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Samsung SGH-F266 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-F266 Portable Digital Mobile Phone User Manual Please read this manual before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
  • Page 2 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and its related entities. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Using This Manual .................. 1 Instructional Icons ....................1 Important Safety Precautions ..............2 Your Phone ....................4 Features of Your Phone ..................4 Phone Layout ...................... 4 Display ........................ 9 Selecting Functions and Options ..............11 Memory Card ....................
  • Page 4 Entering Text ..................34 Changing the Text Input Mode ................34 Using T9 Mode ....................35 Using Alphabet Mode ..................36 Using Number Mode ..................37 Using Symbol Mode ..................37 Transferring Files ..................38 Transferring Files via USB Cable ..............38 Transferring Files via Bluetooth ................
  • Page 5 Bookmarks ......................68 Messages ....................70 Fido IM ......................70 Mobile Mail ......................72 Create New Message ..................72 Message Folders ....................78 Templates ......................80 Voice Mail ......................81 Delete All ......................82 Messages Settings .................... 83 Memory Status ....................83 Tools ......................
  • Page 6 Set Applications ....................129 Reset Settings ....................135 Memory Status ....................136 Solving Problems ................137 Health and Safety Information ............140 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals ............ 140 For Body Operation ..................141 Precautions When Using Batteries ..............142 Operating Environment ................... 143 Electronic Devices ...................

  • Page 7: Using This Manual

    Using This Manual This user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your phone. To get started quickly, refer to Your Phone, Getting Started and Call Functions. Instructional Icons Before you start, familiarize yourself with the following visual aids: →...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Please 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 Refueling Do not use the phone at a refueling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 9 Water Resistance Your phone is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. Accessories and Batteries Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. Qualified Service Only qualified service personnel may repair your phone.

  • Page 10: Your Phone

    Your Phone Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many valuable features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone. ♦ Bluetooth wireless technology ♦ Camera and camcorder ♦ Music player ♦...
  • Page 11 Front View of Your Phone 1. Earpiece/Speaker: Transducer that converts electrical signal to sound so you can hear phone calls, recorded sound and music files. 2. Volume keys/Menu Navigation: Allow you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode, mute the ringer when receiving a call and adjust the voice volume during a call.
  • Page 12 5. Send key: Allows you to make or answer a call. In Idle mode, press the key once to access the Call History screen. Press and hold the key to redial the most recent call. 6. Memory Card Slot: Used to install an optional microSD™ card for additional data storage (see “Memory Card”...
  • Page 13 navigation keys work as shortcuts, allowing you to access other menus directly. The shortcuts are: Press Up to access the Media menu. Press Left to Press Right to access the Call access the History menu. Messages menu. Press Down to open the Contact List. When entering text, the left and right navigation keys move the cursor left and right.
  • Page 14 Rear View of Your Phone 1. Mirror: Helps position the camera when taking a self-portrait. 2. Camera Key: Opens the Camera menu. 3. Power/Accessory Interface connector: Connects the headset, PC connection cable (see “Transferring Files via USB Cable” on page 38), and travel adapter (see “Charging the Battery”...

  • Page 15: Display

    Display Display Layout The internal display has three main areas: Icons Text and graphics area Soft key function indicators Area Description Icons Displays various icons that indicate phone status. Text and graphics Displays messages, menus, instructions and any area information that you enter, such as the number you are dialing.
  • Page 16 Icons Shows the received signal strength. The more bars, the stronger the signal. Appears when a call is in progress. Appears when there is no network coverage available. Appears when the phone is accessing services on an Edge network. Appears when an alarm is set. For details, see “Alarms” on page 95.

  • Page 17: Selecting Functions And Options

    Appears when the phone’s profile is set to Outdoor. Appears at the bottom of the screen during a call when the earpiece is active. Appears at the bottom of the screen during a call when the speakerphone is on. Shows the level of your phone’s battery. The more bars, the more power you have remaining.
  • Page 18 Clear Key The Clear key [ ] is used to erase or clear numbers, text, or symbols from the display. You can also use it to return to a previous menu and to turn Wi-Fi on from the Idle screen. ♦...

  • Page 19: Memory Card

    Speakerphone Key During a call, press [ ] to enable the speakerphone. Use the volume keys (on the left side of the phone) to adjust the volume. Memory Card Your phone accepts a microSD (Secure Digital) memory card up to 2GB capacity to expand the available memory space.
  • Page 20 2. Holding the microSD card with the gold contacts facing down and toward the phone, gently insert the card into the slot. Using a fingernail or pen tip, gently push the card in until it is fully inserted and locked. 3.
  • Page 21 2. Use a fingernail or pen tip to press and release the microSD card. The card ejects part way out to allow removal. Pull the microSD card out of the phone. 3. Close the protective cover and press it flush with the side of the phone. Using a microSD Adapter MicroSD adapters allow use of microSD cards in SD-compatible devices, including PC card readers.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting Started SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you receive a plug-in SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, and optional services you have selected. Activating Your Phone Activating your phone requires several steps: inserting the SIM card, charging the battery, and turning the phone on.
  • Page 23 2. Lift the battery out of the phone (bottom edge first). Installing the SIM Card Important! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Use caution when inserting or removing the card and keep it out of reach of children. Position the SIM card as indicated next to the SIM card slot (contacts facing the phone, angled corner at the outer edge), then carefully slide the card under the metal bracket and into the socket.
  • Page 24 3. Slide the cover back on the phone until it locks into position. Charging the Battery Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion (lithium ion) battery. Use the travel adapter to charge the battery, and use only Samsung approved batteries and chargers. Getting Started...
  • Page 25 Note: Fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately four hours. You can use the phone while the battery is charging, but this causes the phone to charge more slowly. Warning! For connection to an electrical supply not located in North America, you must use an adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet.

