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  • Page 1 SGH-D840 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Important Safety

    Important safety precautions Failure to comply with the following precautions may be dangerous or illegal. Drive safely at all times Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Park the vehicle first. Switch off the phone when refuelling Do not use the phone at a refuelling point (service station) or near fuels or chemicals.
  • Page 3 Keep the phone and all its parts, including accessories, out of the reach of small children. Accessories and batteries Use only Samsung-approved batteries and accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage you or your phone and may be dangerous.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About this Guide This User’s Guide provides you with condensed information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started” and “Step outside the phone.” In this guide, the following instruction icons appear: Indicates that you need to pay careful attention to the subsequent...
  • Page 5 • Bluetooth Transfer media files and personal data and connect to other devices using free, wireless Bluetooth technology. • Offline mode Switch your phone to offline to use its non- wireless functions in an airplane. • Phone to TV View photos and video clips captured with the phone on your TV screen.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Unpack Make sure you have each item Your phone Keys, features, and locations Get started First steps to operating your phone Install and charge the phone ... 7 Power on or off... 8 Keys and display ... 9 Access menu functions ... 12 Customise your phone...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 33 1 Recent contacts p. 33 2 Missed calls p. 34 3 Dialled calls p.

  • Page 8: Unpack

    You can obtain various accessories from your local Samsung dealer. The items supplied with your phone and the accessories available at your Samsung dealer may vary, depending on your country or service provider. Your phone Keys, features, and locations Headset jack...

  • Page 9: Get Started

    Get started First steps to operating your phone SIM card information 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 available optional services. Install and charge the phone Remove the Insert the SIM...

  • Page 10: Power On Or Off

    Get started Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the low battery message displays, and • the empty battery icon If the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.

  • Page 11: Keys And Display

    Offline mode You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in which the phone functions requiring network connection are deactivated. This mode is helpful when you want to use your phone in a place where you are not allowed to use mobile devices, such as in an airplane and at a hospital.
  • Page 12 Get started Press and hold to switch the phone on or off. End a call. In Menu mode, cancel input and return the phone to Idle mode. Enter numbers, letters, and some special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [1] to access your voicemail server.
  • Page 13 EDGE network Connecting to EDGE network Transferring data in EDGE network Call in progress Out of your service area; you cannot make or receive calls Connected to Internet Connected to a secured web page Synchronised with PC Call diverting feature active p.

  • Page 14: Access Menu Functions

    Get started Access menu functions Use the The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you soft keys are using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.

  • Page 15: Customise Your Phone

    Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press Display <Menu> and select language Settings → Phone settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press Call ringer <Menu> and select melody Settings → Sound settings → Incoming call →...
  • Page 16 Get started You can change the colour for Menu mode the display components, such skin colour as title bars and highlight bars. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Display settings → Skin. 2. Select a colour pattern. You can set the Navigation Menu keys to function as shortcuts...

  • Page 17: Make/Answer Calls

    You can protect the phone Phone lock against unauthorised use with a phone password. The phone will require the password on power-up. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Security → Change password. 2. Enter the default password, 00000000, and press <OK>.

  • Page 18: Step Outside The Phone

    Step outside the phone Begin with your camera, the music player, the web, and other special features Use the camera 1. Open the phone. Take a 2. In Idle mode, press and photo hold [Camera] to turn on the camera. 3.

  • Page 19: Play Music

    Copy music • Download from the files to the wireless web phone • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into...

  • Page 20: Browse The Web

    Step outside the phone 1. From the music player Play screen, press [ ]. music files 2. During playback, use the following keys: • : pauses or resumes playback. • Left: returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down.

  • Page 21: Use Phonebook

    Use Phonebook To the phone’s memory: Add a 1. In Idle mode, enter a contact phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save contact → Phone → New → a number type. 3. Specify contact information: First name, Last name, Mobile, Home, Office, Fax, Other, Email, Caller ID, Ringtone, Group, and Note.

  • Page 22: Send Messages

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press Create and <Menu> and select send a Phonebook → My name card namecard. 2. Specify your contact information. 3. Press <Save> to save the name card. 4. To send the name card, press <Options>...
  • Page 23 4. Select Image and video or Sound. 5. For Image and video, select Add image or Add video and add an image or video clip. For Sound, select Add sound and add a sound clip. 6. Select Message. 7. Enter the message text and press [ ].

