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  • Page 1: User Manual

    SGH-F490 user manual...

  • Page 2: Instructional Icons

    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:...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    Refer to—pages with related information; for example: p.12 (represents “see page 12”) → Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; ] → for example: Touch [ message (represents [ , followed by Create message). Square brackets—phone keys;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 Idle mode ...12 Icons ...13 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM card and battery ...16 Charge the battery ...18 Insert a memory card (optional) ...19 using basic functions...
  • Page 5 Use the touch screen ...21 Access menus ...23 Customise your phone ...23 Use basic call functions ...24 Send and view messages ...25 Add and find contacts ...28 Use basic camera functions ...28 Listen to music ...30 Browse the web ...31 using advanced functions Use advanced call functions ...33 Use advanced Phonebook functions ...35...

  • Page 6: 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 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.

  • Page 7: Install Mobile Phones And Equipment With Caution

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 • 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.

  • Page 11: Important Usage Information

    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.
  • Page 12 The Declaration of Conformity at the back of this manual demonstrates your phone’s 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.

  • Page 13: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    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.

  • Page 14: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    • Travel adapter (charger) • User manual The items supplied with your phone may vary depending on the software and accessories available in your country or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

  • Page 15: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The front of your phone includes the following keys and features: Multifunction jack Volume key Dial key The rear of your phone includes the following keys and features: Front camera lens Power/Hold Earpiece Shortcuts key Touch screen Camera/Video call key Menu exit key Menu access key...

  • Page 16: Keys

    Keys Function Make or answer a call; In Idle Dial mode, retrieve recently dialled, missed, or received numbers Menu Access the main menu End a call; In Menu mode, cancel Menu exit input and return to Idle mode Volume Adjust the phone’s volume Switch the phone on and off (Slide Power/ and hold);...

  • Page 17: Icons

    • : Open or close the calendar or time window. • Flick left or right on the calendar or time window to switch from one to the other. • Touch the calendar or time window twice to open the calendar or world clock screen. Icons Learn about the icons that appear on your display.
  • Page 18 Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area) Call diverting activated Bluetooth activated Bluetooth hands-free kit or headset connected Synchronised with PC Music playback in progress Music playback paused New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message Icon Definition...
  • Page 19 Icon Definition Driving profile activated Meeting profile activated Outdoor profile activated Offline profile activated Battery power level...

  • Page 20: Assembling And Preparing Your

    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.
  • Page 21 2. Insert the SIM card. Place the card in the phone with the gold- coloured contacts facing down. Without inserting a SIM card, you can use your phone’s non-network services and some menus. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Replace the battery cover.

  • Page 22: Charge The Battery

    Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack on the side of the phone. 2. Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the jack.

  • Page 23: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    About the low battery indicator When your battery is low, the phone will emit a warning tone and a low battery message. The battery icon will also be empty and blinking. If the battery level becomes too low, the phone will automatically power off.

  • Page 24: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Slide and hold the Power/Hold key. functions 2. Touch the password input field. 3. Enter your PIN and touch OK (if necessary). 4. Align your screen by following the onscreen Learn how to perform basic operations and use the instructions.

  • Page 25: Use The Touch Screen

    To switch to Offline profile, touch [ Phone profiles → Offline (twice). Follow all posted warnings and directions from official personnel when in areas where wireless devices are prohibited. Use the touch screen Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. Your phone’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions.
  • Page 26 • Drag your finger left or right to scroll through horizontal lists. • Drag your finger up or down to scroll through vertical lists. Dragging on the left side of the screen scrolls through lists quickly and dragging on the right side scrolls slowly.

  • Page 27: Access Menus

    Access menus To access your phone’s menus, 1. Touch [ 2. Touch a menu icon. 3. Drag your finger to scroll to a menu or option. 4. Touch Select to confirm the highlighted option. 5. Touch Back to move up one level; Touch [ return to Idle mode.

  • Page 28: Use Basic Call Functions

    Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ light settings → Display settings → Wallpaper. 2. Select Pictures → an image category → an image. 3. Touch Set. Lock your phone ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ Phone lock.

  • Page 29: Send And View Messages

    Answer a call 1. When a call comes in, press [ touch Accept. For a video call, touch Show me. 2. To end the call, touch [ Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume key up or down.

  • Page 30: Enter Text

    3. Enter a destination number and touch OK. 4. Touch the text field → 5. Enter your message text and touch OK. For sending as a text message, skip to step 8. For attaching multimedia, continue with step 6. → an item type (twice). 6.

  • Page 31: View Text Or Multimedia Messages

    Mode Function 1. Press the appropriate alphanumeric keys to enter an entire word. 2. When the word displays correctly, touch to insert a space. If the correct word does not display, touch to select an alternate word. To add a word to the dictionary, touch Touch the appropriate key to enter a Number...

  • Page 32: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. Add a new contact 1. In Idle mode, touch and enter a phone number. 2. Touch Options → Add to Phonebook → a memory location (phone or SIM) → New. 3.

  • Page 33: Capture Photos

    Capture photos 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ camera. 2. Rotate the phone counter-clockwise to landscape view. 3. Aim the lens at the subject and make any adjustments. 4. Press [ ] to take a photo. The photo is saved automatically.