  • Page 26: Switching The Phone On And Off

    4. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from the phone by gently pulling the connector out of the jack. Note: To avoid damaging the phone, you must unplug the adapter before removing the battery from the phone. Note: The phone is also charged when connected to the USB port of a PC using the USB cable.
  • Page 27 To switch the phone off, press and hold [ ] until the power-off image is displayed. Getting Started...

  • Page 28: Call Functions

    Call Functions Making a Call From the Idle screen, enter the phone number (with area code, if necessary), then press [ Note: When you activate the Auto Redial option, the phone automatically redials up to ten times when the call is not answered or someone is already on the phone. For carriers that automatically divert unanswered calls to voice mail, the Auto redial feature will not provide useful service.

  • Page 29: Answering A Call

    Redialing a Recent Number All incoming, outgoing and missed calls are listed in the Call History menu. If the number or caller is listed in your Contact List, the name associated with the number also displays. To redial a number: →...

  • Page 30: Missed Calls

    call simply by opening the phone. See the Call Answer section in “General” on page 120 for more information. 2. End the call by pressing [ Note: You can answer a call while using the Contact list or menu features. After ending the call, the phone returns to the menu screen you were using.

  • Page 31: Silent Profile

    Sending a Message to a Missed Call To send a text or picture message to a missed call number: 1. Open the Missed Calls list (see above). 2. Scroll to the call you want to return, press <Options> and select Send →...
  • Page 32 ♦ To return to the previous sound profile, press and hold [ ] until a screen message indicates the return to the previous sound profile and the Silent Mode icon disappears. Call Functions...

  • Page 33: Options During A Call

    Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of features that you can use during a call. In Call Options During a call, press <Options> to access the following: ♦ Hold: Places the call on hold. ♦ New Call: Places the current call on hold and allows you to enter and dial another number.

  • Page 34: Switching The Microphone Off (Mute)

    2. Enter the new number and press [ ] to dial the second call. 3. To switch between the two calls, changing the one on hold to active and placing the other on hold, press <Options> and select Swap. 4. To finish, end each call by pressing [ Switching the Microphone Off (Mute) You can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off so that the other person on the call cannot hear you.

  • Page 35: Making A Multi-Party Call

    Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, the Send Keypad Tone option must be selected. Making a Multi-party Call Multi-party calling is a network service that allows up to six people to take part simultaneously in a multi-party or “conference” call. Note: Please contact your service provider to determine if multi-party calling is supported.

  • Page 36: Sending A Sequence Of Dtmf Tones

    1. Press <Options> and select Remove. Highlight the participant you wish to drop and press [ ]. Repeat this step as necessary. The calls to the removed participant(s) are ended but you can continue to talk to the others. To end the call: When you want to end a multi-party call, press [ Sending a Sequence of DTMF Tones Your phone normally sends a DTMF (Dual Tone Multi-Frequency) tone...

  • Page 37: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting Call Waiting lets you answer an incoming call while you have a call in progress, if your network supports this service and you have set the Call Waiting-Voice Call option to Activate. For information on changing Call Waiting settings see “Call Waiting” on page 123. To answer a call while you have a call in progress: 1.

  • Page 38: Access Codes

    Access Codes There are several access codes used by your phone and its SIM card. These codes help protect the phone against unauthorized use. When requested to enter any of the codes, enter the code and press <OK>. Except for the PUK and PUK2 codes, access codes can be changed using the Security menu (see the Security section in “Set Phone”...

  • Page 39: Pin2

    To re-enable your PIN: 1. Enter the PUK and press <OK>. 2. Enter a new PIN of your choice and press <OK>. 3. When the Confirm New PIN message displays, enter the same code again and press <OK>. If you enter an incorrect PUK ten times in succession, the SIM card becomes invalid.

  • Page 40: Entering Text

    Entering Text This section explains the various text input modes for entering characters into your phone. It also describes how to use the T9 predictive text entry system to reduce the number of key strokes required for entering text. Your phone has the following text input modes: ♦...

  • Page 41: Using T9 Mode

    Using T9 Mode T9 is a predictive text input mode based on a built-in dictionary that allows you to key in characters using a single keystroke. Your phone selects the most likely word based on your keystroke combinations. To enter a word in T9 mode: 1.

  • Page 42: Using Alphabet Mode

    Using Alphabet Mode In Alphabet mode you use the 0 to 9 keys to enter your text. 1. Press the key labeled with the letter you want: ♦ Once to enter the first letter on the key ♦ Twice in quick succession for the second letter ♦...

