Page 1 * 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.
Page 2 SGH-E250 User’s Guide...
Page 3 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. Important Switch off in an aircraft Wireless phones can cause interference.
Page 4 Be aware of special regulations Accessories and batteries Meet any special regulations in force in any area Use only Samsung-approved batteries and and always switch off your phone whenever it is accessories, such as headsets and PC data cables. forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Use of any unauthorised accessories could damage interference or danger.
Page 5 About this Guide • Camera and camcorder Use the camera module on your phone to take a photo or record This User’s Guide provides you with condensed a video. information about how to use your phone. To quickly learn the basics for your phone, please refer to “Get started”...
Page 6 • Digital data printing • Multimedia Message Service Print images, messages, and (MMS) other personal data directly Send and receive MMS from your phone. messages with a combination of text, image, video, and audio. • Bluetooth Transfer media files and •...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Listen to the FM radio ........19 Contents Browse the web ........... 20 Use Phonebook ..........21 Unpack Send messages ..........22 View messages ..........24 Make sure you have each item Use Bluetooth ..........25 Your phone Use a memory card ........27 Keys, features, and locations Enter text Get started...
Page 8 Overview of menu functions To access Menu mode, press <Menu> in Idle mode. p.37 p.46 5 Messages p.94 1 Call log 3 Applications 8 Camera 6 SOS message p.79 1 Recent contacts p.37 1 Music Player 1 Take photo p.94 7 Broadcast p.80 2 Missed calls...
Page 9: Unpack
The items supplied with your Right soft key Volume keys phone and the accessories Left soft key Power on/off/ available at your Samsung Menu exit key Dial key dealer may vary, depending on Delete key your country or service Headset/...
Page 10: Get Started
Get started Insert the SIM card. 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 Install the battery.
Page 11 Get started Plug the travel Remove the adapter adapter into the from the phone. phone. Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall Low battery indicator outlet. When the battery is low: • a warning tone sounds, • the battery low message displays, and When the phone is completely charged (the •...
Page 12: Power On Or Off
Power on or off To unlock the keypad, press <Unlock> and then <OK>. Switch on 1. Open the phone. Offline mode You can switch the phone to Offline mode, in 2. Press and hold [ Do not turn on which the phone functions requiring network the phone when connection are deactivated.
Page 13: Keys And Display
Get started Keys and display Send or answer a call. Keys In Idle mode, retrieve numbers recently dialled, missed, or Perform the function indicated on received. the bottom line of the display. Delete characters from the display In Idle mode, access the following or items in an application.
Page 14 Display Enter special characters. In Idle mode, press and hold [ ] to Layout Icons activate or deactivate Silent mode. display various icons. Press and hold [ ] to enter a pause Text and graphics between numbers. display messages, instructions, and information you enter.
Page 15 Get started New text message Home Zone, if registered for the appropriate service New voicemail Office Zone, if registered New multimedia message for the appropriate service New e-mail Roaming network Call diverting feature active Browsing Internet p. 109 Memory card inserted Bluetooth active p.
Page 16: Access Menu Functions
Access menu functions Select an 1. Press a desired soft key. option Use the The roles of the soft keys vary 2. Press the Navigation keys to depending on the function you soft keys move to the next or previous are using.
Page 17: Customise Your Phone
Get started Customise your phone You can set wallpaper for the Idle mode idle screen on each display. 1. In Idle mode, press wallpaper Display 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> <Menu> and select language and select Settings → Settings →...
Page 18 2. Select an item to be You can set [Left] or [Right] to Menu changed. function as shortcuts to access shortcuts your favourite menus. 3. Select the menu item you want. 1. In Idle mode, press <Menu> and select To access a My menu item: Settings →...
Page 19: Make/Answer Calls
Get started Make/Answer calls You can protect the phone Phone lock against unauthorised use with a 1. Enter an area code and phone password. The phone will Make a call phone number. require the password on 2. Press [ power-up. 3.
Page 20: Step Outside The Phone
Step outside the phone 1. In Idle mode, press View a Begin with your camera, the music player, the web <Menu> and select My photo browser, and other special features files → Images → photos. Use the camera 2. Select the photo you want. 1.
Page 21: Play Music
Add music from → files to the p. 57 memory location. phone • Download from a computer 3. Press [ ] to select the using the optional Samsung files you want and press PC Studio Samsung PC <Add>. Studio User’s Guide...