  • Page 34: Listen To Music

    Learn how to listen to music via the music player. 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. Samsung PC Studio user manual • Receive via Bluetooth.

  • Page 35: Browse The Web

    • Drag the blue square left or right to scan backward or forward in a file. • Touch the arrow on the left side of the screen to open a playlist. Drag a music file into the music player window to play it. •...
  • Page 36 Bookmark your favourite web pages ] → → Bookmarks → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ Options → Add bookmark. 2. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 3. Touch Save.

  • Page 37: Using Advanced Functions

    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.

  • Page 38: Answer A Second Call

    Hold a call or retrieve a held call Touch Hold to place a call on hold or touch 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.

  • Page 39: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    5. To end the multiparty call, touch [ Call an international number 1. In Idle mode, touch and touch and hold 0 to insert the + character. 2. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code, and phone number), then touch or [ ] to dial.

  • Page 40: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    3. Touch twice a contact to assign to the number and a number (if necessary). The contact is saved to the speed dial number. You can now call this contact from the dialling screen by touching and holding the assigned speed dial number.

  • Page 41: Use Advanced Music Functions

    4. Enter your text and touch OK. 5. Touch Create a multimedia template 1. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your template. p. 25 2. From the message screen, touch Options → Save as template. The message is now saved as a multimedia template with a preset name, such as ‘Birthday.’...

  • Page 42: Synchronise Your Phone With Windows Media Player

    4. Using an optional PC data cable, connect the multifunction jack on your phone to a PC. When connected, a pop-up window will appear on the PC. 5. Select Open folder to view files in the pop-up window on the PC. 6.

  • Page 43: Customise Your Music Player Settings

    Customise your music player settings Learn to adjust the playback and sound settings for your music player. ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ 2. Touch Options → Player settings. 3. Adjust the settings to customise your music player. 4.

  • Page 44: Using Tools And Applications

    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 ] →...

  • Page 45: Create And Send An Sos Message

    3. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and touch OK. When the owner of the other device enters the same code or accepts the connection, pairing is complete. Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature 1.

  • Page 46: Activate Mobile Tracker

    7. Touch Options → OK to save the recipients. 8. Touch Repeat and set the number of times to repeat the SOS message. 9. Touch Save → Yes. To send an SOS message, the keys must be locked. Press the Volume key four times. Once you send an SOS message, all phone functions will be suspended until you unlock the keys.

  • Page 47: Record And Play Voice Memos

    Record and play voice memos Learn to operate your phone’s voice recorder. Record a voice memo ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ recorder. 2. Touch the blue square to start recording. 3. Speak your memo into the microphone (up to 1 hour).

  • Page 48: Create And View World Clocks

    2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions. Available games may vary, depending on your service provider or country. Game controls and options may vary. Launch applications ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ application (twice). 2.

  • Page 49: Set And Use Alarms

    3. Scroll left or right to select Dual. 4. Touch Save. Set and use alarms Learn to set and control alarms for important events. Set a new alarm ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ 2. Scroll to an empty alarm slot and touch it. 3.

  • Page 50: Use The Calculator

    Use the calculator ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. Convert currencies or measurements ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ conversion type. 2.

  • Page 51: Create A New Task

    Create a new task ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ 2. Touch Options → Create. 3. Enter the details of the task. 4. Touch Options → Save. Create a text memo ] → 1. In Idle mode, touch [ 2.

  • Page 52: Overview Of Menu Functions

    overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, touch [ 1 Call log 5 Messages 1 Create message 2 Inbox 2 Phonebook 3 Email inbox 4 Drafts 5 Outbox 3 Music Player 6 Sent message 7 My folder 4 Internet 8 Templates 9 Delete all 1 Home...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. When you turn on your phone, the following messages may appear: Message Try this to solve the problem: Please insert Ensure that the SIM card is SIM card to installed correctly.
  • Page 54 Your phone displays “No service” or “Network error.” • 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.
  • Page 55 • 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. • Ensure that the correct number is stored in the contact list.
  • Page 56 index alarms creating, 45 deactivating, 45 stopping, 45 battery charging, 18 installing, 16 low battery indicator, 19 Bluetooth activating, 40 receiving data, 41 sending data, 41 browser see web browser, 31 calculator see tools, calculator, 46 calendar see tools, calendar, 47 calls advanced functions, 33 answering additional calls, 34...
  • Page 57 converter see tools, converter, 46 countdown timer see tools, countdown timer, 46 headset internet see web browser, 31 Java accessing applications, 44 launching games, 43 key tones lock see phone lock, 24 memo see text or voice memos memory card messages sending email, 26 sending multimedia, 25...
  • Page 58 text creating memos, 47 entering, 26 messages, 25 timer see tools, timer, 46 tools alarm, 45 calculator, 46 calendar, 47 converter, 46 countdown timer, 46 stopwatch, 46 videos capturing, 29 viewing, 29 voice memos playing, 43 recording, 43 volume call volume, 25 key tone volume, 23 wallpaper web browser...
  • Page 59 (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.
  • Page 60 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this manual may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this manual. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-17251A...

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