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Printed in Korea
World Wide Web
Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA
http://www.samsungmobile.com
English (LTN). 08/2008. Rev. 1.0

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  • Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Printed in Korea World Wide Web Code No.:GH68-XXXXXA http://www.samsungmobile.com English (LTN). 08/2008. Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 2 SGH-G400L user manual Draft version...
  • Page 3 Instructional icons using this Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see in this manual: manual Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others This user manual has been specially designed to Caution—situations that could cause guide you through the functions and features of your damage to your phone or other equipment mobile phone.
  • Page 4 Copyright information → Followed by—the order of options or Rights to all technologies and products that menus you must select to perform a step; comprise this device are the property of their for example: Press <Menu> → Messages respective owners: →...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    safety and usage information Safety warnings .......... 2 contents Safety precautions ........4 Important usage information ....... 7 introducing your mobile phone Unpack ............. 10 Phone layout ..........11 Keys ............12 Display ............13 Icons ............14 assembling and preparing your mobile phone Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ...
  • Page 6 Customise your phone ......23 Use the RSS reader ........49 Use basic call functions ......26 Use the Samsung Mobile Business service 50 Send and view messages ......27 Create and view world clocks ....50 Add and find contacts ....... 29 Set and use alarms ........

  • Page 7: Safety And Usage Information

    Safety warnings safety and Keep your phone away from small usage children and pets Keep your phone and all accessories out of the information reach of small children or animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Protect your hearing Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous or illegal situations and ensure peak...
  • Page 8 Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between chargers with care mobile phones and pacemakers to avoid potential • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and interference, as recommended by manufacturers chargers specifically designed for your phone. and the independent research group, Wireless Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause Technology Research.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Reduce the risk of repetitive motion mobile phone in a certain area. injuries When sending text messages or playing games on Use only Samsung-approved your phone, hold the phone with a relaxed grip, accessories press the keys lightly, use special features that...
  • Page 10 Turn off the phone near medical Protect batteries and chargers from equipment damage Your phone can interfere with medical equipment in • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all temperatures (below 0° C/32° F or above 45° C/ regulations, posted warnings, and directions from 113°...
  • Page 11 • Avoid using or storing your phone in dusty, dirty Avoid interference with other electronic areas to prevent damage to moving parts. devices • Your phone is a complex electronic device— Your phone emits radio frequency (RF) signals that protect it from impacts and rough handling to may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded avoid serious damage.

  • Page 12: Important Usage Information

    • Disconnect chargers from power sources when Important usage information not in use. • Use batteries only for their intended purpose. se your phone in the normal position Handle SIM cards and memory cards Avoid contact with your phone’s internal antenna. with care Allow only qualified personnel to service •...
  • Page 13 Ensure access to emergency services Emergency calls from your phone may not be possible in some areas or circumstances. Before traveling in remote or undeveloped areas, plan an alternate method of contacting emergency services personnel.

  • Page 15: Introducing Your Mobile Phone

    In this section, learn about your mobile phone’s The items supplied with your phone may vary layout, keys, display, and icons. depending on the software and accessories available in your region or offered by your service provider. You can obtain additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

  • Page 16: Phone Layout

    Phone layout The outside of your phone includes the following keys and features: The inside of your phone includes the following keys and features: Earpiece Camera lens for Multifunction video calls Main display jack External display Camera lens (Touch screen) Hold key Flashbulb 4-way...

  • Page 17: Keys

    Keys Function Open the application switch Function Application window to access other switch applications without exiting the Perform actions indicated at the Softkeys bottom of the display current application In Idle mode, access user- Make or answer a call; In Idle 4-way Dial defined menus;...

  • Page 18: Display

    Display Function Enter special characters or Your phone’s main display consists of three areas: perform special functions; In Idle Special mode, press and hold [ ] for the Icon line function Silent profile; Press and hold [ ] Displays various icons to enter a pause between Text and graphic area numbers...

  • Page 19: Icons

    Icons Icon Definition Music playback paused Learn about the icons that appear on your display. Music playback stopped Icon Definition FM radio on Signal strength GPRS network connected FM radio suspended EDGE network connected Bluetooth activated UMTS network connected Connected with PC HSDPA network activated Alarm activated Voice call in progress...
  • Page 20 Icon Definition Roaming (outside of normal service area) Normal profile activated New text message (SMS) New multimedia message (MMS) New email message New voice mail message New push message New configuration message Battery power level Current time...

  • Page 21: Assembling And Preparing Your Mobile

    Install the SIM or USIM card and assembling and battery When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will preparing your receive a Subscriber Identity Module, or SIM card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To mobile phone use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.
  • Page 22 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the SIM or USIM card. If the phone is on, press and hold [ ] to turn it off. Place the SIM or USIM card in the phone with the gold-coloured contacts facing down.