Page 22: Listen To The Fm Radio
Listen to the FM radio 1. From the music player Play music screen, press [ files 1. Plug the connecter of the Listen to the 2. During playback, use the supplied headset into the radio following keys: jack on the right side of the •...
Page 23: Browse The Web
Step outside the phone 1. From the station list, press • To scroll through browser Store radio Navigate <Options> and select Add. items, press [Up] or stations the web [Down]. 2. Enter the title of the station • To select an item, press and the frequency of the <...
Page 24: Use Phonebook
Use Phonebook To the SIM card: 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone To the phone’s memory: Add a number and press [ 1. In Idle mode, enter a phone contact 2. Select SIM → New. number and press [ 3.
Page 25: Send Messages
Step outside the phone Send messages 1. In Idle mode, press Create and <Menu> and select send a 1. In Idle mode, press Phonebook → Send a text <Menu> and select name card namecard. message Messages → Create new (SMS) 2.
Page 26 4. Select Image or video or 1. In Idle mode, press Send an Music or Sound. <Menu> and select e-mail Messages → Create new Alternatively, select Add → message Multimedia image or Add video and message. add an image or a video clip.
Page 27: View Messages
Step outside the phone When a notification appears: 9. Enter e-mail addresses. View a Send an 1. Press <View>. 10.Press [ ] to send the multimedia e-mail e-mail. message (continued) 2. Select the message from the Inbox. From the Inbox: View messages 1.
Page 28: Use Bluetooth
1. In Idle mode, press 1. In Idle mode, press Turn on <Menu> and select <Menu> and select Bluetooth Messages → Applications → Bluetooth → → → messages Email Inbox. Activation 2. Select Check new e-mail. 2. Select My phone’s visibility →...
Page 29 Step outside the phone 3. Enter a Bluetooth PIN or the 4. For a Phonebook entry, Search for other device’s Bluetooth select a sending option. and pair with PIN, if it has one, and press 5. Select a device. a Bluetooth <OK>.
Page 30: Use A Memory Card
Use a memory card • Keep cards away from small You can use an optional microSD memory card children or pets. to increase your phone’s memory capacity. • Do not expose cards in a place subject to • Frequent erasing and Important electro-static discharge writing will shorten a card’s...
Page 31 Step outside the phone Using a card adapter and a 1. Press the card so that it is Use a card Remove the USB card reader/writer, you disengaged from the phone. adapter memory can read the card on a PC. 2.
Page 32: Enter Text
Using ABC mode Enter text Press the appropriate key until the character ABC, T9, Number, and Symbol modes you want appears on the screen. You can enter text in some features such as Characters in order displayed Messages, Phonebook, or Calendar, using ABC Lower case Upper case mode, T9 mode, Number mode, and Symbol...
Page 33 Enter text Other ABC mode operations For example, press [4], [3], [5], [5], and [6] to enter Hello in T9 mode. • To enter the same letter twice or to enter a T9 predicts the word that you are typing, different letter on the same key, wait for the and it may change with each key that you cursor to move to the right automatically or...
Page 34 Using Symbol mode • Press [C] to delete characters one by one. Press and hold [C] to clear the entire display. Symbol mode enables you to insert symbols. Adding a new word to the T9 dictionary Press This feature may not be available for some scroll to a symbol set the Navigation languages.
Page 35: Call Functions
Redialling recent numbers Call functions 1. In Idle mode, press [ ] to display the list of Advanced calling features recent numbers. 2. Scroll to the number you want and press Making a call 1. In Idle mode, enter the area code and phone Making a call from Phonebook number.
Page 36 Viewing missed calls 3. Press <Dial> or [ ] to dial the number you want. If you have missed calls, the screen displays how many calls you have missed. Answering a call 1. Press <View>. When you receive a call, the phone rings and 2.
Page 37 Call functions Options during a call 3. Press <Swap> to switch between the calls. 4. Press <Options> and select End held call You can access a number of functions during a to end the call on hold. call. 5. To end the current call, press [ Adjusting the volume during a call Answering a second call Use [ / ] to adjust the earpiece volume during...
Page 38 Using the speakerphone feature If you are using the speakerphone feature, you must first deactivate it in order to use the Use the speakerphone feature to talk and listen voice clarity feature. with the phone a short distance away. Press [ ] and then <Yes>...