  • Page 24: View Messages

    Step outside the phone View messages When a notification appears: View a text message 1. Press <View>. 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2.

  • Page 25: Use Bluetooth

    Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology, enabling you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands- free, or control the phone remotely. 1. In Idle mode, press Turn on <Menu>...

  • Page 26: Watch The Phone Display On A Tv

    Step outside the phone To receive data via Bluetooth, Receive your phone’s Bluetooth data feature must be active. 1. When a device attempts to access your phone, press <Yes> to permit the connection. 2. If necessary, press <Yes> to confirm that you are willing to receive.

  • Page 27: Use A Memory Card

    1. With the TV switched on, Transfer connect your phone to the phone TV with a TV out cable, as display to shown. a TV 2. Switch the TV to External Input mode. The display switches to TV Out mode and you can view the phone’s display on the TV screen.
  • Page 28 Step outside the phone • Keep cards away from Important small children or pets. memory • Do not expose cards in a card place subject to electro- information static discharge and/or (continued) electrical noise. 1. Slide a memory card into Insert a the memory card slot, memory...

  • Page 29: Enter Text

    Enter text AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text in some features, such as Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using AB mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol mode. Changing the text input mode • Press and hold [ ] to switch between T9 mode ( ) and AB mode ( Depending on your country, you may...

  • Page 30: Using T9 Mode

    Enter text • Press the Navigation keys to move the cursor. • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the display. Using T9 mode T9 is a predictive text input mode that allows you to key in any character using single keystrokes.

  • Page 31: Call Functions

    4. Enter the word you want using AB mode and press <OK>. Using Number mode Number mode enables you to enter numbers. Press the keys corresponding to the digits you want. Using Symbol mode Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. Press scroll to a symbol set the Navigation...

  • Page 32: Answering A Call

    Call functions Redialling recent numbers 1. In Idle mode, press [ list of recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press Making a call from Phonebook Once you have stored a number in Phonebook, you can dial the number by selecting it from Phonebook.

  • Page 33: Using The Headset

    3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls without holding the phone. Connect the headset to the jack on the left side of the phone. The button on the headset works as follows: Press redial the last call...

  • Page 34: Menu Functions

    Call functions 3. Press <Options> and select End held call to end the call on hold. 4. To end the current call, press [ Using the speakerphone feature Use the speakerphone feature to talk and listen with the phone a short distance away. Press [ ] and then <Yes>...

  • Page 35: Menu Functions

    • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a caller on hold to a currently active call. You can include up to 5 people on a multi-party call. • Select one: select one of the multi- party call participants. You can then use the following options: Private: have a private conversation with the selected participant.

  • Page 36: Missed Calls

    Menu functions Using call record options While viewing call details, press <Options> to access the following options: • Call: edit the number and dial it. • Add to Phonebook: save the number to Phonebook. • Send: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number.

  • Page 37: Call Costs

    Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card. Note that this is not intended to be used for billing purposes. • Last call cost: check the cost of your last call.

  • Page 38: Create Contact

    Menu functions Finding a contact in Idle mode You can find contacts in Idle mode, by the spelling of a contact name. The phone searches for the contact names starting with the letters labelled on any of the keys you pressed.

  • Page 39: Group

    Storing a contact on the SIM card 1. Select SIM. 2. Enter information about the contact. • Name: assign a name. • Phone number: add a number. • Location: assign a location number. To assign a caller ID image, ringtone, or group, the contact must be saved to the phone’s memory.

  • Page 40: Speed Dial

    Menu functions Speed dial (Menu 2.4) Use this menu to assign a speed dial number (2 to 9) for 8 of your most frequently dialled numbers. Assigning speed dial numbers 1. Select a key location from 2 to 9. Key 1 is reserved for your voicemail server.