  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    3. Insert the battery. Charge the battery Before using the phone for the first time, you must charge the battery. 1. Open the cover to the multifunction jack and plug the small end of the travel adapter. 4. Replace the battery cover. With the triangle facing up Improperly connecting the travel adapter can...

  • Page 24: Insert A Memory Card (Optional)

    2. Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a Insert a memory card (optional) power outlet. To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a 3. When the battery is fully charged (the icon is memory card. Your phone accepts microSD™ no longer moving), unplug the travel adapter from memory cards up to 8 GB (depending on memory the power outlet.
  • Page 25 3. Push the memory card in the memory card slot until it locks in place. To remove the memory card, push it gently until it disengages from the phone, and then pull the memory card out of the memory card slot.

  • Page 26: Using Basic Functions

    Turn your phone on and off using basic To turn your phone on, 1. Open the phone. functions 2. Press and hold [ 3. Enter your PIN and press <Confirm> (if necessary). Learn how to perform basic operations and use the To turn your phone off, repeat steps 1 and 2 above.

  • Page 27: Access Menus

    Access menus • Browser: launch the web browser • Music player: launch the music player To access your phone’s menus, 2. Scroll to the application and press <Select>. 1. Press a softkey for the menu you want. 3. When you are finished, scroll to End all? and 2.

  • Page 28: Customise Your Phone

    Switch to or from the Silent profile Action Function Drag your In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to silence or finger left Change the time and date display unsilence your phone. or right Change your ringtone Drag your Switch between the time and calendar finger up 1.
  • Page 29 Select a wallpaper (Idle mode) 2. Customise the theme as desired by following the screen. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display and light settings → Homescreen → 3. When you are finished, enter a name for the theme and press <Save>.
  • Page 30 Customise the external display Set menu shortcuts 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → To set a wallpaper, Phone settings → Shortcuts. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Display and light settings → Homescreen → 2.

  • Page 31: Use Basic Call Functions

    Use basic call functions Adjust the volume To adjust the volume during a call, press [ / ]. Learn to make or answer calls and use basic call functions. Use the speakerphone feature Make a call 1. During a call, press [OK] to activate the speaker. 1.

  • Page 32: Send And View Messages

    Send and view messages Send an email 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Learn to send or view text (SMS), multimedia (MMS), Create message → Email. or email messages. 2. Enter an email address and scroll down. Send a text or multimedia message 3.
  • Page 33 • Press and hold [ ] to switch to Symbol mode. View text or multimedia messages Enter text in one of the following modes: 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Messages → Inbox. Mode Function 2. Select a text or multimedia message. Press the appropriate alphanumeric key until the character you want appears on the View an email...

  • Page 34: Add And Find Contacts

    Add and find contacts Find a contact 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Contacts. Learn the basics of using the Phonebook feature. 2. Enter the first few letters of the name you want to Add a new contact find. 1.

  • Page 35: Use Basic Camera Functions

    Use basic camera functions Capture self portrait 1. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to turn on the Learn the basics to capture and view photos and camera. videos. 2. Aim the lens at yourself and make any Capture photos adjustments.

  • Page 36: Listen To Music

    Capture videos View videos → → → → 1. From the external display, touch to turn From the external display, touch on the camera. a video file. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → Videos 2. Rotate the phone anti-clockwise to landscape →...
  • Page 37 3. Press <Yes> to start automatic tuning. 4. Control the FM radio using the following actions: The radio scans and saves available stations automatically. Touch to pause The first time you access the FM radio, you will or resume the be prompted to start automatic tuning.
  • Page 38 Adjust the volume up or down • Download from the wireless web. Browse the • Left: Restart playback; Skip backward (press within 3 • Download from a PC with the optional Samsung seconds); Scan backward in a file PC Studio. p. 41 (press and hold) •...

  • Page 39: Browse The Web

    Play music on the external display Browse the web → 1. From the external display, touch Learn to access and bookmark your favourite web 2. Select a music category → a music file. pages. 3. Control playback using the following actions: Browse web pages Touch to pause 1.
  • Page 40 Bookmark your favourite web pages 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Browser → Bookmarks. 2. Press <Options> → Add bookmark. 3. Enter a page title and a web address (URL). 4. Press <Save>.

  • Page 41: Using Advanced Functions

    Use advanced call functions using advanced Learn about your phone’s additional calling capabilities. functions View and dial missed calls Your phone will display calls you have missed on the display. To dial the number of a missed call, Learn how to perform advanced operations and use 1.
  • Page 42 Hold a call or retrieve a held call Answer a second call Press <Hold> to place a call on hold or press If your network supports this function, you can <Retrieve> to retrieve a held call. answer a second incoming call: 1.

