Samsung SGH E870 User Manual

Samsung SGH E870 User Manual

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  • Page 1 SGH-E870 User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 accessories and batteries. Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage your phone and may be dangerous. • The phone could explode if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
  • 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 information regarding safety or phone features.
  • Page 5 • Image editor Crop, resize, rotate, and decorate your photos. • Voice commands Experience a new level of voice command capability that allows for easy hands-free use. You can select menus, control camera settings, as well as make phone calls without any key presses.
  • 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 ... 11 Customise your phone...
  • Page 7 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. 1 Call log p. 32 3 Applications 1 Recent contacts p. 32 1 Music player 2 Missed calls p. 33 2 Voice recorder 3 Dialled calls p. 33 3 Image editor 4 Received 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 Earpiece...
  • 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 battery Insert the SIM card.
  • Page 10: Power On Or Off

    Get started When the phone is completely charged (the battery icon becomes still), unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Remove the adapter from the phone. Low battery indicator When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the low battery message displays, and •...
  • Page 11: Keys And Display

    Keys and display Keys Perform the function indicated on the bottom line of the display. In Idle mode, press and hold the left soft key to initiate a menu search. Press and hold the right soft key to initiate a name search. In Idle mode, access your favourite menus directly.
  • Page 12 Get started Display Layout Icons display various icons. Text and graphics display messages, instructions, and information you enter. Soft key function Menu Contacts indicators show the current functions assigned to the soft keys. Icons Received signal strength Call in progress Out of your service area;...
  • Page 13: Access Menu Functions

    Access menu functions Use the soft The roles of the soft keys vary depending on the function you are keys using. The bottom line of the display indicates their current role. Select Press the left soft key to select the highlighted option.
  • Page 14: Customise Your Phone

    Get started Customise your phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Display and select Settings → Phone language settings → Language. 2. Select a language. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Call ringer and select Settings → Sound melody settings → Incoming call → Ringtone.
  • Page 15 You can set the Navigation keys to Menu function as shortcuts to access shortcuts your favourite menus. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Settings → Phone settings → Shortcuts. 2. Select a key. 3. Select a menu to be assigned to the key.
  • Page 16: Make/Answer Calls

    Make/Answer calls 1. In Idle mode, enter an area Make a call code and phone number. 2. Press [ 3. To end the call, press [ 1. When the phone is ringing, Answer a call press [ 2. To end the call, press [ Press [ / ].
  • Page 17: Play Music

    >, or [ ] to Use these methods: • Download from the wireless p. 49 • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Receive via Bluetooth p. 92 • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p.
  • Page 18 Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Create a play and select Applications → list Music player. 2. Press <Options> and select Add music from → Phone or Memory card. 3. Press [ you want and press <Select>. 4.
  • Page 19: Browse The Web

    Browse the web Using a built-in web browser, you can get easy access to the wireless web to get a variety of up-to-date services and information and to enjoy downloads of web content. In Idle mode, press [ Launch the web browser •...
  • Page 20 Step outside the phone To the SIM card: Add a contact (continued) 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone number and press <Options>. 2. Select Save contact → SIM → New. 3. Enter a name. 4. Press <Save> to save the contact.
  • Page 21: Send Messages

    Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send a text and select Messages → Create message (SMS) message → Text message. 2. Enter the message text. 3. Press <Options> and select Save and send or Send only. 4. Enter destination numbers. 5.
  • Page 22: View Messages

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Send an e-mail and select Messages → Create message → Email. 2. Select Subject. 3. Enter the e-mail subject and press [ 4. Select Message. 5. Enter the e-mail text and press 6.
  • Page 23 When a notification appears: View a multimedia 1. Press <View>. message 2. Press <Options> and select Retrieve. 3. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select Messages → My messages → Inbox. 2.
  • Page 24: Use Bluetooth

    Step outside the phone Use Bluetooth Your phone is equipped with Bluetooth technology which enables you to connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and Turn on select Settings →...
  • Page 25: Use Voice Commands

    Voice recongnition Your phone can recognise specific voice commands in order to dial a number or search for names in Phonebook, or access menus. Your phone recognises only English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Dial a name and select Applications →...
  • Page 26: Use A Memory Card

    Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> Access a menu and select Applications → Voice commands → Direct menu. 2. At the voice prompt, say a menu name, for example, Phonebook. 3. Say nothing for 3 seconds or press [ open the menu.
  • Page 27 • Keep cards away from small children or pets. • Do not expose cards in a place subject to electro-static discharge and/or electrical noise. 1. Insert the card into the card Insert a slot, with the label side face memory card down.
  • Page 28: Enter Text