  • Page 41: Own Number

    Own number (Menu 2.6) Use this feature to check your phone numbers, or to assign a name to each of the numbers. Changes made here do not affect the actual subscriber numbers on your SIM card. Management (Menu 2.7) Use this menu to manage contacts in Phonebook.
  • Page 42 • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via an active Bluetooth connection p. 95 •...
  • Page 43 Function Right Skips to the next file. Skips forward in a file when held down, if it is an mp3 file. Opens the play list. Down Stops playback. Volume Adjusts the volume level. Turns 3D sound on or off. Changes the playback animation.

  • Page 44: Voice Recorder

    Menu functions Music player overrides other sounds: set the music player to continue playback even if you exit it. Equaliser: select an equaliser setting. 3D sound: turn 3D sound on or off. Visualisation: change the playback animation and select the length of time the backlight remains on while playing music files.

  • Page 45: Image Editor

    3. Press <Stop> or [Down] to end recording. The voice memo is saved automatically. 4. Press [ ] to review the voice memo, or [Up] to record a new memo. Playing a voice memo 1. From the Voice recorder screen, press <Options>...
  • Page 46 Menu functions 5. Press <Options> and select Save as. 6. Enter a new file name and press <OK>. Transforming 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2. Press <Options> and select Transform → an option: • Resize: change the photo size. •...

  • Page 47: Java World

    2. Press <Options> and select Merge stamp. The background photo appears in the image box next to 3. Press <Options> and select Add image. 4. Add a photo by selecting or taking a photo. The added photo appears in the image box next to .

  • Page 48: World Clock

    Menu functions • Details: access the application properties. • Permissions: set permission settings for services charging you additional costs, such as network access and SMS. • Upgrade: upgrade the application to the latest version. • Send information via Text message: send the URL containing the application via SMS.

  • Page 49: Calculator

    2. Set each alarm option: • Alarm: activate the alarm. • Alarm time: enter the time for the alarm to ring. • AM/PM: set AM or PM in 12-hour time format. • Repeat: select a repeat unit. • Alarm tone: select an alarm tone. 3.

  • Page 50: Converter

    Menu functions Converter (Menu 3.8) Use this menu for common conversions, such as currency and temperature. 1. Select a converter. 2. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the original unit and press [Down]. 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down].

  • Page 51: Memo

    • View: open the corresponding media content. • Delete: delete the selected licence key. • Go to My messages: access the message containing the media content. • Go to my item: access the corresponding file folder. • Details: access the properties of the licence key.

  • Page 52: Browser

    Menu functions Browser (Menu 4) The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) browser on your phone allows you to access the wireless web. From the wireless web, you can access up-to-date information and a wide variety of media content, such as games, wallpapers, ringtones, and music files.

  • Page 53: Enter Url

    • Reload: reload the current page with updated information. • Bookmarks: bookmark the current page or access the bookmark list. • Send URL: send the URL of the current page via SMS or e-mail. • To SmartFit view/To Desktop view: change the display mode of the browser.

  • Page 54: Saved Pages

    Menu functions Accessing a bookmarked page Selecting a bookmark item launches the web browser and access the associated web page. Using bookmark options On the Bookmarks screen, press <Options> to access the following options: • Go to: access the bookmarked web page.

  • Page 55: Streaming Settings

    Streaming settings (Menu 4.8) Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing your service provider’s streaming service. This menu may not be shown depending on your service provider. You can also create or edit a profile.
  • Page 56 Menu functions • Preview as vivid message: view the message in 3D view mode. The phone converts message text to 3D vivid graphics. This option is available only when the message consists of a single page. • Insert: add a template, Phonebook entry, or bookmark to text.
  • Page 57 7. Select the Message line. 8. Enter the message text and press [ ]. 9. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Send. 10. Enter a phone number or an e-mail address. To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields.
  • Page 58 Menu functions Creating and sending an e-mail 1. Select the Subject line. You can use various options by pressing <Options> in each field. 2. Enter the subject of your e-mail and press [ ]. 3. Select the Message line. 4. Enter the e-mail text and press [ ]. 5.