  • Page 43: Using Number Mode

    ♦ Move the cursor using the Left and Right navigation keys. ♦ To delete letters, press [ ♦ To clear the display, press and hold [ Using Number Mode Number mode lets you enter numbers into a text message. Press the keypad keys corresponding to the digits you want to enter.

  • Page 44: Transferring Files

    Transferring Files You can transfer pictures, video clips and other files between your phone and a personal computer in several ways, including: ♦ using a USB cable ♦ using Bluetooth ♦ using a microSD card reader Transferring Files via USB Cable Note: The default method for USB file transfer is Mass Storage mode (see below).
  • Page 45 (included with your phone) requires a PC with available USB port, installation of PC Studio 3 on the PC, and a USB cable. Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio 3, consult the online help provided with the PC Studio 3 software.

  • Page 46: Transferring Files Via Bluetooth

    Bluetooth wireless capability and installation of Samsung’s PC Studio 3 software (included with your phone). Note: For more information on Samsung PC Studio 3, consult the online help provided with the PC Studio 3 software. To transfer files using Bluetooth: 1.

  • Page 47: Transferring Files Via Microsd Card

    Transferring Files via microSD Card You can directly transfer music and other files between your PC and a microSD memory card. 1. Remove the microSD card from your phone (see “Removing a microSD Card” on page 14) and insert it into your PC’s microSD card reader or, if you are using an SD card reader, first insert the microSD card into a microSD adapter (see “Using a microSD Adapter”...
  • Page 48 2. Open Windows Media Player on the PC and click the Sync tab. The list of devices at the right side of the screen will include your phone (SGH-F266). 3. Drag and drop the files you want to transfer to your phone to the Sync List at the right side of the screen.

  • Page 49: Menus

    Menus This section explains the menu navigation for your phone. It also includes an outline of all the available menus associated with your phone. Some menu options are controlled by the SIM provided by your service provider. Menu Navigation The navigation keys on your phone allow you to scroll through menus quickly and easily.

  • Page 50: List Of Menu Functions

    List of Menu Functions The menu structure is as follows: 1. Boutik 7. Tools Camera 2. Media FM Radio Audio Alarms Graphics Calendar Videos Notes Other Files Calculator Memory Card * Tip Calculator Memory Status Converter Timer 3. Games & Apps 10.

  • Page 51: Boutik

    Boutik This menu selection (Menu 1) opens the Internet Browser, accesses Fido mobile Internet and automatically accesses a Fido Web page where you can shop for music, ring tunes, games, images and video files; access messaging functions; and view news and information. For information on using your phone’s Internet browser, see “Internet”...

  • Page 52: Media

    Media The Media menu (Menu 2) enables you to: ♦ Manage your media files (audio, graphics, videos, other files) ♦ Use the audio recorder Media files are organized in a series of folders. You can also create additional folders or sub-folders to further organize your files. Audio Music In this folder, you can access music files you have downloaded to your...
  • Page 53 → 2. To open a folder, press [ ] or select Options Open. Music Options The following options are available when you press <Options> with a music file highlighted. The availability of some of these options depends on the highlighted (selected) file: ♦...
  • Page 54 2. Follow the on-screen options to select and download a file. Press <Menu> to access browser options (see “Internet” on page 66). Downloaded Ring Tunes This menu allows you to select audio clips that you have downloaded, play them, and assign them as a ring tune or alarm. →...
  • Page 55 → To use the tune as the phone’s ring tune, select Set as Ring Tune, then press <Yes> to confirm the choice. → To use the tune as a caller ring tune, select Set as Caller Ring Tune, then press <Yes> to confirm the choice. →...
  • Page 56 ♦ Properties: Displays all the properties of the currently selected file. Record Audio Record Audio allows you to record audio clips such as voice memos and send audio clips to other people. To create an audio recording: → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Media Audio →...
  • Page 57 ♦ Send via: Lets you send the selected file to a recipient in a picture message or via Bluetooth to another Bluetooth device. ♦ Set as Alarm Tone: Lets you use the recording as an alarm. Select an alarm option (Wake-up alarm, Alarm 1 -4). Program the alarm options (see “Alarms”...

  • Page 58: Graphics

    ♦ Play: Plays the currently selected audio file. ♦ Send via: Lets you send the selected file to a recipient in a picture message or via Bluetooth to another Bluetooth device. ♦ Set as Alarm Tone: Lets you use the recording as an alarm. Select an alarm option (Wake-up alarm, Alarm 1 -4).
  • Page 59 → → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Media Graphics Get New Graphics. The browser launches and opens the Images page. 2. Follow the on-screen options to select and download a file. Downloaded Graphics This menu allows you to select graphics files that you have downloaded, view them, and assign them as wallpaper or a caller ID image.
  • Page 60 Default Wallpaper The Default Wallpapers menu lists all the standard wallpapers that come with your phone. → → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Media Graphics Default Wallpaper. 2. Use the Left and Right navigation keys to scroll to the desired image and press <Save>.
  • Page 61 ♦ Move to Memory Card: Lets you move one or more files from the phone to a microSD memory card if one is inserted. For more information on transferring files to and from a memory card, see “Transferring Files” on page 38.