    Enter text AB, T9, Number, and Symbol modes You can enter text for 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 ( country, you may also be able to access an input mode for your specific language.
  • Page 29: Using T9 Mode

    Other AB mode operations • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a different letter on the same key, wait for the cursor to move to the right automatically or press [Right]. Then, enter the next letter. • Press [ ] to insert a space.
  • Page 30: Call Functions

    3. Press <Add>. 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. display more symbols select a symbol clear the entered symbols...
  • Page 31: Ending A Call

    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. p. 34 You can also use the speed dial feature to assign your most frequently called numbers to specific number keys.
  • Page 32: Viewing Missed Calls

    Call functions Viewing missed calls If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed. 1. Press <View>. 2. If necessary, scroll through the missed calls. 3. Press [ ] to dial the number you want. Using the headset Use the headset to make or answer calls, or to start the voice dialling feature without holding the phone.
  • Page 33: Answering A Second Call

    Answering a second call You can answer an incoming call while already on the phone, if your network supports it and you have activated the call waiting feature. 1. Press [ ] to answer the call. The first call is automatically put on hold.
  • Page 34: Menu Functions

    • Phonebook: access the contact list. • End held call: disconnect the call currently on hold. • Transfer: transfer the currently active call to a caller on hold. The two callers can talk to each other, but you are disconnected from the call. •...
  • Page 35: Missed Calls

    3. Press [ ] to view the details of a call, or [ dial a number. Using call log 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.
  • Page 36: Call Costs

    Menu functions To reset the call timers, press <Reset>. You need to enter the phone password. The password is preset to 00000000. You can change this password. p. 93 Call costs (Menu 1.7) This network feature displays the cost of calls. This menu is available only if supported by your SIM card.
  • Page 37: Create Contact

    • Send message: send an SMS or MMS message to the selected number, or an e-mail to the selected address. • Copy to: copy the contact to the phone’s memory or to the SIM card. • Send via: send the contact via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth.
  • Page 38: Speed Dial

    Menu functions Creating a caller group 1. Press <Options> and select Create group. 2. Enter a name for the group. 3. Select the caller ID line and set an image or a video. 4. Select the ringtone line and set a melody. 5.
  • Page 39: My Namecard

    • View: check the name and number assigned to a key. • Change: assign a different number to a key. • Remove: clear the speed dial setting for a key. Dialling speed dial numbers In Idle mode, press and hold the appropriate key. My namecard (Menu 2.5) Use this menu to create a name card and send it to...
  • Page 40: Service Number

    • Download from the wireless web • Download from a computer using the optional Samsung PC Studio Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide • Via an active Bluetooth connection • Copy to a memory card and insert the card into the phone p.
  • Page 41 Creating a play list 1. From the music player screen, press <Options> and select Add music from → Phone or Memory card. 2. Press [ ] to select the files to be added and press <Select>. 3. Press <Back> to return to the music player screen.
  • Page 42 Menu functions • Transfer to Bluetooth stereo headset/ Transfer to phone: switch the sound output to a Bluetooth headset or the phone speaker. • Open: access the play list of the current album or album list. On the album list, you can set up multiple albums.
  • Page 43: Voice Recorder

    • Activate key: get a new licence key when the key for the selected DRM file expires. • Remove: remove the selected file or all files from the play list. • Details: access the file properties. • Key management: manage the licence keys you have acquired.
  • Page 44: Image Editor

    Menu functions • Limit for email: record a voice memo for adding to an e-mail. • Maximum 1 hour: record a voice memo of up to one hour. Image editor (Menu 3.3) Use this menu to edit your photos using various editing tools.
  • Page 45 Adding visual features You can decorate photos by adding a frame, an image, or a note. 1. Select a photo or take a new photo. 2. Press <Options> and select Insert → a feature type. 3. Select an item or enter text to be inserted. 4.
  • Page 46: Java World

    Menu functions Java world (Menu 3.4) Use this menu to access the embedded Java games and downloaded Java applications. Accessing an embedded game 1. Select My games → a game. 2. If necessary, press [ Using Java application options From the application list, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
  • Page 47: Alarm

    Applying daylight savings time 1. From the world map, press <Options> and select Apply daylight saving time. 2. Press [ ] to select the time zones you want. 3. Press <Save>. Alarm (Menu 3.6) Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type for a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings.
  • Page 48 Menu functions Your phone recognises only English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Russian. Name dial (Menu 3.7.1) Use this menu to make a phone call by saying any name in Phonebook. 1. At the voice prompt, say a name. Speak into the microphone for best results. The phone recognises your voice command and displays the search results.
  • Page 49: Calculator