  • Page 59: My Messages

    • Remove attachment: delete the selected attachment. • Remove all attachments: delete all attachments. My messages (Menu 5.2) Use this menu to access messages you have received, sent, or which have failed in sending. Inbox (Menu 5.2.1) This folder stores all of the messages you have received, except for e-mails.
  • Page 60 Menu functions • Forward: forward the message to other people. • Zoom view: reduce the font size so that you can view more text on one screen. • View as vivid message/View as: view the message in 3D view mode or switch back to normal view mode.
  • Page 61 • Lock/Unlock: lock the message to prevent it from being deleted, or unlock the message. Push messages • Go to URL: connect to the URL specified in the message. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message.
  • Page 62 Menu functions • Zoom view: reduce the font size so that you can view more text on one screen. • Cut address: extract URLs, e-mail addresses, or phone numbers from the message. • Delete: delete the message. • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the message between the SIM card and the phone’s memory.
  • Page 63 The following icons may appear on the list to show the e-mail status: • Retrieved from the server • Being retrieved • Failed to be retrieved A ! icon next to a message means that the message is of high priority. A grey- coloured message icon indicates low priority.

  • Page 64: Templates

    Menu functions My folders (Menu 5.2.6) Use this menu to create new folders and organise your messages. Creating a folder 1. Press <Yes>. 2. Enter a folder name and press <OK>. Using folder options On the folder list, press <Options> to access the following options: •...

  • Page 65: Delete All

    • Delete: delete the selected template or all templates, except for the embedded ones. Delete all (Menu 5.4) Use this menu to delete messages in each message folder all at once. 1. Press [ ] to select the message folders to be cleared.
  • Page 66 Menu functions • Block list: store the phone numbers from which you want to reject messages. • Current profile: check or select an SMS setting profile. • Profile settings: set the properties of each profile. Service centre: store or change the number of your SMS server.
  • Page 67 Allow report: set the network to inform the sender when a message has been delivered to you. Recep. in home network: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are in your home service area. Reception when abroad: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network.
  • Page 68 Menu functions Attach your vCard: allow your contact information to be attached to e-mails. You first create your name card. Add signature: attach your name, phone number, a simple memo, or a tag line to your e-mails. Edit name: enter the name in your signature.
  • Page 69 - Email address: enter your e-mail address. - SMTP server: enter the IP address or host name of the outgoing e-mail server. - SMTP port: enter the SMTP port number. - Connect to POP3 server first/ Connect to IMAP4 server first: connect to the POP3 or IMAP4 server for authentication before connecting to the SMTP server to send e-mails.
  • Page 70 Menu functions - User ID: enter the IMAP4 user name. - Password: enter the IMAP4 password. - Use SMTP authentication: enable SMTP authentication, which requires the user to login before sending e-mails. - Same as IMAP4: select if you want the SMTP server to have the same parameters as the IMAP4 server.

  • Page 71: Memory Status

    Memory status (Menu 5.6) Use this menu to view the amount of memory currently in use in each folder. Press [Let] or [Right] to scroll through other message types. My files (Menu 6) The My files menu allows you to access images, videos, music files, and sound files stored in the phone’s memory or on a memory card.

  • Page 72: Videos

    Menu functions 1. Select My photos. 2. Press <Options> and select Slide show. 3. Select an interval option. The slide show begins. 4. Press <Stop> to stop the slide show. Using image options While viewing an image, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
  • Page 73 Playing a video clip 1. Select a video folder. 2. Select a video clip. During playback, use the following keys: Function Pauses or resumes playback. Left Returns to the previous file. Moves backward in a file when held down. Right Skips to the next file.

  • Page 74: Music

    Menu functions Music (Menu 6.3) This menu displays music files you have downloaded or imported from your computer. Select a file. The music player opens. p. 40 When you play a file from this menu, without first adding it to the play list in the music player, background play is not supported.

  • Page 75: Other Files

    Other files (Menu 6.5) Use this menu to view, without corruption, various document files and files stored in the phone’s memory. Available file formats are *.doc, *.xls, *.ppt, *.pdf, and *.txt. Viewing a document Select a document. Picsel File Viewer runs to open the document.
  • Page 76 Menu functions Using document options While viewing a document, press <Options> or < > to access the following options: • Full screen view/Normal view: view the document on a full screen, or return to Normal view mode. • Show thumbnail/Hide thumbnail: display or hide a map of the current page.