  • Page 62: Videos

    ♦ Set as: Allows you to set the photo as wallpaper for the display or assign it to a Caller ID. ♦ Send: Lets you send the selected file to a recipient via Picture Message, via Bluetooth to another Bluetooth device, or to an Online Album. ♦...
  • Page 63 My Video Clips This menu allows you to view videos that you have taken. → → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Media Videos Video Clips. 2. To view a video clip, highlight it and press [ ] or press <Options>...

  • Page 64: Other Files

    ♦ Copy to Memory Card: Lets you place a copy of one or more files on a microSD memory card if one is inserted. ♦ Bluetooth Visibility: Allows the Selected media file or Multiple files to be shared or released for use with another Bluetooth device. ♦...

  • Page 65: Memory Status

    transferring files to and from your phone or a memory card, see “Transferring Files” on page 38. ♦ Copy to Memory Card: Lets you place a copy of one or more files on a microSD memory card if one is inserted. ♦...

  • Page 66: Games & Apps

    Games & Apps Using the Games & Apps menu (Menu 3) you can play games already stored on your phone, as well as download games and other applications from your service provider. Games Get New Games This selection allows you to download games from your service provider. →...

  • Page 67: Get New Applications

    Play a Game To play a game: 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Games & Apps. 2. Scroll to the game you want to play and press [ ] or <Options> and select <Start>. 3. The game’s welcome screen displays information about the game. Follow the on-screen instructions to play the game.

  • Page 68: Call History

    Call History In this menu (Menu 4), you can: ♦ View details of calls you missed, received or dialed ♦ Check your voice mail ♦ Add phone numbers from your call history to Speed Dial ♦ View the length of calls made and received While in any of the call lists, press <Options>...

  • Page 69: Missed Calls

    Note: You can access the most recent numbers in All Calls by pressing [ ] in Idle mode. Missed Calls This menu (Menu 4.2) lets you view a list of calls you received but did not answer. → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Call History Missed Calls.
  • Page 70 Note: Speed dial key 1 is reserved for your Voice Mail server number. To add a speed dial entry: → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Call History Speed Dial List. A virtual representation of your keypad appears onscreen with existing speed dial entries shown within their associated key.

  • Page 71: Delete All

    Delete All This menu (Menu 4.6) allows you to delete all of the records in one or more call record types. → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Call History Delete All. 2. Highlight the type(s) of records you want to delete and press [ ] to enter a check mark in the selection box at the left side.

  • Page 72: Internet

    Internet This menu selection (Menu 5) opens the Internet Browser and automatically accesses the Fido Zone home page. You can also view other Internet sites, view sites saved as Bookmarks, create Bookmarks, clear your cache or manage cookies. Accessing an Internet Site There are three ways to access an Internet site: ♦...

  • Page 73: Enter A Url

    Entering Text in the Internet Browser When you are prompted to enter text, the current text input mode is indicated at the upper right side of the screen. See “Entering Text” on page 34 for more information. Browser Options While using the Browser, press <Menu> to access the following functions: ♦...

  • Page 74: Bookmarks

    Press [ ] to highlight the Go button and press [ ]. The site opens. Bookmarks Bookmarks let you directly access your favorite Internet sites. Go to Bookmarks 1. With the browser open, press <Menu> and select Go to Bookmarks. 2.
  • Page 75 Edit a Bookmark Use the following procedure to edit the name or URL of a Bookmark stored in your Bookmarks list: 1. Open your Bookmarks list (see above). 2. Choose the Bookmark you want to change, press <Options> and select Edit. 3.

  • Page 76: Messages

    Messages From the Messages menu (Menu 6), you can send and receive a range of different message types from your mobile phone, including: ♦ Instant Message: Fido IM (Instant Messenger) lets you send and receive instant messages using Windows Live and Yahoo! communities. ♦...
  • Page 77 2. Choose the IM service you want to access (Windows Live or Yahoo!) and press [ ] or <Select> 3. Choose New Account or an existing account you want to sign in to and press [ ] or press <Options> and select <OK>. 4.

  • Page 78: Mobile Mail

    ♦ Sound Settings: Lets you choose sounds for Receive Message, Contact Alert, and System Message; and set Repetition (Once, Every 1 Min, Every 2 Min). ♦ IM Profiles: Lets you view the Current Profile and change profile settings. The default network profile is Fido WAP. ♦...
  • Page 79 To create and send a text message: → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Messages Create → New Message Text Message. 2. Type your message in the message window. The number at the bottom left side of the screen displays the number of characters still available. For further information on entering characters, see “Entering Text”...
  • Page 80 ♦ Select Language: Allows you to temporarily change the input language used to create your message between English and Français (French). ♦ Input Mode: Allows you to change the input method for adding text, numbers and symbols to your message. For more information, see “Entering Text”...
  • Page 81 entry. Use the same procedure to select any additional recipients, then press <Select> to add the recipients to the address box. • FDN Contacts: Lets you add recipients from your FDN list (availability of FDN depends on your SIM card, contact your service provider for details).
  • Page 82 ♦ Attach: Lets you attach calendar information to the message (Business Card, Appointment, Anniversary, Miscellaneous, Task, Notes or Other Files). ♦ Send Settings: Lets you change the message send settings (Delivery Report, Read Reply, Priority, Expiry, Delivery After). 4. To add an audio file, select Audio. The available options are: ♦...
  • Page 83 ♦ Select Language: Allows you to temporarily change the input language used to create your message between English and Français (French). ♦ Text Style: Allows you to change the Text Color or Text Size and add Bold, Italic or Underline. When you are finished entering your message, press <Options>...