    • Command timeout: set a time limit for your phone to wait for your voice command. • Result display: set how many candidates the phone displays for a voice command search. • Voice guides: turn on or off the voice messages that guide you through the voice command procedure.
  • Page 50: Timer

    Menu functions 3. Enter the value to be converted and press [Down]. • Press [ ] to insert a decimal point. • Press [ ] to change the temperature to above zero (+) or below zero (-). 4. Press [Left] or [Right] to select the unit to which you want to convert.
  • Page 51: Sim At

    • Go to My Items: access the corresponding file folder. • Details: access the properties of the licence key. SIM AT (Menu 3.13) This menu is available if you use a SIM AT card that supports SIM Application Tool kit menus and provides additional services, such as news, weather, sports, entertainment, and location services.
  • Page 52: Enter Url

    Menu functions • Go to homepage: return to the homepage. • Keys to buy: send a request for buying a licence key for a DRM file. This option will be available only when you access the web browser from a message containing a DRM file.
  • Page 53: Bookmarks

    Bookmarks (Menu 4.3) Use this menu to save URL addresses in order to quickly access web pages. Adding a bookmark 1. Press <Add>. If a bookmark has already been saved, press <Options> and select Add bookmark. 2. Enter a title for the bookmark and press [Down]. 3.
  • Page 54: Clear Cache

    Menu functions Clear cache (Menu 4.6) Use this menu to clear information stored in the cache. Browser settings (Menu 4.7) Use this menu to select a connection profile to be used for accessing the wireless web. You can also create or edit a profile.
  • Page 55 • Save in: save the message in another folder. • Input language: change the language to be used in T9 input mode. • Text style: change the text attributes. • Input method: change the text input mode. 3. When you have finished, press <Options> and select Save and send or Send only.
  • Page 56 Menu functions • Edit page: change the duration of page display or move the page forward among the other pages. • Attach: attach a Phonebook entry as a name card or calendar data as a data format attachment, or a document file stored in the Other files folder.
  • Page 57: My Messages

    6. Press <Options> to access the following options for editing the e-mail: • Edit: edit the subject or text. • View: open the selected attachment. • Remove subject/Remove message: clear the subject or text. • Remove attachment: delete the selected attachment.
  • Page 58 Menu functions • Delivery report for your sent messages • Depending on the DRM (Digital Rights Management) system, messages having web content may not be able to be forwarded. • A ! icon next to a message means that the message is of high priority.
  • Page 59 • Protection: protect the message from being deleted. • Details: access the message properties. Configuration messages • Install: apply the configuration specified in the message to your phone. • Delete: delete the message. • Protection: protect the message from being deleted.
  • Page 60 Menu functions Outbox (Menu 5.2.3) This folder stores messages that the phone is attempting to send or has failed to send. The following icons are available to show the message status: • Being sent • Failed to send While viewing a message, press <Options> to access the following options: •...
  • Page 61 The following icons may appear on the list to show the e-mail status: • Retrieved from the server • Being retrieved • Failed to retrieve A ! icon next to a message means that the message is of high priority. A grey-coloured message icon indicates low priority.
  • Page 62: Templates

    Menu functions • Open: open the selected folder. • Create folder: add a new folder. • Rename folder: change the folder name. • Delete: delete the selected folder. Templates (Menu 5.3) Use this menu to make and use templates of frequently used messages.
  • Page 63: Settings

    1. Press [ ] to select the message folders to be cleared. Pressing the key twice displays the message types so that you can specify the ones to be cleared. 2. Press <Delete>. 3. Press [ ] to select the check box to delete protected messages, and then press <Yes>.
  • Page 64 Menu functions Service centre: store or change the number of your SMS server. Default destination: enter the default destination. It will be displayed in the first field on the Recipients field. Default type: set the default message type. The network can convert the messages into the selected format.
  • Page 65 Reception when abroad: determine if your phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network. Reception within home network or abroad has the following options: - Manual: the phone displays notifications. Use the Retrieve option to manually download new messages.
  • Page 66 Menu functions Send read receipt: determine whether or not the phone sends a read-reply for incoming e-mails. If you select Reply reminder, the phone asks you to send a read-reply. Download limit: determine the maximum size for incoming e-mails. Your phone will reject e-mails that exceed the specified size.
  • Page 67 - Same as POP3: select if you want the SMTP server to have the same parameters as the POP3 server. - SMTP user ID: enter the SMTP user name. - SMTP password: enter the SMTP password. - APOP login: connect to the server by using the APOP login scheme.
  • Page 68: Memory Status