  • Page 77: Memory Card

    Memory card (Menu 6.6) Use this menu to access the files stored in a memory card. This menu is shown only when a memory card is inserted into the phone. Your phone is preset to use FAT16-formatted memory cards. If you insert a FAT32- formatted memory card, the phone will ask you to reformat the memory card.
  • Page 78 Menu functions 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Subject: enter a title for the appointment. • Details: enter the appointment details. • Start date and Start time: enter the starting date and time for the appointment. • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time format.

  • Page 79: Consulting The Calendar

    4. Press <Save> to save the anniversary. Entering a task 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → Task. 3. Enter information or change the settings: • Task: enter information about the task. • Start date: enter the starting date.
  • Page 80 Menu functions Using calendar options On the calendar, press <Options> to access the following options: • View by: change the view mode of the calendar. • Create: add a new item. • Go to: select today’s date or enter a specific date.

  • Page 81: Camera

    Camera (Menu 8) You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Camera, or press and hold [Camera]. • Do not take photos of people without their permission.
  • Page 82 Menu functions Using camera options in Capture mode In Capture mode, press < following options: • Record video: switch to Record mode. • Shooting mode: take a photo in the following modes: Single shot: take a photo in Normal mode. You can select whether or not the camera automatically saves a photo.
  • Page 83 • Camera shortcuts: view the functions of the keys you can use in Capture mode. Using the keypad in Capture mode You can use the keypad to customise your camera settings in Capture mode. Function Left/Right Adjusts the brightness. Up/Down Zooms in or out.

  • Page 84: Recording A Video

    Menu functions • Set as: set the photo as wallpaper for the display or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. • Edit: edit the photo using the Image editor. p. 43 • Delete: delete the file. • Rename: change the file name.
  • Page 85 • Flash: determine the use of the flash. • Timer: set a time delay before the camera starts recording. • Go to My video clips: access the My video clips folder. • Camcorder settings: change the following settings for recording a video: Recording mode: select a video recording mode.
  • Page 86 Menu functions Function Switches to Capture mode. p. 79 Changes the frame size. Changes the image quality. Changes the video recording mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Changes the white balance. Mutes or unmutes audio. Sets the timer. Determines the use of the flash.

  • Page 87: Settings

    Settings (Menu 9) The Settings menu provides you with various setting options to customise the phone to your preferences and needs. You can also reset the settings to their default status. To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle mode and select Settings. Time and date (Menu 9.1) Use this menu to change the time and date...
  • Page 88 Menu functions Greeting message (Menu 9.2.2) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched Slide settings (Menu 9.2.3) Use this menu to set how the phone reacts when you open it for an incoming call, and when you close it while using a function.

  • Page 89: Display Settings

    Using item options Press <Options> to access the following options: • Assign: assign an item. • Change: change the selected item. • Remove: remove the selected item. • Remove all: remove all items. Volume key (Menu 9.2.6) Use this menu to set whether the phone mutes the call ringer or rejects a call if you press and hold [Volume] when a call comes Extra settings...

  • Page 90: Sound Settings

    Menu functions Main menu style (Menu 9.3.2) You can select a display style for the main menu screen. Skin (Menu 9.3.3) You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu mode. Brightness (Menu 9.3.4) You can adjust the brightness of the display for varying lighting conditions.

  • Page 91: Light Settings

    • Tone: select one of the several message tones. • Alert type: specify how you are to be informed when a message comes in. • Repetition: specify how often the phone informs you of a new message. Power on/off (Menu 9.4.4) Use this menu to select the melody that the phone sounds when it is switched on or off.

  • Page 92: Network Services

    Menu functions • Dimmed: select the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode after the backlight turns off. After a specified time, the display turns off. Keypad light (Menu 9.5.2) You can set how the phone controls the use of the keypad light.
  • Page 93 Call barring (Menu 9.6.2) This network service allows you to restrict your calls. 1. Select a call barring option: • All outgoing calls: prohibit all outgoing calls. • International: prohibit international calls. • International except home: only allow calls to numbers within the current country when you are abroad, and to your home country.