  • Page 84: Message Folders

    the same procedure to select additional recipients, then press <Options> and select Add to add the recipients to the address box. • Common Address: Opens the Common Address list, where you can store up to ten email addresses. • Send: Sends the message. •...
  • Page 85 Note: If the phone’s memory is full, an error message displays and you cannot receive any new messages. Use the Delete option to delete unnecessary messages in each message box. View Messages To view a message stored in one of the message folders: →...

  • Page 86: Templates

    ♦ Delete: Allows you to delete the selected message or multiple messages. ♦ Move to My Folder: Lets you move messages to the My Folder storage area. ♦ Move to Phone/Move to SIM Card: If a message is stored in the SIM card, this option transfers it to the phone’s memory.

  • Page 87: Voice Mail

    → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Messages Templates. 2. Scroll to an Empty template location and press [ ] or press <Options> and select Add New to open a blank template. Enter the text you want to save as a template. While the template screen is open, you can also press <Options>...

  • Page 88: Delete All

    Note: Voice mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for further details. Configure Voice Mail Before using your phone’s Voice Mail features, you must have a valid server number configured in your phone. If your service provider has not configured the number for you already or you need to change the number, use the following procedure to enter the server number obtained from your service provider.

  • Page 89: Messages Settings

    2. Use the navigation keys to move through the list of folders and press ] to check or uncheck categories of messages. → 3. When you have finished making selections, Press <Delete> <Yes> to delete messages in all checked categories. If any messages are locked, a message appears asking whether to delete protected messages;...

  • Page 90: Tools

    Tools Camera Using the Camera in your phone, you can take pictures of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send pictures to other people in a picture message or set one as wallpaper on your display screen. You can also record videos (see “Camcorder”...
  • Page 91 ♦ You can change the zoom using the left and right navigation keys. 3. Press [ ] to take the picture. Camera Options in Capture Mode Camera options are accessed by pressing < >. Use the left and right navigation keys to scroll to individual options, then the up and down navigation keys to make a selection.
  • Page 92 Emboss: Changes the picture to look like an embossed surface. Sketch: Gives the picture the appearance of a pencil sketch. Antique: Displays the picture in black and white with a yellow tint that makes it look like an old picture. Moonlight: Displays the picture in black and white with a blue tint that makes it look like it was taken in moonlight.
  • Page 93 changes the image size changes the image quality changes the shooting mode changes the Effect applied to the photo changes the White Balance setting adds a frame (custom border) to the photo changes the time delay setting opens the Picture Album folder changes the Viewfinder mode Mode Settings in Capture Mode The <...
  • Page 94 screen), or Spot (takes an exposure measurement only in a small area at the center of the screen). • Single Shot Mode: Take and Save (displays each picture on the screen after it is taken) or Automatic Save (pictures are automatically saved and the camera returns immediately to Capture mode).

  • Page 95: Camcorder

    •Transform: Lets you Rotate or Flip the picture. •Insert: Lets you add a Frame, Clip Art or Emoticon to the picture. •Set as: Allows you to set the picture as your Wallpaper for the idle screen or as Caller ID image for a Contact List entry. •Send: Allows you to send the picture in a picture message, via Bluetooth or to an online album.
  • Page 96 (indicated by the icon on the right side of the screen), depending the mode last used. To change modes, press [ ] or press < > and select Camcorder. Note: You can also access the camcorder from the Idle screen by pressing the Camera key on the right side of the phone and selecting Record Video.
  • Page 97 ♦ Timer: allows you to set a time delay before the camcorder begins recording. The options are Off, 3 Sec, 5 Sec, or 10 Sec. The camcorder counts down the time on the screen and by playing a sound. ♦ Effects: allows you to choose a custom color tone for your photo.
  • Page 98 ♦ Camcorder Help: Provides a list of shortcuts that allow you to directly access camera options using the keypad. Press the key once to see the current setting and continue pressing to change the setting. Keypad shortcuts include: starts and stops video recording zooms in and out adjusts the image brightness zooms in...
  • Page 99 ♦ Settings: Allows you to customize your camera and camcorder settings. Use the Left or Right navigation key to choose Camcorder and press ] or <Select>. The following Camcorder settings are available: • Quality: Sets the image quality to Superfine (best quality, largest file size), Fine (medium quality, medium file size) or Normal (lowest quality, smallest file size).

  • Page 100: Fm Radio

    FM Radio The built-in FM radio (Menu 7.2) lets you listen to broadcast radio stations in your area. You can also automatically find stations in your area and save your favorite stations. Note: The FM radio uses the headset wire as the radio antenna, so the headset must be connected for the radio to work properly.