Page 39 Call functions • Message: read an incoming message and • SIM service: access special services, such send a new message. p. 61 as news, weather forecasts, entertainment, and location services, provided by your SIM • Join: set up a multi-party call by adding a card.
Page 40: Menu Functions
2. Press [Up] or [Down] to scroll through the Menu functions call list. All menu options listed 3. Press [ ] to dial a number, or press [ to view the details of a call. Call log (Menu 1) Using call log options Use this menu to view the calls you have From the call list, press <Options>...
Page 41: Missed Calls
Menu functions Delete all • View contact details: access contact (Menu 1.5) information, if the caller is saved in Use this menu to delete all of the logs in each Phonebook. call type. Missed calls 1. Press [ ] to select the call types to be (Menu 1.2) cleared.
Page 42: Call Costs
• Reset timers: reset the call timers. You • Reset counters: reset the cost counters. need to enter the phone password. • Set max cost: set the maximum cost authorised for your calls. The password is preset to 00000000. You •...
Page 43: Contact List
Contact list • Send message: send an SMS or MMS (Menu 2.1) message to the selected number, or send an Use this menu to search for contacts in MMS message or e-mail to the selected e- Phonebook. mail address. • Copy: copy the number to the phone’s You can quickly access this menu by pressing <Contacts>...
Page 44: Fdn Contacts
FDN contacts Using contact options (Menu 2.2) From the FDN list, you can access the same Use this menu to create a list of contacts to be contact options as in Phonebook by pressing used in FDN (Fixed Dialling Number) mode, in <Options>.
Page 45 Menu functions You can change the number type, or set 3. Press <Options> and select Save, or the number as the default for the contact <Save> to save the contact. by pressing <Options> and selecting Storing a contact on the SIM card Change type or Mark as default number.
Page 46: Group
Group • Send message: send an SMS, MMS, or (Menu 2.4) e-mail to the members you want. Use this menu to organise your contacts in • Delete: delete the selected group. Group caller groups. members, however, will not be deleted from Phonebook.
Page 47: My Namecard
Menu functions Managing speed dial entries Saving your name card From the Speed dial screen, press <Options> The procedure for creating your name card is to access the following options: the same as the one for saving a number in the phone’s memory.
Page 48: Own Number
Own number • Delete all: delete all of the contacts from (Menu 2.7) your phone’s memory, your SIM card, the Use this feature to check your phone numbers, FDN list, or all of them. or to assign a name to each of the numbers. •...
Page 49: Applications
You can also use the • Download from a computer using the Bluetooth feature. optional Samsung PC Studio programme To access this menu, press <Menu> in Idle Samsung PC Studio User’s Guide mode and select Applications.
Page 50 Playing music files Function 1. From the music player screen, press Adjusts the volume. <Options> and select Play via. 2. Select Phone to use the phone speaker. Changes the repeat mode. Select Bluetooth stereo headset to use a Changes the playback animation. Bluetooth stereo headset, and then search for and connect the phone to the headset.
Page 51 Menu functions • Open playlist: access the current play list Accessing the play list or all play lists. From the music player screen, press [Up]. • Remove from playlist: remove the Press <Options> to access the following selected file from the play list. options: •...
Page 52: Voice Recorder
Voice recorder 2. Select a voice memo. The memo plays. (Menu 3.2) During playback, use the following keys: Use this menu to record voice memos. A voice memo can be up to one hour long. Function Pauses or resumes playback. Recording a voice memo 1.
Page 53: Image Editor
Menu functions • Settings: customise the default settings for 4. Press <Options> and select Effects → an the voice recorder: effect option. Recording time: select a recording time. 5. Press <Done>. Volume: select a volume level. 6. Press <Options> and select Save as. Default name: change the default prefix of 7.
Page 54: Bluetooth
4. Select an item. • If there are obstacles between the devices, the maximum operating distance may be 5. Adjust the position of the inserted item and reduced. press <Done>. • It is recommended that you do not use the 6.
Page 55 Menu functions • My phone’s name: assign a Bluetooth • Computer device name to your phone, which is then • displayed on other devices. • Unknown device • Secure mode: determine if the phone asks • Printer for your confirmation when other devices •...
Page 56 • Authorise device/Unauthorise device: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free determine whether or not the phone asks car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as you to permit connection when other devices 0000. If the other device has one, you must try to connect to your phone.