    Menu functions Broadcast messages (Menu 5.5.5) You can change the settings for receiving broadcast messages. • Receive: select to receive broadcast messages, or not. • Channel list: indicate the channels from which you wish to receive broadcast messages. Please contact your service provider for further details. •...
  • Page 69 Viewing an image 1. Select an image folder. 2. Select an image. Viewing a slide show You can view your photos as a slide show, a sequential presentation of each photo in the current folder. 1. Select My photos. 2. Press <Options> and select Slide show. 3.
  • Page 70: Videos

    Menu functions Viewing an image on a TV You can use a TV to view the images you have stored. You first need to set the video system for your TV in the TV-out settings menu. p. 85 1. With the TV switched on, connect your phone to the TV with the TV out cable, as shown.
  • Page 71: Music

    Function Right Skips to the next file. Moves forward in a file when held down. Adjusts the volume. Down Stops playback. Using video options After playback, press <Options> to access the following options: • List: return to the video list. •...
  • Page 72: Sounds

    Menu functions Sounds (Menu 6.4) This menu displays voice memos you have recorded, and sound files you have downloaded, received in messages, or imported from a computer. Playing a sound clip 1. Select a sound folder. 2. Select a sound clip. For a voice memo, see Voice recorder.
  • Page 73 • Depending on the file size or memory capacity of Picsel File Viewer, some files may not open properly. • If a document file contains languages unsupported by Picsel File Viewer, the content of the document will not display correctly. Use the following keys to view the document: Function Up/Down/...
  • Page 74: Memory Card

    Menu functions • Move to memory card: move the file to a memory card. • Copy to memory card: copy the file to a memory card. • Delete: delete the selected file. • Rename: change the file name. • Bluetooth visibility: share the file or all files with other Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 75 Using calendar options Press <Options> to access the following options: • View by: change the view mode of the calendar. p. 75 • Create: add a new item. next section • Go to: enter the specific date you want to access. •...
  • Page 76 Menu functions • Repeat: set the appointment to recur and select a repeat option. • Until: set the ending date, if the appointment will recur. Press <Save> to save the appointment. Entering an anniversary 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2.
  • Page 77 Viewing an item Once you have scheduled items, the item icons and the number of items for a specific day appears at the bottom of the calendar. • Appointment • • Task • Accessing an item 1. Select a date on the calendar to display the items for the day.
  • Page 78: Camera

    Menu functions Week view You can view items for the selected week. A cell on the timetable indicates the presence of a schedule item. Select a cell in the day you want. Camera (Menu 8) You can use the camera module embedded in your phone to take photos and record videos.
  • Page 79 • 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. Multi-shot: take a series of action stills. You can select the number of photos the camera will take and the shooting speed.
  • Page 80 Menu functions 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. Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. Switches to Record mode. Changes the image size.
  • Page 81 apply a special Gray scale, Negative, Sepia, effect Antique, Moonlight, Fog, or Effect none. use the flash Flash shooting only, Flash permanent, or Flash off. set the timer Timer three seconds, Timer five seconds, Timer ten seconds, or Timer off. change the image Size up or Size down.
  • Page 82: Recording A Video

    Menu functions • Protection: protect the file from being deleted. • Print via Bluetooth: print the file by connecting the phone to a printer via Bluetooth. Some printers may not be compatible with the phone. • Details: access the file properties. Taking a photo with the phone closed 1.
  • Page 83 Using camera options in Record mode In Record mode, press < > to access the following options: • Take photo: switch to Capture mode. • Effects: change the colour tone or apply a special effect. • Flash: determine the use of the flash. •...
  • Page 84 Menu functions Function Flips the image vertically. Shows the mirror image. Switches to Capture mode. Changes the frame size. Changes the image quality. Changes the video recording mode. Changes the colour tone or applies a special effect. Mutes or unmutes audio. Sets the timer.
  • Page 85: Settings

    3. To Press switch to Capture mode [ ]. zoom in or out [ ] until then [ ]. adjust the brightness [ ] until then [ ]. turn the flash on or off and hold [ / ]. 4. Press [ ] to start recording.
  • Page 86: Display Settings

    Menu functions Language (Menu 9.2.1) Use this menu to select one of several languages for the display text. Greeting message (Menu 9.2.2) Use this menu to enter the greeting that is displayed briefly when the phone is switched on. Shortcuts (Menu 9.2.3) You can use the Navigation keys as shortcuts to access specific menus directly from Idle mode.
  • Page 87: Sound Settings

    Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1) You can set up the idle screen on both displays. • Main display: select an image or video clip to be displayed on the main display. • Cover display: select an image to be displayed on the external display. •...
  • Page 88 Menu functions • Ringtone: select a ringtone to be used for the call ringer. • Volume: select a ringtone volume. • Alert type: specify how you are to be informed of incoming calls. Keypad tone (Menu 9.4.2) Use this menu to select the tone that the phone sounds when you press a key.
  • Page 89: Light Settings

    • Indicative tone: set the phone to beep when a pop-up window displays. Light settings (Menu 9.5) Use this menu to change settings for the light. Backlight time (Menu 9.5.1) You can select the length of time the backlight stays on or the length of time the display stays on in Dim mode, in which the backlight is off.
  • Page 90 Menu functions • Unreachable: divert calls when you are not in an area covered by your service provider or when your phone is switched off. • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting options. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted. 3.
  • Page 91 Network selection (Menu 9.6.4) This network service allows you to either automatically or manually select the network to be used while roaming outside of your home area. You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.
  • Page 92: Bluetooth

    Menu functions Bluetooth (Menu 9.7) Using the Bluetooth feature, you can connect the phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices and exchange data with them, talk hands-free, or control the phone remotely. Bluetooth technology allows free wireless connections between all Bluetooth-compliant devices within a range of 10 meters.
  • Page 93 • Stereo headset • • Computer • • Mobile phone • • Mono headset/Hands-free car kit The colour of the icon indicates the status of the the device: • Grey for unpaired devices • Blue for paired devices • Red for devices that are currently connected to your phone 3.
  • Page 94: Security

    Menu functions Sending data via Bluetooth 1. Activate the Bluetooth feature. 2. Select the application in which the item you want to send is stored. 3. Scroll to the item you want and press <Options>. 4. Select Send via → Bluetooth. The phone searches for devices within range and displays a list of available devices.
  • Page 95: Connection Settings

    When this feature is enabled, you must enter a 4- to 8-digit phone password each time the phone is switched on. The password is preset to 00000000. To change the password, use the Change password menu. Change password (Menu 9.8.4) Use this menu to change your phone password.
  • Page 96 Menu functions Creating a profile 1. Press <New>. If a profile has already been saved, press <Options> and select Add new connection. 2. Specify profile parameters: • Profile name: enter a profile name. • Homepage URL: enter the URL address of the page to be used as your homepage.
  • Page 97: Solve Problems

    Reset settings (Menu 9.10) Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you have changed. 1. Press [ ] to select the setting categories to be reset. 2. Press <Reset>. 3. Press <Yes> to confirm the reset. 4. Enter the phone password and press <OK>. The password is preset to 00000000.
  • Page 98 Solve problems “Enter PUK” • The PIN has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked. Enter the PUK supplied by your service provider. “No service,” “Network failure,” or “Not done” displays • The network connection has been lost. You may be in a weak signal area.
  • Page 99: Health And Safety Information

    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. Health and safety information SAR certification information This phone meets European Union (EU) requirements concerning exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 100: 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 connected to a charger for more than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life.
  • Page 101: Road Safety

    • Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or warming first. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places because the capacity and lifetime of the battery will be reduced. Try to keep the battery at room temperature. A phone with a hot or cold battery may not work temporarily, even when the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 102: Electronic Devices

    Health and safety information Electronic devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. 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...
  • Page 103: 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 104: Other Important Safety Information

    Health and safety information Other important safety information • Only qualified personnel should service the phone or install the phone in a vehicle. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to the device. • Check regularly that all wireless phone equipment in your vehicle is mounted and operating properly.
  • Page 105 • Do not store the phone in cold areas. When the phone warms up to its normal operating temperature, moisture can form inside the phone, which may damage the phone’s electronic circuit boards. • Do not drop, knock, or shake the phone. Rough handling can break internal circuit boards.
  • Page 106: Index

    Index AB mode, text input • 26 Active flip • 84 Alarm • 45 Answering call • 29 second call • 31 Anykey answer • 84 Auto redial • 84 Background image • 85 Backlight, set display • 87 keypad • 87 Barring, calls •...
  • Page 107 Games • 44 Language, select • 84 Greeting message • 84 Last number, redial • 28 Light settings • 87 Locking Health and safety • 97 Holding, call • 30 Low battery indicator • 8 Icons, description • 10 Image editor • 42 Images, downloaded •...
  • Page 108 Index PIN, change • 92 PIN2, change • 93 Power on/off tone • 86 Privacy • 93 Problems, solve • 95 Push messages • 57, 65 Quiet mode entering • 13 setting • 86 Received calls • 33 Received messages e-mail •...
  • Page 109 2006. 01. 18 (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 110 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 Code No.:GH68-09120A English.

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