  • Page 43: Use Advanced Phonebook Functions

    4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more parties Use advanced Phonebook functions (if necessary). Learn to create namecards, set speed dial numbers, 5. To end the multiparty call, press [ and create groups of contacts. Call an international number Create a namecard 1.
  • Page 44 Set speed dial numbers Create a group of contacts 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Contacts. By creating groups of contacts, you can assign ringtones and caller ID photos to each group or send 2. Scroll to a contact to assign. messages and emails to an entire group.

  • Page 45: Use Advanced Messaging Functions

    Use advanced messaging functions 3. Create a multimedia message, with a subject and desired attachments, to use as your Learn to create templates and use templates to template. p. 27 create new messages. 4. Press [OK] to save the template. Create a text template Insert text templates in new messages 1.

  • Page 46: Use Advanced Music Functions

    2. Scroll to the template you want and press 4. Run Samsung PC Studio and copy files from the <Options> → Send. PC to the phone. Your template opens as a new multimedia Refer to the Samsung PC Studio help for more message.
  • Page 47 Synchronise your phone with Windows 6. Select and drag the music files you want to the sync list. Media Player 7. Click Start Sync. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Settings → Phone settings → PC connections → Media Create a playlist player.
  • Page 48 → Store radio stations 4. Touch to save the station in the Favourites. Store radio stations in the Favourites and access the To tune the FM radio to any radio station in the radio stations. → → Favourites, touch and then scroll up To store radio stations automatically, or down from the radio screen.

  • Page 49: Using Tools And Applications

    Use the Bluetooth wireless feature using tools and Learn about your phone’s ability to connect to other wireless devices for exchanging data and using hands-free features. applications Turn on the Bluetooth wireless feature 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Learn how to work with your mobile phone’s tools Bluetooth.
  • Page 50 2. Press <Options> → Send namecard via, Send Find and pair with other Bluetooth- via, or Send URL via → Bluetooth (when enabled devices sending contact data, specify which data to 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → send).

  • Page 51: Print Images

    To activate Remote SIM mode, To print an image using an optional PC data cable, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. Connect the multifunction jack on your phone to Bluetooth. a compatible printer. 2. Press <Options> → Settings. 2.

  • Page 52: Activate The Mobile Tracker

    Activate the mobile tracker 7. Select a number. 8. Press <Options> → OK to save the recipients. When someone inserts a new SIM or USIM card in 9. Scroll down and enter the sender’s name. your phone, the mobile tracker feature will automatically send the contact number to two 10.

  • Page 53: Use Java-Powered Games And Applications

    Play a voice memo Play games 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → My files → 1. From the voice recorder screen, press <Options> → My voice clips. Games or Games. 2. Select a file. 2. Select a game from the list and follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 54: Use The Rss Reader

    3. Select a feed → an updated post. Use the RSS reader Learn to use the RSS reader to get the latest news Download multimedia and information from your favourite websites. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → RSS reader.

  • Page 55: Use The Samsung Mobile Business Service

    1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → service World time. Learn to use the Samsung Mobile Business (SMB) 2. Press <Options> → Add. service to access your corporate MS Exchange Server when you are out of the office.

  • Page 56: Set And Use Alarms

    Add a world clock to your display Set and use alarms In Dual Clock Display mode, you can view clocks Learn to set and control alarms for important events. with two different time zones on your display. Set a new alarm After you have saved world clocks, 1.

  • Page 57: Use The Calculator

    Stop an alarm Use the calculator When the alarm sounds, 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Calculator. • Press [OK] to stop an alarm without snooze. • Press <OK> or [OK] to stop an alarm with 2. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator snooze, or press <Snooze>...

  • Page 58: Set A Countdown Timer

    Set a countdown timer Create a new task 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Applications → Timer. Tasks. 2. Press <Options> → Create. 2. Press <Set>. 3. Enter hours or minutes to count down and press 3.