Page 57: Java World
Menu functions Receiving data via Bluetooth Using Java application options To receive data via Bluetooth, your phone’s From the application list, press <Options> to Bluetooth feature must be active and its access the following options: visibility must be enabled. • Start: launch the selected application. If an unauthorised Bluetooth device sends data •...
Page 58: Fm Radio
FM radio • Network settings: customise a connection (Menu 3.6) profile to be used for applications requiring Use this menu to listen to music or news via the network access. The following options are FM radio on your phone. available: APN: enter the access point name of the Turning on and listening to the radio network gateway.
Page 59 Menu functions Turning off the radio Using radio options From the radio screen, press [ ], or From the radio screen, press <Options> to disconnect the headset from the phone. access the following options: • FM radio off/FM radio on: turn the radio Setting up a radio station list off or on.
Page 60: Sim-At 4 Browser
Browser • Speaker on/Earphone on: change sound (Menu 4) output to the phone speaker or headset. The Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) on • Settings: select the radio volume. your phone allows you to access the wireless web. Using the web browser, you can access SIM-AT (Menu 3.7) up-to-date information and a wide variety of...
Page 61 Menu functions Navigating the web browser • Show URL: display the URL address of the current web page. Press • About...: access version and copyright information about the browser. scroll through browser [Up] or [Down]. items Accessing other phone menus select a browser item <...
Page 62: Bookmarks
Bookmarks • Edit: edit the address and name of the (Menu 4.2) bookmark. Use this menu to save URL addresses in order • Delete: delete the currently selected to quickly access web pages, or access the bookmark or all bookmarks. preset bookmarks.
Page 63 Menu functions For each server, the following options are When the proxy is set to Disable: available: DNS1: enter the primary address. • Profile name: assign a name to the server DNS2: enter the secondary address. profile. APN: enter the access point name of the •...
Page 64: Current Profile
Create new message DNS2: enter the secondary address. (Menu 5.1) Dial number: enter the PPP server phone Use this menu to create and send text number. messages, multimedia messages, or e-mails. Login ID: enter the user ID. Password: enter the password. Text message (Menu 5.1.1) Data call type: select a data call type.
Page 65 Menu functions 2. Enter a destination number. • Save in: save the message in another message folder. To send the message to more than one recipient, fill in additional destination fields. • Input language: change the language to be used in T9 input mode. 3.
Page 66 4. Select Add image or Add video and add an Using options while composing an MMS image or a video clip. message While composing a message, press <Options> • The maximum size allowed for a message to access the following options: can differ, depending on your service provider.
Page 67 Menu functions • Save in: save the message in another Creating and sending an e-mail message folder. You can create and send e-mails. • Add page: add pages. Move to each page 1. Select the Subject line. by pressing [Left] or [Right]. You can use various options by pressing •...
Page 68 7. When you have finished, press <Options> • View/Play: open the selected attachment. and select Send. Attached files from the Other files folder 8. Enter an e-mail address. cannot be open in your phone. To send the e-mail to more than one •...
Page 69: My Messages
Menu functions My messages • Broadcast message from your service (Menu 5.2) provider Use this menu to access messages you have • Delivery report for your sent messages received, sent, or which have failed in sending. A ! icon next to a message means that the Inbox (Menu 5.2.1) message is of high priority.
Page 70 • Add to block list: add the sender’s number • Reply via Multimedia message to: send a to the Block list to reject the messages from reply via MMS to the sender or all recipients. the sender. • Forward: forward the message to other •...
Page 71 Menu functions • Cut address: extract URL addresses, e-mail When you select an MMS message, it opens in addresses, or phone numbers from the Preview mode as would a message from the message. Inbox. To edit the MMS message, press <Options>...
Page 72 • Move to phone/Move to SIM: move the • Save to My files: save the selected message between the SIM card and the attachment. phone’s memory. • Forward: forward the message to other • Print via Bluetooth: print the message by people.
Page 73 Menu functions Email inbox Press and hold [ / ] to move to the first or (Menu 5.2.5) last page in the e-mail. This folder stores e-mails that you have 4. Press [ ] or [ ] to view the next or received.
Page 74: Templates
• Delete: delete the e-mail from the phone’s My folder (Menu 5.2.6) memory or from both the phone’s memory Use this menu to view the messages you have and the e-mail server. moved to this folder using the Move to my •...
Page 75: Delete All
Menu functions Using template options Using template options From the template list, press <Options> to From the template list, press <Options> to access the following options: access the following options: • Edit: edit the template. • View: open the selected template. •...