  • Page 101: Alarms

    ♦ Open Favourites: Displays the list of stored favourites. While the list is open, the following options are available by pressing <Options>. • Listen: Plays the selected radio station. • Self-tuning: Automatically saves available radio stations. • Add: Lets you enter and save a favourite frequency. •...
  • Page 102 2. Highlight an alarm and press [ ] or press <Options> and select Select. 3. For all alarms except Wake-up Alarm, you can change the alarm name by selecting Alarm Name and editing the content of the text box. 4. If the Alarm is Off, choose Alarm Activation and press the right navigation key to set it to On.

  • Page 103: Calendar

    10. To change the Snooze setting, use the left and right navigation keys to toggle the setting (Off, 1 Min, 3 Min, 5 Min, 7 Min, 10Min). Choose Repeat and set number of times to repeat the alarm (1, 2, 3, 5, 10). 11.
  • Page 104 → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Tools Calendar. The calendar opens in Month, week or day view, depending on the Default View setting (see “Calendar Options” on page 99). In Month view, the current date is highlighted by a box around the number. Use the navigation keys to move to other dates.
  • Page 105 Calendar Options While using the Calendar, press <Options> to access the Calendar options (not all options are available in each view): ♦ View: Opens the Day view for the selected day. ♦ Create: Used to create a new event (Appointment, Anniversary, Miscellaneous or Task).
  • Page 106 Depending on the type of entry, some of the following options are available: ♦ Subject/Occasion/Task: Enter text describing the event. Note: The Start Date and End Date on event entry screens are automatically set to the date highlighted on the calendar when the screen is opened. ♦...

  • Page 107: Notes

    ♦ Until: Lets you specify when to stop the event. 4. When you have finished, press [ ] or press <Options> and select Save. The entry is indicated on the calendar by a colored arrow at a corner of the date. Event Options The following options display when you press <Options>...

  • Page 108: Calculator

    4. To save the note, press [ ] or press <Options> and select Save. From the Notes list, you can access the following options by pressing <Options>: ♦ View: Allows you to view the contents of a note. ♦ Create: Allows you to create a new note. ♦...

  • Page 109: Tip Calculator

    Tip Calculator The tip calculator (Menu 7.7) calculates the tip on a meal or service and splits the bill between the number of people paying. To use the calculator: → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Tools Tip Calculator.

  • Page 110: Timer

    ♦ To change the amount to be converted, scroll to the amount field and enter the new value using the numeric keypad. ♦ To perform a different conversion, press <Back> to return to the Converter menu. ♦ To change the preset currency conversion rates, press <Options> and select Currency Rates.

  • Page 111: World Time

    2. Press [ ] to start the stopwatch. You can measure sub-intervals by pressing [ 3. Press <Stop> to stop the count. 4. Press <Reset> to erase the recorded times. World Time World Time (Menu 7.11) allows you to view the time of day in two other parts of the world and graphically depicts the position of these time zones relative to the one you are in.

  • Page 112: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts menu (Menu 8) is used to manage your contact list. You can store names and phone numbers in both your SIM card and your phone’s memory, which are physically separate but both used to create the contact list.

  • Page 113: Add New Contact

    ♦ Send Business Card via: Allows you to send a message to the selected entry that contains your Business Card. This can be sent as a text message or picture message, or via Bluetooth. ♦ Delete: Allows you to delete the selected Contact List entry or all entries. ♦...
  • Page 114 ♦ Other: Allows entry of any other contact number for this contact. ♦ Email: For recording an e-mail address. ♦ Graphic ID: Lets you assign a graphic ID for this contact. You can take a photo or assign an existing photo, downloaded graphic or default image.

  • Page 115: Group

    ♦ Number: Allows entry of a phone number or, if you already entered a number, it appears here. ♦ Location: Allows you to assign a location on your SIM for the contact being entered. The default is the next available SIM location. ♦...
  • Page 116 Note: Only contacts that are stored on the phone can be added to groups. Adding Contacts to a Group → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Contacts Group. 2. Scroll to the group you wish to add the contact(s) to and press [ ] or press <Options>...

  • Page 117: Speed Dial List

    Note: Deleting a group does not delete individual Contact entries. Creating a New Group → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Contacts Groups. 2. Press <Options> and select Add New Group. 3. Enter the name of the new group and, if desired, select a Graphic ID and Ring Tune.

  • Page 118: My Business Card

    ♦ Contacts: Lets you choose one or more numbers from your Contact List. Press [ ] to place a check mark beside each number you want to reject then press <Add>. ♦ Group: Lets you reject all numbers in a group. Scroll to the group then press <Select>.
  • Page 119 ♦ Office: For recording a work number ♦ Fax: For recording a fax number ♦ Other: For recording an additional phone number ♦ Email: For recording an email address ♦ Notes: For adding any other information For information on text and numeric entry, see “Entering Text” on page 34.

