 1. In Standby mode, press [ Clock. → 2. Press <Options> Settings (see "Date and time" p. 74). Set a new alarm 1. In Standby mode, press [ Clock.
  • Page 65: Converter

    6. Repeat steps 3-5 to add more cities (if necessary). 7. When you are finished adding cities, press <Exit>. Converter With Converter, you can convert measurements or currencies from one unit to another. To convert currencies, you must first set a base currency and exchange rate.
  • Page 66: Gps Data

    4. Scroll down to Amount and enter the amount to convert. 5. Scroll down to Unit and scroll right to select a currency to convert to. The device displays the conversion result. Convert measurements 1. In Standby mode, press [ Converter.
  • Page 67: Landmarks

    Navigate with GPS data 1. In Standby mode, press [ GPS data → Navigation. 2. Press <Options> → Set destination → Coordinates. 3. Enter the latitude and longitude of your destination and the Confirm key. Your device will display the direction of your destination, your current speed, and the duration of your trip.
  • Page 68: Smart Reader

    Smart reader The Smart reader application allows you to take a photo of a namecard and extract contact information from the card, and save it as a new contact in Contacts. You can also take a photo of a document and convert it to a editable note. •...
  • Page 69: Dictionary

    Dictionary With Dictionary, you can look up words of various language. The dictionary is available depending on your region. Look up words 1. In Standby mode, press [ Dictionary. 2. Enter an English word and press the Confirm key. Change the dictionary 1.
  • Page 70: Managers

    managers Learn to manage teams, files, applications, device configurations, licences, and Team manager With Team manager, you can make a team with members and send a message to them at the same time. Make a new team connections. 1. In Standby mode, press [ Team Manager.
  • Page 71: File Manager

    → 3. Press <Options> Create message message type. 4. Select a number for a contact (if necessary). 5. Enter the message text. → 6. Press <Options> Send to send the message. Make a multiparty call (conference call) 1. In Standby mode, press [ Team Manager.
  • Page 72: Format A Memory Card

    Create a new folder 1. In Standby mode, press [ → File mgr. a memory type. → 2. Press <Options> Organise 3. Enter a folder name and press the Confirm key. Move a file to a folder 1. In Standby mode, press [ →...
  • Page 73: Application Manager

    5. To remove the password, press <Options> → Memory card password 6. Press <Yes>. 7. Enter the password and press the Confirm key. View memory details You can view the used and available memory on your device and memory card, 1.
  • Page 74: Device Manager

    Remove an application 1. In Standby mode, press [ → → App. mgr. Installed apps. 2. Scroll to an application and press <Options> → Uninstall. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm. Device manager This feature is network-dependent and may not be available from your service provider. If available, Device manager allows your service provider to assist you with device configurations.
  • Page 75: Licence Manager

    Start a configuration session 1. In Standby mode, press [ Device mgr. → 2. Press <Options> Server profiles. 3. Scroll to a server profile and press <Options> → Start configuration. 4. Press <Yes> to confirm. 5. Scroll to an access point and press the Confirm key (if necessary).
  • Page 76 2. Scroll to a connection and press <Options> → Details to access the following: • Name: the current access point or modem (if using a dial-up connection) • Bearer: the type of data connection • Status: the connection status • Total: the total amount of data received and sent •...
  • Page 77: Settings

    settings Learn about your device settings. To access your device settings, 1. In Standby mode, press [ 2. Scroll to a category (General, Phone, Connection, or Applications) and press the Confirm key. You can also access some settings from other menus: press <Options> Settings.
  • Page 78 Display • Auto brightness: turn the auto brightness on or off • Brightness: adjust the brightness level of the screen • Font size: set the size of the text on the display • Welcome note/logo: set a text note or image that shows when you turn on the device •...
  • Page 79: Date And Time

    Language • Phone language: set a display language (for all menus and applications) • Writing language: set a language for writing messages (for all text editors and dictionaries) • Predictive text: turn Predictive text on or off (for all text editors) Date and time Control the appearance and behavior of the date, time, and alarms.
  • Page 80 Security Set security codes and manage security certificates or security modules. Phone and SIM card • PIN code request: set the device to request a PIN code each time you turn it on • PIN code: set a PIN code for the device •...
  • Page 81: Phone Settings

    Factory settings Reset settings to their factory defaults. You must enter the lock code to reset the device. After entering the code, the device will restart. Positioning Control the methods and servers your device uses to retrieve global positioning information. Positioning methods •...
  • Page 82: Call Divert

    • Automatic redial: set to automatically redial an unconnected call • Show call duration: set to show the length of a call • Summary after call: set to show a summary after a call • Speed dialling: set to allow speed dialling •...
  • Page 83: Connection Settings

    Call barring • Outgoing calls: set to prevent all outgoing calls • International calls: set to prevent calls to international numbers • International calls except to home country: set to prevent international calls to countries other than your home country •...
  • Page 84 Control how your device behaves when you connect it to a PC. • USB connection mode: set to PC Studio (when using PC Studio to sync files), Mass storage (when using a memory card to transfer files), Image transfer (when printing images), or Media transfer (when transferring media files) •...
  • Page 85: Video Sharing

    • DNS addresses (IPv6): set primary and secondary domain name server (DNS) addresses or set to Automatic (use automatic detection) or Well-known (use well-known IPv6 addresses) • Proxy server address: set the IP address of the proxy server • Proxy port number: set the port number of the proxy server Packet data Control packet data connections when using a...
  • Page 86: Sip Settings

    • XDM settings: set an XDM profile • Maximum size of object: set the maximum size of objects • Publishing interval (secs.): set an interval • Max. no. of subscriptions: set the maximum number of subscriptions • Max. no. of contacts: set the maximum number of contacts •...
  • Page 87: Applications Settings

    Remote drives Set settings for a remote drive: press <Options> → New drive. • Name: set a name • Address: set a web address • Access point: select an access point • User name: set a user name • Password: set a password Configurations View network configurations received from your service provider.
  • Page 88: Voice Recorder

    Camera Control how the camera behaves when you capture images or videos. Image • Image quality: set to capture High, Normal, or Basic quality images • Show captured image: set to show the image after taking it • Image resolution: set to save images with a resolution of 640 x 480 or higher •...
  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting While using your device, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Insert SIM Ensure that the SIM card is installed card correctly. The autolock feature is enabled. To use the device, you must enter the code.
  • Page 90 Your device does not show a signal (no bars next to the network icon) • If you just turned on the device, wait about 2 minutes for your device to find the network and receive a signal. • You may not be able to receive a signal in tunnels or elevators.
  • Page 91 The sound quality of a call is poor • Ensure that you are not blocking the internal antenna on top of the device. • When you are in areas with weak signals, you may lose reception. Move to another area and try again.
  • Page 92 index access points, Adobe Reader, applications changing options, installing, supported, verifying certificates, Bluetooth activating, changing options, connecting to other devices, receiving data, sending data, calendar changing options, changing views, creating events, stopping event alarms, calls barring (blocking), dialling, diverting, inserting pause, viewing missed, viewing recently dialled, certificates,...
  • Page 93 files and folders creating new folders, file manager, moving, searching, Gallery see media activating positioning methods, monitoring trip details, navigating, landmarks, language, licences, media accessing streaming content, opening files in Gallery, playing media files, playing voice clips, recording voice clips, memory cards formatting, protecting,...

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