Page 76: Settings
Settings If this menu is not shown, your phone (Menu 5.5) provides the automatic character encoding Use this menu to set up for using the by default. messaging service. Validity period: set the length of time your messages are stored in the SMS server. Text messages (Menu 5.5.1) Message type: set the default message...
Page 77 Menu functions Address hiding: set your address to be Network when abroad: determine if your hidden from the recipient’s phone. phone retrieves new messages automatically when you are roaming on another network. Request read receipt: send a read-reply request along with your messages. Reception within home network or abroad has the following options: Priority: set the priority level of your...
Page 78 - Proxy: connect to the GPRS network using - Version: select an available OMA version the proxy server. and maximum size limit for sending or receiving messages. - GPRS settings: customise the settings required for connecting to the GPRS Depending on your service provider, it may network.
Page 79 Menu functions Small video: you can add any type of items • Sending options: set up the options for of up to 100 KB. sending e-mails: Moderate video: you can add any type of Send copy to self: send a copy of your items of up to 300 KB.
Page 80 • Receiving options: set up the options for Current account: select an account. receiving e-mails: Account settings: configure e-mail accounts using different e-mail servers. Check interval: set how often the phone Press <Create>, or press <Options> and checks the e-mail server for downloading select Create, if one has already been new e-mails.
Page 81 Menu functions To access the following options, press - Same ID and password: select if you <Options> and select Next, or press want to have the same user ID and password with the outgoing e-mail server. - SMTP server: enter the IP address or host - POP3 user ID: enter the POP3 user name.
Page 82: Sos Message
- IMAP4 password: enter the IMAP4 • Block list: specify e-mail addresses or password. subjects you want to reject. - Include attachments: select this option Push message (Menu 5.5.4) to receive attachments with e-mails. You can change the settings for receiving push - Email retrieval limit: set the number of messages from the wireless web server.
Page 83: Broadcast Messages
Menu functions • Sending options: set up the options for The Temporary box saves broadcast sending an SOS message: messages until the phone is switched off. Press <Options> and select Save when a Sending SOS: activate or deactivate the text notification appears to save to the SOS message feature.
Page 84: My Files
My files Viewing a slide show (Menu 6) You can view your images as a slide show, a The My files menu allows you to access sequential presentation of each image in the images, videos, music files, and sound clips current folder.
Page 85: Videos
Menu functions • Edit: edit the image using the Image editor • Details: access the file properties. if it is a photo taken by the camera on the phone. p. 50 Videos (Menu 6.2) • Move to: move the file to another folder. This menu displays video clips you have •...
Page 86: Music
• Bluetooth visibility: share the selected file Function with other Bluetooth devices. Right Skips to the next file. Skips • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from forward in a file when held being deleted, or unlock the file. down.
Page 87: Other Files
Menu functions Playing a sound clip • Bluetooth visibility: share the currently selected file or the files you want with other 1. Select a sound folder. Bluetooth devices. 2. Select a sound clip. For a voice memo, see • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from Voice recorder.
Page 88: Memory Card
Memory card • Delete: delete the selected file or all files. (Menu 6.6) • Rename: change the file name. Use this menu to access the files stored on a • List by: change the sort order of the file list. memory card.
Page 89: Alarm
Menu functions Alarm Stopping an alarm (Menu 7.1) • For a non-wake-up alarm, press any key. Use this menu to set alarms. The alert type for • For a wake-up alarm, press <OK> or a normal alarm corresponds to the call alert type settings.
Page 90: Calendar
Calendar 3. Enter information or change the settings: (Menu 7.2) • Subject: enter a title for the item. Use this menu to keep track of your schedule. • Details: enter item details. • Start date and Start time: enter the Selecting a day on the calendar starting date and time for the item.
Page 91 Menu functions 4. Press <Save> to save the item. 4. Press <Save> to save the anniversary. Entering an anniversary Entering a task 1. Select a date on the calendar. 1. Select a date on the calendar. 2. Press <Options> and select Create → 2.
Page 92 Consulting the calendar • Send via: send the item via SMS, MMS, e-mail, or Bluetooth. Once you have created items, the item icons • View by: change the view mode of the and the number of items for a specific day calendar.
Page 93: Memo
Menu functions • Event list: sort items by type of item. Day view • Delete: delete items stored on the calendar You can view items for the selected date. The by using various deleting options. following icons may display to indicate the item status: •...