  • Page 120: Settings

    Settings This menu (Menu 9) lets you customize numerous phone settings to suit your preferences. Set Sound Profiles Sound profiles (Menu 9.1) are groups of customized sound settings to make your phone behave differently in various situations. For example, you may want your incoming call ring tune to play loudly when you are outdoors.
  • Page 121 Viewing and Changing Profile Settings To view or change the settings for a profile, open the Set Sound Profiles screen (see above), choose the profile you want to change and press [ Each profile is divided into three setting categories you can scroll to using the left and right navigation keys.

  • Page 122: Set Display

    ♦ Message Alert Tone: Lets you specify an alert tone for incoming text messages. ♦ Message Alert Repetition: Lets you specify whether the message alert tone notifies you of a new message only once or periodically until you open the message. Phone Settings ♦...

  • Page 123: Set Time & Date

    • Backlight Time Allows you to select the length of time the backlight remains on at full brightness and dimmed while the phone is idle. Use the right and left navigation keys to make selections for On (15 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes, or 10 Minutes) and Dim (Off, 15 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 3 Minutes).

  • Page 124: Set Phone

    • Home Zone: Lets you specify your location relative to Greenwich Mean Time. Press [ ] then scroll left or right to indicate your time zone. You can also enable or disable Daylight saving, as appropriate. Press <OK>. • Time: Lets you change the time setting. Scroll left or right to choose the number you want to modify and then enter a new number using the keypad.
  • Page 125 ♦ Shortcuts: Lets you change the applications assigned to the navigation keys for quick access. To select a new application for a key, press the key and then press [ ] or press <Options> and select Change. Choose the application you want to assign to the key and press [ ] or <Save>.

  • Page 126: Set Calls

    • Change Phone Password: Allows you to change your phone password. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. • Change PIN Code: Allows you to change your PIN, provided that the PIN Check feature is enabled. You must enter the current PIN before you can specify a new one.
  • Page 127 necessary press [ ] to enable (check) or disable (uncheck) the option, then press <Save>. ♦ Show My Number: Lets you specify how your ID is handled when you initiate an outgoing call. • Set By Network: You are identified to the recipient using the default network information.
  • Page 128 → → 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and select Settings Set Calls Voice → Call Call Forwarding. 2. Choose the option you want to modify and press <Select> or [ Choose call type (Voice Calls or Data Calls) and press <Select> or ].
  • Page 129 ♦ International Calls: bars all international calls. Not available from some service providers, contact your service provider for more information. ♦ All Incoming Calls: bars all incoming calls. ♦ Incoming Calls while Abroad: bars all incoming calls when abroad. Not available from some service providers, contact your service provider for more information.

  • Page 130: Set Connectivity

    Auto Redial Auto Redial lets you configure your phone to automatically redial the last dialed number if the connection is lost or the call was unable to connect. To enable or disable Auto Redial: → → 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] and select Settings Set Calls Voice...
  • Page 131 My Devices This function provides a list of Bluetooth devices within range of your phone and lets you pair the phone with one or more devices. To search for Bluetooth devices: → 1. From the Idle screen, press [ ] and select Settings →...
  • Page 132 3. Press [ ] or press <Options> and select Save to save the new name. Note: The default name for your phone is SGH-F266, the model code. Secure Mode When Bluetooth visibility is turned on, your phone wirelessly transmits its name and status.
  • Page 133 ♦ Headset: The remote Bluetooth headset enables outgoing and incoming calls. ♦ Handsfree: The remote Bluetooth car kit enables outgoing and incoming calls. ♦ Stereo Headset: The remote Bluetooth stereo headset lets you make calls and listen to music. ♦ File Transfer: Used to transfer files to and from remote Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 134 PC using Microsoft MTP (Media Transfer Protocol), which supports Autosync of content from Windows Media Player and DRM (digital rights management). ♦ PC Studio: The phone is automatically recognized by Samsung PC Studio, a Windows-based PC program that you can use to manage Settings...

  • Page 135: Set Applications

    personal data and multimedia files or access the Internet using the phone as a modem. ♦ Mass Storage: The PC recognizes a microSD card in your phone as a storage drive, allowing you to transfer files to and from the card. The card name appears in the list of disk drives in My Computer on the PC.
  • Page 136 • Service Center: Stores the phone number for the text message center. ♦ Block Number: Lets you store a list of numbers that your phone automatically rejects messages from. ♦ Picture Message: Lets you configure the delivery parameters used when sending a picture (MMS) message. ♦...
  • Page 137 ♦ Block Number: Lets you store a list of numbers that your phone automatically rejects messages from. ♦ Message Class: Specify the acceptable type of received messages (Text Only, Small Imaging, Moderate Imaging, Small Video, Moderate Video). ♦ Creation Mode: Specify how new media content is sent: Warning, Free, Restricted.
  • Page 138 • Channel List: Lets you specify the channels from which the phone will accept broadcast messages. You can enable all channels or enter individual channels in the My Channels box. • Language: Allows you to select your preferred language for display of cell broadcast messages.
  • Page 139 • Scene Program: Sets the default scene program to Normal or Night- time Landscape (increases the camera sensitivity to produce brighter pictures in dark locations). • Metering Exposure: Sets the default metering method the camera uses to determine the proper exposure for the picture. Select Matrix (divides the screen into segments and averages the exposure required for each segment), Center-weighted (makes an exposure measurement over the entire screen but bases the result mostly on...
  • Page 140 ♦ Size: Lets you set the video resolution to 176x144, 160x120 or 128x96 pixels. ♦ Quality: Lets you set video quality to Superfine (best quality), Fine or Normal (lowest quality). Better quality videos require more storage space. ♦ Viewfinder Mode: Lets you configure how the camcorder displays the image and indicators on the screen.