  • Page 59: Manage Your Calendar

    Manage your calendar Learn to change the calendar view and create events. Change the calendar view 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2. Press <Options> → View by → Day or Week. Create an event 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> → Calendar. 2.
  • Page 60 troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your mobile phone, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service professional. While you turn on your phone, the following Message Try this to solve the problem: messages may appear: When using the phone for the first time or when the PIN requirement is Message Try this to solve the problem:...
  • Page 61 Your phone displays “No service” or “Service Another caller cannot reach you. unavailable.” • Ensure that your phone is turned on. • When you are in areas with weak signals or poor • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular reception, you may lose reception.
  • Page 62 The audio quality of the call is poor. • If the battery will no longer charge completely, dispose of the old battery properly and replace it • Ensure that you are not blocking the phone’s with a new battery. internal antenna. Your phone is hot to the touch.
  • Page 64 index alarms see web browser making, 26 creating, 51 multiparty, 37 calculator deactivating, 52 placing on hold, 37 see tools, calculator stopping, 52 recently dialled, 36 calendar retrieving held calls, 37 battery see tools, calendar viewing missed, 36 charging, 18 installing, 16 calls clock...
  • Page 65 RSS reader mobile tracker Java see tools, RSS reader multimedia accessing applications, 48 see messages Samsung PC studio launching games, 48 shortcut keys music player key tones see shortcuts creating playlists, 42 lock listening to music, 33...
  • Page 66 silent profile timer call volume, 26 see tools, countdown timer key tone volume, 23 SIM card tools wallpaper stopwatch alarm, 51 external display, 25 see tools, stopwatch calculator, 52 idle mode, 24 task calendar, 54 web browser convertor, 52 templates adding bookmarks, 35 inserting, 40 countdown timer, 53...
  • Page 67 Health and safety information Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 68 SAR tests are conducted using standard operating The tests are performed in positions and locations positions specified by the FCC with the phone (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by transmitting at its highest certified power level in all the FCC for each model.
  • Page 69 For body worn operation, this model phone has been in any way. tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved • Use the battery only for its intended purpose. accessory designated for this product or when used •...
  • Page 70 • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and terminals may damage the battery or the object recharge your battery only with Samsung- causing the short-circuiting. approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, • Dispose used batteries in accordance with local disconnect it from the power source.
  • Page 71 Health and safety information safety to your wireless phone with one of the many • Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, hands-free accessories available today. place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car •...
  • Page 72 Electronic devices • If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from accident where no one appears injured, or a radio frequency (RF) signals. However, certain vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside electronic equipment may not be shielded against the assistance or any other special non-emergency...
  • Page 73 Health and safety information Vehicles If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, switch off your phone immediately. RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor Hearing aids vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some representative regarding your vehicle.
  • Page 74 Potentially explosive environments Emergency calls Switch off your phone when in any area with a This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs radio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an user-programmed functions, which cannot guarantee explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even connection in all conditions.
  • Page 75 Health and safety information If certain features are in use (call barring, for • For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember example), you may first need to deactivate those that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not features before you can make an emergency call.
  • Page 76 • Keep the phone and all its parts and accessories • Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or out of the reach of small children’s. strong detergents to clean the phone. Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap-and- •...
  • Page 77 Health and safety information Acknowledging Special Precautions reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to and the FCC and Industry Canada try to correct the interference by one or more of Notice the following measures: FCC Notice...
  • Page 78 Appendix A: CERTIFICATION Cautions INFORMATION (SAR) Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user’s THIS MODEL PHONE MEETS THE GOVERNMENT’S authority to operate the equipment. REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES.
  • Page 79 Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung- actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be supplied, approved or none Samsung designated well below the maximum value.
  • Page 80 Appendix B: Guide to Safe and responsibility. A wireless phone can be an invaluable tool, but good judgment must be exercised at all times Responsible Wireless Phone Use while driving a motor vehicle whether on the phone or Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association not.
  • Page 81 Health and safety information Wireless Phone “Safety Tips” 3. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within Below are safety tips to follow while driving and using easy reach and where you can grab it without a wireless phone which should be easy to remember: removing your eyes from the road.
  • Page 82 6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, other local emergency number in the case of fire, place calls when you are not moving or before traffic accident, road hazard or medical pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you emergency.
  • Page 83 Health and safety information Appendix C: Consumer Update on you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number. Wireless Phones Careless, distracted individuals and people driving U.S. Food and Drug Administration irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the 1.
  • Page 84 thus produce RF exposures well within the FCC’s 3. What is FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless compliance limits. phones? 2. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? Under the law, FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless The available scientific evidence does not show that phones before they can be sold, as it does with new any health problems are associated with using...
  • Page 85 Health and safety information • Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes phones with the Federal Communications any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the for device function; and United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure.
  • Page 86 FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health 5. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Organization International Electromagnetic Fields radio frequency energy from my wireless phone? (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential If there is a risk from these products—and at this point result of this work has been the development of a we do not know that there is—it is probably very...
  • Page 87 Health and safety information use measures like those described above to reduce precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence your RF exposure from wireless phone use. that any health hazard exists. 6. What about children using wireless phones? 7. Do hands-free kits for wireless phones reduce risks from exposure to RF emissions? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and...
  • Page 88 8. Do wireless phone accessories that claim to shield Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can the head from RF radiation work? interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Since there are no known risks from exposure to RF electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted emissions from wireless phones, there is no reason to...
  • Page 89 Health and safety information same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. 2000. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones know with certainty what the results of such studies for possible interactions with other medical devices.
  • Page 90 are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be FCC RF Safety Program: completed in a few years. However, very large http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/ numbers of animals would be needed to provide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one http://www.epa.gov/radiation/ exists.

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