Page 94: World Clock
Creating a memo • Memory status: access memory information for your memos. 1. Press <Options> and select Create. 2. Enter memo contents and press [ World clock (Menu 7.4) Viewing memos Use this menu to find out the current time in another part of the world.
Page 95: Calculator
Menu functions Calculator Converter (Menu 7.5) (Menu 7.6) Use this menu to perform basic arithmetic Use this menu for common conversions, such functions, such as addition, subtraction, as currency and temperature. multiplication, and division. Performing a conversion 1. Enter the first number. 1.
Page 96: Timer
Using converter options Stopping the timer Press <Options> to access the following • Press any key when the timer sounds. options: • Press [ ] on the Timer screen to stop the • Clear: clear the current values. timer before it sounds. •...
Page 97: Camera
Menu functions Camera Taking a photo (Menu 8) 1. Access the Take photo menu to turn on the You can use the camera module embedded in camera. your phone to take photos and record videos. 2. Make any desired adjustments. To access this menu, press <Menu>...
Page 98 Using camera options in Capture mode • Timer: set a time delay before the camera takes a photo. In Capture mode, press < > to access the • Go to My photos: access the My photos following options: folder. • Record video: switch to Record mode. •...
Page 99 Menu functions - ISO: change the ISO setting, which Using the keypad in Capture mode controls the sensitivity of your camera. For You can use the keypad to customise your low light situations, select a higher ISO camera settings in Capture mode. number.
Page 100 • Set as: set the photo as your wallpaper for Function the displays or as a caller ID image for a Phonebook entry. Changes the white balance setting. • Edit: edit the image using the Image editor. p. 50 Selects a decorative frame. •...
Page 101: Record Video
Menu functions • Lock/Unlock: lock the file to protect it from Press being deleted, or unlock the file. play back the video • Details: access the file properties. clip Record video (Menu 8.2) access video options < >. p. 100 You can record a video of what is displayed on delete the video [C] and then...
Page 102 • Camcorder settings: change the following Brightness sound: turn the sound effect settings for recording a video: for brightness adjustment on or off. Default name: change the default prefix of Recording mode: select a video recording file names. mode. • Camcorder shortcuts: view the functions Select Limit for multimedia messages or of the keys you can use in Record mode.
Page 103: Go To My Photos
Menu functions Using video options Function After saving a video clip, press < > to access Changes the frame size. the following options: • Viewfinder: return Record mode. Changes the image quality. • Send via: send the file via MMS, e-mail, or Changes the video recording Bluetooth.
Page 104: Go To My Video Clips
Go to My video clips • Time: enter the current time. (Menu 8.4) • AM/PM: select AM or PM in 12-hour time Use this menu to access a list of videos you format. have recorded. p. 82 • Time format: select a time format. •...
Page 105: Phone Settings
Menu functions Phone settings • Down: set whether or not the phone (Menu 9.2) maintains the menu you are using when you Many different features of your phone’s system close the phone. can be customised to suit your preferences. When you set Down to Continue Language operation, the key lock works only in Idle (Menu 9.2.1)
Page 106 Using shortcut options Using item options Press <Options> to access the following Press <Options> to access the following options: options: • Change: assign or change a shortcut menu • Assign: assign an item. assignment. • Change: change the selected item. •...
Page 107 Menu functions 2. In Idle mode, enter the number for the Using Advanced shortcut options action you want. Press <Options> to access the following For example, enter time as 4-digit to set an options: alarm or date as 4-digits to enter your •...
Page 108: Display Settings
USB settings • Anykey answer: answer an incoming call (Menu 9.2.8) by pressing any key, except for <Reject> Use this menu to select a USB mode to be used and [ when you connect your phone to a PC or printer •...
Page 109 Menu functions • Main display: select a background image in Skin (Menu 9.3.4) Idle mode. You can select a skin colour pattern for Menu • Menu background: set whether or not to mode. display the same background image in Menu mode.
Page 110: Sound Settings
Sound settings Message tone (Menu 9.4.3) (Menu 9.4) Use this menu to set up the ringtone for Use this menu to customise various sound incoming messages and e-mails. settings. • Tone: select one of the several message Incoming call (Menu 9.4.1) tones.