  • Page 141: Reset Settings

    ♦ Default Name: Lets you set a default name prefix for audio recordings made with the phone. Calendar Settings Calendar settings (Menu 9.7.6) let you specify the following preferences for the calendar: ♦ Starting Day: Sets whether weeks in the calendar start on Sunday or Monday.

  • Page 142: Memory Status

    ♦ All: Resets all configuration options listed in this menu to their default values. ♦ Sound Profile Settings: Resets Sound Profile options to their default values. For more information on Profiles, see “Set Sound Profiles” on page 114. ♦ Display Settings: Resets only display options to their default values.

  • Page 143: 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, one of the following messages appears Insert SIM Card ♦...
  • Page 144 “No service,” “Network failure” or “Not done” displays ♦ The network connection was lost. You may be in a weak signal area (in a tunnel or surrounded by buildings). Change location and try again. ♦ You are trying to access an option for which you have not taken out a subscription with your service provider.
  • Page 145 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note ♦ 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. Solving Problems...

  • Page 146: Health And Safety Information

    The exposure limit set by the FCC for wireless mobile Health and safety information phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR is a measure of Exposure to radio frequency the rate of absorption of RF energy by the human body (RF) signals expressed in units of watts per kilogram (W/kg).

  • Page 147: For Body Operation

    FCC exposure guidelines when used published a series of Questions and Answers for with a Samsung accessory designated for this product or consumers relating to radio frequency (RF) exposure from when used with an accessroy that contains no metal and wireless phones.

  • Page 148: Precautions When Using Batteries

    expose the user to measurable radio frequency energy that does not produce heating effects causes no known (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF the user's head. These RF exposures are limited by exposures have not found any biological effects.

  • Page 149: Operating Environment

    Health and safety information industry to take a number of steps, including the The National Institutes of Health participates in some following: interagency working group activities, as well. • “Support needed research into possible biological FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;...
  • Page 150 characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting exposures, since the average period of phone use in these results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. studies was around three years. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low What research is needed to decide whether RF levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
  • Page 151 Health and safety information What is FDA doing to find out more about the laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. possible health effects of wireless phone RF? The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest FDA is working with the U.S.
  • Page 152 exposure from these products, you can use measures like Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks those described above to reduce your RF exposure from from exposure to RF emissions? wireless phone use. Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF What about children using wireless phones? emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to believe that hands-free kits reduce risks.

  • Page 153: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information cases, while others involve nothing more than a metallic groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will accessory attached to the phone. Studies have shown that allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers these products generally do not work as advertised. Unlike and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.
  • Page 154 • Occupational Safety and Health Administration's When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. (OSHA): When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/ practice good common sense and remember the following index.html tips: • National institute for Occupational Safety and Health 1.

  • Page 155: Fcc Notice

    Health and safety information 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non- calls when you are not moving or before pulling into emergency number. traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be “The wireless industry reminds you to use your stationary.

  • Page 156: Electronic Devices

    Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic If you have any reason to suspect that interference is Devices taking place, switch your phone off immediately. Hearing Aids Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals hearing aids.

  • Page 157: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Health and safety information Posted Facilities Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal Switch your phone off in any facility where posted notices strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all require you to do so.

  • Page 158: Appendix B: Safe And Responsible Wireless Phone Use

    Your phone is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to However, there is no guarantee that interference will not play with it because they could occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, FCC Notice and Cautions which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct...
  • Page 159 For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user°Øs objects, including both installed or portable wireless authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 160 bars next to the signal strength icon. The more bars Maintaining Your Phone's Peak Performance displayed, the stronger the signal. For the best care of your phone, only authorized personnel If you're inside a building, being near a window may give should service your phone and accessories.

  • Page 161: Appendix C: Consumer Update On Wireless Phones

    Availability of Various Features/Ring Battery Precautions. Tones • Avoid dropping the cell phone. Dropping it, especially on a hard surface, can potentially cause Many services and features are network dependent and may require additional subscription and/or usage charges. damage to the phone and battery. If you suspect Not all features are available for purchase or use in all damage to the phone or battery, take it to a areas.
  • Page 162 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and Always try to keep the battery at room recharge your battery only with Samsung- temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, may temporarily not work, even when the battery disconnect it from the power source.
  • Page 163 For safe disposal options for Li-Ion • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High batteries, contact your nearest Samsung temperatures can shorten the life of electronic authorized service center. Always recycle. Do not devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt certain dispose of batteries in a fire.
  • Page 164 Health and safety information moisture can form inside the phone, which may • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement damage the phone's electronic circuit boards. antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified accessories may damage the phone and violate • Do not drop, knock or shake the phone.

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