  • Page 94: Bluetooth

    Menu functions Caller ID (Menu 9.6.5) This network service allows you to hide your phone number from the person you are calling. If you select Default, the phone will use the default setting provided by the network. Some networks may not allow you to change this setting.

  • Page 95: Bluetooth Device

    Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a range of 10 meters. Since the devices communicate using radio waves, they do not need to be in line of sight to each other. • If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

  • Page 96: Sending Data Via Bluetooth

    Menu functions The colour of the icon indicates the status of the device: • Grey for unpaired devices • Blue for paired devices • Orange for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3. Select a device. 4. Enter a Bluetooth PIN and press <OK>. This code is used just once and you do not need to memorise it.

  • Page 97: Security

    7. If necessary, enter the Bluetooth PIN needed for pairing and press <OK>. Receiving data via Bluetooth To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s Bluetooth feature must be active and its visibility must be enabled. 1. If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data to your phone, press <Yes>...
  • Page 98 Menu functions Privacy (Menu 9.8.5) Use this menu to lock access to messages, files, or all menu functions on the phone, except for call functions. When a privacy option is enabled, you must enter the phone password to access the locked items or functions.

  • Page 99: Connection Settings

    3. When you have finished, press <Save>. Connection settings (Menu 9.9) Use this menu to create and customise the profiles containing the settings for connecting your phone to the network. You need these settings to use the web browser or send MMS messages or e-mails. Your phone is set up by default for connecting to the network.

  • Page 100: Reset Settings

    Menu functions When the bearer is set to GSM: Dial number: enter the PPP phone number. Login ID: enter the login ID. Password: enter the login password. Data call type: select a call type for data transmission. 3. Press <Save> to save the profile. Using profile options Press <Options>...

  • Page 101: Solve Problems

    Solve problems Help and personal needs To save the time and expense of an unnecessary service call, perform the simple checks in this section before contacting a service professional. When you switch on your phone, the following messages may appear: “Insert SIM”...
  • Page 102 If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem, take note of: • 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.

  • Page 103: Health And Safety Information

    Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves. Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured to not exceed the limits for exposure to radio- frequency (RF) energy, as recommended by the EU Council.

  • Page 104: Precautions When Using Batteries

    • If left unused, a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time. • Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers. Disconnect the charger from the power source when it is not in use. Do not leave the battery...

  • Page 105: Operating Environment

    • Do not short-circuit the battery. Accidental short-circuiting can occur when a metallic object like a coin, clip or pen causes a direct connection between the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery). For example, do not carry a spare battery in a pocket or bag where the battery may contact metal objects.

  • Page 106: Posted Facilities

    Health and safety information Pacemakers Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 inches) be maintained between a wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.

  • Page 107: Potentially Explosive Environments

    Potentially explosive environments Switch off your phone when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere, and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised to switch off the phone while at a refuelling point (service station).

  • Page 108: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information Certain features like Call Barring may need to be deactivated before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider. Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle.
  • Page 109 • Do not use the phone with a wet hand. Doing so may cause an electric shock to you or damage to the phone. • Do not use or store the phone in dusty, dirty areas, as its moving parts may be damaged.

  • Page 110: Index

    Index AB mode, text input • 27 Alarm • 46 Answering call • 30 second call • 31 Anykey answer • 87 Auto redial • 87 Background image • 87 Backlight time, set display • 89 keypad • 90 Barring, calls • 91 Battery charging •...
  • Page 111 Emergency calls • 105 FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode • 96 File manager • 69 File viewer • 73 Games • 45 Greeting message • 86 Health and safety • 101 Holding, call • 31 Icons, description • 10 Image editor • 43 Images, downloaded •...
  • Page 112 Index icons • 10 locking • 95 password • 95 resetting • 98 switching on/off • 8 unpacking • 6 Phonebook adding • 36 deleting • 36, 39 finding • 35 managing • 39 options • 36 speed dialling • 38 Photos editing •...
  • Page 113 2006. 04. 03 (place and date of issue) * 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 114 * Depending on the software installed or your service provider or country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your phone exactly. * Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear different from the illustrations in this guide. World Wide Web http://www.samsungmobile.com Printed in Korea...

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