Page 111: Light Settings
Menu functions Light settings Silent mode (Menu 9.4.6) (Menu 9.5) Use this menu to set how the phone acts to Use this menu to change settings for light. alert you to a specific event in Silent mode. Backlight time (Menu 9.5.1) Extra tones (Menu 9.4.7) You can select the length of time the backlight...
Page 112: Network Services
• Custom time: you can specify the time • Cancel all: cancel all call diverting period that the keypad light is used. options. 2. Select the type of calls to be diverted. Network services (Menu 9.6) 3. Select Activate. To deactivate call diverting, select Deactivate.
Page 113 Menu functions • International except home: only allow Call waiting (Menu 9.6.3) calls to numbers within the current This network service informs you when country when you are abroad, and to your someone is trying to reach you while you are on home country.
Page 114: Security
Caller ID Band selection (Menu 9.6.5) (Menu 9.6.7) This network service allows you to hide your For the phone to make and receive phone calls, phone number from the person you are calling. it must register with an available network. However, some networks do not allow the user Your phone can handle any of the following to change this setting.
Page 115 PIN check Change password (Menu 9.7.1) (Menu 9.7.4) The 4- to 8-digit PIN (Personal Identification Use this menu to change your phone password. Number) protects your SIM card against Privacy (Menu 9.7.5) unauthorised use. When this feature is enabled, the phone requires your PIN each time it is Use this menu to lock access to call logs, switched on.
Page 116: Memory Status
Change PIN2 <Accept> if you agree to the terms and (Menu 9.7.8) conditions of service listed on the screen. If supported by your SIM card, the Change PIN2 • Recipients: specify phone numbers to feature changes your current PIN2. which you want to send the tracking messages.
Page 117: Reset Settings
Menu functions Reset settings • Delete: delete the selected licence key. (Menu 9.9) • Go to My Messages: access the message Use this menu to reset the phone’s settings you that contains the media file. have changed. • Go to My Items: access the corresponding 1.
Page 118: Solve Problems
• The PIN check feature is enabled. Every time Solve problems the phone is switched on, the PIN has to be entered. To disable this feature, use the PIN Help and personal needs check menu. To save the time and expense of an “Enter PUK”...
Page 119 Solve problems You have entered a number but it was not • Be sure that you are holding the phone close dialled enough to your mouth. The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone. • Be sure that you have pressed [ •...
Page 120: Health And Safety Information
Your phone is not water-resistance. Keep it dry. Switching Off in Hospitals Switch off your phone near medical equipment. Accessories and Batteries Follow any regulations or rules in force. Use only Samsung-approved accessories and batteries. Interference All wireless phones may be subject to interference, Qualified Service which could affect their performance.
Page 121 Health and safety information 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 122 For body worn operation, this model phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with a Samsung-supplied or approved * In the U.S. and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged accessory designated for this product or when used over one gram of tissue.
Page 123 World Health Organization (WHO) • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en recharge your battery only with Samsung- approved chargers. When a charger is not in use, Precautions when using batteries disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for more than a •...
Page 124 Road safety • Extreme temperatures will affect the charging capacity of your battery: it may require cooling or Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to warming first. communicate by voice, almost anywhere, anytime. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, such But an important responsibility accompanies the as in a car in summer or winter conditions, as you benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must...
Page 125 Health and safety information • Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Be • Do not engage in stressful or emotional able to access your wireless phone without conversations that may be distracting. Make the removing your eyes from the road. If you get an people with whom you are talking aware that you incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your are driving and suspend conversations that have...
Page 126 Operating environment RF signals from your wireless phone. Consult the manufacturer to discuss alternatives. Remember to follow any special regulations in force in Pacemakers any area and always switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it, or when it may cause Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a interference or danger.
Page 127 Health and safety information Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some been added to your vehicle. You should also consult hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you the manufacturer of any equipment that has been may wish to consult your hearing aid manufacturer to added to your vehicle.
Page 128 Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are To make an emergency call: often but not always clearly marked. They include the If the phone is not on, switch it on. areas below deck on boats, chemical transfer or 1. Key in the emergency number for your present storage facilities, vehicles using liquefied petroleum location (for example, 911 or other official gas (such as propane or butane), areas where the air...
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Changes or modifications made in the radio phone, not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to expressly approved by Samsung, will void the user's radio communications. However, there is no authority to operate the equipment.
Page 130 Health and safety information Other important safety information • Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or denial of telephone services to • Only qualified personnel should service the phone the offender, or legal action, or both. or install the phone in a vehicle.
Page 131 • Do not store the phone in hot areas. High • Use only the supplied or an approved replacement temperatures can shorten the life of electronic antenna. Unauthorized antennas or modified devices, damage batteries, and warp or melt accessories may damage the phone and violate certain plastics.
Page 132 Health and safety information Acknowledging special precautions This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in and the FCC and industry canada accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful notice interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a Cautions particular installation.
Page 133 Body-worn operations are restricted to Samsung-supplied, employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific approved or none Samsung designated accessories that Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 have no metal and must provide at least 1.5cm separation W/kg.
Page 134 Health and safety information Appendix B: Guide to safe and The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this responsible wireless phone use model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR Cellular Telecommunications &...
Page 135 judgment must be exercised at all times while driving a 1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your motor vehicle whether on the phone or not. instruction manual and learn to take advantage of The basic lessons are ones we all learned as teenagers.
Page 136 Health and safety information hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your 8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless first responsibility is to pay attention to the road. phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous 5.
Page 137 roadside assistance or other special non-emergency 1. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? wireless number. The term wireless phone refers here to hand-held wireless Careless, distracted individuals and people driving phones with built-in antennas, often called cell, mobile, or irresponsibly represent a hazard to everyone on the road.
Page 138 Health and safety information being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA the stand-by mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce regulatory actions, FDA has urged the wireless phone health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF industry to take a number of steps, including the that does not produce heating effects causes no known...
Page 139 • The National Institutes of Health participates in some FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health interagency working group activities, as well. Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones this work has been the development of a detailed agenda with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Page 140 Health and safety information If there is a risk from these products—and at this point we want to take steps to lower exposure to radio frequency do not know that there is—it is probably very small. But if energy (RF), the measures described above would apply you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
Page 141 energy in the head because the phone, which is the source trade Commission (FTC) charged two companies that sold of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. devices that claimed to protect wireless phone users from On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the radiation with making false and unsubstantiated claims.
Page 142 Health and safety information methods and performance requirements for hearing aids cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. person uses a compatible phone and a compatible hearing These conditions are not similar to the conditions under aid at the same time.
Page 143 However, very large numbers of animals would be needed Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA): to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/radiofrequencyradiation/ one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that index.html is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers (NIOSH):...
Page 144 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY surfaces or other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal use; (d) What is Covered and For How Long? SAMSUNG malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, L.P. (SAMSUNG) conjunction with accessories, products, or ancillary/ warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser") that...
Page 145 AND THERE ARE NO CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, Product and the sellers’ name and address. To obtain STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER assistance on where to deliver the Product, call Samsung WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. Upon receipt,...
Page 146 OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO PRODUCT AND STATES PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR REMEDY. IF ANY PORTION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE...
Page 147 Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357) limitations of liability contained in this Limited Warranty. The agents, employees, distributors, and dealers of SAMSUNG are not authorized to make modifications to ©2005 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights this Limited Warranty, or make additional warranties reserved.
Page 148 Index Bluetooth diverting • 109 receiving, data • 54 holding • 34 ABC mode, text input • 29 sending, data • 53 making • 32 Alarm • 86 settings • 51 redialling • 32 Answering Broadcast messages • 80 rejecting • 33 call •...
Page 149 Date, set • 101 E-mails Image editor • 50 Deleting creating/sending • 64 Images, downloaded • 81 call log • 38 deleting • 71 Inbox, messages e-mail • 71, 72 setting • 76 e-mail • 70 items • 89, 90 viewing •...
Page 150 Index SIM card • 112 deleting • 67 Low battery indicator • 8 setting • 73 Password viewing • 66 call barring • 110 Mobile tracker • 113 phone • 112 Memo • 90 Multiparty-call • 36 Phone Memory status Music player •...
Page 151 Photos Redialling Slide tone • 107 editing • 50 automatically • 105 SMS messages taking • 94 manually • 32 creating/sending • 61 viewing • 81 Resetting phone • 114 deleting • 66 PIN, change • 112 Ringer setting • 73 PIN2, change •...
Page 152 Index USB settings • 105 Videos playing • 82 recording • 98 Voice recorder playing • 49 recording • 49 Voicemail server • 111 Waiting call • 110 Wallpaper • 105 Web browser access • 57 bookmarks • 59 World clock • 91...

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